2024-07-26: News Headlines

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Israeli Snipers Target Anyone Who Moves in Khan Younis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli snipers positioned in Khan Younis are targeting anyone moving in the area, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-26). The US Must Stop Arming Israel. counterpunch.org There is overwhelming evidence that Israeli forces under Netanyahu's leadership have committed massive human rights atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza. And that's against the backdrop of an illegal military occupation of Palestinian territory and apartheid, as another ICJ ruling confirmed recently.

Ramzy Baroud (2024-07-26). 'Terrorist Organization'? What's Behind the Israeli War on UNRWA. counterpunch.org Targeting a school during a war could be justified or, at least, argued to have been a mistake. But striking over 120 schools, killing and wounding thousands of civilians sheltered inside, can only be intentional and horrific war crimes. Between October 7 and July 18, Israel has done precisely that, targeting with total impunity, United

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-07-26). Ukraine Signals Readiness To Resume Talks With Russia During China Visit. popularresistance.org Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited China on Wednesday and signaled Ukraine was ready to resume peace talks with Russia. | According to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Kuleba told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Kyiv "is ready to engage the Russian side in the negotiation process at a certain stage when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith, but emphasized that no such readiness is currently observed on the Russian side." | The Kremlin responded and said that Kuleba's comments were in line with Russia's position. "We have all learned from reports from Beijing that he made such a statement at a…

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, NYC: Flood Hunter for Gaza — NYC Week of Rage for Palestine. samidoun.net 🚨FLOOD HUNTER FOR GAZA 🚨 🗓 FRIDAY July 26th 🕒 3: 00 PM 📍Outside Hunter West Hunter College, New York City To culminate the Week of Rage called for by Within Our Lifetime, Cuny for Palestine, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, we, the students, protest against police repression and the recent filming of an …

Open Letter, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Open Letter From US Physicians And Nurses After Visit To Gaza. popularresistance.org We are forty-five American physicians, surgeons, and nurses who have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. We worked with various nongovernmental organizations and the World Health Organization in hospitals throughout the Strip. In addition to our medical and surgical expertise, many of us have a public health background, as well as experience working in humanitarian and conflict zones, including Ukraine during the brutal Russian invasion. Some of us are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We are a multifaith and multiethnic group. None of us support the horrors committed on October 7 by Pa…

newarab (2024-07-26). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |

Larry Johnson (2024-07-26). Joe Biden's 1000 Yard Stare and The FBI Admits Director Chris Wray Made An Erroneous claim. sonar21.com If you watched any of Joe Biden's disturbing speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, you could not help but notice the weird expression on his face. I have seen that look before. I first saw it in a photograph hanging on the wall in one of corridors of the Pentagon. It was titled, "The 1000 yard Stare." It was a genuine photograph from World War II of a soldier suffering from shell shock. Here's the cover of a book that featured that image. Compare that with the look on Biden's mug. | I think he is equally shell shocked. He offered no explanation for his decision to withdraw as the Democrat candidate.

Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. (2024-07-26). Migrants And Homeless Expelled From Paris Ahead Of Olympic Games. popularresistance.org One of the latest communities at risk of forced displacement is a Roma encampment in La Courneuve, Seine-Saint-Denis, located on the route of the Paralympic marathon scheduled for September. About 200 people, most of whom moved from worse living conditions in a nearby camp, now live in fear of eviction, with no clear relocation plan proposed by the local authorities.

newarab (2024-07-26). Rockets launched at Iraq base hosting US troops: sources. newarab.com

WSWS (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris welcomes "Butcher of Gaza" to Washington: "I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself" wsws.org When it comes to ethnic cleansing in Gaza, there are no policy differences between "Genocide Joe" and "Killer Kamala."

ICRC (2024-07-26). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuba condemns US complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez noted on Thursday that the brutal repression of a mass protest against the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by US police proves Washington's complicity with the genocide in Gaza.

Ryan Cristián (2024-07-26). More Inconsistency In Trump Shooting Narrative & Majority Of US Congress Cheers Lying War Criminal. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/26/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-26). Guinea: High Stakes Verdict in Stadium Massacre Trial Nears. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eleven men accused of responsibility for the 2009 massacre and mass rape of pro-democracy protesters by forces linked to a former military junta, stand during their trial in Conakry, Guinea, September 28, 2022. | © 2022 Souleymane Camara/Reuters…

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org • The trial at first instance of the 28 September 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea is nearing its end, with a verdict expected on 31 July. • The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA), are civil parties supporting 736 victims. • The 11 defendants, including Moussa Dadis Camara, the former President of Guinea at the (…) | – |

Contributing Writers (2024-07-26). Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties/By Rodney Atkinson. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Rodney Atkinson Global Research, July 25, 2024 On May 2, 2014, heavily-armed fascist militia forces attacked the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. Trapped inside were …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli War Jets Chased by Hezbollah Air Defenses. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Friday, July 26, 2024, their border battle against the Israeli enemy in support of Gaza, chasing more Zionist war jets. In this regard, Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements detailing the attacks and their outcomes: First Operation: Anti-aircraft Missiles Launched The first statement mentioned that the Islamic Resistance fighters in …

newarab (2024-07-26). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hezbollah's air defense units launch anti-aircraft missiles at enemy warplanes inside Lebanese airspace in the south, forcing them to retreat to the occupied Palestinian skies: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance successfully targets buildings used by Israeli soldiers in the settlement of Misgav Am. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hezbollah's air defense units launch anti-aircraft missiles at enemy warplanes inside Lebanese airspace in the south, forcing them to retreat to the occupied Palestinian skies: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli War Jets Chased by Hezbollah Air Defenses. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Friday their border battle against the Israeli enemy in support of Gaza, chasing more Zionist war jets. In this regard, Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statement which detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic Resistance fighters in the air defense units launched anti-aircraft …

WSWS (2024-07-26). Gaza war takes its toll on Israel's finances as threat of war with Lebanon escalates. wsws.org According to the Bank of Israel and the Israeli Ministry of Finance, the cost of the first six months of the war, which Netanyahu has said will continue for months and shows every sign of escalating into an all-out war against Hezbollah in the north and the Houthis in the Red Sea, had reached more than 70 billion shekels ($73 billion) by the end of March.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

Staff (2024-07-26). Meet the Journalist Who Lost Her Leg in Israeli Strike & Carried Olympic Torch for Slain Colleagues. democracynow.org As Paris hosts today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics, we speak with Lebanese photojournalist Christina Assi of Agence France-Presse, who carried the Olympic torch Sunday in Paris to honor journalists wounded or killed on the job. Assi lost her leg in the same Israeli attack that killed Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah in southern Lebanon on October 13, and says carrying the Olympic torch was a great opportunity to highlight the "atrocities" happening in the region. "There was all the indications that we are press and we were just doing our jobs," Assi recalls of the attac…

Staff (2024-07-26). Report: One killed, several wounded in Israeli-attributed strike in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com Harris' call for speedy end to Gaza war could delay deal, senior Israeli official warns ‚ñ Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ Father of Israeli hostage says Biden 'gave us hope that something will happen in the coming days' ‚ñ Netanyahu met with Biden, Harris amid mounting U.S. pressure to end Gaza war ‚ñ Israel delays Qatar talks; departure awaits Biden-Netanyahu discussion on Gaza deal, official says ‚ñ Trump says Israel must end Gaza war 'fast' in interview with Fox News…

Pacific Media Watch (2024-07-26). Photojournalist targeted by Israeli army carries Olympic torch in Paris. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A Lebanese photojournalist who was severely wounded during an Israeli air strike in south Lebanon carried the Olympic torch in Paris this week in honour of her peers who have been wounded and killed in the field — especially in Gaza and Lebanon. Christina Assi of Agence France-Presse was among six journalists…

Ajamu Baraka (2024-07-26). War, Genocide and Coups: Biden/Harris and the Irreversible Crisis of Neoliberal Fake Democracy. dissidentvoice.org One of the defining characteristics of the current crisis is the speed at which contradictory social, political and ideological dynamics can change with contradictions shifting from primary to secondary, antagonistic to non-antagonist and conflicts of interests, as well as struggles among the capitalist oligarchy producing new intra-bourgeois class alignments. The replacement of Joe Biden as …

IMEMC News (2024-07-26). Day 294: Israel's Missiles Kill Dozens Of Civilians In Gaza. imemc.org On Friday, Day 294 of the ongoing Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in the destroyed and devastated Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of civilians, including many children and women. Medical sources said at least two Palestinians were killed and many were injured, including children and women, …

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-07-26). The Spirit of Jezebel. counterpunch.org Before Biden revealed his incompetence at the debate with Trump, he'd already lost his reelection bid by showing his gross immorality in arming the genocide in Gaza. Biden had been trailing Trump in the polls since last October and deservedly so. His withdrawal won't redeem his reputation, which will forever be stained by the mounds of dead Palestinian children he helped kill and showed no remorse for.

Editor (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Betrays Historic Jewish Values. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians' stance on the genocide in Gaza. With standing ovations, smiling handshakes and overall warm welcome by a large number of Washington politicos, the strength of Israel's influence in the U.S. is clear. Richard Silverstein, …

Palo Alto Protest (2024-07-26). March to Stop Gaza Genocide Takes Message to Outdoor Diners. indybay.org On July 21 hundreds rallied then marched through downtown Palo Alto for Palestine.

Editor (2024-07-26). Jul 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info Free Fallin' — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? by D Konstantakopoulos 'Guilty of Genocide': 135 Congress Members Boycott Netanyahu's Speech to Congress, by Yves Smith, Brett Wilkins A Dark Day in US History: War Criminal Netanyahu Defiles Congress, by H. Scott Prosterman Dozens of Lawmakers Protesting Netanyahu Have Little to Say About Israel's Abuses of Palestinians, by Prem Thakker U.S. Congress Cheers and Applauds Netanyahu's Speech, by Eric Zuesse Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer, by Patrick Lawrence When S…

Mohammed Nabulsi, Hammer & Hope (2024-07-26). What comes next for the Palestinian Youth Movement: Interview with Mohammed Nabulsi. links.org.au Mohammed Nabulsi — Our strategy of mobilization seeks to create crisis for the US ruling class and raise the political, social, and economic costs for their participation in this genocide.

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-26). UK Dropping Challenge to ICC Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders Under New PM. truthout.org The U.K. has announced that it is no longer going to pursue its legal challenge to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) seeking of arrest warrants for key Israeli leaders behind the Gaza genocide, helping to clear the way for the warrant to be issued. A spokesperson for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the new Labour government believes in international law and the separation of… |

Yves Engler (2024-07-26). Jewish National Fund of Canada Has Its Charitable Status Revoked. truthout.org Score a significant victory against apartheid, genocide and Canada's most significant contribution to Palestinian dispossession. The powerful Jewish National Fund of Canada has reportedly had its charitable status revoked. Under pressure from Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) and others the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) instigated an audit of the JNF in 2018. JNF Canada was eventually forced to… |

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-07-26). False Flag Operation, The Lie becomes the Truth: "Israel is the Victim of Palestinian Aggression". According to the ICC, "There Never Was A Genocide". globalresearch.ca The "Justified Vengeance" doctrine propounds that Palestine is "the Aggressor" and that "Israel has the right to defend itself" which since October 7, 2023 consists in the conduct of a carefully planned genocide against the People of Palestine.

Editor (2024-07-26). Labour versus International law. mronline.org The ICJ ruling finding Israel's occupation unlawful makes the first test for David Lammy's 'progressive realism' clear: either Labour opposes dispossession and genocide, or it is complicit.

Mark Taliano (2024-07-26). Western-Supported Zionists and the Genocide Toolkit. globalresearch.ca Genocide takes so many forms. | It is the destruction of water treatment plants and the ensuing diseases which incubate and spread disease thanks to the Zionist-imposed filth. | . | . | . | . | It is the destruction of hospitals and the on-going …

Khader Jabbar, Michael Arria, Philip Weiss (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congressional address and Kamala Harris on Israel and Palestine. mondoweiss.net Michael Arria and Phil Weiss unpack a tumultuous week in U.S. politics as Kamala Harris appears to lock up the Democratic Party nomination for president, and Benjamin Netanyahu makes his case for genocide to the U.S. Congress, to rapturous applause.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr (2024-07-26). Video: RFK Jr. and His Position on Vaccines. globalresearch.ca "My position on vaccines has always been that I'm not anti-vaccine, I've said that for 20 years. | The term "anti-vaxx" applied to me is a pejorative — to discredit me, to silence me, to make people not listen. | I've got …

The Canary (2024-07-26). UK government drops challenge to ICC over Israel arrest warrants. thecanary.co The UK government will drop its challenge to arrest warrants sought by an ICC prosecutor for Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Downing Street confirmed on Friday 26 July. UK government drops challenge to ICC over Israel Former prime minister Rishi Sunak's government had told the International Criminal Court (ICC) it intended to submit a challenge […] | By

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-26). Nicaraguan Democracy Exposes The US Oligarchy. popularresistance.org There is probably no group of people more isolated from the rest of humanity than residents of the United States. Far from being the "leader of the free world" and a robust democracy where the exchange of ideas is respected, the United States is under the thumb of billionaire oligarchs who restrict what we see and hear. The corporate media play the role of servant and keep the people simultaneously uninformed and misinformed. Knowledge of the rest of the world is extremely limited and only those who are sufficiently self-motivated will venture outside of the bubble. Yet doing so is imperative.

Staff (2024-07-26). Israel's 'genocidal' actions in Gaza need to stop: Priyanka Gandhi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Labelling it as "unacceptable" and "genocidal", Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday called on "every government in the world" to condemn Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza. "It is no longer enough to speak up for the civilians, mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, aid workers, journalists, teachers, writers, poets, senior citizens …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-26). US Presidential Races Hide The Criminality Of The US Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The thing I hate about western electoral politics in general and US presidential races in particular is that they take the focus off the depravity of the US-centralized empire itself, and run cover for its criminality. | In the coming months you're going to be hearing a lot of talk about the two leading presidential candidates and how very very different they are from each other, and how one is clearly much much worse than the other. But in reality the very worst…

Jonathan Cook (2024-07-26). The World Court has cleared the fog hiding western support for Israel's crimes. dissidentvoice.org Don't be fooled. The ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 19 July that Israel's occupation of Palestine is unlawful is earth-shattering. Israel is a rogue state, according to the world's highest court. For that reason, the judgment will be studiously ignored by the cabal of western states and their medias that for …

Ann Wright (2024-07-26). Mother Nature Says Adios to Rube Goldberg U.S. Military Pier in Gaza. covertactionmagazine.com Sea delivery of U.S. humanitarian aid will be transferred to the Israeli port of Ashdod to never be delivered in Gaza Well, I told you so. Mother Nature with her not-so-big wind and waves tore apart the multimillion-dollar temporary pier that took the U.S. military two months to be transported from a U.S. Army base …

Visualizing Palestine (2024-07-26). 30 Days at Sde Teiman, Israel's Torture Camp. dissidentvoice.org I assure the children that Ahmad is fine, that he's coming back soon, but to live through this war, the constant displacement, the bombing and also have to fight to know where your husband is, not to hear his voice, is like a war within the war. —Alaa Muhanna, interview with Amnesty International Horrific testimonies …

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-07-26). Canada strikes Jewish National Fund's charitable status. electronicintifada.net Group has engaged in decades-long colonial theft of Palestinian land, with international funds.

Eman Alhaj Ali (2024-07-26). A summer of fear. electronicintifada.net The sea does not symbolize freedom in 2024.

Julie Hollar (2024-07-26). NYT's Predictable Advice for Kamala Harris: Go Right. fair.org

CounterSpin (2024-07-26). Ari Berman on Minority Rule. fair.org

Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (2024-07-26). Ari Berman on Minority Rule. fair.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

newarab (2024-07-26). Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Israel to respond to a United Nations court which "Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said. | "The protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law. Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price of defeating Hamas. I…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Russia Turns to India Amid Medicine Shortage Crisis. infobrics.org Russia is facing an acute shortage of essential medicines, a crisis worsened by international sanctions imposed in response to its geopolitical actions…

infobrics (2024-07-26). German-led EU preparing suicidal war with Russia. infobrics.org Germany is even setting up a "crisis group" if Trump wins, clearly implying that it wants to go ahead with the plan to attack Russia with or without the US. This will leave Moscow with no choice but to demonstrate the destructiveness of its military might for the umpteenth time.

infobrics (2024-07-26). F-16 will not be a game changer in Ukraine — Kiev's military chief. infobrics.org According to Aleksandr Syrsky, there will be no change on the battlefield with the arrival of the new Western-supplied warplanes.

infobrics (2024-07-26). Fear of Trump's return forced Kiev regime to change its rhetoric on peace talks. infobrics.org China pushes Ukraine towards the negotiation table with Russia.

infobrics (2024-07-26). BRICS+ Setting a Collective Path Towards Democratic Multilateralism and Co-operation. infobrics.org As the BRICS ministers of foreign affairs/international relations met in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation, on June 10, 2024, the triple challenges of unprecedented wars threatening to implode into global conflict, climate change and the structural systemic economic challenges emanating from historical marginalisation and hegemonic domination of the Global South weighed heavily on their thinking…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Russia Seeking China's Help to Develop Arctic Shipping Route – Is It Worth it for Beijing. infobrics.org Russia is seeking China's help in developing an Arctic sea route that could almost halve the journey time between Europe and Asia, although the heightened geopolitical risk and Moscow's suspicion about Beijing's intentions in the region may limit their scope for cooperation…

UMMID (2024-07-26). 'Butchers of Gaza': Protesters as Netanyahu, in tow with Biden, addresses U.S. Congress. ummid.com The Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Wednesday erupted in a strong protest as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in tow with U.S. President Joe Biden, addressed the Congress.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Iran Calls Israeli Claims of Threat to Athletes 'Lies' as Calls Grow to Ban Israeli Participation at Paris Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has rejected Israeli allegations that resistance forces pose a threat to Israeli athletes and tourists at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, labelling the claims as "lies." The statement from Iran's mission came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz reportedly warned French officials of potential attacks on the Israeli …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. globalresearch.ca Benjamin Netanyahu's The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters strike a group of Israeli occupation soldiers inside Hadab Yaroun site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pezeshkian on Netanyahu's speech in US: Criminal cannot be absolved with standing ovation. presstv.ir Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has denounced the American lawmakers' reception of the Israeli prime minister amid the regime's onslaught on Gaza.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). US Provides Israel with Over 25,000 Bombs, Missiles Since October 2023. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States has supplied Israel with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, amid the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza, according to The New York Times.

The Canary (2024-07-26). Israel may have broken international law in Gaza by destroying agricultural infrastructure. thecanary.co In Gaza, after nine months of Israel's relentless assault, blockade, and starvation, farmers have become crucial to ensuring food security for the population. However, in potential breaches of international law, Israel has also damage or destroyed vast swathes of Gaza's agricultural infrastructure. To mitigate the impact of the massive displacement crisis affecting Gaza's entire population of […] | By

Reuters (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris pushes Israel's Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza: 'I will not be silent'. scmp.com US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris tells Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it's time for the war to end.

Caitlin Johnstone, Consortium News. (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech: As American As It Gets. popularresistance.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, yet simultaneously very illuminating and revealing. | The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than 58 standing ovations while speaking before both houses of Congress and spewing the most despicable lies you could possibly imagine in his conspicuously American accent. Depending on how politically aware you are, this spectacle could be perceived as either deeply un-American, or as American as it gets. | Netanyahu repeated evidence-free atrocity propaganda about what happened on Oct. 7.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot at Olympics. newarab.com

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hamas Leader Martyred in Israeli Prison: Mustafa Abu Ara's Death Sparks Outrage. english.almanar.com.lb Mustafa Abu Arra, a 63-year-old Hamas leader, has been confirmed as martyred following his transfer from an Israeli prison to the hospital due to a severe deterioration in his health. The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club have condemned his death as a result of deliberate medical negligence by the Israeli …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli media: Sirens sounded in Galilee settlements. english.almanar.com.lb

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). Israeli Police Injure a Foreign National in Jerusalem. imemc.org Israeli police injured, on Friday, a foreign national, assaulted others, and abducted a Palestinian young man near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. Media sources said that occupation forces attacked worshipers on their way to perform Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, injuring a young man holding a foreign nationality. Media sources …

Liza Rozovsky (2024-07-26). A major wave of liberal immigration has hit Israel, courtesy of Vladimir Putin. haaretz.com Young, educated and liberal, they fled Putin's Russia in search of freedom, and reached Israel in large numbers. Will Israel give them sufficient reason to stay? And how might they influence the country's character? The story of the new wave of immigration…

newarab (2024-07-26). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

Shira Kadari-Ovadia (2024-07-26). They did the math: Hebrew University's great mathematicians are leaving Israel. haaretz.com Seven senior lecturers at the prestigious Einstein Institute of Mathematics are departing against the backdrop of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul and never-ending war in Gaza. Whether it's a clear trend depends on several variables…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters strike a group of Israeli occupation soldiers inside Hadab Yaroun site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Amos Harel (2024-07-26). After lengthy U.S. visit, Netanyahu will return to the problems he can't and won't address. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's government is groaning under pressure from the extreme right, but he continues to put off a hostage deal ‚ñ In the meantime, the war in Gaza rages on — and the northern border keeps getting hotter…

Celine Hagbard (2024-07-26). A Plea to My Fellow Americans: Do Something for Gaza Right Now. imemc.org It's day 293 of the Israeli military's relentless assault on Gaza. The day after Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress — hundreds of Jewish activists arrested in a civil disobedience action in the Capitol, thousands protesting in the streets. And nothing is changing in Gaza.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli media: Sirens sounded in Galilee settlements. english.almanar.com.lb

Yossi Verter (2024-07-26). In Washington jaunt, Netanyahu got a glimpse of what awaits him after the U.S. election. haaretz.com In front of the jubilant Republicans, Netanyahu took sides in the U.S. election, albeit in a sophisticated manner. Trump stung the Israeli prime minister twice and, in doing so, hinted at what relations will be like if he is elected president ‚ñ And what a poisonous harvest created an afternoon of calamity in the Knesset…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US-occupied airbase comes under fresh attack in Iraq. presstv.ir An airbase housing the US's occupation forces in western Iraq comes under fresh attack.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Palestinian Olympic Committee Urges IOC to Bar Israel from Paris 2024. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Palestinian Olympic Committee President Jibril Rajoub has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to bar Israel from participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics to make the world aware of the atrocities committed in Gaza.

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). Army Abducts Four Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org On Friday, Israeli forces abducted four Palestinian citizens in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin, amid a large deployment of soldiers in the city of Jenin. Media sources said that before dawn Friday a large army force stormed the city of Jenin and the outskirts of its camp, in the northern West Bank, while …

UMMID (2024-07-26). China seals Hamas, Fatah unity govt deal in Gaza. ummid.com In a landmark development, the Palestinian leadership associated with 14 factions including Fatah and Hamas, Tuesday signed a deal in China for joint control and rebuilding of Gaza once Israel ends its genocidal war in the besieged enclave.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). A Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison. imemc.org The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club confirmed the death of the administrative detainee, Sheikh Mustafa Mohammad Abu Ara, 63, before dawn on Friday. The prison groups said that Abu Ara was transferred from the Ramon prison to the Soroka hospital, where he died after a severe deterioration in his health. They …

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera. (2024-07-26). As US Congress Cheered For Netanyahu, Protesters Gathered To Denounce Him. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and waved a Palestinian flag near Union Station in Washington, DC. | "We will fight for freedom wherever it's being denied all over the world. We connect with the Palestinians because we are freedom fighters here in America," the lone protester, who asked to remain anonymous, told Al Jazeera on Wednesday. | She was one of the thousands of protesters who would ultimately gather across the capital c…

Staff (2024-07-26). "Unspeakable": Doctors Back from Gaza Say Death Toll "Much Higher," Push Harris, Biden for Ceasefire. democracynow.org We speak to two doctors who are part of a group of 45 U.S. doctors, surgeons and nurses who have volunteered in Gaza since October 7 and wrote an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, demanding an immediate ceasefire and an international arms embargo of Israel. The group includes evidence of a much higher death toll than is usually cited: more than 92,000 people, which represents over 4% of Gaza's population. The doctors write, "With only marginal exceptions, everyone in Gaza is sick, injured, or both. Israel's continued, repeated displa…

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-07-26). Atlantis is lost: How the Israeli army's plan to flood Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza failed. haaretz.com Israel started by adopting an old and unsuitable plan, continued by ignoring professional advice and the possible danger to the abductees — and ended quietly a few months later, anyone saying whether it achieved anything at all. Haaretz surveys profiles the Atlantis project — a predictable military failure which no one stopped until it was too late…

A Guest Author (2024-07-26). Palestinian Resistance factions denounce Netanyahu's speech before U.S. Congress. workers.org The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on July 24 and July 25, 2024. Hamas We in the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, have followed the speech of the "israeli" terrorism government's Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu before Congress. Accordingly, we affirm the following: First: Netanyahu should have been arrested . . . |

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US armed Israel with 25,000-plus bombs, missiles since Oct. 7: Report. presstv.ir Report says the US has armed the Israeli regime with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, when Tel Aviv began a genocidal war on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

Staff (2024-07-26). Israeli reservist killed in Gaza; Biden and Harris urge Netanyahu to end war, seal hostage deal. haaretz.com Harris' call for speedy end to Gaza war could delay deal, senior Israeli official warns ‚ñ Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ Father of Israeli hostage says Biden 'gave us hope that something will happen in the coming days' ‚ñ Netanyahu met with Biden, Harris amid mounting U.S. pressure to end Gaza war ‚ñ Israel delays Qatar talks; departure awaits Biden-Netanyahu discussion on Gaza deal, official says ‚ñ Trump says Israel must end Gaza war 'fast' in interview with Fox News…

Peter Maiden (2024-07-26). Fresno's Raza Against War protests against Netanyahu's speech in Washington. indybay.org Raza Against War has been protesting the war on Gaza weekly at Fresno's Federal Building. On Wednesday, July 24 they focused the demonstration on the speech being given by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-26). Debunking Benjamin Netanyahu's Lies To Congress. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress this Wednesday was replete with distortions and outright lies, all used to drum up support for his stated goals of continuing the assault on Gaza, continuing its occupation of the besieged territory and pushing the US to go along with a policy which will lead to a

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). U.S. protests rage amid Netanyahu's address. ecns.cn Pro-Palestine protests turned violent in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.

Global Research News (2024-07-26). Selected Articles: War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses the US Congress. globalresearch.ca By Polls have shown for months that more Americans disapprove than approve of the Israeli onslaught in Gaza, but Congress and the White House are not …

Bharat Dogra (2024-07-26). Can the Already Very Serious Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Worsen Further? globalresearch.ca On July 23 the UN Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg informed the Security Council that recent developments in the Red Sea, Israel and inside Yemen "show the real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation." This statement was made in the …

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-07-26). Reality on the ground in Gaza, in first person: 'Any further delay could cost us our lives'. haaretz.com Palestinian novelist and culture minister Atef Abu Saif learned what it was like to wonder which part of the living room is safest against Israeli bombs. His new book is now available in 13 languages…

Amy Goodman (2024-07-26). US Doctors Back From Gaza Push Kamala Harris, Joe and Jill Biden for a Ceasefire. truthout.org We speak to two doctors who are part of a group of 45 U.S. doctors, surgeons and nurses who have volunteered in Gaza since October 7 and wrote an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, demanding an immediate ceasefire and an international arms embargo of Israel. The group includes evidence of a much higher death toll than is usually cited… |

Staff (2024-07-26). Headlines for July 26, 2024. democracynow.org WFP Makes More Cuts to Food Rations in Gaza as Israeli Attacks Increase Displacement Crisis, Palestinian Detainees Tortured and Abused at Hands of Israeli Prison Authorities, Netanyahu Meets with Biden and Harris After Address to Congress, "He Never Should Have Been Allowed on U.S. Soil": Protesters Decry Netanyahu Meeting with Biden, Kamala Harris Receives Obama, Pelosi Endorsements, Says She Is Ready to Debate Trump, California Gov. Newsom Orders Evictions of Unhoused People in Wake of SCOTUS Ruling, Sonya Massey's Killer Was Discharged from Military for "Misconduct," Had 6 Police…

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

Editor (2024-07-26). Briahna Joy Gray Exposes AOC's Flip Flop and Kamala Harris's Zionism. scheerpost.com By Briahna Joy Gray / System Update While many young Democrats and liberals have become excited at the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, Briahna Joy Gray astutely breaks down the Vice President's allegiance to Israel that Harris once described in her own words when she was still a Senator: "As long as I'm a …

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). Army Abducts Eight Palestinians, Injures a Child, in Nablus. imemc.org On Friday, Israeli forces injured a Palestinian child and abducted eight young men in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. After invading the town of Salem, east of Nablus, Israeli forces fired concussion grenades and tear gas canisters at Palestinians who resisted the incursion. Media sources said that a 17-year-old child sustained fractures by …

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Visit to Congress Draws Protests Calling for His Arrest. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-24) — Israel's controversial and unpopular Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived earlier this week in Washington after having accepted a June invitation from Speaker Mike Johnson to address a joint session of both houses of Congress. Netanyahu was delighted at the opportunity to address the lawmakers which he characterized as his being able to "present the truth" on what he termed a "just war." Conversely, Andre Damon, a writer and editor at the World Socialist Web Site depicted the address as "A progress report to his imperialist paymasters."

Ofer Aderet (2024-07-26). Israeli soldier killed in southern Gaza Strip. haaretz.com 37-year-old Cpl. (res.) Moti Rave, a bulldozer operator and father of two girls, was killed on Thursday…

newarab (2024-07-26). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks. newarab.com Israel says that displaced Palestinians should be screened as the…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Iran Calls Israeli Claims of Threat to Athletes 'Lies' as Calls Grow to Ban Israeli Participation at Paris Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has rejected Israeli allegations that resistance forces pose a threat to Israeli athletes and tourists at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, labelling the claims as "lies." The statement from Iran's mission came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz reportedly warned French officials of potential attacks on the Israeli …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

IMEMC News (2024-07-26). Israeli Army Abducts Ten Palestinians In Qalqilia. imemc.org On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia and Azzoun town, east of the city, in the northwestern West Bank, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted ten Palestinians, including children. Media sources said many army vehicles invaded Qalqilia city, before the soldiers stormed many neighborhoods, broke into and ransacked homes and residential buildings, and assaulted several …

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Iran Rejects Allegations of Plot Against Israeli Athletes at Paris Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has strongly rejected accusations of planning attacks on Israeli athletes and tourists during the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

newarab (2024-07-26). Harris meets Netanyahu, says she 'will not be silent' on Gaza. newarab.com Ripping up outgoing President Joe Biden's playbook of mostly behind-the-scenes pressure on Israel, the vice president said after meeting Netanyahu that it was t…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hamas Leader Martyred in Israeli Prison: Mustafa Abu Ara's Death Sparks Outrage. english.almanar.com.lb Mustafa Abu Arra, a 63-year-old Hamas leader, has been confirmed as martyred following his transfer from an Israeli prison to the hospital due to a severe deterioration in his health. The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club have condemned his death as a result of deliberate medical negligence by the Israeli …

newarab (2024-07-26). Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House. newarab.com Protesters against the Gaza war held a "die-in" across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister The

newarab (2024-07-26). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-26). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). UAE urges 'temporary international mission' for post-war Gaza. newarab.com The It came after Arab heads of state called at a summit in May for the deployment of UN peacekeepers across the occupied "Consolidating peace and security and ending th…

newarab (2024-07-26). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden told Netanyahu to 'finalise' Gaza deal: White House. newarab.com US President "President Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps, finalise the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza," according to a White House readout, which added they discussed…

newarab (2024-07-26). Iraqi parliament delays amendments to personal status law. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-26). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden and Harris push Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com US President Joe Biden and Just days after the 81-year-old Biden's stunning announcement that he would not seek reelection, he and

newarab (2024-07-26). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

Staff (2024-07-26). Venezuela: President Maduro Closes Presidential Campaign With Massive Rally Filling Caracas Streets. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( With their characteristic joy, a crowd of Chavistas from Caracas and other regions of Venezuela began to gather this Thursday, J…

Leonard Eiger, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Billboards Inform Residents Of Nuclear Weapons In Their Back Yard. popularresistance.org On July 22, and continuing for four weeks, five billboards will display the following paid advertisement: Did You Know, We're only *** Miles from the Largest Concentration of Deployed Nukes in the World! Let's Abolish Nuclear Weapons. | Included in the five advertisements are maps showing the proximity of the cities and billboards in Everett, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, and Tacoma—to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, homeport for 8 of the Navy's 14 Trident nuclear-powered submarines. | The billboards serve as a public service announcement—informing the reader of the exact number of miles they are at that exact…

Joan Roelofs, Counter Punch. (2024-07-26). NATO's Civilian Bases. popularresistance.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide. | Some reasons are fairly obvious. The US military connections to European defense and…

Rose Lenehan, In These Times. (2024-07-26). The Future Of Housing Organizing: Tenant Unions. popularresistance.org Daniel Tyson had 15 days to find a place he could afford. | For several years, Tyson lived at a hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he paid $125 weekly. His rent would have been slightly less if he paid monthly, but the full-time warehouse shipping clerk couldn't save enough. Then, developers decided to kick everyone out to demolish the building and expand a luxury hotel. It was October, and the snowbirds were beginning their trips south, a migration that makes the rental market even tighter. Daniel had nowhere to go. | Celia Williams had lived in her building in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago for a lit…

Staff (2024-07-26). Solidarity with the CUNY 27: Drop the charges now — build the global intifada! samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the CUNY 27, the detainees in New York who were seized by the New York Police Department as part of their violent assault on the campus encampment in solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian liberation struggle on 30 April 2024, the same night of the violent raid on the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Vancouver demonstration slams war criminal Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. samidoun.net On Wednesday evening, 24 June, crowds of demonstrators marched through downtown Vancouver and to the US Consulate to express their outrage at the appearance of war criminal, Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the US Congress in Washington, DC. The demonstration, which came alongside dozens of protests across North America and internationally as well as …

Staff (2024-07-26). Glory to the martyrs: Sheikh Mustafa Abu Ora, Palestinian leader martyred in Zionist prison. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins Palestinian political parties, resistance movements and prisoners' organizations in saluting the martyr Sheikh Mustafa Mohammed Abu Ora, 63, a leader in Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, from Aqaba, Tubas, occupied Palestine, who was martyred in Zionist prisons on Thursday, 25 July 2024. This makes Sheikh Abu Ora the …

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, Brussels: Rally against police violence targeting the Palestine movement. samidoun.net Friday, July 26 6 pm/18h Bourse Brussels, Belgium We call for a big and strong mobilisation against police; the enemy of the people and the protectors of racist and fascist power! Police violence is nothing new in Belgium and especially not against marginalised communities. The Belgian police has a history of killing people of colour …

Amy Goodman (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Slammed for Mass Displacement, Militarization and Greenwashing. truthout.org Just hours before Friday's opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a series of apparently coordinated arson attacks were reported on France's high-speed rail network. No one has claimed responsibility yet. Before the games, protests highlighted the displacement of thousands of migrants, unhoused people and other vulnerable communities as "social cleansing." We go to Paris for an update with… |

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-26). Sanders Rebukes Billionaire Effort to Get Harris to Dump Antitrust Champion Khan. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has spoken out against the billionaire effort to oust Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, a Biden administration appointee who has cracked down on large corporations throughout her tenure. In a post on social media on Thursday, Sanders said that the recent, brazen push by billionaires to influence Vice President Kamala Harris to dump Khan from her… |

Chris Walker (2024-07-26). A Month After SCOTUS Decision, Newsom Issues Order Targeting Unhoused People. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive action this week ordering the removal of unhoused people across the state from encampments they've been living in, empowering cities to enforce laws that bar people from sleeping outside in public places. Newsom did so after the Supreme Court ruled last month that such ordinances do not violate the Constitution's Eighth Amendment ban on… |

Kate Hilts (2024-07-26). I Work for the US's Largest Union. Why Would It Hold My Health Care Hostage? truthout.org On July 23, I had a critical appointment with my nephrologist to discuss how long I can delay my next kidney infusion without dying. Together we made the extremely painful decision to wait to schedule my needed treatment until my employer stopped threatening to cut off my health care. You see, I have a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks my kidneys. Without regular treatment… |

Nicole Karlis (2024-07-26). Experts Weigh In on How the "Chevron" Ruling Could Unravel Reproductive Rights. truthout.org In April the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finalized its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations, after being criticized by conservative lawmakers and religious organizations. Part of the update included a clarification that accommodations, like a leave of absence, applied to abortion care. But now since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference… |

Chris Walker (2024-07-26). Elena Kagan: Supreme Court Should Have Enforcement Mechanism for Ethics Rules. truthout.org On Thursday, Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan signaled support for the creation of an independent body to oversee the High Court's ethics rules. Currently, the Court's rules, which were established last year, are only enforced by the justices themselves. The Court is currently embroiled in a number of ethics issues, including Justice Clarence Thomas accepting millions of dollars in… |

David Bacon (2024-07-26). US Corporations Pump Aquifers Dry as Police Kill Water Defenders in Rural Mexico. truthout.org On June 20, more than 200 angry farmers pulled their tractors into the highway outside the Carroll Farms feed plant in the Mexican town of Totalco, Veracruz, blocking traffic. Highway blockades are a traditional form of protest in Mexico. Every year, poor communities mount dozens, seeing them as their only way to get powerful elites to hear their demands. At first, the Totalco blockade was no… |

a guest author (2024-07-26). Rest in power, Bernice Reagon! workers.org The following edited obituary is posted on the Facebook of famed singer Toshi Reagon on the death of her legendary mother. Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, a multiaward-winning force and cultural voice for freedom, transitioned on July 16, 2024. As a scholar, singer, composer, organizer and activist, Dr. Reagon spent over . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2024-07-26). Labor must break with both capitalist parties! workers.org Many militant, left-wing trade unionists recognize the need for organized labor to break its subservience to the Democratic Party. However, few saw any glimmer of hope as they witnessed Teamsters President Sean O'Brien put on a disgusting display of brown-nosing, speaking positively of former President Donald Trump and his ultraight . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Olympic fever ignites River Seine ahead of opening ceremony. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Drones showcased at 8th China-South Asia Expo. ecns.cn Cutting-edge technologies are on show at the expo in Kunming.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Countries urge action on climate finance. ecns.cn Environmental and climate ministers from Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as the BASIC countries, have urged developed nations to provide and mobilize new and additional climate finance to developing economies in a timely and adequate manner.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). China and India: Path to improved relations discussed by foreign ministers. ecns.cn China and India should properly handle differences and develop mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the improvement and development of China-India relations rationally, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Men's individual ranking round of archery held. ecns.cn Athletes compete during the men's individual ranking round of archery of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides, France, July 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). UN envoy: China had no part in creating crisis in Ukraine. ecns.cn China's top UN envoy reiterated on Thursday that China is "not a creator of the Ukraine crisis" but rather, it promotes peace and a political solution.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Big banks cut deposit rates to strengthen sector stability>. ecns.cn Several major Chinese commercial banks cut deposit rates on Thursday, signaling a new round of deposit rate cuts that could pave the way for further reductions in policy benchmarks of lending rates to bolster economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). California to remove homeless camps. ecns.cn In a dramatic move to address California's longstanding homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order mandating the dismantling of thousands of homeless encampments across the state.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games. ecns.cn China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Degree verification of 13 universities stepped up. ecns.cn China will strengthen reviews for degree verification applications from 13 overseas education institutions to protect the rights of Chinese students, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas. ecns.cn The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Fujian. ecns.cn Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, made landfall on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Woman who gave life to protect Japanese in knife attack honored with national bravery award. ecns.cn Hu Youping, a resident in East China's Suzhou who lost her life after attempting to stop a knife attack that injured two Japanese nationals in Suzhou, was among the list.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Surge in Chinese travelers to France ahead of Paris Olympics boosts flight load factor. ecns.cn As the Paris Olympic Games approaches, Chinese travelers have shown great interest in visiting France, and the load factor of flights between China and France reports a 3.94 percent month-on-month growth, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is set to take place in Shanghai from Sept 22 through 27 in 2026, according to the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Insights丨Middle Eastern scholar: China's mediation contributes to the stability in the Middle East. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Chinese side, high-level representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue in Beijing from July 21 to 23, and the Palestinian factions inked a declaration on ending division and strengthening unity. Najla Alzarooni, a China-Middle East Relations Expert, noted during an interview with China News Network that China is a very trustworthy global mediator and a very good listener. Therefore, China has made contributions to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Huawei invites developers to join HarmonyOS Next for enhanced gaming experiences. ecns.cn Chinese telecom giant Huawei welcomes even more game developers and partners to join its native HarmonyOS Next operating system, looking to empower them with advanced technologies and offer users the ultimate gaming experience.

Doug Hertzler (2024-07-26). Here's why Citi's actions to criminalize climate defenders won't stop the fight. actionaidusa.org This summer, ActionAid USA joined more than 100 climate justice and human rights organizations to launch a months-long civil disobedience campaign at Citibank headquarters in New York. At ActionAid USA, we work for human rights and social justice in coordination with the global ActionAid federation in over 70 countries. We have been alarmed by both…

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-26). Georgia Is the Next Country That Might Face a High-Profile Assassination Attempt. globalresearch.ca Aware that the window of opportunity for destabilizing their country might soon close, the Georgian Legion might desperately try to carry out a high-profile assassination attempt in the near future, even if it isn't against the ruling party's founder but …

Patrick Bond (2024-07-26). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-07-26). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-26). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-07-26). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-26). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-26). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins (2024-07-26). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-07-26). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org

Adam Fishbein (2024-07-26). The ADA Isn't Enough. During a Mass Disabling Event, Workers Need Unions. cepr.net This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that sought to prohibit discrimination against disabled people in employment and public services. It is also the fifth year of a pandemic that experts have deemed a "mass-disabling" event. Many of those infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus …

Adam Fishbein (2024-07-26). OSHA's New Heat Standards Rule Could Face Scorching Opposition. cepr.net The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule earlier this month to protect workers from excessive heat in the workplace. If finalized, this rule would set the first-ever federal safety standard addressing this issue in the United States. California, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, and Colorado (limited to agricultural workers) have adopted outdoor workplace …

Dean Baker (2024-07-26). Is There Some Reason Marketplace Radio Can't Say Republicans Block Minimum Wage Increases? cepr.net This really is kind of mind-boggling. It had a nice piece pointing out that it has now been 15 years since the last hike in the federal minimum wage. This is the longest stretch since the federal minimum wage was first established in 1938. The real value of the minimum wage has been allowed to …

Christopher Ketcham (2024-07-26). The Unbearable Anthropocentrism of Our World in Data. counterpunch.org How billionaire elites help fund an Oxford statistics lab that makes the destruction of Earth look just great. Roughly a decade ago, a 30-year-old economic statistician at Oxford University named Max Roser set out to transform the way we see the world using datasets. As he later described his mission in a statement of purpose,he wanted to instill "trust in ourselves"

Alfred de Zayas (2024-07-26). Honor and Glory. counterpunch.org While cycling this summer through France, Italy and Switzerland it struck me how many war memorials, plaques, statues to generals and admirals grace the streets and boulevards, even of small towns. Personally, I have much respect for true patriotism, for self-sacrifice and individual heroism. I bow my head in reverence and remembrance of the suffering

James Bovard (2024-07-26). Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy. counterpunch.org Americans should tolerate no president invoking "the will of the people" to sanctify his crimes. Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked "the will of the people" dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal or unconstitutional. Biden's invocations did not prevent his re-election campaign from being terminated behind

Daniel Warner (2024-07-26). The Missed Opportunities of Biden and Trump. counterpunch.org What location is for real estate, timing is for politics. Under intense pressure from leaders of the Democratic Party, major donors and negative polls, President Biden finally withdrew as a candidate for re-election after long hesitation. On the Republican side, the Trump/Vance ticket continues its aggressive campaign after Donald Trump's promising start at the Republican

Dr. Nancy L. Segal (2024-07-26). The Science of Twins and the Human Fascination With Them. counterpunch.org Fascination with twins and what twin studies tell us about human nature is universal. There is no question that behavioral and medical science advances have happened largely because twins yield a wealth of information just by being themselves. Twin research takes place at two levels: (1) Studies that are strictly for twins. Such studies examine the pros

Eve Ottenberg (2024-07-26). War with China Will Negate Peace with Russia. counterpunch.org It's somewhat reassuring that Donald Trump vows to make peace between Russia and Ukraine pronto, upon becoming president. But it will all be absolutely for naught if Washington then pivots to war with Beijing, a war that will quickly become nuclear. And not just because of an Atomic Apocalypse — if Trump thinks Russian troops

M. V. Ramana, Jixiang Wang (2024-07-26). More Nuclear Reactors? Deceptive Tunes from the Pied Piper of Vienna. counterpunch.org Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General, has been busy over the last few years. The media has often reported on his efforts to highlight "the risk of a major nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Grossi has also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss the situation at Zaporizhzhia, arguing that a "severe nuclear accident…would recognize no borders" and "we must do everything possible to prevent" such an accident.

Thomas Knapp (2024-07-26). I'd Rather See A Flag On Fire Than Wrapped Around a Politician. counterpunch.org "You should get a one-year jail sentence if you do anything to desecrate the American flag," former (and possibly future) president Donald Trump told the hosts of Fox & Friends on July 25. In a rare moment of at least partial agreement with Trump, likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says "I condemn the burning

Nicholas Levis (2024-07-26). A Non-Conformist of the Power Elite: Lewis Lapham, 1935-2024. counterpunch.org Following his death at age 89 on July 23 in Rome, Harper's today compares its long-time editor and essayist Lewis H. Lapham to Montaigne, Twain, and Mencken, and quotes from him a truism as relevant as ever in these days of interminable praises for Biden farewell speeches and worse: "What so annoys people about the

Mike Bader (2024-07-26). Recreation Act Threatens Greater Yellowstone. counterpunch.org The Madison-Gallatin region in southwest Montana is part of one of the most intact, diverse and wildlife rich areas in the temperate zones of the Earth called the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There are 94 mammal species in these two ranges including the omnivorous grizzly bear and black bear, bobcat, lynx, coyote, fisher, wolf, marten, mountain

Robert Hunziker (2024-07-26). China's Lightning-Fast Renewable Triumphs. counterpunch.org A few years ago, China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry shook hands on a pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030. China took the challenge seriously, very seriously, it will meet its end-of-2030 emissions target this year (2014), six years early. In the blink of an eye, China is constructing

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Risks on the Rise. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-26). American Physicians' and Nurses' Observations From the Gaza Strip Since October 7, 2023. counterpunch.org

Jake Johnston (2024-07-26). What Do the Polls Really Show About Venezuela's Election? counterpunch.org This Sunday, July 28, Venezuelans will head to the polls in what has been framed as the opposition's best chance to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in office since 2013. From the media coverage, one comes away with the impression of only two options: an opposition win, or massive pro-Maduro fraud. There are

Joseph Natoli (2024-07-26). Stranger From Another Planet Attends RNC 2024. counterpunch.org "No, I don't mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression." ― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness What you are reading is a translation from the Martian. I have no reason to doubt the translator and the

Richard Rubenstein (2024-07-26). Netanyahu in Congress: the Crime Boss Fulminates, While His Accomplices Cheer. counterpunch.org

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela Faces a Test This Sunday. counterpunch.org Caracas. On 28 July, the people of Venezeula will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Abolition in a World on the Brink. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the TPNW [Treaty on

Matthew Stevenson (2024-07-26). Bye Bye Biden and the Kamala Sutra. counterpunch.org I know it's vogue to imagine Joe as the next FDR, stitching together safety nets for those juggling on life's high wires, but it makes more sense to think of Biden the Elder as a croupier or maybe a floor manager in the American Casino—overseeing the roulette wheels to make sure that the high rollers come away with more than complimentary drinks.

Paul Street (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris and the Maddening Siren of US Electoral Politics. counterpunch.org Ancient Greek mythology warns of the siren songs. Homer's Odyssey depicted the sirens, beautiful bird-women who would croon out to sailors. The sailors couldn't resist the seductive sounds even when they knew the calls were lethal. They would leap off their ships and drown while trying to swim to the melodies or crash their ships

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-26). Rockets Fired at US Base in Iraq, No Casualties Reported. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Multiple rockets were fired at a US base in Iraq, an attack that came after US and Iraqi officials held talks on the future of the US military presence in the country. According to Reuters, the attack targeted the Ain al-Asad airbase, and no casualties or damage was reported. US officials said the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Slammed for "Social Cleansing," Mass Displacement, Militarization & Greenwashing. democracynow.org Just hours before Friday's opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a series of apparently coordinated arson attacks were reported on France's high-speed rail network. No one has claimed responsibility yet. Before the games, protests highlighted the displacement of thousands of migrants, unhoused people and other vulnerable communities as "social cleansing." We go to Paris for an update with Jules Boykoff, former professional soccer player, author and scholar focusing on the Olympic Games, and Paul Alauzy, Paris-based activist with the collective Revers de la Médaille (Other Side of the Me…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters hit and destroy the technical system at Ramya occupation site with a guided missile: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters hit and destroy the technical system at Ramya occupation site with a guided missile: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). France's High-speed Railway Hit by 'Sabotage' during Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb France's high-speed rail network was hit by "malicious acts" including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of "sabotage". "This is a massive attack on a large …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). France's High-speed Railway Hit by 'Sabotage' during Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb France's high-speed rail network was hit by "malicious acts" including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of "sabotage". "This is a massive attack on a large …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). The real story of the UK election is that the electorate are disillusioned, disengaged and fed up. expose-news.com The real story behind the recent UK general election, Professor Matt Goodwin said, is the electorate's disillusionment and disengagement. The election results are due to an electorate that is frustrated and fed …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). Starmer pushes ahead with a state-owned "green energy" investment company which will be devastating to nature. expose-news.com Keir Starmer has announced plans to build enough offshore wind to power 20 million homes over the next five years using taxpayer money to develop parts of the seabed owned by The …

The Exposé (2024-07-26). Moderna Confirms Link Between COVID mRNA Vaccines and Cancer. expose-news.com Moderna has admitted its mRNA COVID vaccine causes CANCER after billions of DNA fragments were found in vials of the dangerous injection. The revelation was made after Dr. Robert Malone recently made an …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). Medical codes used across the US are updated to include a code for bird flu vaccines. expose-news.com The American Medical Association ("AMA") has announced an update to its medical codes which sets the stage to account for the development and administration of bird flu "vaccines" in anticipation of a …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). Testing of 13 brands of facial tissues reveals half of them contain "forever chemicals" expose-news.com Mamavation tested 13 facial tissue brands for PFAS "forever chemicals" sold in the USA and found that 46% showed indications of PFAS, with 66% of products with PFAS indications being advertised as …

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Sri Lanka to hold presidential elections amid economic recovery efforts. geo.tv Ranil Wickremesinghe is the ninth president of Sri Lanka. —ReutersSri Lanka is set to hold its first presidential election on September 21 — the first elections after the country declared bankruptcy in 2022. The independent election commissions announced that the…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Manchester Police accused of attempting to 'assassinate' British-Pakistani brothers. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Melania Trump to release memoir ahead of 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Melania Trump is the third wife of Donald Trump. —ReutersThe former first lady, Melania Trump, is expected to release her memoir based on the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved "her own path" this fall. Melania's office revealed that the memoir is…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Kamala blasts 'extremists' Project 2025 at American Federation of Teachers. geo.tv Kamala Harris addresses at the American Federation of Teachers. — ReutersVice President Kamala Harris criticised the Republicans' views on gun control and public education at the 88th National Convention of the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday in Houston,…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Is the Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight back on. geo.tv This combination of images shows Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg. — Reuters/Instagram/@zuckMany people, including those who aren't fans of wrestling matches, were disappointed after the mixed martial arts fight between tech rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son arrested in Texas. geo.tv This combination of images shows co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner El Chapo, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. — Reuters/FilesBoth individuals were detained after landing in El Paso on private jet.They face charges for funneling drugs,…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-26). Ukrainian People Open to Recognize Russian New Territories. globalresearch.ca Contrary to what Ukrainian state propaganda claims, people are really tired of war and ready for any kind of concessions to end hostilities as soon as possible. According to a recent survey, the number of Ukrainians willing to recognize the …

Dr. William Makis (2024-07-26). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 25 Years Old Suffers Stillbirth at 34 Weeks, Collapses at Home, Found to Have Brain Tumors and Is Declared Brain Dead Hours Within Turbo Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-07-26). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Ben Bartee (2024-07-26). Gen. Mark Milley: Robots to Imminently Replace Human Soldiers in U.S. Military. globalresearch.ca As all military brass who have ascended to the highest ranks — which are political appointments, not meritocratic ones — tend to do, the pudgy careerist hack who cosplays as soldier, Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint …

GRAIN (2024-07-26). From Land to Logistics: UAE's Growing Power in the Global Food System. globalresearch.ca "We are progressively moving forward in the disruption of food systems to be able to grow anything anywhere regardless of climate and environment." — UAE government, 2023[1] | "Logistics is where the Emirates' commercial and strategic ambitions overlap." — Financial Times, …

Michael Welch (2024-07-26). Canada's Long Fight Against Democracy: Presentation by Owen Schalk and Yves Engler. globalresearch.ca

Philip Giraldi (2024-07-26). War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses the US Congress. globalresearch.ca To my surprise, last Thursday morning there was relatively little coverage of the

Peter Koenig (2024-07-26). Offener Brief an Ungarischer Prà§sident Viktor Orbán. globalresearch.ca Vielleicht erinnern Sie sich an die alternative Friedenskonferenz am 12. Juni 2024 in Flàºhli, Schweiz, die von einer Gruppe fàºr ‚ÄûGegenseitiges Friedensengagement" ("Mutual Peace Engagement") organisiert wurde, mit wahren Vertretern der USA / NATO, Russlands, Deutschlands und der Schweiz — …

Danaka Katovich (2024-07-26). Netanyahu: A Standing Ovation. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-07-26). Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (DCPTA) Holds Press Conference on Continuing Law Enforcement Misconduct. globalresearch.ca St. Peter's Episcopal Church was the scene of an extended press conference held by the Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (DCPTA) on July 24. | The DCPTA was founded in July 2020 amid the mass demonstrations and rebellions around …

Greg Guma (2024-07-26). Bringing War Back Home: Vietnam and Siege Mentality. "Managing Chaos, Adventures in Alternative Media." Greg Guma. globalresearch.ca Around the time I turned 21, Sen. J. William Fulbright described what was taking place across the country as a "spiritual rebellion" of the young against a betrayal of national values. Almost half the US population was under 25 at …

Peter Koenig (2024-07-26). Open Letter to Hungarian President Viktor Orbán. globalresearch.ca You may recall the Alternative Peace Conference on 12 June 2024, in Flàºhli, Switzerland organized by a Group for "Mutual Peace Engagement", with real representatives from the United States / NATO, Russia, Germany and Switzerland — and alternative to the …

Arzu Geybullayeva (2024-07-26). In Azerbaijan it isn't just the president for life, but the parliament too. globalvoices.org As of July 22, over 1,000 candidates applied to run for a parliamentary seatOriginally published on Ahead of Azerbaijan's

Nepali Times (2024-07-26). The Bangladesh tinderbox. globalvoices.org

Chloe Sze (2024-07-26). Hong Kong shoppers head to China for lower prices amid stagnating local economy. globalvoices.org Local businesses hurt as many Hongkongers prefer spending money elsewhereOriginally published on Travellers are heading north to China from West Kowloon station. Image: Kyle Lam / Hong Kong Free Press. Used with permission. | Drawn by lower prices, diverse choices and better services, Hong Kong consumers are i…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). 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.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

ICRC (2024-07-26). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-07-26). Monday 8/26: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 9 candidate forum. indybay.org City College of San Francisco – Mission Center, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110…

Palestine Action Coalition (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: All Out to Arrest Netanyahu. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, SF…

Angela (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

TriValley CAREs (2024-07-26). Tuesday 8/6: No Nukes! 79th Anniversary of US Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Livermore Lab. indybay.org Livermore Lab—West Gate | From I-580 E, take the S. Vasco Rd. exit. | Stay on S. Vasco for 1.4 miles to West Gate Dr. | Park on side streets. | Or join via livestream…

HUFF (2024-07-26). Monday 7/29: Police Raid of Encampment In Pogonip, Santa Cruz. indybay.org Pogonip Forest In Santa Cruz. Park on River St and walk up Golf Club drive all the way up to the green gate entrance to Pogonip.

TROY E. MASON (2024-07-26). Infinity Markers: A universal marker signifying the place someone has died inadvertently. indybay.org I have invented a universal headstone/marker to be placed at the site of a person's last breath of life. This marker would display, the name, birthdate death date and city/ country of origin and a photograph of the deceased upon a stainless steel placque with 2 9″ crystal's joined at the base with an infinity symbol through both crystals.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa) Weekly. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa…

Everytown for Gun Safety (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: Virtual Election Rally for Gun Sense w/ Everytown for Gun Safety. indybay.org

Art Persyko (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Rally for B-Day of Medicare & Social Security. Let's protect, improve & expand them! indybay.org 90 7th Street, between Market and Mission Streets, Street level outside the Federal Building where Nancy Pelosi's and Social Security offices are.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Wednesday 7/24: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Wednesday Night Market | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: 4th World War: Arlene Francis Center Presents (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Arlen Francis Center | 99 6th St | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-07-26). Arrest Of War Criminal Netanyahu Demanded. indybay.org "People's Red Line" of names and ages of murdered children march to Sen Padilla's office…

Hybachi LeMar (2024-07-26). Message of Support to Free Casey Goonan: Free Them All! indybay.org "Free Casey Goonan! Free Jack Mazurek! Free the Cop City 61! Drop the charges against the Merrimack 4 and the Mountain Valley pipeline defenders! Free the Holy Land Foundation 5! Free Leonard Peltier! Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! Free Cletus C Rivera! Free them all!" | An audio recording of the message is attached. (The transcript has been modified slightly from the original upon listening.)…

Anjoulie Woodhead (2024-07-26). Pressure Mounts to Address Global Debt Crises as G20 Finance Ministers Meet. indybay.org G20 finance ministers begin their third meeting under this year's G20 Brazilian Presidency.

ChildfreeConvention (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Virtual Childfree Convention 2024. indybay.org Virtual conference…

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-07-26). Saturday 8/3: Film Screening of Tomorrow's Freedom and Conversation with Sharaf Barghouti. indybay.org Located at the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley. | For nearby parking, search "3949 Twilight Dr Parking" in your GPS.

Angela (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Online Community Teach-In: Anti-Zionism is Not Antisemitism: Jews for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvce2gpz8oG9J…

LaborFest (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & the RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org By Zoom…

WorkWeek (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Labor & The International Struggle For Palestine. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger St. | Oakland, California…

Angela (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Webinar: Halt Holtec — the Nuclear Mafia. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/xhFQ51S3xUGJeESdX…

The Livermore Conversion Project (2024-07-26). Friday 8/9: "Silent Fallout": Film Showing w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation in US. indybay.org First Unitarian Church | 685 14th Street | Oakland, CA…

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-07-26). Sunday 7/28: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: I Think Of Palestine… Poems From and For Palestine (Santa Rosa. indybay.org Arlene Francis Center | 99 6th St Santa Rosa…

Peter Certo (2024-07-26). VIDEO: A Blueprint for Countering American Fascism. ips-dc.org Our First Annual Henry A. Wallace Symposium offered lessons from real-life heartland organizers on how to fight for a multiracial democracy — and the better future we all deserve.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). Newly elected Green MP praised for 'common sense' call for House of Commons reforms. leftfootforward.org Ellie Chowns lays out her observations and how to modernise politics after 3 weeks in the Commons…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). Tom Tugendhat changes his slogan after unfortunate Tory leadership campaign gaffe. leftfootforward.org Tom Tugendhat's Tory leadership campaign has received attention although not the kind he would have wanted, after it was pointed out that his slogan was an acronym for TURD. | The shadow Security Minister is among the Tory MP's who have announced their intention to run for Conservative party leadership, however he has faced ridicule for the unfortunate blunder and his slogan has since changed. | Launching his leadership bid on Wednesday, the statement on his campaign website read 'Together we can, Unite the party. Rebuild trust. Defeat Labour.' This was

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-26). Kemi Badenoch accuses Tory leadership rivals of 'dirty tricks' after they compile 'dirty dossier' on her. leftfootforward.org Badenoch has also rejected claims that she was running the "Kemi 4 Leader" website that is currently in maintenance mode.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). How is Labour cracking down on MPs' lobbying jobs and does it go far enough? leftfootforward.org Ministers say the rule changes present 'a real start' to stopping the MP second jobs scandal…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-26). ULEZ expansion cut pollution 'more than expected'. leftfootforward.org Now new research has found that the ULEZ extension resulted in a "better than expected" reduction in toxic exhaust emissions from cars and vans.

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's speech was as American as it gets. mronline.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Editor (2024-07-26). Wang Yi: The historic step from peaceful coexistence to a shared future for humanity. mronline.org With China having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, on July 17, Foreign Minister Wang Yi published an important article outlining the historical progression from the Five Principles to President Xi Jinping's vision of a shared future for humanity and their interrelationship of continuity, inheritance, application and development.

Editor (2024-07-26). The profile of environmental collapse—forest fires tell the story. mronline.org Human history is rarely dull but we are living through a period in which pivotal change is taking place.

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). The Country of the Rust Belt and the Broken Road: The Thirtieth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org From the 1942 'American century' to Trump's 'American carnage', the U.S. has shifted from a post-WW2 boom to decline, facing political divides, economic crisis, poverty, and social decay.

Staff (2024-07-26). White House spokesperson comments on UP's name plate controversy, welcomes SC stay. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The order from the Uttar Pradesh government mandating name plates for all shops, eateries, and vehicles along the Kanwar Yatra route has garnered international attention. The controversy, which has been stirring debates in India, was raised by a Pakistani journalist during a White House press briefing. During the briefing, the journalist …

Staff (2024-07-26). Dilshuknagar blasts convict Syed Maqbool dies in Hyderabad jail. muslimmirror.com HYDERABAD : Syed Maqbool alias Jubair of the banned outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) and a convict in the 2013 Dilshuknagar blasts case died in Cherlapally Central Prison on Thursday. The 44-year-old convict, originally from Nanded in Maharashtra, was receiving treatment at the prison for various ailments, a Siasat.com report said on Friday. Maqbool was serving …

Staff (2024-07-26). Supreme Court extends stay on name display directives for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim stay on directives issued by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners outside their shops. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti stated that they would not issue …

Staff (2024-07-26). Freedom to practice any religion is guaranteed': Kerala HC. muslimmirror.com The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals cannot be confined to one religion simply by birth. The court observed that if a person exercises their freedom to adopt a new religion, their records should reflect this change. Justice V.G. Arun made this observation while granting permission to two brothers, Lohith S and Logith, from …

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Breaking: The Obamas Have Endorsed Vice President Harris. newsone.com Source: Michael Kovac / Getty | In the pre-dawn hours this morning, former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, MORE: There had been speculation about why he did not immediately endorse her after President Joe Biden d…

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Sonya Massey's Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job. newsone.com Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one. It cost Sonya Massey her life.

asha bandele (2024-07-26). A Win In Louisiana Against Cruel And Life-Threatening Prison Conditions. newsone.com The suit called for an end to the slave labor of Farm Line workers at Angola prison when the men held thee are are forced to work beneath a sun hotter than their ancestors knew without adequate water, bathroom facilities, shade or any other protection.

Ana Vraƒçar (2024-07-26). Macron calls for 'political pause' amid post-election transition. peoplesdispatch.org Nearly a month after the snap election in France, President Emmanuel Macron continues to delay recognizing the electoral victory of the left-progressive alliance New Popular Front (NFP). Following extensive consultations, the NFP recently named Lucie Castets as their prime ministerial candidate, urging Macron to formally nominate her. Instead, Macron has called for a "political pause" until mid-August, apparently to allow the nation to focus on the Castets, a 37-year-old expert i…

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela faces a test this Sunday. peoplesdispatch.org On July 28, the people of Venezuela will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for six years. He is leading a vast alliance of left and democratic parties that have united to defend the Bolivarian revolution, which has been ongoing for almost 25 years. | Maduro has had to lead both Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolutionary process since the death of Hugo Chávez, the legendary figure who…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-26). Taiwan holds largest ever war drill amidst typhoon, China calls it wasteful and provocative. peoplesdispatch.org Annual war games continued in Taiwan despite the devastation caused by Typhoon Gaemi, which has led to deaths, injuries, and the displacement of over 12,000 people…

Makiza Micheline Latifa (2024-07-26). Movement leaders from across the globe gathered for second edition of the World Social Alternative. peoplesdispatch.org "The World Social Alternative from Bolivar to Chavez" was held in Caracas, Venezuela from July 23-24 to strengthen discussions between people's movements about alternatives to the current capitalist system…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). Cuba to host International Congress on ulcer management. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will host the 7th International Congress on Integral Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from September 1 to 5, with the presence of experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Ties and historical events of Cuba and Argentina highlighted. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) The ties of friendship between Cuba and Argentina and relevant events in the history of both countries will be highlighted in this capital on Friday, during a tribute called Evita, Moncada, the liberated homeland.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attends July 26 cultural gala. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday attended a cultural gala held in this province, venue of the main event on the 71st anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). More than one million foreign tourists visited Cuba. plenglish.com Granma newspaper published data from the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), which certifies this information. | The article added that the main tourist-sending markets are Canada, Cuban residents abroad, the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina and Italy. | According to ONEI, at the end of June, Cuba had received 1,680,485 travelers, who account for a 101.1-percent increase compared to the same period last year. | Out of the total, 1,309,836 travelers were international visitors, close to 11,300 more than during the previous year. | According to the inf…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Peruvian journalist warns that US must change its Cuba policy. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) A well-known Peruvian journalist proposed that the United States must review its foreign policy and promote change by lifting the economic, commercial and financial blockade and other measures against Cuba.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban president states that a better world is possible. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted that in this province, venue of the main event on July 26, that a better world is possible, when speaking at a meeting with representatives of brigades and solidarity groups on Thursday.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-26). EcoWaste Coalition Postpones "Walang Plastikan" Concert, Holds Disaster Relief Efforts Instead. pressenza.com 26 July 2024, Quezon City. Due to the onslaught of the typhoon Carina-enhanced torrential rains which submerged vast communities in the National Capital Region and other areas, the EcoWaste Coalition postponed the "Walang Plastikan" concert-for-a-cause scheduled today in Pasig City. | "With typhoon Carina (and the Habagat) putting Metro Manila under the state of calamity, 'Walang Plastikan 2024,' which was set to be held on July 26, 2024, will be moved to a later date," the group announced through its Facebook page. | In coordination with the Pasig City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the participating artis…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-07-26). UN Rights Chief Asks for Probe into Rights Violation in Bangladesh. pressenza.com Guwahati: As Bangladesh has slowly returned to normalcy after deadly unrest for many days, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk called for an impartial probe into alleged human rights violations across the South Asian nation. He also called on the government in Dhaka to restore full Internet access to enable free communication for all, including the media persons in accordance with international law. The UN rights chief also called on the Sheikh Hasina-led government to urgently disclose full details about the crackdown on protests. | Meanwhile, Amnesty International (AI) claimed that the Bangl…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Athletes to show 'solidarity' with Gaza in Olympics opening ceremony. presstv.ir Olympic teams will show solidarity with Palestinians trapped in Gaza during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

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noreply (2024-07-26). Well, The Intent Is Commendable… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as is a recognition of what is going on with Russia, but you cannot stop things now without Russia's conditions. And those will be humiliating. I warned about Russian war machine for 10+ yeas, few people listened. And, yes, Russians defeated Napoleon and Hitler–and these two were the creme de la creme of what West could muster against historic Russia. There were others, but these two have been special.

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-26). Are there skeletons in the closet of NBC's VP choice for Kamala? thealtworld.com

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Iranian government implements national programme to develop artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com Earlier, the National AI Centre was opened in the country…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Indian authorities discuss renewable energy sector development with industry representatives. tvbrics.com The meeting was an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the country's authorities and market stakeholders…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Saudi Arabia boosts merchandise exports to a two-year high. tvbrics.com It amounted to US$7.70 billion…

Leila Al-Shami, Mariia Shynkarenko (2024-07-26). 'Syrians celebrate when Russian generals involved in war crimes in Syria are killed in Ukraine': Interview With Leila Al-Shami. links.org.au Leila Al-Shami — Our solidarity must be based on common principles not on which states are participating in a conflict. It must be based on people's struggles for freedom and social justice otherwise it is meaningless.

Alan Callow (2024-07-26). India Supplies Ammunition to Ukraine: What Moscow's Response Will be. asia-pacificresearch.com

twz.com (2024-07-26). First Look At Mystery Weapon Pylon Ukrainian MiG-29s Use To Carry Small Diameter Bombs. twz.com A picture offering the best look to date at U.S.-made

yalensis (2024-07-26). Ukraine War Day #884: White Power Group Takes Responsibility For Farion Assassination. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | I apologize in advance for returning to the Farion assassination so soon, and fully knowing that many of my readers are either sick or this story, or simply don't care. Hopefully this will be the last time, but it is truly interesting and possibly a real clue to solving the crime. |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.

unitedEditor (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

Staff (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

WSWS (2024-07-26). Mahdi Fleifel's To a Land Unknown: Palestinian refugees, escaped from "prison," search for the land of milk and honey. wsws.org The film follows two undocumented Palestinian refugees and cousins, who find themselves in Athens and make desperate efforts to reach Germany.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Jeremy Corbyn comes out firmly against a break with Starmer's Labour Party. wsws.org Corbyn will not lead a movement against the Labour government. He will support it, while making the occasional criticism to supposedly pressure it to the left. But the Labour Party is impervious to such pressure, functioning as the unalloyed representative of the financial oligarchy and of British imperialism.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Worker killed by falling equipment at Michigan stamping plant slated for closure. wsws.org A 36-year-old worker was killed when a die fell from a crane and struck him at Dexter Stamping near Jackson, Michigan, on July 15.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Jharkhand rural workers begin indefinite strike; Karnataka: 1,700 municipal sanitation workers walk out in Hubli; Australia: 400 journalists at Nine Entertainment begin five-day strike over wages and conditions…

WSWS (2024-07-26). An interview with Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, director of To a Land Unknown: "Do we want to actually respect and embrace our humanity?" wsws.org The WSWS spoke recently to filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, the director of To a Land Unknown, in a video call.

WSWS (2024-07-26). UAW shuts down Lear Wentzville strike in Missouri, seeks to push through sellout agreement. wsws.org The deal's wage increases fall well below what Lear workers have been demanding and fail to make up for years of high inflation and earlier pay concessions.

WSWS (2024-07-26). State prosecutors decline to press charges against western Illinois police in murder of four-year-old. wsws.org Prosecutors claim there is no basis for charging police officers in the execution of four-year-old Terrell Miller and Anthony George, who reportedly used the boy as a human shield after a knife attack, but have released no body camera footage or other evidence, giving all the appearance of an official cover-up.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Sydney rail workers to vote on industrial action against Labor's wage cuts. wsws.org Sydney Trains and NSW Trains workers are opposing a real-wage slashing enterprise agreement offer from the state Labor government, in line with its broader attack on public sector spending and wages.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Congress hails the war criminal Netanyahu. wsws.org Netanyahu's appearance, and the rapturous reception he received, recalled nothing more than the appearance of Hitler before the German Reichstag. The German deputies who shouted "Heil Hitler!" and the American congressmen who barked "USA" are cut from the same cloth.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Global temperature records again broken on Monday and Tuesday. wsws.org Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels, are producing record temperatures year after year.

WSWS (2024-07-26). New survey shows Australian youth prefer socialism. wsws.org The result is an indication of a broad leftward movement among youth in Australia and internationally against the capitalist system, which presents a future of war, dictatorship, social misery, climate catastrophe and mass illness.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Paris Deploys Additional Police Amid Disruptions to Rail Services Ahead of Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Paris police chief Laurent Nunez announced an increase in security at Paris train stations following attacks on SNCF railway lines, leading to severe travel disruptions.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Another IAS officer makes headlines, now over PwD quota. ummid.com Even as the controversy surrounding Probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar ceases to die, another IAS officer, Smita Sabharwal, sparked a huge outrage following her objection to reservation in Civil Services for Persons with Disability (PwD).

Cris Barrish (2024-07-26). 'Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate': Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign reports broke the law. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not disclosing $298,000 in payments to her husband, and by failing to record advances the couple made to her campaigns as loans, a report from the state Department of Elections concluded. | Hall-Long's campaign reports for 2016 through 2023, even after being amended in December, s…

UMMID (2024-07-26). Supreme Court rejects NEET UG 2024 re-test. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday July 23, 2024 rejected the demands to order re-examination of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG) 2024.

Deconstructed (2024-07-26). Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya. theintercept.com On June 28, 2009, democratically elected Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by a military coup. In response to Zelaya's push for a poll to gauge public interest in constitutional changes, the Honduran Supreme Court ordered the military to arrest him. He was then sent to Costa Rica in his pajamas. | The coup led to nearly 13 years of right-wing rule, marked by collusion with drug trafficking organizations, widespread privatization, violence, repression, and a significant migrant exodus. During this period, the Honduran left organized a strong resistance movement. In 2022, Xiomara Castro, Zelaya's wi…

Andrew Sheng (2024-07-26). How America's national debt has become the world's liability. scmp.com While the risk of America's debt is shared by global lenders and investors, US leverage makes the burden far from fair.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Samsung announces global availability of Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday announced the global availability of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 launched at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris on July 10, 2024.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Tips For Getting Diagnosed With ADHD As An Adult. theonion.com As awareness of the condition has grown, so have diagnoses and self-diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. The Onion presents tips for those seeking an ADHD diagnosis.

noemail (2024-07-26). BJP MPs Criticize Karnataka Government's Renaming of Ramanagara District. devdiscourse.com BJP MPs from Karnataka have voiced strong objections to the state government's decision to rename Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South. Iranna Kadadi described the move as a 'political game' by the Deputy Chief Minister.

Jordi Oriola Folch (2024-07-26). There's a stupor in Catalonia over Spanish judicial abuse. thecanary.co In order to form a government of PSOE and Sumar (centre and left) and avoid one of PP and VOX (right and extreme right), they made a pact with eight parties, with 179 seats, representing 12.3 million citizens. The Catalonia pro-independence supporters, essential to achieve the pact, demanded, as an initial condition, the approval of […] | By

Kenny Cooper (2024-07-26). 'You'll come close to death — but you won't die': Firefighters take on the toughest two minutes in sports. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional On Thursday morning, firefighters from across the region descended on Exton, Pennsylvania, to test their might for day one of the Northeast Regional Classic. | Dozens of spectators packed into a vacant Sam's Club parking lot to cheer on and witness what organizers and participants d…

Tyler Rogoway (2024-07-26). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | Civil defense fallout shelter, January 1, 1950. Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images. | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going…

Joseph Trevithick (2024-07-26). Networked Sniper Pod Will Let 4th-Generation Fighters Create 'Kill Webs' With F-35s. twz.com Lockheed Martin has rolled out a new version of its

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). How Bangladesh rickshaw pullers saved lives amid quota protest clashes. aljazeera.com Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up saving lives too.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly. sanews.gov.za DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the Development Bank Of Southern Africa (DBSA) to supply his office with bi-weekly reports on the progress made in the reconstruction of Parliament's National Assembly reconstruction site. | This also include monthly cost schedule which will be made available to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the interest of transparency. | This according to the department, has been requested to ensure that the contractors to the project are held to agr…

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Bloomberg (2024-07-26). Apple joins tech giants to adopt voluntary AI safeguards established by US President Biden. scmp.com Apple joins OpenAI, Amazon.com, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and others in committing to test their AI systems for any discriminatory tendencies, security flaws or national security risks.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Finally, Biden exits WH race; Kamala Harris potential option. ummid.com Ending weeks of speculations, U.S. President Joe Biden (81) finally announced his withdrawal from the re-election bid leaving the race to White House open to other Democrats top among them is India-origin Kamala Harris as a key contender.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com Transport minister calls 'massive attack' on high-speed TGV rail network an 'outrageous criminal act'.

Sophia Schmidt (2024-07-26). In Philly, demand is 'overwhelming' for Pa.'s LIHEAP air conditioner program. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. She used a box fan to try to stay cool when temperatures soared into the upper nineties earlier this month — but said the fan only blew hot air. | "It was a heat wave, and I had a darn fan," she said. "I was in here sweating bullets. People die from heat stroke." | It's the secon…

Staff (2024-07-26). The Assad visit to Moscow two days ago about which you have heard nothing: Iran's Press TV. gilbertdoctorow.com You may be forgiven for not having heard anything about the visit to Moscow of Syria's President Bashar Assad, because neither Russian nor Syrian official sources published more than a photograph or two of the two leaders meeting and saying a few words to the press. You would know still less about what was discussed …

UMMID (2024-07-26). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Option Form – Direct Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started through its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in from Friday July 26, 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Form filling and confirmation for admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical Courses in different polytechnic courses for the year 2024-25.

noemail (2024-07-26). Top Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Drug Charges. devdiscourse.com Alleged Mexican kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has entered a not guilty plea to U.S. drug trafficking charges, according to court records revealed on Friday. Zambada, who was arrested along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez in El Paso, Texas, waived his right to appear personally in court and instructed that a not guilty plea be filed on his behalf.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. fidh.org Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending.
Nairobi, July 25, 2024 — The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today.
| They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30 officials from the ousted government and people close to the (…) | – |

Hannah Sharland (2024-07-26). DWP makes callers wait 753 years says report — but that's the good news. thecanary.co In just one year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made members of the public wait a collective 753 years for the department to answer calls to its key service — including for PIP. Across over 40 million calls in 2023, the DWP forced benefit claimants and prospective applicants to wait an average of […] | By

UMMID (2024-07-26). Corporate Tax cut has historically failed to boost growth. ummid.com Budget 2024 Analysis: Corporate tax cuts have been found to have an insignificant to zero effect on economic growth.

Ruth Hunt (2024-07-26). Labour's housing policy has already forgotten about disabled people. thecanary.co So far, the policy announcements made by Labour regarding housing and in their Renters Reform Bill have mentioned affordability. However, accessibility and the plight of chronically ill and disabled people of working-age stuck, in unsuitable homes, has been overlooked. Disabled people: accessible housing still being overlooked Why this is so important is because this housing […] | By

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: PornHub Surprises Frequent User With Wife, Loving Family Upon 10,000th Masturbation. theonion.com SAN DIEGO—In an attempt to reward the loyal fan for his years of support, PornHub reportedly surprised frequent user Jeffrey Mitchell this week with a wife and loving family after he reached his 10,000th masturbation with the adult platform. "Jeff, we can't thank you enough for all of the loads you've busted to…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Govt sets in motion law to fight cross-border crime. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has put in place interim measures aimed at strengthening capacity to fight crime collaboratively on an international scale with hopes of coming up with a law in future to deal with the same. The interim measures launched on Thursday in Kampala …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls attacks 'acts of sabotage', saying they were 'prepared and coordinated'.

The Independent (2024-07-26). ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: More protesters arrested. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 20 people protesting against corruption have been arrested in Kampala. They include a group of 15 students from Makerere University, who started marching from Nasser Road. However, they were intercepted at at railway grounds. Another group, of about 6 people who marched along Jinja Road were rounded up …

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Physical Therapy Office Politely Declines Daniel Jones' Offer Of Framed, Signed Jersey For Wall. theonion.com EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—Insisting repeatedly that they just didn't have the space, physical therapy practice Elite Recovery politely declined New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones' offer Friday of a framed and signed game-worn jersey for the wall. "That's so nice of you, and we wish we could put it up, but…

The Canary (2024-07-26). Five energy companies have now racked up £240 BILLION in profits since 2020. thecanary.co Dubbed 'Profiteers Week', this week will see interim results from five energy companies who have already banked over £240 billion since the start of the energy crisis as campaigners call for a proper tax on all those in the sector making 'obscene' profits. Meanwhile, the latest reporting reflects that Up to 45% or 615,000 people […] | By

GABIK (2024-07-26). Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school. sanews.gov.za Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school | Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, in partnership with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's), will donate R6 million worth of infrastructure to benefit a school in KwaZulu-Natal. | More than 400 learners of Mason Lincoln Special School will benefit from the Inter-SETA collaboration project, which aims to improve the operations of the special school. | The school is located in Umlazi. | Friday's donation includes infrastructure support through the provision of mobile classrooms, t…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). A year after Niger's coup, split political loyalties test family ties. aljazeera.com While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Signal Iduna Park, Euro 2024 SF venue, best football stadium in Europe. ummid.com Signal Iduna Park located Dortmund in Germany's in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, one of the Euro 2024 venues, has been adjudged the best football stadium in Europe.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) continues to provide wool improvement infrastructure, equipment and training to communal and emerging farmers in the villages. | DRDAR MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will on Friday hand over a shearing shed and equipment at an event held at Mgwalana Shearing Shed in Engcobo. | The department said the supplying of the infrastructure forms part of the wool improvement production programme, which has seen the…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics? aljazeera.com Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and why were they barred?>

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Newsom Orders Removal Of Homeless Encampments. theonion.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments, buoyed by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled such "anti-camping" ordinances did not violate the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. What do you think?

Robert Delaney (2024-07-26). US senator attacks Biden administration for failing to halt sales of advanced chips to China. scmp.com John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, says Commerce Department has not done enough to keep Nvidia semiconductors, key to AI technologies, from Chinese entities.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Rwanda, unsurprising RPF victory in recent elections: a political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org In Rwanda's recent general elections, held on 15 July, incumbent President Paul Kagame and his ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), were largely re-elected as Head of State and to the National Assembly.
| These results without suspense confirm the regime's stranglehold on the country's political life.
| FIDH and its member organisation the Rwandan Observatory for Human Rights (ODHR) call on the Rwandan authorities to immediately put an end to the restriction of civic and (…) | – | /…

The Independent (2024-07-26). AKENA: Cattle compensation is mockery of Teso war debt claimants. independent.co.ug Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party, Jimmy Akena has described the government's payment system for the compensation program for the war debt claimants as a mockery to the people of Teso and northern Uganda. Akena made the comments while attending the burial of one of the …

Eric Worrall (2024-07-26). Claim: Global Warming is Messing with our Rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… But it is not clear how much of this remarkable regional increase in severe rains is due to climate change, or how widespread it is …"

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-26). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |

Tribune News Service (2024-07-26). Jennifer Aniston blasts J.D. Vance over 'childless cat lady' attack on Kamala Harris. scmp.com The Friends star, who has struggled with infertility, took aim at comments by Trump's running mate on people who don't have children.

NEO (2024-07-26). Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the BBQ Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner in Kempton Park this evening. | The awards ceremony recognises and promotes sustainable black business and transformation by honouring exemplary corporate governance, leadership and achievement in South Africa. | "Over the past two decades, the BBQ Awards have continued to encourage the growth and success of black-owned and black-empowered companies, providing a platform to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across 10 categories," said the Presidency in a…

Reuters (2024-07-26). Saboteurs attack French railways hours before Paris Olympics opening ceremony. scmp.com The action took place despite a massive security operation to guard against any threat to the global sporting extravaganza.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Judiciary announces Alternative Dispute Resolution week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week. The event from August 5th to 9th, aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system. While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, the Court of Appeal …

UMMID (2024-07-26). MPPSC Prelims Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPSSC) declared Monday the MPPSC State Service Prelims Result 2024 (State Service Preliminary Exam 2024) on its official website mppsc.mp.gov.in.

Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-07-26). The green transition will make things worse for the Indigenous world. grist.org The green transition will deepen entrenched socioeconomic barriers for Indigenous peoples — unless Western forms of science and ongoing settler colonialism are addressed by researchers. That's according to a Focused on environmental oral histories of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, the study e…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Enhance capabilities to capitalise on oil and gas sector opportunities, SMEs told. independent.co.ug The government has raised the budget allocation for the extractive sector by 92% to Shs961 billion for this financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to bolster their operational capabilities to fully leverage opportunities within the oil and gas sector. This call to action was made by …

Dan Williams (2024-07-26). Delphine Moulin discusses the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony with CGTN. america.cgtn.com The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics promises to be a grandiose event. It will be the first time it hasn't been held in a stadium. Instead, planners have spent months organizing a performance on the river Seine. | Other innovations for Paris 24 include a Champions Park that will allow fans the chance to meet athletes and watch the action on a big screen at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. | CGTN's Dan Williams talked with Delphine Moulin who is the Paris 2024 Director of Celebrations about the ceremony.

Associated Press (2024-07-26). 'Boneless' chicken wings can have bones, US court rules after diner suffers serious injury. scmp.com A chicken bone stuck in his throat eventually tore restaurant patron Michael Berkheimer's oesophagus and caused an infection.

Charles Rotter (2024-07-26). Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com the leading factor controlling hurricane precipitation is not, as traditionally thought, sea surface temperature or humidity in the atmosphere. Instead, it's Sahara dust…

Giorgia Valente (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Showcase Young Arab Women's Talent. themedialine.org

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

Associated Press (2024-07-26). Fast-moving wildfire in Canada Rockies ravages picturesque resort town of Jasper. scmp.com A wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze…

The Canary (2024-07-26). This week: legal challenge against the government from disabled people and Friends of the Earth. thecanary.co A legal challenge over the UK government's failure to protect disabled people, property and infrastructure from the foreseeable impacts of the accelerating climate crisis was heard in the High Court this week. The groundbreaking, two-day 'rolled up' hearing (23-24 July) was brought by Friends of the Earth and two people whose lives are already severely […] | By

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded. sanews.gov.za One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded | An ATM bombing suspect was arrested, while another was left fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Esikhaleni, in the early hours of Thursday morning. | Police responded to reports of an ATM bombing at a store in Esikhaleni and swift investigations led to the arrest of th…

Associated Press (2024-07-26). South African police arrest 95 Libyan nationals at suspected secret military training camp. scmp.com The province where the camp was discovered borders neighbouring countries Mozambique and Swaziland and is an area of concern for South African authorities with regards to illegal immigration.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.

noemail (2024-07-26). UPDATE 1-Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns. devdiscourse.com Polish lawmakers voted on Friday in favour of a bill making it easier for security services to use weapons against migrants on the Belarus border, legislation that has public support but that critics say infringes human rights. The debate pits Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-EU government against activists who had hoped he would abandon the previous, nationalist administration's approach to the migrant crisis on the bloc's eastern frontier.

