(2024-08-02). Factbox: 300 days of Israeli genocidal war on Gaza and 3,457 massacres. presstv.ir The genocidal war on Gaza launched by the Israeli regime on October 7 last year completed 300 days on Thursday, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction with nearly 40,000 Palestinians killed.
(2024-08-02). Promoting Peace And Stability In The Middle East By Unconditionally Backing Its Worst Aggressor. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "In reality, the US isn't vowing to defend the state of Israel, the US is vowing to help Israel attack other countries."
(2024-08-02). Iran has already proven its capability to launch a major attack on Israel: US. presstv.ir The US warns about Iran's capability to target the occupied Palestinian territories again in response to deadly adventurism on the part of the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-02). Palestinians subjected to electric shocks, sexual violence in Israeli jails: UN. presstv.ir The UN says the Palestinians are denied basic necessities including food and water.
(2024-08-02). Harris Must Commit to Ending Biden's Support for Israel's Genocide in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
Gaza solidarity protest (Flickr) By Marjorie Cohn During Donald Trump's presidency, he repeatedly capitulated to Israel's Zionist regime. He illegally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, illegally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, and declared Israeli settlements on Palestinian land lawful despite international law to the contrary. As Israel continues its 10-month genocidal campaign …
(2024-08-02). Golan: Adhering to Syrian Identity, Resisting 'Israelization' Attempts. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmad Karakira From armed Resistance to nonviolent strikes, the residents of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights have foiled Israeli conspiracies and confirmed their Syrian Arab identity. The Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights made headlines on Saturday after a missile landed on a football field in the Druze town of Majdal Shams, killing 12 people and injuring…
(2024-08-02). The Iraq Report: 10 years after the Sinjar massacre of Yazidis. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Guinea: the verdict of victory for the victims of the 28 September 2009 massacre. fidh.org Former high-ranking officials sentenced to long prison terms for crimes against humanity. The trial of the 28 September 2009 massacre has just ended with a historic verdict welcomed by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its member organisation in Guinea, the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'Homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and their partner the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA) – the civil parties in the trial. The charges (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-02). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Guinea: the verdict of victory for the victims of the 28 September 2009 massacre. fidh.org Former high-ranking officials sentenced to long prison terms for crimes against humanity. The trial of the 28 September 2009 massacre has just ended with a historic verdict welcomed by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its member organisation in Guinea, the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'Homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and their partner the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA) – the civil parties in the trial. The charges (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-02). Nothing in Its Place: The dark drama of Turkey's 1978 massacre. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Promoting peace and stability in the Middle East by unconditionally backing its worst aggressor. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone President Biden‚Ää—‚Ääif you feel like pretending Biden is still serving as President and still making the decisions in the White House‚Ää—‚Äähas pledged to support Israel against any retaliations for its recent assassination spree in Iran and Lebanon which killed high-profile officials from Hamas and Hezbollah. A White House statement asserts that…
(2024-08-02). Don't Believe the Rampant Disinformation Over Israel's Escalation in Lebanon. truthout.org Israel has been trading strikes with Hezbollah, the Lebanese political party and armed group, ever since October. So far, the strikes have killed at least 542 people in Lebanon, including 114 civilians and at least 22 soldiers and 25 civilians in northern Israel and Israeli-occupied territory. But one recent back-and-forth has heightened the tension at the border between the two countries… |
(2024-08-02). Report: Hezbollah moves equipment to Beirut; Israeli ministers get satellite phones. haaretz.com Biden: Haniyeh killing has not helped work toward cease-fire ‚ñ CNN: U.S. officials say Iran could use proxies to attack American forces in response to Haniyeh assassination ‚ñ Biden, Netanyahu discuss U.S. military deployments to support Israel, White House says ‚ñ Hezbollah chief Nasrallah warns of revenge for Israel's latest assassinations: 'You don't know the red line you have crossed'…
(2024-08-02). Profile: Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah commander assassinated by Israel in Beirut. presstv.ir A top-ranking Hezbollah military commander, Fuad Shukr was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday in the suburbs of southern Beirut amid heightened tensions.
(2024-08-02). 'Great for Netanyahu': Will Haniyeh killing help Israeli PM politically? aljazeera.com The killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders could resurrect support for the embattled Israeli PM, say analysts.
(2024-08-02). Islamic Resistance Continues Border Battle in Support of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday striking the Israeli occupation posts near Lebanon southern borders in response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon and support of Gaza. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement maintained that the Islamic Resistance fighters in the Air Defense Unit …
(2024-08-02). Israel will have to pick up the tab after Netanyahu's assassination celebrations. haaretz.com The day after the killing of senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials, regional war has become more likely and the hostage deal is in danger of being thwarted — for now at least ‚ñ What will Netanyahu do with the credit the public is giving him? ‚ñ The generals are now the gatekeepers of democracy…
(2024-08-02). Retaliation Is Inevitable, Nasrallah Warns Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned the Zionist regime and its sponsors to brace themselves for an inevitable response to the assassination of Fuad Shukr, the senior commander of Hezbollah who was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut.
(2024-08-02). Hezbollah leader's 'new phase' warning to Israel. aljazeera.com Hezbollah's leader has warned Israel that their conflict has entered "a new phase different from the past".
(2024-08-02). IRGC chief to Hezbollah leader: 'Sacred rage, harsh revenge' await enemies. presstv.ir The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) strongly warns about the consequences of the Israeli regime's recent assassination of a senior Hezbollah figure.
(2024-08-02). Israel's war on journalists. stephensemler.substack.com 
Share *VIP members saw my latest post on how many munitions Israel has fired into Lebanon and how many Hezbollah has fired into Israel since October 7. Become a paid subscriber to read that post and support this newsletter: Subscribe now Situation On Wednesday, Ismail al-Ghoul and Rami al-Rifi, a journalist and cameraman with Al …
(2024-08-02). Iranian Revolutrionary Guard vow 'holy wrath' against Israel. newarab.com 
In response to the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief In a condolence message to Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah for the death of Hezbollah military leader
(2024-08-02). The real reason Israel is assassinating Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, and why it won't stop. indybay.org 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.
(2024-08-02). Snippets of Nasrallah's speech at funeral of top commander Fuad Shukr. presstv.ir The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, delivered a speech on Thursday at the funeral ceremony of a top-ranking Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr.
(2024-08-02). Report: Hezbollah moves equipment to Beirut; Israeli ministers get satellite phones. haaretz.com Saudi reports: Two Hamas political bureau senior officials killed last week in Israeli strike in Gaza ‚ñ Biden: Haniyeh killing has not helped work toward cease-fire ‚ñ CNN: U.S. officials say Iran could use proxies to attack American forces in response to Haniyeh assassination ‚ñ Biden, Netanyahu discuss U.S. military deployments to support Israel, White House says…
(2024-08-02). Biden Convinced Of Iran's Potential Revenge On Israel? U.S. Fears Bigger Attack Than April 13 Strike. hindustantimes.com The United States is reportedly convinced over an imminent Iranian strike on Israel in the coming days to avenge Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. Three US officials told Axios that the Biden administration has begun preparing to counter Iranian retaliation. The US officials also said that Iran, with the help of Hezbollah and other 'axis of resistance' groups, will launch a large-scale attack on Israel, according to Axios.
(2024-08-02). Lebanon's Hezbollah activates air defense and hits Israeli soldiers. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance ( Hezbollah) today activated its air defense, hit soldiers and attacked military sites of the Israeli forces, in the continuation of the operations on the Gaza support front.
(2024-08-02). Killing of Fuad Shukr 'biggest loss' for Hezbollah since 2008. newarab.com 
aljazeera.com (2024-08-01). Israel subjecting Palestinian detainees to torture and abuse: UN report
Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians during the war in Gaza and stands accused of numerous cases of torture, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says in a new report.
The 23-page report, released on Wednesday, noted allegations of widespread abuse of prisoners being held incommunicado in arbitrary, prolonged detention. It was published during a tense standoff in Israel as far-right politicians and demonstrators opposed an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of detainees by soldiers.
(2024-08-02). Lebanon's Hezbollah activates air defense and hits Israeli soldiers. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance ( Hezbollah) today activated its air defense, hit soldiers and attacked military sites of the Israeli forces, in the continuation of the operations on the Gaza support front.
(2024-08-02). Daughter of top Hezbollah commander: Israel to suffer more after assassinations. presstv.ir The daughter of the senior Hezbollah commander who was murdered by Israel earlier this week says the occupying regime will suffer more after the assassination.
(2024-08-02). Netanyahu, Biden Discuss Defense as Israel Prepares for Possible Iran, Hezbollah Attacks. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-02). Nasrallah: Fighting has entered 'a new phase' after Israeli assassinations. presstv.ir Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah says the fighting has entered "a new phase" after Israel's assassination of its top military commander Fouad Shukr and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-02). Hezbollah's Nasrallah vows to avenge Shukr's killing by Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Israel sustains deadly aggression on Lebanon, Hezbollah responds with dozens of rockets. presstv.ir The Israeli regime sustains its deadly aggression against southern Lebanon after its recent assassination of a senior Hezbollah commander, prompting the movement to respond with dozens of rockets.
(2024-08-02). Israel, Iran and West Asia — The Elephant in the Room. thesiriusreport.com 
Today Ken and Paul discuss recent developments in West Asia with respect to Israel, Hezbollah/Lebanon and Iran.
(2024-08-02). Senior Hezbollah Commander's Daughter to Al-Manar: Martyrdom Speaks Louder than Life. english.almanar.com.lb In an interview with Al-Manar TV on Friday, Khadija Fouad Shokr, daughter of Hezbollah Senior Commander Sayyed Fouad Shokr (Sayyed Mohsen), said, "After my father's martyrdom, his name, which had been kept secret for security reasons, was finally made public. Now, I can proudly say that I am Khadija Fouad Shokr." Mrs. Shokr described her …
(2024-08-02). Calls for Reforms on Tenth Anniversary of Yazidi Genocide in Iraq. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-30) — As the genocide in Gaza and the war in Ukraine continue to dominate global headlines, and as the Middle East nears an all-out war after Israel's attacks in Lebanon and Iran, the Yazidi religious minority community sadly commemorated the tenth anniversary of their all but forgotten genocide in Iraq…
(2024-08-02). Two rockets were fired from South Lebanon at Western Galilee: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Mia Khalifa condemns Israel's killing of Hamas chief, Beirut hit. newarab.com 
Mia Khalifa has again weighed in on Israel's war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon following the She also expressed outrage at the recent Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-Am…
(2024-08-02). UK Foreign, Defence secretaries in Lebanon to push de-escalation. newarab.com 
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey arrived in Lebanon on Thursday as part of a diplomatic mission to address rising tensions in the Middle East. The visit follows an Israeli Lammy and Healey met with key Lebanese officials,…
(2024-08-02). Blank Checks for War: Congressional Abdication from Tonkin to Gaza. counterpunch.org 
With the U.S.- backed carnage in Gaza continuing and the threat of growing violence looming throughout the region (in Lebanon, Iran, and who knows where else), we need to think more deeply than ever about how the American people have historically been excluded from foreign policy decision-making. An upcoming anniversary should remind us of what sent us down this undemocratic path.
(2024-08-02). Airlines avoid Iran, Lebanon airspace, cancel Israel flights. newarab.com 
Airlines are avoiding Singapore Airlines stopped flying through Iranian airspace from early on Friday morning and is u…
(2024-08-02). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Four Syrians killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon: ministry. newarab.com 
The "The health ministry announces… four Syrian nationals were martyred" in an "Israeli strike" on the southern vill…
(2024-08-02). Edinburgh Fringe to see Isabelle Farah's comedy set in Babylon. newarab.com 
What is the correct pronunciation of "Nebuchadnezzar"? It's a conundrum that provides one of the earliest laughs in Farah landed on "neh-byuh-kuhd-nih-zaar" when she first read his name in a book. However, she tells The New Arab, "There's always someone in the audience — normally an old white man — who says, 'I think it's actually 'neh-byuh-kuhd-neh-zuh,' and you're like, why? Were you there? Did you hear it?" | It is with that defiant approach that the British-Leban…
(2024-08-02). Israel Has Damaged or Destroyed 85 Percent of Schools in Gaza. truthout.org In just the last 10 months of its genocide, Israel has damaged or destroyed nearly 9 out of 10 schools in Gaza, the UN has reported. According to assessments by the UN-backed Global Education Cluster, almost 85 percent of school buildings in Gaza have been directly hit or damaged, as the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) highlighted on Friday. |
(2024-08-02). Gaza Has 14 Times More Debris Than Total Created in All Conflicts Since 2008. truthout.org Israel's relentless bombing campaign in Gaza has, over the course of 300 days, created a staggering amount of debris — not only burying Palestinians alive and destroying life-supporting infrastructure, but also putting Palestinians at risk to a number of pollutants that could cause diseases like cancer long after the genocide has ended. According to an assessment of satellite imagery by UN… |
(2024-08-02). Children traumatized by 10 months of genocide. electronicintifada.net Girl asks what happened to her uncle.
(2024-08-02). St Andrews Uni rector dismissed for accusing Israel of genocide. newarab.com 
The rector of St Andrews University in Scotland has been dismissed from her position and removed from her role as a trustee after she accused Stella Maris condemned the decision to remove her from the roles following an investigation commissioned by the university, adding she plans on appealin…
(2024-08-02). Headlines for August 2, 2024. democracynow.org Evan Gershkovich Arrives in U.S. with Other Freed Americans After Historic Prisoner Swap with Russia, Mourners Gather for Ismail Haniyeh's Funeral in Doha Amid Questions over Fate of Ceasefire Talks, "A Long History of Fabrications": Al Jazeera Blasts Israeli Claim Slain Reporter Worked for Hamas, The Uncommitted Movement Calls on Democrats to Let Doctor Who Volunteered in Gaza Address DNC, AIPAC Spending Millions to Unseat Progressive MO Congressmember Cori Bush, Jewish Activists Descend on Atlas Air to Shine Light on Its Role in Gaza Genocide, Famine Has Been Confirmed in Darfur's Zamzam…
(2024-08-02). Arundhati Roy calls on India to halt arms sales to Israel or 'forever be linked to genocide'. middleeasteye.net 
Arundhati Roy calls on India to halt arms sales to Israel or 'forever be linked to genocide' | Roy is backing a letter signed by prominent Indians, calling for an end to India's complicity in Israel's war on Gaza | | An Indian army soldier stands guard on Lamochan mountain overlooking Drass in Karg…
(2024-08-02). When Our Descendants Look Back on This Chapter. counterpunch.org 
It's almost always simple to look back in history with a clear eye and note misdeeds and murder. Genocides pop out as self-evident, colonialism screams loudly, but for some reason, while in the throes of it all, many individuals, especially those who consider themselves conservative and level-headed, completely miss what is occurring right under their
(2024-08-02). History, genocide and Israel's war on Gaza: Mehdi Hasan and Benny Morris. aljazeera.com Mehdi Hasan challenges Israeli historian Benny Morris on Israel's war on Gaza, its historical roots and Zionism.
(2024-08-02). Friday 8/2: Palo Alto Vigil for Gaza: 300 Days of Genocide. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-08-02). Children traumatized by 10 months of genocide. electronicintifada.net Girl asks what happened to her uncle.
(2024-08-02). Both U.S. Parties Back Israel's AI fueled Genocide in Gaza. youtube.com 
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(2024-08-02). Saturday 8/3: 300 Days of Genocide – NO to US Funded Regional Wars – Rally and March. indybay.org 16th St. and Mission – 16th St. BART Plaza…
(2024-08-02). If Anyone is Being 'Funded', it's the Zionists on Campus. libya360.wordpress.com Walid TamtamJewish-led demonstrators hold a banner reading, "AIPAC Funds Genocide" near the lobby group's New York office on February 22, 2024. (Photo: Jewish Voice for Peace/X) Billions of dollars are funneled from pro-"Israel" business and state figures into the Western world to then return political action and tax-payer funds for "Israel's" strategic domination of the…
(2024-08-02). Gaza, India, Bhagat Singh, and the Right to Violently Rebel Against Imperial Repression. counterpunch.org 
Gaza Israel is waging a genocidal war against the people of Gaza, murdering in excess of 40,000 persons, with more victims almost certainly dead under the rubble left by relentless bombing. The British medical journal The Lancet suggest that if indirect deaths—from starvation, diseases, and the like—are taken into account, up to 186,000 deaths can
(2024-08-02). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Zionism Observer vs IDF: The Battle to Shut Down Israel's Website Extorting Gaza's Civilians. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg On July 18, independent media outlet Mondoweiss reported that an anonymous collective of tech professionals, known as Zionism Observer, had successfully led a campaign to shut down a horrific "extortion" website managed by Israeli Defense Forces for the third time since its April launch. In a remarkable and inspiring example of effective grassroots anti-Zionist activism,…
(2024-08-02). Polio and the public health crisis in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza brought a polio epidemic to the besieged enclave. Palestinian public health expert Yara Asi explains what this latest development could mean for public health in Gaza and the world.
(2024-08-02). Sunday 8/4: CODEPINK Bay Area Gathering & Picnic. indybay.org RSVP for location and details: www.codepink.org/bay84…
(2024-08-02). Monday 8/5: Virtual Teach-In/Class: Codepink Gaza Summer School. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/summerenroll…
(2024-08-02). When 'Prophets' Become Memes: The Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu. mintpressnews.com 
In a desperate bid to salvage his reputation, Netanyahu's speech to Congress was filled with lies and delusions, revealing a leader in the throes of desperation and dwindling support.
(2024-08-02). Zionism Observer vs IDF: The Battle to Shut Down Israel's Toxic Website Extorting Gaza's Civilians. mintpressnews.com 
Zionism Observer's relentless efforts reveal the IDF's use of Alkasheff Gaza to spread fear and disunity among Palestinians as the site resurfaces despite repeated shutdowns. Kit Klarenberg investigates.
(2024-08-02). 'Serious failures' by Israeli forces caused aid worker killings: Australian inquiry. middleeasteye.net 
'Serious failures' by Israeli forces caused aid worker killings: Australian inquiry | One victim's family called the report a 'first step' and demanded further investigation | | People gather around a car used by US-based aid group World Central Kitchen (WCK) after an Israeli strike in Deir al-Bala…
(2024-08-02). Venezuela: While U.S. politicians call fraud, American election observers endorse results. strategic-culture.su 
By Alan MACLEOD | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | Much to the chagrin of the U.S. government, soc…
(2024-08-02). Houthi: Israeli crimes bring regime closer to 'unavoidable downfall'. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says Israel is getting closer to its unavoidable downfall as it perpetrates more crimes.
(2024-08-02). Saturday's London March for Palestine has taken on a whole, different meaning now. thecanary.co Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators will take to the streets of London on Saturday 3 August to demand the UK government cease arming Israel and take all possible steps to avert a wider Middle East war. Israel: fomenting war in the Middle East We are now 10 months into what the International Court of Justice …
(2024-08-02). How the United States Drove Russia to Invade Ukraine and the Potential Consequences. covertactionmagazine.com The Cold War did not end for the United States with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Instead, the United States set out on a systematic 30-plus year effort to undermine, humiliate and threaten the Russian state. This has ultimately led to the tragedy of the war in Ukraine. Of course this is nothing new. …
(2024-08-02). Israel killed two of my friend's sons. electronicintifada.net A family came under attack as they sheltered in a tent.
(2024-08-02). The Grayzone Caused 'Biggest PR Fiasco In History' For US Government. popularresistance.org The Grayzone's publication of an embarrassing phone call with a National Endowment for Democracy VP triggered an institution-wide meltdown at the US government's regime change laboratory. Following the call, the group's founding president privately admitted the "fiasco" exposed major "problems beneath the polished surface." | Now, leaked emails obtained by The Grayzone reveal the organization has since descended into chaos, with two senior officials fired due to the fiasco, and remaining staff engaged in civil war between the neocon old guard and the "woke" new generation hired to replace them.
(2024-08-02). Jerusalem Countdown — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the countdown to another Iranian counterattack following Israel's brazen assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and insurrectionist riots inside Israel. Anya Parampil joins to discuss the latest from Venezuela, where Washington has officially endorsed regime change and accused President Nicolas Maduro of rigging an election.
(2024-08-02). A comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution is still achievable. aljazeera.com With its recent advisory opinion, ICJ drew a clear pathway for peace, justice and security for all in Israel-Palestine.
(2024-08-02). Archbishop of Canterbury says ending Israeli occupation is a 'legal and moral necessity'. middleeasteye.net 
Archbishop of Canterbury says ending Israeli occupation is a 'legal and moral necessity' | The Anglican leader has urged governments to uphold international law following the ICJ ruling declaring Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands illegal | | The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in cen…
(2024-08-02). Islamophobic incidents in US rose by 70% amid conflict between Israel and Hamas. infobrics.org Gaza and Islamophobia among the top issues for Muslim American voters in 2024.
