2024-07-31: News Headlines

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-31). Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran after Israel bombs Beirut. electronicintifada.net More than 250 bodies recovered after military withdraws from Khan Younis in south Gaza.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Israel's Cowardly Assassination of Haniyeh Not to Go Unanswered: Hamas. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas vowed that the Israeli regime's assassination of its political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh would not go unanswered.

Staff (2024-07-31). 31 July, Vancouver: Emergency Vigil — Confront Genocide and Assassination. samidoun.net VANCOUVER: ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE, IRAN, IRAQ, YEMEN, LEBANON CONFRONT GENOCIDE AND ASSASSINATION Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4 pm to 8 pm Vancouver Art Gallery Join us for salah, dua, speeches. Open invitation for people to pay their respects to the martyrs of Palestine and the region. Zionist forces bombed Beirut today, attempting to assassinate …

newarab (2024-07-31). Israelis storm prison to defend 'right to torture' Palestinians. newarab.com Monday's

| Jacob Andrewartha | (2024-07-31). Palestine solidarity movement exposes Western hypocrisy on protest rights. socialist-alliance.org The movement against genocide has highlighted PM Anthony Albanese's intransigent support for Israel. This is a reason for the new crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters, argues Jacob Andrewartha…

noemail (2024-07-31). Ismail Haniyeh: The Moderating Face of Hamas Amid Turbulence. devdiscourse.com Ismail Haniyeh, a senior leader of Hamas, was killed in Iran, marking the end of a significant figure in Palestinian diplomacy. Known for his tough rhetoric, Haniyeh was seen as a moderate compared to other hardline members within the group. His tenure as Hamas' top leader began in 2017, allowing him to act as a crucial negotiator in ceasefire talks.

noemail (2024-07-31). Escalation in Middle East: Hamas Leader Haniyeh Assassinated. devdiscourse.com Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, escalating fears in a region already troubled by Israel's war in Gaza and a worsening conflict in Lebanon, the Palestinian militant group announced on Wednesday.

bwitanek (2024-07-31). Message to New Jersey: A Vote for AIPAC is a Vote for Genocide! fightbackbetter.com The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC /Ààe…™pà¶k/ AY-pak) is a pro-Israel lobbying group that advocates its policies to the legislative and executive branches of the United States. According to AIPAC's own website: "AIPAC brings together Democrats and Republicans to advance our shared mission. Building bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship is an American value we are proud to champion." For decades AIPAC and other pro-Israel lobby groups have promoted laws favoring Israel including armaments provisions and other forms of economic aid, favorable trade, corp…

Ali Salam (2024-07-31). Israeli Forces Kill a Child Near Hebron. imemc.org On Tuesday evening, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child after an alleged stabbing attempt at the Beit Einoun junction, northeast of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces shot and killed the child, Mohammad Murad Mohammad Shahadah Jaradat, 16, at close range at the Beit Einoun junction, …

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-07-31). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 297: Israel, Lebanon Brace For Escalation. popularresistance.org Tensions between Israel and Lebanon reached a breaking point once again on Sunday, after 12 people were killed by the explosion of a projectile that fell on a playground in the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights. Israel accused Hezbollah of having launched the projectile, which it claimed to be an Iranian-made "heavy" rocket. Hezbollah denied responsibility and said that the explosion was the result of a malfunction of an Israeli anti-missile round. | Late on Sunday, the Israeli cabinet concluded an emergency meeting in which, according to Israeli reports, ministers voted to delegat…

Dr. Joseph Hickey (2024-07-31). Video: Pandemic Response Caused More Excess Death Than Virus. globalresearch.ca The claim: COVID-era excess deaths were a direct result of a pandemic respiratory virus. | Research has suggested, however, that these patterns in global mortality rates have another cause. | Joseph Hickey, Ph.D. took part in a study on this very topic, …

Staff (2024-07-31). Immigrants and Muslims aren't the problem. Coke-addled, violent white men are. thecanary.co The alleged murderer who massacred three young children while seriously injuring 11 others as well as two adults was not a Muslim. Not that this fact should matter. Nor should the colour of the attacker's skin. However, in the cesspit that is and always has been the UK, unfortunately it does — as Stella-laced, far-right …

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-31). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org

WSWS (2024-07-31). Israeli airstrike in Beirut, as wider Middle East war looms. wsws.org Israel's attack yesterday inside a heavily built-up area of the Lebanese capital of Beirut targeting a top Hezbollah military commander was aimed at provoking all-out war with the Iranian-backed militia.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Hezbollah: We are still waiting for the results of the search efforts to know the fate of the senior and dear commander as well as other citizens. english.almanar.com.lb

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-31). Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Strike on Beirut. themedialine.org

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Hezbollah confirms top commander killed in Israeli strike in Beirut. presstv.ir The killing of Shukr was carried out hours before the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

newarab (2024-07-31). Are Gaza talks doomed after Israel killed Ismail Haniyeh. newarab.com Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza have been plunged into uncertainty following the latest developments in the wider conflict after Israel assassinated top militant leaders in Lebanon and Iran. | A Tuesday airstrike on Haret Hreik, a southern suburb of Beirut, targeted what Israeli media have said is "Hezbollah's second man,"

newarab (2024-07-31). Hezbollah says top commander Shukr was in Beirut building hit by Israel. newarab.com Hezbollah said on Wednesday that senior military commander The strike, which was followed by another, hours later, which killed Hamas political leader


geo.tv (2024-07-31). Clashes erupt in northwest England after tragic stabbing of three children. geo.tv An image from a protest in the United Kingdom.— Reuters/file | People gather near a site hit by what security sources said was a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon July 30, 2024. — ReutersThe Israeli military said it carried out a targeted strike in Beirut on Tuesday against the Hezbollah commander it said was responsible for a strike in…

hindustantimes (2024-07-31). Israel Scared Of Starting War, So Tries To Get Hezbollah To Attack First? New Killer Hit In Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israel claims to have killed another Hezbollah operative in a fresh airstrike in South Lebanon, following a series of overnight strikes targeting arms depots, military bases, and launchers. This comes after an earlier drone strike killed 2 Hezbollah operatives on July 29. Watch this video to know more.

newarab (2024-07-31). Iraq holds US-led coalition responsible for airstrike on PMF. newarab.com The The airstrike comes as regional tensions is on the rise after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that Israel claims killed Hezbollah's m…

Staff (2024-07-31). Israel Bombs Beirut, Claims It Targeted a Senior Hezbollah Commander. scheerpost.com F15 fighter jet. Davidi Vardi Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5, via Wikimedia Commons By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike targeted the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday, a step that could escalate the Israel-Hezbollah conflict into a full-blown war. Israel said that it targeted a senior Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr. …

Abdaljawad Omar (2024-07-31). The real reason Israel is assassinating Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, and why it won't stop the resistance. mondoweiss.net Israel's assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders doesn't aim to weaken the resistance. Israel's real motive is to restore the image of military and intelligence superiority in the eyes of the Israeli public.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Resistance groups slam cowardly Israeli bombing in Beirut. presstv.ir Islamic resistance movements have condemned Israel's bombing of a southern suburb in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, targeting a senior Hezbollah commander.

newarab (2024-07-31). Iran's president warns Israel after meeting Hamas, Hezbollah. newarab.com Leaders from Lebanon's Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh…

Reuters (2024-07-31). Israel claims to kill Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike. scmp.com The Israeli strike was in retaliation for a cross-border rocket attack that killed 12 youngsters three days earlier which it blamed on the Lebanese armed group.

noemail (2024-07-31). Israeli Strike Targets Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut. devdiscourse.com Lebanon's Hezbollah stated early Wednesday that its top commander, Fuad Shukr, was present in the building in southern Beirut that was targeted by an Israeli strike. However, they did not confirm his status.

Editor (2024-07-31). Israel Bombs Beirut, Claims It Targeted a Senior Hezbollah Commander. scheerpost.com

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Hezbollah: Civil defense teams have been working diligently to remove the rubble, but slowly, due to the condition of the destroyed stories. english.almanar.com.lb

Zvi Bar'el (2024-07-31). The 'response equation' between Israel and Hezbollah is stretched to its limits, but isn't torn yet. haaretz.com The deadly attack in Majdal Shams isn't a turning point that justifies an all-out war, but it obliges the sides to respond, even with no strategic benefit. Hezbollah's response also depends on internal developments in Lebanon, where its own interests and those of Iran lie…

Bharat Dogra (2024-07-31). With Lebanon Front Already Red Hot, The Assassination of Hamas Leader Ismail Hamniyeh, Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr. globalresearch.ca In the early hours of 31 July, Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas was assassinated in Iran (see

newarab (2024-07-31). Israel strikes Beirut, assassination attempt on Hezbollah figure. newarab.com Israel has carried out an airstrike on Reports suggested the target may be A loud blast was…

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-31). Austin Pledges the US Will Defend Israel If It Faces Attack After Latest Escalations. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that the US would defend Israel if it faces attacks in response to its airstrike in Beirut that targeted a Hezbollah commander and the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas's political bureau who was killed in Tehran. Israel has not formally taken credit for killing Haniyeh, …

newarab (2024-07-31). UK calls for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire as Ismail Haniyeh killed. newarab.com The UK on Wednesday renewed its calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalation in the region following Israeli strikes which assassinated militant leaders in Lebanon and Iran. | A Tuesday drone strike near Beirut killed senior Hezbollah commander They attacks mark a major escalation in the brutal Gaza…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Hezbollah: Senior Jihadi commander Fuad Shokor (Hajj Mohsen) was in the building during the strike. english.almanar.com.lb

newarab (2024-07-31). Who is Fuad Shukr Hezbollah figure targeted by Israeli strike. newarab.com On Tuesday night, Israeli warplanes Initial reports suggest the assassination attempt may have failed, and Reuters, quoting security sources said the target has survived. | According to Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV, the strike was conducted using a drone, which fired three missiles. The Israeli military stated that the…

Jack Khoury (2024-07-31). Haniyeh's death is a blow to Hamas, but history proves there's always a replacement. haaretz.com Haniyeh's assassination is a threat to the Hamas leadership and a provocation to Iran and Hezbollah. Nevertheless, it isn't an 'organizational earthquake' and several of other members of Hamas' political bureau could easily replace him…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Hezbollah Preliminary Statement: Waiting to Know the Fate of Senior Jihadi Commander. english.almanar.com.lb Hezollah issues a preliminary statement on Wednesday to know the fate of senior Jihadi commander whom the Israeli enemy claimed it has assassinated during a brutal strike on Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyeh) a day earlier. "As has been known, the Zionist enemy attacked a residential structure in Beirut's Dahiyeh on Tuesday, leading to martyrdom or …

Abdel Bari Atwan (2024-07-31). Netanyahu's tall-tree climbdown. thealtworld.com The Beirut attack is Israeli escapism at its starkest and most cynical | After three days of threatening to invade Beirut and destroy its infrastructure including its airport and vowing to destroy Hezbollah, Israeli warplanes carried out a 'make-believe' attack on a building near the party's consultative council in Haret Hreik in the southern suburbs and claimed to have killed the person (whose was not confirmed by this writing) responsible for the killing of the children in Majdal Shams. | This is Israeli escapism at its starkest and most cynical. It confirms the low morale of Netanyahu's army and serves as a re…

Staff (2024-07-31). Headlines for July 31, 2024. democracynow.org Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran by Alleged Israeli Strike, Israel Kills 3 Civilians, Wounds 74 Others in Attack on Hezbollah Commander in Beirut, Bodies Litter Ruins of Khan Younis After Israeli Ground Troop Withdrawal , Interfaith Protesters Disrupt D.C. Gathering of Christians United for Israel, France Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over Occupied Western Sahara, Ukraine Claims It Repelled Major Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv, U.S. Pledges New Military Aid to Philippines as Protesters Warn Against Provoking China, Interior Department Report Details Deaths and Abuses at Indian Boarding…

Staff (2024-07-31). Gallant: Israel not looking to escalate situation, continuing to work on hostage deal. haaretz.com Al Jazeera says two of its journalists were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza ‚ñ Israel closes airspace in north due to security situation ‚ñ U.K. Foreign and Defense Secretaries in Qatar to drive efforts to bring conflict in Gaza to an end ‚ñ Iran's UN mission: Response to Haniyeh assassination will instill regret ‚ñ Israeli in serious condition after stabbing attack in West Bank ‚ñ 'Despicable act: ' Palestinian President Abbas denounces killing of Hamas leader Hanniyeh in Tehran ‚ñ Israel closes airspace north of Hade…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Hezbollah: Killing of Haniyeh strengthens resistance front's resolve. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says the assassination of head of the political bureau of Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, will only strengthen the resistance front's resolve.

Alex MacDonald (2024-07-31). Ismail Haniyeh killing: How will the 'Axis of Resistance' respond? middleeasteye.net Ismail Haniyeh killing: How will the 'Axis of Resistance' respond? | Attack in Tehran could prompt a 'coordinated' response from Iran's allies, suggest analysts | | Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah (R) posing for a picture with Ismail Haniyeh following a meeting (Al-Manar/AFP) | The s…

Staff (2024-07-31). Will Israel Start a Regional War? Hamas Leader Killed in Iran, Hezbollah Commander Targeted in Beirut. democracynow.org Fears of all-out war in the Middle East are growing after top Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran on Wednesday. Haniyeh was in Iran for the inauguration of the country's new president. Iran and Hamas both blamed Israel, which has not officially claimed responsibility but had previously vowed to kill Haniyeh and other top Hamas leaders over the October 7 attack. The assassination came less than 24 hours after Israel took credit for killing Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, in an airstrike on Beirut. For more on the significance of the assassination, we host a roundtable d…

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Leader Admires Hezbollah for Success in Lebanese Politics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the supports that the Resistance draws from various Lebanese factions as a testimony to Hezbollah's success in the Lebanese politics.

Yossi Melman (2024-07-31). Israel's assassination policy only makes Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran more determined. haaretz.com The assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr in Tehran and Beirut demonstrate Israel's capabilities, but the doctrine of targeted killing has become an end in itself rather than a way to achieve actual strategic goals…

Staff (2024-07-31). Iran's supreme leader vows revenge against Israel after killing of Hamas chief Haniyeh in Tehran. haaretz.com Israeli in serious condition after stabbing attack in West Bank ‚ñ 'Despicable act: ' Palestinian President Abbas denounces killing of Hamas leader Hanniyeh in Tehran ‚ñ Israel closes airspace north of Hadera ‚ñ Defense Secretary Austin says war in Middle East not inevitable, U.S. would defend Israel if it was attacked ‚ñ Military court extends arrest of eight soldiers suspected of sexually abusing Gazan detainee ‚ñ Lebanese Health Ministry: Four killed, 74 injured in Israeli airstrike on Beirut ‚ñ…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Israel launches airstrike in Beirut; 3 killed, 70 injured. presstv.ir An Israeli attack on a residential building in the south of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has left at least 3 people dead and over 70 others injured.

hindustantimes (2024-07-31). New Hezbollah Video Amid Israel's Beirut Attack: Nasrallah Warns Netanyahu With Rocket Hit Footage. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah issued a new warning to Israel, reinforced with fresh attack videos on July 30. The Lebanese group claimed to have attacked a gathering of Israeli soldiers in Shtoula. Earlier in the day, the group claimed to have attacked Al Sahl battalion in Beit Hillel. Along with attacks, the group also warned Israel ahead of potential IDF strikes. Watch for more.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Netanyahu coordinated assassination operations with US: Ex-Lebanese MP. presstv.ir A former Lebanese MP says Netanyahu's recent US visit featured coordination between Tel Aviv and Washington concerning assassination against top resistance figures.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Preliminary statement by Hezbollah: As has been known, the Zionist enemy attacked a residential structure in Beirut's southern suburb on Tuesday, leading to martyrdom or injury of a number of citizens and damage. english.almanar.com.lb

Amos Harel (2024-07-31). Assassinations in Iran and Lebanon have pushed the Mideast to the edge of a regional war. haaretz.com Israel has yet to take official responsibility for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, but it's unlikely Iran will let an attack on its own soil go | unanswered. Haniyeh's killing also diminishes chances for a breakthrough in hostage deal talks…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-31). Israel Sure Looks Like It Wants To Prevent Peace And Start A New War. thealtworld.com Israel has been on another assassination spree, Iran and Lebanon will now have to decide how to resp…

A Guest Author (2024-07-31). Resistance groups condemn Israeli attacks on civilians in Beirut, Lebanon. workers.org Amira and Hassan Fadlallah killed in Beirut bombing, July 30 2024. The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on July 30, 2024. Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Central Media Committee The enemy's bombing of Beirut is part of its crimes that can only be deterred by . . . |

MEE staff (2024-07-31). Hamas: Who are the group's key leaders after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh? middleeasteye.net Hamas: Who are the group's key leaders after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh? | The Palestinian group divides its leadership between those residing in the war-battered enclave and those in exile, mostly in Qatar, but also in Iran, Lebanon and Turkey | | Fighters from the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, t…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Mikati: The aggression in Beirut and south Lebanon is being carried out before the eyes of the world, such atacks are criminality rather than just "incidents" english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Lebanese Caretaker PM Najib Mikati leads government session in Beirut: Security developments yesterday took the condition to "open danger mode" english.almanar.com.lb

Israel Shahak (2024-07-31). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Mikati: Beirut is being struck, south Lebanon is still under raids, killing, destruction and displacement. english.almanar.com.lb

Workers World Party (2024-07-31). Assassination of Hamas political leader, bombing of Dahiye, Lebanon, will lead to defeat of Israel. workers.org Aftermath of Israeli bombing in Beirut, July 30, 2024. Workers World Party denounces the latest criminal Israeli / U.S. attacks in Lebanon, Iran and on Palestine, including the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas. WWP also condemns a U.S. drone attack near Basil, Iraq, . . . |

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Iran condemns blatant violation of Lebanon's sovereignty. presstv.ir Iran has also strongly condemned the Beirut attack by Israel as a blatant violation of Lebanon's sovereignty.

ICRC (2024-07-31). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

Mnar Muhawesh (2024-07-31). Israel's Genocide Is Just Business As Usual w/ Mnar Adley. thealtworld.com In her presentation, Adley also talks about being a survivor of Israeli occupation and apartheid and how that led her to launch MintPress News to investigate the architects and profiteers of forever wars.

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-31). Israel Kills Al Jazeera Journalists Ismail Al-Ghoul and Rami Al-Rifi in Gaza. truthout.org Israel killed Palestinian Al Jazeera journalists Ismail al-Ghoul and Rami al-Rifi in Gaza on Wednesday, in what Al Jazeera Media Network called a "targeted assassination" of the two journalists known for their prolific coverage of the genocide as they, themselves, faced relentless persecution from Israeli forces. Correspondent al-Ghoul and cameraman al-Rifi were killed by an Israeli strike as… |

WSWS (2024-07-31). The 2024 police-state Olympics in Paris. wsws.org The massive police operation in Paris is aimed above all at growing opposition in the international working class to the Gaza genocide, imperialist war, austerity and capitalism.

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-31). Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Iran in Apparent Israeli Strike. truthout.org Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's top ceasefire negotiator, has been assassinated in an airstrike in Tehran, with Hamas leaders saying that Israel is responsible and that the move will severely undermine talks for a ceasefire amid Israel's genocide of Gaza. Haniyeh, who was head of Hamas's political bureau, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday in his residence in Iran's capital… |

newarab (2024-07-31). Labor or Liberal, Australia gives a standing ovation to genocide. newarab.com

UMMID (2024-07-31). You, your govt are barbaric, India's Priyanka rips into Netanyahu. ummid.com Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Friday condemned Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right Zionist government in Israel over the genocidal war in Gaza that has killed or injured over a lakh Palestinians since Oct 7.

Rula Jamal (2024-07-31). Colombia's Coal Embargo on Israel Is a Model to Follow. socialistproject.ca On June 8, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his country will suspend coal exports to Israel until the genocide stops. Colombian coal accounted for more than 60 percent of all coal supplied to Israel in 2023, and the Israeli power grid depends on coal for 22 percent of its output. The same grid supplies electricity to Israel's illegal settlements and arms factories as well as the infrastructure used by the Israeli military in perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. | With Colombia being the largest coal exporter to Israel, this decision is not only a victory in symbolic terms but sho…

Craig Murray (2024-07-31). The Presence of Evil — Netanyahu at the US Congress. globalresearch.ca I have frequently explained that when I sat in the International Court of Justice and heard Israel's lawyers tell lie after lie to justify or excuse the Gaza genocide, I could feel I was palpably in the presence of evil….

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-31). UN Report Details Vast, Systemic Torture of Palestinians in Israeli Detention. truthout.org Days after Israel was plunged into chaos over allegations of horrific sexual assault against a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers, the UN has released a report detailing the many instances of systemic torture and abuse that Israeli soldiers and police have performed on Palestinians they are imprisoning arbitrarily just in the last 10 months of Israel's genocide. The 23-page report by… |

Eileen Kinch (2024-07-31). New show 'The Promised Land' tells Moses' story in the style of 'The Office'. anabaptistworld.org With the abundance of legal codes, death and, well, genocide, the story of Moses' journey through the desert isn't exactly begging to be made into a comedy. But The Promised Land does just that. Written and directed by Mitch Hudson — a crew member for The Chosen, the popular film series depicting Jesus' life — …

Alicia Chen (2024-07-31). China strives to go green in South America's 'Lithium Triangle'. globalvoices.org Local communities are pushing back on nontransparent mining practicesOriginally published on Amidst the shimmering, ecologically diverse salt flats spanning Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, a delicate balance has long ex…

ICRC (2024-07-31). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

WSWS (2024-07-31). Israeli soldiers demolish water system in Gaza. wsws.org The demolition of the water reservoir in Rafah is additional proof that the goal of the Israeli onslaught is to drive out or exterminate the Palestinian population of Gaza.