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-07-26). Thousands of hectares burned overnight in northern California. america.cgtn.com A series of wildfires raging across the western United States and Canada has covered the region with a blanket of smoke. Meanwhile, fires across the Mediterranean have caused evacuations in parts of Italy and Spain, impacting holiday plans for many. Extreme heat in a number of countries has been deadly. It all comes as the average global temperatures this week are setting records. Monday was declared the hottest day ever recorded. Ediz Tiyansan reports.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail hit by 'massive attack' as Olympics begin. aljazeera.com France's high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger. sanews.gov.za Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has reiterated the call for communities to produce their own food for consumption and selling. | Kontsiwe made the call during the handover of a tractor and farming implements to the Goboti Residents' Association, held at Goboti village, eNgcobo, on Thursday. | The tractor will aid the MEC's interventions to fight poverty and hunger, in response to the Human Rights Com…

Ayurella Horn-Muller (2024-07-26). Can Florida's orange growers survive another hurricane season? grist.org Oranges are synonymous with Florida. The zesty fruit can be spotted adorning everything from license plates to kitschy memorabilia. Ask any Floridian and they'll tell you that the crop is a hallmark of the Sunshine State. | Jay Clark would be quick to agree. He's 80 and a third-generation grower working land his family has owned in Wauchula since the 1950s. But he's not sure how much longer he can keep at it. Two years ago, Hurricane Ian pummeled trees already weakened by a virulent and incurable disease called citrus greening. It took more than a year to recover after the "whole crop was basically blown off"

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Credit Card Delinquency Rates Hit 12-Year High. theonion.com New data showed that the share of credit card balances that are past due reached the highest level since the Philadelphia Federal Reserve began tracking it in 2012, indicating that people are struggling to pay off their credit card debt even as many trim their spending. What do you think?

Business Insider (2024-07-26). Was Donald Trump actually hit by a bullet? FBI chief isn't sure. scmp.com There's 'some question' about whether the ex-US president's bloodied ear was caused by a piece of shrapnel, lawmakers were told.

Tribune News Service (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris' VP options: Astronaut? Governor? Cabinet member? scmp.com As US Vice-President Kamala Harris consolidates support among Democrats to become the party's 2024 presidential nominee, a key question dominates the political conversation: who would be her running mate?

NEO (2024-07-26). Condolences for the people of Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Condolences for the people of Ethiopia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and sorrow following recent landslides in Ethiopia which claimed the lives of over 200 people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western Ethiopia, which tragically took the lives of at least 250 of people at this stage," said the Presidency on Thursday. | President Ramaphosa said the South African people's thoughts are with the people of Ethiopia, particularly the bereaved…

nosihle (2024-07-26). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | Government has committed to using the insights and recommendations from the State of Climate Action in South Africa Report to inform the scaling up of the country's actions to respond to climate change. | "South Africa needs access to scaled-up, new, additional and predictable, fit for purpose finance, specifically grant and concessional finance that can be deployed effectively to create enabling environments for rapid investments by buying down risks and creating new asset classes for clean investments that would allow for more significant mobilization and leveraging o…

Josiah Mortimer (2024-07-26). Conservative Barrister Geoffrey Cox Lambasted for Earning Millions in Outside Work as MPs Debate Second Jobs. bylinetimes.com In the whole of the last 2019-2024 Parliament, Cox, who represents Tavistock, contributed to 20 debates in the Commons. Foord noted that included "a contribution to just one debate in 2020 and one debate in 2021,…

UMMID (2024-07-26). Female Genital Mutilation and Islam. ummid.com There is no mention of female circumcision in Holy Qur'an, and only five hadiths (reports of what Prophet Mohammed actually said) refer to it. None of them states that it is a religious duty.

UMMID (2024-07-26). KCET 2024: Round 1 Option Entry Starts, Direct Link. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Medical, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2024 should submit their course and college preferences using Option Entry link on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.

Mark David (2024-07-26). CARTOONS: Mark David calls it a day. independentaustralia.net

Howard Altman (2024-07-26). NATO Selects Three Companies For Next-Generation Rotorcraft Concept Study. twz.com

Dan Williams (2024-07-26). Steve Dainton discusses table tennis expectations for Paris 2024. america.cgtn.com When it comes to table tennis at the Paris Olympics, China will once again be the nation to beat.They have won 32 of the 37 gold medals on offer since the sport made its Olympic debut in 1998. | The legendary Ma Long will be looking for a sixth Olympic gold medal. Although he missed out on a spot on China's singles team, he was picked for the team event. | Steve Dainton is the head of the International Table Tennis Federation. He told CGTN's Dan Williams that if Long achieves that sixth gold, it would cement his place as the greatest player of all time.

Gabriela Ramirez (2024-07-26). Venezuelan Diaspora Return Home to Vote in Presidential Elections Amid Hopes Nicolás Maduro will be Defeated. bylinetimes.com Millions of Venezuelans abroad won't be able to take part in the presidential elections this weekend as President Nicolás Maduro seeks a third term in the Miraflores Palace, having promised to win " Almost eight million Venezuelans have fled the troubled country according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and it's estimated that more than 4.5 million are eligible to vote. Yet, only 69,211 of them can participate in the upcoming elections. | A week out from the July 28 vote – w…

Associated Press (2024-07-26). US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, including son of 'El Chapo'. scmp.com Arrests are another major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, whose founder Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in the United States.

Pacific Media Watch (2024-07-26). Facebook reportedly censors posts by Solomon Islands news outlet. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Facebook has reportedly temporarily blocked posts published by an independent online news outlet in Solomon Islands after incorrectly labelling its content as "spam". In-Depth Solomons, a member centre of the non-profit OCCRP (Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project), was informed by the platform that more than 80 posts had been removed from its…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine? aljazeera.com Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.

noemail (2024-07-26). ED Attaches Rs. 62 Lakh Property in Bharti Devi Money Laundering Case. devdiscourse.com The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Dehradun has provisionally attached immovable property valued at Rs. 62 lakh, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, concerning the case of Bharti Devi and others, according to a press release by the agency. The ED initiated the investigation following an FIR lodged by Vikashnagar Police Station, Dehradun, under sections of the IPC, 1860, against Bharti Devi and her associates.

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-07-26). Los Angeles prepares to host 2028 Olympics. america.cgtn.com While the world is focused on the Paris Olympics, the city of Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Games for a third time. Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles, which last hosted the international sporting event 40 years ago.

Alisha, Josh Garber (2024-07-26). Five things Friday roundup: Finding wisdom in the wilderness. anabaptistworld.org For the past two and a half years, I (Alisha) have been a student of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary's Journey program. Focused on developing leaders centered-in-Jesus for ministries in local churches and communities, Journey emboldens them to partner with the Holy Spirit in the missio Dei (mission of God). About a month into starting this …

UMMID (2024-07-26). KCET 2024 First Round Seat Allotment Schedule Published. ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in the First Round Seat Allotment Schedule or First Round Seat Allotment Activity for Karnataka UGCET 2024 counselling underway for admission in Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy and other courses.

hindustantimes (2024-07-26). Trump Shooter Was Not Alone; Vance Cornered For Calling Kamala 'Childless Cat Lady' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston slammed JD Vance over his old comment on Kamala Harris. In a 2021 appearance on Tucker Carlson's former Fox News show, Vance called Harris a "childless cat lady." Aniston on her Instagram post said, "I truly can't believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States." Meanwhile, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris told the House Committee on Homeland Security that the Trump shooter was not the only suspicious person at the Butler rally on July 13. In another news, Trump called Harris "ultra liberal" at his first rally since President Joe Biden d…

UMMID (2024-07-26). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Schedule Likely Today. ummid.com The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is most likely to publish on its official website mcc.nic.in NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule and simultaneously start online registration for admission in MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Amid high drama, Rahul Gandhi meets farmers in Parliament. ummid.com Congress MP from Amethi Rahul Gandhi Wednesday met a delegation of farmers in the office of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Parliament Complex amid a high drama.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police. aljazeera.com Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo' arrested in Texas. aljazeera.com In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Consequences of Government Employees Joining RSS. ummid.com The opening of gates of RSS for bureaucracy is a dangerous ploy to destroy whatever noble survives in the largest democracy of the world in the last 10 years of Modi rule.

GABIK (2024-07-26). KZN works to facilitate economic growth. sanews.gov.za KZN works to facilitate economic growth | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, says the provincial government is working hard to create an enabling environment to facilitate the growth of the economy through practical plans that focus on creating employment. | The MEC was tabling the R150.5 billion provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. | Rodgers said the budget proposals presented, ignites hope in that resources are allocated to bring about direct change to the lives of people. | "It is evident that the provincial governm…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Public Outcry as Video Shows Police Kicking Muslim Man's Head at Manchester Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A video was posted on social media showing a British police officer kicking a man in the head during an incident at Manchester Airport, causing widespread outrage and accusations of police brutality.

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-26). Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced that it has written nearly 19,000 citations for sidewalk violations in about two months, a 500% increase over the same period last year as officials look to crack down on people illegally parking their vehicles on the sidewalk. | According to

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Team USA's Arrival In France Leaves American Basketball Rims Largely Unguarded. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Warning that interior defenses were spread too thin, experts confirmed this week that Team USA's arrival in France for the Olympics had left America's own basketball rims largely unguarded. "In a strategic blunder of historic proportions, the U.S. men's national basketball team landing in Paris has left an…

Agence France-Presse (2024-07-26). Venezuela braces for uncertain presidential election with 'bloodbath' threat. scmp.com Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, is seeking his third six-year term as Venezuelans clamour for change.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Paris Opening Ceremony Features Tedious 45-Minute Discussion Of Godard's Early Works. theonion.com PARIS—With more than a billion viewers tuning in from around the world only to find themselves watching a panel of French film scholars and critical theorists, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics began Friday with a tedious 45-minute discussion of Jean-Luc Godard's early works. "We're half an hour in, and…

clashmusic (2024-07-26). In A Huge Win For BDS, SXSW Has Cut Ties with the US. clashmusic.com SXSW has announced that they will be ending all partnerships with the US Army and some of the world's biggest arms.

Urban CNY News (2024-07-26). Employment Opportunities with Onondaga County: Pre-Qualifications Officer. urbancny.com Pre-Qualifications Officer -Assist a firm in determining their primary business capacity, business experience, and financial health and internal controls. -Assist firm to gather all relevant documents, certifications and other paperwork prior to meeting with Financial Readiness Officer. -Create and maintain a file for each firm that works with the department. -Performs a review of received documents for completeness, accuracy and adherence to department guidelines, policies, rules and regulations. -Answers telephone calls, takes messages, and provides general and specific information to the public and patrons. -R…

UMMID (2024-07-26). MPSC Prelims 2024 deferred, candidates wonder centre to centre in confusion. ummid.com The Maharashtra Public Service Commission Preliminary Examinations (MPSC Prelims 2024) scheduled today i.e. Sunday July 21, 2024 was postponed last minute and the candidates got to know only when they reached the exam centres.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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?

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics. aljazeera.com Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org

Bernard Chan (2024-07-26). Like Hong Kong, US must heed lesson that corrosive politics breeds hate. scmp.com Inability or unwillingness to engage in dialogue, compromise and recognise shared interests can foster an environment ripe for radicalisation.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Recognize coworking sector as Industry: Budget 2024 suggestions. ummid.com During the surge in commercial real estate sector, the coworking sector has emerged as a pivotal force in the modern workspace landscape, providing flexible environments that cater to diverse business needs.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Economic Survey says AI to hit jobs, Is Modi govt searching for excuses? ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Parliament which besides other things also talks about the likelihood of Artificial Intelligence or AI cutting jobs.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-26). Air Force Chief Hints At Existence Of Clandestine Spy Aircraft. twz.com Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has hinted at the existence of a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform, something that has long been a topic of discussion around the future of U.S. Air Force capabilities. Frequently, such a platform has been understood as a very stealthy, long-range, high-altitude surveillance drone commonly

The Canary (2024-07-26). UK students and academics slam Bangladesh government over response to protests. thecanary.co 200 British university academics, workers, and student groups have declared their solidarity with the student movement in Bangladesh that has emerged in the wake of quota reform protests. They are also calling for an end to the Bangladeshi government's repression of students, as well as to the British government's training of Bangladeshi police forces like […] | By

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election. aljazeera.com The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their campaigns.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Turnitin AI writing detector now includes AI paraphrasing detection. ummid.com Integrated within Turnitin's AI writing capabilities, the feature helps educators and publishers identify when AI paraphrasing tools may have been used to modify AI-generated text to avoid detection.

Tim Huber (2024-07-26). Building community without a building. anabaptistworld.org There's a wideness in God's mercy and in Western Slope Mennonite Fellowship. The congregation meets in two locations separated by about 90 miles of Interstate 70 in western Colorado. Using a "mobile church" model that prioritizes flexibility over the relative stability of one location, the congregation serves as both a physical and online gathering place …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be 'silent' on the suffering in Gaza.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

The Independent (2024-07-26). From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024, what's new and what remains. independent.co.ug PARIS, GERMANY | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924. Since then, the world has changed dramatically. Over the past century, some sports have ceased to be part of the Olympic program, …

James Wright (2024-07-26). Joe Biden has imposed MORE sanctions on countries than any other president. thecanary.co Analysis from the Washington Post has revealed that 60% of low income countries are under US sanctions. More broadly, one-third of all countries face some form of them. The US has now introduced three-times more sanctions than any other country or international organisation, the newspaper found. US sanctions: affecting populations Sanctions can target regimes like […] | By

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president. aljazeera.com Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

Ben Jiang (2024-07-26). Alibaba puts Olympics on the cloud, adding AI services while taking over for satellite. scmp.com The Chinese tech giant has partnered with the Olympics to distribute the Paris Games online, replacing a 60-year-old satellite system as the main distribution channel.

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org

UMMID (2024-07-26). Kursi Bachao Budget, Opp as Modi Govt Opens its Coffers for AP, Bihar. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday July 23, 2024 presented Union Budget 2024 amidst high expectations but little hope as the past ten years of Modi government has failed in addressing the key issues, especially concerning to manufacturing sector, unemployment and education.

Lucrecia Franco (2024-07-26). G20 ministers discuss global wealth tax. america.cgtn.com Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 are meeting on Thursday, July 25, in Rio de Janeiro to seek consensus on global cooperation in tax policies, reduce hunger and the effects of climate change and discuss Brazil's proposal to tax the super-rich. Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Steven Spielberg Apologizes For Removing Kiss Between E.T., Elliott. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—In a bombshell interview that has divided the movie's fans and set the internet ablaze, director Steven Spielberg apologized Friday for removing a kiss between E.T. and Elliot from his classic 1982 film. "Though I understand now why fans wanted the titular extraterrestrial to grab his 10-year-old costar,…

UMMID (2024-07-26). WBJEE 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released on its official website wbjeeb.nic.in 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2024 Counselling.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Microsoft rolls-out 'Bing Generative Search' – What's new. ummid.com Information Technology giant Microsoft Wednesday integrated its Bing search with a new and Generative AI powered tool billed as 'Bing Generative Search'.

The Canary (2024-07-26). As airport disruption continues globally, the UK locks eight Just Stop Oil supporters up. thecanary.co Eight Just Stop Oil supporters have been remanded to prison over a Heathrow protest. It comes as the UK has joined other countries as part of Oil Kills — the international uprising, demanding governments commit to an emergency treaty to end the extraction and burning of fossil fuels by 2030. Oil Kills — but lock […] | By

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). 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 (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-07-26). Human Rights Watch condemns arrest of Ugandan anti-corruption demonstrators. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | ORYEM NYEKO | Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the arrest of ant-corruption protesters in Kampala, and demanded they be released. On July 23 and 24, police in Uganda's capital Kampala detained at least 60 people protesting widespread corruption in the government. "This latest crackdown on protesters is a blatant violation of …

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why BJP's election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-26). The Heat: Artificial Intelligence. america.cgtn.com

GABIK (2024-07-26). Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs. sanews.gov.za Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs | The Ekurhuleni Municipality says the city's technicians are addressing a major sewer blockage that has closed an intersection on Ermelo Road, affecting Strubenvale and Casseldale roads in the Springs city centre. | Giving an update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue, City spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, said the municipal team initially responded to a sewer spillage and subsequently identified a major blockage along with several bottlenecks on the sewer network. |

EDWIN (2024-07-26). Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police. sanews.gov.za Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police | Three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Empangeni in the early hours of Friday morning. | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilization Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, received intelligence about the suspects, who were hiding at a house in KwaDlangezwa, said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement. | When the police announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, sparking a shootout which ended with the three suspects being fatally wounded. | The suspe…

UMMID (2024-07-26). Kashmir in Last 3 Decades: Complex Interplay of Hope and Challenges. ummid.com The complexities of Kashmir's history, involving territorial disputes, ethnic tensions, and political aspirations, have woven a unique and often tragic tapestry that continues evolving against a backdrop of beauty and strife.

APR editor (2024-07-26). 70 years on from tests, Marshallese women still fight for nuclear justice. asiapacificreport.nz The first report in a five-part web series focused on the 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women taking place in the Marshall Islands this week. SPECIAL REPORT: By Netani Rika in Majuro Women continue to fight for justice 70 years after the first nuclear tests by the United States caused devastation on the people and…

Dan Williams (2024-07-26). Refugee Olympic team competes in Paris 2024. america.cgtn.com They offer a beacon of hope to refugees and migrants around the world. The 2024 Paris Olympics will once again feature a Refugee Olympic Team. As CGTN's Dan Williams now reports.

Guest Blogger (2024-07-26). Utah's The Independent is Right, Climate Activism Ignores or Harms the World's Poor. wattsupwiththat.com Sierer's analysis hits the nail on the head that climate activism is more likely to be harming the world's poor rather than helping them.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Premier of Canada's Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update. aljazeera.com The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). París olímpico hace un siglo, el cine, deudas y una joven que nadó lo imposible y cambió la historia. cubadebate.cu París 1924, que hace un siglo estrenaba algunas características de los Juegos Olímpicos, fue oportunidad para que brillaran un finlandés y un escocés voladores, un futuro Tarzán y un Uruguay que dominaba en el fútbol. Algunos pasajes de aquellos días parisinos fueron solo parte de un guion de vida mucho más largo y de mayor grandeza, como el de la nadadora Trudy Ederle, en cuya historia se inspira el filme "La joven y el mar", estrenado en 2024.

Staff (2024-07-26). Corte de Brasil detiene pavimentación de carretera para proteger el Amazonas. cubadebate.cu Una corte federal de Brasil ordenó la detención de un proyecto pavimentar una carretera de terracería que conecta la ciudad de Manaos con regiones pobladas, dictaminando que posiblemente contribuirá al cambio climático. La corte suspendió el miércoles un permiso ambiental clave después de que el Observatorio del Clima, una red de 107 grupos ecologistas.

Staff (2024-07-26). La Magda que vive en mí. cubadebate.cu Desde ayer las redes sociales son tuyas. La noticia impacta, duele y se torna inexplicable. La muerte que, otra vez nos sorprende y, como de costumbre, sin estar preparados. Y nunca lo estaremos, porque los que te quisimos y querremos siempre, no entendemos que te hayas ido tan rápido, con solo 33 años. Unos prefieren pensar que regresaste a nuestro Pinar del Río, otros que continúas trabajando en La Habana.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-26). Povo ucraniano aberto a reconhecer os Novos Territórios Russos. globalresearch.ca Ao contrário do que afirma a propaganda estatal ucraniana, as pessoas està£o realmente cansadas da guerra e prontas para qualquer tipo de concessàµes para pà¥r fim à s hostilidades o mais rapidamente possível. De acordo com um inquérito recente, o número …

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). Barack y Michelle Obama apoyan a Kamala Harris en la carrera por la presidencia de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El expresidente estadounidense, Barack Obama, y su esposa, Michelle Obama, dos de las figuras políticas más influyentes dentro del Partido Demócrata, confirmaron este viernes su apoyo a Kamala Harris, actual vicepresidenta de la nación y principal rival de Donald Trump por la Casa Blanca. Harris ya tiene asegurado el apoyo de los delegados.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). Del Caribe a París: El Sena abre las puertas a los sueños olímpicos de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 es un espectáculo verdaderamente inolvidable. Lejos de seguir las tradiciones, la ceremonia inaugural rompió los esquemas, convirtiendo al río Sena en el escenario principal de la fiesta. Y entre las delegaciones destacó la presencia de Cuba, encabezada por el doble monarca olímpico Julio César y la multimedallista Idalys Ortiz.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Resaltan lazos y sucesos históricos de Cuba y Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Los lazos de amistad entre Cuba y Argentina y sucesos relevantes de la historia de ambos países serán resaltados hoy en Buenos Aires durante el homenaje Evita, Moncada, la patria liberada.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Saber morir para vivir. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Atrapado el sueño, cumplida la promesa, tiene facción de niña y niño la sonrisa, de tez mestiza, de blanca, de mulata. Hija de la ´tormenta ª de aquel amanecer de 71 años, la piel de la justicia despintó los estatus, y así va por todo el archipiélago.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Asociación de cubanos en Angola resalta unidad de pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) La directiva de la Asociación de la Comunidad de Cubanos Residentes en Angola (Accra) resaltó la unidad y resistencia del pueblo de Cuba ante las adversidades, al conmemorarse hoy el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). 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).

Esther Schrader (2024-07-25). A Black Florida community preserves its legacy through an oral history project. splcenter.org

María Candela (2024-07-25). Movimiento independentista puertorriqueño saluda al pueblo cubano con motivo del 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu San Juan, 26 jul (RHC) El presidente del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico, Julio Muriente Pérez, saludó este jueves con alegría y optimismo el 71 aniversario del asalto al Cuartel Moncada, encabezado por Fidel Castro.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Israeli Snipers Target Anyone Who Moves in Khan Younis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli snipers positioned in Khan Younis are targeting anyone moving in the area, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-26). The US Must Stop Arming Israel. counterpunch.org There is overwhelming evidence that Israeli forces under Netanyahu's leadership have committed massive human rights atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza. And that's against the backdrop of an illegal military occupation of Palestinian territory and apartheid, as another ICJ ruling confirmed recently.

Ramzy Baroud (2024-07-26). 'Terrorist Organization'? What's Behind the Israeli War on UNRWA. counterpunch.org Targeting a school during a war could be justified or, at least, argued to have been a mistake. But striking over 120 schools, killing and wounding thousands of civilians sheltered inside, can only be intentional and horrific war crimes. Between October 7 and July 18, Israel has done precisely that, targeting with total impunity, United

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-07-26). Ukraine Signals Readiness To Resume Talks With Russia During China Visit. popularresistance.org Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited China on Wednesday and signaled Ukraine was ready to resume peace talks with Russia. | According to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Kuleba told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Kyiv "is ready to engage the Russian side in the negotiation process at a certain stage when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith, but emphasized that no such readiness is currently observed on the Russian side." | The Kremlin responded and said that Kuleba's comments were in line with Russia's position. "We have all learned from reports from Beijing that he made such a statement at a…

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, NYC: Flood Hunter for Gaza — NYC Week of Rage for Palestine. samidoun.net 🚨FLOOD HUNTER FOR GAZA 🚨 🗓 FRIDAY July 26th 🕒 3: 00 PM 📍Outside Hunter West Hunter College, New York City To culminate the Week of Rage called for by Within Our Lifetime, Cuny for Palestine, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, we, the students, protest against police repression and the recent filming of an …

Open Letter, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Open Letter From US Physicians And Nurses After Visit To Gaza. popularresistance.org We are forty-five American physicians, surgeons, and nurses who have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. We worked with various nongovernmental organizations and the World Health Organization in hospitals throughout the Strip. In addition to our medical and surgical expertise, many of us have a public health background, as well as experience working in humanitarian and conflict zones, including Ukraine during the brutal Russian invasion. Some of us are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We are a multifaith and multiethnic group. None of us support the horrors committed on October 7 by Pa…

newarab (2024-07-26). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |

Larry Johnson (2024-07-26). Joe Biden's 1000 Yard Stare and The FBI Admits Director Chris Wray Made An Erroneous claim. sonar21.com If you watched any of Joe Biden's disturbing speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, you could not help but notice the weird expression on his face. I have seen that look before. I first saw it in a photograph hanging on the wall in one of corridors of the Pentagon. It was titled, "The 1000 yard Stare." It was a genuine photograph from World War II of a soldier suffering from shell shock. Here's the cover of a book that featured that image. Compare that with the look on Biden's mug. | I think he is equally shell shocked. He offered no explanation for his decision to withdraw as the Democrat candidate.

Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. (2024-07-26). Migrants And Homeless Expelled From Paris Ahead Of Olympic Games. popularresistance.org One of the latest communities at risk of forced displacement is a Roma encampment in La Courneuve, Seine-Saint-Denis, located on the route of the Paralympic marathon scheduled for September. About 200 people, most of whom moved from worse living conditions in a nearby camp, now live in fear of eviction, with no clear relocation plan proposed by the local authorities.

newarab (2024-07-26). Rockets launched at Iraq base hosting US troops: sources. newarab.com

WSWS (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris welcomes "Butcher of Gaza" to Washington: "I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself" wsws.org When it comes to ethnic cleansing in Gaza, there are no policy differences between "Genocide Joe" and "Killer Kamala."

ICRC (2024-07-26). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuba condemns US complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez noted on Thursday that the brutal repression of a mass protest against the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by US police proves Washington's complicity with the genocide in Gaza.

Ryan Cristián (2024-07-26). More Inconsistency In Trump Shooting Narrative & Majority Of US Congress Cheers Lying War Criminal. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/26/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org • The trial at first instance of the 28 September 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea is nearing its end, with a verdict expected on 31 July. • The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA), are civil parties supporting 736 victims. • The 11 defendants, including Moussa Dadis Camara, the former President of Guinea at the (…) | – |

Contributing Writers (2024-07-26). Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties/By Rodney Atkinson. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Rodney Atkinson Global Research, July 25, 2024 On May 2, 2014, heavily-armed fascist militia forces attacked the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. Trapped inside were …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-26). Guinea: High Stakes Verdict in Stadium Massacre Trial Nears. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eleven men accused of responsibility for the 2009 massacre and mass rape of pro-democracy protesters by forces linked to a former military junta, stand during their trial in Conakry, Guinea, September 28, 2022. | © 2022 Souleymane Camara/Reuters…

newarab (2024-07-26). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli War Jets Chased by Hezbollah Air Defenses. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Friday, July 26, 2024, their border battle against the Israeli enemy in support of Gaza, chasing more Zionist war jets. In this regard, Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements detailing the attacks and their outcomes: First Operation: Anti-aircraft Missiles Launched The first statement mentioned that the Islamic Resistance fighters in …

WSWS (2024-07-26). Gaza war takes its toll on Israel's finances as threat of war with Lebanon escalates. wsws.org According to the Bank of Israel and the Israeli Ministry of Finance, the cost of the first six months of the war, which Netanyahu has said will continue for months and shows every sign of escalating into an all-out war against Hezbollah in the north and the Houthis in the Red Sea, had reached more than 70 billion shekels ($73 billion) by the end of March.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli War Jets Chased by Hezbollah Air Defenses. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Friday their border battle against the Israeli enemy in support of Gaza, chasing more Zionist war jets. In this regard, Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statement which detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic Resistance fighters in the air defense units launched anti-aircraft …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance successfully targets buildings used by Israeli soldiers in the settlement of Misgav Am. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hezbollah's air defense units launch anti-aircraft missiles at enemy warplanes inside Lebanese airspace in the south, forcing them to retreat to the occupied Palestinian skies: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hezbollah's air defense units launch anti-aircraft missiles at enemy warplanes inside Lebanese airspace in the south, forcing them to retreat to the occupied Palestinian skies: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Staff (2024-07-26). Report: One killed, several wounded in Israeli-attributed strike in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com Harris' call for speedy end to Gaza war could delay deal, senior Israeli official warns ‚ñ Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ Father of Israeli hostage says Biden 'gave us hope that something will happen in the coming days' ‚ñ Netanyahu met with Biden, Harris amid mounting U.S. pressure to end Gaza war ‚ñ Israel delays Qatar talks; departure awaits Biden-Netanyahu discussion on Gaza deal, official says ‚ñ Trump says Israel must end Gaza war 'fast' in interview with Fox News…

Pacific Media Watch (2024-07-26). Photojournalist targeted by Israeli army carries Olympic torch in Paris. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A Lebanese photojournalist who was severely wounded during an Israeli air strike in south Lebanon carried the Olympic torch in Paris this week in honour of her peers who have been wounded and killed in the field — especially in Gaza and Lebanon. Christina Assi of Agence France-Presse was among six journalists…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

Staff (2024-07-26). Meet the Journalist Who Lost Her Leg in Israeli Strike & Carried Olympic Torch for Slain Colleagues. democracynow.org As Paris hosts today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics, we speak with Lebanese photojournalist Christina Assi of Agence France-Presse, who carried the Olympic torch Sunday in Paris to honor journalists wounded or killed on the job. Assi lost her leg in the same Israeli attack that killed Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah in southern Lebanon on October 13, and says carrying the Olympic torch was a great opportunity to highlight the "atrocities" happening in the region. "There was all the indications that we are press and we were just doing our jobs," Assi recalls of the attac…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-07-26). False Flag Operation, The Lie becomes the Truth: "Israel is the Victim of Palestinian Aggression". According to the ICC, "There Never Was A Genocide". globalresearch.ca The "Justified Vengeance" doctrine propounds that Palestine is "the Aggressor" and that "Israel has the right to defend itself" which since October 7, 2023 consists in the conduct of a carefully planned genocide against the People of Palestine.

Palo Alto Protest (2024-07-26). March to Stop Gaza Genocide Takes Message to Outdoor Diners. indybay.org On July 21 hundreds rallied then marched through downtown Palo Alto for Palestine.

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-26). UK Dropping Challenge to ICC Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders Under New PM. truthout.org The U.K. has announced that it is no longer going to pursue its legal challenge to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) seeking of arrest warrants for key Israeli leaders behind the Gaza genocide, helping to clear the way for the warrant to be issued. A spokesperson for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the new Labour government believes in international law and the separation of… |

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Mark Taliano (2024-07-26). Western-Supported Zionists and the Genocide Toolkit. globalresearch.ca Genocide takes so many forms. | It is the destruction of water treatment plants and the ensuing diseases which incubate and spread disease thanks to the Zionist-imposed filth. | . | . | . | . | It is the destruction of hospitals and the on-going …

Mohammed Nabulsi, Hammer & Hope (2024-07-26). What comes next for the Palestinian Youth Movement: Interview with Mohammed Nabulsi. links.org.au Mohammed Nabulsi — Our strategy of mobilization seeks to create crisis for the US ruling class and raise the political, social, and economic costs for their participation in this genocide.

Khader Jabbar, Michael Arria, Philip Weiss (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congressional address and Kamala Harris on Israel and Palestine. mondoweiss.net Michael Arria and Phil Weiss unpack a tumultuous week in U.S. politics as Kamala Harris appears to lock up the Democratic Party nomination for president, and Benjamin Netanyahu makes his case for genocide to the U.S. Congress, to rapturous applause.

Yves Engler (2024-07-26). Jewish National Fund of Canada Has Its Charitable Status Revoked. truthout.org Score a significant victory against apartheid, genocide and Canada's most significant contribution to Palestinian dispossession. The powerful Jewish National Fund of Canada has reportedly had its charitable status revoked. Under pressure from Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) and others the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) instigated an audit of the JNF in 2018. JNF Canada was eventually forced to… |

Editor (2024-07-26). Jul 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info Free Fallin' — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? by D Konstantakopoulos 'Guilty of Genocide': 135 Congress Members Boycott Netanyahu's Speech to Congress, by Yves Smith, Brett Wilkins A Dark Day in US History: War Criminal Netanyahu Defiles Congress, by H. Scott Prosterman Dozens of Lawmakers Protesting Netanyahu Have Little to Say About Israel's Abuses of Palestinians, by Prem Thakker U.S. Congress Cheers and Applauds Netanyahu's Speech, by Eric Zuesse Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer, by Patrick Lawrence When S…

Editor (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Betrays Historic Jewish Values. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians' stance on the genocide in Gaza. With standing ovations, smiling handshakes and overall warm welcome by a large number of Washington politicos, the strength of Israel's influence in the U.S. is clear. Richard Silverstein, …

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-07-26). The Spirit of Jezebel. counterpunch.org Before Biden revealed his incompetence at the debate with Trump, he'd already lost his reelection bid by showing his gross immorality in arming the genocide in Gaza. Biden had been trailing Trump in the polls since last October and deservedly so. His withdrawal won't redeem his reputation, which will forever be stained by the mounds of dead Palestinian children he helped kill and showed no remorse for.

Ajamu Baraka (2024-07-26). War, Genocide and Coups: Biden/Harris and the Irreversible Crisis of Neoliberal Fake Democracy. dissidentvoice.org One of the defining characteristics of the current crisis is the speed at which contradictory social, political and ideological dynamics can change with contradictions shifting from primary to secondary, antagonistic to non-antagonist and conflicts of interests, as well as struggles among the capitalist oligarchy producing new intra-bourgeois class alignments. The replacement of Joe Biden as …

Editor (2024-07-26). Labour versus International law. mronline.org The ICJ ruling finding Israel's occupation unlawful makes the first test for David Lammy's 'progressive realism' clear: either Labour opposes dispossession and genocide, or it is complicit.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr (2024-07-26). Video: RFK Jr. and His Position on Vaccines. globalresearch.ca "My position on vaccines has always been that I'm not anti-vaccine, I've said that for 20 years. | The term "anti-vaxx" applied to me is a pejorative — to discredit me, to silence me, to make people not listen. | I've got …

The Canary (2024-07-26). UK government drops challenge to ICC over Israel arrest warrants. thecanary.co The UK government will drop its challenge to arrest warrants sought by an ICC prosecutor for Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Downing Street confirmed on Friday 26 July. UK government drops challenge to ICC over Israel Former prime minister Rishi Sunak's government had told the International Criminal Court (ICC) it intended to submit a challenge […] | By

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-26). Nicaraguan Democracy Exposes The US Oligarchy. popularresistance.org There is probably no group of people more isolated from the rest of humanity than residents of the United States. Far from being the "leader of the free world" and a robust democracy where the exchange of ideas is respected, the United States is under the thumb of billionaire oligarchs who restrict what we see and hear. The corporate media play the role of servant and keep the people simultaneously uninformed and misinformed. Knowledge of the rest of the world is extremely limited and only those who are sufficiently self-motivated will venture outside of the bubble. Yet doing so is imperative.

Staff (2024-07-26). Israel's 'genocidal' actions in Gaza need to stop: Priyanka Gandhi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Labelling it as "unacceptable" and "genocidal", Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday called on "every government in the world" to condemn Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza. "It is no longer enough to speak up for the civilians, mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, aid workers, journalists, teachers, writers, poets, senior citizens …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-26). US Presidential Races Hide The Criminality Of The US Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The thing I hate about western electoral politics in general and US presidential races in particular is that they take the focus off the depravity of the US-centralized empire itself, and run cover for its criminality. | In the coming months you're going to be hearing a lot of talk about the two leading presidential candidates and how very very different they are from each other, and how one is clearly much much worse than the other. But in reality the very worst…

Jonathan Cook (2024-07-26). The World Court has cleared the fog hiding western support for Israel's crimes. dissidentvoice.org Don't be fooled. The ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 19 July that Israel's occupation of Palestine is unlawful is earth-shattering. Israel is a rogue state, according to the world's highest court. For that reason, the judgment will be studiously ignored by the cabal of western states and their medias that for …

Ann Wright (2024-07-26). Mother Nature Says Adios to Rube Goldberg U.S. Military Pier in Gaza. covertactionmagazine.com Sea delivery of U.S. humanitarian aid will be transferred to the Israeli port of Ashdod to never be delivered in Gaza Well, I told you so. Mother Nature with her not-so-big wind and waves tore apart the multimillion-dollar temporary pier that took the U.S. military two months to be transported from a U.S. Army base …

Visualizing Palestine (2024-07-26). 30 Days at Sde Teiman, Israel's Torture Camp. dissidentvoice.org I assure the children that Ahmad is fine, that he's coming back soon, but to live through this war, the constant displacement, the bombing and also have to fight to know where your husband is, not to hear his voice, is like a war within the war. —Alaa Muhanna, interview with Amnesty International Horrific testimonies …

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-07-26). Canada strikes Jewish National Fund's charitable status. electronicintifada.net Group has engaged in decades-long colonial theft of Palestinian land, with international funds.

Eman Alhaj Ali (2024-07-26). A summer of fear. electronicintifada.net The sea does not symbolize freedom in 2024.

CounterSpin (2024-07-26). Ari Berman on Minority Rule. fair.org

Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (2024-07-26). Ari Berman on Minority Rule. fair.org

Julie Hollar (2024-07-26). NYT's Predictable Advice for Kamala Harris: Go Right. fair.org

newarab (2024-07-26). Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Israel to respond to a United Nations court which "Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said. | "The protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law. Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price of defeating Hamas. I…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

infobrics (2024-07-26). Russia Turns to India Amid Medicine Shortage Crisis. infobrics.org Russia is facing an acute shortage of essential medicines, a crisis worsened by international sanctions imposed in response to its geopolitical actions…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Russia Seeking China's Help to Develop Arctic Shipping Route – Is It Worth it for Beijing. infobrics.org Russia is seeking China's help in developing an Arctic sea route that could almost halve the journey time between Europe and Asia, although the heightened geopolitical risk and Moscow's suspicion about Beijing's intentions in the region may limit their scope for cooperation…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Fear of Trump's return forced Kiev regime to change its rhetoric on peace talks. infobrics.org China pushes Ukraine towards the negotiation table with Russia.

infobrics (2024-07-26). BRICS+ Setting a Collective Path Towards Democratic Multilateralism and Co-operation. infobrics.org As the BRICS ministers of foreign affairs/international relations met in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation, on June 10, 2024, the triple challenges of unprecedented wars threatening to implode into global conflict, climate change and the structural systemic economic challenges emanating from historical marginalisation and hegemonic domination of the Global South weighed heavily on their thinking…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US-occupied airbase comes under fresh attack in Iraq. presstv.ir An airbase housing the US's occupation forces in western Iraq comes under fresh attack.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks. newarab.com Israel says that displaced Palestinians should be screened as the…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli media: Sirens sounded in Galilee settlements. english.almanar.com.lb

IMEMC News (2024-07-26). Israeli Army Abducts Ten Palestinians In Qalqilia. imemc.org On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia and Azzoun town, east of the city, in the northwestern West Bank, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted ten Palestinians, including children. Media sources said many army vehicles invaded Qalqilia city, before the soldiers stormed many neighborhoods, broke into and ransacked homes and residential buildings, and assaulted several …

UMMID (2024-07-26). 'Butchers of Gaza': Protesters as Netanyahu, in tow with Biden, addresses U.S. Congress. ummid.com The Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Wednesday erupted in a strong protest as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in tow with U.S. President Joe Biden, addressed the Congress.

Staff (2024-07-26). Headlines for July 26, 2024. democracynow.org WFP Makes More Cuts to Food Rations in Gaza as Israeli Attacks Increase Displacement Crisis, Palestinian Detainees Tortured and Abused at Hands of Israeli Prison Authorities, Netanyahu Meets with Biden and Harris After Address to Congress, "He Never Should Have Been Allowed on U.S. Soil": Protesters Decry Netanyahu Meeting with Biden, Kamala Harris Receives Obama, Pelosi Endorsements, Says She Is Ready to Debate Trump, California Gov. Newsom Orders Evictions of Unhoused People in Wake of SCOTUS Ruling, Sonya Massey's Killer Was Discharged from Military for "Misconduct," Had 6 Police…

Global Research News (2024-07-26). Selected Articles: War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses the US Congress. globalresearch.ca By Polls have shown for months that more Americans disapprove than approve of the Israeli onslaught in Gaza, but Congress and the White House are not …

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera. (2024-07-26). As US Congress Cheered For Netanyahu, Protesters Gathered To Denounce Him. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and waved a Palestinian flag near Union Station in Washington, DC. | "We will fight for freedom wherever it's being denied all over the world. We connect with the Palestinians because we are freedom fighters here in America," the lone protester, who asked to remain anonymous, told Al Jazeera on Wednesday. | She was one of the thousands of protesters who would ultimately gather across the capital c…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hamas Leader Martyred in Israeli Prison: Mustafa Abu Ara's Death Sparks Outrage. english.almanar.com.lb Mustafa Abu Arra, a 63-year-old Hamas leader, has been confirmed as martyred following his transfer from an Israeli prison to the hospital due to a severe deterioration in his health. The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club have condemned his death as a result of deliberate medical negligence by the Israeli …

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Hamas Leader Martyred in Israeli Prison: Mustafa Abu Ara's Death Sparks Outrage. english.almanar.com.lb Mustafa Abu Arra, a 63-year-old Hamas leader, has been confirmed as martyred following his transfer from an Israeli prison to the hospital due to a severe deterioration in his health. The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club have condemned his death as a result of deliberate medical negligence by the Israeli …

Peter Maiden (2024-07-26). Fresno's Raza Against War protests against Netanyahu's speech in Washington. indybay.org Raza Against War has been protesting the war on Gaza weekly at Fresno's Federal Building. On Wednesday, July 24 they focused the demonstration on the speech being given by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.

Ofer Aderet (2024-07-26). Israeli soldier killed in southern Gaza Strip. haaretz.com 37-year-old Cpl. (res.) Moti Rave, a bulldozer operator and father of two girls, was killed on Thursday…

Staff (2024-07-26). Israeli reservist killed in Gaza; Biden and Harris urge Netanyahu to end war, seal hostage deal. haaretz.com Harris' call for speedy end to Gaza war could delay deal, senior Israeli official warns ‚ñ Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ Father of Israeli hostage says Biden 'gave us hope that something will happen in the coming days' ‚ñ Netanyahu met with Biden, Harris amid mounting U.S. pressure to end Gaza war ‚ñ Israel delays Qatar talks; departure awaits Biden-Netanyahu discussion on Gaza deal, official says ‚ñ Trump says Israel must end Gaza war 'fast' in interview with Fox News…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters strike a group of Israeli occupation soldiers inside Hadab Yaroun site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Yossi Verter (2024-07-26). In Washington jaunt, Netanyahu got a glimpse of what awaits him after the U.S. election. haaretz.com In front of the jubilant Republicans, Netanyahu took sides in the U.S. election, albeit in a sophisticated manner. Trump stung the Israeli prime minister twice and, in doing so, hinted at what relations will be like if he is elected president ‚ñ And what a poisonous harvest created an afternoon of calamity in the Knesset…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

UMMID (2024-07-26). China seals Hamas, Fatah unity govt deal in Gaza. ummid.com In a landmark development, the Palestinian leadership associated with 14 factions including Fatah and Hamas, Tuesday signed a deal in China for joint control and rebuilding of Gaza once Israel ends its genocidal war in the besieged enclave.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

Amos Harel (2024-07-26). After lengthy U.S. visit, Netanyahu will return to the problems he can't and won't address. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's government is groaning under pressure from the extreme right, but he continues to put off a hostage deal ‚ñ In the meantime, the war in Gaza rages on — and the northern border keeps getting hotter…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. globalresearch.ca Benjamin Netanyahu's The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). U.S. protests rage amid Netanyahu's address. ecns.cn Pro-Palestine protests turned violent in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.

Caitlin Johnstone, Consortium News. (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech: As American As It Gets. popularresistance.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, yet simultaneously very illuminating and revealing. | The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than 58 standing ovations while speaking before both houses of Congress and spewing the most despicable lies you could possibly imagine in his conspicuously American accent. Depending on how politically aware you are, this spectacle could be perceived as either deeply un-American, or as American as it gets. | Netanyahu repeated evidence-free atrocity propaganda about what happened on Oct. 7.

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-07-26). Atlantis is lost: How the Israeli army's plan to flood Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza failed. haaretz.com Israel started by adopting an old and unsuitable plan, continued by ignoring professional advice and the possible danger to the abductees — and ended quietly a few months later, anyone saying whether it achieved anything at all. Haaretz surveys profiles the Atlantis project — a predictable military failure which no one stopped until it was too late…

newarab (2024-07-26). Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House. newarab.com Protesters against the Gaza war held a "die-in" across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister The

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot at Olympics. newarab.com

Editor (2024-07-26). Briahna Joy Gray Exposes AOC's Flip Flop and Kamala Harris's Zionism. scheerpost.com By Briahna Joy Gray / System Update While many young Democrats and liberals have become excited at the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, Briahna Joy Gray astutely breaks down the Vice President's allegiance to Israel that Harris once described in her own words when she was still a Senator: "As long as I'm a …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Iran Calls Israeli Claims of Threat to Athletes 'Lies' as Calls Grow to Ban Israeli Participation at Paris Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has rejected Israeli allegations that resistance forces pose a threat to Israeli athletes and tourists at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, labelling the claims as "lies." The statement from Iran's mission came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz reportedly warned French officials of potential attacks on the Israeli …

Amy Goodman (2024-07-26). US Doctors Back From Gaza Push Kamala Harris, Joe and Jill Biden for a Ceasefire. truthout.org We speak to two doctors who are part of a group of 45 U.S. doctors, surgeons and nurses who have volunteered in Gaza since October 7 and wrote an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, demanding an immediate ceasefire and an international arms embargo of Israel. The group includes evidence of a much higher death toll than is usually cited… |

Liza Rozovsky (2024-07-26). A major wave of liberal immigration has hit Israel, courtesy of Vladimir Putin. haaretz.com Young, educated and liberal, they fled Putin's Russia in search of freedom, and reached Israel in large numbers. Will Israel give them sufficient reason to stay? And how might they influence the country's character? The story of the new wave of immigration…

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-07-26). Reality on the ground in Gaza, in first person: 'Any further delay could cost us our lives'. haaretz.com Palestinian novelist and culture minister Atef Abu Saif learned what it was like to wonder which part of the living room is safest against Israeli bombs. His new book is now available in 13 languages…

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Iran Rejects Allegations of Plot Against Israeli Athletes at Paris Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has strongly rejected accusations of planning attacks on Israeli athletes and tourists during the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). A Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison. imemc.org The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club confirmed the death of the administrative detainee, Sheikh Mustafa Mohammad Abu Ara, 63, before dawn on Friday. The prison groups said that Abu Ara was transferred from the Ramon prison to the Soroka hospital, where he died after a severe deterioration in his health. They …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Iran Calls Israeli Claims of Threat to Athletes 'Lies' as Calls Grow to Ban Israeli Participation at Paris Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has rejected Israeli allegations that resistance forces pose a threat to Israeli athletes and tourists at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, labelling the claims as "lies." The statement from Iran's mission came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz reportedly warned French officials of potential attacks on the Israeli …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters strike a group of Israeli occupation soldiers inside Hadab Yaroun site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Staff (2024-07-26). "Unspeakable": Doctors Back from Gaza Say Death Toll "Much Higher," Push Harris, Biden for Ceasefire. democracynow.org We speak to two doctors who are part of a group of 45 U.S. doctors, surgeons and nurses who have volunteered in Gaza since October 7 and wrote an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, demanding an immediate ceasefire and an international arms embargo of Israel. The group includes evidence of a much higher death toll than is usually cited: more than 92,000 people, which represents over 4% of Gaza's population. The doctors write, "With only marginal exceptions, everyone in Gaza is sick, injured, or both. Israel's continued, repeated displa…

The Canary (2024-07-26). Israel may have broken international law in Gaza by destroying agricultural infrastructure. thecanary.co In Gaza, after nine months of Israel's relentless assault, blockade, and starvation, farmers have become crucial to ensuring food security for the population. However, in potential breaches of international law, Israel has also damage or destroyed vast swathes of Gaza's agricultural infrastructure. To mitigate the impact of the massive displacement crisis affecting Gaza's entire population of […] | By

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Israeli media: Sirens sounded in Galilee settlements. english.almanar.com.lb

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Visit to Congress Draws Protests Calling for His Arrest. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-24) — Israel's controversial and unpopular Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived earlier this week in Washington after having accepted a June invitation from Speaker Mike Johnson to address a joint session of both houses of Congress. Netanyahu was delighted at the opportunity to address the lawmakers which he characterized as his being able to "present the truth" on what he termed a "just war." Conversely, Andre Damon, a writer and editor at the World Socialist Web Site depicted the address as "A progress report to his imperialist paymasters."

newarab (2024-07-26). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

Reuters (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris pushes Israel's Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza: 'I will not be silent'. scmp.com US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris tells Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it's time for the war to end.

newarab (2024-07-26). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

Shira Kadari-Ovadia (2024-07-26). They did the math: Hebrew University's great mathematicians are leaving Israel. haaretz.com Seven senior lecturers at the prestigious Einstein Institute of Mathematics are departing against the backdrop of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul and never-ending war in Gaza. Whether it's a clear trend depends on several variables…

A Guest Author (2024-07-26). Palestinian Resistance factions denounce Netanyahu's speech before U.S. Congress. workers.org The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on July 24 and July 25, 2024. Hamas We in the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, have followed the speech of the "israeli" terrorism government's Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu before Congress. Accordingly, we affirm the following: First: Netanyahu should have been arrested . . . |

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

newarab (2024-07-26). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

Celine Hagbard (2024-07-26). A Plea to My Fellow Americans: Do Something for Gaza Right Now. imemc.org It's day 293 of the Israeli military's relentless assault on Gaza. The day after Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress — hundreds of Jewish activists arrested in a civil disobedience action in the Capitol, thousands protesting in the streets. And nothing is changing in Gaza.

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). Army Abducts Four Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org On Friday, Israeli forces abducted four Palestinian citizens in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin, amid a large deployment of soldiers in the city of Jenin. Media sources said that before dawn Friday a large army force stormed the city of Jenin and the outskirts of its camp, in the northern West Bank, while …

Bharat Dogra (2024-07-26). Can the Already Very Serious Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Worsen Further? globalresearch.ca On July 23 the UN Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg informed the Security Council that recent developments in the Red Sea, Israel and inside Yemen "show the real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation." This statement was made in the …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US armed Israel with 25,000-plus bombs, missiles since Oct. 7: Report. presstv.ir Report says the US has armed the Israeli regime with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, when Tel Aviv began a genocidal war on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pezeshkian on Netanyahu's speech in US: Criminal cannot be absolved with standing ovation. presstv.ir Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has denounced the American lawmakers' reception of the Israeli prime minister amid the regime's onslaught on Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Harris meets Netanyahu, says she 'will not be silent' on Gaza. newarab.com Ripping up outgoing President Joe Biden's playbook of mostly behind-the-scenes pressure on Israel, the vice president said after meeting Netanyahu that it was t…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-26). Debunking Benjamin Netanyahu's Lies To Congress. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress this Wednesday was replete with distortions and outright lies, all used to drum up support for his stated goals of continuing the assault on Gaza, continuing its occupation of the besieged territory and pushing the US to go along with a policy which will lead to a

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden and Harris push Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com US President Joe Biden and Just days after the 81-year-old Biden's stunning announcement that he would not seek reelection, he and

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-26). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). UAE urges 'temporary international mission' for post-war Gaza. newarab.com The It came after Arab heads of state called at a summit in May for the deployment of UN peacekeepers across the occupied "Consolidating peace and security and ending th…

newarab (2024-07-26). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-26). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-26). Iraqi parliament delays amendments to personal status law. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden told Netanyahu to 'finalise' Gaza deal: White House. newarab.com US President "President Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps, finalise the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza," according to a White House readout, which added they discussed…

newarab (2024-07-26). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

Staff (2024-07-26). Venezuela: President Maduro Closes Presidential Campaign With Massive Rally Filling Caracas Streets. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( With their characteristic joy, a crowd of Chavistas from Caracas and other regions of Venezuela began to gather this Thursday, J…

Leonard Eiger, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Billboards Inform Residents Of Nuclear Weapons In Their Back Yard. popularresistance.org On July 22, and continuing for four weeks, five billboards will display the following paid advertisement: Did You Know, We're only *** Miles from the Largest Concentration of Deployed Nukes in the World! Let's Abolish Nuclear Weapons. | Included in the five advertisements are maps showing the proximity of the cities and billboards in Everett, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, and Tacoma—to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, homeport for 8 of the Navy's 14 Trident nuclear-powered submarines. | The billboards serve as a public service announcement—informing the reader of the exact number of miles they are at that exact…

Rose Lenehan, In These Times. (2024-07-26). The Future Of Housing Organizing: Tenant Unions. popularresistance.org Daniel Tyson had 15 days to find a place he could afford. | For several years, Tyson lived at a hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he paid $125 weekly. His rent would have been slightly less if he paid monthly, but the full-time warehouse shipping clerk couldn't save enough. Then, developers decided to kick everyone out to demolish the building and expand a luxury hotel. It was October, and the snowbirds were beginning their trips south, a migration that makes the rental market even tighter. Daniel had nowhere to go. | Celia Williams had lived in her building in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago for a lit…

Joan Roelofs, Counter Punch. (2024-07-26). NATO's Civilian Bases. popularresistance.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide. | Some reasons are fairly obvious. The US military connections to European defense and…

Staff (2024-07-26). Solidarity with the CUNY 27: Drop the charges now — build the global intifada! samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the CUNY 27, the detainees in New York who were seized by the New York Police Department as part of their violent assault on the campus encampment in solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian liberation struggle on 30 April 2024, the same night of the violent raid on the …

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, Brussels: Rally against police violence targeting the Palestine movement. samidoun.net Friday, July 26 6 pm/18h Bourse Brussels, Belgium We call for a big and strong mobilisation against police; the enemy of the people and the protectors of racist and fascist power! Police violence is nothing new in Belgium and especially not against marginalised communities. The Belgian police has a history of killing people of colour …

Staff (2024-07-26). Glory to the martyrs: Sheikh Mustafa Abu Ora, Palestinian leader martyred in Zionist prison. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins Palestinian political parties, resistance movements and prisoners' organizations in saluting the martyr Sheikh Mustafa Mohammed Abu Ora, 63, a leader in Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, from Aqaba, Tubas, occupied Palestine, who was martyred in Zionist prisons on Thursday, 25 July 2024. This makes Sheikh Abu Ora the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Vancouver demonstration slams war criminal Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. samidoun.net On Wednesday evening, 24 June, crowds of demonstrators marched through downtown Vancouver and to the US Consulate to express their outrage at the appearance of war criminal, Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the US Congress in Washington, DC. The demonstration, which came alongside dozens of protests across North America and internationally as well as …

Kate Hilts (2024-07-26). I Work for the US's Largest Union. Why Would It Hold My Health Care Hostage? truthout.org On July 23, I had a critical appointment with my nephrologist to discuss how long I can delay my next kidney infusion without dying. Together we made the extremely painful decision to wait to schedule my needed treatment until my employer stopped threatening to cut off my health care. You see, I have a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks my kidneys. Without regular treatment… |

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-26). Sanders Rebukes Billionaire Effort to Get Harris to Dump Antitrust Champion Khan. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has spoken out against the billionaire effort to oust Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, a Biden administration appointee who has cracked down on large corporations throughout her tenure. In a post on social media on Thursday, Sanders said that the recent, brazen push by billionaires to influence Vice President Kamala Harris to dump Khan from her… |

Chris Walker (2024-07-26). A Month After SCOTUS Decision, Newsom Issues Order Targeting Unhoused People. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive action this week ordering the removal of unhoused people across the state from encampments they've been living in, empowering cities to enforce laws that bar people from sleeping outside in public places. Newsom did so after the Supreme Court ruled last month that such ordinances do not violate the Constitution's Eighth Amendment ban on… |

Chris Walker (2024-07-26). Elena Kagan: Supreme Court Should Have Enforcement Mechanism for Ethics Rules. truthout.org On Thursday, Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan signaled support for the creation of an independent body to oversee the High Court's ethics rules. Currently, the Court's rules, which were established last year, are only enforced by the justices themselves. The Court is currently embroiled in a number of ethics issues, including Justice Clarence Thomas accepting millions of dollars in… |

Amy Goodman (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Slammed for Mass Displacement, Militarization and Greenwashing. truthout.org Just hours before Friday's opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a series of apparently coordinated arson attacks were reported on France's high-speed rail network. No one has claimed responsibility yet. Before the games, protests highlighted the displacement of thousands of migrants, unhoused people and other vulnerable communities as "social cleansing." We go to Paris for an update with… |

Nicole Karlis (2024-07-26). Experts Weigh In on How the "Chevron" Ruling Could Unravel Reproductive Rights. truthout.org In April the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finalized its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations, after being criticized by conservative lawmakers and religious organizations. Part of the update included a clarification that accommodations, like a leave of absence, applied to abortion care. But now since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference… |

David Bacon (2024-07-26). US Corporations Pump Aquifers Dry as Police Kill Water Defenders in Rural Mexico. truthout.org On June 20, more than 200 angry farmers pulled their tractors into the highway outside the Carroll Farms feed plant in the Mexican town of Totalco, Veracruz, blocking traffic. Highway blockades are a traditional form of protest in Mexico. Every year, poor communities mount dozens, seeing them as their only way to get powerful elites to hear their demands. At first, the Totalco blockade was no… |

a guest author (2024-07-26). Rest in power, Bernice Reagon! workers.org The following edited obituary is posted on the Facebook of famed singer Toshi Reagon on the death of her legendary mother. Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, a multiaward-winning force and cultural voice for freedom, transitioned on July 16, 2024. As a scholar, singer, composer, organizer and activist, Dr. Reagon spent over . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2024-07-26). Labor must break with both capitalist parties! workers.org Many militant, left-wing trade unionists recognize the need for organized labor to break its subservience to the Democratic Party. However, few saw any glimmer of hope as they witnessed Teamsters President Sean O'Brien put on a disgusting display of brown-nosing, speaking positively of former President Donald Trump and his ultraight . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is set to take place in Shanghai from Sept 22 through 27 in 2026, according to the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). UN envoy: China had no part in creating crisis in Ukraine. ecns.cn China's top UN envoy reiterated on Thursday that China is "not a creator of the Ukraine crisis" but rather, it promotes peace and a political solution.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Men's individual ranking round of archery held. ecns.cn Athletes compete during the men's individual ranking round of archery of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides, France, July 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas. ecns.cn The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Degree verification of 13 universities stepped up. ecns.cn China will strengthen reviews for degree verification applications from 13 overseas education institutions to protect the rights of Chinese students, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Insights丨Middle Eastern scholar: China's mediation contributes to the stability in the Middle East. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Chinese side, high-level representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue in Beijing from July 21 to 23, and the Palestinian factions inked a declaration on ending division and strengthening unity. Najla Alzarooni, a China-Middle East Relations Expert, noted during an interview with China News Network that China is a very trustworthy global mediator and a very good listener. Therefore, China has made contributions to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Olympic fever ignites River Seine ahead of opening ceremony. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Countries urge action on climate finance. ecns.cn Environmental and climate ministers from Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as the BASIC countries, have urged developed nations to provide and mobilize new and additional climate finance to developing economies in a timely and adequate manner.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Surge in Chinese travelers to France ahead of Paris Olympics boosts flight load factor. ecns.cn As the Paris Olympic Games approaches, Chinese travelers have shown great interest in visiting France, and the load factor of flights between China and France reports a 3.94 percent month-on-month growth, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games. ecns.cn China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Huawei invites developers to join HarmonyOS Next for enhanced gaming experiences. ecns.cn Chinese telecom giant Huawei welcomes even more game developers and partners to join its native HarmonyOS Next operating system, looking to empower them with advanced technologies and offer users the ultimate gaming experience.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Big banks cut deposit rates to strengthen sector stability>. ecns.cn Several major Chinese commercial banks cut deposit rates on Thursday, signaling a new round of deposit rate cuts that could pave the way for further reductions in policy benchmarks of lending rates to bolster economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Drones showcased at 8th China-South Asia Expo. ecns.cn Cutting-edge technologies are on show at the expo in Kunming.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Woman who gave life to protect Japanese in knife attack honored with national bravery award. ecns.cn Hu Youping, a resident in East China's Suzhou who lost her life after attempting to stop a knife attack that injured two Japanese nationals in Suzhou, was among the list.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). California to remove homeless camps. ecns.cn In a dramatic move to address California's longstanding homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order mandating the dismantling of thousands of homeless encampments across the state.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). China and India: Path to improved relations discussed by foreign ministers. ecns.cn China and India should properly handle differences and develop mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the improvement and development of China-India relations rationally, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Fujian. ecns.cn Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, made landfall on Thursday.

Doug Hertzler (2024-07-26). Here's why Citi's actions to criminalize climate defenders won't stop the fight. actionaidusa.org This summer, ActionAid USA joined more than 100 climate justice and human rights organizations to launch a months-long civil disobedience campaign at Citibank headquarters in New York. At ActionAid USA, we work for human rights and social justice in coordination with the global ActionAid federation in over 70 countries. We have been alarmed by both…

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-26). Georgia Is the Next Country That Might Face a High-Profile Assassination Attempt. globalresearch.ca Aware that the window of opportunity for destabilizing their country might soon close, the Georgian Legion might desperately try to carry out a high-profile assassination attempt in the near future, even if it isn't against the ruling party's founder but …

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-26). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins (2024-07-26). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-07-26). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-26). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-07-26). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-07-26). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-07-26). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-26). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

Adam Fishbein (2024-07-26). OSHA's New Heat Standards Rule Could Face Scorching Opposition. cepr.net The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule earlier this month to protect workers from excessive heat in the workplace. If finalized, this rule would set the first-ever federal safety standard addressing this issue in the United States. California, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, and Colorado (limited to agricultural workers) have adopted outdoor workplace …

Dean Baker (2024-07-26). Is There Some Reason Marketplace Radio Can't Say Republicans Block Minimum Wage Increases? cepr.net This really is kind of mind-boggling. It had a nice piece pointing out that it has now been 15 years since the last hike in the federal minimum wage. This is the longest stretch since the federal minimum wage was first established in 1938. The real value of the minimum wage has been allowed to …

Adam Fishbein (2024-07-26). The ADA Isn't Enough. During a Mass Disabling Event, Workers Need Unions. cepr.net This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that sought to prohibit discrimination against disabled people in employment and public services. It is also the fifth year of a pandemic that experts have deemed a "mass-disabling" event. Many of those infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus …

Thomas Knapp (2024-07-26). I'd Rather See A Flag On Fire Than Wrapped Around a Politician. counterpunch.org "You should get a one-year jail sentence if you do anything to desecrate the American flag," former (and possibly future) president Donald Trump told the hosts of Fox & Friends on July 25. In a rare moment of at least partial agreement with Trump, likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says "I condemn the burning

Matthew Stevenson (2024-07-26). Bye Bye Biden and the Kamala Sutra. counterpunch.org I know it's vogue to imagine Joe as the next FDR, stitching together safety nets for those juggling on life's high wires, but it makes more sense to think of Biden the Elder as a croupier or maybe a floor manager in the American Casino—overseeing the roulette wheels to make sure that the high rollers come away with more than complimentary drinks.

Nicholas Levis (2024-07-26). A Non-Conformist of the Power Elite: Lewis Lapham, 1935-2024. counterpunch.org Following his death at age 89 on July 23 in Rome, Harper's today compares its long-time editor and essayist Lewis H. Lapham to Montaigne, Twain, and Mencken, and quotes from him a truism as relevant as ever in these days of interminable praises for Biden farewell speeches and worse: "What so annoys people about the

Christopher Ketcham (2024-07-26). The Unbearable Anthropocentrism of Our World in Data. counterpunch.org How billionaire elites help fund an Oxford statistics lab that makes the destruction of Earth look just great. Roughly a decade ago, a 30-year-old economic statistician at Oxford University named Max Roser set out to transform the way we see the world using datasets. As he later described his mission in a statement of purpose,he wanted to instill "trust in ourselves"

Paul Street (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris and the Maddening Siren of US Electoral Politics. counterpunch.org Ancient Greek mythology warns of the siren songs. Homer's Odyssey depicted the sirens, beautiful bird-women who would croon out to sailors. The sailors couldn't resist the seductive sounds even when they knew the calls were lethal. They would leap off their ships and drown while trying to swim to the melodies or crash their ships

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela Faces a Test This Sunday. counterpunch.org Caracas. On 28 July, the people of Venezeula will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for

Richard Rubenstein (2024-07-26). Netanyahu in Congress: the Crime Boss Fulminates, While His Accomplices Cheer. counterpunch.org

Mike Bader (2024-07-26). Recreation Act Threatens Greater Yellowstone. counterpunch.org The Madison-Gallatin region in southwest Montana is part of one of the most intact, diverse and wildlife rich areas in the temperate zones of the Earth called the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There are 94 mammal species in these two ranges including the omnivorous grizzly bear and black bear, bobcat, lynx, coyote, fisher, wolf, marten, mountain

Alfred de Zayas (2024-07-26). Honor and Glory. counterpunch.org While cycling this summer through France, Italy and Switzerland it struck me how many war memorials, plaques, statues to generals and admirals grace the streets and boulevards, even of small towns. Personally, I have much respect for true patriotism, for self-sacrifice and individual heroism. I bow my head in reverence and remembrance of the suffering

Dr. Nancy L. Segal (2024-07-26). The Science of Twins and the Human Fascination With Them. counterpunch.org Fascination with twins and what twin studies tell us about human nature is universal. There is no question that behavioral and medical science advances have happened largely because twins yield a wealth of information just by being themselves. Twin research takes place at two levels: (1) Studies that are strictly for twins. Such studies examine the pros

Daniel Warner (2024-07-26). The Missed Opportunities of Biden and Trump. counterpunch.org What location is for real estate, timing is for politics. Under intense pressure from leaders of the Democratic Party, major donors and negative polls, President Biden finally withdrew as a candidate for re-election after long hesitation. On the Republican side, the Trump/Vance ticket continues its aggressive campaign after Donald Trump's promising start at the Republican

Robert Hunziker (2024-07-26). China's Lightning-Fast Renewable Triumphs. counterpunch.org A few years ago, China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry shook hands on a pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030. China took the challenge seriously, very seriously, it will meet its end-of-2030 emissions target this year (2014), six years early. In the blink of an eye, China is constructing

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Risks on the Rise. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the

James Bovard (2024-07-26). Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy. counterpunch.org Americans should tolerate no president invoking "the will of the people" to sanctify his crimes. Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked "the will of the people" dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal or unconstitutional. Biden's invocations did not prevent his re-election campaign from being terminated behind

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-26). American Physicians' and Nurses' Observations From the Gaza Strip Since October 7, 2023. counterpunch.org

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Abolition in a World on the Brink. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the TPNW [Treaty on

Jake Johnston (2024-07-26). What Do the Polls Really Show About Venezuela's Election? counterpunch.org This Sunday, July 28, Venezuelans will head to the polls in what has been framed as the opposition's best chance to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in office since 2013. From the media coverage, one comes away with the impression of only two options: an opposition win, or massive pro-Maduro fraud. There are

M. V. Ramana, Jixiang Wang (2024-07-26). More Nuclear Reactors? Deceptive Tunes from the Pied Piper of Vienna. counterpunch.org Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General, has been busy over the last few years. The media has often reported on his efforts to highlight "the risk of a major nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Grossi has also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss the situation at Zaporizhzhia, arguing that a "severe nuclear accident…would recognize no borders" and "we must do everything possible to prevent" such an accident.

Eve Ottenberg (2024-07-26). War with China Will Negate Peace with Russia. counterpunch.org It's somewhat reassuring that Donald Trump vows to make peace between Russia and Ukraine pronto, upon becoming president. But it will all be absolutely for naught if Washington then pivots to war with Beijing, a war that will quickly become nuclear. And not just because of an Atomic Apocalypse — if Trump thinks Russian troops

Joseph Natoli (2024-07-26). Stranger From Another Planet Attends RNC 2024. counterpunch.org "No, I don't mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression." ― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness What you are reading is a translation from the Martian. I have no reason to doubt the translator and the

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-26). Rockets Fired at US Base in Iraq, No Casualties Reported. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Multiple rockets were fired at a US base in Iraq, an attack that came after US and Iraqi officials held talks on the future of the US military presence in the country. According to Reuters, the attack targeted the Ain al-Asad airbase, and no casualties or damage was reported. US officials said the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Slammed for "Social Cleansing," Mass Displacement, Militarization & Greenwashing. democracynow.org Just hours before Friday's opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a series of apparently coordinated arson attacks were reported on France's high-speed rail network. No one has claimed responsibility yet. Before the games, protests highlighted the displacement of thousands of migrants, unhoused people and other vulnerable communities as "social cleansing." We go to Paris for an update with Jules Boykoff, former professional soccer player, author and scholar focusing on the Olympic Games, and Paul Alauzy, Paris-based activist with the collective Revers de la Médaille (Other Side of the Me…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters hit and destroy the technical system at Ramya occupation site with a guided missile: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). Islamic Resistance fighters hit and destroy the technical system at Ramya occupation site with a guided missile: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). France's High-speed Railway Hit by 'Sabotage' during Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb France's high-speed rail network was hit by "malicious acts" including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of "sabotage". "This is a massive attack on a large …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-26). France's High-speed Railway Hit by 'Sabotage' during Olympics. english.almanar.com.lb France's high-speed rail network was hit by "malicious acts" including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of "sabotage". "This is a massive attack on a large …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). Testing of 13 brands of facial tissues reveals half of them contain "forever chemicals" expose-news.com Mamavation tested 13 facial tissue brands for PFAS "forever chemicals" sold in the USA and found that 46% showed indications of PFAS, with 66% of products with PFAS indications being advertised as …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). The real story of the UK election is that the electorate are disillusioned, disengaged and fed up. expose-news.com The real story behind the recent UK general election, Professor Matt Goodwin said, is the electorate's disillusionment and disengagement. The election results are due to an electorate that is frustrated and fed …

The Exposé (2024-07-26). Moderna Confirms Link Between COVID mRNA Vaccines and Cancer. expose-news.com Moderna has admitted its mRNA COVID vaccine causes CANCER after billions of DNA fragments were found in vials of the dangerous injection. The revelation was made after Dr. Robert Malone recently made an …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). Medical codes used across the US are updated to include a code for bird flu vaccines. expose-news.com The American Medical Association ("AMA") has announced an update to its medical codes which sets the stage to account for the development and administration of bird flu "vaccines" in anticipation of a …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-26). Starmer pushes ahead with a state-owned "green energy" investment company which will be devastating to nature. expose-news.com Keir Starmer has announced plans to build enough offshore wind to power 20 million homes over the next five years using taxpayer money to develop parts of the seabed owned by The …

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Manchester Police accused of attempting to 'assassinate' British-Pakistani brothers. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Kamala blasts 'extremists' Project 2025 at American Federation of Teachers. geo.tv Kamala Harris addresses at the American Federation of Teachers. — ReutersVice President Kamala Harris criticised the Republicans' views on gun control and public education at the 88th National Convention of the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday in Houston,…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Is the Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight back on. geo.tv This combination of images shows Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg. — Reuters/Instagram/@zuckMany people, including those who aren't fans of wrestling matches, were disappointed after the mixed martial arts fight between tech rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Sri Lanka to hold presidential elections amid economic recovery efforts. geo.tv Ranil Wickremesinghe is the ninth president of Sri Lanka. —ReutersSri Lanka is set to hold its first presidential election on September 21 — the first elections after the country declared bankruptcy in 2022. The independent election commissions announced that the…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Melania Trump to release memoir ahead of 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Melania Trump is the third wife of Donald Trump. —ReutersThe former first lady, Melania Trump, is expected to release her memoir based on the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved "her own path" this fall. Melania's office revealed that the memoir is…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son arrested in Texas. geo.tv This combination of images shows co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner El Chapo, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. — Reuters/FilesBoth individuals were detained after landing in El Paso on private jet.They face charges for funneling drugs,…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-26). Ukrainian People Open to Recognize Russian New Territories. globalresearch.ca Contrary to what Ukrainian state propaganda claims, people are really tired of war and ready for any kind of concessions to end hostilities as soon as possible. According to a recent survey, the number of Ukrainians willing to recognize the …

Danaka Katovich (2024-07-26). Netanyahu: A Standing Ovation. globalresearch.ca

Ben Bartee (2024-07-26). Gen. Mark Milley: Robots to Imminently Replace Human Soldiers in U.S. Military. globalresearch.ca As all military brass who have ascended to the highest ranks — which are political appointments, not meritocratic ones — tend to do, the pudgy careerist hack who cosplays as soldier, Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint …

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-07-26). Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (DCPTA) Holds Press Conference on Continuing Law Enforcement Misconduct. globalresearch.ca St. Peter's Episcopal Church was the scene of an extended press conference held by the Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (DCPTA) on July 24. | The DCPTA was founded in July 2020 amid the mass demonstrations and rebellions around …

Philip Giraldi (2024-07-26). War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses the US Congress. globalresearch.ca To my surprise, last Thursday morning there was relatively little coverage of the

Peter Koenig (2024-07-26). Open Letter to Hungarian President Viktor Orbán. globalresearch.ca You may recall the Alternative Peace Conference on 12 June 2024, in Flàºhli, Switzerland organized by a Group for "Mutual Peace Engagement", with real representatives from the United States / NATO, Russia, Germany and Switzerland — and alternative to the …

Dr. William Makis (2024-07-26). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 25 Years Old Suffers Stillbirth at 34 Weeks, Collapses at Home, Found to Have Brain Tumors and Is Declared Brain Dead Hours Within Turbo Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca

Greg Guma (2024-07-26). Bringing War Back Home: Vietnam and Siege Mentality. "Managing Chaos, Adventures in Alternative Media." Greg Guma. globalresearch.ca Around the time I turned 21, Sen. J. William Fulbright described what was taking place across the country as a "spiritual rebellion" of the young against a betrayal of national values. Almost half the US population was under 25 at …

Michael Welch (2024-07-26). Canada's Long Fight Against Democracy: Presentation by Owen Schalk and Yves Engler. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-07-26). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2024-07-26). Offener Brief an Ungarischer Prà§sident Viktor Orbán. globalresearch.ca Vielleicht erinnern Sie sich an die alternative Friedenskonferenz am 12. Juni 2024 in Flàºhli, Schweiz, die von einer Gruppe fàºr ‚ÄûGegenseitiges Friedensengagement" ("Mutual Peace Engagement") organisiert wurde, mit wahren Vertretern der USA / NATO, Russlands, Deutschlands und der Schweiz — …

GRAIN (2024-07-26). From Land to Logistics: UAE's Growing Power in the Global Food System. globalresearch.ca "We are progressively moving forward in the disruption of food systems to be able to grow anything anywhere regardless of climate and environment." — UAE government, 2023[1] | "Logistics is where the Emirates' commercial and strategic ambitions overlap." — Financial Times, …

Arzu Geybullayeva (2024-07-26). In Azerbaijan it isn't just the president for life, but the parliament too. globalvoices.org As of July 22, over 1,000 candidates applied to run for a parliamentary seatOriginally published on Ahead of Azerbaijan's

Chloe Sze (2024-07-26). Hong Kong shoppers head to China for lower prices amid stagnating local economy. globalvoices.org Local businesses hurt as many Hongkongers prefer spending money elsewhereOriginally published on Travellers are heading north to China from West Kowloon station. Image: Kyle Lam / Hong Kong Free Press. Used with permission. | Drawn by lower prices, diverse choices and better services, Hong Kong consumers are i…

Nepali Times (2024-07-26). The Bangladesh tinderbox. globalvoices.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). 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.

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-26). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa) Weekly. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa…

The Livermore Conversion Project (2024-07-26). Friday 8/9: "Silent Fallout": Film Showing w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation in US. indybay.org First Unitarian Church | 685 14th Street | Oakland, CA…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-07-26). Arrest Of War Criminal Netanyahu Demanded. indybay.org "People's Red Line" of names and ages of murdered children march to Sen Padilla's office…

TriValley CAREs (2024-07-26). Tuesday 8/6: No Nukes! 79th Anniversary of US Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Livermore Lab. indybay.org Livermore Lab—West Gate | From I-580 E, take the S. Vasco Rd. exit. | Stay on S. Vasco for 1.4 miles to West Gate Dr. | Park on side streets. | Or join via livestream…

Palestine Action Coalition (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: All Out to Arrest Netanyahu. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, SF…

Hybachi LeMar (2024-07-26). Message of Support to Free Casey Goonan: Free Them All! indybay.org "Free Casey Goonan! Free Jack Mazurek! Free the Cop City 61! Drop the charges against the Merrimack 4 and the Mountain Valley pipeline defenders! Free the Holy Land Foundation 5! Free Leonard Peltier! Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! Free Cletus C Rivera! Free them all!" | An audio recording of the message is attached. (The transcript has been modified slightly from the original upon listening.)…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: 4th World War: Arlene Francis Center Presents (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Arlen Francis Center | 99 6th St | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-07-26). Sunday 7/28: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

Angela (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

WorkWeek (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Labor & The International Struggle For Palestine. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger St. | Oakland, California…

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-07-26). Monday 8/26: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 9 candidate forum. indybay.org City College of San Francisco – Mission Center, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110…

LaborFest (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & the RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org By Zoom…

Everytown for Gun Safety (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: Virtual Election Rally for Gun Sense w/ Everytown for Gun Safety. indybay.org

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: I Think Of Palestine… Poems From and For Palestine (Santa Rosa. indybay.org Arlene Francis Center | 99 6th St Santa Rosa…

Angela (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Online Community Teach-In: Anti-Zionism is Not Antisemitism: Jews for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvce2gpz8oG9J…

Angela (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Webinar: Halt Holtec — the Nuclear Mafia. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/xhFQ51S3xUGJeESdX…

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-07-26). Saturday 8/3: Film Screening of Tomorrow's Freedom and Conversation with Sharaf Barghouti. indybay.org Located at the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley. | For nearby parking, search "3949 Twilight Dr Parking" in your GPS.

Art Persyko (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Rally for B-Day of Medicare & Social Security. Let's protect, improve & expand them! indybay.org 90 7th Street, between Market and Mission Streets, Street level outside the Federal Building where Nancy Pelosi's and Social Security offices are.

HUFF (2024-07-26). Monday 7/29: Police Raid of Encampment In Pogonip, Santa Cruz. indybay.org Pogonip Forest In Santa Cruz. Park on River St and walk up Golf Club drive all the way up to the green gate entrance to Pogonip.

ChildfreeConvention (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Virtual Childfree Convention 2024. indybay.org Virtual conference…

Anjoulie Woodhead (2024-07-26). Pressure Mounts to Address Global Debt Crises as G20 Finance Ministers Meet. indybay.org G20 finance ministers begin their third meeting under this year's G20 Brazilian Presidency.

TROY E. MASON (2024-07-26). Infinity Markers: A universal marker signifying the place someone has died inadvertently. indybay.org I have invented a universal headstone/marker to be placed at the site of a person's last breath of life. This marker would display, the name, birthdate death date and city/ country of origin and a photograph of the deceased upon a stainless steel placque with 2 9″ crystal's joined at the base with an infinity symbol through both crystals.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Wednesday 7/24: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Wednesday Night Market | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Peter Certo (2024-07-26). VIDEO: A Blueprint for Countering American Fascism. ips-dc.org Our First Annual Henry A. Wallace Symposium offered lessons from real-life heartland organizers on how to fight for a multiracial democracy — and the better future we all deserve.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). Newly elected Green MP praised for 'common sense' call for House of Commons reforms. leftfootforward.org Ellie Chowns lays out her observations and how to modernise politics after 3 weeks in the Commons…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-26). Kemi Badenoch accuses Tory leadership rivals of 'dirty tricks' after they compile 'dirty dossier' on her. leftfootforward.org Badenoch has also rejected claims that she was running the "Kemi 4 Leader" website that is currently in maintenance mode.

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-26). ULEZ expansion cut pollution 'more than expected'. leftfootforward.org Now new research has found that the ULEZ extension resulted in a "better than expected" reduction in toxic exhaust emissions from cars and vans.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). Tom Tugendhat changes his slogan after unfortunate Tory leadership campaign gaffe. leftfootforward.org Tom Tugendhat's Tory leadership campaign has received attention although not the kind he would have wanted, after it was pointed out that his slogan was an acronym for TURD. | The shadow Security Minister is among the Tory MP's who have announced their intention to run for Conservative party leadership, however he has faced ridicule for the unfortunate blunder and his slogan has since changed. | Launching his leadership bid on Wednesday, the statement on his campaign website read 'Together we can, Unite the party. Rebuild trust. Defeat Labour.' This was

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). How is Labour cracking down on MPs' lobbying jobs and does it go far enough? leftfootforward.org Ministers say the rule changes present 'a real start' to stopping the MP second jobs scandal…

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). The Country of the Rust Belt and the Broken Road: The Thirtieth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org From the 1942 'American century' to Trump's 'American carnage', the U.S. has shifted from a post-WW2 boom to decline, facing political divides, economic crisis, poverty, and social decay.

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's speech was as American as it gets. mronline.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Editor (2024-07-26). The profile of environmental collapse—forest fires tell the story. mronline.org Human history is rarely dull but we are living through a period in which pivotal change is taking place.

Editor (2024-07-26). Wang Yi: The historic step from peaceful coexistence to a shared future for humanity. mronline.org With China having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, on July 17, Foreign Minister Wang Yi published an important article outlining the historical progression from the Five Principles to President Xi Jinping's vision of a shared future for humanity and their interrelationship of continuity, inheritance, application and development.

Staff (2024-07-26). Dilshuknagar blasts convict Syed Maqbool dies in Hyderabad jail. muslimmirror.com HYDERABAD : Syed Maqbool alias Jubair of the banned outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) and a convict in the 2013 Dilshuknagar blasts case died in Cherlapally Central Prison on Thursday. The 44-year-old convict, originally from Nanded in Maharashtra, was receiving treatment at the prison for various ailments, a Siasat.com report said on Friday. Maqbool was serving …

Staff (2024-07-26). Freedom to practice any religion is guaranteed': Kerala HC. muslimmirror.com The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals cannot be confined to one religion simply by birth. The court observed that if a person exercises their freedom to adopt a new religion, their records should reflect this change. Justice V.G. Arun made this observation while granting permission to two brothers, Lohith S and Logith, from …

Staff (2024-07-26). Supreme Court extends stay on name display directives for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim stay on directives issued by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners outside their shops. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti stated that they would not issue …

Staff (2024-07-26). White House spokesperson comments on UP's name plate controversy, welcomes SC stay. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The order from the Uttar Pradesh government mandating name plates for all shops, eateries, and vehicles along the Kanwar Yatra route has garnered international attention. The controversy, which has been stirring debates in India, was raised by a Pakistani journalist during a White House press briefing. During the briefing, the journalist …

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Breaking: The Obamas Have Endorsed Vice President Harris. newsone.com Source: Michael Kovac / Getty | In the pre-dawn hours this morning, former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, MORE: There had been speculation about why he did not immediately endorse her after President Joe Biden d…

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Sonya Massey's Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job. newsone.com Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one. It cost Sonya Massey her life.

asha bandele (2024-07-26). A Win In Louisiana Against Cruel And Life-Threatening Prison Conditions. newsone.com The suit called for an end to the slave labor of Farm Line workers at Angola prison when the men held thee are are forced to work beneath a sun hotter than their ancestors knew without adequate water, bathroom facilities, shade or any other protection.