(2024-08-02). Promoting Peace and Stability in the Middle East by Unconditionally Backing Its Worst Aggressor. globalresearch.ca President Biden‚Ää—‚Ääif you feel like pretending Biden is still serving as president and still making the decisions in the White House‚Ää—‚Äähas pledged to support Israel against any retaliations for its
(2024-08-02). The Smearing of Cori Bush for Being Truthful About the Gaza War. counterpunch.org 
Soon after the Gaza war began 10 months ago, a prominent newspaper columnist denounced Congresswoman Cori Bush under a headline declaring that "anti-Israel comments make her unfit for reelection." The piece appeared in the newspaper with the second-largest readership in Missouri, the Kansas City Star. Multimillion-dollar attacks on Bush followed. Bush's opponent, county prosecutor Wesley Bell,
(2024-08-02). Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman in Gaza airstrike. peoplesdispatch.org Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist The two journalists were wearing their press vests when their car, which has identifying signs, was struck by an Israeli drone. Ismail and Rami were near the house of Hamas's political leader Ismail Haniyeh in order to report the reactions of people regarding Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran earlie…
(2024-08-02). 'A Hero Taken Away Too Soon': Colleague Pays Tribute to Journalist Killed in Gaza. ummid.com Your death, Ismail al Ghoul, is the latest reminder of how Israel has silenced so many of us, too many to name, but each one is forever lodged in our memories as a hero taken away too soon. All for practicing journalism.
(2024-08-02). 'A Hero Taken Away Too Soon': Colleague Pays Tribute to Journalist Killed in Gaza. ummid.com Your death, Ismail al Ghoul, is the latest reminder of how Israel has silenced so many of us, too many to name, but each one is forever lodged in our memories as a hero taken away too soon. All for practicing journalism.
(2024-08-02). Haniyeh assassinated after US green light; Israel savagery underscored: Iran intelligence min. presstv.ir Iran's intelligence minister says the Israeli regime's recent assassination of senior Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran was carried out with Washington's approval.
(2024-08-02). Who is the US to preach "democracy" to Venezuela? wsws.org Even as Washington and its proxy forces in Israel set the Middle East on fire, the Biden-Harris administration is exploiting Sunday's presidential elections to foment a coup in Venezuela.
(2024-08-02). Who is the US to preach "democracy" to Venezuela? wsws.org Even as Washington and its proxy forces in Israel set the Middle East on fire, the Biden-Harris administration is exploiting Sunday's presidential elections to foment a coup Venezuela.
(2024-08-02). Israel-Saudi Deal Almost Dead? MBS Set To Discuss Big Plans With P.A. President Abbas In Riyadh. hindustantimes.com Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is set to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on August 4. This high-stakes meeting comes as the Israel-Saudi normalization deal hits another major roadblock. With Saudi Arabia demanding a pathway for a future Palestinian state, and Netanyahu's government refusing to budge amid the Israel-Hamas war, the deal seems off the table until the US presidential election. Will Abbas and MBS find a way to revive the Palestinian-Saudi ties and sway Washington?
(2024-08-02). Unions demand arms embargo of Israel, back protest of Netanyahu's visit. workers.org 
When tens of thousands of people demonstrated against Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu on July 24, the day he spoke to Congress, a strong labor contingent was part of the march. Six unions — Association of Flight Attendants, American Postal Workers Union (APWU), International Union of Painters, United Auto Workers (UAW), . . . |
(2024-08-02). Picking Shapiro as VP Would Remind Voters Kamala Harris Is Liberal, Not Progressive: Marc Lamont Hill. democracynow.org 
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is reportedly at the top of the list of potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House. But many progressives have raised alarm about Shapiro's record, including his support for corporate tax breaks and school vouchers, his relationship with oil and gas companies, and his demonization of pro-Palestinian protesters. "He's been actively and vocally supportive of Israel's war on Gaza since October 7 and prior," says journalist Marc Lamont Hill in Philadelphia. "In every conceivable way, Josh Shapiro is not…
(2024-08-02). Israeli sports have come a long way since 1992, and Inbar Lanir is proof. haaretz.com Israel has won 13 Olympic medals since Yael Arad's silver medal 32 years ago. Women's Olympic sports and the status of Israeli female athletes have been at the forefront of this progress…
(2024-08-02). Israel arrests Aqsa Mosque Imam after eulogizing Ismail Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Israeli occupation forces arrested Sheikh Local sources confirmed to The New Arab's sister publication Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Israeli police raided Sheikh Sa…
(2024-08-02). Iran-Russia Interaction Can Restrain Israel: Baqeri. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The cooperation between Tehran and Moscow can prevent the Zionist regime's acts of aggression from jeopardizing regional peace and stability, Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri said.
(2024-08-02). Who will lead Hamas after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Israel's assassination of Haniyeh was a Hamas leader for nearly two decades, becoming Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority when Hamas won elections in 2006 and leading a disputed government in Gaza following a 2007 conflict between Hamas and Fatah which ended with the former's takeover of the territory. | In 2017, Haniyeh moved to Qatar to become head of Hamas's…
(2024-08-02). Iran warns UN of Israel's efforts to expand Gaza war to entire region. presstv.ir Iran's UN ambassador warns the world body of attempts by Israel to expand the scope of its genocidal war on Gaza to the entire region.
(2024-08-02). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Oman Condemns Assassination of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Oman condemned the Israeli assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, paying tribute to him for standing against occupation and aggression.
(2024-08-02). How I found myself inside a settler pogrom. haaretz.com Joining a search for an Israeli teen who disappeared in the West Bank, I experienced first-hand the blood-drenched reality of nowhere land…
(2024-08-02). Sirens sounded in Sufa, Gaza enclave: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Iran Urges EU to Rein In Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran called on the European Union to mount pressures on the Israeli regime to stop its criminal atrocities, which he said have jeopardized international peace and security.
(2024-08-02). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians, Injure Another, Near Jenin. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning Israeli forces shot three Palestinians and injured another, near the village of Faqqu'a, in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin. Media sources said that Israeli forces shot three young men and injured another near the apartheid wall near Faqqu'a village, northeast of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank According to …
(2024-08-02). Thousands attend Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral in Qatar. presstv.ir Thousands have attended the funeral prayer of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated by Israel during his visit to Iran, in Qatari capital of Doha.
(2024-08-02). Soldiers Shoot Two, Abduct One, Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning Israeli forces shot two young men and abducted another in the village of Husan, west of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces shot two Palestinian young men in their twenties with live ammunition; their conditions were not known at the time of writing this part. …
(2024-08-02). Netanyahu and Biden to talk by phone following assassination of Hamas leader: White House. scmp.com Death of Ismail Haniyeh has drawn threats of revenge on Israel, fuelling concern the Gaza conflict is turning into a wider Middle East war.
(2024-08-02). FM Bagheri Kani tells UN chief Iran will punish 'criminal Zionists'. presstv.ir Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani reiterates Iran's "inherent right" to self-defense and reciprocal action after Israel's assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-02). Israeli regime to reap whirlwind of wrath of justice-seeking nations: Iran. presstv.ir Tehran says the zionist regime will soon face severe backlash from justice-seeking nations and governments around the world.
(2024-08-02). Sirens sound in Nahal Oz in Gaza Envelope: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). IRGC chief: Resistance front determined to take revenge on Israel. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says the resistance fighters are highly determined to take revenge on the Israeli regime for its recent crimes in the region.
(2024-08-02). Israeli Forces Shoot One, Abduct Five, in Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Thursday, a Palestinian young man in the village of Qusra, southeast of Nablus, and abducted five citizens in the city of Nablus, in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the town of Qusra, on Thursday evening, sparking protests among local Palestinian youths. Sources said that …
(2024-08-02). War on Gaza: Disabled Palestinian's body found after Israeli attack on Khan Younis. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Disabled Palestinian's body found after Israeli attack on Khan Younis | Iyad Muhammed al-Najjar's family thought they were evacuating their home for a few hours when they left him. Nine days later, they found his decaying body | | Iyad Muhammed al-Najjar's body was found in…
(2024-08-02). Israeli judoka Raz Hershko loses Olympic final but wins silver, clinching Israel's third medal. haaretz.com The Israeli judoka lost in the final to a Brazilian opponent. Hershko secured Israel's third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, following her judo teammates Inbar Lanir and Peter Paltchik, who won medals on Thursday…
(2024-08-02). Israeli assassinations won't weaken resistance: Hamas, Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad have emphasized that assassinations by Israel will not weaken their resilience against the occupying regime.
(2024-08-02). Australia finds 'serious failures' in Israeli attack on food aid convoy. aljazeera.com Seven people, including an Australian, died when the Israeli military struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles.
(2024-08-02). Israeli forces arrest Al-Aqsa preacher after he mourned Hamas chief. presstv.ir Israeli occupation forces have arrested Al-Aqsa Mosque preacher Sheikh Ekrima Sabri after he delivered his sermon, mourning Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-02). Pakistan to continue sending humanitarian aid to Palestinians. plenglish.com Islamabad, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan, in mourning on Friday in solidarity with the Palestinians, will continue sending humanitarian aid to the territories under the Israeli government's occupation and military terrorism, the authorities stated in this capital.
(2024-08-02). Pakistan to continue sending humanitarian aid to Palestinians. plenglish.com Islamabad, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan, in mourning on Friday in solidarity with the Palestinians, will continue sending humanitarian aid to the territories under the Israeli government's occupation and military terrorism, the authorities stated in this capital.
(2024-08-02). Day 300: 35 Killed, 55 Wounded in Latest Israeli Airstrikes. imemc.org 
Thursday marks day 300 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip (2.24 million people), and the Israeli assault continued without cease.
(2024-08-02). Biden promises Netanyahu 'new US defensive military deployments' as Israel braces for revenge. scmp.com Benjamin Netanyahu said attackers would pay a 'very heavy price' after Israel's enemies threatened retaliation for assassinations.
(2024-08-02). Killing the Peace: Israel Assassinates Chief Negotiator. libya360.wordpress.com
(2024-08-02). Iraqi cleric Sadr urges closure of Israel embassies, boycott of its goods. presstv.ir Prominent Iraqi Shia cleric Sadr calls on the Arab and Muslim countries to close Israel's embassies and ban its goods.
(2024-08-02). More U.S. Combat Aircraft Heading To Middle East Ahead Of Expected Iranian Attack On Israel. twz.com 
The U.S. will send "How many planes to send is still being wor…
(2024-08-02). Gaza's desperate state: Malnutrition and disease intensify amid 300 days of Israeli assault. nationofchange.org As Israel's relentless military campaign devastates Gaza, widespread malnutrition and disease prevent even the most basic humanitarian efforts.
(2024-08-02). Two Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza. haaretz.com Al Jazeera Arabic reporter Ismail Al-Ghoul and his colleague, cameraman Rami Al-Rifi, were killed Wednesday after reporting from Shati refugee camp, near the Gazan home of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran that morning. According to Al Jazeera, their car was targeted by the IDF…
(2024-08-02). Haniyeh's assassination made it clear: Israeli hostages are not at top of Netanyahu's agenda. haaretz.com Despite the danger of escalation, the killing of Hamas' politburo chief has improved the Israeli prime minister's standing. He could use it to oust Defense Minister Gallant, who backs a deal that includes a case-fire…
(2024-08-02). Israeli occupation forces storm Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-02). Over 20 Israeli NGOs release report on Gaza, West Bank abuses. newarab.com 
A new The NGOs who produced joint report include B'Tselem, Peace Now, Gisha, Physicians for Human Rights, Yesh D…
(2024-08-02). Israel refuses to renew visa of head of OCHA in Palestine. newarab.com 
"In my case, specifically, I was given recently a one-month extension, and I was warned that would not be renewed beyond this one month," Andrea De Domenico said in a virtual news conference. | "The straw that broke the…
(2024-08-02). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-08-02). U.S. Delta, United Airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — U.S. carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines on late Wednesday temporarily suspended their flights to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv amid heightening tensions in the Middle East region. United Airlines suspended its daily services to and from Tel Aviv, beginning with Wednesday evening's flight from Newark Liberty …
(2024-08-02). Two Palestinians tortured to death at notorious Sde Teiman base. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians who were abducted by Israeli forces died from torture in detention, Palestinian rights groups and Gaza authorities confirmed on Thursday. | Shujaiya refugee camp resident Islam al-Sarsawi, 42, was taken by Israeli forces to the notorious Earlier reports had indicated al-Sarsawi's death, however the statement said recent informat…
(2024-08-02). Israeli occupation forces launch flares over the southern area of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Can Kamala Harris be a Truly Transformed Candidate and President? counterpunch.org The invitation to Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress for the fourth time is an irremovable stain on the United States as is the Biden/Bibi relationship. No matter what pressure his biggest benefactor puts on him, the Israeli Prime Minister will not change. The question today is whether or not Kamala Harris will change now that
(2024-08-02). Soldiers Shoot a Palestinian, Abduct Nine, in Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot and seriously injured, on Thursday evening, a Palestinian young man and abducted nine others in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces opened fire with live rounds at a 21-year-old young man, while he was riding a bicycle in the city; he was transported to the …
(2024-08-02). Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid vows of revenge against Israel. scmp.com Haniyeh was the face of Hamas' international diplomacy as an Israeli offensive destroyed Gaza.
(2024-08-02). Iran Won't Forgo Right to Respond to Israel, Top Diplomat Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian caretaker foreign minister notified the UN secretary-general that Iran will by no means renounce its right to take retaliatory action against the Israeli regime for its recent move to assassinate Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). King's College first London college to halt direct investments in Israel's arms suppliers. middleeasteye.net 
King's College first London college to halt direct investments in Israel's arms suppliers | Companies involved in the manufacturing of cluster bombs, land mines and depleted uranium weapons used by Israel's military in Gaza will no longer receive investments by the college | | Students…
(2024-08-02). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-08-02). Egypt braces for possible Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks collapse. newarab.com 
Egypt anticipates that the already contentious
(2024-08-02). Hamas leader Haniyeh laid to rest in Qatar amid calls for revenge against Israel. presstv.ir Ismail Haniyeh, the slain head of the politburo of the Hamas resistance movement, has been laid to rest in the Qatari capital Doha in a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials from across the region.
(2024-08-02). Iran reiterates inherent right to punish 'Israeli gang', says West's silence emboldens Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Bagheri says the Israeli regime's terrorist act has endangered regional and international peace and stability.
(2024-08-02). Day 300: 35 Killed, 55 Wounded in Latest Israeli Airstrikes. imemc.org 
Thursday marks day 300 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip (2.24 million people), and the Israeli assault continued without cease.
(2024-08-02). Aug 1: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2024-08-02). Iran holds funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh. ecns.cn Iran held funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh after he was killed in a strike in Teheran blamed on Israel.
(2024-08-02). Netanyahu takes Israel to the brink of destruction. strategic-culture.su Haniyeh was a guest of the government of Iran when he was killed, and in the culture of the region, a guest is considered the responsibility of the host. | ❗️Join us on , , and .
(2024-08-02). Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh Is a 'Tactical Victory' and Strategic Defeat for the Zionist Entity. orinocotribune.com By Shaher Ismail Al-Shaher — Aug 1, 2024 | From the first day of Al-Aqsa Flood, the Zionist entity's government realized that it had suffered a strategic defeat that represented an existential threat to the future of "Israel." | The strategic defeat was compounded by "Israel's" inability to eliminate the resistance. This has therefore made the occupation government focus on achieving any tactical victory in order to divert the settlers' attention from their government's failure and its inability to release the prisoners held by Hamas. | "Israel's" targeting of the southern suburb of Beirut and Tehran and the…
(2024-08-02). Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel warned of revenge. newarab.com 
The funeral of Hamas leader Mourners at the ceremony in a large mosque just north of the capi…
(2024-08-02). Iran military chief: Israel will definitely regret assassinating Hamas leader. presstv.ir Iran's top military commander asserts that the Israeli regime "will definitely regret" its recent assassination of senior Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-02). Gaza and the death of Western journalism. aljazeera.com Israel's war on Gaza has killed an unprecedented number of journalists – so why is the Western media still silent?>
(2024-08-02). Army Shoots One, Injures a Child, Abducts A Child, in Qalqilia. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Thursday, a Palestinian young man, ran over a child, and abducted another child in the city of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the city of Qalqilia, on Thursday evening, sparking protests. Sources added that soldiers fired live rounds, concussion grenades, …
(2024-08-02). Palestinian Prisoner Dies of Torture in Israeli Detention Camp. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club confirmed on Thursday evening the death of prisoner Islam Al-Sarsawi (42 years old) from Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza, who was abducted during the recent storming of Al-Shifa Hospital. Medical sources confirmed that he died as a result of being tortured inside the Sde Teiman camp. …
(2024-08-02). Al Jazeera slams Israeli claim journalist was Hamas member. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Who was Ismail al-Ghoul, Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel. newarab.com 
With eyes brimming with sadness, Palestinian journalist Risking his life, al-Ghoul moved from one place to another under the pressure of continuous Israeli bombard…
(2024-08-02). Zionist media outlets report an explosion near Israeli embassy in India. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Australia blames 'serious failures' for Israeli strike on aid convoy. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Israeli justice minister: Many Israelis now understand the need for judicial overhaul. haaretz.com Justice Minister Yariv Levin, one of the architects of the Netanyahu government's attempt to weaken the courts, says at right-wing conference that 'the time has come for all 64 coalition members to be fully committed to it'…
(2024-08-02). Israel Police arrest anti-gov't activist at home three weeks after participating in protest. haaretz.com The 64-year-old activist was first arrested last month at an anti-government protest he helped organize, and again this week at his home. 'Police officers entered my house? Why? If they had called, I would've arrived at the station myself,' he said…
(2024-08-02). AIPAC money, working hand-in-glove with MAGA, targets progressives nationwide. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore.—The American-Israel Public Affairs Committee—AIPCAC—is openly gloating that their dark money defeated African American Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York's June 25 primary election. He's not the only candidate they've defeated, though, and most of them are women of color. Another is Democratic House hopeful Susheela Jayapal, defeated in Oregon's May 21st primary to …
(2024-08-02). Jordan Condemns Assassination of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Jordan condemned the Israeli assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and the violation of Iran's national sovereignty, supporting Tehran's initiative for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the case.
(2024-08-02). Day 301: Israeli Forces Continue Relentless Bombardment of Civilians. imemc.org 
On Friday, August 2, day 301 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their unrelenting airstrikes, artillery shelling and ground invasions of civilian areas throughout Gaza. Three Palestinian civilians were killed today, Friday, in Israeli shelling south of Gaza City. Eyewitnesses reported that the Israeli occupation forces …
(2024-08-02). UNSC members blast Israel's assassination of Hamas leader in Iran. presstv.ir Members of the UN Security Council have lashed out at Israel's assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.
(2024-08-02). Palestinian Prisoner Dies of Torture in Israeli Detention Camp. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club confirmed on Thursday evening the death of prisoner Islam Al-Sarsawi (42 years old) from Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza, who was abducted during the recent storming of Al-Shifa Hospital. Medical sources confirmed that he died as a result of being tortured inside the Sde Teiman camp. …
(2024-08-02). Inside Israel's history of assassinations in Iran. newarab.com 
Tehran, Iran – The assassination in Tehran on Wednesday of Targeted during a visit to the country for the swearing-in of Iran's new president, reformist politician and heart surgeon
(2024-08-02). How Many Autonomies Fit in a Community? itsgoingdown.org The following text by Leonardo Toledo, translated by Scott Campbell, takes a critical look at various autonomous processes in so-called Chiapas, Mexico. The original Spanish-language article is accompanied by a photo essay by Isaac Guzmán. What do we imagine when we say "autonomy"? There are many disparate possible scenes. From an official invoicing a table…
(2024-08-02). How Many Autonomies Fit in a Community? itsgoingdown.org The following text by Leonardo Toledo, translated by Scott Campbell, takes a critical look at various autonomous processes in so-called Chiapas, Mexico. The original Spanish-language article is accompanied by a photo essay by Isaac Guzmán. What do we imagine when we say "autonomy"? There are many disparate possible scenes. From an official invoicing a table…
(2024-08-02). L'espoir C'est la Lutte: Reflections on the Night Demo of July 19th. itsgoingdown.org Report on a recent autonomous march in solidarity with Palestine in so-called Montreal. Originally posted to Montreal Counter-Info. On July 19th, under a calm night sky, over 60 people assembled in downtown Montreal to march for Palestine. The demonstration was publicized without using social media, resulting in no police presence visible at the gathering location….