UMMID (2024-07-31). UK drops objection to ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu. ummid.com In another setback for the far right Zionist regime in Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu personally, the United Kingdom has decided to drop its objection to the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

AFJPAGWU (2024-07-31). GW pressured federal prosecutors to ban students from campus in retaliation for encampment protests. mondoweiss.net As alumni of The George Washington University, we condemn the university's retaliation against students arrested at the Palestine solidarity encampment on GW's campus.

Qassam Muaddi (2024-07-31). Israel assassinates head of Hamas political bureau amid regional escalation. mondoweiss.net Israel assassinated Hamas politburo head Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran after a series of mounting regional tensions that included unprecedented Israeli attacks on the "Axis of Resistance," including airstrikes on Beirut and Yemen.

Richie Merino (2024-07-31). Nicaragua: Reflections on solidarity, struggle, and liberation. workers.org U.S. delegates, clockwise: Saher al-Khamash, Jason Cohen, Mairead Skehan Gillis, Richie Merino and Brandy Gonzalez at the Sandino monument in Managua, Nicaragua. Managua, Nicaragua The writer was part of a Solidarity Delegation of members of Workers World Party and the Bronx Anti-War Coalition that traveled to Nicaragua in July for . . . |

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Yemen's Ansarullah Condemns Assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Yemeni Ansarullah movement condemned the assassination of the head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, as a violation of international laws.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-31). Israel Sure Looks Like It Wants To Prevent Peace And Start A New War. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Conventional wisdom is that Israel would prefer to avoid a major new war while its forces remain tied up in Gaza, but it certainly isn't acting like a nation that's trying to avoid a new war.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-31). Today In 'Every Accusation Is A Confession'. caitlinjohnstone.com.au They lied about mass rapes so that they could systemically rape. | They lied about beheaded babies so that they could kill babies. | They lied about "human shields" to shield themselves while killing civilians.

WW Editors (2024-07-31). Congress welcomes Israeli war criminal to Washington. workers.org Just days after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) told United Nation members to stop aiding Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine, members of the U.S. Congress — Republicans and Democrats — welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24, giving him at least 50 standing ovations . . . |

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2024-07-31). 7 Ways that Canada Must Support the ICJ Decision on Israel. dissidentvoice.org Earlier this month, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finally concluded that Israel's occupation of Palestine is illegal and must end immediately. This was a massive ruling from the world's top court that affirmed what Palestinians, UN experts, and human rights groups have been saying for decades. But what does it mean for Canada? Last …

Editor (2024-07-31). Canada must comply with ICJ advisory opinion on Israel's occupation. mronline.org I am writing on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) to request that the Canadian government immediately take steps to align its policy with the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), titled the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-07-31). CIA Cutout Honors Congressional War Hawks in Annual Award Ceremony. covertactionmagazine.com National Endowment for Democracy Recognizes Unelected Heads of State and Honors Russian Traitor Who Lobbied for Sanctions on His Own Country in Alliance with Billionaire Con Man Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), both war hawks and advocates of regime change around the world, were among the honorees at the …

Jonathan Cook (2024-07-31). The official death toll in Gaza is a lie: The casualty numbers are far, far higher. dissidentvoice.org The death toll in Gaza is way too low by every imaginable metric. We need to be stressing this — all the more so when Israel's apologists are vigorously engaged in a disinformation campaign to suggest that the figures are inflated. On 6 May, 7 months into Israel's slaughter, there were reported to be 34,735 …

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-31). Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran after Israel bombs Beirut. dissidentvoice.org Ismail Haniyeh during a video statement marking the 34th anniversary of the founding of the Hamas movement, December 2021. (Hamas Chief Office) Hamas announced early Wednesday that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Palestinian faction's political wing, was assassinated in Tehran, where he was present for the inauguration of the new Iranian president. The assassination, …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-07-31). Olympian Ordure: Swimming and Shitting in the Seine. dissidentvoice.org Swimming, or dipping, in faecal polluted waters is not unusual. The spirit longs for purity in the staining aqua, and the body keeps pace with it. The Ganges, for instance, features sacred rites and ceremonies defiant of science. In an aqueous body of lingering corpses, thickening pollutants and full flowing faeces, foolhardy believers can find …

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2024-07-31). The Right to Not Be Lied To: Making the Case for Truth in Politics. dissidentvoice.org Q: "How can you tell if a politician is lying?" A: "When his lips are moving." The First Amendment assures us of a right to free speech. It does not, unfortunately, explicitly assure us of a right to not be lied to by our government and its various officials. Any hope of holding government officials …

BreakThrough News (2024-07-31). Here's What the Media Isn't Telling You About the Venezuelan Election. dissidentvoice.org "The media is lying to you about the Venezuelan election," begins BreakThrough News reporter about what is undeniably another US-sponsored coup to try and overthrow the Venezuelan people's desire as expressed through an election.

CST Research (2024-07-31). Stranglehold of Imperialism: Inflicting Hunger and Hardship in Africa. dissidentvoice.org In late June, Kenyan President William Ruto backtracked on a tax-hiking finance bill after protests left at least 20 people dead and more than 150 injured when police opened fire with live ammunition. According to Patrick Gathara of The New Humanitarian, the youth-led protests were triggered by a range of proposed new taxes that will …

Rania Abu Taima (2024-07-31). Memories of the wheat harvest. electronicintifada.net Israel has caused huge destruction to our land.

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-07-31). Prison and cemetery host displaced in southern Gaza. electronicintifada.net People ordered to evacuate have very few options.

Ali Abunimah (2024-07-31). Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh will strengthen resistance resolve. electronicintifada.net Israel aims to "burn the entire region" after failing in Gaza, Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya says.

Omar Karmi (2024-07-31). Hubris drives deadly Israeli gamble in Tehran. electronicintifada.net The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh is yet another throw of the dice by a state unhinged by impunity.

Janine Jackson (2024-07-31). 'Our Most Important Democratic Document Was Intended to Make the Country Less Democratic': CounterSpin interview with Ari Berman on minority rule. fair.org Janine Jackson interviewed Mother Jones' Ari Berman, about right-wing plans for minority rule, for the

infobrics (2024-07-31). How the Global South Is Building a Better World, Bric by Bric. infobrics.org If Western countries want to enter the house the Brics nations are building, it would have to be as genuine partners rather than would-be landlords…

infobrics (2024-07-31). West and Ukraine waging proxy war with Russia in Africa. infobrics.org Recent ambush to assassinate PMC Wagner's soldiers in Mali was planned and executed with the help of Ukrainian special agents.

infobrics (2024-07-31). BRICS Membership: Malaysia's Potential Benefits and Challenges. infobrics.org Joining the bloc may lead to enhanced market access and currency diversification, but may also put the country under scrutiny from the West…

infobrics (2024-07-31). Death of West — how declining birthrates and moral decay in US-dominated countries might ring in era of BRICS supremacy. infobrics.org The development of birthrates is increasingly a factor in future predictions about the balance of power in the world. Sadly, authors who have warned about this problem keep being ignored to this day while the west doubles down on its agenda.

infobrics (2024-07-31). BRICS: Russia and Iran Expand Payment System Integration. infobrics.org BRICS has been on a crusade to ditch the US dollar and its members are trying to integrate expand the usage of their own payment systems and promote local currencies…

infobrics (2024-07-31). West and Kiev doubt that F-16s will change the battlefield situation. infobrics.org Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of qualified F-16 pilots and trained technicians.

infobrics (2024-07-31). Pentagon trying to hide latest hypersonic test failure, says results 'unclear'. infobrics.org Experts say that this could be because various US companies refuse to cooperate and share data. As for the US inferiority to Russian hypersonic weapons, it's now measured in decades, a fact that not even Western experts deny. Still, the mainstream propaganda machine regularly talks about the US military's plans to "dominate hypersonic weapons" with missiles such as the "Dark Eagle", even though the Pentagon is yet to conduct a verifiable successful launch.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Palestinians are Humans, Not Numbers. ummid.com Israeli occupation army drags out Palestinians out of their homes and get them demolished. There is no concept of "Justice" in Palestine anymore. It's just that might is right and that's what they are doing.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). McDonald's hit by first sales drop since 2020 amid boycott campaign over Gaza. presstv.ir The McDonald's fast food chain has experienced its first decline in global sales in almost four years, significantly due to a boycott campaign against Israel.

newarab (2024-07-31). Al Jazeera journalist, cameraman killed by Israeli Gaza strike. newarab.com Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and cameraman Rami al-Rifi were killed in an The journalists were wearing press vests and were inside a car when they were targeted by an Israeli drone strike near the Aidia area, west of Gaza City, according to Al Jaze…

Ali Salam (2024-07-31). Soldiers Abduct Five, Including a Child, Near Hebron. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces abducted five Palestinians, including a child whom they assaulted, in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. After storming the center of the city of Hebron, Israeli soldiers assaulted and abducted a Palestinian child, on Wednesday afternoon. Media sources said that soldiers stopped an unidentified child who was riding an electric …

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Analyst says Haniyeh killing shows Israel is 'runaway killing machine'. aljazeera.com ME analyst Rami Khouri tells Al Jazeera that the assassination of Hamas chief shows that Israel is a 'killing machine'.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Life of defiance: Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political boss, killed. aljazeera.com For many, Haniyeh will remain a symbol of resistance in the face of Israeli occupation.

_____ (2024-07-31). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

newarab (2024-07-31). Blinken: US 'not involved in' Haniyeh's assassination by Israel. newarab.com "I can't tell you what this means. I can tell you that the imperative of getting a ceasefire, the importance that that has for everyone, remains," Blinken said…

newarab (2024-07-31). How did the US respond to Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination. newarab.com The assassination of Hamas political leader Israel's top ally, the United States, has responded by denying prior knowledge or involvement in the attack likely carried out by Tel Aviv. | "This is something we were not aware of or involved in. It's very hard to speculate," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Channel News A…

Ryan Black (2024-07-31). Israel Has A History Of Killing Hamas Leaders Who Are Trying To Secure Ceasefires. progressivehub.net MEHDI HASAN | ZETEO…

Agence France-Presse (2024-07-31). Killing of Hamas' political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, reveals Israel's reach in Iran: analysts. scmp.com Analysts see the strike on Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh as a major intelligence failure, and a deeply disturbing development for the Iranian leadership.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-31). Israel Isn't Crazy, It's Just MAD. libya360.wordpress.com Daniel Nammour and Sharmine Narwani Since before its inception, Israel has very deliberately, very rationally pursued a 'MAD strategy' toward its foes and allies alike, training them to accept Tel Aviv's bad behavior at all times. During the night hours between 30 and 31 July, Israel targeted two top Resistance Axis officials for assassination, both…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). From Paris to Beirut: Israel's long record of assassinating Palestinians. aljazeera.com Ismail Haniyeh is the latest in a list of Palestinian leaders believed to have been assassinated by Israel.

A Guest Author (2024-07-31). Hamas statement on assassination of its leader, Ismail Haniyeh. workers.org Hamas leader Ismail Abdul Salam Haniyeh killed by Israel while in Tehran, Iran, July 31, 2024. The following statement was issued by the Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on July 31, 2024, by the Resistance News Network. With the highest expressions of pride and honor, . . . |

UMMID (2024-07-31). Watch: Palestinian athletes cheered, Israeli team booed at Paris Olympics 2024. ummid.com The Summer Olympic 2024 to be inaugurated today in the French capital is witnessing contrasting scenes for the Palestinian athletes and Israeli team in the wake of the Israeli occupation's genocidal war in Gaza.

Derek Seidman (2024-07-31). Atlanta's Cop City Is Funded by Some of the Same Billionaires Who Back AIPAC. truthout.org Over the past few years, the battle against the proposed 85-acre Atlanta Public Safety Training Center — commonly known as "Cop City" — has emerged as a national flashpoint of resistance to militarized, corporate-backed police power. As it turns out, Cop City is also backed by some of the top donors to the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). |

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-07-31). Yet Another Action to Demand Netanyahu's Arrest for War Crimes. indybay.org Close to a thousand in march from Federal Building to Israeli consulate…

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (2024-07-31). New Testimonies Detail Torture and Abuse of Gazan Detainees in Israeli Jails, Detention Centres. globalresearch.ca New testimonies received by Euro-Med Human Right Monitor from recently-released Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip, including women and children, detail their subjection to torture and ill-treatment by Israeli authorities. The rights organisation cited revelations of crimes such as forced …

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Read Hamas's statement on the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. aljazeera.com The Palestinian group that governs Gaza has blamed Israel for the assassination of its political chief.

newarab (2024-07-31). Protesters disrupt Christians United for Israel in Washington. newarab.com A group of dozens of interfaith leaders and activists gathered in Washington, DC on Tuesday to disrupt a visit to Capitol Hill by Christians United for CUFI, as it is often called, claims to be the largest pro-Israel and Zionist group in

Staff (2024-07-31). Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli strike in Tehran. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed in an attack in Tehran on Wednesday. According to a statement by Hamas, an "Israeli strike" targeted the Palestinian official, who served as the political bureau chief of the organization. "Brother, leader, mujahid Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the …

newarab (2024-07-31). West Bank residents say Haniyeh death won't affect Israel fight. newarab.com Palestinians in the occupied Israeli officials have not so far claimed responsibility for the killing of Haniyeh, who had been in Tehr…

newarab (2024-07-31). What we know about Haniyeh's killing, Israel's strike on Beirut. newarab.com Fears of a major regional war surged overnight on Tuesday following the killings of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in While Shukr's fate is still unknown, Haniyeh's death was co…

newarab (2024-07-31). Israeli killing of Ismail Haniyeh: A futile act by a rogue state. newarab.com Israel's double assassination of A major escalation that could spiral out of control into a regional war; Israel has lashed out, attacking two sovereign nations in 24 hours, all whilst knees deep in mass atrocities in Gaza. | But this is nothing new. In f…

Pacific Media Watch (2024-07-31). Al Jazeera journalist, cameraman killed in Israeli attack on Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and his cameraman Rami al-Rifi have been killed in an Israeli air attack on the Gaza Strip, reports Al Jazeera. The reporters were killed when their car was hit on Wednesday in the Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, according to initial information. They were…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Leader vows to avenge blood of 'dear guest' Haniyeh, warns Israel of 'harsh punishment'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the Israeli regime of a harsh response for the the assassination of Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, saying the Islamic Republic regards as a duty to avenge the blood of the Palestinian resistance leader.

Elijah Magnier (2024-07-31). Israel Strikes Beirut, Venezuelan Election, Kamala Harris VP and New Iranian President Takes Office. thealtworld.com On the Tuesday, July 30th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of topics from around the globe, including the latest from South America and the Middle East. |

newarab (2024-07-31). South Beirut: Hundreds mourn children killed by Israeli strike. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Top Hamas official: Israel will pay heavy price for assassinating Haniyeh. presstv.ir Khalil al-Hayya said the late Hamas chief devoted himself full-time to Islam and the Palestinian nation.

MEE staff (2024-07-31). Haniyeh assassination: World reacts to killing of Hamas' political chief. middleeasteye.net Haniyeh assassination: World reacts to killing of Hamas' political chief | While Israel has yet to comment, several countries have condemned the killing and warned that it could escalate tensions in the region | | Palestinians attend a protest in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on 31 July, fol…

Ali Salam (2024-07-31). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian in Nablus. imemc.org Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, on Tuesday evening. Media sources said that occupation forces fatally shot the citizen, Ramadan Hussein Mohammad Sadeq, 45, with live rounds to the head, chest, and back. Sources added that soldiers shot and critically injured Sadeq while he was …

G. Dunkel (2024-07-31). Yemen's solidarity with Palestine. workers.org The bourgeois press is filled with a constant drum beat of Israeli destruction of the infrastructure of Gaza, killing tens of thousands of Palestinians — many of them children — inflicting great economic hardship on the Palestinians living in Jerusalem and the West Bank and of Israel's ability to conduct . . . |

IMEMC News (2024-07-31). Israeli Colonizers Shoot Five Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org On Wednesday evening, illegal paramilitary Israel colonizers attacked Palestinian farmers on their lands in the Wad Rahhal area, south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, and shot five. Media sources said the colonizers invaded Palestinian lands in Khallet An-Nahla and burnt the farmlands before the locals rushed to extinguish the fire. They added that …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-31). Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran After Israel Bombs Beirut. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy Ismail Haniyeh during a video statement marking the 34th anniversary of the founding of the Hamas movement, December 2021. (Hamas Chief Office) Hamas announced early Wednesday that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Palestinian faction's political wing, was assassinated in Tehran, where he was present for the inauguration of the new Iranian…

James Wright (2024-07-31). Israel: far-right protestors storm building for the right to rape. thecanary.co Far-right Israelis have protested the arrest of IDF soldiers for the alleged gang rape and abuse of a Palestinian detainee. Protestors stormed Israel's Sde Teiman detention facility, where Israeli police had arrested nine soldiers. Israeli police took the soldiers to the Beit Lid military base, which also saw demonstrations. The protestors included reservist soldiers. But […] | By

newarab (2024-07-31). Israeli army promotes commander linked to Oct 7 Israeli deaths. newarab.com The Israeli army has promoted a commander linked to the controversial 7 October decision to fire tank shells at homes containing Israeli captives and Hamas fighters, granting him the position of commander of the Gaza Division. | An army spokesman announced the appointment of On Tuesday, Hiram met with relatives of Israelis killed in the home of Pesi Cohen on 7 Octo…

newarab (2024-07-31). Palestinians detained by Israel subjected to torture: UN report. newarab.com Since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians – including

Gerry Condon, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-31). Veterans To Vice President Harris: End The Siege Of Gaza. popularresistance.org The national organization Veterans For Peace has written an Open Letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, asking her to push for an immediate end to the siege of Gaza. The letter begins: | "Dear Vice President Harris, we are reaching out to you as military veterans who have fought in multiple US wars, and who continue to uphold the US Constitution and international law, to organize for justice and equality in our home communities, and to advocate for a peaceful foreign policy. We are appalled by the ongoing Israeli slaughter of tens of thousands of Palestinian men, women and children and by the maiming of tens of…

(2024-07-31). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Palestinians abducted from Gaza waterboarded in Israel's prisons: UN. presstv.ir The UN human rights office says Palestinians detained by Israeli forced "appealing acts" of torture in the regime's facilities.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Iran urges global action to take Israel to task over Haniyeh assassination. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the attack is another manifestation of the aggressive nature of the "criminal mafia ruling the occupied land of Palestine."

Agence France-Presse (2024-07-31). Hamas says Israeli strike killed political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. scmp.com Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he had been attending the inauguration of the country's new president.

Tom Hussain (2024-07-31). Death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh threatens to engulf Middle East in wider conflict. scmp.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of "severe punishment" for Israel over Haniyeh's death.

Abby Sewell (2024-07-31). Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation. whyy.org Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risks escalating the conflict even as the U.S. and other nations were scrambling to prevent an all-out regional war. Iran's supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel. | There was no immediate comment from Israel, which has pledged to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders over the group's

Staff (2024-07-31). Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli strike in Tehran. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed in an attack in Tehran on Wednesday. According to a statement by Hamas, an "Israeli strike" targeted the Palestinian official, who served as the political bureau chief of the organization. "Brother, leader, mujahid Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the …

Angela (2024-07-31). Friday 8/2: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

newarab (2024-07-31). How might Iran respond to Israel's strikes on Tehran and Beirut. newarab.com Iran has been dealt a heavy blow to its regional reputation and sovereignty by the attack which killed Details surrounding the nature of the The Haniyeh killing is both a structural and psychological blow for Iran. The s…

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-31). Five Takeaways From Israel's Assassination Of Hamas' Political Leader In Tehran. thealtworld.com Haniyeh's assassination is a watershed event in the latest Israeli-Hamas War, which is now a regional Israeli-Iranian proxy war, since it greatly spikes the risk of everything spiraling into "mutually assured destruction". | Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by Israel early Wednesday morning in the heart of the Iranian capital hours after attending President

Amos Harel (2024-07-31). Netanyahu only stands to gain from the agents of chaos who stormed two IDF bases. haaretz.com The comparison between the violent storming of two military bases and pro-democracy demonstrations in Tel Aviv — as the Israeli prime minister appeared to do — raises concerns that we have not experienced since October 7…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). IRGC warns Israel of 'harsh, painful' response over Haniyeh's killing. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stressed that the Israeli regime will face a harsh and painful response following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Hamas top leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran. newarab.com Israel has assassinated Hamas's political leader Both moves are a major escalation by Israel that could trigger a major response from the Iran-backed Axis of Resistance that counts in its ranks H…

thecommunists (2024-07-31). Zionist collapse looms as Israelis riot in defence of rape and torture. thecommunists.org The following comment is reproduced from Max Blumenthal's Twitter feed, with thanks. The footage above shows members of the Israeli parliament actually debating whether the use of rape as a weapon of war is acceptable, with the most vociferous amongst them declaring that 'anything goes' where the Palestinian people are concerned. See this clip from …

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Profile: Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader who pushed Zionist entity to brink of extinction. presstv.ir The life and legacy of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, will continue to inspire the forces of resistance against the Zionist occupation.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). World reacts to killing of Hamas political chief Haniyeh in Iran. aljazeera.com Hamas leader was in Tehran when he was killed, with the Palestinian group that governs Gaza blaming Israel.