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela faces a test this Sunday. peoplesdispatch.org On July 28, the people of Venezuela will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for six years. He is leading a vast alliance of left and democratic parties that have united to defend the Bolivarian revolution, which has been ongoing for almost 25 years. | Maduro has had to lead both Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolutionary process since the death of Hugo Chávez, the legendary figure who…

Ana Vraƒçar (2024-07-26). Macron calls for 'political pause' amid post-election transition. peoplesdispatch.org Nearly a month after the snap election in France, President Emmanuel Macron continues to delay recognizing the electoral victory of the left-progressive alliance New Popular Front (NFP). Following extensive consultations, the NFP recently named Lucie Castets as their prime ministerial candidate, urging Macron to formally nominate her. Instead, Macron has called for a "political pause" until mid-August, apparently to allow the nation to focus on the Castets, a 37-year-old expert i…

Makiza Micheline Latifa (2024-07-26). Movement leaders from across the globe gathered for second edition of the World Social Alternative. peoplesdispatch.org "The World Social Alternative from Bolivar to Chavez" was held in Caracas, Venezuela from July 23-24 to strengthen discussions between people's movements about alternatives to the current capitalist system…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-26). Taiwan holds largest ever war drill amidst typhoon, China calls it wasteful and provocative. peoplesdispatch.org Annual war games continued in Taiwan despite the devastation caused by Typhoon Gaemi, which has led to deaths, injuries, and the displacement of over 12,000 people…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Ties and historical events of Cuba and Argentina highlighted. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) The ties of friendship between Cuba and Argentina and relevant events in the history of both countries will be highlighted in this capital on Friday, during a tribute called Evita, Moncada, the liberated homeland.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attends July 26 cultural gala. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday attended a cultural gala held in this province, venue of the main event on the 71st anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). Cuba to host International Congress on ulcer management. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will host the 7th International Congress on Integral Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from September 1 to 5, with the presence of experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Peruvian journalist warns that US must change its Cuba policy. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) A well-known Peruvian journalist proposed that the United States must review its foreign policy and promote change by lifting the economic, commercial and financial blockade and other measures against Cuba.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). More than one million foreign tourists visited Cuba. plenglish.com Granma newspaper published data from the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), which certifies this information. | The article added that the main tourist-sending markets are Canada, Cuban residents abroad, the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina and Italy. | According to ONEI, at the end of June, Cuba had received 1,680,485 travelers, who account for a 101.1-percent increase compared to the same period last year. | Out of the total, 1,309,836 travelers were international visitors, close to 11,300 more than during the previous year. | According to the inf…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban president states that a better world is possible. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted that in this province, venue of the main event on July 26, that a better world is possible, when speaking at a meeting with representatives of brigades and solidarity groups on Thursday.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-26). EcoWaste Coalition Postpones "Walang Plastikan" Concert, Holds Disaster Relief Efforts Instead. pressenza.com 26 July 2024, Quezon City. Due to the onslaught of the typhoon Carina-enhanced torrential rains which submerged vast communities in the National Capital Region and other areas, the EcoWaste Coalition postponed the "Walang Plastikan" concert-for-a-cause scheduled today in Pasig City. | "With typhoon Carina (and the Habagat) putting Metro Manila under the state of calamity, 'Walang Plastikan 2024,' which was set to be held on July 26, 2024, will be moved to a later date," the group announced through its Facebook page. | In coordination with the Pasig City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the participating artis…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-07-26). UN Rights Chief Asks for Probe into Rights Violation in Bangladesh. pressenza.com Guwahati: As Bangladesh has slowly returned to normalcy after deadly unrest for many days, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk called for an impartial probe into alleged human rights violations across the South Asian nation. He also called on the government in Dhaka to restore full Internet access to enable free communication for all, including the media persons in accordance with international law. The UN rights chief also called on the Sheikh Hasina-led government to urgently disclose full details about the crackdown on protests. | Meanwhile, Amnesty International (AI) claimed that the Bangl…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Athletes to show 'solidarity' with Gaza in Olympics opening ceremony. presstv.ir Olympic teams will show solidarity with Palestinians trapped in Gaza during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

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noreply (2024-07-26). Well, The Intent Is Commendable… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as is a recognition of what is going on with Russia, but you cannot stop things now without Russia's conditions. And those will be humiliating. I warned about Russian war machine for 10+ yeas, few people listened. And, yes, Russians defeated Napoleon and Hitler–and these two were the creme de la creme of what West could muster against historic Russia. There were others, but these two have been special.

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-26). Are there skeletons in the closet of NBC's VP choice for Kamala? thealtworld.com

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Iranian government implements national programme to develop artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com Earlier, the National AI Centre was opened in the country…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Indian authorities discuss renewable energy sector development with industry representatives. tvbrics.com The meeting was an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the country's authorities and market stakeholders…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Saudi Arabia boosts merchandise exports to a two-year high. tvbrics.com It amounted to US$7.70 billion…

yalensis (2024-07-26). Ukraine War Day #884: White Power Group Takes Responsibility For Farion Assassination. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | I apologize in advance for returning to the Farion assassination so soon, and fully knowing that many of my readers are either sick or this story, or simply don't care. Hopefully this will be the last time, but it is truly interesting and possibly a real clue to solving the crime. |

Alan Callow (2024-07-26). India Supplies Ammunition to Ukraine: What Moscow's Response Will be. asia-pacificresearch.com

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.

Leila Al-Shami, Mariia Shynkarenko (2024-07-26). 'Syrians celebrate when Russian generals involved in war crimes in Syria are killed in Ukraine': Interview With Leila Al-Shami. links.org.au Leila Al-Shami — Our solidarity must be based on common principles not on which states are participating in a conflict. It must be based on people's struggles for freedom and social justice otherwise it is meaningless.

twz.com (2024-07-26). First Look At Mystery Weapon Pylon Ukrainian MiG-29s Use To Carry Small Diameter Bombs. twz.com A picture offering the best look to date at U.S.-made

unitedEditor (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

Staff (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

WSWS (2024-07-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Jharkhand rural workers begin indefinite strike; Karnataka: 1,700 municipal sanitation workers walk out in Hubli; Australia: 400 journalists at Nine Entertainment begin five-day strike over wages and conditions…

WSWS (2024-07-26). New survey shows Australian youth prefer socialism. wsws.org The result is an indication of a broad leftward movement among youth in Australia and internationally against the capitalist system, which presents a future of war, dictatorship, social misery, climate catastrophe and mass illness.

WSWS (2024-07-26). An interview with Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, director of To a Land Unknown: "Do we want to actually respect and embrace our humanity?" wsws.org The WSWS spoke recently to filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, the director of To a Land Unknown, in a video call.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Jeremy Corbyn comes out firmly against a break with Starmer's Labour Party. wsws.org Corbyn will not lead a movement against the Labour government. He will support it, while making the occasional criticism to supposedly pressure it to the left. But the Labour Party is impervious to such pressure, functioning as the unalloyed representative of the financial oligarchy and of British imperialism.

WSWS (2024-07-26). State prosecutors decline to press charges against western Illinois police in murder of four-year-old. wsws.org Prosecutors claim there is no basis for charging police officers in the execution of four-year-old Terrell Miller and Anthony George, who reportedly used the boy as a human shield after a knife attack, but have released no body camera footage or other evidence, giving all the appearance of an official cover-up.

WSWS (2024-07-26). UAW shuts down Lear Wentzville strike in Missouri, seeks to push through sellout agreement. wsws.org The deal's wage increases fall well below what Lear workers have been demanding and fail to make up for years of high inflation and earlier pay concessions.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Global temperature records again broken on Monday and Tuesday. wsws.org Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels, are producing record temperatures year after year.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Mahdi Fleifel's To a Land Unknown: Palestinian refugees, escaped from "prison," search for the land of milk and honey. wsws.org The film follows two undocumented Palestinian refugees and cousins, who find themselves in Athens and make desperate efforts to reach Germany.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Worker killed by falling equipment at Michigan stamping plant slated for closure. wsws.org A 36-year-old worker was killed when a die fell from a crane and struck him at Dexter Stamping near Jackson, Michigan, on July 15.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Sydney rail workers to vote on industrial action against Labor's wage cuts. wsws.org Sydney Trains and NSW Trains workers are opposing a real-wage slashing enterprise agreement offer from the state Labor government, in line with its broader attack on public sector spending and wages.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Congress hails the war criminal Netanyahu. wsws.org Netanyahu's appearance, and the rapturous reception he received, recalled nothing more than the appearance of Hitler before the German Reichstag. The German deputies who shouted "Heil Hitler!" and the American congressmen who barked "USA" are cut from the same cloth.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-26). Air Force Chief Hints At Existence Of Clandestine Spy Aircraft. twz.com Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has hinted at the existence of a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform, something that has long been a topic of discussion around the future of U.S. Air Force capabilities. Frequently, such a platform has been understood as a very stealthy, long-range, high-altitude surveillance drone commonly

Staff (2024-07-26). The Assad visit to Moscow two days ago about which you have heard nothing: Iran's Press TV. gilbertdoctorow.com You may be forgiven for not having heard anything about the visit to Moscow of Syria's President Bashar Assad, because neither Russian nor Syrian official sources published more than a photograph or two of the two leaders meeting and saying a few words to the press. You would know still less about what was discussed …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). How Bangladesh rickshaw pullers saved lives amid quota protest clashes. aljazeera.com Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up saving lives too.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com Transport minister calls 'massive attack' on high-speed TGV rail network an 'outrageous criminal act'.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Premier of Canada's Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update. aljazeera.com The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.

Reuters (2024-07-26). Saboteurs attack French railways hours before Paris Olympics opening ceremony. scmp.com The action took place despite a massive security operation to guard against any threat to the global sporting extravaganza.

Associated Press (2024-07-26). 'Boneless' chicken wings can have bones, US court rules after diner suffers serious injury. scmp.com A chicken bone stuck in his throat eventually tore restaurant patron Michael Berkheimer's oesophagus and caused an infection.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: PornHub Surprises Frequent User With Wife, Loving Family Upon 10,000th Masturbation. theonion.com SAN DIEGO—In an attempt to reward the loyal fan for his years of support, PornHub reportedly surprised frequent user Jeffrey Mitchell this week with a wife and loving family after he reached his 10,000th masturbation with the adult platform. "Jeff, we can't thank you enough for all of the loads you've busted to…

Andrew Sheng (2024-07-26). How America's national debt has become the world's liability. scmp.com While the risk of America's debt is shared by global lenders and investors, US leverage makes the burden far from fair.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Physical Therapy Office Politely Declines Daniel Jones' Offer Of Framed, Signed Jersey For Wall. theonion.com EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—Insisting repeatedly that they just didn't have the space, physical therapy practice Elite Recovery politely declined New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones' offer Friday of a framed and signed game-worn jersey for the wall. "That's so nice of you, and we wish we could put it up, but…

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-07-26). Los Angeles prepares to host 2028 Olympics. america.cgtn.com While the world is focused on the Paris Olympics, the city of Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Games for a third time. Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles, which last hosted the international sporting event 40 years ago.

Urban CNY News (2024-07-26). Employment Opportunities with Onondaga County: Pre-Qualifications Officer. urbancny.com Pre-Qualifications Officer -Assist a firm in determining their primary business capacity, business experience, and financial health and internal controls. -Assist firm to gather all relevant documents, certifications and other paperwork prior to meeting with Financial Readiness Officer. -Create and maintain a file for each firm that works with the department. -Performs a review of received documents for completeness, accuracy and adherence to department guidelines, policies, rules and regulations. -Answers telephone calls, takes messages, and provides general and specific information to the public and patrons. -R…

Gabriela Ramirez (2024-07-26). Venezuelan Diaspora Return Home to Vote in Presidential Elections Amid Hopes Nicolás Maduro will be Defeated. bylinetimes.com Millions of Venezuelans abroad won't be able to take part in the presidential elections this weekend as President Nicolás Maduro seeks a third term in the Miraflores Palace, having promised to win " Almost eight million Venezuelans have fled the troubled country according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and it's estimated that more than 4.5 million are eligible to vote. Yet, only 69,211 of them can participate in the upcoming elections. | A week out from the July 28 vote – w…

Alisha, Josh Garber (2024-07-26). Five things Friday roundup: Finding wisdom in the wilderness. anabaptistworld.org For the past two and a half years, I (Alisha) have been a student of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary's Journey program. Focused on developing leaders centered-in-Jesus for ministries in local churches and communities, Journey emboldens them to partner with the Holy Spirit in the missio Dei (mission of God). About a month into starting this …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics. aljazeera.com Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

Hannah Sharland (2024-07-26). DWP makes callers wait 753 years says report — but that's the good news. thecanary.co In just one year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made members of the public wait a collective 753 years for the department to answer calls to its key service — including for PIP. Across over 40 million calls in 2023, the DWP forced benefit claimants and prospective applicants to wait an average of […] | By

GABIK (2024-07-26). KZN works to facilitate economic growth. sanews.gov.za KZN works to facilitate economic growth | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, says the provincial government is working hard to create an enabling environment to facilitate the growth of the economy through practical plans that focus on creating employment. | The MEC was tabling the R150.5 billion provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. | Rodgers said the budget proposals presented, ignites hope in that resources are allocated to bring about direct change to the lives of people. | "It is evident that the provincial governm…

Charles Rotter (2024-07-26). Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com the leading factor controlling hurricane precipitation is not, as traditionally thought, sea surface temperature or humidity in the atmosphere. Instead, it's Sahara dust…

UMMID (2024-07-26). Kursi Bachao Budget, Opp as Modi Govt Opens its Coffers for AP, Bihar. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday July 23, 2024 presented Union Budget 2024 amidst high expectations but little hope as the past ten years of Modi government has failed in addressing the key issues, especially concerning to manufacturing sector, unemployment and education.

Deconstructed (2024-07-26). Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya. theintercept.com On June 28, 2009, democratically elected Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by a military coup. In response to Zelaya's push for a poll to gauge public interest in constitutional changes, the Honduran Supreme Court ordered the military to arrest him. He was then sent to Costa Rica in his pajamas. | The coup led to nearly 13 years of right-wing rule, marked by collusion with drug trafficking organizations, widespread privatization, violence, repression, and a significant migrant exodus. During this period, the Honduran left organized a strong resistance movement. In 2022, Xiomara Castro, Zelaya's wi…

Associated Press (2024-07-26). US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, including son of 'El Chapo'. scmp.com Arrests are another major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, whose founder Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in the United States.

Dan Williams (2024-07-26). Steve Dainton discusses table tennis expectations for Paris 2024. america.cgtn.com When it comes to table tennis at the Paris Olympics, China will once again be the nation to beat.They have won 32 of the 37 gold medals on offer since the sport made its Olympic debut in 1998. | The legendary Ma Long will be looking for a sixth Olympic gold medal. Although he missed out on a spot on China's singles team, he was picked for the team event. | Steve Dainton is the head of the International Table Tennis Federation. He told CGTN's Dan Williams that if Long achieves that sixth gold, it would cement his place as the greatest player of all time.

Tribune News Service (2024-07-26). Jennifer Aniston blasts J.D. Vance over 'childless cat lady' attack on Kamala Harris. scmp.com The Friends star, who has struggled with infertility, took aim at comments by Trump's running mate on people who don't have children.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail hit by 'massive attack' as Olympics begin. aljazeera.com France's high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Signal Iduna Park, Euro 2024 SF venue, best football stadium in Europe. ummid.com Signal Iduna Park located Dortmund in Germany's in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, one of the Euro 2024 venues, has been adjudged the best football stadium in Europe.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Female Genital Mutilation and Islam. ummid.com There is no mention of female circumcision in Holy Qur'an, and only five hadiths (reports of what Prophet Mohammed actually said) refer to it. None of them states that it is a religious duty.

Eric Worrall (2024-07-26). Claim: Global Warming is Messing with our Rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… But it is not clear how much of this remarkable regional increase in severe rains is due to climate change, or how widespread it is …"

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-26). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |

UMMID (2024-07-26). MPPSC Prelims Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPSSC) declared Monday the MPPSC State Service Prelims Result 2024 (State Service Preliminary Exam 2024) on its official website mppsc.mp.gov.in.

Dan Williams (2024-07-26). Refugee Olympic team competes in Paris 2024. america.cgtn.com They offer a beacon of hope to refugees and migrants around the world. The 2024 Paris Olympics will once again feature a Refugee Olympic Team. As CGTN's Dan Williams now reports.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why BJP's election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo' arrested in Texas. aljazeera.com In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president. aljazeera.com Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. fidh.org Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending.
Nairobi, July 25, 2024 — The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today.
| They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30 officials from the ousted government and people close to the (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics? aljazeera.com Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and why were they barred?>

UMMID (2024-07-26). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Schedule Likely Today. ummid.com The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is most likely to publish on its official website mcc.nic.in NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule and simultaneously start online registration for admission in MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be 'silent' on the suffering in Gaza.

UMMID (2024-07-26). KCET 2024 First Round Seat Allotment Schedule Published. ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in the First Round Seat Allotment Schedule or First Round Seat Allotment Activity for Karnataka UGCET 2024 counselling underway for admission in Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy and other courses.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger. sanews.gov.za Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has reiterated the call for communities to produce their own food for consumption and selling. | Kontsiwe made the call during the handover of a tractor and farming implements to the Goboti Residents' Association, held at Goboti village, eNgcobo, on Thursday. | The tractor will aid the MEC's interventions to fight poverty and hunger, in response to the Human Rights Com…

UMMID (2024-07-26). Supreme Court rejects NEET UG 2024 re-test. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday July 23, 2024 rejected the demands to order re-examination of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG) 2024.

noemail (2024-07-26). BJP MPs Criticize Karnataka Government's Renaming of Ramanagara District. devdiscourse.com BJP MPs from Karnataka have voiced strong objections to the state government's decision to rename Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South. Iranna Kadadi described the move as a 'political game' by the Deputy Chief Minister.

hindustantimes (2024-07-26). Trump Shooter Was Not Alone; Vance Cornered For Calling Kamala 'Childless Cat Lady' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston slammed JD Vance over his old comment on Kamala Harris. In a 2021 appearance on Tucker Carlson's former Fox News show, Vance called Harris a "childless cat lady." Aniston on her Instagram post said, "I truly can't believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States." Meanwhile, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris told the House Committee on Homeland Security that the Trump shooter was not the only suspicious person at the Butler rally on July 13. In another news, Trump called Harris "ultra liberal" at his first rally since President Joe Biden d…

The Independent (2024-07-26). ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: More protesters arrested. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 20 people protesting against corruption have been arrested in Kampala. They include a group of 15 students from Makerere University, who started marching from Nasser Road. However, they were intercepted at at railway grounds. Another group, of about 6 people who marched along Jinja Road were rounded up …

Pacific Media Watch (2024-07-26). Facebook reportedly censors posts by Solomon Islands news outlet. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Facebook has reportedly temporarily blocked posts published by an independent online news outlet in Solomon Islands after incorrectly labelling its content as "spam". In-Depth Solomons, a member centre of the non-profit OCCRP (Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project), was informed by the platform that more than 80 posts had been removed from its…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Judiciary announces Alternative Dispute Resolution week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week. The event from August 5th to 9th, aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system. While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, the Court of Appeal …

Bernard Chan (2024-07-26). Like Hong Kong, US must heed lesson that corrosive politics breeds hate. scmp.com Inability or unwillingness to engage in dialogue, compromise and recognise shared interests can foster an environment ripe for radicalisation.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly. sanews.gov.za DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the Development Bank Of Southern Africa (DBSA) to supply his office with bi-weekly reports on the progress made in the reconstruction of Parliament's National Assembly reconstruction site. | This also include monthly cost schedule which will be made available to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the interest of transparency. | This according to the department, has been requested to ensure that the contractors to the project are held to agr…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Rwanda, unsurprising RPF victory in recent elections: a political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org In Rwanda's recent general elections, held on 15 July, incumbent President Paul Kagame and his ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), were largely re-elected as Head of State and to the National Assembly.
| These results without suspense confirm the regime's stranglehold on the country's political life.
| FIDH and its member organisation the Rwandan Observatory for Human Rights (ODHR) call on the Rwandan authorities to immediately put an end to the restriction of civic and (…) | – | /…

clashmusic (2024-07-26). In A Huge Win For BDS, SXSW Has Cut Ties with the US. clashmusic.com SXSW has announced that they will be ending all partnerships with the US Army and some of the world's biggest arms.

UMMID (2024-07-26). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Option Form – Direct Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started through its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in from Friday July 26, 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Form filling and confirmation for admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical Courses in different polytechnic courses for the year 2024-25.

Ayurella Horn-Muller (2024-07-26). Can Florida's orange growers survive another hurricane season? grist.org Oranges are synonymous with Florida. The zesty fruit can be spotted adorning everything from license plates to kitschy memorabilia. Ask any Floridian and they'll tell you that the crop is a hallmark of the Sunshine State. | Jay Clark would be quick to agree. He's 80 and a third-generation grower working land his family has owned in Wauchula since the 1950s. But he's not sure how much longer he can keep at it. Two years ago, Hurricane Ian pummeled trees already weakened by a virulent and incurable disease called citrus greening. It took more than a year to recover after the "whole crop was basically blown off"

UMMID (2024-07-26). Amid high drama, Rahul Gandhi meets farmers in Parliament. ummid.com Congress MP from Amethi Rahul Gandhi Wednesday met a delegation of farmers in the office of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Parliament Complex amid a high drama.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Turnitin AI writing detector now includes AI paraphrasing detection. ummid.com Integrated within Turnitin's AI writing capabilities, the feature helps educators and publishers identify when AI paraphrasing tools may have been used to modify AI-generated text to avoid detection.

Tim Huber (2024-07-26). Building community without a building. anabaptistworld.org There's a wideness in God's mercy and in Western Slope Mennonite Fellowship. The congregation meets in two locations separated by about 90 miles of Interstate 70 in western Colorado. Using a "mobile church" model that prioritizes flexibility over the relative stability of one location, the congregation serves as both a physical and online gathering place …

Howard Altman (2024-07-26). NATO Selects Three Companies For Next-Generation Rotorcraft Concept Study. twz.com

James Wright (2024-07-26). Joe Biden has imposed MORE sanctions on countries than any other president. thecanary.co Analysis from the Washington Post has revealed that 60% of low income countries are under US sanctions. More broadly, one-third of all countries face some form of them. The US has now introduced three-times more sanctions than any other country or international organisation, the newspaper found. US sanctions: affecting populations Sanctions can target regimes like […] | By

Associated Press (2024-07-26). Fast-moving wildfire in Canada Rockies ravages picturesque resort town of Jasper. scmp.com A wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze…

GABIK (2024-07-26). Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school. sanews.gov.za Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school | Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, in partnership with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's), will donate R6 million worth of infrastructure to benefit a school in KwaZulu-Natal. | More than 400 learners of Mason Lincoln Special School will benefit from the Inter-SETA collaboration project, which aims to improve the operations of the special school. | The school is located in Umlazi. | Friday's donation includes infrastructure support through the provision of mobile classrooms, t…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Sophia Schmidt (2024-07-26). In Philly, demand is 'overwhelming' for Pa.'s LIHEAP air conditioner program. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. She used a box fan to try to stay cool when temperatures soared into the upper nineties earlier this month — but said the fan only blew hot air. | "It was a heat wave, and I had a darn fan," she said. "I was in here sweating bullets. People die from heat stroke." | It's the secon…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Human Rights Watch condemns arrest of Ugandan anti-corruption demonstrators. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | ORYEM NYEKO | Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the arrest of ant-corruption protesters in Kampala, and demanded they be released. On July 23 and 24, police in Uganda's capital Kampala detained at least 60 people protesting widespread corruption in the government. "This latest crackdown on protesters is a blatant violation of …

The Canary (2024-07-26). As airport disruption continues globally, the UK locks eight Just Stop Oil supporters up. thecanary.co Eight Just Stop Oil supporters have been remanded to prison over a Heathrow protest. It comes as the UK has joined other countries as part of Oil Kills — the international uprising, demanding governments commit to an emergency treaty to end the extraction and burning of fossil fuels by 2030. Oil Kills — but lock […] | By

Ruth Hunt (2024-07-26). Labour's housing policy has already forgotten about disabled people. thecanary.co So far, the policy announcements made by Labour regarding housing and in their Renters Reform Bill have mentioned affordability. However, accessibility and the plight of chronically ill and disabled people of working-age stuck, in unsuitable homes, has been overlooked. Disabled people: accessible housing still being overlooked Why this is so important is because this housing […] | By

Kenny Cooper (2024-07-26). 'You'll come close to death — but you won't die': Firefighters take on the toughest two minutes in sports. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional On Thursday morning, firefighters from across the region descended on Exton, Pennsylvania, to test their might for day one of the Northeast Regional Classic. | Dozens of spectators packed into a vacant Sam's Club parking lot to cheer on and witness what organizers and participants d…

The Independent (2024-07-26). AKENA: Cattle compensation is mockery of Teso war debt claimants. independent.co.ug Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party, Jimmy Akena has described the government's payment system for the compensation program for the war debt claimants as a mockery to the people of Teso and northern Uganda. Akena made the comments while attending the burial of one of the …

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-26). Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced that it has written nearly 19,000 citations for sidewalk violations in about two months, a 500% increase over the same period last year as officials look to crack down on people illegally parking their vehicles on the sidewalk. | According to

The Independent (2024-07-26). From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024, what's new and what remains. independent.co.ug PARIS, GERMANY | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924. Since then, the world has changed dramatically. Over the past century, some sports have ceased to be part of the Olympic program, …

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-07-26). Thousands of hectares burned overnight in northern California. america.cgtn.com A series of wildfires raging across the western United States and Canada has covered the region with a blanket of smoke. Meanwhile, fires across the Mediterranean have caused evacuations in parts of Italy and Spain, impacting holiday plans for many. Extreme heat in a number of countries has been deadly. It all comes as the average global temperatures this week are setting records. Monday was declared the hottest day ever recorded. Ediz Tiyansan reports.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Consequences of Government Employees Joining RSS. ummid.com The opening of gates of RSS for bureaucracy is a dangerous ploy to destroy whatever noble survives in the largest democracy of the world in the last 10 years of Modi rule.

UMMID (2024-07-26). MPSC Prelims 2024 deferred, candidates wonder centre to centre in confusion. ummid.com The Maharashtra Public Service Commission Preliminary Examinations (MPSC Prelims 2024) scheduled today i.e. Sunday July 21, 2024 was postponed last minute and the candidates got to know only when they reached the exam centres.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls attacks 'acts of sabotage', saying they were 'prepared and coordinated'.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Another IAS officer makes headlines, now over PwD quota. ummid.com Even as the controversy surrounding Probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar ceases to die, another IAS officer, Smita Sabharwal, sparked a huge outrage following her objection to reservation in Civil Services for Persons with Disability (PwD).

noemail (2024-07-26). UPDATE 1-Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns. devdiscourse.com Polish lawmakers voted on Friday in favour of a bill making it easier for security services to use weapons against migrants on the Belarus border, legislation that has public support but that critics say infringes human rights. The debate pits Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-EU government against activists who had hoped he would abandon the previous, nationalist administration's approach to the migrant crisis on the bloc's eastern frontier.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). 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 (…) | – |

UMMID (2024-07-26). Corporate Tax cut has historically failed to boost growth. ummid.com Budget 2024 Analysis: Corporate tax cuts have been found to have an insignificant to zero effect on economic growth.

Business Insider (2024-07-26). Was Donald Trump actually hit by a bullet? FBI chief isn't sure. scmp.com There's 'some question' about whether the ex-US president's bloodied ear was caused by a piece of shrapnel, lawmakers were told.

Giorgia Valente (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Showcase Young Arab Women's Talent. themedialine.org

NEO (2024-07-26). Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the BBQ Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner in Kempton Park this evening. | The awards ceremony recognises and promotes sustainable black business and transformation by honouring exemplary corporate governance, leadership and achievement in South Africa. | "Over the past two decades, the BBQ Awards have continued to encourage the growth and success of black-owned and black-empowered companies, providing a platform to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across 10 categories," said the Presidency in a…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

NEO (2024-07-26). Condolences for the people of Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Condolences for the people of Ethiopia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and sorrow following recent landslides in Ethiopia which claimed the lives of over 200 people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western Ethiopia, which tragically took the lives of at least 250 of people at this stage," said the Presidency on Thursday. | President Ramaphosa said the South African people's thoughts are with the people of Ethiopia, particularly the bereaved…

UMMID (2024-07-26). KCET 2024: Round 1 Option Entry Starts, Direct Link. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Medical, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2024 should submit their course and college preferences using Option Entry link on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.

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noemail (2024-07-26). Top Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Drug Charges. devdiscourse.com Alleged Mexican kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has entered a not guilty plea to U.S. drug trafficking charges, according to court records revealed on Friday. Zambada, who was arrested along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez in El Paso, Texas, waived his right to appear personally in court and instructed that a not guilty plea be filed on his behalf.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). A year after Niger's coup, split political loyalties test family ties. aljazeera.com While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

Mark David (2024-07-26). CARTOONS: Mark David calls it a day. independentaustralia.net

UMMID (2024-07-26). Economic Survey says AI to hit jobs, Is Modi govt searching for excuses? ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Parliament which besides other things also talks about the likelihood of Artificial Intelligence or AI cutting jobs.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Kashmir in Last 3 Decades: Complex Interplay of Hope and Challenges. ummid.com The complexities of Kashmir's history, involving territorial disputes, ethnic tensions, and political aspirations, have woven a unique and often tragic tapestry that continues evolving against a backdrop of beauty and strife.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Newsom Orders Removal Of Homeless Encampments. theonion.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments, buoyed by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled such "anti-camping" ordinances did not violate the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. What do you think?

UMMID (2024-07-26). WBJEE 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released on its official website wbjeeb.nic.in 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2024 Counselling.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-07-26). Networked Sniper Pod Will Let 4th-Generation Fighters Create 'Kill Webs' With F-35s. twz.com Lockheed Martin has rolled out a new version of its

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police. aljazeera.com Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Credit Card Delinquency Rates Hit 12-Year High. theonion.com New data showed that the share of credit card balances that are past due reached the highest level since the Philadelphia Federal Reserve began tracking it in 2012, indicating that people are struggling to pay off their credit card debt even as many trim their spending. What do you think?

UMMID (2024-07-26). Samsung announces global availability of Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday announced the global availability of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 launched at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris on July 10, 2024.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs. sanews.gov.za Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs | The Ekurhuleni Municipality says the city's technicians are addressing a major sewer blockage that has closed an intersection on Ermelo Road, affecting Strubenvale and Casseldale roads in the Springs city centre. | Giving an update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue, City spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, said the municipal team initially responded to a sewer spillage and subsequently identified a major blockage along with several bottlenecks on the sewer network. |

Agence France-Presse (2024-07-26). Venezuela braces for uncertain presidential election with 'bloodbath' threat. scmp.com Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, is seeking his third six-year term as Venezuelans clamour for change.

Josiah Mortimer (2024-07-26). Conservative Barrister Geoffrey Cox Lambasted for Earning Millions in Outside Work as MPs Debate Second Jobs. bylinetimes.com In the whole of the last 2019-2024 Parliament, Cox, who represents Tavistock, contributed to 20 debates in the Commons. Foord noted that included "a contribution to just one debate in 2020 and one debate in 2021,…

The Canary (2024-07-26). Five energy companies have now racked up £240 BILLION in profits since 2020. thecanary.co Dubbed 'Profiteers Week', this week will see interim results from five energy companies who have already banked over £240 billion since the start of the energy crisis as campaigners call for a proper tax on all those in the sector making 'obscene' profits. Meanwhile, the latest reporting reflects that Up to 45% or 615,000 people […] | By

noemail (2024-07-26). ED Attaches Rs. 62 Lakh Property in Bharti Devi Money Laundering Case. devdiscourse.com The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Dehradun has provisionally attached immovable property valued at Rs. 62 lakh, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, concerning the case of Bharti Devi and others, according to a press release by the agency. The ED initiated the investigation following an FIR lodged by Vikashnagar Police Station, Dehradun, under sections of the IPC, 1860, against Bharti Devi and her associates.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election. aljazeera.com The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their campaigns.

APR editor (2024-07-26). 70 years on from tests, Marshallese women still fight for nuclear justice. asiapacificreport.nz The first report in a five-part web series focused on the 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women taking place in the Marshall Islands this week. SPECIAL REPORT: By Netani Rika in Majuro Women continue to fight for justice 70 years after the first nuclear tests by the United States caused devastation on the people and…

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Team USA's Arrival In France Leaves American Basketball Rims Largely Unguarded. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Warning that interior defenses were spread too thin, experts confirmed this week that Team USA's arrival in France for the Olympics had left America's own basketball rims largely unguarded. "In a strategic blunder of historic proportions, the U.S. men's national basketball team landing in Paris has left an…

GABIK (2024-07-26). Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) continues to provide wool improvement infrastructure, equipment and training to communal and emerging farmers in the villages. | DRDAR MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will on Friday hand over a shearing shed and equipment at an event held at Mgwalana Shearing Shed in Engcobo. | The department said the supplying of the infrastructure forms part of the wool improvement production programme, which has seen the…

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Steven Spielberg Apologizes For Removing Kiss Between E.T., Elliott. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—In a bombshell interview that has divided the movie's fans and set the internet ablaze, director Steven Spielberg apologized Friday for removing a kiss between E.T. and Elliot from his classic 1982 film. "Though I understand now why fans wanted the titular extraterrestrial to grab his 10-year-old costar,…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Tyler Rogoway (2024-07-26). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | Civil defense fallout shelter, January 1, 1950. Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images. | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going…

Robert Delaney (2024-07-26). US senator attacks Biden administration for failing to halt sales of advanced chips to China. scmp.com John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, says Commerce Department has not done enough to keep Nvidia semiconductors, key to AI technologies, from Chinese entities.

Lucrecia Franco (2024-07-26). G20 ministers discuss global wealth tax. america.cgtn.com Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 are meeting on Thursday, July 25, in Rio de Janeiro to seek consensus on global cooperation in tax policies, reduce hunger and the effects of climate change and discuss Brazil's proposal to tax the super-rich. Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Microsoft rolls-out 'Bing Generative Search' – What's new. ummid.com Information Technology giant Microsoft Wednesday integrated its Bing search with a new and Generative AI powered tool billed as 'Bing Generative Search'.

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Paris Opening Ceremony Features Tedious 45-Minute Discussion Of Godard's Early Works. theonion.com PARIS—With more than a billion viewers tuning in from around the world only to find themselves watching a panel of French film scholars and critical theorists, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics began Friday with a tedious 45-minute discussion of Jean-Luc Godard's early works. "We're half an hour in, and…

Dan Williams (2024-07-26). Delphine Moulin discusses the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony with CGTN. america.cgtn.com The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics promises to be a grandiose event. It will be the first time it hasn't been held in a stadium. Instead, planners have spent months organizing a performance on the river Seine. | Other innovations for Paris 24 include a Champions Park that will allow fans the chance to meet athletes and watch the action on a big screen at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. | CGTN's Dan Williams talked with Delphine Moulin who is the Paris 2024 Director of Celebrations about the ceremony.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Enhance capabilities to capitalise on oil and gas sector opportunities, SMEs told. independent.co.ug The government has raised the budget allocation for the extractive sector by 92% to Shs961 billion for this financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to bolster their operational capabilities to fully leverage opportunities within the oil and gas sector. This call to action was made by …

Ben Jiang (2024-07-26). Alibaba puts Olympics on the cloud, adding AI services while taking over for satellite. scmp.com The Chinese tech giant has partnered with the Olympics to distribute the Paris Games online, replacing a 60-year-old satellite system as the main distribution channel.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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?

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

Cris Barrish (2024-07-26). 'Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate': Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign reports broke the law. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not disclosing $298,000 in payments to her husband, and by failing to record advances the couple made to her campaigns as loans, a report from the state Department of Elections concluded. | Hall-Long's campaign reports for 2016 through 2023, even after being amended in December, s…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine? aljazeera.com Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police. sanews.gov.za Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police | Three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Empangeni in the early hours of Friday morning. | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilization Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, received intelligence about the suspects, who were hiding at a house in KwaDlangezwa, said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement. | When the police announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, sparking a shootout which ended with the three suspects being fatally wounded. | The suspe…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Govt sets in motion law to fight cross-border crime. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has put in place interim measures aimed at strengthening capacity to fight crime collaboratively on an international scale with hopes of coming up with a law in future to deal with the same. The interim measures launched on Thursday in Kampala …

theonion (2024-07-26). SATIRE: Tips For Getting Diagnosed With ADHD As An Adult. theonion.com As awareness of the condition has grown, so have diagnoses and self-diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. The Onion presents tips for those seeking an ADHD diagnosis.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Finally, Biden exits WH race; Kamala Harris potential option. ummid.com Ending weeks of speculations, U.S. President Joe Biden (81) finally announced his withdrawal from the re-election bid leaving the race to White House open to other Democrats top among them is India-origin Kamala Harris as a key contender.

nosihle (2024-07-26). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | Government has committed to using the insights and recommendations from the State of Climate Action in South Africa Report to inform the scaling up of the country's actions to respond to climate change. | "South Africa needs access to scaled-up, new, additional and predictable, fit for purpose finance, specifically grant and concessional finance that can be deployed effectively to create enabling environments for rapid investments by buying down risks and creating new asset classes for clean investments that would allow for more significant mobilization and leveraging o…

Tribune News Service (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris' VP options: Astronaut? Governor? Cabinet member? scmp.com As US Vice-President Kamala Harris consolidates support among Democrats to become the party's 2024 presidential nominee, a key question dominates the political conversation: who would be her running mate?

The Canary (2024-07-26). UK students and academics slam Bangladesh government over response to protests. thecanary.co 200 British university academics, workers, and student groups have declared their solidarity with the student movement in Bangladesh that has emerged in the wake of quota reform protests. They are also calling for an end to the Bangladeshi government's repression of students, as well as to the British government's training of Bangladeshi police forces like […] | By

EDWIN (2024-07-26). One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded. sanews.gov.za One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded | An ATM bombing suspect was arrested, while another was left fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Esikhaleni, in the early hours of Thursday morning. | Police responded to reports of an ATM bombing at a store in Esikhaleni and swift investigations led to the arrest of th…

Guest Blogger (2024-07-26). Utah's The Independent is Right, Climate Activism Ignores or Harms the World's Poor. wattsupwiththat.com Sierer's analysis hits the nail on the head that climate activism is more likely to be harming the world's poor rather than helping them.

UMMID (2024-07-26). Recognize coworking sector as Industry: Budget 2024 suggestions. ummid.com During the surge in commercial real estate sector, the coworking sector has emerged as a pivotal force in the modern workspace landscape, providing flexible environments that cater to diverse business needs.

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-26). The Heat: Artificial Intelligence. america.cgtn.com

The Canary (2024-07-26). This week: legal challenge against the government from disabled people and Friends of the Earth. thecanary.co A legal challenge over the UK government's failure to protect disabled people, property and infrastructure from the foreseeable impacts of the accelerating climate crisis was heard in the High Court this week. The groundbreaking, two-day 'rolled up' hearing (23-24 July) was brought by Friends of the Earth and two people whose lives are already severely […] | By

Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-07-26). The green transition will make things worse for the Indigenous world. grist.org The green transition will deepen entrenched socioeconomic barriers for Indigenous peoples — unless Western forms of science and ongoing settler colonialism are addressed by researchers. That's according to a Focused on environmental oral histories of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, the study e…

Jordi Oriola Folch (2024-07-26). There's a stupor in Catalonia over Spanish judicial abuse. thecanary.co In order to form a government of PSOE and Sumar (centre and left) and avoid one of PP and VOX (right and extreme right), they made a pact with eight parties, with 179 seats, representing 12.3 million citizens. The Catalonia pro-independence supporters, essential to achieve the pact, demanded, as an initial condition, the approval of […] | By

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). Corte de Brasil detiene pavimentación de carretera para proteger el Amazonas. cubadebate.cu Una corte federal de Brasil ordenó la detención de un proyecto pavimentar una carretera de terracería que conecta la ciudad de Manaos con regiones pobladas, dictaminando que posiblemente contribuirá al cambio climático. La corte suspendió el miércoles un permiso ambiental clave después de que el Observatorio del Clima, una red de 107 grupos ecologistas.

Staff (2024-07-26). La Magda que vive en mí. cubadebate.cu Desde ayer las redes sociales son tuyas. La noticia impacta, duele y se torna inexplicable. La muerte que, otra vez nos sorprende y, como de costumbre, sin estar preparados. Y nunca lo estaremos, porque los que te quisimos y querremos siempre, no entendemos que te hayas ido tan rápido, con solo 33 años. Unos prefieren pensar que regresaste a nuestro Pinar del Río, otros que continúas trabajando en La Habana.

Staff (2024-07-26). París olímpico hace un siglo, el cine, deudas y una joven que nadó lo imposible y cambió la historia. cubadebate.cu París 1924, que hace un siglo estrenaba algunas características de los Juegos Olímpicos, fue oportunidad para que brillaran un finlandés y un escocés voladores, un futuro Tarzán y un Uruguay que dominaba en el fútbol. Algunos pasajes de aquellos días parisinos fueron solo parte de un guion de vida mucho más largo y de mayor grandeza, como el de la nadadora Trudy Ederle, en cuya historia se inspira el filme "La joven y el mar", estrenado en 2024.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-26). Povo ucraniano aberto a reconhecer os Novos Territórios Russos. globalresearch.ca Ao contrário do que afirma a propaganda estatal ucraniana, as pessoas està£o realmente cansadas da guerra e prontas para qualquer tipo de concessàµes para pà¥r fim à s hostilidades o mais rapidamente possível. De acordo com um inquérito recente, o número …

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). Barack y Michelle Obama apoyan a Kamala Harris en la carrera por la presidencia de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El expresidente estadounidense, Barack Obama, y su esposa, Michelle Obama, dos de las figuras políticas más influyentes dentro del Partido Demócrata, confirmaron este viernes su apoyo a Kamala Harris, actual vicepresidenta de la nación y principal rival de Donald Trump por la Casa Blanca. Harris ya tiene asegurado el apoyo de los delegados.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). Del Caribe a París: El Sena abre las puertas a los sueños olímpicos de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 es un espectáculo verdaderamente inolvidable. Lejos de seguir las tradiciones, la ceremonia inaugural rompió los esquemas, convirtiendo al río Sena en el escenario principal de la fiesta. Y entre las delegaciones destacó la presencia de Cuba, encabezada por el doble monarca olímpico Julio César y la multimedallista Idalys Ortiz.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Resaltan lazos y sucesos históricos de Cuba y Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Los lazos de amistad entre Cuba y Argentina y sucesos relevantes de la historia de ambos países serán resaltados hoy en Buenos Aires durante el homenaje Evita, Moncada, la patria liberada.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Saber morir para vivir. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Atrapado el sueño, cumplida la promesa, tiene facción de niña y niño la sonrisa, de tez mestiza, de blanca, de mulata. Hija de la ´tormenta ª de aquel amanecer de 71 años, la piel de la justicia despintó los estatus, y así va por todo el archipiélago.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Asociación de cubanos en Angola resalta unidad de pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) La directiva de la Asociación de la Comunidad de Cubanos Residentes en Angola (Accra) resaltó la unidad y resistencia del pueblo de Cuba ante las adversidades, al conmemorarse hoy el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). 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).

Pressenza IPA (2024-07-25). BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk: a space for debate and innovation. pressenza.com From Monday, July 22 to July 26, the Russian city of Ulyanovsk is hosting the BRICS Youth Summit, an event that brings together young leaders and entrepreneurs from the member countries of the BRICS group. This summit offers a platform to discuss current issues and find joint solutions. | The initiative to hold this event in Ulyanovsk was proposed by Governor Aleksey Russkikh, with the support of Ksenia Razuvaeva, head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. The summit addresses key issues such as education, science, training, technology and innovation, health and sport, youth entrepreneurship, community service…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). 53rd Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Downtown Syracuse Friday, July 26 — 28. urbancny.com Links to: Event Map, Entertainment Schedule and More… Syracuse, NY — This Friday, July 26, Columbus Circle and surrounding streets will come alive with artists, craftspeople, street performers, strolling musicians and summer refreshments as the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and M&T Bank partner to present the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. The free, three-day, family-friendly festival kicks off Friday, July 26 and continues through Sunday, July 28. Centered at the intersection of East Onondaga, East Jefferson and Montgomery Streets, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Information B…

María Candela (2024-07-25). Movimiento independentista puertorriqueño saluda al pueblo cubano con motivo del 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu San Juan, 26 jul (RHC) El presidente del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico, Julio Muriente Pérez, saludó este jueves con alegría y optimismo el 71 aniversario del asalto al Cuartel Moncada, encabezado por Fidel Castro.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Israeli Snipers Target Anyone Who Moves in Khan Younis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli snipers positioned in Khan Younis are targeting anyone moving in the area, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources.

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-26). The US Must Stop Arming Israel. counterpunch.org There is overwhelming evidence that Israeli forces under Netanyahu's leadership have committed massive human rights atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza. And that's against the backdrop of an illegal military occupation of Palestinian territory and apartheid, as another ICJ ruling confirmed recently.

Ramzy Baroud (2024-07-26). 'Terrorist Organization'? What's Behind the Israeli War on UNRWA. counterpunch.org Targeting a school during a war could be justified or, at least, argued to have been a mistake. But striking over 120 schools, killing and wounding thousands of civilians sheltered inside, can only be intentional and horrific war crimes. Between October 7 and July 18, Israel has done precisely that, targeting with total impunity, United

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-07-26). Ukraine Signals Readiness To Resume Talks With Russia During China Visit. popularresistance.org Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited China on Wednesday and signaled Ukraine was ready to resume peace talks with Russia. | According to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Kuleba told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Kyiv "is ready to engage the Russian side in the negotiation process at a certain stage when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith, but emphasized that no such readiness is currently observed on the Russian side." | The Kremlin responded and said that Kuleba's comments were in line with Russia's position. "We have all learned from reports from Beijing that he made such a statement at a…

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, NYC: Flood Hunter for Gaza — NYC Week of Rage for Palestine. samidoun.net 🚨FLOOD HUNTER FOR GAZA 🚨 🗓 FRIDAY July 26th 🕒 3: 00 PM 📍Outside Hunter West Hunter College, New York City To culminate the Week of Rage called for by Within Our Lifetime, Cuny for Palestine, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, we, the students, protest against police repression and the recent filming of an …

Open Letter, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Open Letter From US Physicians And Nurses After Visit To Gaza. popularresistance.org We are forty-five American physicians, surgeons, and nurses who have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. We worked with various nongovernmental organizations and the World Health Organization in hospitals throughout the Strip. In addition to our medical and surgical expertise, many of us have a public health background, as well as experience working in humanitarian and conflict zones, including Ukraine during the brutal Russian invasion. Some of us are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We are a multifaith and multiethnic group. None of us support the horrors committed on October 7 by Pa…

Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. (2024-07-26). Migrants And Homeless Expelled From Paris Ahead Of Olympic Games. popularresistance.org One of the latest communities at risk of forced displacement is a Roma encampment in La Courneuve, Seine-Saint-Denis, located on the route of the Paralympic marathon scheduled for September. About 200 people, most of whom moved from worse living conditions in a nearby camp, now live in fear of eviction, with no clear relocation plan proposed by the local authorities.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris welcomes "Butcher of Gaza" to Washington: "I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself" wsws.org When it comes to ethnic cleansing in Gaza, there are no policy differences between "Genocide Joe" and "Killer Kamala."

ICRC (2024-07-26). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuba condemns US complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez noted on Thursday that the brutal repression of a mass protest against the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by US police proves Washington's complicity with the genocide in Gaza.

Contributing Writers (2024-07-26). Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties/By Rodney Atkinson. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Rodney Atkinson Global Research, July 25, 2024 On May 2, 2014, heavily-armed fascist militia forces attacked the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. Trapped inside were …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-26). Guinea: High Stakes Verdict in Stadium Massacre Trial Nears. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eleven men accused of responsibility for the 2009 massacre and mass rape of pro-democracy protesters by forces linked to a former military junta, stand during their trial in Conakry, Guinea, September 28, 2022. | © 2022 Souleymane Camara/Reuters…

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org • The trial at first instance of the 28 September 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea is nearing its end, with a verdict expected on 31 July. • The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA), are civil parties supporting 736 victims. • The 11 defendants, including Moussa Dadis Camara, the former President of Guinea at the (…) | – |

newarab (2024-07-26). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

newarab (2024-07-26). Rockets launched at Iraq base hosting US troops: sources. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

Larry Johnson (2024-07-26). Joe Biden's 1000 Yard Stare and The FBI Admits Director Chris Wray Made An Erroneous claim. sonar21.com If you watched any of Joe Biden's disturbing speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, you could not help but notice the weird expression on his face. I have seen that look before. I first saw it in a photograph hanging on the wall in one of corridors of the Pentagon. It was titled, "The 1000 yard Stare." It was a genuine photograph from World War II of a soldier suffering from shell shock. Here's the cover of a book that featured that image. Compare that with the look on Biden's mug. | I think he is equally shell shocked. He offered no explanation for his decision to withdraw as the Democrat candidate.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-07-26). The Spirit of Jezebel. counterpunch.org Before Biden revealed his incompetence at the debate with Trump, he'd already lost his reelection bid by showing his gross immorality in arming the genocide in Gaza. Biden had been trailing Trump in the polls since last October and deservedly so. His withdrawal won't redeem his reputation, which will forever be stained by the mounds of dead Palestinian children he helped kill and showed no remorse for.

Palo Alto Protest (2024-07-26). March to Stop Gaza Genocide Takes Message to Outdoor Diners. indybay.org On July 21 hundreds rallied then marched through downtown Palo Alto for Palestine.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-07-26). False Flag Operation, The Lie becomes the Truth: "Israel is the Victim of Palestinian Aggression". According to the ICC, "There Never Was A Genocide". globalresearch.ca The "Justified Vengeance" doctrine propounds that Palestine is "the Aggressor" and that "Israel has the right to defend itself" which since October 7, 2023 consists in the conduct of a carefully planned genocide against the People of Palestine.

Editor (2024-07-26). Labour versus International law. mronline.org The ICJ ruling finding Israel's occupation unlawful makes the first test for David Lammy's 'progressive realism' clear: either Labour opposes dispossession and genocide, or it is complicit.

Khader Jabbar, Michael Arria, Philip Weiss (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congressional address and Kamala Harris on Israel and Palestine. mondoweiss.net Michael Arria and Phil Weiss unpack a tumultuous week in U.S. politics as Kamala Harris appears to lock up the Democratic Party nomination for president, and Benjamin Netanyahu makes his case for genocide to the U.S. Congress, to rapturous applause.

Editor (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Betrays Historic Jewish Values. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians' stance on the genocide in Gaza. With standing ovations, smiling handshakes and overall warm welcome by a large number of Washington politicos, the strength of Israel's influence in the U.S. is clear. Richard Silverstein, …

Editor (2024-07-26). Jul 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info Free Fallin' — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? by D Konstantakopoulos 'Guilty of Genocide': 135 Congress Members Boycott Netanyahu's Speech to Congress, by Yves Smith, Brett Wilkins A Dark Day in US History: War Criminal Netanyahu Defiles Congress, by H. Scott Prosterman Dozens of Lawmakers Protesting Netanyahu Have Little to Say About Israel's Abuses of Palestinians, by Prem Thakker U.S. Congress Cheers and Applauds Netanyahu's Speech, by Eric Zuesse Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer, by Patrick Lawrence When S…

Mark Taliano (2024-07-26). Western-Supported Zionists and the Genocide Toolkit. globalresearch.ca Genocide takes so many forms. | It is the destruction of water treatment plants and the ensuing diseases which incubate and spread disease thanks to the Zionist-imposed filth. | . | . | . | . | It is the destruction of hospitals and the on-going …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Mohammed Nabulsi, Hammer & Hope (2024-07-26). What comes next for the Palestinian Youth Movement: Interview with Mohammed Nabulsi. links.org.au Mohammed Nabulsi — Our strategy of mobilization seeks to create crisis for the US ruling class and raise the political, social, and economic costs for their participation in this genocide.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr (2024-07-26). Video: RFK Jr. and His Position on Vaccines. globalresearch.ca "My position on vaccines has always been that I'm not anti-vaccine, I've said that for 20 years. | The term "anti-vaxx" applied to me is a pejorative — to discredit me, to silence me, to make people not listen. | I've got …

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-26). Nicaraguan Democracy Exposes The US Oligarchy. popularresistance.org There is probably no group of people more isolated from the rest of humanity than residents of the United States. Far from being the "leader of the free world" and a robust democracy where the exchange of ideas is respected, the United States is under the thumb of billionaire oligarchs who restrict what we see and hear. The corporate media play the role of servant and keep the people simultaneously uninformed and misinformed. Knowledge of the rest of the world is extremely limited and only those who are sufficiently self-motivated will venture outside of the bubble. Yet doing so is imperative.

Staff (2024-07-26). Israel's 'genocidal' actions in Gaza need to stop: Priyanka Gandhi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Labelling it as "unacceptable" and "genocidal", Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday called on "every government in the world" to condemn Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza. "It is no longer enough to speak up for the civilians, mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, aid workers, journalists, teachers, writers, poets, senior citizens …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

newarab (2024-07-26). Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Israel to respond to a United Nations court which "Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said. | "The protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law. Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price of defeating Hamas. I…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Fear of Trump's return forced Kiev regime to change its rhetoric on peace talks. infobrics.org China pushes Ukraine towards the negotiation table with Russia.

infobrics (2024-07-26). BRICS+ Setting a Collective Path Towards Democratic Multilateralism and Co-operation. infobrics.org As the BRICS ministers of foreign affairs/international relations met in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation, on June 10, 2024, the triple challenges of unprecedented wars threatening to implode into global conflict, climate change and the structural systemic economic challenges emanating from historical marginalisation and hegemonic domination of the Global South weighed heavily on their thinking…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Russia Seeking China's Help to Develop Arctic Shipping Route – Is It Worth it for Beijing. infobrics.org Russia is seeking China's help in developing an Arctic sea route that could almost halve the journey time between Europe and Asia, although the heightened geopolitical risk and Moscow's suspicion about Beijing's intentions in the region may limit their scope for cooperation…

infobrics (2024-07-26). Russia Turns to India Amid Medicine Shortage Crisis. infobrics.org Russia is facing an acute shortage of essential medicines, a crisis worsened by international sanctions imposed in response to its geopolitical actions…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Harris meets Netanyahu, says she 'will not be silent' on Gaza. newarab.com Ripping up outgoing President Joe Biden's playbook of mostly behind-the-scenes pressure on Israel, the vice president said after meeting Netanyahu that it was t…

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US-occupied airbase comes under fresh attack in Iraq. presstv.ir An airbase housing the US's occupation forces in western Iraq comes under fresh attack.

newarab (2024-07-26). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pezeshkian on Netanyahu's speech in US: Criminal cannot be absolved with standing ovation. presstv.ir Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has denounced the American lawmakers' reception of the Israeli prime minister amid the regime's onslaught on Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks. newarab.com Israel says that displaced Palestinians should be screened as the…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

newarab (2024-07-26). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

Editor (2024-07-26). Briahna Joy Gray Exposes AOC's Flip Flop and Kamala Harris's Zionism. scheerpost.com By Briahna Joy Gray / System Update While many young Democrats and liberals have become excited at the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, Briahna Joy Gray astutely breaks down the Vice President's allegiance to Israel that Harris once described in her own words when she was still a Senator: "As long as I'm a …

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). U.S. protests rage amid Netanyahu's address. ecns.cn Pro-Palestine protests turned violent in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). A Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison. imemc.org The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club confirmed the death of the administrative detainee, Sheikh Mustafa Mohammad Abu Ara, 63, before dawn on Friday. The prison groups said that Abu Ara was transferred from the Ramon prison to the Soroka hospital, where he died after a severe deterioration in his health. They …

newarab (2024-07-26). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

newarab (2024-07-26). Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House. newarab.com Protesters against the Gaza war held a "die-in" across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister The

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera. (2024-07-26). As US Congress Cheered For Netanyahu, Protesters Gathered To Denounce Him. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and waved a Palestinian flag near Union Station in Washington, DC. | "We will fight for freedom wherever it's being denied all over the world. We connect with the Palestinians because we are freedom fighters here in America," the lone protester, who asked to remain anonymous, told Al Jazeera on Wednesday. | She was one of the thousands of protesters who would ultimately gather across the capital c…

Peter Maiden (2024-07-26). Fresno's Raza Against War protests against Netanyahu's speech in Washington. indybay.org Raza Against War has been protesting the war on Gaza weekly at Fresno's Federal Building. On Wednesday, July 24 they focused the demonstration on the speech being given by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

Caitlin Johnstone, Consortium News. (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech: As American As It Gets. popularresistance.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, yet simultaneously very illuminating and revealing. | The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than 58 standing ovations while speaking before both houses of Congress and spewing the most despicable lies you could possibly imagine in his conspicuously American accent. Depending on how politically aware you are, this spectacle could be perceived as either deeply un-American, or as American as it gets. | Netanyahu repeated evidence-free atrocity propaganda about what happened on Oct. 7.

IMEMC News (2024-07-26). Israeli Army Abducts Ten Palestinians In Qalqilia. imemc.org On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia and Azzoun town, east of the city, in the northwestern West Bank, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted ten Palestinians, including children. Media sources said many army vehicles invaded Qalqilia city, before the soldiers stormed many neighborhoods, broke into and ransacked homes and residential buildings, and assaulted several …

Celine Hagbard (2024-07-26). A Plea to My Fellow Americans: Do Something for Gaza Right Now. imemc.org It's day 293 of the Israeli military's relentless assault on Gaza. The day after Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress — hundreds of Jewish activists arrested in a civil disobedience action in the Capitol, thousands protesting in the streets. And nothing is changing in Gaza.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

A Guest Author (2024-07-26). Palestinian Resistance factions denounce Netanyahu's speech before U.S. Congress. workers.org The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on July 24 and July 25, 2024. Hamas We in the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, have followed the speech of the "israeli" terrorism government's Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu before Congress. Accordingly, we affirm the following: First: Netanyahu should have been arrested . . . |

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Iran Rejects Allegations of Plot Against Israeli Athletes at Paris Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has strongly rejected accusations of planning attacks on Israeli athletes and tourists during the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US armed Israel with 25,000-plus bombs, missiles since Oct. 7: Report. presstv.ir Report says the US has armed the Israeli regime with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, when Tel Aviv began a genocidal war on Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot at Olympics. newarab.com

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. globalresearch.ca Benjamin Netanyahu's The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than

Ali Salam (2024-07-26). Army Abducts Four Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org On Friday, Israeli forces abducted four Palestinian citizens in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin, amid a large deployment of soldiers in the city of Jenin. Media sources said that before dawn Friday a large army force stormed the city of Jenin and the outskirts of its camp, in the northern West Bank, while …

Bharat Dogra (2024-07-26). Can the Already Very Serious Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Worsen Further? globalresearch.ca On July 23 the UN Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg informed the Security Council that recent developments in the Red Sea, Israel and inside Yemen "show the real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation." This statement was made in the …

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Visit to Congress Draws Protests Calling for His Arrest. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-24) — Israel's controversial and unpopular Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived earlier this week in Washington after having accepted a June invitation from Speaker Mike Johnson to address a joint session of both houses of Congress. Netanyahu was delighted at the opportunity to address the lawmakers which he characterized as his being able to "present the truth" on what he termed a "just war." Conversely, Andre Damon, a writer and editor at the World Socialist Web Site depicted the address as "A progress report to his imperialist paymasters."

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

newarab (2024-07-26). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden and Harris push Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com US President Joe Biden and Just days after the 81-year-old Biden's stunning announcement that he would not seek reelection, he and

newarab (2024-07-26). Iraqi parliament delays amendments to personal status law. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-26). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-26). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-26). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-26). UAE urges 'temporary international mission' for post-war Gaza. newarab.com The It came after Arab heads of state called at a summit in May for the deployment of UN peacekeepers across the occupied "Consolidating peace and security and ending th…

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden told Netanyahu to 'finalise' Gaza deal: White House. newarab.com US President "President Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps, finalise the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza," according to a White House readout, which added they discussed…

Staff (2024-07-26). Venezuela: President Maduro Closes Presidential Campaign With Massive Rally Filling Caracas Streets. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( With their characteristic joy, a crowd of Chavistas from Caracas and other regions of Venezuela began to gather this Thursday, J…

Leonard Eiger, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Billboards Inform Residents Of Nuclear Weapons In Their Back Yard. popularresistance.org On July 22, and continuing for four weeks, five billboards will display the following paid advertisement: Did You Know, We're only *** Miles from the Largest Concentration of Deployed Nukes in the World! Let's Abolish Nuclear Weapons. | Included in the five advertisements are maps showing the proximity of the cities and billboards in Everett, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, and Tacoma—to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, homeport for 8 of the Navy's 14 Trident nuclear-powered submarines. | The billboards serve as a public service announcement—informing the reader of the exact number of miles they are at that exact…

Rose Lenehan, In These Times. (2024-07-26). The Future Of Housing Organizing: Tenant Unions. popularresistance.org Daniel Tyson had 15 days to find a place he could afford. | For several years, Tyson lived at a hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he paid $125 weekly. His rent would have been slightly less if he paid monthly, but the full-time warehouse shipping clerk couldn't save enough. Then, developers decided to kick everyone out to demolish the building and expand a luxury hotel. It was October, and the snowbirds were beginning their trips south, a migration that makes the rental market even tighter. Daniel had nowhere to go. | Celia Williams had lived in her building in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago for a lit…

Joan Roelofs, Counter Punch. (2024-07-26). NATO's Civilian Bases. popularresistance.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide. | Some reasons are fairly obvious. The US military connections to European defense and…

Staff (2024-07-26). Glory to the martyrs: Sheikh Mustafa Abu Ora, Palestinian leader martyred in Zionist prison. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins Palestinian political parties, resistance movements and prisoners' organizations in saluting the martyr Sheikh Mustafa Mohammed Abu Ora, 63, a leader in Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, from Aqaba, Tubas, occupied Palestine, who was martyred in Zionist prisons on Thursday, 25 July 2024. This makes Sheikh Abu Ora the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Solidarity with the CUNY 27: Drop the charges now — build the global intifada! samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the CUNY 27, the detainees in New York who were seized by the New York Police Department as part of their violent assault on the campus encampment in solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian liberation struggle on 30 April 2024, the same night of the violent raid on the …

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, Brussels: Rally against police violence targeting the Palestine movement. samidoun.net Friday, July 26 6 pm/18h Bourse Brussels, Belgium We call for a big and strong mobilisation against police; the enemy of the people and the protectors of racist and fascist power! Police violence is nothing new in Belgium and especially not against marginalised communities. The Belgian police has a history of killing people of colour …

Staff (2024-07-26). Vancouver demonstration slams war criminal Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. samidoun.net On Wednesday evening, 24 June, crowds of demonstrators marched through downtown Vancouver and to the US Consulate to express their outrage at the appearance of war criminal, Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the US Congress in Washington, DC. The demonstration, which came alongside dozens of protests across North America and internationally as well as …

a guest author (2024-07-26). Rest in power, Bernice Reagon! workers.org The following edited obituary is posted on the Facebook of famed singer Toshi Reagon on the death of her legendary mother. Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, a multiaward-winning force and cultural voice for freedom, transitioned on July 16, 2024. As a scholar, singer, composer, organizer and activist, Dr. Reagon spent over . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2024-07-26). Labor must break with both capitalist parties! workers.org Many militant, left-wing trade unionists recognize the need for organized labor to break its subservience to the Democratic Party. However, few saw any glimmer of hope as they witnessed Teamsters President Sean O'Brien put on a disgusting display of brown-nosing, speaking positively of former President Donald Trump and his ultraight . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Drones showcased at 8th China-South Asia Expo. ecns.cn Cutting-edge technologies are on show at the expo in Kunming.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Countries urge action on climate finance. ecns.cn Environmental and climate ministers from Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as the BASIC countries, have urged developed nations to provide and mobilize new and additional climate finance to developing economies in a timely and adequate manner.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Huawei invites developers to join HarmonyOS Next for enhanced gaming experiences. ecns.cn Chinese telecom giant Huawei welcomes even more game developers and partners to join its native HarmonyOS Next operating system, looking to empower them with advanced technologies and offer users the ultimate gaming experience.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Fujian. ecns.cn Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, made landfall on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Insights丨Middle Eastern scholar: China's mediation contributes to the stability in the Middle East. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Chinese side, high-level representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue in Beijing from July 21 to 23, and the Palestinian factions inked a declaration on ending division and strengthening unity. Najla Alzarooni, a China-Middle East Relations Expert, noted during an interview with China News Network that China is a very trustworthy global mediator and a very good listener. Therefore, China has made contributions to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games. ecns.cn China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). UN envoy: China had no part in creating crisis in Ukraine. ecns.cn China's top UN envoy reiterated on Thursday that China is "not a creator of the Ukraine crisis" but rather, it promotes peace and a political solution.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas. ecns.cn The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Olympic fever ignites River Seine ahead of opening ceremony. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Big banks cut deposit rates to strengthen sector stability>. ecns.cn Several major Chinese commercial banks cut deposit rates on Thursday, signaling a new round of deposit rate cuts that could pave the way for further reductions in policy benchmarks of lending rates to bolster economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Woman who gave life to protect Japanese in knife attack honored with national bravery award. ecns.cn Hu Youping, a resident in East China's Suzhou who lost her life after attempting to stop a knife attack that injured two Japanese nationals in Suzhou, was among the list.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is set to take place in Shanghai from Sept 22 through 27 in 2026, according to the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). California to remove homeless camps. ecns.cn In a dramatic move to address California's longstanding homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order mandating the dismantling of thousands of homeless encampments across the state.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Surge in Chinese travelers to France ahead of Paris Olympics boosts flight load factor. ecns.cn As the Paris Olympic Games approaches, Chinese travelers have shown great interest in visiting France, and the load factor of flights between China and France reports a 3.94 percent month-on-month growth, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). China and India: Path to improved relations discussed by foreign ministers. ecns.cn China and India should properly handle differences and develop mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the improvement and development of China-India relations rationally, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Men's individual ranking round of archery held. ecns.cn Athletes compete during the men's individual ranking round of archery of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides, France, July 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Degree verification of 13 universities stepped up. ecns.cn China will strengthen reviews for degree verification applications from 13 overseas education institutions to protect the rights of Chinese students, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

Doug Hertzler (2024-07-26). Here's why Citi's actions to criminalize climate defenders won't stop the fight. actionaidusa.org This summer, ActionAid USA joined more than 100 climate justice and human rights organizations to launch a months-long civil disobedience campaign at Citibank headquarters in New York. At ActionAid USA, we work for human rights and social justice in coordination with the global ActionAid federation in over 70 countries. We have been alarmed by both…

ATTAC (2024-07-26). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-26). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-26). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-07-26). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins (2024-07-26). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-26). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-07-26). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-07-26). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org

Robert Hunziker (2024-07-26). China's Lightning-Fast Renewable Triumphs. counterpunch.org A few years ago, China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry shook hands on a pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030. China took the challenge seriously, very seriously, it will meet its end-of-2030 emissions target this year (2014), six years early. In the blink of an eye, China is constructing

Matthew Stevenson (2024-07-26). Bye Bye Biden and the Kamala Sutra. counterpunch.org I know it's vogue to imagine Joe as the next FDR, stitching together safety nets for those juggling on life's high wires, but it makes more sense to think of Biden the Elder as a croupier or maybe a floor manager in the American Casino—overseeing the roulette wheels to make sure that the high rollers come away with more than complimentary drinks.

Paul Street (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris and the Maddening Siren of US Electoral Politics. counterpunch.org Ancient Greek mythology warns of the siren songs. Homer's Odyssey depicted the sirens, beautiful bird-women who would croon out to sailors. The sailors couldn't resist the seductive sounds even when they knew the calls were lethal. They would leap off their ships and drown while trying to swim to the melodies or crash their ships

Eve Ottenberg (2024-07-26). War with China Will Negate Peace with Russia. counterpunch.org It's somewhat reassuring that Donald Trump vows to make peace between Russia and Ukraine pronto, upon becoming president. But it will all be absolutely for naught if Washington then pivots to war with Beijing, a war that will quickly become nuclear. And not just because of an Atomic Apocalypse — if Trump thinks Russian troops

James Bovard (2024-07-26). Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy. counterpunch.org Americans should tolerate no president invoking "the will of the people" to sanctify his crimes. Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked "the will of the people" dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal or unconstitutional. Biden's invocations did not prevent his re-election campaign from being terminated behind

Thomas Knapp (2024-07-26). I'd Rather See A Flag On Fire Than Wrapped Around a Politician. counterpunch.org "You should get a one-year jail sentence if you do anything to desecrate the American flag," former (and possibly future) president Donald Trump told the hosts of Fox & Friends on July 25. In a rare moment of at least partial agreement with Trump, likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says "I condemn the burning

Dr. Nancy L. Segal (2024-07-26). The Science of Twins and the Human Fascination With Them. counterpunch.org Fascination with twins and what twin studies tell us about human nature is universal. There is no question that behavioral and medical science advances have happened largely because twins yield a wealth of information just by being themselves. Twin research takes place at two levels: (1) Studies that are strictly for twins. Such studies examine the pros

Mike Bader (2024-07-26). Recreation Act Threatens Greater Yellowstone. counterpunch.org The Madison-Gallatin region in southwest Montana is part of one of the most intact, diverse and wildlife rich areas in the temperate zones of the Earth called the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There are 94 mammal species in these two ranges including the omnivorous grizzly bear and black bear, bobcat, lynx, coyote, fisher, wolf, marten, mountain

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Abolition in a World on the Brink. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the TPNW [Treaty on

Joseph Natoli (2024-07-26). Stranger From Another Planet Attends RNC 2024. counterpunch.org "No, I don't mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression." ― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness What you are reading is a translation from the Martian. I have no reason to doubt the translator and the

Richard Rubenstein (2024-07-26). Netanyahu in Congress: the Crime Boss Fulminates, While His Accomplices Cheer. counterpunch.org

Alfred de Zayas (2024-07-26). Honor and Glory. counterpunch.org While cycling this summer through France, Italy and Switzerland it struck me how many war memorials, plaques, statues to generals and admirals grace the streets and boulevards, even of small towns. Personally, I have much respect for true patriotism, for self-sacrifice and individual heroism. I bow my head in reverence and remembrance of the suffering

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela Faces a Test This Sunday. counterpunch.org Caracas. On 28 July, the people of Venezeula will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for

M. V. Ramana, Jixiang Wang (2024-07-26). More Nuclear Reactors? Deceptive Tunes from the Pied Piper of Vienna. counterpunch.org Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General, has been busy over the last few years. The media has often reported on his efforts to highlight "the risk of a major nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Grossi has also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss the situation at Zaporizhzhia, arguing that a "severe nuclear accident…would recognize no borders" and "we must do everything possible to prevent" such an accident.

Christopher Ketcham (2024-07-26). The Unbearable Anthropocentrism of Our World in Data. counterpunch.org How billionaire elites help fund an Oxford statistics lab that makes the destruction of Earth look just great. Roughly a decade ago, a 30-year-old economic statistician at Oxford University named Max Roser set out to transform the way we see the world using datasets. As he later described his mission in a statement of purpose,he wanted to instill "trust in ourselves"

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-26). American Physicians' and Nurses' Observations From the Gaza Strip Since October 7, 2023. counterpunch.org

Jake Johnston (2024-07-26). What Do the Polls Really Show About Venezuela's Election? counterpunch.org This Sunday, July 28, Venezuelans will head to the polls in what has been framed as the opposition's best chance to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in office since 2013. From the media coverage, one comes away with the impression of only two options: an opposition win, or massive pro-Maduro fraud. There are

Daniel Warner (2024-07-26). The Missed Opportunities of Biden and Trump. counterpunch.org What location is for real estate, timing is for politics. Under intense pressure from leaders of the Democratic Party, major donors and negative polls, President Biden finally withdrew as a candidate for re-election after long hesitation. On the Republican side, the Trump/Vance ticket continues its aggressive campaign after Donald Trump's promising start at the Republican

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Risks on the Rise. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the

Nicholas Levis (2024-07-26). A Non-Conformist of the Power Elite: Lewis Lapham, 1935-2024. counterpunch.org Following his death at age 89 on July 23 in Rome, Harper's today compares its long-time editor and essayist Lewis H. Lapham to Montaigne, Twain, and Mencken, and quotes from him a truism as relevant as ever in these days of interminable praises for Biden farewell speeches and worse: "What so annoys people about the

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-26). Rockets Fired at US Base in Iraq, No Casualties Reported. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Multiple rockets were fired at a US base in Iraq, an attack that came after US and Iraqi officials held talks on the future of the US military presence in the country. According to Reuters, the attack targeted the Ain al-Asad airbase, and no casualties or damage was reported. US officials said the …

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Is the Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight back on. geo.tv This combination of images shows Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg. — Reuters/Instagram/@zuckMany people, including those who aren't fans of wrestling matches, were disappointed after the mixed martial arts fight between tech rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son arrested in Texas. geo.tv This combination of images shows co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner El Chapo, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. — Reuters/FilesBoth individuals were detained after landing in El Paso on private jet.They face charges for funneling drugs,…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Sri Lanka to hold presidential elections amid economic recovery efforts. geo.tv Ranil Wickremesinghe is the ninth president of Sri Lanka. —ReutersSri Lanka is set to hold its first presidential election on September 21 — the first elections after the country declared bankruptcy in 2022. The independent election commissions announced that the…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Melania Trump to release memoir ahead of 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Melania Trump is the third wife of Donald Trump. —ReutersThe former first lady, Melania Trump, is expected to release her memoir based on the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved "her own path" this fall. Melania's office revealed that the memoir is…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Manchester Police accused of attempting to 'assassinate' British-Pakistani brothers. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Kamala blasts 'extremists' Project 2025 at American Federation of Teachers. geo.tv Kamala Harris addresses at the American Federation of Teachers. — ReutersVice President Kamala Harris criticised the Republicans' views on gun control and public education at the 88th National Convention of the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday in Houston,…

Danaka Katovich (2024-07-26). Netanyahu: A Standing Ovation. globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-26). Ukrainian People Open to Recognize Russian New Territories. globalresearch.ca Contrary to what Ukrainian state propaganda claims, people are really tired of war and ready for any kind of concessions to end hostilities as soon as possible. According to a recent survey, the number of Ukrainians willing to recognize the …

Dr. William Makis (2024-07-26). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 25 Years Old Suffers Stillbirth at 34 Weeks, Collapses at Home, Found to Have Brain Tumors and Is Declared Brain Dead Hours Within Turbo Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca

Greg Guma (2024-07-26). Bringing War Back Home: Vietnam and Siege Mentality. "Managing Chaos, Adventures in Alternative Media." Greg Guma. globalresearch.ca Around the time I turned 21, Sen. J. William Fulbright described what was taking place across the country as a "spiritual rebellion" of the young against a betrayal of national values. Almost half the US population was under 25 at …

Global Research News (2024-07-26). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

GRAIN (2024-07-26). From Land to Logistics: UAE's Growing Power in the Global Food System. globalresearch.ca "We are progressively moving forward in the disruption of food systems to be able to grow anything anywhere regardless of climate and environment." — UAE government, 2023[1] | "Logistics is where the Emirates' commercial and strategic ambitions overlap." — Financial Times, …

Philip Giraldi (2024-07-26). War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses the US Congress. globalresearch.ca To my surprise, last Thursday morning there was relatively little coverage of the

Ben Bartee (2024-07-26). Gen. Mark Milley: Robots to Imminently Replace Human Soldiers in U.S. Military. globalresearch.ca As all military brass who have ascended to the highest ranks — which are political appointments, not meritocratic ones — tend to do, the pudgy careerist hack who cosplays as soldier, Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint …

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-07-26). Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (DCPTA) Holds Press Conference on Continuing Law Enforcement Misconduct. globalresearch.ca St. Peter's Episcopal Church was the scene of an extended press conference held by the Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (DCPTA) on July 24. | The DCPTA was founded in July 2020 amid the mass demonstrations and rebellions around …

Michael Welch (2024-07-26). Canada's Long Fight Against Democracy: Presentation by Owen Schalk and Yves Engler. globalresearch.ca

Arzu Geybullayeva (2024-07-26). In Azerbaijan it isn't just the president for life, but the parliament too. globalvoices.org As of July 22, over 1,000 candidates applied to run for a parliamentary seatOriginally published on Ahead of Azerbaijan's

Nepali Times (2024-07-26). The Bangladesh tinderbox. globalvoices.org

Chloe Sze (2024-07-26). Hong Kong shoppers head to China for lower prices amid stagnating local economy. globalvoices.org Local businesses hurt as many Hongkongers prefer spending money elsewhereOriginally published on Travellers are heading north to China from West Kowloon station. Image: Kyle Lam / Hong Kong Free Press. Used with permission. | Drawn by lower prices, diverse choices and better services, Hong Kong consumers are i…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.

ICRC (2024-07-26). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). 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.

ICRC (2024-07-26). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Wednesday 7/24: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Wednesday Night Market | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: 4th World War: Arlene Francis Center Presents (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Arlen Francis Center | 99 6th St | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Everytown for Gun Safety (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: Virtual Election Rally for Gun Sense w/ Everytown for Gun Safety. indybay.org

The Livermore Conversion Project (2024-07-26). Friday 8/9: "Silent Fallout": Film Showing w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation in US. indybay.org First Unitarian Church | 685 14th Street | Oakland, CA…

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-07-26). Monday 8/26: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 9 candidate forum. indybay.org City College of San Francisco – Mission Center, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110…

TriValley CAREs (2024-07-26). Tuesday 8/6: No Nukes! 79th Anniversary of US Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Livermore Lab. indybay.org Livermore Lab—West Gate | From I-580 E, take the S. Vasco Rd. exit. | Stay on S. Vasco for 1.4 miles to West Gate Dr. | Park on side streets. | Or join via livestream…

Angela (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-07-26). Saturday 8/3: Film Screening of Tomorrow's Freedom and Conversation with Sharaf Barghouti. indybay.org Located at the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley. | For nearby parking, search "3949 Twilight Dr Parking" in your GPS.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: I Think Of Palestine… Poems From and For Palestine (Santa Rosa. indybay.org Arlene Francis Center | 99 6th St Santa Rosa…

TROY E. MASON (2024-07-26). Infinity Markers: A universal marker signifying the place someone has died inadvertently. indybay.org I have invented a universal headstone/marker to be placed at the site of a person's last breath of life. This marker would display, the name, birthdate death date and city/ country of origin and a photograph of the deceased upon a stainless steel placque with 2 9″ crystal's joined at the base with an infinity symbol through both crystals.

Anjoulie Woodhead (2024-07-26). Pressure Mounts to Address Global Debt Crises as G20 Finance Ministers Meet. indybay.org G20 finance ministers begin their third meeting under this year's G20 Brazilian Presidency.

WorkWeek (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Labor & The International Struggle For Palestine. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger St. | Oakland, California…

Palestine Action Coalition (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: All Out to Arrest Netanyahu. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, SF…

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-07-26). Sunday 7/28: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

Art Persyko (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Rally for B-Day of Medicare & Social Security. Let's protect, improve & expand them! indybay.org 90 7th Street, between Market and Mission Streets, Street level outside the Federal Building where Nancy Pelosi's and Social Security offices are.

ChildfreeConvention (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Virtual Childfree Convention 2024. indybay.org Virtual conference…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa) Weekly. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa…

Angela (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Online Community Teach-In: Anti-Zionism is Not Antisemitism: Jews for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvce2gpz8oG9J…

Hybachi LeMar (2024-07-26). Message of Support to Free Casey Goonan: Free Them All! indybay.org "Free Casey Goonan! Free Jack Mazurek! Free the Cop City 61! Drop the charges against the Merrimack 4 and the Mountain Valley pipeline defenders! Free the Holy Land Foundation 5! Free Leonard Peltier! Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! Free Cletus C Rivera! Free them all!" | An audio recording of the message is attached. (The transcript has been modified slightly from the original upon listening.)…

Angela (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Webinar: Halt Holtec — the Nuclear Mafia. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/xhFQ51S3xUGJeESdX…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-07-26). Arrest Of War Criminal Netanyahu Demanded. indybay.org "People's Red Line" of names and ages of murdered children march to Sen Padilla's office…

HUFF (2024-07-26). Monday 7/29: Police Raid of Encampment In Pogonip, Santa Cruz. indybay.org Pogonip Forest In Santa Cruz. Park on River St and walk up Golf Club drive all the way up to the green gate entrance to Pogonip.

LaborFest (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & the RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org By Zoom…

Peter Certo (2024-07-26). VIDEO: A Blueprint for Countering American Fascism. ips-dc.org Our First Annual Henry A. Wallace Symposium offered lessons from real-life heartland organizers on how to fight for a multiracial democracy — and the better future we all deserve.

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-26). Kemi Badenoch accuses Tory leadership rivals of 'dirty tricks' after they compile 'dirty dossier' on her. leftfootforward.org Badenoch has also rejected claims that she was running the "Kemi 4 Leader" website that is currently in maintenance mode.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). Tom Tugendhat changes his slogan after unfortunate Tory leadership campaign gaffe. leftfootforward.org Tom Tugendhat's Tory leadership campaign has received attention although not the kind he would have wanted, after it was pointed out that his slogan was an acronym for TURD. | The shadow Security Minister is among the Tory MP's who have announced their intention to run for Conservative party leadership, however he has faced ridicule for the unfortunate blunder and his slogan has since changed. | Launching his leadership bid on Wednesday, the statement on his campaign website read 'Together we can, Unite the party. Rebuild trust. Defeat Labour.' This was

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). How is Labour cracking down on MPs' lobbying jobs and does it go far enough? leftfootforward.org Ministers say the rule changes present 'a real start' to stopping the MP second jobs scandal…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-26). Newly elected Green MP praised for 'common sense' call for House of Commons reforms. leftfootforward.org Ellie Chowns lays out her observations and how to modernise politics after 3 weeks in the Commons…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-26). ULEZ expansion cut pollution 'more than expected'. leftfootforward.org Now new research has found that the ULEZ extension resulted in a "better than expected" reduction in toxic exhaust emissions from cars and vans.

Editor (2024-07-26). The profile of environmental collapse—forest fires tell the story. mronline.org Human history is rarely dull but we are living through a period in which pivotal change is taking place.

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). The Country of the Rust Belt and the Broken Road: The Thirtieth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org From the 1942 'American century' to Trump's 'American carnage', the U.S. has shifted from a post-WW2 boom to decline, facing political divides, economic crisis, poverty, and social decay.

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's speech was as American as it gets. mronline.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Editor (2024-07-26). Wang Yi: The historic step from peaceful coexistence to a shared future for humanity. mronline.org With China having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, on July 17, Foreign Minister Wang Yi published an important article outlining the historical progression from the Five Principles to President Xi Jinping's vision of a shared future for humanity and their interrelationship of continuity, inheritance, application and development.

Staff (2024-07-26). Supreme Court extends stay on name display directives for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim stay on directives issued by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners outside their shops. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti stated that they would not issue …

Staff (2024-07-26). Dilshuknagar blasts convict Syed Maqbool dies in Hyderabad jail. muslimmirror.com HYDERABAD : Syed Maqbool alias Jubair of the banned outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) and a convict in the 2013 Dilshuknagar blasts case died in Cherlapally Central Prison on Thursday. The 44-year-old convict, originally from Nanded in Maharashtra, was receiving treatment at the prison for various ailments, a Siasat.com report said on Friday. Maqbool was serving …

Staff (2024-07-26). Freedom to practice any religion is guaranteed': Kerala HC. muslimmirror.com The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals cannot be confined to one religion simply by birth. The court observed that if a person exercises their freedom to adopt a new religion, their records should reflect this change. Justice V.G. Arun made this observation while granting permission to two brothers, Lohith S and Logith, from …

Staff (2024-07-26). White House spokesperson comments on UP's name plate controversy, welcomes SC stay. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The order from the Uttar Pradesh government mandating name plates for all shops, eateries, and vehicles along the Kanwar Yatra route has garnered international attention. The controversy, which has been stirring debates in India, was raised by a Pakistani journalist during a White House press briefing. During the briefing, the journalist …

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Sonya Massey's Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job. newsone.com Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one. It cost Sonya Massey her life.

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Breaking: The Obamas Have Endorsed Vice President Harris. newsone.com Source: Michael Kovac / Getty | In the pre-dawn hours this morning, former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, MORE: There had been speculation about why he did not immediately endorse her after President Joe Biden d…

asha bandele (2024-07-26). A Win In Louisiana Against Cruel And Life-Threatening Prison Conditions. newsone.com The suit called for an end to the slave labor of Farm Line workers at Angola prison when the men held thee are are forced to work beneath a sun hotter than their ancestors knew without adequate water, bathroom facilities, shade or any other protection.

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela faces a test this Sunday. peoplesdispatch.org On July 28, the people of Venezuela will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for six years. He is leading a vast alliance of left and democratic parties that have united to defend the Bolivarian revolution, which has been ongoing for almost 25 years. | Maduro has had to lead both Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolutionary process since the death of Hugo Chávez, the legendary figure who…

Ana Vraƒçar (2024-07-26). Macron calls for 'political pause' amid post-election transition. peoplesdispatch.org Nearly a month after the snap election in France, President Emmanuel Macron continues to delay recognizing the electoral victory of the left-progressive alliance New Popular Front (NFP). Following extensive consultations, the NFP recently named Lucie Castets as their prime ministerial candidate, urging Macron to formally nominate her. Instead, Macron has called for a "political pause" until mid-August, apparently to allow the nation to focus on the Castets, a 37-year-old expert i…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-26). Taiwan holds largest ever war drill amidst typhoon, China calls it wasteful and provocative. peoplesdispatch.org Annual war games continued in Taiwan despite the devastation caused by Typhoon Gaemi, which has led to deaths, injuries, and the displacement of over 12,000 people…

Makiza Micheline Latifa (2024-07-26). Movement leaders from across the globe gathered for second edition of the World Social Alternative. peoplesdispatch.org "The World Social Alternative from Bolivar to Chavez" was held in Caracas, Venezuela from July 23-24 to strengthen discussions between people's movements about alternatives to the current capitalist system…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Peruvian journalist warns that US must change its Cuba policy. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) A well-known Peruvian journalist proposed that the United States must review its foreign policy and promote change by lifting the economic, commercial and financial blockade and other measures against Cuba.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban president states that a better world is possible. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted that in this province, venue of the main event on July 26, that a better world is possible, when speaking at a meeting with representatives of brigades and solidarity groups on Thursday.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attends July 26 cultural gala. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday attended a cultural gala held in this province, venue of the main event on the 71st anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). Cuba to host International Congress on ulcer management. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will host the 7th International Congress on Integral Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from September 1 to 5, with the presence of experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). More than one million foreign tourists visited Cuba. plenglish.com Granma newspaper published data from the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), which certifies this information. | The article added that the main tourist-sending markets are Canada, Cuban residents abroad, the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina and Italy. | According to ONEI, at the end of June, Cuba had received 1,680,485 travelers, who account for a 101.1-percent increase compared to the same period last year. | Out of the total, 1,309,836 travelers were international visitors, close to 11,300 more than during the previous year. | According to the inf…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Ties and historical events of Cuba and Argentina highlighted. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) The ties of friendship between Cuba and Argentina and relevant events in the history of both countries will be highlighted in this capital on Friday, during a tribute called Evita, Moncada, the liberated homeland.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-26). EcoWaste Coalition Postpones "Walang Plastikan" Concert, Holds Disaster Relief Efforts Instead. pressenza.com 26 July 2024, Quezon City. Due to the onslaught of the typhoon Carina-enhanced torrential rains which submerged vast communities in the National Capital Region and other areas, the EcoWaste Coalition postponed the "Walang Plastikan" concert-for-a-cause scheduled today in Pasig City. | "With typhoon Carina (and the Habagat) putting Metro Manila under the state of calamity, 'Walang Plastikan 2024,' which was set to be held on July 26, 2024, will be moved to a later date," the group announced through its Facebook page. | In coordination with the Pasig City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the participating artis…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-07-26). UN Rights Chief Asks for Probe into Rights Violation in Bangladesh. pressenza.com Guwahati: As Bangladesh has slowly returned to normalcy after deadly unrest for many days, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk called for an impartial probe into alleged human rights violations across the South Asian nation. He also called on the government in Dhaka to restore full Internet access to enable free communication for all, including the media persons in accordance with international law. The UN rights chief also called on the Sheikh Hasina-led government to urgently disclose full details about the crackdown on protests. | Meanwhile, Amnesty International (AI) claimed that the Bangl…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Athletes to show 'solidarity' with Gaza in Olympics opening ceremony. presstv.ir Olympic teams will show solidarity with Palestinians trapped in Gaza during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

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noreply (2024-07-26). Well, The Intent Is Commendable… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as is a recognition of what is going on with Russia, but you cannot stop things now without Russia's conditions. And those will be humiliating. I warned about Russian war machine for 10+ yeas, few people listened. And, yes, Russians defeated Napoleon and Hitler–and these two were the creme de la creme of what West could muster against historic Russia. There were others, but these two have been special.

