(2024-08-07). Israel killed 10,000 Palestinian students, 500 teachers since October. presstv.ir The Palestinian Ministry of Education says over 10,000 students in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank have been killed by Israel since the beginning of the regime's genocidal war in Gaza last October.
(2024-08-07). 19 injured as Hezbollah fires 'swarm of drones' at Israeli targets. presstv.ir Following the attack by Hezbollah, Israeli warplanes break sound barrier in Beirut for several times on Tuesday.
(2024-08-07). AIPAC spent $9 million to help oust Cori Bush. mondoweiss.net 
Pro-Israel prosecutor Wesley Bell defeated incumbent Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st District primary. He got $9 million worth of help from AIPAC.
(2024-08-07). Progressive Congresswoman Cori Bush loses primary to AIPAC-backed rival. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-08-07). Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush after AIPAC spends 8.5 million. newarab.com 
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated US Representative Bush, a member of the progressive congressional group known as the "Squad," was seeking a third term in Missouri's 1st Congression…
(2024-08-07). Another victory for AIPAC: Wesley Bell and $8.5 million defeat 'Squad' member Cori Bush. haaretz.com Pro-Israeli lobby group's United Democracy Project hails result as 'further proof that being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics on both sides of the aisle'…
(2024-08-07). Headlines for August 7, 2024. democracynow.org "Weird as Hell": Tim Walz Blasts Trump in His First Speech as Harris's Running Mate, Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar to Be Group's New Political Leader, Report: Israeli Military in Gaza Relying on Help from Amazon, Google & Microsoft, U.N. Experts Decry Torture in Israeli Prisons; B'Tselem Accuses Israel of Running "Torture Camps", Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to Head Bangladesh's Interim Government, Thai Court Orders Disbandment of Country's Largest Opposition Political Party, U.N. Urges Global Community to Help Sudan After Famine Declared, Rep. Cori Bush Loses Pri…
(2024-08-07). AIPAC Hijacks Rep. Cori Bush's Race — And Our Elections. progressivehub.net MEDEA BENJAMIN…
(2024-08-07). AIPAC Millions Take Down Second Squad Member Cori Bush. theintercept.com
(2024-08-07). Missouri's Cori Bush: Another progressive victim of big right-wing money. peoplesworld.org 
ST. LOUIS—The forces of peace and economic justice here learned the hard lesson yesterday that it is more than just the presidential election they must worry about if they are to turn their state and the country around. The right wing has its eyes on Congress too and, in addition to wanting to take the …
(2024-08-07). Yahya Sinwar replaces Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas political bureau chief. presstv.ir Hamas has replaced Commander Yahya Sinwar for martyred Ismail Haniyeh as political leader of the resistance movement.
(2024-08-07). Lebanon: Israel aggression could trigger all-out war; Hezbollah 'entitled' to retaliation. presstv.ir Lebanon's foreign minister has warned that Israel's escalatory actions could trigger an all-out war in the West Asia region.
(2024-08-07). Will Israel Attack Iran Or Will Iran Hit First? sonar21.com 
It is beyond ironic that I am writing this on the 79th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. This picture (see above) is a meme that is circulating on message boards in the US Intelligence Community (IC). The small yellow dog is Iran. The large brown dog is Israel. The consensus in the IC is that Iran is going to chicken out and not do anything too provocative in response to the recent assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas officials. | The working assumption is that Iran will follow the same script as the April barrage of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles that were in turn…
(2024-08-07). Israelis 'sitting in fear' as Iran vows to launch retaliatory attack: Israeli mayor. presstv.ir "Nine million citizens are sitting in fear … waiting to see what will happen," Avichai Stern, the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, said.
(2024-08-07). US Airstrikes Pound Yemen as Region Is on Brink of Major War. news.antiwar.com US missile strikes continue to pound Yemen as the Middle East is on edge awaiting Iran's response to the Israeli assassination of Hamas's political chief in Tehran. The Yemeni news agency Saba reported two US-British strikes in the Taiz province, which is on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, the body of water that connected the Red Sea …
(2024-08-07). US Troops Get Hurt In The Middle East Because Of The Assholes Who Put Them There. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Friendly reminder that all injuries and deaths of US military personnel in the middle east are always the fault of the Washington officials who put them there, not the middle easterners who are defending their own home.
(2024-08-07). Edmundo Gonzalez's Role In US-Backed Massacres In El Salvador. popularresistance.org The Venezuelan far-right former candidate for the presidential elections that were held on July 28, Edmundo González Urrutia, has declared himself the winner despite coming in second place. He has been recognized as the "president" of Venezuela by Washington and some of its vassal states as part of a plot reminiscent of the failed Guaidó project. In parallel, there is a broad campaign on mainstream media and social media to create an image of González as a "bird-loving old grandfather;" a career diplomat with a "democratic vocation" who is "fighting for democracy" against the "Maduro regime" in Venezuela.
(2024-08-07). More than 340 people have been victims of massacres in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) More than 340 people have been victims of massacres in Ecuador, in the midst of the internal armed conflict and despite the militarization that the country is experiencing today.
(2024-08-07). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-07). Cuban Foreign Minister denounces attacks on Gaza's education system. plenglish.com Through his account in X, the foreign minister pointed out that these acts constitute a violation of International Humanitarian Law. | Rodriguez also denounced the murder of 9,211 students and 397 members of the Gazan educational staff, as well as the bombing of 353 public schools and universities. | In that social network, the Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party Organization, Roberto Morales, condemned the massacre suffered by the Palestinian people, perpetrated by the Israeli forces with the support of the U.S. government. | "No less than 40 000 dead in 10 months: it is a crime and we denounce it", he stres…
(2024-08-07). Resistance Axis: A Calculated, Simultaneous Strike On Israel. popularresistance.org Iran, Hezbollah, and Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces have vowed to make the occupation state pay a heavy price following the targeted killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr in southern Beirut. | Additionally, Israel bombed the Hodeidah port in Yemen following Sanaa's successful 'Yafa' drone operation in Tel Aviv on 19 July. | An official from the Lebanese resistance has informed The Cradle that "The response will come at once from Iran, Hezbollah, and Yemen," adding that the goal was to "inflict a painful blow to Israel which may not be a…
(2024-08-07). BREAKING: Hezbollah Drones Attack Israeli Army Bases, Casualties Confirmed. globalresearch.ca Several Hezbollah drones struck Israeli military sites near the city of Nahariya, north of Acre, on 6 August, just a few hours after several people were killed in an Israeli drone "In response to the attack …
(2024-08-07). Will United States Lead A War Against Iran? ummid.com Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-07). Israel Highly Anxious about Iran, Hezbollah's Retaliatory Attacks: Nasrallah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime is extremely fearful of Iran and Hezbollah's attacks in retaliation to the regime's recent assassinations, the secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement said.
(2024-08-07). Israel fearful of Iran, Hezbollah response to assassinations: Nasrallah. presstv.ir Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was addressing a ceremony to commemorate top-ranking commander Fuad Shukr.
(2024-08-07). Lebanon waits in fear for Iran and Hezbollah's response. haaretz.com People over the border are storing food and water as they wait for a harsh Israeli strike on Beirut. 'After Haniyeh's assassination, we realized we couldn't stay in Lebanon. We told our children that the situation is unsafe and we must leave,' said a Frenchwoman who is visiting her homeland…
(2024-08-07). Hezbollah Boss Rubs Salt On Israel's Wounds, Reveals Why Iran Is Making It Wait For Attack | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah on August 6 issued a flurry of warnings to Israel. Nasrallah called on members of "axis of resistance" to continue their actions against Israel. The Hezbollah leader said, "Our response will be strong, impactful, and effective." Watch for more.
(2024-08-07). For Hezbollah, Israel's agonizing wait is part of its revenge, but it still wants to avoid war. haaretz.com Hassan Nasrallah delivered a fiery speech in Beirut on Tuesday but did not explicitly threaten a regional war – something his organization and its Iranian patron apparently still seek to avoid…
(2024-08-07). Pundits Push for Regional Escalation in the Wake of Israeli Assassinations. fair.org 
Following Israel's assassinations of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut—along with a woman and two children (Al Jazeera,
(2024-08-07). Al Jazeera reporter interrupted by Hezbollah-Israeli missiles. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Assed Baig was interrupted by Israeli missiles attempting to intercept rockets launched by Hezbollah.
(2024-08-07). The ring of fire around Israel: A look at the arsenals of Iran, Hezbollah and the Houthis. haaretz.com From long-range cruise missiles to bomb-carrying drones, Israel's enemies could put its aerial defenses to a test it's never faced before…
(2024-08-07). Blinken: U.S. has communicated need not to escalate conflict to Iran and Israel. haaretz.com Golan regional council: Residents of Israel's north must stay near shelters and minimize non-essential travel ‚ñ Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says at least 39,653 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 ‚ñ Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone attack in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF, Shin Bet, say Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compound in southern Lebanon…
(2024-08-07). Haifa residents fear Hezbollah strike will target city's hazardous materials port area. haaretz.com After Hezbollah leader Nasrallah mentioned Haifa as a potential target for a rocket strike, its residents worry of a hazardous materials event, despite Israeli army orders to reduce petrochemical inventories…
(2024-08-07). Sinwar's appointment proves Israel's goal of assassinating resistance leaders fails: Hezbollah. presstv.ir Hezbollah says the election of Yahya Sinwar as the new political leader of Hamas shows Israel's goals in assassinating the resistance group's leaders have failed.
(2024-08-07). Hezbollah, Houthis congratulate new Hamas leader Sinwar. haaretz.com Golan regional council: Residents of Israel's north must stay near shelters and minimize non-essential travel ‚ñ White House: We're closer to a cease-fire deal than ever before ‚ñ Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court ‚ñ Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone attack in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF, Shin Bet, say Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compound in southern Lebanon…
(2024-08-07). Resistance will prevail: A tribute to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. workers.org Workers World Party sends our great respect for the Hamas leader and martyr Ismail Haniyeh and his decades of unbending resistance to Zionist occupation. WWP denounces the latest Israeli-U.S. attacks in Lebanon, Iran and on Palestine. These criminal acts are a major escalation of the genocidal war on Palestine. . . . |
(2024-08-07). Boston observes 300 days of Zionist genocide, demands 'Hands off Gaza and Lebanon'. workers.org 
Hundreds of people answered the call of martyred Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Aug. 3 by taking over Copley Square in Boston for an emergency rally to commemorate the 300th day of Palestinian resistance to the genocidal Israeli occupying force campaign in Gaza. Demonstrators in Boston on day 300. (photo: . . . |
(2024-08-07). Resistance will prevail: A tribute to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. workers.org Workers World Party sends our great respect for the Hamas leader and martyr Ismail Haniyeh and his decades of unbending resistance to Zionist occupation. WWP denounces the latest Israeli-U.S. attacks in Lebanon, Iran and on Palestine. These criminal acts are a major escalation of the genocidal war on Palestine. . . . |
(2024-08-07). First Steps To A New Peace Paradigm. pressenza.com This Friday, August 9, the International Peace Coalition in memory of those killed by the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic blasts, is inviting everyone to join an emergency assembly. The recent assassinations in Lebanon and Iran, carried out by the Netanyahu government of Israel, are but the beginning of a conflict that, if it extends to Iran, could quickly escalate to a nuclear confrontation.As Col. Douglas Macgregor said on a podcast in April of this year, "I think, the greatest fear that I have, is that once Iran has been attacked decisively in some fashion by Israel, we will involve ourselves, and contribut…
(2024-08-07). Lebanon prepares for 'worst-case health scenario' amid war fears. newarab.com 
Lebanon is stocking up on emergency medical supplies to prepare for " A 32-tonne shipment of emergency medical supplies was delivered to the country by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday with another shipment expected on Wedne…
(2024-08-07). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). We Are Volunteers of America: Got to Revolution. covertactionmagazine.com If you are appalled by Columbia University students occupying an iconic campus building made famous by 1960s anti-war student protests, patriotic thoughts of the Boston Tea Party must terrify you. Columbia protesters broke a few windows in their continuing demonstrations against the Israeli/American genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Tea Party insurrectionists rallied revolutionaries across 13 …
(2024-08-07). Australian government uses "terrorism" alert to target anti-genocide protests and wider political discontent. wsws.org On the pretext of averting threats of terrorism, the Labor government and the domestic spy agency are seeking to create an environment to use police-state powers to suppress mounting social and political disaffection.
(2024-08-07). Congo: Greed is the heart of darkness in Africa's worst conflict. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). "Fake Justice" at The Hague: The ICJ "Appoints" Netanyahu to "Prevent" and "Punish" Those Responsible for "Genocidal Acts" globalresearch.ca Netanyahu, Galant, Ben-Gvir, Katz, Smotrich, et al are the architects of Genocide. Yet they have been assigned by the ICJ with a mandate "To Prevent and Punish" those who have committed "genocidal acts"
(2024-08-07). Turkey Will Support South Africa's Genocide Bid Against Israel at ICJ. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). Protest at Rep. Mike Thompson's Napa Winery Fundraiser. indybay.org Thompson accused of genocide due to votes to arm Israel…
(2024-08-07). Hiroshima commemoration and the genocide in Gaza: discussion on Iran's Press TV. gilbertdoctorow.com I use the word 'discussion' to characterize my interview yesterday morning because the Press TV presenter is an active interlocutor who does not merely pitch questions prepared in advance to interviewees. The commemoration ceremonies of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima were dedicated to the 70,000 civilians who lost their lives instantly and to the total …
(2024-08-07). Turkey joins South Africa's genocide case at ICJ against Israel. presstv.ir Ankara says it will make every effort to "stop the genocide and exert the necessary pressure on Israel and its supporters."
(2024-08-07). 20 groups slam HRW report on 7 October as 'propagandistic' and 'genocide-enabling'. thecanary.co Over 20 pro-Palestine organisations have condemned a "propagandistic, genocide-enabling" report by Human Rights Watch. Crucially, Palestinian civil society groups issued a scathing statement over the publication which "pays lip service" to the "root causes" of the 7 October attacks, and litters its analysis with long-debunked Israel lines. HRW: a political bias that devalues Palestinian lives […] | By
(2024-08-07). 300 Days of Genocide. indybay.org But don't fret, Biden is unhappy about it…
(2024-08-07). Turkey joins genocide case against Israel at the ICJ after months-long delay. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey joins genocide case against Israel at the ICJ after months-long delay | Ankara files intervention following a lengthy delay over legal complexities and possible counter lawsuits | | Judges leave after delivering a non-binding ruling on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation o…
(2024-08-07). Erdogan's 'Insurance Policy' Before Invading Israel? Corners Netanyahu Amid Iran Attack Plan | ICJ. hindustantimes.com Turkey has joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This move comes as Iran threatens military retaliation against Israel. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey's declaration of intervention is expected on August 7. The ICJ has ordered Israel to refrain from acts under the United Nations Genocide Convention.
(2024-08-07). A Deep Reading of Hate in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Aug 5, 2024 | Political hate speech has consistently been part of the regime change strategies used against the governments of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. It is part of the psychological operations which seek to generate changes in attitudes in the population in the face of important political events such as elections. | In the recent case of the presidential elections of June 28, the hate campaign activated in the country resulted in accusations and persecutions that led to physical aggression, a climate of harassment, and psychological pressure on different layers and sectors of Cha…
(2024-08-07). Tech giants complicit in Israeli war crimes: How AI and Cloud services fuel genocide in Gaza. nationofchange.org
(2024-08-07). Call for collective global action over 'horrific' Israeli crimes against Palestinian prisoners. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Qadura Fares On August 3, last Saturday, prisoner rights institutions and Palestinians all around the world were standing in solidarity with Gaza and Palestininian prisoners. This day is dedicated to highlighting Israeli crimes and violations of Palestinian prisoners' rights and the continuing genocide in Gaza. The machinery of brutality that punishes and tortures…
(2024-08-07). Saudi UAE support for Israel. presstv.ir Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are facilitating the expansion of illegal settlements in Palestine, as well as contributing to the Gaza genocide by funding Israeli arms firms.
(2024-08-07). "Uniting for Peace" Is Next Step in Invoking Genocide Convention Process to Protect Palestine. globalresearch.ca "I like to believe that people, in the long run, are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out …
(2024-08-07). Biomedical Terrorist Dr. Peter Hotez Sics Homeland Security on 'Anti-Vaxxers'. globalresearch.ca Via "Social media went a little bonkers last week when an interview of Texas Children's Hospital's Dr. Peter Hotez began circulating with the Big Pharma insider calling for the United Nations and NATO to deploy security …
(2024-08-07). Fotógrafa boliviana inaugura en Cuba exposición Diosas del Ukhu Pacha. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) La muestra ´Diosas de Ukhu Pacha ª, de la fotógrafa boliviana Paola Lambertin Murillo, se exhibe hoy en homenaje al aniversario 199 de la Proclamación de independencia del país andino.
(2024-08-07). Fotógrafa boliviana inaugura en Cuba exposición Diosas del Ukhu Pacha. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) La muestra ´Diosas de Ukhu Pacha ª, de la fotógrafa boliviana Paola Lambertin Murillo, se exhibe hoy en la sala Bolivia, Hija Predilecta, de la Casa Simón Bolívar, en esta capital.
(2024-08-07). Nicaraguan FM highlights Bolivians' courage for their freedom. plenglish.com Managua, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada stressed the courage and love for the homeland of the men and women who fought for Bolivia's freedom and self-determination and affirmed they inspire with their example.
(2024-08-07). Bolivian photographer opens in Cuba exhibition Goddesses of Ukhu Pacha (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Havana, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "Goddesses of Ukhu Pacha", by Bolivian photographer Paola Lambertin Murillo, is being shown here today as a tribute to the 199th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Andean country.
