(2024-08-04). Cuban Prime Minister's visit reaffirmed friendship with Angola. plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The working visit to Angola by Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero reaffirmed the ties of friendship with the Angolan people and evaluated the current state of bilateral cooperation.
(2024-08-04). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org
(2024-08-04). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-04). Gaza massacre: Israel bombs two more schools, killing 30 Palestinians. presstv.ir The regime's forces bombed the schools of al-Nasr and Hassan Salama in Gaza City on Sunday.
(2024-08-04). Waiting for the Missiles. sonar21.com 
There is a lot of chatter and garbage floating on the internet regarding Iran's vow to strike back at Israel for killing Ismail Haniyeh, the Chief Hamas negotiator, in Tehran this week. Airlines are cancelling flights in and out of Israel, Lebanon and Iran. The US is moving a 12-ship navy flotilla to the Med and ferrying combat jets to friendly airfields. I am sure there are some frantic behind-the-scenes attempts to get negotiations going or to persuade Iran to back down. I do not think that Iran and Hezbollah are bluffing. I think they fully intend to deliver a serious blow to Israel's military and infrastru…
(2024-08-04). US CENTCOM chief in occupied Palestine over fear of Iran, Hezbollah strikes. presstv.ir US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla has arrived in the occupied territories amid the threat of significant Iranian and Hezbollah retaliation against the Israeli regime for a string of assassinations.
(2024-08-04). Iran: Hezbollah will hit 'broader, deeper' Israeli targets. presstv.ir Iran has warned that Hezbollah's response to the recent Israeli assassination of one of its top commanders will be a much "broader and deeper" attack.
(2024-08-04). Netanyahu Takes Israel to the Brink of Destruction: How Will Iran and Hezbollah Reply? globalresearch.ca On August 30, at 8: 00 pm. local time, Israel struck a four-story residential building in the southern section of Beirut, Lebanon. The airstrike Shukr was a senior military commander …
(2024-08-04). Egypt Backs Lebanon against Israeli Threats. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty voiced strong support for Lebanon in facing Israeli threats, as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, raising fears of a full-scale war.
(2024-08-04). Not Hezbollah, Israel Attacks Arab Neighbour Amid Iran War 'Forecast'? Open Bombing 3rd In 24 Hours. hindustantimes.com On August 3, amid fears of imminent Israel-Iran war, reports emerged of fresh Israeli military action in a neighboring Arab nation. The Israeli military allegedly conducted a drone strike on a major highway in Syria, targeting a vehicle on the Damascus-Beirut route. Lebanese news sources reported that a drone hit a car, and unverified videos of the incident have surfaced on social media.
(2024-08-04). US, UK and France ask their citizens to leave Lebanon as war fears loom. aljazeera.com Iran's vow to avenge assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr heightens fears of war.
(2024-08-04). Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets at Israel, sparks fears of war in region. muslimmirror.com Beirut : The tension in the Middle East has escalated as Iran and its allies readied their response to the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, spareking fears of a regional war, media reported. Israel's ally, the US, said it would move warships and fighter jets to the region, while Western governments called …
(2024-08-04). Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets at Israel, sparks fears of war in region. muslimmirror.com Beirut : The tension in the Middle East has escalated as Iran and its allies readied their response to the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, spareking fears of a regional war, media reported. Israel's ally, the US, said it would move warships and fighter jets to the region, while Western governments called …
(2024-08-04). Hezbollah responds to deadly Israeli attack with dozens of rockets. presstv.ir Hezbollah retaliates against a deadly Israeli attack on southern Lebanon by firing dozens of rockets towards the northern side of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-08-04). Israel targeting resistance leaders to cover up Gaza defeat: Qalibaf. presstv.ir Iran's parliament speaker says Israel's killing of the resistance front's commanders aims to cover up its defeat and crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-04). Tensions Escalate in Middle East Amid Fresh Military Deployments. devdiscourse.com The U.S. has bolstered its military presence in the Middle East in a bid to defuse escalating regional tensions. This move follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader, in Tehran, which occurred a day after Israel's strike in Beirut killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.
(2024-08-04). Resistance in Lebanon against Israeli projects highlighted. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of the Shiite Islamic Supreme Council of Lebanon, Ali Al-Khatib, stressed today the resistance of the peoples of the region against the occupation projects of Israel and its allies.
(2024-08-04). US, UK urge citizens to leave Lebanon amid fears of escalation. presstv.ir Amid heightened regional tensions in West Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon.
(2024-08-04). NZ tells citizens to leave Iran and Lebanon now 'while options remain'. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News The coalition government is telling New Zealanders in Iran and Lebanon to leave immediately as tensions rise in the Middle East. "The New Zealand government urges New Zealanders in Lebanon and Iran to leave now while options remain available," Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said in a social media post today. "We also…
(2024-08-04). Foreign nationals told to leave Lebanon as war fears surge. scmp.com Urgent calls for foreign nationals to leave Lebanon grew on Sunday with France warning of "a highly volatile" situation in the region.
(2024-08-04). Lebanon remembers victims of Beirut port explosion. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Amid the complex scenario due to the Israeli threat of a confrontation, Lebanon remembers today the more than 200 fatal victims of the explosion of the capital's port, on the fourth anniversary of that tragedy.
(2024-08-04). Two Israelis killed, two wounded in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv suburb; assailant shot. haaretz.com Man dies of wounds, raising death toll in stabbing attack to two; two remain hospitalized ‚ñ AP reports that IDF strike in Gaza kills 4 in a tent camp housing displaced people ‚ñ Rocket from Lebanon lands in Beit Hillel, northern Israel ‚ñ Three killed in Air Force attack on hospital in central Gaza, Al Jazeera reports ‚ñ Canada warns citizens to 'avoid all travel' to Israel ‚ñ Jordan calls on citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible…
(2024-08-04). Egypt voices support for Lebanon in confronting Israeli threats. presstv.ir Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has expressed his Northeast African country's support to Lebanon in confronting Israeli threats surrounding it.
(2024-08-04). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). France Urges Nationals to Exit Lebanon Amid Escalation Threat. devdiscourse.com In a significant travel advisory issued on Sunday, the French government has called on French citizens residing in Lebanon to leave the country immediately. The move comes as a precautionary measure against a potential military escalation in the Middle East, as stated by the French foreign ministry.
(2024-08-04). Anxious in Beirut: Capturing a city's struggle for survival. aljazeera.com Living with constant anxiety in Lebanon, Zakaria films the 2019 protests, COVID and the port explosion over three years.
(2024-08-04). The fallout from Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh demonstrates the Biden administration's failures. mondoweiss.net 
The Biden administration wants a ceasefire deal but is not prepared to put pressure on Israel to make it happen. Netanyahu knows this and is pushing forward with the genocide of the Palestinians, and regional war with the Axis of Resistance.
(2024-08-04). Arundhati Roy: India Must Stop Arming Israel or 'Forever Be Linked to Genocide'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-04). London Gaza protest directed to pathetic appeals for Starmer Labour government to change course. wsws.org Organisers doubled down on their efforts to channel anti-genocide and anti-war sentiment into the dead end of appeals to the Labour Party to back a ceasefire, end arms sales to Iran and recognize Palestine.
(2024-08-04). Attendees at London rally against genocide in Gaza speak out. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to some of those attending Saturday's national rally against the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Ilan Pappé: To end Gaza genocide, uproot the source of all violence — Zionism. asiapacificreport.nz Since the arrival of Zionism in Palestine, the impulse of the Palestinians has not been about violence or revenge. The impulse remains the return to normal and natural life, writes Ilan Pappé. ANALYSIS: By Ilan Pappé "When we revolt, it's not for a particular culture. We revolt simply because, for many reasons, we can no…
(2024-08-04). Open Letter to Israel: I Want My Country Back. dissidentvoice.org To: The State of Israel, AIPAC and the International Zionist Movement I write as an American citizen. You have stolen my country, and I want it back. I did not ask for my country to be complicit in the ongoing genocide and attempted eradication of the people of Gaza and Palestine. I do not want …
(2024-08-04). Hypocrisy of Olympian proportions at Paris Olympics. presstv.ir The controversy of the 2024 Paris Olympics, currently taking place in France, lies in Israel being allowed to participate while it is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-04). Two settlers fatally stabbed near Tel Aviv in 'legitimate response' to Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Two Israeli settlers have been killed and three others injured in an alleged stabbing attack near Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-04). CBC and Its Normalization of Genocide. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-08-04). Londoners demand halt to arms sales to Israel amid genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of protesters march in London on Saturday, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-08-04). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Living remotely: an Palestinian expatriate's struggle from Gaza to Beirut. mondoweiss.net 
The sun rises over Beirut and the city stirs to life. For many, it's a new day filled with promise and potential, maybe hope or pain. But for me, a Gaza-born expatriate who spent 25 years in Gaza, each dawn brings a blend of hope and dread.
(2024-08-04). Palestinian demonstrators are back in Haifa — and facing police oppression. mondoweiss.net 
Since Israel's genocidal attack began in October, a terror campaign has also been carried out against Palestinians with Israeli citizenship, including quashing any signs of solidarity with Gaza. Despite this repression, protests are starting again.
(2024-08-04). Biplob Cholbe (Revolution Must Continue): a statement in solidarity with the student movement in Bangladesh. mondoweiss.net 
As we, the militants of Hind's Hall, continue our fight for Palestine, we draw inspiration not only from the Palestinian resistance but from every struggle for liberation across the globe, including the student protesters of Bangladesh.
(2024-08-04). Pentagon Deploys Fighter Jets and Warships To Protect Israel from Potential Iran Retaliation. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-04). UAE shows Middle East influence with Gaza aid and ties to Israel, Egypt. scmp.com Emirati volunteers join aid workers and medical staff as part of the humanitarian effort bringing aid to more than two million Gazans.
(2024-08-04). Venezuela's Supreme Court Asks Electoral Authorities to Submit Presidential Election Voting Records (+Enrique Márquez). orinocotribune.com 
The Electoral Chamber of the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) asked the National Electoral Council (CNE) to submit the voting records of the presidential elections held on July 28. | According to the TSJ's ruling admitting the electoral contentions appeal filed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, declared on Friday, August 2, the CNE has to submit the following documents within the next three days: the voting records containing the counting of votes from each voting center, the record of the final total of the votes, the minutes of the adjudication, and the minutes of the proclamation of President Ma…
(2024-08-04). Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE): Its Origins and Contemporary Importance. orinocotribune.com By Arnold August — Aug 2, 2024 | In a statement released on July 31, 2024, following the submission of an appeal to the Electoral Hall of the Supreme Court of Justice regarding the election result, President Maduro made the following remarks: | "To those who attack me here in the world, I remind them that this young man is a co-drafter of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. I was a constituent [in the Constituent Assembly], I participated in the debate of all the articles of the Constitution, and I am aware of the scope that the Constitution has in legal opportunities, even though I did…
(2024-08-04). Big Tech's Trump Censorship Exposed. dissidentvoice.org You might be shocked to learn that Big Tech is already censoring information about America's presidential race… I know it's SHOCKING!