MEE correspondent (2024-07-31). Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran. middleeasteye.net Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran | The Palestinian group says Israel is behind the 'cowardly' attack condemned by Russia, China, Turkey and Iran | | Ismail Haniyeh addresses his supporters during a Hamas rally in Gaza City on 23 March 2014 (Mohammed Salem/File…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Hamas calls for intl. probe after Palestinian prisoner raped by Israeli guards. presstv.ir Hamas demands an international probe into Israeli violations against Palestinian inmates after reports emerged that a Palestinian prisoner had been subjected to rape by Israeli guards at a notorious detention facility.

Ali Salam (2024-07-31). Army Shoots One, Abducts Another, in Nablus. imemc.org At dawn Tuesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian and abducted another in the Al-Ein refugee camp in the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the city of Nablus from its western entrance, towards the Al-Ein camp and besieged a house, sparking protests. Israeli soldiers opened fire with live …

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-31). Israel Accused of Torturing Palestinians in Custody, UN Demands Immediate Release. themedialine.org

Rayhan Uddin (2024-07-31). Haniyeh killing: Eight other times Israel was accused of assassinations in Iran. middleeasteye.net Haniyeh killing: Eight other times Israel was accused of assassinations in Iran | From military operatives to a string of scientists, Israeli agents have been blamed for killings on Iranian soil before | | The damaged car of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh after it was attacked…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Israel kills 2 more journalists in Gaza Strip: Report. presstv.ir The regime killed two Al Jazeera journalists after blowing up a vehicle west of Gaza City.

Assaf Talgam (2024-07-31). Arab Communist youth tells of ordeal after being arrested by Israeli police. peoplesworld.org TEL AVIV—A member of the secretariat of the Tel Aviv University campus chapter of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) was recently summoned by police for questioning. The "conversation," which was mainly an interrogation about political issues, was conducted by an intelligence officer and included threats and attempts at intimidation. It made headlines …

APR editor (2024-07-31). Assassinated — Ismail Haniyeh, the Palestinian refugee who became the political leader of Hamas. asiapacificreport.nz The Palestine Chronicle Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Palestinian political leader and the head of Hamas' political bureau, has been assassinated today in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran. Haniyeh was in the Iranian capital for the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Both Hamas and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed his death and announced ongoing investigations…

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-07-31). Israeli army appoints controversial general Barak Hiram to commander of Gaza Division. haaretz.com On October 7, Hiram commanded the force that fired tank shells at a home on Kibbutz Be'eri with hostages inside. Though some Be'eri families are split over the decision, Hiram believes he is in the best position to take on the role…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Israel is not interested in peace. aljazeera.com By assassinating Ismail Haniyeh, Israel made its intention to continue and expand this war clear.

Bar Peleg (2024-07-31). Military court extends arrest of eight soldiers suspected of sexually abusing Gazan detainee. haaretz.com The detention of eight soldiers has been extended through to Sunday. They allegedly belonged to an 'inner circle' at Sde Teiman, privy to the abuse, though gave contradictory explanations as to how the Palestinian detainee was injured on their watch…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Iran's Khamenei vows 'harsh punishment' for Israel after Haniyeh killing. aljazeera.com Supreme leader says avenging Haniyeh's assassination is Tehran's duty as Iran announces three days of mourning.

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-31). Palestinians Return to Rubble in Khan Younis After Israeli Withdrawal. news.antiwar.com Thousands of Palestinians returned to areas of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the city and left it in ruins. Israel launched a new assault on eastern Khan Younis on July 22, marking at least the third time the Israeli military invaded the city. Gaza's civil defense …

David Rosenberg (2024-07-31). Don't talk to me about the war. haaretz.com Israel's markets and consumers seem to be oblivious to the risk Israel faces after the two assassinations this week. Denialism has been the theme throughout the Gaza war…

Rachel Fink (2024-07-31). Israeli star of TV show 'Tehran' shares coy message after Haniyeh killed in Iran's capital. haaretz.com Jerusalem-born actress Niv Sultan, who stars as a Mossad agent in the Apple TV spy thriller, winked at the camera in a social media post, subtly suggesting her character's involvement. Israel has not confirmed responsibility for Haniyeh's assassination…

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Iran Condemns Israeli Attack on Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a fatal military strike the Israeli regime launched on a residential building in southern Beirut on Tuesday.

ICRC (2024-07-31). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

newarab (2024-07-31). General strike in West Bank after Haniyeh assassination. newarab.com Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have declared a general strike and called for "angry" demonstrations in response to the Palestinian factions condemned In a joint statement, they said Israel continued its a…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). 'Zionists have sealed their fate': Netizens react to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. presstv.ir Social media has been abuzz with netizens condemning the cowardly assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and calling for strong and stern action against Israel.

newarab (2024-07-31). With Ismail Hanyieh, Israel continues history of assassinations. newarab.com Overwhelming anger spread throughout Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Speaking to The New Arab, several Gazans accused the United States of directly being complicit…

UMMID (2024-07-31). Gaza: Bisan Owda nominated for News and Documentary Emmy. ummid.com Bisan Owda, a Palestinian Journalist, Filmmaker and Activist has been nominated for News and Documentary Emmy Award for her poignant storytelling and reporting from Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.

newarab (2024-07-31). Global condemnation after Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Iran. newarab.com Global condemnation has poured in following the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh, who led the Palestinian group's political bureau, was killed alongside his bodyguard in what Israeli media said was a missile strike, but this wasn't confirmed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps which said that an investigation had been opened into the "incident." | Iranian media said the strike that killed Haniyeh took place at around 2:…

Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon (2024-07-31). Why Josh Shapiro Would be a Dangerous Choice as Harris's Running Mate. counterpunch.org Kamala Harris has gained strong support as the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate. Putting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on the ticket would likely fracture that support. The most divisive issue among Democrats is the U.S.-enabled Israeli war against the civilian population of Gaza. To unify the party and defeat Trump's MAGA forces, Harris needs to distance

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-31). Murder of Haniyeh in Iran shows Israel wants regional war, has no interest in peace. skwawkbox.org Hamas political leader, who has said that the blood of martyrs will deepen Palestinians' resolve and attachment to their land, assassinated in Israeli strike in Tehran — Israel wants US to join war Israel has murdered the political leader of Hamas, Israel Haniyeh, in a strike on the house where he was staying in Iranian …

ICRC (2024-07-31). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

Allison Kaplan Sommer (2024-07-31). Iran says Haniyeh assassination 'cowardly,' as world reacts with shock to his death. haaretz.com After Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in the heart of Iran, condemnations quickly flowed from foreign ministries and government spokespeople, calling it a 'dangerous escalation.' While the U.S. refrained from condemning or celebrating, they vowed to protect Israel from attacks…

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-31). Video: US State Dept spokesman refuses to say IDF raping prisoners is a war crime. skwawkbox.org US govt happy to propagate false Israeli rape narrative — but won't say actual torture-rape of arbitrarily-detained Palestinians is a crime A spokesman for the US State Department has refused to say that the torture-rape of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli military captors is a war crime. Challenged by a reporter to state the obvious criminality …

Staff (2024-07-31). Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran. defenddemocracy.press

Akela Lacy (2024-07-31). AIPAC Used Distorted Photo of Cori Bush in $7 Million Negative Ad Blitz. theintercept.com In the First month of its spending in a Missouri congressional election, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee poured $3 million into the race to unseat Squad member Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo. | AIPAC's super PAC, United Democracy Project, has gone on to spend a total of Bush condemned the ads as part of a trope of using racist caricatu…

newarab (2024-07-31). Netanyahu's Congress speech to Haniyeh's murder: Prelude to war. newarab.com The Israeli assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh hours after It is too early to tell whether the escalation is linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial visit to the United States and the talks he had there with officials on both sides of the aisle, but the timing is curious. | In his speech to Congress on Wednesday, July 24,…

Imran Mulla (2024-07-31). Dozens of UN experts call for targeted sanctions and arms embargo on Israel. middleeasteye.net Dozens of UN experts call for targeted sanctions and arms embargo on Israel | Officials urged UN member states to 'immediately review all diplomatic, political and economic ties with Israel' | | The international community is pressuring western states to take action to stop their ally Israel…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Israel subjecting Palestinian detainees to torture and abuse: UN report. aljazeera.com The report says 'thousands' of Palestinians detained arbitrarily by Israel during the war in Gaza.

Phyllis Bennis (2024-07-31). Israel's New Assassination Campaign Could Set Middle East Further Aflame. fpif.org The likelihood of an expanding regional war is now exponentially higher—with the danger of a much more direct conflict between Israel and Iran, and the possibility of even greater direct U.S. involvement.

Ali Salam (2024-07-31). Army Shoots a Palestinian, Abducts Another, Near Jerusalem. imemc.org On Tuesday Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man in the Shu'fat refugee camp, and abducted another in the village of Beit Duqqu, in the Jerusalem governorate. Media sources said that dozens of Israeli soldiers stormed the Shu'fat refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, on Tuesday afternoon. Sources added that soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated …

Kristina Jovanovski (2024-07-31). Focus Turns to UK Arms Sales to Israel After ICC Reversal. themedialine.org

(2024-07-31). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-31). Claims Swirl Around How Israel Assassinated Hamas Leader In Tehran. twz.com Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group and authorities in Tehran confirmed. Israel is understood to be behind the killing of Haniyeh, the latest in a long line of assassinations of its enemies, and the second in just 24 hours. One big question now is how Hamas — and Iran — will respond, but many details of the killing remain murky, including exactly how Haniyeh was targeted and taken out. We will address some of the glaring possibilities in a moment. | According to Iranian media, Haniyeh — normally bas…

MEE staff (2024-07-31). Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalists reporting on Haniyeh's assassination in Gaza. middleeasteye.net

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-31). Today In 'Every Accusation Is A Confession': Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Today in Every Accusation Is A Confession, the same nation which has spent ten months calling Palestinians rapists without evidence has found itself dealing with rioters supporting the right to continue the systemic and extensively evidenced rape of Palestinian prisoners. | When Israeli police

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). 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.

_____ (2024-07-31). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

Dr. Paul Larudee (2024-07-31). In Gaza, the Casualty Rate Is a Mere Fraction of the Death Rate. Starvation. No Food or Medical Supplies are Entering Gaza. globalresearch.ca As planned, the people of Gaza are now dying in much larger numbers from starvation and disease than from Israeli weaponry. For all practical purposes, no food or medical supplies are getting into Gaza. Even the handcarried supplies that outside …

newarab (2024-07-31). Why there are so many Iranians in the Refugee Olympic Team. newarab.com In every Olympic Games since 2016, a team of athletes who fled their home countries competes as part of the This year, of the 37 athletes joining the games under the Olympic flag, nearly half – 14 – fled from just one country: Iran. | Among them is refugee Hadi Tiranvalipour, the champion martial artist who left Iran in 2022. Tiranvalipour was a member of Iran's national taekwondo team for eight years before he fled the Islamic Republic. |

newarab (2024-07-31). Algeria withdraws ambassador to France over Western Sahara rift. newarab.com "The Algerian diplomatic representation in France is now the responsibility of a charge d'affaires," the Algerian foreign ministry was quoted as saying by the official news agency APS. The minist…

newarab (2024-07-31). Harris to hold Philadelphia rally with vice president pick. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Turkey keen to complete trade talks with GCC by end-2024. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Trump attacks Harris's race, says she chose' to 'turn black'. newarab.com The Republican former president's provocation marked an escalation of the…

newarab (2024-07-31). US strike on Iraq militia base kills four. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Sudan's Burhan survives drone strike on military base: army. newarab.com Sudan's military said its top commander, The strike targeted the eastern A statement by the army…

newarab (2024-07-31). Rights advocates question US response to Majdal Shams attack. newarab.com A civil rights organisation has criticised the White House National Security Council's weekend statement on the The Council on American-Islamic Relations pointed out that the US condemned the

newarab (2024-07-31). Sudan conditionally accepts invitation to US-sponsored peace tal. newarab.com Sudan's The government is aligned with the army in its war with the paramilitary

newarab (2024-07-31). Iraqi Kurdistan prepares for October elections. newarab.com Preparations for the The main rivals, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) led by Masoud Barzani, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) led…

newarab (2024-07-31). Bella Hadid 'shocked, upset' over Adidas shoe controversy. newarab.com Palestinian-American model

newarab (2024-07-31). Gaza video journalist Bisan Owda nominated for 2024 Emmy Award. newarab.com Gazan video journalist The Palestinian activist and filmmaker, who is in her twenties, has become one of the best known Her series of short documentary videos…

newarab (2024-07-31). Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran: IRGC. newarab.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday that the chief of the Palestinian group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran along with one of his bodyguards. | "The residence of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political office of Hamas Islamic Resistance, was hit in Tehran, and as a result of this incident, him and one of his bodyguards were martyred," said a statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Sepah news website. | The cause of the "incident" was not immediately clear but the Guards said it was "being investigated." | Haniyeh arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to attend the inauguration of Iran's ne…

newarab (2024-07-31). Amnesty deny producing Iran-linked Olympics boycott posters. newarab.com Five posters were shared by the X accounts of

newarab (2024-07-31). Qatar incensed by Hamas leader killing, to hold Haniyeh funeral. newarab.com Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani expressed deep frustration on Wednesday following the The Qatari official emphasized in a post on his platform X…

newarab (2024-07-31). Algeria condemns smears of Olympic boxer Khelif over gender test. newarab.com Khelif was disqualified hours before her…

newarab (2024-07-31). French woman arrested in Comoros over anti-government video. newarab.com A French-Comoran woman has been detained for a week in the Comoros over an online video criticising an ally of Mze Said Said Fatima, 54, was officially charged on Tuesday with disseminating false news, discrediting the institutions and damaging the image of an individual, the lawyer, Djamal El-dine Bacar, said. | "The charges, which are exaggerated, do not justify her being remanded in custody," Bacar told AFP. | Fatima has already spent seven days be…

newarab (2024-07-31). Head of Project 2025 policy group steps down after Trump criticism>. newarab.com The director of a conservative policymaking group known as Trump's campaign has repeatedly tried to distance itself from the group that advocates a major expansion of presidential power and other controversial proposals. However…

newarab (2024-07-31). Muslim Women in Britain: Unpacking 100 years of untold stories. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). UAE moves towards legalising gambling with lottery licence award. newarab.com The The Emirates' General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) announced that it will be operated by The Game LLC under the banner of UAE Lottery. The company described itself as a "a commercial gaming operator specializing in game development, lottery operatio…

newarab (2024-07-31). Olympics: Egypt fencer Hafez competes while 7 months pregnant. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Amnesty condemns Egypt's public healthcare privatisation law. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). How far-right disinformation triggered a UK Islamophobia riot. newarab.com A horrific stabbing attack in an English seaside town swelled into a shocking More than one hundred people clashed with police outside a mosque in the town of Southport near the city of Liverpool in northwest England on Tuesday night, as right-wing protesters hurled bricks at police and set a vehicle on fire.

newarab (2024-07-31). Biden's legacy of failure in the Middle East. newarab.com In a letter published on Biden's announcement shook up the presidential race and came after increasing pressure from within the Democratic Party, and

newarab (2024-07-31). WHO: Over 80 patients evacuated from Gaza in biggest war op. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). US says plea deal reached with alleged 9/11 mastermind. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Upset with Adidas? Here are 5 pro-Palestine activewear brands. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Turkish and Armenian special envoys resume talks. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader assassinated in Iran. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-31). Can the Labour Party regain the trust of the UK's Muslim voters. newarab.com The Muslim vote doesn't exist. It never has. Muslims, like any other group of people, are diverse in every way, shape and form — and this is no less true than politically. | Yes, Labour's Mohammad Sarwar was Britain's first Muslim MP, but the Conservatives had the first Muslim cabinet minister in Baroness Warsi, and the SNP's Humza Yousaf was the first Muslim leader of a Western democracy. | There is no denying the fact that huge swathes of British Muslims

scorinoco (2024-07-31). President Maduro Condemns Far-Right Attacks on Public Property. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, condemned the acts of violence committed by the far right in several parts of the country after the far-right opposition, led by María Corina Machado, refused to recognize the results of Sunday's presidential elections. In a speech on the night of Monday, July 29, President Maduro denounced the ultra-right opposition for the violence and trying to it appear like a "spontaneous movements." He also reported that several people involved in the violent acts have been captured. | The Venezuelan ultra right is generating this violence because it refuses to recognize the elect…

slorinoco (2024-07-31). Russia & China Advising Commission to Evaluate Venezuela's Cybersecurity & Attack on Electoral Council System. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made six important announcements on national radio and television from the Council of State and the National Defense Council on Tuesday afternoon. The president spoke about the cyberattack on the National Electoral Council (CNE) and providing support and protection for the people harmed during yesterday's violence. Right-wing factions and armed criminals, encouraged by the US-backed opposition, have attempted to launch guarimbas [violent protests also staged in 2014 and 2017] in the wake of President Maduro's electoral victory on Sunday. The CNE's online infrastructure was atta…

slorinoco (2024-07-31). Russia & China Advising Commission to Evaluate Venezuela's Cybersecurity & Attack on Electoral Council System. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made six important announcements on national radio and television from the Council of State and the National Defense Council on Tuesday afternoon. The president spoke about the cyberattack on the National Electoral Council (CNE) and providing support and protection for the people harmed during yesterday's violence. Right-wing factions and armed criminals, encouraged by the US-backed opposition, have attempted to launch guarimbas [violent protests also staged in 2014 and 2017] in the wake of President Maduro's electoral victory on Sunday. The CNE's online infrastructure was atta…

Staff (2024-07-31). Venezuela's Military Expresses Support for President Maduro & Condemns Far-Right Violence. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López condemned the coup d'état promoted by the far right. "We are in the presence, as I say, of a coup d'état plotted once again by the fascist extremist right, supported by the empire, US imperialism and its allies, a coup d'état in the making," said Padrino in a press conference, accompanied by the high command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB). | In the press conference held on Tuesday, July 30, Minister Padrino said that the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has taken the lead of the law enforcement response "to stop this one more time." | He con…

Staff (2024-07-31). Venezuela's Attorney General Reports on Far-Right Post-Electoral Violence. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, presented a report on the outbreak of violence generated by armed criminals on July 29, the day after the presidential election. | During a press conference on Tuesday, July 30, Saab reported that so far 749 people have been arrested and will face criminal charges depending on each case. | These rioters are accused of crimes of public incitement, obstruction of roads, incitement of hatred, resistance to authority, and terrorism. | He also mentioned that as a result of…

Mia Nulimaimaiti (2024-07-31). China's shipbuilders sailing smooth as wave of demand drives exports. scmp.com Prompted by the Red Sea crisis and a periodic peak in global demand, China's ship and container exports have hit high levels in the first six months of the year.

Rayhan Uddin (2024-07-31). Sudan army chief Burhan survives assassination attempt that killed five people. middleeasteye.net Sudan army chief Burhan survives assassination attempt that killed five people | The de facto leader escaped unhurt after two drone strikes targeted a military graduation ceremony near the army capital in Red Sea state | | Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visits a hospital in Geda…

Staff (2024-07-31). Glory to the martyr: Ismail Haniyeh, Palestinian leader, assassinated in Zionist attack. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins the entire Palestinian national movement in condemning the assassination, mourning the martyrdom and saluting the life of the leader, Ismail Haniyeh, Abu al-Abed, the chair of the Political Bureau of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, in Tehran, Iran. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the inauguration of newly …

Editor (2024-07-31). French Police Arrest Journalists Covering Anti-Olympics Activism. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-31). Iowa's Six-Week Abortion Ban Called 'Cruel Future' GOP Wants for Entire Nation. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-31). Efforts to Release Prisoners From Long Sentences Draw New Interest. scheerpost.com

Larry Johnson (2024-07-31). Secret Service and FBI Still Not Telling the Truth About Who Shot Crooks. sonar21.com WARNING — There are some graphic images of the dead shooter later in this article. If you are bothered by such pictures I encourage to exit this post. | The Secret Service and the FBI are not telling the truth about who shot Thomas Crooks, the failed assassin of Donald Trump. You can see in the photo above this paragraph (follow the yellow arrow) the location of Thomas Crooks' body. It is about five feet below the ridge-line of the roof. The following photo confirms the location (see inside the red circle). | According to Acting Secret Service Director, Crooks was killed by a shot fired by the Secr…

Priti Gulati Cox — Stan Cox (2024-07-31). Starvation in Sudan. counterpunch.org For months, we've all been able to stay reasonably informed about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. But there's another horrific war that's gotten so little coverage you could be excused for not knowing anything about it. What we have in mind is the seemingly never-ending, utterly devastating war in Sudan. Think of it as the

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-31). Remains of missing people found in military property in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The search for people who were disappeared during the dictatorship in Uruguay resulted in the finding of human remains on Tuesday in an army property, where the bones of communist militant Amelia Sanjurjo appeared in June 2023. The skeleton was found in the 14th Infantry Battalion in Toledo, in Canelones department, where a torture center operated during the de facto regime that ruled in Uruguay from 1973 to 1985.