(2024-08-02). Muslim community fears for safety amid UK far-right riots. newarab.com 
Muslim community groups have urged the police to ramp up security and patrols outside mosques as far-right groups have planned at least 19 rallies across England in the coming days. | Violent riots have already taken place in Southport, Manches…
(2024-08-02). Haniyeh's killing: Iranian calls for probing 'security failures'. newarab.com The assassination of Hamas leader Morteza Motahari, a former Iranian member of parliament, reacting to Haniyeh's assassination, criticised Iran's intelligence services for failing to keep Haniyeh's residence secret. | "The assassination and martyrdom of the great Mujahid Ismail Haniyeh is not surprising because…
(2024-08-02). JK Rowling to Elon Musk, Imane Khelif targeted by hate campaign. newarab.com 
The attacks kicked off after Khelif, 25, was declared the winner of her bout on Thursday, after her competitor, Italy's Angela Carini, decided to abandon the match after…
(2024-08-02). Don't trust Kamala Harris: The lesser of two evils is still evil. newarab.com 
While polls show that The pro-Palestine movement in the United States is continuing to organise amid an environment in which the leadership of both major parties maintains sup…
(2024-08-02). How Trump hijacked the Republican Party. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Gender row follows Algerian boxer's 46-second win at Olympics. newarab.com 
Khelif advanced to the quarter-…
(2024-08-02). Algeria to sanction France over shift on Western Sahara. newarab.com 
"We will take the necessary measures to express our rejection of such [France's] position," said Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on 31 July in a press conference. | A day prior Attaf's press conference, France backed Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed territory, stressing that "the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sove…
(2024-08-02). Did Ukraine special forces strike Russia forces in Syria. newarab.com 
Russian forces in Syria have been targeted by The Kyiv Post reported that Ukraine's
(2024-08-02). Kurdistan on high alert over retaliation after Haniyeh killing. newarab.com 
Despite top officials in the
(2024-08-02). Algeria probes rejected presidential hopefuls for fraud. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Qatar holds funeral for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Haniyeh, the head of the Palestinian group's political bureaus had resided in Doha along with other Hamas leaders. | He will be buried at a cemetery in Lusail, north of the Qatari capital, fo…
(2024-08-02). Democrats vote to nominate Harris amid Trump race remark outrage. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Disinformation, tensions as Southport 'anti-Islam riots' spread. newarab.com 
Anti-Muslim riots spread in the UK on Wednesday night following concerns over " A police car was set alight in Hartlepool, North East England, on Wednesday with missiles thrown at police injuring a number of officers and seeing eight people arrested, the BBC reported, whi…
(2024-08-02). Malaysia PM furious over Facebook removing post on Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Malaysia Prime Minister Muslim-majority
(2024-08-02). Rights group says 9/11 Guantánamo plea deal 'substantial step'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Beirut Port Explosion anniversary marked amid 'delayed justice'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Malaysia holds absentee funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Malaysia held absentia funeral prayers on Thursday and Friday for assassinated Hamas political leader The prayers, held in three of the country's top national mosques, came amid official periods of mourning and prayers for the Hamas leader in Muslim-majority countries. | In attendance at the prayers held in the National Mosque of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Friday was Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, alongside other top officials and a congregation of around 3,000…
(2024-08-02). Biden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
There has been an increased risk of an escalation into a broader Middle East war after the assassination of Haniyeh in Iran drew threats of ret…
(2024-08-02). Egyptians lament Mubarak's era after metro ticket price hikes. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Turkey blocks Instagram access 'over removal of Haniyeh posts'. newarab.com 
The Information and Communication Technologies Authority, which regulates the internet, announced the decision early on Friday but did not provide a reason. | The Yeni Safak newspaper, which is close to the government, and other media said access was blocked in response to Instagram removing posts by Turkish users that expressed condolences over the…
(2024-08-02). Imprisoned Iranian Nobel winner's health deteriorating. newarab.com 
The health of jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Rights
(2024-08-02). Americans, Russian assassin freed in Russia-West prisoner swap. newarab.com 
The White House said the US had negotiated the trade with Russia,
(2024-08-02). Global brands face the wrath of Egypt's Gaza solidarity boycotts. newarab.com 
(2024-08-02). Hamas Tehran representative says Haniyeh killed by projectile. newarab.com 
Khaled Qaddoumi, the Hamas representative in Iran, has disclosed new details about the assassination of In an interview with The New Arab's sister publication Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on Friday, Qaddoumi refuted claims by the
(2024-08-02). Ben Sedrine, ex-head of Tunisia's truth commission arrested. newarab.com 
In "This decision [to arrest Sedrine] was based on an investigation initiated by the investigating judge of the economic and financial judicial hub, following a complaint from a member of the Truth and Dignity Commission," said Mohamed Zitouna, spokesperson for the Tunis First Instance Court, to local radio Mosaique FM. | The Truth and Dignity Commission (TDC, or IV…
(2024-08-02). US prisoners land in Texas after huge swap in Turkey with Russia. newarab.com 
Journalist Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich, former
(2024-08-02). The Venezuelan People Stay With the Bolivarian Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Jul 30, 2024 | About half of Venezuela's voting population is reliably wedded to the Bolivarian project. No other political project in Venezuela has the kind of election machine built by the forces of the Bolivarian revolution | On July 28, the 70th birthday of Hugo Chávez (1954-2013), Nicolás Maduro Moros won the Venezuelan presidential election, the fifth since the Bolivarian Constitution was ratified in 1999. In January 2025, Maduro will start his third six-year term as president. He took over the reins of the Bolivarian Revolution after the death of Chávez from pelvic cancer in 2013. S…
(2024-08-02). OAS Interference Against Venezuela Fails Again (+Almagro). orinocotribune.com The Organization of American States (OAS) has failed in an interventionist attempt to try to approve a resolution targeting the sovereign presidential elections in Venezuela. The discredited regional body has been plagued by condemnations of mismanagment and ethical qualms in recent years against its secretary, Luis Almagro, as well as by its loss of credibility among regional countries regarding the body's belligerence in recent regional crises, always protecting Washington interests or claims over regional sovereignty. | By failing to obtain the necessary votes and consensus this Wednesday, July 31, the OAS was…
(2024-08-02). Venezuelan Opposition Cries Fraud, People Reelect President Maduro. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris — Jul 30, 2024 | Shortly before midnight, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, announced the re-election of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. Like the proverbial boy who cried wolf, the US-backed and funded far-right opposition cried fraud. | Maduro won with 51.2% of the vote. His nearest rival, the far-right US-backed candidate Edmundo Gonzalez trailed by 7 percentage points. | While the US corporate press refers to the "opposition" as if it were a unified bloc, eight other names appeared on the ballot. Unlike the US, where most of the electorate is po…
(2024-08-02). María Corina Machado Goes Underground (+Superlano's Phones). orinocotribune.com
(2024-08-02). Debt Is Wage Theft, Debt Steals Leisure Time, Debt Can Suppress Strikes. popularresistance.org Debt is fundamentally a labor issue. | When labor is weak and unionization low, workers are forced to take on debt to offset costs for necessities like healthcare, housing and food. The more debt we have, the more we are compelled to work under the bosses' conditions‚Äâ—‚Äârather than fighting for our own. | Interest-heavy loans act as a regressive kind of pay cut, reaching deep into workers' take-home earnings. Just to keep up with debt payments and interest, workers take on more hours and multiple low-paying jobs. | And data shows debt can make workers more unlikely to st…
(2024-08-02). The Union Co-Ops Council: Seventeen Years Of Forging Worker Alliances. popularresistance.org As the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2024, July marks seventeen years since the founding of its oldest member council — the Union Co-ops Council. Established to bridge worker cooperatives and organized labor, the Council has become a crucial player in both movements, fueled by the resurgence of unions and worker co-ops throughout the beginning of the 21st century. Just as the USFWC concludes its first twenty years with renewed energy, ambition, and capacity, the Union Co-op Council also reflects on its successes and sets a clear path forward to advance…
(2024-08-02). Social Housing Isn't Just A Vienna Thing. popularresistance.org When it comes to housing people for highly affordable and highly livable homes for the long term, Vienna, Austria has no equal. | The average Viennese pays a quarter or less of their post-tax income on rent and utilities and half of the city lives in public or subsidized housing. These buildings aren't shabby or poorly-maintained either. "It looks like the housing we can't afford in New York," says Samuel Stein, housing policy analyst at the Community Service Society. | Vienna prioritizes housing supply, subsidizing the construction of 7,000 subsidized units a year while maintaining over 220,000 city-owned units.
(2024-08-02). Humanitarian Caravan Advances In Colombia. popularresistance.org The Caravan for Life, Peace and Permanence in the Territory is an act of solidarity with the people living in the regions most affected by violence in Colombia. It is made up of multiple national and international social organizations that, from July 23 to August 23, will travel through five regions of the South American country (Antioquia, Sur de Bolívar, Arauca, Chocó, Cauca and Valle del Cauca), in order to record denunciations associated with the violation of Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, as well as the alternatives that the population is building to live in dignity. | Currently, caravan membe…
(2024-08-02). Scheer Intelligence: Seeking Asylum for Truth Telling. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Any threat to the status quo within the American empire has led to the censorship, jailing and escape of the dissidents brave enough to stand against it. One may think of Edward Snowden's asylum in Russia or Julian Assange's refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London as recent examples. However, the …
(2024-08-02). Senate Pathways to Power: We Need Leaders Who Look Like America. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-02). America's Final War: Andrei Martyanov Talks Ukraine and The Decline of the US Military. sonar21.com 
I finally got to ask my friend, Andrei Martyanov, some long unanswered questions about growing up in the Soviet Union. Andrei is one of the best modern US military scholars, but is ignored by the media — print and electronic. Too bad. If the members of Congress took the time to read just one of his books, they would understand the necessity of coming up with a genuine national security strategy. Under our current system in the US, Congress and the military think it is smart to pay two billion dollars for just one B-2. In an age of advanced ISR and air defense systems, a two billion dollar jet makes as…
(2024-08-02). Former Secret Service Agent Cunningham Dishes the Dirt on Secret Service Failure. sonar21.com 
Larry Cunningham, a retired Secret Service agent who ran more than 200 protective details and played a key role in creating Secret Service training protocols, agreed to do another interview to catch up on the latest developments since our last chat. Here is the bottom-line — the failure of the Secret Service to prevent the assassination attempt of Donald Trump on 13 July in Butler, Pennsylvania was so profound that it raises questions about the intent of Secret Service leadership. Did they create a situation that would permit such an attempt? Here is our discussion. | We reference a couple of new v…
(2024-08-02). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org On the occasion of his 500 days of arbitrary detention, civil society organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, are calling for the immediate release of Kashmiri journalist and human rights defender Irfan Mehraj.
August 2, 2024 – Journalist and human rights defender Irfan Mehraj completes 500 days in jail at the (…) | – |
(2024-08-02). Meet the Man Behind Project 2025's Most Radical Plans. truthout.org In January 2023, a group of about 15 people gathered for three days at the Heritage Foundation, the conservative Washington think tank a few blocks from the Capitol. Their aim was ambitious and farsighted: to start building the next Republican administration, two years before a Republican president might again take office. The group's leaders originally cast the initiative as candidate… |
(2024-08-02). Bush's Infrastructure Bill Vote Criticized by Opponent and Amplified by AIPAC. truthout.org St. Louis — It was three years ago, but Rep. Cori Bush remembers it like it was yesterday. She was back in her St. Louis-area district with then-U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh for a roundtable about the care economy. She was just six months into her first two-year House of Representatives term, and Congress was debating how to move forward with President Joe Biden's $4 trillion investment… |
(2024-08-02). US Declares Maduro's Right-Wing Opposition the Winner in Venezuela's Election. truthout.org The U.S. State Department has formally recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's election as the nation's highest legal body began an investigation of the vote at the request of President Nicolás Maduro, who says he prevailed in the contest that is now under intense global scrutiny. In a statement released days after Venezuela's election authority… |
(2024-08-02). Journalist Marc Lamont Hill: Josh Shapiro Is Not a Progressive VP Candidate. truthout.org Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is reportedly at the top of the list of potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House. But many progressives have raised alarm about Shapiro's record, including his support for corporate tax breaks and school vouchers, his relationship with oil and gas companies, and his demonization of pro-Palestinian protesters. |
(2024-08-02). Montana Proposes Obstacles for Abortion Clinics Ahead of Vote to Protect Access. truthout.org Helena, Montana — Montana is proposing wide-ranging rules for licensing abortion clinics under a disputed state law, raising a new potential obstacle for patients even as a constitutional amendment to protect access appears headed for the November ballot. The proposed rules, released July 26 by the state Department of Public Health and Human Services, would set requirements for facilities… |
(2024-08-02). Illinois Aims to Spend $900 Million Revamping Prisons. Let's Close Them Instead. truthout.org What would you do with 900 million dollars? People incarcerated at two maximum-security prisons in Illinois are brimming with ideas about how to spend that sum: Ending poverty via a guaranteed minimum income. Offering free public post-secondary education nationwide. Providing accessible, free and affirming mental health care for all. Creating programs to work with boys and men to end gender… |
(2024-08-02). A continuing episode of the Trump Show. workers.org 
By Mumia Abu-Jamal Note: This is a lightly edited commentary that first appeared on PrisonRadio.org. What happens in our minds when something quite unusual happens, like when an assassination attempt occurs? I don't know, but invariably my mind turns to a movie such as the Danny Trejo film "Machete," where . . . |
(2024-08-02). Houston's First Annual Tejas Xicana/o Moratorium. workers.org 
Houston Despite dire predictions of more rain for Houston, the First Annual Tejas Xicana/o Moratorium gathered at Eastwood Park on the morning of July 27. The drizzle stopped. Brown Beret activist Willie Rodriguez stated: "The Xicana/o Moratorium is not just a commemoration of a past historical event but a statewide . . . |
(2024-08-02). Say Her Name: Sonya Massey. workers.org 
Houstonians gathered at City Hall on July 28 to condemn the vicious murder of African American Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, on July 6. Massey was shot in her face by a white sheriff, who has been charged with murder. The video of the killing is damning and very hard . . . |
(2024-08-02). Don't believe the hype: Venezuela is a democracy. mronline.org Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report editor and columnist, discusses observing the recent elections in Venezuela and why the U.S. still seeks to undermine that democracy. | August 2, 2024 | Newswire…
(2024-08-02). Don't believe the hype: Venezuela is a democracy. mronline.org 
Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report editor and columnist, discusses observing the recent elections in Venezuela and why the U.S. still seeks to undermine that democracy.
(2024-08-02). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 889. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 889th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-02). Southport stabbing: What led to the spread of disinformation? aljazeera.com Disinformation about the suspect's religion leads to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-migrant anger.
(2024-08-02). Al Jazeera journalists Ismail Al Ghoul and Rami Al Refee killed in Gaza. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-08-02). US marine Whelan says he's 'ecstatic' to be free. aljazeera.com Freed US marine Paul Whelan told Al Jazeera he was 'ecstatic' after landing in the US.
(2024-08-02). Japan's stock market plunges over US economy fears. aljazeera.com Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.81 percent lower after tumble in Wall Street shares.
(2024-08-02). Mourners attend Hamas leader's funeral in Qatar. aljazeera.com Thousands of mourners including official representatives of several nations gathered in Doha.
(2024-08-02). 'Bring him back': Hope meets loss in Indian villages hit by landslides. aljazeera.com Nearly 300 people have been killed in the landslides in Kerala state, and the toll is expected to rise.
(2024-08-02). Kurram clashes: How a Pakistani land dispute led to a deadly tribal battle. aljazeera.com At least 46 people were killed and 200 injured in clashes until a ceasefire was agreed upon on Wednesday.
(2024-08-02). 'Nigerians are tired': Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs. aljazeera.com Thousands are gathering for 10 days of protests to pressure the government into making social and economic changes.
(2024-08-02). After OnlyFans, AI 'girlfriends' are tech's next pitch to lonely men. aljazeera.com AI-powered companions are a growing industry amid rising loneliness and disillusionment with modern dating.
(2024-08-02). Algerian boxer Imane Khelif becomes target of Olympics gender row. aljazeera.com The fighter under scrutiny won her opening bout when opponent Angela Carini from Italy quits after 46 seconds.
(2024-08-02). Turkey blocks Instagram amid 'censorship' row. aljazeera.com Top government official accused US-based company of blocking condolence posts on killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-02). Japan swelters through hottest July in recorded history. aljazeera.com Japan Meteorological Agency says temperatures were the highest since records began in 1898.
(2024-08-02). Anger, calls for resistance at Hamas chief Haniyeh's funeral in Qatar. aljazeera.com Thousands attend funeral prayers for Hamas's political leader Ismail Haniyeh ahead of his burial.
(2024-08-02). Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar. aljazeera.com Palestinian group calls for 'day of furious rage' to coincide with funeral of Haniyeh who was assassinated in Iran.
(2024-08-02). Americans freed by Russia in major prisoner swap arrive in US. aljazeera.com They were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-02). Intel to slash 15,000 jobs amid struggles to keep up with Nvidia and AMD. aljazeera.com US chipmaker to cut 15 percent of workforce as part of efforts to cut costs by $10bn in 2025.
(2024-08-02). Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War? aljazeera.com Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers and a hitman go free as 26 swapped in large-scale prisoner exchange.
(2024-08-02). What is the controversy behind Louisiana's new surgical castration law? aljazeera.com The law arrives as part of a slate of harsher criminal penalties. But critics say it punishes more than it protects.
(2024-08-02). Russian 'hostage diplomacy' pays off: Decoding a wartime prisoner exchange. aljazeera.com Swap during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine significant for the West and Russia, but not Kyiv, analysts say.
(2024-08-02). 'Nigerians are tired': Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs. aljazeera.com Thousands are protesting poor governance, corruption and the increasing cost of living in Africa's most populous nation.
(2024-08-02). Americans freed by Russia in major prisoner swap arrive in US. aljazeera.com The US citizens were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-02). Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar. aljazeera.com Palestinian group calls for 'day of furious rage' to coincide with funeral of Haniyeh who was assassinated in Iran.
(2024-08-02). Five Takeaways From The Historic Prisoner Swap. thealtworld.com This swap represents a rare example of successful New Cold War diplomacy. | Russia and the West exchanged 24 prisoners on Thursday in the largest such swap since the Old Cold War. The
(2024-08-02). Five Takeaways From The Historic Prisoner Swap. thealtworld.com This swap represents a rare example of successful New Cold War diplomacy. | Russia and the West exchanged 24 prisoners on Thursday in the largest such swap since the Old Cold War. The
(2024-08-02). Right-Wing Press Fears Reform Could Restrain Republican Supreme Court. counterpunch.org 
The Murdoch press should be happy that there won't be another Biden presidency. Instead, outlets like the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post are furious at the outgoing president's demand for Supreme Court reforms. President Joe Biden announced a push to reform the Supreme Court in light of mounting criticism that the justices
(2024-08-02). Assange, CIA Surveillance and Spain's Audencia Nacional. counterpunch.org 
The sordid story on the CIA-backed operation against the WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange during his time cramped in London's Ecuadorian Embassy continues to froth and thicken. US officials have persisted in their reticent attitude, refusing to cooperate with Spain's national high court, the Audiencia Nacional, regarding its investigation into the Agency's espionage operations against the
(2024-08-02). Assange, CIA Surveillance and Spain's Audencia Nacional. globalresearch.ca The sordid story on the CIA-backed operation against the WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange during his time cramped in London's Ecuadorian Embassy continues to froth and thicken. US officials have persisted in their reticent attitude, refusing to cooperate with Spain's national …
(2024-08-02). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). 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
(2024-08-02). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
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(2024-08-02). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org
(2024-08-02). Promoting Peace And Stability In The Middle East By Unconditionally Backing Its Worst Aggressor. thealtworld.com 
(2024-08-02). Jewish Progressive Leaders Push Back Against "Lie" That Opposition to Shapiro for VP Is Antisemitic. commondreams.org "Opposition to putting Josh Shapiro on the ticket is not about his religion, it's about his political positions," Jewish leaders of RootsAction.org said today. The leaders of the group, which has 1.2 million supporters online, labeled as "an emerging lie" the claim that opposition to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro becoming the Democratic vice-presidential nominee is …
(2024-08-02). New Report Details Dangerous Normalization of Bigoted Conspiracy Theories in 118th Congress. commondreams.org Today, eight leading civil, human, and immigrant rights organizations are releasing a comprehensive new report dubbed, "The Bigoted Conspiracy Caucus." In it, the groups document a disturbing trend among a faction of the 118th Congress: the normalization and amplification of xenophobic "great replacement" and "invasion" conspiracy theories. This robust report documents the historical roots of …
(2024-08-02). Methane Emissions "Fastest in Decades" counterpunch.org 
A new study shows methane (CH4) emissions behaving like a sprinter on speed, setting decadal records. This is bad news. It's 80-times more powerful than CO2 at trapping heat. "Global emissions of methane, a powerful planet-heating gas, are 'rising rapidly' at the fastest rate in decades, requiring immediate action to help avert a dangerous escalation
(2024-08-02). A Mountaineer's Prayer. counterpunch.org 
I am tired of talking about J.D. Vance. And I'm not one for introspection (just ask my husband). But as a daughter of Appalachia and a professor of anthropology at a public university, J.D. Vance's claim to represent Appalachia and his threats to attack our nation's universities and their professors, who he's labeled "the enemy," are personal for me. Echoing other Appalachia-raised writers who have recently weighed in, I say to J.D. Vance: you are a hillbilly phony (Caleb Miller). You don't represent us (Neema Avashia). And you can keep your "elegy" (Ivy Brashear) because hillbillies don't need one (Meredith McCa…
(2024-08-02). "I'll Fucking Shoot You in the Face": the Police Murder of Sonya Massie. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-02). Sal Rosselli: A Tribute. counterpunch.org I get a kick watching Sal Rosselli at Labor Notes, the huge biannual rank- and- file workers' gathering in Chicago, sponsored by the magazine of the same name. He's always there meeting, talking, on a panel, on the move, working, full of energy, out of the limelight, but known by many, health care workers especially.