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Saudi Arabia boosts merchandise exports to a two-year high. tvbrics.com It amounted to US$7.70 billion…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Iranian government implements national programme to develop artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com Earlier, the National AI Centre was opened in the country…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Indian authorities discuss renewable energy sector development with industry representatives. tvbrics.com The meeting was an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the country's authorities and market stakeholders…

Leila Al-Shami, Mariia Shynkarenko (2024-07-26). 'Syrians celebrate when Russian generals involved in war crimes in Syria are killed in Ukraine': Interview With Leila Al-Shami. links.org.au Leila Al-Shami — Our solidarity must be based on common principles not on which states are participating in a conflict. It must be based on people's struggles for freedom and social justice otherwise it is meaningless.

Alan Callow (2024-07-26). India Supplies Ammunition to Ukraine: What Moscow's Response Will be. asia-pacificresearch.com

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.

unitedEditor (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

Staff (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

WSWS (2024-07-26). An interview with Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, director of To a Land Unknown: "Do we want to actually respect and embrace our humanity?" wsws.org The WSWS spoke recently to filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, the director of To a Land Unknown, in a video call.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Worker killed by falling equipment at Michigan stamping plant slated for closure. wsws.org A 36-year-old worker was killed when a die fell from a crane and struck him at Dexter Stamping near Jackson, Michigan, on July 15.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Global temperature records again broken on Monday and Tuesday. wsws.org Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels, are producing record temperatures year after year.

WSWS (2024-07-26). New survey shows Australian youth prefer socialism. wsws.org The result is an indication of a broad leftward movement among youth in Australia and internationally against the capitalist system, which presents a future of war, dictatorship, social misery, climate catastrophe and mass illness.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Sydney rail workers to vote on industrial action against Labor's wage cuts. wsws.org Sydney Trains and NSW Trains workers are opposing a real-wage slashing enterprise agreement offer from the state Labor government, in line with its broader attack on public sector spending and wages.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Mahdi Fleifel's To a Land Unknown: Palestinian refugees, escaped from "prison," search for the land of milk and honey. wsws.org The film follows two undocumented Palestinian refugees and cousins, who find themselves in Athens and make desperate efforts to reach Germany.

WSWS (2024-07-26). UAW shuts down Lear Wentzville strike in Missouri, seeks to push through sellout agreement. wsws.org The deal's wage increases fall well below what Lear workers have been demanding and fail to make up for years of high inflation and earlier pay concessions.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Congress hails the war criminal Netanyahu. wsws.org Netanyahu's appearance, and the rapturous reception he received, recalled nothing more than the appearance of Hitler before the German Reichstag. The German deputies who shouted "Heil Hitler!" and the American congressmen who barked "USA" are cut from the same cloth.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics. aljazeera.com Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police. sanews.gov.za Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police | Three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Empangeni in the early hours of Friday morning. | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilization Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, received intelligence about the suspects, who were hiding at a house in KwaDlangezwa, said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement. | When the police announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, sparking a shootout which ended with the three suspects being fatally wounded. | The suspe…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Enhance capabilities to capitalise on oil and gas sector opportunities, SMEs told. independent.co.ug The government has raised the budget allocation for the extractive sector by 92% to Shs961 billion for this financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to bolster their operational capabilities to fully leverage opportunities within the oil and gas sector. This call to action was made by …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police. aljazeera.com Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.

Ayurella Horn-Muller (2024-07-26). Can Florida's orange growers survive another hurricane season? grist.org Oranges are synonymous with Florida. The zesty fruit can be spotted adorning everything from license plates to kitschy memorabilia. Ask any Floridian and they'll tell you that the crop is a hallmark of the Sunshine State. | Jay Clark would be quick to agree. He's 80 and a third-generation grower working land his family has owned in Wauchula since the 1950s. But he's not sure how much longer he can keep at it. Two years ago, Hurricane Ian pummeled trees already weakened by a virulent and incurable disease called citrus greening. It took more than a year to recover after the "whole crop was basically blown off"

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. fidh.org Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending.
Nairobi, July 25, 2024 — The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today.
| They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30 officials from the ousted government and people close to the (…) | – |

GABIK (2024-07-26). Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger. sanews.gov.za Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has reiterated the call for communities to produce their own food for consumption and selling. | Kontsiwe made the call during the handover of a tractor and farming implements to the Goboti Residents' Association, held at Goboti village, eNgcobo, on Thursday. | The tractor will aid the MEC's interventions to fight poverty and hunger, in response to the Human Rights Com…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Premier of Canada's Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update. aljazeera.com The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-26). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-07-26). ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: More protesters arrested. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 20 people protesting against corruption have been arrested in Kampala. They include a group of 15 students from Makerere University, who started marching from Nasser Road. However, they were intercepted at at railway grounds. Another group, of about 6 people who marched along Jinja Road were rounded up …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Govt sets in motion law to fight cross-border crime. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has put in place interim measures aimed at strengthening capacity to fight crime collaboratively on an international scale with hopes of coming up with a law in future to deal with the same. The interim measures launched on Thursday in Kampala …

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-07-26). The green transition will make things worse for the Indigenous world. grist.org The green transition will deepen entrenched socioeconomic barriers for Indigenous peoples — unless Western forms of science and ongoing settler colonialism are addressed by researchers. That's according to a Focused on environmental oral histories of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, the study e…

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Rwanda, unsurprising RPF victory in recent elections: a political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org In Rwanda's recent general elections, held on 15 July, incumbent President Paul Kagame and his ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), were largely re-elected as Head of State and to the National Assembly.
| These results without suspense confirm the regime's stranglehold on the country's political life.
| FIDH and its member organisation the Rwandan Observatory for Human Rights (ODHR) call on the Rwandan authorities to immediately put an end to the restriction of civic and (…) | – | /…

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

Guest Blogger (2024-07-26). Utah's The Independent is Right, Climate Activism Ignores or Harms the World's Poor. wattsupwiththat.com Sierer's analysis hits the nail on the head that climate activism is more likely to be harming the world's poor rather than helping them.

NEO (2024-07-26). Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the BBQ Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner in Kempton Park this evening. | The awards ceremony recognises and promotes sustainable black business and transformation by honouring exemplary corporate governance, leadership and achievement in South Africa. | "Over the past two decades, the BBQ Awards have continued to encourage the growth and success of black-owned and black-empowered companies, providing a platform to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across 10 categories," said the Presidency in a…

GABIK (2024-07-26). Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs. sanews.gov.za Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs | The Ekurhuleni Municipality says the city's technicians are addressing a major sewer blockage that has closed an intersection on Ermelo Road, affecting Strubenvale and Casseldale roads in the Springs city centre. | Giving an update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue, City spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, said the municipal team initially responded to a sewer spillage and subsequently identified a major blockage along with several bottlenecks on the sewer network. |

The Independent (2024-07-26). From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024, what's new and what remains. independent.co.ug PARIS, GERMANY | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924. Since then, the world has changed dramatically. Over the past century, some sports have ceased to be part of the Olympic program, …

clashmusic (2024-07-26). In A Huge Win For BDS, SXSW Has Cut Ties with the US. clashmusic.com SXSW has announced that they will be ending all partnerships with the US Army and some of the world's biggest arms.

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-26). Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced that it has written nearly 19,000 citations for sidewalk violations in about two months, a 500% increase over the same period last year as officials look to crack down on people illegally parking their vehicles on the sidewalk. | According to

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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?

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics? aljazeera.com Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and why were they barred?>

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org

Deconstructed (2024-07-26). Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya. theintercept.com On June 28, 2009, democratically elected Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by a military coup. In response to Zelaya's push for a poll to gauge public interest in constitutional changes, the Honduran Supreme Court ordered the military to arrest him. He was then sent to Costa Rica in his pajamas. | The coup led to nearly 13 years of right-wing rule, marked by collusion with drug trafficking organizations, widespread privatization, violence, repression, and a significant migrant exodus. During this period, the Honduran left organized a strong resistance movement. In 2022, Xiomara Castro, Zelaya's wi…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo' arrested in Texas. aljazeera.com In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why BJP's election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). A year after Niger's coup, split political loyalties test family ties. aljazeera.com While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

hindustantimes (2024-07-26). Trump Shooter Was Not Alone; Vance Cornered For Calling Kamala 'Childless Cat Lady' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston slammed JD Vance over his old comment on Kamala Harris. In a 2021 appearance on Tucker Carlson's former Fox News show, Vance called Harris a "childless cat lady." Aniston on her Instagram post said, "I truly can't believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States." Meanwhile, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris told the House Committee on Homeland Security that the Trump shooter was not the only suspicious person at the Butler rally on July 13. In another news, Trump called Harris "ultra liberal" at his first rally since President Joe Biden d…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election. aljazeera.com The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their campaigns.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly. sanews.gov.za DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the Development Bank Of Southern Africa (DBSA) to supply his office with bi-weekly reports on the progress made in the reconstruction of Parliament's National Assembly reconstruction site. | This also include monthly cost schedule which will be made available to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the interest of transparency. | This according to the department, has been requested to ensure that the contractors to the project are held to agr…

The Independent (2024-07-26). AKENA: Cattle compensation is mockery of Teso war debt claimants. independent.co.ug Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party, Jimmy Akena has described the government's payment system for the compensation program for the war debt claimants as a mockery to the people of Teso and northern Uganda. Akena made the comments while attending the burial of one of the …

Sophia Schmidt (2024-07-26). In Philly, demand is 'overwhelming' for Pa.'s LIHEAP air conditioner program. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. She used a box fan to try to stay cool when temperatures soared into the upper nineties earlier this month — but said the fan only blew hot air. | "It was a heat wave, and I had a darn fan," she said. "I was in here sweating bullets. People die from heat stroke." | It's the secon…

GABIK (2024-07-26). KZN works to facilitate economic growth. sanews.gov.za KZN works to facilitate economic growth | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, says the provincial government is working hard to create an enabling environment to facilitate the growth of the economy through practical plans that focus on creating employment. | The MEC was tabling the R150.5 billion provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. | Rodgers said the budget proposals presented, ignites hope in that resources are allocated to bring about direct change to the lives of people. | "It is evident that the provincial governm…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail hit by 'massive attack' as Olympics begin. aljazeera.com France's high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Judiciary announces Alternative Dispute Resolution week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week. The event from August 5th to 9th, aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system. While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, the Court of Appeal …

Charles Rotter (2024-07-26). Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com the leading factor controlling hurricane precipitation is not, as traditionally thought, sea surface temperature or humidity in the atmosphere. Instead, it's Sahara dust…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine? aljazeera.com Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). 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 (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be 'silent' on the suffering in Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls attacks 'acts of sabotage', saying they were 'prepared and coordinated'.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school. sanews.gov.za Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school | Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, in partnership with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's), will donate R6 million worth of infrastructure to benefit a school in KwaZulu-Natal. | More than 400 learners of Mason Lincoln Special School will benefit from the Inter-SETA collaboration project, which aims to improve the operations of the special school. | The school is located in Umlazi. | Friday's donation includes infrastructure support through the provision of mobile classrooms, t…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com Transport minister calls 'massive attack' on high-speed TGV rail network an 'outrageous criminal act'.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). How Bangladesh rickshaw pullers saved lives amid quota protest clashes. aljazeera.com Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up saving lives too.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Human Rights Watch condemns arrest of Ugandan anti-corruption demonstrators. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | ORYEM NYEKO | Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the arrest of ant-corruption protesters in Kampala, and demanded they be released. On July 23 and 24, police in Uganda's capital Kampala detained at least 60 people protesting widespread corruption in the government. "This latest crackdown on protesters is a blatant violation of …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president. aljazeera.com Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

Cris Barrish (2024-07-26). 'Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate': Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign reports broke the law. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not disclosing $298,000 in payments to her husband, and by failing to record advances the couple made to her campaigns as loans, a report from the state Department of Elections concluded. | Hall-Long's campaign reports for 2016 through 2023, even after being amended in December, s…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

nosihle (2024-07-26). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | Government has committed to using the insights and recommendations from the State of Climate Action in South Africa Report to inform the scaling up of the country's actions to respond to climate change. | "South Africa needs access to scaled-up, new, additional and predictable, fit for purpose finance, specifically grant and concessional finance that can be deployed effectively to create enabling environments for rapid investments by buying down risks and creating new asset classes for clean investments that would allow for more significant mobilization and leveraging o…

NEO (2024-07-26). Condolences for the people of Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Condolences for the people of Ethiopia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and sorrow following recent landslides in Ethiopia which claimed the lives of over 200 people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western Ethiopia, which tragically took the lives of at least 250 of people at this stage," said the Presidency on Thursday. | President Ramaphosa said the South African people's thoughts are with the people of Ethiopia, particularly the bereaved…

EDWIN (2024-07-26). One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded. sanews.gov.za One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded | An ATM bombing suspect was arrested, while another was left fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Esikhaleni, in the early hours of Thursday morning. | Police responded to reports of an ATM bombing at a store in Esikhaleni and swift investigations led to the arrest of th…

Eric Worrall (2024-07-26). Claim: Global Warming is Messing with our Rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… But it is not clear how much of this remarkable regional increase in severe rains is due to climate change, or how widespread it is …"

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Kenny Cooper (2024-07-26). 'You'll come close to death — but you won't die': Firefighters take on the toughest two minutes in sports. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional On Thursday morning, firefighters from across the region descended on Exton, Pennsylvania, to test their might for day one of the Northeast Regional Classic. | Dozens of spectators packed into a vacant Sam's Club parking lot to cheer on and witness what organizers and participants d…

Giorgia Valente (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Showcase Young Arab Women's Talent. themedialine.org

GABIK (2024-07-26). Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) continues to provide wool improvement infrastructure, equipment and training to communal and emerging farmers in the villages. | DRDAR MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will on Friday hand over a shearing shed and equipment at an event held at Mgwalana Shearing Shed in Engcobo. | The department said the supplying of the infrastructure forms part of the wool improvement production programme, which has seen the…

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Asociación de cubanos en Angola resalta unidad de pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) La directiva de la Asociación de la Comunidad de Cubanos Residentes en Angola (Accra) resaltó la unidad y resistencia del pueblo de Cuba ante las adversidades, al conmemorarse hoy el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Saber morir para vivir. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Atrapado el sueño, cumplida la promesa, tiene facción de niña y niño la sonrisa, de tez mestiza, de blanca, de mulata. Hija de la ´tormenta ª de aquel amanecer de 71 años, la piel de la justicia despintó los estatus, y así va por todo el archipiélago.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Resaltan lazos y sucesos históricos de Cuba y Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Los lazos de amistad entre Cuba y Argentina y sucesos relevantes de la historia de ambos países serán resaltados hoy en Buenos Aires durante el homenaje Evita, Moncada, la patria liberada.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). 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).

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-25). Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis. dissidentvoice.org Palestinians walk along a street covered with stagnant wastewater near tents sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 22 July. Omar Ashtawy APA images) As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington, where he will deliver a speech to Congress on Wednesday, the Israeli military massacred Palestinians throughout Gaza and forced a new …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2024-07-25). Unions Demand An End To All US Military Aid To Israel. popularresistance.org Seven national unions representing 6 million workers in the United States called on President Joe Biden today to end all military aid to Israel. The news came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, came to Washington to speak to Congress tomorrow. | It's an unprecedented demand, coordinated across some of the nation's biggest unions. The unions that signed the letter are the Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), Postal Workers (APWU), Painters (IUPAT), National Education Association, Service Employees (SEIU), the Auto Workers (UAW), and the Electrical Workers (UE). | Delegates at the APWU's n…

Staff (2024-07-25). Secret Service director resigns amid bipartisan demands that she step down following Trump assassination attempt. defenddemocracy.press By Barry Grey Jul 24, 2024 On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Kimberly Cheatle, director of the United States Secret Service, was resigning her post. Cheatle, appointed by President Biden in September 2022, had spent 29 years at the agency. Cheatle resigned amidst demands by both Republicans and Democrats that she step down following …

infobrics (2024-07-25). Polish general Leon Komornicki says Ukraine and Poland cannot defeat Russia in war. infobrics.org Warsaw warns Ukraine cannot join the EU without resolving the Volhynian massacre issue.

newarab (2024-07-25). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

newarab (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

Staff (2024-07-25). 2024-07-25: News Headlines. syria.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:58:20 +0000 | | newarab (2024-07-25). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at […] | | newarab (2024-07-25).

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Putin Talks War With Israel's Enemy Amid Tensions With Houthis, Hezbollah: 'I'm Very Interested In…'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on July 24 at the Kremlin. According to the Russian presidential press service, Putin and Assad discussed the ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region due to Israel's war in Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-25). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's US Tour de Force: Congressional Standing Ovations, Support for Expanding War with Lebanon. libya360.wordpress.com US lawmakers give Netanyahu over 50 standing ovations as jets pound 'safe zones' across Gaza The Cradle During his speech, the Israeli premier urged US officials to increase military aid to 'finish the job' in Gaza and called anti-genocide protesters 'Iran's useful idiots' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his much-anticipated address to a joint…

Natalia Marques (2024-07-25). Netanyahu receives standing ovation in US Congress while anti-genocide protesters brutalized at Capitol gates. peoplesdispatch.org A wanted war criminal addressing US Congress proved to be a pitched battle between the state and tens of thousands of anti-genocide protesters…

Mark Taliano (2024-07-25). Western-Supported Zionists and the Genocide Tool Kit. marktanliano.net Genocide takes so many forms. It is the destruction of water treatment plants and the ensuing diseases which inncubate and spread disease thanks to the Zionist-imposed filth. It is the destruction of hospitals and the on-going Zionist-imposed siege which deprives patients of needed medications and health care for chronic illnesses. It is the bombs and …

WSWS (2024-07-25). Socialist Equality Party holds demonstration in Washington D.C. against the Gaza genocide and imperialist war. wsws.org Wednesday's rally and meeting hosted by the SEP marked a milestone in the development of a socialist anti-war movement in the center of world imperialism.

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Palestinian Activists Say Biden's Legacy Is Gaza Genocide and US Imperialism. themaad.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). The July Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Ready To Order. thealtworld.com I publish my work in print form every month in a collection called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is now available. | For more than nine months now we've been manipulated and lied to about what Israel is doing in Gaza, by both our news media and by podium pontiffs like the State Department's Matthew "Count Smirkula" Miller. It's actually insulting how brazen these freaks have been about telling us not to believe our lying eyes about what's as plain as day for all of us to see: that this is a genocide being live-streamed in real time right in front of our faces. It's like they're actually trying to break our…

newarab (2024-07-25). Good riddance, genocide Joe. You will be remembered as a monster. newarab.com The response to Joe Biden finally surrendering the Democratic presidential nomination has been instructive. | Since Israel's genocidal rampage in Gaza began, there has been a common theme in how Western politicians and media outlets have approached the horror: that Palestinian life has little or even no meaningful worth. This has not been subtle. | Sure, this has ranged from the crude — that is, outright genocidal incitement, despite its legal prohibition in the 1948 Genocide Convention — to the lack of concern about tens of thousands slaughtered with Western arms and diplomatic support, not least…

Workers World Party (2024-07-25). PDF of July 25 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Presidential campaign chaos Workers still have no real choice And more on genocide and resistance Behind software glitch Strike vote at Boeing Vance: faux populist Labor leader bows to ultra-right Assassination attempt aftermath Editorial: Fight Trump, not migrants! Dylcia Noemí Pagán and Bernice Reagon °Presente! Tear down . . . |

Project Censored, Eleanor Goldfield (2024-07-25). I served in the Air Force for 22 years. Then the US backed a genocide against my family. therealnews.com

Editor (2024-07-25). 'Guilty of Genocide': Tlaib Protests Netanyahu's Speech to Congress. scheerpost.com

WSWS (2024-07-25). Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt expresses "big respect" for "Genocide Joe" Biden. wsws.org In his comments on the US political crisis, Bandt gave a blanket endorsement to the pro-war, pro-business Democratic Party, and did not even bother to mention the Gaza genocide.

IMEMC News (2024-07-25). Day 293 Update: "Continued Israeli Bombing Kills Dozens In Gaza" imemc.org On Thursday, Day 293 of the ongoing Israeli genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the coastal enclave. A Palestinian woman was killed, and three persons were injured when the army fired a missile at Bani …

WSWS (2024-07-25). US unions combine call for end to Israeli military aid with continued support for "Genocide Joe" and warmongering Democrats. wsws.org Beneath an outward show of opposition to the war—which the letter notably does not characterize as a "genocide"—the real aim is to try to extricate Biden and the US from responsibility.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Bibi's Washington Visit Reveals US' Demoniacal Face: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The visit that the criminal Israeli prime minister has paid to Washington after nine months of genocide in Gaza shattered the fake innocent image of Western civilization and laid bare the cruel and demoniacal nature of the US, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

Staff (2024-07-25). I served in the Air Force for 22 years. Then the US backed a genocide against my family. therealnews.com This episode of The Project Censored Show originally aired on Project Censored on July 22, 2024. It is shared here with permission. Ten months in, the US role in Israel's genocide in Gaza goes far beyond complicity. Israel is butchering Palestinians with US bombs, funding, and political and military support, and some members of the US military …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). How the Palestinian Authority Abets Israel's Colonial Project. orinocotribune.com By Tamara Nassar — Jul 24, 2024 | The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting with American and Israeli officials in Tel Aviv earlier this month to conspire on "day after" plans in Gaza that would involve the collaborative body in reopening the Rafah crossing with Egypt. | "Egypt wants personnel from the Palestinian Authority to operate the crossing," Axios

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Israel destroyed over 70 percent of Rafah's infrastructure. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army destroyed more than 70 percent of the infrastructure of Rafah governorate, located in the southern Gaza Strip, its mayor, Ahmed Al-Sufi, denounced today.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Big Blow To IDF: Soldiers Seriously Hurt In Rafah – Admission After Hamas Shows 'Trap Attack' Video>. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military on July 24 confirmed that a soldier of the Paratroopers Brigade's reconnaissance unit was seriously wounded during fighting in southern Gaza's Rafah. On July 23, IDF said that another soldier with the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion was seriously hurt during fighting in Rafah. This comes after Hamas claimed that its fighters trapped and ambushed Israeli soldiers in Rafah.

Staff (2024-07-25). When Supporting Israel is a Liability: Is Gaza Changing the West? defenddemocracy.press The Israeli war of 'extermination' in Gaza, per the words of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan, has made the cause of Palestinian freedom a global one. By Ramzy Baroud* Jul 19, 2024 Much has been written about the political earthquakes in Britain and France, the first resulting in the crushing defeat of the Conservative …

Shahd Ahmad Alnaami (2024-07-25). Remembering Eman Qamom. mondoweiss.net My best friend, Eman Qamom, was martyred in December by an Israeli attack. She had told me she didn't want "to be killed and forgotten." I am here to remember Eman. I hope she has found peace in a better place.

Khader Jabbar (2024-07-25). Craig Mokhiber dissects the ICJ's bombshell ruling on the Israeli occupation. mondoweiss.net Craig Mokhiber discusses the importance and impact of the International Court of Justice's ruling that the Israeli occupation of Palestine is illegal.

Qassam Muaddi (2024-07-25). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 293: Palestinians slam Netanyahu speech to Congress as U.S. officials say a ceasefire deal is close. mondoweiss.net Palestinian political leaders slammed U.S. politicians' response to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress as Israel continued its Khan Younis offensive for the fifth day, killing dozens of civilians there and across Gaza.

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). The beauty of the Gaza encampment at Columbia University. themaad.org

Staff (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com Israel claims to have acted alone in the bombing of civilian sites at Yemen's Hodeidah Port, which resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to 87 others. Despite these claims, evidence suggests that the United States may have had prior knowledge of the attack. On July 19, Yemen launched its new …

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com

Greg Stoker (2024-07-25). War Drums in Washington: Netanyahu's True Ambitions Laid Bare. mintpressnews.com Greg Stoker unpacks Netanyahu's appeal to Congress for more weapons and support for a broader Middle Eastern conflict, spotlighting the hypocrisy of Israel's actions in Gaza and the global community's response.

Editor (2024-07-25). Palestinian Factions Sign Beijing Agreement but Deep Obstacles Remain. scheerpost.com By Omar Karmi / The Electronic Intifada On Tuesday, Palestinian factions in Beijing signed yet another unity agreement to overcome 17 years of internal division between the two main Palestinian political factions, Hamas and Fatah. The deal, of which a leaked copy was published by al-Masry al-Youm, centers primarily around the formation of an "interim national reconciliation government" to take …

Seth Galinsky (2024-07-25). Tehran's allies expand drone, missile attacks on Jews, Israel. themilitant.com In retaliation for a drone attack targeting civilians that killed one person in a Tel Aviv apartment building and wounded nine others July 19, the Israeli air force struck fuel tanks and a power plant in the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen the next day. | This was the first time the Houthis — a reactionary clan-based militia in Yemen funded by Tehran — had succeeded in striking Tel Aviv, and the first time Israeli forces had directly retaliated against the Houthis. Before July 19, Israel had left responding to Houthi attacks, especially on shipping in the Red Sea, to U.S. forces based…

newarab (2024-07-25). Why the ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation will be hard to ignore. newarab.com

infobrics (2024-07-25). Ukrainian people open to recognize Russian New Territories. infobrics.org Ukrainians are tired of war and willing to do anything to establish peace.

infobrics (2024-07-25). India-Iran Makeover Dovetails into Iran's Ties with Russia. infobrics.org There is enormous appreciation among Iranian intellectuals, diplomats and politicians regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stellar support for their country's membership of the BRICS grouping. Modi played a key role to navigate Iran's membership purposively at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg last August…

infobrics (2024-07-25). Will the Deep State risk civil war to stay in power. infobrics.org The Deep State is showing no signs of stepping back. On the contrary, it's going full afterburner on using the corrupt federal institutions to quash any dissent and opposition to their deranged policies. Precisely these patently barbaric tendencies in the already atrocious American politics are increasing the chances of a civil war in the US. The Deep State will do anything to stay in power and it's difficult to say what's worse — a civil war in a country with 5000 thermonuclear warheads or a direct confrontation with Russia that has nearly 6000 of them.

infobrics (2024-07-25). Transformation of BRICS: From Symbolic Power to a Real Financial Pole in The Modern World. infobrics.org This year, Russia will be hosting the BRICS summit in October in Kazan. Our governmental circles, our ministries and our NGOs are all preparing for the summit. It is considered the key foreign policy event in Russia this year…

infobrics (2024-07-25). Biden's address to the nation after disappearance won't solve the political crisis, with many asking who is running the country. infobrics.org With lack of clarity as to who has actually been governing, and a mysterious assassination attempt at a presidential candidate bringing doubts about the Secret Service itself, it has come to be the case that the nuclear superpower is a banana republic – one that seems to have come straight out of a cartoonish Cold War era regime.

infobrics (2024-07-25). The Expansion of BRICS+: More May Be Better. infobrics.org Entry of Malaysia and Thailand will, raise a further impediment to domination by a handful of bloc members…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). 'Pressure for this to succeed': Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold? aljazeera.com It remains to be seen if there's political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-25). 'Antisemitism' smear pair ordered to pay victim almost £140k in costs. skwawkbox.org Defeated perpetrators must pay 90% of James Wilson's legal costs — on top of £30k damages — for child danger smear over argument about 'Labour antisemitism' and the unfit 'definition' of antisemitism Two Israel supporters who smeared a left-wing opponent as 'a freak who takes pictures of kids' have been ordered to pay almost £140,000 …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Palestinians released from Israeli prison show signs of torture. aljazeera.com Eight Palestinians released from Israel's Ofer Prison say they were tortured and interrogated.

Imran Mulla (2024-07-25). Exclusive: UK expected to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection. middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK expected to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection | MEE has learnt that the Labour government is likely to announce some restrictions on arms sales to Israel, but not suspend them entirely | | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously called for a ceasefire in G…

Editor (2024-07-25). Illegal sale of Palestinian land embraced by Biden, governors, mayors and city councilmembers. mronline.org As Israel's genocidal campaign against Palestinians continues, so does the theft of Palestinian land. Real estate events that sell off illegal settlements acquired through settler violence in the West Bank happen in the U.S. with the aid and permission from local elected leaders.

newarab (2024-07-25). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

Peter Eglin (2024-07-25). Analyzing the Israel Effect in Canada. socialistproject.ca If truth and justice are the most potent weapons in the arsenal of the oppressed … — Norman Finkelstein What is the life of a Palestinian worth? Is it worth an em in an editorial in the pages of the Positive Universe? | Wh…

Editor (2024-07-25). Pandering GOP Platform Insults Jewish-Americans' Intelligence. scheerpost.com By Glenn Sacks / GlennSacks Jewish Democrats are deeply divided on Israel's actions in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. Republicans have seized on the events following Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel as a wedge issue they can use to win Jewish votes in November, and they designed the newly-released 2024 GOP PLATFORM: MAKE AMERICA …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. thealtworld.com Benjamin Netanyahu's The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than

Staff (2024-07-25). DC Police Deploy Pepper Spray Against Netanyahu Protests As Congress Kisses the Ring. youtube.com Israel is participating at the Olympics in Paris while Russia is banned, despite killing at least 80% fewer civilians in Ukraine than the Israeli state has killed in Gaza. Even the United States has prosecuted its own for War Crimes. Impunity for Israel. Enforcement of international law for everyone else. No clearer was this hypocrisy …

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Palestinian People Alone Have Right to Determine Their Fate: Hamas. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is only the Palestinian people who have the right to determine their fate, Hamas underlined, reacting to the Israeli regime prime minister's so-called ideas about a "future" for the Gaza Strip that excludes the resistance from the territory's rule.

Democracy Now! (2024-07-25). Democracy Now! 2024-07-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 25, 2024; Over 100 Lawmakers Skip Netanyahu's Address to Congress Amid Protests over U.S. Support for War in Gaza; Noura Erakat: During Netanyahu Speech, U.S. Lawmakers Cheered "What Is Essentially a War on Children"; "The Only Answer Is Peace": Israeli and Palestinian Activists Share Vision of Coexistence | Headlines for July 25, 2024; Over 100 Lawmakers Skip Netanyahu's Address to Congress Amid Protests over U.S. Support for War in Gaza; Noura Erakat: During Netanyahu Speech, U.S. Lawmakers Cheered "What Is Essentially a War on Children"; "T…

Staff (2024-07-25). You have officially become Iran's useful idiots: Netanyahu to protestors. muslimmirror.com Washington : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Iran for funding and supporting groups against Israel and asserted that defeating the brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. "For all we know, Iran is funding the anti-Israel protests that are going on right now outside this building—not that many, but they're there—and throughout …

Ali Salam (2024-07-25). Army Shoots, Detains a Palestinian, Near Nablus. imemc.org On Thursday morning, occupation forces shot a Palestinian young man and detained him in the village of Deir Al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that Israeli forces opened fire with live rounds at two Palestinians while they were in the vicinity if the illegal "Elon Moreh" settlement, built …

IMEMC News (2024-07-25). Israeli Colonizers Burn Lands Near Ramallah. imemc.org On Thursday afternoon, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers burnt agricultural lands near Rantis village, located to the west of Ramallah in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Majid Khalaf, the head of the Rantis Village Council, stated that a group of colonizers of the so-called "Hilltop Youth" group invaded Palestinian olive orchards in the …

MEE staff (2024-07-25). Israel's Olympic flag-carrier wrote message on bomb bound for Gaza. middleeasteye.net Israel's Olympic flag-carrier wrote message on bomb bound for Gaza | Peter Paltchik was also filmed disrupting a Palestine protest in Japan earlier this year | | Israel's Peter Paltchik during the Tel Aviv Grand Slam Judo Championship in Tel Aviv on 19 February 2022 (Jack Guez/AFP) | Pro-Palestinian…

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Ceasefire Now' — Israeli Generals Reveal Extent of Army Crisis in Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Jul 2, 2024 Israel's top generals are advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, even if it means the Palestinian movement Hamas remains in power, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. This stance has reportedly created a rift between the military and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes a truce that would allow Hamas …

Jaisal Noor (2024-07-25). Massive protests hit DC as Israel PM addresses Congress. therealnews.com The mass movement in solidarity with Palestine returned to DC in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Presenting a citizen's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, the protesters surrounded Congress, joined by a sizable labor contingent that included the UAW. Production: Jaisal Noor | Post-Production: Jaisal Noor |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Speaker 1: | Free, free, free…

Nathan Klabin (2024-07-25). Historic Food Import Reform Allows for Greater Competition in Israeli Market. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Protesters recreate mini-Gaza scene in Berlin to highlight suffering. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine protesters in Berlin staged a mini-Gaza scene, acting as victims of an Israeli attack.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Amid Houthi War Fear, Israel Warns France Of 'Iran-Backed' Attack At Paris Olympics, Alerts Citizens. hindustantimes.com Israel has warned France over a potential threat to its athletes and citizens by Iranian-backed proxies during the Paris Olympics. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz wrote a letter to his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné, and said, "We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organisations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics."

Katherine Hearst (2024-07-25). The false claims Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made in his address to US Congress. middleeasteye.net The false claims Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made in his address to US Congress | In his speech, Netanyahu claimed that Israel is facilitating entry of aid into Gaza and safeguarding civilians | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at…

Imran Mulla (2024-07-25). Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection. middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection | MEE has learnt that the Labour government is likely to announce some restrictions on arms sales to Israel, but not suspend them entirely | | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously called for a ceasefire in Gaz…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Martin Indyk, Former US Ambassador to Israel and Middle East Envoy, Dies at 73. themedialine.org

Ali Salam (2024-07-25). Seven Gaza Detainees Released From Israeli Prison. imemc.org On Thursday, Israeli authorities released seven Palestinian detainees, including two women, from the Gaza Strip, some of them displaying signs of torture. Media sources said that the released detainees had been abducted during various periods of the nine-month-long military onslaught. Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its ambulance crews retrieved the detainees at a military …

Sam Biddle (2024-07-25). Google Planned to Sponsor IDF Conference That Now Denies Google Was Sponsor. theintercept.com Internal Google documents show the company planned to sponsor an Israel Defense Forces tech conference — but its name was erased at the last minute.

newarab (2024-07-25). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel's Netanyahu, US's Biden to meet on Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Netanyahu will also meet Vice President Kamala Harris — the likely…

Abubaker Abed (2024-07-25). Paris 2024: Olympics begins under shadow of Israeli obliteration of Palestinian sport. middleeasteye.net Paris 2024: Olympics begins under shadow of Israeli obliteration of Palestinian sport | Palestinian athletes and administrators talk about Israel's killing of sports stars and destruction of facilities in Gaza | | Children watch as displaced Palestinians play football in the courtyard of…

Dania Akkad (2024-07-25). Israel offered Mohammed Dahlan 'keys to Gaza' in 2002, newly released files show. middleeasteye.net Israel offered Mohammed Dahlan 'keys to Gaza' in 2002, newly released files show | Dahlan, who declined the offer, is said to be favoured by some US, Israeli and Arab officials to now lead post-war Gaza, a role he says he would also refuse | | Mohammed Dahlan with a portrait of Palestinian lea…

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-25). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com Representatives from Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions signed a joint statement with China's mediation, agreeing to end years of divisions and form a national unity government. | According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and roughly 90,000 wounded since the start of the conflict. For Israel, as many as 1800 dead with 116 kidnapped Israelis whose fates remain unknown. | Joining the discussion: |

Selina Chen (2024-07-25). US: Republican senators introduce bill banning boycotts of Israel. middleeasteye.net US: Republican senators introduce bill banning boycotts of Israel | Legislation would prohibit federal government from making contracts with businesses that boycott Israel | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in front of US Congress during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, on…

Elijah Magnier (2024-07-25). DC Protests Netanyahu, Trump and Harris Tied, Mideast Violence Spreads. thealtworld.com Kamalamania fills the pages of mainstream media outlets. Are they telling the truth this time? | Editor of the Polemicist Jim Kavanagh joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss shifting attitudes among American Jews about Israel, why so many American lawmakers are skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, whether we'll see any real changes to US policy toward Israel in the near future, and what role President Joe Biden can and should play in his vice president's campaign. | Political Misfits producer Ben Zinevich discusses the protests outside the US Congress…

Staff (2024-07-25). Massive protests hit DC as Israel PM addresses Congress. therealnews.com The mass movement in solidarity with Palestine returned to DC in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Presenting a citizen's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, the protesters surrounded Congress, joined by a sizable labor contingent that included the UAW. Jaisal Noor reports from DC. Production: Jaisal NoorPost-Production: Jaisal Noor Transcript The following is a rushed …

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-25). The U.S. Must Stop Arming Israel. otherwords.org

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Palestinians condemn Netanyahu's speech to US Congress. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian parties, movements and leaders condemned today the speech of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, before the US Congress and criticized Washington's support to the crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Holds Separate Meetings With Biden and Harris at the White House. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday held separate meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House as Israel is looking to clinch more US support for its genocidal campaign in Gaza. While meeting with Biden, Netanyahu praised the president for his strong support since October 7 and for backing …

Staff (2024-07-25). Citizen's arrest: Thousands of US protesters demand Israel's Netanyahu be locked up. defenddemocracy.press By Umar A Farooq and Azad Essa 24 July 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a depleted House when he addressed a joint seating of the US Congress on Wednesday, after dozens of lawmakers opted to either boycott or skip his speech. Reasons given for not being present for Netanyahu's address range from opposition to …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-07-25). 'Arrest this man': Massive protests as Netanyahu demands more U.S. weapons. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Despite heavy security which prevented them from surrounding the U.S. Capitol, thousands of protesters jammed Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue to denounce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a mass march Wednesday. They declared him "a war criminal," demanded his arrest, and blasted U.S. aid to and complicity with his ongoing genocidal war on Gaza. The protests …

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, United States Obeys. popularresistance.org The world-historical crisis in Gaza might in the long-term bring about radical change in both the U.S. and Israel, but in the interim the greatest crimes the two nations have jointly taken part in has stiffened their defenses against unprecedented criticism. | The fear of blasting Israel has been breached. The taboo broken. Tel Aviv and Washington have never faced this before. As both are settler nations, having wiped out natives across the land, they are circling their wagons on a new frontier. They can only respond with the most profound denial and viciousness. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who a…

Editor (2024-07-25). Michael Brenner: Humiliation Upon Request. scheerpost.com By Michael Brenner EUROPE -JEWS-MUSLIMS Europe has an obsession about Jews. For nearly 2 millennia, it shunned them, despised them and persecuted them. Now, after a respite of a few decades, it condemns and abuses Muslims in a similar way — all in the name of supporting Jews. Israel's inhumane treatment of the Palestinians — …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-25). More than half Dems boycott Netanyahu lie-fest — but govt replaces them with extras. skwawkbox.org Absent lawmakers replaced by stand-ins to create false impression as pro-Israel stooges fawn over Israeli PM's litany of lies More than half of Democratic party politicians in the US Congress and Senate boycotted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's litany of lies masquerading as a speech to fawning supporters. All was not as it seemed as the …

Staff (2024-07-25). Protestors raise Palestinian flag, burn US flag near Congress. muslimmirror.com Washington : Pro Palestinian-protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place. The incident happened in front of the Union Station, near the US Congress, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a Joint Session of the …

Peter Certo (2024-07-25). In OtherWords: July 25, 2024. otherwords.org As far as I know, yesterday's address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first time Congress invited an accused war criminal to address lawmakers in the nation's capital. | That's not just overblown rhetoric. "But instead of arresting him," Farrah writes, "Cong…

MEE staff (2024-07-25). US says closer than ever to ceasefire as Netanyahu and Biden meet. middleeasteye.net US says closer than ever to ceasefire as Netanyahu and Biden meet | Netanyahu visits the White House in the most fraught moment in US-Israel relations in decades, experts say | | US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in White House's Oval Office, on 25 July 2024…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages from Gaza. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Palestinians Governing Palestine' — Groups Sign Unity Agreement under Chinese Auspices. defenddemocracy.press Affirming the right of the Palestinian people to resist Israeli occupation, representatives of 14 Palestinian factions have signed an agreement to end their divisions and form a temporary government of national unity. Jul 23, 2024 The Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity was signed on Tuesday following talks in Beijing, at …

Editor (2024-07-25). Israeli Forces Have Killed 366 UN Workers and Family Members in Gaza: Leaked Report. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

IMEMC News (2024-07-25). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians In Qalqilia. imemc.org On Thursday evening, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank and shot two young men, one seriously. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the city from its eastern area and chased a Palestinian car while opening fire at it. The sources added that one Palestinian suffered life-threatening wounds and …

newarab (2024-07-25). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

newarab (2024-07-25). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-25). Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad. newarab.com French winger Moussa Diaby has joined Diaby, who joined Villa a year ago from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £52 million ($67 million), made 54 appearances in the 2023—24 season, registering 10 goals and nine assists and helping the club qualify for the Champions League. | The transfer…

newarab (2024-07-25). Amnesty calls on UN to extend Darfur arms embargo to all Sudan. newarab.com The 15-month war between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces "is being fuelled by an almost unimpeded supply of weapons into…

newarab (2024-07-25). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-25). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-25). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-25). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Olympics: Who are the Arab athletes who have won gold medals. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Argentina's fans attack Moroccan team after Olympic game loss. newarab.com On Wednesday, 24 July, the Moroccan team too…

newarab (2024-07-25). Rashida Tlaib holds 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu speech. newarab.com The one-person protest in the chamber took place as thousands of others gathered outside the building to demonstrate against Netanyahu's presence. | However, Netanyahu also received dozens of standing ovations from p…

Staff (2024-07-25). 2024-07-25: News Headlines. south-america.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:59:22 +0000 | | newarab (2024-07-25). Argentina's fans attack Moroccan team after Olympic game loss. newarab.com On Wednesday, 24 July, the Moroccan team too… Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of […] | | newarab (2024-07-25).

newarab (2024-07-25). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of the Cocuina Field in the Orinoco Delta region of northeastern Venezuela. | The agreements—signed this Wednesday, July 24, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas—include Licenses for Exploration and Exploitation of Non-Associated Gaseous Hydrocarbons in the Cocuina Field of the offshore Deltana Platform of Venezuela. | During the signing ceremony, President Nicolás Maduro said that monumental steps continue to be taken to consolidate a relationship of good neighborliness…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). What Is at Stake for the Venezuelan Elections? orinocotribune.com On July 28, the Venezuelan electorate will head to the polls to select their next president. Among the ten candidates vying for the position, nine hail from the moderate and extreme right-wing factions. The primary contest, however, is between President Nicolás Maduro, who is seeking a third term (2025-2030) and embodies the continuation of Chavismo, and the US-backed opposition candidate, Edmundo González. | How does the electoral system work? If the opposition loses, will they allege fraud and incite violence? What are the political platforms of the leading candidates? In this video conference organized by the…

Staff (2024-07-25). Over 1,300 Journalists Accredited for Venezuela's Elections. orinocotribune.com A total of 1,326 national and international journalists were accredited by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) to cover the presidential elections scheduled for this Sunday, July 28. This, along more that 600 electoral observers, is another sign of the transparency and robustness of the Venezuelan electoral system. | This large group of journalists brings together 164 special correspondents from 76 international media outlets, including mainstream media agencies and outlets such as AP, AFP, EFE, Bloomberg, and Thomson Reuters, reported AVN. | Also participating are journalists from Kyodo News, Yomiuri…

Misión Verdad (2024-07-25). Far-Right Unitary Platform Threatens to Reject Election Results: Five Signs. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jul 24, 2024 | The last few weeks have been marked by a series of statements and actions coming from the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, led by María Corina Machado and the Unitary Platform (PUD). These demonstrations point to a dangerous scenario that we have been making warnings about: the early rejection of the election results and accusations of fraud, even before the votes are counted. | There are five warning signs that have been carefully analyzed displaying the intention of the opposition preparing to reject the results and delegitimize the electoral process, sched…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). This Is the Haitian People's Chance To Break Their Chains Again. orinocotribune.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). NATO's Civilian Bases. orinocotribune.com By Joan Roelofs — Jul 24, 2024 | Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as Some…

Staff (2024-07-25). CNN Backtracks From Portraying Venezuela's Elections as Fraudulent. orinocotribune.com Although the news network CNN has been part of the campaign promoting the narrative of an alleged upcoming electoral fraud, it has now backed down a bit and acknowledged, for the first time, the possibility of a victory of Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming July 28 presidential elections. | In order to justify its defeat, the US-backed Venezuelan far-right frequently claims that fraud has occurred in elections. They attempted the same strategy in 2018, despite the fact that Venezuela's electoral system has an excellent reputation. Venezuela's corporate media outlets and Western media frequently echo the fraud allegat…

Ammiel Alcalay, Middle East Eye. (2024-07-25). Even The US Propaganda Machine Can't Whitewash Biden's Sordid Record. popularresistance.org In the long shadow of the First World War, one of the greatest titles for an epochal work – Parade's End, by Ford Madox Ford – definitively marked the final acts of the British empire, that hung on for decades until coming to total demise in, of all places, Yemen. | In the same period, TS Eliot, the transplanted American, put it a little differently: "This is the way the world ends / not with a bang but a whimper." | Perhaps the current American equivalent would be "no gas left in the tank", or "end of the line". | Unfortunately, no well-known enough North American cultural figures come to mind who might be able…

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-25). Biden/Harris And The Irreversible Crisis Of Neoliberal Fake Democracy. popularresistance.org The replacement of Joe Biden as the presidential nominee of the democrat party was a dramatic demonstration that the lords of capital are the only segment of the U.S. population with real agency. The fact that select oligarchs, in this case, the cabal that actually runs the democrat party, can remove a presidential nominee and expeditiously anoint Kamala Harris as his replacement cannot be characterized as anything else but a coup. | While this might read as extreme, the situation that African and oppressed people face in the U.S. and globally is also extreme. From killer cops who occupy cities and college campus…

Staff (2024-07-25). 30 July, Vancouver: Internationalism — Palestine, Vietnam, Bangladesh and the Anti-Imperialist Cause. samidoun.net INTERNATIONALISM: PALESTINE, VIETNAM, BANGLADESH AND THE ANTI-IMPERIALIST CAUSE Tuesday, July 30 7: 00 pm 1803 E 1st Ave, Vancouver "Imperialism has laid its body over the world, the head in Eastern Asia, the heart in the Middle East, its arteries reaching Africa and Latin America. Wherever you strike it, you damage it, and you serve the …

Staff (2024-07-25). 25 July, Philadelphia: We Keep Us Safe: Building A Culture of Solidarity In the Face of Repression. samidoun.net Thursday, July 25, 2024 6: 00 PM 7: 30 PM Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center 210 South 45th Street Philadelphia, PA, 19104 United States (map) REGISTER HERE (RECOMMENDED) As our movement gains strength, it will inevitably encounter state repression. How do we respond collectively to this repression? This workshop will discuss some of the tactics most commonly used …

Editor (2024-07-25). Kamala Harris Advocates for Cease-Fire After Netanyahu Meeting. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). In Congressional Address, Netanyahu Slams American Protestors and Receives Standing Ovation. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: The Wreckage Biden Leaves. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, US Obeys. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I do not know how it is in your household, but in mine we have developed the practice over the past nine months of reciting to one another the most appalling of the news bulletins from Gaza that come our way from a great variety of sources. It …

boothdw (2024-07-25). Sounds of Silence. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Hundreds Protesting Netanyahu Visit Arrested at US Capitol. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Jul 25, 2024. sitrepworld.info Skyrim — The Dragonborn Comes — Cover by Rachel Hardy 10 Principles for Perpetual Peace in the 21st Century, by Jeffrey D. Sachs War in Dreamland: Against mythology, reality contends in vain, by Aurelien "Bang! Bang! You're Dead!" Has Replaced "Let Freedom Ring" as U.S. Motto, by Bill Astore The Wreckage Biden Leaves Behind, by Patrick Lawrence Won't Someone Be the Voice of Sanity? A New Q&A Series with Dr. Peter McCullough — The Great Wakeup Hatred Of Trump Drove Media To Dismiss Assassination Threat, by Michael Shellenberger In Final Kick in the Pants, Departing Biden Denoun…

Larry Johnson (2024-07-25). Ukraine on the Ropes and Bill Binney on Crowdstrike. sonar21.com I have two video offerings for you today. First up is my discussion with Danny Davis about the increasingly dire situation in Ukraine. He showed a couple of short video clips during out chat — one with John Bolton and the other with retired General Ben Hodges. WARNING — watching those two talk may lower your intelligence by a dozen of points. Proceed with caution. Incredibly stupid comments by those two gentlemen. | As you are reading this, the Ukrainian front in the Donbass is crumbling. Russians are advancing rapidly and taking large chunks of territory with minimal resistance. Yesterday, Russ…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Cop who brutally assaulted Pakistani man at Manchester Airport suspended. geo.tv In this undated picture, a police officer is subjecting a man to torture at the Manchester Airport. —BBC/screengrab Video shows police officer kicking, stamping on head of man.Footage of the incident goes viral on social media. Pakistan has taken notice of incident,…

Editor (2024-07-25). Presidential campaign chaos: Workers still have no real choice. workers.org Workers World has learned that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race between him and former President Donald Trump. As of this writing it appears that Vice President Kamala Harris will run in Biden's place. This is being presented as an unprecedented development, because no presidential candidate has . . . |

Editor (2024-07-25). Justice for Sonya Massey! Indict racist police! workers.org The world is appalled at the bodycam footage released on July 22 of the police killing of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois. She was murdered by Sangamon County sheriffs on July 6 after she called them for assistance for a possible prowler lurking outside her home. . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Silver tree-shaped tidal flat appears on Qiantang River. ecns.cn The spectacular landscape washed out by the tidal bore under the sunshine creates a spectacular scene.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Workers see progress in efforts to eliminate invasive plant. ecns.cn A national nature reserve at the Yellow River estuary has cleared up the majority of an invasive species from the United States plaguing the area, in an effort to transform a "green desert" into a place where native plants can thrive.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China aces determined to make a racket in Paris. ecns.cn No Chinese tennis player has reached the Olympic podium for 16 years. However, this summer, the national team represents a significant force in Paris compared to previous Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). New archaeological discoveries push back Huangshi's metallurgical civilization by 2,000 years. ecns.cn The previously considered "3000-year continuous flame" of Huangshi's metallurgy civilization in Central China's Hubei Province has been recently overturned, with new field archaeological survey results indicating that the civilization may trace back to more than 5,000 years ago.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). State-owned companies high on reform agenda. ecns.cn Fueled by China's tailor-made market-oriented reforms and industrial upgrades, both the profit and export value of the country's State-owned enterprises are expected to grow stably in the second half, analysts said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Macron will unveil gov't after Games. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will delay appointing a new government until after the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Stock indexes seek to attract long-term capital. ecns.cn The indexes recently introduced at the Shanghai Stock Exchange mark another step forward for China in indexing investment, and address the central regulator's call to nurture long-term investment, said experts and market mavens.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Singer from Taiwan donates antique clothing, garnering praise from netizens. ecns.cn The first batch of donated items included 12 pieces of clothing from the late Qing Dynasty (1644—1911) and the Republic of China (1912—1949), surprising netizens and earning praise.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). 59-country visa-free entry policy boosts Hainan tourism. ecns.cn South China's Hainan province is experiencing a surge in inbound tourism, with many visitors coming from visa-free countries such as Russia.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China urges U.S. to cease deployment of missiles in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China has urged the U.S. to abandon the "nuclear sharing" and "extended deterrence" arrangements, withdraw nuclear weapons deployed overseas, abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Ma Long wins hearts worldwide as table tennis legend captivates Paris Olympics. ecns.cn China's Olympic Delegation announced on Wednesday that table tennis player Ma Long and synchronized swimmer Feng Yu will serve as flag bearers for the Chinese team at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Envoy calls for promoting stable, sustainable relations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng told representatives from the U.S. political, business and academic communities that China and the U.S. should complement each other and promote stable, sustainable relations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Riding on BRI, Xinjiang foreign trade poised to grow in H2. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is expected to grow its foreign trade further in the second half of the year, as China's cooperation with other countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative continues to deepen.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese warship arrives in St. Petersburg for Russian naval celebrations. ecns.cn A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship recently arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia to participate in Russia's upcoming Navy Day celebrations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Expert: Pursuit of new tech should be sensible. ecns.cn Justin Yifu Lin, dean of Peking University's Institute of New Structural Economics, said applying new technologies in traditional sectors should be treated as part of the drive to harness new quality productive forces.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). AG600 seaplane enters final test-flight phase. ecns.cn The AG600, China's domestically developed seaplane model, has entered the final test-flight phase before getting its type certificate from the civil aviation authority, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Island a pawn the U.S. will ultimately abandon. ecns.cn Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its "defense" as it does not give his country anything, Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in a recent interview.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Insights | European scholar: China's NEV makers move fast, which helps deepen EU-China cooperation. ecns.cn The European Union recently has imposed additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles made in China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China House opens in Paris. ecns.cn The China House for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was inaugurated in Paris on Wednesday. Gao Zhidan, president of Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), and Chen Li, minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France, attended the opening ceremony, appreciating the exhibits with Chinese elements.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Technology boosts traffic management. ecns.cn China has continued to enhance the digitalization of government services in the field of traffic management and is actively promoting the use of electronic vehicle licenses.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Lunar soil samples land in Bangkok. ecns.cn Lunar soil samples collected by Chinese spacecraft Chang'e 5 have generated much interest among visitors to a fair in Bangkok — the first overseas destination of the lunar soil samples.

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-25). The Unrest In Bangladesh Isn't A Color Revolution But It Could Still Easily Become One. thealtworld.com While the optics of what transpired resemble a Color Revolution to the untrained observer, the fact of the matter is that these were homegrown riots triggered by long-brewing discontent with a decades-old policy, though the outcome can still be exploited by external players. | The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that "

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). American surgeon who volunteered in Gaza says IDF snipers shoot toddlers. mronline.org 'No toddler gets shot twice by mistake,' said Dr. Mark Perlmutter.

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). British Army Chief Says UK Must Be Ready To Fight a Major War in 3 Years. news.antiwar.com The head of the British Army has said the UK must be prepared to fight a major war in three years and hyped up the threat of a global conflict against Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, The Times reported on Tuesday. Gen. Roly Walker described the four nations as an "axis of upheaval" and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). Eight EU Countries Call for European Engagement With Syrian Government. news.antiwar.com Eight European Union countries are calling on the 27-nation bloc to reconsider its policy toward Syria and suggested engaging directly with the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad. In a letter to the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, and Slovenia said their …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). President Biden Claims the US Isn't at War as He Bombs Yemen. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday night, President Biden falsely claimed in an address to the nation that the US was not at war. "I'm the first president in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world," the president said. About a half hour before Biden delivered …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). NORAD Says It Intercepted Russian and Chinese Bombers in Alaska's ADIZ. news.antiwar.com North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Wednesday that US and Canadian fighter jets intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers operating in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). An ADIZ is an area that extends far beyond territorial waters and airspace where the US wants foreign aircraft to identify themselves. Alaska's ADIZ is …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). Top US General 'Fully Confident' the US Would Beat China in a War Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown has said he is "fully confident" that the US could beat China in a war that breaks out over Taiwan. When asked at the Aspen Security Forum last Friday if he thought the US could defeat China, Brown said, "Yes, I'm fully confident in …

geo.tv (2024-07-25). North Korea sends trash-filled balloons to US military base in South Korea. geo.tv North Korea sent trash-filled balloons on the grounds of the US military base in South Korea. —ReutersNorth Korea dumped another wave of trash-filled balloons on the grounds of the South Korean presidential compound in Seoul and a US military base nearby on Wednesday. The…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Musk 'never told me' about $45m donation pledge: Trump. geo.tv Former president of the US and Republican candidate Donald Trump and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk — Reuters | Family members of Gary Gerbes, founder of the Mongrel Mob gang, gather ahead of the release of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care outside New Zealand's Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand July 24, 2024. — Reuters | Former President of the US and Republican candidate for US election 2024 Donald Trump and…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump, Harris exchange blows in revamped presidential race as Biden exits. geo.tv This combination of images shows US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US president Donald Trump. — Reuters/FilesBiden addresses his nation as he exits presidential race.Trump faces younger presidential rival in Harris.Harris expected to pick running mate by August 7.United States…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump documents case unlikely to be resolved before November. geo.tv Former US president Donald Trump. — Reuters WASHINGTON: A US circuit court on Thursday released a schedule for the appeal of a federal judge's dismissal of the criminal case charging former president Donald Trump with mishandling top secret documents.The standard…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). What really happened before the viral Manchester airport assault. geo.tv This still shows police officers assaulting the brothers at the Manchester Airport. — Sky NewsTwo British-Pakistani brothers assaulted brutally at airport.Pakistani community in uproar after footage goes viral.The Rochdale family is originally from Kotli in Azad Kashmir.

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Parisians offer language tip to tourists visiting France for 2024 Olympics. geo.tv Parisians guide tourists ahead of Olympics 2024. —ReutersAs the Olympics hosted by France is approaching, Parisians have guided tourists to use some specific words and phrases on their tour of the country. According to CNN, saying "bonjour" in French is an…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump attack gunman searched online about JFK shooting: FBI chief. geo.tv FBI Director Christopher Wray appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2024. — AFPThe gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally searched online for details about the November 1963 shooting of US president John…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Obama praises Biden's commitment following his exit from 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Barack Obama expressed sincerity towards Joe Biden after his exit from the elections 2024. —ReutersFormer president of the United States Barack Obama lauded Joe Biden after his exit from the 2024 presidential election campaign. "The sacred cause of this country is…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Apple introduces web version of Maps to challenge Google Maps. geo.tv Apple launches web version of Apple Maps. —UnsplashApple launched "Apple Maps" on the web through a beta that developed on Wednesday in a bid to beat the widely-used Google MapsAccording to The Verge, Apple users can now get driving and walking directions as…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-25). Zelensky perto do "suicídio político" — político de Kiev. globalresearch.ca O presidente ucraniano, Vladimir Zelensky, parece estar cada vez mais desacreditado entre os políticos do próprio país. Numa declaraàßà£o recente, o presidente da Câmara de Kiev, Vitaly Klitschko, descreveu as aàßàµes do presidente como "suicídio político" e enfatizou o elevado …

Mike Adams (2024-07-25). Video: Secret Service Director Confirms Shooter Given 16 Seconds to Fire Off Rounds at Trump. globalresearch.ca Joe Biden's health and a possible coup in the Democratic Party. (0: 03) | Assassination with 10 shots fired, gaps between rounds, and updated information on shooter locations. (5: 06) | Audio analysis of five rifle shots in Pittsburgh. (10: 27) | Secret Service inaction during …

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2024-07-25). New Book: Beneath the Mountain. An Anti-Prison Reader. "The Impact of State Terror, the Role of Prisons in Maintaining Social Hierarchy" globalresearch.ca

Daily Telegraph New Zealand (2024-07-25). 'It's a Disaster' — Top Japanese Medical Professor Slams Health Officials Over mRNA Jab. globalresearch.ca Below is an AI translation of the article in English. | §ßÊÉ®‰∫ã"Å "Äç-Êó•Êú¨"ÅÆ"Éà"ÉÉ"ÉóÂåªÂ≠¶ÊïôÊéà"ÅåmRNA"Ç∏"É£"ÉñÂïèÈ°å"Å߉øùÂÅ•ÂΩì±Ä"&Cce…

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). US Representatives Jim Jordan and James Comer Must Undertake a Congressional Investigation of the Assassination Attempt on Trump. globalresearch.ca There is competent analysis on the Internet of acoustic evidence indicating more than one shooter involved in the attempt on Trump's life. Obviously, what is needed is a credible, brave, credentialed acoustic expert to analyze the acoustic evidence. This should …

Contributing Writers (2024-07-25). Why Does Zelensky Suddenly Want Russia at the Next 'Peace Summit'?/By Drago Bosnic and Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, July 17, 2024. marktanliano.net By Drago Bosnic and Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, July 17, 2024 Original Link Here: Why Does Zelensky Suddenly Want Russia at the Next 'Peace Summit'? — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization …

Ben Bartee (2024-07-25). Kamala, Heir to the Neoliberal Throne, Promotes Depopulation for Climate Change‚Ñ¢. globalresearch.ca As far as I am concerned, there are two options here, each of which is equally plausible: | The Karamel-uh entity overheard the true impetus of the Climate Change‚Ñ¢ hoax at some point and didn't realize or forgot that she's not …

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-07-25). Is Kamala Harris the Black Swan of Donald Trump? globalresearch.ca After Biden's forced resignation from the Democratic race, Donald Trump would have woken up with an unexpected black swan that seriously threatens his triumphant return to the White House after the November elections. The new shining star of the Democratic …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-25). Zelensky Close to "Political Suicide" — Kiev Politician. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seems to be increasingly discredited among the country's own politicians. In a recent statement, Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko described the president's actions as "political suicide" and emphasized the high level of difficulty for the Ukrainian leader …

FOX 4 Newsroom (2024-07-25). Childhood Vaccine Injury: 12 Years Old Died Hours After HPV Vaccine. globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in 2014.] | A 12-year-old Wisconsin girl died just hours after she went to the doctor for a sore throat, and while there, received the HPV vaccine. | Meredith Prohaska died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 …

Global Research News (2024-07-25). Selected Articles: Kamala, Heir to the Neoliberal Throne, Promotes Depopulation for Climate Change‚Ñ¢. globalresearch.ca By The Karamel-uh entity overheard the true impetus of the Climate Change‚Ñ¢ hoax at some point and didn't realize or forgot that she's …

Zita Zage (2024-07-25). The fastest African athletes to watch at the Paris Olympics. globalvoices.org

Shoeb A (2024-07-25). Freedom of assembly and freedom of expression curtailed as deadly student protests rock Bangladesh. globalvoices.org

Caleb Crowder (2024-07-25). VIDEO: Under Movement Pressure, Over 100 Lawmakers Skipped Netanyahu's Shameful Speech to Congress. ips-dc.org

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-25). Revealed: Prince William's annual salary, in new royal report. leftfootforward.org The annual salary of the heir to the throne, Prince William, has been revealed in a new royal report. | Prince William received an eye watering $30 million from his first full year's income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a title and estate he inherited when his father, King Charles, ascended the throne. | The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch obtains possession of the duchy and the title of Duke of Cornwall at birth or when his parent succeeds to the throne. | The figures were revealed after the D…

Mike Buckley (2024-07-25). The first few weeks of a Labour government show how it is rebuilding our country for the better. leftfootforward.org Labour have been busy. No one can accuse them of being ill prepared for Government, surprise though the early election date was, nor of inactivity in the first few weeks of government before recess.

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-25). Here are the seven Tory MPs who have been given Tory leadership packs after asking for them. leftfootforward.org After nominations for the Tory leadership opened yesterday, Tory MPs have been setting out their leadership pitches, following the party's worst defeat in its Parliamentary history earlier this month. | Of course, the writing was on the wall for Sunak for a while, and some had already been jostling to replace him long before nominations formally opened. | So, who are the Tory contenders? Sky's Jon Craig has revealed that seven leadership hopefuls have asked for Tory leadership packs and been given them. Here are the seven: | 1.Suella Braverman | The former Home Secretary has made no secret of her ambition to r…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Unions call on Labour to prioritise workers in Crown Estate partnership. leftfootforward.org Union leaders have called on Labour to put workers at the heart of its Great British Energy partnership with the Crown Estate to boost jobs in the sector. | Labour is introducing the legislation to create Great British Energy today (Thursday), with Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband telling broadcasters this morning that the programme will be a "crucial tool" to tackle energy insecurity and the climate crisis. | The Government announced GB Energy will join in partnership with the Crown Estate to deliver new offshore wind farm developments. The Crown Estate will also be given new borrowing power…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Campaigners call for fairer taxation after 'obscene' energy firm profits. leftfootforward.org The parent company of British Gas, Centrica, has reported profits of £1bn in the first half of 2024 with the latest figures prompting campaigners to put renewed pressure on the government for fairer taxation. | Greenpeace has urged the Labour Party to introduce a windfall tax and use the money to fund energy saving initiatives, after highlighting the huge profits gained by energy companies at a time when fuel bills sky-rocketed. | Greenpeace UK's climate campaigner, Georgia Whitaker, said: "Centrica is still reaping the billion pound benefits of an energy crisis driven by the war in Ukraine and our depe…

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com As Microsoft faces intensifying federal scrutiny, one of the company's billionaire Democratic donors is now pressuring the party's presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris to fire the government's top antitrust regulator. The consumer watchdog has been actively scrutinizing Big Tech and fighting mergers —

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Why Are You Surprised by the Advances of the Far Right? libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein 100 years ago, in 1924, after eight months, Adolf Hitler left the prison where he had ended up after attempting a coup d'état the previous year. During his stay in prison, he outlined the first pages of his work "My Struggle" in which he explained some basic foundations of his thought, including…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Africa and China: Counter-Hegemonic Narratives. libya360.wordpress.com Ying Chen and Corinna Mullin In the introduction to the special blog-issue based on Africa and China, editors Ying Chen and Corinna Mullin introduce scholars and practitioners from Africa, Europe, China, and the US to present counter-hegemonic perspectives on the relationship between China and the African continent. The special issue challenges the stereotypical, orientalist and racist…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Venezuelan Elections: Continental Integration versus Disintegration. libya360.wordpress.com Yunus Soner in Conversation with Jorge Arreaza Venezuela is heading to presidential elections on July 28. More than 21 million citizens are called to vote, with current President Nicolás Maduro standing for re-election. On the side of the opposition, Edmundo Gonzalez is the leading one in a field of 9 candidates. Government and opposition present…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). How Latin America Can Delink from Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research This dossier explores the possibilities that the current crisis of global capitalism creates for sovereign regional development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean and the importance of South-South alliances in this struggle. Today, there are certain things one can't say in the face of public opinion: capitalism wears the…

MEE correspondent (2024-07-25). Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality | Meanwhile, report reveals former government purged schools of moderate teachers, the president's remarks about election boycotters fuel criticism, and experts warn about alarming addiction rates |

Shafik Mandhai (2024-07-25). Suspended MP claims Labour offered support for abuse legislation if she backed benefit cap. middleeasteye.net Suspended MP claims Labour offered support for abuse legislation if she backed benefit cap | Begum was one of seven Labour MPs who was suspended after breaking with the government over a vote to maintain child benefit caps | | Begum pictured campaigning with another suspended MP, Zara…

Staff (2024-07-25). "I'm ashamed that my tax dollars are going to the brutalising of an entire people." — Dave Matthews. youtube.com Support independent watchdog journalism! | www.patreon.com/MintPressNews

Jomo Kwame Sundaram (2024-07-25). More poverty for the poor. mronline.org Many low-income countries (LICs) continue to slip further behind the rest of the world. Meanwhile, people in extreme poverty have been increasing again after decades of decline.

Editor (2024-07-25). China brokers a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups. mronline.org BEIJING has brokered a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, Chinese state media reported today.

Editor (2024-07-25). The class struggle in every commodity: Use value and exchange value. mronline.org Every year, Pew Research publishes a study on the U.S. population's political priorities.

Staff (2024-07-25). IICC Elections 2024: Surge in independent candidates signals positive shift from traditional panel voting. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The upcoming India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) elections are witnessing a significant departure from the traditional trend of panel-based voting. This year, the highest number of independent candidates have thrown their hats into the ring compared to previous years, signaling a potential shift in the way voters approach the elections. In …

Staff (2024-07-25). BJP-RSS wants to destroy India's education sector : Mallikarjun Kharge. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Continuing his criticism of the Union Budget, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday slammed the Centre for slashing the higher education budget by a "whopping Rs 9,600 crore". "BJP-RSS wants to destroy India's education sector by a thousand cuts! Budget for higher education has been slashed …

Staff (2024-07-25). Will BSP-BJP fight together in UP-2027? muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas The general elections 2024 are over. Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led NDA under PM Narendra Modi has cruised to victory with the formation of Modi 3.0 government, in power for the third consecutive term. UP, the place for the real pitched-battle, is where BJP took to the most severe backlash, despite the …

Ashley Curtin (2024-07-25). Connecticut lawsuit against Exxon one step closer to trial in state court. nationofchange.org Superior Court Judge John Farley said that by registering to do business in Connecticut, Exxon Mobil "has consented to jurisdiction" in the state. His decision puts the case one step closer to trial in state court.

Alexis Sterling (2024-07-25). Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself. nationofchange.org Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump's attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-07-25). Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past decade. nationofchange.org As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.

Ruth Milka (2024-07-25). Sunday was Earth's hottest day on record: A sign of uncharted climate territory. nationofchange.org On July 21, 2024, Earth's average surface temperature reached a new high, signaling alarming trends and urgent calls for action in the fight against climate change.

Christopher Smith (2024-07-25). How "DEI" Is The New "N-Word," Attacks On Vice President Kamala Harris Explained. newsone.com The usage of "DEI" as a slur towards Black people and others not fitting the Republican viewpoint is being recognized as such more and more, with GOP leaders urging their members to avoid using it against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Shannon Dawson (2024-07-25). 9 Things You Should Know About Vice President Kamala Harris. newsone.com Before her groundbreaking tenure in the White House, Harris forged a path marked by significant achievements in social justice, criminal justice reform, and advocacy for women's rights.

Bilal G. Morris (2024-07-25). Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage. newsone.com A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies.

Bernard "Beanz" Smalls (2024-07-25). 'Sing Sing' Driector Explains Why It Was Challenging Finding The Film's Cast. newsone.com To tell the story of the formerly incarcerated men who used the arts to help them deal with their time behind bars and improve their lives, it made all the sense in the world to use the men directly involved in the powerful story. Sing Sing tells the story of a group of now-formerly incarcerated …

Editor at Global Grind (2024-07-25). Meet The First Black Woman To Own An Entire Block On Baltimore's Waterfront. newsone.com Source: demerzel21 / Getty | This Dr. Pettigrew is making major moves! This powerhouse media mogul, and CEO of Root Branch Media Group, is reclaiming…

A.J. Schumann, Omar Ocampo (2024-07-25). AI Probably Won't Take Your Job, But It Might Make It Worse. otherwords.org Since the Industrial Revolution, workers have contended with technological threats to their jobs. Today that's artificial intelligence, or AI. | AI has been a mainstay in our popular imagination for decades — from apocalyptic robot takeovers to thriving post-work societies. All that remains science fiction, but many of us understandably worry that AI might The good news? That's unlikely. The reality — and the less good news — is that AI is rapidly increasing surveillance in the workplace. | An overw…

Khalil Bendib (2024-07-25). CARTOON: Biden Quits. otherwords.org

Sarah Anderson, Natalia Renta (2024-07-25). Semiconductor Jobs Are Coming. Here's How to Make Them Good. otherwords.org The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act created a huge opportunity to boost domestic production of the semiconductors that power everything from refrigerators and trains to electronic devices. | The Biden administration has also taken important steps to make sure these investments create jobs that are actually good. | For instance, CHIPS grantees must submit plans to provide affordable, high-quality

Ana Vračar (2024-07-25). Poliovirus detected in Gaza's wastewater, sparking concerns of an outbreak. peoplesdispatch.org Poliovirus has been detected in Gaza's sewage water by the World Health Organization (WHO), raising concerns about a possible outbreak. While no cases of poliomyelitis have been reported yet, the dire conditions in which displaced people in Gaza live increase the likelihood of such an event. The disease can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and death, and its elimination remains among the WHO's

Greg Kearney (2024-07-25). I'm Donald Trump, and I approve this message. peoplesworld.org We hope you appreciated this article. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, make this possible. If you enjoy reading People's World and the stories …

Bruce Bostick (2024-07-25). Ohio redistricting coalition turns in 731,306 signatures for November ballot. peoplesworld.org Thousands of joyful Ohioans packed the atrium at the Ohio Statehouse on July 1 to witness and celebrate the submission of 731,306 signatures, placing a referendum for a new, nonpartisan commission to do all future state and congressional redistricting on the November ballot. The Secretary of State officially validated the signatures on July 24 ensuring …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). Biden, in White House speech, still warning of threat to democracy. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —After 52 years in federal electoral politics, Democratic President Joe Biden exited the political wars on July 24 with the same theme he used to start his now-dead re-election campaign, warning about the threat to U.S. democracy. In a short speech from the Oval Office at the White House yesterday, explaining his decision to …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). GOP vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, weakens his own railroad safety bill. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In the Senate, a bipartisan bill on rail safety initiated by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is stalled by railroad industry lobbying and campaign cash, from both the rail firms and their Wall Street backers. Ohio's other senator, Republican J.D. Vance, is a co-sponsor but has listened to the corporate siren song and worked with lobbyists …

Dennis Broe (2024-07-25). Reactionary reflexivity: Sealing the iron dome on media coverage of Gaza, Part 2. peoplesworld.org TV news: The infinite play of signifiers redounds upon itself Nowhere is this hardening of the once playful strategy of reflexivity more apparent than in corporate media news which instead of alternating between illusion and reflexivity is instead utterly delusional while sealing itself off in a reflexive bubble. The New York Times, The Washington Post, …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). India, China for urgent solution to border issue for the sake of ties. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministers Subrahmanyan Jaishankar of India and Wang Yi of China today discussed the bilateral border issue and agreed on the need to work with determination and urgency to achieve a solution.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Russian FM arrived in Laos to attend ASEAN events. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly arrived today in Laos to participate in events organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Government announces police deployment in Chile's capital. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced today the deployment of more than 1,600 police officers in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is located, to contribute to the fight against crime and guarantee safety.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). United Nations Call to take action on extreme heat. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations today launched its call to action on extreme heat, a plan that urges to strengthen global action as the planet's thermometers mark a streak of record temperatures.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Venezuela's presidential election campaign ends in high gear. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign for the presidential elections in Venezuela closes today at full speed for both the ruling party and the opposition after 22 intense days, in which the people were able to meet with their candidates.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Cuba denounces in France the impact of the U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Paris, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, today denounced the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island and exposed its consequences on several sectors of society.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Cuba and its truth against a vulture fund. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) The London Court of Appeal has reportedly been holding, since yesterday, a hearing on the claim of the National Bank of Cuba on whether the vulture fund CRF I Limited was really its creditor.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Cuba, African Union to expand cooperation in science and technology. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodriguez held talks today with the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union (AU), Mohammed Belhocine, on cooperation in areas of common interest. Rodriguez highlighted the historical links that unite Cuba with African countries arising from the support to the decolonization of the continent and the National Liberation Movement.

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-07-25). Is Kamala Harris the black swan of Donald Trump? pressenza.com After Biden's forced resignation from the Democratic race, Donald Trump would have woken up with an unexpected black swan that seriously threatens his triumphant return to the White House after the November elections, The new shining star of the Democratic firmament, Vice President Kamala Harris. | Attack on Trump | Biden's senility signs, the fentanyl crisis, the high cost of living, the increase of the citizen's insecurity and the issue of immigration would have sunk Biden's popularity to historical lows and the polls predicted a triumphant return of Donald Trump to the White House. | Consequently, after the di…

GAIA (2024-07-25). Zero Waste Cities Network Launches Philippine Chapter, Empowering Local Leaders to Tackle Waste Crisis. pressenza.com The ZWCN-Ph comprises government officials from Zero Waste Cities sites across the Philippines, including San Fernando in Pampanga, Malabon, and San Juan in Metro Manila, Brgy. Tanza in Navotas City, and Pilar in Bataan, along with Roxas City in Capiz, Siquijor Province and Brgy. Apo Island in Dauin, and Negros Oriental. It is part of a global campaign to mainstream Zero Waste practices as the optimal solution to waste management problems such as the plastic crisis, debunking the misconstrued idea that trash incineration helps eliminate waste. Jet Suguitan, MENRO of Pilar, Bataan. | "The Philippine Zero Waste Cit…

BAN Toxics (2024-07-25). Environmental Group Joins Brigada Eskwela to Raise Awareness on Protecting Children from Hazardous Chemicals and Wastes. pressenza.com As the country prepares for the resumption of school on July 29, environmental NGO BAN Toxics joined today's Brigada Eskwela kickoff activity at Payatas B Elementary School (PBES) in Quezon City to promote toxic-free and waste-free schools. Carrying broomsticks, mops, paint, brushes, and other cleaning and maintenance materials, teachers, parents, and students gathered at the covered court in front of the school to formally open the weeklong activity. | Brigada Eskwela is an annual school maintenance program by the Department of Education (DepEd) where teachers, parents, and community members contribute their tim…

Pressenza IPA (2024-07-25). BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk: a space for debate and innovation. pressenza.com From Monday, July 22 to July 26, the Russian city of Ulyanovsk is hosting the BRICS Youth Summit, an event that brings together young leaders and entrepreneurs from the member countries of the BRICS group. This summit offers a platform to discuss current issues and find joint solutions. | The initiative to hold this event in Ulyanovsk was proposed by Governor Aleksey Russkikh, with the support of Ksenia Razuvaeva, head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. The summit addresses key issues such as education, science, training, technology and innovation, health and sport, youth entrepreneurship, community service…

Redacción Argentina (2024-07-25). The Olympic Games will begin in Paris between light and shadow. pressenza.com The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will be held in France from July 26 to August 11. | The opening ceremony, traditionally held in the Olympic stadium of the host city, will this time take place on the Seine, the river that runs through the French capital, where each national delegation will parade on a boat. | Ten thousand five hundred athletes will represent 204 nations at this year's Games. The event will be marred, however, by the International Olympic Committee's cancellation of Russia and Belarus, whose athletes will have to compete under a neutral flag, limiting participation to just 15 individual Russian at…

Eduardo Vasco (2024-07-25). Nothing points to an opposition victory in Venezuela next Sunday, except for dubious polls. pressenza.com Ten candidates, backed by 38 parties, are running in this year's presidential elections in Venezuela [next Sunday, July 28]. However, there is consensus that the race is centered on just two: President Nicolás Maduro and the main opposition bloc, the Democratic Unity Platform (PUD), whose candidate is Edmundo González Urrutia. | All the polls place these two candidates in the lead in the race. But the radical opposition, grouped in the PUD, and the international press, only take into account the polls that indicate González Urrutia's victory. | Some examples are the Delphos Institute, which claims that the opposi…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-25). EcoWaste Coalition Helps Out in Manila High School Brigada Eskwela, Pushes for Zero Waste and Non-Toxic Cleanup. pressenza.com 22 July 2024, Manila City/Quezon City. To express its solidarity with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the education sector as a whole, the EcoWaste Coalition participated in the Brigada Eskwela at Manila High School (MHS), one of the oldest schools in the nation's capital. It drew enthusiastic participants from the faculty, non-teaching personnel, parents, and students. | At the opening program preceding the cleanup, the EcoWaste Coalition led an interactive activity to introduce the basic principles and practices of ecological solid waste management (ESWM) in line with RA 9003, or the Ecological Solid W…

Boaz Dvir (2024-07-25). Do We Have a Chance to Overcome Hyper-Polarization? progressive.org The attempted assassination of Donald Trump provided the opportunity for greater unity—or deeper division. The next generation may be our best hope.

Mike Ervin (2024-07-25). Reflecting on Thirty-four Years of the ADA. progressive.org Despite positive change, we still have a long way to go to make the United States truly accessible and inclusive.

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Where Kamala Harris Stands On Marijuana As She Prepares To Accept The Democratic Presidential Nomination. progressivehub.net KYLE JAEGER | MARIJUANA MOMENT…

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Water From The Seine Is Cooling The 2024 Summer Olympics. progressivehub.net MIRANDA LINTON | REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL…

SAM (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Unhinged And Bellicose Congressional Address Draws Scorn. progressivehub.net BLAISE MALLEY | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Ciudad del centro de Cuba inaugura obras de Salud por Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Obras en beneficio de la salud fueron inauguradas este jueves en la central ciudad cubana de Santa Clara, en saludo al Día de la Rebeldía Nacional (26 de julio).

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Arrestan en Francia a segundo sospechoso de planificar atentados. radiohc.cu París, 25 julio (RHC) La Fiscalía Nacional Antiterrorista informó hoy sobre el arresto de un segundo joven de 18 años, sospechoso de preparar atentados contra personas durante los Juegos Olímpicos, en medio de un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad en esta capital.

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Staff (2024-07-25). EU state jails citizen for supporting Russia. defenddemocracy.press RT.com 12th July 2024 Activist Elena Kreile has been sentenced to three years in prison by a Latvian court for displaying pro-Russian flags in her windows The Riga City Court in Latvia has sentenced pro-Russian activist Elena Kreile to three years in prison on charges of publicly displaying support for Moscow and its military operation …

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Leonid Savin (2024-07-25). The Decoupling of The US and China Keeps On Going. thealtworld.com In October 2021, American political scientist Ian Bremmer published an article in Foreign Affairs titled "

Marco Carnelos (2024-07-25). JD Vance could be president in four years. This is bad news for the Middle East. thealtworld.com

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). US Representatives Jim Jordan & James Comer Must Undertake a Congressional investigation of the Assassination Attempt on Trump. thealtworld.com There is competent analysis on the Internet of acoustic evidence indicating more than one shooter involved in the attempt on Trump's life. Obviously, what is needed is a credible, brave, credentialed acoustic expert to analyze the acoustic evidence. This should be arranged by committees of the US Congress, such as the committees headed by Jim Jordan and James Comer. It is completely clear that neither the FBI, which has been trying to destroy Trump and his supporters for eight years, nor the Secret Service or Homeland Security can be trusted with the investigation. These agencies have zero credibility. | The chal…

Scott Ritter (2024-07-25). The end of the world as we know it. thealtworld.com The summer of 2026 may be the last summer we have on this planet, says Scott Ritter. We have created the conditions for nuclear war with Russia…

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). The Assassination Attempt & the US Election. thealtworld.com PCR interviewed by ZurZeit, Vienna, Austria | On July 13, an assassination attempt was made on the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Can you tell us more about the background? Why should Trump be eliminated? | Since 2016 Trump has been regarded by the ruling establishment as a threat to the power and control exercised by the Republican establishment, Democrat establishment, the material interests that control both parties, the media, and especially the military/security complex whose enemy Trump threatened to take away by "normalizing relations with Russia. " | Trump took away from the Republican es…

Ramona Wadi (2024-07-25). Does Abbas really respect law and order, or is he just currying favour? thealtworld.com Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas may like to think that he can curry favour with Donald Trump with his What did Abbas say? "Acts of violence must not have a place in a world of law…

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). What comes next for the Palestinian Youth Movement. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). My time organizing on campus against apartheid in South Africa. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Gaza, the Democrats, and how to fix our wretched politics. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). In Sudan, the people's revolution versus the elite's counterrevolution. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). The Palestine exception on campus. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Who's afraid of the student intifada? themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress. themaad.org

tvbrics (2024-07-25). South Africa to launch the third BRICS+ Summer School. tvbrics.com School theme: Education for Sustainable Development…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Impact of Russian technologies on sustainable development of the BRICS countries. tvbrics.com What domestic research and development could be useful for the BRICS partners?‚Å…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Participants in the International Technology Congress session to discuss independence from foreign developments. tvbrics.com Specialists will also evaluate complex infrastructure projects…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Ethiopia and Cuba aim to implement bilateral agreements in education and trade. tvbrics.com Foreign ministry officials from both countries held talks…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). China starts fully performing the SCO rotating chairmanship functions. tvbrics.com Such a statement was made by China's foreign ministry…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Colombia and Tajikistan summarise results of national stages of International Award-Competition KARDO. tvbrics.com The winners will represent their country at the Grand Final in Russia…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). World Bank supports Brazil's initiative to create the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. tvbrics.com The South American country came up with this idea when it took over the presidency of the G20…

Rosalind English (2024-07-25). Law Pod UK latest episode — air travel woes and compensation under EU law. ukhumanrightsblog.com A tale of small win against airline leads to big Supreme Court ruling on pre- and post- Brexit compensation. In Episode 203, Rosalind English discusses with David Hart KC the veritable maze that must be navigated to establish legal rights between January 2020 when the UK left the EU and end of December 2020 when …

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Russia Mocks Zelensky After More Ukrainians Ready To Cede Territory To Putin: 'Lost Legitimacy'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, claiming that his term has expired and raising concerns about his authority. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Zelensky's continuation in office under martial law could complicate potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The controversy is further fueled by Zelensky's 2022 order banning any negotiations with Putin, which Moscow says could hinder peace efforts.