Chris Walker (2024-07-31). Vance Acknowledges Rough Start, Blames Media for Reporting on Past Statements. truthout.org Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance has acknowledged that his first few weeks as running mate of Donald Trump have been rough, but placed the blame squarely on the media. Vance has had a remarkably poor reception as the GOP vice presidential nominee. Ordinarily, a major party's vice presidential pick sees an uptick in their approval rating of about 19 points, on average… |

Patrick Berry (2024-07-31). Can Trump Vote in the 2024 Election Now That He Has Felony Convictions? truthout.org After Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of a crime, many believed that the Florida resident would be barred from voting in the 2024 election because of the state's harsh felony disenfranchisement law, which denies voting rights to more than 1 million people. However, Trump's eligibility to cast a ballot this fall will depend on how he is sentenced in New York for… |

Chris Walker (2024-07-31). Far Right Project 2025 Is Ending Its Public Push — But It's by No Means Dead. truthout.org The Heritage Foundation, which, along with over 100 other conservative organizations, created the far right policy document Project 2025, is winding down its policy work for that project following criticisms from the campaign of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. The wind-down, however, doesn't mean the project has been dismantled — or that Heritage or Trump will stop pursuing the… |

Jake Johnson (2024-07-31). Mass Layoffs Follow $10 Billion in Profits at John Deere for 2023. truthout.org The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of… |

Schuyler Mitchell (2024-07-31). Viral TikTok Videos Erase Kamala Harris's Record as California's "Top Cop" truthout.org In the weeks since Joe Biden announced the end of his presidential campaign, a troubling phenomenon has taken hold of my TikTok "For You" page: Everybody is acting like they just fell out of a coconut tree. Forgive my memespeak. What I mean is that, quite suddenly, large swaths of people have seemingly begun to embrace a revisionist history of Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor — one that… |

Chris Walker (2024-07-31). 2 Names Emerge as VP Picks for Harris as She Announces She'll Decide by Tuesday. truthout.org Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party nominee for president, will announce her vice presidential running mate sometime in the next week, holding their first joint rally in Philadelphia next Tuesday. After that rally, the two candidates will appear together in six additional swing states — Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, Georgia and Nevada. It's unclear as yet… |

Benjamin Barber (2024-07-31). 24 States Have Implemented More Restrictive Voting Policies Since 2020. truthout.org As the U.S. prepares for the November elections, new restrictive voting laws threaten to further curb full participation in the electoral process. Over the past decade, the Republican Party has used false and exaggerated claims of voter fraud to undermine trust in the electoral system and to push policies that limit voter participation. After the Republican wave across state legislatures in 2010… |

Mary Annette Pember (2024-07-31). At Least 973 Native Children Died in the US's Abusive Boarding School System. truthout.org The U.S. Department of the Interior released its final investigative report Tuesday on the ugly history of federal Indian boarding schools, calling for a formal apology from the U.S. government and ongoing support to help Native people recover from the generational trauma that endures. The second — and concluding — report from the department's Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative also… |

Martha Grevatt (2024-07-31). In D.C. and countrywide, protests demand Netanyahu's arrest. workers.org When one of the bloodiest Zionists in history speaks in the U.S. Congress, in front of the politicians who provided the war criminal with the arms he has used to commit the outright murder of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian people in Gaza, protests are more than necessary. They are . . . |

Teddie Kelly (2024-07-31). U.S. interferes in July 28 Venezuela election — once again. workers.org In the spring of 2019, Venezuelan people supported President Nicolás Maduro against a U.S.-manipulated coup attempt. Venezuelans expect to go to the polls to determine the future of the country's government on July 28, but the long history of U.S. interference in the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people looms over . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China condemns assassination of Hamas leader. ecns.cn Beijing has condemned the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and called for a cease-fire in Gaza as soon as possible.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Trade agency expands network in U.S. capital. ecns.cn A national agency promoting international trade and investment between China and foreign businesses "expanded its circle of friends" in the U.S. capital on Tuesday, a move that an American trade group sees as a "positive sign" for bilateral trade relations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Pandas token of Chinese and foreign friendship. ecns.cn At the Olympic Village, giant pandas have been some of the most popular Chinese elements during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. | On the wall of the Team China residence, a cuddly "panda" pokes its head out, seeming to say hello Olympic volunteers and staff also like pandas, scooping up many panda badges.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). IP Plan 2024 launched in Hunan. ecns.cn The "Image Possibilities" Coproduction Plan 2024 has started soliciting proposals for short videos, short and long documentaries and adaptations of existing videos from home and abroad to tell Chinese stories.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Mainland and Taiwan reach deal over fishermen's deaths. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan finally reached a consensus on Tuesday over the fatal boat incident on February 14 in the waters near Kinmen, with the mainland recovering the bodies of two fishermen and their seized vessels.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Xizang's highways drive socioeconomic progress. ecns.cn Transportation authorities of the Xizang autonomous region said on Wednesday that significant socioeconomic progress has been made since the opening of the Qinghai-Xizang Highway and the Sichuan-Xizang Highway in 1954.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Archaeology as a weapon? Western countries vs. China. ecns.cn Recently, the British news magazine The Economist published an article criticizing "the use of archaeology as a weapon by the Chinese government" in the context of the archaeological excavation at the Mo'er Temple Site in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. This article reflects the common bias of the Western world towards the Chinese archaeological community.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Former vice-chairman of Xizang government expelled from Party. ecns.cn Wang Yong has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from public office for severely violating the Party disciplines and allegedly violating laws.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Military aid for Manila sparks huge controversy. ecns.cn The U.S. government has pledged an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, a move that experts say aims to "provoke" China amid tensions in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). University class aims to foster computing talent. ecns.cn Hubei province's Wuhan University has attracted the attention of prospective students who have outstanding admission scores with a new course called the Lei Jun Class that will focus on computer science and technology.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Guideline promotes legal aid services. ecns.cn A guideline issued recently by three departments in China aims to encourage and guide university teachers and students to participate in legal aid volunteer services.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). South Africa soon to receive SKA-Mid from China. ecns.cn The first middle-frequency dishes of the Square Kilometer Array radio telescope, the world's biggest astronomy observation network and an international mega-science project, will be transported to their destination in South Africa.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Paris 2024 | Triathlon postponed over River Seine pollution levels. ecns.cn The men's Olympic triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to start on Tuesday after an inspection of the River Seine found that pollution levels were still too high for athletes to safely swim in.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Bodies of two fishermen returned to mainland. ecns.cn The family members of two fishermen from the Chinese mainland involved in a fatal boat incident near Jinmen, an island administered by Taiwan, brought their bodies back on Tuesday, concluding months of negotiations between the two sides.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Horse racing kicks off in Sichuan. ecns.cn A horse racing event kicked off in Litang County on Tuesday, attracting nearly 1,000 herdsmen from across the county to participate in a variety of activities.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Paris 2024 | Chinese AI restores century-old Paris Olympics footage. ecns.cn The International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled rare footage from the 1924 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, which was restored to color HD footage using AI technology developed by a Chinese company.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Court offers environment law education at scenic spot. ecns.cn A station that will introduce laws to the public and organize related activities has been set up in a scenic spot in Beijing to enhance people's awareness of environmental protection laws.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Reform seen aiding stock market's long-term development, stability. ecns.cn The long-term trend of the A-share market's sound development remains unchanged as the central regulators deepen capital market reform to ensure market stability and fair trading, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Ancient blade tech found on plateau. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered the oldest-known microblade technology site on the south bank of the Serling Tso Lake in the Xizang autonomous region, adding to the historical timeline of early human activity on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Xi stresses enhancing Party building in instruction to central Party, state departments. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged central Party and state departments to improve Party building across the board and be national role models.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). 19 new professions debut in China. ecns.cn China unveiled 19 new professions on Wednesday and adjusted information pertaining to 11 existing career paths.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Xi stresses solid efforts to serve, support veterans. ecns.cn The National Conference on Work Related to Veterans Affairs was convened in Beijing on July 29.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Paris 2024 | Data reveals major Chinese tourist sources to Olympics. ecns.cn During the Paris Olympics the number of tourists traveling between China and France has experienced a giant surge.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China wins Olympic table tennis mixed doubles gold. ecns.cn China's world No. 1 team, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, have finally completed their major title collection by winning their first mixed doubles Olympic gold medal in Paris, paving the way for China's clean sweep of all five titles.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Tariff hike fears send importers scrambling. ecns.cn Footwear retailers and other importers in the United States may have to put on their running shoes in a rush to bring in goods before tariffs on China get raised again.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Flood response efforts stepped up nationwide. ecns.cn China has renewed an orange alert, the second-highest in its four-tier warning system, for torrential rain, as consistent downpours swell some major watercourses, resulting in casualties and triggering dike breaches and emergency evacuations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Three dead in Hunan after mudslides amid heavy storm. ecns.cn Three people died in Yongxing county, Hunan province, after they were washed away by a mudslide caused by torrential rain, according to China Central Television.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China-U.S. friendship: Echoes of harmony. ecns.cn In the spring of 1990, Elizabeth Gardner was sorting her late husband's belongings when she came across a faded exercise sheet adorned with 11 postage stamps. Each stamp bore a postmark, with the clearest reading: "Kuliang, Fuzhou, on the first day of the sixth lunar month of the third year."

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China releases first large-scale seismic data processing model with 100 million parameters. ecns.cn The world's first large-scale seismic data processing model with 100 million parameters called "DiTing" has been officially released, a significant advancement for China in key technologies in seismology.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China's manufacturing PMI edges down in July. ecns.cn China's factory activity shrank for the third consecutive month in July, while the non-manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace, official data showed on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China's 'three new' economy sees robust growth in 2023. ecns.cn The added value of new industries, new business formats and new business models, dubbed "three new" economy, reached around 22.35 trillion yuan ($3.13 trillion) in 2023, accounting for 17.73 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), up 0.37 percentage points from the previous year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). China to beef up efforts in attracting foreign investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced plans to phase in a new system that is compatible with a higher-level open economy, and accelerating usage of foreign investment.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Former chair of China National Petroleum expelled from Party. ecns.cn Wang Yilin has been expelled from the Communist Party of China for severely violating Party disciplines and allegedly breaking laws, China's top anti-corruption watchdog said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Xi stresses modernizing China's border, coastal, air defense. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for modernizing the country's border, coastal, and air defense to make it strong and solid as he chaired a leadership group study session prior to the country's Army Day, which falls on Aug 1.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Paris 2024 | Chinese sports culture shines at the Olympics. ecns.cn Recently, a Baduanjin experience activity was held in front of the Arc de Triomphe amid the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, attracting a host of enthusiasts.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Insights‰∏®CICC Chairman: Italy-China cooperation stronger on new opportunities. ecns.cn Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni kicked off her five-day visit to China on Saturday. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), noted that this visit is a special occasion to promote political, cultural and economic relations between Italy and China. "The corporation between Italy and China is stronger in some specific economic sectors," Riccardi added. (Chen Tianhao)…

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Iran's Pezeshkian to expand foreign ties. ecns.cn Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian promised to continue to support Palestine and increase exchanges with other countries while boosting domestic development.

ecns.cn (2024-07-31). Paris 2024 | China crowns Olympic table tennis mixed doubles title. ecns.cn China's world No. 1 team, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, have finally completed their major title collection by winning their first mixed doubles Olympic gold medal in Paris, paving the way for China's clean sweep of all five titles.

Alexander Rubinstein (2024-07-31). Georgia Averts Coup by US-Backed War Criminal Group. thealtworld.com Georgia thwarted plans to "violently overthrow" its government, while some 300 members of the Georgian National Legion, a US-backed mercenary group fighting Russia in Ukraine have been detained, according to the unit's avowed war criminal commander Mamuka Mamulashvili.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2024-07-31). Winds of change in India-China relations. mronline.org There is an expectation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would prioritise a historic turnaround in India's relations with China as a legacy of his 15 years in power. Things are indeed moving in such a direction.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-07-31). Olympian Ordure: Swimming and Shitting in the Seine. globalresearch.ca Swimming, or dipping, in faecal polluted waters is not unusual. The spirit longs for purity in the staining aqua, and the body keeps pace with it. The Ganges, for instance, features sacred rites and ceremonies defiant of science. In an …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-07-31). Olympic Games: Perennially costly, always over budget. independentaustralia.net

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-31). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-07-31). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-07-31). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

CADTM Afrique (2024-07-31). The fourth CADTM-Africa University, in coordination with the World March of Women (WMW) and the National Forum on Economic and Social Strategies (FNSES). cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-31). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (2024-07-31). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-31). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-31). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-07-31). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-07-31). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org

Adam Fishbein (2024-07-31). CEPR Sanctions Watch July 2024. cepr.net In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering July 2024: "Doha 3" meeting sees calls to ease Afghanistan's economic isolation, but no concrete action; Cuba now faces a "war-time economy" as sanctions-fueled crisis continues to spiral; Iran elects reformist keen to dialogue over US sanctions, but White House rebuffs; Expert from now-defunct Security Council panel critiques North …

Vanessa Fox (2024-07-31). Give Them the World. counterpunch.org When I was a little girl, I was nourished with healthy food, clean drinking water, safe housing, access to education, adequate medical care, and the loving support of family and friends. As a result, I became an idealist, a perpetual optimist, a lover of people, and a dreamer. It seemed that the world was a

Hayley Brown (2024-07-31). The ADA Isn't Enough: During A Mass Disabling Event, Workers Need Unions. counterpunch.org 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

Peter Bach (2024-07-31). Letter from London: One World. counterpunch.org As many know, it was the hottest day ever recorded on earth last week. London was warm yet breezy with flags flapping gently from lofty white flagpoles and one or two tourists fanning themselves with theatre tickets. I was actually attending an outside meeting in Shepherds Market with people working in the green sector. An

Nick Licata (2024-07-31). Republicans Probing-attacks on Kamala Harris. counterpunch.org The Republican party faces a new, perplexing challenge in making Donald J. Trump president again. Now, they confront a surge in enthusiasm for a Democratic candidate Biden could not generate. Let's see how the Republicans found themselves in this predicament. Vice President Kamala Harris bolted out of the gate. A Trump campaign operative told The Bulwark at

Robert Jensen (2024-07-31). What Is Cancel Culture, and Is It a Good Thing? counterpunch.org The ongoing debate about "cancel culture" provides a glimpse into the scope of political polarization in the United States. Opposing sides can't agree about what it is, who's doing it to whom, or even whether it exists. Let's start with a simple summary: The right rejects any attempt to hold people accountable for ugly or

W. T. Whitney (2024-07-31). US Research Stations in Peru and Elsewhere Prepare for Biowarfare. counterpunch.org The U.S. government began preparing for biological warfare during World War II. Biological weapons were employed during the Korean War against North Korea and China. President Nixon in 1969 ended the U.S. use of biological weapons for offensive purposes. The United States joined other nations in approving the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), which took effect in 1975.

Vijay Prashad (2024-07-31). The Venezuelan People Stay With the Bolivarian Revolution. counterpunch.org The United States has been trying to find a solution to a problem of its own making. Having placed severe sanctions against both Iran and Russia, the United States now cannot easily find a source of energy for its European partners. Liquified natural gas from the United States is expensive and not sufficient. What the U.S. would like is to have a reliable source of oil that is easy to process and in sufficient quantities. Venezuelan oil fits the requirements, but given the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, this oil cannot be found in the European market. The United States has created a trap from which it finds few sol…

John Kendall Hawkins (2024-07-31). OpenAI Closes Its Mind and Opens Yours. counterpunch.org The last time I caught up with Edward Snowden online was at his Substack site, Continuing Ed. That was back on September 22, 2022, when he wrote his first piece there in almost a year. He came back briefly to remind us: America's Open Wound: The CIA is not your friend. Essentially, the piece details the

(2024-07-31). Cyberattackers use easily available tools to target media sites, threaten press freedom. Jonathan Rozen

(2024-07-31). Somali police arrest journalist AliNur Salaad on 'false reporting' allegations. cpj.org

_____ (2024-07-31). Cyberattackers use easily available tools to target media sites, threaten press freedom. Jonathan Rozen

_____ (2024-07-31). Chained and blindfolded: Nigerian journalist Segun Olatunji recounts his detention. Evelyn Okakwu

_____ (2024-07-31). Iraqi Kurdistan court sentences Syrian journalist to 3 years. cpj.org

(2024-07-31). Two years behind bars: CPJ calls for José Rubén Zamora's immediate release. cpj.org

(2024-07-31). Iraqi Kurdistan court sentences Syrian journalist to 3 years. cpj.org

_____ (2024-07-31). Two years behind bars: CPJ calls for José Rubén Zamora's immediate release. cpj.org

(2024-07-31). Russia seeks to arrest, prosecute, fine, and restrict 13 exiled journalists. cpj.org

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-31). US Launches Airstrikes in Iraq, Four Members of the PMF Reported Killed. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-31). Iraq Condemns US Airstrike as 'Heinous Crime and Blatant Aggression'. news.antiwar.com Iraq has strongly condemned a US airstrike that targeted the country on Tuesday and killed several members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a coalition of mostly Shia militias that was formed in 2014 to fight ISIS and are part of Iraq's security forces. The US attack came as Washington and Baghdad have been discussing …

Democracy Now! (2024-07-31). Democracy Now! 2024-07-31 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, July 31, 2024…

Staff (2024-07-31). "Disarm the War on Woke": Kimberlé Crenshaw on Fighting Racist, Sexist Attacks on Kamala Harris. democracynow.org We speak with legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw about the historic presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is facing a slew of racist and misogynist attacks from Donald Trump and others as she runs to be the first woman and the first woman of color to occupy the White House. Crenshaw, who coined the term "intersectionality," says Harris's candidacy is leading to backlash from those who fear the emergence of a more diverse country. "The challenge is, quite clearly, that those who support Kamala Harris and those who support our democracy have to take back the ground that the…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-07-31). Deputy Chief of Islamic Jihad Mohamamd Al-Hindi describes assassination of Haniyeh as great loss for Palestinian people. english.almanar.com.lb

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-31). The Conservative government was set to give DWP extraordinary powers; will the Labour government do the same? expose-news.com In recent years, the UK Department for Work and Pensions ("DWP") has been trying to acquire new powers to combat fraud, error and debt in the benefits system. It raises concerns about …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-31). Labour government in UK will let drug companies see your medical records. expose-news.com The new Labour Government hasn't had its feet under the table for a month and they are already planning to tie the knot with the world's most corrupt and dangerous industry — …

geo.tv (2024-07-31). Hamas leaders and operatives: assassinations and attempted assassinations. geo.tv Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. — ReutersDUBAI: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran early on Wednesday, the Palestinian group said, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region…

geo.tv (2024-07-31). Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas. geo.tv Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh gestures as he delivers a speech in Gaza City December 7, 2017. — ReutersIsmail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader who was killed in Iran, was the tough-talking face of the Palestinian group's international diplomacy as war raged back in Gaza, where three of his sons…

geo.tv (2024-07-31). Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran. geo.tv Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh meets with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran March 27, 2024. — ReutersIRGC confirms Haniyeh's death, says it is investigating. Hamas would continue the path it was following: Zuhri. Hamas describes attack on…

geo.tv (2024-07-31). Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts. geo.tv Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. — ReutersDUBAI: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran early on Wednesday, the Palestinian group said, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region shaken…

geo.tv (2024-07-31). US Secret Service chief blames Trump security lapse on local police. geo.tv Former president of the US Donald Trump being escorted to safety by the Secret Service after an assassination attempt was carried out against him during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, US on July 13, 2024. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The US Secret Service's new acting director said…

geo.tv (2024-07-31). New train ride revolutionises travel between two scenic European cities. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-31). Harris overtakes Trump in key battleground states ahead of 2024 presidential showdown. geo.tv Harris overtakes Trump in presidential election race. —ReutersUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican candidate Donald Trump in four key battleground states. The Democratic candidate has gained victory in Michigan by 11 points and by two points in…

geo.tv (2024-07-31). Naushabah Khan MP: 'My Pakistani dad inspired me to join politics'. geo.tv British-Pakistani Labour MP Naushabah Khan along side Labour Party as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during an event in this undated image. LONDON: Newly elected British-Pakistani Labour MP Naushabah Khan has said she decided to enter politics to fight for the causes of…

Dr. William Makis (2024-07-31). Young Women Continue to "Die Suddenly" from Cardiac Arrests. globalresearch.ca July 14, 2024 (below) — 35 year old Lauren Ballas of Monroe, CT, died suddenly on Saturday at her home. | I have reported over 6000 "Died Suddenly" cases since April 2023, and I have seen it all. | Most recently, it's …

Drago Bosnic (2024-07-31). Russia's SAM 400, Surface to Air Missile, Defense System. globalresearch.ca While the mainstream propaganda machine keeps publishing

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa (2024-07-31). American Physicians' and Nurses' Observations from the Gaza Strip Since October 7, 2023. Open Letter to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden. globalresearch.ca Dear President Joseph R. Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Dr. Jill Biden, | We are 45 American physicians, surgeons, and nurses who have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. | We worked with various nongovernmental organizations and the …

John-Michael Dumais (2024-07-31). 'Stunning' 620% Higher Risk of Myocarditis After mRNA COVID Vaccines. Korean Study. globalresearch.ca A large-scale peer-reviewed The nationwide population-based cohort study, published Tuesday in Nature Communications, followed nearly …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-07-31). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.