(2024-08-07). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Poll reveals strong British support for ICC warrants over Gaza. newarab.com 
The majority of Britons believe that authorities should arrest any individual with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against them if they enter British jurisdiction, a new poll has shown. | Eighty-four percent of the British public back arresting those wanted by the ICC, whose Th…
(2024-08-07). Iran preparing rocket launchers for Israel attack: US officials. newarab.com 
Iran is reportedly moving missile launchers and conducting military drills in possible preparation for retaliatory strikes on Israel following the A US official told Reuters that the timing and "specifics of such an attack" remain unclear, adding that it has not stopped Israel from preparing and the US from aiding in its efforts. | Biden's government was working with Israel to thwart a possible attack from Iran as it did in April…
(2024-08-07). Putin Assassination Scare With NATO Nation Link Amid Aid To Iran Over Israel Attack Plan? | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-07). Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel attack. newarab.com 
The message, according to the sources, was delivered on Monday by Sergei Shoigu, a senior ally of the Kremlin leader, in meetings with top Iranian officials as t…
(2024-08-07). International Campaign Targets Tanker Supplying Israel With Texas Oil. popularresistance.org An oil tanker scheduled to carry 300,000 barrels of military-grade jet fuel to Israel has been prevented from docking in Spain and Gibraltar following pressure from activists. | The oil is expected to be used in Israeli Air Force's F16 and F35 jets as part of the country's genocidal assault on Gaza. | The Overseas Santorini was supposed to dock in Gibraltar on July 30, but it did not stop and is currently traveling northeast in the Mediterranean. | It's unclear if the failure to dock was connected to the protests. Gibraltar confirmed that the vessel requested to stop and an official told the Gibraltar Chronicle t…
(2024-08-07). Netanyahu's willing executioners. mondoweiss.net How ordinary Israelis became mass murderers.
(2024-08-07). Jeremy Scahill on New Head of Hamas, Questions About Haniyeh Assassination & Iran Retaliation. democracynow.org 
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as successor to former senior political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week, shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warmly received visit to the United States. Sinwar helped to found the precursor to Hamas's current militant wing and is believed to have orchestrated the organization's October 7 attack on Israel. As the region braces for a retaliatory attack on Israel from Iran, we speak to Jeremy Scahill, whose latest piece for Drop Site News details Hamas's account of the assassination, and look at how HaniyehR…
(2024-08-07). Declassified: Kenyan Police Unit Complicit in Slaughter of Protestors Was Trained by British Army. covertactionmagazine.com As details of state security violence and abuses by British soldiers deployed on training continue to emanate from Kenya, recently declassified files shed light on the historical impact and legacy of the British Army's presence in the nation. On July 7, 1990, protesters in Nairobi took to the streets to demand free elections and political …
(2024-08-07). The ASIO Astrologers: Terror Threats and Radicalisation Down Under. dissidentvoice.org Bureaucrats tasked with protecting national security are often inclined to encourage insecurity. It's all part of the job prescription. The imperative is understandable if chillingly amoral: increased budgets are demanded to counter threats, however spectral; justifications for existing budgets needlessly bloated are always sought. In the Cold War, an old favourite was the teeth-chattering concern …
(2024-08-07). Safe and Effective. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-08-07). Yemen: Houthis Obstructing Aid, Exacerbating Cholera. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People are treated for suspected cholera infection at a hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, March 28, 2019. | © 2019 Hani Mohammed/AP Photo | Houthis are obstructing aid work and access to information, exacerbating a deadly cholera outbreak spreading across the country.The cholera outbreak will continue to take lives so long as Yemeni authorities obstruct aid and authorities and the international community fail to adequately invest in prevention and mitigation measures.Yemeni authorities should remove obstacles to aid delivery, including to public health information. Houthis should halt arbi…
(2024-08-07). Yemen: Houthis Obstructing Aid, Exacerbating Cholera. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People are treated for suspected cholera infection at a hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, March 28, 2019. | © 2019 Hani Mohammed/AP Photo | Houthis are obstructing aid work and access to information, exacerbating a deadly cholera outbreak spreading across the country.The cholera outbreak will continue to take lives so long as Yemeni authorities obstruct aid and authorities and the international community fail to adequately invest in prevention and mitigation measures.Yemeni authorities should remove obstacles to aid delivery, including to public health information. Houthis should halt arbi…
(2024-08-07). Western powers increasingly concerned about growing Russia-Iran cooperation. haaretz.com After reports that Russia is providing military aid to Iran and has tried to supply weapons to the Houthis, Western diplomats are ringing alarms. 'Russia's involvement worries us a lot, and it should also worry Israel,' one diplomat told Haaretz…
(2024-08-07). Ukrainian economy in tatters and poverty rampant but Zelensky refuses to negotiate. infobrics.org S&P downgrades Ukraine's credit rating for "selective" default.
(2024-08-07). Joining BRICS Is Strategic Development Path for Türkiye. infobrics.org Türkiye should secure financing for critical infrastructure and development projects by actively participating in institutions such as the BRICS' New Development Bank (NDB)…
(2024-08-07). Kursk becoming new favorite target of Ukraine's terrorist incursions. infobrics.org After losing positions in Kharkov, Kiev is now betting on Sudzha to enter Russia's territory and spread terror among civilians.
(2024-08-07). BRICS Strike Back: Russia and India Team Up to Challenge Dollar Dominance. infobrics.org The trend of de-dollarization continues to gain traction despite many analysts saying the threat is overblown as India and Russia have announced a new partnership that will see their respective payment systems — India's RuPay and Russia's MIR — integrated to allow for seamless cross-border transactions without the need for U.S. dollars…
(2024-08-07). Is NATO testing Russia's reaction with possible basing of F-16s in Moldova. infobrics.org This serves as a test of what exactly Moscow would do. If it retaliates against Kishinev, the Kremlin would be forced to fight another war, although this could discourage NATO from basing the Kiev regime's F-16s in Poland and Romania. On the other hand, if Russia decides not to target Moldovan airbases housing the US-made jets, this could encourage the political West to use Romania and Poland for the same purpose.
(2024-08-07). Indian Refiners Likely Saved at Least $10 bn Due to Discounted Russian Oil. infobrics.org Russia started offering its crude at discounted prices after the Western nations imposed cuts on their oil imports from Moscow in a bid to put pressure on the Russian economy over the Ukraine war…
(2024-08-07). Israeli media publishes video of soldiers allegedly raping Palestinian detainee. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli media publishes video of soldiers allegedly raping Palestinian detainee | Footage shows soldiers hiding actions behind riot shields, and is believed to be the incident that led to their arrest | | Soldiers lock a gate from the inside at Sde Teiman detention facility, after Is…
(2024-08-07). Israelis practise red heifer ritual in front of Al-Aqsa Mosque. middleeasteye.net 
Israelis practise red heifer ritual in front of Al-Aqsa Mosque | Some religious groups believe the ashes of the cows can be used to build a third Jewish temple in Jerusalem | | Religious Israeli settlers practise the red heifer ritual in front of Al-Aqsa Mosque (X) | A group of relig…
(2024-08-07). Iran and Israel communicated need to not escalate conflict: Blinken. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken seen in this image. — Reuters/File ANNAPOLIS: Even as the Pentagon warned that it would not tolerate attacks against its forces in the region, the United States has communicated to Iran and Israel that conflict in the Middle East must not…
(2024-08-07). US 'will not tolerate' attacks on troops in Mideast: US Defence chief Austin. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks on during a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at Israel's Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, Israel December 18, 2023. — Reuter
(2024-08-07). Why Ilan Pappe's new book on the Israel lobby is a must-read. mronline.org Few are better qualified to challenge the official orthodoxy that stifles any discussion of this topic.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). As War Widens, US Assets Become Easy Targets. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan US economic and military interests across West Asia could come under direct fire as Israel's aggressions drag Washington into a region-wide escalation. During a White House press conference on 31 July, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby underscored the US commitment to maintaining readiness to protect its security interests in West Asia. We have…
(2024-08-07). Iran plans unprecedented strikes on Israel in response to assassination of Hamas leader. workers.org On July 24, the U.S. Congress welcomed the criminal prime minister of apartheid Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to give a pro-war talk where he received over 30 standing ovations. Netanyahu also held private talks with President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Massive funeral procession for Hamas . . . |
(2024-08-07). Iran plans unprecedented strikes on Israel in response to assassination of Hamas leader. workers.org On July 24, the U.S. Congress welcomed the criminal prime minister of apartheid Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to give a pro-war talk where he received over 30 standing ovations. Netanyahu also held private talks with President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Massive funeral procession for Hamas . . . |
(2024-08-07). As Middle East war looms, US restates its "ironclad" support for Israeli regime. wsws.org While US diplomats are supposedly "scrambling" to defuse tensions, top American military officials are huddled with their Israeli counterparts over war plans.
(2024-08-07). "Welcome to Hell": Torture, abuse and humiliation of Palestinians in Israeli jails is deliberate policy. wsws.org The world's corporate media has largely ignored B'Tselem's report because Israel enjoys the support of all the imperialist powers now themselves slashing democratic rights and freedom of speech to suppress opposition to their domestic and foreign policies…
(2024-08-07). Israel Leads Middle Eastern Medal Count at Paris Olympics. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). US, UK boycott Japan nuclear bomb memorial after Israel snubbed. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Over 110 journalists have been killed in Gaza. Their Israeli counterparts keep silent. haaretz.com Too many Israeli journalists ascribe some measure of guilt to their counterparts in Gaza — to the point of considering them Nukhba force members who deserve to die…
(2024-08-07). Hamas' New Chief Not Seen In Months While Hiding In Gaza, Israel's Most Wanted: Sinwar | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Days after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas named Yahya Sinwar as the group's new political leader. The group made the announcement in a statement on August 6. Sinwar, who is Hamas' leader in the Gaza Strip, is considered the architect of October 7 attack on Israel.
(2024-08-07). Hamas names October 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as new leader in show of defiance. scmp.com The selection of Yahya Sinwar was a defiant signal that Hamas is prepared to keep fighting after 10 months of destruction from Israel's campaign in Gaza.
(2024-08-07). Israeli deputy mayor of Jerusalem accused of stoking race riots in UK. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-07). US sends ship-based jets to West Asia base to shield Israel from Iran's retaliation. presstv.ir Roughly a dozen F/A-18 fighter jets from the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier flew to the base, an unnamed US official told the Associated Press.
(2024-08-07). Three 18-year-old conscientious objectors sentenced to 30 days in prison for refusing to enlist in the Israeli army. pressenza.com Yuval Moav from Kfar Neter was sentenced on Monday, Oryan Mueller from Tel Aviv was sentenced on Tuesday and Itamar Greenberg from Bnei Brak was sentenced on Wednesday. All three are being sent to Neve Ztedek military prison. They are expected to be tried repeatedly for several months. | From Yuval Moav's refusal statement: "To my Palestinian brothers an sisters, in my simple act, I want to stand in solidarity with you. I know that every child in Gaza is forced to be a bigger hero than I will ever be. I know that there are kids — younger than me — in Israeli prisons for no fault of their own, whose pa…
(2024-08-07). Europe's Inaction Emboldens Israel, Iran Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran deplored European governments' muted response to the Israeli assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, saying such diplomatic idleness encourages the Zionist regime to intensify its crimes.
(2024-08-07). Iran Fear: Netanyahu's Family To Hide In Special War Command Bunker For Top Israel Officials. hindustantimes.com Reports emerge of Israeli PM's family planning to use government bunker amid Iran attack fears. Walla news site claimed Netanyahi's wife and eldest son may use the bunker in Jerusalem. Times of Israel reported the bunker was prepared by Israel's internal intel agency Shin Bet.
(2024-08-07). Israel's war on Gaza: 10 months of death and destruction. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Video captures Israeli missile strike on central Gaza camp. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-07). Pakistan To Send Nuke-Capable Missiles To Iran Amid Israel War Fear? Biden Aide Has This Message. hindustantimes.com Pakistan is reportedly planning to send Shaheen II medium-range ballistic missiles to Iran amid its tensions with Iran over Hamas boss Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. The U.S. has now responded to the reports of Pakistan offering to send missiles to Iran. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "We've been very clear with our support for Israel and we are making sure they have what they need to defend themselves." Meanwhile, U.S. officials have said they have observed Iran moving missile launchers since the weekend.
(2024-08-07). How Israeli prisons became torture camps for Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Labour government confusing EVERYONE over arms exports to Israel. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) The government must clarify its position on issuing Israel arms exports and new licences. Amid media reports that export licensing officials have suspended the processing of new applications for arms exports to Israel, government has repeatedly been quoted as stating there has […] | By
(2024-08-07). Israel's AG tells Netanyahu: Your cabinet's work procedures are flawed, harm the public interest. haaretz.com In letter to PM, Gali Baharav-Miara said that the cabinet secretary exceeded his authority by issuing a legal opinion that had 'serious ramifications in the security realm'…
(2024-08-07). B'Tselem details abuse, torture of Palestinians in Israeli jails. newarab.com 
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has The report, entitled 'Welcome to Hell', details numerous cases where Palestinian detainees were subjected to acts ranging from arbitrary violence to sexual abuse. | Based on interviews with 55 Palestinians from Gaza, the West Bank and Israel, the group received testimonies from several who were detained in Israeli prisons since October 7…
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). West Asia teeters on 'brink of war of unknown proportions', warns European Union. presstv.ir The European Union's foreign policy chief voices alarm over the risk of a "war of unknown proportions" in West Asia due to Israel's acts of terror and aggression.
(2024-08-07). Putin's Big Message To Khamenei Revealed As U.S. & Allies Scramble To Curb All-Out Israel-Iran War. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East after Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran on July 31. Putin's message was delivered to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by Sergei Shoigu during his Iran visit. Putin reportedly urged Iran to show restraint and not target civilians when it attacks Israel. Shoigu condemned the killing of Haniyeh as a "very dangerous assassination."
(2024-08-07). Iran Raps West for Double Standards on Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blasted the US and other Western governments for sponsoring the Zionist regime instead of condemning its genocidal crimes.
(2024-08-07). Iran says forced to retaliate over Haniyeh assassination amid UNSC inaction. presstv.ir The Iranian acting foreign minister says the country has no option but to retaliate against the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-07). Egypt denies Israeli claims of 'tunnels' under Philadelphi. newarab.com 
A senior Egyptian government official denied recent allegations made by the Israeli army of the existence of "operational tunnels" under the The security official, who spoke to The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised to brief the media, said, "Tel Aviv resorted to such a political manoeuvre to save face amid the world's con…
(2024-08-07). Did the UK suspend arms sales to Israel. newarab.com 
The London-based Daily Mail The reports were shared widely on social media, with some pro-Palestine activists and groups hailing the move as a positive…
(2024-08-07). U.S. ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited. haaretz.com The city's mayor cited fears of protests, sabotage, or attacks on the ceremony given international response to the war. Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the U.K. also sent a letter expressing shared concern over Israel exclusion…
(2024-08-07). Hamas names October 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination. scmp.com Choice of Sinwar, a secretive figure who leads Hamas' hardliners and is close to Iran, was a defiant step. He is top of Israel's kill list.
(2024-08-07). Ain al-Assad attack marks 'escalation' against American bases: Iraqi resistance. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic Resistance says a recent attack on the US-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in western Iraq marks a "new phase of escalation against American bases."
(2024-08-07). Did the UK suspend arms sales to Israel. newarab.com The London-based Daily Mail The reports were shared widely on social media, with some pro-Palestine activists and groups hailing the move…
(2024-08-07). American-Israeli wrestler Amit Elor strikes gold at Paris Olympics. haaretz.com Born to expat Israeli parents, the 20-year-old becomes the youngest American wrestler — male or female — to win gold medal at the Games…
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). FM: Iran will give 'decisive response' to Israel's terrorism. presstv.ir Iran's acting foreign minister says the Israeli regime is the real cause of instability in the West Asia region which is being helped by European countries' silence over its terrorist actions.
(2024-08-07). "Kamala Harris Is Different": Uncommitted Movement Welcomes Tim Walz Pick, Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire. democracynow.org 
"We want a meeting with Vice President Harris so we can talk to her to get a commitment for an arms embargo and a ceasefire." That's the demand of "uncommitted" delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention, who have pledged to withhold support for the Democratic presidential nominee over the Biden administration's backing of Israel's ongoing attack on the Gaza Strip. We're joined by Asma Mohammed, a DNC-bound uncommitted delegate with Uncommitted Minnesota. She shares how pro-Palestine activism has shaped the 2024 presidential race, including Kamala Harr…
(2024-08-07). Israel prison footage 'shows sexual abuse' of Palestinian. newarab.com 
A video leaked from an Israeli detention camp purportedly showing the The video, aired by Israel's Channel 12 broadcaster on Wednesday, documents Israeli soldiers allegedly sexually assaulting…
(2024-08-07). Will the UK stop selling arms to Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Ten months since Israel's war on Gaza sees destruction continue. newarab.com 
Israel's war on Gaza has reached a 10 month mark with devastation in Khan Younis, with strikes on the city killing at least six people. | This morning Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that airstrikes across the enclave through the night into the morning, including an airstrike in the Gaza City's Al-Tuffah neighbourhood killing a family of three. | As Israel continues its strikes on the enclave, Hamas has announced that it has appointed the mastermind of the 7 October attacks
(2024-08-07). Israel stole over 2,000 bodies from Gaza graves during war: Media office. presstv.ir Israeli forces have abducted more than 2,000 bodies exhumed from various cemeteries across Gaza.
(2024-08-07). Israeli forces blow up Fatah's Balata camp HQ, raid West Bank. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). 'Big blow': Resistance says Sinwar shows Hamas 'stands strong' despite Israel extermination. presstv.ir The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the new political leader of Hamas after the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has drawn in applause from resistance groups.
(2024-08-07). CJPME Condemns Canada for Boycotting Nagasaki Memorial Service in Solidarity with Israel. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is outraged by reports that Canada's Ambassador to Japan will be boycotting Friday's memorial service for the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki over the fact that Israel was not invited. …
(2024-08-07). Soldiers Kill A Palestinian in Northern Plains. imemc.org 
On Tuesday evening, Israeli soldiers killed a young Palestinian man in the Atouf Medow in the occupied West Bank's Northern Plains of the Jordan Valley. Media sources said the army shot Rabea' Mohammad Daraghma (Al-'Anbousi) and left him bleeding until he succumbed to his wounds, after preventing Palestinian medics from reaching him. They added that …
(2024-08-07). West has lost 'dignity' in Gaza genocidal campaign by backing Israel: Iran. presstv.ir Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani condemned the West's double standards on the issues of terrorism and human rights.