Howard Altman (2024-07-25). Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Advancing Toward Key Logistics Hub. twz.com In their biggest advances so far this year, Russian troops are pushing forward toward the once-thriving Donetsk Oblast industrial hub of "Of the 150 Russian attacks over the past 24 hours, almost half occurred on a 40-50 kilometer section of the front west-northwest of Donetsk — the Pokrov…

Unicorn Riot (2024-07-25). Predictive Policing and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Security vs. Freedom. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2024-07-25). The "European Legion" will continue to expel Türkiye from Libya. uwidata.com Hopes for holding general elections in Libya and the unification of the west and east of the country are becoming fade, because the country is facing another round of tension. NATO countries are again attempting to disunite the country and gain access to Libyan oil and gas resources. Pan-Arab and African media, citing various local …

Staff (2024-07-25). The "European Legion" will continue to expel Türkiye from Libya. uwidata.com Hopes for holding general elections in Libya and the unification of the west and east of the country are becoming fade, because the country is facing another round of tension. NATO countries are again attempting to disunite the country and gain access to Libyan oil and gas resources. Pan-Arab and African media, citing various local …

WSWS (2024-07-25). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Health workers in Greece walk out over privatisation as Portuguese doctors strike for pay; protests continue across Iran over dire poverty and authoritarian rule, joined by medics and nurses in Tehran hospital; doctors and nurses in Morocco in five-day walkout over pay…

WSWS (2024-07-25). Millions outraged in Britain at savage police assault on family at Manchester Airport. wsws.org Nothing justifies the horrific violence meted out by the police. Fahir, who was booted in the face and had his head stamped on after being tasered, could have been killed.

WSWS (2024-07-25). The French government's crisis and the bankruptcy of the New Popular Front. wsws.org Macron can maintain his government in office despite losing the July 7 election only because the NFP works relentlessly to demobilize left-wing, anti-fascist sentiment among workers and youth.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Harris consolidates control of Democratic presidential nomination. wsws.org The Democratic National Committee is moving to adopt a rule that will confirm the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris before August 7.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Chinese leadership focuses on high-tech as problems of slowdown grow. wsws.org In his comments on the CCP's economic plan, President Xi Jinping pointed to "intensified global problems."

WSWS (2024-07-25). Pakistan's government threatens to illegalize the country's most popular party. wsws.org Amid mounting protests—over both the dire economic situation and the military's "dirty war" tactics against insurgents—there is growing apprehension within the ruling class that Pakistan could soon be convulsed by a mass popular uprising akin to that which chased Gotabaya Rajapaksa from power in Sri Lanka in July 2022.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Only God Was Above Us: US band Vampire Weekend surveys a multifarious, crisis-ridden world. wsws.org The band's latest effort is marked by a sharp contradiction between musical verve and lyrical demoralization.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Right-wing faction emerges as victor in Thailand's Senate election. wsws.org Far from being "fair," the election was an opaque process that provided the ideal cover for the right-wing, pro-military establishment to engage in bloc-vote rigging and other anti-democratic manipulations behind the scenes.

WSWS (2024-07-25). NSW health workers: Form rank-and-file committees to fight Labor government wage cuts! wsws.org The HSU bureaucracy has adopted a "neutral" position on the wage-slashing offer, tacitly endorsing Labor's deepening attack on the real wages of health workers.

WSWS (2024-07-25). German government intensifies campaign for militarism and war. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the deep political crisis in the USA and the possibility of Donald Trump winning the presidential election, Germany's ruling class is accelerating its return to militarism.

Sarah Mueller (2024-07-25). 'Outrageous': Open government group blasts Carney officials' plan to limit embezzlement probe report to top lawmakers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. |
| Delaware Director of Finance Rick Geisenberger said his department and the Department of Labor still plan to fulfill their promise to update state lawmakers this month on their investigation into a former DOL employee's theft of taxpayer funds. | To make good on that vow, the agencies must submit their report to the General Assembly within the next week. | WHYY News…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Paris Olympics 2024 Men's basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues. aljazeera.com Which basketball teams are playing at the Olympics, when are the games and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

Staff (2024-07-25). Protesters Replace U.S. Flags with Palestinian Flags in D.C. youtube.com Thousands of demonstrators packed Union Station in Washington D.C. to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's visit and address to Congress. Some of the demonstrators pulled down three American flags and replaced them with the flag of Palestine in a message of defiance of the man who is commanding what the World Court has ruled to be a …

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Hydrothermal Explosion At Yellowstone Blasts Debris Into Sky. theonion.com A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park shot steam, water, and dark-colored rocks and dirt high into the sky, sending alarmed sightseers running for safety. What do you think?

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closures for 2024 Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival and Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse will be hosting the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival at the Landmark Theater and along Jefferson Street, on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27 and the 2024 Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival in, and around, Columbus Circle on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. The following street will be closed for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival from 7 a.m. Thursday, July 26 through Sunday morning, July 28: Learn more about the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival at www.nejazzwinefest.org. The following streets will be closed for the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival in, a…

Emily Neil (2024-07-25). Bucks County now has more registered Republicans than Democrats. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? As of Monday, Bucks County has flipped red, with Republicans gaining a more than 200 voter registration advantage over Democrats. | Pat Poprick, chair of the Bucks County Republican Committee, said this turn marks the culmination of a years-long effort by Republican organizers in one of Pennsylvania's most sharply divided counties. | "We're all ecstatic. This is something since 2007, that's the last time we've been in the majority, so this has been something that's b…

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-25). A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, 'We Here'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two months after homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue It procla…

Independent Australia (2024-07-25). $20 million in penalties dished out to Dominique Grubisa and co. independentaustralia.net

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Army Using Drones to Ensure Safety of Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Army Ground Force has employed a broad range of modern equipment, including state-of-the-art drones, to provide security during the Arbaeen season, when millions of Iranians travel to neighboring Iraq, a military commander said.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Hails Breakthrough in Yemen's Banking, Flight Sectors. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed a statement by the office of the UN special envoy for Yemen about recent agreements regarding the banking activities and civil aviation sector in the Arab country.

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). How the failure of carbon capture risks causing a net zero nightmare. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile Miliband's plans to rely on carbon capture are in ruins…

WHYY (2024-07-25). WHYY Newscast for July 25, 2024, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Sam Laskaris (2024-07-25). All Nations volleyball squads to square off against Maori teams at Toronto event. windspeaker.com

APR editor (2024-07-25). French President Macron yet to sign-off on Pacific leaders bid to visit Kanaky New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The French Ambassador to the Pacific says President Emmanuel Macron is yet to sign-off on a letter from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) requesting authorisation for a high-level Pacific mission to Kanaky New Caledonia. Véronique Roger-Lacan told RNZ Pacific with the Paris Olympics kicking off this week, it could be tough propping up…

Dave Zirin (2024-07-25). 'Social cleansing': Thousands of homeless swept up before Paris Olympics. therealnews.com

Anthony Watts (2024-07-25). How to Deceive with Color — A note to #CopernicusClimate. wattsupwiththat.com This global temperature depiction is mendacious in its choice of colors, and many less than informed people have regurgitated it without questioning it at all.

Ellis Cashmore (2024-07-25). MURDER MOST FOUL. fairobserver.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Climate crisis strikes Morocco as heatwave kills at least 21 people in 24 hours. thecanary.co A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry announced on Thursday 25 July — sparking concern about the continuing impact of the climate crisis on the country. Morocco heatwave kills at least 21 people The meteorology department said soaring …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). A dream deferred? An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportation. aljazeera.com Tamarri Lindo hoped to race for Canada at the Olympics. But his immigration status would be the biggest hurdle of all.

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). TSA at Syracuse Hancock International Airport intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse Hancock International Airport that was detected among a traveler's carry-on items at the checkpoint yesterday, Tuesday, July 23. The .45 caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers notified Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police, who confiscated the firearm and detailed the man, a resident of Utica, N.Y., for questioning him before releasing him to catch his flight. "This was the third firearm that our officers have intercepted so far this year. It's…

Staff (2024-07-25). Jeremy Corbyn launches plan to challenge 'stale two party system'. defenddemocracy.press Former Labour leader sets up forum aimed at offering electoral challenge against Labour and Conservatives Jul 12, 2024 Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, now an independent MP, has launched a new political strategy aimed at challenging the "stale two-party system" in the UK. In a column published in the Guardian on Friday, Corbyn said …

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). Commemorating James Baldwin with Playwright Kyle Bass on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com The resident playwright of Syracuse Stage is back on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! Kyle Bass is here to tell us all about the first live performance of the play "Citizen James, or Young Man without a Country", a play he wrote to commemorate the 100th birthday of James Baldwin. Tune in now!

Norman Solomon (2024-07-25). How a Culture of Compliance Made the Biden Debacle Possible. fairobserver.com US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign drove the Democratic Party into a ditch, and speculation is rampant about grim prospects for November. But little scrutiny has gone into examining how such a dire situation developed in the first place. Biden was on a collision course with reality long before his abysmal debate performance led to…

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). Electrification Without the Infrastructure. wattsupwiththat.com not only will electricity prices continue to increase but the ability to meet consumers' increased demand will become more problematic.

GABIK (2024-07-25). KZN commits to youth-oriented programmes. sanews.gov.za KZN commits to youth-oriented programmes | The eThekwini Municipality has welcomed KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli's commitment to youth-orientated initiatives and developmental programmes. | Ntuli, who led the Executive Council in a two-day Youth in Business Summit recently held in Durban, announced that youth-oriented programmes will be a priority throughout the tenure of his administration.

Hosted under the theme "Young people taking charge in leading economic development", the summit provided a platform for engagement between the government and the youth. | The summit encouraged youth development, e…

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress Speech: High on Rhetoric, Low on Substance. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran's Trade with Neighbors Hits $20 Billion in 4-Month Period: IRICA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's trade with its 15 neighboring states in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to July 22, 2024) reached $20 billion, showing a six percent growth compared to the same period last year.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Greece Buying F-35s Widens Qualitative Gap With Turkey. twz.com

Abul Rizvi (2024-07-25). Trump's immigration policies a potential human rights violation. independentaustralia.net

Maayan Hoffman (2024-07-25). Analysis: Netanyahu's Congress Address Receives Applause, Praise But 'Substance-Free'. themedialine.org

Tonya Pendleton (2024-07-25). Beck and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Piano Festival, Blink 182 and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org Death, taxes and tribute bands — you can count on all three. But this weekend, it's the actual bands you came to love in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s that are headlining shows in the area. Foreigner, Styx and John Waite are on Shakespeare continues to be one of…

A A (2024-07-25). As the state "withers away", multinationals go on a rampage. strategic-culture.su

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). Net Zero is Impoverishing the West and Enriching China. wattsupwiththat.com China will make money from selling the West solar panels and electric cars, while only modestly curbing its own emissions.

Zeke Miller (2024-07-25). Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names. whyy.org Harris launched her campaign Sunday after

A A (2024-07-25). Santiago Matamoros, Spain's St James the Apostle. strategic-culture.su

Cris Barrish (2024-07-25). Delaware certified bogus 'doctorate degree' in psychology for school counselor charged with raping 5-year-old girl. whyy.org This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | When Delaware's Brandywine School District hired John Ervin Arnold as a trauma counselor for K—5 students in October 2021, officials were impressed by his master's and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University. | Arnold was new to Delaware, having recently moved to suburban Wilmington from Lee County, Florida, where his resume showed he worked as a therapist. | Brandywine Superintendent Lisa Lawson said that while Arnold had not worked in a school setting, his "doctorate" and more than a decade…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Bangladesh minister defends gov't response to protests amid calls for probe. aljazeera.com Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to 'de-escalate' tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

WHYY (2024-07-25). WHYY Newscast for July 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Frida Garza (2024-07-25). Plant-based meat needs government support to scale up, but a culture war stands in the way. grist.org

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). Attorney General James Secures $100,000 from Cameo over Misleading Videos. urbancny.com Cameo Failed to Ensure Videos Promoting Products were Properly Labeled as Paid Endorsements New York ≠ ≠— New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, July 24th announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo must pay $100,000 in penalties, including $25,000 to New York state, and implement programs to help ensure that all paid advertisements are properly labeled. In 2020, Cameo, a platform where people can pay celebrities to re…

The Independent (2024-07-25). Principal Judge: Repeat offenders don't deserve bail. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Principal Judge, Flavian Zeija, has called for stiffer laws and penalties for fraud offenses, especially for repeat offenders. Speaking at the Second Fraud Forum by the Uganda Bankers Association in Kampala, Justice Nzeija said fraudsters in Uganda found it easy to stay in their trade because it was …

EDWIN (2024-07-25). Call to reform Expanded Public Works Programme. sanews.gov.za Call to reform Expanded Public Works Programme | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, believes that urgent reform is needed for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to provide a sustainable pathway to permanent employment. | This follows the ongoing protest action by former EPWP employees in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. | The Minister has condemned any violence or damage to public property during the protests, particularly as it has halted key municipal service delivery such as the removal of waste which creates a health hazard. | "The EPWP program was always designed to be a short-term…

Farrah Anderson (2024-07-25). Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct. theintercept.com Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct — and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois.

A a (2024-07-25). A tecnologia está acelerando a revoluàßà£o proletária mundial. strategic-culture.su

Nick Turse (2024-07-25). U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims — Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians. theintercept.com The families of civilians killed by the U.S. in Somalia share their ideas of justice in a new report. The Pentagon has no response.

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Delight At Receiving Breakfast In Bed Mitigated By Difficulty Of Eating While Horizontal. theonion.com TAMPA, FL—Explaining that his plate was positioned perpendicular to, rather than parallel with, his mouth, local man Dominic Worley told reporters Thursday that his delight at being served breakfast in bed was greatly mitigated by the difficulty of eating while horizontal. "Naturally, I was thrilled to wake up and…

thecommunists (2024-07-25). Media blames workers for the corruption and fraud endemic to capitalist society. thecommunists.org In a recent headline, writers in the London Times lamented that "Britons' tolerance of fraud could cost benefits system £2bn a year". And what is to blame for this hideous prospect? They, the "low integrity" of an increasing section of the British working class, of course. "In the 12 months to March, the government lost …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Displaced Palestinians forced to live in cemetery. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians have been forced to seek shelter in a cemetery in Gaza's Khan Younis.

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy | The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the National School of Government (NSG) are co-hosting a seminal conference this week, to reflect on the state of South Africa, 30 years into its democracy. | The conference will focus on three decades of democracy in South Africa and will zoom into social, economic and global transformation. This as South Africans of all races went to the polls for the first time in April 1994, ushering in a new democratic dispensation. | The event got under way on Thursday and is organised in association with The Presidency, the Department…

WHYY (2024-07-25). Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions. whyy.org What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what's still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, "clean, green, saver," and more.

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: The Onion Film Standard: 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. theonion.com

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Prominent Rights Lawyer Shot in West Papua, Indonesia. hrw.org When the human rights lawyer Yan Christian Warinussy returned home from work on July 17, his 10-year-old son, Mario, begged for ice cream. Warinussy took off his tie, packed his three children and their cousin into the car, and they headed to downtown Manokwari in Indonesia's West Papua province. | Click to expand Image | Yan Christian Warinussy outside the Manokwari criminal investigation unit, West Papua, Indonesia. | © Private…

Eric Worrall (2024-07-25). More Bad Good News: Nitrate Fertiliser is Cooling the Planet. wattsupwiththat.com "… The current findings therefore are no reason to gloss over the harmful effects, let alone see additional nitrogen input as a means of combating global warming. …"

EDWIN (2024-07-25). President Ramaphosa signs Public Procurement Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs Public Procurement Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented into law the Public Procurement Bill, which aims to create a single framework that regulates public procurement, including preferential procurement, by all organs of state, with the necessary efficiency, cost-effectiveness and integrity. | "The President has assented to the Public Procurement Bill which complies with the stipulation in Section 217 of the Constitution that [the] contracting of goods and services by organs of state in all spheres of government must occur in accordance with a system which is fair, equ…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen. aljazeera.com Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.

Staff (2024-07-25). Rancid Labour scraps Rwanda flights — but uses them to deport people to Asia instead. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's 'left-wing' Labour Party government said on Thursday 25 July it had deported 46 people to Vietnam and East Timor, after ditching the previous Conservative Party administration's plan to send migrants to Rwanda. As people pointed out on X, the underhandedness and hypocrisy of these Labour deportation flights was clear to see. Labour: we …

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-25). Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. whyy.org

The Independent (2024-07-25). Age no barrier at Paris 2024. independent.co.ug The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature veteran athletes like Andy Murray, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and 70-year-old Mary Hanna, marking a significant farewell for some. PARIS | Xinhua | British tennis star and two-time Olympic champion, Andy Murray, is to retire after Paris 2024, which highlights that the forthcoming festival of sport will not only see some …

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). 53rd Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Downtown Syracuse Friday, July 26 — 28. urbancny.com Links to: Event Map, Entertainment Schedule and More… Syracuse, NY — This Friday, July 26, Columbus Circle and surrounding streets will come alive with artists, craftspeople, street performers, strolling musicians and summer refreshments as the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and M&T Bank partner to present the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. The free, three-day, family-friendly festival kicks off Friday, July 26 and continues through Sunday, July 28. Centered at the intersection of East Onondaga, East Jefferson and Montgomery Streets, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Information B…

thenextrecession.wordpress (2024-07-25). China's Third Plenum. thenextrecession.wordpress.com The Third Plenum of the Communist Party of China ended last week.

Gabisile (2024-07-25). SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires. sanews.gov.za SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires | The Working on Fire-Kishugu Joint Venture (WOF-Kishugu JV) is deploying a team of more than 200 firefighters and management to the Canadian province of Alberta to assist with fire fighting efforts. | The Guardian reported on Wednesday that wildfires near the Canadian town of Jasper have forced more than 25 000 to flee one of the country's largest national parks as multiple blazes and thick smoke descended on the Rocky Mountain community. | The report said the town is home to 5 000 full-time residents, alongside 5 000 seasonal workers.
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Staff (2024-07-25). From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos The fall of the USSR in 1989-91 provoked a sense of omnipotence in the dominant circles of Western capitalism, all the more so as it was preceded by a decade in which neoliberalism triumphantly ascended in the West itself (1980-90), as well as the decline of a series of Third World regimes …

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence. sanews.gov.za Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence | HIV prevalence in South Africa across all ages decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022, resulting in a decline from 7.9 million (2017) to 7.8 million (2022) people living with the virus. | This is based on the findings of the sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI), which was released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) at the 2024 International AIDS Conference on Wednesday. | While HIV prevalence has decreased across all age groups, data shows that females continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, w…

Hudhaifa Ebrahim (2024-07-25). Charting a New Course: Will Gulf-Syria Relations Survive? themedialine.org

Josh Campbell (2024-07-25). USAF Should Look At China's Future Multi-Crew Fighter Model For F-15EX. twz.com Amidst strategic shifts in its

Staff (2024-07-25). Suspended MP says Labour blackmailed her over 'abusive ex-husband'. thecanary.co Suspended MP Apsana Begum told Sky News that Labour Party officials conditioned Keir Starmer's party's support for domestic abuse legislation on her voting against the SNP's amendment to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She said: I was shocked in the way that I was treated. Because that element of supporting me in being able to …

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Summons UK Envoy over Extradition of Citizen to US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Britain's Ambassador to Tehran Simon Shercliff was called to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after London extradited an Iranian citizen to the US on suspicion of circumventing sanctions on Iran.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Explosives-Packed Jet Ski Drone Appears Off Turkish Coast. twz.com

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Fact-Checking J.D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'. theonion.com Sales for Hillbilly Elegy, the 2016 memoir written by J.D. Vance, are soaring again after the Ohio senator was selected as Donald Trump's running mate. The Onion revisits and fact-checks the bestseller.

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Refugee Boat Capsizes in Yemen, 41 Dead and Four Survivors. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Social cleansing': Hundreds of homeless swept up before Paris Olympics. therealnews.com The Paris Olympics have provided an excuse to turn the host city into a security state overrun by police, military, barricades, and AI-powered surveillance technology. In brutal yet predictable fashion, authorities have reportedly been sweeping homeless encampments, rounding up unhoused people, and expelling them by bus to other parts of France ahead of the Olympics …

Staff (2024-07-25). Labour's Great British Energy will make profits alright — for king Charles that is. thecanary.co The new Labour government has announced that its flagship Great British Energy will indeed make a boat-load of money. But the green gimmick isn't pouring cash into the public purse — at least not for now. Instead, GB Energy will now be the jewel in the crown (estate) for the royal slush fund. That's right, …

A a (2024-07-25). How technology is accelerating the global proletarian revolution. strategic-culture.su

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Saudi Arabia Turns to Kuwait for Fuel Amid Russian Supply Dip. themedialine.org

The Independent (2024-07-25). Rwandan minister sacked over "matters of accountability" independent.co.ug KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday sacked Public Service and Labor Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya over "matters of accountability under investigation," just over a month after her appointment. A statement by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on behalf of President Kagame said Mujawamariya "has been dismissed from her position owing to matters …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). What issues do Trump and Harris want to fight the election on? aljazeera.com US presidential candidates attack each other in first major speeches since Biden dropped out of race.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). UN chief calls for action to stem 'extreme heat epidemic'. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres urges countries to shift away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis driving extreme heat.

Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz (2024-07-25). Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump's hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim. whyy.org Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump's historic The Manhattan district attorney's office said in a court filing that the high court's opinion "has no bearing" on the hush money case and does not supp…

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mohamed Toumba, an officer involved in the ouster of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of the military junta in Niamey, Niger, August 6, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File…

Gautama Mehta (2024-07-25). Deal of the day: New study links online shopping to air pollution. grist.org In recent decades, the way Americans buy things has undergone a radical transformation. E-commerce firms like Amazon have reshaped how people shop and how they receive their purchases, dotting the country with gigantic warehouses for the distribution of merchandise and bringing high volumes of truck traffic to nearby communities. | In a The researchers f…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). US Optimistic About Imminent Gaza Cease-fire as Biden, Netanyahu Set to Meet. themedialine.org

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). County Executive McMahon Announces Funding for Summer 2024 Youth Teams Sports Programs. urbancny.com New York State Office of Children and Family Services awards Onondaga County's Youth Bureau Division over $200,000 towards programs that support youth team sports Syracuse, N.Y.—County Executive McMahon today announced the Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Youth Bureau Division was awarded funds from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for Youth Summer Team Sports Programs. Onondaga County's Youth Bureau Division received over $200,000 through the Teams Sports Fund to enhance youth sports for children and youth ages 6 to 17 years old in under-reso…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). 'Proud to be a revolutionary:' How Maduro appeals to his dwindling base. aljazeera.com As President Nicolas Maduro fights for political survival in Venezuela's election, some supporters refuse to desert him.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard as authorities warn of flash floods. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands evacuated as authorities warn of swelling rivers, flash floods in several provinces.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-07-25). Destroying Drones Before Launch Is Becoming A Major Mission For U.S. Special Operators. twz.com The U.S. military is concerned about its ability to defeat

Emily Neil (2024-07-25). 'Shift the paradigm': An exhibition at Philly's Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sculptor Jose Lemus was 11 years old when his mother got deported, and his family was left fractured. | He transferred that pain and trauma into a sculpture depicting a mother figure standing with arms raised protectively in front of her face, trying to move forward, her feet mired in mud while a child clings to her right ankle. | Lemus' story and sculpture are one voice in a chorus of artistic works featured in "Indivisible: A Celebration of Immigrants, Refugees and the Pur…

Charles Rotter (2024-07-25). Biden Administration Launches A Great Leap Forward Into Green Energy. wattsupwiththat.com The unifying aspect of all of these projects is that they are uneconomic and would never be adopted by the people of their own choice with their own money.

Marc Levy (2024-07-25). Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. whyy.org

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Venezuela: Repression Mars Key Upcoming Election. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A voter casts his ballot as part of a rehearsal for the July 28 presidential election at a voting center in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, June 30, 2024. The electoral process has been marred by human rights violations and irregularities that have kept the playing field uneven. | © Jeampier Arguinzones/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). New York State Announce $22.5 Million Grant to Increase Health Care Workforce Training. urbancny.com Part of Governor's $10 Billion Multi-Year Investment in Health Care, Largest in State History Funding Aims To Prepare, Mentor and Train a Steady Pipeline of High-Quality Health Care Professionals Twenty-Eight Health Care Facilities Statewide Will Receive Funds to Assist in Training Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 28 health care facilities statewide will receive $22.5 million in awards during the next year for training — a part of the Governor's $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history — to help rebuild and grow the health care workforce and help strengt…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). So this "two-state solution" is code for neocolonialism, right? aljazeera.com It would be helpful to clarify what the Palestinians are really being offered as part of this much-lauded solution.

The Independent (2024-07-25). MUSEVENI: Demonstraters were planning 'very bad things against Uganda'. independent.co.ug Museveni Says Evidence Against Those Arrested Demonstrating Will Shock The Nation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said he has evidence that will shock the nation against those who were arrested on Tuesday participating in the demonstrations and march to parliament. More than 50 people were arrested on Tuesday after participating …

Staff (2024-07-25). Elon Musk says European Commission offered X 'secret deal' to 'quietly' censor speech. defenddemocracy.press 'If we quietly censored speech without telling anyone, they would not fine us,' Musk claims after X was accused of breaching EU digital laws Jul 12, 2024 Businessman Elon Musk on Friday claimed that the European Commission offered his X platform an "illegal secret deal" to "quietly" censor speech after the commission accused it of …

The Independent (2024-07-25). Security foils planned anti-corruption march in Arua. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City was on high alert today as joint police and Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers deployed heavily to stop a planned demonstration by youth. The group of youths who referred to themselves as Gen-Z had planned to march to Arua city council offices located along Avenue Road …

EDWIN (2024-07-25). Dept of Tourism informs public of ICT service outage. sanews.gov.za Dept of Tourism informs public of ICT service outage | The Department of Tourism has cautioned stakeholders and the public from accepting emails from the department's domain, until the widespread information and communication technology (ICT) service outage the department is currently experiencing, has been resolved. | "The Department of Tourism would like to inform stakeholders and the public of a service outage that is causing wide spread disruptions to telephone lines, emails and website related services. Our ICT team is working diligently to restore all services," the department said in a statement on Wednes…

GABIK (2024-07-25). Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents. sanews.gov.za Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents | The Woodyglen community in Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal will now enjoy cost savings and reduced energy consumption as the area goes green following the installation of new solar geysers in their households. | In a move towards embracing green energy, the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has completed the installation of solar geysers in 700 homes in Woodyglen. | The project aims to significantly reduce electricity consumption and costs for residents. | Ward 6 councillor, Bless Majola, commended the project's completion and announced plans for expansion of…

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-25). Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Prosecutors are seeking a high bail for Michael Vahey, the man accused of striking a Philadelphia cyclist with his car last week, killing her. | Investigators say "Evidence in this case — only recently available — has established that [Vah…

María Candela (2024-07-25). Nicaragua saludó a Cuba por aniversario 71 del asalto al Cuartel Moncada. radiohc.cu Managua, 25 jul (RHC) Nicaragua saludó este jueves a Cuba a propósito del aniversario 71 de los asaltos a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, que se conmemora mañana.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Exfiscal contra criminal convicto. radiohc.cu La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, será la nominada demócrata a la presidencia de EEUU: La candidatura ganadora necesita sobrepasar los 1.976 delegados para conseguir la victoria, y son más de 2.600 los delegados, que han asegurado votarán por ella.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Presidente de Cuba resalta falacia de democracia estadounidense. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 julio (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, afirmó hoy que la acogida recibida en el Congreso de Estados Unidos a Benjamin Netanyahu reveló la verdadera esencia de la llamada democracia americana.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Un mundo mejor es posible, asegura presidente de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó este jueves en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus, que un mundo mejor es posible.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Participa investigador cubano en Conferencia Internacional de Sudáfrica sobre el Mercurio Contaminante Global. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 jul (RHC) Un investigador del Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC) participa en la XVI Conferencia Internacional sobre el Mercurio, como Contaminante Global, que se desarrolla desde el pasado día 21 en Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica y finalizará este 26 de julio.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). EEUU: Encuestas revelan que Harris y Trump marchan casi empatados camino a la Presidencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y probable candidata presidencial demócrata, Kamala Harris, va este jueves codo a codo en la intención de voto con su rival republicano, Donald Trump, en Wisconsin, un territorio electoral clave.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Cuba y Vietnam, un ejemplo de hermandad entre dos pueblos. radiohc.cu En el especial vínculo que une a La Habana y Hanoi desempeñó un papel esencial, junto a otros líderes vietnamitas, el recién fallecido secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, quien en todo momento mostró su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Guardacostas de EE.UU. devuelven a Cuba a 17 migrantes irregulares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El Ministerio del Interior de Cuba, (Minint) informó en su sitio oficial que el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió este jueves a 17 migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, en la occidental provincia de Artemisa.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Cuba denuncia en Francia el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense (+Fotos). radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (RHC) El embajador de Cuba en Francia, Otto Vaillant, denunció este jueves el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que Estados Unidos impone a la isla y expuso sus consecuencias en diversos sectores de la sociedad.

María Candela (2024-07-25). El abuelo y la dama de hierro. radiohc.cu Ante la cercanía de la elección presidencial en Venezuela, aumentó la intensidad de las líneas de mensajes adversos a la Revolución Bolivariana, que se leen en la prensa corporativa.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Judocas cubanos ya conocen sus rivales en París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (ACN).- Los cuatro cubanos que competirán en el judo de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 ya conocen los rivales que enfrentarán en sus primeros combates del torneo individual, con escenario en la Arena Campo de Monte, de esta ciudad, del 28 de julio al 2 de agosto.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Buque cisterna hundido causa derrame de petróleo frente a Filipinas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pidió colaboración este jueves a diversas agencias gubernamentales para conocer el impacto ambiental después del hundimiento del buque cisterna Terra Nova, que provocó un derrame de petróleo.

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Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). El COI crece y mira más allá de París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (JIT).- La elección de dos nuevos vicepresidentes junto a otros miembros de su ejecutivo, la designación oficial de Salt Lake City y los Alpes Franceses como sede de los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos de Invierno de 2030 y 2034, así como la confirmación de una justa para deportes electrónicos, estuvieron entre los temas más trascendentales de la 142 sesión del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI), celebrada en esta ciudad.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Cuba y su verdad contra un fondo buitre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 junio (RHC) El Tribunal de Apelación de Londres desarrolla, desde ayer, una audiencia para conocer la reclamación del Banco Nacional de Cuba sobre si el fondo buitre CRF I Limited era su acreedor.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Continúa en Cuba Tercera Jornada de Articulación Afrofeminista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La Articulación Afrofeminista Cubana celebra este jueves en su tercera jornada el Día Internacional de la Mujer Afrolatina, Afrocaribeña y de la Diáspora.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Inicia nueva campaña solidaria con Cuba en Uruguay. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 25 julio (RHC) Una nueva campaña de solidaridad con Cuba inició en Uruguay con el propósito de apoyar al gobierno y pueblo de la isla en su lucha por romper el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Presidente Nicolás Maduro realiza cierre de campaña en Caracas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, candidato por el Gran Polo Patriótico Simón Bolívar (GPPSM) realizó este jueves en una jornada movilizadora en Caracas, su cierre de campaña a pocos días de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela.

A A (2024-07-25). Nada, salvo encuestas dudosas, indica una victoria de la oposición en Venezuela. strategic-culture.su

María Candela (2024-07-25). Ratifica Cienfuegos cumplir el deber legado de los héroes y mártires del 26 de Julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 jul (RHC) Celebrar el 71 Aniversario de los asaltos a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes en el municipio cienfueguero de Cumanayagua, sede del acto provincial por el 26 de Julio, ratifica la convicción firme de cumplir nuestro deber legado, de los héroes y mártires de aquella gesta.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Movimiento independentista puertorriqueño saluda al pueblo cubano con motivo del 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu San Juan, 26 jul (RHC) El presidente del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico, Julio Muriente Pérez, saludó este jueves con alegría y optimismo el 71 aniversario del asalto al Cuartel Moncada, encabezado por Fidel Castro.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Comunicado de la Coordinadora de Cubanos Residentes en Francia. radiohc.cu La Coordinadora de Cubanos residentes en Francia, conmemora el 71 Aniversario del Asalto a los Cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Díaz-Canel participó en encuentro de solidaridad en provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Diaz-Canel participó este jueves en un Encuentro de Solidaridad con la Isla, en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Felicitan por 85 años a maestro cubano de la danza Santiago Alfonso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) celebra hoy el cumpleaños 85 del maestro Santiago Alfonso, prestigiosa figura merecedora del Premio Nacional de la Danza 2006.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Díaz-Canel asiste a gala cultural por el 26 de Julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel comenzó en la central ciudad de Sancti Spíritus la gala que, desde la cultura, rinde homenaje al líder de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), y a la gesta del 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Cuba y Unión Africana por ampliar cooperación en ciencia y tecnología (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 25 jul (RHC) El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Elio Rodríguez, dialogó este jueves con el comisionado de Educación, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de la Unión Africana (UA), Mohammed Belhocine, sobre cooperación en áreas de interés común.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Hoy gala homenaje a Fidel y al 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) Bajo el título Por siempre Fidel, se realizará hoy, en esta ciudad, la gala en saludo al aniversario 71 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Campanas de Santa Ana preámbulo del 26 de julio. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) Cuando hoy en Santiago de Cuba las campanas anuncien la celebración de la Santa Ana, aquí, en esta central provincia, se recuerda el Día del espirituano ausente y el de la Guayabera, preámbulos al acto nacional por el 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Celebran en la provincia cubana de Granma el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. radiohc.cu Bayamo, 24 jul (RHC) Los habitantes de la provincia cubana de Granma otra vez tomaron la historia por asalto. En estas tierras del oriente del país, cuna de patriotas como Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Padre de la Patria y Perucho Figuerero creador de nuestro Himno Nacional, se recordó con júbilo el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Presidente de Cuba inaugura obras en provincia sede del 26. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa hoy en la inauguración de importantes obras de desarrollo económico y social en esta central provincia, en víspera del acto central por el 26 de Julio.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Israeli Snipers Target Anyone Who Moves in Khan Younis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli snipers positioned in Khan Younis are targeting anyone moving in the area, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources.

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-26). The US Must Stop Arming Israel. counterpunch.org There is overwhelming evidence that Israeli forces under Netanyahu's leadership have committed massive human rights atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza. And that's against the backdrop of an illegal military occupation of Palestinian territory and apartheid, as another ICJ ruling confirmed recently.

Ramzy Baroud (2024-07-26). 'Terrorist Organization'? What's Behind the Israeli War on UNRWA. counterpunch.org Targeting a school during a war could be justified or, at least, argued to have been a mistake. But striking over 120 schools, killing and wounding thousands of civilians sheltered inside, can only be intentional and horrific war crimes. Between October 7 and July 18, Israel has done precisely that, targeting with total impunity, United

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-07-26). Ukraine Signals Readiness To Resume Talks With Russia During China Visit. popularresistance.org Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited China on Wednesday and signaled Ukraine was ready to resume peace talks with Russia. | According to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Kuleba told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Kyiv "is ready to engage the Russian side in the negotiation process at a certain stage when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith, but emphasized that no such readiness is currently observed on the Russian side." | The Kremlin responded and said that Kuleba's comments were in line with Russia's position. "We have all learned from reports from Beijing that he made such a statement at a…

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, NYC: Flood Hunter for Gaza — NYC Week of Rage for Palestine. samidoun.net 🚨FLOOD HUNTER FOR GAZA 🚨 🗓 FRIDAY July 26th 🕒 3: 00 PM 📍Outside Hunter West Hunter College, New York City To culminate the Week of Rage called for by Within Our Lifetime, Cuny for Palestine, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, we, the students, protest against police repression and the recent filming of an …

english.palinfo.com (2024-07-26).   US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza enters day 293   As the US-backed Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip entered day 293 on Thursday, aerial and artillery strikes continued to pound and target different areas and massacre more civilians.

Open Letter, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Open Letter From US Physicians And Nurses After Visit To Gaza. popularresistance.org We are forty-five American physicians, surgeons, and nurses who have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. We worked with various nongovernmental organizations and the World Health Organization in hospitals throughout the Strip. In addition to our medical and surgical expertise, many of us have a public health background, as well as experience working in humanitarian and conflict zones, including Ukraine during the brutal Russian invasion. Some of us are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We are a multifaith and multiethnic group. None of us support the horrors committed on October 7 by Pa…

Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. (2024-07-26). Migrants And Homeless Expelled From Paris Ahead Of Olympic Games. popularresistance.org One of the latest communities at risk of forced displacement is a Roma encampment in La Courneuve, Seine-Saint-Denis, located on the route of the Paralympic marathon scheduled for September. About 200 people, most of whom moved from worse living conditions in a nearby camp, now live in fear of eviction, with no clear relocation plan proposed by the local authorities.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris welcomes "Butcher of Gaza" to Washington: "I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself" wsws.org When it comes to ethnic cleansing in Gaza, there are no policy differences between "Genocide Joe" and "Killer Kamala."

ICRC (2024-07-26). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuba condemns US complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez noted on Thursday that the brutal repression of a mass protest against the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by US police proves Washington's complicity with the genocide in Gaza.

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-26). Guinea: High Stakes Verdict in Stadium Massacre Trial Nears. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eleven men accused of responsibility for the 2009 massacre and mass rape of pro-democracy protesters by forces linked to a former military junta, stand during their trial in Conakry, Guinea, September 28, 2022. | © 2022 Souleymane Camara/Reuters…

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org • The trial at first instance of the 28 September 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea is nearing its end, with a verdict expected on 31 July. • The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA), are civil parties supporting 736 victims. • The 11 defendants, including Moussa Dadis Camara, the former President of Guinea at the (…) | – |

newarab (2024-07-26). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

newarab (2024-07-26). Rockets launched at Iraq base hosting US troops: sources. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

Larry Johnson (2024-07-26). Joe Biden's 1000 Yard Stare and The FBI Admits Director Chris Wray Made An Erroneous claim. sonar21.com If you watched any of Joe Biden's disturbing speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, you could not help but notice the weird expression on his face. I have seen that look before. I first saw it in a photograph hanging on the wall in one of corridors of the Pentagon. It was titled, "The 1000 yard Stare." It was a genuine photograph from World War II of a soldier suffering from shell shock. Here's the cover of a book that featured that image. Compare that with the look on Biden's mug. | I think he is equally shell shocked. He offered no explanation for his decision to withdraw as the Democrat candidate.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

Editor (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Betrays Historic Jewish Values. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians' stance on the genocide in Gaza. With standing ovations, smiling handshakes and overall warm welcome by a large number of Washington politicos, the strength of Israel's influence in the U.S. is clear. Richard Silverstein, …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Editor (2024-07-26). Labour versus International law. mronline.org The ICJ ruling finding Israel's occupation unlawful makes the first test for David Lammy's 'progressive realism' clear: either Labour opposes dispossession and genocide, or it is complicit.

Khader Jabbar, Michael Arria, Philip Weiss (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congressional address and Kamala Harris on Israel and Palestine. mondoweiss.net Michael Arria and Phil Weiss unpack a tumultuous week in U.S. politics as Kamala Harris appears to lock up the Democratic Party nomination for president, and Benjamin Netanyahu makes his case for genocide to the U.S. Congress, to rapturous applause.

Palo Alto Protest (2024-07-26). March to Stop Gaza Genocide Takes Message to Outdoor Diners. indybay.org On July 21 hundreds rallied then marched through downtown Palo Alto for Palestine.

Editor (2024-07-26). Jul 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info Free Fallin' — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? by D Konstantakopoulos 'Guilty of Genocide': 135 Congress Members Boycott Netanyahu's Speech to Congress, by Yves Smith, Brett Wilkins A Dark Day in US History: War Criminal Netanyahu Defiles Congress, by H. Scott Prosterman Dozens of Lawmakers Protesting Netanyahu Have Little to Say About Israel's Abuses of Palestinians, by Prem Thakker U.S. Congress Cheers and Applauds Netanyahu's Speech, by Eric Zuesse Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer, by Patrick Lawrence When S…

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-07-26). The Spirit of Jezebel. counterpunch.org Before Biden revealed his incompetence at the debate with Trump, he'd already lost his reelection bid by showing his gross immorality in arming the genocide in Gaza. Biden had been trailing Trump in the polls since last October and deservedly so. His withdrawal won't redeem his reputation, which will forever be stained by the mounds of dead Palestinian children he helped kill and showed no remorse for.

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-26). Nicaraguan Democracy Exposes The US Oligarchy. popularresistance.org There is probably no group of people more isolated from the rest of humanity than residents of the United States. Far from being the "leader of the free world" and a robust democracy where the exchange of ideas is respected, the United States is under the thumb of billionaire oligarchs who restrict what we see and hear. The corporate media play the role of servant and keep the people simultaneously uninformed and misinformed. Knowledge of the rest of the world is extremely limited and only those who are sufficiently self-motivated will venture outside of the bubble. Yet doing so is imperative.

Staff (2024-07-26). Israel's 'genocidal' actions in Gaza need to stop: Priyanka Gandhi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Labelling it as "unacceptable" and "genocidal", Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday called on "every government in the world" to condemn Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza. "It is no longer enough to speak up for the civilians, mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, aid workers, journalists, teachers, writers, poets, senior citizens …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

newarab (2024-07-26). Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Israel to respond to a United Nations court which "Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said. | "The protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law. Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price of defeating Hamas. I…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

newarab (2024-07-26). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

newarab (2024-07-26). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Visit to Congress Draws Protests Calling for His Arrest. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-24) — Israel's controversial and unpopular Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived earlier this week in Washington after having accepted a June invitation from Speaker Mike Johnson to address a joint session of both houses of Congress. Netanyahu was delighted at the opportunity to address the lawmakers which he characterized as his being able to "present the truth" on what he termed a "just war." Conversely, Andre Damon, a writer and editor at the World Socialist Web Site depicted the address as "A progress report to his imperialist paymasters."

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks. newarab.com Israel says that displaced Palestinians should be screened as the…

Peter Maiden (2024-07-26). Fresno's Raza Against War protests against Netanyahu's speech in Washington. indybay.org Raza Against War has been protesting the war on Gaza weekly at Fresno's Federal Building. On Wednesday, July 24 they focused the demonstration on the speech being given by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.

Caitlin Johnstone, Consortium News. (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech: As American As It Gets. popularresistance.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, yet simultaneously very illuminating and revealing. | The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than 58 standing ovations while speaking before both houses of Congress and spewing the most despicable lies you could possibly imagine in his conspicuously American accent. Depending on how politically aware you are, this spectacle could be perceived as either deeply un-American, or as American as it gets. | Netanyahu repeated evidence-free atrocity propaganda about what happened on Oct. 7.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot at Olympics. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pezeshkian on Netanyahu's speech in US: Criminal cannot be absolved with standing ovation. presstv.ir Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has denounced the American lawmakers' reception of the Israeli prime minister amid the regime's onslaught on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US armed Israel with 25,000-plus bombs, missiles since Oct. 7: Report. presstv.ir Report says the US has armed the Israeli regime with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, when Tel Aviv began a genocidal war on Gaza.

Editor (2024-07-26). Briahna Joy Gray Exposes AOC's Flip Flop and Kamala Harris's Zionism. scheerpost.com By Briahna Joy Gray / System Update While many young Democrats and liberals have become excited at the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, Briahna Joy Gray astutely breaks down the Vice President's allegiance to Israel that Harris once described in her own words when she was still a Senator: "As long as I'm a …

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

A Guest Author (2024-07-26). Palestinian Resistance factions denounce Netanyahu's speech before U.S. Congress. workers.org The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on July 24 and July 25, 2024. Hamas We in the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, have followed the speech of the "israeli" terrorism government's Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu before Congress. Accordingly, we affirm the following: First: Netanyahu should have been arrested . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). U.S. protests rage amid Netanyahu's address. ecns.cn Pro-Palestine protests turned violent in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.

newarab (2024-07-26). Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House. newarab.com Protesters against the Gaza war held a "die-in" across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister The

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera. (2024-07-26). As US Congress Cheered For Netanyahu, Protesters Gathered To Denounce Him. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and waved a Palestinian flag near Union Station in Washington, DC. | "We will fight for freedom wherever it's being denied all over the world. We connect with the Palestinians because we are freedom fighters here in America," the lone protester, who asked to remain anonymous, told Al Jazeera on Wednesday. | She was one of the thousands of protesters who would ultimately gather across the capital c…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

newarab (2024-07-26). Harris meets Netanyahu, says she 'will not be silent' on Gaza. newarab.com Ripping up outgoing President Joe Biden's playbook of mostly behind-the-scenes pressure on Israel, the vice president said after meeting Netanyahu that it was t…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US-occupied airbase comes under fresh attack in Iraq. presstv.ir An airbase housing the US's occupation forces in western Iraq comes under fresh attack.

newarab (2024-07-26). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Iran Rejects Allegations of Plot Against Israeli Athletes at Paris Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has strongly rejected accusations of planning attacks on Israeli athletes and tourists during the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

newarab (2024-07-26). UAE urges 'temporary international mission' for post-war Gaza. newarab.com The It came after Arab heads of state called at a summit in May for the deployment of UN peacekeepers across the occupied "Consolidating peace and security and ending th…

newarab (2024-07-26). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden and Harris push Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com US President Joe Biden and Just days after the 81-year-old Biden's stunning announcement that he would not seek reelection, he and

newarab (2024-07-26). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-26). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Iraqi parliament delays amendments to personal status law. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden told Netanyahu to 'finalise' Gaza deal: White House. newarab.com US President "President Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps, finalise the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza," according to a White House readout, which added they discussed…

newarab (2024-07-26). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-26). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-26). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

Staff (2024-07-26). Venezuela: President Maduro Closes Presidential Campaign With Massive Rally Filling Caracas Streets. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( With their characteristic joy, a crowd of Chavistas from Caracas and other regions of Venezuela began to gather this Thursday, J…

Leonard Eiger, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Billboards Inform Residents Of Nuclear Weapons In Their Back Yard. popularresistance.org On July 22, and continuing for four weeks, five billboards will display the following paid advertisement: Did You Know, We're only *** Miles from the Largest Concentration of Deployed Nukes in the World! Let's Abolish Nuclear Weapons. | Included in the five advertisements are maps showing the proximity of the cities and billboards in Everett, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, and Tacoma—to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, homeport for 8 of the Navy's 14 Trident nuclear-powered submarines. | The billboards serve as a public service announcement—informing the reader of the exact number of miles they are at that exact…

Rose Lenehan, In These Times. (2024-07-26). The Future Of Housing Organizing: Tenant Unions. popularresistance.org Daniel Tyson had 15 days to find a place he could afford. | For several years, Tyson lived at a hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he paid $125 weekly. His rent would have been slightly less if he paid monthly, but the full-time warehouse shipping clerk couldn't save enough. Then, developers decided to kick everyone out to demolish the building and expand a luxury hotel. It was October, and the snowbirds were beginning their trips south, a migration that makes the rental market even tighter. Daniel had nowhere to go. | Celia Williams had lived in her building in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago for a lit…

Joan Roelofs, Counter Punch. (2024-07-26). NATO's Civilian Bases. popularresistance.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide. | Some reasons are fairly obvious. The US military connections to European defense and…

Staff (2024-07-26). Glory to the martyrs: Sheikh Mustafa Abu Ora, Palestinian leader martyred in Zionist prison. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins Palestinian political parties, resistance movements and prisoners' organizations in saluting the martyr Sheikh Mustafa Mohammed Abu Ora, 63, a leader in Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, from Aqaba, Tubas, occupied Palestine, who was martyred in Zionist prisons on Thursday, 25 July 2024. This makes Sheikh Abu Ora the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Solidarity with the CUNY 27: Drop the charges now — build the global intifada! samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the CUNY 27, the detainees in New York who were seized by the New York Police Department as part of their violent assault on the campus encampment in solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian liberation struggle on 30 April 2024, the same night of the violent raid on the …

Staff (2024-07-26). Vancouver demonstration slams war criminal Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. samidoun.net On Wednesday evening, 24 June, crowds of demonstrators marched through downtown Vancouver and to the US Consulate to express their outrage at the appearance of war criminal, Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the US Congress in Washington, DC. The demonstration, which came alongside dozens of protests across North America and internationally as well as …

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, Brussels: Rally against police violence targeting the Palestine movement. samidoun.net Friday, July 26 6 pm/18h Bourse Brussels, Belgium We call for a big and strong mobilisation against police; the enemy of the people and the protectors of racist and fascist power! Police violence is nothing new in Belgium and especially not against marginalised communities. The Belgian police has a history of killing people of colour …

a guest author (2024-07-26). Rest in power, Bernice Reagon! workers.org The following edited obituary is posted on the Facebook of famed singer Toshi Reagon on the death of her legendary mother. Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, a multiaward-winning force and cultural voice for freedom, transitioned on July 16, 2024. As a scholar, singer, composer, organizer and activist, Dr. Reagon spent over . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2024-07-26). Labor must break with both capitalist parties! workers.org Many militant, left-wing trade unionists recognize the need for organized labor to break its subservience to the Democratic Party. However, few saw any glimmer of hope as they witnessed Teamsters President Sean O'Brien put on a disgusting display of brown-nosing, speaking positively of former President Donald Trump and his ultraight . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Olympic fever ignites River Seine ahead of opening ceremony. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Woman who gave life to protect Japanese in knife attack honored with national bravery award. ecns.cn Hu Youping, a resident in East China's Suzhou who lost her life after attempting to stop a knife attack that injured two Japanese nationals in Suzhou, was among the list.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games. ecns.cn China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Insights丨Middle Eastern scholar: China's mediation contributes to the stability in the Middle East. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Chinese side, high-level representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue in Beijing from July 21 to 23, and the Palestinian factions inked a declaration on ending division and strengthening unity. Najla Alzarooni, a China-Middle East Relations Expert, noted during an interview with China News Network that China is a very trustworthy global mediator and a very good listener. Therefore, China has made contributions to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Big banks cut deposit rates to strengthen sector stability>. ecns.cn Several major Chinese commercial banks cut deposit rates on Thursday, signaling a new round of deposit rate cuts that could pave the way for further reductions in policy benchmarks of lending rates to bolster economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Degree verification of 13 universities stepped up. ecns.cn China will strengthen reviews for degree verification applications from 13 overseas education institutions to protect the rights of Chinese students, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Countries urge action on climate finance. ecns.cn Environmental and climate ministers from Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as the BASIC countries, have urged developed nations to provide and mobilize new and additional climate finance to developing economies in a timely and adequate manner.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). California to remove homeless camps. ecns.cn In a dramatic move to address California's longstanding homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order mandating the dismantling of thousands of homeless encampments across the state.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). UN envoy: China had no part in creating crisis in Ukraine. ecns.cn China's top UN envoy reiterated on Thursday that China is "not a creator of the Ukraine crisis" but rather, it promotes peace and a political solution.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). China and India: Path to improved relations discussed by foreign ministers. ecns.cn China and India should properly handle differences and develop mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the improvement and development of China-India relations rationally, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is set to take place in Shanghai from Sept 22 through 27 in 2026, according to the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Fujian. ecns.cn Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, made landfall on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas. ecns.cn The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Drones showcased at 8th China-South Asia Expo. ecns.cn Cutting-edge technologies are on show at the expo in Kunming.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Surge in Chinese travelers to France ahead of Paris Olympics boosts flight load factor. ecns.cn As the Paris Olympic Games approaches, Chinese travelers have shown great interest in visiting France, and the load factor of flights between China and France reports a 3.94 percent month-on-month growth, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Huawei invites developers to join HarmonyOS Next for enhanced gaming experiences. ecns.cn Chinese telecom giant Huawei welcomes even more game developers and partners to join its native HarmonyOS Next operating system, looking to empower them with advanced technologies and offer users the ultimate gaming experience.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Men's individual ranking round of archery held. ecns.cn Athletes compete during the men's individual ranking round of archery of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides, France, July 25, 2024.

Doug Hertzler (2024-07-26). Here's why Citi's actions to criminalize climate defenders won't stop the fight. actionaidusa.org This summer, ActionAid USA joined more than 100 climate justice and human rights organizations to launch a months-long civil disobedience campaign at Citibank headquarters in New York. At ActionAid USA, we work for human rights and social justice in coordination with the global ActionAid federation in over 70 countries. We have been alarmed by both…

Patrick Bond (2024-07-26). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-07-26). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins (2024-07-26). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-26). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-26). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-07-26). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-07-26). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-26). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

Alfred de Zayas (2024-07-26). Honor and Glory. counterpunch.org While cycling this summer through France, Italy and Switzerland it struck me how many war memorials, plaques, statues to generals and admirals grace the streets and boulevards, even of small towns. Personally, I have much respect for true patriotism, for self-sacrifice and individual heroism. I bow my head in reverence and remembrance of the suffering

Robert Hunziker (2024-07-26). China's Lightning-Fast Renewable Triumphs. counterpunch.org A few years ago, China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry shook hands on a pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030. China took the challenge seriously, very seriously, it will meet its end-of-2030 emissions target this year (2014), six years early. In the blink of an eye, China is constructing

Thomas Knapp (2024-07-26). I'd Rather See A Flag On Fire Than Wrapped Around a Politician. counterpunch.org "You should get a one-year jail sentence if you do anything to desecrate the American flag," former (and possibly future) president Donald Trump told the hosts of Fox & Friends on July 25. In a rare moment of at least partial agreement with Trump, likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says "I condemn the burning

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela Faces a Test This Sunday. counterpunch.org Caracas. On 28 July, the people of Venezeula will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for

Matthew Stevenson (2024-07-26). Bye Bye Biden and the Kamala Sutra. counterpunch.org I know it's vogue to imagine Joe as the next FDR, stitching together safety nets for those juggling on life's high wires, but it makes more sense to think of Biden the Elder as a croupier or maybe a floor manager in the American Casino—overseeing the roulette wheels to make sure that the high rollers come away with more than complimentary drinks.

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Abolition in a World on the Brink. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the TPNW [Treaty on

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Risks on the Rise. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the

Richard Rubenstein (2024-07-26). Netanyahu in Congress: the Crime Boss Fulminates, While His Accomplices Cheer. counterpunch.org

Paul Street (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris and the Maddening Siren of US Electoral Politics. counterpunch.org Ancient Greek mythology warns of the siren songs. Homer's Odyssey depicted the sirens, beautiful bird-women who would croon out to sailors. The sailors couldn't resist the seductive sounds even when they knew the calls were lethal. They would leap off their ships and drown while trying to swim to the melodies or crash their ships

Mike Bader (2024-07-26). Recreation Act Threatens Greater Yellowstone. counterpunch.org The Madison-Gallatin region in southwest Montana is part of one of the most intact, diverse and wildlife rich areas in the temperate zones of the Earth called the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There are 94 mammal species in these two ranges including the omnivorous grizzly bear and black bear, bobcat, lynx, coyote, fisher, wolf, marten, mountain

M. V. Ramana, Jixiang Wang (2024-07-26). More Nuclear Reactors? Deceptive Tunes from the Pied Piper of Vienna. counterpunch.org Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General, has been busy over the last few years. The media has often reported on his efforts to highlight "the risk of a major nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Grossi has also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss the situation at Zaporizhzhia, arguing that a "severe nuclear accident…would recognize no borders" and "we must do everything possible to prevent" such an accident.

Nicholas Levis (2024-07-26). A Non-Conformist of the Power Elite: Lewis Lapham, 1935-2024. counterpunch.org Following his death at age 89 on July 23 in Rome, Harper's today compares its long-time editor and essayist Lewis H. Lapham to Montaigne, Twain, and Mencken, and quotes from him a truism as relevant as ever in these days of interminable praises for Biden farewell speeches and worse: "What so annoys people about the

Eve Ottenberg (2024-07-26). War with China Will Negate Peace with Russia. counterpunch.org It's somewhat reassuring that Donald Trump vows to make peace between Russia and Ukraine pronto, upon becoming president. But it will all be absolutely for naught if Washington then pivots to war with Beijing, a war that will quickly become nuclear. And not just because of an Atomic Apocalypse — if Trump thinks Russian troops

Daniel Warner (2024-07-26). The Missed Opportunities of Biden and Trump. counterpunch.org What location is for real estate, timing is for politics. Under intense pressure from leaders of the Democratic Party, major donors and negative polls, President Biden finally withdrew as a candidate for re-election after long hesitation. On the Republican side, the Trump/Vance ticket continues its aggressive campaign after Donald Trump's promising start at the Republican

Dr. Nancy L. Segal (2024-07-26). The Science of Twins and the Human Fascination With Them. counterpunch.org Fascination with twins and what twin studies tell us about human nature is universal. There is no question that behavioral and medical science advances have happened largely because twins yield a wealth of information just by being themselves. Twin research takes place at two levels: (1) Studies that are strictly for twins. Such studies examine the pros

Christopher Ketcham (2024-07-26). The Unbearable Anthropocentrism of Our World in Data. counterpunch.org How billionaire elites help fund an Oxford statistics lab that makes the destruction of Earth look just great. Roughly a decade ago, a 30-year-old economic statistician at Oxford University named Max Roser set out to transform the way we see the world using datasets. As he later described his mission in a statement of purpose,he wanted to instill "trust in ourselves"

Jake Johnston (2024-07-26). What Do the Polls Really Show About Venezuela's Election? counterpunch.org This Sunday, July 28, Venezuelans will head to the polls in what has been framed as the opposition's best chance to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in office since 2013. From the media coverage, one comes away with the impression of only two options: an opposition win, or massive pro-Maduro fraud. There are

Joseph Natoli (2024-07-26). Stranger From Another Planet Attends RNC 2024. counterpunch.org "No, I don't mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression." ― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness What you are reading is a translation from the Martian. I have no reason to doubt the translator and the

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-26). American Physicians' and Nurses' Observations From the Gaza Strip Since October 7, 2023. counterpunch.org

James Bovard (2024-07-26). Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy. counterpunch.org Americans should tolerate no president invoking "the will of the people" to sanctify his crimes. Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked "the will of the people" dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal or unconstitutional. Biden's invocations did not prevent his re-election campaign from being terminated behind

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-26). Rockets Fired at US Base in Iraq, No Casualties Reported. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Multiple rockets were fired at a US base in Iraq, an attack that came after US and Iraqi officials held talks on the future of the US military presence in the country. According to Reuters, the attack targeted the Ain al-Asad airbase, and no casualties or damage was reported. US officials said the …

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Kamala blasts 'extremists' Project 2025 at American Federation of Teachers. geo.tv Kamala Harris addresses at the American Federation of Teachers. — ReutersVice President Kamala Harris criticised the Republicans' views on gun control and public education at the 88th National Convention of the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday in Houston,…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Sri Lanka to hold presidential elections amid economic recovery efforts. geo.tv Ranil Wickremesinghe is the ninth president of Sri Lanka. —ReutersSri Lanka is set to hold its first presidential election on September 21 — the first elections after the country declared bankruptcy in 2022. The independent election commissions announced that the…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Is the Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight back on. geo.tv This combination of images shows Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg. — Reuters/Instagram/@zuckMany people, including those who aren't fans of wrestling matches, were disappointed after the mixed martial arts fight between tech rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Manchester Police accused of attempting to 'assassinate' British-Pakistani brothers. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Melania Trump to release memoir ahead of 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Melania Trump is the third wife of Donald Trump. —ReutersThe former first lady, Melania Trump, is expected to release her memoir based on the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved "her own path" this fall. Melania's office revealed that the memoir is…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son arrested in Texas. geo.tv This combination of images shows co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner El Chapo, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. — Reuters/FilesBoth individuals were detained after landing in El Paso on private jet.They face charges for funneling drugs,…

ICRC (2024-07-26). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). 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.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: I Think Of Palestine… Poems From and For Palestine (Santa Rosa. indybay.org Arlene Francis Center | 99 6th St Santa Rosa…

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-07-26). Monday 8/26: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 9 candidate forum. indybay.org City College of San Francisco – Mission Center, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa) Weekly. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa…

WorkWeek (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Labor & The International Struggle For Palestine. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger St. | Oakland, California…

Angela (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Online Community Teach-In: Anti-Zionism is Not Antisemitism: Jews for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvce2gpz8oG9J…

LaborFest (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & the RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org By Zoom…

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-07-26). Saturday 8/3: Film Screening of Tomorrow's Freedom and Conversation with Sharaf Barghouti. indybay.org Located at the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley. | For nearby parking, search "3949 Twilight Dr Parking" in your GPS.

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-07-26). Sunday 7/28: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

Art Persyko (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Rally for B-Day of Medicare & Social Security. Let's protect, improve & expand them! indybay.org 90 7th Street, between Market and Mission Streets, Street level outside the Federal Building where Nancy Pelosi's and Social Security offices are.

The Livermore Conversion Project (2024-07-26). Friday 8/9: "Silent Fallout": Film Showing w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation in US. indybay.org First Unitarian Church | 685 14th Street | Oakland, CA…

Anjoulie Woodhead (2024-07-26). Pressure Mounts to Address Global Debt Crises as G20 Finance Ministers Meet. indybay.org G20 finance ministers begin their third meeting under this year's G20 Brazilian Presidency.

Everytown for Gun Safety (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: Virtual Election Rally for Gun Sense w/ Everytown for Gun Safety. indybay.org

Palestine Action Coalition (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: All Out to Arrest Netanyahu. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, SF…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-07-26). Arrest Of War Criminal Netanyahu Demanded. indybay.org "People's Red Line" of names and ages of murdered children march to Sen Padilla's office…

Angela (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Webinar: Halt Holtec — the Nuclear Mafia. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/xhFQ51S3xUGJeESdX…

TriValley CAREs (2024-07-26). Tuesday 8/6: No Nukes! 79th Anniversary of US Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Livermore Lab. indybay.org Livermore Lab—West Gate | From I-580 E, take the S. Vasco Rd. exit. | Stay on S. Vasco for 1.4 miles to West Gate Dr. | Park on side streets. | Or join via livestream…

ChildfreeConvention (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Virtual Childfree Convention 2024. indybay.org Virtual conference…

TROY E. MASON (2024-07-26). Infinity Markers: A universal marker signifying the place someone has died inadvertently. indybay.org I have invented a universal headstone/marker to be placed at the site of a person's last breath of life. This marker would display, the name, birthdate death date and city/ country of origin and a photograph of the deceased upon a stainless steel placque with 2 9″ crystal's joined at the base with an infinity symbol through both crystals.

Hybachi LeMar (2024-07-26). Message of Support to Free Casey Goonan: Free Them All! indybay.org "Free Casey Goonan! Free Jack Mazurek! Free the Cop City 61! Drop the charges against the Merrimack 4 and the Mountain Valley pipeline defenders! Free the Holy Land Foundation 5! Free Leonard Peltier! Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! Free Cletus C Rivera! Free them all!" | An audio recording of the message is attached. (The transcript has been modified slightly from the original upon listening.)…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: 4th World War: Arlene Francis Center Presents (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Arlen Francis Center | 99 6th St | Santa Rosa, Ca…

HUFF (2024-07-26). Monday 7/29: Police Raid of Encampment In Pogonip, Santa Cruz. indybay.org Pogonip Forest In Santa Cruz. Park on River St and walk up Golf Club drive all the way up to the green gate entrance to Pogonip.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Wednesday 7/24: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Wednesday Night Market | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Angela (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's speech was as American as it gets. mronline.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). The Country of the Rust Belt and the Broken Road: The Thirtieth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org From the 1942 'American century' to Trump's 'American carnage', the U.S. has shifted from a post-WW2 boom to decline, facing political divides, economic crisis, poverty, and social decay.

Editor (2024-07-26). Wang Yi: The historic step from peaceful coexistence to a shared future for humanity. mronline.org With China having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, on July 17, Foreign Minister Wang Yi published an important article outlining the historical progression from the Five Principles to President Xi Jinping's vision of a shared future for humanity and their interrelationship of continuity, inheritance, application and development.

Editor (2024-07-26). The profile of environmental collapse—forest fires tell the story. mronline.org Human history is rarely dull but we are living through a period in which pivotal change is taking place.

Staff (2024-07-26). Dilshuknagar blasts convict Syed Maqbool dies in Hyderabad jail. muslimmirror.com HYDERABAD : Syed Maqbool alias Jubair of the banned outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) and a convict in the 2013 Dilshuknagar blasts case died in Cherlapally Central Prison on Thursday. The 44-year-old convict, originally from Nanded in Maharashtra, was receiving treatment at the prison for various ailments, a Siasat.com report said on Friday. Maqbool was serving …

Staff (2024-07-26). White House spokesperson comments on UP's name plate controversy, welcomes SC stay. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The order from the Uttar Pradesh government mandating name plates for all shops, eateries, and vehicles along the Kanwar Yatra route has garnered international attention. The controversy, which has been stirring debates in India, was raised by a Pakistani journalist during a White House press briefing. During the briefing, the journalist …

Staff (2024-07-26). Freedom to practice any religion is guaranteed': Kerala HC. muslimmirror.com The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals cannot be confined to one religion simply by birth. The court observed that if a person exercises their freedom to adopt a new religion, their records should reflect this change. Justice V.G. Arun made this observation while granting permission to two brothers, Lohith S and Logith, from …

Staff (2024-07-26). Supreme Court extends stay on name display directives for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim stay on directives issued by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners outside their shops. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti stated that they would not issue …

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Breaking: The Obamas Have Endorsed Vice President Harris. newsone.com Source: Michael Kovac / Getty | In the pre-dawn hours this morning, former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, MORE: There had been speculation about why he did not immediately endorse her after President Joe Biden d…

asha bandele (2024-07-26). Sonya Massey's Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job. newsone.com Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one. It cost Sonya Massey her life.

asha bandele (2024-07-26). A Win In Louisiana Against Cruel And Life-Threatening Prison Conditions. newsone.com The suit called for an end to the slave labor of Farm Line workers at Angola prison when the men held thee are are forced to work beneath a sun hotter than their ancestors knew without adequate water, bathroom facilities, shade or any other protection.

Ana Vraƒçar (2024-07-26). Macron calls for 'political pause' amid post-election transition. peoplesdispatch.org Nearly a month after the snap election in France, President Emmanuel Macron continues to delay recognizing the electoral victory of the left-progressive alliance New Popular Front (NFP). Following extensive consultations, the NFP recently named Lucie Castets as their prime ministerial candidate, urging Macron to formally nominate her. Instead, Macron has called for a "political pause" until mid-August, apparently to allow the nation to focus on the Castets, a 37-year-old expert i…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-26). Taiwan holds largest ever war drill amidst typhoon, China calls it wasteful and provocative. peoplesdispatch.org Annual war games continued in Taiwan despite the devastation caused by Typhoon Gaemi, which has led to deaths, injuries, and the displacement of over 12,000 people…

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela faces a test this Sunday. peoplesdispatch.org On July 28, the people of Venezuela will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for six years. He is leading a vast alliance of left and democratic parties that have united to defend the Bolivarian revolution, which has been ongoing for almost 25 years. | Maduro has had to lead both Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolutionary process since the death of Hugo Chávez, the legendary figure who…

Makiza Micheline Latifa (2024-07-26). Movement leaders from across the globe gathered for second edition of the World Social Alternative. peoplesdispatch.org "The World Social Alternative from Bolivar to Chavez" was held in Caracas, Venezuela from July 23-24 to strengthen discussions between people's movements about alternatives to the current capitalist system…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban president states that a better world is possible. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted that in this province, venue of the main event on July 26, that a better world is possible, when speaking at a meeting with representatives of brigades and solidarity groups on Thursday.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). More than one million foreign tourists visited Cuba. plenglish.com Granma newspaper published data from the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), which certifies this information. | The article added that the main tourist-sending markets are Canada, Cuban residents abroad, the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina and Italy. | According to ONEI, at the end of June, Cuba had received 1,680,485 travelers, who account for a 101.1-percent increase compared to the same period last year. | Out of the total, 1,309,836 travelers were international visitors, close to 11,300 more than during the previous year. | According to the inf…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). Cuba to host International Congress on ulcer management. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will host the 7th International Congress on Integral Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from September 1 to 5, with the presence of experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Ties and historical events of Cuba and Argentina highlighted. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) The ties of friendship between Cuba and Argentina and relevant events in the history of both countries will be highlighted in this capital on Friday, during a tribute called Evita, Moncada, the liberated homeland.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attends July 26 cultural gala. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday attended a cultural gala held in this province, venue of the main event on the 71st anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Peruvian journalist warns that US must change its Cuba policy. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) A well-known Peruvian journalist proposed that the United States must review its foreign policy and promote change by lifting the economic, commercial and financial blockade and other measures against Cuba.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-26). EcoWaste Coalition Postpones "Walang Plastikan" Concert, Holds Disaster Relief Efforts Instead. pressenza.com 26 July 2024, Quezon City. Due to the onslaught of the typhoon Carina-enhanced torrential rains which submerged vast communities in the National Capital Region and other areas, the EcoWaste Coalition postponed the "Walang Plastikan" concert-for-a-cause scheduled today in Pasig City. | "With typhoon Carina (and the Habagat) putting Metro Manila under the state of calamity, 'Walang Plastikan 2024,' which was set to be held on July 26, 2024, will be moved to a later date," the group announced through its Facebook page. | In coordination with the Pasig City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the participating artis…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-07-26). UN Rights Chief Asks for Probe into Rights Violation in Bangladesh. pressenza.com Guwahati: As Bangladesh has slowly returned to normalcy after deadly unrest for many days, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk called for an impartial probe into alleged human rights violations across the South Asian nation. He also called on the government in Dhaka to restore full Internet access to enable free communication for all, including the media persons in accordance with international law. The UN rights chief also called on the Sheikh Hasina-led government to urgently disclose full details about the crackdown on protests. | Meanwhile, Amnesty International (AI) claimed that the Bangl…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Athletes to show 'solidarity' with Gaza in Olympics opening ceremony. presstv.ir Olympic teams will show solidarity with Palestinians trapped in Gaza during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

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noreply (2024-07-26). Well, The Intent Is Commendable… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as is a recognition of what is going on with Russia, but you cannot stop things now without Russia's conditions. And those will be humiliating. I warned about Russian war machine for 10+ yeas, few people listened. And, yes, Russians defeated Napoleon and Hitler–and these two were the creme de la creme of what West could muster against historic Russia. There were others, but these two have been special.

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Saudi Arabia boosts merchandise exports to a two-year high. tvbrics.com It amounted to US$7.70 billion…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Iranian government implements national programme to develop artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com Earlier, the National AI Centre was opened in the country…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Indian authorities discuss renewable energy sector development with industry representatives. tvbrics.com The meeting was an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the country's authorities and market stakeholders…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.

Staff (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

unitedEditor (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

WSWS (2024-07-26). UAW shuts down Lear Wentzville strike in Missouri, seeks to push through sellout agreement. wsws.org The deal's wage increases fall well below what Lear workers have been demanding and fail to make up for years of high inflation and earlier pay concessions.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Mahdi Fleifel's To a Land Unknown: Palestinian refugees, escaped from "prison," search for the land of milk and honey. wsws.org The film follows two undocumented Palestinian refugees and cousins, who find themselves in Athens and make desperate efforts to reach Germany.

WSWS (2024-07-26). An interview with Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, director of To a Land Unknown: "Do we want to actually respect and embrace our humanity?" wsws.org The WSWS spoke recently to filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, the director of To a Land Unknown, in a video call.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Sydney rail workers to vote on industrial action against Labor's wage cuts. wsws.org Sydney Trains and NSW Trains workers are opposing a real-wage slashing enterprise agreement offer from the state Labor government, in line with its broader attack on public sector spending and wages.

WSWS (2024-07-26). New survey shows Australian youth prefer socialism. wsws.org The result is an indication of a broad leftward movement among youth in Australia and internationally against the capitalist system, which presents a future of war, dictatorship, social misery, climate catastrophe and mass illness.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Congress hails the war criminal Netanyahu. wsws.org Netanyahu's appearance, and the rapturous reception he received, recalled nothing more than the appearance of Hitler before the German Reichstag. The German deputies who shouted "Heil Hitler!" and the American congressmen who barked "USA" are cut from the same cloth.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Worker killed by falling equipment at Michigan stamping plant slated for closure. wsws.org A 36-year-old worker was killed when a die fell from a crane and struck him at Dexter Stamping near Jackson, Michigan, on July 15.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Global temperature records again broken on Monday and Tuesday. wsws.org Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels, are producing record temperatures year after year.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be 'silent' on the suffering in Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election. aljazeera.com The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their campaigns.

NEO (2024-07-26). Condolences for the people of Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Condolences for the people of Ethiopia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and sorrow following recent landslides in Ethiopia which claimed the lives of over 200 people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western Ethiopia, which tragically took the lives of at least 250 of people at this stage," said the Presidency on Thursday. | President Ramaphosa said the South African people's thoughts are with the people of Ethiopia, particularly the bereaved…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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?

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). 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 (…) | – |

Charles Rotter (2024-07-26). Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com the leading factor controlling hurricane precipitation is not, as traditionally thought, sea surface temperature or humidity in the atmosphere. Instead, it's Sahara dust…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Premier of Canada's Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update. aljazeera.com The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics? aljazeera.com Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and why were they barred?>

Sophia Schmidt (2024-07-26). In Philly, demand is 'overwhelming' for Pa.'s LIHEAP air conditioner program. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. She used a box fan to try to stay cool when temperatures soared into the upper nineties earlier this month — but said the fan only blew hot air. | "It was a heat wave, and I had a darn fan," she said. "I was in here sweating bullets. People die from heat stroke." | It's the secon…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Judiciary announces Alternative Dispute Resolution week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week. The event from August 5th to 9th, aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system. While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, the Court of Appeal …

The Independent (2024-07-26). AKENA: Cattle compensation is mockery of Teso war debt claimants. independent.co.ug Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party, Jimmy Akena has described the government's payment system for the compensation program for the war debt claimants as a mockery to the people of Teso and northern Uganda. Akena made the comments while attending the burial of one of the …

hindustantimes (2024-07-26). Trump Shooter Was Not Alone; Vance Cornered For Calling Kamala 'Childless Cat Lady' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston slammed JD Vance over his old comment on Kamala Harris. In a 2021 appearance on Tucker Carlson's former Fox News show, Vance called Harris a "childless cat lady." Aniston on her Instagram post said, "I truly can't believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States." Meanwhile, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris told the House Committee on Homeland Security that the Trump shooter was not the only suspicious person at the Butler rally on July 13. In another news, Trump called Harris "ultra liberal" at his first rally since President Joe Biden d…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com Transport minister calls 'massive attack' on high-speed TGV rail network an 'outrageous criminal act'.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics. aljazeera.com Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

The Independent (2024-07-26). From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024, what's new and what remains. independent.co.ug PARIS, GERMANY | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924. Since then, the world has changed dramatically. Over the past century, some sports have ceased to be part of the Olympic program, …

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. fidh.org Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending.
Nairobi, July 25, 2024 — The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today.
| They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30 officials from the ousted government and people close to the (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-07-26). Enhance capabilities to capitalise on oil and gas sector opportunities, SMEs told. independent.co.ug The government has raised the budget allocation for the extractive sector by 92% to Shs961 billion for this financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to bolster their operational capabilities to fully leverage opportunities within the oil and gas sector. This call to action was made by …

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine? aljazeera.com Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-26). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |

EDWIN (2024-07-26). Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police. sanews.gov.za Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police | Three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Empangeni in the early hours of Friday morning. | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilization Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, received intelligence about the suspects, who were hiding at a house in KwaDlangezwa, said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement. | When the police announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, sparking a shootout which ended with the three suspects being fatally wounded. | The suspe…

The Independent (2024-07-26). ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: More protesters arrested. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 20 people protesting against corruption have been arrested in Kampala. They include a group of 15 students from Makerere University, who started marching from Nasser Road. However, they were intercepted at at railway grounds. Another group, of about 6 people who marched along Jinja Road were rounded up …

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). How Bangladesh rickshaw pullers saved lives amid quota protest clashes. aljazeera.com Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up saving lives too.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president. aljazeera.com Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why BJP's election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). A year after Niger's coup, split political loyalties test family ties. aljazeera.com While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

GABIK (2024-07-26). KZN works to facilitate economic growth. sanews.gov.za KZN works to facilitate economic growth | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, says the provincial government is working hard to create an enabling environment to facilitate the growth of the economy through practical plans that focus on creating employment. | The MEC was tabling the R150.5 billion provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. | Rodgers said the budget proposals presented, ignites hope in that resources are allocated to bring about direct change to the lives of people. | "It is evident that the provincial governm…

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-26). Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced that it has written nearly 19,000 citations for sidewalk violations in about two months, a 500% increase over the same period last year as officials look to crack down on people illegally parking their vehicles on the sidewalk. | According to

Eric Worrall (2024-07-26). Claim: Global Warming is Messing with our Rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… But it is not clear how much of this remarkable regional increase in severe rains is due to climate change, or how widespread it is …"

EDWIN (2024-07-26). One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded. sanews.gov.za One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded | An ATM bombing suspect was arrested, while another was left fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Esikhaleni, in the early hours of Thursday morning. | Police responded to reports of an ATM bombing at a store in Esikhaleni and swift investigations led to the arrest of th…

GABIK (2024-07-26). Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger. sanews.gov.za Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has reiterated the call for communities to produce their own food for consumption and selling. | Kontsiwe made the call during the handover of a tractor and farming implements to the Goboti Residents' Association, held at Goboti village, eNgcobo, on Thursday. | The tractor will aid the MEC's interventions to fight poverty and hunger, in response to the Human Rights Com…

NEO (2024-07-26). Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the BBQ Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner in Kempton Park this evening. | The awards ceremony recognises and promotes sustainable black business and transformation by honouring exemplary corporate governance, leadership and achievement in South Africa. | "Over the past two decades, the BBQ Awards have continued to encourage the growth and success of black-owned and black-empowered companies, providing a platform to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across 10 categories," said the Presidency in a…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org

Deconstructed (2024-07-26). Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya. theintercept.com On June 28, 2009, democratically elected Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by a military coup. In response to Zelaya's push for a poll to gauge public interest in constitutional changes, the Honduran Supreme Court ordered the military to arrest him. He was then sent to Costa Rica in his pajamas. | The coup led to nearly 13 years of right-wing rule, marked by collusion with drug trafficking organizations, widespread privatization, violence, repression, and a significant migrant exodus. During this period, the Honduran left organized a strong resistance movement. In 2022, Xiomara Castro, Zelaya's wi…

Giorgia Valente (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Showcase Young Arab Women's Talent. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls attacks 'acts of sabotage', saying they were 'prepared and coordinated'.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs. sanews.gov.za Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs | The Ekurhuleni Municipality says the city's technicians are addressing a major sewer blockage that has closed an intersection on Ermelo Road, affecting Strubenvale and Casseldale roads in the Springs city centre. | Giving an update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue, City spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, said the municipal team initially responded to a sewer spillage and subsequently identified a major blockage along with several bottlenecks on the sewer network. |

Cris Barrish (2024-07-26). 'Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate': Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign reports broke the law. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not disclosing $298,000 in payments to her husband, and by failing to record advances the couple made to her campaigns as loans, a report from the state Department of Elections concluded. | Hall-Long's campaign reports for 2016 through 2023, even after being amended in December, s…

GABIK (2024-07-26). Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school. sanews.gov.za Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school | Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, in partnership with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's), will donate R6 million worth of infrastructure to benefit a school in KwaZulu-Natal. | More than 400 learners of Mason Lincoln Special School will benefit from the Inter-SETA collaboration project, which aims to improve the operations of the special school. | The school is located in Umlazi. | Friday's donation includes infrastructure support through the provision of mobile classrooms, t…

Guest Blogger (2024-07-26). Utah's The Independent is Right, Climate Activism Ignores or Harms the World's Poor. wattsupwiththat.com Sierer's analysis hits the nail on the head that climate activism is more likely to be harming the world's poor rather than helping them.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly. sanews.gov.za DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the Development Bank Of Southern Africa (DBSA) to supply his office with bi-weekly reports on the progress made in the reconstruction of Parliament's National Assembly reconstruction site. | This also include monthly cost schedule which will be made available to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the interest of transparency. | This according to the department, has been requested to ensure that the contractors to the project are held to agr…

GABIK (2024-07-26). Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) continues to provide wool improvement infrastructure, equipment and training to communal and emerging farmers in the villages. | DRDAR MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will on Friday hand over a shearing shed and equipment at an event held at Mgwalana Shearing Shed in Engcobo. | The department said the supplying of the infrastructure forms part of the wool improvement production programme, which has seen the…

nosihle (2024-07-26). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | Government has committed to using the insights and recommendations from the State of Climate Action in South Africa Report to inform the scaling up of the country's actions to respond to climate change. | "South Africa needs access to scaled-up, new, additional and predictable, fit for purpose finance, specifically grant and concessional finance that can be deployed effectively to create enabling environments for rapid investments by buying down risks and creating new asset classes for clean investments that would allow for more significant mobilization and leveraging o…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo' arrested in Texas. aljazeera.com In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.

Kenny Cooper (2024-07-26). 'You'll come close to death — but you won't die': Firefighters take on the toughest two minutes in sports. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional On Thursday morning, firefighters from across the region descended on Exton, Pennsylvania, to test their might for day one of the Northeast Regional Classic. | Dozens of spectators packed into a vacant Sam's Club parking lot to cheer on and witness what organizers and participants d…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Human Rights Watch condemns arrest of Ugandan anti-corruption demonstrators. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | ORYEM NYEKO | Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the arrest of ant-corruption protesters in Kampala, and demanded they be released. On July 23 and 24, police in Uganda's capital Kampala detained at least 60 people protesting widespread corruption in the government. "This latest crackdown on protesters is a blatant violation of …

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Rwanda, unsurprising RPF victory in recent elections: a political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org In Rwanda's recent general elections, held on 15 July, incumbent President Paul Kagame and his ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), were largely re-elected as Head of State and to the National Assembly.
| These results without suspense confirm the regime's stranglehold on the country's political life.
| FIDH and its member organisation the Rwandan Observatory for Human Rights (ODHR) call on the Rwandan authorities to immediately put an end to the restriction of civic and (…) | – | /…

clashmusic (2024-07-26). In A Huge Win For BDS, SXSW Has Cut Ties with the US. clashmusic.com SXSW has announced that they will be ending all partnerships with the US Army and some of the world's biggest arms.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police. aljazeera.com Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.

newleftreview (2024-07-26). 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.

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org

The Independent (2024-07-26). Govt sets in motion law to fight cross-border crime. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has put in place interim measures aimed at strengthening capacity to fight crime collaboratively on an international scale with hopes of coming up with a law in future to deal with the same. The interim measures launched on Thursday in Kampala …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail hit by 'massive attack' as Olympics begin. aljazeera.com France's high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Asociación de cubanos en Angola resalta unidad de pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) La directiva de la Asociación de la Comunidad de Cubanos Residentes en Angola (Accra) resaltó la unidad y resistencia del pueblo de Cuba ante las adversidades, al conmemorarse hoy el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Saber morir para vivir. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Atrapado el sueño, cumplida la promesa, tiene facción de niña y niño la sonrisa, de tez mestiza, de blanca, de mulata. Hija de la ´tormenta ª de aquel amanecer de 71 años, la piel de la justicia despintó los estatus, y así va por todo el archipiélago.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Resaltan lazos y sucesos históricos de Cuba y Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Los lazos de amistad entre Cuba y Argentina y sucesos relevantes de la historia de ambos países serán resaltados hoy en Buenos Aires durante el homenaje Evita, Moncada, la patria liberada.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). 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).

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-25). Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis. dissidentvoice.org Palestinians walk along a street covered with stagnant wastewater near tents sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 22 July. Omar Ashtawy APA images) As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington, where he will deliver a speech to Congress on Wednesday, the Israeli military massacred Palestinians throughout Gaza and forced a new …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2024-07-25). Unions Demand An End To All US Military Aid To Israel. popularresistance.org Seven national unions representing 6 million workers in the United States called on President Joe Biden today to end all military aid to Israel. The news came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, came to Washington to speak to Congress tomorrow. | It's an unprecedented demand, coordinated across some of the nation's biggest unions. The unions that signed the letter are the Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), Postal Workers (APWU), Painters (IUPAT), National Education Association, Service Employees (SEIU), the Auto Workers (UAW), and the Electrical Workers (UE). | Delegates at the APWU's n…

Staff (2024-07-25). Secret Service director resigns amid bipartisan demands that she step down following Trump assassination attempt. defenddemocracy.press By Barry Grey Jul 24, 2024 On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Kimberly Cheatle, director of the United States Secret Service, was resigning her post. Cheatle, appointed by President Biden in September 2022, had spent 29 years at the agency. Cheatle resigned amidst demands by both Republicans and Democrats that she step down following …

newarab (2024-07-25). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

newarab (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

newarab (2024-07-25). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Putin Talks War With Israel's Enemy Amid Tensions With Houthis, Hezbollah: 'I'm Very Interested In…'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on July 24 at the Kremlin. According to the Russian presidential press service, Putin and Assad discussed the ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region due to Israel's war in Gaza.

Staff (2024-07-25). 2024-07-25: News Headlines. syria.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:58:20 +0000 | | newarab (2024-07-25). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at […] | | newarab (2024-07-25).

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's US Tour de Force: Congressional Standing Ovations, Support for Expanding War with Lebanon. libya360.wordpress.com US lawmakers give Netanyahu over 50 standing ovations as jets pound 'safe zones' across Gaza The Cradle During his speech, the Israeli premier urged US officials to increase military aid to 'finish the job' in Gaza and called anti-genocide protesters 'Iran's useful idiots' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his much-anticipated address to a joint…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Socialist Equality Party holds demonstration in Washington D.C. against the Gaza genocide and imperialist war. wsws.org Wednesday's rally and meeting hosted by the SEP marked a milestone in the development of a socialist anti-war movement in the center of world imperialism.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt expresses "big respect" for "Genocide Joe" Biden. wsws.org In his comments on the US political crisis, Bandt gave a blanket endorsement to the pro-war, pro-business Democratic Party, and did not even bother to mention the Gaza genocide.