Jacob Nordangard (2024-07-31). Video: The Climate Emergency Illusionists and the Pact for the Future. globalresearch.ca My speech from Clintel Anniversary Congress in the Netherlands, June 18, 2024. | "A planetary emergency is proposed to be declared at the UN Future Summit in September this year. | This could trigger the set up of an emergency platform to …

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2024-07-31). The Science of Longevity Vitamins: Taurine, Ergothioneine and PQQ. globalresearch.ca Taurine, ergothioneine (ESH), and pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) are potential longevity vitamins that protect against premature aging by reducing oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial function | Taurine supplementation shows promise in managing metabolic syndrome by regulating blood pressure, glucose levels, and lipid …

Prof Michael Hudson (2024-07-31). Barbarism or Civilization. Michael Hudson. globalresearch.ca Luca Placidi: Welcome, everybody. It is a great pleasure and honor to have with us today Professor Michael Hudson. For those who still do not know him, Michael is a professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-31). The Economic Situation of the West. globalresearch.ca Once upon a time America had a capitalist economy. Bank deposits were used for loans that expanded productive ability. America produced its own goods and grew its own food. America's currency was backed by gold and inflation was nonexistent. New …

Mikatekiso Kubayi (2024-07-31). Russian-African Relations: Valdai Forum in Tanzania: Mikatekiso Kubayi on Dynamics and Perspectives. globalresearch.ca The second Russian-African conference of the Valdai Club Foundation was held on July 24 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in East Africa. Held under the theme: "Russia — Africa: Strategy for Cooperation in a Multipolar World," the conference gathered more …

South Front (2024-07-31). Tactical Victories of Russian Army, Brings Threat of Major Escalation. globalresearch.ca Another month of hostilities in Ukraine is coming to its end. July of 2024 brought important tactical victories to the Russian army. Over the last month, Russian forces took control of one of the largest areas since the beginning of …

Global Research News (2024-07-31). Selected Articles: The Brave New World of 2030: 'You'll Own Nothing. And You'll be Happy.'. globalresearch.ca By If you spend just a few minutes checking out 'The Great Reset' website of the World Economic Forum, …

Prof. Anthony J. Hall (2024-07-31). Netanyahu Pretends to be Dumb. He's Not. globalresearch.ca Step by step, the UN's top judiciary backed by a strong plurality of informed public opinion is in the process of making Benjamin Netanyahu the world's most notorious war criminal during the twenty-first century's opening decades. This development casts a …

Alicia Chen (2024-07-31). China strives to go green in South America's 'Lithium Triangle'. globalvoices.org

IFEX (2024-07-31). Venezuela's civic space hangs in the balance with election results. globalvoices.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…

ICRC (2024-07-31). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-31). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

Revolution Books (2024-07-31). Sunday 8/4: Trenches Full of Poets, LA Poets of Resistance. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave.Berkeley CA 94704…

Angela (2024-07-31). Friday 8/2: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-31). Moldova – US Relations, More Important than Ever. indybay.org With a population of 3.3 million, the landlocked Republic of Moldova bordered by Ukraine and Romania first became independent with the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since that time in its formative growth, it has suffered many challenges in establishing itself as an independent democratic nation through political, ethnic, social and economic changes.

Norman Solomon, Jeff Cohen (2024-07-31). Josh Shapiro Would Be a Dangerous Choice for Harris Running Mate. indybay.org His record on the Gaza war is tone-deaf for Palestinian lives…

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2024-07-31). World-pool of Manufactured Hate Draws Humanity into Calamitous Depths of War. indybay.org Hate, Political Manipulation, the Human Brain and War…

Rescue Pacifica (2024-07-31). Wednesday 7/31: Defend KPFA and Pacifica, Project 2025 & The Rise Of Fascism Emergency Speak-Out At KPFA. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Blvd | Berkeley…

Angela (2024-07-31). Friday 8/2: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n…

Labor Video Project (2024-07-31). Labor & the International Struggle for Palestine. indybay.org

JULIE (2024-07-31). Wednesday 8/14: Bearing Witness! Songs for Social justice with David Rovics. indybay.org Art House Gallery | 2905 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley…

Democracy Forward & AUSCS (2024-07-31). Thursday 8/15: Project 2025 IS Christian Nationalism — Fight Back! webinar. indybay.org Online: www.mobilize.us/srf/event/651461/

Angela (2024-07-31). Sunday 7/28: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…

RaiseTheFist (2024-07-31). What we mean by "Direct Action" indybay.org Direct Action is the symbol of revolutionary unionism in action. This formula is representative of the twofold battle against exploitation and oppression. It proclaims, with inherent clarity, the direction and orientation of the working class's endeavours in its relentless attack upon capitalism.

JULIE (2024-07-31). Tuesday 8/13: Bearing Witness! Songs for social justice with David Rovics. indybay.org 2973 16th Street 3rd floor, San Francisco, CA, US…

Jeanne Crawford (2024-07-31). Friday 8/2: Weekly Vigil/Protest at Representative Mullin's Office Building in San Mateo. indybay.org We gather in front of 1528 El Camino Real in the town of San Mateo. This is where Representative Mullin has his office.

slingshot collective (2024-07-31). Sunday 8/18: "Anarchism in Myanmar" – Report back and slideshow. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – across from La Pena – 510-540-0751…

The Livermore Conversion Project (2024-07-31). Sunday 8/11: "Silent Fallout": Film Screen w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation. indybay.org New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA…

Anarchist Prisoner Sean Swain (2024-07-31). Guerrilla Litigation and Re-imagining Outside Support. indybay.org

Green Foothills, Terra Cultura (2024-07-31). Wednesday 8/21: How Did the Bobcat Cross the Road? indybay.org Aromas Community Grange, 361 Rose Ave., Aromas, CA 95004…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2024-07-31). Thursday 8/1: Arrest & Jail the Billionaires Not the Homeless: Labor Party NOW! indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | Polk St. Entrance…

Tenants Against Policing & Local Organizers (2024-07-31). Monday 8/12: Stopping Cop Country: Lessons from Cop Campus for Santa Cruz's Coming Struggle. indybay.org Ocean View Park (102 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)…

Angela (2024-07-31). Friday 8/2: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Pajaro Valley Pride (2024-07-31). Sunday 8/18: 9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration. indybay.org YWCA, 340 E. Beach St., Watsonville…

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-07-31). Making the Case for Public Rail Ownership. inequality.org

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-31). Collapsing Empire: The Day Sanctions Died. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg By sanctioning so many countries so readily, the Empire has in effect sanctioned itself — and convinced an ever-increasing number of states to seek alternative economic and financial structures. On July 25th, Washington Post published a revelatory investigation into the US government's excessive use and abuse of economic sanctions in recent years. It exposes in forensic detail…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-31). Labour announces new pathway for separated Afghan families to reunite. leftfootforward.org A long awaited reunion scheme to reunite refugees who fled the Taliban with their families has been announced by Labour. | On Tuesday, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the expansion of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) to allow a pathway for family reunification so Afghan refugees can apply for their closest family members to join them in the UK. | It comes three years after the evacuation of Kabul in August 2021 which left Afghan families separated and many still in limbo. The announcement was praised by the coalition group Together with Refugees, which said it was "truly life-changing new…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-31). Suella Braverman handed £16.8k of taxpayers' money when she was sacked. leftfootforward.org Braverman received £16,876 of taxpayers' money as part of a "non-taxable exit payment" at the end of last year.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-31). Nigel Farage condemned for spreading 'baseless far-right rumours' after horrific Southport attack. leftfootforward.org The MP for Clacton has been condemned for posting a "vile" politicised response to the devastating knife attack that took place in Southport, that has led to the deaths of three young girls. | In a response posted online, Reform leader Nigel Farage chose to politicise events around the attack and has been accused of spreading "baseless far-right rumours" while stoking division. | His message was sent hours before a far-right mob rioted on the streets of Southport, incited by the spread of misinformation and Islamophobia online. Rioters attacked a mosque and pelted police officers with glass bottles and bricks…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-31). What are the changes being introduced for the UK minimum wage? leftfootforward.org Overhaul to LPC remit to factor in cost of living and remove discriminatory age bands, in boost to young workers…

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-31). Suella Braverman handed £16.8k of taxpayers' money when she was sacked. leftfootforward.org Braverman received £16,876 of taxpayers' money as part of a "non-taxable exit payment" at the end of last year.

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-31). Shocking chart reveals how bad public sector pay got under the Tories. leftfootforward.org While Labour has acted swiftly to help public sector workers who have suffered a fall in real wages, the Tories failed when in office.

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-31). Fresh calls for windfall tax on banks as HSBC reports pre-tax profits of £16.8bn. leftfootforward.org 'Banks continue to prosper from the same higher interest rates which have forced thousands into mortgage arrears'

Freddy Brewster (2024-07-31). Welcome To The Crypto Election. levernews.com Cryptocurrency companies are on an unprecedented spending spree to oust politicians opposed to their agenda and to help elect pro-crypto candidates in the 2024 election cycle. The cryptocurrency industry — valued at

Freddy Brewster (2024-07-31). Welcome To The Crypto Election. levernews.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-31). Europe's Decision to Subjugate Africa in 1884 Still Condemns Millions to Suffering. libya360.wordpress.com Moussa Ibrahim The Berlin Conference divided Africa between the European Colonial powers. © Getty Images/traveler1116 How the infamous Berlin Conference drew the continent's borders, which up till now fuel profits and generate conflicts. From the ongoing ethno-political conflict on the Congolese-Rwandan border to the violent tribal militias wreaking havoc across the Sahel region and the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-31). Nicolas Maduro Condemns Right-Wing Coup Underway in Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Last night, Maduro addressed the right-wing coup attempt against him in a press conference (Prensa Presidencial) According to Maduro, "We are not facing democratic opposition, we are facing a violent, fascist, and criminal counterrevolution" Nicolas Maduro was re-elected in the Venezuelan presidential elections on Sunday, July 28, revealing the majority support the Venezuelan people have…

MEE staff (2024-07-31). US 'not involved' in the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh, says Blinken. middleeasteye.net US 'not involved' in the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh, says Blinken | Washington was 'not aware or involved' in the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore on 31 July 2024 (AFP/Ro…

MEE staff (2024-07-31). Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran. middleeasteye.net Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran | Head of Hamas's political bureau has been killed in Tehran in what has been called a 'cowardly' attack | | Ismail Haniyeh talks to his supporters during a Hamas rally in Gaza City on 23 March, 2014 (Mohammed Salem/File photo/Reuters) | Hamas said it…

Dania Akkad (2024-07-31). UAE: UN experts 'shocked' after rights activists sentenced to life in mass trial. middleeasteye.net UAE: UN experts 'shocked' after rights activists sentenced to life in mass trial | Over a dozen experts say 43 men handed life sentences should 'never have been detained in the first place' | | Mohammed al-Siddiq, pictured in the portrait held by an activist at the COP28 summit last year, was…

Dania Akkad (2024-07-31). Haniyeh assassination unlikely to shift Hamas' stance on peace talks. middleeasteye.net Haniyeh assassination unlikely to shift Hamas' stance on peace talks | After assassinations of nearly a dozen Hamas leaders, movement's negotiations unit is not a 'personality cult' organised around one person, says expert | | Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's n…

Imran Mulla (2024-07-31). Southport riots: How anti-Muslim misinformation fuelled mob attack. middleeasteye.net Southport riots: How anti-Muslim misinformation fuelled mob attack | Hundreds of masked men attacked a mosque and clashed with police after false anti-Muslim claims about deadly stabbing of children went viral online | | Far-right activist Tommy Robinson is accused of inflaming tensions afte…

MEE staff (2024-07-31). BREAKING: Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran. middleeasteye.net BREAKING: Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran | Head of Hamas's political bureau has been killed in Tehran | | Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political bureau, was assassinated in Tehran, according to an official Hamas statement released on Wednesday morning. | Hamas reported that Haniyeh "died…

Huthifa Fayyad (2024-07-31). Ismail Haniyeh: From a Gaza refugee camp to Hamas leadership. middleeasteye.net Ismail Haniyeh: From a Gaza refugee camp to Hamas leadership | The assassinated former prime minister played a central role in the growth of Hamas and in Palestinian politics from a young age | | Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on 30 July 2024 (Re…

Editor (2024-07-31). Delusions and paranoia in NATOland. mronline.org It remains difficult to portray Canada's increasingly assertive global deployments as a matter of national defence.

Editor (2024-07-31). Sonya Massey: Another tragic murder in the cops' war on Black America. mronline.org On July 6, Sonya Massey was brutally murdered by a Sangamon County, Illinois, sheriff's deputy after she called the police to ask for assistance with a potential intruder. Like Breonna Taylor, Charleena Lyles and Atatiana Jefferson, Massey was a Black woman tragically murdered by police in her own home.

Editor (2024-07-31). China: The global trading giant. mronline.org An extraordinary chart from 'The Pioneer' below compares nations whose largest trading partner was either the USA or China in the year 2000 and the year 2020. Over one short decade, it is a powerful visualization of how the world's economic centre shifted.

Staff (2024-07-31). Muslim man beaten to death over allegations of mobile theft in Jharkhand. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A 21-year-old man named Samiul Sheikh was allegedly beaten to death with sticks and then strangled in Jugigarhiya village, Pakur. The incident resulted in three individuals being detained: Suraj Marandi, Anil Hembram, and Babudhan Murmu. According to a written complaint filed by the deceased's father, Saidul Shaikh, Samiul Sheikh was accused …

Staff (2024-07-31). Anti-Halal campaign reaches Hyderabad: posters displayed in temples by BJP youth leader. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Rakshit Sagar Rachakonda, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and a self-described member of the RSS, has sparked controversy by putting up posters in various temples in Hyderabad urging people to boycott halal products.

Staff (2024-07-31). Who was Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political head assassinated in Iran? muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Hamas's political chief and tallest Palestinian resistance leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran's capital, Tehran, according to a statement from the group that governs Gaza. Hamas said that Haniyeh "died as a result of a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran." Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards …

Staff (2024-07-31). Muslim tailor ends life after house razed, sewing machine seized in Uttar Pradesh. muslimmirror.com LUCKNOW : In a tragic turn of events, Aziz, a dejected and demoralised Muslim tailor from the Akbar Nagar locality of Uttar Pradesh's capital city, committed suicide on Tuesday. Aziz was facing severe hardships due to the demolition of his house and the confiscation of his sewing machine by authorities. He is survived by his …

Staff (2024-07-31). Iranian President warns about 'conspiracies' against Iran-Saudi ties. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned against conspiracies by "enemies and ill-wishers" to sow discord between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He made the remarks on Tuesday at a meeting with Saudi Minister of State Prince Mansour bin Mutaib bin Abdulaziz, who is also the special representative of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al …

Ruth Milka (2024-07-31). Methane emissions surge, threatening global climate targets. nationofchange.org Rapid rise in methane levels demands urgent action to avoid climate catastrophe.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-07-31). How Bernie Sanders' fight against Big Pharma dropped inhaler prices from $300 to $20. nationofchange.org

Jordan Atwood (2024-07-31). Netanyahu's assassination of Hamas leader sparks fears of escalating conflict. nationofchange.org Political motives behind the killing of Ismail Haniyeh and the impact on cease-fire negotiations.

Karl Grossman (2024-07-31). Nuclear risks: A statement from the Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. nationofchange.org "The path to a world without nuclear weapons lies through the TPNW [Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons]."

Editor at NewsOne (2024-07-31). Video Shows LAPD Cop Sucker Punch Handcuffed Black Man Who Didn't Resist. newsone.com A member of the LAPD sits inside his squad car, parked outside their headquarters on 1st St. in downtown Los Angeles. | Source: Mel Melcon / Getty | The Los Angeles Police Department ( The police violence took place on Sunday in the Watts neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles, and while the officer involved has been discipli…

Lauren E. Williams (2024-07-31). Megan Thee Stallion Rallies VP Harris Supporters In Atlanta And Is No Stranger To Advocacy. newsone.com Source: Julia Beverly / Getty | Just a few weeks into her presidential campaign, The star-studded event happened on July 30 in Atlanta. Scroll for event details and pictures. | Megan Thee Stallion supports Vice President Kamala Harris, announces "Hotties For Harris": | Several historic and viral mome…

Editor at NewsOne (2024-07-31). Watch Donald Trump's NABJ Interview With Black Women Journalists: Livestream Options To View Online. newsone.com Donald Trump departs after speaking during a campaign rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, on July 27, 2024. | Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Getty | Republican presidential nominee The in-perso…

Kevin J. McMahon, Trinity College (2024-07-31). If Kamala Harris Wins, A Supreme Court Pick Isn't Likely. Biden Wants To Change That. newsone.com Even if Harris were to win in November 2024, and then win reelection in 2028, she may not have a chance to reshape the Supreme Court.

Rakeen Mabud (2024-07-31). Our Tax Code Rewards Corporate Price Gouging. Next Year, We Can Change That. otherwords.org The Trump tax cuts set off a wave of corporate profiteering that never "trickled down" to the rest of us. Soon we'll get a chance to fix that.

LeeAnn Hall (2024-07-31). Public Transit, Our Bulwark Against the Climate Crisis. otherwords.org In June, we witnessed the In just the first 10 days in July, more than

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-31). Nicolas Maduro condemns right-wing coup underway in Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org

Ed Rampell (2024-07-31). Arthurian legends, Cold War realpolitik and sexual politics in 'Camelot'. peoplesworld.org LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — Set in medieval England, Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Camelot, one of Broadway's top musicals of all time, is as fabled as the legends this play is derived from. In 1485, Sir Thomas Malory recounted British myths about the Knights of the Round Table in Le Morte d'Arthur. T.H. White retold these …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-07-31). As Delta CEO flies to Paris, workers sweat through grounding. peoplesworld.org ATLANTA—"Where's Ed?" The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA posed that question while on informational picket lines. They toil for rabidly anti-union Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian. AFA, the Machinists, and the Teamsters are jointly campaigning to organize Delta's flight attendants, grounds crews, and ramp agents. There are 20,000 ramp workers alone, and thousands more mechanics and …

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2024-07-31). U.S. research stations in Peru and elsewhere preparing for biowarfare? peoplesworld.org The U.S. government began preparing for biological warfare during World War II. Biological weapons were employed during the Korean War against North Korea and China. President Nixon in 1969 ended the U.S. use of biological weapons for offensive purposes. The United States joined other nations in approving the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), which took effect …

C.J. Atkins (2024-07-31). Macron wanted fascists to win, now refuses to appoint left government. peoplesworld.org President Emmanuel Macron was hoping the far-right National Rally party would win France's elections in early July, allowing him the chance to appoint neo-fascist leader Jordan Bardella as premier. It was part of a scheme, according to renowned French journalist Pauline Bock of the outlet Arrêt sur images, to win re-election for his centrist Renaissance …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-31). Russia calls to respect Venezuelan people's will in elections. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Russia calls to respect the will of the Venezuelan people expressed in the recently held presidential elections, said today the deputy director of the Department of Information and Press of the Foreign Ministry, Andrei Nastasin.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-31). Ecuador reports nearly 10,000 Covid-19 contagions. plenglish.com Quito, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador has reported nearly 10,000 contagions by the Sars-Cov-2 coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, and 15 people have died so far this year, according to local media.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-31). Agreement between drug agencies from Cuba and Angola make progress. plenglish.com Luanda, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of State for Public Health, Carlos Alberto Pinto, said on Wednesday that the agreement between the drug regulatory agencies of Angola and Cuba is making progress at the usual pace in this kind of deal.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-07-31). Vietnam lawsuit pending against Agent Orange producers. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The lawsuit filed by the Vietnam Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims Association (Avandv) against 37 U.S. chemical companies producing the toxic substance remains dormant today, sources of that entity confirmed.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-07-31). Union of Journalists of Cuba denounces campaign against Venezuela. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) on Wednesday denounced the empire's premeditated communication strategy to sow doubts about the election results in Venezuela, and called for international solidarity with that South American nation.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-07-31). Court orders compensation to relatives of fire victims. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The Court of Appeals of Santiago on Tuesday sentenced the Treasury to compensate 307 relatives of the 81 inmates who perished in a fire in the prison of the Chilean commune of San Miguel in 2010.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-07-31). Haiti seeks more protection for women and girls. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Haiti is seeking to strengthen the operational capacities of police services to respond to violence against women and girls, thus ensuring better care for the victims.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-07-31). Those responsible for forest fires in Ecuador to be sentenced. plenglish.com Quito, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Forest fires are keeping authorities on alert in Ecuador and those responsible for causing them will receive a monetary penalty ranging from 450 to 34,500 dollars.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-31). Peruvian excandidate expressed herself against call for coup. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Former presidential candidate Veronika Mendoza today rejected calls for a coup d'état and foreign intervention in Venezuela, whose crisis, she said, should not be a smokescreen for negative actions by the Peruvian government.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-31). Scientific strategies focus on food sovereignty in Cuba. plenglish.com According to the Cadena Agramonte website, in the innovation workshop related to Food Sovereignty, and Food and Nutritional Security, led by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), the Fishing Company presented experiences with results in some territories for the optimal development of the sector. | Camagàºey, which has the largest hydraulic infrastructure in the country and a significant reservoir capacity for that purpose, seeks strategies 'that allow taking steps with the purpose of reaching the long-awaited food sovereignty that the country needs so much,' the source noted. | In vie…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-31). India and China discuss common border with a future vision. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) India and China today held an in-depth, constructive and forward-looking meeting on the issue of the common border, the Ministry of External Affairs said here today. To address the situation, delegations from both countries held the 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Issues in New Delhi, diplomatic sources said. Headed by Gourangalal Das, deputy secretary for East Asia of the Indian Foreign Ministry, and Hong Liang, director general of the Department of Borders and Oceans of the Chinese counterpart, the meeting was held as agreed by…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-31). Syria and Russia face common challenges, Syrian deputy FM says. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Bassam Sabbagh today considered that his country and Russia face multiple joint challenges and are working to put an end to the unipolar hegemony.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-31). DPRK and Russian children take part in Friendship Evening. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Children from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation held a Friendship Night event at the Songdowon International Children's Camp, on the west coast of North Korea, on Wednesday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-07-31). Parlatino honors its 1964 founders. plenglish.com A Parlatino press release stated that the first of those tributes would be to Peruvian founder, lawyer, and journalist Andres Townsend (1915-1994) at the Congress of that South American nation on August 1st, | Cuban legislator Rolando Gonzalez, president of Parlatino, and Townsend's relatives, among others, will attend the ceremony. | Townsend was unanimously elected Parlatino's first secretary general, a position to which he was re-elected until 1991. | Within the organization, Townsend, a Peruvian writer and politician, contributed to important initiatives, such as the institutionalization of Parlatino in the…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-07-31). Pakistan, Sri Lanka take new steps to strengthen ties. plenglish.com Islamabad, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan and Sri Lanka have called for enhancing cooperation through dialogue, and improving mechanisms and new opportunities in agriculture, health, connectivity, and culture, media reports stressed on Wednesday.