(2024-08-02). The Left Can Only Win If There is a Left. counterpunch.org 
What are the main obstacles to organizing oppositional political movements and parties? There are many. Deeply-seated racism, sexism, and imperialism keep us divided and in line. Corporate power dominates our political system. Leadership against such a system must both oppose the existing order and envision an alternative to it. Yet, many who might help do
(2024-08-02). Trump Sista Souljahs the NABJ. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-02). "I'll Fucking Shoot You in the Face": the Police Murder of Sonya Massey. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-02). "You Stink" Say Desperate Soap Product Makers in New Ads. counterpunch.org 
If you are online or on TV and radio you can't miss it: personal care corporations telling you that you stink. Just trying to sell products. Even if you are using deodorant on "those places," your body smells all over say a disturbing number of ads. And, if you smell all over, you are probably
(2024-08-02). Public Transport is Our Bulwork Against Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
In June, we witnessed the earliest ever category 5 hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean. The storm caused more than 1 million people to lose power for more than four days and caused deaths as far away as Vermont. In just the first 10 days in July, more than 28 people died from a record heat wave. And globally, July
(2024-08-02). Venezuela: An Attempted Coup By Any Other Name. counterpunch.org 
"We will coup whoever we want! Deal with it." Elon Musk, 25 July 2020, Twitter Once again, as in 2002, Venezuela has been the victim of a combined media and diplomatic coup attempt, but this time with the added element of organized crime and a cyber-attack. Millions of eligible voters cast their electronic ballots before
(2024-08-02). Revenge of the Sovereignistas. counterpunch.org 
They were all buddy-buddy for the cameras, going for a joy ride in a deluxe limo and toasting each other at a gala dinner. In June, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was determined to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin in grand style on his first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years. A red carpet, flowers, and champagne: it
(2024-08-02). Harris's Stairway to Heaven. counterpunch.org 
Forgive me if I am not among those measuring the drapes in the Oval Office so that come January 20, 2025, Kamala Harris can move seamlessly into the White House. I am sure that I am in a minority. Since President Joe Biden's renunciation on July 21, the vice president has been all things to
(2024-08-02). The Folly of Atomic Power. counterpunch.org 
This past June, a couple of my sisters and I drove from California to Minnesota. One of the states we traveled through was Idaho. We gassed up in a town called Atomic City, which advertised itself as the first city in the United States to have nuclear-powered electricity. This town is inside what grounds of
(2024-08-02). A Lesson from the French Popular Front for Left Presidential Candidates in the US. counterpunch.org 
My perspective is informed by this strategic analysis from Jerry Harris, the scholar of transnational capital: "The neo-fascist bloc seeks stability through repression, and creating a mass base through religious fundamentalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. The neo-Keynesian bloc seeks stability and renewed political legitimacy through neo-Keynesian reformism, and economic expansion through the green modernization of
(2024-08-02). Living With Heat. counterpunch.org 
The earth gets hotter, as rich nations continue their coal, oil and gas burning spree, while those who urge a course correction get…thrown into prison. The latest casualty of a judiciary dedicated to preserving ecocidal plutocracy is Extinction Rebellion's Roger Hallam, sentenced to five years in jail in the U.K. for his efforts to stop the corporate insanity defiling the planet. You may think "defiling" is a strong word. But with a heat index of 144 degrees Fahrenheit in Dubai July 16, multiple heat domes baking enormous swaths of the globe this month at record-smashing temperatures for record-smashing lengths…
(2024-08-02). How Harris Has Evolved on Marijuana. counterpunch.org 
Like most Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has evolved on marijuana. In 2010, when she was San Francisco's district attorney, Harris urged voters to reject a proposed ballot initiative to legalize the adult-use marijuana market. At the time, Harris' position aligned with that of most California voters, 54 percent of whom ultimately decided against the measure. But
(2024-08-02). Collective Care and Sustaining Social Change. counterpunch.org 
An Interview with Helia Rasti and Ashanti Alston This interview is with social movement veterans who have sacrificed much, and learned a great deal, trying to change the world. Each in their own way have gained valuable insights into the personal, interpersonal, and structural dynamics at play when confronting established power and have essential lessons
(2024-08-02). Iraqi Kurdistan court sentences Syrian journalist to 3 years. cpj.org
(2024-08-02). Cyberattackers use easily available tools to target media sites, threaten press freedom. Jonathan Rozen 
(2024-08-02). Greece acquits 2 defendants over murder of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz. cpj.org
(2024-08-02). Chained and blindfolded: Nigerian journalist Segun Olatunji recounts his detention. Evelyn Okakwu
(2024-08-02). Poll Shows Germans Oppose New US Missile Deployment. news.antiwar.com
(2024-08-02). "Dynamite Nashville": FBI Role in Civil Rights-Era Bombings Revealed, Linked to Later Racist Attacks. democracynow.org We speak with Nashville historian and journalist Betsy Phillips about her new book, Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond Their Control. | We speak with Nashville historian and journalist Betsy Phillips about her new book, Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond Their Control.
(2024-08-02). Democracy Now! 2024-08-02 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 02, 2024; "Simply Lying": Marc Lamont Hill Slams Trump's NABJ Interview, Attacks on VP Harris's Racial Identity; Picking Shapiro as VP Would Remind Voters Kamala Harris Is Liberal, Not Progressive: Marc Lamont Hill; Prisoner Swap with Russia "Offers a Possible Pathway" to Peace in Ukraine, Says Katrina vanden Heuvel | Headlines for August 02, 2024; "Simply Lying": Marc Lamont Hill Slams Trump's NABJ Interview, Attacks on VP Harris's Racial Identity; Picking Shapiro as VP Would Remind Voters Kamala Harris Is Liberal, Not Progressive: Ma…
(2024-08-02). Prisoner Swap with Russia "Offers a Possible Pathway" to Peace in Ukraine, Says Katrina vanden Heuvel. democracynow.org 
We speak with The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel about the prisoner swap between Russia, the United States and several other countries on Thursday that saw the release of 24 people, with 16 prisoners in Russia traded for eight Russian nationals held in the U.S., Germany and elsewhere. It was the biggest exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West since the Cold War era. Among those released are Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. marine Paul Whelan and Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. Vadim Krasikov, a convicted Russian assassin who was in German custody after the 2019…
(2024-08-02). "Simply Lying": Marc Lamont Hill Slams Trump's NABJ Interview, Attacks on VP Harris's Racial Identity. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist Marc Lamont Hill amid Donald Trump's ongoing attacks on the racial identity of Vice President Kamala Harris. The Republican presidential nominee was interviewed this week at the annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists, where he claimed Harris "happened to turn Black" for political expediency, even though she has always been open about her Jamaican and Indian American parents and identifies as both Black and South Asian. Following backlash to his comments, Trump dug in and continued to attack Harris on social media for supposedly obscuring her h…
(2024-08-02). (W.E. Talk) Chinese and foreign sports experts: China a high-level organizer of Olympic Games. ecns.cn As the 2024 Paris Olympics is in full swing, the Olympic movement is exhibiting its charm to the world from France, a country foamed with romance and art. Sports is the common language of human society and an important window for communication and exchanges among countries. How can we tell China's stories to the world through sports? What is the charm of the Olympic movement, and what role does it play in the development and progress of human society? | In the recent W.E. talk, Yi Jiandong, Olympic studies expert, and Laszlo Vajda, senior advisor to international sporting events, were invited to share thoughts up…
(2024-08-02). China launches new high-orbit internet-services satellite. ecns.cn
(2024-08-02). Nearly 30 Chinese engaged in offshore gambling in Philippines repatriated. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities from China and the Philippines once again jointly conducted the repatriation of nearly 30 Chinese suspects back to China who were engaged in offshore gambling in the Philippines.
(2024-08-02). Comicomment: China's high-tech shines at the Paris Olympics. ecns.cn
(2024-08-02). China taking steps to expand market access. ecns.cn China is taking significant steps to expand market access and encourage foreign investment across a wide range of industries such as finance, manufacturing and services, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
(2024-08-02). Assassination of Hamas political leader a blatant attempt to sabotage peace efforts: China's UN envoy. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh that took place on Wednesday in Iran's capital Tehran.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Zhang Yufei of China wins bronze in women's 200m butterfly. ecns.cn Zhang won her bronze medal swim in the women's 200m butterfly on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Airship completes sightseeing test. ecns.cn A prototype of the AS700 multipurpose civilian airship conducted a test flight on Thursday to demonstrate its potential in aerial sightseeing, according to State-owned Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker.
(2024-08-02). eVTOL aircraft completes maiden flight in Nanjing. ecns.cn The eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its trial flight crossing the Yangtze River with a total range of 25 kilometers and a duration of 10 minutes for a round trip.
(2024-08-02). China unveils advanced Text-to-Video AI Models, rivaling OpenAI's Sora. ecns.cn hina has introduced several indigenous text-to-video AI models, marking a milestone in the country's rapid advancement in critical emerging AI domains. These models are poised to compete with Sora.
(2024-08-02). 'Flying fish' lands two more medals for HK. ecns.cn Hong Kong's "flying fish" Siobhan Haughey won her second bronze of the Paris Games on Thursday, this time in the women's 100m freestyle, becoming the first athlete from the region to clinch four Olympic medals.
(2024-08-02). New exhibition about ancient Lingnan legacy opens in Shijiazhuang. ecns.cn About 200 artifacts from the Nanyue Kingdom (203BC-111BC) arrived for the first time in Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei Province, on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Most cross-border e-commerce enterprises anticipate growth in H2: ministry. ecns.cn China's cross-border e-commerce import and export has continued to experience stable growth in the first half of the year, growing 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year, a commerce official said Friday.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Chinese table tennis gold medalist's racket incident under investigation. ecns.cn The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee is investigating the cause of Chinese table tennis player Wang ChuQin's racket being broken by photographers, according to an email response to the Beijing Youth Daily.
(2024-08-02). Chinese diver's Olympic triumph shines spotlight on hometown flame trees. ecns.cn With news of 17-year-old Chinese diver Quan Hongchan's victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the two flame trees at the entrance to her home yard have also become a popular photo attraction.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Team China wins bronze in women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay of swimming. ecns.cn Data from the Eurostat agency showed that Ireland saw a growth of 1.2 percent, Lithuania 0.9 percent, Spain recorded a second-quarter growth of 0.8 percent, and Italy enjoyed a 0.2 percent rise in GDP.
(2024-08-02). China Face(1): Fan Zhendong. ecns.cn China's Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest in the Olympic table tennis men's singles quarterfinals on Thursday, being beaten in the first two sets before managing a 4-3 comeback win over Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan in a seven-set thriller.
(2024-08-02). More TCM herbs grown in S.E. Asia. ecns.cn As traditional Chinese medicine gains popularity in Southeast Asian countries, industry insiders say they are eying the expansion of TCM medicinal herb cultivation overseas to make such therapies more accessible.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Watching Olympics in cinema a new Chinese trend. ecns.cn "Experiencing the Olympics in the cinema for the first time was incredible — the atmosphere was fantastic. We prayed, cheered, and shouted together, as if we were right there," a netizen shared via Chinese social media on Wednesday, recalling her experience watching the 2024 Paris Olympics table tennis mixed doubles final.
(2024-08-02). China, U.S. enhance cooperation on global drug issue. ecns.cn China and the United States agreed to enhance cooperation to tackle the global drug issue during the first senior officials' meeting of their Counternarcotics Working Group.
(2024-08-02). Xizang sets two world records in natural landscapes. ecns.cn WRCA has simultaneously recognized the "three-colored lakes" and an ice cave in Banbar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region as one of the world's highest lakes and the world's largest double-layered ice cave on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). China Face(1): Fan Zhendong. ecns.cn China's Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest in the Olympic table tennis men's singles quarterfinals on Thursday, being beaten in the first two sets before managing a 4-3 comeback win over Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan in a seven-set thriller.
(2024-08-02). China firmly opposes and condemns the act of assassination: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and condemns the act of assassination and is deeply concerned that the incident may plunge the region into greater turmoil, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). eVTOL aircraft completes maiden flight in Nanjing. ecns.cn The eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its trial flight crossing the Yangtze River with a total range of 25 kilometers and a duration of 10 minutes for a round trip.
(2024-08-02). Nation stays confident of meeting GDP target. ecns.cn China has the capabilities and confidence to tackle economic problems and meet the country's annual growth target of around 5 percent this year, the country's top economic regulator said on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). China aims to expand FTAs. ecns.cn China is poised to expand its high-standard free trade zone network, with a focus on accelerating its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and advancing negotiations with multiple countries.
(2024-08-02). Fishing boats set sail as summer ban ends on east China sea. ecns.cn More than 2,600 fishing boats sail out of Jiantiao port of Sanmen County, Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2014. Local fishermen began their fishing as a three month seasonal fishing ban was lifted on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets. ecns.cn The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army.
(2024-08-02). China aims to expand FTAs. ecns.cn China is poised to expand its high-standard free trade zone network, with a focus on accelerating its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and advancing negotiations with multiple countries.
(2024-08-02). China Face(2): Pan Zhanle. ecns.cn China's Pan Zhanle set a new world record as he stormed to victory in the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on July 31.
(2024-08-02). China Face(2): Pan Zhanle. ecns.cn China's Pan Zhanle set a new world record as he stormed to victory in the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on July 31.
(2024-08-02). Financial push to lift promising tech firms. ecns.cn Shanghai's recently announced policies to optimize the financial services rendered to technologically advanced companies will promote new quality productive forces and drive high-quality economic development, said experts.
(2024-08-02). Most cross-border e-commerce enterprises anticipate growth in H2: ministry. ecns.cn China's cross-border e-commerce import and export has continued to experience stable growth in the first half of the year, growing 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year, a commerce official said Friday.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Watching Olympics in cinema a new Chinese trend. ecns.cn "Experiencing the Olympics in the cinema for the first time was incredible — the atmosphere was fantastic. We prayed, cheered, and shouted together, as if we were right there," a netizen shared via Chinese social media on Wednesday, recalling her experience watching the 2024 Paris Olympics table tennis mixed doubles final.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | China's Liu Yukun wins men's 50m rifle 3 positions gold. ecns.cn Liu bagged a gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Pioneering female space scientist dies at 88. ecns.cn Wu Meirong, a distinguished scientist in China's space industry and the only Chinese woman to have received the internationally renowned Theodore von Karman Award, died in Beijing on Sunday at the age of 88.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Team China wins bronze in women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay of swimming. ecns.cn Data from the Eurostat agency showed that Ireland saw a growth of 1.2 percent, Lithuania 0.9 percent, Spain recorded a second-quarter growth of 0.8 percent, and Italy enjoyed a 0.2 percent rise in GDP.
(2024-08-02). China, U.S. enhance cooperation on global drug issue. ecns.cn China and the United States agreed to enhance cooperation to tackle the global drug issue during the first senior officials' meeting of their Counternarcotics Working Group.
(2024-08-02). Fishing boats set sail as summer ban ends on east China sea. ecns.cn More than 2,600 fishing boats sail out of Jiantiao port of Sanmen County, Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2014. Local fishermen began their fishing as a three month seasonal fishing ban was lifted on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Insights丨Experts: Maintaining engagement important for Italy-China relations. ecns.cn Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid an official visit to China from July 27 to 31, marking her first visit to China since she took office. During the exclusive interview with China News Network, Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), and Vincenzo Raffa, vice-president of the Italy-China Association of Business, shared their insights of Meloni's visit and the future of Italy-China relations.
(2024-08-02). China firmly opposes and condemns the act of assassination: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and condemns the act of assassination and is deeply concerned that the incident may plunge the region into greater turmoil, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Chinese diver's Olympic triumph shines spotlight on hometown flame trees. ecns.cn With news of 17-year-old Chinese diver Quan Hongchan's victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the two flame trees at the entrance to her home yard have also become a popular photo attraction.
(2024-08-02). 'Flying fish' lands two more medals for HK. ecns.cn Hong Kong's "flying fish" Siobhan Haughey won her second bronze of the Paris Games on Thursday, this time in the women's 100m freestyle, becoming the first athlete from the region to clinch four Olympic medals.
(2024-08-02). China Face(3): Zhang Yufei. ecns.cn China's swimmer Zhang Yufei added to her Olympic medal haul with a 100m butterfly bronze on July 28. The 26-year-old clocked 56.21 seconds to finish behind the United States' Torri Huske (55.59) and Gretchen Walsh (55.63) at Paris La Defense Arena.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Zhang Yufei of China wins bronze in women's 200m butterfly. ecns.cn Zhang won her bronze medal swim in the women's 200m butterfly on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Global tech outage raises information security alert. ecns.cn On July 19, as CrowdStrike released a faulty software update, millions of Microsoft Windows users were hit by the "blue screen of death".
(2024-08-02). Campaign to rectify behavior of livestreamers. ecns.cn China's top internet regulator has launched a one-month campaign to rectify the behavior of livestreamers who spread false and vulgar information and values in an effort to ensure the healthy development of China's booming livestreaming sector.
(2024-08-02). Insights丨Experts: Maintaining engagement important for Italy-China relations. ecns.cn Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid an official visit to China from July 27 to 31, marking her first visit to China since she took office. During the exclusive interview with China News Network, Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), and Vincenzo Raffa, vice-president of the Italy-China Association of Business, shared their insights of Meloni's visit and the future of Italy-China relations.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | China's Yang wins women's 20km race walk gold. ecns.cn Yang claimed gold of the women's 20km race walk in one hour, 25 minutes and 54 seconds on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Plan aims to establish medical standards. ecns.cn China plans to establish 180 domestic standards on traditional Chinese medicine and 30 international standards by the end of 2026, according to an action plan released recently by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
(2024-08-02). Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets. ecns.cn The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army.
(2024-08-02). China Face(3): Zhang Yufei. ecns.cn China's swimmer Zhang Yufei added to her Olympic medal haul with a 100m butterfly bronze on July 28. The 26-year-old clocked 56.21 seconds to finish behind the United States' Torri Huske (55.59) and Gretchen Walsh (55.63) at Paris La Defense Arena.
(2024-08-02). Xizang sets two world records in natural landscapes. ecns.cn WRCA has simultaneously recognized the "three-colored lakes" and an ice cave in Banbar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region as one of the world's highest lakes and the world's largest double-layered ice cave on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). China taking steps to expand market access. ecns.cn China is taking significant steps to expand market access and encourage foreign investment across a wide range of industries such as finance, manufacturing and services, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | Chinese table tennis gold medalist's racket incident under investigation. ecns.cn The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee is investigating the cause of Chinese table tennis player Wang ChuQin's racket being broken by photographers, according to an email response to the Beijing Youth Daily.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | China's Yang wins women's 20km race walk gold. ecns.cn Yang claimed gold of the women's 20km race walk in one hour, 25 minutes and 54 seconds on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). Global tech outage raises information security alert. ecns.cn On July 19, as CrowdStrike released a faulty software update, millions of Microsoft Windows users were hit by the "blue screen of death".
(2024-08-02). China Face(4): Xie Yu. ecns.cn Chinese sharpshooter Xie Yu clinched gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on July 28.
(2024-08-02). Paris 2024 | China's Liu Yukun wins men's 50m rifle 3 positions gold. ecns.cn Liu bagged a gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions on Thursday.
(2024-08-02). China Face(4): Xie Yu. ecns.cn Chinese sharpshooter Xie Yu clinched gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on July 28.
(2024-08-02). Emir of Qatar receives Iran's First Vice President: Discussions tackle regional and international developments. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Islamic Resistance fighters target the spy devices at Al-Raheb occupation site, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-02). Sunlight is crucial for health; avoiding it doubles mortality rates and cancer risk. expose-news.com Dermatology's need to create a villain (the sun) to justify its racket is arguably one of the most damaging things the medical profession has done to the world. Covid has made many …
(2024-08-02). Indonesia takes a step closer to the digital prison as the Government launches a project to roll out national digital IDs. expose-news.com According to Abdullah Azwar Anas, Indonesia's Minister of Apparatus Utilisation and Bureaucratic Reform, issuing digital IDs is vital for the optimum use of the Electronic-Based Government System and it will streamline access …
(2024-08-02). Labour Party policy will kill thousands of old people this winter. expose-news.com So, now it's clear: the UK's ruthless and uncaring Labour Party will destroy the elderly first (everyone else will be next). Labour Party policy will kill thousands of old people this winter. …
(2024-08-02). Ex-CNN star slaps Elon Musk with lawsuit over dropped X show. geo.tv 
This combination of images shows Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former CNN star Don Lemon. — Reuters/FilesDon Lemon, a former CNN star presenter, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, alleging that the tech billionaire and his company unjustly…
(2024-08-02). Russia frees US reporter Evan Gershkovich in huge prisoner swap with West. geo.tv 
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who faces charges of espionage, stands inside an enclosure for defendants as he attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia July 19, 2024. — ReutersUS journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin…
(2024-08-02). Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami following deadly job protests. geo.tv 
Protestors rally to demand justice for victims arrested and killed in the recent countrywide violence in Dhaka on August 1, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-02). US presidential election: Harris nears decision in vice presidential search. geo.tv 
Mark Kelly and Josh Shapiro are among the six potential running mates for Harris' government. —ReutersSince Roy Cooper stepped down as Kamala Harris' running mate, the Democratic candidate has been searching for the vice president and has finally reached the final stage….