WSWS (2024-07-25). US unions combine call for end to Israeli military aid with continued support for "Genocide Joe" and warmongering Democrats. wsws.org Beneath an outward show of opposition to the war—which the letter notably does not characterize as a "genocide"—the real aim is to try to extricate Biden and the US from responsibility.

newarab (2024-07-25). Good riddance, genocide Joe. You will be remembered as a monster. newarab.com The response to Joe Biden finally surrendering the Democratic presidential nomination has been instructive. | Since Israel's genocidal rampage in Gaza began, there has been a common theme in how Western politicians and media outlets have approached the horror: that Palestinian life has little or even no meaningful worth. This has not been subtle. | Sure, this has ranged from the crude — that is, outright genocidal incitement, despite its legal prohibition in the 1948 Genocide Convention — to the lack of concern about tens of thousands slaughtered with Western arms and diplomatic support, not least…

Staff (2024-07-25). I served in the Air Force for 22 years. Then the US backed a genocide against my family. therealnews.com This episode of The Project Censored Show originally aired on Project Censored on July 22, 2024. It is shared here with permission. Ten months in, the US role in Israel's genocide in Gaza goes far beyond complicity. Israel is butchering Palestinians with US bombs, funding, and political and military support, and some members of the US military …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). The July Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Ready To Order. thealtworld.com I publish my work in print form every month in a collection called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is now available. | For more than nine months now we've been manipulated and lied to about what Israel is doing in Gaza, by both our news media and by podium pontiffs like the State Department's Matthew "Count Smirkula" Miller. It's actually insulting how brazen these freaks have been about telling us not to believe our lying eyes about what's as plain as day for all of us to see: that this is a genocide being live-streamed in real time right in front of our faces. It's like they're actually trying to break our…

Workers World Party (2024-07-25). PDF of July 25 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Presidential campaign chaos Workers still have no real choice And more on genocide and resistance Behind software glitch Strike vote at Boeing Vance: faux populist Labor leader bows to ultra-right Assassination attempt aftermath Editorial: Fight Trump, not migrants! Dylcia Noemí Pagán and Bernice Reagon °Presente! Tear down . . . |

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Bibi's Washington Visit Reveals US' Demoniacal Face: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The visit that the criminal Israeli prime minister has paid to Washington after nine months of genocide in Gaza shattered the fake innocent image of Western civilization and laid bare the cruel and demoniacal nature of the US, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

Natalia Marques (2024-07-25). Netanyahu receives standing ovation in US Congress while anti-genocide protesters brutalized at Capitol gates. peoplesdispatch.org A wanted war criminal addressing US Congress proved to be a pitched battle between the state and tens of thousands of anti-genocide protesters…

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Palestinian Activists Say Biden's Legacy Is Gaza Genocide and US Imperialism. themaad.org

Editor (2024-07-25). 'Guilty of Genocide': Tlaib Protests Netanyahu's Speech to Congress. scheerpost.com

Project Censored, Eleanor Goldfield (2024-07-25). I served in the Air Force for 22 years. Then the US backed a genocide against my family. therealnews.com

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Israel destroyed over 70 percent of Rafah's infrastructure. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army destroyed more than 70 percent of the infrastructure of Rafah governorate, located in the southern Gaza Strip, its mayor, Ahmed Al-Sufi, denounced today.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Big Blow To IDF: Soldiers Seriously Hurt In Rafah – Admission After Hamas Shows 'Trap Attack' Video>. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military on July 24 confirmed that a soldier of the Paratroopers Brigade's reconnaissance unit was seriously wounded during fighting in southern Gaza's Rafah. On July 23, IDF said that another soldier with the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion was seriously hurt during fighting in Rafah. This comes after Hamas claimed that its fighters trapped and ambushed Israeli soldiers in Rafah.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). How the Palestinian Authority Abets Israel's Colonial Project. orinocotribune.com By Tamara Nassar — Jul 24, 2024 | The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting with American and Israeli officials in Tel Aviv earlier this month to conspire on "day after" plans in Gaza that would involve the collaborative body in reopening the Rafah crossing with Egypt. | "Egypt wants personnel from the Palestinian Authority to operate the crossing," Axios

Staff (2024-07-25). When Supporting Israel is a Liability: Is Gaza Changing the West? defenddemocracy.press The Israeli war of 'extermination' in Gaza, per the words of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan, has made the cause of Palestinian freedom a global one. By Ramzy Baroud* Jul 19, 2024 Much has been written about the political earthquakes in Britain and France, the first resulting in the crushing defeat of the Conservative …

Shahd Ahmad Alnaami (2024-07-25). Remembering Eman Qamom. mondoweiss.net My best friend, Eman Qamom, was martyred in December by an Israeli attack. She had told me she didn't want "to be killed and forgotten." I am here to remember Eman. I hope she has found peace in a better place.

Khader Jabbar (2024-07-25). Craig Mokhiber dissects the ICJ's bombshell ruling on the Israeli occupation. mondoweiss.net Craig Mokhiber discusses the importance and impact of the International Court of Justice's ruling that the Israeli occupation of Palestine is illegal.

Qassam Muaddi (2024-07-25). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 293: Palestinians slam Netanyahu speech to Congress as U.S. officials say a ceasefire deal is close. mondoweiss.net Palestinian political leaders slammed U.S. politicians' response to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress as Israel continued its Khan Younis offensive for the fifth day, killing dozens of civilians there and across Gaza.

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). The beauty of the Gaza encampment at Columbia University. themaad.org

Greg Stoker (2024-07-25). War Drums in Washington: Netanyahu's True Ambitions Laid Bare. mintpressnews.com Greg Stoker unpacks Netanyahu's appeal to Congress for more weapons and support for a broader Middle Eastern conflict, spotlighting the hypocrisy of Israel's actions in Gaza and the global community's response.

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com Israel claims to have acted alone in the bombing of civilian sites at Yemen's Hodeidah Port, which resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to 87 others. Despite these claims, evidence suggests that the United States may have had prior knowledge of the attack. On July 19, Yemen launched its new …

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

Editor (2024-07-25). Palestinian Factions Sign Beijing Agreement but Deep Obstacles Remain. scheerpost.com By Omar Karmi / The Electronic Intifada On Tuesday, Palestinian factions in Beijing signed yet another unity agreement to overcome 17 years of internal division between the two main Palestinian political factions, Hamas and Fatah. The deal, of which a leaked copy was published by al-Masry al-Youm, centers primarily around the formation of an "interim national reconciliation government" to take …

Seth Galinsky (2024-07-25). Tehran's allies expand drone, missile attacks on Jews, Israel. themilitant.com In retaliation for a drone attack targeting civilians that killed one person in a Tel Aviv apartment building and wounded nine others July 19, the Israeli air force struck fuel tanks and a power plant in the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen the next day. | This was the first time the Houthis — a reactionary clan-based militia in Yemen funded by Tehran — had succeeded in striking Tel Aviv, and the first time Israeli forces had directly retaliated against the Houthis. Before July 19, Israel had left responding to Houthi attacks, especially on shipping in the Red Sea, to U.S. forces based…

newarab (2024-07-25). Why the ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation will be hard to ignore. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-25). 'Antisemitism' smear pair ordered to pay victim almost £140k in costs. skwawkbox.org Defeated perpetrators must pay 90% of James Wilson's legal costs — on top of £30k damages — for child danger smear over argument about 'Labour antisemitism' and the unfit 'definition' of antisemitism Two Israel supporters who smeared a left-wing opponent as 'a freak who takes pictures of kids' have been ordered to pay almost £140,000 …

Jaisal Noor (2024-07-25). Massive protests hit DC as Israel PM addresses Congress. therealnews.com The mass movement in solidarity with Palestine returned to DC in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Presenting a citizen's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, the protesters surrounded Congress, joined by a sizable labor contingent that included the UAW. Production: Jaisal Noor | Post-Production: Jaisal Noor |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Speaker 1: | Free, free, free…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Palestinians condemn Netanyahu's speech to US Congress. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian parties, movements and leaders condemned today the speech of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, before the US Congress and criticized Washington's support to the crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Imran Mulla (2024-07-25). Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection. middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection | MEE has learnt that the Labour government is likely to announce some restrictions on arms sales to Israel, but not suspend them entirely | | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously called for a ceasefire in Gaz…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). UN: Israel continues forcible transfer of Palestinians to Gaza's south. presstv.ir The United Nations says Israel continues forcible transfer of Palestinians from northern part of Gaza southwards.

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Palestinians Governing Palestine' — Groups Sign Unity Agreement under Chinese Auspices. defenddemocracy.press Affirming the right of the Palestinian people to resist Israeli occupation, representatives of 14 Palestinian factions have signed an agreement to end their divisions and form a temporary government of national unity. Jul 23, 2024 The Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity was signed on Tuesday following talks in Beijing, at …

newarab (2024-07-25). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-25). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com Representatives from Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions signed a joint statement with China's mediation, agreeing to end years of divisions and form a national unity government. | According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and roughly 90,000 wounded since the start of the conflict. For Israel, as many as 1800 dead with 116 kidnapped Israelis whose fates remain unknown. | Joining the discussion: |

Abubaker Abed (2024-07-25). Paris 2024: Olympics begins under shadow of Israeli obliteration of Palestinian sport. middleeasteye.net Paris 2024: Olympics begins under shadow of Israeli obliteration of Palestinian sport | Palestinian athletes and administrators talk about Israel's killing of sports stars and destruction of facilities in Gaza | | Children watch as displaced Palestinians play football in the courtyard of…

MEE staff (2024-07-25). US says closer than ever to ceasefire as Netanyahu and Biden meet. middleeasteye.net US says closer than ever to ceasefire as Netanyahu and Biden meet | Netanyahu visits the White House in the most fraught moment in US-Israel relations in decades, experts say | | US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in White House's Oval Office, on 25 July 2024…

Katherine Hearst (2024-07-25). The false claims Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made in his address to US Congress. middleeasteye.net The false claims Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made in his address to US Congress | In his speech, Netanyahu claimed that Israel is facilitating entry of aid into Gaza and safeguarding civilians | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at…

Mark Gruenberg (2024-07-25). 'Arrest this man': Massive protests as Netanyahu demands more U.S. weapons. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Despite heavy security which prevented them from surrounding the U.S. Capitol, thousands of protesters jammed Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue to denounce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a mass march Wednesday. They declared him "a war criminal," demanded his arrest, and blasted U.S. aid to and complicity with his ongoing genocidal war on Gaza. The protests …

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Ceasefire Now' — Israeli Generals Reveal Extent of Army Crisis in Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Jul 2, 2024 Israel's top generals are advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, even if it means the Palestinian movement Hamas remains in power, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. This stance has reportedly created a rift between the military and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes a truce that would allow Hamas …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). 'Pressure for this to succeed': Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold? aljazeera.com It remains to be seen if there's political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

Imran Mulla (2024-07-25). Exclusive: UK expected to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection. middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK expected to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection | MEE has learnt that the Labour government is likely to announce some restrictions on arms sales to Israel, but not suspend them entirely | | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously called for a ceasefire in G…

newarab (2024-07-25). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Amid Houthi War Fear, Israel Warns France Of 'Iran-Backed' Attack At Paris Olympics, Alerts Citizens. hindustantimes.com Israel has warned France over a potential threat to its athletes and citizens by Iranian-backed proxies during the Paris Olympics. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz wrote a letter to his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné, and said, "We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organisations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics."

Editor (2024-07-25). Pandering GOP Platform Insults Jewish-Americans' Intelligence. scheerpost.com By Glenn Sacks / GlennSacks Jewish Democrats are deeply divided on Israel's actions in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. Republicans have seized on the events following Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel as a wedge issue they can use to win Jewish votes in November, and they designed the newly-released 2024 GOP PLATFORM: MAKE AMERICA …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. thealtworld.com Benjamin Netanyahu's The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-25). The U.S. Must Stop Arming Israel. otherwords.org

Elijah Magnier (2024-07-25). DC Protests Netanyahu, Trump and Harris Tied, Mideast Violence Spreads. thealtworld.com Kamalamania fills the pages of mainstream media outlets. Are they telling the truth this time? | Editor of the Polemicist Jim Kavanagh joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss shifting attitudes among American Jews about Israel, why so many American lawmakers are skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, whether we'll see any real changes to US policy toward Israel in the near future, and what role President Joe Biden can and should play in his vice president's campaign. | Political Misfits producer Ben Zinevich discusses the protests outside the US Congress…

Peter Certo (2024-07-25). In OtherWords: July 25, 2024. otherwords.org As far as I know, yesterday's address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first time Congress invited an accused war criminal to address lawmakers in the nation's capital. | That's not just overblown rhetoric. "But instead of arresting him," Farrah writes, "Cong…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Palestinians released from Israeli prison show signs of torture. aljazeera.com Eight Palestinians released from Israel's Ofer Prison say they were tortured and interrogated.

Editor (2024-07-25). Israeli Forces Have Killed 366 UN Workers and Family Members in Gaza: Leaked Report. scheerpost.com

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Martin Indyk, Former US Ambassador to Israel and Middle East Envoy, Dies at 73. themedialine.org

newarab (2024-07-25). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

noemail (2024-07-25). UN Expert Urges End to Targeting of Human Rights Defenders in the Occupied West Bank. devdiscourse.com UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor has condemned the ongoing targeting of human rights defenders in the Occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem by Israeli authorities. In a recent statement, Lawlor highlighted the troubling cases of five defenders currently subjected to administrative detention without charge, including prolonged detention and ill treatment.

MEE staff (2024-07-25). Israel's Olympic flag-carrier wrote message on bomb bound for Gaza. middleeasteye.net Israel's Olympic flag-carrier wrote message on bomb bound for Gaza | Peter Paltchik was also filmed disrupting a Palestine protest in Japan earlier this year | | Israel's Peter Paltchik during the Tel Aviv Grand Slam Judo Championship in Tel Aviv on 19 February 2022 (Jack Guez/AFP) | Pro-Palestinian…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, United States Obeys. popularresistance.org The world-historical crisis in Gaza might in the long-term bring about radical change in both the U.S. and Israel, but in the interim the greatest crimes the two nations have jointly taken part in has stiffened their defenses against unprecedented criticism. | The fear of blasting Israel has been breached. The taboo broken. Tel Aviv and Washington have never faced this before. As both are settler nations, having wiped out natives across the land, they are circling their wagons on a new frontier. They can only respond with the most profound denial and viciousness. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who a…

Staff (2024-07-25). Massive protests hit DC as Israel PM addresses Congress. therealnews.com The mass movement in solidarity with Palestine returned to DC in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Presenting a citizen's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, the protesters surrounded Congress, joined by a sizable labor contingent that included the UAW. Jaisal Noor reports from DC. Production: Jaisal NoorPost-Production: Jaisal Noor Transcript The following is a rushed …

Staff (2024-07-25). Protestors raise Palestinian flag, burn US flag near Congress. muslimmirror.com Washington : Pro Palestinian-protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place. The incident happened in front of the Union Station, near the US Congress, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a Joint Session of the …

Editor (2024-07-25). Illegal sale of Palestinian land embraced by Biden, governors, mayors and city councilmembers. mronline.org As Israel's genocidal campaign against Palestinians continues, so does the theft of Palestinian land. Real estate events that sell off illegal settlements acquired through settler violence in the West Bank happen in the U.S. with the aid and permission from local elected leaders.

newarab (2024-07-25). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

Sam Biddle (2024-07-25). Google Planned to Sponsor IDF Conference That Now Denies Google Was Sponsor. theintercept.com Internal Google documents show the company planned to sponsor an Israel Defense Forces tech conference — but its name was erased at the last minute.

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel's Netanyahu, US's Biden to meet on Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Netanyahu will also meet Vice President Kamala Harris — the likely…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Staff (2024-07-25). DC Police Deploy Pepper Spray Against Netanyahu Protests As Congress Kisses the Ring. youtube.com Israel is participating at the Olympics in Paris while Russia is banned, despite killing at least 80% fewer civilians in Ukraine than the Israeli state has killed in Gaza. Even the United States has prosecuted its own for War Crimes. Impunity for Israel. Enforcement of international law for everyone else. No clearer was this hypocrisy …

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Palestinian People Alone Have Right to Determine Their Fate: Hamas. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is only the Palestinian people who have the right to determine their fate, Hamas underlined, reacting to the Israeli regime prime minister's so-called ideas about a "future" for the Gaza Strip that excludes the resistance from the territory's rule.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-25). More than half Dems boycott Netanyahu lie-fest — but govt replaces them with extras. skwawkbox.org Absent lawmakers replaced by stand-ins to create false impression as pro-Israel stooges fawn over Israeli PM's litany of lies More than half of Democratic party politicians in the US Congress and Senate boycotted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's litany of lies masquerading as a speech to fawning supporters. All was not as it seemed as the …

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Holds Separate Meetings With Biden and Harris at the White House. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday held separate meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House as Israel is looking to clinch more US support for its genocidal campaign in Gaza. While meeting with Biden, Netanyahu praised the president for his strong support since October 7 and for backing …

Dania Akkad (2024-07-25). Israel offered Mohammed Dahlan 'keys to Gaza' in 2002, newly released files show. middleeasteye.net Israel offered Mohammed Dahlan 'keys to Gaza' in 2002, newly released files show | Dahlan, who declined the offer, is said to be favoured by some US, Israeli and Arab officials to now lead post-war Gaza, a role he says he would also refuse | | Mohammed Dahlan with a portrait of Palestinian lea…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Islamic Jihad rebukes Netanyahu's lies in US congress, calls for his quarantine. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the US Congress as "full of lies and slander."

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-07-25). Hundreds Protesting Netanyahu Visit Arrested At US Capitol. popularresistance.org Around 200 pro-Palestine protesters were detained on Capitol Hill on 23 June, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the US Congress the day after. The protest took place in the Canon House Office Building. The demonstrators, wearing shirts with the slogan "Not in our name," were organized by the Jewish Voice for Peace group. | According to police, the protesters were warned that demonstrating in the Canon House Office Building was illegal. | Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace, Stefanie Fox, said the Israeli premier's speech in Congress on Wednesday was the reason for the demons…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Protesters recreate mini-Gaza scene in Berlin to highlight suffering. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine protesters in Berlin staged a mini-Gaza scene, acting as victims of an Israeli attack.

Democracy Now! (2024-07-25). Democracy Now! 2024-07-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 25, 2024; Over 100 Lawmakers Skip Netanyahu's Address to Congress Amid Protests over U.S. Support for War in Gaza; Noura Erakat: During Netanyahu Speech, U.S. Lawmakers Cheered "What Is Essentially a War on Children"; "The Only Answer Is Peace": Israeli and Palestinian Activists Share Vision of Coexistence | Headlines for July 25, 2024; Over 100 Lawmakers Skip Netanyahu's Address to Congress Amid Protests over U.S. Support for War in Gaza; Noura Erakat: During Netanyahu Speech, U.S. Lawmakers Cheered "What Is Essentially a War on Children"; "T…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages from Gaza. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-07-25). You have officially become Iran's useful idiots: Netanyahu to protestors. muslimmirror.com Washington : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Iran for funding and supporting groups against Israel and asserted that defeating the brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. "For all we know, Iran is funding the anti-Israel protests that are going on right now outside this building—not that many, but they're there—and throughout …

Peter Eglin (2024-07-25). Analyzing the Israel Effect in Canada. socialistproject.ca If truth and justice are the most potent weapons in the arsenal of the oppressed … — Norman Finkelstein What is the life of a Palestinian worth? Is it worth an em in an editorial in the pages of the Positive Universe? | Wh…

Nathan Klabin (2024-07-25). Historic Food Import Reform Allows for Greater Competition in Israeli Market. themedialine.org

Editor (2024-07-25). Michael Brenner: Humiliation Upon Request. scheerpost.com By Michael Brenner EUROPE -JEWS-MUSLIMS Europe has an obsession about Jews. For nearly 2 millennia, it shunned them, despised them and persecuted them. Now, after a respite of a few decades, it condemns and abuses Muslims in a similar way — all in the name of supporting Jews. Israel's inhumane treatment of the Palestinians — …

Staff (2024-07-25). Citizen's arrest: Thousands of US protesters demand Israel's Netanyahu be locked up. defenddemocracy.press By Umar A Farooq and Azad Essa 24 July 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a depleted House when he addressed a joint seating of the US Congress on Wednesday, after dozens of lawmakers opted to either boycott or skip his speech. Reasons given for not being present for Netanyahu's address range from opposition to …

Selina Chen (2024-07-25). US: Republican senators introduce bill banning boycotts of Israel. middleeasteye.net US: Republican senators introduce bill banning boycotts of Israel | Legislation would prohibit federal government from making contracts with businesses that boycott Israel | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in front of US Congress during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, on…

newarab (2024-07-25). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-25). Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad. newarab.com French winger Moussa Diaby has joined Diaby, who joined Villa a year ago from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £52 million ($67 million), made 54 appearances in the 2023—24 season, registering 10 goals and nine assists and helping the club qualify for the Champions League. | The transfer…

newarab (2024-07-25). Amnesty calls on UN to extend Darfur arms embargo to all Sudan. newarab.com The 15-month war between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces "is being fuelled by an almost unimpeded supply of weapons into…

newarab (2024-07-25). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-25). Olympics: Who are the Arab athletes who have won gold medals. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

Staff (2024-07-25). 2024-07-25: News Headlines. south-america.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:59:22 +0000 | | newarab (2024-07-25). Argentina's fans attack Moroccan team after Olympic game loss. newarab.com On Wednesday, 24 July, the Moroccan team too… Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of […] | | newarab (2024-07-25).

newarab (2024-07-25). Rashida Tlaib holds 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu speech. newarab.com The one-person protest in the chamber took place as thousands of others gathered outside the building to demonstrate against Netanyahu's presence. | However, Netanyahu also received dozens of standing ovations from p…

newarab (2024-07-25). Argentina's fans attack Moroccan team after Olympic game loss. newarab.com On Wednesday, 24 July, the Moroccan team too…

newarab (2024-07-25). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-25). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). What Is at Stake for the Venezuelan Elections? orinocotribune.com On July 28, the Venezuelan electorate will head to the polls to select their next president. Among the ten candidates vying for the position, nine hail from the moderate and extreme right-wing factions. The primary contest, however, is between President Nicolás Maduro, who is seeking a third term (2025-2030) and embodies the continuation of Chavismo, and the US-backed opposition candidate, Edmundo González. | How does the electoral system work? If the opposition loses, will they allege fraud and incite violence? What are the political platforms of the leading candidates? In this video conference organized by the…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). NATO's Civilian Bases. orinocotribune.com By Joan Roelofs — Jul 24, 2024 | Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as Some…

Staff (2024-07-25). CNN Backtracks From Portraying Venezuela's Elections as Fraudulent. orinocotribune.com Although the news network CNN has been part of the campaign promoting the narrative of an alleged upcoming electoral fraud, it has now backed down a bit and acknowledged, for the first time, the possibility of a victory of Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming July 28 presidential elections. | In order to justify its defeat, the US-backed Venezuelan far-right frequently claims that fraud has occurred in elections. They attempted the same strategy in 2018, despite the fact that Venezuela's electoral system has an excellent reputation. Venezuela's corporate media outlets and Western media frequently echo the fraud allegat…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). This Is the Haitian People's Chance To Break Their Chains Again. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of the Cocuina Field in the Orinoco Delta region of northeastern Venezuela. | The agreements—signed this Wednesday, July 24, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas—include Licenses for Exploration and Exploitation of Non-Associated Gaseous Hydrocarbons in the Cocuina Field of the offshore Deltana Platform of Venezuela. | During the signing ceremony, President Nicolás Maduro said that monumental steps continue to be taken to consolidate a relationship of good neighborliness…

Staff (2024-07-25). Over 1,300 Journalists Accredited for Venezuela's Elections. orinocotribune.com A total of 1,326 national and international journalists were accredited by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) to cover the presidential elections scheduled for this Sunday, July 28. This, along more that 600 electoral observers, is another sign of the transparency and robustness of the Venezuelan electoral system. | This large group of journalists brings together 164 special correspondents from 76 international media outlets, including mainstream media agencies and outlets such as AP, AFP, EFE, Bloomberg, and Thomson Reuters, reported AVN. | Also participating are journalists from Kyodo News, Yomiuri…

Misión Verdad (2024-07-25). Far-Right Unitary Platform Threatens to Reject Election Results: Five Signs. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jul 24, 2024 | The last few weeks have been marked by a series of statements and actions coming from the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, led by María Corina Machado and the Unitary Platform (PUD). These demonstrations point to a dangerous scenario that we have been making warnings about: the early rejection of the election results and accusations of fraud, even before the votes are counted. | There are five warning signs that have been carefully analyzed displaying the intention of the opposition preparing to reject the results and delegitimize the electoral process, sched…

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-25). Biden/Harris And The Irreversible Crisis Of Neoliberal Fake Democracy. popularresistance.org The replacement of Joe Biden as the presidential nominee of the democrat party was a dramatic demonstration that the lords of capital are the only segment of the U.S. population with real agency. The fact that select oligarchs, in this case, the cabal that actually runs the democrat party, can remove a presidential nominee and expeditiously anoint Kamala Harris as his replacement cannot be characterized as anything else but a coup. | While this might read as extreme, the situation that African and oppressed people face in the U.S. and globally is also extreme. From killer cops who occupy cities and college campus…

Ammiel Alcalay, Middle East Eye. (2024-07-25). Even The US Propaganda Machine Can't Whitewash Biden's Sordid Record. popularresistance.org In the long shadow of the First World War, one of the greatest titles for an epochal work – Parade's End, by Ford Madox Ford – definitively marked the final acts of the British empire, that hung on for decades until coming to total demise in, of all places, Yemen. | In the same period, TS Eliot, the transplanted American, put it a little differently: "This is the way the world ends / not with a bang but a whimper." | Perhaps the current American equivalent would be "no gas left in the tank", or "end of the line". | Unfortunately, no well-known enough North American cultural figures come to mind who might be able…

Staff (2024-07-25). 30 July, Vancouver: Internationalism — Palestine, Vietnam, Bangladesh and the Anti-Imperialist Cause. samidoun.net INTERNATIONALISM: PALESTINE, VIETNAM, BANGLADESH AND THE ANTI-IMPERIALIST CAUSE Tuesday, July 30 7: 00 pm 1803 E 1st Ave, Vancouver "Imperialism has laid its body over the world, the head in Eastern Asia, the heart in the Middle East, its arteries reaching Africa and Latin America. Wherever you strike it, you damage it, and you serve the …

Staff (2024-07-25). 25 July, Philadelphia: We Keep Us Safe: Building A Culture of Solidarity In the Face of Repression. samidoun.net Thursday, July 25, 2024 6: 00 PM 7: 30 PM Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center 210 South 45th Street Philadelphia, PA, 19104 United States (map) REGISTER HERE (RECOMMENDED) As our movement gains strength, it will inevitably encounter state repression. How do we respond collectively to this repression? This workshop will discuss some of the tactics most commonly used …

boothdw (2024-07-25). Sounds of Silence. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Hundreds Protesting Netanyahu Visit Arrested at US Capitol. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). In Congressional Address, Netanyahu Slams American Protestors and Receives Standing Ovation. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I do not know how it is in your household, but in mine we have developed the practice over the past nine months of reciting to one another the most appalling of the news bulletins from Gaza that come our way from a great variety of sources. It …

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: The Wreckage Biden Leaves. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Kamala Harris Advocates for Cease-Fire After Netanyahu Meeting. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, US Obeys. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Jul 25, 2024. sitrepworld.info Skyrim — The Dragonborn Comes — Cover by Rachel Hardy 10 Principles for Perpetual Peace in the 21st Century, by Jeffrey D. Sachs War in Dreamland: Against mythology, reality contends in vain, by Aurelien "Bang! Bang! You're Dead!" Has Replaced "Let Freedom Ring" as U.S. Motto, by Bill Astore The Wreckage Biden Leaves Behind, by Patrick Lawrence Won't Someone Be the Voice of Sanity? A New Q&A Series with Dr. Peter McCullough — The Great Wakeup Hatred Of Trump Drove Media To Dismiss Assassination Threat, by Michael Shellenberger In Final Kick in the Pants, Departing Biden Denoun…

Larry Johnson (2024-07-25). Ukraine on the Ropes and Bill Binney on Crowdstrike. sonar21.com I have two video offerings for you today. First up is my discussion with Danny Davis about the increasingly dire situation in Ukraine. He showed a couple of short video clips during out chat — one with John Bolton and the other with retired General Ben Hodges. WARNING — watching those two talk may lower your intelligence by a dozen of points. Proceed with caution. Incredibly stupid comments by those two gentlemen. | As you are reading this, the Ukrainian front in the Donbass is crumbling. Russians are advancing rapidly and taking large chunks of territory with minimal resistance. Yesterday, Russ…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Cop who brutally assaulted Pakistani man at Manchester Airport suspended. geo.tv In this undated picture, a police officer is subjecting a man to torture at the Manchester Airport. —BBC/screengrab Video shows police officer kicking, stamping on head of man.Footage of the incident goes viral on social media. Pakistan has taken notice of incident,…

Editor (2024-07-25). Justice for Sonya Massey! Indict racist police! workers.org The world is appalled at the bodycam footage released on July 22 of the police killing of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois. She was murdered by Sangamon County sheriffs on July 6 after she called them for assistance for a possible prowler lurking outside her home. . . . |

Editor (2024-07-25). Presidential campaign chaos: Workers still have no real choice. workers.org Workers World has learned that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race between him and former President Donald Trump. As of this writing it appears that Vice President Kamala Harris will run in Biden's place. This is being presented as an unprecedented development, because no presidential candidate has . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Silver tree-shaped tidal flat appears on Qiantang River. ecns.cn The spectacular landscape washed out by the tidal bore under the sunshine creates a spectacular scene.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Technology boosts traffic management. ecns.cn China has continued to enhance the digitalization of government services in the field of traffic management and is actively promoting the use of electronic vehicle licenses.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Singer from Taiwan donates antique clothing, garnering praise from netizens. ecns.cn The first batch of donated items included 12 pieces of clothing from the late Qing Dynasty (1644—1911) and the Republic of China (1912—1949), surprising netizens and earning praise.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China House opens in Paris. ecns.cn The China House for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was inaugurated in Paris on Wednesday. Gao Zhidan, president of Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), and Chen Li, minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France, attended the opening ceremony, appreciating the exhibits with Chinese elements.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Workers see progress in efforts to eliminate invasive plant. ecns.cn A national nature reserve at the Yellow River estuary has cleared up the majority of an invasive species from the United States plaguing the area, in an effort to transform a "green desert" into a place where native plants can thrive.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese warship arrives in St. Petersburg for Russian naval celebrations. ecns.cn A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship recently arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia to participate in Russia's upcoming Navy Day celebrations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Stock indexes seek to attract long-term capital. ecns.cn The indexes recently introduced at the Shanghai Stock Exchange mark another step forward for China in indexing investment, and address the central regulator's call to nurture long-term investment, said experts and market mavens.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Ma Long wins hearts worldwide as table tennis legend captivates Paris Olympics. ecns.cn China's Olympic Delegation announced on Wednesday that table tennis player Ma Long and synchronized swimmer Feng Yu will serve as flag bearers for the Chinese team at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Insights | European scholar: China's NEV makers move fast, which helps deepen EU-China cooperation. ecns.cn The European Union recently has imposed additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles made in China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Expert: Pursuit of new tech should be sensible. ecns.cn Justin Yifu Lin, dean of Peking University's Institute of New Structural Economics, said applying new technologies in traditional sectors should be treated as part of the drive to harness new quality productive forces.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Lunar soil samples land in Bangkok. ecns.cn Lunar soil samples collected by Chinese spacecraft Chang'e 5 have generated much interest among visitors to a fair in Bangkok — the first overseas destination of the lunar soil samples.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). AG600 seaplane enters final test-flight phase. ecns.cn The AG600, China's domestically developed seaplane model, has entered the final test-flight phase before getting its type certificate from the civil aviation authority, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Macron will unveil gov't after Games. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will delay appointing a new government until after the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Riding on BRI, Xinjiang foreign trade poised to grow in H2. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is expected to grow its foreign trade further in the second half of the year, as China's cooperation with other countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative continues to deepen.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China aces determined to make a racket in Paris. ecns.cn No Chinese tennis player has reached the Olympic podium for 16 years. However, this summer, the national team represents a significant force in Paris compared to previous Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Island a pawn the U.S. will ultimately abandon. ecns.cn Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its "defense" as it does not give his country anything, Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in a recent interview.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). State-owned companies high on reform agenda. ecns.cn Fueled by China's tailor-made market-oriented reforms and industrial upgrades, both the profit and export value of the country's State-owned enterprises are expected to grow stably in the second half, analysts said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). 59-country visa-free entry policy boosts Hainan tourism. ecns.cn South China's Hainan province is experiencing a surge in inbound tourism, with many visitors coming from visa-free countries such as Russia.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Envoy calls for promoting stable, sustainable relations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng told representatives from the U.S. political, business and academic communities that China and the U.S. should complement each other and promote stable, sustainable relations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China urges U.S. to cease deployment of missiles in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China has urged the U.S. to abandon the "nuclear sharing" and "extended deterrence" arrangements, withdraw nuclear weapons deployed overseas, abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). New archaeological discoveries push back Huangshi's metallurgical civilization by 2,000 years. ecns.cn The previously considered "3000-year continuous flame" of Huangshi's metallurgy civilization in Central China's Hubei Province has been recently overturned, with new field archaeological survey results indicating that the civilization may trace back to more than 5,000 years ago.

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-25). The Unrest In Bangladesh Isn't A Color Revolution But It Could Still Easily Become One. thealtworld.com While the optics of what transpired resemble a Color Revolution to the untrained observer, the fact of the matter is that these were homegrown riots triggered by long-brewing discontent with a decades-old policy, though the outcome can still be exploited by external players. | The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that "

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). NORAD Says It Intercepted Russian and Chinese Bombers in Alaska's ADIZ. news.antiwar.com North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Wednesday that US and Canadian fighter jets intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers operating in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). An ADIZ is an area that extends far beyond territorial waters and airspace where the US wants foreign aircraft to identify themselves. Alaska's ADIZ is …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). American surgeon who volunteered in Gaza says IDF snipers shoot toddlers. mronline.org 'No toddler gets shot twice by mistake,' said Dr. Mark Perlmutter.

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). Top US General 'Fully Confident' the US Would Beat China in a War Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown has said he is "fully confident" that the US could beat China in a war that breaks out over Taiwan. When asked at the Aspen Security Forum last Friday if he thought the US could defeat China, Brown said, "Yes, I'm fully confident in …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). Eight EU Countries Call for European Engagement With Syrian Government. news.antiwar.com Eight European Union countries are calling on the 27-nation bloc to reconsider its policy toward Syria and suggested engaging directly with the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad. In a letter to the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, and Slovenia said their …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). British Army Chief Says UK Must Be Ready To Fight a Major War in 3 Years. news.antiwar.com The head of the British Army has said the UK must be prepared to fight a major war in three years and hyped up the threat of a global conflict against Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, The Times reported on Tuesday. Gen. Roly Walker described the four nations as an "axis of upheaval" and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). President Biden Claims the US Isn't at War as He Bombs Yemen. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday night, President Biden falsely claimed in an address to the nation that the US was not at war. "I'm the first president in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world," the president said. About a half hour before Biden delivered …

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump documents case unlikely to be resolved before November. geo.tv Former US president Donald Trump. — Reuters WASHINGTON: A US circuit court on Thursday released a schedule for the appeal of a federal judge's dismissal of the criminal case charging former president Donald Trump with mishandling top secret documents.The standard…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). North Korea sends trash-filled balloons to US military base in South Korea. geo.tv North Korea sent trash-filled balloons on the grounds of the US military base in South Korea. —ReutersNorth Korea dumped another wave of trash-filled balloons on the grounds of the South Korean presidential compound in Seoul and a US military base nearby on Wednesday. The…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump attack gunman searched online about JFK shooting: FBI chief. geo.tv FBI Director Christopher Wray appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2024. — AFPThe gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally searched online for details about the November 1963 shooting of US president John…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Parisians offer language tip to tourists visiting France for 2024 Olympics. geo.tv Parisians guide tourists ahead of Olympics 2024. —ReutersAs the Olympics hosted by France is approaching, Parisians have guided tourists to use some specific words and phrases on their tour of the country. According to CNN, saying "bonjour" in French is an…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Apple introduces web version of Maps to challenge Google Maps. geo.tv Apple launches web version of Apple Maps. —UnsplashApple launched "Apple Maps" on the web through a beta that developed on Wednesday in a bid to beat the widely-used Google MapsAccording to The Verge, Apple users can now get driving and walking directions as…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump, Harris exchange blows in revamped presidential race as Biden exits. geo.tv This combination of images shows US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US president Donald Trump. — Reuters/FilesBiden addresses his nation as he exits presidential race.Trump faces younger presidential rival in Harris.Harris expected to pick running mate by August 7.United States…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Musk 'never told me' about $45m donation pledge: Trump. geo.tv Former president of the US and Republican candidate Donald Trump and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk — Reuters | Family members of Gary Gerbes, founder of the Mongrel Mob gang, gather ahead of the release of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care outside New Zealand's Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand July 24, 2024. — Reuters | Former President of the US and Republican candidate for US election 2024 Donald Trump and…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Obama praises Biden's commitment following his exit from 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Barack Obama expressed sincerity towards Joe Biden after his exit from the elections 2024. —ReutersFormer president of the United States Barack Obama lauded Joe Biden after his exit from the 2024 presidential election campaign. "The sacred cause of this country is…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). What really happened before the viral Manchester airport assault. geo.tv This still shows police officers assaulting the brothers at the Manchester Airport. — Sky NewsTwo British-Pakistani brothers assaulted brutally at airport.Pakistani community in uproar after footage goes viral.The Rochdale family is originally from Kotli in Azad Kashmir.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-25). Zelensky Close to "Political Suicide" — Kiev Politician. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seems to be increasingly discredited among the country's own politicians. In a recent statement, Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko described the president's actions as "political suicide" and emphasized the high level of difficulty for the Ukrainian leader …

Daily Telegraph New Zealand (2024-07-25). 'It's a Disaster' — Top Japanese Medical Professor Slams Health Officials Over mRNA Jab. globalresearch.ca Below is an AI translation of the article in English. | §ßÊÉ®‰∫ã"Å "Äç-Êó•Êú¨"ÅÆ"Éà"ÉÉ"ÉóÂåªÂ≠¶ÊïôÊéà"ÅåmRNA"Ç∏"É£"ÉñÂïèÈ°å"Å߉øùÂÅ•ÂΩì±Ä"&Cce…

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2024-07-25). New Book: Beneath the Mountain. An Anti-Prison Reader. "The Impact of State Terror, the Role of Prisons in Maintaining Social Hierarchy" globalresearch.ca

Nora Ugron (2024-07-25). Who Chooses Wars for Us? lefteast.org Note from LeftEast editors: A Spring 2023 | "Europe's military arsenal is not well prepared for war" — I hear on the morning talk show of Finland's national TV channel — there is a lack of weapons, a lack of cannon ammunition, a lack of chemical industry — which has been moved to poorer countries &#1…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-25). Revealed: Prince William's annual salary, in new royal report. leftfootforward.org The annual salary of the heir to the throne, Prince William, has been revealed in a new royal report. | Prince William received an eye watering $30 million from his first full year's income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a title and estate he inherited when his father, King Charles, ascended the throne. | The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch obtains possession of the duchy and the title of Duke of Cornwall at birth or when his parent succeeds to the throne. | The figures were revealed after the D…

Mike Buckley (2024-07-25). The first few weeks of a Labour government show how it is rebuilding our country for the better. leftfootforward.org Labour have been busy. No one can accuse them of being ill prepared for Government, surprise though the early election date was, nor of inactivity in the first few weeks of government before recess.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Unions call on Labour to prioritise workers in Crown Estate partnership. leftfootforward.org Union leaders have called on Labour to put workers at the heart of its Great British Energy partnership with the Crown Estate to boost jobs in the sector. | Labour is introducing the legislation to create Great British Energy today (Thursday), with Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband telling broadcasters this morning that the programme will be a "crucial tool" to tackle energy insecurity and the climate crisis. | The Government announced GB Energy will join in partnership with the Crown Estate to deliver new offshore wind farm developments. The Crown Estate will also be given new borrowing power…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Campaigners call for fairer taxation after 'obscene' energy firm profits. leftfootforward.org The parent company of British Gas, Centrica, has reported profits of £1bn in the first half of 2024 with the latest figures prompting campaigners to put renewed pressure on the government for fairer taxation. | Greenpeace has urged the Labour Party to introduce a windfall tax and use the money to fund energy saving initiatives, after highlighting the huge profits gained by energy companies at a time when fuel bills sky-rocketed. | Greenpeace UK's climate campaigner, Georgia Whitaker, said: "Centrica is still reaping the billion pound benefits of an energy crisis driven by the war in Ukraine and our depe…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-25). Here are the seven Tory MPs who have been given Tory leadership packs after asking for them. leftfootforward.org After nominations for the Tory leadership opened yesterday, Tory MPs have been setting out their leadership pitches, following the party's worst defeat in its Parliamentary history earlier this month. | Of course, the writing was on the wall for Sunak for a while, and some had already been jostling to replace him long before nominations formally opened. | So, who are the Tory contenders? Sky's Jon Craig has revealed that seven leadership hopefuls have asked for Tory leadership packs and been given them. Here are the seven: | 1.Suella Braverman | The former Home Secretary has made no secret of her ambition to r…

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com As Microsoft faces intensifying federal scrutiny, one of the company's billionaire Democratic donors is now pressuring the party's presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris to fire the government's top antitrust regulator. The consumer watchdog has been actively scrutinizing Big Tech and fighting mergers —

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Why Are You Surprised by the Advances of the Far Right? libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein 100 years ago, in 1924, after eight months, Adolf Hitler left the prison where he had ended up after attempting a coup d'état the previous year. During his stay in prison, he outlined the first pages of his work "My Struggle" in which he explained some basic foundations of his thought, including…

Shafik Mandhai (2024-07-25). Suspended MP claims Labour offered support for abuse legislation if she backed benefit cap. middleeasteye.net Suspended MP claims Labour offered support for abuse legislation if she backed benefit cap | Begum was one of seven Labour MPs who was suspended after breaking with the government over a vote to maintain child benefit caps | | Begum pictured campaigning with another suspended MP, Zara…

MEE correspondent (2024-07-25). Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality | Meanwhile, report reveals former government purged schools of moderate teachers, the president's remarks about election boycotters fuel criticism, and experts warn about alarming addiction rates |

Staff (2024-07-25). "I'm ashamed that my tax dollars are going to the brutalising of an entire people." — Dave Matthews. youtube.com Support independent watchdog journalism! | www.patreon.com/MintPressNews

Editor (2024-07-25). The class struggle in every commodity: Use value and exchange value. mronline.org Every year, Pew Research publishes a study on the U.S. population's political priorities.

Jomo Kwame Sundaram (2024-07-25). More poverty for the poor. mronline.org Many low-income countries (LICs) continue to slip further behind the rest of the world. Meanwhile, people in extreme poverty have been increasing again after decades of decline.

Editor (2024-07-25). China brokers a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups. mronline.org BEIJING has brokered a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, Chinese state media reported today.

Staff (2024-07-25). IICC Elections 2024: Surge in independent candidates signals positive shift from traditional panel voting. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The upcoming India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) elections are witnessing a significant departure from the traditional trend of panel-based voting. This year, the highest number of independent candidates have thrown their hats into the ring compared to previous years, signaling a potential shift in the way voters approach the elections. In …

Staff (2024-07-25). Will BSP-BJP fight together in UP-2027? muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas The general elections 2024 are over. Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led NDA under PM Narendra Modi has cruised to victory with the formation of Modi 3.0 government, in power for the third consecutive term. UP, the place for the real pitched-battle, is where BJP took to the most severe backlash, despite the …

Staff (2024-07-25). BJP-RSS wants to destroy India's education sector : Mallikarjun Kharge. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Continuing his criticism of the Union Budget, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday slammed the Centre for slashing the higher education budget by a "whopping Rs 9,600 crore". "BJP-RSS wants to destroy India's education sector by a thousand cuts! Budget for higher education has been slashed …

Ashley Curtin (2024-07-25). Connecticut lawsuit against Exxon one step closer to trial in state court. nationofchange.org Superior Court Judge John Farley said that by registering to do business in Connecticut, Exxon Mobil "has consented to jurisdiction" in the state. His decision puts the case one step closer to trial in state court.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-07-25). Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past decade. nationofchange.org As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.

Alexis Sterling (2024-07-25). Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself. nationofchange.org Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump's attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.

Ruth Milka (2024-07-25). Sunday was Earth's hottest day on record: A sign of uncharted climate territory. nationofchange.org On July 21, 2024, Earth's average surface temperature reached a new high, signaling alarming trends and urgent calls for action in the fight against climate change.

Shannon Dawson (2024-07-25). 9 Things You Should Know About Vice President Kamala Harris. newsone.com Before her groundbreaking tenure in the White House, Harris forged a path marked by significant achievements in social justice, criminal justice reform, and advocacy for women's rights.

Editor at Global Grind (2024-07-25). Meet The First Black Woman To Own An Entire Block On Baltimore's Waterfront. newsone.com Source: demerzel21 / Getty | This Dr. Pettigrew is making major moves! This powerhouse media mogul, and CEO of Root Branch Media Group, is reclaiming…

Bilal G. Morris (2024-07-25). Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage. newsone.com A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies.

Christopher Smith (2024-07-25). How "DEI" Is The New "N-Word," Attacks On Vice President Kamala Harris Explained. newsone.com The usage of "DEI" as a slur towards Black people and others not fitting the Republican viewpoint is being recognized as such more and more, with GOP leaders urging their members to avoid using it against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Bernard "Beanz" Smalls (2024-07-25). 'Sing Sing' Driector Explains Why It Was Challenging Finding The Film's Cast. newsone.com To tell the story of the formerly incarcerated men who used the arts to help them deal with their time behind bars and improve their lives, it made all the sense in the world to use the men directly involved in the powerful story. Sing Sing tells the story of a group of now-formerly incarcerated …

Khalil Bendib (2024-07-25). CARTOON: Biden Quits. otherwords.org

Sarah Anderson, Natalia Renta (2024-07-25). Semiconductor Jobs Are Coming. Here's How to Make Them Good. otherwords.org The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act created a huge opportunity to boost domestic production of the semiconductors that power everything from refrigerators and trains to electronic devices. | The Biden administration has also taken important steps to make sure these investments create jobs that are actually good. | For instance, CHIPS grantees must submit plans to provide affordable, high-quality

A.J. Schumann, Omar Ocampo (2024-07-25). AI Probably Won't Take Your Job, But It Might Make It Worse. otherwords.org Since the Industrial Revolution, workers have contended with technological threats to their jobs. Today that's artificial intelligence, or AI. | AI has been a mainstay in our popular imagination for decades — from apocalyptic robot takeovers to thriving post-work societies. All that remains science fiction, but many of us understandably worry that AI might The good news? That's unlikely. The reality — and the less good news — is that AI is rapidly increasing surveillance in the workplace. | An overw…

Ana Vračar (2024-07-25). Poliovirus detected in Gaza's wastewater, sparking concerns of an outbreak. peoplesdispatch.org Poliovirus has been detected in Gaza's sewage water by the World Health Organization (WHO), raising concerns about a possible outbreak. While no cases of poliomyelitis have been reported yet, the dire conditions in which displaced people in Gaza live increase the likelihood of such an event. The disease can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and death, and its elimination remains among the WHO's

Dennis Broe (2024-07-25). Reactionary reflexivity: Sealing the iron dome on media coverage of Gaza, Part 2. peoplesworld.org TV news: The infinite play of signifiers redounds upon itself Nowhere is this hardening of the once playful strategy of reflexivity more apparent than in corporate media news which instead of alternating between illusion and reflexivity is instead utterly delusional while sealing itself off in a reflexive bubble. The New York Times, The Washington Post, …

Bruce Bostick (2024-07-25). Ohio redistricting coalition turns in 731,306 signatures for November ballot. peoplesworld.org Thousands of joyful Ohioans packed the atrium at the Ohio Statehouse on July 1 to witness and celebrate the submission of 731,306 signatures, placing a referendum for a new, nonpartisan commission to do all future state and congressional redistricting on the November ballot. The Secretary of State officially validated the signatures on July 24 ensuring …

Greg Kearney (2024-07-25). I'm Donald Trump, and I approve this message. peoplesworld.org We hope you appreciated this article. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, make this possible. If you enjoy reading People's World and the stories …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). GOP vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, weakens his own railroad safety bill. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In the Senate, a bipartisan bill on rail safety initiated by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is stalled by railroad industry lobbying and campaign cash, from both the rail firms and their Wall Street backers. Ohio's other senator, Republican J.D. Vance, is a co-sponsor but has listened to the corporate siren song and worked with lobbyists …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). Biden, in White House speech, still warning of threat to democracy. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —After 52 years in federal electoral politics, Democratic President Joe Biden exited the political wars on July 24 with the same theme he used to start his now-dead re-election campaign, warning about the threat to U.S. democracy. In a short speech from the Oval Office at the White House yesterday, explaining his decision to …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Russian FM arrived in Laos to attend ASEAN events. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly arrived today in Laos to participate in events organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Venezuela's presidential election campaign ends in high gear. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign for the presidential elections in Venezuela closes today at full speed for both the ruling party and the opposition after 22 intense days, in which the people were able to meet with their candidates.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Cuba denounces in France the impact of the U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Paris, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, today denounced the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island and exposed its consequences on several sectors of society.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Cuba and its truth against a vulture fund. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) The London Court of Appeal has reportedly been holding, since yesterday, a hearing on the claim of the National Bank of Cuba on whether the vulture fund CRF I Limited was really its creditor.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Government announces police deployment in Chile's capital. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced today the deployment of more than 1,600 police officers in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is located, to contribute to the fight against crime and guarantee safety.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). India, China for urgent solution to border issue for the sake of ties. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministers Subrahmanyan Jaishankar of India and Wang Yi of China today discussed the bilateral border issue and agreed on the need to work with determination and urgency to achieve a solution.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Cuba, African Union to expand cooperation in science and technology. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodriguez held talks today with the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union (AU), Mohammed Belhocine, on cooperation in areas of common interest. Rodriguez highlighted the historical links that unite Cuba with African countries arising from the support to the decolonization of the continent and the National Liberation Movement.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). United Nations Call to take action on extreme heat. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations today launched its call to action on extreme heat, a plan that urges to strengthen global action as the planet's thermometers mark a streak of record temperatures.

Eduardo Vasco (2024-07-25). Nothing points to an opposition victory in Venezuela next Sunday, except for dubious polls. pressenza.com Ten candidates, backed by 38 parties, are running in this year's presidential elections in Venezuela [next Sunday, July 28]. However, there is consensus that the race is centered on just two: President Nicolás Maduro and the main opposition bloc, the Democratic Unity Platform (PUD), whose candidate is Edmundo González Urrutia. | All the polls place these two candidates in the lead in the race. But the radical opposition, grouped in the PUD, and the international press, only take into account the polls that indicate González Urrutia's victory. | Some examples are the Delphos Institute, which claims that the opposi…

Redacción Argentina (2024-07-25). The Olympic Games will begin in Paris between light and shadow. pressenza.com The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will be held in France from July 26 to August 11. | The opening ceremony, traditionally held in the Olympic stadium of the host city, will this time take place on the Seine, the river that runs through the French capital, where each national delegation will parade on a boat. | Ten thousand five hundred athletes will represent 204 nations at this year's Games. The event will be marred, however, by the International Olympic Committee's cancellation of Russia and Belarus, whose athletes will have to compete under a neutral flag, limiting participation to just 15 individual Russian at…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-25). EcoWaste Coalition Helps Out in Manila High School Brigada Eskwela, Pushes for Zero Waste and Non-Toxic Cleanup. pressenza.com 22 July 2024, Manila City/Quezon City. To express its solidarity with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the education sector as a whole, the EcoWaste Coalition participated in the Brigada Eskwela at Manila High School (MHS), one of the oldest schools in the nation's capital. It drew enthusiastic participants from the faculty, non-teaching personnel, parents, and students. | At the opening program preceding the cleanup, the EcoWaste Coalition led an interactive activity to introduce the basic principles and practices of ecological solid waste management (ESWM) in line with RA 9003, or the Ecological Solid W…

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-07-25). Is Kamala Harris the black swan of Donald Trump? pressenza.com After Biden's forced resignation from the Democratic race, Donald Trump would have woken up with an unexpected black swan that seriously threatens his triumphant return to the White House after the November elections, The new shining star of the Democratic firmament, Vice President Kamala Harris. | Attack on Trump | Biden's senility signs, the fentanyl crisis, the high cost of living, the increase of the citizen's insecurity and the issue of immigration would have sunk Biden's popularity to historical lows and the polls predicted a triumphant return of Donald Trump to the White House. | Consequently, after the di…

Pressenza IPA (2024-07-25). BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk: a space for debate and innovation. pressenza.com From Monday, July 22 to July 26, the Russian city of Ulyanovsk is hosting the BRICS Youth Summit, an event that brings together young leaders and entrepreneurs from the member countries of the BRICS group. This summit offers a platform to discuss current issues and find joint solutions. | The initiative to hold this event in Ulyanovsk was proposed by Governor Aleksey Russkikh, with the support of Ksenia Razuvaeva, head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. The summit addresses key issues such as education, science, training, technology and innovation, health and sport, youth entrepreneurship, community service…

BAN Toxics (2024-07-25). Environmental Group Joins Brigada Eskwela to Raise Awareness on Protecting Children from Hazardous Chemicals and Wastes. pressenza.com As the country prepares for the resumption of school on July 29, environmental NGO BAN Toxics joined today's Brigada Eskwela kickoff activity at Payatas B Elementary School (PBES) in Quezon City to promote toxic-free and waste-free schools. Carrying broomsticks, mops, paint, brushes, and other cleaning and maintenance materials, teachers, parents, and students gathered at the covered court in front of the school to formally open the weeklong activity. | Brigada Eskwela is an annual school maintenance program by the Department of Education (DepEd) where teachers, parents, and community members contribute their tim…

GAIA (2024-07-25). Zero Waste Cities Network Launches Philippine Chapter, Empowering Local Leaders to Tackle Waste Crisis. pressenza.com The ZWCN-Ph comprises government officials from Zero Waste Cities sites across the Philippines, including San Fernando in Pampanga, Malabon, and San Juan in Metro Manila, Brgy. Tanza in Navotas City, and Pilar in Bataan, along with Roxas City in Capiz, Siquijor Province and Brgy. Apo Island in Dauin, and Negros Oriental. It is part of a global campaign to mainstream Zero Waste practices as the optimal solution to waste management problems such as the plastic crisis, debunking the misconstrued idea that trash incineration helps eliminate waste. Jet Suguitan, MENRO of Pilar, Bataan. | "The Philippine Zero Waste Cit…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

Mike Ervin (2024-07-25). Reflecting on Thirty-four Years of the ADA. progressive.org Despite positive change, we still have a long way to go to make the United States truly accessible and inclusive.

Boaz Dvir (2024-07-25). Do We Have a Chance to Overcome Hyper-Polarization? progressive.org The attempted assassination of Donald Trump provided the opportunity for greater unity—or deeper division. The next generation may be our best hope.

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Water From The Seine Is Cooling The 2024 Summer Olympics. progressivehub.net MIRANDA LINTON | REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL…

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Where Kamala Harris Stands On Marijuana As She Prepares To Accept The Democratic Presidential Nomination. progressivehub.net KYLE JAEGER | MARIJUANA MOMENT…

SAM (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Unhinged And Bellicose Congressional Address Draws Scorn. progressivehub.net BLAISE MALLEY | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Ciudad del centro de Cuba inaugura obras de Salud por Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Obras en beneficio de la salud fueron inauguradas este jueves en la central ciudad cubana de Santa Clara, en saludo al Día de la Rebeldía Nacional (26 de julio).

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Arrestan en Francia a segundo sospechoso de planificar atentados. radiohc.cu París, 25 julio (RHC) La Fiscalía Nacional Antiterrorista informó hoy sobre el arresto de un segundo joven de 18 años, sospechoso de preparar atentados contra personas durante los Juegos Olímpicos, en medio de un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad en esta capital.

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Staff (2024-07-25). EU state jails citizen for supporting Russia. defenddemocracy.press RT.com 12th July 2024 Activist Elena Kreile has been sentenced to three years in prison by a Latvian court for displaying pro-Russian flags in her windows The Riga City Court in Latvia has sentenced pro-Russian activist Elena Kreile to three years in prison on charges of publicly displaying support for Moscow and its military operation …

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Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). US Representatives Jim Jordan & James Comer Must Undertake a Congressional investigation of the Assassination Attempt on Trump. thealtworld.com There is competent analysis on the Internet of acoustic evidence indicating more than one shooter involved in the attempt on Trump's life. Obviously, what is needed is a credible, brave, credentialed acoustic expert to analyze the acoustic evidence. This should be arranged by committees of the US Congress, such as the committees headed by Jim Jordan and James Comer. It is completely clear that neither the FBI, which has been trying to destroy Trump and his supporters for eight years, nor the Secret Service or Homeland Security can be trusted with the investigation. These agencies have zero credibility. | The chal…

Leonid Savin (2024-07-25). The Decoupling of The US and China Keeps On Going. thealtworld.com In October 2021, American political scientist Ian Bremmer published an article in Foreign Affairs titled "

Marco Carnelos (2024-07-25). JD Vance could be president in four years. This is bad news for the Middle East. thealtworld.com

Scott Ritter (2024-07-25). The end of the world as we know it. thealtworld.com The summer of 2026 may be the last summer we have on this planet, says Scott Ritter. We have created the conditions for nuclear war with Russia…

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). The Assassination Attempt & the US Election. thealtworld.com PCR interviewed by ZurZeit, Vienna, Austria | On July 13, an assassination attempt was made on the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Can you tell us more about the background? Why should Trump be eliminated? | Since 2016 Trump has been regarded by the ruling establishment as a threat to the power and control exercised by the Republican establishment, Democrat establishment, the material interests that control both parties, the media, and especially the military/security complex whose enemy Trump threatened to take away by "normalizing relations with Russia. " | Trump took away from the Republican es…

Ramona Wadi (2024-07-25). Does Abbas really respect law and order, or is he just currying favour? thealtworld.com Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas may like to think that he can curry favour with Donald Trump with his What did Abbas say? "Acts of violence must not have a place in a world of law…

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Gaza, the Democrats, and how to fix our wretched politics. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). My time organizing on campus against apartheid in South Africa. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Who's afraid of the student intifada? themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). The Palestine exception on campus. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). What comes next for the Palestinian Youth Movement. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). In Sudan, the people's revolution versus the elite's counterrevolution. themaad.org

tvbrics (2024-07-25). China starts fully performing the SCO rotating chairmanship functions. tvbrics.com Such a statement was made by China's foreign ministry…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Participants in the International Technology Congress session to discuss independence from foreign developments. tvbrics.com Specialists will also evaluate complex infrastructure projects…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). World Bank supports Brazil's initiative to create the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. tvbrics.com The South American country came up with this idea when it took over the presidency of the G20…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Impact of Russian technologies on sustainable development of the BRICS countries. tvbrics.com What domestic research and development could be useful for the BRICS partners?‚Å…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Colombia and Tajikistan summarise results of national stages of International Award-Competition KARDO. tvbrics.com The winners will represent their country at the Grand Final in Russia…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Ethiopia and Cuba aim to implement bilateral agreements in education and trade. tvbrics.com Foreign ministry officials from both countries held talks…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). South Africa to launch the third BRICS+ Summer School. tvbrics.com School theme: Education for Sustainable Development…

Rosalind English (2024-07-25). Law Pod UK latest episode — air travel woes and compensation under EU law. ukhumanrightsblog.com A tale of small win against airline leads to big Supreme Court ruling on pre- and post- Brexit compensation. In Episode 203, Rosalind English discusses with David Hart KC the veritable maze that must be navigated to establish legal rights between January 2020 when the UK left the EU and end of December 2020 when …

Howard Altman (2024-07-25). Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Advancing Toward Key Logistics Hub. twz.com In their biggest advances so far this year, Russian troops are pushing forward toward the once-thriving Donetsk Oblast industrial hub of "Of the 150 Russian attacks over the past 24 hours, almost half occurred on a 40-50 kilometer section of the front west-northwest of Donetsk — the Pokrov…

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Russia Mocks Zelensky After More Ukrainians Ready To Cede Territory To Putin: 'Lost Legitimacy'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, claiming that his term has expired and raising concerns about his authority. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Zelensky's continuation in office under martial law could complicate potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The controversy is further fueled by Zelensky's 2022 order banning any negotiations with Putin, which Moscow says could hinder peace efforts.

Unicorn Riot (2024-07-25). Predictive Policing and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Security vs. Freedom. unicornriot.ninja

Staff (2024-07-25). The "European Legion" will continue to expel Türkiye from Libya. uwidata.com Hopes for holding general elections in Libya and the unification of the west and east of the country are becoming fade, because the country is facing another round of tension. NATO countries are again attempting to disunite the country and gain access to Libyan oil and gas resources. Pan-Arab and African media, citing various local …

unitedEditor (2024-07-25). The "European Legion" will continue to expel Türkiye from Libya. uwidata.com Hopes for holding general elections in Libya and the unification of the west and east of the country are becoming fade, because the country is facing another round of tension. NATO countries are again attempting to disunite the country and gain access to Libyan oil and gas resources. Pan-Arab and African media, citing various local …

WSWS (2024-07-25). Pakistan's government threatens to illegalize the country's most popular party. wsws.org Amid mounting protests—over both the dire economic situation and the military's "dirty war" tactics against insurgents—there is growing apprehension within the ruling class that Pakistan could soon be convulsed by a mass popular uprising akin to that which chased Gotabaya Rajapaksa from power in Sri Lanka in July 2022.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Millions outraged in Britain at savage police assault on family at Manchester Airport. wsws.org Nothing justifies the horrific violence meted out by the police. Fahir, who was booted in the face and had his head stamped on after being tasered, could have been killed.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Health workers in Greece walk out over privatisation as Portuguese doctors strike for pay; protests continue across Iran over dire poverty and authoritarian rule, joined by medics and nurses in Tehran hospital; doctors and nurses in Morocco in five-day walkout over pay…

WSWS (2024-07-25). Only God Was Above Us: US band Vampire Weekend surveys a multifarious, crisis-ridden world. wsws.org The band's latest effort is marked by a sharp contradiction between musical verve and lyrical demoralization.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Harris consolidates control of Democratic presidential nomination. wsws.org The Democratic National Committee is moving to adopt a rule that will confirm the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris before August 7.

WSWS (2024-07-25). The French government's crisis and the bankruptcy of the New Popular Front. wsws.org Macron can maintain his government in office despite losing the July 7 election only because the NFP works relentlessly to demobilize left-wing, anti-fascist sentiment among workers and youth.

WSWS (2024-07-25). NSW health workers: Form rank-and-file committees to fight Labor government wage cuts! wsws.org The HSU bureaucracy has adopted a "neutral" position on the wage-slashing offer, tacitly endorsing Labor's deepening attack on the real wages of health workers.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Chinese leadership focuses on high-tech as problems of slowdown grow. wsws.org In his comments on the CCP's economic plan, President Xi Jinping pointed to "intensified global problems."

WSWS (2024-07-25). Right-wing faction emerges as victor in Thailand's Senate election. wsws.org Far from being "fair," the election was an opaque process that provided the ideal cover for the right-wing, pro-military establishment to engage in bloc-vote rigging and other anti-democratic manipulations behind the scenes.

WSWS (2024-07-25). German government intensifies campaign for militarism and war. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the deep political crisis in the USA and the possibility of Donald Trump winning the presidential election, Germany's ruling class is accelerating its return to militarism.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Summons UK Envoy over Extradition of Citizen to US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Britain's Ambassador to Tehran Simon Shercliff was called to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after London extradited an Iranian citizen to the US on suspicion of circumventing sanctions on Iran.

Staff (2024-07-25). Suspended MP says Labour blackmailed her over 'abusive ex-husband'. thecanary.co Suspended MP Apsana Begum told Sky News that Labour Party officials conditioned Keir Starmer's party's support for domestic abuse legislation on her voting against the SNP's amendment to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She said: I was shocked in the way that I was treated. Because that element of supporting me in being able to …

Marc Levy (2024-07-25). Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. whyy.org

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Hydrothermal Explosion At Yellowstone Blasts Debris Into Sky. theonion.com A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park shot steam, water, and dark-colored rocks and dirt high into the sky, sending alarmed sightseers running for safety. What do you think?

A a (2024-07-25). A tecnologia está acelerando a revoluàßà£o proletária mundial. strategic-culture.su

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). 53rd Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Downtown Syracuse Friday, July 26 — 28. urbancny.com Links to: Event Map, Entertainment Schedule and More… Syracuse, NY — This Friday, July 26, Columbus Circle and surrounding streets will come alive with artists, craftspeople, street performers, strolling musicians and summer refreshments as the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and M&T Bank partner to present the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. The free, three-day, family-friendly festival kicks off Friday, July 26 and continues through Sunday, July 28. Centered at the intersection of East Onondaga, East Jefferson and Montgomery Streets, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Information B…

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress Speech: High on Rhetoric, Low on Substance. themedialine.org

noemail (2024-07-25). Students from 10 Indian states to join the TV BRICS international teleconference in honour of Pushkin's anniversary. devdiscourse.com Russia and India will hold an international educational tele-bridge on July 29 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Aleksander Pushkin's birth. Students from ten Indian states studying Russian as a foreign language will increase their knowledge through direct communication with experts in the fields of philology and linguo-cultural studies, TV BRICS reported. The teleconference will be organised by the international outreach project "Modern Russian" of the TV BRICS international media network in cooperation with the Indian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature and with the support of the R…

noemail (2024-07-25). Rising Heatwaves Across Europe and Central Asia Result in 377 Child Deaths in 2021. devdiscourse.com A new UNICEF analysis reveals that rising temperatures in Europe and Central Asia led to the deaths of an estimated 377 children in 2021. The report, titled Beat the Heat: Child Health Amid Heatwaves in Europe and Central Asia, highlights that half of these fatalities occurred in infants during their first year of life, with most deaths occurring in the summer months.

Hudhaifa Ebrahim (2024-07-25). Charting a New Course: Will Gulf-Syria Relations Survive? themedialine.org

Sarah Mueller (2024-07-25). 'Outrageous': Open government group blasts Carney officials' plan to limit embezzlement probe report to top lawmakers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. |
| Delaware Director of Finance Rick Geisenberger said his department and the Department of Labor still plan to fulfill their promise to update state lawmakers this month on their investigation into a former DOL employee's theft of taxpayer funds. | To make good on that vow, the agencies must submit their report to the General Assembly within the next week. | WHYY News…

GABIK (2024-07-25). KZN commits to youth-oriented programmes. sanews.gov.za KZN commits to youth-oriented programmes | The eThekwini Municipality has welcomed KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli's commitment to youth-orientated initiatives and developmental programmes. | Ntuli, who led the Executive Council in a two-day Youth in Business Summit recently held in Durban, announced that youth-oriented programmes will be a priority throughout the tenure of his administration.

Hosted under the theme "Young people taking charge in leading economic development", the summit provided a platform for engagement between the government and the youth. | The summit encouraged youth development, e…

WHYY (2024-07-25). Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions. whyy.org What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what's still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, "clean, green, saver," and more.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Bangladesh minister defends gov't response to protests amid calls for probe. aljazeera.com Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to 'de-escalate' tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown.

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Prominent Rights Lawyer Shot in West Papua, Indonesia. hrw.org When the human rights lawyer Yan Christian Warinussy returned home from work on July 17, his 10-year-old son, Mario, begged for ice cream. Warinussy took off his tie, packed his three children and their cousin into the car, and they headed to downtown Manokwari in Indonesia's West Papua province. | Click to expand Image | Yan Christian Warinussy outside the Manokwari criminal investigation unit, West Papua, Indonesia. | © Private…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). TSA at Syracuse Hancock International Airport intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse Hancock International Airport that was detected among a traveler's carry-on items at the checkpoint yesterday, Tuesday, July 23. The .45 caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers notified Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police, who confiscated the firearm and detailed the man, a resident of Utica, N.Y., for questioning him before releasing him to catch his flight. "This was the third firearm that our officers have intercepted so far this year. It's…

WHYY (2024-07-25). WHYY Newscast for July 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Staff (2024-07-25). Elon Musk says European Commission offered X 'secret deal' to 'quietly' censor speech. defenddemocracy.press 'If we quietly censored speech without telling anyone, they would not fine us,' Musk claims after X was accused of breaching EU digital laws Jul 12, 2024 Businessman Elon Musk on Friday claimed that the European Commission offered his X platform an "illegal secret deal" to "quietly" censor speech after the commission accused it of …

Olivia Tan (2024-07-25). Malaysia-Philippines Diverge on China in South China Sea. asia-pacificresearch.com

Zeke Miller (2024-07-25). Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names. whyy.org Harris launched her campaign Sunday after

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Venezuela: Repression Mars Key Upcoming Election. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A voter casts his ballot as part of a rehearsal for the July 28 presidential election at a voting center in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, June 30, 2024. The electoral process has been marred by human rights violations and irregularities that have kept the playing field uneven. | © Jeampier Arguinzones/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images…

APR editor (2024-07-25). French President Macron yet to sign-off on Pacific leaders bid to visit Kanaky New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The French Ambassador to the Pacific says President Emmanuel Macron is yet to sign-off on a letter from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) requesting authorisation for a high-level Pacific mission to Kanaky New Caledonia. Véronique Roger-Lacan told RNZ Pacific with the Paris Olympics kicking off this week, it could be tough propping up…

Independent Australia (2024-07-25). $20 million in penalties dished out to Dominique Grubisa and co. independentaustralia.net

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Greece Buying F-35s Widens Qualitative Gap With Turkey. twz.com

Anthony Watts (2024-07-25). How to Deceive with Color — A note to #CopernicusClimate. wattsupwiththat.com This global temperature depiction is mendacious in its choice of colors, and many less than informed people have regurgitated it without questioning it at all.

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). How the failure of carbon capture risks causing a net zero nightmare. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile Miliband's plans to rely on carbon capture are in ruins…

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: The Onion Film Standard: 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. theonion.com

Dave Zirin (2024-07-25). 'Social cleansing': Thousands of homeless swept up before Paris Olympics. therealnews.com

nosihle (2024-07-25). Well wishes for new SANEF Chairperson Nwabisa Makunga. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for new SANEF Chairperson Nwabisa Makunga | Government has congratulated Nwabisa Makunga who is the current Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) on her appointment as Chairperson of the forum. | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, said the appointment of Makunga is a demonstration of her ability and capability. | "Makunga's elevation to this important responsibility is an inspiration to many women journalists and proof that the media industry is making great strides in affirming gender equality. It is a furt…

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mohamed Toumba, an officer involved in the ouster of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of the military junta in Niamey, Niger, August 6, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File…

Staff (2024-07-25). Climate crisis strikes Morocco as heatwave kills at least 21 people in 24 hours. thecanary.co A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry announced on Thursday 25 July — sparking concern about the continuing impact of the climate crisis on the country. Morocco heatwave kills at least 21 people The meteorology department said soaring …

Josh Campbell (2024-07-25). USAF Should Look At China's Future Multi-Crew Fighter Model For F-15EX. twz.com Amidst strategic shifts in its

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Army Using Drones to Ensure Safety of Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Army Ground Force has employed a broad range of modern equipment, including state-of-the-art drones, to provide security during the Arbaeen season, when millions of Iranians travel to neighboring Iraq, a military commander said.

Eric Worrall (2024-07-25). More Bad Good News: Nitrate Fertiliser is Cooling the Planet. wattsupwiththat.com "… The current findings therefore are no reason to gloss over the harmful effects, let alone see additional nitrogen input as a means of combating global warming. …"

Ellis Cashmore (2024-07-25). MURDER MOST FOUL. fairobserver.com

A A (2024-07-25). Santiago Matamoros, Spain's St James the Apostle. strategic-culture.su

noemail (2024-07-25). Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at long, often chaotic meetings. devdiscourse.com The Georgia State Election Board, which once toiled in relative obscurity, now hosts raucous meetings where public comment spans several hours and attendees regularly heckle its members.

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Fact-Checking J.D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'. theonion.com Sales for Hillbilly Elegy, the 2016 memoir written by J.D. Vance, are soaring again after the Ohio senator was selected as Donald Trump's running mate. The Onion revisits and fact-checks the bestseller.

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Social cleansing': Hundreds of homeless swept up before Paris Olympics. therealnews.com The Paris Olympics have provided an excuse to turn the host city into a security state overrun by police, military, barricades, and AI-powered surveillance technology. In brutal yet predictable fashion, authorities have reportedly been sweeping homeless encampments, rounding up unhoused people, and expelling them by bus to other parts of France ahead of the Olympics …

EDWIN (2024-07-25). Call to reform Expanded Public Works Programme. sanews.gov.za Call to reform Expanded Public Works Programme | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, believes that urgent reform is needed for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to provide a sustainable pathway to permanent employment. | This follows the ongoing protest action by former EPWP employees in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. | The Minister has condemned any violence or damage to public property during the protests, particularly as it has halted key municipal service delivery such as the removal of waste which creates a health hazard. | "The EPWP program was always designed to be a short-term…

The Independent (2024-07-25). Rwandan minister sacked over "matters of accountability" independent.co.ug KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday sacked Public Service and Labor Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya over "matters of accountability under investigation," just over a month after her appointment. A statement by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on behalf of President Kagame said Mujawamariya "has been dismissed from her position owing to matters …

noemail (2024-07-25). 733 Million People Faced Hunger in 2023, Undermining Progress Toward Zero Hunger. devdiscourse.com According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report released by five United Nations agencies, approximately 733 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2023. This figure represents one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa. The report, launched during the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, highlights a significant setback in global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Displaced Palestinians forced to live in cemetery. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians have been forced to seek shelter in a cemetery in Gaza's Khan Younis.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Nick Turse (2024-07-25). U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims — Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians. theintercept.com The families of civilians killed by the U.S. in Somalia share their ideas of justice in a new report. The Pentagon has no response.

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-25). A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, 'We Here'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two months after homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue It procla…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). A dream deferred? An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportation. aljazeera.com Tamarri Lindo hoped to race for Canada at the Olympics. But his immigration status would be the biggest hurdle of all.

The Independent (2024-07-25). MUSEVENI: Demonstraters were planning 'very bad things against Uganda'. independent.co.ug Museveni Says Evidence Against Those Arrested Demonstrating Will Shock The Nation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said he has evidence that will shock the nation against those who were arrested on Tuesday participating in the demonstrations and march to parliament. More than 50 people were arrested on Tuesday after participating …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen. aljazeera.com Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz (2024-07-25). Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump's hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim. whyy.org Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump's historic The Manhattan district attorney's office said in a court filing that the high court's opinion "has no bearing" on the hush money case and does not supp…

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran's Trade with Neighbors Hits $20 Billion in 4-Month Period: IRICA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's trade with its 15 neighboring states in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to July 22, 2024) reached $20 billion, showing a six percent growth compared to the same period last year.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). 'Proud to be a revolutionary:' How Maduro appeals to his dwindling base. aljazeera.com As President Nicolas Maduro fights for political survival in Venezuela's election, some supporters refuse to desert him.

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Delight At Receiving Breakfast In Bed Mitigated By Difficulty Of Eating While Horizontal. theonion.com TAMPA, FL—Explaining that his plate was positioned perpendicular to, rather than parallel with, his mouth, local man Dominic Worley told reporters Thursday that his delight at being served breakfast in bed was greatly mitigated by the difficulty of eating while horizontal. "Naturally, I was thrilled to wake up and…

WHYY (2024-07-25). WHYY Newscast for July 25, 2024, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence. sanews.gov.za Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence | HIV prevalence in South Africa across all ages decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022, resulting in a decline from 7.9 million (2017) to 7.8 million (2022) people living with the virus. | This is based on the findings of the sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI), which was released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) at the 2024 International AIDS Conference on Wednesday. | While HIV prevalence has decreased across all age groups, data shows that females continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, w…

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-25). Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Prosecutors are seeking a high bail for Michael Vahey, the man accused of striking a Philadelphia cyclist with his car last week, killing her. | Investigators say "Evidence in this case — only recently available — has established that [Vah…

A a (2024-07-25). How technology is accelerating the global proletarian revolution. strategic-culture.su

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Saudi Arabia Turns to Kuwait for Fuel Amid Russian Supply Dip. themedialine.org

Maayan Hoffman (2024-07-25). Analysis: Netanyahu's Congress Address Receives Applause, Praise But 'Substance-Free'. themedialine.org

EDWIN (2024-07-25). Dept of Tourism informs public of ICT service outage. sanews.gov.za Dept of Tourism informs public of ICT service outage | The Department of Tourism has cautioned stakeholders and the public from accepting emails from the department's domain, until the widespread information and communication technology (ICT) service outage the department is currently experiencing, has been resolved. | "The Department of Tourism would like to inform stakeholders and the public of a service outage that is causing wide spread disruptions to telephone lines, emails and website related services. Our ICT team is working diligently to restore all services," the department said in a statement on Wednes…

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Refugee Boat Capsizes in Yemen, 41 Dead and Four Survivors. themedialine.org

Joseph Trevithick (2024-07-25). Destroying Drones Before Launch Is Becoming A Major Mission For U.S. Special Operators. twz.com The U.S. military is concerned about its ability to defeat

aljazeera (2024-07-25). What issues do Trump and Harris want to fight the election on? aljazeera.com US presidential candidates attack each other in first major speeches since Biden dropped out of race.

Norman Solomon (2024-07-25). How a Culture of Compliance Made the Biden Debacle Possible. fairobserver.com US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign drove the Democratic Party into a ditch, and speculation is rampant about grim prospects for November. But little scrutiny has gone into examining how such a dire situation developed in the first place. Biden was on a collision course with reality long before his abysmal debate performance led to…

Emily Neil (2024-07-25). Bucks County now has more registered Republicans than Democrats. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? As of Monday, Bucks County has flipped red, with Republicans gaining a more than 200 voter registration advantage over Democrats. | Pat Poprick, chair of the Bucks County Republican Committee, said this turn marks the culmination of a years-long effort by Republican organizers in one of Pennsylvania's most sharply divided counties. | "We're all ecstatic. This is something since 2007, that's the last time we've been in the majority, so this has been something that's b…

Staff (2024-07-25). Rancid Labour scraps Rwanda flights — but uses them to deport people to Asia instead. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's 'left-wing' Labour Party government said on Thursday 25 July it had deported 46 people to Vietnam and East Timor, after ditching the previous Conservative Party administration's plan to send migrants to Rwanda. As people pointed out on X, the underhandedness and hypocrisy of these Labour deportation flights was clear to see. Labour: we …

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). New York State Announce $22.5 Million Grant to Increase Health Care Workforce Training. urbancny.com Part of Governor's $10 Billion Multi-Year Investment in Health Care, Largest in State History Funding Aims To Prepare, Mentor and Train a Steady Pipeline of High-Quality Health Care Professionals Twenty-Eight Health Care Facilities Statewide Will Receive Funds to Assist in Training Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 28 health care facilities statewide will receive $22.5 million in awards during the next year for training — a part of the Governor's $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history — to help rebuild and grow the health care workforce and help strengt…

A A (2024-07-25). As the state "withers away", multinationals go on a rampage. strategic-culture.su

The Independent (2024-07-25). Age no barrier at Paris 2024. independent.co.ug The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature veteran athletes like Andy Murray, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and 70-year-old Mary Hanna, marking a significant farewell for some. PARIS | Xinhua | British tennis star and two-time Olympic champion, Andy Murray, is to retire after Paris 2024, which highlights that the forthcoming festival of sport will not only see some …

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). Attorney General James Secures $100,000 from Cameo over Misleading Videos. urbancny.com Cameo Failed to Ensure Videos Promoting Products were Properly Labeled as Paid Endorsements New York ≠ ≠— New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, July 24th announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo must pay $100,000 in penalties, including $25,000 to New York state, and implement programs to help ensure that all paid advertisements are properly labeled. In 2020, Cameo, a platform where people can pay celebrities to re…

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Hails Breakthrough in Yemen's Banking, Flight Sectors. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed a statement by the office of the UN special envoy for Yemen about recent agreements regarding the banking activities and civil aviation sector in the Arab country.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). So this "two-state solution" is code for neocolonialism, right? aljazeera.com It would be helpful to clarify what the Palestinians are really being offered as part of this much-lauded solution.

Staff (2024-07-25). Protesters Replace U.S. Flags with Palestinian Flags in D.C. youtube.com Thousands of demonstrators packed Union Station in Washington D.C. to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's visit and address to Congress. Some of the demonstrators pulled down three American flags and replaced them with the flag of Palestine in a message of defiance of the man who is commanding what the World Court has ruled to be a …

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). Net Zero is Impoverishing the West and Enriching China. wattsupwiththat.com China will make money from selling the West solar panels and electric cars, while only modestly curbing its own emissions.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Paris Olympics 2024 Men's basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues. aljazeera.com Which basketball teams are playing at the Olympics, when are the games and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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?

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). Commemorating James Baldwin with Playwright Kyle Bass on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com The resident playwright of Syracuse Stage is back on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! Kyle Bass is here to tell us all about the first live performance of the play "Citizen James, or Young Man without a Country", a play he wrote to commemorate the 100th birthday of James Baldwin. Tune in now!

GABIK (2024-07-25). Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents. sanews.gov.za Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents | The Woodyglen community in Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal will now enjoy cost savings and reduced energy consumption as the area goes green following the installation of new solar geysers in their households. | In a move towards embracing green energy, the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has completed the installation of solar geysers in 700 homes in Woodyglen. | The project aims to significantly reduce electricity consumption and costs for residents. | Ward 6 councillor, Bless Majola, commended the project's completion and announced plans for expansion of…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closures for 2024 Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival and Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse will be hosting the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival at the Landmark Theater and along Jefferson Street, on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27 and the 2024 Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival in, and around, Columbus Circle on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. The following street will be closed for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival from 7 a.m. Thursday, July 26 through Sunday morning, July 28: Learn more about the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival at www.nejazzwinefest.org. The following streets will be closed for the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival in, a…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). County Executive McMahon Announces Funding for Summer 2024 Youth Teams Sports Programs. urbancny.com New York State Office of Children and Family Services awards Onondaga County's Youth Bureau Division over $200,000 towards programs that support youth team sports Syracuse, N.Y.—County Executive McMahon today announced the Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Youth Bureau Division was awarded funds from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for Youth Summer Team Sports Programs. Onondaga County's Youth Bureau Division received over $200,000 through the Teams Sports Fund to enhance youth sports for children and youth ages 6 to 17 years old in under-reso…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). US Optimistic About Imminent Gaza Cease-fire as Biden, Netanyahu Set to Meet. themedialine.org

Gabisile (2024-07-25). SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires. sanews.gov.za SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires | The Working on Fire-Kishugu Joint Venture (WOF-Kishugu JV) is deploying a team of more than 200 firefighters and management to the Canadian province of Alberta to assist with fire fighting efforts. | The Guardian reported on Wednesday that wildfires near the Canadian town of Jasper have forced more than 25 000 to flee one of the country's largest national parks as multiple blazes and thick smoke descended on the Rocky Mountain community. | The report said the town is home to 5 000 full-time residents, alongside 5 000 seasonal workers.
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Gabisile (2024-07-25). Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy | The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the National School of Government (NSG) are co-hosting a seminal conference this week, to reflect on the state of South Africa, 30 years into its democracy. | The conference will focus on three decades of democracy in South Africa and will zoom into social, economic and global transformation. This as South Africans of all races went to the polls for the first time in April 1994, ushering in a new democratic dispensation. | The event got under way on Thursday and is organised in association with The Presidency, the Department…

Staff (2024-07-25). Labour's Great British Energy will make profits alright — for king Charles that is. thecanary.co The new Labour government has announced that its flagship Great British Energy will indeed make a boat-load of money. But the green gimmick isn't pouring cash into the public purse — at least not for now. Instead, GB Energy will now be the jewel in the crown (estate) for the royal slush fund. That's right, …

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). Electrification Without the Infrastructure. wattsupwiththat.com not only will electricity prices continue to increase but the ability to meet consumers' increased demand will become more problematic.

noemail (2024-07-25). Karnataka Minister Patil calls BJP's all-night agitation against MUDA 'scam' a 'political drama'. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Thursday slammed the opposition BJP over its all-night agitation in the Karnataka legislature after the party's demand to discuss the MUDA 'scam' was denied.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard as authorities warn of flash floods. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands evacuated as authorities warn of swelling rivers, flash floods in several provinces.