(2024-08-04). How Unelected Regulators Unleashed the Derivatives Monster and How It Might Be Tamed. dissidentvoice.org It was not the highly visible acts of Congress but the seemingly mundane and often nontransparent actions of regulatory agencies that empowered the great transformation of the U.S. commercial banks from traditionally conservative deposit-taking and lending businesses into providers of wholesale financial risk management and intermediation services. — Professor Saule Omarova, "The Quiet Metamorphosis, How …
(2024-08-04). An Alleged Earthquake Below the Test Site of Rheinmetall Weapons Manufacturer and Defense Contractor in Unteriberg, Central Switzerland, Was Probably an "Explosion" globalresearch.ca The magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale requires an explosive charge of at least 2500 tons of dynamite. The authorities see no reason for investigations. | *…
(2024-08-04). LSE admits discriminating against professor opposing Zionism. electronicintifada.net University issues apology for rejecting an article on the Israel lobby.
(2024-08-04). Masjid al Aqsa Imam, arrested for eulogizing Ismail Haniyeh, released. ummid.com The Israeli Occupation Forces late in the evening Friday August 02, 2024 released Imam of al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, after more than five hours of interrogation.
(2024-08-04). '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.
(2024-08-04). Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills five Palestinians. newarab.com 
The vehicle was driving along the Zeita-Attil road when it was hit, with all five people killed, a medical source confirmed to the news agency. | The vehicle lit up in flames after it was targeted, with Israeli forces stor…
(2024-08-04). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Middle East Situation Delicate: Iranian Top Diplomat. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's criminal measures and acts of adventurism have made the situation in West Asia sensitive, Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri said.
(2024-08-04). AIPAC facing criticism for "racist" ad against Cori Bush. newarab.com 
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing criticism for using an ad featuring an altered picture of US Representative Cori Bush of Missouri which some have described as racist. | The picture in question that was sent out to constituents shows Bush, a Black woman, with a jaw and forehead that are clearly elongated from the original, prompting questions over the motivations behind the move. | Bush's campaign has responded to the controversy, saying in a public statement, "it is shameful that in 2024 our communities are still being targeted with such blatant racism from political campaigns, l…
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Israeli air strikes kill 5 in Gaza hospital, as ceasefire in Cairo talks break down. scmp.com An Israeli air strike hit a tent inside a hospital compound in central Gaza, killing at least five people and bringing the total of Palestinians killed on Sunday to 19.
(2024-08-04). Amid Iran Vs Israel, Ukraine's Big Miss In Attack On Russia? Instead Of Target, Drones Crash Into… hindustantimes.com Russian oil facilities were attacked in an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on the intervening night of 2-3 August. According to reports, fuel depots and storage tanks were hit in Russia's Rostov oblast. In Oryol Oblast, a residential building was hit after two attack drones deviated from their route. Meanwhile, Russia's Morozovsk airbase also came under attack allegedly by Ukrainian drones.
(2024-08-04). Biden 'lashes out at Netanyahu' over captive and ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
US President Joe Biden lashed out at Israeli prime minister Israeli Channel 12 News reported that the outburst occurred after Netanyahu told Biden that Israel was moving forward with negotiations on a captives-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas, and would soon send a delegation to resume talks despite the killing of Hamas leader…
(2024-08-04). Iran Vs Israel: Russia Sends Big Weapons Shipment To Tehran As US Boosts Army In Mid-East? | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Russian cargo planes carrying weapons are allegedly flying to Iran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Reports on August 4 suggested constant Russia-to-Iran cargo flights with military hardware. However, neither Russian nor U.S. authorities immediately reacted to the reports about the flights. Meanwhile, the U.S. is boosting military deployment in the Middle East to defend its ally Israel in case of an Iranian attack.
(2024-08-04). Archbishop of Canterbury urges end to Israeli occupation. newarab.com 
The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said In the
(2024-08-04). Iran voices 'serious resolve' to bring Israel to account for crimes. presstv.ir Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani expresses Iran's "serious resolve" to bring Israel to account for its crimes and adventures that put the region at risk.
(2024-08-04). Iran, Qatar underscore need for immediate truce in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's first vice president and Qatar's emir underscored the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel continues its atrocities in the besieged enclave.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills 15, West Bank Strikes Leave 9 Dead. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-04). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-04). Iberia Express and Air Europa suspend flights to Tel Aviv. plenglish.com Madrid, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) In the midst of the tense situation in Israel due to the escalating dispute between Iran and Israel, the airlines Iberia Express and Air Europa announced today the suspension of their flights to Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Iran: Strategic balance in region won't change in favor of Israel. presstv.ir Iran says Israel's terrible brutality, war crimes and terror acts in the region will fail to change the strategic balance in Palestine.
(2024-08-04). Cyber Attack On Israel Hours Before Iran Launches Strike, Or Tech Glitch? Big Internet Disruption. hindustantimes.com Israeli residents complained of GPS disruption ahead of Iran's attack to revenge the killing of Haniyeh's assassination. Residents of central Israel reported disruptions to navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze. According to the Times of Israel, some Tel Aviv motorists are being shown that they were in Beirut.
(2024-08-04). Two killed, two others wounded in stabbing attack in Israel. aljazeera.com Police shot dead the suspected attacker, who they say was from the city of Salfit in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza | Palestinians describe 'horrific scenes' as Israel targets schools and a tent camp in northern and central Gaza | | A woman carrying a child weeps following an Israeli strike that hit tents used as temporary shelters by displaced Palestinians in the cou…
(2024-08-04). GPS jamming reported in Tel Aviv and central Israel, echoing eve of April's Iran attack. haaretz.com GPS disruptions have been routine in northern Israel since October 7, but remain rare in Tel Aviv. The IDF has previously admitted to satellite disruptions as a proactive measure against GPS-guided drones or missiles…
(2024-08-04). Two dead in Israel stabbing, assailant killed: medics. newarab.com 
Two people were killed Sunday and two others wounded in a stabbing attack near The Magen David Adom emergency service said in a statement that the "terrorist attack" took place in several locations in Holon, a southern suburb of Israel's commercial hub of Tel Aviv. | It comes at a moment of heightened tension in Israel and the wider Middle East, nearly 10 months into Israel's indiscriminate…
(2024-08-04). Pakistan Decries Israeli Breach of Iran's Sovereignty in Haniyeh Assassination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Pakistan denounced the Zionist regime's assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran as a blatant violation of Iran's national sovereignty and the international law.
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/9: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-04). Israel kills 25 in attack on school; 2 dead in Tel Aviv stabbing. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli bombardment of two schools in "The bodies of 25 martyrs, mostly children and women, and 50 other wounded, also mostly children and women, were taken to Baptist hospital after an Israeli strike targeted Hassan Salameh and Al-Nasr schools in Gaza City," agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told news agency AFP. | The strike followed a similar bombardment of the Al-Hamama School in Gaza which killed 17 displaced people | Earlier on Sunday an…
(2024-08-04). Iran's Revenge Plan Surprising, Unknown to Israel: Ex-IRGC Intelligence Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's retaliatory response to the Israeli regime in revenge for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran is going to surprise the Zionist regime, the former head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Intelligence Organization said.
(2024-08-04). Jordan's FM Makes Landmark Visit to Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Jordan Ayman Safadi visited Iran on Sunday amid heightened regional tensions following the Israeli assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran and the Islamic Republic's pledge of retaliation.
(2024-08-04). Israel Celebrates Olympic Triumphs with Gold and Silver in Windsurfing, Silver in Gymnastics. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-04). Israeli military says Netanyahu uninterested in Gaza truce deal: Top official. presstv.ir Israeli military chiefs believe that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not interested in a Gaza ceasefire deal, a top official says.
(2024-08-04). Hamas' Major Step On Picking New Chief After Haniyeh Amid Iran Revenge Op: Top 4 Contenders Revealed. hindustantimes.com The Palestinian militant group Hamas has begun broader consultations to select their new leader following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Iran's capital city of Tehran, according to the Times of Israel. Al Mayadeen reported that Hamas members held consultations across its leadership and Shura institutions to appoint a new leader for the movement. Watch this video to know who are the possible contenders.
(2024-08-04). Gaza prisoners describe 'horrific' abuse in Israel's Ofer jail. newarab.com 
Testimonies from prisoners were collected and published by the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, which focuses on the welfare of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. | The commission's lawyer visited…
(2024-08-04). Jews In This Country Want Revenge For 'Martyr' Haniyeh, Calls For 'Decisive Response' Against Israel. hindustantimes.com Revenge calls grow in Iran over assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Iran's Jewish community reportedly burst out in anger over Haniyeh's killing in Tehran. The community, in a statement, called for a "decisive response" to Haniyeh's killing. Watch for more.
(2024-08-04). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-08-04). Pakistan 'fully supports' Iran's call for OIC meeting over Haniyeh murder: FM. presstv.ir Pakistan voices its full support for Iran's call for an OIC extraordinary meeting over Israel's assassination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-04). Haniyeh Murder: IRGC Finally Busts Mossad Nexus In Iran? Top Commander 'Arrested' For Spying | Israel. hindustantimes.com According to Iranian media channels, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps arrested Iranian police special unit commander Hassan Karami in connection with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. The reports suggest that Karami was arrested on charges of spying and collaborating with Israel's intelligence service, Mossad.
(2024-08-04). Israel, US will regret Haniyeh assassination: Iran parl. speaker. presstv.ir Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran's "crushing and smart response" to Israel and the US will make them regret the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-04). Palestinian paramedic succumbs to wounds after Israeli raid. newarab.com 
A The paramedic has been identified as Tamer Saqr, who volunteered for the organisation. | The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that he was killed and said he was shot using live fire during an Israeli raid a week earlier in the Bal…
(2024-08-04). IRGC: Haniyeh assassination 'designed, executed' by Israel, supported by US. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was designed and executed by Israel, and supported by the US administration.