(2024-08-07). Israel dumps 80 decomposing Palestinian corpses in Gaza — some with organs removed. thecanary.co Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it received the bodies of 80 unidentified Palestinians from Israel on Monday, which it buried in a mass grave. Civil Defence director Yamen Abu Suleiman told Agence France-Presse (AFP): We received 80 bodies inside 15 bags, with more than four martyrs in each bag, each wrapped in a single shroud. […] | By
(2024-08-07). US and UK to boycott Nagasaki bombing memorial after Israel disinvited. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-07). Israeli Public Divided Over Preemptive Strike Against Iran. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). 'Iran to use all capacities to respond to Haniyeh assassination; US has undeniable role'. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says the US is liable for prosecution as it has played an "undeniable role" in supporting Israel.
(2024-08-07). Ultra Orthodox Jewish Israelis protest military conscription. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Leaked video shows Israeli forces sexually assaulting Palestinian inmate. presstv.ir Leaked video footage from surveillance cameras shows a group of Israeli reservist soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee from Gaza in the notorious Israeli detention camp Sde Teiman.
(2024-08-07). Haniyeh assassination: How NYT, Telegraph tried to spin narrative on Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir After Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, mainstream media tried to spin the narrative, disregarding that it amounted to terrorism and a breach of international law.
(2024-08-07). Grim milestone: Another Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza; death toll at 166. presstv.ir Another Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, taking the death toll to 166 since last October.
(2024-08-07). Iran says won't let 'Tel Aviv terrorist gang' undermine security of region. presstv.ir Iran's interim FM says Tehran won't let the terrorist Israeli regime treat regional stability and security as playthings.
(2024-08-07). Yahya Sinwar named Hamas head as Israel pounds Gaza. newarab.com Hamas has announced that it has appointed the mastermind of the 7 October attacks Sinwar appointment has been congratulated by a number of Hamas allies, including His appointment comes as Israel continues to pound the Gaza Strip, with Palestinian ne…
(2024-08-07). Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar as New Political Leader Following Haniyeh's Assassination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas appointed Gaza-based Commander Yahya Sinwar as its new political leader after Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli attack in Tehran.
(2024-08-07). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Rights group urge UK govt to clarify position on arms to Israel. newarab.com 
Rights groups have called on the British government to urgently Over the past week, reports in the UK press emerged suggesting civil servants had suspended processing new applications for arms exports to Israel. | In a statement sent to The New Arab on Tuesday, the The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), which deals with the licenses,…
(2024-08-07). How the symbol of the 'new Jew' ended up in a box — and in a legal dispute. haaretz.com New photographs of Yitzhak Danziger's 'Nimrod' at the Israel Museum have sparked a legal and moral dispute, raising the question: Who does a work of art truly belong to?
(2024-08-07). Tel Aviv official rejects requests for Yom Kippur outdoor prayer. haaretz.com Following outcry from residents and politicians, the municipality released a statement which appeared to contradict its own ruling…
(2024-08-07). Israel to reopen office in Morocco with 'Muslim envoy'. newarab.com 
In Last week, local media reported the appointment of Hassan Kaiba, a high-profile figure in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), as Tel Aviv's new rep…
(2024-08-07). Israel to soon receive 'strong, definitive' response for Haniyeh assassination: Army chief. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Iranian Army has praised the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the new political leader of Hamas, warning that the Israeli regime will soon be met with a strong response over the assassination of the Palestinian resistance movement's chief Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-07). US Officials Furious Over Israel's Assassination of Hamas Leader: Report. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). Germany convicts pro-Gaza activist for 'from river to sea' chant. newarab.com 
A 22-year-old activist has been convicted of condoning a crime for chanting the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" at a rally in the German capital Berlin, in a move her defence team slammed as a suppression of free speech. | Ava Moayeri, a German-Iranian national, was arrested just days after Israel's war on Gaza began on 7 October after she was accused of "condoning the assault by Hamas" when she recited the chant on an 11 October protest near the Sonnenallee boulevard in the Neukà∂lln district, which the activist co-organised. | Before the trial started, Moayeri said in a statem…
(2024-08-07). Jeddah to Host Iran-Initiated OIC Meeting on Haniyeh Assassination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee will be held in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah today at Iran's suggestion to discuss the Israeli assassination of the Hamas chief on Iranian soil.
(2024-08-07). Definite Response Awaits Israel: Iran Army Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Iranian Army gave an assurance that the Israeli regime will inevitably receive a response for the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-07). Antony Blinken warns Iran and Israel not to 'escalate' conflict in Middle East. scmp.com Iran has vowed a response after Israel was suspected of killing Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-07). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-07). Israel halts PA funds transfer to Norway as 'punishment'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Malnutrition up 300 percent as Smotrich says Gaza should starve. newarab.com 
The number of The announcement came during a press beefing done by Deputy Spokesperson for the In the briefing, Haq said that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was deepening and that there was "a…
(2024-08-07). Algeria's Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute. newarab.com 
Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 worlds, and
(2024-08-07). Why France is risking Algeria's gas for Morocco's friendship. newarab.com 
After years of diplomatic tensions, France has reversed course on its decades-old position by In late July, Paris formally endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed territory, declaring that "the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty." | As expected, Algeria promptly recalled its ambassador and hinted at possible sanctions against Paris. |
(2024-08-07). Man arrested after Muslim couple chased with hedge trimmer in UK. newarab.com 
A man has been arrested in England after a video went viral of a Muslim couple being chased by a man wielding a hedge trimmer, which The video, filmed from inside the couple's car, shows a man carrying the garden tool running after the car as they drive away. | On X, Greater Manchester Police revealed a man was arrested on Tuesday night on "suspicion of affray". The police also confirmed he remains in custody. | While many social media users believed the man to be a "far-right thug", British onlin…
(2024-08-07). Egyptian authorities accused of torturing cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
During the renewal session of his detention held on Sunday via video conference, Omar's defence team demanded that their client be legally considered a victim…
(2024-08-07). UK refugee centres 'preparing' for potential far-right attacks. newarab.com 
Dozens of immigration law specialists' offices, asylum support charities, and immigration services in the UK are preparing for possible attacks from A list of almost 40 entities, widely circulated on social media, was reportedly leaked from
(2024-08-07). Hamas names Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar as new political leader. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Fear for Syrian refugees in Turkey amid riots and data leaks. newarab.com 
Once a refuge for those fleeing the Syrian war, Turkey has become a hostile environment for over 3.2 million Syrians who now live in constant fear of deportation, violence, and deadly attacks. | "I fear leaving my house," says 28-year-old Syrian, Ahmed Rahmani, who lives in Gaziantep, a city close to the Syrian border hosting one of the largest Syrian communities in Turkey. | "I just want to be safe and live without threats. I want everyone to give me and my family a break, but now we may need to leave Turkey and never come back." | Political tensions have recently escalated after Turkish President Recep Tayyi…
(2024-08-07). UK riots: What are the claims about 'two tier policing'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Iraq dissolves three Yazidi and Kurdish parties over PKK ties. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Man arrested after Muslim couple chased with hedge trimmer in UK. newarab.com A man has been arrested after a video went viral of a Muslim couple being chased by a man wielding a hedge trimmer, which The video, filmed from inside the couple's car, shows a man carrying the garden tool running after the car as they drive away. | On X, Greater Manchester Police revealed a man was arrested on Tuesday night on "suspicion of affray". The police also confirmed he remains in custody. | While many social media users believed the man to be a "far-right thug", British online newspaper…
(2024-08-07). Libya Sharara oil field production halted amid Haftar-Spain woes. newarab.com 
One of Weeks of protests at the Spanish-operated
(2024-08-07). Nearly 400 arrested in UK anti-Muslim far-right riots. newarab.com 
The UK government said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with On Monday, six people were arrested and several police officers injured when they were attacked by rioters hurling bricks and fireworks in Plymouth, southern England. | Officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, were attacked…
(2024-08-07). UK religious leaders condemn anti-Muslim riots, mob violence. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). UAE, India issue UK travel warnings amid far-right mob violence. newarab.com 
The UAE warned travellers could be at risk of the "unstable security situation in various cities across the UK" with extremist riots breaking out in major cities and towns over the weekend, much of the rhetoric and vi…
(2024-08-07). How outlier Tim Walz became Kamala Harris's VP pick. newarab.com 
As That quickly began to change as the Minnesota governor s…
(2024-08-07). UN's OCHA says that aid to starving Sudanese is being blocked. newarab.com 
A UN humanitarian official told the Security Council on Tuesday that life-saving supplies are "ready to be loaded and dispatched" to a Edem Wosornu, operations director for the
(2024-08-07). UK MP Robert Jenrick urges arrests over 'Allahu Akbar' chant. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Iraqi parliament debates controversial amendment to amnesty law. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Who is Yahya Sinwar and why did Hamas appoint him. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Tunisia's Moussi sentenced to prison in pre-election crackdown. newarab.com 
A potential presidential candidate in
(2024-08-07). My Brother, My Land: Tales of Palestinian resistance and return. newarab.com 
In a harmonious collaboration at preserving oral history, Sami Hermez provides the space for Sireen Sawalha to tell the story of her family in The title itself reflects the fact that there is no dividing Palestine from the people and their narratives. | "What I remember most from what my mother told me, is how people were walking in the opposite direction screaming at us to turn around," Sireen reflects at th…
(2024-08-07). Rights groups condemn Iran's 'abhorrent' execution of protester. newarab.com 
Gholamreza Rasaei, in his mid-thirties, is the 10th man
(2024-08-07). UK politicians slam Elon Musk over X remarks on far-right riots. newarab.com 
UK politicians have slammed Musk's involvement, which started on Sunday with him
(2024-08-07). Kamala Harris picks Minnesota governor Tim Walz as running mate. newarab.com Walz had been on a shortlist with a string of other
(2024-08-07). UN probe finds lack of evidence linking UNRWA staff to 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Palestinians in Hebron blocked from receiving medical care: MSF. newarab.com 
Palestinians in Hebron are struggling to access essential In its report, 'Occupied Lives: The risk of forcible transfer of Palestinians in Hebron', aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres, also known as
(2024-08-07). Algeria falls in love with boxing thanks to Imane Khelif. newarab.com 
On 6 August, the Algerian welterweight Khelif defeated Thailand's 2023 world silver medallist, Janjaem Suwannapheng, in a unanimous points decision, advancing to t…
(2024-08-07). I covered the Columbia Gaza encampment. Then I was investigated. newarab.com 
We were there from the beginning. Ted Schmiedeler, In the next weeks, we remained in place, documenting the astounding growth of an anti-war movement and the f…
(2024-08-07). PA president Mahmoud Abbas: Gaza must be run by PLO post-war. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority president In an interview with a Russian media outlet, Abbas expressed his categorical rejection of
(2024-08-07). Ben-Gvir is playing a dangerous game with Al-Aqsa's status quo. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Fear for Syrian refugees in Turkey amid riots and data leaks. newarab.com
(2024-08-07). Egypt +100: Reimagining Egypt a century after the revolution. newarab.com 
Egyptian writers are great at writing sci-fi and dystopian fiction but are completely unappreciated. | This is quite a bold and generic statement to make, but hear me out: for decades, Western writers have been conjuring up dystopian world orders in which your every move is monitored by state surveillance, every written word censored and every spoken sentence informed on, but Egyptians have been living this authoritarian reality for the past seven decades. | This then poses the question, what does an Egyptian sci-fi writer write about when your current reality is as far-fetched as the sci-fi novels of American…
(2024-08-07). UK: British Muslim leaders urge peace as far-right riots spread. newarab.com 
(2024-08-07). Chile Submits to Fascism: Venezuela's Foreign Minister Gil Responds to President Boric. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil sharply rebuked President of Chile, Gabriel Boric by stating that whoever calls for a coup d'état, "Pinochet style," will be investigated and tried in Venezuela. | "No, Mr. Boric! This is your government that bows down to the excesses of the far right and fascism." | This was the response of the foreign minister to the statements in which the Chilean president criticized the
(2024-08-07). Venezuela: Supreme Court Summons Former Candidates and Political Parties. orinocotribune.com
(2024-08-07). Venezuela's FANB Repudiates Seditious Statements by Opposition Leaders. orinocotribune.com "It is cynical that this insurrectional faction tries to cover itself with a cloak of legality which they have never practiced," said General Vladimir Padrino López on Tuesday from Venezuela's Ministry of Defense. | These words were part of a a statement in which the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) repudiated a "seditious letter" signed by the US-backed opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia (EGU) and the ultra-right agitator María Corina Machado (MCM) and addressed to the military and police. | Below is the statement read by Padrino López: | The Bolivarian National Armed Forces and the…
(2024-08-07). Freedom Summer 2024, The Struggle For Black Rights Continues. popularresistance.org On July 29, 2022 the U.S. government initiated violent military-style assaults on seven offices and homes of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and Uhuru Movement in two cities and states — St. Louis, Missouri and St. Petersburg, Florida. | Nine months later three members of the Uhuru Movement, African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel, two white leaders of the Party's solidarity front, were indicted under charges of being Russian agents. | This is one way the colonial government is attempting to stifle any criticism of the U.S. for its ongoing mistrea…
(2024-08-07). How Sinclair Sneaks Right-Wing Spin Into Millions Of Households. popularresistance.org With the presidential contest in full swing, the Sinclair Broadcast Group appears to be ramping up its right-wing propaganda again. | While millions of Americans are subjected to the TV network's electioneering, few know it. That's because, like a chameleon, Sinclair blends into the woodwork. | Turn on your local news and you may well be watching a Sinclair station, even though it appears on your screen under the imprimatur of a major network like CBS, NBC or Fox. | Here in the DC area, I occasionally tune into the local ABC affiliate, WJLA. Its newscasters are personable, and I like the weather forecasts. But th…
(2024-08-07). Schools For Struggle: For A Workers' Education Movement. popularresistance.org In December of 1936, a day into their historic sit-down strike at a General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan, autoworkers set up a school. Surrounded by idle machines, freed from the foreman's gaze, they took classes in public speaking and labor journalism, in political economy, in the history of the labor movement. | This was not a spontaneous idea. Some of the key players in the strikes—the nascent United Auto Workers (UAW) union's education director and several rank-and-file organizers, as well as its future president, Walter Reuther, and his brother, Roy—had spent time at Brookwood Labor College, a…
(2024-08-07). DC Circuit Rules Against FERC Approval Of LNG And Pipeline Projects. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the D.C. Circuit Court issued a decision that effectively cancels the previous approval of three harmful methane gas projects in South Texas by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), marking the first time a court has vacated FERC approval of an LNG terminal. | In 2023, FERC reapproved Rio Grande LNG, Texas LNG, and the Rio Bravo pipeline, despite widespread concerns for the harm the projects would cause to the surrounding communities and the climate. The Sierra Club, the City of Port Isabel, the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, and Vecinos para el Bienestar de la Comunidad Costera…
(2024-08-07). Atlanta Activists Protest Trump/Vance Campaign Event. popularresistance.org Atlanta, GA — On August 3, a coalition of local activists and community members gathered at Georgia State Convocation Center to protest a high-profile rally for former President Donald Trump and Republican Senator JD Vance. | The demonstration, organized by the Atlanta Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America, was called in response to the extreme right-wing agenda promoted by Trump, Vance and the Republican Party as a whole. | The protesters gathered directly outside the venue, facing off the thousands of MAGA supporters from around the Southeast, as evi…
(2024-08-07). Sheikh Hasina Resigns As Prime Minister And Leaves Bangladesh. popularresistance.org Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced during an address to the nation in the afternoon of Monday, August 5. | The Army chief also claimed to have taken full responsibility over the government, promising that an interim government would be formed soon after consulting all the opposition parties. He also appealed to the protesters to end their demonstrations with a hope that the violence would stop. | Waker-Uz-Zaman promised that he will make sure that all persons responsible for the killing of protesters are held accountable for their…
(2024-08-07). 'Torture Survivors Terrified to go out as Far-Right Riots Sweep Britain'. bylinetimes.com The scenes of violence that we've seen unravelling across the country have left me reeling. It's horrendous. | It reminds me of my grandma's stories of Oswald Mosley and the Blackshirts in 1930s London. Images of people attacking and setting fires to hotels housing refugees, of minoritised communities being abused and attacked in the streets have been awful to watch. But for the survivors that
(2024-08-07). Unemployment up — What can workers do? workers.org 
By James Foster The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant downturn following the latest employment report, released Aug. 2, which revealed a modest addition of 114,000 jobs and an uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.3%. The news on the U.S. economy prompted similar drops in stock market indexes . . . |
(2024-08-07). Media lies and the prisoner exchange. workers.org 
The exchange of 24 prisoners held on various charges in multiple countries grabbed headlines in the U.S.-based corporate media. The prisoners included spies and/or journalists charged with being spies, and others. Both the U.S. and the Russian governments celebrated getting people out of prison and repatriating people they considered . . . |
(2024-08-07). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 894. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 894th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-07). Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near South China Sea flashpoint. aljazeera.com Chinese military buzzes contested Scarborough Shoal, as Philippines runs war games with US and other Western allies.
(2024-08-07). Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest. aljazeera.com Rights groups, diplomats had raised concerns over reports of attacks on minorities after PM Hasina quit, fled country.
(2024-08-07). Thai Constitutional Court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party. aljazeera.com Thailand's top court also bans several party members, including ex-leader Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics for 10 years.
(2024-08-07). Son of Sri Lanka's ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president. aljazeera.com Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.
(2024-08-07). New study reveals more on early 'Hobbit' humans in Indonesia's Flores. aljazeera.com Study shows ancestors of Homo floresiensis were even shorter and lived 700,000 years ago.
(2024-08-07). How Bangladesh's 'Gen Z' protests brought down PM Sheikh Hasina. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina forced to resign and flees following weeks of deadly demonstrations that claimed 300 lives.