EDWIN (2024-07-25). President Ramaphosa signs Public Procurement Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs Public Procurement Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented into law the Public Procurement Bill, which aims to create a single framework that regulates public procurement, including preferential procurement, by all organs of state, with the necessary efficiency, cost-effectiveness and integrity. | "The President has assented to the Public Procurement Bill which complies with the stipulation in Section 217 of the Constitution that [the] contracting of goods and services by organs of state in all spheres of government must occur in accordance with a system which is fair, equ…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). UN chief calls for action to stem 'extreme heat epidemic'. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres urges countries to shift away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis driving extreme heat.

nosihle (2024-07-25). Condolences for Knysna fire victims. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Knysna fire victims | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has extended his condolences to the families of the three people who tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Garden Route National Park in Knysna. | The fire broke out at the Tree Top Chalet on 18 July 2024 where two South African National Parks (SANParks) staff and one non-SANParks person died. | Ranger Services was notified of smoke permeating near the forest and upon investigation found the chalet ablaze. Emergency services were dispatched from the Bitou Municipality Fire Department and the South Af…

Tonya Pendleton (2024-07-25). Beck and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Piano Festival, Blink 182 and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org Death, taxes and tribute bands — you can count on all three. But this weekend, it's the actual bands you came to love in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s that are headlining shows in the area. Foreigner, Styx and John Waite are on Shakespeare continues to be one of…

thenextrecession.wordpress (2024-07-25). China's Third Plenum. thenextrecession.wordpress.com The Third Plenum of the Communist Party of China ended last week.

noemail (2024-07-25). Cambodian politician fined $1.5 mln for defamation after democracy criticism. devdiscourse.com A Cambodian court has found opposition politician Teav Vannol guilty of defamation and fined him $1.5 million in damages for comments he made to a foreign media outlet about the state of the country's democracy, rights monitors said. In an interview with the Nikkei this February, Vannol, the president of the Candlelight Party, said democracy in the Southeast Asian nation had worsened under the administration of Hun Manet. He is the son of the country's long-time leader Hun Sen and assumed power last year.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Explosives-Packed Jet Ski Drone Appears Off Turkish Coast. twz.com

The Independent (2024-07-25). Principal Judge: Repeat offenders don't deserve bail. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Principal Judge, Flavian Zeija, has called for stiffer laws and penalties for fraud offenses, especially for repeat offenders. Speaking at the Second Fraud Forum by the Uganda Bankers Association in Kampala, Justice Nzeija said fraudsters in Uganda found it easy to stay in their trade because it was …

Abul Rizvi (2024-07-25). Trump's immigration policies a potential human rights violation. independentaustralia.net

Charles Rotter (2024-07-25). Biden Administration Launches A Great Leap Forward Into Green Energy. wattsupwiththat.com The unifying aspect of all of these projects is that they are uneconomic and would never be adopted by the people of their own choice with their own money.

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-25). Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. whyy.org

Cris Barrish (2024-07-25). Delaware certified bogus 'doctorate degree' in psychology for school counselor charged with raping 5-year-old girl. whyy.org This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | When Delaware's Brandywine School District hired John Ervin Arnold as a trauma counselor for K—5 students in October 2021, officials were impressed by his master's and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University. | Arnold was new to Delaware, having recently moved to suburban Wilmington from Lee County, Florida, where his resume showed he worked as a therapist. | Brandywine Superintendent Lisa Lawson said that while Arnold had not worked in a school setting, his "doctorate" and more than a decade…

Staff (2024-07-25). From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos The fall of the USSR in 1989-91 provoked a sense of omnipotence in the dominant circles of Western capitalism, all the more so as it was preceded by a decade in which neoliberalism triumphantly ascended in the West itself (1980-90), as well as the decline of a series of Third World regimes …

Sam Laskaris (2024-07-25). All Nations volleyball squads to square off against Maori teams at Toronto event. windspeaker.com

Emily Neil (2024-07-25). 'Shift the paradigm': An exhibition at Philly's Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sculptor Jose Lemus was 11 years old when his mother got deported, and his family was left fractured. | He transferred that pain and trauma into a sculpture depicting a mother figure standing with arms raised protectively in front of her face, trying to move forward, her feet mired in mud while a child clings to her right ankle. | Lemus' story and sculpture are one voice in a chorus of artistic works featured in "Indivisible: A Celebration of Immigrants, Refugees and the Pur…

noemail (2024-07-25). Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy. devdiscourse.com Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign investors, President Joko Widodo said, with amounts of up to $10 million giving them a 10-year visa and access to Southeast Asia's largest economy. The five-year "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 million, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 million investment.

Farrah Anderson (2024-07-25). Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct. theintercept.com Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct — and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Staff (2024-07-25). Jeremy Corbyn launches plan to challenge 'stale two party system'. defenddemocracy.press Former Labour leader sets up forum aimed at offering electoral challenge against Labour and Conservatives Jul 12, 2024 Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, now an independent MP, has launched a new political strategy aimed at challenging the "stale two-party system" in the UK. In a column published in the Guardian on Friday, Corbyn said …

thecommunists (2024-07-25). Media blames workers for the corruption and fraud endemic to capitalist society. thecommunists.org In a recent headline, writers in the London Times lamented that "Britons' tolerance of fraud could cost benefits system £2bn a year". And what is to blame for this hideous prospect? They, the "low integrity" of an increasing section of the British working class, of course. "In the 12 months to March, the government lost …

The Independent (2024-07-25). Security foils planned anti-corruption march in Arua. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City was on high alert today as joint police and Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers deployed heavily to stop a planned demonstration by youth. The group of youths who referred to themselves as Gen-Z had planned to march to Arua city council offices located along Avenue Road …

María Candela (2024-07-25). Nicaragua saludó a Cuba por aniversario 71 del asalto al Cuartel Moncada. radiohc.cu Managua, 25 jul (RHC) Nicaragua saludó este jueves a Cuba a propósito del aniversario 71 de los asaltos a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, que se conmemora mañana.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Un mundo mejor es posible, asegura presidente de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó este jueves en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus, que un mundo mejor es posible.

María Candela (2024-07-25). El abuelo y la dama de hierro. radiohc.cu Ante la cercanía de la elección presidencial en Venezuela, aumentó la intensidad de las líneas de mensajes adversos a la Revolución Bolivariana, que se leen en la prensa corporativa.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Raúl Torres este jueves de Concierto en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Con el ánimo de "acariciar oídos que tienen ansias de escuchar melodías, letras y poesía", el afamado cantautor Raúl Torres prepara para este jueves, en el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, su primer concierto en La Habana, luego de la pandemia de la Covid-19.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Cuba y Vietnam, un ejemplo de hermandad entre dos pueblos. radiohc.cu En el especial vínculo que une a La Habana y Hanoi desempeñó un papel esencial, junto a otros líderes vietnamitas, el recién fallecido secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, quien en todo momento mostró su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Cuba denuncia en Francia el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense (+Fotos). radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (RHC) El embajador de Cuba en Francia, Otto Vaillant, denunció este jueves el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que Estados Unidos impone a la isla y expuso sus consecuencias en diversos sectores de la sociedad.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Participa investigador cubano en Conferencia Internacional de Sudáfrica sobre el Mercurio Contaminante Global. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 jul (RHC) Un investigador del Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC) participa en la XVI Conferencia Internacional sobre el Mercurio, como Contaminante Global, que se desarrolla desde el pasado día 21 en Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica y finalizará este 26 de julio.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Presidente de Cuba resalta falacia de democracia estadounidense. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 julio (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, afirmó hoy que la acogida recibida en el Congreso de Estados Unidos a Benjamin Netanyahu reveló la verdadera esencia de la llamada democracia americana.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Exfiscal contra criminal convicto. radiohc.cu La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, será la nominada demócrata a la presidencia de EEUU: La candidatura ganadora necesita sobrepasar los 1.976 delegados para conseguir la victoria, y son más de 2.600 los delegados, que han asegurado votarán por ella.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Guardacostas de EE.UU. devuelven a Cuba a 17 migrantes irregulares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El Ministerio del Interior de Cuba, (Minint) informó en su sitio oficial que el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió este jueves a 17 migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, en la occidental provincia de Artemisa.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). EEUU: Encuestas revelan que Harris y Trump marchan casi empatados camino a la Presidencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y probable candidata presidencial demócrata, Kamala Harris, va este jueves codo a codo en la intención de voto con su rival republicano, Donald Trump, en Wisconsin, un territorio electoral clave.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Inicia en Uruguay nueva campaña solidaria con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Romper el bloqueo con el que Estados Unidos pretende doblegar a Cuba, y apoyar a su pueblo, resultan propósitos hoy de la nueva campaña de solidaridad con la isla caribeña que inició en Uruguay.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Buque cisterna hundido causa derrame de petróleo frente a Filipinas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pidió colaboración este jueves a diversas agencias gubernamentales para conocer el impacto ambiental después del hundimiento del buque cisterna Terra Nova, que provocó un derrame de petróleo.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Judocas cubanos ya conocen sus rivales en París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (ACN).- Los cuatro cubanos que competirán en el judo de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 ya conocen los rivales que enfrentarán en sus primeros combates del torneo individual, con escenario en la Arena Campo de Monte, de esta ciudad, del 28 de julio al 2 de agosto.

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María Candela (2024-07-25). Continúa en Cuba Tercera Jornada de Articulación Afrofeminista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La Articulación Afrofeminista Cubana celebra este jueves en su tercera jornada el Día Internacional de la Mujer Afrolatina, Afrocaribeña y de la Diáspora.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Dirigente partidista refrenda aprecio de Cuba a legado de Nguyen Phu Trong. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El miembro del Secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) Jorge Luis Broche refrendó hoy en Hanoi el aprecio de su país por el legado del fallecido líder partidista vietnamita, Nguyen Phu Trong.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Inicia nueva campaña solidaria con Cuba en Uruguay. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 25 julio (RHC) Una nueva campaña de solidaridad con Cuba inició en Uruguay con el propósito de apoyar al gobierno y pueblo de la isla en su lucha por romper el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Cuba y su verdad contra un fondo buitre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 junio (RHC) El Tribunal de Apelación de Londres desarrolla, desde ayer, una audiencia para conocer la reclamación del Banco Nacional de Cuba sobre si el fondo buitre CRF I Limited era su acreedor.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Presidente Nicolás Maduro realiza cierre de campaña en Caracas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, candidato por el Gran Polo Patriótico Simón Bolívar (GPPSM) realizó este jueves en una jornada movilizadora en Caracas, su cierre de campaña a pocos días de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). El COI crece y mira más allá de París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (JIT).- La elección de dos nuevos vicepresidentes junto a otros miembros de su ejecutivo, la designación oficial de Salt Lake City y los Alpes Franceses como sede de los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos de Invierno de 2030 y 2034, así como la confirmación de una justa para deportes electrónicos, estuvieron entre los temas más trascendentales de la 142 sesión del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI), celebrada en esta ciudad.

A A (2024-07-25). Nada, salvo encuestas dudosas, indica una victoria de la oposición en Venezuela. strategic-culture.su

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Recorre Díaz-Canel varios sitios de Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, encabeza hoy un recorrido por varias obras de impacto económico y social de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, sede de las celebraciones nacionales por el 26 de Julio.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Presidente de Cuba inaugura obras en provincia sede del 26. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa hoy en la inauguración de importantes obras de desarrollo económico y social en esta central provincia, en víspera del acto central por el 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Movimiento independentista puertorriqueño saluda al pueblo cubano con motivo del 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu San Juan, 26 jul (RHC) El presidente del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico, Julio Muriente Pérez, saludó este jueves con alegría y optimismo el 71 aniversario del asalto al Cuartel Moncada, encabezado por Fidel Castro.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Ratifica Cienfuegos cumplir el deber legado de los héroes y mártires del 26 de Julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 jul (RHC) Celebrar el 71 Aniversario de los asaltos a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes en el municipio cienfueguero de Cumanayagua, sede del acto provincial por el 26 de Julio, ratifica la convicción firme de cumplir nuestro deber legado, de los héroes y mártires de aquella gesta.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Felicitan por 85 años a maestro cubano de la danza Santiago Alfonso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) celebra hoy el cumpleaños 85 del maestro Santiago Alfonso, prestigiosa figura merecedora del Premio Nacional de la Danza 2006.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Celebran en la provincia cubana de Granma el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. radiohc.cu Bayamo, 24 jul (RHC) Los habitantes de la provincia cubana de Granma otra vez tomaron la historia por asalto. En estas tierras del oriente del país, cuna de patriotas como Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Padre de la Patria y Perucho Figuerero creador de nuestro Himno Nacional, se recordó con júbilo el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Díaz-Canel participó en encuentro de solidaridad en provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Diaz-Canel participó este jueves en un Encuentro de Solidaridad con la Isla, en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Cuba y Unión Africana por ampliar cooperación en ciencia y tecnología (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 25 jul (RHC) El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Elio Rodríguez, dialogó este jueves con el comisionado de Educación, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de la Unión Africana (UA), Mohammed Belhocine, sobre cooperación en áreas de interés común.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Campanas de Santa Ana preámbulo del 26 de julio. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) Cuando hoy en Santiago de Cuba las campanas anuncien la celebración de la Santa Ana, aquí, en esta central provincia, se recuerda el Día del espirituano ausente y el de la Guayabera, preámbulos al acto nacional por el 26 de Julio.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Díaz-Canel asiste a gala cultural por el 26 de Julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel comenzó en la central ciudad de Sancti Spíritus la gala que, desde la cultura, rinde homenaje al líder de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), y a la gesta del 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Comunicado de la Coordinadora de Cubanos Residentes en Francia. radiohc.cu La Coordinadora de Cubanos residentes en Francia, conmemora el 71 Aniversario del Asalto a los Cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Hoy gala homenaje a Fidel y al 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) Bajo el título Por siempre Fidel, se realizará hoy, en esta ciudad, la gala en saludo al aniversario 71 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-26). Guinea: High Stakes Verdict in Stadium Massacre Trial Nears. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eleven men accused of responsibility for the 2009 massacre and mass rape of pro-democracy protesters by forces linked to a former military junta, stand during their trial in Conakry, Guinea, September 28, 2022. | © 2022 Souleymane Camara/Reuters…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

WSWS (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris welcomes "Butcher of Gaza" to Washington: "I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself" wsws.org When it comes to ethnic cleansing in Gaza, there are no policy differences between "Genocide Joe" and "Killer Kamala."

Palo Alto Protest (2024-07-26). March to Stop Gaza Genocide Takes Message to Outdoor Diners. indybay.org On July 21 hundreds rallied then marched through downtown Palo Alto for Palestine.


Editor (2024-07-26). Jul 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info Free Fallin' — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? by D Konstantakopoulos 'Guilty of Genocide': 135 Congress Members Boycott Netanyahu's Speech to Congress, by Yves Smith, Brett Wilkins A Dark Day in US History: War Criminal Netanyahu Defiles Congress, by H. Scott Prosterman Dozens of Lawmakers Protesting Netanyahu Have Little to Say About Israel's Abuses of Palestinians, by Prem Thakker U.S. Congress Cheers and Applauds Netanyahu's Speech, by Eric Zuesse Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer, by Patrick Lawrence When S…

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org • The trial at first instance of the 28 September 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea is nearing its end, with a verdict expected on 31 July. • The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA), are civil parties supporting 736 victims. • The 11 defendants, including Moussa Dadis Camara, the former President of Guinea at the (…) | – |

newarab (2024-07-26). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuba condemns US complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez noted on Thursday that the brutal repression of a mass protest against the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by US police proves Washington's complicity with the genocide in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-07-26). The Spirit of Jezebel. counterpunch.org Before Biden revealed his incompetence at the debate with Trump, he'd already lost his reelection bid by showing his gross immorality in arming the genocide in Gaza. Biden had been trailing Trump in the polls since last October and deservedly so. His withdrawal won't redeem his reputation, which will forever be stained by the mounds of dead Palestinian children he helped kill and showed no remorse for.

Editor (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech Betrays Historic Jewish Values. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians' stance on the genocide in Gaza. With standing ovations, smiling handshakes and overall warm welcome by a large number of Washington politicos, the strength of Israel's influence in the U.S. is clear. Richard Silverstein, …

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-26). Nicaraguan Democracy Exposes The US Oligarchy. popularresistance.org There is probably no group of people more isolated from the rest of humanity than residents of the United States. Far from being the "leader of the free world" and a robust democracy where the exchange of ideas is respected, the United States is under the thumb of billionaire oligarchs who restrict what we see and hear. The corporate media play the role of servant and keep the people simultaneously uninformed and misinformed. Knowledge of the rest of the world is extremely limited and only those who are sufficiently self-motivated will venture outside of the bubble. Yet doing so is imperative.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

newarab (2024-07-26). Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Israel to respond to a United Nations court which "Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said. | "The protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law. Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price of defeating Hamas. I…

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-26). The US Must Stop Arming Israel. counterpunch.org There is overwhelming evidence that Israeli forces under Netanyahu's leadership have committed massive human rights atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza. And that's against the backdrop of an illegal military occupation of Palestinian territory and apartheid, as another ICJ ruling confirmed recently.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks. newarab.com Israel says that displaced Palestinians should be screened as the…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US armed Israel with 25,000-plus bombs, missiles since Oct. 7: Report. presstv.ir Report says the US has armed the Israeli regime with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, when Tel Aviv began a genocidal war on Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). U.S. protests rage amid Netanyahu's address. ecns.cn Pro-Palestine protests turned violent in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

newarab (2024-07-26). Harris meets Netanyahu, says she 'will not be silent' on Gaza. newarab.com Ripping up outgoing President Joe Biden's playbook of mostly behind-the-scenes pressure on Israel, the vice president said after meeting Netanyahu that it was t…

Caitlin Johnstone, Consortium News. (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Speech: As American As It Gets. popularresistance.org Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, yet simultaneously very illuminating and revealing. | The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than 58 standing ovations while speaking before both houses of Congress and spewing the most despicable lies you could possibly imagine in his conspicuously American accent. Depending on how politically aware you are, this spectacle could be perceived as either deeply un-American, or as American as it gets. | Netanyahu repeated evidence-free atrocity propaganda about what happened on Oct. 7.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Peter Maiden (2024-07-26). Fresno's Raza Against War protests against Netanyahu's speech in Washington. indybay.org Raza Against War has been protesting the war on Gaza weekly at Fresno's Federal Building. On Wednesday, July 24 they focused the demonstration on the speech being given by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Iran Rejects Allegations of Plot Against Israeli Athletes at Paris Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has strongly rejected accusations of planning attacks on Israeli athletes and tourists during the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

newarab (2024-07-26). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Visit to Congress Draws Protests Calling for His Arrest. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-24) — Israel's controversial and unpopular Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived earlier this week in Washington after having accepted a June invitation from Speaker Mike Johnson to address a joint session of both houses of Congress. Netanyahu was delighted at the opportunity to address the lawmakers which he characterized as his being able to "present the truth" on what he termed a "just war." Conversely, Andre Damon, a writer and editor at the World Socialist Web Site depicted the address as "A progress report to his imperialist paymasters."

A Guest Author (2024-07-26). Palestinian Resistance factions denounce Netanyahu's speech before U.S. Congress. workers.org The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on July 24 and July 25, 2024. Hamas We in the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, have followed the speech of the "israeli" terrorism government's Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu before Congress. Accordingly, we affirm the following: First: Netanyahu should have been arrested . . . |

newarab (2024-07-26). Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot at Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House. newarab.com Protesters against the Gaza war held a "die-in" across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister The

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

tn.ai (2024-07-26). Israeli Snipers Target Anyone Who Moves in Khan Younis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli snipers positioned in Khan Younis are targeting anyone moving in the area, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US-occupied airbase comes under fresh attack in Iraq. presstv.ir An airbase housing the US's occupation forces in western Iraq comes under fresh attack.

Editor (2024-07-26). Briahna Joy Gray Exposes AOC's Flip Flop and Kamala Harris's Zionism. scheerpost.com By Briahna Joy Gray / System Update While many young Democrats and liberals have become excited at the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, Briahna Joy Gray astutely breaks down the Vice President's allegiance to Israel that Harris once described in her own words when she was still a Senator: "As long as I'm a …

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera. (2024-07-26). As US Congress Cheered For Netanyahu, Protesters Gathered To Denounce Him. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and waved a Palestinian flag near Union Station in Washington, DC. | "We will fight for freedom wherever it's being denied all over the world. We connect with the Palestinians because we are freedom fighters here in America," the lone protester, who asked to remain anonymous, told Al Jazeera on Wednesday. | She was one of the thousands of protesters who would ultimately gather across the capital c…

newarab (2024-07-26). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

Ramzy Baroud (2024-07-26). 'Terrorist Organization'? What's Behind the Israeli War on UNRWA. counterpunch.org Targeting a school during a war could be justified or, at least, argued to have been a mistake. But striking over 120 schools, killing and wounding thousands of civilians sheltered inside, can only be intentional and horrific war crimes. Between October 7 and July 18, Israel has done precisely that, targeting with total impunity, United

ICRC (2024-07-26). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

newarab (2024-07-26). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

newarab (2024-07-26). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Pezeshkian on Netanyahu's speech in US: Criminal cannot be absolved with standing ovation. presstv.ir Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has denounced the American lawmakers' reception of the Israeli prime minister amid the regime's onslaught on Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-26). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

newarab (2024-07-26). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-26). UAE urges 'temporary international mission' for post-war Gaza. newarab.com The It came after Arab heads of state called at a summit in May for the deployment of UN peacekeepers across the occupied "Consolidating peace and security and ending th…

newarab (2024-07-26). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden told Netanyahu to 'finalise' Gaza deal: White House. newarab.com US President "President Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps, finalise the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza," according to a White House readout, which added they discussed…

newarab (2024-07-26). Biden and Harris push Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com US President Joe Biden and Just days after the 81-year-old Biden's stunning announcement that he would not seek reelection, he and

newarab (2024-07-26). Iran hangs final defendant in 2008 case after 'unfair trial': NGOs. newarab.com Sheikheh, one of seven men first arrested in the case more than 14 years ago, was put to death in Urmia prison in northwestern Iran, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said in separate statements. | Sheikheh's six co-defendants, also members of Iran's Kurdish minority, had all been executed in separate hangings since November 202…

newarab (2024-07-26). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Rockets launched at Iraq base hosting US troops: sources. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Iraqi parliament delays amendments to personal status law. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-26). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-26). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

Open Letter, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Open Letter From US Physicians And Nurses After Visit To Gaza. popularresistance.org We are forty-five American physicians, surgeons, and nurses who have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. We worked with various nongovernmental organizations and the World Health Organization in hospitals throughout the Strip. In addition to our medical and surgical expertise, many of us have a public health background, as well as experience working in humanitarian and conflict zones, including Ukraine during the brutal Russian invasion. Some of us are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We are a multifaith and multiethnic group. None of us support the horrors committed on October 7 by Pa…

Leonard Eiger, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-26). Billboards Inform Residents Of Nuclear Weapons In Their Back Yard. popularresistance.org On July 22, and continuing for four weeks, five billboards will display the following paid advertisement: Did You Know, We're only *** Miles from the Largest Concentration of Deployed Nukes in the World! Let's Abolish Nuclear Weapons. | Included in the five advertisements are maps showing the proximity of the cities and billboards in Everett, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, and Tacoma—to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, homeport for 8 of the Navy's 14 Trident nuclear-powered submarines. | The billboards serve as a public service announcement—informing the reader of the exact number of miles they are at that exact…

Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. (2024-07-26). Migrants And Homeless Expelled From Paris Ahead Of Olympic Games. popularresistance.org One of the latest communities at risk of forced displacement is a Roma encampment in La Courneuve, Seine-Saint-Denis, located on the route of the Paralympic marathon scheduled for September. About 200 people, most of whom moved from worse living conditions in a nearby camp, now live in fear of eviction, with no clear relocation plan proposed by the local authorities.

Joan Roelofs, Counter Punch. (2024-07-26). NATO's Civilian Bases. popularresistance.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide. | Some reasons are fairly obvious. The US military connections to European defense and…

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-07-26). Ukraine Signals Readiness To Resume Talks With Russia During China Visit. popularresistance.org Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited China on Wednesday and signaled Ukraine was ready to resume peace talks with Russia. | According to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Kuleba told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Kyiv "is ready to engage the Russian side in the negotiation process at a certain stage when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith, but emphasized that no such readiness is currently observed on the Russian side." | The Kremlin responded and said that Kuleba's comments were in line with Russia's position. "We have all learned from reports from Beijing that he made such a statement at a…

Rose Lenehan, In These Times. (2024-07-26). The Future Of Housing Organizing: Tenant Unions. popularresistance.org Daniel Tyson had 15 days to find a place he could afford. | For several years, Tyson lived at a hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he paid $125 weekly. His rent would have been slightly less if he paid monthly, but the full-time warehouse shipping clerk couldn't save enough. Then, developers decided to kick everyone out to demolish the building and expand a luxury hotel. It was October, and the snowbirds were beginning their trips south, a migration that makes the rental market even tighter. Daniel had nowhere to go. | Celia Williams had lived in her building in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago for a lit…

Staff (2024-07-26). Vancouver demonstration slams war criminal Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. samidoun.net On Wednesday evening, 24 June, crowds of demonstrators marched through downtown Vancouver and to the US Consulate to express their outrage at the appearance of war criminal, Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the US Congress in Washington, DC. The demonstration, which came alongside dozens of protests across North America and internationally as well as …

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, NYC: Flood Hunter for Gaza — NYC Week of Rage for Palestine. samidoun.net 🚨FLOOD HUNTER FOR GAZA 🚨 🗓 FRIDAY July 26th 🕒 3: 00 PM 📍Outside Hunter West Hunter College, New York City To culminate the Week of Rage called for by Within Our Lifetime, Cuny for Palestine, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, we, the students, protest against police repression and the recent filming of an …

Staff (2024-07-26). Glory to the martyrs: Sheikh Mustafa Abu Ora, Palestinian leader martyred in Zionist prison. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins Palestinian political parties, resistance movements and prisoners' organizations in saluting the martyr Sheikh Mustafa Mohammed Abu Ora, 63, a leader in Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, from Aqaba, Tubas, occupied Palestine, who was martyred in Zionist prisons on Thursday, 25 July 2024. This makes Sheikh Abu Ora the …

Staff (2024-07-26). 26 July, Brussels: Rally against police violence targeting the Palestine movement. samidoun.net Friday, July 26 6 pm/18h Bourse Brussels, Belgium We call for a big and strong mobilisation against police; the enemy of the people and the protectors of racist and fascist power! Police violence is nothing new in Belgium and especially not against marginalised communities. The Belgian police has a history of killing people of colour …

Staff (2024-07-26). Solidarity with the CUNY 27: Drop the charges now — build the global intifada! samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the CUNY 27, the detainees in New York who were seized by the New York Police Department as part of their violent assault on the campus encampment in solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian liberation struggle on 30 April 2024, the same night of the violent raid on the …

Larry Johnson (2024-07-26). Joe Biden's 1000 Yard Stare and The FBI Admits Director Chris Wray Made An Erroneous claim. sonar21.com If you watched any of Joe Biden's disturbing speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, you could not help but notice the weird expression on his face. I have seen that look before. I first saw it in a photograph hanging on the wall in one of corridors of the Pentagon. It was titled, "The 1000 yard Stare." It was a genuine photograph from World War II of a soldier suffering from shell shock. Here's the cover of a book that featured that image. Compare that with the look on Biden's mug. | I think he is equally shell shocked. He offered no explanation for his decision to withdraw as the Democrat candidate.

Martha Grevatt (2024-07-26). Labor must break with both capitalist parties! workers.org Many militant, left-wing trade unionists recognize the need for organized labor to break its subservience to the Democratic Party. However, few saw any glimmer of hope as they witnessed Teamsters President Sean O'Brien put on a disgusting display of brown-nosing, speaking positively of former President Donald Trump and his ultraight . . . |

a guest author (2024-07-26). Rest in power, Bernice Reagon! workers.org The following edited obituary is posted on the Facebook of famed singer Toshi Reagon on the death of her legendary mother. Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, a multiaward-winning force and cultural voice for freedom, transitioned on July 16, 2024. As a scholar, singer, composer, organizer and activist, Dr. Reagon spent over . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Degree verification of 13 universities stepped up. ecns.cn China will strengthen reviews for degree verification applications from 13 overseas education institutions to protect the rights of Chinese students, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Countries urge action on climate finance. ecns.cn Environmental and climate ministers from Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as the BASIC countries, have urged developed nations to provide and mobilize new and additional climate finance to developing economies in a timely and adequate manner.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Surge in Chinese travelers to France ahead of Paris Olympics boosts flight load factor. ecns.cn As the Paris Olympic Games approaches, Chinese travelers have shown great interest in visiting France, and the load factor of flights between China and France reports a 3.94 percent month-on-month growth, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Insights丨Middle Eastern scholar: China's mediation contributes to the stability in the Middle East. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Chinese side, high-level representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue in Beijing from July 21 to 23, and the Palestinian factions inked a declaration on ending division and strengthening unity. Najla Alzarooni, a China-Middle East Relations Expert, noted during an interview with China News Network that China is a very trustworthy global mediator and a very good listener. Therefore, China has made contributions to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Woman who gave life to protect Japanese in knife attack honored with national bravery award. ecns.cn Hu Youping, a resident in East China's Suzhou who lost her life after attempting to stop a knife attack that injured two Japanese nationals in Suzhou, was among the list.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Drones showcased at 8th China-South Asia Expo. ecns.cn Cutting-edge technologies are on show at the expo in Kunming.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). China and India: Path to improved relations discussed by foreign ministers. ecns.cn China and India should properly handle differences and develop mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the improvement and development of China-India relations rationally, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Olympic fever ignites River Seine ahead of opening ceremony. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Big banks cut deposit rates to strengthen sector stability>. ecns.cn Several major Chinese commercial banks cut deposit rates on Thursday, signaling a new round of deposit rate cuts that could pave the way for further reductions in policy benchmarks of lending rates to bolster economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | Men's individual ranking round of archery held. ecns.cn Athletes compete during the men's individual ranking round of archery of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides, France, July 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Fujian. ecns.cn Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, made landfall on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). UN envoy: China had no part in creating crisis in Ukraine. ecns.cn China's top UN envoy reiterated on Thursday that China is "not a creator of the Ukraine crisis" but rather, it promotes peace and a political solution.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games. ecns.cn China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is set to take place in Shanghai from Sept 22 through 27 in 2026, according to the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). California to remove homeless camps. ecns.cn In a dramatic move to address California's longstanding homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order mandating the dismantling of thousands of homeless encampments across the state.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas. ecns.cn The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2024-07-26). Huawei invites developers to join HarmonyOS Next for enhanced gaming experiences. ecns.cn Chinese telecom giant Huawei welcomes even more game developers and partners to join its native HarmonyOS Next operating system, looking to empower them with advanced technologies and offer users the ultimate gaming experience.

Doug Hertzler (2024-07-26). Here's why Citi's actions to criminalize climate defenders won't stop the fight. actionaidusa.org This summer, ActionAid USA joined more than 100 climate justice and human rights organizations to launch a months-long civil disobedience campaign at Citibank headquarters in New York. At ActionAid USA, we work for human rights and social justice in coordination with the global ActionAid federation in over 70 countries. We have been alarmed by both…

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-26). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-07-26). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-07-26). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-07-26). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-26). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-26). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-26). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-07-26). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org

Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins (2024-07-26). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org

Robert Hunziker (2024-07-26). China's Lightning-Fast Renewable Triumphs. counterpunch.org A few years ago, China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry shook hands on a pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030. China took the challenge seriously, very seriously, it will meet its end-of-2030 emissions target this year (2014), six years early. In the blink of an eye, China is constructing

M. V. Ramana, Jixiang Wang (2024-07-26). More Nuclear Reactors? Deceptive Tunes from the Pied Piper of Vienna. counterpunch.org Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General, has been busy over the last few years. The media has often reported on his efforts to highlight "the risk of a major nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Grossi has also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss the situation at Zaporizhzhia, arguing that a "severe nuclear accident…would recognize no borders" and "we must do everything possible to prevent" such an accident.

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Risks on the Rise. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the

Paul Street (2024-07-26). Kamala Harris and the Maddening Siren of US Electoral Politics. counterpunch.org Ancient Greek mythology warns of the siren songs. Homer's Odyssey depicted the sirens, beautiful bird-women who would croon out to sailors. The sailors couldn't resist the seductive sounds even when they knew the calls were lethal. They would leap off their ships and drown while trying to swim to the melodies or crash their ships

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-26). American Physicians' and Nurses' Observations From the Gaza Strip Since October 7, 2023. counterpunch.org

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela Faces a Test This Sunday. counterpunch.org Caracas. On 28 July, the people of Venezeula will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for

Richard Rubenstein (2024-07-26). Netanyahu in Congress: the Crime Boss Fulminates, While His Accomplices Cheer. counterpunch.org

Dr. Nancy L. Segal (2024-07-26). The Science of Twins and the Human Fascination With Them. counterpunch.org Fascination with twins and what twin studies tell us about human nature is universal. There is no question that behavioral and medical science advances have happened largely because twins yield a wealth of information just by being themselves. Twin research takes place at two levels: (1) Studies that are strictly for twins. Such studies examine the pros

Joseph Natoli (2024-07-26). Stranger From Another Planet Attends RNC 2024. counterpunch.org "No, I don't mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression." ― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness What you are reading is a translation from the Martian. I have no reason to doubt the translator and the

Jake Johnston (2024-07-26). What Do the Polls Really Show About Venezuela's Election? counterpunch.org This Sunday, July 28, Venezuelans will head to the polls in what has been framed as the opposition's best chance to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in office since 2013. From the media coverage, one comes away with the impression of only two options: an opposition win, or massive pro-Maduro fraud. There are

Mike Bader (2024-07-26). Recreation Act Threatens Greater Yellowstone. counterpunch.org The Madison-Gallatin region in southwest Montana is part of one of the most intact, diverse and wildlife rich areas in the temperate zones of the Earth called the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There are 94 mammal species in these two ranges including the omnivorous grizzly bear and black bear, bobcat, lynx, coyote, fisher, wolf, marten, mountain

Daniel Warner (2024-07-26). The Missed Opportunities of Biden and Trump. counterpunch.org What location is for real estate, timing is for politics. Under intense pressure from leaders of the Democratic Party, major donors and negative polls, President Biden finally withdrew as a candidate for re-election after long hesitation. On the Republican side, the Trump/Vance ticket continues its aggressive campaign after Donald Trump's promising start at the Republican

Nicholas Levis (2024-07-26). A Non-Conformist of the Power Elite: Lewis Lapham, 1935-2024. counterpunch.org Following his death at age 89 on July 23 in Rome, Harper's today compares its long-time editor and essayist Lewis H. Lapham to Montaigne, Twain, and Mencken, and quotes from him a truism as relevant as ever in these days of interminable praises for Biden farewell speeches and worse: "What so annoys people about the

Alfred de Zayas (2024-07-26). Honor and Glory. counterpunch.org While cycling this summer through France, Italy and Switzerland it struck me how many war memorials, plaques, statues to generals and admirals grace the streets and boulevards, even of small towns. Personally, I have much respect for true patriotism, for self-sacrifice and individual heroism. I bow my head in reverence and remembrance of the suffering

Thomas Knapp (2024-07-26). I'd Rather See A Flag On Fire Than Wrapped Around a Politician. counterpunch.org "You should get a one-year jail sentence if you do anything to desecrate the American flag," former (and possibly future) president Donald Trump told the hosts of Fox & Friends on July 25. In a rare moment of at least partial agreement with Trump, likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says "I condemn the burning

Matthew Stevenson (2024-07-26). Bye Bye Biden and the Kamala Sutra. counterpunch.org I know it's vogue to imagine Joe as the next FDR, stitching together safety nets for those juggling on life's high wires, but it makes more sense to think of Biden the Elder as a croupier or maybe a floor manager in the American Casino—overseeing the roulette wheels to make sure that the high rollers come away with more than complimentary drinks.

James Bovard (2024-07-26). Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy. counterpunch.org Americans should tolerate no president invoking "the will of the people" to sanctify his crimes. Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked "the will of the people" dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal or unconstitutional. Biden's invocations did not prevent his re-election campaign from being terminated behind

Karl Grossman (2024-07-26). Nuclear Abolition in a World on the Brink. counterpunch.org "Nuclear risks are on the rise. The chance of nuclear weapons use [is] higher than at any time in my—and many others in this room's—lifetime," said Naomi Zoka at a meeting this week of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the TPNW [Treaty on

Eve Ottenberg (2024-07-26). War with China Will Negate Peace with Russia. counterpunch.org It's somewhat reassuring that Donald Trump vows to make peace between Russia and Ukraine pronto, upon becoming president. But it will all be absolutely for naught if Washington then pivots to war with Beijing, a war that will quickly become nuclear. And not just because of an Atomic Apocalypse — if Trump thinks Russian troops

Christopher Ketcham (2024-07-26). The Unbearable Anthropocentrism of Our World in Data. counterpunch.org How billionaire elites help fund an Oxford statistics lab that makes the destruction of Earth look just great. Roughly a decade ago, a 30-year-old economic statistician at Oxford University named Max Roser set out to transform the way we see the world using datasets. As he later described his mission in a statement of purpose,he wanted to instill "trust in ourselves"

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Manchester Police accused of attempting to 'assassinate' British-Pakistani brothers. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Kamala blasts 'extremists' Project 2025 at American Federation of Teachers. geo.tv Kamala Harris addresses at the American Federation of Teachers. — ReutersVice President Kamala Harris criticised the Republicans' views on gun control and public education at the 88th National Convention of the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday in Houston,…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son arrested in Texas. geo.tv This combination of images shows co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner El Chapo, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. — Reuters/FilesBoth individuals were detained after landing in El Paso on private jet.They face charges for funneling drugs,…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Is the Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight back on. geo.tv This combination of images shows Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg. — Reuters/Instagram/@zuckMany people, including those who aren't fans of wrestling matches, were disappointed after the mixed martial arts fight between tech rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Melania Trump to release memoir ahead of 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Melania Trump is the third wife of Donald Trump. —ReutersThe former first lady, Melania Trump, is expected to release her memoir based on the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved "her own path" this fall. Melania's office revealed that the memoir is…

geo.tv (2024-07-26). Sri Lanka to hold presidential elections amid economic recovery efforts. geo.tv Ranil Wickremesinghe is the ninth president of Sri Lanka. —ReutersSri Lanka is set to hold its first presidential election on September 21 — the first elections after the country declared bankruptcy in 2022. The independent election commissions announced that the…

ICRC (2024-07-26). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.

ICRC (2024-07-26). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). 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.

ICRC (2024-07-26). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

ICRC (2024-07-26). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-26). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-07-26). Monday 8/26: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 9 candidate forum. indybay.org City College of San Francisco – Mission Center, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110…

TROY E. MASON (2024-07-26). Infinity Markers: A universal marker signifying the place someone has died inadvertently. indybay.org I have invented a universal headstone/marker to be placed at the site of a person's last breath of life. This marker would display, the name, birthdate death date and city/ country of origin and a photograph of the deceased upon a stainless steel placque with 2 9″ crystal's joined at the base with an infinity symbol through both crystals.

ChildfreeConvention (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Virtual Childfree Convention 2024. indybay.org Virtual conference…

Angela (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-07-26). Sunday 7/28: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

LaborFest (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & the RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org By Zoom…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-07-26). Arrest Of War Criminal Netanyahu Demanded. indybay.org "People's Red Line" of names and ages of murdered children march to Sen Padilla's office…

Angela (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Webinar: Halt Holtec — the Nuclear Mafia. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/xhFQ51S3xUGJeESdX…

Art Persyko (2024-07-26). Tuesday 7/30: Rally for B-Day of Medicare & Social Security. Let's protect, improve & expand them! indybay.org 90 7th Street, between Market and Mission Streets, Street level outside the Federal Building where Nancy Pelosi's and Social Security offices are.

WorkWeek (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Labor & The International Struggle For Palestine. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger St. | Oakland, California…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Wednesday 7/24: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Wednesday Night Market | Santa Rosa, Ca…

The Livermore Conversion Project (2024-07-26). Friday 8/9: "Silent Fallout": Film Showing w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation in US. indybay.org First Unitarian Church | 685 14th Street | Oakland, CA…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: 4th World War: Arlene Francis Center Presents (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Arlen Francis Center | 99 6th St | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Hybachi LeMar (2024-07-26). Message of Support to Free Casey Goonan: Free Them All! indybay.org "Free Casey Goonan! Free Jack Mazurek! Free the Cop City 61! Drop the charges against the Merrimack 4 and the Mountain Valley pipeline defenders! Free the Holy Land Foundation 5! Free Leonard Peltier! Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! Free Cletus C Rivera! Free them all!" | An audio recording of the message is attached. (The transcript has been modified slightly from the original upon listening.)…

HUFF (2024-07-26). Monday 7/29: Police Raid of Encampment In Pogonip, Santa Cruz. indybay.org Pogonip Forest In Santa Cruz. Park on River St and walk up Golf Club drive all the way up to the green gate entrance to Pogonip.

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-07-26). Saturday 8/3: Film Screening of Tomorrow's Freedom and Conversation with Sharaf Barghouti. indybay.org Located at the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley. | For nearby parking, search "3949 Twilight Dr Parking" in your GPS.

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa) Weekly. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa…

Everytown for Gun Safety (2024-07-26). Thursday 7/25: Virtual Election Rally for Gun Sense w/ Everytown for Gun Safety. indybay.org

Palestine Action Coalition (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: All Out to Arrest Netanyahu. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, SF…

Anjoulie Woodhead (2024-07-26). Pressure Mounts to Address Global Debt Crises as G20 Finance Ministers Meet. indybay.org G20 finance ministers begin their third meeting under this year's G20 Brazilian Presidency.

TriValley CAREs (2024-07-26). Tuesday 8/6: No Nukes! 79th Anniversary of US Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Livermore Lab. indybay.org Livermore Lab—West Gate | From I-580 E, take the S. Vasco Rd. exit. | Stay on S. Vasco for 1.4 miles to West Gate Dr. | Park on side streets. | Or join via livestream…

Angela (2024-07-26). Sunday 8/4: Online Community Teach-In: Anti-Zionism is Not Antisemitism: Jews for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvce2gpz8oG9J…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-26). Saturday 7/27: I Think Of Palestine… Poems From and For Palestine (Santa Rosa. indybay.org Arlene Francis Center | 99 6th St Santa Rosa…

Makiza Micheline Latifa (2024-07-26). Movement leaders from across the globe gathered for second edition of the World Social Alternative. peoplesdispatch.org "The World Social Alternative from Bolivar to Chavez" was held in Caracas, Venezuela from July 23-24 to strengthen discussions between people's movements about alternatives to the current capitalist system…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-26). Taiwan holds largest ever war drill amidst typhoon, China calls it wasteful and provocative. peoplesdispatch.org Annual war games continued in Taiwan despite the devastation caused by Typhoon Gaemi, which has led to deaths, injuries, and the displacement of over 12,000 people…

Ana Vraƒçar (2024-07-26). Macron calls for 'political pause' amid post-election transition. peoplesdispatch.org Nearly a month after the snap election in France, President Emmanuel Macron continues to delay recognizing the electoral victory of the left-progressive alliance New Popular Front (NFP). Following extensive consultations, the NFP recently named Lucie Castets as their prime ministerial candidate, urging Macron to formally nominate her. Instead, Macron has called for a "political pause" until mid-August, apparently to allow the nation to focus on the Castets, a 37-year-old expert i…

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-26). Venezuela faces a test this Sunday. peoplesdispatch.org On July 28, the people of Venezuela will go to the polls to conduct the sixth presidential election since the 1999 Bolivarian Constitution. The two previous elections (2013 and 2018) were won by Nicolás Maduro Moros, the incumbent president. Maduro is running for a third term that will begin in 2025 and run for six years. He is leading a vast alliance of left and democratic parties that have united to defend the Bolivarian revolution, which has been ongoing for almost 25 years. | Maduro has had to lead both Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolutionary process since the death of Hugo Chávez, the legendary figure who…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Ties and historical events of Cuba and Argentina highlighted. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) The ties of friendship between Cuba and Argentina and relevant events in the history of both countries will be highlighted in this capital on Friday, during a tribute called Evita, Moncada, the liberated homeland.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). Cuba to host International Congress on ulcer management. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will host the 7th International Congress on Integral Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from September 1 to 5, with the presence of experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban president states that a better world is possible. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted that in this province, venue of the main event on July 26, that a better world is possible, when speaking at a meeting with representatives of brigades and solidarity groups on Thursday.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Peruvian journalist warns that US must change its Cuba policy. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) A well-known Peruvian journalist proposed that the United States must review its foreign policy and promote change by lifting the economic, commercial and financial blockade and other measures against Cuba.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-26). More than one million foreign tourists visited Cuba. plenglish.com Granma newspaper published data from the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), which certifies this information. | The article added that the main tourist-sending markets are Canada, Cuban residents abroad, the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany, Mexico, France, Spain, Argentina and Italy. | According to ONEI, at the end of June, Cuba had received 1,680,485 travelers, who account for a 101.1-percent increase compared to the same period last year. | Out of the total, 1,309,836 travelers were international visitors, close to 11,300 more than during the previous year. | According to the inf…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attends July 26 cultural gala. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday attended a cultural gala held in this province, venue of the main event on the 71st anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons.

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-07-26). UN Rights Chief Asks for Probe into Rights Violation in Bangladesh. pressenza.com Guwahati: As Bangladesh has slowly returned to normalcy after deadly unrest for many days, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk called for an impartial probe into alleged human rights violations across the South Asian nation. He also called on the government in Dhaka to restore full Internet access to enable free communication for all, including the media persons in accordance with international law. The UN rights chief also called on the Sheikh Hasina-led government to urgently disclose full details about the crackdown on protests. | Meanwhile, Amnesty International (AI) claimed that the Bangl…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-26). EcoWaste Coalition Postpones "Walang Plastikan" Concert, Holds Disaster Relief Efforts Instead. pressenza.com 26 July 2024, Quezon City. Due to the onslaught of the typhoon Carina-enhanced torrential rains which submerged vast communities in the National Capital Region and other areas, the EcoWaste Coalition postponed the "Walang Plastikan" concert-for-a-cause scheduled today in Pasig City. | "With typhoon Carina (and the Habagat) putting Metro Manila under the state of calamity, 'Walang Plastikan 2024,' which was set to be held on July 26, 2024, will be moved to a later date," the group announced through its Facebook page. | In coordination with the Pasig City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the participating artis…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Athletes to show 'solidarity' with Gaza in Olympics opening ceremony. presstv.ir Olympic teams will show solidarity with Palestinians trapped in Gaza during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-26). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

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noreply (2024-07-26). Well, The Intent Is Commendable… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as is a recognition of what is going on with Russia, but you cannot stop things now without Russia's conditions. And those will be humiliating. I warned about Russian war machine for 10+ yeas, few people listened. And, yes, Russians defeated Napoleon and Hitler–and these two were the creme de la creme of what West could muster against historic Russia. There were others, but these two have been special.

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Iranian government implements national programme to develop artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com Earlier, the National AI Centre was opened in the country…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Indian authorities discuss renewable energy sector development with industry representatives. tvbrics.com The meeting was an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the country's authorities and market stakeholders…

tvbrics (2024-07-26). Saudi Arabia boosts merchandise exports to a two-year high. tvbrics.com It amounted to US$7.70 billion…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.

Staff (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

unitedEditor (2024-07-26). The imperative of Türkiye-Syria relations. uwidata.com By Mehmet Perinàßek Recently, the long-awaited and necessary developments in Türkiye-Syria relations have begun to surface. The announcements made in Ankara and Damascus are promising. However, for these positive signals to materialize and lead to concrete results, there are some critical points that need to be addressed. The aim: Strategic cooperation Firstly, the aim in …

WSWS (2024-07-26). Worker killed by falling equipment at Michigan stamping plant slated for closure. wsws.org A 36-year-old worker was killed when a die fell from a crane and struck him at Dexter Stamping near Jackson, Michigan, on July 15.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Mahdi Fleifel's To a Land Unknown: Palestinian refugees, escaped from "prison," search for the land of milk and honey. wsws.org The film follows two undocumented Palestinian refugees and cousins, who find themselves in Athens and make desperate efforts to reach Germany.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Congress hails the war criminal Netanyahu. wsws.org Netanyahu's appearance, and the rapturous reception he received, recalled nothing more than the appearance of Hitler before the German Reichstag. The German deputies who shouted "Heil Hitler!" and the American congressmen who barked "USA" are cut from the same cloth.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Sydney rail workers to vote on industrial action against Labor's wage cuts. wsws.org Sydney Trains and NSW Trains workers are opposing a real-wage slashing enterprise agreement offer from the state Labor government, in line with its broader attack on public sector spending and wages.

WSWS (2024-07-26). UAW shuts down Lear Wentzville strike in Missouri, seeks to push through sellout agreement. wsws.org The deal's wage increases fall well below what Lear workers have been demanding and fail to make up for years of high inflation and earlier pay concessions.

WSWS (2024-07-26). New survey shows Australian youth prefer socialism. wsws.org The result is an indication of a broad leftward movement among youth in Australia and internationally against the capitalist system, which presents a future of war, dictatorship, social misery, climate catastrophe and mass illness.

WSWS (2024-07-26). An interview with Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, director of To a Land Unknown: "Do we want to actually respect and embrace our humanity?" wsws.org The WSWS spoke recently to filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel, the director of To a Land Unknown, in a video call.

WSWS (2024-07-26). Global temperature records again broken on Monday and Tuesday. wsws.org Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels, are producing record temperatures year after year.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.

Deconstructed (2024-07-26). Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya. theintercept.com On June 28, 2009, democratically elected Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by a military coup. In response to Zelaya's push for a poll to gauge public interest in constitutional changes, the Honduran Supreme Court ordered the military to arrest him. He was then sent to Costa Rica in his pajamas. | The coup led to nearly 13 years of right-wing rule, marked by collusion with drug trafficking organizations, widespread privatization, violence, repression, and a significant migrant exodus. During this period, the Honduran left organized a strong resistance movement. In 2022, Xiomara Castro, Zelaya's wi…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president. aljazeera.com Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger. sanews.gov.za Call for arable land to be planted to fight poverty and hunger | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has reiterated the call for communities to produce their own food for consumption and selling. | Kontsiwe made the call during the handover of a tractor and farming implements to the Goboti Residents' Association, held at Goboti village, eNgcobo, on Thursday. | The tractor will aid the MEC's interventions to fight poverty and hunger, in response to the Human Rights Com…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo' arrested in Texas. aljazeera.com In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Judiciary announces Alternative Dispute Resolution week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week. The event from August 5th to 9th, aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system. While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, the Court of Appeal …

GABIK (2024-07-26). Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs. sanews.gov.za Technicians work to resolve major sewer blockade in Springs | The Ekurhuleni Municipality says the city's technicians are addressing a major sewer blockage that has closed an intersection on Ermelo Road, affecting Strubenvale and Casseldale roads in the Springs city centre. | Giving an update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue, City spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, said the municipal team initially responded to a sewer spillage and subsequently identified a major blockage along with several bottlenecks on the sewer network. |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-26). 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 (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics? aljazeera.com Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and why were they barred?>

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Rwanda, unsurprising RPF victory in recent elections: a political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org In Rwanda's recent general elections, held on 15 July, incumbent President Paul Kagame and his ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), were largely re-elected as Head of State and to the National Assembly.
| These results without suspense confirm the regime's stranglehold on the country's political life.
| FIDH and its member organisation the Rwandan Observatory for Human Rights (ODHR) call on the Rwandan authorities to immediately put an end to the restriction of civic and (…) | – | /…

Guest Blogger (2024-07-26). Utah's The Independent is Right, Climate Activism Ignores or Harms the World's Poor. wattsupwiththat.com Sierer's analysis hits the nail on the head that climate activism is more likely to be harming the world's poor rather than helping them.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Premier of Canada's Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update. aljazeera.com The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls attacks 'acts of sabotage', saying they were 'prepared and coordinated'.

Charles Rotter (2024-07-26). Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com the leading factor controlling hurricane precipitation is not, as traditionally thought, sea surface temperature or humidity in the atmosphere. Instead, it's Sahara dust…

nosihle (2024-07-26). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | Government has committed to using the insights and recommendations from the State of Climate Action in South Africa Report to inform the scaling up of the country's actions to respond to climate change. | "South Africa needs access to scaled-up, new, additional and predictable, fit for purpose finance, specifically grant and concessional finance that can be deployed effectively to create enabling environments for rapid investments by buying down risks and creating new asset classes for clean investments that would allow for more significant mobilization and leveraging o…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-26). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

Cris Barrish (2024-07-26). 'Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate': Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign reports broke the law. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not disclosing $298,000 in payments to her husband, and by failing to record advances the couple made to her campaigns as loans, a report from the state Department of Elections concluded. | Hall-Long's campaign reports for 2016 through 2023, even after being amended in December, s…

Kenny Cooper (2024-07-26). 'You'll come close to death — but you won't die': Firefighters take on the toughest two minutes in sports. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional On Thursday morning, firefighters from across the region descended on Exton, Pennsylvania, to test their might for day one of the Northeast Regional Classic. | Dozens of spectators packed into a vacant Sam's Club parking lot to cheer on and witness what organizers and participants d…

clashmusic (2024-07-26). In A Huge Win For BDS, SXSW Has Cut Ties with the US. clashmusic.com SXSW has announced that they will be ending all partnerships with the US Army and some of the world's biggest arms.

Eric Worrall (2024-07-26). Claim: Global Warming is Messing with our Rainfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… But it is not clear how much of this remarkable regional increase in severe rains is due to climate change, or how widespread it is …"

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-26). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. fidh.org Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending.
Nairobi, July 25, 2024 — The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today.
| They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30 officials from the ousted government and people close to the (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-26). How Bangladesh rickshaw pullers saved lives amid quota protest clashes. aljazeera.com Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up saving lives too.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Enhance capabilities to capitalise on oil and gas sector opportunities, SMEs told. independent.co.ug The government has raised the budget allocation for the extractive sector by 92% to Shs961 billion for this financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to bolster their operational capabilities to fully leverage opportunities within the oil and gas sector. This call to action was made by …

Giorgia Valente (2024-07-26). Paris Olympics Showcase Young Arab Women's Talent. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics. aljazeera.com Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail hit by 'massive attack' as Olympics begin. aljazeera.com France's high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police. sanews.gov.za Three fatally wounded in shootout with KZN police | Three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Empangeni in the early hours of Friday morning. | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilization Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, received intelligence about the suspects, who were hiding at a house in KwaDlangezwa, said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement. | When the police announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, sparking a shootout which ended with the three suspects being fatally wounded. | The suspe…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). A year after Niger's coup, split political loyalties test family ties. aljazeera.com While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

The Independent (2024-07-26). From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024, what's new and what remains. independent.co.ug PARIS, GERMANY | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924. Since then, the world has changed dramatically. Over the past century, some sports have ceased to be part of the Olympic program, …

GABIK (2024-07-26). Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure support for Eastern Cape emerging farmers | The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department (DRDAR) continues to provide wool improvement infrastructure, equipment and training to communal and emerging farmers in the villages. | DRDAR MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will on Friday hand over a shearing shed and equipment at an event held at Mgwalana Shearing Shed in Engcobo. | The department said the supplying of the infrastructure forms part of the wool improvement production programme, which has seen the…

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org

EDWIN (2024-07-26). DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly. sanews.gov.za DPWI requests bi-weekly reports on reconstruction of the National Assembly | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has requested the Development Bank Of Southern Africa (DBSA) to supply his office with bi-weekly reports on the progress made in the reconstruction of Parliament's National Assembly reconstruction site. | This also include monthly cost schedule which will be made available to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the interest of transparency. | This according to the department, has been requested to ensure that the contractors to the project are held to agr…

NEO (2024-07-26). Condolences for the people of Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Condolences for the people of Ethiopia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and sorrow following recent landslides in Ethiopia which claimed the lives of over 200 people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western Ethiopia, which tragically took the lives of at least 250 of people at this stage," said the Presidency on Thursday. | President Ramaphosa said the South African people's thoughts are with the people of Ethiopia, particularly the bereaved…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). French rail network hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris Olympics. aljazeera.com Transport minister calls 'massive attack' on high-speed TGV rail network an 'outrageous criminal act'.

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Harris says she won't be 'silent' on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting. aljazeera.com Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be 'silent' on the suffering in Gaza.

GABIK (2024-07-26). Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school. sanews.gov.za Chikunga donates infrastructure to Umlazi school | Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, in partnership with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's), will donate R6 million worth of infrastructure to benefit a school in KwaZulu-Natal. | More than 400 learners of Mason Lincoln Special School will benefit from the Inter-SETA collaboration project, which aims to improve the operations of the special school. | The school is located in Umlazi. | Friday's donation includes infrastructure support through the provision of mobile classrooms, t…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election. aljazeera.com The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their campaigns.

The Independent (2024-07-26). ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: More protesters arrested. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 20 people protesting against corruption have been arrested in Kampala. They include a group of 15 students from Makerere University, who started marching from Nasser Road. However, they were intercepted at at railway grounds. Another group, of about 6 people who marched along Jinja Road were rounded up …

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-26). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |

Sophia Schmidt (2024-07-26). In Philly, demand is 'overwhelming' for Pa.'s LIHEAP air conditioner program. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. She used a box fan to try to stay cool when temperatures soared into the upper nineties earlier this month — but said the fan only blew hot air. | "It was a heat wave, and I had a darn fan," she said. "I was in here sweating bullets. People die from heat stroke." | It's the secon…

The Independent (2024-07-26). AKENA: Cattle compensation is mockery of Teso war debt claimants. independent.co.ug Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party, Jimmy Akena has described the government's payment system for the compensation program for the war debt claimants as a mockery to the people of Teso and northern Uganda. Akena made the comments while attending the burial of one of the …

NEO (2024-07-26). Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address BBQ Awards ceremony | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the BBQ Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner in Kempton Park this evening. | The awards ceremony recognises and promotes sustainable black business and transformation by honouring exemplary corporate governance, leadership and achievement in South Africa. | "Over the past two decades, the BBQ Awards have continued to encourage the growth and success of black-owned and black-empowered companies, providing a platform to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across 10 categories," said the Presidency in a…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine? aljazeera.com Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.

GABIK (2024-07-26). KZN works to facilitate economic growth. sanews.gov.za KZN works to facilitate economic growth | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, says the provincial government is working hard to create an enabling environment to facilitate the growth of the economy through practical plans that focus on creating employment. | The MEC was tabling the R150.5 billion provincial government budget for the 2024/25 financial year at the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. | Rodgers said the budget proposals presented, ignites hope in that resources are allocated to bring about direct change to the lives of people. | "It is evident that the provincial governm…

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Why BJP's election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.

The Independent (2024-07-26). Human Rights Watch condemns arrest of Ugandan anti-corruption demonstrators. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | ORYEM NYEKO | Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the arrest of ant-corruption protesters in Kampala, and demanded they be released. On July 23 and 24, police in Uganda's capital Kampala detained at least 60 people protesting widespread corruption in the government. "This latest crackdown on protesters is a blatant violation of …

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-26). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

hindustantimes (2024-07-26). Trump Shooter Was Not Alone; Vance Cornered For Calling Kamala 'Childless Cat Lady' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston slammed JD Vance over his old comment on Kamala Harris. In a 2021 appearance on Tucker Carlson's former Fox News show, Vance called Harris a "childless cat lady." Aniston on her Instagram post said, "I truly can't believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States." Meanwhile, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris told the House Committee on Homeland Security that the Trump shooter was not the only suspicious person at the Butler rally on July 13. In another news, Trump called Harris "ultra liberal" at his first rally since President Joe Biden d…

The Independent (2024-07-26). Govt sets in motion law to fight cross-border crime. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has put in place interim measures aimed at strengthening capacity to fight crime collaboratively on an international scale with hopes of coming up with a law in future to deal with the same. The interim measures launched on Thursday in Kampala …

aljazeera (2024-07-26). Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police. aljazeera.com Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.

EDWIN (2024-07-26). One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded. sanews.gov.za One ATM bombing suspect nabbed, while another fatally wounded | An ATM bombing suspect was arrested, while another was left fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Esikhaleni, in the early hours of Thursday morning. | Police responded to reports of an ATM bombing at a store in Esikhaleni and swift investigations led to the arrest of th…

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-26). Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced that it has written nearly 19,000 citations for sidewalk violations in about two months, a 500% increase over the same period last year as officials look to crack down on people illegally parking their vehicles on the sidewalk. | According to

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-26). 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".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-26). 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.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Asociación de cubanos en Angola resalta unidad de pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) La directiva de la Asociación de la Comunidad de Cubanos Residentes en Angola (Accra) resaltó la unidad y resistencia del pueblo de Cuba ante las adversidades, al conmemorarse hoy el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Resaltan lazos y sucesos históricos de Cuba y Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Los lazos de amistad entre Cuba y Argentina y sucesos relevantes de la historia de ambos países serán resaltados hoy en Buenos Aires durante el homenaje Evita, Moncada, la patria liberada.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-26). Saber morir para vivir. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jul (RHC) Atrapado el sueño, cumplida la promesa, tiene facción de niña y niño la sonrisa, de tez mestiza, de blanca, de mulata. Hija de la ´tormenta ª de aquel amanecer de 71 años, la piel de la justicia despintó los estatus, y así va por todo el archipiélago.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-26). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-26). 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.

Staff (2024-07-26). 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).

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-25). Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis. dissidentvoice.org Palestinians walk along a street covered with stagnant wastewater near tents sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 22 July. Omar Ashtawy APA images) As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington, where he will deliver a speech to Congress on Wednesday, the Israeli military massacred Palestinians throughout Gaza and forced a new …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress was everything you'd expect: packed full of lies and propaganda spin, but simultaneously very illuminating and revealing.

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2024-07-25). Unions Demand An End To All US Military Aid To Israel. popularresistance.org Seven national unions representing 6 million workers in the United States called on President Joe Biden today to end all military aid to Israel. The news came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, came to Washington to speak to Congress tomorrow. | It's an unprecedented demand, coordinated across some of the nation's biggest unions. The unions that signed the letter are the Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), Postal Workers (APWU), Painters (IUPAT), National Education Association, Service Employees (SEIU), the Auto Workers (UAW), and the Electrical Workers (UE). | Delegates at the APWU's n…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-07-25). Hundreds Protesting Netanyahu Visit Arrested At US Capitol. popularresistance.org Around 200 pro-Palestine protesters were detained on Capitol Hill on 23 June, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the US Congress the day after. The protest took place in the Canon House Office Building. The demonstrators, wearing shirts with the slogan "Not in our name," were organized by the Jewish Voice for Peace group. | According to police, the protesters were warned that demonstrating in the Canon House Office Building was illegal. | Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace, Stefanie Fox, said the Israeli premier's speech in Congress on Wednesday was the reason for the demons…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, United States Obeys. popularresistance.org The world-historical crisis in Gaza might in the long-term bring about radical change in both the U.S. and Israel, but in the interim the greatest crimes the two nations have jointly taken part in has stiffened their defenses against unprecedented criticism. | The fear of blasting Israel has been breached. The taboo broken. Tel Aviv and Washington have never faced this before. As both are settler nations, having wiped out natives across the land, they are circling their wagons on a new frontier. They can only respond with the most profound denial and viciousness. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who a…

noemail (2024-07-25). UN Expert Urges End to Targeting of Human Rights Defenders in the Occupied West Bank. devdiscourse.com UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor has condemned the ongoing targeting of human rights defenders in the Occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem by Israeli authorities. In a recent statement, Lawlor highlighted the troubling cases of five defenders currently subjected to administrative detention without charge, including prolonged detention and ill treatment.

Staff (2024-07-25). Secret Service director resigns amid bipartisan demands that she step down following Trump assassination attempt. defenddemocracy.press By Barry Grey Jul 24, 2024 On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Kimberly Cheatle, director of the United States Secret Service, was resigning her post. Cheatle, appointed by President Biden in September 2022, had spent 29 years at the agency. Cheatle resigned amidst demands by both Republicans and Democrats that she step down following …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's US Tour de Force: Congressional Standing Ovations, Support for Expanding War with Lebanon. libya360.wordpress.com US lawmakers give Netanyahu over 50 standing ovations as jets pound 'safe zones' across Gaza The Cradle During his speech, the Israeli premier urged US officials to increase military aid to 'finish the job' in Gaza and called anti-genocide protesters 'Iran's useful idiots' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his much-anticipated address to a joint…

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Palestinian Activists Say Biden's Legacy Is Gaza Genocide and US Imperialism. themaad.org

WSWS (2024-07-25). Socialist Equality Party holds demonstration in Washington D.C. against the Gaza genocide and imperialist war. wsws.org Wednesday's rally and meeting hosted by the SEP marked a milestone in the development of a socialist anti-war movement in the center of world imperialism.

Editor (2024-07-25). 'Guilty of Genocide': Tlaib Protests Netanyahu's Speech to Congress. scheerpost.com

WSWS (2024-07-25). Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt expresses "big respect" for "Genocide Joe" Biden. wsws.org In his comments on the US political crisis, Bandt gave a blanket endorsement to the pro-war, pro-business Democratic Party, and did not even bother to mention the Gaza genocide.

Natalia Marques (2024-07-25). Netanyahu receives standing ovation in US Congress while anti-genocide protesters brutalized at Capitol gates. peoplesdispatch.org A wanted war criminal addressing US Congress proved to be a pitched battle between the state and tens of thousands of anti-genocide protesters…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). The July Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Ready To Order. thealtworld.com I publish my work in print form every month in a collection called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is now available. | For more than nine months now we've been manipulated and lied to about what Israel is doing in Gaza, by both our news media and by podium pontiffs like the State Department's Matthew "Count Smirkula" Miller. It's actually insulting how brazen these freaks have been about telling us not to believe our lying eyes about what's as plain as day for all of us to see: that this is a genocide being live-streamed in real time right in front of our faces. It's like they're actually trying to break our…

Staff (2024-07-25). I served in the Air Force for 22 years. Then the US backed a genocide against my family. therealnews.com This episode of The Project Censored Show originally aired on Project Censored on July 22, 2024. It is shared here with permission. Ten months in, the US role in Israel's genocide in Gaza goes far beyond complicity. Israel is butchering Palestinians with US bombs, funding, and political and military support, and some members of the US military …

Workers World Party (2024-07-25). PDF of July 25 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Presidential campaign chaos Workers still have no real choice And more on genocide and resistance Behind software glitch Strike vote at Boeing Vance: faux populist Labor leader bows to ultra-right Assassination attempt aftermath Editorial: Fight Trump, not migrants! Dylcia Noemí Pagán and Bernice Reagon °Presente! Tear down . . . |

Rodney Atkinson (2024-07-25). Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties. globalresearch.ca On May 2, 2014, heavily-armed fascist militia forces attacked the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. Trapped inside were demonstrators opposed to the government in Kiev that had been put in place in a U.S.-orchestrated coup against the democratically …

Staff (2024-07-25). 2024-07-25: News Headlines. syria.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:58:20 +0000 | | newarab (2024-07-25). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at […] | | newarab (2024-07-25).

newarab (2024-07-25). Israeli Air Force chief says ready for war with Hezbollah. newarab.com Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar said preparations for a possible war against Hezbollah in Lebanon had been completed, warning there would be "surprises". | Bar made the announcement during a meeting with the heads of northern Israeli towns and settlements at the Ramat David Air Base, which The latest video, captured by the "Hoopoe" drone, also shared information about the base's co…

newarab (2024-07-25). Good riddance, genocide Joe. You will be remembered as a monster. newarab.com The response to Joe Biden finally surrendering the Democratic presidential nomination has been instructive. | Since Israel's genocidal rampage in Gaza began, there has been a common theme in how Western politicians and media outlets have approached the horror: that Palestinian life has little or even no meaningful worth. This has not been subtle. | Sure, this has ranged from the crude — that is, outright genocidal incitement, despite its legal prohibition in the 1948 Genocide Convention — to the lack of concern about tens of thousands slaughtered with Western arms and diplomatic support, not least…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Putin Talks War With Israel's Enemy Amid Tensions With Houthis, Hezbollah: 'I'm Very Interested In…'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on July 24 at the Kremlin. According to the Russian presidential press service, Putin and Assad discussed the ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region due to Israel's war in Gaza.

WSWS (2024-07-25). US unions combine call for end to Israeli military aid with continued support for "Genocide Joe" and warmongering Democrats. wsws.org Beneath an outward show of opposition to the war—which the letter notably does not characterize as a "genocide"—the real aim is to try to extricate Biden and the US from responsibility.

Project Censored, Eleanor Goldfield (2024-07-25). I served in the Air Force for 22 years. Then the US backed a genocide against my family. therealnews.com

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Guilty of Genocide': Tlaib Protests Netanyahu's Speech to Congress. scheerpost.com Via Rashida Tlaib's X account. By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Following her call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest during his visit to Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib protested the right-wing leader's Wednesday address before a joint meeting of Congress by holding up a sign reading "war criminal" and "guilty of genocide." "They will not erase …

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Bibi's Washington Visit Reveals US' Demoniacal Face: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The visit that the criminal Israeli prime minister has paid to Washington after nine months of genocide in Gaza shattered the fake innocent image of Western civilization and laid bare the cruel and demoniacal nature of the US, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Hamas hails anti-Israel op. in West Bank as 'natural response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Hamas has lauded the retaliatory attack on Israeli forces in the West Bank.

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Big Blow To IDF: Soldiers Seriously Hurt In Rafah – Admission After Hamas Shows 'Trap Attack' Video>. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military on July 24 confirmed that a soldier of the Paratroopers Brigade's reconnaissance unit was seriously wounded during fighting in southern Gaza's Rafah. On July 23, IDF said that another soldier with the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion was seriously hurt during fighting in Rafah. This comes after Hamas claimed that its fighters trapped and ambushed Israeli soldiers in Rafah.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). How the Palestinian Authority Abets Israel's Colonial Project. orinocotribune.com By Tamara Nassar — Jul 24, 2024 | The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting with American and Israeli officials in Tel Aviv earlier this month to conspire on "day after" plans in Gaza that would involve the collaborative body in reopening the Rafah crossing with Egypt. | "Egypt wants personnel from the Palestinian Authority to operate the crossing," Axios

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Israel destroyed over 70 percent of Rafah's infrastructure. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army destroyed more than 70 percent of the infrastructure of Rafah governorate, located in the southern Gaza Strip, its mayor, Ahmed Al-Sufi, denounced today.

Staff (2024-07-25). When Supporting Israel is a Liability: Is Gaza Changing the West? defenddemocracy.press The Israeli war of 'extermination' in Gaza, per the words of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan, has made the cause of Palestinian freedom a global one. By Ramzy Baroud* Jul 19, 2024 Much has been written about the political earthquakes in Britain and France, the first resulting in the crushing defeat of the Conservative …

Khader Jabbar (2024-07-25). Craig Mokhiber dissects the ICJ's bombshell ruling on the Israeli occupation. mondoweiss.net Craig Mokhiber discusses the importance and impact of the International Court of Justice's ruling that the Israeli occupation of Palestine is illegal.

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). The beauty of the Gaza encampment at Columbia University. themaad.org

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com Israel claims to have acted alone in the bombing of civilian sites at Yemen's Hodeidah Port, which resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to 87 others. Despite these claims, evidence suggests that the United States may have had prior knowledge of the attack. On July 19, Yemen launched its new …

Greg Stoker (2024-07-25). War Drums in Washington: Netanyahu's True Ambitions Laid Bare. mintpressnews.com Greg Stoker unpacks Netanyahu's appeal to Congress for more weapons and support for a broader Middle Eastern conflict, spotlighting the hypocrisy of Israel's actions in Gaza and the global community's response.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

Editor (2024-07-25). Palestinian Factions Sign Beijing Agreement but Deep Obstacles Remain. scheerpost.com By Omar Karmi / The Electronic Intifada On Tuesday, Palestinian factions in Beijing signed yet another unity agreement to overcome 17 years of internal division between the two main Palestinian political factions, Hamas and Fatah. The deal, of which a leaked copy was published by al-Masry al-Youm, centers primarily around the formation of an "interim national reconciliation government" to take …

Seth Galinsky (2024-07-25). Tehran's allies expand drone, missile attacks on Jews, Israel. themilitant.com In retaliation for a drone attack targeting civilians that killed one person in a Tel Aviv apartment building and wounded nine others July 19, the Israeli air force struck fuel tanks and a power plant in the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen the next day. | This was the first time the Houthis — a reactionary clan-based militia in Yemen funded by Tehran — had succeeded in striking Tel Aviv, and the first time Israeli forces had directly retaliated against the Houthis. Before July 19, Israel had left responding to Houthi attacks, especially on shipping in the Red Sea, to U.S. forces based…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

newarab (2024-07-25). Why the ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation will be hard to ignore. newarab.com

Farrah Hassen (2024-07-25). The U.S. Must Stop Arming Israel. otherwords.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Speech Was As American As It Gets. thealtworld.com Benjamin Netanyahu's The Israeli prime minister received no fewer than

MEE staff (2024-07-25). Israel's Olympic flag-carrier wrote message on bomb bound for Gaza. middleeasteye.net Israel's Olympic flag-carrier wrote message on bomb bound for Gaza | Peter Paltchik was also filmed disrupting a Palestine protest in Japan earlier this year | | Israel's Peter Paltchik during the Tel Aviv Grand Slam Judo Championship in Tel Aviv on 19 February 2022 (Jack Guez/AFP) | Pro-Palestinian…

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel's Netanyahu, US's Biden to meet on Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Netanyahu will also meet Vice President Kamala Harris — the likely…

Mark Gruenberg (2024-07-25). 'Arrest this man': Massive protests as Netanyahu demands more U.S. weapons. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Despite heavy security which prevented them from surrounding the U.S. Capitol, thousands of protesters jammed Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue to denounce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a mass march Wednesday. They declared him "a war criminal," demanded his arrest, and blasted U.S. aid to and complicity with his ongoing genocidal war on Gaza. The protests …

Staff (2024-07-25). DC Police Deploy Pepper Spray Against Netanyahu Protests As Congress Kisses the Ring. youtube.com Israel is participating at the Olympics in Paris while Russia is banned, despite killing at least 80% fewer civilians in Ukraine than the Israeli state has killed in Gaza. Even the United States has prosecuted its own for War Crimes. Impunity for Israel. Enforcement of international law for everyone else. No clearer was this hypocrisy …

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Ceasefire Now' — Israeli Generals Reveal Extent of Army Crisis in Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Jul 2, 2024 Israel's top generals are advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, even if it means the Palestinian movement Hamas remains in power, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. This stance has reportedly created a rift between the military and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes a truce that would allow Hamas …

Nathan Klabin (2024-07-25). Historic Food Import Reform Allows for Greater Competition in Israeli Market. themedialine.org

newarab (2024-07-25). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

Staff (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, US Obeys. scheerpost.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. (U.S. Congress/Wikimedia Commons) By Joe Lauria / Consortium News The world-historical crisis in Gaza might in the long-term bring about radical change in both the U.S. and Israel, but in the interim the greatest crimes the two nations have jointly …

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Martin Indyk, Former US Ambassador to Israel and Middle East Envoy, Dies at 73. themedialine.org

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-25). 'Antisemitism' smear pair ordered to pay victim almost £140k in costs. skwawkbox.org Defeated perpetrators must pay 90% of James Wilson's legal costs — on top of £30k damages — for child danger smear over argument about 'Labour antisemitism' and the unfit 'definition' of antisemitism Two Israel supporters who smeared a left-wing opponent as 'a freak who takes pictures of kids' have been ordered to pay almost £140,000 …

Elijah Magnier (2024-07-25). DC Protests Netanyahu, Trump and Harris Tied, Mideast Violence Spreads. thealtworld.com Kamalamania fills the pages of mainstream media outlets. Are they telling the truth this time? | Editor of the Polemicist Jim Kavanagh joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss shifting attitudes among American Jews about Israel, why so many American lawmakers are skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, whether we'll see any real changes to US policy toward Israel in the near future, and what role President Joe Biden can and should play in his vice president's campaign. | Political Misfits producer Ben Zinevich discusses the protests outside the US Congress…

Imran Mulla (2024-07-25). Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection. middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection | MEE has learnt that the Labour government is likely to announce some restrictions on arms sales to Israel, but not suspend them entirely | | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously called for a ceasefire in Gaz…

Jaisal Noor (2024-07-25). Massive protests hit DC as Israel PM addresses Congress. therealnews.com The mass movement in solidarity with Palestine returned to DC in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Presenting a citizen's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, the protesters surrounded Congress, joined by a sizable labor contingent that included the UAW. Production: Jaisal Noor | Post-Production: Jaisal Noor |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Speaker 1: | Free, free, free…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

Katherine Hearst (2024-07-25). The false claims Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made in his address to US Congress. middleeasteye.net The false claims Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made in his address to US Congress | In his speech, Netanyahu claimed that Israel is facilitating entry of aid into Gaza and safeguarding civilians | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at…

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-25). More than half Dems boycott Netanyahu lie-fest — but govt replaces them with extras. skwawkbox.org Absent lawmakers replaced by stand-ins to create false impression as pro-Israel stooges fawn over Israeli PM's litany of lies More than half of Democratic party politicians in the US Congress and Senate boycotted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's litany of lies masquerading as a speech to fawning supporters. All was not as it seemed as the …

Sam Biddle (2024-07-25). Google Planned to Sponsor IDF Conference That Now Denies Google Was Sponsor. theintercept.com Internal Google documents show the company planned to sponsor an Israel Defense Forces tech conference — but its name was erased at the last minute.

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Palestinians Governing Palestine' — Groups Sign Unity Agreement under Chinese Auspices. defenddemocracy.press Affirming the right of the Palestinian people to resist Israeli occupation, representatives of 14 Palestinian factions have signed an agreement to end their divisions and form a temporary government of national unity. Jul 23, 2024 The Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity was signed on Tuesday following talks in Beijing, at …

newarab (2024-07-25). Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? newarab.com Reports emerged last week that an Since Israel

Editor (2024-07-25). Michael Brenner: Humiliation Upon Request. scheerpost.com By Michael Brenner EUROPE -JEWS-MUSLIMS Europe has an obsession about Jews. For nearly 2 millennia, it shunned them, despised them and persecuted them. Now, after a respite of a few decades, it condemns and abuses Muslims in a similar way — all in the name of supporting Jews. Israel's inhumane treatment of the Palestinians — …

Staff (2024-07-25). You have officially become Iran's useful idiots: Netanyahu to protestors. muslimmirror.com Washington : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Iran for funding and supporting groups against Israel and asserted that defeating the brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. "For all we know, Iran is funding the anti-Israel protests that are going on right now outside this building—not that many, but they're there—and throughout …

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Palestinian People Alone Have Right to Determine Their Fate: Hamas. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is only the Palestinian people who have the right to determine their fate, Hamas underlined, reacting to the Israeli regime prime minister's so-called ideas about a "future" for the Gaza Strip that excludes the resistance from the territory's rule.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Incessant Israeli strikes, successive evacuation orders devastating Gaza health system: UN. presstv.ir UNRWA says incessant Israeli attacks and repeated displacement of Palestinians are further devastating the health system in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Editor (2024-07-25). Israeli Forces Have Killed 366 UN Workers and Family Members in Gaza: Leaked Report. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-07-25). The 4 athletes ready to raise Palestine's flag at Paris Olympics. newarab.com Only 27 athletes have ever represented Palestine at the Olympic Games as the Palestinian Olympic Committee was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1995. | Majed Abu Maraheel was the first to represent Palestine in the 1996 Games in Atlanta. | | Almost 30 years later, Palestinians continue to struggle for recognition as Israel conducts the biggest offensive campaign over…

Editor (2024-07-25). Pandering GOP Platform Insults Jewish-Americans' Intelligence. scheerpost.com By Glenn Sacks / GlennSacks Jewish Democrats are deeply divided on Israel's actions in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. Republicans have seized on the events following Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel as a wedge issue they can use to win Jewish votes in November, and they designed the newly-released 2024 GOP PLATFORM: MAKE AMERICA …

Editor (2024-07-25). Illegal sale of Palestinian land embraced by Biden, governors, mayors and city councilmembers. mronline.org As Israel's genocidal campaign against Palestinians continues, so does the theft of Palestinian land. Real estate events that sell off illegal settlements acquired through settler violence in the West Bank happen in the U.S. with the aid and permission from local elected leaders.

Abubaker Abed (2024-07-25). Paris 2024: Olympics begins under shadow of Israeli obliteration of Palestinian sport. middleeasteye.net Paris 2024: Olympics begins under shadow of Israeli obliteration of Palestinian sport | Palestinian athletes and administrators talk about Israel's killing of sports stars and destruction of facilities in Gaza | | Children watch as displaced Palestinians play football in the courtyard of…

Staff (2024-07-25). Protestors outside Union station burn effigy of Israeli PM Netanyahu during his visit to Congress. youtube.com

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-25). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com Representatives from Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions signed a joint statement with China's mediation, agreeing to end years of divisions and form a national unity government. | According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and roughly 90,000 wounded since the start of the conflict. For Israel, as many as 1800 dead with 116 kidnapped Israelis whose fates remain unknown. | Joining the discussion: |

Imran Mulla (2024-07-25). Exclusive: UK expected to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection. middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK expected to restrict arms sales to Israel and drop ICC objection | MEE has learnt that the Labour government is likely to announce some restrictions on arms sales to Israel, but not suspend them entirely | | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously called for a ceasefire in G…

Democracy Now! (2024-07-25). Democracy Now! 2024-07-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 25, 2024; Over 100 Lawmakers Skip Netanyahu's Address to Congress Amid Protests over U.S. Support for War in Gaza; Noura Erakat: During Netanyahu Speech, U.S. Lawmakers Cheered "What Is Essentially a War on Children"; "The Only Answer Is Peace": Israeli and Palestinian Activists Share Vision of Coexistence | Headlines for July 25, 2024; Over 100 Lawmakers Skip Netanyahu's Address to Congress Amid Protests over U.S. Support for War in Gaza; Noura Erakat: During Netanyahu Speech, U.S. Lawmakers Cheered "What Is Essentially a War on Children"; "T…

Peter Eglin (2024-07-25). Analyzing the Israel Effect in Canada. socialistproject.ca If truth and justice are the most potent weapons in the arsenal of the oppressed … — Norman Finkelstein What is the life of a Palestinian worth? Is it worth an em in an editorial in the pages of the Positive Universe? | Wh…

Staff (2024-07-25). Citizen's arrest: Thousands of US protesters demand Israel's Netanyahu be locked up. defenddemocracy.press By Umar A Farooq and Azad Essa 24 July 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a depleted House when he addressed a joint seating of the US Congress on Wednesday, after dozens of lawmakers opted to either boycott or skip his speech. Reasons given for not being present for Netanyahu's address range from opposition to …

newarab (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress speech lies debunked. newarab.com As Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza nears its tenth month causing an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe and creating fears of a wider regional war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was receiving praise during his trip to the United States, which has provided crucial military and political support for the war. | The premier —

Staff (2024-07-25). Massive protests hit DC as Israel PM addresses Congress. therealnews.com The mass movement in solidarity with Palestine returned to DC in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Presenting a citizen's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, the protesters surrounded Congress, joined by a sizable labor contingent that included the UAW. Jaisal Noor reports from DC. Production: Jaisal NoorPost-Production: Jaisal Noor Transcript The following is a rushed …

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Protesters recreate mini-Gaza scene in Berlin to highlight suffering. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine protesters in Berlin staged a mini-Gaza scene, acting as victims of an Israeli attack.

Dania Akkad (2024-07-25). Israel offered Mohammed Dahlan 'keys to Gaza' in 2002, newly released files show. middleeasteye.net Israel offered Mohammed Dahlan 'keys to Gaza' in 2002, newly released files show | Dahlan, who declined the offer, is said to be favoured by some US, Israeli and Arab officials to now lead post-war Gaza, a role he says he would also refuse | | Mohammed Dahlan with a portrait of Palestinian lea…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Palestinians released from Israeli prison show signs of torture. aljazeera.com Eight Palestinians released from Israel's Ofer Prison say they were tortured and interrogated.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). UN: Israel continues forcible transfer of Palestinians to Gaza's south. presstv.ir The United Nations says Israel continues forcible transfer of Palestinians from northern part of Gaza southwards.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). 'Pressure for this to succeed': Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold? aljazeera.com It remains to be seen if there's political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Israeli snipers targeting everyone in Khan Yunis as dozens killed. presstv.ir Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes through its fighter jets that have targeted the central areas of the Gaza Strip, including its southern city Khan Yunis where more than 20 Palestinians have been killed, along with regime snipers stationed across the city.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Islamic Jihad rebukes Netanyahu's lies in US congress, calls for his quarantine. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the US Congress as "full of lies and slander."

newarab (2024-07-25). Palestine Olympic Ctte slams IOC 'double standards' over Israel. newarab.com The head of the Palestine Olympic Committee criticised "double standards" from the Palestinian Olympic head Jibril Rajoub demanded a boycott in a letter to the IOC earlier this week which was rejected by the head of the international Olympics body, Thomas Bach. | "This confirms that there are internatio…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware. presstv.ir Leaked information has indicated that Israel attempted to obstruct a US lawsuit concerning the Pegasus spyware.