(2024-08-04). Israeli strikes on refugee tents in Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital kill five people. presstv.ir Israel's violent airstrikes on the tents of displaced Palestinians in a hospital in the central part of the Gaza Strip killed at least five people and injured 16 others.
(2024-08-04). Bedouin teen was shot dead after climbing a kibbutz fence. His father's seeking justice. haaretz.com An 18-year-old was killed by a member of a southern kibbutz's security squad, who suspected theft. The young man's father wants to have the ability to tell his children that Israel is still a nation of laws…
(2024-08-04). Gaza: Haniyeh killed by 'short-range' projectile, Iran says. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kg, and vowed severe revenge. | "This terrorist operation was carried out by firing a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kilograms — causing a strong explosion — from outside the accommodation area," the Guards said in a statement. | It added that Israel was "supported by the United States" in the attack. | The Guards repeated their insistence that Haniyeh would be avenged and that Israel would receive "a severe punishment at the appropriate time, place and…
(2024-08-04). Panic grips Zionist entity with settlers fleeing as Iran eyes retaliation. presstv.ir As Iran prepares to launch a retaliatory military operation, panic has gripped the Israeli-occupied territories with settlers fleeing hysterically and airports coming to a grinding halt.
(2024-08-04). Enemies deluded to think assassinations would divert resistance from its path: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas' representative in Iran says the resistance's enemies are gravely mistaken to think that assassination of resistance leaders would cause it to deviate from its path.
(2024-08-04). Hamas begins consultations to choose Haniyeh's successor. presstv.ir Haniyeh's assasination was planned and executed by Israel with the support of the US government.
(2024-08-04). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-08-04). Younis Khatib: Israel achieves destruction of Palestinian health system. aljazeera.com Palestine Red Crescent Society president discusses impact of Israel's war on Palestinian health system.
(2024-08-04). Iran urges 'more practical, effective support' for millions of Palestinians. presstv.ir Iran urges the Muslim world to provide more effective and practical support to millions of the Palestinian people.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-04). Yemeni air defenses shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone. presstv.ir Yemeni Armeed Froces air defenses shoot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Sa'ada Province, amid escalated tensions with the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-04). Israel strike kills 17 at school compound: Gaza officials. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli bombardment of a school compound in "There are 17 martyrs and several wounded due to Israeli shelling on Hamama school," the agency said in a statement, updating an earlier toll of 10 killed. | Earlier, civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said the compound was housing Palestinians displaced from their homes in The Israeli milit…
(2024-08-04). As Israel prepares for Iran's counterattack, Netanyahu leaves the public in the dark. haaretz.com Unlike in April, Tehran is keeping radio silence about an attack on Israel. Meanwhile, the government has exempted itself from explaining to its citizens what to expect, and the prime minister is busy with a campaign to oust Israel's defense chiefs…
(2024-08-04). 'Israeli policy of assassination cannot weaken Palestinian resistance'. presstv.ir The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) says the Israeli policy of assassination cannot weaken the Palestinian resistance front.
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Iran's Parliament Backs Retaliation against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The speaker of the Iranian Parliament expressed the legislature's support for a devastating retaliatory response to the Zionist regime for the assassination of the head of political bureau of Hamas who was in Tehran as a guest.
(2024-08-04). Reflections on the UChicago Popular University for Gaza Encampment. itsgoingdown.org An extensive analysis on the Palestinian solidarity movement and protest encampments that sprang up in Chicago this summer. Originally posted to the Lake Effect Collective website. The final Gaza solidarity encampment to fall in the city of Chicago was pitched on June 8th at Buckingham Fountain, directly adjacent to Lake Shore Drive and within sight…
(2024-08-04). Reflections on the UChicago Popular University for Gaza Encampment. itsgoingdown.org An extensive analysis on the Palestinian solidarity movement and protest encampments that sprang up in Chicago this summer. Originally posted to the Lake Effect Collective website. The final Gaza solidarity encampment to fall in the city of Chicago was pitched on June 8th at Buckingham Fountain, directly adjacent to Lake Shore Drive and within sight…
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). 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
(2024-08-04). Starmer: Far-right rioters will 'regret' worst disorder in years. newarab.com 
UK leader Masked anti-immigration demonstrators smashed several windows at a hotel that has been used to house asylum seekers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. | Unrest related to…
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Iran Guards say 'short-range projectile' killed Hamas' Haniyeh. newarab.com 
"This terrorist operation was carried out by firing a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kilograms – causing a strong explosion – from outside the accommodation area," the Guards said in a statement. | It added that Israe…
(2024-08-04). Bangladesh protesters demand PM resign as death toll mounts. newarab.com 
Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Rallies that began last month against civil service job quotas have escalated into some of the worst unrest of Hasina's 15-year rule and shifted into wider calls for the 76-year-old to step down. | At least 50 people were killed on Sunday alone, the rival sides battling with sticks and knives and security for…
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Kamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination. newarab.com 
Harris, 59, was the sole candidate on the ballot for a five-day electronic vote of nearly 4,000 party convention delegates. Th…
(2024-08-04). Turkey blocks Instagram for 2nd day, amid censorship accusations. newarab.com 
The BTK communications authority announced on its website on Friday that the But Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said…
(2024-08-04). Algerian teen Nemour makes history with uneven bars Olympic gold. newarab.com 
The 17-year-old French-born athlete took the title ahead of China's Qiu Qiyuan, who took the world title ahead of the Algerian last year, with American Sunisa Lee snatching bronze. | Defending champion Nina Derwael of Belgium finished fourth. | "I'm so shocked, it's the dream of all my life. I can't believe it has happened, I'm the Oly…
(2024-08-04). 'No doubt' boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says. newarab.com 
The pair were cleared to compete in Paris despite being disqualified at the 2023 World Championships after failing International Boxing Associ…
(2024-08-04). Somalia: At least 32 killed in al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu. newarab.com 
(2024-08-04). Egyptian authorities arrest former government official. newarab.com 
Security personnel in civilian clothing arrested him while he was in a car with the former coordinator of the National Association for Change, Abdel Galil Mostafa. | According to Mostafa, they were in the car together on their way to an event at the headquarters of the opposition Karama Party when a car…
(2024-08-04). Report reveals Egypt may have bribed Trump with $10m. newarab.com 
The report, published on Friday, states that a $10m cash withdrawal was made from a Cairo bank just five days before Trump's inauguration, which later fuelled a probe into whether he had a…
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). UK police arrest over 100 as far-right riots grip the country. newarab.com 
UK police have arrested at least 116 people across the country this weekend, as Far-right and anti-immigrant groups are continuing to plan marches and riots in different cities across the UK. | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to protect Muslims from Islamophobic attacks, however mosques have been on high alert and raised concerns over worshippers' safe…
(2024-08-04). Olympics: Algerian boxer Khelif in semis, guaranteed bronze. newarab.com 
The Algerian boxer targeted by an online hate campaign on her gender spearheaded by the likes of J.K. Rowling is guaranteed at least bronze at
(2024-08-04). Beirut Port Explosion anniversary marked amid 'delayed justice'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-04). US prisoners land in Texas after huge swap in Turkey with Russia. newarab.com 
Journalist Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich, former
(2024-08-04). Kamala Harris wins backing of key Muslim group over Gaza stance. newarab.com 
A key US based Muslim organisation has announced they are backing Kamala Harris in the presidential bid, citing her proclaimed sympathy for The group is the political action arm of the Black Muslim Leadership Council NGO, which refused to endorse Joe Biden prior to when he pulled out of the election campaign. | The group was initially created in March in an effort to put pressure on the Biden administration to demand a ceasefire in the Gaza war, which…
(2024-08-04). Far-right riots in UK's Sunderland, police brace for more unrest. newarab.com 
Rioting erupted on Friday evening in Sunderland, northeast England, where police said officers faced "serious and sustained levels of violence", the latest unrest linked to a Eight people were arrested and three officers required hospital treatment following hours of "utterly deplorable" disturbances, Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Helena Barron said. | Two officers remained in hospital early on Saturday, she added. | Footage broadcast by…
(2024-08-04). Sudan paramilitaries shell besieged Darfur city, killing 23: activists. newarab.com 
Shelling by Sudanese paramilitaries killed at least 23 people on Saturday in the The capital of North Darfur state is the largest city in the vast western region not yet under the control of the paramilitary The El-Fasher Resistance Commit…
(2024-08-04). Venezuelan VP Highlights Low Turnout in Opposition Demonstration in Caracas. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Saturday, August 3, a demonstration
(2024-08-04). Canada Cheers on 'Africa's Most Ruthless Regime'. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Aug 1, 2024 | While the Canadian government questions whether Nicolas Maduro really won 51% of the vote in Venezuela's presidential election it has no trouble with Africa's most bloodstained dictator claiming 99%. Ottawa also has no trouble supporting the Rwandan government despite UN experts accusing it of aggression. | Two weeks ago, Paul Kagame 'won' 99.18% of the vote in the Rwandan presidential election. It was an improvement on the
(2024-08-04). 'America First' Isolationism and the Venezuela-Cia-Coup Foreign Policy. orinocotribune.com Conversation with journalist Fiorella Isabel based in Moscow and a global elections specialist |
(2024-08-04). Canada Prevented Venezuelan Canadians From Voting in Presidential Election. orinocotribune.com
(2024-08-04). Prisoner Swap with Russia "Offers a Possible Pathway" to Peace in Ukraine, Says Katrina vanden Heuvel. scheerpost.com 
By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! 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 …
(2024-08-04). I Witnessed a Man Attempt to Kill Himself in Prison. scheerpost.com 
New Jersey State Prison (Photo by David Keddie, CC BY-SA 4.0) | By Shakeil Price / It was a week after last Thanksgiving. The Philadelphia Eagles had lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 42-19. Ahmed and I were on the second tier of our prison unit conducting our makeshift Parenting From Prison support group. We were updating each other on how our children were doing without their fathers. | Then, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a large figure falling. That was followed by…
(2024-08-04). The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier to Criminalize Homelessness—and That's a Win for the Prison System. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-04). The Great Global Computer Outage Is a Warning We Ignore at Our Peril. scheerpost.com 
By Tom Valovic / CounterPunch July 18, 2024, will go down in history books as an event that shook up the world in a unique way. It gave the mass of humanity a pointed wake-up call about the inherent fragility of the technological systems we've created and the societal complexities they've engendered. Critical services at hospitals, airports, …
(2024-08-04). US Congressmen Say 'No War With Iran!'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-04). After a Study Found Lead in Tampons, Environmentalists Wonder if Global Metal Pollution Is Worse Than They Previously Thought. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-04). Are Patients From Florida Going Elsewhere for Abortions — or Staying Pregnant? scheerpost.com 
Flickr | By Shefali Luthra / MIAMI — Jennifer knew she couldn't have a second child. She already has a 10-year-old daughter. They don't have money to spare. | Her husband works long, unpredictable hours managing a condominium and she recently lost her job. They only have one car, which her husband drives to work; how would she make it to prenatal visits? If she was pregnant, could she find a job that would give her the flexibility to leave early to pick up her daughter after school or…
(2024-08-04). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 891. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 891st day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-04). Afghanistan's first female Olympic breakdancer: 'I want my big dream'. aljazeera.com Defiant Afghan refugee Manizha Talash fled the Taliban for her chance to dance on the world stage.