(2024-08-02). Harris' campaign shatters fundraising records, leaves Trump astonished. geo.tv 
Harris' campaign shatters fundraising records after Biden stepped down. —ReutersVice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign raised $310 million in July, which is more than double what her Republican rival Donald Trump raised. Harris now has $377 million…
(2024-08-02). Donald Trump accuses Joe Biden for using cash in Russian prisoner exchange. geo.tv 
Donald Trump accused Biden for using money in negotiations. —ReutersThe Republican candidate in the forthcoming elections accused President Joe Biden of using cash to secure the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan from Russian custody….
(2024-08-02). Starmer establishes national policing unit to address violence after Southport attack. geo.tv 
Keir Starmer plans on creating a new police unit to avoid violent attacks in the country. —ReutersThe newly-appointed UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, urged police officials to take every possible action to tackle the violent situation in the country after the devastating Southport…
(2024-08-02). Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap. geo.tv 
Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva , American journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-US Marine Paul Whelan upon their return to US after prisoner swap. — Reuters/FileUS journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-US Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States on Thursday,…
(2024-08-02). US VP vetting process 'intense', says past contender. geo.tv 
US Senator Tim Kaine who has been vetted for vice presidential candidacy twice and Vice President of US Kamala Harris. — Reuters/File
(2024-08-02). Last Month's (July) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
Dr. Brenda Baletti, July 22, 2024 | Hunter Fiel…
(2024-08-02). Problem. Reaction. Solution. Wildfires About More than CO2 Induced Climate Change? globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-02). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). 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…
(2024-08-02). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-02). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-08-02). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-02). The Smearing of Cori Bush for Being Truthful About the Gaza War. indybay.org Assaulting truth about the war on Gaza…
(2024-08-02). Protest to Oppose Newsom's "Hide Out or Get Out" Executive Order Banishing Those Outside. indybay.org Protests are continuing against the step-up in attacks on those living in survival encampments in Santa Cruz. One response to the cruel "clean-up: " operation in Pogonip last Monday (7-29) is a Protest against the cruel "Housing Matters" hoax 4-6 PM Monday August 5 on the corner of River St. and Highway 1. National groups also denounce Governor Newsom's Executive Decree.
(2024-08-02). Kamala won't lead us to Camelot. indybay.org 10 days ago another Bombshell dropped in on the US Presidential election circus. So now it looks like at least voters don't have to choose between 2 barely-coherent geriatrics who won't debate any substantive alternatives to Washington's Collapsing and Clunkered Capitalist Climate Calamity(in addition to Uncle Sam's Endless War Economy and Astronomical Income/Wealth Inequality.)…
(2024-08-02). Healthy Brain Act Introduced to Fight Degenerative Brain Disease. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-01) — Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) made history last month when she was the first member of Congress to give a floor speech using an AI clone of her voice that had been robbed from her as she suffers through Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) a rare and incurable brain disease that she has referred to as "Parkinson's on steroids." She also said that PSP has, in addition to having lost her ability to speak, also robbed her of the "ability to walk, run and dance."
(2024-08-02). Engelhardt, History, Memory, and Donald Trump. indybay.org The one thing Donald Trump will be remembered for — and what a thing it will be! — is his desire to put us all on an escalator to hell; to, that is, a future of fire and fury. It could make him and the executives of the largest energy companies the greatest criminals in history. If the emissions of greenhouse gases aren't significantly cut back and then halted in a reasonable period of time.
(2024-08-02). Wells Fargo dirty money. indybay.org Wells Fargo created 3.5M fake accounts through one of the biggest banks in the world…
(2024-08-02). Sunday 8/4: Mike Thompson Fundraiser Protest. indybay.org Inglenook Winery | 1991 St Helena Highway | Rutherford, CA…
(2024-08-02). Energy Transfer Dumps Load of Documents in Case Against Greenpeace and Water Protectors. indybay.org STANDING ROCK, North Dakota — A new development has delayed the trial in the lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer against Greenpeace and Standing Rock water protectors. A "massive document dump" by Energy Transfer resulted in the delay, after the owner of Dakota Access Pipeline began issuing third party subpoenas to water protectors and the media, Greenpeace told Censored News.
(2024-08-02). Local AAPI Leader Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award. indybay.org Sunnyvale Resident, Gerrye Wong wins the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for State and Local History from the American Association for State and Local History…
(2024-08-02). Friday 8/2: Santa Cruz Community Midsummer's Eve Parade. indybay.org Meet at the Clocktower…
(2024-08-02). Saturday 8/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The West Bank's Unseen Conflict" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gaXW……
(2024-08-02). Saturday 8/3: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-08-02). Government Spying in the Pacific Northwest. indybay.org Privacy today faces growing threats from a growing surveillance apparatus. Numerous government agencies intrude upon the private communications of innocent citizens, amass vast databases of who we call and when, and catalog "suspicious activities" based on the vaguest standards. This updated zine highlights government spying in the Pacific Northwest.
(2024-08-02). The Looming Financial Crisis: An Urgent Warning. indybay.org The U.S. financial landscape is characterized by a complex interplay of economic indicators, market dynamics, and geopolitical factors. Recent trends suggest heightened vulnerabilities in various sectors, including housing, debt markets, and international trade…
(2024-08-02). Sunday 8/4: Palo Alto Community Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-08-02). Tuesday 8/6: Vigil for Peace at Panetta's Santa Cruz office (whole week). indybay.org Outside Rep. Jimmy Panetta's office; third floor, Santa Cruz County Bid. 701 Ocean Street…
(2024-08-02). Intro To Black August by Yaiyr Carter. indybay.org Black August is about the kinds of resistance to white supremacy that is not limited by the bounds set by the ruling class and its collaborators.
(2024-08-02). How Harris Left Medicare For All Behind. levernews.com On a chilly Monday night in January 2019, Kamala Harris was in Des Moines, Iowa for a CNN town hall. At the time, Harris was the junior senator from California and one of nearly 30 candidates vying to be the Democrats' 2020 presidential nominee. A few minutes into the event, a self-employed local resident named Renee Welk
(2024-08-02). When Will The Climate Killers See Their Day In Court? levernews.com
(2024-08-02). Women make the Bolivarian Revolution! liberationnews.org 
The victory of the Bolivarian revolution is a victory for all poor and working class women. They show that another world is possible — a communal world of solidarity and people's sovereignty.
(2024-08-02). Avanti Popolo! ‚ÄéBut Whither Are We Bound? libya360.wordpress.com Nora Hoppe Man, Controller of the Universe by Diego Rivera For the Peoples of the world to be more involved in politics and in the decisions shaping the new world, they require a political consciousness… This arduous global struggle of states to free themselves from the shackles of a unipolar world has given the various…
(2024-08-02). Alliance of Sahel States and Interaction with Russia and Türkiye. libya360.wordpress.com Mikhail Gamandiy-Egorov The contemporary multipolar world is all the more interesting because current events continue to create surprises for the Western planetary minority and those nostalgic for the unipolar era. In the context of these events, numerous reconfigurations of alliances and various types of interaction are observed. One example is the Sahel region, where Russia…
(2024-08-02). Canada Prevented Venezuelan Canadians from Voting in Presidential Election. libya360.wordpress.com Aidan Jonah Venezuela's President, Nicolás Maduro, waving to a crowd on July 4, 2024. Credit: X/@NicolasMaduro The Canada Files can confirm that Venezuelan Canadians were blocked from voting in Venezuela's 2024 Presidential election. Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America, Carlos Ron, responded to this outlet's questions, sent after seeing Canada block Iranian…
(2024-08-02). Turkey blocks Instagram following row over Ismail Haniyeh condolences. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-02). Thousands gather in Doha for Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral prayer. middleeasteye.net 
Thousands gather in Doha for Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral prayer | Foreign and Palestinian dignitaries were among those attending the service held at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in the Qatari capital | | People walk towards the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha to farewe…
(2024-08-02). Haniyeh killed by a projectile fired at his room, eyewitnesses say. middleeasteye.net 
Haniyeh killed by a projectile fired at his room, eyewitnesses say | Three people who were in the building tell MEE they heard sounds before an explosion and reject reports Hamas leader was killed by a planted bomb | | An image purportedly showing the Tehran guesthouse where Ismail Hani…
(2024-08-02). Thousands attend funeral prayers for Ismail Haniyeh after assassination puts Middle East on edge. middleeasteye.net 
Thousands attend funeral prayers for Ismail Haniyeh after assassination puts Middle East on edge | Foreign dignitaries were among those attending the service at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in the Qatari capital | | Mourners shout slogans in the grounds close to the Imam Muhammad bin A…
(2024-08-02). A Man sets Fire to an Encampment for Palestine set up in Munich, Germany. youtube.com 
In the early hours of the morning, a man set fire to tents at a pro-Palestine student encampment. Fortunately, no one was inside the tents when the fire started, according to reports. This incident has raised concerns that similar attacks could endanger peaceful demonstrators in Germany. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2024-08-02). Lost in translation: Outcry over the 'Last Supper'. mronline.org 
A series of serious misunderstandings has led to an uninformed outcry in the Christian West over a short scene in the Opening Ceremony at the Paris Olympics, writes Cathy Vogan.
(2024-08-02). 'The Home and the Reproduction of Society: On Work, Rent and the Reach of Capital'. mronline.org 
The early twentieth century saw a wave of anti-colonial struggles that took the form of the labour strike.
(2024-08-02). French workers seize the torch. mronline.org 
French workers are taking advantage of the spotlight due to the Olympics, and the left victory in the elections, to strike and gain important demands, reports Jamal Elaheebocus.
(2024-08-02). From the UK, a new reminder why inequality must go. nationofchange.org The UK's Equality Trust has plenty of ideas for fostering a more equal and environmentally secure world. And building that world has become more fundamentally essential today than ever before.
(2024-08-02). Is Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve playing politics? nationofchange.org As the Federal Reserve continues to maintain historically high interest rates, accusations mount that political motives may be at play, potentially swaying the upcoming 2024 election.
(2024-08-02). Schumer unveils No Kings Act to counter Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. nationofchange.org Schumer's No Kings Act aims to counter Supreme Court ruling and reassert presidential accountability.
(2024-08-02). US Rejects Venezuelan Election Results, Declares Opposition Candidate the Winner. news.antiwar.com
(2024-08-02). Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination. newsone.com 
Source: FG Trade / Getty | Biden's administration issued $2 billion in federal funds to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the United States Department of Agriculture, as announced on Wednesday. | MORE: The direct payments will be sent to "eligible applicants [under the Inflation Reduction Act's Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)], [aiming] to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, an…
(2024-08-02). James Baldwin At 100: His Genius Influenced Black Musicians. newsone.com 
Source: Sophie Bassouls / Getty | Friday marks the 100th birthday of As…
(2024-08-02). A Journey Of Ls: Rudy Giuliani To Reluctantly Pay $400,000 After Failed Last-Ditch Bankruptcy Attempt. newsone.com 
Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in New York for trying and failing to illegally overturn the 2020 election results with "the big lie."
(2024-08-02). Mixed Messages: Olympics Welcome Weed Ambassador Snoop Dogg After Suspending Sha'Carri Richardson Who Legally Smoked Weed. newsone.com 
Source: JACK GUEZ / Getty | Something hypocritical is up with Paris. | Snoop was not only there cheering on the U.S.A. Women's Gymnastic team at the qualif…
(2024-08-02). Pakistani workers build unity, chart path of struggle against anti-worker measures in Lahore conference. peoplesdispatch.org The conference raised the demands of better implementation of minimum wage laws, nationalization of the Independent Power Plants (IPP), and opposed a united labor code…
(2024-08-02). Venezuela's Supreme Court to audit election results. peoplesdispatch.org Nicolás Maduro had requested that the court conduct a full audit of the electoral results in a move to dispel doubts about his electoral victory on July 28. thus denying the accusations made by the opposition.
(2024-08-02). Venezuelan working class mobilized in support of Nicolás Maduro. peoplesdispatch.org On the afternoon of July 31, hundreds of workers rallied in the Avenida Liberator of Caracas towards the Miraflores Palace, in support of President Nicolás Maduro and in defense of peace.
(2024-08-02). Documents reveal Clinton forced Yeltsin into signing NATO-Russia pact. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Bill Clinton forced a resisting Russian President Boris Yeltsin into signing a NATO-Russia pact in 1997 totally on U.S. terms, newly disclosed U.S. documents show. Further, the trove of U.S. documents adds, when Yeltsin demanded in return that NATO not expand eastwards towards Russia, thus incorporating the formerly socialist nations of Eastern Europe, …
(2024-08-02). Amazon Prime Days' cost: High injury rates for workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Remember Amazon Prime Days, which occurred this year in late July? That's when the retail and warehouse behemoth racks up billions in revenues—at a high injury cost to its workers: Almost one out of every two, according to internal company documents. So says Senate Labor Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., releasing an interim report by …
(2024-08-02). On his centennial, an estimation of James Baldwin's enduring power and influence. peoplesworld.org 
James Baldwin, the important left Black author and activist, was born one hundred years ago in Harlem, New York, August 2, 1924. Baldwin's stepfather David, a Pentecostal preacher, was a factory worker, earning too little to provide for his family of nine children. His mother Berdis, a migrant from the South, worked in domestic service. …
(2024-08-02). Reform slate wins leadership elections of Amazon Labor Union. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Building rank-and-file union participation is at the top of the to-do list for the new leadership of the Amazon Labor Union—International Brotherhood of Teamsters. They vow to introduce the steward system on the warehouse floors and eliminate the "toxic environment that discourages workers from getting involved," Connor Spence, newly elected president of the ALU-IBT …
(2024-08-02). The plunder, pillage, and robbery of the Five Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma. peoplesworld.org 
The year is 1823, and the Marshall Supreme Court has issued the decision of McIntosh v. Johnson, which set the ignominious standard of Federal Indian Law that remained alive and kicking through the late 20th century. It also laid the groundwork for the expropriation of Indigenous land in the early 1900s, culminating in the massive …
(2024-08-02). Cuba develops innovative medical equipment. plenglish.com Cuban scientists and specialists are also working on other innovative pieces of medical equipment, although the country is amid one of the most difficult economic situations, mainly due to the unjust and criminal blockade imposed by the United States. | The achievements made by the Neurosciences Center of Cuba (Cneuro) and Combiomed Digital Medical Technology were presented at a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, according to the Infomed medical website. | Doctor of Science Mitchell Valdés, director of Cneuro, praised the high impact of the Estep equipment will have, which will benefit epileptic pat…
(2024-08-02). Uruguay's unemployment falls, but workers have no social security. plenglish.com Montevideo, August 2 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month in June, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported on Friday, although the number of workers without social security remains high.
(2024-08-02). Venezuela rejected US serious and ridiculous statements. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela rejected the serious and what it considered even more ridiculous statements attributed to the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in which he pretends to assume the role of the Electoral Power of the Bolivarian country.
(2024-08-02). Expert insists on vaccination due to Covid-19. plenglish.com Epidemiologist Marcelo Aguilar explained on Ecuavisa channel that according to official statistics, Ecuador has reported 10,000 contagions and 15 deaths due to Covid-19 so far this year. | However, the expert warned that this figure might be higher, since the Ministry of Health counts the serious cases in hospitals, not count the people who come only for outpatient consults and do not need hospitalization. | Aguilar reiterated that there is a significant increase in respiratory diseases in the country. | People have less precautions than they had before and there is a subvariant of the coronavirus, which is FLiR…
(2024-08-02). Peronist organizations back demonstrations in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The 62 Peronist Trade Union Organizations today communicated their support to a demonstration called for August 7 aimed at rejecting the adjustment and the Argentine government's policies in general.
(2024-08-02). Cuba develops innovative medical equipment. plenglish.com Cuban scientists and specialists are also working on other innovative pieces of medical equipment, although the country is amid one of the most difficult economic situations, mainly due to the unjust and criminal blockade imposed by the United States. | The achievements made by the Neurosciences Center of Cuba (Cneuro) and Combiomed Digital Medical Technology were presented at a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, according to the Infomed medical website. | Doctor of Science Mitchell Valdés, director of Cneuro, praised the high impact of the Estep equipment will have, which will benefit epileptic pat…
(2024-08-02). Morocco and Cuba foster cooperation. plenglish.com El Aloui's remark came during the recent celebration of the Feast of the Throne, Morocco's national holiday, when he reaffirmed his country's willingness to initiate actions in favor of Cuba, allowing it to benefit from its experience in agriculture and tourism. | The ambassador referred to the significant role the throne and the monarchy have in the Moroccan State, as a symbol of its sovereignty and guarantor of its unity. | The diplomat stressed that this new anniversary reflects the solidity and firmness of the ties that bind the Moroccan people to the throne. | El Aloui also considered that the celebration w…
(2024-08-02). Ecuador's indigenous denounce violation of their rights. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The indigenous populations of Ecuador today denounced the violation of their rights over their territories threatened by mining activity and transnational companies operating in the Andean country.
(2024-08-02). Uruguay's unemployment falls, but workers have no social security. plenglish.com Montevideo, August 2 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month in June, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported on Friday, although the number of workers without social security remains high.
(2024-08-02). FDIM women defend elections' transparency in Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) on Friday defended the transparency, normality, and adherence to the Constitution, in the development of the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela.
(2024-08-02). Cuba to attend 2nd Juan Padron in Memorian Animation Forum. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Organizers for the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema informed that the call to participate in the 2nd "Juan Padron in Memoriam" Latin American and Caribbean Animation Forum is now open.
(2024-08-02). Philippines and Japan agree to strengthen bilateral relations. plenglish.com In a meeting with the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan, Motegi Toshimitsu, at the Malacañan Palace (seat of government), Marcos highlighted the solid relations between the two nations, but acknowledged the need to enhance cooperation in several areas. | I am glad he is coming at a time when relations between the Philippines and Japan are stronger than in our entire history, but there is still a long way to go. We hope to continue to have the support of the legislature and the political leadership of Japan in all that we have started with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Marcos told M…
(2024-08-02). Philippines and Japan agree to strengthen bilateral relations. plenglish.com In a meeting with the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan, Motegi Toshimitsu, at the Malacañan Palace (seat of government), Marcos highlighted the solid relations between the two nations, but acknowledged the need to enhance cooperation in several areas. | I am glad he is coming at a time when relations between the Philippines and Japan are stronger than in our entire history, but there is still a long way to go. We hope to continue to have the support of the legislature and the political leadership of Japan in all that we have started with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Marcos told M…
(2024-08-02). China and Cuba confirm participation in Cultural Forum in Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of China and Cuba confirmed their country's official participation in the International Cultural Forum, scheduled from September 12-14 in St. Petersburg, Russian Culture Minister Olga Liubimova announced.
(2024-08-02). Venezuela rejected US serious and ridiculous statements. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela rejected the serious and what it considered even more ridiculous statements attributed to the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in which he pretends to assume the role of the Electoral Power of the Bolivarian country.
(2024-08-02). Cuban film awarded in Cannes is screened in Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) "La Espera" (The Wait), an independent Cuban production that won the gold statuette for Best Drama at the Cannes World Film Festival in 2023, is now on the screens at two movie theaters in Havana.
(2024-08-02). Government aims to put an end to chronic blackout in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian government aims today to improve the generation and distribution of electricity in the country, where blackouts are already a common problem.
(2024-08-02). Government aims to put an end to chronic blackout in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian government aims today to improve the generation and distribution of electricity in the country, where blackouts are already a common problem.
(2024-08-02). Quezon Sangguniang Panlalawigan Rejects Kaliwa Dam Project: A Stand for Environmental Conservation and Indigenous Rights. pressenza.com 
Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. fully supports the recent resolution (Provincial Resolution No. 2024-164) by the Quezon Province Sangguniang Panlalawigan, rejecting the controversial Kaliwa Dam project. | The Kaliwa Dam project has been fraught with issues from its inception, primarily due to its blatant disregard for the human rights of the local population. The project threatens to displace thousands of residents, disrupt local ecosystems, and compromise the livelihoods of those who depend on the river for their daily needs. Moreover, the project has moved forward without legitimate Free, Prior, and In…
(2024-08-02). 3rd General Body elections of Baloch National movement Netherlands chapter. pressenza.com 
The Baloch National Movement's Netherlands chapter held its third general body elections named in honor of Shaheed Fida Ahmed, in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. The elections were attended by the chairman of the Baloch National Movement, Dr Naseem Baloch, and central cabinet member Haji Naseer Baloch. | At the beginning of the event, members observed a two minute silence for Baloch martyrs. This was followed by the Baloch national anthem, sung by Abid Qadir and Bakhshi Baloch. Haji Naseer and Abdul Ghani spoke about the Baloch national resistance and the life of Fida Ahmed, the founder of the Bal…
(2024-08-02). BAN Toxics Urges Marcos Jr. to Address Plastic Production as Major Driver of Climate Change Following Metro Manila Floods. pressenza.com 
"It has always been easy to blame trash and the lack of discipline for recent and future flooding, yet the climate impacts of unhampered plastic production, along with land use conversion, large-scale mining, and their contribution to environmental degradation are being overlooked." This was the statement of environmental justice organization BAN Toxics, after millions of Filipino people suffered from Typhoon Carina (Gaemi). | "The President must realize that 99% of all plastics are derived from fossil fuels, the largest contributor to the global climate crisis. The exponential increase in plastic production is e…
(2024-08-02). "Rhetoric vs. Reality: The Consequences of U.S. Indo-Pacific Militarization" pressenza.com
(2024-08-02). Iran calls for OIC emergency meeting after Haniyeh assassination. presstv.ir Iran's acting foreign minister calls for holding an emergency OIC meeting.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). Leader leads funeral prayers for assassinated Hamas leader. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei leads funeral prayers for assassinated chief of Hamas's political bureau Ismail Haniyeh and his security guard.