(2024-08-07). UK braces for day of unrest amid fears of far-right riots in 30 locations. aljazeera.com Thousands of police have been deployed to avert possible attacks on immigration solicitors and refugee centres.
(2024-08-07). Russia reports fierce battles against invading Ukrainian forces. aljazeera.com Russian troops are spending a second day trying to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces, Moscow says.
(2024-08-07). US charges Iran-linked Pakistani over political assassination plot. aljazeera.com Asif Merchant accused of seeking hitman to kill unnamed officials as revenge for assassination of Iran military chief.
(2024-08-07). Harris and Walz appear together for the first time since VP pick. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-07). Young Nigerians find pawns of purpose after local chess prodigy's success. aljazeera.com Tunde Onakoya broke the world record for the longest chess game. But back home, the game is still inaccessible.
(2024-08-07). US Defense Secretary Austin defends decision to revoke 9/11 plea deals. aljazeera.com The Pentagon chief was caught off guard by last week's decision by prosecutors to offer deals to the men.
(2024-08-07). Thailand's Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms. aljazeera.com Thailand's Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.
(2024-08-07). Russia accuses Ukraine of opening 'African front' as Niger cuts Kyiv ties. aljazeera.com Ukraine seeks support from the Global South, but several West Africa states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.
(2024-08-07). 'Fight for our future': Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold first rally. aljazeera.com Democratic candidates for November election took the chance to go on the attack against Republican rival Donald Trump.
(2024-08-07). Analyzing the Regime Change Sequence That Toppled Bangladesh's Long-Serving Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca Here's how everything unfolded from the start of this summer's initially peaceful student-led protests against the judiciary's reimposition of a contentious government job quota system to the spree of urban terrorism that ultimately forced the country's long-serving leader to flee …
(2024-08-07). US' Naval Strategy in The Black Sea, East Asia, Japan and the Pacific. Russia's Response: Putin's Aide Nikolay Patrushev. globalresearch.ca Russia's response to these newfound threats will likely take the form of more joint and coordinated actions with China. | Former Secretary of the Security Council and incumbent Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev shared some updates about the US' naval strategy …
(2024-08-07). The ASIO Astrologers: Terror Threats and Radicalisation Down Under. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-07). Who Really Controls US Foreign Policy? libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic From the ongoing US involvement in Ukraine, to an enduring US military presence in the Middle East, and growing US-Chinese tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, regardless of who controls the US Congress and regardless of who sits in the White House, these conflicts continue forward — often with a Democratic president setting the…
(2024-08-07). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). 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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(2024-08-07). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). 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
(2024-08-07). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org
(2024-08-07). US Troops Get Hurt In The Middle East Because Of The Assholes Who Put Them There: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Friendly reminder that all injuries and deaths of US military personnel in the middle east are always …
(2024-08-07). A Midsummer Night's Dream. counterpunch.org 
On August 2, 2024, Donald Trump reneged on his commitment to participate in the presidential debate scheduled for September 10 on ABC News. He presented a counterproposal to face off Vice President Kamala Harris (whose name he mispronounces as KaMAla Harris, among other nicknames) on Fox News six days earlier than agreed on, in Pennsylvania.
(2024-08-07). Trans People are a Menace to God-Fearing Toilets. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-07). Bragging on My Sister, and Her New Newspaper Gig. counterpunch.org 
Between the two of us, my sister Becca Tucker and I have won dozens of journalism awards. (No, I haven't won any.) Now, in addition to being a reporter, Bec has been promoted to deputy publisher of Straus News, making her the fourth generation of our family to help steer the company, which publishes 14
(2024-08-07). Nuclear Resisters in German Prisons. counterpunch.org 
A pair of front-line nuclear weapon abolitionists are incarcerated in a German prison camp this week, while hundreds of activists and reporters like me just write about the anniversaries of the atomic fire-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States government. Susan Crane of Redwood City, Calif., and Susan van der Hidjen of Amsterdam,
(2024-08-07). Biden Believes He Doesn't Have to Talk to Putin. counterpunch.org 
The conventional wisdom is that Russia doesn't need any security guarantees, but there will be no movement toward resolving the conflict as long as the Kremlin has no idea of Western plans for tactical and strategic deployments on its sensitive western border over the next five to ten years. Putin, indeed no Russian leader, can willingly accept a permanently expanding role for the United States and the European NATO countries on a border that has witnessed costly invasions from Sweden, France, and Germany over the past three centuries. What would be the U.S. reaction to Russian military alliances with Canada and…
(2024-08-07). Fake Jesus and Free Buffalo. counterpunch.org 
Despair and desperation. A history denied and misrepresented. A colonial legacy that still stains the lives and landscape. These describe the setting of Conor Kerr's new novel Prairie Edge. Set in the Edmonton, Alberta area of Canada, its two primary protagonists are indigenous Metís young people angry and frustrated with a world that gives them
(2024-08-07). Neoliberal Bureaucracy: Making the Left Look Bad. counterpunch.org 
No one prints the syllabus for a college class anymore. They're multi-page tomes, too long to print, and they're usually posted online. A modern syllabus is essentially a legal document, full of policies about grading, learning outcomes, attendance, classroom conduct, artificial intelligence, academic honesty, learning accommodations, and various services offered by the school. If you're
(2024-08-07). Letter From London: The MUP Show. counterpunch.org 
Looking further afield than this depressed and depressing land right now, I have two German friends who live in Austria. Regularly, the three of us get together over a long video call. We call it the MUP Show after the first letter of each of our first names. On the occasion when my friends are
(2024-08-07). Democracy Now! 2024-08-07 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, August 7, 2024…
(2024-08-07). America's Politics Are Changing: How Tim Walz VP Pick Highlights Support for His Progressive Stances. democracynow.org 
We look at the record and response to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's selection as Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's new running mate. Walz is a former public school teacher and high school football coach who served 24 years in the National Guard and was elected governor in Minnesota in 2019 after six terms in Congress. After starting out as a more centrist politician, Walz began a "surprising" shift toward more progressive policies, particularly in…
(2024-08-07). 1,000-year-old burial chariot unearthed in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A burial chariot dating back to the Liao Dynasty (916-1125), founded by the nomadic Khitan, has been discovered in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This discovery offers a glimpse into the burial customs of the Khitan nobility.
(2024-08-07). Health experts caution against excessive sunbathing. ecns.cn On a recent afternoon, Zhongshan Park was dotted with several people sprawled out on mats, shielding their faces with umbrellas as they turned their backs toward the sun.
(2024-08-07). Former official given life sentence for graft. ecns.cn Chen Rugui, former vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for taking bribes valued at more than 108 million yuan ($15 million).
(2024-08-07). National security exhibits on display in HK gallery. ecns.cn A national security-themed gallery, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, will open to the public for free on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). China's trade deficit with its 4th largest trade partner. ecns.cn China's trade deficit with its fourth largest trade partner, South Korea, expanded sevenfold during the first seven months of the year, as imports from the country accelerated.
(2024-08-07). China Face(12): Quan Hongchan. ecns.cn Chinese diving sensation Quan Hongchan defended her title in the women's 10m platform at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday. | It is Quan's second gold from Paris as she paired up with Chen to win the synchronized 10m platform event last Wednesday.
(2024-08-05). Triumphant dive adds to glory in pool. ecns.cn Chinese diver Quan Hongchan triumphed in the women's 10-meter platform diving event on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics, defending her title in the event, claiming her second gold medal at the Paris Games and securing China's 22nd gold medal overall.
(2024-08-07). China Face(13): He Bingjiao. ecns.cn Spanish badminton player Carolina Marin has thanked He Bingjiao for her gesture on the podium as the Chinese player received her silver medal in the women's singles competition.
(2024-08-07). World's largest clean energy corridor sets new power generation record. ecns.cn The world's largest clean energy corridor generated 70 kilowatt-hours of electricity on July 31, setting a new record high, according to China Three Gorges Corporation on Tuesday.
(2024-08-07). Highly complete giant panda fossil discovered in Shaanxi. ecns.cn A highly complete giant panda fossil was discovered in a limestone cave in the city of Hanzhong, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, one of the natural habitats of the giant panda.
(2024-08-07). What do we mean by high-quality development? | China Answers. ecns.cn The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed that high-quality development should be the primary task in building China into a modern socialist country in all respects.
(2024-08-07). Chinese envoy calls for comprehensive reforms. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said on Monday the "low-hanging fruits" of reform have been reaped, and all that is left are "hard bones to chew".
(2024-08-07). PLA organizes joint patrol in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army organized a joint patrol on Wednesday in waters and air near the Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, according to the command.
(2024-08-07). Zoo hosts birthday celebrations for 3 giant pandas. ecns.cn A special party was held to celebrate the birthdays of 3-year-old twin pandas Qing Hua, Qing Lu and 6-year-old panda Qiao Yue on Tuesday.
(2024-08-07). Carbon emissions of biomass burning quantified. ecns.cn A groundbreaking study by the Aerospace Information Research Institute with the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the staggering carbon footprint of global vegetation fires.
(2024-08-07). TCM spurs summer sunbathing trend. ecns.cn Exposing the entire back to sunlight has emerged as a popular trend this summer among traditional Chinese medicine aficionados and youngsters looking to the ancient Chinese practice to improve their health or lose weight.
(2024-08-07). Nighttime carnival celebrates Miao culture. ecns.cn A nighttime carnival featuring Miao cuisine, song, dance and traditional clothing at the Chiyou Jiuli Town scenic spot in Chongqing's Pengshui Miao and Tujia autonomous county is attracting visitors from across the country.
(2024-08-07). Shanghai center to focus on brain-computer interface tech. ecns.cn Fudan University in Shanghai inaugurated a center on Saturday that will focus on innovative technologies to address challenges in brain health improvement, brain disease treatment and neurological rehabilitation.
(2024-08-07). National Security Exhibition Gallery opens in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The national security-themed gallery, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, will open to the public for free on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). Chinese FM holds phone talks with FMs of Egypt, Jordan over Middle East situation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday had phone conversations with Egyptian and Jordan's foreign ministers, exchanging views on the situation in the Middle East, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2024-08-07). Physicists laud late Nobel laureate Lee. ecns.cn Tsinghua University said in a statement released on Tuesday that the China-US Physics Examination and Application program, or CUSPEA, initiated by Lee in 1979 had helped over 900 Chinese researchers study abroad by 1988.
(2024-08-07). Paris 2024 | China's Quan retains women's 10m platform title. ecns.cn China's Quan Hongchan won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women's 10m platform at Paris 2024 on Tuesday. Chen Yuxi took silver medal.
(2024-08-07). (W.E. Talk) Table tennis legend Deng Yaping: Excellent athletes messengers of peace, friendship and culture. ecns.cn "Excellent athletes are messengers of peace, friendship and culture," noted Deng Yaping, table tennis legend, in the latest W.E. Talk with China News Network. She also hopes that by getting to know China and Chinese athletes, foreign athletes will be more willing to travel to China and see the beautiful scenery of China with their own eyes.
(2024-08-07). China launches first batch of 18 Qianfan satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent 18 Qianfan satellites to establish China's "own version of Starlink," marking a "milestone event" in the global satellite internet industry.
(2024-08-07). High-tech helmet to diagnose aging ailments. ecns.cn The portable hemispheric digital helmet scanners were developed by researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, and are in the process of obtaining registration certificates as medical devices in China.
(2024-08-07). Sri Lanka's new policy to boost manufacturing sector. ecns.cn Sri Lanka's new national industry policy and five-year strategic plan should help the island nation boost its manufacturing sector and exports, aiding broader economic recovery and enhancing the country's presence in the global markets.
(2024-08-07). China trains int'l talent for climate challenges. ecns.cn China's efforts to train meteorologists from developing countries — hosted by the China Meteorological Administration Training Center — have benefited over 10,000 participants from more than 170 countries since 2003.
(2024-08-05). U.S. urged to stop creating false doping narratives. ecns.cn The China Anti-Doping Agency urged the United States on Tuesday to stop creating false narratives, politicizing anti-doping cases and manipulating public perceptions, and drop double standards when dealing with the anti-doping cases of athletes from the U.S. and other countries including China.
(2024-08-07). Bargain price? Signature burger players vie for China market share. ecns.cn Burger King China launched its "Signature Burgers, 9.9 Yuan Every Week" campaign on Monday, reducing the price of four signature burgers to 9.9 yuan (about $1.4) over four consecutive weeks.
(2024-08-07). China's foreign trade up 6.2% in first 7 months. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 6.2 percent year-on-year in the first seven months of this year to 24.83 trillion yuan ($3.46 trillion), data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). (W.E. Talk) Deng Yaping on how Chinese can better work in international sports organizations. ecns.cn "The first problem to solve is the language. Second, understand the work habits and methods", Deng Yaping makes suggestions to athletes who want to work in international sports organizations in the latest W.E. Talk with China News Network. She also noted that as international organization officers, they will not only work for the good of Chinese athletes or Asian athletes but athletes all over the world.
(2024-08-07). DEI is inextricably connected with an illiberal, authoritarian cult. expose-news.com The diversity, equity and inclusion ("DEI") regime has assumed a few names since the summer of 2020, among them: "woke" and "cancel culture." But it can be more precisely referred to as …
(2024-08-07). UN Pact for the Future: All our lives will be dictated to by a selected UN envoy to represent generations not yet born. expose-news.com In September the United Nations is holding its 'Summit of the Future'. At this meeting, the UN aims to forge a new international consensus on delivering a better present and safeguarding the …
(2024-08-07). DEI is inextricably connected with an illiberal, authoritarian cult. expose-news.com The diversity, equity and inclusion ("DEI") regime has assumed a few names since the summer of 2020, among them: "woke" and "cancel culture." But it can be more precisely referred to as …
(2024-08-07). Revenge of the Sovereignistas. fpif.org 
(2024-08-07). Let's Think About How to Build a More Peaceful World. fpif.org Although the current U.S. presidential campaign has focused almost entirely on domestic issues, Americans live on a planet engulfed in horrific wars, an escalating arms race, and repeated threats of nuclear annihilation. Amid this dangerous reality, shouldn't we give some thought to how to build a more peaceful future? | Back in 1945, toward the end of the most devastating war in history, the world's badly battered nations, many of them in smoldering ruins, agreed to
(2024-08-07). UK's Starmer guarantees safety for Muslims amid violent protests. geo.tv 
Police trying to handle the situation in Great Britain. —ReutersStarmer holds emergency meeting with ministers, police chiefs."Our first duty is to ensure our communities are safe," he says. UK prime minister says more than 400 people had been arrested.
(2024-08-07). Indian defence analyst blames US, China, Pakistan for Sheikh Hasina's removal. geo.tv 
India's hawkish defence analysts inexplicably attribute former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster, following widespread student protests, to foreign interference.
(2024-08-07). UK imams urge govt to address issue of Islamophobia amid riots. geo.tv 
Far-right rioters at the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England on August 4, 2024. — Reuters LONDON: Dozens of leading UK imams have issued a joint statement condemning the right-wing media and politicians for normalising hatred of Islam, Muslims and…
(2024-08-07). Chinese academic scholar convicted of spying on US activists for Beijing. geo.tv 
Chinese academic Wang Shujun. —ReutersA Chinese academic was found guilty for illegally acting as a foreign agent in the United States by gathering information about New York-based activists supporting democracy in China and sharing his findings with Beijing.Additionally,…
(2024-08-07). Khaleda Zia urges protesters to set aside 'thirst for revenge' after release. geo.tv 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia waves to activists as she arrives for a rally in Dhaka in this file picture taken January 20, 2014. — Reuters
(2024-08-07). Harris, Walz debut White House ticket, vowing 'fight for future'. geo.tv 
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz react during a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, August 6, 2024. — ReutersKamala Harris made her debut Tuesday with new…
(2024-08-07). WATCH: Virat Kohli lookalike at Bangladesh protest sends netizens into frenzy. geo.tv 
A man resembling Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was spotted among charged protesters in Bangladesh, leaving people on social media in shock after a video of the bizarre sighting went viral online.In the video, the doppelganger of the 35-year-old former captain of India's national…
(2024-08-07). India plans to host Sheikh Hasina for 'as long as it takes': report. geo.tv 
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany February 17, 2024. — ReutersSheikh Hasina, the former Bangladesh prime minister who fled to India on Monday, is expected to remain there for "a while" because her plans to…
(2024-08-07). Bangladesh army chief says hoping to swear in new govt on Thursday. geo.tv 
Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus speaks at the Trust Women Conference, London, Britain, December 1 2016. — ReutersTrying to hold oath-taking ceremony tomorrow, says army chief.Yunus set to lead a caretaker government after Hasina ouster."Be calm, get ready to build country," says Nobel…
(2024-08-07). Selected Articles: Oppenheimer and the U.S. War Department's Secret September 15, 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union Off the Map" globalresearch.ca 
(2024-08-07). Amidst the Present Turmoil in Bangladesh, a Time to Recall the Tragic Events of 1975. The Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman and his Family. globalresearch.ca Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, it is important to remember the extremely important and at the same time extremely tragic events in Bangladesh in 1975. | When Banglabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, the first President of Bangladesh, also called the …
(2024-08-07). Why Did America Give Away Its Manufacturing Jobs? Paul Craig Roberts. globalresearch.ca Not long ago a couple of publishers asked about my memoirs. I told them I had no interest. Memoirs are an enormous undertaking, especially when your files haven't been organized for the purpose. | Moreover, many of mine have been discarded …
(2024-08-07). We're Already in a Regional War. Only a Gaza Ceasefire Can End It. The Assassinations of Shukr and Haniyeh. globalresearch.ca The back-to-back
(2024-08-07). Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Her Running Mate. globalresearch.ca After two weeks of speculation over who would join her at the top of the Democratic Party's presidential ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Aug. 6. | Harris made the announcement the morning after she was …
(2024-08-07). One Month Before Global Research's Anniversary. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers and Authors, | Global Research is a month away from our 23rd founding anniversary. | To say we are truly grateful is an understatement. We appreciate every one of you for your unbending support over the last 22 years. | As …
(2024-08-07). Microplastic: Not Therapeutic for Human Organs. globalresearch.ca "I'm a Barbie Girl, in Barbie World | Life in Plastic, It's Fantastic | Now I've Got Melanoma | Anal blastoma | Going Into Coma | Life in Plastic | It's Fantastic" | — Aqua, 'Barbie Girl,' Armageddon Prose Remix | It seems to me that perhaps most …
(2024-08-07). Erdogan Persuaded the Pope to Condemn the Olympics Opening Ceremony. globalresearch.ca Much has been written on how divisive the "Woke" spectacle of the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony was. The controversial spectacle prompted condemnation from Muslim and Christian religious leaders worldwide. | Pope Francis
(2024-08-07). Zelensky Wants West to Escalate War with Russia. globalresearch.ca Despite all the military support NATO has given to the Kiev regime, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is not satisfied with the current cooperation and demands even more Western involvement. According to him, the West must lose its fear of escalating …
(2024-08-07). Towards a WW III Scenario. The Privatization of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Canadian economist Prof. Michel Chossudovsky criticizes the U.S. government for promoting nuclear war propaganda and advocating for the 'safe use' of nuclear weapons in conventional war. He highlights the brainwashing of decision-makers and the dangers of their own power. | Chossudovsky …
(2024-08-07). "In a Nuclear War the Collateral Damage would be the Life of All Humanity". Fidel Castro. globalresearch.ca Let us have the courage to proclaim that all nuclear or conventional weapons, everything that is used to make war, must disappear!" Fidel Castro…
(2024-08-07). Overcoming Severe Water Scarcity: A Moroccan Vision. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-07). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-07). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). 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…
(2024-08-07). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-08-07). Global Rallies Call for Former PM Imran Khan's Release. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-04) — Pakistani American members of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the popular and renowned cricket star, rallied across the globe August 4 calling for his release from jail and for justice in his case. Tomorrow, August 5, will be the first anniversary of his imprisonment.