CGTN China Global Television Network (2024-07-31). Time for Olympic peace. pressenza.com Editor's note: Grzegorz W. Kolodko is a former deputy prime minister and finance minister of Poland, professor of political economy at Kozminski University in Warsaw, and distinguished professor of the Belt and Road School at Beijing Normal University, and the author…

Pressenza India (2024-07-31). PRESS RELEASE: UN Recommends the Abolition of the Prosecution Sanction Regime. pressenza.com Extrajudicial Execution Victim Families Association, Manipur (EEVFAM) and Human Rights Alert (HRA) heartily welcome the recommendation of the UN Human Rights Committee (Committee) to the Government of India (GoI) to abolish the requirement of mandatory prior authorization of the government for the prosecution of members of the security and armed forces. This is significant as the denial of prosecution sanction is blocking all the trials of the armed forces personnel against who CBI has found prosecutable evidence in their investigations under the WP(Cr) 129 of 2012 (EEVFAM v/s UoI). | It may be noted that the…

Sasha Volkoff (2024-07-31). For a future free of alienating labor. pressenza.com Review of the book "Inventing the future. Postcapitalism and a World Without Work", by Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams | I don't remember where I got the recommendation, if it was from someone or I read it somewhere, but the truth is that any book or article that deals with "a world without work" already interests me for this fact alone. | It is not an entertaining book for everyone, but it is focused on people who have an interest in politics, and in particular those on the left (if you feel conservative and repressive, and you like people like Le Pen, Milei, Trump, Bolsonaro or Alvise, to mention just a few, I c…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-07-31). EcoWaste Coalition: Some Toys Sold Outside Public Schools Pose Choking and Other Safety Hazards. pressenza.com Consumers Reminded to Observe Safety Tips When Buying Toys: | 30 July 2024, Quezon City. Some cheap toys being offered for sale outside public elementary schools in Metro Manila pose choking hazards and other safety issues. | The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition made this observation following the test buys it conducted on July 29 coinciding with the opening of the school year 2024-2025. The assorted toys were obtained from retail stores in close proximity with public elementary schools in Caloocan, Makati, Malabon, Manila, Navotas, Pasay, Quezon and Valenzuela Cities. | With its…

El Frente (2024-07-31). Severe food and medicine shortages affect people in North Darfur, Sudan due to protracted conflict. pressenza.com People in Sudan's North Darfur state are facing severe shortages of food and medical supplies, following heavy fighting that erupted in May between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state. | Currently, some 800,000 people are trapped in El Fasher. Humanitarian aid is unable to enter the city, leading to extreme shortages of food, medicine and other supplies.Amna Alhadi, a resident of El Fasher, said: "We have nothing to eat or drink. We have no belongings and many people are sick. We can't do anything and we live in misery." | The conflict in Darfur h…

Robert Hunziker (2024-07-31). China's Lightning-Fast Renewable Triumphs. pressenza.com 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 (2024), six years early. | In the blink of an eye, China is constructing wind and solar farms equivalent to building five large nuclear power stations per week! Yes, per week. They understand the multitude of risks of climate change, especially since it is happening in real time, right in everybody's face, and they're doing something about it faster than the rest o…

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Haniyeh's son vows Palestinians 'will fight until freedom is achieved'. presstv.ir Abdul Salam Haniyeh said his father had "strived for the unity of all Palestinian factions."

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). General strike in Ramallah to protest Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran. presstv.ir Shops closed in Ramallah after Palestinian factions called for a general strike.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Hamas vows revenge after political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran. presstv.ir Hamas acknoweges assassination of its Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital Tehran, pledgeing to respond to the atrocity.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Vote counting begins in Venezuela's presidential election. presstv.ir Polling stations close in Venezuela's presidential election after millions turn out to cast their ballots.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran. presstv.ir Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in an attack in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Hundreds join pro-Palestine rally in Sydney attempting to disrupt NSW Labour conference. presstv.ir Hundreds joined pro-Palestine rally outside Sydney Town Hall demanding Australia's PM Albanese to speak for ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Foreign dignitaries meet with Pezeshkian on sidelines of swearing-in ceremony. presstv.ir Pezeshkian, 69, was sworn in as Iran's president in Parliament.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Iran's UN envoy urges Security Council action on Haniyeh assassination. presstv.ir Amir-Saeed Iravani said the regime carried out a "cowardly terrorist attack" in Tehran targeting a high-ranking official guest.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Rescue operations underway after landslides in India kill over 160. presstv.ir Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after landslides in the hills of Wayanad district in India's Kerala state.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Maduro slams protesters against election results as 'fascist, counter-revolutionary'. presstv.ir President Nicolas Maduro slammed violent protests that flooded the streets of Venezuela's capital and other cities after he had secured a third term in power in the election.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Iran reiterates impartially in Ukraine war. presstv.ir Iran reiterates its impartially in the Ukraine war, saying the US and its allies are prolonging the conflict by providing Kiev with advanced weaponry.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Iran's attorney general orders swift probe into Haniyeh's assassination. presstv.ir Mohammad Movahedi Azad has instructed the appointment of a special investigation team in that regard.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). Iran declares three days of mourning for Hamas leader's assassination. presstv.ir Iran announces three days of national mourning following assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the country's capital Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Pezeshkian: Path of resistance, support of oppressed will be followed stronger than ever. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the blood and sacrifices of the head of Hamas political bureau will not go in vain.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Pezeshkian takes oath of office before Parliament as Iran's 9th president. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian takes oath of office before Parliament on Tuesday.

presstv.ir (2024-07-31). 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.

SAM (2024-07-31). Josh Shapiro Is No Friend To Public Education. progressivehub.net AKIL VICKS | IN THESE TIMES…

SAM (2024-07-31). Environmental Groups Back Harris — But What Is Her Climate Platform? progressivehub.net EMILY ATKIN | HEATED…

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Haití: Lucha antipandillas debe mejorar en próximas jornadas. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 31 julio (RHC) Las autoridades haitianas aspiran hoy a mejorar el balance de la lucha contra las pandillas, pues en dos semanas solo pudieron eliminar a 104 bandidos.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-07-31). Novak Dojokic, a cuartos de final del tenis de París-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 jul (AFP) El serbio Novak Djokovic se clasificó este miércoles para los cuartos de final del torneo de tenis masculino de los Juegos Olímpicos al vencer al alemán Dominik Koepfer por 7-5, 6-3.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-07-31). Arlenis Sierra ya es parte de Cuba en París 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 jul (JIT) La ciclista cubana Arlenis Sierra llegó a la villa de los Juegos Olímpicos de París, para unirse a la delegación cubana con renovados bríos.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Delegación cubana denuncia ante Autoridad Internacional de Fondos Marinos el impacto del bloqueo. radiohc.cu Kingston, julio 31 (RHC) La delegación cubana asistente a la Asamblea de la Autoridad Internacional de Fondos Marinos (AIFM) denunció el negativo impacto del recrudecimiento del bloqueo para el cumplimiento de los compromisos financieros de Cuba con organismos internacionales, incluyendo la AIFM…

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Staff (2024-07-31). How Huawei Is Beating U.S. Sanctions. soundcloud.com On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how Chinese technology company Huawei has grown so successful despite U.S. sanctions, and what it says about the state of the world economy. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please …

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Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-31). The Economic Situation of the West. thealtworld.com Once upon a time America had a capitalist economy. Bank deposits were used for loans that expanded productive ability. America produced its own goods and grew its own food. America's currency was backed by gold and inflation was nonexistent. New technology brought into play by new investment improved the productivity of labor, and living standards rose. Profits were plowed back into improved methods and expanded production. | Governments subsidized social infrastructure and education. This lowered the cost of transportation and, thereby, the cost of production and prices, and it provided industry and manufacturin…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). BRICS account for more than 36% of global GDP. tvbrics.com This was announced by Maksim Reshetnikov, the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation‚Å…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). Brazilian supercomputer can become one of the five most powerful in the world. tvbrics.com The country's authorities have unveiled a national plan for the development of AI and other advanced technologies…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). Experts analyse achieved results of UAE Environmental Productivity Index. tvbrics.com The discussion emphasised the need for action in areas such as air quality, agriculture, protection of marine life and water resources…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). Indian scientists discover new perspectives in ways to treat cancer. tvbrics.com Study reveals that Kindlins, adaptor proteins, could revolutionise the approach to cancer treatment…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). African Development Bank supports Ethiopian economic initiative. tvbrics.com The African Development Bank Group has offered its assistance to Ethiopia in developing a national roadmap around a circular economy…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). Egyptian government launches initiative to boost cotton industry. tvbrics.com The Egyptian government is taking steps to revitalise the cotton industry by increasing value-added production and reducing dependence on raw material exports…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). Participants in international teleconference between Russia and India immerse themselves in the works of Aleksander Pushkin. tvbrics.com They saw where the Russian poet lived and worked…

tvbrics (2024-07-31). China launches new high-speed railway line. tvbrics.com The new line is important for improving public transport and promoting the quality integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta…

noemail (2024-07-31). Zelenskiy Rejects China as Mediator, Urges Pressure on Russia. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Wednesday that Kyiv does not want China to act as a mediator in its protracted 29-month conflict with Russia, but hopes that Beijing will exert more pressure on Moscow to bring the war to a conclusion.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Ukraine says it has repelled massive Russian drone attack. aljazeera.com Russia launches one of the biggest aerial barrages in months but Ukraine says no critical infrastructure hit.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 867. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 867th day, these are the main developments.

Reuters,Associated Press (2024-07-31). Ukraine war: Russia's Putin doubles signing bonuses for volunteers to fight. scmp.com The latest increases mean that the minimum annual pay for Russian contract soldiers fighting in Ukraine will exceed the average wage in Russia by more than threefold.

Howard Altman (2024-07-31). Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Say Mi-8 Hip Helicopter Was Shot Down By Drone. twz.com This morning, a Russian "Yesterday we wrote about the enemy's attempts to operate drones against our army aviation," wrote the Voivode Broadcasts Telegram channel, which first reported the incident. "Unfortunately… today they succeeded." | The helicopter was hit "at the moment of takeoff," Voivode Broadcasts wrote. | This morning, a Russian Mi-8 transport helicopter crashed near Donets…

yalensis (2024-07-31). Ukraine War Day #889: Russian Government Reacts To Haniyeh Assassination. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | The breaking news today is the assassination, in Teheran, of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh. This happened earlier today (Wednesday). | Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov |

Staff (2024-07-31). 'Dialogue Works': Russia Unleashes Relentless Troop Waves, Overwhelms Ukrainian Forces! gilbertdoctorow.com I take pride in being among a prestigious group of regular interviewees for his Dialogue Works broadcasts on youtube. The title (above) which he gave to yesterday's 45 minute chat is revealing about the art: a certain amount of hype is essential to catch the interest of an audience that has many alternative expert discussions …

unitedEditor (2024-07-31). May you live in unusual times. uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan Some claim that the phrase "May you live in unusual times" is a Chinese malediction. Some say that the original Chinese saying is, "better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos." Let's leave the truth to the linguists. Trump's ear and maledictions What …

theonion (2024-07-31). SATIRE: Venezuelan President Claims Victory In Disputed Election. theonion.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of his country's disputed presidential election a day after the political opposition and the entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in the contest. What do you think?

WSWS (2024-07-31). H5N1 bird flu continues to spread among US dairy cattle. wsws.org The current response has prioritized the preservation of profits and uninterrupted operations of the dairy and poultry industries over controlling H5N1.

WSWS (2024-07-31). SEP in Sri Lanka commemorates second anniversary of death of Trotskyist leader Wije Dias. wsws.org Wije Dias belonged to the group of young people who took up the initiative in 1968 to form the Trotskyist party in Sri Lanka and he played a leading role in the movement for 54 years until his death.

WSWS (2024-07-31). German government wants to cut welfare payments by 5.55 billion euros. wsws.org The government is ready to force hundreds of thousands of recipients of "Citizens Income" welfare payments into low-wage jobs.

WSWS (2024-07-31). Australia: Death of 43-year-old man points to ambulance ramping crisis. wsws.org Ben Carse died of a cardiac arrest after waiting almost four hours in an ambulance outside the emergency department of a Brisbane hospital.

WSWS (2024-07-31). Oil spill in Philippines threatens environmental disaster. wsws.org Authorities in Manila are attempting to downplay the oil leak in Manila Bay in order to defend profits and the capitalist system, which ultimately causes these accidents.

WSWS (2024-07-31). Fallen Leaves: Finnish director Aki Kaurismà§ki's latest film—Cinema history versus social history. wsws.org There are elements, possibilities of real life in Fallen Leaves, in the dark humor mostly, also in the interest the characters take in one another.

WSWS (2024-07-31). California's Park Fire could burn for weeks or months. wsws.org The Park Fire is continuing to burn out of control and could become the largest in state history due to the exceptionally hot and dry conditions caused by capitalist-induced climate change.

WSWS (2024-07-31). Biden proposes token Supreme Court reforms, knowing they are doomed. wsws.org Biden's limited proposals will do nothing to stop the bipartisan assault on the democratic rights of the working class.

WSWS (2024-07-31). Fascists riot in Southport, England, seizing on tragic stabbing deaths of three children. wsws.org Chief responsibility for this week's far-right mobilisations rests with the Labour Party. The Starmer government's authoritarian "country first, party second" manifesto, with its pledge to "secure the borders" through mass deportations of asylum seekers, is giving the far-right its head.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-31). Niger: Rights in free Fall a year after coup. fidh.org

NEOB (2024-07-31). DCS responds to Thabo Bester allegations. sanews.gov.za DCS responds to Thabo Bester allegations | The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has hit back at allegations by convict and alleged prison escape artist Thabo Bester regarding his incarceration at the Kgo≈°i Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Pretoria. | In June this year, Bester told the pre-trial court in his escape case that, amongst other allegations, he was being kept in solitary confinement for 23 hours of the day and was not given adequate time to consult with his lawyers. | The department has dismisse…

Abdullah Jallow (2024-07-31). A Clarification By Ibn Al-Qayyim Sheds Light On The Basis of The Extreme Indecency at the So-called Opening Event of The Paris Olympics. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Quote: Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Whenever Tawheed in the heart is weaker and the Shirk in it is greater, it commits more indecency, becomes stronger in its attachment to images, and infatuated with them. Allah says: ŸÅŸéŸÖŸéÿßŸì …

Ed Sykes (2024-07-31). Here's the Venezuela story you won't see in the "Goebbelian" mainstream media. thecanary.co Venezuela is back in the limelight in the West after recent presidential elections. And in many ways, it's a similar story to before. Political and media supporters of US imperialism portray the country as a dictatorship, providing little nuance, context, or genuine concern for ordinary Venezuelan citizens. And while Venezuela has lots of oil and […] | By

noemail (2024-07-31). Congress Holds Moment of Silence for Wayanad Landslide Victims and Deceased UPSC Aspirants. devdiscourse.com The Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting in Parliament concluded with a solemn moment of silence for the victims of the Wayanad landslides and three UPSC aspirants who lost their lives due to flooding in Delhi. The gathering took place at Central Hall, Parliament House in the national capital.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Govt eyes Sh300 billion revenue as Uganda National Lottery is launched. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has hailed Uganda National Lottery as a constructive and responsible means of giving back to the community, as it benefits citizens, across all social classes. Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Security Minister Jim Muhwezi together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa have all urged …

Guest Blogger (2024-07-31). Rolls-Royce One Step Closer To SMRs. wattsupwiththat.com On Tuesday, the FTSE 100 engineering giant became the first developer to advance a small modular reactor (SMR) design to the final stage of examination by UK regulators.

Bethany Usher (2024-07-31). Southport Violence: 'We All Need To Consider Our Role in the Wild West of Social Media Hypercriminality'. bylinetimes.com The devastating consequences of fake news and 'crime-as-clickbait' on victims and communities was on full display as riots spilled across the streets of Southport last night. | Residents were under siege as far-right thugs turned a vigil held in the memory of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King, and Alice Aguiar — who were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop — and another five little souls fighting for their lives, into a pitch battle with police. Their justification? Several prominent influencers and fake news sites falsely claimed that their attacker was a Muslim refugee. | Those with large…

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-31). 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 (2024-07-31). Why protest by ethnic Baloch has put Pakistan's key port of Gwadar on edge. aljazeera.com Authorities block highways to stop meeting of Baloch groups in city, leading to clashes in which at least two are dead.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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?

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Ayatollah Khamenei to Lead Ritual Prayers at Funeral of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will perform the ritual Salat al-Mayyit (prayer for the deceased) at the funeral of the late head of political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Bangladesh: Crackdown on students was brutal, overkill. ummid.com The helms of affairs of government and security agencies in Bangladesh during the rage of countrywide student protests in the last seven days, in panic, overreacted.

Dan Williams (2024-07-31). Gymnast Sunisa Lee on her aspirations at Paris Olympics 2024. america.cgtn.com Gymnast Sunisa "Suni" Lee achieved a first three years ago in Tokyo, becoming the first Asian-American to win gold in the Olympics' All-Around competition. | It came after teammate Simone Biles withdrew from the competition due to the 'twisties,' a mental block that causes gymnasts to lose their position while in midair. | Lee told CGTN's Dan Williams that she is determined to defend her title and continue to inspire other Asian-Americans to follow their dreams.

UMMID (2024-07-31). OpenAI rolls-out SearchGPT. ummid.com Microsoft backed OpenAI which stormed the internet space last January entered the Google search market launching its own AI powered 'SearchGPT'.

A A (2024-07-31). The Odessa File: Who does Catherine the Great's city belong to? strategic-culture.su

Hannah Sharland (2024-07-31). A major ME charity shared an article gaslighting Maeve after her death. thecanary.co It's the second week of an inquest into the death of Maeve Boothby O'Neill. In 2021, the 27-year-old died of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). However, it wasn't the devastating disease alone that killed her — Maeve died as a result of a series of unconscionable failures by the NHS professionals charged with her care. During the […] | By

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Ayatollah Khamenei Vows Iran's Revenge for Assassination of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned the Zionist regime that it will receive a "harsh punishment" for the assassination of the head of political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh.

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-07-31). Housing crisis worsened by media fearmongering. independentaustralia.net

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-31). Russia: Human rights lawyer Grigory Vaypan labelled as "foreign agent". fidh.org

Reuters (2024-07-31). Violent crowd clashes with UK police after young girls killed in stabbing. scmp.com Police said violence erupted in Southport when people began to throw items at a mosque amid speculation the suspect is involved with Islam.

A a (2024-07-31). Paris Olympic Games: An opening ceremony of blood and tears. strategic-culture.su

Keren Setton (2024-07-31). Analysis: Dissecting the Haniyeh, Shukr Assassinations and Their Impact. themedialine.org

noemail (2024-07-31). Mastermind of 9/11 Attacks to Plead Guilty: Pentagon Confirms. devdiscourse.com Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged architect of the September 11 attacks, alongside two accomplices, has decided to plead guilty, according to the Pentagon's announcement on Wednesday.

Associated Press (2024-07-31). Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago. scmp.com Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested in Texas last week along with Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a fellow member of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Tripartite Free Trade Area opens new trading opportunities in Africa. independent.co.ug The tripartite member states represent 53% of the African Union's membership, accounting for more than 60% of the continental GDP ($1.88 trillion) and with a combined population of 800 million ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The private sector in the East African Community, under their umbrella body, the East African Business Council (EABC), has celebrated the …

UMMID (2024-07-31). RS Chair flags 'commercialisation of coaching' after students' deaths. ummid.com Rajya Shabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday expressed concerns over commercialisation of education as he announced a short duration discussion in the Parliament's upper house over the deaths of UPSC coaching centre students in Delhi.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Will India Remain Secular? ummid.com It (persmission for government employees to join RSS) is not a matter that can be accepted as an official whim or fancy. It has huge constitutional implications putting under a cloud the very nature of the republic.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Gaza Taught Me to Trust Nothing. ummid.com Gaza taught me to trust nothing. Nothing at all. Gaza taught me human beings are not equal in international covenants. There is the law of the "white man" opposed to the rest of humanity.

Eric Worrall (2024-07-31). "How close is our planet to suffering the most catastrophic effects of climate change?" wattsupwiththat.com "That's the big question we're all trying to pin down," Professor Matthew England from UNSW told 9news.com.au.

noemail (2024-07-31). China's Symbolic Sanctions Against US Lawmaker Over Domestic Interference. devdiscourse.com China has sanctioned a United States lawmaker, Rep. Jim McGovern, for "frequently interfering" in China's domestic affairs. This move is part of China's ongoing displeasure with US political criticism of its policies.