(2024-08-02). Maduro asks top court to audit vote results after violent protests. presstv.ir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he has requested the country's Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the recent presidential election.
(2024-08-02). 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…
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir
(2024-08-02). Unenforced Geneva Conventions . presstv.ir The Geneva Conventions represent an enduring commitment to protect those not engaged in hostilities, civilians, the wounded, and prisoners of war.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). South Africa calls for investigation into Haniyeh assassination. presstv.ir South Africa said the assassination occurred in the context of a months-long slack in Gaza.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). Massive protest in Sana'a condemns assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters gathered in Sana'a to condemn the assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir
(2024-08-02). At least 13 killed in Nigeria protests against economic crisis. presstv.ir Nigeria's security forces have killed at least 13 people protesting against economic hardship, rights groups say.
(2024-08-02). Drug Violence Along Mexico's Southern Border has Displaced Families into Guatemala. progressive.org Local residents respond with solidarity.
(2024-08-02). En Venezuela, rodilla en tierra a defender la paz. radiohc.cu La decisión de defender la paz ante los intentos fascistas de desestabilizar el orden instituido en Venezuela ha sido la marca de la última jornada en la nación sudamericana luego de acciones violentas, para instalar un golpe de estado fascista en el país.
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(2024-08-02). Trump Attorney Sidney Powell Was Falsely Accused by the Corrupt American Elite because She Provided Conclusive Evidence that the 2020 election was stolen. thealtworld.com The corrupt Texas Bar Association tried to discipline Powell for bringing forth evidence they did not want …
(2024-08-02). Shame Is Dead in the Western World. thealtworld.com What kind of people are running the Olympics and International Boxing Association that they allow men to brutalize women? | A female boxer, Angela Carina, was paired with a man, Imane Khelif, in a boxing match that lasted 46 seconds. It is shameful that the Olympics and the International Boxing Association support the physical abuse of women. These organizations are criminal to allow a man to declare himself a woman and to step into a boxing ring with a woman. | What kind of excrement is Khelif who is proud of besting a woman? | What we are witnessing in the abandonment of biological gender and the entry of me…
(2024-08-02). Trump Attorney Sidney Powell Was Falsely Accused by the Corrupt American Elite because She Provided Conclusive Evidence that the 2020 election was stolen. thealtworld.com The corrupt Texas Bar Association tried to discipline Powell for bringing forth evidence they did not want …
(2024-08-02). Are Americans a Totally Conquered People? thealtworld.com The various "investigations" of the Secret Service's failure to protect Trump are focused on operational and communication failures. The fact that the Secret Service did hardly anything normal procedures required has not yet raised the question whether elements of the Secret Service were involved. The failure is too large to be dismissed without investigation as nothing but a result of a collection of mistakes. The investigation that is needed is one that investigates whether elements in the Secret Service were involved in an assassination attempt on Trump, who is considered to be an existential threat to the rul…
(2024-08-02). Are Americans a Totally Conquered People? thealtworld.com The various "investigations" of the Secret Service's failure to protect Trump are focused on operational and communication failures. The fact that the Secret Service did hardly anything normal procedures required has not yet raised the question whether elements of the Secret Service were involved. The failure is too large to be dismissed without investigation as nothing but a result of a collection of mistakes. The investigation that is needed is one that investigates whether elements in the Secret Service were involved in an assassination attempt on Trump, who is considered to be an existential threat to the rul…
(2024-08-02). Shame Is Dead in the Western World. thealtworld.com What kind of people are running the Olympics and International Boxing Association that they allow men to brutalize women? | A female boxer, Angela Carina, was paired with a man, Imane Khelif, in a boxing match that lasted 46 seconds. It is shameful that the Olympics and the International Boxing Association support the physical abuse of women. These organizations are criminal to allow a man to declare himself a woman and to step into a boxing ring with a woman. | What kind of excrement is Khelif who is proud of besting a woman? | What we are witnessing in the abandonment of biological gender and the entry of me…
(2024-08-02). Regional media fails Gaza. thealtworld.com This week on Exposé, Arabic-speaking TV news giants based in major Arab capitals stand accused of a double-edged sword: spreading misinformation faster than Zionist channels and undermining resistance with fabricated narratives. | Meanwhile, on digital platforms, the spotlight often fixates simplistically on the Palestinian resistance, neglecting wider political realities and Zionist provocations. Social media in the Arab world fuels this fire, relentlessly distorting public perception with a flood of falsehoods and anti-resistance rhetoric. |
(2024-08-02). How U.S. troops turned against Washington's war in Vietnam. themilitant.com
(2024-08-02). Growing opposition to death penalty in Iran. themilitant.com Growing numbers in Iran — including prisoners, retirees and unionists — are demanding an end to the death penalty. | "Execution is a medieval and irreversible sentence that can never improve the conditions of society," Reza Sadeghi wrote July 25 on the internet site of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers Unions. | He noted that regardless of whether or not the death penalty is for "political and ideological" charges or for crimes such as murder or drug trafficking, those accused "are condemned in an unfair trial process." | As of July 22, at least 268 people have been executed in Iranian pris…
(2024-08-02). Ukraine writer, shot by Putin's troops, lives on in secret diary. themilitant.com The story of a Ukrainian author, Volodymyr Vakulenko, executed by invading Russian forces in March 2022 — and the discovery and publication of his hidden journal by his father and a fellow writer — sheds light on the depth of Moscow's drive to destroy Ukrainian culture. Russian President Vladimir Putin insists independent Ukraine doesn't, or shouldn't, exist, despite yearslong heroic resistance by the Ukrainian people to his reactionary dream of a resurrected Russian empire, with himself as the czar. | Putin's occupying forces want to "systematically erase" Ukrainian culture, the novelist Victoria Ame…
(2024-08-02). Canada rail workers fight for safety, demand right to strike. themilitant.com MONTREAL — Rail workers across Canada are awaiting the decision of the Canada Industrial Relations Board on their right to strike. The 9,300 conductors, engineers, yard workers and dispatchers at both the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroads, members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, have voted twice — in May and in June — by more than 98% in favor of strike action. | The Canadian government May 19 suspended the right to strike and bosses' locking out of workers, claiming this could jeopardize "the health and safety of Canadians." The board is supposed to clarify w…
(2024-08-02). Cuba celebrates July 26 in Sancti Spiritus. themilitant.com Thousands of Cubans gathered in Sancti Spiritus July 26 to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the rebel assault led by Fidel Castro on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes garrisons in 1953. It was the beginning of constructing a movement capable of leading Cuban workers and peasants to power less than six years later. | "July 26 marked a decisive turning point in Cuba's history," Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa, inset, the main speaker, told the crowd. It "defined the unwavering attitude we must maintain in face of dangers, challenges, and difficulties, however insurmountable they may seem." | "The…
(2024-08-02). Freedom Caravan trials are attack on rights in Canada. themilitant.com MONTREAL — Despite a strong ruling by Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley earlier this year saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government invoking the draconian Emergencies Act to crush a truckers' protest in 2022 was unconstitutional and illegal, the trials of leaders and participants in that Freedom Convoy on criminal charges are continuing. | At the center of these trials is defense of free speech and assembly to protest government policies — political rights won in struggle that working people need to organize, demonstrate and build unions. This is crucial to defend ourselves against efforts…
(2024-08-02). Child care crisis facing working people worsens. themilitant.com The crisis of child care for the working class has worsened since the government's $24 billion pandemic relief program ended last September. Pressures are increasing, especially on women, to quit work in order to look after children, while the rise in prices on other essentials is leading many young workers to put off starting families. | Between 2019 and 2023 child care costs jumped more than 30%. | "I knew day care was expensive, but I guess I didn't put into perspective how much it would be," Carmen Luong, 29, told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "It's a whole mortgage payment or rent basically." Infant care in the…
(2024-08-02). Australia: Nurses in New South Wales rally for more pay, staffing. themilitant.com SYDNEY — Nurses and midwives rallied outside public hospitals across New South Wales July 23-24. Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association are demanding an immediate 15% pay raise. | "We are calling for fairness," Fran Cavallaro, who works at the Cumberland psychiatric hospital, told a rally of more than 80 nurses outside Westmead Hospital July 23. "A 15% rise in one year is essential to bring us to parity with nurses in other states." | "NSW nurses are the lowest paid in the country," Dave Russell, a Westmead nurses delegate, told the rally, "yet the cost of living is higher than other states."
(2024-08-02). Over 20,000 Boeing workers vote to authorize a strike in contract fight. themilitant.com SEATTLE — More than 20,000 Boeing workers, members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751, met here at the Mariners Major League Baseball stadium July 17 and voted by over 99% to strike if they don't have a new, better contract in place by mid-September. Boeing had to shut its production lines down for the meeting. | The workers let the aerospace giant know that they are ready to stop work if they are not offered a 40% plus wage raise, benefit gains and an end to mandatory overtime. Signs around the ballpark read, "No pay, no planes" and "Paid medical now! Pension now.
(2024-08-02). 25, 50 and 75 years ago. themilitant.com August 16, 1999 : | Thousands of working people, youth, soldiers, and others have hit the streets in cities and towns throughout Serbia. They are taking advantage of the first openings since the U.S./NATO bombardment of Yugoslavia began March 24 to express their outrage against the Belgrade regime and its policies. | The main demand is the resignation of president Slobodan Milosevic, explained Dusan, a leader of the Student Union of Yugoslavia. "The demonstrations are positive," said Dusan, who asked that his last name not be used. "It's the only way to get rid of Milosevic, who is to blame for the war."
(2024-08-02). India and Vietnam sign agreements to deepen mutual relations. tvbrics.com India and Vietnam have agreed on the need to strengthen co-operation at government and business levels to boost bilateral trade, investment and technology partnerships…
(2024-08-02). India's demand for energy for data centres is on the rise. tvbrics.com 
This dynamic is driven by the increasing number of internet users in the country…
(2024-08-02). Brazil to expand programme that benefits schoolchildren from low-income families. tvbrics.com 
Authorities intend to provide education opportunities for vulnerable populations…
(2024-08-02). Chinese researchers work to reduce carbon footprint of fruit by implementing labelling practices. tvbrics.com 
In the southern province of Hainan, the first set of carbon labelling certificates have been issued for local durians…
(2024-08-02). Saudi Arabia struggles to save mangrove forests. tvbrics.com 
Mangroves are critical for cleaning water from pollutants and storing carbon…
(2024-08-02). Ukraine War Day #891: Room 1109. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-08-02). Ukraine Bolsters Naval Strength with Second Turkish Corvette Delivery. devdiscourse.com Ukraine has taken a significant step in boosting its naval defenses with the delivery of a second Turkish-built Ada-class navy corvette, officials announced on Friday. However, they did not disclose how the warship would be specifically used in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
(2024-08-02). 'Resistance Consensus' for Palestine in Beijing. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk / Beijing, China Upon China's invitation, 14 Palestinian political factions, including Fatah and Hamas, held a reconciliation meeting in Beijing from July 21-23. The meeting has a unique and historical significance for the internal unity of the Palestinian resistance. China's Palestine policy is intertwined with its Middle East strategy and has deep …
(2024-08-02). Amazon Labor Union leadership election marked by abysmal turnout. wsws.org With the ALU and the Teamsters offering no strategy against Amazon, workers at the JFK8 fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York, must seize the initiative in their struggle against the retail giant.
(2024-08-02). Deadly heat waves scorching India's cities point to impact of capitalist-induced climate change. wsws.org Between June 11 and 19 alone, 192 deaths among homeless people occurred in the capital city of Delhi.
(2024-08-02). Australia: 610 aviation jobs destroyed in Regional Express collapse. wsws.org The airline entered voluntary administration this week and immediately grounded its capital city jet services.
(2024-08-02). Wellington, New Zealand rail workers in the dark over union-company negotiations. wsws.org The WSWS warns that the Rail and Maritime Transport Union is preparing to impose another sellout agreement on hundreds of rail workers, after years in which wages have fallen behind the cost of living.
(2024-08-02). Fascist anti-migrant riots spread as UK Prime Minister Starmer outlines clampdown on "all violent disorder" wsws.org Above all, the fascists, though small in number, draw strength from a noxious political and cultural atmosphere centred on a whipping up vicious anti-immigrant sentiment that has been central to the political agenda of the main parties of the ruling class—Labour and Conservatives—for years.
(2024-08-02). UAW bureaucracy endorses Harris for president, Biden's war criminal replacement. wsws.org The UAW's endorsement of first Biden then Harris—both lifelong corporate shills—further refutes any claims of "democracy" or "transparency" within the union.
(2024-08-02). Body camera footage of murder of 4-year-old Terrell Miller reveals callous brutality of police. wsws.org The video of the event shows the whole incident to have taken place in just about 16 seconds, revealing police are operating in a manner identical to that of an occupying military force.
(2024-08-02). Bill paving the way for the killing of stray dogs in Turkey becomes law. wsws.org The Erdoğan government's putting this issue on the main agenda aims to create a polarisation among the working class and the youth on this basis and to deflect the growing social opposition.
(2024-08-02). Universities allowed to conduct own entrance tests to fill vacant seats. ummid.com The University Grants Commission (UGC) in new guidelines published today said that the universities can conduct their own entrance exams that remain vacant after the admission counselling based on CUET score.
(2024-08-02). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024 the result of CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-02). India's youngest female Muslim MP Iqra Hasan is also a feminist. ummid.com Undoubtedly, Iqra inherited the political legacy from her family but it is evident that her relentless efforts and dedication on the ground played a crucial role in her success, making her win a testament to her individual merit and hard work.
(2024-08-02). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024 the result of CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-02). Tamil Nadu: Registration for MBBS, BDS Counselling 2024 Begins. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website tnmedicalselection.net Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2024 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-02). 'Farewell, Leader of The Nation': Daughter-in-law's tearful adieu to Ismail Haniyeh. ummid.com In a heart touching video message, Ismail Haniyeh's daughter-in-law Inas Haniyeh paid a tearful adieu and fitting tribute to the top Hamas leader who was assassinated in an air raid during a visit to Iran.
(2024-08-02). Indonesia announces major crackdown on smoking, cigarette sales. ummid.com In a major crackdown on smoking, Indonesia on Wednesday banned cigarette sales to people under the age of 21 while announcing a new regulations to curb tobacco addiction.
(2024-08-02). Beijing Declaration: China Palestine Diplomacy Trumps Again. ummid.com By hosting a historic signing of a unity agreement, Beijing Declaration, between 14 Palestinian political parties in Beijing on July 23, China has, once more, shown its ability to play a global role as a peace broker.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2024 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website dsd24.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). KEAM 2024 Option Registration begins, Allotment on Aug 7. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has asked the students, who have cleared KEAM 2024 and are seeking admission in Engineering and Pharmacy courses, to complete option registration through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-08-02). MHT CET B Pharm (Practice) 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. August 01, 2024 on its official websit phpractice2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy (Practice) course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-02). Universities allowed to conduct own entrance tests to fill vacant seats. ummid.com The University Grants Commission (UGC) in new guidelines published today said that the universities can conduct their own entrance exams that remain vacant after the admission counselling based on CUET score.
(2024-08-02). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2024 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website dsd24.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). KEAM 2024 Option Registration begins, Allotment on Aug 7. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has asked the students, who have cleared KEAM 2024 and are seeking admission in Engineering and Pharmacy courses, to complete option registration through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). Beijing Declaration: China Palestine Diplomacy Trumps Again. ummid.com By hosting a historic signing of a unity agreement, Beijing Declaration, between 14 Palestinian political parties in Beijing on July 23, China has, once more, shown its ability to play a global role as a peace broker.
(2024-08-02). CAT 2024 Registration Starts, Last Date of Application Sep 13. ummid.com Online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT 2024) has started from today i.e. August 01, 2024, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) said.
(2024-08-02). UGEAC 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is set to publish on its official website bceceadmissions.nic.in result of the First Round Seat Allotment of Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2024 today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). SK Hynix rolls-out 60% faster GDDR7. ummid.com SK Hynix Monday July 29, 2024 introduced the industry's best-performing GDDR7 – a next-generation graphics memory product, which will be 60% faster.
(2024-08-02). UGEAC 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is set to publish on its official website bceceadmissions.nic.in result of the First Round Seat Allotment of Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2024 today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's appointment as IAS Officer. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has cancelled the temporary appointment of Probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar and also barred her for lifetime from appearing in the Civil Services Exams.
(2024-08-02). Tamil Nadu: Registration for MBBS, BDS Counselling 2024 Begins. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website tnmedicalselection.net Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2024 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-02). 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).
(2024-08-02). 'Farewell, Leader of The Nation': Daughter-in-law's tearful adieu to Ismail Haniyeh. ummid.com In a heart touching video message, Ismail Haniyeh's daughter-in-law Inas Haniyeh paid a tearful adieu and fitting tribute to the top Hamas leader who was assassinated in an air raid during a visit to Iran.
(2024-08-02). Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran. ummid.com Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards have been assassinated in what the Palestinian Resistance said "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in the Iranian capital Tehran" early in the morning Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). DU UG Admission 2024 on CSAS Portal Begins, Check Schedule, Allotment Date. ummid.com Delhi University on Thursday August 01, 2024 started admission process for undergraduate (UG) courses based on CUET 2024 score through Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal 'admission.uod.ac.in'.
(2024-08-02). India's youngest female Muslim MP Iqra Hasan is also a feminist. ummid.com Undoubtedly, Iqra inherited the political legacy from her family but it is evident that her relentless efforts and dedication on the ground played a crucial role in her success, making her win a testament to her individual merit and hard work.
(2024-08-02). Watch Malaysia PM Anwar's Tribute to Ismail Haniyeh removed by Facebook. ummid.com Tech giant Meta is facing flak from the Malaysian administration for removing from the Facebook page of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a post tagged with a video paying tribute to slain Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh. Watch the video here.
(2024-08-02). Videos of Ismail Haniyeh leading prayers go viral after assassination: Watch. ummid.com A number of videos showing Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh leading Salah — the Islamic Prayers, and reciting Holy Quran have gone viral after his assassination in Iran Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). Indonesia announces major crackdown on smoking, cigarette sales. ummid.com In a major crackdown on smoking, Indonesia on Wednesday banned cigarette sales to people under the age of 21 while announcing a new regulations to curb tobacco addiction.
(2024-08-02). Watch Malaysia PM Anwar's Tribute to Ismail Haniyeh removed by Facebook. ummid.com Tech giant Meta is facing flak from the Malaysian administration for removing from the Facebook page of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a post tagged with a video paying tribute to slain Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh. Watch the video here.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). MHT CET B Pharm (Practice) 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. August 01, 2024 on its official websit phpractice2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy (Practice) course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-02). SK Hynix rolls-out 60% faster GDDR7. ummid.com SK Hynix Monday July 29, 2024 introduced the industry's best-performing GDDR7 – a next-generation graphics memory product, which will be 60% faster.
(2024-08-02). CAT 2024 Registration Starts, Last Date of Application Sep 13. ummid.com Online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT 2024) has started from today i.e. August 01, 2024, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) said.
(2024-08-02). 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.
(2024-08-02). 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…
(2024-08-02). Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran. ummid.com Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards have been assassinated in what the Palestinian Resistance said "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in the Iranian capital Tehran" early in the morning Wednesday July 31, 2024.
(2024-08-02). 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).
(2024-08-02). Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she is in 'hiding, fearing for my life'. scmp.com In Wall Street Journal, Machado wrote: 'I could be captured as I write these words.' President Maduro has said she 'should be behind bars'.
(2024-08-02). CARTOONS: Mark David doesn't give a monkey's. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-02). SATIRE: Russia Agrees To Massive Prisoner Swap With West. theonion.com 
Russia, the United States, and several other countries engaged in an extraordinary 24-prisoner exchange, the largest of its kind since the Cold War and one in which President Joe Biden was directly involved. What do you think?