(2024-08-07). Former Nigerian President Discusses US-Africa Relations. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Kicking off its inaugural African Leadership Perspective Series at the Wilson Center to discuss an everchanging geopolitical landscape, was former Nigerian President H.E Olusegun Obasanjo. The program is designed around a series of conversations with African public figures and former African heads of state to discuss "US-Africa relations, reflect on the past and current state of leadership in Africa and to share their insights on contemporary peace, security, and economic development opportunities or challenges facing the continent."
(2024-08-07). Wednesday 8/7: Virtual event: Digital Security 101. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/DIGISEC_DNC…
(2024-08-07). The Opening Statement — Summer 2024. indybay.org Latest newsletter from Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS). PDF attached.
(2024-08-07). Wednesday 8/7: President Biden: Close Guantánamo NOW! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building (Harry Bridges Plaza)…
(2024-08-07). Attack on Deutsche Bahn's Railway Infrastructure — Sabotaging War & Colonialism (Germany). indybay.org DB's rail network is a central component of military infrastructure and is used by the Bundeswehr and NATO for troop movement and, together with highways, is a backbone of transporting armaments such as tanks and heavy war equipment around the world and in active theaters of war.
(2024-08-07). Earthbound Farmer's Almanacs. indybay.org This is a farmer's almanac for the end of a world and the beginning of many others.
(2024-08-07). Sunday 8/11: Gaza War: US Churches Morally Must Speak Out! w/ Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac of Bethlehem. indybay.org Our Savior's Lutheran Church | 1035 Carol Ln | Lafayette, CA 94549 | Ample Free Parking / ADA accessible / Minutes from Lafayette BART station | RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xrss8……
(2024-08-07). Monday 8/12: Energizing Community: Relating to energy systems individually & collectively. indybay.org
(2024-08-07). Biden's Shocking Admission: The Potential Collapse of the US Dollar. indybay.org In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has made statements suggesting that the US dollar could face an unprecedented collapse within the year…
(2024-08-07). Saturday 8/31: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Solidarity, by Astra Taylor. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-08-07). Wednesday 8/21: Climate Book Club. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-07). "Tear Gas Tim" – Tim Walz's executive orders to repress the George Floyd Uprising. indybay.org
(2024-08-07). Tuesday 8/6: Never Again!: Remembering the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. indybay.org Zoom only…
(2024-08-07). Around the mountain. indybay.org Capitalism has reached its natural limits and is now beginning to collapse under its own weight…Financial capital is beyond control and social responsibility. It has no enemies to fear, it operates globally, marauding around the globe and leaving scorched earth in its wake…The portrayal of capitalism as the best and therefore only economic solution has become the general party doctrine.
(2024-08-07). تقريرتعاونيات الخبز، نضال في وجه حرب التجويع. indybay.org via Resistance News Network: Communal Bread, Collective Resistance. A new report in Al-Hadaf described the role of Palestinian factions in the Palestinian social fabric, forging relationships and caring for the community through emergency bread cooperatives.
(2024-08-07). Friday 8/9: Richmond Banner Drop and Peace Vigil – Free Palestine! indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond, CA 94804…
(2024-08-07). Monday 8/5: Where Olive Trees Weep – film showing. indybay.org Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa…
(2024-08-07). Sunday 8/25: Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #141. indybay.org Long Haul infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 – 510 540 0751 – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Shattuck and Woolsey across from La Pena…
(2024-08-07). Saturday 8/10: Silence Is Complicity: A Palestinian Call to Action with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac. indybay.org Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church | 3534 Lakeshore Ave. | Oakland, CA | OR | livestream…
(2024-08-07). Monday 8/5: Silicon Valley Kindness Awards – Sunday Friends. indybay.org Adobe World Headquarters | 345 Park Avenue | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2024-08-07). Wednesday 8/21: Climate Adaptation Science Fair. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-07). Wednesday 8/7: Vigil for Peace at Panetta's office. indybay.org 701 Ocean Street (Santa Cruz County Building) Third floor…
(2024-08-07). Native Communities Protest at Uranium Mine Site in Grand Canyon. indybay.org Havasupai were joined by Native Americans from throughout the region to protest Energy Fuels uranium mine at the mine site in the Grand Canyon on Sunday. The Pinyon Plain mine is endangering the Supai aquifer, their source of life. The uranium mining operation endangered Navajo, Paiute, and Hopi on the haul route to the dangerous uranium mill on White Mesa Ute land in Utah.
(2024-08-07). Sunday 8/25: Vegan Pop-up Market at Exit Now. indybay.org Exit Now | 3223 Pierce Street | Richmond, CA 94804…
(2024-08-07). Sunday 8/11: Webinar: Gaza, International Law and the state of US Democracy. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/falk-gaza…
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). CHIPS Act at Two: Who Benefits? inequality.org
(2024-08-07). What Could Our Working Charities Do With $339 Billion? Let's Find Out. inequality.org
(2024-08-07). Nigel Farage admits to spreading misinformation from Andrew Tate about Southport killings. leftfootforward.org Farage posted a video online speculating on the background of the alleged killer shortly after the knife attack took place last week.
(2024-08-07). Liverpool library torched by far-right rioters raises £115k in just 48 hours. leftfootforward.org 'It makes me heartbroken to think that children will miss out on an opportunity to read and explore new books and stories in a community space which is meant to be safe for them and their families'
(2024-08-07). Is Tim Walz the Real Deal? levernews.com
(2024-08-07). Life After The Googleopoly. levernews.com
(2024-08-07). Palestine, Venezuela, and the struggle against imperialism. liberationnews.org 
A key task for our movement is to advance the mass consciousness that develops around one particular international struggle like Palestine to become a generalized anti-imperialist consciousness so that our movement is not fooled by imperialist attacks against Venezuela, or any other country fighting for self-determination.
(2024-08-07). Arab Tribes Seize Control of US-Occupied Syrian Towns in Large-Scale Assault. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Tribal forces have undertaken a rebellion against US-backed Kurds in Syria since late last year. A coalition of Syrian Arab tribes seized several towns from US-backed Kurdish forces in the countryside of eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor governorate on 7 August. Tribesmen launched the "largest" attack on Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) sites since the…
(2024-08-07). The Conundrums of Bangladeshi Politics. libya360.wordpress.com Vijay Prashad People rallying in front of the prime minister's office after Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Photo: Md Joni Hossain / Wikimedia Commons On Monday, August 5, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina boarded a Bangladesh Air Force C-130J military transport in a hurry and fled to Hindon Air Force base, outside Delhi. Her plane was refueled…
(2024-08-07). From East to West Africa: The People Are Uprising against Colonial Oppression and Corruption. libya360.wordpress.com Ferdinand Ibebuchi Waves of uprisings are spreading across the African continent and the masses are demanding freedom from imperialist powers and the comprador leaders that enable their ongoing exploitation. There are lessons to be learned from the past and current attempts at creating a unified Pan-African force that can free the continent from the clutches…
(2024-08-07). Fourth African State Sanctions Ukraine for 'Supporting Terrorism'. libya360.wordpress.com RT Niger says the move is in solidarity with Mali, which has accused Kiev of backing rebels involved in deadly attacks Niger has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine in response to Kiev's alleged support for militants who killed dozens of Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner Group contractors in an attack last month. The West African…
(2024-08-07). Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov: "The Time for Moscow's Unilateral Concessions is Over" libya360.wordpress.com
(2024-08-07). UK Supreme Court refuses to hear Shamima Begum citizenship appeal. middleeasteye.net 
UK Supreme Court refuses to hear Shamima Begum citizenship appeal | Begum's lawyers argued she was trafficked to Syria at the age of 15 | | Renu Begum, the sister of Shamima Begum, holds a photo of her sister as she makes an appeal to have her British citizenship renewed (Reuters/File photo)…
(2024-08-07). Far-right riots: A third of Britons support UK anti-immigrant protests, poll finds. middleeasteye.net 
Far-right riots: A third of Britons support UK anti-immigrant protests, poll finds | About 12 percent go further, saying they back Islamophobic and racist riots that have broken out across several cities | | Men carry beer kegs during unrest in the English city of Bristol on 3 August (AFP/Justin Ta…
(2024-08-07). UK: Nigel Farage blames riots on Andrew Tate and online misinformation. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Nigel Farage blames riots on Andrew Tate and online misinformation | The MP and Reform UK leader has refused to apologise after he was accused of stirring trouble ahead of the riots | | Nigel Farage was elected MP for Clacton in July on a platform of reducing immigration to the UK (AFP)…
(2024-08-07). UK: Tory leadership hopeful calls for arrest of those who shout 'Allahu Akbar'. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-07). Feeding the fascist machine. mronline.org 
Britain's political establishment has spent decades demonising refugees and Muslims. Defeating the far right doesn't stop with ending the violent riots on the streets—the politics that inspired them must be beaten too.
(2024-08-07). Lenin's contributions to political economy. mronline.org 
Vladimir Lenin made many valuable contributions to Marxist political economy.
(2024-08-07). Madhya Pradesh HC overturns Waqf Board's claim on historic monuments, reaffirms ASI's control. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently overturned an order by the MP Waqf Board claiming ownership of several historic monuments, including the Tomb of Shah Shuja, the Tomb of Nadir Shah, Bibi Sahib's Masjid, and the palace within the Fort of Burhanpur. In 2013, the Waqf Board had directed the …
(2024-08-07). India's new Haj policy limits pilgrims to one Haj through HCoI in a lifetime. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Government of India has announced that Indian Muslims will be allowed to perform Haj through the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) only once in their lifetime under the new Haj policy 2025. According to the policy draft, the regulations for seat allocation, eligibility, and procedural improvements aim to ensure a …
(2024-08-07). Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 proposes inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards; strips the Board of powers to declare a property as waqf. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Sachar Committee Report highlights that Muslims are among the most backward communities in India, trailing behind even OBCs on various parameters. One of the key suggestions of the Sachar Committee was to utilize Waqf properties to empower Muslims. However, rather than implementing these recommendations, the BJP government appears to be …
(2024-08-07). Syed Ubaidur Rahman: Reviving Indian Muslim history. muslimmirror.com By Special Correspondent Syed Ubaidur Rahman, a Delhi based historian and author, has been single-handedly trying to resurrect Indian Muslim history over the past decade. He is a man with a mission, and that mission is to preserve the Indian Muslim history. Over the past ten years, he has authored at least six books on medieval …
(2024-08-07). India's new Haj policy limits pilgrims to one Haj through HCoI in a lifetime. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Government of India has announced that Indian Muslims will be allowed to perform Haj through the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) only once in their lifetime under the new Haj policy 2025. According to the policy draft, the regulations for seat allocation, eligibility, and procedural improvements aim to ensure a …
(2024-08-07). Waqf Amendment Bill 2024- A hidden agenda to further marginalize Indian Muslims. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The latest move by the BJP government to make amendments to the Waqf Act of 1995 is on the lines of the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Citizen Register (NCR) which has a huge bearing on Indian Muslims. The proposed bill wants to bring 40 amendments to the existing …
(2024-08-07). Tim Walz chosen as Kamala Harris's running mate: The midwestern governor who could tip the 2024 election. nationofchange.org Labor unions and progressive leaders rally behind Tim Walz, Harris's surprise pick for VP, as he gears up to take on Trump and Vance in a high-stakes election.
(2024-08-07). Democrats demand transparency on Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 secret plans. nationofchange.org House Democrats push the Heritage Foundation to reveal the hidden Fourth Pillar of Project 2025, which could include extreme and dangerous policy actions under a potential second Trump presidency.
(2024-08-07). Oklahoma's oil industry touts a voluntary fund to clean up oil wells. Major drillers want their contributions refunded. nationofchange.org The money that has been refunded to these companies in recent years could have restored an estimated 1,500 orphan well sites.
(2024-08-07). Let's think about how to build a more peaceful world. nationofchange.org
(2024-08-07). Clarence Thomas's undisclosed gifts from billionaire spark renewed calls for Supreme Court ethics reform. nationofchange.org New revelations about undisclosed luxury travel raise fresh concerns over Justice Clarence Thomas's ethics and call for urgent judicial reforms.
(2024-08-07). The Black Ballot: Nixon, Wallace And the Evolution Of American Politics. newsone.com 
Source: Bettmann / Getty | N: | ewsOne is back with Episode 4 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic Each episode takes a deep dive into how American presidents' decisions and policies have impacted the short and long-term trajectory of the conditions for African Americans, particularly as it pertains to voting. | Episode 4 focuses on the shifts within the American political landscape during the 1960s and the impact of these shifts on African American voters. | Cl…
(2024-08-07). The conundrums of Bangladeshi politics. peoplesdispatch.org On Monday, August 5, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina boarded a Bangladesh Air Force C-130J military transport in a hurry and fled to Hindon Air Force base, outside Delhi. Her plane was refueled and reports said that she intended to fly on either to the United Kingdom (her niece, Tulip Siddiq is a minister in the new Labor government), Finland (her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq is married to a Finnish national), or the United States (her son Sajeeb Wajed Joy is a dual Bangladesh-US national). Army Chief Waker uz-Zaman, who only became Army Chief six weeks ago and was her relative by marriage, informed her earlier…
(2024-08-07). Fight for justice at Amazon sweeps the country. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—The currents against Amazon's harsh labor conditions are roaring across the country and the storm has landed in the heart of the South in Atlanta, GA. On July 31 a rally of community organizers in support of workers at ATL6, an Amazon Warehouse in East Point, came together just south of the Georgia capital city …
(2024-08-07). Wildfires are creating their own thunderstorms. peoplesworld.org 
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, they're creating raging thunderstorms that fuel them even further, making them much more difficult to fight. These pyrocumulonimbus clouds (pyroCbs) are caused when a wildfire's intense heat and smoke create strong updrafts, where they condense and form clouds. Those clouds can then develop into fierce thunderstorms that ignite …
(2024-08-07). 'Bauhaus Project' premieres: Can the unity of function and beauty survive fascism? peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — This city's Open Fist Theatre Company enjoys the distinction of presenting the world premiere production of playwright Tom Jacobson's two-part The Bauhaus Project—Part 1: Bauhaus Weimar and Part 2: Bauhaus Dessau and Bauhaus Berlin. These new plays, along with Jacobson's Crevasse (reviewed separately), investigate the relationship of art and artists to post-World …
(2024-08-07). The Giants are struggling — and so are ballpark workers. peoplesworld.org 
The Giants have been having a tough year. So have the ballpark workers who serve you garlic fries and hot dogs at Oracle Park. At the beginning of this baseball season the Giants dumped their former food concession contractor, Bon Appetit, and put the infamous "hospitality management" company Aramark in charge. UNITE HERE Local 2 represents over …
(2024-08-07). Ukraine supports terrorist groups, Niger accuses. plenglish.com Niamey, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Just hours after announcing its breaking of diplomatic relations with Ukraine, the Nigerian government raised its collision with the Slavic country by several degrees, accusing it of providing support to terrorist groups.
(2024-08-07). Zimbabwe and India enhance economic and diplomatic ties. plenglish.com Harare, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) India has pledged to support Zimbabwe's candidature to rejoin the Commonwealth and obtain a seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
(2024-08-07). Parlatino advocates agenda to banish racial discrimination. plenglish.com Panama City, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban deputy Rolando González, president of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino), based in Panama since 2006, today advocated for a more comprehensive agenda for the future to banish inequality and racial discrimination. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Conference of legislators and members of civil society of African descent in this region, González asserted that everything that has been done to date is insufficient because "Afro-descendants go beyond the color of the skin and genes that we all share."
(2024-08-07). Panama's political parties to debate on social security. plenglish.com Panama City, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, summoned the heads of the political parties for tomorrow to discuss reforms to the Social Security Fund (CSS), according to an official communiqué.
(2024-08-07). Dengue increases in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Dengue fever increased in El Salvador from 16 cases at this time in 2023 to 272 so far in 2024, according to the Ministry of Health (Minsal).
(2024-08-07). Afghanistan rejects report on high emigration in the country. plenglish.com Kabul, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation rejected the latest report of the International Organization for Migration, which reveals that eight million Afghans had migrated since 2020.