(2024-08-04). More than 20 killed as Bangladesh protesters renew call for Hasina to quit. aljazeera.com Protests over a jobs quota system have morphed into wider antigovernment movement across country of 170 million people.
(2024-08-04). Bangladesh protesters return to the streets to demand PM's removal. aljazeera.com Thousands march in Dhaka to demand justice for more than 200 people killed during job quota protests last month.
(2024-08-04). Nigeria's Tinubu urges end to protests against economic hardship. aljazeera.com Protesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president.
(2024-08-04). 'I compete against myself': Meet Pakistan's Olympic javelin thrower. aljazeera.com Arshad Nadeem is one of seven athletes representing Pakistan at the Paris Olympics – and its biggest hope for a medal.
(2024-08-04). Al Jazeera journalists Ismail Al Ghoul and Rami Al Refee killed in Gaza. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-08-04). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). 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
(2024-08-04). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). 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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(2024-08-04). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org
(2024-08-04). Why Is the "Pro-Family" GOP Blocking Legislation that Would Help Lift Many Kids Out of Poverty? cepr.net Los Angeles Times See article at original site Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance told Megyn Kelly last month that Democrats are calling for an end to the Child Tax Credit because they are "anti-family and anti-kid." Vance, who has courted controversy for calling Democrats the party of "childless cat ladies," then declared, "We should …
(2024-08-04). Sing Sing the Movie Gets Raves; Sing Sing the Prison Gets Off Easy. counterpunch.org
(2024-08-04). Greece acquits 2 defendants over murder of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz. cpj.org
(2024-08-04). Chained and blindfolded: Nigerian journalist Segun Olatunji recounts his detention. Evelyn Okakwu
(2024-08-04). Cyberattackers use easily available tools to target media sites, threaten press freedom. Jonathan Rozen 
(2024-08-04). To Lam elected as Vietnam's party general secretary. ecns.cn Vietnamese President To Lam has been elected as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, according to a press conference here on Saturday.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 4 killed, 23 missing in southwest China mudslide. ecns.cn A flash flood and mudslide struck Kangding City in southwest China's Sichuan Province at about 3: 30 a.m. Saturday, leading to at least four deaths while 23 others remained missing as of 11 p.m., local authorities said on Sunday.
(2024-08-04). China launches new high-orbit internet-services satellite. ecns.cn
(2024-08-04). Paris 2024 | Zheng Qinwen makes history. ecns.cn It marked China's first medal of any color in the singles and the country's second in tennis after Li Ting and Sun Tiantian won gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
(2024-08-04). Cradle of Civilization: China's Badain Jaran Desert – Towers of Sand and Lakes. ecns.cn
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Xi congratulates To Lam on election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to To Lam, congratulating him on election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee.
(2024-08-04). Chinese swimming team are fully tested and most tested: IOC spokesman. ecns.cn They (Chinese Olympic swimmers) are fully tested and they are the most tested swimming team here," said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesman Mark Adams at a press conference in Paris on Friday.
(2024-08-04). Unlock Chinese Cities: Badminton shuttlecocks boost economy in Jinping County. ecns.cn The Paris Olympics are in full swing! Chinese Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong claimed the badminton mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics after beating South Korea's Kim Won-ho/Jeong Na-eun in the final on Friday.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Mollusk fossils from Cambrian century, 514 million years ago, discovered in Southwest China. ecns.cn Scientists from Southwest China's Yunnan Province published a significant study in journal Science on Friday, unveiling the origins of Shishania aculeata, a species of mollusk existing 514 million years ago, and offering fresh insight into the early evolution and origins of mollusks.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Comicomment: China's high-tech shines at the Paris Olympics. ecns.cn
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). China Face(5): Zheng Qinwen. ecns.cn China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen became the first Asian-born player to win a gold medal in a tennis singles event at the Olympics after defeating Croatia's Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 in the final.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). CPC Central Committee seeks opinions, suggestions from non-CPC personages on economic work for second half of this year. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on July 26 to seek opinions and suggestions from leaders of the central committees of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and representatives of personages without party affiliation on the country's current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Unlock Chinese Cities: Badminton shuttlecocks boost economy in Jinping County. ecns.cn
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). (W.E. Talk) Italian Sinologist Bi Luo: Why Did Lantingji Xu Go Viral in Space. ecns.cn Bi Luo (Pietro De Laurentis), an Italian sinologist and professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, believes that Wang Xizhi's Lantingji Xu and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa share the same cultural status.
(2024-08-04). Kamala Harris and big money: Who are the corporate supporters of her campaign? liberationnews.org 
Kamala Harris is going out of her way to make sure that the power players in industries from cryptocurrency, to AI, to Big Oil, Wall Street and Hollywood don't view her as a threat.
(2024-08-04). The pandemic-vaccine industry is desperate; for the next "pandemic" they want to use police and even NATO to force vaccination on people. expose-news.com New Zealand has included enforcing vaccination uptake using law enforcement in its latest version of the country's pandemic plans published on 12 July. A week earlier, Gates-funded and World Health Organisation favourite …
(2024-08-04). CEPI and WHO employ 200 fortune tellers to find the pathogen that could cause the next pandemic. expose-news.com On Thursday, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations ("CEPI") and the World Health Organisation ("WHO") called on researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. …
(2024-08-04). The pandemic-vaccine industry is desperate; for the next "pandemic" they want to use police and even NATO to force vaccination on people. expose-news.com New Zealand has included enforcing vaccination uptake using law enforcement in its latest version of the country's pandemic plans published on 12 July. A week earlier, Gates-funded and World Health Organisation favourite …
(2024-08-04). CEPI and WHO employ 200 fortune tellers to find the pathogen that could cause the next pandemic. expose-news.com On Thursday, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations ("CEPI") and the World Health Organisation ("WHO") called on researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. …
(2024-08-04). Kamala Coming for NJ Pro-Palestine Already? fightbackbetter.com 
(2024-08-04). From strategic planning to education: China's rise as global power over past 20 years. geo.tv 
The picture shows a road in China. — Provided by the reporter China's remarkable rise over the past 20 years from a regional to a global power is a good role model for emerging nations hoping to achieve socioeconomic development. The achievements of the East Asian country…
(2024-08-04). Dozens killed in Bangladesh clashes, government declares curfew. geo.tv 
Demonstrators shout slogans after they have occupied a street during a protest demanding the stepping down of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following quota reform protests by students, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 4, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-04). UK arrests dozens after protests turn violent in wake of child murders. geo.tv 
Police officers with dogs face protesters in Bristol, southern England, on August 3, 2024 during the ´Enough is Enough´ demonstration held in reaction to the fatal stabbings in Southport on July 29. — AFP
(2024-08-04). US presidential election: Kamala Harris calls out Trump over debate proposal. geo.tv 
Kamala Harris denies the new plan of Trump to debate on September 4. —ReutersDemocratic Vice President Kamala Harris has rejected Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's proposal to debate on Fox News on September 4 and wants to stick to the original plan for an ABC…
(2024-08-04). Kamala Harris' husband acknowledges past affair amid election campaign. geo.tv 
Douglas Emhoff praised his wife Kamala Harris on his Instagram handle. —Instagram/secondgentlemanDouglas Emhoff, vice president Kamala Harris's husband, has officially admitted to having an affair during his first marriage to his wife, Kerstin Emhoff. The 59-year-old…
(2024-08-04). "Anything Could Go Wrong". Russia's Drills to Practice the Deployment of Tactical Nuclear Weapons. In Response to the Deployment of Nuclear Capable F-16s. globalresearch.ca On the very last day of July, the Russian military announced it started "the third and 'final' phase of drills to practice the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons". The Kremlin's Ministry of Defense (MoD) also initiated joint exercises with Belarus, …
(2024-08-04). US Sanctions Backfire: How Washington's Economic War Against Venezuela Fueled Mass Migration to Its Southern Borders. globalresearch.ca As predicted, there is another attempted coup in Venezuela following President Nicolas Maduro's victory over the US-Backed Presidential candidate, Edmundo González and opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado. Obviously, Gonzalez and his staunch supporter, Maria Corina Machado, an extremist who …
(2024-08-04). US About to Impose Sanctions on Georgia Due to Its Refusal to Engage in Anti-Russian Hostilities. globalresearch.ca Since the beginning of the special military operation, the US has been encouraging other countries to participate directly or indirectly in hostilities against the Russian Federation. Due to its recent history of war against Moscow and its territorial demands in …
(2024-08-04). Government Conducts Brutal Dog Experiments, Congress Writes Strongly Worded Letter. globalresearch.ca Nothing exceeds like excess, the U.S. government being the largest flusher of taxpayer cash — confiscated at gunpoint, by the way — down the toilet in world history. | But it's not just wasted money — it's wasted money used to …
(2024-08-04). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-04). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-04). 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."
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Monday 8/26: üåπ Divest From Apartheid: Teach-in. indybay.org EBDSA Office/Zoom – 1610 Harrison St Suite D, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2024-08-04). Take Action August 3: Join the International Day of Action for Gaza and the Prisoners. indybay.org We urge all organizations, movements, groups and activists to organize and act on August 3, to flood the streets, cities and capitals of the world for a free Palestine.
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/9: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/9: Weekly Vigil/Protest in front of Representative Kevin Mullin's Office Bldg. indybay.org Every Friday morning in front of the office building at 1528 El Camino Real in San Mateo.