(2024-08-02). Chinese Consul General Commends Indian Coast Guard for Lifesaving Rescues. devdiscourse.com In an effort to strengthen ties between India and China, Chinese Consul General in Mumbai, Kong Xianhua, lauded the Indian Coast Guard for its lifesaving efforts. The recognition comes as the Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully rescued a Chinese mariner in critical condition on July 24.
(2024-08-02). Russia: Human rights lawyer Grigory Vaypan labelled as "foreign agent". fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Labour council facing strike action over union busting and treatment of two reps. thecanary.co Workers at Labour Party-led Lewisham Council could strike over the victimisation of union reps by council managers. UNISON's Lewisham branch committee voted unanimously to move towards balloting members on Wednesday. The move came as Christina McAnea, the general secretary of UNISON, issued a statement calling on the council not to victimise the reps. Lewisham council: …
(2024-08-02). Fake Army Jawan Apprehended with Explosives in Bihar. devdiscourse.com In Begusarai district, Bihar, an individual posing as an army jawan was detained on Friday, officials confirmed.
(2024-08-02). Possible running mate for Kamala Harris attacked for promotional video in China. scmp.com US Senator Mark Kelly, the potential Democratic vice-presidential nominee, draws social media scorn for a nine-year-old video of him pitching vitamin franchises.
(2024-08-02). (AI)mageddon: Who is Liable When Autonomous Weapons Attack? fairobserver.com The time is upon us — the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into military applications, commonly referred to as autonomous weapons systems (AWS), has surged dramatically over the past few decades. Sci-fi classics like The Terminator may be closer to reality than we thought. A stark statistic illustrates this trajectory: From 2000 to 2010, the…
(2024-08-02). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-08-02). DPWI to institute a commission of inquiry into Telkom headquarters building. sanews.gov.za DPWI to institute a commission of inquiry into Telkom headquarters building | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says he will commission an independent report into the purchase of the former Telkom headquarters building in 2016 for R695 million and its subsequent renovation for R250 million. | The commission is meant to provide the Minister with recommendations within 60 days following its appointment and the necessary steps to address and remedy the situation. | Joined by the City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink, on an oversight visit to the building on Thursday morning, Macpherson said i…
(2024-08-02). Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey on her bronze medal wins. america.cgtn.com 
It's been quite the Olympics so far for Team Hong Kong, China, currently in the top twenty of the Olympics medal table. Some of the medals came thanks to Siobhan Haughey, who came third in the 100-meter freestyle and third in the 200-meter freestyle. That makes her Hong Kong's most decorated Olympian. CGTN's Dan Williams spoke to Haughey on her achievements.
(2024-08-02). MTN loses Special Tribunal application. sanews.gov.za MTN loses Special Tribunal application | Telecommunications giant MTN has lost a Special Tribunal exception application in connection with the alleged irregular supply of mobile devices for COVID-19 screening to the Limpopo Department of Health. | This after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) launched an investigation into the affairs of that department which — the unit insists — "revealed that MTN made an unsolicited proposal to supply the department with 10 000 cell phone devices intended for COVID-19 mass screenings" in that province. | "This proposal cost the department R10 million. This falls o…
(2024-08-02). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-08-02). President Murmu to Strengthen Ties with Pacific Nations on Historic Three-Nation Visit. devdiscourse.com President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to embark on a significant three-nation tour next week, commencing with Fiji on August 5, where she will address the Fijian parliament. Her stay in Fiji will last until August 7.
(2024-08-02). Leading Reg-tech company TSS Consultancy launches Disclosure 360, simplifying Insider Trading Disclosures and UPSI Management. devdiscourse.com India's leading Reg-tech company TSS Consultancy has announced the launch of Disclosure 360, a cutting-edge tech product designed to simplify insider trading disclosures and manage Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) in compliance with the Prevention of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations. This innovative solution is set to serve SEBI and IRDAI regulated entities, listed companies, and connected persons such as vendors and service providers to listed companies.
(2024-08-02). The Heat: Climate Change. america.cgtn.com 
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 1,600 places across the globe tied or broke heat records in the past few weeks. Scientists say it's the hottest the planet has been in about 120,000 years, the result of human-caused climate change. What's behind the record temperatures? | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-08-02). Bangladesh: Arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of six anti-discrimination student movement organisers. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). SATIRE: The Pros And Cons Of Banning Porn. theonion.com 
With Project 2025 calling for the criminalization of porn and age-verification laws already on the books in multiple states, The Onion examines the pros and cons of banning pornographic material.
(2024-08-02). Chinese Mexico-border crossers, Asian-American election fears: 7 US-China relations reads. scmp.com Trump's 'Chinese' attempted assassin, China's US migrants, election anxiety: highlights from the SCMP's overseas correspondents in July 2024.
(2024-08-02). Vale John Mayall, but welcome back, Mac. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-02). Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A few dozen people in business attire gathered over bagels and coffee at the SEPTA headquarters in Philadelphia on Tuesday, eager to promote and discuss the Outside the networking event, however, a handful of environmental activists wary of the project held signs reading, "Hydrogen is going nowhere" and "No…
(2024-08-02). Iran Denounces Pressure on Venezuela over Election Result. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan government and nation, roundly dismissing external pressures on the Latin American country over the result of its recent presidential election.
(2024-08-02). Have your say on tax proposals. sanews.gov.za Have your say on tax proposals | The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published draft tax bills and draft regulations for 2024, for public comment. | The bills and draft regulations contain tax proposals made in the Budget Speech. | These proposals include the 2024 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2024 draft TLAB), the 2024 draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (2024 draft RLAB), the 2024 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2024 draft TALAB), draft Regulations on the method for determining the VAT liability in respect of casino table games of chance, issued in terms of s…
(2024-08-02). Electoral Commission receives clean audit. sanews.gov.za Electoral Commission receives clean audit | The Electoral Commission has received a clean audit report for the fourth time in a row. | "The Electoral Commission is proud to announce that the Auditor-General has concluded the external audit procedures on the 2023/2024 financial statements of the Electoral Commission as well as Party Funding. The outcome of both these external audits is clean audit opinion. | "This feat is achieved for the fourth consecutive time," the Commission said in a statement on Thursday. | The commission said the clean audit opinions speak to the financial probity as well as the strength of…
(2024-08-02). Senator in Freudian slip — walks it back after saying US must keep "exploiting" Africa. thecanary.co US senator Todd Young made a Freudian slip about Africa at a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Commitee on 30 July: Young said: How can we foster.. bringing American capital and expertise and standards to Africa so we can keep exploiting… uhhh so that we can… exploring where we can get these minerals 'For …
(2024-08-02). America's gathering storm: Trump's culture of self-pity an ace up his sleeve. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-02). ACCA, Deloitte renew partnership to support chief finance officers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership, aimed at advancing capacity building and recognizing excellence among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Uganda. This renewed collaboration confirmed July 29th, will span the next three years, reinforcing the commitment of both organizations to …
(2024-08-02). Are Heatwaves Getting Worse? wattsupwiththat.com As promised, I am returning to the Met Office's State of the UK Climate Report:…
(2024-08-02). Current Sports News Highlights: Biles Dominates, Trout Injured, and More. devdiscourse.com The latest updates in the sports world showcase remarkable feats and notable setbacks. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles confirmed her greatness by clinching her sixth gold medal. Meanwhile, LA Angels' star Mike Trout faces another season-ending injury due to a torn meniscus.
(2024-08-02). Iranian VP in Doha for Burial of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The first vice president of Iran has traveled to Qatar to attend the funeral procession for Hamas's political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-02). Appeal for more organ donors. sanews.gov.za Appeal for more organ donors | The Department of Health has appealed to citizens to sign up to become organ and tissue donors in a bid to improve someone's quality of life or even save someone's life, especially those who are very sick or dying from a life-threatening disease or organ failure. | "Organ donation is when organs such as the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys are removed from one person and transplanted into another person," the department explained, adding that one donor can save up to seven lives and transform over 50 lives. | Meanwhile, tissue donation is when tissues in the body such as skin, corne…
(2024-08-02). Gabon's transitional president visits Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. Nguema is in Uganda for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni. Nguema was accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, Zita Oligui Nguema, and …
(2024-08-02). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Uganda: Increasing harassment against students for global democracy and its members. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accuses Governor of Political Manoeuvring. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the central government of using the Raj Bhawan to destabilize his administration. Speaking at Mysuru airport, Siddaramaiah stated that the Governor's recent show cause notice over the MUDA scam was both 'illegal and unconstitutional'.
(2024-08-02). How the US-Russia prisoner swap happened: secret talks, a hitman and Biden's fateful call. scmp.com Russia's biggest condition was release of Vadim Krasikov, jailed in Germany for assassinating a former Chechen rebel commander in 2019.
(2024-08-02). Pacific Journalism Review at 30 — a strong media legacy. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By David Robie in Devpolicy Blog Pacific Journalism Review (PJR) began life three decades ago in Papua New Guinea and recently celebrated a remarkable milestone in Fiji with its 30th anniversary edition and its 47th issue. Remarkable because it is the longest surviving Antipodean media, journalism and development journal published in the Global South.
(2024-08-02). CPJ, others condemn EU for ignoring Greece's press freedom crisis. commission.europa.eu
(2024-08-02). From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Starting before dawn, Olympic artistic swimmer Megumi Field's day is packed with intensity. | Her alarm rings at 4: 30 a.m., and soon after she heads to the training facility. After a core warm-up, she spends hours perfecting her routines and choreography in the pool starting at 6 a.m. Her demanding schedule includes both duo drills and team practices. By 5 p.m., she returns home and shifts to her schoolwork. | It's that determination that has earned the 18-year-old a spot on…
(2024-08-02). Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules. scmp.com Justin Mohn is accused of beheading his father in their Philadelphia home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online.
(2024-08-02). 'Perfect Hong Kong girl' Vivian Kong, China's commercial jets, Singapore row: 7 highlights. scmp.com From Vivian Kong's Olympic victory to a debate ahead of Singapore's National Day, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-08-02). Harris has enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, Democratic chair says. whyy.org Vice President Kamala Harris had secured enough votes from The online voting process doesn't end until Monday, but the campaign marked the moment when she crossed the threshold to have the majority of delegates' votes. | Harris is poised to be the first woman of color at the top of a major party's ticket. | "I am so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority…
(2024-08-02). India's Forex Reserves Dip by USD 3.471 Billion. devdiscourse.com India's foreign exchange reserves witnessed a significant drop of USD 3.471 billion, falling to USD 667.386 billion for the week ending July 26, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
(2024-08-02). Harris campaign raises $300M in July. america.cgtn.com 
Kamala Harris's U.S. campaign for president brought in more than $300 million in July. That's the biggest fundraising haul of the current election cycle. Meantime the Donald Trump campaign says it brought in less than half that amount. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2024-08-02). Olympic Bagpipes Steal the Limelight: From Paris Streets to Cheesesteak Lunches. devdiscourse.com The Paris Olympics have introduced a novel endurance sport – bagpipe-busking, with a lone bagpiper aiming to charm the crowds amid skateboarding's debut in the 2024 Games.
(2024-08-02). A marriage of values, if not of faith. anabaptistworld.org My "interfaith ≠relationship" has endured for 53 years. My husband, Dale, is an agnostic/atheist/nontheist (his self-description has changed over the years), and I am a committed Christian active in my church.
(2024-08-02). Tatjana Smith a "shining example of humility with a killer competitive spirit" sanews.gov.za Tatjana Smith a "shining example of humility with a killer competitive spirit" | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has congratulated South African swimmer Tatjana Smith for scooping the silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics. | Smith was beaten to the wall by 0.36sec by the American Kate Douglass at the La Défence Arena on Thursday evening. | "It was Smith's second medal of the 2024 Paris Games, after taking the 100m gold, and a flip reversal of what she produced at her first Olympics in Tokyo on that occasion, taking silver in the 100m and gold in the longer, more favo…
(2024-08-02). CND will be marking 79 years since the US dropped the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. thecanary.co Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) groups across Britain will start to hold nationwide commemorations from this weekend to mark the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. CND: marking 79 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki On Tuesday 6 August, CND general secretary Kate Hudson will attend the annual Hiroshima Day event in …
(2024-08-02). Venezuela & ALBA News 8.2.2024: Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuelan election, foils attempted coup; US recognizes Loser as new President. afgj.org 
US Government Statement: Opposition Leader is winner of Venezuela's election and now President-elect In response, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared: "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects the serious and ridiculous statements attributed to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in which he pretends to assume the role of the Venezuelan electoral authorities,…
(2024-08-02). US appeal court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules. scmp.com Rules would give FCC tools to crack down on Chinese telecoms firms; bar internet service providers from blocking traffic to some websites.
(2024-08-02). God's truth scattered. anabaptistworld.org Writers in our August issue extend the definition of interfaith relationships beyond the major religions.
(2024-08-02). Simple blood test shows promise in detecting Alzheimer's disease. independent.co.ug 
SACRAMENTO, The United States | Xinhua | A groundbreaking study revealed that a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease more accurately than experienced doctors. Published on Sunday in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the research showed that this new test could revolutionize diagnosing Alzheimer's, making it easier and more accessible for …
(2024-08-02). Petro says Colombia's Venezuela policy seeks to avoid a "humanitarian catastrophe" colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro said Friday that his government's response to the latest crisis in Venezuela seeks to avoid a "humanitarian catastrophe" that would impact Colombia. Petro responded to criticism on…
(2024-08-02). How Philly area hospitals are dealing with a national shortage of blood culture bottles. whyy.org
(2024-08-02). Trump's No-Holds-Barred Attack On Kamala Harris At Pennsylvania Rally | Top 10 Moments | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump returns to the stage in Harrisburg, PA, in his first rally in the U.S. state since the assassination attempt. In a fiery speech, Trump calls Kamala Harris a "Puppet Candidate" and the "Most Unpopular VP in History." He accuses Democrats of "cheating" to win elections and criticizes Harris for her views on ICE and San Francisco. Trump outlines his vision for America and addresses issues from the border crisis to international relations.
(2024-08-02). Five things Friday roundup: Remembering Sonya Massey. anabaptistworld.org 1. Sonya Massey was fatally shot in her home by a deputy Deputy Sean Grayson responded to Sonya Massey's call to the police saying she suspected an intruder prowling outside her home in Springfield, Ill. Body camera footage showed that Massey thanked the deputy and his partner for coming, and it also showed hostility immediately …
(2024-08-02). Swimmer Tatjana Smith discusses her achievements and retirement. america.cgtn.com 
Swimmer Tatjana Smith is celebrating becoming South Africa's most decorated Olympian. She now has two gold and two silver medals in her collection, after this week adding the women's 200 meter breaststroke title while also coming second in the 100 meters. And she has wasted little time in announcing her retirement, saying she doesn't want to enter a pool for at least the next ten years! CGTN's Dan Williams caught up with Smith in Paris.
(2024-08-02). Current Health News: Abortion Ban, Weight Loss Drugs, and Investments. devdiscourse.com Utah's highest court on Thursday refused to permit a near-total abortion ban while Planned Parenthood's challenge is considered by a lower court. The Utah Supreme Court's 4-1 opinion supported Judge Andrew Stone's decision to block the law, citing concerns about its constitutionality.
(2024-08-02). The Weaponisation of Fake News: How Malign States Destabilise Democracy. truepublica.org.uk Graham Vanbergen: In the age of digital information, the spread of fake news has emerged as a potent tool for malign states such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran to destabilize Western democracies. These countries are employing sophisticated disinformation campaigns to sow discord, erode public trust, and undermine democratic institutions. The strategic use of …
(2024-08-02). Massive looting, vandalism mar cost-of-living protests in Nigeria. independent.co.ug 
ABUJA | Xinhua | Nigerian authorities on Thursday alleged massive looting and vandalism of public and private buildings, and the blockade of highways, as protesters turned out in their thousands across the country to express their grievances over the current economic hardships. Some bonfires were seen set up by protesters in different parts of the …
(2024-08-02). Patrick Lawrence: The murder of Ismail Haniyeh. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | Some reflections, written urgently in respo…
(2024-08-02). A century of compulsory voting in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-02). UBL launches cash prize 'Laga Swagga' campaign. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) unveiled its highly anticipated consumer promotion, "Laga Swagga," on Wednesday, promising to reward over 400 lucky consumers with a staggering 1 billion shillings in cash prizes over 12 weeks. The launch event, held at the glamorous Silver Springs Hotel, was graced by distributors, consumers, media, …
(2024-08-02). US-China trade war could be the death knell for advanced economies. scmp.com As the US steps up support for national industries and expands tariffs on China, its high-income allies could lose their pricing power.
(2024-08-02). 13 people killed as Nigerians protest high cost of living: 'we are hungry'. scmp.com The protests occurred despite warnings from Nigeria's security agencies and the presidency to avoid Kenyan-style dissent in the West African nation.
(2024-08-02). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-08-02). Justice department condemns alleged racism incidents. sanews.gov.za Justice department condemns alleged racism incidents | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has condemned the alleged acts of racism at South African schools and committed to intensify the awareness of constitutional rights, including the prohibition against hate crimes and hate speech and the prevention and combating of these offences. | A racism row erupted at the Pretoria High School for Girls following the discovery of a WhatsApp group in which a group of white pupils allegedly sent messages to each other with racial undertones. | This was followed by the revelation of an incident…
(2024-08-02). Third-party candidates file to run for president, U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. whyy.org More than a dozen third-party candidates for president, U.S. Senate and three statewide offices filed paperwork ahead of Thursday's deadline to get on November's general election ballot in Pennsylvania, raising the possibility that they could play spoiler in high-stakes and close races in the battleground state. | Pennsylvania is expected to have a decisive role in the Nov. 5 presidential election between Republican nominee A third-party candidate's draw…
(2024-08-02). Turkey Restricts Instagram, Citing Alleged Censorship of Hamas Leader Tribute. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-02). Historic East-West Prisoner Exchange: A Slovenian Success Story. devdiscourse.com Slovenian officials have lauded a historic East-West prisoner exchange that saw the tiny Alpine nation hand over two convicted Russian sleeper agents. The highly secretive negotiations with US officials culminated on Thursday with the United States and Russia completing their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history. Moscow released journalist Evan Gershkovich, American Paul Whelan, and several dissidents, freeing a total of two dozen individuals.
(2024-08-02). More Top Secret F-35 Stealth Fighter Data Given To NATO Members. twz.com 
NATO nations have been getting more access to especially sensitive details about the
(2024-08-02). Dystopian Vision: Britain Under a Hard-Right Farage Government. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: Imagine a Britain where the principles of democracy, tolerance, and diversity have been overshadowed by a hard-right authoritarian regime such as the Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage. As it rises to power, the country faces a seismic shift in its political, social, and economic landscape. This vision of Britain is one …
(2024-08-02). US to continue to classify Vietnam as non-market economy country. scmp.com The decision will disappoint Hanoi, which the US has been wooing in its efforts to push back again China.
(2024-08-02). Kremlin says at least three Russian agents freed in prisoner swap deal. scmp.com The Kremlin almost never reveals details about its sprawling intelligence agencies, but it confirmed that Vadim Krasikov and at least two others freed in the deal were also long-term undercover agents stationed in the European Union.
(2024-08-02). Disabled people march on Downing Street to demand accessible housing. thecanary.co 
This week disabled campaigners and allies marched on parliament to demand the new government pledge to build new accessible housing. 'No more dither! No more delay!' The protest, organised by Inclusion London and attended by many disability rights groups and campaigners, started in Parliament Square at 12pm on Monday 29 July and featured speakers with …
(2024-08-02). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-08-02). The Reunion Fest 2024: Celebrating Unity and Cultural Heritage in Central New York. urbancny.com 
(2024-08-02). Historic U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange: A Diplomatic Triumph. devdiscourse.com In a historic diplomatic move, U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States on Thursday, following their release from Russian detention in the largest prisoner exchange between the two nations since the Cold War. The White House announced that the exchange involved negotiations with Russia, Germany, and three other countries.
(2024-08-02). Niger: Rights in free Fall a year after coup. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). CPJ: Release of Gershkovich, Kurmasheva welcome, but Russia must stop stifling reporting. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-08-02). Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Former Princeton High School's soccer coach Wayne Sutcliffe recalled Wall Street Journal reporter and his former student Evan Gershkovich as "an inspiration." | "Not just for our soccer team, but for our entire school," Sutcliffe said. | Gershkovich was released Thursday as part of the largest
(2024-08-02). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-02). French Goalkeeper Guendouz Joins Persepolis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — French goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz joined Persepolis football club on Friday.
(2024-08-02). Third-party candidates file to run for president, U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. whyy.org More than a dozen third-party candidates for president, U.S. Senate and three statewide offices filed paperwork ahead of Thursday's deadline to get on November's general election ballot in Pennsylvania, raising the possibility that they could play spoiler in high-stakes and close races in the battleground state. | Pennsylvania is expected to have a decisive role in the Nov. 5 presidential election between Republican nominee A third-party candidate's draw…
(2024-08-02). SATIRE: Trump Questions Kamala Harris' Race. theonion.com 
Former President Trump claimed Vice President Kamala Harris "became […] Black" during a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual convention, saying he didn't know she was Black until "a number of years ago." What do you think?