(2024-08-07). Russia: 29 forest fires extinguished in one day. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Russian forestry services extinguished 29 fires on an area of 9,143 hectares during the last day, the Airborne Forest Protection Service (Avialesoojrana) reported today.
(2024-08-07). MERCOSUR magazine promotes Cuba's upcoming TURNAT event. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Travel and Tourism magazine of the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) on Wednesday published, in its latest issue, the promotion of the 14th edition of the International Nature Tourism Event, TURNAT 2024, scheduled for September.
(2024-08-07). Nancy Morejon, 80 years of a literary diva in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban literature celebrates poet and essayist Nancy Morejon's 80th birthday on Wednesday with the most exquisite verses, carrying in her soul wherever her prose enchants, the land of her birth.
(2024-08-07). Experts on security and peace in DRC met in Angola (+Photos). plenglish.com 
The meeting, held at the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to analyze the Harmonization Plan on the Neutralization of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and to elaborate a withdrawal plan, a note from the local Foreign Ministry said. | These talks are an essential step to materialize the decisions of the second ministerial meeting held last July 30 in Luanda, in which the foreign ministers of the DRC and Rwanda agreed on a cease-fire which came into effect at midnight local time on August 4. | Angolan Foreign Minister Téte António congratulated the two delegations and their respect…
(2024-08-07). Tribal force in Syria overthrows US-backed separatist militia. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Arab tribal forces today launched an offensive against the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and managed to expel them from several localities in the northeast of this nation.
(2024-08-07). Russia, Indonesia to hold first naval exercises in November. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Russian and Indonesian Navy ships will hold their first joint naval exercises in Java Island on November 4-8, the Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). Vietnam-US relations enter a new, promising chapter. plenglish.com Hanoi, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Politburo member and Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s Central Committee, Nguyen Trong Nghia, assessed on Wednesday that the relations with the United States "have entered a new, positive, and promising chapter."
(2024-08-07). Three Algerian presidential candidates charged with fraud. plenglish.com Algiers, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Accused of buying signatures to endorse their right to aspire to the presidency of Algeria in the elections of next September, the Prosecutor's Office of this country requested today the arrest of three pre-candidates.
(2024-08-07). Human Rights experts warn of dangerous escalation in the Middle East. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Independent experts of the UN Human Rights Council condemned the dangerous escalation of violence and displacements that threatens the Middle East and called for independent investigations.
(2024-08-07). Salvadoran newspaper remarks the creativity of a Cuban entrepreneur. plenglish.com In Cuba, whose cigars are considered the best in the world, these sheets, with a thickness ranging from 0.3 to 0.7 millimeters, are used to wrap cigars individually inside a metal case or separate them into boxes, the publication said. | Thanks to his ingenuity, he added, a Cuban entrepreneur managed to set up the only private company on Cuba that sells the thin cedar sheets to wrap and preserve the country's famous cigars, thus saving on import costs. | "Laminados Concepción" is a local producer and the State's only supplier of these fine sheets for its famous cigars. This factory, with some 15 workers, saves th…
(2024-08-07). Salvadoran newspaper remarks the creativity of a Cuban entrepreneur (+Photos). plenglish.com 
San Salvador, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Behind the cedar leaves that protect Cuban cigars is the ingenuity of an entrepreneur from Cuba, Diario El Salvador reported today.
(2024-08-07). UP to demand expulsion of Argentinean deputies for visiting criminals. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Deputies of Unión por la Patria (UP) will demand today the expulsion of six legislators of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) who visited detainees for crimes committed during the last civil-military dictatorship (1976-1983).
(2024-08-07). Veterans to Vice President Harris: Push Now to End the Siege of Gaza. pressenza.com Call for a Permanent Ceasefire and Emergency Food and Medical Aid: | By Gerry Condon | The national organization Veterans For Peace has written an
(2024-08-07). Prof Yunus Appointed as Head of Interim Government in Bangladesh. pressenza.com Guwahati: Now it's official- Bangladesh's lone Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of interim government by Bangladesh President Muhammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday midnight, following a series of discussions with the top military personnel, agitating student leaders and other law experts in Banga Bhaban. | Prof Yunus, who was in Paris following a special invitation from the International Olympic Committee, agreed on principle to accept the responsibility of chief adviser to the caretaker government, which became necessary after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the cou…
(2024-08-07). Rise of youth and women in Baloch politics: A new era of resistance and hope. pressenza.com In the barren, conflict-ridden landscape of Balochistan, a new political force is emerging, with the enthusiastic involvement of youth and the prominent presence of young women at the forefront. This change represents not only a change in leadership but also a change in the nature of Baloch political resistance. Armed with a modern understanding of socio-political dynamics and a relentless drive for justice, Baloch youth are redefining the struggle for rights. | By Basit Zaheer Baloch | The youth of Balochistan have grown up in a region that has suffered decades of political neglect, economic deprivation and soci…
(2024-08-07). Students Power: Democracy Rebuild in Bangladesh. pressenza.com 
by Mohammad Nazrul Islam | Student power means setting a goal and having the communication network, the strategy, the physical numbers, and the commitment to achieve it. Now it happened again in Bangladesh's history. | On August 5, 2024, the students have demonstrated once again that a suffocating situation has ended with the fall of the dictatorial Hasina government in Bangladesh. Photo Credit to Md. Reaz Uddin. | With the students acquiring the residence of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Bangladesh has become independent again. And, the people of Bangladesh have felt free and have gone outside their homes in…
(2024-08-07). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-07). Yahya Sinwar's pistol with silencer and its link with Mossad's 2018 failed operation. presstv.ir On Nov. 11, 2018, eight undercover Mossad agents entered Gaza to infiltrate communications of Hamas. They left behind cars and weapons after the operation was thwarted.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). The mind of Yahya Sinwar: What do writings, speeches of new Hamas leader reveal? presstv.ir There is a fascinating side to Yahya Sinwar that is less spoken about — his intellectual pursuits, his prolific writings and his eloquent oratory, which give a sneak peek into his mind.
(2024-08-07). Iran, Belarus share common threats, interests: Iran Army chief. presstv.ir Major General Mousavi was meeting with Commander of the Belarusian Air Force Major General Andrey Lukyanovich in Tehran.
(2024-08-07). Pezeshkian: Iran won't renounce right to retaliate Haniyeh assassination. presstv.ir The Iraian president made the remarks in a phone conversation with French President Emanuel Macron.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Explainer: Why is Ain al-Assad US military base under Iraqi resistance attack again? presstv.ir The Ain al-Assad airbase of US occupation forces in western Iraq came under rocket attacks twice in less than 12 hours on Monday, resulting in several military casualties.
(2024-08-07). Iran's electricity demand on par with Germany: Minister. presstv.ir Iran's electricity demand has risen to levels seen in an industrial powerhouses like Germany.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Profile: Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh's successor as Hamas political bureau chief. presstv.ir Yahya Sinwar, the head of the Hamas resistance movement in Gaza, was named the political bureau leader on Monday, days after Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Iran boosts air defense power in east in line with 'perceived, emerging' threats. presstv.ir The Iranian Army significantly enhances air defense capabilities in the country's eastern region.
(2024-08-07). UK government says 6,000 police mobilized to quell riots. presstv.ir Government ministers are also overseeing moves to provide an extra 500 prison places for far-right thugs.
(2024-08-07). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-07). Haniyeh's assassination cemented resistance front in region: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, has strengthened the resistance front in Palestine and across the region.
(2024-08-07). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-07). Iran rejects links with 'assassination plot' against US politicians. presstv.ir Iran roundly rejects having any links with a Pakistani individual, who has reportedly been arrested in the US and charged with a foiled plot to assassinate US politicians.
(2024-08-07). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir
(2024-08-07). Tim Walz Knows How Democrats Win. progressive.org The Minnesota governor is the perfect candidate to bring in the progressive-leaning independents the party desperately needs.
(2024-08-07). The Assault on Voting Rights Has a Long History. progressive.org Rightwing challenges to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 began just days after it was signed into law.
(2024-08-07). The Way Democracy Crumbles. progressive.org With a government by the people on the line, what of its most sacred pillars?
(2024-08-07). The ICBM Lobby Is Back In Full Force In Congress. progressivehub.net HEKMAT ABOUKHATER AND WILLIAM D. HARTUNG | TOM DISPATCH…
(2024-08-07). Salón de Artes Plásticas Guernica 2024 en Las Tuinas. radiohc.cu Las Tunas, 7 ago (RHC) La filial provincial de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS) en Las Tunas, luego de un ajuste en la fecha, anuncia la XXVII edición del Salón de Artes Plásticas Guernica 2024 prevista del 15 al 17 de agosto.
(2024-08-07). Alta fiscalización: oportunidad para impulsar metas trazadas por el INRH. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) ´Debemos entender este ejercicio de alta fiscalización no como un proceso formal, sino como parte del cumplimiento del mandato constitucional atribuido a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2024-08-07). Cubana Guzmán disputará oro en lucha olímpica. radiohc.cu París, 7 ago (PL).- La cubana Yusneylis Guzmán combatirá hoy por el título en la división de 50 kilogramos ante la estadounidense Sara Ann Hildebrandt, en la segunda jornada de finales de la lucha olímpica en París 2024.
(2024-08-07). Gobierno de Brasil a favor de los derechos de las mujeres. radiohc.cu
(2024-08-07). Detienen en Panamá a traficantes de migrantes irregulares. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 7 ago (RHC) El Ministerio de Público (MP) de Panamá confirmó hoy la detención de 13 nacionales vinculados al tráfico de migrantes irregulares por la selva de Darién rumbo a Estados Unidos.
(2024-08-07). Solidarity with climate activists – the fossil fuel capitalists are the real criminals! socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance opposes the criminalisation of climate activists and believe that fossil fuel capitalists are the real criminals.
(2024-08-07). Saudi Arabia has second highest level of IT development among G20 countries. tvbrics.com 
The kingdom is the leader of the Middle East and North Africa in the IT secto…
(2024-08-07). India aims to significantly increase the share of renewable energy by 2030. tvbrics.com 
To reduce dependence on coal-fired generation, the authorities plan to increase the installed capacity of electricity from non-fossil fuel based sources…
(2024-08-07). More than 40 countries to take part in Moscow International Film Week. tvbrics.com 
Pictures from China, Iran and Egypt will be shown at the even…
(2024-08-07). Saudi Arabia has second highest level of IT development among G20 countries. tvbrics.com The kingdom is the leader of the Middle East and North Africa in the IT sector…
(2024-08-07). South African city to create 4,500 jobs. tvbrics.com 
Residents of the region will be part of the government's employment programme in the 2024/25 financial year…
(2024-08-07). Egypt develops national employment strategy. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to create new jobs…
(2024-08-07). Ukrainian Forces Fight Inside Russia For Second Day. twz.com 
For the residents of Russia's Kursk Oblast, the war is hitting home in a way few envisioned as "We are losing everything dear that remains in our city and our beloved city itself," complained one denizen of Sudzha, a community about se…
(2024-08-07). National Ballet of Ukraine includes Philly on first U.S. tour in over 30 years. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The The tour is both an artistic showcase by one of the most highly regarded dance companies in the world, and an act of cultural diplomacy during the ongoing Russian invasion into Ukraine. | "The war ha…
(2024-08-07). Russia: Repressive Laws Used to Crush Civic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2024 Private | The Russian government's dismantling of civic freedoms since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is a dramatic escalation of its sustained assault on fundamental rights spanning more than a decade.Hundreds of people have been jailed or imprisoned under new, repressive laws. Discussion about a vast range of issues cannot take place openly, and many dissenters, journalists, and activists have gone into exile.Russia's government should repeal its draconian provisions, bring laws into line with its international obligations, and foster an environment in…
(2024-08-07). Russian Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Engaged In Mid-Air By Ukrainian Drone. twz.com 
(2024-08-07). Despite China's diplomatic rise, US still holds key to wars in Ukraine and Gaza. scmp.com While many countries mired in conflict are turning to China, ultimately it is the US' stance that will determine how the crises in Ukraine and Gaza unfold.
(2024-08-07). Russia: Repressive Laws Used to Crush Civic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2024 Private | The Russian government's dismantling of civic freedoms since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is a dramatic escalation of its sustained assault on fundamental rights spanning more than a decade.Hundreds of people have been jailed or imprisoned under new, repressive laws. Discussion about a vast range of issues cannot take place openly, and many dissenters, journalists, and activists have gone into exile.Russia's government should repeal its draconian provisions, bring laws into line with its international obligations, and foster an environment in…
(2024-08-07). This evening's 'Dialogue Works' with Nima Alkhorshid. gilbertdoctorow.com My 53-minute interview on Dialogue Works today covered a broad range of the recent developments in the Ukrainian war and Middle East crisis. We opened with discussion of the still ongoing Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk oblast of Russia, which like the Belgorod oblast to the south just across from Kharkov that was attacked some …
(2024-08-07). The Turkish Armed Forces condemns the US; The National Security Council's statement on Syria; Türkiye at the Olympics. uwidata.com The US's delivery of air defense systems to the PKK/YPG/PYD terrorist organization in northern Syria sparked reactions in the Turkish public. The Turkish Armed Forces made a statement condemning the US. The National Security Council provided important evaluations on terrorism, Syria, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and developing relations with African countries. Meanwhile, 102 …
(2024-08-07). Five dead in Florida, one in Georgia, as Hurricane Debby floods US southeast. wsws.org More deaths are likely as the tropical storm heads north from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, western Pennsylvania, New York and beyond.
(2024-08-07). WHO considers declaring public health emergency of international concern due to outbreak of deadlier Mpox strain. wsws.org The deadlier strain of Mpox that emerged last year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread unchecked to Uganda, Kenya and the capital city of Goma, raising the dangers of another pandemic.
(2024-08-07). German Defence Minister Pistorius on World War mission in the Pacific. wsws.org Pistorius used his numerous appearances, speeches and interviews in Hawaii, South Korea and the Philippines to underline Germany's new great power aspirations.
(2024-08-07). Kamala Harris picks right-wing governor as Democratic running mate. wsws.org The glorification of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a "progressive" by the pseudo-left, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez cannot disguise the right-wing character of the Democratic Party and the Harris-Walz campaign.
(2024-08-07). Australian PM touts business opportunities at Garma Indigenous festival. wsws.org Amid a massive social crisis facing ordinary Indigenous people, Albanese declared that his priority was to boost business investment and aid Aboriginal-owned businesses.
(2024-08-07). British trade union leaders suppress opposition to far-right riots to cover for Labour government. wsws.org No fight for the unity of the working class against the stirring-up of racial and national divisions can be entrusted to any section of the union bureaucracy.
(2024-08-07). Dell announces mass layoffs amid expanding global tech job cuts. wsws.org Dell Technologies Inc. is reported to be laying off 10 percent of its staff in a reorganization of its sales teams as worldwide job cuts in the tech industry expand in 2024.
(2024-08-07). DTE Maharashtra DSD 2024 Option Form – Last Date Aug 08. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started through its official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 06, 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Form filling and confirmation for admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma Technical Courses in different polytechnic courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Check Here: MAH Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Merit List. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 05, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Bangladesh: Images show Muslims guarding Temples amid reports of attacks on Hindus. ummid.com Responding to the reports by a section of the mainstream Indian media that Bangladeshi Hindus are being attacked amid the anti-government protests, local journalists and students have shared photos and videos showing Muslims protecting temples that have gone viral on social media.
(2024-08-07). 57mn views and counting: Why images of Egypt vs Spain Olympics 2024 match are viral. ummid.com Women beach volleyball teams representing Egypt and Spain played their last round of pool play Olympics 2024 Thursday August 01, 2024. Spain won the match defeating Egypt in straight sets.
(2024-08-07). Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh after students storm palace. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday August 05, 2024 resigned as Prime Minister and fled from Bangladesh after protesting students supported by local masses stormed the palace.
(2024-08-07). UK in chaos as riots erupt across multiple cities, towns. ummid.com The rioters continue to rule a number of cities and towns of the United Kingdom with reports of violent attacks on police and security personnel being reported from various places Sunday August 04, 2024.
(2024-08-07). UK Police rush to protect Mosques after PM Starmer's stern warning. ummid.com The UK Police and Security Forces announced introduction of a new 'rapid response' security scheme for mosques after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stern warning against the rioters, calling them 'far-right thugs'.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Helicopter deployed to safely rescue 15 stuck in Girna River Malegaon. ummid.com The District Administration early in the morning Monday August 05, 2024 deployed a helicopter to rescue 15 people — 12 from Malegaon and 03 from the neighboring Dhule, who were stuck and cut off from the City after water level in Girna River rose Sunday Aug 04, 2024.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). CBSE 10th Compartment Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Monday declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the results of the 2024 compartment exams held for the Class 10 students.
(2024-08-07). Throwback Events Bangladesh. ummid.com Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, it is important to remember the extremely important and at the same time extremely tragic events in Bangladesh in 1975. Read on…
(2024-08-07). Hajj: The formula of booking Tent 'D' to get Tent 'A' in Mina. ummid.com The controversy over the inability of some 2024 Hajj VIP Private Tour Operators pilgrims to access 'Tent A' may not be over soon unless the undiluted details are brought open for an objective review of what went wrong.
(2024-08-07). Application for AMU Civil Service Coaching for 2024-25 Opens. ummid.com The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and Women candidates who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam to be held in 2025.
(2024-08-07). Bangladesh: Over 60, including 13 policemen, killed in renewed protest. ummid.com After a lull of about a week, students protest in Bangladesh capital and other parts of the country reignited with the death of at least 52 people and 13 policemen.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Novak Djokovic wins Olympics Gold at 37. ummid.com In a remarkable display of grit, top seed Novak Djokovic won his first Gold Medal at the Olympics defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in Men's Tennis Sunday August 04.
(2024-08-07). 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".
(2024-08-07). US Court shames Google on its way to maintain Internet Search monopoly. ummid.com In a ruling seen as a major blow to Alphabet, a US Court revealed how Google spent billions of dollars to maintain its "illegal monopoly" and "dominance" on search market.