(2024-08-04). Thursday 8/8: Telephone Town Hall Meeting with Rep. John Garamendi. indybay.org
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/9: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/9: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-08-04). Wednesday 8/7: Not Another Bomb – Digital Day of Action. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_teS2……
(2024-08-04). "They call it a celebration?" communiqué from the pre-Olympics rail saboteurs. indybay.org Claim of sabotage of TGV lines a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/2: Santa Cruz Community Midsummer's Eve Parade. indybay.org Meet at the Clocktower…
(2024-08-04). Thursday 8/8: "the night won't end": biden's war on gaza – movie screening and discussion. indybay.org In the study room of the Oakland Public Library: Rockridge Branch. The room is up the stairs and to the right.
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Friday 8/16: Our Society in Crisis: We Don't Have to Accept This! indybay.org 2727 California St. | Berkeley, CA…
(2024-08-04). Arrest Billionaires Not the Homeless! Rally at SF City Hall to Protest Attack on Homeless. indybay.org
(2024-08-04). Teaching in the Time of Trump. indybay.org As the opposition party to the incumbent president, Republicans would naturally want to paint our present reality negatively, and scapegoating is always easier to sell than real solutions for politicians of any party. Moreover, illegal immigration and foreign (as opposed to domestic) extremism have been long-term concerns of Republicans in particular, but Democrats as well….
(2024-08-04). Don't Leave Banner Drops Unattended. indybay.org Be Careful with Banner Drops. They do not last long unattended.
(2024-08-04). Wells Fargo dirty money. indybay.org Wells Fargo created 3.5M fake accounts through one of the biggest banks in the world…
(2024-08-04). Tuesday 8/6: Phone Bank for Cori Bush. indybay.org Virtual | www.mobilize.us/jvpaction/event/640443/…
(2024-08-04). Saturday 8/3: Stand With Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old CourtHouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa | (across from bus station)…
(2024-08-04). Why Homelessness is Increasing: Homelessness crisis engulfs the United States. indybay.org After reflecting on the death of my god sister during the pandemic, I noticed a lot of observations and writings about homelessness. I heard recent news about lawmakers and state and local leaders taking actions that will harm more homeless people. Yet we see that experts are saying that homelessness is increasing. Where does the accountability begin and end? Homeless populations are not monolithic and many are taxpayers and workers, disabled, families and increasingly elderly populations.
(2024-08-04). US presidential candidate Jill Stein considering pro-Palestinian VP. presstv.ir Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is considering a pro-Palestinian running mate in the 2024 US presidential election, according to her campaign.
(2024-08-04). End Furniture Poverty calls on new government to ensure at least 10% of social homes are furnished. leftfootforward.org Only 2 percent of social homes are furnished or partly furnished, compared to 29 percent in the private rental sector, research shows.
(2024-08-04). UK-EU agri-food deal will ease Northern Ireland trade issues, says minister for EU relations. leftfootforward.org The Labour government has committed to "resetting" relations with Brussels, making striking a deal on food safety and animal and plant health a priority.
(2024-08-04). LEVER WEEKLY: When Big Oil Kills Your Family. levernews.com 
(2024-08-04). Has summer finally arrived? gilbertdoctorow.com We are now entering the second week of August and, looking at the reduced numbers of views to my own recent interview with Judge Napolitano on Judging Freedom compared to several weeks ago, as well as the comparatively reduced numbers of other interviewees with one or two exceptions (John Mearsheimer, in particular) it is manifestly …
(2024-08-04). Fear grips UK's Muslim communities as far-right riots spread nationwide. middleeasteye.net 
Fear grips UK's Muslim communities as far-right riots spread nationwide | Far-right riots and Islamophobic attacks spread to more cities overnight Sunday, days after deadly stabbings in Southport were falsely attributed to Muslims | | Far-right rioters hurl projectiles at police in Bristol, UK, on…
(2024-08-04). UK riots: Far-right mob storms Rotherham hotel and attacks police amid escalating violence. middleeasteye.net 
UK riots: Far-right mob storms Rotherham hotel and attacks police amid escalating violence | Rioters forced their way into a Holiday Inn Express by smashing windows and pelting police officers with bricks and beer bottles | | Far-right rioters stormed the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham on 4 Augus…
(2024-08-04). Bareilly college expels Muslim student over beard, family files complaints with authorities. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A student was expelled from an intermediate college for keeping a beard in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The student's elder brother has filed complaints with the Chief Minister and District Magistrate, and the video of the incident is going viral on social media. Zeeshan Ali, a resident of Mohalla Nai Basti, said …
(2024-08-04). Will not tolerate reduction in power of Waqf boards: AIMPLB. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday said that it will not tolerate reduction or restriction on the powers of Waqf boards. In a press statement, AIMPLB declared that any change in the Waqf Act, 2013 which alters the nature of Waqf properties or makes it easier for the …
(2024-08-04). Union government to introduce major amendments to Wakf Act, reforming Waqf Board powers. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Union government is preparing to introduce a bill in Parliament that aims to amend the Wakf Act significantly, with a focus on curbing the broad powers of Waqf boards. According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), the bill, which has been approved by the Union Cabinet, is …
(2024-08-04). All India Muslim Jamaat chief supports Centre's proposal to amend Waqf Board Act. muslimmirror.com Bareli : Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, the national President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has responded to the Central government's proposed amendment to the Waqf Board Act. He welcomed the government's move to introduce a bill aimed at controlling the misuse of Waqf Board properties. Maulana Bareilvi criticised the current Waqf Boards, alleging that …
(2024-08-04). Iran says Hamas chief killed by 'short-range projectile'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by a "short-range projectile loaded with an almost 7-kg warhead". "Given the conducted investigations, the terrorist operation has been carried out through firing from outside the guests' residence a short-range projectile loaded with an almost 7 kg …
(2024-08-04). Union government to introduce major amendments to Wakf Act, reforming Waqf Board powers. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Union government is preparing to introduce a bill in Parliament that aims to amend the Wakf Act significantly, with a focus on curbing the broad powers of Waqf boards. According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), the bill, which has been approved by the Union Cabinet, is …
(2024-08-04). Bareilly college expels Muslim student over beard, family files complaints with authorities. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A student was expelled from an intermediate college for keeping a beard in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The student's elder brother has filed complaints with the Chief Minister and District Magistrate, and the video of the incident is going viral on social media. Zeeshan Ali, a resident of Mohalla Nai Basti, said …
(2024-08-04). Woman arrested for converting to Islam in Thane after Mother claims brainwashing. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Police have arrested two individuals, including a young woman, on charges of 'forcible conversion and fraud' following a complaint by a local woman. The complainant alleged that her daughter had been 'brainwashed and coerced' into converting to Islam. According to the police, the woman from Vitthalwadi in Thane district reported that …
(2024-08-04). Iran says Hamas chief killed by 'short-range projectile'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by a "short-range projectile loaded with an almost 7-kg warhead". "Given the conducted investigations, the terrorist operation has been carried out through firing from outside the guests' residence a short-range projectile loaded with an almost 7 kg …
(2024-08-04). All India Muslim Jamaat chief supports Centre's proposal to amend Waqf Board Act. muslimmirror.com Bareli : Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, the national President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has responded to the Central government's proposed amendment to the Waqf Board Act. He welcomed the government's move to introduce a bill aimed at controlling the misuse of Waqf Board properties. Maulana Bareilvi criticised the current Waqf Boards, alleging that …
(2024-08-04). Woman arrested for converting to Islam in Thane after Mother claims brainwashing. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Police have arrested two individuals, including a young woman, on charges of 'forcible conversion and fraud' following a complaint by a local woman. The complainant alleged that her daughter had been 'brainwashed and coerced' into converting to Islam. According to the police, the woman from Vitthalwadi in Thane district reported that …
(2024-08-04). Modi govt wants to snatch Waqf properties : Asaduddin Owaisi. muslimmirror.com HYDERABAD : AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that the Modi government wants to snatch Waqf properties from Muslims and interfere with the freedom of religion through proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. Issuing a video statement, he said that the media reports on the proposed Bill for amendments to the Waqf Act show …
(2024-08-04). Racist Birther Attacks On VP Kamala Harris Draw Attention To Facts About Presidential Eligibility. newsone.com 
(2024-08-04). 'They Let My Son Die': NC Hospital Wanted To Harvest Organs Of College Football Player, Parents Accuse. newsone.com 
Terrance Howard's parents claim in viral videos that a North Carolina hospital let their 19-year-old son die after a car accident so it could harvest his organs.
(2024-08-04). Russian troops seize Novoselovka-1 settlement in Donetsk. plenglish.com The active operations of the Center group of troops resulted in their entry into the Novoselovka-1 settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic, the military body announced Sunday on its official Telegram page. | According to the source, the enemy lost up to 365 servicemen in the last day on the line of operations of the Center group, as well as one battle tank, two US-made –ú113 armored transports, 11 vehicles, several artillery pieces, one anti-tank gun, one counter-battery system and one electronic warfare system. | Added to these casualties were another 690 troops in the South group area of opera…
(2024-08-04). British anti-fascists mobilized against extreme right-wing rallies. plenglish.com London, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of militants of anti-fascist organizations mobilized throughout the United Kingdom to counteract the calls for protests of the extreme right, after the death of three British minors.
(2024-08-04). Death toll rises to 37 after attack in Somalia. plenglish.com Mogadishu, Aug 4 (Latin Press) The death toll from a terrorist attack by the radical group Al Shabbab on a hotel in Somalia's capital rose to 37 today, where 247 people were also injured, medical sources in the capital said.
(2024-08-04). Germany insists on missile deployment, despite Russian warning. plenglish.com Berlin, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, insisted today on defending the deployment of US medium and short range missiles in this country, despite Russia's warnings against this step.
(2024-08-04). Ethiopian Airlines to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia's flag carrier, and energy solutions provider Satarem America Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding to partner in the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel, it was known.
(2024-08-04). Russia to develop railways between the Baltic and the Indian Ocean. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Russia will develop international railway corridors from the Baltic and Barents Seas to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, President Vladimir Putin said today in Moscow.