Staff (2024-07-25). Protestors raise Palestinian flag, burn US flag near Congress. muslimmirror.com Washington : Pro Palestinian-protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place. The incident happened in front of the Union Station, near the US Congress, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a Joint Session of the …

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel delegation delays trip to Qatar for ceasefire talks. newarab.com The reason behind the delay is reportedly due to The offici…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Palestinians condemn Netanyahu's speech to US Congress. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian parties, movements and leaders condemned today the speech of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, before the US Congress and criticized Washington's support to the crimes in the Gaza Strip.

newarab (2024-07-25). Bethlehem, Jesus' birthplace, under siege from Israeli settlers. newarab.com

MEE staff (2024-07-25). US says closer than ever to ceasefire as Netanyahu and Biden meet. middleeasteye.net US says closer than ever to ceasefire as Netanyahu and Biden meet | Netanyahu visits the White House in the most fraught moment in US-Israel relations in decades, experts say | | US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in White House's Oval Office, on 25 July 2024…

Peter Certo (2024-07-25). In OtherWords: July 25, 2024. otherwords.org As far as I know, yesterday's address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first time Congress invited an accused war criminal to address lawmakers in the nation's capital. | That's not just overblown rhetoric. "But instead of arresting him," Farrah writes, "Cong…

Selina Chen (2024-07-25). US: Republican senators introduce bill banning boycotts of Israel. middleeasteye.net US: Republican senators introduce bill banning boycotts of Israel | Legislation would prohibit federal government from making contracts with businesses that boycott Israel | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in front of US Congress during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, on…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages from Gaza. themedialine.org

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Amid Houthi War Fear, Israel Warns France Of 'Iran-Backed' Attack At Paris Olympics, Alerts Citizens. hindustantimes.com Israel has warned France over a potential threat to its athletes and citizens by Iranian-backed proxies during the Paris Olympics. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz wrote a letter to his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné, and said, "We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organisations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics."

newarab (2024-07-25). Egyptians rage as fuel prices soar by up to 15%. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). India's duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE. newarab.com India's silver and platinum imports from the The world's second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday to six percent from 15 percent. | After the reduction, there is no incentive to bring silver or platinum into India under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) sign…

newarab (2024-07-25). Olympics: Who are the Arab athletes who have won gold medals. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-25). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-25). Rashida Tlaib holds 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu speech. newarab.com The one-person protest in the chamber took place as thousands of others gathered outside the building to demonstrate against Netanyahu's presence. | However, Netanyahu also received dozens of standing ovations from p…

newarab (2024-07-25). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-25). Argentina's fans attack Moroccan team after Olympic game loss. newarab.com On Wednesday, 24 July, the Moroccan team too…

newarab (2024-07-25). Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad. newarab.com French winger Moussa Diaby has joined Diaby, who joined Villa a year ago from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £52 million ($67 million), made 54 appearances in the 2023—24 season, registering 10 goals and nine assists and helping the club qualify for the Champions League. | The transfer…

newarab (2024-07-25). Palestinians doubt Hamas, Fatah are serious on Beijing agreement. newarab.com After ten months of Earlier this week, rival Palestinian political movements agreed to work on forming an "interim national reconciliation government" to govern post-wa…

Staff (2024-07-25). 2024-07-25: News Headlines. south-america.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:59:22 +0000 | | newarab (2024-07-25). Argentina's fans attack Moroccan team after Olympic game loss. newarab.com On Wednesday, 24 July, the Moroccan team too… Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of […] | | newarab (2024-07-25).

newarab (2024-07-25). Iran hangs final defendant in 2008 case after 'unfair trial': NGOs. newarab.com Sheikheh, one of seven men first arrested in the case more than 14 years ago, was put to death in Urmia prison in northwestern Iran, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said in separate statements. | Sheikheh's six co-defendants, also members of Iran's Kurdish minority, had all been executed in separate hangings since November 202…

newarab (2024-07-25). Amnesty calls on UN to extend Darfur arms embargo to all Sudan. newarab.com The 15-month war between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces "is being fuelled by an almost unimpeded supply of weapons into…

newarab (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress speech shows America who's the real boss. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-25). How Germany silenced pro-Palestine activists during the Euros. newarab.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). What Is at Stake for the Venezuelan Elections? orinocotribune.com On July 28, the Venezuelan electorate will head to the polls to select their next president. Among the ten candidates vying for the position, nine hail from the moderate and extreme right-wing factions. The primary contest, however, is between President Nicolás Maduro, who is seeking a third term (2025-2030) and embodies the continuation of Chavismo, and the US-backed opposition candidate, Edmundo González. | How does the electoral system work? If the opposition loses, will they allege fraud and incite violence? What are the political platforms of the leading candidates? In this video conference organized by the…

Misión Verdad (2024-07-25). Far-Right Unitary Platform Threatens to Reject Election Results: Five Signs. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jul 24, 2024 | The last few weeks have been marked by a series of statements and actions coming from the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, led by María Corina Machado and the Unitary Platform (PUD). These demonstrations point to a dangerous scenario that we have been making warnings about: the early rejection of the election results and accusations of fraud, even before the votes are counted. | There are five warning signs that have been carefully analyzed displaying the intention of the opposition preparing to reject the results and delegitimize the electoral process, sched…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). This Is the Haitian People's Chance To Break Their Chains Again. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of the Cocuina Field in the Orinoco Delta region of northeastern Venezuela. | The agreements—signed this Wednesday, July 24, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas—include Licenses for Exploration and Exploitation of Non-Associated Gaseous Hydrocarbons in the Cocuina Field of the offshore Deltana Platform of Venezuela. | During the signing ceremony, President Nicolás Maduro said that monumental steps continue to be taken to consolidate a relationship of good neighborliness…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). NATO's Civilian Bases. orinocotribune.com By Joan Roelofs — Jul 24, 2024 | Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as Some…

Staff (2024-07-25). CNN Backtracks From Portraying Venezuela's Elections as Fraudulent. orinocotribune.com Although the news network CNN has been part of the campaign promoting the narrative of an alleged upcoming electoral fraud, it has now backed down a bit and acknowledged, for the first time, the possibility of a victory of Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming July 28 presidential elections. | In order to justify its defeat, the US-backed Venezuelan far-right frequently claims that fraud has occurred in elections. They attempted the same strategy in 2018, despite the fact that Venezuela's electoral system has an excellent reputation. Venezuela's corporate media outlets and Western media frequently echo the fraud allegat…

Staff (2024-07-25). Over 1,300 Journalists Accredited for Venezuela's Elections. orinocotribune.com A total of 1,326 national and international journalists were accredited by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) to cover the presidential elections scheduled for this Sunday, July 28. This, along more that 600 electoral observers, is another sign of the transparency and robustness of the Venezuelan electoral system. | This large group of journalists brings together 164 special correspondents from 76 international media outlets, including mainstream media agencies and outlets such as AP, AFP, EFE, Bloomberg, and Thomson Reuters, reported AVN. | Also participating are journalists from Kyodo News, Yomiuri…

Rivera Sun, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-25). Thousands Of Actions Planned This Fall To End War, Poverty, Racism And Environmental Destruction. popularresistance.org Nationwide — Between September 21 and October 2, 2024, tens of thousands of people will take nonviolent action to protest violence, war, poverty, racism and environmental destruction as part of the 11th annual Campaign Nonviolence Action Days. | Stretching between the International Day of Peace (Sept 21) to the International Day of Nonviolence (Oct 2), over 100 organizations participate in the effort. In 2023, over 5,000+ actions and events were held across the United States and around the world. More than 3,340 actions and events have already been announced for 2024, with thousands more expected to join in…

Ammiel Alcalay, Middle East Eye. (2024-07-25). Even The US Propaganda Machine Can't Whitewash Biden's Sordid Record. popularresistance.org In the long shadow of the First World War, one of the greatest titles for an epochal work – Parade's End, by Ford Madox Ford – definitively marked the final acts of the British empire, that hung on for decades until coming to total demise in, of all places, Yemen. | In the same period, TS Eliot, the transplanted American, put it a little differently: "This is the way the world ends / not with a bang but a whimper." | Perhaps the current American equivalent would be "no gas left in the tank", or "end of the line". | Unfortunately, no well-known enough North American cultural figures come to mind who might be able…

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-25). Biden/Harris And The Irreversible Crisis Of Neoliberal Fake Democracy. popularresistance.org The replacement of Joe Biden as the presidential nominee of the democrat party was a dramatic demonstration that the lords of capital are the only segment of the U.S. population with real agency. The fact that select oligarchs, in this case, the cabal that actually runs the democrat party, can remove a presidential nominee and expeditiously anoint Kamala Harris as his replacement cannot be characterized as anything else but a coup. | While this might read as extreme, the situation that African and oppressed people face in the U.S. and globally is also extreme. From killer cops who occupy cities and college campus…

Staff (2024-07-25). 30 July, Vancouver: Internationalism — Palestine, Vietnam, Bangladesh and the Anti-Imperialist Cause. samidoun.net INTERNATIONALISM: PALESTINE, VIETNAM, BANGLADESH AND THE ANTI-IMPERIALIST CAUSE Tuesday, July 30 7: 00 pm 1803 E 1st Ave, Vancouver "Imperialism has laid its body over the world, the head in Eastern Asia, the heart in the Middle East, its arteries reaching Africa and Latin America. Wherever you strike it, you damage it, and you serve the …

Staff (2024-07-25). 25 July, Philadelphia: We Keep Us Safe: Building A Culture of Solidarity In the Face of Repression. samidoun.net Thursday, July 25, 2024 6: 00 PM 7: 30 PM Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center 210 South 45th Street Philadelphia, PA, 19104 United States (map) REGISTER HERE (RECOMMENDED) As our movement gains strength, it will inevitably encounter state repression. How do we respond collectively to this repression? This workshop will discuss some of the tactics most commonly used …

Editor (2024-07-25). In Congressional Address, Netanyahu Slams American Protestors and Receives Standing Ovation. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: Gaza, We Cannot Remain Silent Any Longer. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I do not know how it is in your household, but in mine we have developed the practice over the past nine months of reciting to one another the most appalling of the news bulletins from Gaza that come our way from a great variety of sources. It …

Editor (2024-07-25). Hundreds Protesting Netanyahu Visit Arrested at US Capitol. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Kamala Harris Advocates for Cease-Fire After Netanyahu Meeting. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: The Wreckage Biden Leaves. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Netanyahu Commands, US Obeys. scheerpost.com

boothdw (2024-07-25). Sounds of Silence. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Jul 25, 2024. sitrepworld.info Skyrim — The Dragonborn Comes — Cover by Rachel Hardy 10 Principles for Perpetual Peace in the 21st Century, by Jeffrey D. Sachs War in Dreamland: Against mythology, reality contends in vain, by Aurelien "Bang! Bang! You're Dead!" Has Replaced "Let Freedom Ring" as U.S. Motto, by Bill Astore The Wreckage Biden Leaves Behind, by Patrick Lawrence Won't Someone Be the Voice of Sanity? A New Q&A Series with Dr. Peter McCullough — The Great Wakeup Hatred Of Trump Drove Media To Dismiss Assassination Threat, by Michael Shellenberger In Final Kick in the Pants, Departing Biden Denoun…

Larry Johnson (2024-07-25). Ukraine on the Ropes and Bill Binney on Crowdstrike. sonar21.com I have two video offerings for you today. First up is my discussion with Danny Davis about the increasingly dire situation in Ukraine. He showed a couple of short video clips during out chat — one with John Bolton and the other with retired General Ben Hodges. WARNING — watching those two talk may lower your intelligence by a dozen of points. Proceed with caution. Incredibly stupid comments by those two gentlemen. | As you are reading this, the Ukrainian front in the Donbass is crumbling. Russians are advancing rapidly and taking large chunks of territory with minimal resistance. Yesterday, Russ…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Cop who brutally assaulted Pakistani man at Manchester Airport suspended. geo.tv In this undated picture, a police officer is subjecting a man to torture at the Manchester Airport. —BBC/screengrab Video shows police officer kicking, stamping on head of man.Footage of the incident goes viral on social media. Pakistan has taken notice of incident,…

Editor (2024-07-25). Justice for Sonya Massey! Indict racist police! workers.org The world is appalled at the bodycam footage released on July 22 of the police killing of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois. She was murdered by Sangamon County sheriffs on July 6 after she called them for assistance for a possible prowler lurking outside her home. . . . |

Editor (2024-07-25). Presidential campaign chaos: Workers still have no real choice. workers.org Workers World has learned that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race between him and former President Donald Trump. As of this writing it appears that Vice President Kamala Harris will run in Biden's place. This is being presented as an unprecedented development, because no presidential candidate has . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Riding on BRI, Xinjiang foreign trade poised to grow in H2. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is expected to grow its foreign trade further in the second half of the year, as China's cooperation with other countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative continues to deepen.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China House opens in Paris. ecns.cn The China House for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was inaugurated in Paris on Wednesday. Gao Zhidan, president of Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), and Chen Li, minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France, attended the opening ceremony, appreciating the exhibits with Chinese elements.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Ma Long wins hearts worldwide as table tennis legend captivates Paris Olympics. ecns.cn China's Olympic Delegation announced on Wednesday that table tennis player Ma Long and synchronized swimmer Feng Yu will serve as flag bearers for the Chinese team at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). 59-country visa-free entry policy boosts Hainan tourism. ecns.cn South China's Hainan province is experiencing a surge in inbound tourism, with many visitors coming from visa-free countries such as Russia.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). AG600 seaplane enters final test-flight phase. ecns.cn The AG600, China's domestically developed seaplane model, has entered the final test-flight phase before getting its type certificate from the civil aviation authority, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese warship arrives in St. Petersburg for Russian naval celebrations. ecns.cn A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship recently arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia to participate in Russia's upcoming Navy Day celebrations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Macron will unveil gov't after Games. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will delay appointing a new government until after the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Workers see progress in efforts to eliminate invasive plant. ecns.cn A national nature reserve at the Yellow River estuary has cleared up the majority of an invasive species from the United States plaguing the area, in an effort to transform a "green desert" into a place where native plants can thrive.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China urges U.S. to cease deployment of missiles in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China has urged the U.S. to abandon the "nuclear sharing" and "extended deterrence" arrangements, withdraw nuclear weapons deployed overseas, abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). State-owned companies high on reform agenda. ecns.cn Fueled by China's tailor-made market-oriented reforms and industrial upgrades, both the profit and export value of the country's State-owned enterprises are expected to grow stably in the second half, analysts said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Silver tree-shaped tidal flat appears on Qiantang River. ecns.cn The spectacular landscape washed out by the tidal bore under the sunshine creates a spectacular scene.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). New archaeological discoveries push back Huangshi's metallurgical civilization by 2,000 years. ecns.cn The previously considered "3000-year continuous flame" of Huangshi's metallurgy civilization in Central China's Hubei Province has been recently overturned, with new field archaeological survey results indicating that the civilization may trace back to more than 5,000 years ago.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Technology boosts traffic management. ecns.cn China has continued to enhance the digitalization of government services in the field of traffic management and is actively promoting the use of electronic vehicle licenses.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Lunar soil samples land in Bangkok. ecns.cn Lunar soil samples collected by Chinese spacecraft Chang'e 5 have generated much interest among visitors to a fair in Bangkok — the first overseas destination of the lunar soil samples.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Insights | European scholar: China's NEV makers move fast, which helps deepen EU-China cooperation. ecns.cn The European Union recently has imposed additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles made in China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Singer from Taiwan donates antique clothing, garnering praise from netizens. ecns.cn The first batch of donated items included 12 pieces of clothing from the late Qing Dynasty (1644—1911) and the Republic of China (1912—1949), surprising netizens and earning praise.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Stock indexes seek to attract long-term capital. ecns.cn The indexes recently introduced at the Shanghai Stock Exchange mark another step forward for China in indexing investment, and address the central regulator's call to nurture long-term investment, said experts and market mavens.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Envoy calls for promoting stable, sustainable relations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng told representatives from the U.S. political, business and academic communities that China and the U.S. should complement each other and promote stable, sustainable relations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Island a pawn the U.S. will ultimately abandon. ecns.cn Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its "defense" as it does not give his country anything, Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in a recent interview.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China aces determined to make a racket in Paris. ecns.cn No Chinese tennis player has reached the Olympic podium for 16 years. However, this summer, the national team represents a significant force in Paris compared to previous Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Expert: Pursuit of new tech should be sensible. ecns.cn Justin Yifu Lin, dean of Peking University's Institute of New Structural Economics, said applying new technologies in traditional sectors should be treated as part of the drive to harness new quality productive forces.

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-25). The Unrest In Bangladesh Isn't A Color Revolution But It Could Still Easily Become One. thealtworld.com While the optics of what transpired resemble a Color Revolution to the untrained observer, the fact of the matter is that these were homegrown riots triggered by long-brewing discontent with a decades-old policy, though the outcome can still be exploited by external players. | The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that "

Staff (2024-07-25). Taking On Bigots, Yahoos and Perpetrators Of All Kinds. commondreams.org Talk about flipping the script. Within days, in an historic act of grace, old Joe did the "right and honorable thing" and handed the reins to Kamala, "in every possible way (the) anti-Trump," who ran with them. In their glorious wake, they left a blindsided, ill-equipped GOP sputtering about coups and conspiracies, a MAGA base …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). NORAD Says It Intercepted Russian and Chinese Bombers in Alaska's ADIZ. news.antiwar.com North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Wednesday that US and Canadian fighter jets intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers operating in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). An ADIZ is an area that extends far beyond territorial waters and airspace where the US wants foreign aircraft to identify themselves. Alaska's ADIZ is …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). British Army Chief Says UK Must Be Ready To Fight a Major War in 3 Years. news.antiwar.com The head of the British Army has said the UK must be prepared to fight a major war in three years and hyped up the threat of a global conflict against Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, The Times reported on Tuesday. Gen. Roly Walker described the four nations as an "axis of upheaval" and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). American surgeon who volunteered in Gaza says IDF snipers shoot toddlers. mronline.org 'No toddler gets shot twice by mistake,' said Dr. Mark Perlmutter.

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). President Biden Claims the US Isn't at War as He Bombs Yemen. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday night, President Biden falsely claimed in an address to the nation that the US was not at war. "I'm the first president in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world," the president said. About a half hour before Biden delivered …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-25). Police Scotland records show sudden deaths dramatically increased in 2020 and continued to increase in subsequent years. expose-news.com Police Scotland records show a significant increase in sudden deaths in 2020. Notably, the were spikes in sudden deaths in April and May, after "stay at home" measures were implemented, and a …

geo.tv (2024-07-25). North Korea sends trash-filled balloons to US military base in South Korea. geo.tv North Korea sent trash-filled balloons on the grounds of the US military base in South Korea. —ReutersNorth Korea dumped another wave of trash-filled balloons on the grounds of the South Korean presidential compound in Seoul and a US military base nearby on Wednesday. The…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump documents case unlikely to be resolved before November. geo.tv Former US president Donald Trump. — Reuters WASHINGTON: A US circuit court on Thursday released a schedule for the appeal of a federal judge's dismissal of the criminal case charging former president Donald Trump with mishandling top secret documents.The standard…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Obama praises Biden's commitment following his exit from 2024 presidential elections. geo.tv Barack Obama expressed sincerity towards Joe Biden after his exit from the elections 2024. —ReutersFormer president of the United States Barack Obama lauded Joe Biden after his exit from the 2024 presidential election campaign. "The sacred cause of this country is…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Musk 'never told me' about $45m donation pledge: Trump. geo.tv Former president of the US and Republican candidate Donald Trump and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk — Reuters | Family members of Gary Gerbes, founder of the Mongrel Mob gang, gather ahead of the release of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care outside New Zealand's Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand July 24, 2024. — Reuters | Former President of the US and Republican candidate for US election 2024 Donald Trump and…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Apple introduces web version of Maps to challenge Google Maps. geo.tv Apple launches web version of Apple Maps. —UnsplashApple launched "Apple Maps" on the web through a beta that developed on Wednesday in a bid to beat the widely-used Google MapsAccording to The Verge, Apple users can now get driving and walking directions as…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Parisians offer language tip to tourists visiting France for 2024 Olympics. geo.tv Parisians guide tourists ahead of Olympics 2024. —ReutersAs the Olympics hosted by France is approaching, Parisians have guided tourists to use some specific words and phrases on their tour of the country. According to CNN, saying "bonjour" in French is an…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump attack gunman searched online about JFK shooting: FBI chief. geo.tv FBI Director Christopher Wray appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2024. — AFPThe gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally searched online for details about the November 1963 shooting of US president John…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). Trump, Harris exchange blows in revamped presidential race as Biden exits. geo.tv This combination of images shows US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US president Donald Trump. — Reuters/FilesBiden addresses his nation as he exits presidential race.Trump faces younger presidential rival in Harris.Harris expected to pick running mate by August 7.United States…

geo.tv (2024-07-25). What really happened before the viral Manchester airport assault. geo.tv This still shows police officers assaulting the brothers at the Manchester Airport. — Sky NewsTwo British-Pakistani brothers assaulted brutally at airport.Pakistani community in uproar after footage goes viral.The Rochdale family is originally from Kotli in Azad Kashmir.

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2024-07-25). New Book: Beneath the Mountain. An Anti-Prison Reader. "The Impact of State Terror, the Role of Prisons in Maintaining Social Hierarchy" globalresearch.ca

Daily Telegraph New Zealand (2024-07-25). 'It's a Disaster' — Top Japanese Medical Professor Slams Health Officials Over mRNA Jab. globalresearch.ca Below is an AI translation of the article in English. | §ßÊÉ®‰∫ã"Å "Äç-Êó•Êú¨"ÅÆ"Éà"ÉÉ"ÉóÂåªÂ≠¶ÊïôÊéà"ÅåmRNA"Ç∏"É£"ÉñÂïèÈ°å"Å߉øùÂÅ•ÂΩì±Ä"&Cce…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-25). Zelensky Close to "Political Suicide" — Kiev Politician. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seems to be increasingly discredited among the country's own politicians. In a recent statement, Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko described the president's actions as "political suicide" and emphasized the high level of difficulty for the Ukrainian leader …

Nora Ugron (2024-07-25). Who Chooses Wars for Us? lefteast.org Note from LeftEast editors: A Spring 2023 | "Europe's military arsenal is not well prepared for war" — I hear on the morning talk show of Finland's national TV channel — there is a lack of weapons, a lack of cannon ammunition, a lack of chemical industry — which has been moved to poorer countries &#1…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-25). Here are the seven Tory MPs who have been given Tory leadership packs after asking for them. leftfootforward.org After nominations for the Tory leadership opened yesterday, Tory MPs have been setting out their leadership pitches, following the party's worst defeat in its Parliamentary history earlier this month. | Of course, the writing was on the wall for Sunak for a while, and some had already been jostling to replace him long before nominations formally opened. | So, who are the Tory contenders? Sky's Jon Craig has revealed that seven leadership hopefuls have asked for Tory leadership packs and been given them. Here are the seven: | 1.Suella Braverman | The former Home Secretary has made no secret of her ambition to r…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Campaigners call for fairer taxation after 'obscene' energy firm profits. leftfootforward.org The parent company of British Gas, Centrica, has reported profits of £1bn in the first half of 2024 with the latest figures prompting campaigners to put renewed pressure on the government for fairer taxation. | Greenpeace has urged the Labour Party to introduce a windfall tax and use the money to fund energy saving initiatives, after highlighting the huge profits gained by energy companies at a time when fuel bills sky-rocketed. | Greenpeace UK's climate campaigner, Georgia Whitaker, said: "Centrica is still reaping the billion pound benefits of an energy crisis driven by the war in Ukraine and our depe…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-25). Revealed: Prince William's annual salary, in new royal report. leftfootforward.org The annual salary of the heir to the throne, Prince William, has been revealed in a new royal report. | Prince William received an eye watering $30 million from his first full year's income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a title and estate he inherited when his father, King Charles, ascended the throne. | The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch obtains possession of the duchy and the title of Duke of Cornwall at birth or when his parent succeeds to the throne. | The figures were revealed after the D…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Unions call on Labour to prioritise workers in Crown Estate partnership. leftfootforward.org Union leaders have called on Labour to put workers at the heart of its Great British Energy partnership with the Crown Estate to boost jobs in the sector. | Labour is introducing the legislation to create Great British Energy today (Thursday), with Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband telling broadcasters this morning that the programme will be a "crucial tool" to tackle energy insecurity and the climate crisis. | The Government announced GB Energy will join in partnership with the Crown Estate to deliver new offshore wind farm developments. The Crown Estate will also be given new borrowing power…

Mike Buckley (2024-07-25). The first few weeks of a Labour government show how it is rebuilding our country for the better. leftfootforward.org Labour have been busy. No one can accuse them of being ill prepared for Government, surprise though the early election date was, nor of inactivity in the first few weeks of government before recess.

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com As Microsoft faces intensifying federal scrutiny, one of the company's billionaire Democratic donors is now pressuring the party's presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris to fire the government's top antitrust regulator. The consumer watchdog has been actively scrutinizing Big Tech and fighting mergers —

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Why Are You Surprised by the Advances of the Far Right? libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein 100 years ago, in 1924, after eight months, Adolf Hitler left the prison where he had ended up after attempting a coup d'état the previous year. During his stay in prison, he outlined the first pages of his work "My Struggle" in which he explained some basic foundations of his thought, including…

MEE correspondent (2024-07-25). Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality | Meanwhile, report reveals former government purged schools of moderate teachers, the president's remarks about election boycotters fuel criticism, and experts warn about alarming addiction rates |

Shafik Mandhai (2024-07-25). Suspended MP claims Labour offered support for abuse legislation if she backed benefit cap. middleeasteye.net Suspended MP claims Labour offered support for abuse legislation if she backed benefit cap | Begum was one of seven Labour MPs who was suspended after breaking with the government over a vote to maintain child benefit caps | | Begum pictured campaigning with another suspended MP, Zara…

Staff (2024-07-25). "I'm ashamed that my tax dollars are going to the brutalising of an entire people." — Dave Matthews. youtube.com Support independent watchdog journalism! | www.patreon.com/MintPressNews

Editor (2024-07-25). China brokers a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups. mronline.org BEIJING has brokered a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, Chinese state media reported today.

Editor (2024-07-25). The class struggle in every commodity: Use value and exchange value. mronline.org Every year, Pew Research publishes a study on the U.S. population's political priorities.

Jomo Kwame Sundaram (2024-07-25). More poverty for the poor. mronline.org Many low-income countries (LICs) continue to slip further behind the rest of the world. Meanwhile, people in extreme poverty have been increasing again after decades of decline.

Staff (2024-07-25). IICC Elections 2024: Surge in independent candidates signals positive shift from traditional panel voting. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The upcoming India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) elections are witnessing a significant departure from the traditional trend of panel-based voting. This year, the highest number of independent candidates have thrown their hats into the ring compared to previous years, signaling a potential shift in the way voters approach the elections. In …

Staff (2024-07-25). Will BSP-BJP fight together in UP-2027? muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas The general elections 2024 are over. Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led NDA under PM Narendra Modi has cruised to victory with the formation of Modi 3.0 government, in power for the third consecutive term. UP, the place for the real pitched-battle, is where BJP took to the most severe backlash, despite the …

Staff (2024-07-25). BJP-RSS wants to destroy India's education sector : Mallikarjun Kharge. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Continuing his criticism of the Union Budget, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday slammed the Centre for slashing the higher education budget by a "whopping Rs 9,600 crore". "BJP-RSS wants to destroy India's education sector by a thousand cuts! Budget for higher education has been slashed …

Staff (2024-07-25). Will review public objections to Sunehri Bagh Masjid demolition: NDMC tells Delhi HC. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff On Wednesday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) informed the Delhi High Court that it will review public objections to the proposed removal of the Sunehri Masjid in accordance with the law. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma, representing the NDMC, addressed the petition filed by Imam Abdul …

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-07-25). Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past decade. nationofchange.org As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.

Ruth Milka (2024-07-25). Sunday was Earth's hottest day on record: A sign of uncharted climate territory. nationofchange.org On July 21, 2024, Earth's average surface temperature reached a new high, signaling alarming trends and urgent calls for action in the fight against climate change.

Ashley Curtin (2024-07-25). Connecticut lawsuit against Exxon one step closer to trial in state court. nationofchange.org Superior Court Judge John Farley said that by registering to do business in Connecticut, Exxon Mobil "has consented to jurisdiction" in the state. His decision puts the case one step closer to trial in state court.

Alexis Sterling (2024-07-25). Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself. nationofchange.org Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump's attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.

Bilal G. Morris (2024-07-25). Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage. newsone.com A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies.

Bernard "Beanz" Smalls (2024-07-25). 'Sing Sing' Driector Explains Why It Was Challenging Finding The Film's Cast. newsone.com To tell the story of the formerly incarcerated men who used the arts to help them deal with their time behind bars and improve their lives, it made all the sense in the world to use the men directly involved in the powerful story. Sing Sing tells the story of a group of now-formerly incarcerated …

Editor at Global Grind (2024-07-25). Meet The First Black Woman To Own An Entire Block On Baltimore's Waterfront. newsone.com Source: demerzel21 / Getty | This Dr. Pettigrew is making major moves! This powerhouse media mogul, and CEO of Root Branch Media Group, is reclaiming…

Khalil Bendib (2024-07-25). CARTOON: Biden Quits. otherwords.org

Sarah Anderson, Natalia Renta (2024-07-25). Semiconductor Jobs Are Coming. Here's How to Make Them Good. otherwords.org The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act created a huge opportunity to boost domestic production of the semiconductors that power everything from refrigerators and trains to electronic devices. | The Biden administration has also taken important steps to make sure these investments create jobs that are actually good. | For instance, CHIPS grantees must submit plans to provide affordable, high-quality

A.J. Schumann, Omar Ocampo (2024-07-25). AI Probably Won't Take Your Job, But It Might Make It Worse. otherwords.org Since the Industrial Revolution, workers have contended with technological threats to their jobs. Today that's artificial intelligence, or AI. | AI has been a mainstay in our popular imagination for decades — from apocalyptic robot takeovers to thriving post-work societies. All that remains science fiction, but many of us understandably worry that AI might The good news? That's unlikely. The reality — and the less good news — is that AI is rapidly increasing surveillance in the workplace. | An overw…

Ana Vračar (2024-07-25). Poliovirus detected in Gaza's wastewater, sparking concerns of an outbreak. peoplesdispatch.org Poliovirus has been detected in Gaza's sewage water by the World Health Organization (WHO), raising concerns about a possible outbreak. While no cases of poliomyelitis have been reported yet, the dire conditions in which displaced people in Gaza live increase the likelihood of such an event. The disease can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and death, and its elimination remains among the WHO's

Bruce Bostick (2024-07-25). Ohio redistricting coalition turns in 731,306 signatures for November ballot. peoplesworld.org Thousands of joyful Ohioans packed the atrium at the Ohio Statehouse on July 1 to witness and celebrate the submission of 731,306 signatures, placing a referendum for a new, nonpartisan commission to do all future state and congressional redistricting on the November ballot. The Secretary of State officially validated the signatures on July 24 ensuring …

Greg Kearney (2024-07-25). I'm Donald Trump, and I approve this message. peoplesworld.org We hope you appreciated this article. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, make this possible. If you enjoy reading People's World and the stories …

Dennis Broe (2024-07-25). Reactionary reflexivity: Sealing the iron dome on media coverage of Gaza, Part 2. peoplesworld.org TV news: The infinite play of signifiers redounds upon itself Nowhere is this hardening of the once playful strategy of reflexivity more apparent than in corporate media news which instead of alternating between illusion and reflexivity is instead utterly delusional while sealing itself off in a reflexive bubble. The New York Times, The Washington Post, …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). GOP vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, weakens his own railroad safety bill. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In the Senate, a bipartisan bill on rail safety initiated by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is stalled by railroad industry lobbying and campaign cash, from both the rail firms and their Wall Street backers. Ohio's other senator, Republican J.D. Vance, is a co-sponsor but has listened to the corporate siren song and worked with lobbyists …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). Biden, in White House speech, still warning of threat to democracy. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —After 52 years in federal electoral politics, Democratic President Joe Biden exited the political wars on July 24 with the same theme he used to start his now-dead re-election campaign, warning about the threat to U.S. democracy. In a short speech from the Oval Office at the White House yesterday, explaining his decision to …

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Venezuela's presidential election campaign ends in high gear. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign for the presidential elections in Venezuela closes today at full speed for both the ruling party and the opposition after 22 intense days, in which the people were able to meet with their candidates.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Cuba denounces in France the impact of the U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Paris, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, today denounced the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island and exposed its consequences on several sectors of society.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). India, China for urgent solution to border issue for the sake of ties. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministers Subrahmanyan Jaishankar of India and Wang Yi of China today discussed the bilateral border issue and agreed on the need to work with determination and urgency to achieve a solution.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Cuba and its truth against a vulture fund. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) The London Court of Appeal has reportedly been holding, since yesterday, a hearing on the claim of the National Bank of Cuba on whether the vulture fund CRF I Limited was really its creditor.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). United Nations Call to take action on extreme heat. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations today launched its call to action on extreme heat, a plan that urges to strengthen global action as the planet's thermometers mark a streak of record temperatures.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Russian FM arrived in Laos to attend ASEAN events. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly arrived today in Laos to participate in events organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Cuba, African Union to expand cooperation in science and technology. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodriguez held talks today with the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union (AU), Mohammed Belhocine, on cooperation in areas of common interest. Rodriguez highlighted the historical links that unite Cuba with African countries arising from the support to the decolonization of the continent and the National Liberation Movement.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). Government announces police deployment in Chile's capital. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced today the deployment of more than 1,600 police officers in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is located, to contribute to the fight against crime and guarantee safety.

BAN Toxics (2024-07-25). Environmental Group Joins Brigada Eskwela to Raise Awareness on Protecting Children from Hazardous Chemicals and Wastes. pressenza.com As the country prepares for the resumption of school on July 29, environmental NGO BAN Toxics joined today's Brigada Eskwela kickoff activity at Payatas B Elementary School (PBES) in Quezon City to promote toxic-free and waste-free schools. Carrying broomsticks, mops, paint, brushes, and other cleaning and maintenance materials, teachers, parents, and students gathered at the covered court in front of the school to formally open the weeklong activity. | Brigada Eskwela is an annual school maintenance program by the Department of Education (DepEd) where teachers, parents, and community members contribute their tim…

GAIA (2024-07-25). Zero Waste Cities Network Launches Philippine Chapter, Empowering Local Leaders to Tackle Waste Crisis. pressenza.com The ZWCN-Ph comprises government officials from Zero Waste Cities sites across the Philippines, including San Fernando in Pampanga, Malabon, and San Juan in Metro Manila, Brgy. Tanza in Navotas City, and Pilar in Bataan, along with Roxas City in Capiz, Siquijor Province and Brgy. Apo Island in Dauin, and Negros Oriental. It is part of a global campaign to mainstream Zero Waste practices as the optimal solution to waste management problems such as the plastic crisis, debunking the misconstrued idea that trash incineration helps eliminate waste. Jet Suguitan, MENRO of Pilar, Bataan. | "The Philippine Zero Waste Cit…

Eduardo Vasco (2024-07-25). Nothing points to an opposition victory in Venezuela next Sunday, except for dubious polls. pressenza.com Ten candidates, backed by 38 parties, are running in this year's presidential elections in Venezuela [next Sunday, July 28]. However, there is consensus that the race is centered on just two: President Nicolás Maduro and the main opposition bloc, the Democratic Unity Platform (PUD), whose candidate is Edmundo González Urrutia. | All the polls place these two candidates in the lead in the race. But the radical opposition, grouped in the PUD, and the international press, only take into account the polls that indicate González Urrutia's victory. | Some examples are the Delphos Institute, which claims that the opposi…

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-07-25). Is Kamala Harris the black swan of Donald Trump? pressenza.com After Biden's forced resignation from the Democratic race, Donald Trump would have woken up with an unexpected black swan that seriously threatens his triumphant return to the White House after the November elections, The new shining star of the Democratic firmament, Vice President Kamala Harris. | Attack on Trump | Biden's senility signs, the fentanyl crisis, the high cost of living, the increase of the citizen's insecurity and the issue of immigration would have sunk Biden's popularity to historical lows and the polls predicted a triumphant return of Donald Trump to the White House. | Consequently, after the di…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-25). EcoWaste Coalition Helps Out in Manila High School Brigada Eskwela, Pushes for Zero Waste and Non-Toxic Cleanup. pressenza.com 22 July 2024, Manila City/Quezon City. To express its solidarity with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the education sector as a whole, the EcoWaste Coalition participated in the Brigada Eskwela at Manila High School (MHS), one of the oldest schools in the nation's capital. It drew enthusiastic participants from the faculty, non-teaching personnel, parents, and students. | At the opening program preceding the cleanup, the EcoWaste Coalition led an interactive activity to introduce the basic principles and practices of ecological solid waste management (ESWM) in line with RA 9003, or the Ecological Solid W…

Redacción Argentina (2024-07-25). The Olympic Games will begin in Paris between light and shadow. pressenza.com The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will be held in France from July 26 to August 11. | The opening ceremony, traditionally held in the Olympic stadium of the host city, will this time take place on the Seine, the river that runs through the French capital, where each national delegation will parade on a boat. | Ten thousand five hundred athletes will represent 204 nations at this year's Games. The event will be marred, however, by the International Olympic Committee's cancellation of Russia and Belarus, whose athletes will have to compete under a neutral flag, limiting participation to just 15 individual Russian at…

Pressenza IPA (2024-07-25). BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk: a space for debate and innovation. pressenza.com From Monday, July 22 to July 26, the Russian city of Ulyanovsk is hosting the BRICS Youth Summit, an event that brings together young leaders and entrepreneurs from the member countries of the BRICS group. This summit offers a platform to discuss current issues and find joint solutions. | The initiative to hold this event in Ulyanovsk was proposed by Governor Aleksey Russkikh, with the support of Ksenia Razuvaeva, head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. The summit addresses key issues such as education, science, training, technology and innovation, health and sport, youth entrepreneurship, community service…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Athletes to show 'solidarity' with Gaza in Olympics opening ceremony. presstv.ir Olympic teams will show solidarity with Palestinians trapped in Gaza during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Putin vows to 'crush' anybody trying to 'divide' Russia. presstv.ir The Russian president has vowed 'retribution' against those attempting to 'divide' the Russian Federation, hailing 'loyalty' of law enforcement bodies.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). US creating logistic hubs to expedite arms supplies to Ukraine: Russia. presstv.ir A Kremlin aide says the US plans to establish logistics centers in Black Sea countries to speed up arms supplies to Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

Boaz Dvir (2024-07-25). Do We Have a Chance to Overcome Hyper-Polarization? progressive.org The attempted assassination of Donald Trump provided the opportunity for greater unity—or deeper division. The next generation may be our best hope.

Mike Ervin (2024-07-25). Reflecting on Thirty-four Years of the ADA. progressive.org Despite positive change, we still have a long way to go to make the United States truly accessible and inclusive.

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Where Kamala Harris Stands On Marijuana As She Prepares To Accept The Democratic Presidential Nomination. progressivehub.net KYLE JAEGER | MARIJUANA MOMENT…

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Water From The Seine Is Cooling The 2024 Summer Olympics. progressivehub.net MIRANDA LINTON | REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL…

SAM (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Unhinged And Bellicose Congressional Address Draws Scorn. progressivehub.net BLAISE MALLEY | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Arrestan en Francia a segundo sospechoso de planificar atentados. radiohc.cu París, 25 julio (RHC) La Fiscalía Nacional Antiterrorista informó hoy sobre el arresto de un segundo joven de 18 años, sospechoso de preparar atentados contra personas durante los Juegos Olímpicos, en medio de un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad en esta capital.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Ciudad del centro de Cuba inaugura obras de Salud por Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Obras en beneficio de la salud fueron inauguradas este jueves en la central ciudad cubana de Santa Clara, en saludo al Día de la Rebeldía Nacional (26 de julio).

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Cuba se estrena en París-2024 con faena esperada en arquería. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC).- El cubano Hugo Franco concluyó este jueves en el puesto 21 en la ronda clasificatoria del arco recurvo a 70m, en el comienzo de la lid de tiro con arco de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 en el Palacio de los Inválidos.

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Staff (2024-07-25). EU state jails citizen for supporting Russia. defenddemocracy.press RT.com 12th July 2024 Activist Elena Kreile has been sentenced to three years in prison by a Latvian court for displaying pro-Russian flags in her windows The Riga City Court in Latvia has sentenced pro-Russian activist Elena Kreile to three years in prison on charges of publicly displaying support for Moscow and its military operation …

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Marco Carnelos (2024-07-25). JD Vance could be president in four years. This is bad news for the Middle East. thealtworld.com

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). The Assassination Attempt & the US Election. thealtworld.com PCR interviewed by ZurZeit, Vienna, Austria | On July 13, an assassination attempt was made on the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Can you tell us more about the background? Why should Trump be eliminated? | Since 2016 Trump has been regarded by the ruling establishment as a threat to the power and control exercised by the Republican establishment, Democrat establishment, the material interests that control both parties, the media, and especially the military/security complex whose enemy Trump threatened to take away by "normalizing relations with Russia. " | Trump took away from the Republican es…

Leonid Savin (2024-07-25). The Decoupling of The US and China Keeps On Going. thealtworld.com In October 2021, American political scientist Ian Bremmer published an article in Foreign Affairs titled "

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-25). US Representatives Jim Jordan & James Comer Must Undertake a Congressional investigation of the Assassination Attempt on Trump. thealtworld.com There is competent analysis on the Internet of acoustic evidence indicating more than one shooter involved in the attempt on Trump's life. Obviously, what is needed is a credible, brave, credentialed acoustic expert to analyze the acoustic evidence. This should be arranged by committees of the US Congress, such as the committees headed by Jim Jordan and James Comer. It is completely clear that neither the FBI, which has been trying to destroy Trump and his supporters for eight years, nor the Secret Service or Homeland Security can be trusted with the investigation. These agencies have zero credibility. | The chal…

Ramona Wadi (2024-07-25). Does Abbas really respect law and order, or is he just currying favour? thealtworld.com Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas may like to think that he can curry favour with Donald Trump with his What did Abbas say? "Acts of violence must not have a place in a world of law…

Scott Ritter (2024-07-25). The end of the world as we know it. thealtworld.com The summer of 2026 may be the last summer we have on this planet, says Scott Ritter. We have created the conditions for nuclear war with Russia…

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). The Palestine exception on campus. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). My time organizing on campus against apartheid in South Africa. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Who's afraid of the student intifada? themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). What comes next for the Palestinian Youth Movement. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). In Sudan, the people's revolution versus the elite's counterrevolution. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Gaza, the Democrats, and how to fix our wretched politics. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-07-25). Wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress. themaad.org

tvbrics (2024-07-25). World Bank supports Brazil's initiative to create the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. tvbrics.com The South American country came up with this idea when it took over the presidency of the G20…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Ethiopia and Cuba aim to implement bilateral agreements in education and trade. tvbrics.com Foreign ministry officials from both countries held talks…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Colombia and Tajikistan summarise results of national stages of International Award-Competition KARDO. tvbrics.com The winners will represent their country at the Grand Final in Russia…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). South Africa to launch the third BRICS+ Summer School. tvbrics.com School theme: Education for Sustainable Development…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Impact of Russian technologies on sustainable development of the BRICS countries. tvbrics.com What domestic research and development could be useful for the BRICS partners?‚Å…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). Participants in the International Technology Congress session to discuss independence from foreign developments. tvbrics.com Specialists will also evaluate complex infrastructure projects…

tvbrics (2024-07-25). China starts fully performing the SCO rotating chairmanship functions. tvbrics.com Such a statement was made by China's foreign ministry…

Rosalind English (2024-07-25). Law Pod UK latest episode — air travel woes and compensation under EU law. ukhumanrightsblog.com A tale of small win against airline leads to big Supreme Court ruling on pre- and post- Brexit compensation. In Episode 203, Rosalind English discusses with David Hart KC the veritable maze that must be navigated to establish legal rights between January 2020 when the UK left the EU and end of December 2020 when …

Howard Altman (2024-07-25). Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Advancing Toward Key Logistics Hub. twz.com In their biggest advances so far this year, Russian troops are pushing forward toward the once-thriving Donetsk Oblast industrial hub of "Of the 150 Russian attacks over the past 24 hours, almost half occurred on a 40-50 kilometer section of the front west-northwest of Donetsk — the Pokrov…

hindustantimes (2024-07-25). Russia Mocks Zelensky After More Ukrainians Ready To Cede Territory To Putin: 'Lost Legitimacy'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, claiming that his term has expired and raising concerns about his authority. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Zelensky's continuation in office under martial law could complicate potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The controversy is further fueled by Zelensky's 2022 order banning any negotiations with Putin, which Moscow says could hinder peace efforts.

Unicorn Riot (2024-07-25). Predictive Policing and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Security vs. Freedom. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2024-07-25). The "European Legion" will continue to expel Türkiye from Libya. uwidata.com Hopes for holding general elections in Libya and the unification of the west and east of the country are becoming fade, because the country is facing another round of tension. NATO countries are again attempting to disunite the country and gain access to Libyan oil and gas resources. Pan-Arab and African media, citing various local …

Staff (2024-07-25). The "European Legion" will continue to expel Türkiye from Libya. uwidata.com Hopes for holding general elections in Libya and the unification of the west and east of the country are becoming fade, because the country is facing another round of tension. NATO countries are again attempting to disunite the country and gain access to Libyan oil and gas resources. Pan-Arab and African media, citing various local …

WSWS (2024-07-25). German government intensifies campaign for militarism and war. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the deep political crisis in the USA and the possibility of Donald Trump winning the presidential election, Germany's ruling class is accelerating its return to militarism.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Pakistan's government threatens to illegalize the country's most popular party. wsws.org Amid mounting protests—over both the dire economic situation and the military's "dirty war" tactics against insurgents—there is growing apprehension within the ruling class that Pakistan could soon be convulsed by a mass popular uprising akin to that which chased Gotabaya Rajapaksa from power in Sri Lanka in July 2022.

WSWS (2024-07-25). The French government's crisis and the bankruptcy of the New Popular Front. wsws.org Macron can maintain his government in office despite losing the July 7 election only because the NFP works relentlessly to demobilize left-wing, anti-fascist sentiment among workers and youth.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Only God Was Above Us: US band Vampire Weekend surveys a multifarious, crisis-ridden world. wsws.org The band's latest effort is marked by a sharp contradiction between musical verve and lyrical demoralization.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Millions outraged in Britain at savage police assault on family at Manchester Airport. wsws.org Nothing justifies the horrific violence meted out by the police. Fahir, who was booted in the face and had his head stamped on after being tasered, could have been killed.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Health workers in Greece walk out over privatisation as Portuguese doctors strike for pay; protests continue across Iran over dire poverty and authoritarian rule, joined by medics and nurses in Tehran hospital; doctors and nurses in Morocco in five-day walkout over pay…

WSWS (2024-07-25). NSW health workers: Form rank-and-file committees to fight Labor government wage cuts! wsws.org The HSU bureaucracy has adopted a "neutral" position on the wage-slashing offer, tacitly endorsing Labor's deepening attack on the real wages of health workers.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Chinese leadership focuses on high-tech as problems of slowdown grow. wsws.org In his comments on the CCP's economic plan, President Xi Jinping pointed to "intensified global problems."

WSWS (2024-07-25). Harris consolidates control of Democratic presidential nomination. wsws.org The Democratic National Committee is moving to adopt a rule that will confirm the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris before August 7.

WSWS (2024-07-25). Right-wing faction emerges as victor in Thailand's Senate election. wsws.org Far from being "fair," the election was an opaque process that provided the ideal cover for the right-wing, pro-military establishment to engage in bloc-vote rigging and other anti-democratic manipulations behind the scenes.

Emily Neil (2024-07-25). Bucks County now has more registered Republicans than Democrats. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? As of Monday, Bucks County has flipped red, with Republicans gaining a more than 200 voter registration advantage over Democrats. | Pat Poprick, chair of the Bucks County Republican Committee, said this turn marks the culmination of a years-long effort by Republican organizers in one of Pennsylvania's most sharply divided counties. | "We're all ecstatic. This is something since 2007, that's the last time we've been in the majority, so this has been something that's b…

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mohamed Toumba, an officer involved in the ouster of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of the military junta in Niamey, Niger, August 6, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen. aljazeera.com Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). What issues do Trump and Harris want to fight the election on? aljazeera.com US presidential candidates attack each other in first major speeches since Biden dropped out of race.

Staff (2024-07-25). Elon Musk says European Commission offered X 'secret deal' to 'quietly' censor speech. defenddemocracy.press 'If we quietly censored speech without telling anyone, they would not fine us,' Musk claims after X was accused of breaching EU digital laws Jul 12, 2024 Businessman Elon Musk on Friday claimed that the European Commission offered his X platform an "illegal secret deal" to "quietly" censor speech after the commission accused it of …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Prominent Rights Lawyer Shot in West Papua, Indonesia. hrw.org When the human rights lawyer Yan Christian Warinussy returned home from work on July 17, his 10-year-old son, Mario, begged for ice cream. Warinussy took off his tie, packed his three children and their cousin into the car, and they headed to downtown Manokwari in Indonesia's West Papua province. | Click to expand Image | Yan Christian Warinussy outside the Manokwari criminal investigation unit, West Papua, Indonesia. | © Private…

The Independent (2024-07-25). Security foils planned anti-corruption march in Arua. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City was on high alert today as joint police and Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers deployed heavily to stop a planned demonstration by youth. The group of youths who referred to themselves as Gen-Z had planned to march to Arua city council offices located along Avenue Road …

Sam Laskaris (2024-07-25). All Nations volleyball squads to square off against Maori teams at Toronto event. windspeaker.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Uganda's generations divided after military police battle Gen-Z protests. thecanary.co Military forces surrounded a group of young protesters hosting a government opposition rally in Uganda. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni ordered the military police to take action against the protesters and prepare for a "chaotic" situation. Organisers planned the national demonstration for 23 July and spread the word across social media sites like TikTok and X. …

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). Net Zero is Impoverishing the West and Enriching China. wattsupwiththat.com China will make money from selling the West solar panels and electric cars, while only modestly curbing its own emissions.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Army Using Drones to Ensure Safety of Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Army Ground Force has employed a broad range of modern equipment, including state-of-the-art drones, to provide security during the Arbaeen season, when millions of Iranians travel to neighboring Iraq, a military commander said.

Staff (2024-07-25). From the Fall of USSR to the Rise of a Multipolar World. And Now What? defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos The fall of the USSR in 1989-91 provoked a sense of omnipotence in the dominant circles of Western capitalism, all the more so as it was preceded by a decade in which neoliberalism triumphantly ascended in the West itself (1980-90), as well as the decline of a series of Third World regimes …

A a (2024-07-25). How technology is accelerating the global proletarian revolution. strategic-culture.su

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Paris Olympics 2024 Men's basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues. aljazeera.com Which basketball teams are playing at the Olympics, when are the games and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

The Independent (2024-07-25). MUSEVENI: Demonstraters were planning 'very bad things against Uganda'. independent.co.ug Museveni Says Evidence Against Those Arrested Demonstrating Will Shock The Nation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said he has evidence that will shock the nation against those who were arrested on Tuesday participating in the demonstrations and march to parliament. More than 50 people were arrested on Tuesday after participating …

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: The Onion Film Standard: 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. theonion.com

Emily Neil (2024-07-25). 'Shift the paradigm': An exhibition at Philly's Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sculptor Jose Lemus was 11 years old when his mother got deported, and his family was left fractured. | He transferred that pain and trauma into a sculpture depicting a mother figure standing with arms raised protectively in front of her face, trying to move forward, her feet mired in mud while a child clings to her right ankle. | Lemus' story and sculpture are one voice in a chorus of artistic works featured in "Indivisible: A Celebration of Immigrants, Refugees and the Pur…

Anthony Watts (2024-07-25). How to Deceive with Color — A note to #CopernicusClimate. wattsupwiththat.com This global temperature depiction is mendacious in its choice of colors, and many less than informed people have regurgitated it without questioning it at all.

Farrah Anderson (2024-07-25). Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct. theintercept.com Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct — and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois.

Hudhaifa Ebrahim (2024-07-25). Charting a New Course: Will Gulf-Syria Relations Survive? themedialine.org

Tonya Pendleton (2024-07-25). Beck and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Piano Festival, Blink 182 and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org Death, taxes and tribute bands — you can count on all three. But this weekend, it's the actual bands you came to love in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s that are headlining shows in the area. Foreigner, Styx and John Waite are on Shakespeare continues to be one of…

Staff (2024-07-25). Labour's Great British Energy will make profits alright — for king Charles that is. thecanary.co The new Labour government has announced that its flagship Great British Energy will indeed make a boat-load of money. But the green gimmick isn't pouring cash into the public purse — at least not for now. Instead, GB Energy will now be the jewel in the crown (estate) for the royal slush fund. That's right, …

noemail (2024-07-25). Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy. devdiscourse.com Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign investors, President Joko Widodo said, with amounts of up to $10 million giving them a 10-year visa and access to Southeast Asia's largest economy. The five-year "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 million, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 million investment.

Independent Australia (2024-07-25). $20 million in penalties dished out to Dominique Grubisa and co. independentaustralia.net

Gabisile (2024-07-25). SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires. sanews.gov.za SA firefighters to help fight Canadian fires | The Working on Fire-Kishugu Joint Venture (WOF-Kishugu JV) is deploying a team of more than 200 firefighters and management to the Canadian province of Alberta to assist with fire fighting efforts. | The Guardian reported on Wednesday that wildfires near the Canadian town of Jasper have forced more than 25 000 to flee one of the country's largest national parks as multiple blazes and thick smoke descended on the Rocky Mountain community. | The report said the town is home to 5 000 full-time residents, alongside 5 000 seasonal workers.
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WHYY (2024-07-25). WHYY Newscast for July 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Hydrothermal Explosion At Yellowstone Blasts Debris Into Sky. theonion.com A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park shot steam, water, and dark-colored rocks and dirt high into the sky, sending alarmed sightseers running for safety. What do you think?

Staff (2024-07-25). Suspended MP says Labour blackmailed her over 'abusive ex-husband'. thecanary.co Suspended MP Apsana Begum told Sky News that Labour Party officials conditioned Keir Starmer's party's support for domestic abuse legislation on her voting against the SNP's amendment to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She said: I was shocked in the way that I was treated. Because that element of supporting me in being able to …

EDWIN (2024-07-25). President Ramaphosa signs Public Procurement Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs Public Procurement Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented into law the Public Procurement Bill, which aims to create a single framework that regulates public procurement, including preferential procurement, by all organs of state, with the necessary efficiency, cost-effectiveness and integrity. | "The President has assented to the Public Procurement Bill which complies with the stipulation in Section 217 of the Constitution that [the] contracting of goods and services by organs of state in all spheres of government must occur in accordance with a system which is fair, equ…

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-25). Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. whyy.org

nosihle (2024-07-25). Condolences for Knysna fire victims. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Knysna fire victims | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has extended his condolences to the families of the three people who tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Garden Route National Park in Knysna. | The fire broke out at the Tree Top Chalet on 18 July 2024 where two South African National Parks (SANParks) staff and one non-SANParks person died. | Ranger Services was notified of smoke permeating near the forest and upon investigation found the chalet ablaze. Emergency services were dispatched from the Bitou Municipality Fire Department and the South Af…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). 53rd Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Downtown Syracuse Friday, July 26 — 28. urbancny.com Links to: Event Map, Entertainment Schedule and More… Syracuse, NY — This Friday, July 26, Columbus Circle and surrounding streets will come alive with artists, craftspeople, street performers, strolling musicians and summer refreshments as the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and M&T Bank partner to present the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. The free, three-day, family-friendly festival kicks off Friday, July 26 and continues through Sunday, July 28. Centered at the intersection of East Onondaga, East Jefferson and Montgomery Streets, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Information B…

Josh Campbell (2024-07-25). USAF Should Look At China's Future Multi-Crew Fighter Model For F-15EX. twz.com Amidst strategic shifts in its

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Greece Buying F-35s Widens Qualitative Gap With Turkey. twz.com

Norman Solomon (2024-07-25). How a Culture of Compliance Made the Biden Debacle Possible. fairobserver.com US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign drove the Democratic Party into a ditch, and speculation is rampant about grim prospects for November. But little scrutiny has gone into examining how such a dire situation developed in the first place. Biden was on a collision course with reality long before his abysmal debate performance led to…

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-25). A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, 'We Here'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two months after homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue It procla…

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence. sanews.gov.za Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence | HIV prevalence in South Africa across all ages decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022, resulting in a decline from 7.9 million (2017) to 7.8 million (2022) people living with the virus. | This is based on the findings of the sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI), which was released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) at the 2024 International AIDS Conference on Wednesday. | While HIV prevalence has decreased across all age groups, data shows that females continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, w…

Cris Barrish (2024-07-25). Delaware certified bogus 'doctorate degree' in psychology for school counselor charged with raping 5-year-old girl. whyy.org This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | When Delaware's Brandywine School District hired John Ervin Arnold as a trauma counselor for K—5 students in October 2021, officials were impressed by his master's and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University. | Arnold was new to Delaware, having recently moved to suburban Wilmington from Lee County, Florida, where his resume showed he worked as a therapist. | Brandywine Superintendent Lisa Lawson said that while Arnold had not worked in a school setting, his "doctorate" and more than a decade…

The Independent (2024-07-25). Principal Judge: Repeat offenders don't deserve bail. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Principal Judge, Flavian Zeija, has called for stiffer laws and penalties for fraud offenses, especially for repeat offenders. Speaking at the Second Fraud Forum by the Uganda Bankers Association in Kampala, Justice Nzeija said fraudsters in Uganda found it easy to stay in their trade because it was …

A a (2024-07-25). A tecnologia está acelerando a revoluàßà£o proletária mundial. strategic-culture.su

The Independent (2024-07-25). Rwandan minister sacked over "matters of accountability" independent.co.ug KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday sacked Public Service and Labor Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya over "matters of accountability under investigation," just over a month after her appointment. A statement by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on behalf of President Kagame said Mujawamariya "has been dismissed from her position owing to matters …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-25). Venezuela: Repression Mars Key Upcoming Election. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A voter casts his ballot as part of a rehearsal for the July 28 presidential election at a voting center in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, June 30, 2024. The electoral process has been marred by human rights violations and irregularities that have kept the playing field uneven. | © Jeampier Arguinzones/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images…

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Hails Breakthrough in Yemen's Banking, Flight Sectors. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed a statement by the office of the UN special envoy for Yemen about recent agreements regarding the banking activities and civil aviation sector in the Arab country.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Bangladesh minister defends gov't response to protests amid calls for probe. aljazeera.com Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to 'de-escalate' tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown.

Zeke Miller (2024-07-25). Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names. whyy.org Harris launched her campaign Sunday after

A A (2024-07-25). As the state "withers away", multinationals go on a rampage. strategic-culture.su

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). US Optimistic About Imminent Gaza Cease-fire as Biden, Netanyahu Set to Meet. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-07-25). Climate crisis strikes Morocco as heatwave kills at least 21 people in 24 hours. thecanary.co A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry announced on Thursday 25 July — sparking concern about the continuing impact of the climate crisis on the country. Morocco heatwave kills at least 21 people The meteorology department said soaring …

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). Electrification Without the Infrastructure. wattsupwiththat.com not only will electricity prices continue to increase but the ability to meet consumers' increased demand will become more problematic.

WHYY (2024-07-25). Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions. whyy.org What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what's still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, "clean, green, saver," and more.

Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz (2024-07-25). Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump's hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim. whyy.org Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump's historic The Manhattan district attorney's office said in a court filing that the high court's opinion "has no bearing" on the hush money case and does not supp…

Staff (2024-07-25). Protesters Replace U.S. Flags with Palestinian Flags in D.C. youtube.com Thousands of demonstrators packed Union Station in Washington D.C. to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's visit and address to Congress. Some of the demonstrators pulled down three American flags and replaced them with the flag of Palestine in a message of defiance of the man who is commanding what the World Court has ruled to be a …

EDWIN (2024-07-25). Dept of Tourism informs public of ICT service outage. sanews.gov.za Dept of Tourism informs public of ICT service outage | The Department of Tourism has cautioned stakeholders and the public from accepting emails from the department's domain, until the widespread information and communication technology (ICT) service outage the department is currently experiencing, has been resolved. | "The Department of Tourism would like to inform stakeholders and the public of a service outage that is causing wide spread disruptions to telephone lines, emails and website related services. Our ICT team is working diligently to restore all services," the department said in a statement on Wednes…

The Independent (2024-07-25). Age no barrier at Paris 2024. independent.co.ug The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature veteran athletes like Andy Murray, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and 70-year-old Mary Hanna, marking a significant farewell for some. PARIS | Xinhua | British tennis star and two-time Olympic champion, Andy Murray, is to retire after Paris 2024, which highlights that the forthcoming festival of sport will not only see some …

Ellis Cashmore (2024-07-25). MURDER MOST FOUL. fairobserver.com

Staff (2024-07-25). Rancid Labour scraps Rwanda flights — but uses them to deport people to Asia instead. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's 'left-wing' Labour Party government said on Thursday 25 July it had deported 46 people to Vietnam and East Timor, after ditching the previous Conservative Party administration's plan to send migrants to Rwanda. As people pointed out on X, the underhandedness and hypocrisy of these Labour deportation flights was clear to see. Labour: we …

noemail (2024-07-25). 733 Million People Faced Hunger in 2023, Undermining Progress Toward Zero Hunger. devdiscourse.com According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report released by five United Nations agencies, approximately 733 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2023. This figure represents one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa. The report, launched during the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, highlights a significant setback in global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030.

thenextrecession.wordpress (2024-07-25). China's Third Plenum. thenextrecession.wordpress.com The Third Plenum of the Communist Party of China ended last week.

Marc Levy (2024-07-25). Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. whyy.org

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Summons UK Envoy over Extradition of Citizen to US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Britain's Ambassador to Tehran Simon Shercliff was called to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after London extradited an Iranian citizen to the US on suspicion of circumventing sanctions on Iran.

APR editor (2024-07-25). French President Macron yet to sign-off on Pacific leaders bid to visit Kanaky New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The French Ambassador to the Pacific says President Emmanuel Macron is yet to sign-off on a letter from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) requesting authorisation for a high-level Pacific mission to Kanaky New Caledonia. Véronique Roger-Lacan told RNZ Pacific with the Paris Olympics kicking off this week, it could be tough propping up…

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Delight At Receiving Breakfast In Bed Mitigated By Difficulty Of Eating While Horizontal. theonion.com TAMPA, FL—Explaining that his plate was positioned perpendicular to, rather than parallel with, his mouth, local man Dominic Worley told reporters Thursday that his delight at being served breakfast in bed was greatly mitigated by the difficulty of eating while horizontal. "Naturally, I was thrilled to wake up and…

WHYY (2024-07-25). WHYY Newscast for July 25, 2024, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

noemail (2024-07-25). Students from 10 Indian states to join the TV BRICS international teleconference in honour of Pushkin's anniversary. devdiscourse.com Russia and India will hold an international educational tele-bridge on July 29 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Aleksander Pushkin's birth. Students from ten Indian states studying Russian as a foreign language will increase their knowledge through direct communication with experts in the fields of philology and linguo-cultural studies, TV BRICS reported. The teleconference will be organised by the international outreach project "Modern Russian" of the TV BRICS international media network in cooperation with the Indian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature and with the support of the R…

theonion (2024-07-25). SATIRE: Fact-Checking J.D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'. theonion.com Sales for Hillbilly Elegy, the 2016 memoir written by J.D. Vance, are soaring again after the Ohio senator was selected as Donald Trump's running mate. The Onion revisits and fact-checks the bestseller.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard as authorities warn of flash floods. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands evacuated as authorities warn of swelling rivers, flash floods in several provinces.

EDWIN (2024-07-25). Call to reform Expanded Public Works Programme. sanews.gov.za Call to reform Expanded Public Works Programme | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, believes that urgent reform is needed for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to provide a sustainable pathway to permanent employment. | This follows the ongoing protest action by former EPWP employees in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. | The Minister has condemned any violence or damage to public property during the protests, particularly as it has halted key municipal service delivery such as the removal of waste which creates a health hazard. | "The EPWP program was always designed to be a short-term…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closures for 2024 Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival and Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse will be hosting the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival at the Landmark Theater and along Jefferson Street, on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27 and the 2024 Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival in, and around, Columbus Circle on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. The following street will be closed for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival from 7 a.m. Thursday, July 26 through Sunday morning, July 28: Learn more about the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival at www.nejazzwinefest.org. The following streets will be closed for the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival in, a…

Eric Worrall (2024-07-25). More Bad Good News: Nitrate Fertiliser is Cooling the Planet. wattsupwiththat.com "… The current findings therefore are no reason to gloss over the harmful effects, let alone see additional nitrogen input as a means of combating global warming. …"

Abul Rizvi (2024-07-25). Trump's immigration policies a potential human rights violation. independentaustralia.net

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran's Trade with Neighbors Hits $20 Billion in 4-Month Period: IRICA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's trade with its 15 neighboring states in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to July 22, 2024) reached $20 billion, showing a six percent growth compared to the same period last year.

noemail (2024-07-25). Karnataka Minister Patil calls BJP's all-night agitation against MUDA 'scam' a 'political drama'. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Thursday slammed the opposition BJP over its all-night agitation in the Karnataka legislature after the party's demand to discuss the MUDA 'scam' was denied.

Staff (2024-07-25). Jeremy Corbyn launches plan to challenge 'stale two party system'. defenddemocracy.press Former Labour leader sets up forum aimed at offering electoral challenge against Labour and Conservatives Jul 12, 2024 Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, now an independent MP, has launched a new political strategy aimed at challenging the "stale two-party system" in the UK. In a column published in the Guardian on Friday, Corbyn said …

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). So this "two-state solution" is code for neocolonialism, right? aljazeera.com It would be helpful to clarify what the Palestinians are really being offered as part of this much-lauded solution.

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Refugee Boat Capsizes in Yemen, 41 Dead and Four Survivors. themedialine.org

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). New York State Announce $22.5 Million Grant to Increase Health Care Workforce Training. urbancny.com Part of Governor's $10 Billion Multi-Year Investment in Health Care, Largest in State History Funding Aims To Prepare, Mentor and Train a Steady Pipeline of High-Quality Health Care Professionals Twenty-Eight Health Care Facilities Statewide Will Receive Funds to Assist in Training Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 28 health care facilities statewide will receive $22.5 million in awards during the next year for training — a part of the Governor's $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history — to help rebuild and grow the health care workforce and help strengt…

Nick Turse (2024-07-25). U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims — Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians. theintercept.com The families of civilians killed by the U.S. in Somalia share their ideas of justice in a new report. The Pentagon has no response.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-07-25). Destroying Drones Before Launch Is Becoming A Major Mission For U.S. Special Operators. twz.com The U.S. military is concerned about its ability to defeat

aljazeera (2024-07-25). UN chief calls for action to stem 'extreme heat epidemic'. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres urges countries to shift away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis driving extreme heat.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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?

Sarah Mueller (2024-07-25). 'Outrageous': Open government group blasts Carney officials' plan to limit embezzlement probe report to top lawmakers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. |
| Delaware Director of Finance Rick Geisenberger said his department and the Department of Labor still plan to fulfill their promise to update state lawmakers this month on their investigation into a former DOL employee's theft of taxpayer funds. | To make good on that vow, the agencies must submit their report to the General Assembly within the next week. | WHYY News…

Olivia Tan (2024-07-25). Malaysia-Philippines Diverge on China in South China Sea. asia-pacificresearch.com

thecommunists (2024-07-25). Media blames workers for the corruption and fraud endemic to capitalist society. thecommunists.org In a recent headline, writers in the London Times lamented that "Britons' tolerance of fraud could cost benefits system £2bn a year". And what is to blame for this hideous prospect? They, the "low integrity" of an increasing section of the British working class, of course. "In the 12 months to March, the government lost …

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). County Executive McMahon Announces Funding for Summer 2024 Youth Teams Sports Programs. urbancny.com New York State Office of Children and Family Services awards Onondaga County's Youth Bureau Division over $200,000 towards programs that support youth team sports Syracuse, N.Y.—County Executive McMahon today announced the Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Youth Bureau Division was awarded funds from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for Youth Summer Team Sports Programs. Onondaga County's Youth Bureau Division received over $200,000 through the Teams Sports Fund to enhance youth sports for children and youth ages 6 to 17 years old in under-reso…

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). TSA at Syracuse Hancock International Airport intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse Hancock International Airport that was detected among a traveler's carry-on items at the checkpoint yesterday, Tuesday, July 23. The .45 caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers notified Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police, who confiscated the firearm and detailed the man, a resident of Utica, N.Y., for questioning him before releasing him to catch his flight. "This was the third firearm that our officers have intercepted so far this year. It's…

noemail (2024-07-25). Cambodian politician fined $1.5 mln for defamation after democracy criticism. devdiscourse.com A Cambodian court has found opposition politician Teav Vannol guilty of defamation and fined him $1.5 million in damages for comments he made to a foreign media outlet about the state of the country's democracy, rights monitors said. In an interview with the Nikkei this February, Vannol, the president of the Candlelight Party, said democracy in the Southeast Asian nation had worsened under the administration of Hun Manet. He is the son of the country's long-time leader Hun Sen and assumed power last year.

Charles Rotter (2024-07-25). Biden Administration Launches A Great Leap Forward Into Green Energy. wattsupwiththat.com The unifying aspect of all of these projects is that they are uneconomic and would never be adopted by the people of their own choice with their own money.

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). Commemorating James Baldwin with Playwright Kyle Bass on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com The resident playwright of Syracuse Stage is back on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation! Kyle Bass is here to tell us all about the first live performance of the play "Citizen James, or Young Man without a Country", a play he wrote to commemorate the 100th birthday of James Baldwin. Tune in now!

noemail (2024-07-25). Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at long, often chaotic meetings. devdiscourse.com The Georgia State Election Board, which once toiled in relative obscurity, now hosts raucous meetings where public comment spans several hours and attendees regularly heckle its members.

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Saudi Arabia Turns to Kuwait for Fuel Amid Russian Supply Dip. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Social cleansing': Hundreds of homeless swept up before Paris Olympics. therealnews.com The Paris Olympics have provided an excuse to turn the host city into a security state overrun by police, military, barricades, and AI-powered surveillance technology. In brutal yet predictable fashion, authorities have reportedly been sweeping homeless encampments, rounding up unhoused people, and expelling them by bus to other parts of France ahead of the Olympics …

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's Congress Speech: High on Rhetoric, Low on Substance. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2024-07-25). 'Proud to be a revolutionary:' How Maduro appeals to his dwindling base. aljazeera.com As President Nicolas Maduro fights for political survival in Venezuela's election, some supporters refuse to desert him.

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Explosives-Packed Jet Ski Drone Appears Off Turkish Coast. twz.com

nosihle (2024-07-25). Well wishes for new SANEF Chairperson Nwabisa Makunga. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for new SANEF Chairperson Nwabisa Makunga | Government has congratulated Nwabisa Makunga who is the current Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) on her appointment as Chairperson of the forum. | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, said the appointment of Makunga is a demonstration of her ability and capability. | "Makunga's elevation to this important responsibility is an inspiration to many women journalists and proof that the media industry is making great strides in affirming gender equality. It is a furt…

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

Staff (2024-07-25). From liberation to protest: Bangladesh's job quota system is now outdated. thecanary.co In Bangladesh, university students are protesting the job quota system for public service, calling it outdated and discriminatory. The Awami League government originally established the system after 1972 to help disadvantaged groups. Now, it faces criticism for favouring individuals with political connections, rather than merit. This has caused frustration among young people, who feel their …

Urban CNY News (2024-07-25). Attorney General James Secures $100,000 from Cameo over Misleading Videos. urbancny.com Cameo Failed to Ensure Videos Promoting Products were Properly Labeled as Paid Endorsements New York ≠ ≠— New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, July 24th announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo must pay $100,000 in penalties, including $25,000 to New York state, and implement programs to help ensure that all paid advertisements are properly labeled. In 2020, Cameo, a platform where people can pay celebrities to re…

aljazeera (2024-07-25). Displaced Palestinians forced to live in cemetery. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians have been forced to seek shelter in a cemetery in Gaza's Khan Younis.

GABIK (2024-07-25). KZN commits to youth-oriented programmes. sanews.gov.za KZN commits to youth-oriented programmes | The eThekwini Municipality has welcomed KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli's commitment to youth-orientated initiatives and developmental programmes. | Ntuli, who led the Executive Council in a two-day Youth in Business Summit recently held in Durban, announced that youth-oriented programmes will be a priority throughout the tenure of his administration.

Hosted under the theme "Young people taking charge in leading economic development", the summit provided a platform for engagement between the government and the youth. | The summit encouraged youth development, e…

Dave Zirin (2024-07-25). 'Social cleansing': Thousands of homeless swept up before Paris Olympics. therealnews.com

A A (2024-07-25). Santiago Matamoros, Spain's St James the Apostle. strategic-culture.su

GABIK (2024-07-25). Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents. sanews.gov.za Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents | The Woodyglen community in Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal will now enjoy cost savings and reduced energy consumption as the area goes green following the installation of new solar geysers in their households. | In a move towards embracing green energy, the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has completed the installation of solar geysers in 700 homes in Woodyglen. | The project aims to significantly reduce electricity consumption and costs for residents. | Ward 6 councillor, Bless Majola, commended the project's completion and announced plans for expansion of…

Maayan Hoffman (2024-07-25). Analysis: Netanyahu's Congress Address Receives Applause, Praise But 'Substance-Free'. themedialine.org

Guest Blogger (2024-07-25). How the failure of carbon capture risks causing a net zero nightmare. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile Miliband's plans to rely on carbon capture are in ruins…

noemail (2024-07-25). Rising Heatwaves Across Europe and Central Asia Result in 377 Child Deaths in 2021. devdiscourse.com A new UNICEF analysis reveals that rising temperatures in Europe and Central Asia led to the deaths of an estimated 377 children in 2021. The report, titled Beat the Heat: Child Health Amid Heatwaves in Europe and Central Asia, highlights that half of these fatalities occurred in infants during their first year of life, with most deaths occurring in the summer months.

newleftreview (2024-07-25). 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.

aljazeera (2024-07-25). A dream deferred? An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportation. aljazeera.com Tamarri Lindo hoped to race for Canada at the Olympics. But his immigration status would be the biggest hurdle of all.

Tom MacDonald (2024-07-25). Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Prosecutors are seeking a high bail for Michael Vahey, the man accused of striking a Philadelphia cyclist with his car last week, killing her. | Investigators say "Evidence in this case — only recently available — has established that [Vah…

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy | The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the National School of Government (NSG) are co-hosting a seminal conference this week, to reflect on the state of South Africa, 30 years into its democracy. | The conference will focus on three decades of democracy in South Africa and will zoom into social, economic and global transformation. This as South Africans of all races went to the polls for the first time in April 1994, ushering in a new democratic dispensation. | The event got under way on Thursday and is organised in association with The Presidency, the Department…

María Candela (2024-07-25). Nicaragua saludó a Cuba por aniversario 71 del asalto al Cuartel Moncada. radiohc.cu Managua, 25 jul (RHC) Nicaragua saludó este jueves a Cuba a propósito del aniversario 71 de los asaltos a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, que se conmemora mañana.

Staff (2024-07-25). ONU vislumbra panorama desalentador en la lucha mundial contra el hambre. cubadebate.cu Según el texto, 582 millones de personas estarán crónicamente desnutridas para 2030, más de la mitad de ellas sólo en àÅfrica, mientras que una de cada 11 personas en el mundo enfrentó hambre el pasado año.

Staff (2024-07-25). Arribará a La Habana agrupación de buques de la Flota del Báltico de la Marina de Guerra de Rusia. cubadebate.cu Las visitas de unidades navales de otros países es una práctica histórica del Gobierno revolucionario con naciones que mantenemos relaciones de amistad y colaboración. Durante su estancia en nuestro país, los marinos rusos, cumplirán un programa de actividades.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Posponen partido de la selección sub-20 de fútbol de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (JIT).- La Concacaf anunció cambios en la sede y el calendario de los partidos del grupo A del campeonato sub-20 años de esa confederación que se realiza en México, a raíz de incidentes violentos en la ciudad de Celaya.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Cuba y Vietnam, un ejemplo de hermandad entre dos pueblos. radiohc.cu En el especial vínculo que une a La Habana y Hanoi desempeñó un papel esencial, junto a otros líderes vietnamitas, el recién fallecido secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, quien en todo momento mostró su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). EEUU: Encuestas revelan que Harris y Trump marchan casi empatados camino a la Presidencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y probable candidata presidencial demócrata, Kamala Harris, va este jueves codo a codo en la intención de voto con su rival republicano, Donald Trump, en Wisconsin, un territorio electoral clave.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Judocas cubanos ya conocen sus rivales en París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (ACN).- Los cuatro cubanos que competirán en el judo de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 ya conocen los rivales que enfrentarán en sus primeros combates del torneo individual, con escenario en la Arena Campo de Monte, de esta ciudad, del 28 de julio al 2 de agosto.

María Candela (2024-07-25). El abuelo y la dama de hierro. radiohc.cu Ante la cercanía de la elección presidencial en Venezuela, aumentó la intensidad de las líneas de mensajes adversos a la Revolución Bolivariana, que se leen en la prensa corporativa.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Raúl Torres este jueves de Concierto en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Con el ánimo de "acariciar oídos que tienen ansias de escuchar melodías, letras y poesía", el afamado cantautor Raúl Torres prepara para este jueves, en el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, su primer concierto en La Habana, luego de la pandemia de la Covid-19.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Participa investigador cubano en Conferencia Internacional de Sudáfrica sobre el Mercurio Contaminante Global. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 jul (RHC) Un investigador del Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC) participa en la XVI Conferencia Internacional sobre el Mercurio, como Contaminante Global, que se desarrolla desde el pasado día 21 en Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica y finalizará este 26 de julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Exfiscal contra criminal convicto. radiohc.cu La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, será la nominada demócrata a la presidencia de EEUU: La candidatura ganadora necesita sobrepasar los 1.976 delegados para conseguir la victoria, y son más de 2.600 los delegados, que han asegurado votarán por ella.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Inicia en Uruguay nueva campaña solidaria con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Romper el bloqueo con el que Estados Unidos pretende doblegar a Cuba, y apoyar a su pueblo, resultan propósitos hoy de la nueva campaña de solidaridad con la isla caribeña que inició en Uruguay.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Un mundo mejor es posible, asegura presidente de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó este jueves en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus, que un mundo mejor es posible.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Presidente de Cuba resalta falacia de democracia estadounidense. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 julio (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, afirmó hoy que la acogida recibida en el Congreso de Estados Unidos a Benjamin Netanyahu reveló la verdadera esencia de la llamada democracia americana.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Buque cisterna hundido causa derrame de petróleo frente a Filipinas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pidió colaboración este jueves a diversas agencias gubernamentales para conocer el impacto ambiental después del hundimiento del buque cisterna Terra Nova, que provocó un derrame de petróleo.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Guardacostas de EE.UU. devuelven a Cuba a 17 migrantes irregulares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El Ministerio del Interior de Cuba, (Minint) informó en su sitio oficial que el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió este jueves a 17 migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, en la occidental provincia de Artemisa.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Cuba denuncia en Francia el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense (+Fotos). radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (RHC) El embajador de Cuba en Francia, Otto Vaillant, denunció este jueves el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que Estados Unidos impone a la isla y expuso sus consecuencias en diversos sectores de la sociedad.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Delegación olímpica cubana en muy buenas manos. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (JIT).- Conscientes del papel que les toca desempeñar en los Juegos Olímpicos a punto de comenzar en esta ciudad, los encargados de velar por la óptima salud de la delegación cubana aseguran que su misión avanza sin contratiempos a la vista.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-25). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). 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.

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Staff (2024-07-25). La verdad de Cuba contra un fondo buitre. cubadebate.cu El desarrollo de este proceso judicial ha estado acompañado por una intensa campaña mediática generada fundamentalmente desde plataformas destinadas a la contaminación informativa contra Cuba. Se han repetido mentiras y enfoques incorrectos que, en su mayoría, carecen de sustento objetivo y real sobre el verdadero curso de los acontecimientos.

Staff (2024-07-25). Kamala Harris se ubica por delante de Trump, así lo afirma reciente encuesta de Reuters/Ipsos. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris, aventaja en dos puntos a su posible contrincante republicano Donald Trump, según un sondeo de Reuters/Ipsos realizado el lunes y el martes, tras la Convención Nacional Republicana.

Staff (2024-07-25). París 2024: El espíritu de los Juegos está en la calle (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu La avenue de la Grande Armée es una verdadera fiesta. Animada por la llegada de cientos de turistas atraídos por la celebración deportiva, parece ensancharse más allá de su cauce para desembocar en el Gran Arco de Triunfo.

Staff (2024-07-25). Biden se dirige a la nación para explicar su decisión de abandonar la carrera electoral. cubadebate.cu Yo tomé mi decisión. Expresé mis puntos de vista. Quiero agradecer a nuestra gran vicepresidenta Kamala Harris. Ella tiene experiencia. Es fuerte. Es capaz. Ha sido una compañera increíble para mí y una líder para nuestro país, aseguró el mandatario.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Cuba y su verdad contra un fondo buitre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 junio (RHC) El Tribunal de Apelación de Londres desarrolla, desde ayer, una audiencia para conocer la reclamación del Banco Nacional de Cuba sobre si el fondo buitre CRF I Limited era su acreedor.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Dirigente partidista refrenda aprecio de Cuba a legado de Nguyen Phu Trong. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El miembro del Secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) Jorge Luis Broche refrendó hoy en Hanoi el aprecio de su país por el legado del fallecido líder partidista vietnamita, Nguyen Phu Trong.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). El COI crece y mira más allá de París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (JIT).- La elección de dos nuevos vicepresidentes junto a otros miembros de su ejecutivo, la designación oficial de Salt Lake City y los Alpes Franceses como sede de los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos de Invierno de 2030 y 2034, así como la confirmación de una justa para deportes electrónicos, estuvieron entre los temas más trascendentales de la 142 sesión del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI), celebrada en esta ciudad.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Continúa en Cuba Tercera Jornada de Articulación Afrofeminista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La Articulación Afrofeminista Cubana celebra este jueves en su tercera jornada el Día Internacional de la Mujer Afrolatina, Afrocaribeña y de la Diáspora.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Presidente Nicolás Maduro realiza cierre de campaña en Caracas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, candidato por el Gran Polo Patriótico Simón Bolívar (GPPSM) realizó este jueves en una jornada movilizadora en Caracas, su cierre de campaña a pocos días de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Inicia nueva campaña solidaria con Cuba en Uruguay. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 25 julio (RHC) Una nueva campaña de solidaridad con Cuba inició en Uruguay con el propósito de apoyar al gobierno y pueblo de la isla en su lucha por romper el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-07-25). Calor extremo: un rival de cuidado en París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 25 jul (JIT).- Los días previos a la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos con sede en esta ciudad, prevista para este viernes, han proporcionado cierto alivio a los organizadores, quienes han tenido en las acostumbradas altas temperaturas de esta época del año una de sus grandes preocupaciones.

A A (2024-07-25). Nada, salvo encuestas dudosas, indica una victoria de la oposición en Venezuela. strategic-culture.su

Staff (2024-07-25). Cervecería Guido Pérez Valdés: presente y futuro. cubadebate.cu Aun cuando la producción de nosotros está basada fundamentalmente en la cerveza, trabajamos con fuerza en la posibilidad de fabricar rones en nuestra empresa, en busca de convertirnos en un polo productivo, porque la infraestructura, los conocimientos, y los deseos de hacer, están.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Díaz-Canel participó en encuentro de solidaridad en provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Diaz-Canel participó este jueves en un Encuentro de Solidaridad con la Isla, en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Ratifica Cienfuegos cumplir el deber legado de los héroes y mártires del 26 de Julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 jul (RHC) Celebrar el 71 Aniversario de los asaltos a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes en el municipio cienfueguero de Cumanayagua, sede del acto provincial por el 26 de Julio, ratifica la convicción firme de cumplir nuestro deber legado, de los héroes y mártires de aquella gesta.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Presidente de Cuba inaugura obras en provincia sede del 26. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa hoy en la inauguración de importantes obras de desarrollo económico y social en esta central provincia, en víspera del acto central por el 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Celebran en la provincia cubana de Granma el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. radiohc.cu Bayamo, 24 jul (RHC) Los habitantes de la provincia cubana de Granma otra vez tomaron la historia por asalto. En estas tierras del oriente del país, cuna de patriotas como Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Padre de la Patria y Perucho Figuerero creador de nuestro Himno Nacional, se recordó con júbilo el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Comunicado de la Coordinadora de Cubanos Residentes en Francia. radiohc.cu La Coordinadora de Cubanos residentes en Francia, conmemora el 71 Aniversario del Asalto a los Cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Hoy gala homenaje a Fidel y al 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) Bajo el título Por siempre Fidel, se realizará hoy, en esta ciudad, la gala en saludo al aniversario 71 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.

Martha Ríos (2024-07-25). Díaz-Canel asiste a gala cultural por el 26 de Julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel comenzó en la central ciudad de Sancti Spíritus la gala que, desde la cultura, rinde homenaje al líder de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), y a la gesta del 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Cuba y Unión Africana por ampliar cooperación en ciencia y tecnología (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 25 jul (RHC) El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Elio Rodríguez, dialogó este jueves con el comisionado de Educación, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de la Unión Africana (UA), Mohammed Belhocine, sobre cooperación en áreas de interés común.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Felicitan por 85 años a maestro cubano de la danza Santiago Alfonso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) celebra hoy el cumpleaños 85 del maestro Santiago Alfonso, prestigiosa figura merecedora del Premio Nacional de la Danza 2006.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Recorre Díaz-Canel varios sitios de Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, encabeza hoy un recorrido por varias obras de impacto económico y social de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, sede de las celebraciones nacionales por el 26 de Julio.

María Candela (2024-07-25). Movimiento independentista puertorriqueño saluda al pueblo cubano con motivo del 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu San Juan, 26 jul (RHC) El presidente del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico, Julio Muriente Pérez, saludó este jueves con alegría y optimismo el 71 aniversario del asalto al Cuartel Moncada, encabezado por Fidel Castro.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Campanas de Santa Ana preámbulo del 26 de julio. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 25 julio (RHC) Cuando hoy en Santiago de Cuba las campanas anuncien la celebración de la Santa Ana, aquí, en esta central provincia, se recuerda el Día del espirituano ausente y el de la Guayabera, preámbulos al acto nacional por el 26 de Julio.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-25). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). 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.

Staff (2024-07-25). 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).

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