(2024-08-07). Kamala Harris picks 'man of the people' Tim Walz. independent.co.ug 
Washington, US | BBC | With one viral line on cable TV — "these guys are just weird" — Tim Walz vaulted into contention for the job of Kamala Harris's running mate in the US Presidential election. The 60-year-old brings with him a folksy, plain-spoken and sharp-tongued approach to taking on the Republican opposition. …
(2024-08-07). US first, China second-to-last and US$100,000 between them in diplomatic pay rankings. scmp.com Beijing's salaries ahead of only Jakarta's among 16 analysed G20 countries as Washington eyes recruitment and private-sector competition.
(2024-08-07). US-China fentanyl cooperation deepens as Beijing tightens controls for precursor chemicals. scmp.com Washington hails 'valuable step forward' following Chinese ministry's announcement of three substances to be singled out from September 1.
(2024-08-07). SATIRE: Report: 92% Of Americans Want To Be Tossed Around Like Rag Doll By Swedish Logger. theonion.com 
WASHINGTON—In what experts are calling the most comprehensive survey of the phenomenon to date, a new report published Wednesday by the Pew Research Center found that more than 9 in 10 Americans would like to be tossed around like a rag doll by a Swedish logger. "Regardless of their age, gender, or ethnicity, an…
(2024-08-07). US-Australia talks focus on China's 'coercive behaviour' and rising Middle East tensions. scmp.com Annual Australia-US Ausmin talks, taking place in Maryland, US, include the top defence and diplomatic officials from both nations.
(2024-08-07). Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a presidential race. whyy.org The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket. Now Vice President
(2024-08-07). Minister Muhwezi promises statement on MPs' arrest. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Security, Jim Muhwezi, has promised to present a statement explaining the Monday arrest of two opposition Forum for Democratic Change legislators together with other party leaders. Muhwezi, who promised to present the statement in two weeks, was responding to concerns raised by one of the two legislators, …
(2024-08-07). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation: Statement on the developments in Bangladesh. links.org.au 
CPI(ML) Liberation — We congratulate the democracy-loving people of Bangladesh at this hour of victorious assertion.
(2024-08-07). Tunisia: The former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Major Solar Company Files for Bankruptcy After California Strips Subsidies. wattsupwiththat.com SunPower, a major rooftop solar company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, the company announced.
(2024-08-07). Paris 2024: Oscar Chelimo advances to 5000m final. independent.co.ug 
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Oscar Chelimo has qualified for the men's 5000-meter final after finishing fifth in heat two of the preliminary round on Wednesday afternoon. The 22-year-old crossed the finish line in 13 minutes and 52.46 seconds, trailing Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who won the race in 13: 51.59, and Ethiopia's Biniam Mehary, …
(2024-08-07). UBTEB July/August: More Universities accredited for assessment. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) has accredited more universities and degree-awarding institutions in a bid to standardize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs through a uniform national assessment. Dr. Wilfred Nahamya Karukuza, the Deputy Executive Director of UBTEB, acknowledged that there was initial resistance from some institutions. …
(2024-08-07). Nobel laureate Prof Yunus to head interim Bangladesh Govt. independent.co.ug 
DHAKA | Xinhua | Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, local media reported early Wednesday. The decision was taken at a meeting of President Mohammed Shahabuddin with chiefs of the three services and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement to finalize the outline of the …
(2024-08-07). Trump Murder Bid: Pakistan Link Emerges In 4-Year-Old 'Revenge' Plot | US Election | Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-07). VPD, Vapor Pressure Deficit a Correlation to Global Cloud Fraction? wattsupwiththat.com This paper will explore the relationship between global VPD and global Cloud Fraction (Cover), CC.
(2024-08-07). US and British Forces Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen's Taiz. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). State of Alaska's "Priority Climate Plan" (EPA bribe = trouble). wattsupwiththat.com Alaska has miniscule emissions, as in less than one tenth of one percent of the the total U.S. [1] Put simply, this plan is about how we need to react to ostensibly lower our carbon footprint as if that is a valid concern at all with the report stating…
(2024-08-07). A Gray Lady Now Wonders, "Who's at the Controls?" fairobserver.com Could this have been The New York Times's most flagrantly comic headline of the year? "Fears of Wider Mideast Conflict Deepen, With U.S. Seen as 'Not in Control'" The article's author, London bureau chief Mark Landler, develops a quote he gleaned from a veteran of the Obama State Department. "This is going to make the…
(2024-08-07). Australia-Asia Power Link pivotal in renewable energy future. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-07). NCBA Bank takes Golf Series 2024 to Jinja, plants trees. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank, in collaboration with the Jinja Golf Club, took the NCBA Golf Series to Jinja on Aug.3, aimed at inspiring greatness in Uganda's golfing fraternity. The bank also seized the opportunity to emphasize its comprehensive sustainability initiative aimed at combating climate change and preserving Uganda's natural ecosystems by mobilizing …
(2024-08-07). URA walks tightrope over EACOP shipments. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is navigating through a tightrope to ensure that individuals do not abuse the law while importing East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project EACOP equipment. It is emerging that customs officials need to be retooled on clearing equipment given that the law largely exempts most of the …
(2024-08-07). Australia and US to Co-Manufacture Guided Weapons in 2024. devdiscourse.com Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the US in 2024 to bolster supply for Indo-Pacific allies and enhance the US military presence in the region. This announcement follows the annual AUSMIN defense talks.
(2024-08-07). President Ramaphosa's public programme for August. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa's public programme for August | Fresh off the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the delivery of the Opening of Parliament Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on several local and international duties this month.
| The President's public programme for the next month was released by Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya during a media briefing on Wednesday. |
The President is set to visit Angola for a working visit on Thursday, 8 August. |
"The two heads of state will use the occasion of the working visit to reflect on the bilateral relationship…
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). William Barber's new book demystifies poverty: 'Black people are not the problem'. anabaptistworld.org When Tim Tyson first invited William Barber II to meet with a group of white residents of Mitchell County, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Barber half jokingly replied, "I knew you were gonna get me killed." Barber, a Black anti-poverty activist, knew that in 1923 nearly all the county's Black residents were driven out …
(2024-08-07). UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly after provocative posts on riots. scmp.com Provocative tech billionaire Elon Musk has weighed in on the unrest in the UK, drawing condemnation from the British government.
(2024-08-07). The Turkish Armed Forces condemns the US; The National Security Council's statement on Syria; Türkiye at the Olympics. unitedworldint.com The US's delivery of air defense systems to the PKK/YPG/PYD terrorist organization in northern Syria sparked reactions in the Turkish public. The Turkish Armed Forces made a statement condemning the US. The National Security Council provided important evaluations on terrorism, Syria, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and developing relations with African countries. Meanwhile, 102 …
(2024-08-07). Dubai International Airport Announces Record-Breaking Breaking Half-Year Profits. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). Aramco Reports $56.3 Billion Net Income in First Half of Year. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). How Tim Walz rose to prominence, partly by calling Trump, Republicans 'weird'. scmp.com Before he was Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz was using the Democrats' best dis phrase of the 2024 campaign. It spread like wildfire across social media with the help of young Americans.
(2024-08-07). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). Canary columnist EXPOSES more NHS privatisation as companies profit from mental health. thecanary.co Canary columnist and ardent anti-NHS-privatisation campaigner Dr Julia Grace Patterson has once again exposed the rot festering at the heart of the UK's healthcare system. Creeping NHS privatisation is in full swing — not least in mental health services, as damning new figures show. Specifically, Patterson's advocacy group EveryDoctor dug up the money the NHS […] | By
(2024-08-07). After the NHS failed Maeve, on Severe ME Day campaigners will call for an NHS protocol. thecanary.co Thursday 8 August is Severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) Day. And this year, grassroots ME organisations will launch a new campaign to demand vital change for people living with this devastating disease. Severe ME/CFS and its devastating impact ME is a chronic systemic neuroimmune disease which impacts around 65 million people worldwide. Similar to, and sometimes […] | By
(2024-08-07). Former 'IS bride', Shamima Begum, loses UK citizenship removal appeal bid. scmp.com Shamima Begum had hoped to challenge an earlier ruling in which she lost an appeal against the removal of her citizenship.
(2024-08-07). Thailand: Constitutional Court Dissolves Opposition Party. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former leader of the Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat, left, and the party's current leader Chaithawat Tulathon at a news conference at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, January 31, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit…
(2024-08-07). Hotel Collapse in Germany Leaves One Dead, Eight Trapped. devdiscourse.com Tragedy struck a hotel in western Germany as part of the building collapsed, resulting in one fatality and leaving eight individuals trapped in the debris, according to police reports on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). 'I Predict A Riot: The Manufacturing of Islamophobic and Anti-Migrant Hate On Our Streets'. bylinetimes.com The chaos appears to have been created and amplified by But we must be honest about the fact that it is not only fringe rabble-rousers who have engaged in this kind of rhetoric. Some senior politicians from mainstream parties, as well as government appointees, have helped to set the mood music for such violence th…
(2024-08-07). Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes Government Over DA Arrears. devdiscourse.com Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticized the government's decision to withhold 18 months of dearness allowance (DA) arrears from central government employees. Yadav questioned the administration's boast of being a 'global economic superpower', highlighting the increasing GST collection yet essential dues remaining unpaid.
(2024-08-07). New Analysis Shows Just How Big a Failure Boris Johnson's 'Levelling Up' Agenda Really Was. bylinetimes.com In 2022, Boris Johnson's Government laid out a vision to narrow the disparities of wealth, health, and power between the regions of the United Kingdom by 2030. They were fine words indeed. | New research has shown that this mission has, so far, failed abysmally. Many parts of the UK have actually been going backwards relative to London and the South East since Boris Johnson was elected in 2019. | According to new analysis from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), while some progress has been made in areas such as digital connectivity and crime reduction, critical areas like pay, em…
(2024-08-07). On 11 August, we all have a chance to start building meaningful democracy. thecanary.co Our electoral system works… for the rich and powerful. For everyone else, it sucks. It pretends that voting in elections makes a difference. But it very rarely does anything that really threatens the domination of those at the top of the dog-eat-dog system we live in. The faces change but the policies essentially stay the […] | By
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). Embracing the winds of change. sanews.gov.za Embracing the winds of change | It is often said that the more things change, the more they stay the same – and to some extent this is true. |
In an evolving world, change is a necessity and is accompanied sometimes by pangs of anxiety and the eternal "what if" questions that take up residence rent-free in our minds. |
As South Africans, we went through a period of transition with July 30 marking exactly a month since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the Cabinet of the seventh administration under the Government of National Unity (GNU). |
The journey to the seventh administration began at the ball…
(2024-08-07). Yahya Sinwar Appointed as New Hamas Political Leader. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). 'Democrats are in array': Harris and Walz energize Democratic Pa. voters in first campaign rally. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? More than 12,000 people packed into Temple University's Liacouras Center to catch a first glimpse of Vice President Kamala Harris with her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. | Philadelphia-area voters, who waited outside Tuesday in the heat, said they felt rewarded by the campaign's energy and the synergy between the ticket and the Pennsylvania's Democratic heavyweights. | "The Democrats are in array now," said Mary Jane Fluck, 63, a voter from Delaware County. "We're…
(2024-08-07). The Hubris of Playing God: NOAA's Geoengineering and Carbon Capture Fantasies. wattsupwiththat.com Premium Content | It's time to question the wisdom of these activist scientists who seem intent on playing god with our planet's future.
(2024-08-07). As American allies in Asia take matters into their own hands, what of the US? scmp.com If the US wants to protect its influence in Asia, it must drive greater economic engagement with its regional partners.
(2024-08-07). Pakistan's Olympic team of 7 reflects its woeful lack of youth investment. scmp.com Despite a large population and history of excellence at sporting events, bureaucracy and instability hold back Pakistan's athletic potential.
(2024-08-07). Izimbizo an opportunity to ensure all understand how GNU is working for them. sanews.gov.za Izimbizo an opportunity to ensure all understand how GNU is working for them | The Presidential District Development Model (DDM) Izimbizo are a priority for the seventh administration, as President Cyril Ramaphosa has identified local government as a priority focus area of the Government of National Unity. | This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, who briefed media at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday on the President's engagement diary. | He said government has an obligation to interact and communicate with citizens in all corners of the country. | "With the Government of Nat…
(2024-08-07). Glue Boards Manufacturers Unite to Battle Rodent Infestations. devdiscourse.com The Glue Boards Manufacturers Association (GBMA) has been established, bringing together leading glue board manufacturers in a collective effort to enhance pest control management, particularly rodent control.
(2024-08-07). Dialogue to assess women's impact in the community media. sanews.gov.za Dialogue to assess women's impact in the community media | As part of Women's Month celebrations, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) together with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host a panel discussion on 30 years of women excellence in community media. | Themed "30 Years of Women Excellence in Community Media Sector," Thursday's panel discussion under the Annual Women in Media and Communication flagship project, brings together women in the community media sector to share their experiences and reflect on how they have overcome certain barriers and progressed to make a suc…
(2024-08-07). Practical Understanding of U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: Analysis of USINDOPACOM and Implications for U.S. Allies and Partners. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-07). 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?
(2024-08-07). Sweet Treat Takes Over Saturday Market. urbancny.com 
Saturday, August 3, 2024 Syracuse, New York —The Auburn Market was buzzing on Saturday with a Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail Takeover of the Saturday Auburn Market at the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center. Local businesses are known to showcase their products on the large outdoor public space of the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center and today, they made room for some of the businesses on the Sweet Treat Trail. Mary Pigeon, owner of Believe Bakery, has been in business for about a year and was excited to display her exclusively gluten-free baked products. "This was a great opportunity to…
(2024-08-07). Claim: Aussie Teachers are Slow Walking the Mandatory Climate Curriculum. wattsupwiththat.com Even though climate change is a mandatory part of the Aussie curriculum, teachers "are reluctant to include it" due to pressure from parents.
(2024-08-07). Kyambogo VC responds to NCHE criticism of study centres. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Eli Katunguka, the vice chairperson of Kyambogo University, has responded to the National Council for Higher Education, clarifying that the university's study centres are not illegal, contrary to the council's recent assertion. In a letter dated July 2, the National Council for Higher Education instructed Kyambogo University to shut …
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). More murky conduct from Dominique Grubisa and her parents. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-07). Grand jury probe targets Delaware private school connected to Christina school board member. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | During his 2021 The private religious school and those connected to it are now the subject of a grand jury investigation for the…
(2024-08-07). Anti*Capitalist Resistance (England & Cymru/Wales): Solidarity and unity now. links.org.au 
Anti*Capitalist Resistance statement on far-right violence sweeping Britain and Northern Ireland…
(2024-08-07). Health Ministry needs extra Shs18 billion for interns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This revelation was contained in a statement to the House by the Minister of State for Health (General duties), Anifa Kawooya on Tuesday, 06 August 2024. Kawooya said that a total of 2,706 medical interns are eligible for deployment but only 1,500 have been placed across the 73 internship centres …
(2024-08-07). DWP wrongly accused PIP claimant of £28,000 fraud — then backtracked. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has wrongly stripped a disabled woman of her vital Personal Independence Payment (PIP). In a shameful example of the department's callous and overzealous fraud-busting, the DWP tried to squeeze £28,000 in benefit 'overpayments' from her. It has since apologised for and corrected the error — but only after […] | By
(2024-08-07). Consultancy to support the facilitation of a strategic reflection workshop. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). Judge in Trump's hush money case delays date for ruling on presidential immunity. scmp.com Trump's lawyers say the Supreme Court's July ruling on presidential immunity warrants overturning the May guilty verdict and entirely dismissing the hush money case against Trump.
(2024-08-07). Harvard must face lawsuit over alleged antisemitism on campus, US judge says. scmp.com Jewish students accuse university of letting its campus become a bastion of antisemitism. Judge said 'Harvard failed its Jewish students'.
(2024-08-07). SATIRE: Temu Shopper Disappointed By Quality Of $1 Blender. theonion.com 
PLYMOUTH, MI—Expressing frustration with what she sees as a widespread decline in the quality of consumer goods, area Temu shopper Chelsea Owens told reporters Wednesday she was disappointed with the merits of a blender she purchased for $1 on the discount e-commerce platform. "What the hell? The app gives it a 4.9…
(2024-08-07). German court convicts protestor for chanting 'from the river to the sea'. thecanary.co A court in Berlin has convicted a protestor for leading a chant of "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" back in October. Judge Birgit Balzer issued a £515 fine for German-Iranian Ava Moayeri. Moayeri's lawyer Alexander Gorski said the decision was "a dark day for freedom of expression". Balzer took it […] | By
(2024-08-07). Trump supporters go after Tim Walz's China experiences after Kamala Harris picks him as VP. scmp.com The Democratic vice-presidential candidate taught in China, ran a student travel programme there and sat on the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China.
(2024-08-07). 'Pro-democracy activist' convicted in US of acting as a covert Chinese agent. scmp.com Wang Shujun helped found a pro-democracy group and used it to gather information on dissidents, prosecutors said. He faces 25 years in prison.
(2024-08-07). UK police prepare for more violent protests as Chinese embassy issues safety advisory. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said sufficient police would be on the streets to handle anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in the coming days, as he sought to reassure communities braced for more unrest.
(2024-08-07). UK Arms Sales to Bangladesh Soared Ahead of Deadly Crackdown That led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Fleeing the Country. bylinetimes.com People streamed into the streets in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka on Monday to celebrate the It was a historic moment for
(2024-08-07). A Peak Behind the Old Town's Walls: Dubrovnik, Croatia. publicbooks.org "On the top of the walls, I stopped to admire the panoramic Adriatic Sea views. Below, a basketball court abutted the walls, and kids were shooting hoops."
(2024-08-07). Tamil Nadu Remembers M. Karunanidhi on Sixth Death Anniversary. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin honored his predecessor, M. Karunanidhi, on his sixth death anniversary. Accompanied by his son, DMK Youth Wing Secretary and Minister for Youth, Udhayanidhi Stalin, he paid floral tributes and highlighted how Karunanidhi fostered love in Tamil Nadu politics.