(2024-08-04). Methane Emissions "Fastest in Decades" pressenza.com 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 in the climate crisis, a new study has warned." (Source: Global Methane Emissions Rising at Fastest Rate in Decades, Scientists Warn, The Guardian, July 30, 2024) | The new study by Drew Shindell, et al, The Methane Imperative, Frontiers in Science, July 29, 2024 d…
(2024-08-04). Warning Out on Lipgloss with Banned Colorant in Cosmetics. pressenza.com 
4 August 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group urged the public not to buy and apply a lipgloss product following a public health warning issued by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). | In an advisory posted on its website last July 31, the FDA advised the public not to purchase and use Meiya Matte Lipgloss — ME-6058 after it tested positive for the banned colorant rhodamine B. The analyzed China-made product with lot/batch number TL20230424ME was manufactured in April 2023 and will expire in April 2026. | According to the market monitoring conducted by the EcoWaste Coalition, this lipgloss prod…
(2024-08-04). BAN Toxics Lauds New EU Mercury Regulation; Calls for Stronger Regional & Global Cooperation. pressenza.com "The new regulation for mercury by the European Union (EU) is a significant development in the global effort to reduce and eliminate mercury pollution. It highlights the importance of international and regional cooperation in addressing the human health and environmental impacts of this toxic chemical." | This was the statement of environmental NGO BAN Toxics after the EU's Revised Regulation for Mercury entered into force on July 30, 2024. The new law prohibits the last intentional uses of mercury by EU member states, including the use and export of dental amalgam, and the manufacture, import, and export of cert…
(2024-08-04). BAN Toxics Lauds New EU Mercury Regulation; Calls for Stronger Regional & Global Cooperation. pressenza.com "The new regulation for mercury by the European Union (EU) is a significant development in the global effort to reduce and eliminate mercury pollution. It highlights the importance of international and regional cooperation in addressing the human health and environmental impacts of this toxic chemical." | This was the statement of environmental NGO BAN Toxics after the EU's Revised Regulation for Mercury entered into force on July 30, 2024. The new law prohibits the last intentional uses of mercury by EU member states, including the use and export of dental amalgam, and the manufacture, import, and export of cert…
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). Far-right violence spreads across UK, prompting heavy security buildup. presstv.ir Multiple instances of far-right violence are reported across the United Kingdom, prompting the country to ramp up security measures nationwide.
(2024-08-04). Gaza fighters launch rocket barrage toward occupied territories. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance fighters fire a barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip towards targets in the occupied territories.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Iran's road toward becoming a petrochemical power. presstv.ir More than 70 domestic and foreign companies and their representatives are attending the Iran Petrochemical Forum (IPF) in Tehran, which is held under the motto of "clean technology".
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Venezuela's Maduro taunts opposition candidate González amid pro-government rallies. presstv.ir President Nicolas Maduro scoffed at opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country on Saturday to show support for Maduro's re-election.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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…
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir
(2024-08-04). Iran, Jordan foreign ministers meet amid spiraling tensions in region. presstv.ir Bagheri Kani has met with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional developments to discuss the recent developments in the region as well as bilateral relations.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Ocupan 1.55 toneladas de drogas en aguas cerca de El Salvador. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 4 ago (RHC) Autoridades de El Salvador ocuparon 1.55 toneladas de cocaína en el océano Pacífico, a 450 millas náuticas al suroeste de las costas del país, informó este domingo el presidente Nayib Bukele.
(2024-08-04). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2024-08-04). He Sang On Two… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Most Consequential Soviet Rock Operas… Gennady Trofimov. The range–FIVE octaves… How he did it–it is impossible… This is 1979 Rock Opera–
(2024-08-04). Brazilian President Lula da Silva reinstates largest housing programme in the country. tvbrics.com The initiative proposes the delivery of 1,000 houses under the social programme Minha Casa, Minha Vida ("My House, My Life")…
(2024-08-04). South Africa's new export-oriented economy aims to boost job market. tvbrics.com 
The South African government plans to transform the economy by increasing exports…
(2024-08-04). On various conflict zones around the world. uwidata.com In the broadcast "The New World" on Turkish TV Ulusal Kanal, experts, journalists and politicians gathered to discuss the rising tensions and conflict zones around the world. The guests exchanged views on the major developments in the world from Ukraine to the Olympics and from Palestine to Africa. With the moderation of Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal, the …
(2024-08-04). Ukraine intensifies long-range attacks, sinks Russian submarine and strikes an airfield. scmp.com The uptick in attacks since July come as Ukraine pressures its allies to allow it to use long-range missiles to strike targets in Russia.
(2024-08-04). Ukraine War Day #893: Tomato Boom In Russia! awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today I have something a little bit different, but very interesting. Between 2019 — 2023 Russia…
(2024-08-04). Ukrainian Attacks Leave 14 Injured in Russian-Held Towns. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian attacks have left 14 people injured in the Russian-held town of Oleshky, located in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, according to a Russia-appointed official on Sunday. Several were hurt in the market attack.
(2024-08-04). Tinubu government mobilises police and army to crush protests across Nigeria. wsws.org The protest organisers, NGOs and activist organisations, had called for 10 days of street demonstrations starting August 1. Their demands include: an end to inflation now running at 34 percent, jobs, increased security amid a rise in kidnappings for ransom, a reduction in government costs and electoral, judicial and constitutional reform.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 2024 Polls: Now, ADR claims discrepancies in 538 seats. ummid.com In a shocking claim, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said there were discrepancies in the number of votes polled and the number of votes counted in as many as 538 constituencies of the total 543 where Parliamentary elections were held in May this year.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). '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.
(2024-08-04). Delhi's IAS Making Factories. ummid.com There is so much that IAS aspirants have to go through during their arduous journey of preparing for civil services examinations and they might not resemble the movie "12th Fail" and the series "Aspirants".
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). KEAM 2024 Category List Published. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has published the Provisional Category list of candidates eligible for various category / community claims, who have submitted online application for admission to Medical and Medical Allied Courses through KEAM 2024, on its website www.cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). '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.
(2024-08-04). Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts, Register Here. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has started through its official website medadmgujarat.org online registration of the students who wish to participate in Gujarat NEET UG 2024 MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS Counselling 2024 from August 03, 2024.
(2024-08-04). Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu had hoped to press the reset button and return to his silly theories about the irrelevance of Palestine to the Middle East, and the world. He was proven wrong, again, making him a false prophet or at best a failed leader.
(2024-08-04). Live: Ismail Haniyeh laid to rest with full state honours. ummid.com Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, Qatar is gearing up for a huge crowd likely to turn up for the funeral of slain Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Friday August 02, 2024.
(2024-08-04). 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'.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). KCET 2024 First (Mock) Allotment on Aug 07. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Friday confirmed the date of release of UGCET 2024 (KCET 2024) First Mock Allotment date and also the last date of Option Entry for admission in different undergraduate courses.
(2024-08-04). CBSE 12th Compartment Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Friday declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the results of the 2024 compartment exams held for the Class 12 students.
(2024-08-04). Hajj 2025 application starts next week: Haj Committee of India. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCOI) is set to start receiving online application forms for Hajj 2025 or Haj 1446 AH from the next week of the ongoing month August.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). KEAM 2024 Trial Allotment Today: Key Update. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 04, 2024 the Trial Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2024 and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering and Pharmacy courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Merit List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org today i.e. Saturday August 03, 2024 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-04). Ismail Haniyeh: A refugee who fought like a knight and died a hero. ummid.com I pay my tribute to the veteran leader, who lived like refugee, fought like a knight and achieved martyrdom like a brave solider. Not only Ismail Haniyeh alone, but his entire family members are inspiration to us.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Nvidia's new China-ready GPUs face uncertainty as Washington signals more chip restrictions. scmp.com Nvidia has not set a launch date for B20 GPU designed to get around export restrictions because of uncertainty around Washington's plans to update its rules.
(2024-08-04). Kamala Harris Edges Closer to VP Running Mate Decision Amid Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris will interview three top candidates – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro – at her Washington, D.C., residence on Sunday ahead of a final decision on her running mate. Harris is expected to announce her choice as early as Monday, preceding her first public appearance with the vice presidential nominee on Tuesday in Philadelphia, Reuters was the first to report. The Harris campaign is also planning a social media announcement featuring the duo, officials familiar with the arrangements told Reuters.
(2024-08-04). Republicans for Harris: A Bold Strategy to Bridge Divides. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is launching 'Republicans for Harris,' targeting GOP voters dissatisfied with Donald Trump. The initiative will leverage notable Republicans to mobilize their networks, focusing on primary voters who supported former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. Events are planned in Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Desperate Gazans turned to GoFundMe for help. It didn't always pay off. haaretz.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians have used the crowdfunding site to raise vital funds to help them either survive or escape the Gaza Strip. But some have faced exploitation, red tape, restrictions and delays that could be a matter of life or death…
(2024-08-04). What you need to know about listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Ge_hjOAgkew Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-08-04). Protesters in Paris Show Solidarity with Palestine during Olympic Cycling Event. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Saturday, displaying flags and chanting slogans during an Olympic cycling road competition.
(2024-08-04). CPJ, others condemn EU for ignoring Greece's press freedom crisis. commission.europa.eu
(2024-08-04). Tropical Storm Debby Poised to Hit Florida Coast as Life-Threatening Hurricane. devdiscourse.com Tropical Storm Debby is expected to unleash a torrent of rain and high surf as it moves over Gulf Coast waters on Sunday. The storm is moving north along Florida's coast and is projected to make landfall as a 'life-threatening' hurricane on Monday, according to forecasters.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). British PM Condemns 'Far-Right Thuggery' Amid Violent Protests. devdiscourse.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned "far-right thuggery" in response to violent anti-immigration protests that erupted following a knife attack in Southport, northwest England, last week. Starmer assured that those responsible will face legal consequences.
(2024-08-04). Immodesty and police brutality. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allaah's Messenger, pease and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "Two are the types of the inhabitants of Hell whom I did not see: people having flogs like the tails of the …
(2024-08-04). Tehran to Host Petrochemical Industry's Activists from 15 Countries. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 15th International Forum on Iran's Petrochemical Industry will be held on August 4-5, 2024, in Tehan with the participation of petrochemical industry activists from 15 countries.
(2024-08-04). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
(2024-08-04). Aussie antics in the swimming pool pure gold. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-04). ULGA calls for appointment of district road safety officers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has asked the government to amend the district civil service structure to include the position of District Road Safety Officer. Speaking at the consultation meeting for ULGA members on the draft of speed regulation 2024 organized by the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) …
(2024-08-04). CPJ: Release of Gershkovich, Kurmasheva welcome, but Russia must stop stifling reporting. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). US gov't cites groups it funds to allege electoral 'fraud' in Venezuela. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US State Department, which has backed several coup attempts in Venezuela, claimed opposition candidate Edmundo González won the July 28 presidential election. But as supposed "evidence", it cited unverifiable accusations made exclusively by groups that are funded by the US government.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). What you should know about processed, ultra-processed foods. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Processed, and especially ultra-processed, foods have been blamed for the national rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. But what exactly are these foods, and are they really all that bad for you? Defining processed foods According to the Department of Agriculture, processed foods are any raw agricultural commodities altered from their original state. This includes washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing or packaging. While processing includes…
(2024-08-04). Bucks County Community College receives $2M for clean energy job training. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Bucks County Community College received $2 million in federal investment to expand manufacturing apprenticeship programs and invest in a clean energy HVAC technician program. | The funding will expand access to the college's metalwork and industrial maintena…
(2024-08-04). UK Prime Minister Condemns 'Far-Right Thuggery' Amid Protests. devdiscourse.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham that saw at least 10 police officers injured, labeling it 'far-right thuggery.'