Alana James (2024-07-31). My Vindication: A Tale of Blackness, Womanhood and Self-Advocacy. fairobserver.com At some point during this year, I decided I was too comfortable. Not "comfortable" as in content, but "comfortable" as in stable; "comfortable" as in living a uniform, balanced-to-a-T lifestyle. I realized I hated being "comfortable." At first, this "comfort" was because of my career. I had a remote job and a steady schedule in…

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

Reuters (2024-07-31). US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least 2 weeks. scmp.com Trade Representative's office is reviewing tariffs on Chinese imports such as electric vehicles which were meant to take effect on August 1.

_____ (2024-07-31). Al Jazeera journalists Ismail Al Ghoul and Rami Al Refee killed in Gaza. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

The Independent (2024-07-31). Kenya, Uganda in talks to extend oil pipeline. independent.co.ug NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya and Uganda have officially begun talks to extend the petroleum products pipeline from Eldoret in western Kenya to the Ugandan capital of Kampala. The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) said on Tuesday that the project, poised to significantly impact the region's fuel import market, will entail the construction of a …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-31). Tanzania: Indigenous Maasai Being Forcibly Relocated. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of Maasai women and men in traditional Maasai clothing and jewelry near Endulen, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Arusha region, Tanzania, on June 22, 2023. | © 2023 Human Rights Watch | (Des Moines) —Tanzania's government is forcibly relocating Indigenous Maasai residents from their homes and ancestral lands in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Before further relocations are planned or carried out, the Tanzanian authorities should restore essential public services and consult affected communities to seek th…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Tanzania forcibly relocating Indigenous Maasai: HRW. aljazeera.com Seeking to support conservation and tourism, Tanzania has been clearing people from ancestral lands.

Joseph Winters (2024-07-31). What would a Harris presidency mean for the plastics crisis? grist.org Among the reasons Republicans think Vice President Kamala Harris is unfit for the country's highest office: She " That's according to Jason Miller, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump's reelection campaign. On the day that President Joe Biden dropped his bid for reelection and endorsed Harris, Miller told NBC that Harris' comments on plastic were part of the "radical record" she developed as a prosecutor and attorney general in Cali…

theonion (2024-07-31). SATIRE: 56-Year-Old Roblox User Groomed By 68-Year-Old Roblox User. theonion.com FAIRHOPE, AL—Exploiting the popular online game platform for his own perverse ends, local Roblox user Rodney McKinney, 68, was accused of grooming 56-year-old Roblox user Walter Rhodes, sources confirmed Wednesday. "For the past several months, Mr. McKinney, a 68-year-old Roblox user, used the game as a means to…

Associated Press (2024-07-31). New Iran president Pezeshkian sworn in, vows to remove Western nuclear sanctions. scmp.com President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered his first major public speech since his election win earlier this month.

Katherine Denkinson (2024-07-31). Lies and Violence: How the Southport Tragedy Turned into a Riot. bylinetimes.com For the residents of Southport, the last two days have been unimaginably grim. Still reeling from the sudden, violent loss of their children, last night they were subjected to yet more violence in the form of a far-right riot. | As families held a silent and dignified vigil for their lost daughters, not too far away a group of mostly middle-aged men threw bricks at a local mosque and set a police van alight, convinced that the alleged attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker on an MI6 watchlist and that the police were not doing enough to keep them safe. | There have been other violent incidents this year, such a…

UMMID (2024-07-31). 'Shocking revelations': Cong seeks ECI response on discrepancies in voter turnout. ummid.com Terming the reports suggesting discrepancies in the final voter turnouts in at least 79 seats during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'shocking', Congress has asked the Election Commission of India to clear the air.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

Jack Khoury (2024-07-31). Hamas says political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran, circumstances unclear. haaretz.com The longtime political bureau leader and former Palestinian Prime Minister was assassinated in Iran's capital at around 2 A.M. Wednesday morning. Middle East news sites said he was killed by a precision guided missile launched from outside Iran…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). What we know about Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination. aljazeera.com Hamas Political Chief Ismael Haniyeh has been assassinated in Tehran. Here's what we know so far.

Reuters (2024-07-31). Potential Harris running mate Josh Shapiro opposes Nippon-US Steel merger. scmp.com 'If the US steel workers aren't happy with this deal, which they are not, I'm not happy with this deal,' the Pennsylvania Governor said.

Associated Press (2024-07-31). Trump says Kamala Harris 'doesn't like Jewish people'. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, is Jewish. scmp.com The former president also seemed to agree with a radio host who called second gentleman Doug Emhoff "a crappy Jew."…

_____ (2024-07-31). 3 Bangladeshi journalists killed in quota protests as reporters attacked, internet blocked. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

noemail (2024-07-31). Santosh Kumar Gangwar Sworn in as Jharkhand's 12th Governor. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, former Union minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar took the oath of office as the 12th governor of Jharkhand. The ceremony was conducted by Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Sujit Narayan Prasad.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Lesson for India in Zulfikar Bhutto's 'Charismatic' Politics. ummid.com Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's presence in history has become even more important today. His leadership has become a symbol of what we in India must avoid…

noemail (2024-07-31). Tesla FSD Under Scrutiny After Fatal Motorcycle Collision. devdiscourse.com A Tesla Model S vehicle operating in "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) mode was involved in a fatal crash that killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in the Seattle area in April, according to police reports. The vehicle's 56-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide after admitting to checking his cell phone while the driver assistance feature was active.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

APR editor (2024-07-31). Tuvalu joins growing Pacific tide of opposition to deep-sea mining. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Tuvalu has added its voice to the growing tide in the Pacific against deep sea mining, highlighting the momentum against this destructive industry, says Greenpeace. The Tuvalu government's call for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining took place at the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica.

APR editor (2024-07-31). From bows and arrows to assault rifles: How the rules of PNG tribal wars have changed. asiapacificreport.nz Warning: This report discusses graphic details of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea. SPECIAL REPORT: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The nauseating stench of dried blood hung in the air as we arrived in Karida village, a few kilometers outside of Tari in Papua New Guinea's Hela province. Through the landcruiser window, I…

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

The Independent (2024-07-31). UGANDA: Sh100 million for Olympics gold, silver sh50 million. independent.co.ug Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Just hours before the athletics programme starts at the Paris Olympic Games, Uganda's stars have got a huge psychological boost that should turn them into instant millionaires. Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang today announced hefty cash prizes for medal winners when he visited the team at the …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-31). Pakistan: Respect Rights in Response to Balochistan March. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the Baloch community demonstrate for greater rights in Gwadar, Balochistan province, Pakistan, July 28, 2024. | © 2024 AFP via Getty Images | (New York) — Pakistani authorities should exercise restraint in responding to demonstrations in Balochistan province, release all detained for peaceful protest, and restore internet access, Human Rights Watch said today.Since July 28, 2024, Pakistani authorities have detained hundreds of people in response to the Baloch National Gathering, a march seeking to raise awareness of human rights concerns in Balochistan. Some protes…

theonion (2024-07-31). SATIRE: Terrified Conservative Planning To Move To 1930s Austria If Trump Loses. theonion.com ACWORTH, GA—In an effort to prepare for a "devastating" outcome, terrified conservative Clayton Hawkins told reporters Wednesday that he was planning to move to 1930s Austria if Donald Trump lost the presidential election. "I swear to god, if Kamala Harris wins in November, you can bet I'm getting a one-way ticket to…

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Myanmar military government extends state of emergency by six months. aljazeera.com Military pledged to hold elections in 2025 after repeated delays caused by extensions of emergency rule.

Agence France-Presse,Associated Press (2024-07-31). Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child images charges. scmp.com Edwards was the BBC's highest paid journalist and top news anchor until he quit in April, following allegations he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos…

Annika Park (2024-07-31). Let Hong Kong be itself, a city where life always finds a way. scmp.com Like a flower growing from the pavement, Hong Kong's unique charm comes from those who take up space in the cracks of modernity.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Occupiers to Regret Assassinating Haniyeh: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian underlined Iran's determination to protect its territorial integrity following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, warning the "terrorist occupiers" that they would regret killing the Palestinian figure.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Olympics 2024 inaugural 'disgraceful' even for Donald Trump. ummid.com The row over the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics ceases to die, and the latest to join its criticism is former American President Donald Trump.

Guest Blogger (2024-07-31). Project 2025: Environmental Policy. wattsupwiththat.com As explained below, EPA needs to prioritize achievable, definable environmental improvement, not engage in wasteful, futile climatism and forced energy transformation.

Reuters (2024-07-31). US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least two weeks. scmp.com Trade Representative's office is reviewing tariffs on Chinese imports such as electric vehicles which were meant to take effect on August 1.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

noemail (2024-07-31). 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Agrees to Plead Guilty. devdiscourse.com Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged to be the primary architect behind al-Qaeda's September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, is poised to plead guilty, according to the Defense Department. This development offers a long-awaited resolution to an event that profoundly reshaped the U.S. and Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Peter Isackson (2024-07-31). The Biden Report: No Wars to be Seen. fairobserver.com Before his surprising decision to withdraw from a campaign he promised to conduct to the bitter end, Joe Biden had achieved one uncontestable distinction. Even without a second term, he had become the oldest occupant of the White House in US history. Although some, including Biden himself, deem him "a great" president, a group of…

UMMID (2024-07-31). Mazin Mansoor, Iram Quazi among 17 in NEET UG 2024 Revised Toppers List. ummid.com Mazin Mansoor and Iram Quazi are among the 17 medical aspirants who are in the NEET UG 2024 revised toppers list released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday.

The Independent (2024-07-31). EFRIS: Traders close shops in Kampala. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of traders in Kampala on Wednesday closed their shops, demanding a meeting with President Museveni. The strike comes after Museveni called off a planned meeting on Tuesday with the traders, who are protesting against EFRIS and high taxes. EFRIS involves the use of Electronic Fiscal Devices, EFD to issue …

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political chief killed in Iran? aljazeera.com Following Haniyeh's killing in Iran, we take a look at his life and legacy.

EDWIN (2024-07-31). dtic welcomes signing into law of the Companies Amendment Act. sanews.gov.za dtic welcomes signing into law of the Companies Amendment Act | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the signing into law of the Companies Amendment Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa last Friday. | Tau was addressing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during the debate on his department's Budget Vote on Tuesday. | "In the spirit of transparency and in the hopes that we further improve the ease of doing business, we welcome President Ramaphosa's ascension to the Companies Amendment Act. The Act aims to improve the ease of doing business by ensuring that our company law is consiste…

UMMID (2024-07-31). US, Japan up the ante in the Pacific. ummid.com In a sweeping step to modernise their alliance in the face of mounting security threats in Asia, particularly the South China Sea, US and Japan have announced plans to further the bilateral military cooperation.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Iran's New Admin Unaffected by Assassination of Haniyeh: VP. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will seriously follow up the case of assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, so that the enemies would not perceive that the incoming administration may have been impaired in the beginning, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said.

EDWIN (2024-07-31). DPWI Minister commits to expedite development of EduPark in Mamelodi. sanews.gov.za DPWI Minister commits to expedite development of EduPark in Mamelodi | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has vowed to expedite the development of the EduPark community project in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. | "The EduPark and Mamelodi Skate Club, which forms part of it, is an example of how we need to accelerate development in our communities using State assets," Macpherson said. | "The EduPark development has the financial backing of international donors to…

UMMID (2024-07-31). Muslim women hailed for lowest proportion of female foeticide. ummid.com Brinda Karat, former Member of Parliament, praised the Muslim community for having the lowest proportion of female foeticide…

publicbooks (2024-07-31). On Our Nightstands: July 2024. publicbooks.org A behind-the-scenes look at what Public Books editors and staff have been reading this month.

theonion (2024-07-31). SATIRE: Mom's Fall Not Funny This Time. theonion.com

(2024-07-31). 3 Bangladeshi journalists killed in quota protests as reporters attacked, internet blocked. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

Sharon Smith (2024-07-31). 'Parents Are Not to Blame for the Cost Demands on a SEND System Under Increasing Pressure'. bylinetimes.com Last week — as reported in

UMMID (2024-07-31). Is Mid-Term Polls Only Option Left in Bangladesh? ummid.com In an interview with Indian English daily, The Hindu, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus suggested that Bangladesh should hold a mid-term election within a 'short time' to overcome the crisis by restoring democracy with a public mandate.

Jennifer Lynn (2024-07-31). A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking's Olympic debut in Paris. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? New to the The dance form is a pillar of hip-hop culture and got its start in the 1980s in Brooklyn. | And here's a fun fact: A Philadelphian helped pave the long road that led to breaking appearing in the Paris games. | Zack Slusser has spent years breakdancing. He's the vice president of DanceSport Breaking at USA Dance and Breaki…

A a (2024-07-31). O liberalismo teológico, a ideologia de Estado dos EUA. strategic-culture.su

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Iran Abhors Brutal Attack on Shiites in Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically denounced an armed attack by Takfiri and extremist groups on Shiite Muslims in the Pakistani region of Parachinar, which has killed and injured dozens of people.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Ex-BBC presenter pleads guilty to making indecent pictures of children. aljazeera.com Huw Edwards, once the broadcaster's highest-paid journalist, faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

DPA (2024-07-31). Hundreds detained in Venezuela as post-election unrest turns deadly. scmp.com Pressure is mounting on the streets of Venezuela after at least six people were killed and more than 700 detained in the protests against President Nicolas Maduro's controversial re-election.

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-31). Philly's Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kelly Shindler, currently director of exhibition for the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, will step into the leadership role in September. Shindler replaces interim director Harry Philbrick, who has served in that role since previous director Christina Vassallo left more than a year ago to take another p…

6abc digital staff (2024-07-31). 2 former Penn State students plead guilty in 2017 fraternity hazing death. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Two former Penn State University students pleaded guilty this week to hazing and reckless endangerment relating to a It happened at a fraternity where Brendan Young and Daniel Casey both served in leadership roles. | Authorities say Young…

noemail (2024-07-31). Delhi Government to Regulate Coaching Centres Following Tragic Incident. devdiscourse.com In a decisive move following the tragic incident in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three IAS aspirants drowned, the Delhi government will introduce legislation to regulate coaching centres across the city, announced cabinet minister Atishi on Wednesday.

noemail (2024-07-31). 17-Year-Old Charged in Southport Triple Homicide. devdiscourse.com The Crown Prosecution Service in Britain announced on Wednesday that police have been authorised to charge a 17-year-old male suspect in custody for the deaths of three young girls. The incident, a knife attack in Southport, has led to the suspect facing three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Russia Condemns Assassination of Hamas Chief in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Russia strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyah in a strike on his residence in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-31). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org

UMMID (2024-07-31). KEA UGNEET 2024: Application Edit Link Activated. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy courses through Karnataka UGNEET 2024 can edit their application if they want using 'Application Edit Link; activated on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

UMMID (2024-07-31). India Today Ranking 2024: AMU 1st in "Best Colleges of India" list. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has secured the first place in the India Today Ranking 2024 of the "Best Colleges of India" published in its July special issue recently.

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-31). The Heat: Mideast Conflict. america.cgtn.com

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-31). Unsurprising victory of the the Rwanda Patriotic Front in recent elections: A political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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?

UMMID (2024-07-31). Who is representing Egypt in Olympics 2024? Bill Gates' Muslim son in law. ummid.com Three years after making headlines for marrying Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, Egyptian millionaire Nayel Nassar is again in news, this time for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Independent (2024-07-31). CSOs want properties of the corrupt confiscated. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil society organizations have demanded that laws should be put in place to provide for the seizure of the proceeds of corruption. They suggest the Proceeds of Crime Bill and the Whistle-Blowers Bill be enacted to strengthen existing anti-corruption laws. The proposed law aims to bridge the gaps in the …

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes 'conditional' talks with military. aljazeera.com Khan says ready to hold 'conditional negotiations' with powerful military and has appointed a representative for talks.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-31). Uganda: Increasing harassment against Students for Global Democracy and its members. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Kerala landslides death toll hits 151, many missing as rain hampers rescue. aljazeera.com Hundreds of rescue workers search through mud and debris for a second day after multiple landslides hit southern state.

Associated Press (2024-07-31). US intelligence analyst pleads guilty to selling secrets to alleged Hong Kong resident. scmp.com Some of the information Korbein Schultz is accused of selling includes studies on military drills and operations in countries such as China.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-07-31). China delegation visits US to discuss fentanyl crisis collaboration amid 'complex' ties. scmp.com Talks transpire as Beijing takes concerted action to disrupt the global supply chain of synthetic substances and Washington seeks more steps.

Jake Bittle (2024-07-31). 'Twisters' is a climate movie, but not a very good one. grist.org The words "climate change" make no appearance whatsoever in the new film Twisters. This makes political sense: For a blockbuster designed to maximize the broad appeal of its computer-generated thrills, a direct climate tie-in might have been box-office poison. Nevertheless, this summer's reboot of the classic 1996 thriller of (nearly) the same name tackles a central dilemma of our disaster-prone era. Storms fueled by global warming claim thousands of lives and destroy billions of dollars in property every year, but we can't quite agree on the right way to direct society's resources to responding to this fact.

noemail (2024-07-31). High Court Upholds Convictions in Chandrapur Gangrape Case. devdiscourse.com The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction of four men charged with gangraping a woman and assaulting her male friend in June 2015 in Chandrapur, Maharashtra.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-31). Bangladesh: Arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of six Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organisers. fidh.org

hindustantimes (2024-07-31). Kim Jong Un Mystery Solved? South Korea Spies Claim North's Major Leadership Plan Uncovered. hindustantimes.com South Korea's spy agency drops a bombshell: Kim Jong Un may be grooming his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor! Uncover the mysterious rise of this young girl, whose age and future remain shrouded in secrecy.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Iran Observes Days of Mourning for Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The government of Iran declared three days of public mourning for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran in the wee hours of Wednesday.

EDWIN (2024-07-31). SA to further focus on manufacturing and exports to grow economy. sanews.gov.za SA to further focus on manufacturing and exports to grow economy | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield says it is essential that South Africa's economic growth is grounded in manufacturing-led growth and export-oriented economy. | To this end, the department will support local industries to increase their manufacturing capacity and volumes, enhance their competitiveness and identify suitable export markets for their manufactured products. | Whitfield was speaking during a debate on the Budget Vote…

The Independent (2024-07-31). 10 African nations with important maths and science innovations. independent.co.ug African scientists have achieved global success in science and mathematics by overcoming traditional challenges and bridging longstanding gaps. Here's a list of some 10 African countries where scientists and mathematicians have created innovations that have had a global impact. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African scientists have a rich legacy of creating unique innovations …

Reuters (2024-07-31). China's BYD explores Canadian car market entry, regulatory filing shows. scmp.com Canada, following in the footsteps of the US and EU, said in June it was considering imposing tariffs on vehicles imported from China.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Landslide in Wayanad; 19 killed, many trapped. ummid.com At least 19 people have been killed in a massive landslide that struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early in the morning Tuesday.

noemail (2024-07-31). Trump's Divisive Remarks at Black Journalists' Convention. devdiscourse.com At the National Association of Black Journalists convention, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made controversial comments regarding Kamala Harris's racial heritage, questioning whether she identifies as Indian or Black. His statements were met with jeers from the crowd and described as "repulsive" by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-31). Hamas Says Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Strike. themedialine.org

noemail (2024-07-31). Defector Reveals North Korea's Strategic Shift Amid Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com Ri Il Gyu, a former high-ranking North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea, has revealed Pyongyang's intent to reboot nuclear negotiations with the U.S. should Donald Trump be re-elected as president.

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-31). EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org

Akash Bhattacharya (2024-07-31). Far-right challenge and the left-democratic response in Europe. links.org.au Akash Bhattacharya — As the Indian people mounted a strong fightback against Hindutva/corporate rule of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), the political battle between the far-right and democratic forces entered a new phase in Europe.

Dan Williams (2024-07-31). Puerto Rican table tennis player sets her sites on gold at Paris Olympics. america.cgtn.com In Utuado, in central Puerto Rico, this building used to be the town's swimming pool. Now, it houses a specialized table tennis center and school. | The popularity of the sport on the island is thanks to the success on the world stage by athletes such as Adriana Diaz who has won multiple Pan-American Games gold medals. | She's at the Paris Olympic Games, hoping to win gold. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Harris wipes out Trump's lead in polls of US presidential race. aljazeera.com De facto Democratic nominee and Republican candidate now locked in a dead heat for the White House, polling shows.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Paris Olympics 2024 track and field: Favourites, events, schedule, venue. aljazeera.com Where will athletics medal events be hosted? When are the sprint races and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Chinese investors convicted of drilling wetland. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife Court has convicted seven Chinese investors on charges of disturbing Lwera wetland by drilling. Those convicted are; Liang Cheng Wu , Ui Wen Hu, Lian Cheng Xiang, Hu Dong Xu ,Ge Xing Liang ,Zie Gong Zuo and Wang Peichuan. The Court presided over by Chief …

Sam Baeza (2024-07-31). Al Qaeda Affiliate Kills Dozens of Russian, Malian Soldiers in North Africa. themedialine.org

The Independent (2024-07-31). FDC turns to digital membership registration to tackle 'fake' defections. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party Najjanankumbi faction has turned to digital registration of membership cards for their party supporters to tackle stage-managed defections by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. The party launched the digital membership registration portal in June this year from the party headquarters in Kampala …

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Leader Lauds Iraq's Hospitality in Arbaeen Season. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the Iraqi people's generous hospitality during Arbaeen season as an important and amazing issue.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

Bochen Han (2024-07-31). After reports on Chinese swimmers, US bill threatens to cut funding for anti-doping agency. scmp.com Legislation could withhold Washington's annual payment to the World Anti-Doping Agency, which is accused of covering up Chinese athletes' positive tests.