(2024-08-02). Mudanàßa de regime na Venezuela é improvável. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-02). Permitting reform is back. Is the latest deal worth it? grist.org 
To advance his climate agenda, President Biden has prioritized one scheme above all others: infrastructure subsidies. The massive spending packages his administration pushed through Congress over the past four years — the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act — provided an infusion of dollars for green energy developers to erect solar farms, geothermal plants, and new transmission lines to carry clean electricity into American homes. | But before companies can break ground on these projects, they must obtain approval from local communities and federal regulators, and that's…
(2024-08-02). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-02). Tension, excitement engulfs Mbale ahead of 2024 Imbalu launch. independent.co.ug 
In the Institution of the Umukuuka, We are Spending Sleepless Nights over the Imbalu Launch on Saturday — But Our Detractors are not Sleeping Either SPECIAL FEATURE | Alfred Geresom Musamali | The Institution of the Umukuuka which oversees the cultural matters of the Bamasaaba (named after Masaaba who is believed to be Original Man) of …
(2024-08-02). American diver Kassidy Cook excited after winning silver. america.cgtn.com 
Although China remains on course for a clean sweep of the diving medals, U.S. silver medalist Kassidy Cook believes it's possible for the rest of the world to close the gap. Cook and Sarah Bacon, won the silver medal for Team USA at the Paris Olympics in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard event, finishing behind China's team of Yani Chang and Yiwen Chen. Cook spoke CGTN's Dan Williams.
(2024-08-02). Teenage suspect in UK dance class stabbings named in rare ruling to counter misinformation. scmp.com Judge said naming Axel Rudakubana, 17, was exceptional given boy's age but shielding his identity may allow false information to spread.
(2024-08-02). Venezuela opposition calls for mass protests over disputed presidential election. scmp.com Maria Corina Machado said most opposition figures, including herself, were now in hiding.
(2024-08-02). New details released in insurance theft first uncovered by WHYY News. Del. lawmakers question lack of transparency. whyy.org
(2024-08-02). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Ecobank and Red Cross unite for humanitarian initiatives. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda Limited and the Uganda Red Cross Society announced a three-year partnership on Wednesday, solidifying their commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities across Uganda. This strategic collaboration, formalized through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), leverages the expertise and resources of both organizations to deliver critical …
(2024-08-02). The French farce of the French Olympics. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-02). Global Market Turmoil: China Stocks Tumble Amid Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com China stocks suffered significant losses on Friday, following a global market downturn triggered by weaker-than-expected U.S. factory activity data. Investors feared an economic slump, compounded by escalating conflicts in the Middle East and ongoing concerns about China's fragile recovery.
(2024-08-02). Entertainment News Highlights: Kevin Costner's Western Saga, Venu Sports Streaming, and Onyeka Onwenu's Legacy. devdiscourse.com The second installment of Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' will debut on September 7 during the Venice Film Festival, following the premiere of the first part in Cannes. The festival will also screen the initial chapter.
(2024-08-02). Hall-Long's campaign finance scandal sends Delaware governor's race into uncharted territory. whyy.org 
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Delaware's topsy-turvy race for governor keeps careening down uncharted paths. | Consider all that's happened, just in the last week. | The focal point isn't views on education policy, criminal justice reform, tax plans or other issues that traditionally dominate races for state government's highest post. | Instead, it's the campaign finance scandal of Lt. Gov. Bethany…
(2024-08-02). Officials attacked at Mamelodi court. sanews.gov.za Officials attacked at Mamelodi court | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has strongly condemned an attack on a prosecutor and a stenographer at the Mamelodi Magistrates' Court yesterday. | According to the department, a suspect convicted of common robbery and damage to property allegedly attacked the two with a broken bottle immediately after their verdict was handed down. | "We will not tolerate such acts of violence in our courts. The suspect will be prosecuted for committing this crime. It is essential that our courts remain free to fulfil their constitutionally mandated role…
(2024-08-02). Constable Injured During Protests Against Nuclear Plant Construction in Banswara. devdiscourse.com A constable was injured in Banswara district as protesters against the construction of a boundary wall for a proposed nuclear power plant resorted to stone-pelting, officials reported.
(2024-08-02). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-08-02). SATIRE: Kroger Recalls 2 Million Packs Of Lettuce They Developed Psychosexual Relationship With. theonion.com 
CINCINNATI—Describing the deep shame but also freedom that came with finally saying it out loud, supermarket chain Kroger recalled over 2 million packs of lettuce Friday that the company had developed a psychosexual relationship with. "We apologize for the inconvenience to our loyal Kroger customers, but this morning,…
(2024-08-02). The Future of the EV Mandate. wattsupwiththat.com even if Kamala Harris is elected in November, the electric vehicle mandate may be dead in the water, killed by innovation.
(2024-08-02). Negligence or Crime? BJP's Chandrasekhar Blasts Kerala's Handling of Wayanad Landslides. devdiscourse.com BJP leader and former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged on Friday that the landslides in Wayanad and the resultant loss of lives were due to negligence by successive state governments in Kerala since 2009.
(2024-08-02). Unsurprising victory of the the Rwanda Patriotic Front in recent elections: A political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org
(2024-08-02). Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A few dozen people in business attire gathered over bagels and coffee at the SEPTA headquarters in Philadelphia on Tuesday, eager to promote and discuss the Outside the networking event, however, a handful of environmental activists wary of the project held signs reading, "Hydrogen is going nowhere" and "No…
(2024-08-02). Biden, Harris greet Americans released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange. scmp.com Three newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia.
(2024-08-02). WANGADYA: MPs asked for 20% to increase UHRC budget from sh19bn to sh58bn. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A request by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to have its budget pushed from sh19 billion to sh58 billion was early this year frustrated by a demand by MPs of 20% of it, court was told today. Testifying today, the chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission Mariam Wangadya …
(2024-08-02). Road Rage Rampage: Gokalpuri Shooter Nabbed After Police Gunfight. devdiscourse.com A 28-year-old man who shot dead a woman in a road rage incident in Gokalpuri was arrested after a brief gunfight with police early Friday, officials said.
(2024-08-02). Democrats propose 'No Kings Act' following US Supreme Court immunity decision. scmp.com US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's No Kings Act would attempt to invalidate the court's decision by declaring that American presidents are not immune from criminal law.
(2024-08-02). Donald Trump's invitation to Chinese carmakers might boost US transition to EVs. scmp.com The Republican presidential nominee may still disdain electric vehicles but encourages their manufacturers to build plants in the United States.
(2024-08-02). XI FOCUS: Building world-class armed forces for China. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated its 97th founding anniversary on Thursday. The past few days have seen President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), engage in a string of activities concerning the military. He …
(2024-08-02). Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Former Princeton High School's soccer coach Wayne Sutcliffe recalled Wall Street Journal reporter and his former student Evan Gershkovich as "an inspiration." | "Not just for our soccer team, but for our entire school," Sutcliffe said. | Gershkovich was released Thursday as part of the largest
(2024-08-02). As Chinese graduates opt for government jobs, what of the private sector? scmp.com The increase of politics and law majors could trigger a private-sector brain drain, jeopardising China's science and technology ambitions.
(2024-08-02). MPOX OUTBREAK: Uganda records 2 imported cases. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Friday announced the detection of two cases of mpox imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the western district of Kasese. The cases were among six suspected infections in Mpondwe and Bwera, towns bordering the DRC, according to Henry Mwebesa, director general of health …
(2024-08-02). UAH Global Temperature Update for July, 2024: +0.85 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for July, 2024 was +0.85 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, up from the June, 2024 anomaly of +0.80 deg. C.
(2024-08-02). Primer ministro de Cuba cumplirá visita de trabajo a Angola. cubadebate.cu Luego de cumplimentar una fructífera agenda oficial en la República Islámica de Irán, el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, arribó este jueves a la República de Angola, en una visita de trabajo que se extenderá hasta el próximo 3 de agosto.
(2024-08-02). Primer ministro de Cuba cumplirá visita de trabajo a Angola. cubadebate.cu Luego de cumplimentar una fructífera agenda oficial en la República Islámica de Irán, el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, arribó este jueves a la República de Angola, en una visita de trabajo que se extenderá hasta el próximo 3 de agosto.
(2024-08-02). Este no es lugar para gente blanda. cubadebate.cu Suda a mares, y el cuerpo entero le arde como brasa. En sus hombros de 72 años, Huverlín Marrero Vázquez, uno de los maestros alfareros más viejos de Sancti Spíritus, carga los troncos para la boca del horno que ya casi se traga un camión de leña. Los pies desnudos van y vienen ligeros; se burlan de la tierra rojiza, de la comezón de las hormigas.
(2024-08-02). Corte ratifica orden mordaza a Trump tras condena por pagos para ocultar información perjudicial. cubadebate.cu Una corte de apelaciones de Nueva York negó la solicitud del expresidente Donald Trump de eliminar la orden mordaza en el caso penal donde se le acusa de haber pagado para ocultar información perjudicial, rechazando el argumento del republicano de que su condena, emitida en mayo, "constituye un cambio de circunstancias" que justifica el retiro de las restricciones.
(2024-08-02). Kamala Harris logra la cantidad de delegados necesaria para ser la candidata presidencial demócrata. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris, superó este viernes los 1 976 delegados necesarios para ser nominada candidata presidencial del Partido Demócrata, tres días antes de que venza el plazo para el voto virtual de los delegados de la convención de esa formación.
(2024-08-02). Corte ratifica orden mordaza a Trump tras condena por pagos para ocultar información perjudicial. cubadebate.cu Una corte de apelaciones de Nueva York negó la solicitud del expresidente Donald Trump de eliminar la orden mordaza en el caso penal donde se le acusa de haber pagado para ocultar información perjudicial, rechazando el argumento del republicano de que su condena, emitida en mayo, "constituye un cambio de circunstancias" que justifica el retiro de las restricciones.
(2024-08-02). Marrero Cruz ratifica voluntad de fortalecer lazos bilaterales en reunión con presidente de Angola. cubadebate.cu Como parte de su visita de trabajo a Angola, el primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, sostuvo este viernes un encuentro con el presidente de esa nación, Joà£o Lourenàßo. El primer ministro dijo que en el encuentro se hizo un balance de las relaciones bilaterales, tanto en lo político como en lo económico y comercial.
(2024-08-02). Posponen peña La Pupila Afilada ante posibles lluvias en la tarde de este viernes. cubadebate.cu La peña La Pupila Afilada prevista para este viernes ha sido pospuesta debido a los pronósticos de lluvia anunciados para la tarde. Los organizadores informan que la peña se reanudará el primer viernes de septiembre, en su espacio habitual de la Casa de la Amistad del Vedado habanero.
(2024-08-02). Estados Unidos. El Partido Demócrata reordena su campaña presidencial. cubadebate.cu En apenas un mes varios hechos muy significativos han alterado de manera inusual el panorama electoral en Estados Unidos. Primero, el desastroso desempeño del presidente Joe Biden en el debate televisado con su oponente republicano el 27 de junio en Atlanta; luego, el fallido atentado contra Donald Trump del 13 de julio — que reforzó su figura como favorito para ganar las presidenciales de noviembre- y, por último, el domingo 21 de julio, el abandono tardío por Biden de sus aspiraciones para encabezar la boleta electoral demócrata y buscar su reelección, después de semanas en las que muchos demócratas y los…
(2024-08-02). Presidente Nicolás Maduro afirma que está dispuesto a dialogar con EEUU. cubadebate.cu El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, reveló este jueves el memorándum de entendimiento "no vinculante" que en 2023 suscribiera su administración con el Gobierno de los EE.UU. en Catar, orientado a la "normalización de las relaciones diplomáticas" entre los dos países por medio de "compromisos graduales y que se refuerzan mutuamente".
(2024-08-02). Bancarización de las operaciones, la experiencia cubana. cubadebate.cu Teniendo en cuenta las condiciones de nuestro país, en el último año se ha potenciado la bancarización de las operaciones, que pretende que los pagos de servicios, productos y demás operaciones comerciales y financieras se hagan mediante el uso de instrumentos de pago y canales electrónicos preferiblemente, en lugar de utilizar dinero en efectivo.
(2024-08-02). Presidente Nicolás Maduro afirma que está dispuesto a dialogar con EEUU. cubadebate.cu El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, reveló este jueves el memorándum de entendimiento "no vinculante" que en 2023 suscribiera su administración con el Gobierno de los EE.UU. en Catar, orientado a la "normalización de las relaciones diplomáticas" entre los dos países por medio de "compromisos graduales y que se refuerzan mutuamente".
(2024-08-02). Detienen en EEUU a ex boina verde por contrabando de armas (Intento de golpe en Venezuela). indybay.org Los periódicos The Guardian y el New york Times reflejaron ayer la detención de Jordan Goudreau, quien tiene cargos federales por contrabando de armas y se atribuye el mérito de planear el golpe fallido contra el gobierno de Nicolas Maduro en 2020, junto a su pareja Yacsy Alvarez. (1) | En Venezuela el presidente "Maduro dice que dará a conocer el 100% de las actas que acreditan su triunfo. Presentó un amparo para que la Justicia valide el resultado de las elecciones", versa el titular del periódico Pagina 12. (2)…
(2024-08-02). Turismo naturaleza en central provincia de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu El Valle de los Ingenios, Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad, junto a la Trinidad de Cuba, cuenta hoy con la casa-hacienda El Abanico, centro que incrementa las opciones de turismo de naturaleza, junto a la Trinidad de Cuba, singular área de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus.
(2024-08-02). Foro en Chile analiza el escenario cubano bajo el bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) El periódico chileno El Siglo dedicó su foro Miradas Abiertas al debate sobre la situación que vive hoy Cuba, sometida a un bloqueo estadounidense de más de 60 años con impacto en todos los sectores del país.
(2024-08-02). Candidatos comiciales de Venezuela acuden ante Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) Los candidatos electorales que participaron en los comicios presidenciales en Venezuela deberán acudir hoy a la Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) para iniciar el proceso de investigación y certificar los resultados del 28 de julio.
(2024-08-02). Venezuela contra viento y marea. radiohc.cu El boletín emitido por el Consejo Nacional Electoral, CNE, de Venezuela, en la madrugada del lunes, afirmó que, con el 80% escrutado, Nicolás Maduro, se habría impuesto en las elecciones con el 51,20% de los votos, 5.150.092 papeletas, frente al candidato opositor, Edmundo González, que habría obtenido el 44,02%, para 4.445.978 votos.
(2024-08-02). Múltiples actividades de Cienfuegos en Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 2 ago (RHC) Este 1ro de agosto iniciamos la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna, que se extenderá hasta el venidero día 7, con el objetivo de respaldar la práctica importante para los niños.
(2024-08-02). Manuel Marrero: Angola y Cuba tienen potencialidades para ampliar cooperación (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Luanda, 2 ago (RHC) El Primer Ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, aseguró hoy que la nación caribeña y Angola tienen potencialidades para una cooperación mucho más amplia y mutuamente ventajosa, uno de los objetivos de su visita a este país.
(2024-08-02). La amenaza del supremacismo blanco. radiohc.cu Soy blanco, pero tengo ADN negro e indígena. Y tengo dudas de si mi inveterado optimismo, reforzado por el factor de resurrección de mi fe —de que la vida prevalecerá sobre la muerte- resistirá a los indicios de barbarie que identifico en la actual coyuntura mundial.
(2024-08-02). Cines de la capital proyectan filme cubano premiado en Cannes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) La producción independiente cubana, La Espera, que ganó la estatuilla de oro al Mejor Drama en el Festival Mundial de Cannes en 2023, se exhibe hoy en las pantallas de dos salas del circuito cinematográfico de esta capital.
(2024-08-02). Atentos al incremento de las lluvias en todo el país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) A partir de hoy ocurrirá un notable incremento de la probabilidad de ocurrencia de chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en el oriente y centro de Cuba, las cuales pueden llegar a ser fuertes y localmente intensas, situación que se extenderá, desde mañana sábado y hasta el domingo, a la región occidental.
(2024-08-02). "Yo sí puedo", contribución de Cuba a la alfabetización en el mundo. radiohc.cu El método cubano de alfabetización "Yo sí puedo" se ha implementado en decenas de países de todo el mundo y posibilitado que millones de personas aprendan a leer y escribir.
(2024-08-02). Crece número de turistas canadienses en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) El boletín electrónico Correo Canadiense, agrega en su edición de este viernes distribuida en La Habana, que más de 600 mil turistas canadienses ya visitaron este país en lo que transcurre de 2024.
(2024-08-02). øExiste el riesgo de que Kamala Harris se ´ablande ª en política exterior? strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-02). Consejo Nacional Electoral de Venezuela confirma reelección de Maduro en segundo boletín de las presidenciales. cubadebate.cu El Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Venezuela emitió este viernes el segundo boletín de los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio, a partir de contar con el 96.87% de trasmisión de resultados, e informó que, en ejercicio de su soberanía, el pueblo eligió presidente a Nicolás Maduro Moros, candidato del Gran Polo Patriótico, con 6 408 844 votos (51.95% de los votos).
(2024-08-02). Facundo Jones Huala cumple 35 días de huelga seca en reclamo de su libertad. indybay.org Jones Huala cumple 35 días de huelga seca en reclamo de su libertad: su estado de salud es ´de extrema gravedad ª…
(2024-08-02). Primer ministro de Cuba desarrolla programa de trabajo en Angola. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, comenzará hoy con las actividades de su programa de trabajo en Angola, el cual incluye conversaciones, encuentros y visitas a lugares de interés.
(2024-08-02). Proyecto infantil villaclareño realiza función de teatro en el Centro Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu El Centro Fidel Castro Ruz, junto al Proyecto Nuestra Historia, recibió al Proyecto Educativo Cultural Colibrí de Villa Clara. Sus integrantes le regalaron a los espectadores una obra de teatro para celebrar el cumpleaños 98 del Comandante en Jefe, a conmemorarse el próximo 13 de agosto.
(2024-08-02). Onda tropical provoca fuertes lluvias en suroeste del Atlántico. radiohc.cu Washington, 2 ago (RHC) Una onda tropical produce una gran área de aguaceros y tormentas eléctricas mal organizadas sobre el este de Cuba, La Española, Bahamas y Jamaica, informó hoy el Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos.
(2024-08-02). Cuba autoriza importación de motores marinos más potentes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) La autorización para importar motores marinos destinados a la pesca comercial fuera de empresas estatales, destaca hoy entre las medidas de Cuba para incentivar esa actividad en la economía nacional, revela una fuente autorizada.
(2024-08-02). Evalúan uso del insecto estéril contra enfermedades infecciosas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) La Técnica del insecto estéril (TIE) es una aplicación de las ciencias nucleares para la prevención y control de enfermedades, expuso en esta capital el Doctor en ciencia René Gato Armas, del Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kouri (IPK).
(2024-08-02). Aumenta cifra de víctimas en Gaza por bombardeos israelíes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) Numerosos palestinos murieron o resultaron heridos hoy tras los bombardeos de la artillería y la aviación israelí contra ciudades y campamentos en la Franja de Gaza, bajo ataque desde hace 301 días.
(2024-08-02). Cuba en París 2024: Séptima jornada de los Juegos Olímpicos. cubadebate.cu Para este viernes, la Mayor de las Antillas estará representada por la multimedallista olímpica Idalys Ortiz, en judo. También subirá al tatami Andy Granda. Entretanto, los boxeadores Alejandro Claro y Arlen López buscarán asegurar medallas en sus combates de cuartos de final.
(2024-08-02). Ratifica Esteban Lazo sólida amistad de Cuba con China y Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, sostuvo fraternales encuentros con los embajadores de China y de Vietnam, Hua Xin y Le Quang Long, respectivamente; muestra del excelente estado de las relaciones bilaterales con ambas naciones.
(2024-08-02). Condecoran a cuadros y trabajadores de la Contraloría General de la República. cubadebate.cu Destacados contralores, auditores, trabajadores y jubilados de la Contraloría General de la República recibieron altos reconocimientos en ocasión del XV aniversario de la creación de ese órgano del Estado. La ceremonia la encabezaron los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente del país.
(2024-08-02). Condecoran a cuadros y trabajadores de la Contraloría General de la República. cubadebate.cu Destacados contralores, auditores, trabajadores y jubilados de la Contraloría General de la República recibieron altos reconocimientos en ocasión del XV aniversario de la creación de ese órgano del Estado. La ceremonia la encabezaron los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente del país.
(2024-08-02). Califican de impredecible carrera presidencial 2024 en EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 ago (RHC) De impredecible califican hoy encuestadores y analistas la carrera presidencial en Estados Unidos a poco más de dos meses de las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre, donde presumiblemente, los rivales serán Kamala Harris y Donald Trump.
(2024-08-02). øA dónde van los hijos ? en Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara. radiohc.cu øA dónde van los hijos? es un cortometraje con la dirección cinematográfica del joven cubano Rafael Díaz Gregory. Y forma parte de las obras seleccionados para el certamen a realizarse desde el 6 al 10 de agosto en la ciudad de Gibara, ubicada en la provincia de Holguín, en el Oriente cubano.