(2024-08-04). Lira Catholic Diocese suspends 4 priests indefinitely. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lira Catholic Diocese has indefinitely suspended four priests. They are Fr. John Bosco Ojede, Fr. Joel Omeja, Fr. Moses Otom, and Fr. Alfred Okello Junior who were serving in different parishes in the Diocese. Their suspension was announced on Thursday by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Opio, the Diocesan Chancellor during …
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). US gov't cites groups it funds to allege electoral 'fraud' in Venezuela. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US State Department, which has backed several coup attempts in Venezuela, claimed opposition candidate Edmundo González won the July 28 presidential election. But as supposed "evidence", it cited unverifiable accusations made by groups funded by the US government.
(2024-08-04). Bangladesh: Arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of six anti-discrimination student movement organisers. fidh.org
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Stars Spark Drama: Timberlake's DWI Charge and Flav's Generosity. devdiscourse.com Justin Timberlake, the renowned pop star, has entered a not guilty plea for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge at a recent hearing. Timberlake was arrested in June in Sag Harbor, New York, after police noted his failure to adhere to a stop sign and veering across lanes. Consequently, Sag Harbor Village Justice Carl Irace suspended Timberlake's driving privileges in New York until his next hearing set for August 9.
(2024-08-04). 3D tattooing after breast reconstruction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in U.S. women with about 1 in 8 women diagnosed over the course of their lifetime. In about 35% of cases, a mastectomy is part of a woman's treatment plan and involves removing all tissue in one or both breasts, sometimes including the nipples and areolas. While it is considered a lifesaving procedure for women with breast cancer, it can take an emotional toll that can lead to a distorted self-image….
(2024-08-04). China-US flights struggle to fill seats amid high prices, visa issues and cheaper stopovers. scmp.com Geopolitics and less business travel underpin struggles to restore flights to pre-pandemic levels as the US falls to 13th place among China's top international markets.
(2024-08-04). Polar bear "boom" reported in East & Southwest Greenland comes with the usual problems. wattsupwiththat.com Reports over the last week of an unexpected abundance of polar bears onshore in East and Southwest Greenland have locals and tourists concerned.
(2024-08-04). Policed arrest five in Mbarara for vandalising street lights, water meters. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mbarara City have arrested five people for vandalizing street lights and water meters. The suspects were arrested during different operations that started on Thursday in the areas of Kiyanja, and Mandela cells in Kamukuzi Ward, Mbarara City South Division. Samson Kasasira the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson identified the …
(2024-08-04). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
(2024-08-04). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
(2024-08-04). Niger: Rights in free Fall a year after coup. fidh.org
(2024-08-04). Tragedy in Kerala: The Chaliyar River's Destruction Post-Landslides. devdiscourse.com The Chaliyar River, a crucial waterway for residents in Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode, Kerala, has turned into a grim reminder of nature's fury after landslides struck Wayanad on July 30.
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-04). Journalist shot, 2 detained as Venezuela cracks down on election protest coverage. bbc.com
(2024-08-04). Ex-US president Jimmy Carter wants to live to 100 to vote for Kamala Harris. scmp.com The longest-lived US president's birthday is October 1, and he will be able to vote in the election as early as two weeks later.
(2024-08-04). Notice of Meetings Under The Open Meetings Law for The Justice Center Oversight Committee. urbancny.com 
August 7, 2024 Justice Center Oversight Committee meeting at Beauchamp Library The August 7, 2024 meeting of the Onondaga County/Syracuse Justice Center Oversight Committee will be held at Beauchamp Branch Library on 2111 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The meeting begins at 5: 30. This notice is given in order to comply with the Open Meetings Law. DATED: Aug. 2, 2024 M. Murphy (signed electronically)Montanette MurphyOnondaga CountyOffice of Diversity & Inclusion…
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising concerns about the increasing use of surgeries, using scissors or lasers, to treat infants with tongue-tie, when research suggests these surgical treatments may not be necessary. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses…
(2024-08-04). Iran's Aluminum Output Hits Record High: IMIDRO. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has reported a record in aluminum output amid upgrade programs by smelters and better supply of feedstock.
(2024-08-04). Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks. scmp.com A missile attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged container ship travelling through the Gulf of Aden.
(2024-08-04). Police rescue 90 Ethiopian nationals, kidnap victim. sanews.gov.za Police rescue 90 Ethiopian nationals, kidnap victim | Ninety undocumented Ethiopian nationals, who were allegedly being kept against their will and under inhumane conditions, have been rescued in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force (STF) unit. | "A multidisciplinary team, led by the STF, were tracing a victim of kidnapping for ransom when they they also made the discovery of the undocumented nationals who were found locked up, confined and packed into rooms. | "Investigations are underway as to how these nationals were trafficked into SA," said the police in…
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/G1XIf_w-mIE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2024-08-04). 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?
(2024-08-04). Uganda: Increasing harassment against students for global democracy and its members. fidh.org
(2024-08-04). Antidepressant overkill: One woman's nightmare. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-04). Tahitians angry over New York Times Olympic 'Poisoned Paradise' story. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French desk French Polynesia's top leaders have voiced united angry protests against a New York Times story published this week headlined "Olympic Surfing Comes to a 'Poisoned' Paradise". The story, published in Tuesday, was referring to the fallout in 1974 from one of the French nuclear tests — 193…
(2024-08-04). Syracuse Stage Names Richard Driscoll As Board Of Trustees Chair, Adds Five New Members. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, New York — Syracuse Stage on July 31st announced that Richard Driscoll has assumed the role as Chair of the Board of trustees. Driscoll, Senior Vice President in the Commercial Banking Division at NBT Bank, has served on the board since 2011 and succeeds Rocco Mangano as chair. Additionally, five new members have joined the Board of trustees: Jessica Cain, reporter, NPR affiliate WRVO; Eric Jackson, founder and CEO, Black Cub Productions; Kenneth Jackson, publisher, "Urban CNY (The Constitution)"; Dr. Henry "Hank" Roane, professor of pediatrics and psychiatry, Upstate Medical University; and YiWei…
(2024-08-04). Once a bariatric surgery patient, nurse now inspires others. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean, lounging on the ship or island hopping, Julie Pulmano's love language is "any vacation on a boat." The 60-year-old nurse has been on more than two dozen cruises in her life — including the one where she met her husband, Sherman. Of all the cruises she's taken, though, one stands out in Julie's mind. "I was going up the stairs on a ship, and I was having chest pain and…
(2024-08-04). Russia: Human rights lawyer Grigory Vaypan labelled as "foreign agent". fidh.org
(2024-08-04). Researchers explore potential for AI to predict patients' pain management support needs after surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic study explored the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict a patient's need for additional pain management support after surgery.
(2024-08-04). Tragic Wall Collapse in Madhya Pradesh: Nine Children Dead. devdiscourse.com Nine children, aged 10 to 15 years, were killed and two others injured after a wall of a dilapidated house collapsed due to rain in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Sunday, officials said.
(2024-08-04). Congolese National Police flee into Uganda as M23 capture Nyamilima town. independent.co.ug 
Rutshuru, DR Congo | THE INDEPENDENT | 98 Congolese National Police (NPC) officers and more than 2,000 refugees have entered Uganda following the capture of Nyamilima town in the northern part of Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province. M23 captured the town, located about 10 kilometers to the Uganda-DR Congo border of Ishasha in Kanungu district. According …
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Wildfires will put even more pressure on the country's housing crisis. grist.org 
(2024-08-04). Your wearable says your heart rate variability has changed. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains what it means — and what to do with the information LONDON — Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is high or low, but what does it mean? Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains heart rate variability and how it factors…
(2024-08-04). Health concerns with wildfire smoke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Canadian and California wildfires are generating a lot of smoke, which is causing air quality issues in some places. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, warns, "Smoke, in general, can affect anyone's health, particularly if they're in areas where wildfires are occurring. It can cause anything from eye irritation to respiratory infection; Generally, respiratory issues and difficulty breathing; even placing your heart at risk for cardiac strain." He adds that the smoky…
(2024-08-04). Jordan's Royal Family Celebrates Birth of Princess Rajwa's Daughter. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-04). Odd News Highlights: Chinese Marriage Degree and Brazilian Chapulines Basketball Triumph. devdiscourse.com A Chinese university has introduced an undergraduate course dedicated to marriage-related industries and culture, aiming to nurture professionals in this field. The program, unveiled by China's Civil Affairs University, has sparked debate on social media, especially given the country's declining marriage rates.
(2024-08-04). A Book's Foreword Is Your Greatest Forgotten Resource. fairobserver.com Dear FO ∞ Reader, If you're reading this foreword, it's probably because, while you're in the habit of skipping a foreword when you see one in print, that habit has not yet transferred to text on a screen. We all do it, of course. If I'm picking up a book, I presumably want to hear from…
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a common type of heart arrhythmia. The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of…
(2024-08-04). Turkish company to undertake land surveying in Kikuube. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has contracted MESCIOGLU engineering company limited, a Turkish company to undertake land surveying and registration in Kikuube district. The contractor will survey land in the various sub counties in the district where government intends to issue land titles to locals at a subsidized cost. The Ministry of Lands, …
(2024-08-04). India to Tighten Liquor Advertising Rules: Impact on Major Brands and Celebrities. devdiscourse.com India is poised to enforce rigorous new regulations that will ban surrogate advertisements and event sponsorships linked to alcohol brands. This impending shift promises to upend marketing strategies for global liquor players such as Carlsberg, Pernod Ricard, and Diageo.
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mEkRo550oKg…
(2024-08-04). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org On August 1, 2024, Oleg Orlov was released as part of a prisoner exchange after more than five months of arbitrary detention and years of judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) is deeply relieved by the news and welcomes the efforts of the countries that contributed to his release. The Observatory however recalls that he should never have been detained in the first place and calls on all other human rights defenders and political (…) | – |
(2024-08-04). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-04). Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh killed by short-range projectile, reiterates revenge vow. scmp.com The Revolutionary Guard of Iran says the action was "carried out by the Zionist regime and supported by the US"…
(2024-08-04). Olympic Triumphs: Historic Wins and Personal Dedications. devdiscourse.com In a series of remarkable sporting achievements at the Paris Olympics, American swimmer Gretchen Walsh dedicated her mixed medley relay gold to her disqualified sister, Alex Walsh, who was earlier disqualified in the 200m individual medley.