(2024-08-07). 'It sucks': Guam's complex indigenous Chamorro people relationship with US. asiapacificreport.nz By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist in Guam The Chamorros are the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands — politically divided between Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in Micronesia. Today, Chamorro culture continues to be preserved through the sharing of language and teaching via The Guam Museum. But the battle to be heard and…
(2024-08-07). Labour must DOUBLE public investment if it wants to fix the economy. thecanary.co The Labour Party government will need to increase public investment from current levels of about 2.5% of GDP per year to about 5%, equivalent to an extra £50 billion a year, approximately, if the UK economy is to succeed in the long term. That's according to the latest quarterly UK Economic Outlook by the National […] | By
(2024-08-07). Daily Post journalists boost global reporting skills with AAP training. asiapacificreport.nz By Clifton Kissel in Port Vila The Australian Associated Press (AAP) news agency has provided a vital training opportunity for journalists at the Vanuatu Daily Post. Last week, 12 reporters participated in a training session held at the Daily Post where AAP offered free access to its website and platforms, marking a significant step in…
(2024-08-07). Roadshows to address outstanding student accommodation payments. sanews.gov.za Roadshows to address outstanding student accommodation payments | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will be hosting roadshows across the country to engage directly with the landlords affected by outstanding payments of student accommodation allowances. | NSFAS Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, said that in response to accommodation providers' concerns, NSFAS has in the past two months processed bulk catch up payments of accommodation allowances for all legitimate claims. | Nomvalo said that as at 31 July 2024, NSFAS disbursements for private student accommodation had reached R1 billion. | However, N…
(2024-08-07). Robot Dog With Gun Turret For Hunting Aerial Drones Being Tested By Army. twz.com 
A rifle-toting "robot dog" has become one of the latest additions to the
(2024-08-07). Microsoft slams Delta for refusing help, outdated systems after CrowdStrike incident. scmp.com After Delta's CEO criticised Microsoft platforms as 'fragile', Microsoft said Delta turned down Microsoft's offer of technical support every day from July 19 through July 23.
(2024-08-07). 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.
(2024-08-07). China's 'coercive behaviour' scrutinised at US-Australia talks as global tensions cited. scmp.com 'Shared security challenges' tackled by two allies as ministerial consultations feature each country's top defence and diplomatic officials.
(2024-08-07). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). City of Ekurhuleni to host next Presidential Imbizo. sanews.gov.za City of Ekurhuleni to host next Presidential Imbizo | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead a Presidential District Development Model (DDM) Imbizo in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng later this month. | This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya who was briefing the media on Wednesday. | The Presidential Imbizo will be the first to be held by the seventh administration. It is scheduled for Friday, 23 August. | "The DDM was established to improve coordination and alignment between the different spheres of government. This is an important initiative to improve planning, budgeting and implementatio…
(2024-08-07). Rap Legend Rick Ross to Bring His "Everyday Hustle" to The Great New York State Fair This Year. urbancny.com 
With fewer than three weeks until the start of one of summer's most beloved traditions, The Great New York State Fair is saving a parking spot for a "Purple Lamborghini," as hip-hop artist Rick Ross will perform at Suburban Park on September 1 at 8: 00 PM. Rick Ross is the embodiment of hard work, which has helped to skyrocket his music career, as well as his career as an entrepreneur and an author. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award nine times and has won four BET awards in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Ross also has dozens of multiplatinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RI…
(2024-08-07). Onondaga County Bid #0011116 Civic Center Theater Mezzanine Level Door Installation. urbancny.com 
"Pre-Bid Meeting: A pre-bid meeting will be held on August 8, 2024, at 9: 00 am. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center Theater located at 411 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. Please note, we will meet in the first floor lobby of the 421 Montgomery Street entrance to the Civic Center, which is adjacent to the theater entrance. Bidder's Attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended to understand the scope of this project. Any information missed by not attending pre-bid meeting will be at the vendor's risk." Image by Pixabay…
(2024-08-07). Medicine Hat transmitter named after veteran AMMSA board member. windspeaker.com
(2024-08-07). Singapore has 'very limited role' to play in Middle East conflict, Vivian Balakrishnan says. scmp.com The Foreign Affairs Minister was responding to a parliamentary question asking if Singapore had plans to bring different factions together.
(2024-08-07). SVAR Gems Appoints Mannara Chopra as Brand Ambassador: A New Era Begins. devdiscourse.com SVAR Gems, a leading figure in the Zirconia, Lab-grown diamonds, and Gemstones sector, has named Mannara Chopra as its Brand Ambassador. The actress, celebrated for her roles in Bollywood and Tollywood, is expected to significantly elevate the brand's image.
(2024-08-07). Surviving harassment in journalism — how Felix Chaudhary kept on top. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Maxim Bock, Queensland University of Technology Fiji journalist Felix Chaudhary recalls how the harassment began: "Initially, I was verbally warned to stop." "And not only warned but threatened as well. I think I was a bit 'gung-ho' at the time and I kind of took it lightly until the day I was taken to…
(2024-08-07). County Executive McMahon Announces Applications Now Being Accepted for Onondaga County Hotel Initiative. urbancny.com 
Funding awards will be made on a rolling basis Syracuse, N.Y. —On August 6th, County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II announced applications for The Onondaga County Hotel Initiative are now being accepted. Tourism and convention business have served as a key driver of revenue and growth with respect to the local economy. Key to that success has been an abundance of diverse and quality hotel rooms and meeting space. In recent years, we have seen a significant number of hotels come offline and subsequently jeopardize our ability to attract new convention business or accommodate visitors and tourists to the area.
(2024-08-07). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). Dozens Burnt Alive As Mob Sets Hasina's Party Leader's Hotel On Fire In Bangladesh | Watch. hindustantimes.com The death toll in the hotel fire in Bangladesh's Jessore has risen to 24. The Dhaka Tribune reported that the hospital admitted over 150 patients for treatment. An Indonesian national was also among the victims. On Monday, arsonists set ablaze Zabir International Hotel, owned by district Awami League general secretary Shahin Chakladar.
(2024-08-07). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-07). Pakistani with ties to Iran charged in plot to carry out political assassinations in US. scmp.com US prosecutors said Asif Merchant, 46, orchestrated a plot to kill an unidentified politician or US government officials.
(2024-08-07). Chinese ambassador to Brazil pitches Belt and Road membership as 'fundamental measure'. scmp.com Envoy tells Post that Brasilia could demonstrate 'stability' in bilateral ties by joining Beijing's flagship infrastructure and trade scheme.
(2024-08-07). Peace churches welcome war survivors. anabaptistworld.org We had no idea where to house a refugee family of 17 people from Sudan. How many bedrooms and bathrooms would it take for comfort and safety?
(2024-08-07). Voices: Utica Activists Stage Banner Drop Protesting Congressman Brandon Williams' Failure to Advocate for Central New Yorkers. urbancny.com 
Congressman Williams has consistently shown a lack of understanding of the issues affecting Central New Yorkers and has failed to effectively advocate for their needs. Utica, NY — On Wednesday, August 7, members of Citizen Action, Empire State Voices and community advocates from across New York's 22nd Congressional District will gather in Utica to drop a banner to draw attention to Congressman Brandon Williams' ongoing failure to address the pressing issues affecting Central New Yorkers. Despite repeated calls for action, Congressman Williams has voted against the interests of working families in his distric…
(2024-08-07). Yahya Sinwar named as new Hamas leader. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | Hamas announced on Tuesday the selection of Yahya Sinwar as its political bureau chief, replacing late chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. "We announce the selection of leader Yahya Sinwar as head of the movement's political bureau, succeeding leader Ismail Haniyeh," Hamas said in a statement. Sinwar, …
(2024-08-07). Neurodiverse Mother and Daughter Sue Birmingham Council for 'Wrongful' Separation. bylinetimes.com
(2024-08-07). NSFAS processes payment for qualifying beneficiaries. sanews.gov.za NSFAS processes payment for qualifying beneficiaries | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, says the scheme has been able to constantly process payments for all the beneficiaries who have submitted their banking details. | Addressing the media on the developments in the implementation of his mandate on Tuesday, Nomvalo highlighted that one of the urgent interventions made by the new Administrator was to migrate the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) NSFAS beneficiaries into a direct payment system through their banker. | This follows frustrations experi…
(2024-08-07). Kwar Adhola 25th Coronation Anniversary celebrations set for Tororo today. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Jopadhola in Tororo today celebrate the 25th Coronation anniversary of their cultural leader, the Kwar Adhola HRH Moses Stephen Owor. According to the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI), the climax of the celebrations will be held at Achilet grounds. President Yoweri Museveni is expected to officiate at the …
(2024-08-07). Minister Groenewald intervenes in gang leader's prison transfer. sanews.gov.za Minister Groenewald intervenes in gang leader's prison transfer | Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has intervened in the transfer of the notorious leader of the 28s prison gang, George "Geweld" Thomas, to the Helderstroom Prison in the Western Cape. | This follows an outcry from community leaders due to the high risk Thomas' presence may pose to communities of the province. | Thomas is serving at least 175 years imprisonment after his conviction in 2015 on more than 50 charges including:
• Seven counts of murder
• Three counts of attempted murder
&s…
(2024-08-07). UWA captures giant people-attacking crocodile. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said Tuesday that it had captured a 4.5-meter-long crocodile that mauled several people at a landing site in Ntoroko District in the Western Region of the country. UWA said in a statement that the crocodile was captured from the shores of Lake Albert after terrorizing …
(2024-08-07). JAMS Funk Fest 2k24 Headliners The Music Forever (TMF) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com 
Let's welcome the headliners for this year's NY State Fair JAMS Funk Fest 2k24! TMF or The Music Forever, previously performed as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation this week to talk about their performance on The Great New York State Fair's Chevy Court Stage on Saturday, August 31. Learn more!
(2024-08-07). New EPA Rules Could Dangerously Close Baseload Power Plants. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, baseload, dispatchable power—namely coal, nuclear and large gas-fired plants—will remain the backbone of America's energy supply for the foreseeable future.
(2024-08-07). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). Bangladesh: Arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of six anti-discrimination student movement organisers. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). The "League of American Workers" Consists of One Guy: A Former Trump Spokesperson. theintercept.com The League of American Workers is a "populist right, pro-worker organization," according to its founder, Steve Cortes, a longtime conservative pundit and former Donald Trump spokesperson. The group's website There's certainly plenty of room to grow, The Intercept found. By all indications, this "league" is a one-man show without apparent ties to the "disregarded American workers" Cortes claims to represent. Instead, the League of American Workers has links to GOP dark money and a…
(2024-08-07). Demystify science for the most marginalised – Minister Nzimande. sanews.gov.za Demystify science for the most marginalised – Minister Nzimande | Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has insisted that, given South Africa's — and Africa's — historical past of discrimination and under development of parts of the population, it is imperative to "demystify science and its purposes and meaning to the lives of all people, especially the most marginalised". | He was addressing the opening of the 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomy Union (IAU) in Cape Town on Tuesday evening. | "Astronomy offers such an amazing opportunity to naturali…
(2024-08-07). UK Riots | 'Soft Coup Against Starmer; Call In Army…': Narinder Kaur On Southport Stabbing Fallout. hindustantimes.com Exclusive Interview on UK Riots: The UK government on Tuesday said that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with far-right rioting that broke out following the murder of three children, triggering a week of violence.
(2024-08-07). Generals Urge Promotion of Iran-Belarus Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior military commanders from Iran and Belarus weighed plans to broaden interaction between the two nations against common threats, including the US sanctions and the expansion of NATO.
(2024-08-07). Hundreds flock Akibua stadium as health camp opens. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of women have pitched camp at Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City to access free obstetrics and gynecological services. The five-day health camp is organized by the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Uganda under the theme "Improving the Health of Women and Children in Lira, Northern Uganda." Speaking …
(2024-08-07). Dr. Ramkumar Pal's Inspirational Visit to Sakhi Mata Rangpur Dham. devdiscourse.com Ahmedabad, August 6, 2024: Dr. Ramkumar Pal, a renowned social worker and President of the 64 Foundation, visited Sakhi Mata Rangpur Dham in Ahmedabad for spiritual blessings from Siddhpeeth Sadh Raj Rajeshwari Mataji. The visit, during the auspicious month of Sawan, was marked with the presence of prominent individuals, including former Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mahadev Jankar.
(2024-08-07). There is No Away. whyy.org Stories about the stuff we collect and what happens to it after we're gone. Neil Benson was a photographer and salvage artist who believed that "trash is simply a failure of imagination." When he died in 2023, Benson left behind a house filled floor-to-ceiling with his collections of typewriters, Hawaiian shirts and a jacket covered with hundreds of buttons. That jacket reminded storyteller Neil Bardhan of his father's collection of political campaign buttons and childhood trips to antique stores and a motel-room flea market.
(2024-08-07). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-07). 'Address teacher training, salary disparities'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has been tasked to address the absence of teaching courses in public universities which legislators say is affecting the training of teachers. According to Joseph Ssewungu (NUP, Kalungu West County), teacher training colleges were closed, requiring primary school teachers to acquire a Bachelor's Degree in Education. "I raised this …
(2024-08-07). Tech Innovators Streamline Relief Efforts in Wayanad. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable show of social responsibility, a Kochi-based user-interface software development company has optimized relief efforts for landslide survivors in Wayanad, Kerala.
(2024-08-07). Canciller nicaragàºense resaltó valentía de bolivianos por su libertad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) El canciller nicaragàºense, Denis Moncada, resaltó la valentía y amor a la patria de los hombres y mujeres que lucharon por la libertad y autodeterminación de Bolivia, y afirmó que hoy día inspiran con su ejemplo.
(2024-08-07). Chapeando: Los sesgos del periodismo objetivo con Venezuela (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En este podcast encontramos las mentiras, los silencios y las manipulaciones en un audio tomado de CNàë, canal que presume de objetividad, aunque sus miradas sobre Venezuela han estado históricamente orientadas a descalificar a la Revolución bolivariana.
(2024-08-07). Los 80 años de una diva de las letras en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) La literatura en Cuba celebra hoy con los más exquisitos versos el cumpleaños 80 de la poeta y ensayista Nancy Morejón, quien lleva en su alma, allá donde enamora su prosa, la tierra que la vio nacer.
(2024-08-07). Presidente del COI felicita a Mijaín López, la leyenda olímpica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC).- El presidente del COI, Thomas Bach, felicitó el martes a la leyenda de la lucha, Mijain López, instantes después de que el cubano hizo historia con su quinto título olímpico en París, un hecho inédito.
(2024-08-07). Venezuela: Tribunal Supremo de Justicia inicia audiencias sobre contencioso electoral. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) La Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela inicia hoy en Caracas las audiencias con los excandidatos y partidos políticos que participaron en las elecciones presidenciales, para dirimir el contencioso presentado por Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-08-07). España primer oro olímpico del relevo de marcha, Ecuador plata. radiohc.cu París, 7 ago (PL).- La dupla de España logró hoy en París-2024 la medalla de oro olímpica en el relevo mixto de marcha-maratón, prueba que se desarrolló por primera vez bajo los cinco aros con Ecuador vestido de plata.
(2024-08-07). Canciller de Cuba denuncia afectaciones a sistema educativo de Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy a través de su cuenta en X, los ataques contra el sistema educativo en Gaza, durante el genocidio israelí.
(2024-08-07). Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su visits workers in Georgia. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—On July 19th, as part of her visit to various unions in the Atlanta area, acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visited the local SEIU Workers United office to meet with various representatives of the Atlanta labor movement. Julie Su remains the Acting Secretary of Labor because Republicans in the Senate have held up her confirmation for …
(2024-08-07). La secretaria interina de Trabajo, Julie Su, visita a trabajadores en Georgia. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—El 19 de julio, como parte de su visita a varios sindicatos en el área de Atlanta, la Secretaria de Trabajo interina Julie Su visitó la oficina local de SEIU Workers United para reunirse con varios representantes del movimiento laboral de Atlanta. Julie Su sigue siendo Secretaria de Trabajo interina porque los republicanos en el …
(2024-08-07). Revista del Mercosur difunde próximo evento Turnat de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) La revista Viajes y Turismo del Mercosur reprodujo hoy en su más reciente edición la promoción de la 14 edición del Evento Internacional de Turismo de Naturaleza (Turnat) previsto para septiembre próximo.
(2024-08-07). Sri Lanka y Cuba celebran 65 años de nexos de amistad y cooperación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) Sri Lanka, uno de los primeros países en reconocer en 1959 al Gobierno de Cuba tras el triunfo de la revolución liderada por Fidel Castro, reiteró su disposición de impulsar los nexos de amistad y cooperación.
(2024-08-07). Marchan en Colombia en respaldo a reformas sociales del Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 ago (RHC) La Central Unitaria de Trabajadores de Colombia (CUT) marchará hoy para mostrar su respaldo a las reformas sociales del Gobierno justo cuando se celebran dos años de la llegada al poder del presidente Gustavo Petro.
(2024-08-07). Resistance flows as Una River communities confront hydroelectric threat. peoplesdispatch.org 
The idyllic source of the Una River, a waterway winding 215 kilometers through Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, is on the brink of being transformed into a hydroelectric power plant site. Residents from nearby towns like Donja Suvaja and Srb have been actively protesting for a month to halt the construction, trying to protect one of Europe's clearest and deepest water sources. | For these communities, the Una is much more than just a river. It is a cherished place which unites the local population, and it is now at risk of irreparable damage. The importance of the river is recognized beyond the closest localit…
(2024-08-07). Constitution is powerful tool to curb disparities: CJI Chandrachud. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said the Constitution is a "powerful tool" to curb disparity and it creates institutions which are meant to guard against inequality. He said the Constitution provides for checks and balances within these institutions and also stipulates institutional priorities and obligations to the …
(2024-08-07). Cuba en París 2024: Duodécima jornada de los Juegos Olímpicos. cubadebate.cu Para hoy, todas las miradas se concentran en el boxeador Erislandi àÅlvarez (63.5 Kg), quien enfrentará (4: 30 PM hora de nuestro país) en la final al ídolo local, Sofiane Ouniha. También debutará el campeón olímpico de la Lucha Greco, Luis Orta (67 Kg).