Associated Press (2024-07-31). New Iran president Pezeshkian sworn in, vows to remove Western nuclear sanctions. scmp.com 'I will not stop trying to remove the oppressive sanctions,' Masoud Pezeshkian said in Tehran on Tuesday. 'I am optimistic about the future.'

UMMID (2024-07-31). France: Train network vandalized hours before Olympics 2024 opening. ummid.com France's high-speed rail network has been vandalised affecting over eight lakh people hours before Olympics 2024 inauguration ceremony Friday.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Human rights lawyers launch scathing attacks on Judiciary, Chief Justice. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading constitutional and human rights lawyers have launched scathing attacks on the Judiciary and the Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny—Dollo, as they demand the rule of law and constitutionalism. Dr. Busingye Kabumba, Dr. Adrian Juuko, and George Musisi say the Judiciary, and particularly the Chief Justice, Owiny—Dollo has been salient …

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Agitators accused of Islamophobia for linking Southport attack to Muslims. aljazeera.com Rioters attack local mosque in the town where children were killed amid a flurry of online misinformation.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Far-right protesters target Southport mosque, clash with UK police. aljazeera.com Merseyside Police urge end to speculation over 17-year-old suspect arrested over Monday's fatal attack on dance class.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran. aljazeera.com Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran where he had been attending the president's inauguration.

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-31). Zimbabwe: Opposition Activists Wrongfully Denied Bail. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists with the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change party arrive at the Magistrates' courts in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 19, 2024. | © 2024 MUNASHE CHOKODZA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock…

Dan Williams (2024-07-31). Tom Daley on what inspired his Olympics return. america.cgtn.com One of the most incredible comeback stories in the Paris Olympics 2024 is Tom Daley. | In his fifth Olympics, the Great Britain diver won a silver medal in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform. | What inspired him to return, and more importantly, what knitting project is he most excited about? | CGTN's Dan Williams went to find out.

Tribune News Service (2024-07-31). Sinead O'Connor's cause of death is revealed a year after Irish singer died. scmp.com O'Connor died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, according to a report citing her death certificate.

Abdullah Jallow (2024-07-31). A Clarification By Ibn Al-Qayyim Sheds Light On The Basis of The Extreme Indecency at the So-called Opening Event of The Paris Olympics. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Quote: Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Whenever Tawheed in the heart is weaker and the Shirk in it is greater, it commits more indecency, becomes stronger in its attachment to images, and infatuated with them. Allah says: ŸÅŸéŸÖŸéÿßŸì …

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-31). Bangladeshi Protesters in Maldives Face Arrest, Deportation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Workers from Bangladesh gathering in their accommodation block in Malé, Maldives, May 9, 2020. | © 2020 Ahmed Shurau/Getty Images | Maldivian authorities say they plan to arrest and deport Bangladeshi nationals involved in organizing a peaceful protest in the southern atoll of G.Dh. Thinadhoo.The July 25 protest was held, like many others across the region, after a recent crackdown by security forces on student protests in Bangladesh, with more than 200 people killed and thousands injured in the clashes that followed.Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan accused…

Peter Crimmins (2024-07-31). Philly's Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kelly Shindler, currently director of exhibitions and public interpretation for the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, will step into the leadership role in September. Shindler replaces interim director Harry Philibrick, who has served in that role since previous director Christina Vassallo left more than…

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-31). FIDH calls on the International Olympic Committee to address human rights violations in Palestine. fidh.org

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-31). 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 (…) | – |

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

noemail (2024-07-31). The Political Assassination of Hamas Chief: Global Repercussions. devdiscourse.com The killing of Hamas' chief political leader Ismail Haniyeh is 'an absolutely unacceptable political murder', a deputy Russian foreign minister told RIA state news agency on Wednesday.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Erdogan Calls Assassination of Hamas Leader A Despicable Attempt to Undermine Palestinian Cause. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, calling it a treacherous act aimed at undermining the Palestinian cause.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Martyrdom of Haniyeh to Strengthen Iran-Palestine Ties: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran will strengthen the inseparable bonds between Iran and Palestine.

UMMID (2024-07-31). Wayanad landslide death toll surges, rescue operation on. ummid.com The death toll in the multiple landslides that struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early in the morning Tuesday has surged to 93, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

noemail (2024-07-31). Arm's Cautious Revenue Forecast Triggers Stock Selloff. devdiscourse.com A cautious revenue forecast from Arm Holdings triggered a significant drop in the British chipmaker's stock, with shares plummeting 11% in after-hours trading. The forecast has ignited investor concerns about swift returns on AI-related investments.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Do human rights undo Uganda's political progress? independent.co.ug The discourse of Human Rights in the country overlooks the real political issues which perpetrate violations COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITI SSERUWAGI | Young Ugandans usually define themselves as Human Rights activists when they become civically aware or come of political age. As a young lawyer and a recent graduate from the Law Development Center and Makerere …

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran. aljazeera.com Hamas's political chief Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran's capital, Tehran.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Bodyguard Martyred in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Video: Palestinians in occupied West Bank react to Hamas chief's killing. aljazeera.com Palestinian residents in the occupied West Bank have been giving their reaction to the killing of Hamas chief in Iran.

Reuters (2024-07-31). Kamala Harris to hold Philadelphia rally with vice-president pick Tuesday. scmp.com Kamala Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate will launch a tour of seven battleground states next week.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Funeral of Haniyeh to Be Held in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The funeral of head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, will be held in Tehran.

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

A a (2024-07-31). China, Russia, melting ice: What does the United States' new Arctic strategy say? strategic-culture.su

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-31). Blinken Denies US Involvement in Haniyeh Assassination, Stresses Cease-fire Need. themedialine.org

UMMID (2024-07-31). Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina Govt on Trial. ummid.com Never before in the history of Bangladesh (since 1972), in any student uprising, anti-government movement or people's revolt so much blood has been spilt in street violence.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Ugandan conservationist Gladys Kalema gets another Global Award. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Gorilla Conservationist, Dr. Gladys Kalema is one of the winners of this year's People, Environment. Achievements (P.E.A) Awards. The 14th edition of the awards recognized individual for their tireless and inspiring efforts to flip the script and demonstrate that sustainable business is good for bottom lines as well as …

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-31). Examining the Aftermath of Haniyeh and Shukr's Assassinations. themedialine.org

noemail (2024-07-31). Judge Approves Settlement in 2017 ICE Deportation Lawsuit. devdiscourse.com A judge approved a groundbreaking settlement Wednesday in the 2017 lawsuit challenging the detention of Iraqi nationals slated for deportation during the Trump administration.

Associated Press (2024-07-31). US Army intelligence analyst accused of selling military secrets changes plea to guilty. scmp.com Some of the information Korbein Schultz is accused of selling includes studies on military drills and operations in countries such as China.

noemail (2024-07-31). North Korea's Response to Severe Flooding: Kim Jong Un Assesses Damage and Orders Relief Measures. devdiscourse.com Severe flooding following heavy rains in northwestern North Korea has left thousands homeless, inundated numerous homes, and damaged vast areas of farmland, according to state media reports on Wednesday.

aljazeera (2024-07-31). Final videos of Hamas leader Haniyeh. aljazeera.com These are believed to be some of the final images of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh before his assassination.

Andrew Kersley (2024-07-31). How the Failing Asylum System Contributed to the ' £22bn Black Hole' — But Will the Labour Government Fix It? bylinetimes.com The news has been dominated this week with the revelation of a £22 billion 'black hole' in government finances that Labour has been left by the last Government. | The financial shortfall — which the Government has said was caused by the Conservatives spending a £9 billion emergency pool of funding for unforeseen costs by "more than three times over" — has led to the Chancellor announcing plans to cut back on government spending, most notably the winter fuel allowance for the elderly to cover only those receiving pension credits or other means-tested benefits. | The Office for Budget Res…

newleftreview (2024-07-31). 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.

The Independent (2024-07-31). Gabon's transitional president Nguema to visit Uganda tomorrow. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is scheduled to start his three-day official visit to Uganda Thursday, Ugandan officials announced Wednesday. Nguema will meet his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni to deepen the ties between the two countries, Henry Okello Oryem, Uganda's minister of state for international affairs, told …

The Independent (2024-07-31). Uganda's first e-Mobility Expo set for August 16 at Kiira Motors. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's first e-Mobility Expo and Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) Open House is set for Friday 16th August 2024 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Held under the theme "The Future is Green; The Future is Now", the first-of-its-kind event organised by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is designed to explore, …

Ed Sykes (2024-07-31). Labour politicians showed a "contemptuous attitude" towards independent candidates. thecanary.co Independent and socialist candidates who held Labour Party politicians to account in the 2024 general election wrote a joint letter on 30 July addressing the smear campaign against them. And The Canary spoke to several of these candidates individually to hear their thoughts on the issue. Labour MPs should 'hang their heads in shame' Councillor […] | By

EDWIN (2024-07-31). DPWI Minister commits to expedite development of EduPark in Mamelodi. sanews.gov.za DPWI Minister commits to expedite development of EduPark in Mamelodi | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has vowed to expedite the development of the EduPark community project in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has vowed to expedite the development of the EduPark community project in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. | "The EduPark and Mamelodi Skate Club, which forms part of it, is an example of how we need to…

Robert Delaney (2024-07-31). Washington must prioritise matching China's presence in Global South, a top US envoy says. scmp.com Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell tells Senate Foreign Relations Committee one essential step is to expedite approval of a backlog of ambassador nominations.

A a (2024-07-31). Apenas a Rússia pode dizer quando acabará a guerra. strategic-culture.su

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Hannah Sharland (2024-07-31). In just a year, the EACOP fossil fuel project is already decimating wildlife. thecanary.co The climate-wrecking East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is already wreaking havoc on wildlife in a biodiverse national park. A new report has exposed how key fossil fuel infrastructure associated with the project is impacting the park's iconic species. To make matters worse, oil drilling activities are driving conflict between wildlife and communities residing in […] | By

NEOB (2024-07-31). President Ramaphosa assents to IPID Amendment Bill. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa assents to IPID Amendment Bill | The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill has been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. | According to the Presidency, the new law is aimed at "affirming the institutional and operational independence" of IPID and empowers the directorate to "investigate serious alleged offences committed by police officers, whether they were off duty or not". | "The new law entrenches the institutional and operational independence of IPID and makes it clear that the directorate must be independent, impartial and must exercise its powers an…

UMMID (2024-07-31). MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule released, Registration from Aug 14. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has published on its official website mcc.nic.in the MCC NEET UG Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).

Franc Contreras (2024-07-31). Mexico's President-elect renews hopes for safer energy policies. america.cgtn.com In Mexico, the landslide victory of president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, has renewed hopes that the nation will turn toward more sustainable and Earth-friendly energy policies. | Sheinbaum is a climate scientist turned politician, who clean energy experts believe can put Mexico on an accelerated path toward a clean-energy future. | CGTN's Franc Contreras reports.

tn.ai (2024-07-31). Details Emerge on Assassination of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — New details have emerged about the assassination of head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran.

Staff (2024-07-31). Envían Raúl Castro y Díaz-Canel ofrendas florales en homenaje a Frank País. cubadebate.cu Ofrendas florales del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, y del Presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, fueron depositadas en la tumba que atesora los restos del líder de la lucha clandestina, Frank País García, al conmemorarse el 67 aniversario de aquel vil asesinato, en el que cayera junto a su amigo y hermano de ideales Raúl Pujol Arencibia, el 30 de julio de 1957.

Staff (2024-07-31). Presidente mexicano rechaza asistir a reunión de OEA sobre Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador recalcó hoy que México no participará en la reunión de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) que tratará sobre la situación de Venezuela tras las elecciones. "No estamos de acuerdo con la actitud de parcialidad de la OEA", expresó esta mañana el jefe de Estado ante la convocatoria para este miércoles.

Staff (2024-07-31). Todo lo que se debe saber sobre el apagón electoral. cubadebate.cu El ataque referido por Maduro se trató de un DOS (Denial Of Service — Denegación de Servicio) realizado desde la República de Macedonia del Norte y el cual consiste en saturar las redes con una enorme cantidad de tráfico espurio para evitar se logre transmitir la información, explicó Víctor Theoktisto, PHD en computación y auditor externo del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE).

Staff (2024-07-31). Ofertas de verano en GD Mart: Rebajas de ventiladores GWELL. cubadebate.cu En nuestra plataforma www.gd-mart.com encontrarás los mejores precios y la comodidad de saber que tu compra está ya en Cuba. Somos una opción segura para adquirir productos electrodomésticos para la familia cubana, ofreciéndote calidad, rapidez y, sobre todo, °grandes ahorros! No esperes más, refresca tu hogar con GWELL.

Staff (2024-07-31). La opinión del lector: Dificultades con el pago en billetes de baja denominación. cubadebate.cu Un lector nos ha enviado su queja sobre una situación que enfrenta con el pago en su empresa. Según nos cuenta, recibió su salario de 6455.45 pesos en billetes de 10 y 5 pesos. Sin embargo, al intentar comprar jabón de baño a 150 pesos la unidad en una Mipyme en la ciudad de Guantánamo, se encontró con que no aceptan billetes de 10 pesos, solo de 20 hacia arriba.

Staff (2024-07-31). Ingreso por cobro de multas en Cuba aumenta un 44 porciento respecto a 2023. cubadebate.cu Un total de 753 056 multas fueron impuestas en Cuba al cierre del mes de junio, con un monto ascendente a los 944 millones de pesos, decreciendo en 89 226 multas con respecto a igual periodo del año anterior. El control y cobro de multas se soporta en un sistema nacional automatizado (cgm) que se encuentra en proceso de perfeccionamiento y desarrollo.

Staff (2024-07-31). Nuevo video captó al tirador del atentado de Trump antes de disparar (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Ha salido a la luz un nuevo video del atentado contra Donald Trump, que fue grabado por una de las víctimas de los disparos y que captó al tirador moviéndose unos minutos antes de abrir fuego. En la grabación se aprecia cómo una persona se desplaza por el techo del edificio adyacente a la zona del acto de campaña de Trump en el estado de Pensilvania.

Staff (2024-07-31). Julio se despide. cubadebate.cu Ya vamos en la recta final de un mes de julio bastante "normal": caluroso, y menos lluvioso que su predecesor como es habitual. Desde la disipación de Beryl, "el recordista" en la madrugada del 9 de julio, ha comenzado una sequía de ciclones similar a la del pasado año, cuando la concentración de polvo del Sahara frenó los ciclones hasta bien entrado el mes de agosto.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-31). Ocidente e Ucrânia travam guerra por procuraàßà£o contra Rússia na àÅfrica. globalresearch.ca Recentemente, terroristas tuaregues mataram vários soldados do Grupo Wagner durante uma emboscada no norte do Mali. No início, acreditou-se que se tratava apenas de um incidente militar na zona de conflito do Sahel, mas há evidências de um profundo envolvimento …

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Cuba busca profundizar vínculos con Etiopía y elogia progreso económico. radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, julio 31 (RHC) El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Elio E. Rodríguez Perdomo, enfatizó los lazos históricos entre Cuba y Etiopía, al tiempo que expresó admiración por los avances económicos de Etiopía y esbozó planes para una mayor cooperación.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-07-31). Casos de fiebre aftosa humana superan lo previsto en Japón. radiohc.cu Tokio, 31 jul (RHC) El Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Infecciosas de Japón reportó hoy que en 41 de las 47 prefecturas del país, la cifra promedio de casos de fiebre aftosa humana superó el nivel previsto por el gobierno.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Embajador de China en Cuba afirmó que los dos países son buenos amigos y hermanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 julio (RHC) El nuevo embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, resaltó la víspera, que los dos países son buenos amigos, camaradas y hermanos, que se oponen conjuntamente a la hegemonía y a las sanciones unilaterales.

María Candela (2024-07-31). Auge de comunicaciones en municipio cienfueguero de Cumanayagua y su Plan Turquino (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cumanayagua, 31 jul (RHC) En el municipio cienfueguero de Cumanayagua y su Plan Turquino de las montañas del Grupo Guamuhaya, en el Escambray impacta el trabajo de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) que ha entregado diversas obras para el beneficio social.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-07-31). Cierra Hugo Franco su feliz tránsito por la arquería olímpica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 jul (JIT) La felicidad no siempre está acompañada de la victoria y bien lo sabe Hugo Franco, en buena medida satisfecho después de su despedida hoy del certamen olímpico de tiro con arco que acoge la impresionante Explanada de Los Inválidos, en París.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-07-31). Trabajadores argentinos realizarán paro el 7 de agosto. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 31 jul (RHC) Rodolfo Aguiar, secretario general de la Asociación argentina Trabajadores del Estado, confirmó la celebración de un paro nacional el próximo 7 de agosto que mostrará la unidad de organizaciones sindicales, sociales, religiosas y de derechos humanos.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Grupo Cocomar: infancias en armonía con la naturaleza (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Matanzas, 31 julio- Verdes esperanzadores, árboles para la vida, la protección del medio ambiente, la cultura de amor y el crecimiento como mejores seres humanos representa el propósito de la labor educativa que desde hace 7 años desarrolla el Grupo Cocomar "Amigos de la Naturaleza" en Matanzas.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-07-31). Solidaridad del Consejo de Paz estadounidense con Venezuela y victoria de Maduro. radiohc.cu Washington, 31 jul (RHC) El Consejo de Paz de Estados Unidos expresó su solidaridad con el pueblo de Venezuela y condenó los múltiples intentos de interrumpir y obstaculizar hoy el progreso de su Revolución bolivariana.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-07-31). Reconocen a Cuba por su cooperación y ayuda a la paz en Colombia. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 31 jul (RHC) Cuba mereció hoy un reconocimiento por su cooperación y su decidida ayuda al Acuerdo Final para la terminación del conflicto en Colombia como parte de la celebración en esta capital del I Encuentro Internacional de Procesos de Paz.

María Candela (2024-07-31). Maykel Blanco llevará la Fiesta Cristal a Holguín. radiohc.cu Holguín 31 jul (RHC) Reconocido en la Mayor de las Antillas y otras naciones por sus composiciones e interpretaciones de la Timba, el Son y la Salsa desde las raíces cubanas, Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor llegarán a la Oriental provincia cubana de Holguín.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Convocan movilización ciudadana contra inseguridad en Uruguay. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 31 julio (RHC) Organizaciones sociales y residentes de barrios populares de la capital uruguaya convocan a una marcha el 5 de agosto en Montevideo, para reclamar seguridad ante el crecimiento de la violencia en sus comunidades.

A A (2024-07-31). Venezuela: Entre la victoria de Maduro y las semillas de una nueva revolución de colores. strategic-culture.su

Staff (2024-07-31). ONU exige a EEUU eliminar el bloqueo y retirar a Cuba de lista de supuestos Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu La Relatora Especial sobre el Impacto Negativo de las Medidas Coercitivas Unilaterales en el Disfrute de los Derechos Humanos y los Expertos Independientes de Derechos Humanos sobre Solidaridad Internacional y sobre un Orden Internacional Justo y Equitativo, exigieron al Gobierno de Estados Unidos eliminar todas las restricciones del bloqueo contra Cuba.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-07-31). Escalada en medio Oriente socaba objetivos de paz, dice Guterres. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 31 jul (RHC) La actual escalada en Medio Oriente socaba los objetivos de cese al fuego en Gaza, la entrada de más ayuda humanitaria y la liberación de los rehenes, aseguró este miércoles el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres.

María Candela (2024-07-31). Recuerdos de Fidel. radiohc.cu Cincuenta y dos años se cumplieron este 3 de mayo de la primera visita del Comandante Fidel Castro a un país de àÅfrica.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-07-31). Oro histórico y récord olímpico para guatemalteca Adriana Ruano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 jul (PL) La guatemalteca Adriana Ruano Oliva impuso marca olímpica con 45 puntos y se ciñó la corona de la especialidad de fosa, correspondiente al tiro deportivo de los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-07-31). Rusia llama a respetar la voluntad del pueblo venezolano en comicios. radiohc.cu Moscú, 31 jul (RHC) Rusia llama a respetar la voluntad del pueblo venezolano expresada en las recién celebradas elecciones presidenciales, declaró hoy el subdirector del Departamento de Información y Prensa de la Cancillería, Andréi Nastasin.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-31). Instan en Ciego de àÅvila preservar las playas arenosas. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, 31 julio (RHC) La Delegación Territorial del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (DT-Citma) en Ciego de àÅvila, instó a asumir comportamientos adecuados y respetar las disposiciones del Decreto Ley Número 77 del 2023 "De Costas" para preservar las playas arenosas.

Staff (2024-07-31). Maduro interpone recurso de amparo ante la Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, recientemente reelegido para el periodo 2025-2031, acudió este miércoles ante el Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) e interpuso un recurso de amparo ante la Sala Electoral de dicha corte. Allí fue recibido por la presidenta del máximo tribunal, magistrada Caryslia Rodríguez, también presidenta de la Sala Electoral, a quien entregó el documento.

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