(2024-08-04). Venezuela opposition's Machado emerges to lead protests over disputed Maduro election win. scmp.com Authorities have declared the incumbent president the winner, sparking widespread allegations of fraud.
(2024-08-04). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org
(2024-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
(2024-08-04). Health News Round-Up: FDA Approvals and Market Movements. devdiscourse.com The latest developments in health news reveal significant shifts and approvals that could impact the industry.
(2024-08-04). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
(2024-08-04). Mars Eyes Potential $22 Billion Acquisition of Kellanova. devdiscourse.com Family-owned food giant Mars, whose candy brands include M&M's and Snickers, is exploring a potential acquisition of Kellanova, maker of snacks such as Cheez-It and Pringles, according to sources familiar with the matter. A deal could become one of the largest in the packaged food sector, as Kellanova holds a market value of $22 billion, challenging U.S. regulators on their stance regarding industry consolidation.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). The Energy Transition Ain't Happening: "Green" Economy in Retreat. wattsupwiththat.com Even the 45% figure cited there is a fantasy, and consists mostly of a power plant at Niagara Falls that pre-existed all of this energy transition claptrap.
(2024-08-04). The Perils of Unverified Reports within the Reach of Malicious Bigots and Extremists. salaficentre.com In The name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, says: ŸäŸ∞ÿ£ŸéŸäŸèŸëŸáŸéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑŸéŸëÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ¢ŸÖŸéŸÜŸèŸà€§ÿߟí ÿ•ŸêŸÜ ÿ¨Ÿéÿ¢ÿ°ŸéŸÉŸèŸÖŸí Ÿ…
(2024-08-04). UK police warn far-right street violence drains resources for investigating other crimes. scmp.com The warning comes after dozens of people were arrested as far-right activists faced off with anti-racism protesters across the UK.
(2024-08-04). Iran's Big Crackdown On Own Spies Amid IRGC-Mossad 'Link' In Haniyeh Killing; Dozens Arrested | Hamas. hindustantimes.com Iran has begun sweeping investigation in connection with the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. The New York Times on August 3 reported citing two Iranian officials that more than two dozen people, including senior intelligence officers, military officials, and staff workers at a military-run guesthouse in Tehran, have been arrested. The crackdown came in response to an alleged security breach that led to the killing of Haniyeh on July 31.
(2024-08-04). MPOX OUTBREAK: Kenya steps up surveillance after 1st case, a truck driver travelling from Uganda. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya's Ministry of Health said Saturday it has ramped up its surveillance measures across the country after confirming its first mpox case in the country early this week. The Ministry of Health said no new mpox cases have been reported in Kenya but is closely monitoring the confirmed case, involving …
(2024-08-04). FO ∞ Talks: America's New Fast-Changing Role in the Middle East, Part 1. fairobserver.com The US has been a key player in the Middle East since World War II. A strategic interest in oil drove its involvement, leading to critical diplomatic engagements like President Franklin D. Roosevelt's secret 1945 visit to the Middle East after the Yalta Conference. The British, previously the dominant hegemonic power in the region, misjudged…
(2024-08-04). New research discovers a new combination of therapy for people with a type of leukemia, leading them to live longer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new multicenter international study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that people with the B-cell precursor subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL), who also lacked a genetic abnormality known as the Philadelphia chromosome and were in remission with no trace of cancer, showed significantly higher survival rates when blinatumomab was added to their chemotherapy treatment. The randomized study results are published this month in the New England…
(2024-08-04). Ex-Spycop gives damning Stephen Lawrence revelation — then someone cuts the livestream. thecanary.co A former undercover police officer has messed up — saying the quiet part out loud on video for all the world to see during the Spycops public inquiry. It related to the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence — and how undercover officers supposedly spied on his family and friends. And his comment is a telling […] | By
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
(2024-08-04). Keir 'Mr Crackdown' Starmer is coming for the far-right goons — and the rest of us, too. thecanary.co 
Following several days of race riots, many have wondered how our new Labour Party PM Keir Starmer will react. Those who are familiar with his record probably had a good idea, as Starmer was the director of public prosecutions during the 2011 riots. His response then gives a good indication of the response he will […] | By
(2024-08-04). Assessing the impact of UDB's shs600 billion lending. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Development Bank last year lent out more than 600 billion shillings to different projects on top of other non-financing activities, aimed at creating positive impact on the social, economic progress of the country. In measuring how successful their plans were, the Bank annually takes an impact assessment of …
(2024-08-04). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). Russia's Putin offers support for North Korea's flood recovery efforts. scmp.com North Korean leader Kim Jong-un thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer, calling him a "genuine friend".
(2024-08-04). Unveiling Mysteries: From Screaming Mummies to Moon Atmospheres. devdiscourse.com Recent scientific revelations have shed light on two intriguing mysteries: the 'Screaming Woman' mummy of ancient Egypt and the moon's atmosphere.
(2024-08-04). Chemutai advances as fastest qualifier in Women's 3000m steeplechase. independent.co.ug 
Paris, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Peruth Chemutai got the defence of her Olympic 3,000 metres steeplechase title off on the right track in Paris on Sunday by cruising through the opening heat. Kenyan world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech handily won her heat while 2023 world champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain also advanced to the …
(2024-08-04). Kyabazinga kicks off Busoga Masaza Cup tournament. independent.co.ug 
Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2024 Masaza Cup football tournament has kicked off in Busoga Kingdom. On Saturday, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, HRH Gabula Nadiope IV, presided over the opening ceremony at the Bugweri district headquarters. This year's tournament has attracted over 14 teams from different chiefdoms across the Busoga sub-region. Masaza Cup is …
(2024-08-04). 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.
(2024-08-04). 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?
(2024-08-04). Museveni timber export ban bites. independent.co.ug 
Technocrats blame Chinese veneer processors, local tree growers blame the technocrats COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | In May last year, President Yoweri Museveni banned the export of 'unprocessed' timber products scampering a hitherto booming wood industry. One year later, panic from Museveni's Executive Order No.3 continues with no end in sight for Uganda's tree growers, …
(2024-08-04). Trump congratulates Putin on prisoner swap involving some 'greatest killers'. scmp.com The former US president has criticised the deal with Russia and has implied without any evidence that money had been paid to reach it.
(2024-08-04). Biden to Netanyahu: 'Stop Bullshitting Me' Over Stalled Hamas Negotiations. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-04). NARO changes leadership at research institutes. independent.co.ug 
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stanley Tamusange Nkalubo, a celebrated Ugandan plant breeder, has assumed the role of acting Director of Research at the Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Rwebitaba ZARDI) in Fort Portal City. He succeeds Dr. Titus Alicai, who has been appointed as the new Director of Research at the …
(2024-08-04). Philippines and Germany to Forge Stronger Defence Cooperation. devdiscourse.com The Philippines and Germany have pledged to finalize a more comprehensive defence cooperation agreement, according to a joint statement released by their defence ministers on Sunday.
(2024-08-04). #SwindonsSundaySermon: welcome to lawless Labour Britain — but Just Stop Oil are the REAL enemy. thecanary.co I don't know about you, but I have paid very little attention to the Paris Olympics, what with lawless Labour Britain looking more like a burning zombie, race-riot battlefield than anything like a country of civilised, tolerant human beings. I absolutely hear the opinion that sports and politics don't mix, regardless of how utterly ridiculous […] | By
(2024-08-04). Comandante en jefe de EE.UU. llega a Israel en medio de tensiones en la región. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, 4 ago (RHC) Fuentes oficiales estadounidenses informaron que la llegada la víspera del general Michael Kurilla, comandante en jefe del Mando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM), a Israel responde a la necesidad de prepararse para una posible represalia de Irán, luego que del asesinato de un líder de Hamás.
(2024-08-04). Visita de primer ministro de Cuba reafirmó amistad con Angola. radiohc.cu Luanda, 4 ago (RHC) La visita de trabajo a Angola del primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, permitió reafirmar los lazos de amistad con el pueblo angoleño y evaluar el estado que tiene hoy la cooperación bilateral.
(2024-08-04). Cuba se solidariza con la RPDC ante inundaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 ago (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su solidaridad con el pueblo y las autoridades de la República Popular Democrática de Corea ante las inundaciones que afectan a regiones del norte de esa nación de Asia.
(2024-08-04). Campeona Olímpica Beatriz Souza: "Idalys es luz, es mi ídola" cubadebate.cu En medio de tantas emociones por su corona olímpica, la judoca brasileña Beatriz Souza dedica hoy palabras elogiosas para su rival y amiga cubana Idalys Ortiz, quien quedó fuera de medallas en sus quintos juegos. | En declaraciones a Prensa Latina, y apenas conseguido su título olímpico en París 2024, Souza ponderó cuánto han significado dos judocas en su carrera deportiva, su compatriota María Suelen Altherman y la multicampeona cubana, varias veces medallista del orbe y cuatro en citas bajo los cinco aros, incluido su cetro en Londres 2012.
(2024-08-04). Fausto Jones Huala. Nueva víctima de la persecución contra el pueblo mapuche. indybay.org via Kaos en la red : El hermano del lonko mapuche Facundo Jones Huala fue hallado sin vida al mediodía de este jueves en el interior de una vivienda en la ciudad argentina de Bariloche. Su madre responsabilizó al Estado argentino y al chileno de su muerte.
(2024-08-04). Plan Turquino de Cienfuegos con indicadores de lujo para el país en mortalidades materna e infantil. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 4 ago (RHC) Mortalidades infantil y materna con indicadores de lujo para el país muestra esta provincia del centro y sur en su Plan Turquino, de Cumanayagua en las montañas del Grupo Guamuhaya, el Escambray, revela el Doctor Oskeymi Rodríguez González, Director Municipal de Salud…
(2024-08-04). Alemania insiste en despliegue de misiles, pese a advertencia rusa. radiohc.cu Berlín, 4 ago (RHC) La ministra alemana de Relaciones Exteriores, Annalena Baerbock, insistió este domingo en defender el despliegue de misiles de medio y corto alcance estadounidenses en este país, pese a advertencias contra ese paso de Rusia.