(2024-08-08). Deliberate starvation of civilians a war crime, EU warns Israel. presstv.ir The European Union and the UK slam remarks by an Israeli minister who controversially labeled starvation in Gaza as morally acceptable.
(2024-08-08). We Must Oppose Israel's Dangerous Gamble Before It's Too Late. progressive.org A failure to stop Israel's genocide of Palestinians gambles with the fate of humanity as a whole.
(2024-08-08). Escalation and Miscalculation: How a Bigger War Might Happen in the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
Fateful Choices Just a few weeks ago, the media were reporting that Israel and Hezbollah were edging closer to an agreement that would bring their deadly exchanges along the border with Lebanon to a halt. At the same time, however, the rising number of firefights and casualties, and the mutual buildup of forces, threatened to
(2024-08-08). It's Time to Organize or Die. counterpunch.org 
I saw a message from a veteran friend of mine recently: he had just received a picture of a dog eating a dead baby in Gaza. Revulsion, anger, sadness, rage: of course, at the Israelis for their genocide in Gaza and everything they have done in Gaza and on the West Bank against Palestinians, and
chinaview.cn (2024-08-08). Yemen's Houthis claim attacking 2 U.S. warships, commercial vesselYemen's Houthi armed group on Wednesday claimed it had attacked two warships of the United States and another commercial vessel in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, using anti-ship ballistic missiles and bomb-laden drones.
(2024-08-08). Israel's Short-sighted Political Assassinations with Sharmine Narwani. mintpressnews.com Sharmine Narwani shares her insights on the targeted killings of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, which have sent shockwaves through the Middle East and raised the specter of a broader regional conflict.
asiapacificreport.nz (2024-08-08). Call for collective global action over 'horrific' Israeli crimes against Palestinian prisonersShortly after Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel was cutting off food, water, electricity and fuel to Gaza, effectively announcing the start of the genocide, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir launched his own war against Palestinian political prisoners and detainees held in Israeli jails and camps
(2024-08-08). 'We'll Die Before Enlisting': Ultra-Orthodox Israelis Storm Army Base. popularresistance.org Israel released a statement on 6 August condemning the storming of a military base that day by ultra-Orthodox Jews, also known as the Haredim, who were protesting a recent government decision to enlist them into the Israeli army. | "Breaking into IDF bases is a grave offensive and against the law," the Israeli army said, adding that the enlistment of Haredi Jews into the military is "a critical operational need… and we are determined to continue advancing it." | Demonstrators from the ultra-Orthodox community stormed the Tel HaShome army base in Israel earlier on 6 August during a demonstration against compulso…
aljazeera.com (2024-08-08). Israel war on Gaza updates: Calls grow for probe into torture of prisonersPalestinian Prisoner's Society calls on the UN to carry out investigation into 'torture of Palestinian detainees'
(2024-08-08). Only 'decisive action' can force Israel to comply with international law: Iran. presstv.ir Iran urges international prosecution of the far-right Israeli finance minister for justifying the killing of 2 million Palestinians by starvation.
(2024-08-08). Israeli forces blow up Fatah's Balata camp HQ, raid West Bank. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). The United States, Israel and Ukraine Are Shooting themselves in the Foot. sonar21.com 
Quite a few developments today. Let's start with the FBI raid on Scott Ritter's home today. I am giving a shout out to Mark Wauck, a retired FBI agent who frequently links to my posts, for his latest post on this. The RT article is the first full length account I've seen. Note that Ritter states that the search warrant was issued pursuant a suppose…
(2024-08-08). Finding the Moral Courage to Recognize a Genocide. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-08). Gaza: Israeli Forces Open Fire While Storming Home. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Israeli soldier aims his weapon in front of a destroyed building in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza on January 27, 2024. | © 2024 Nicolas Garcia / AFP via Getty Images | (Jerusalem, August 8, 2024) — Israeli forces stormed a Gaza City home on December 21, 2023, throwing grenades inside and opening fire on a room where a civilian family was sheltering, Human Rights Watch said today.The attack killed seven people, including a pregnant woman, and severely injured two, including a 5-year-old. Witnesses also allege that Israeli forces shot a blind 73-year-old man after securing the…
(2024-08-08). Israel's Haifa engulfed by fear of Iran, Hezbollah retaliation: Media. presstv.ir Israeli media say settlers in Haifa dread the possibility of Iran and Hezbollah retaliation over the recent Israeli assassinations of top resistance figures.
(2024-08-08). Houthis Up The Ante Against Israel & U.S.; Missiles Hit American Destroyers, Israel-Bound Ship Hit. hindustantimes.com Houthis have intensified attacks against Israel and the US in the Red Sea amid tensions of a wider war between Iran and the Jewish state over the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. The Yemen-based rebel spokesperson Yahya Saree on August 7 claimed to have hit two US destroyers, USS Cole and USS Lassen, and an Israel-bound Liberia-flagged container ship.
aljazeera.com (2024-08-08). Israel war on Gaza updates: Calls grow for probe into torture of prisonersPalestinian Prisoner's Society calls on the UN to carry out investigation into 'torture of Palestinian detainees'
asiapacificreport.nz (2024-08-08). Call for collective global action over 'horrific' Israeli crimes against Palestinian prisonersShortly after Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel was cutting off food, water, electricity and fuel to Gaza, effectively announcing the start of the genocide, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir launched his own war against Palestinian political prisoners and detainees held in Israeli jails and camps
sana.sy (2024-08-08). Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli aggression- Iranian President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Islamic Republic is committed to peace and security in the region but reserves the right to respond to the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh on Iranian soil.
(2024-08-08). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 307: At least 56 Palestinians killed across Gaza as Israel bombs two more schools in latest massacres. mondoweiss.net 
A reported 15 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on the Abdel Fatah Hamoud and the al-Zahraa schools in Gaza City. With these latest massacres, the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks on Thursday alone rose to at least 56.
(2024-08-08). 'The martyrs were cut up and burned': Survivors of the latest tent massacre in Gaza recount the horror. mronline.org 
On August 4, the Israeli army bombed a group of tents inside the compound of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, killing three people. The bombing caused a number of tents to catch on fire, resulting in the injury of dozens of displaced civilians.
(2024-08-08). Lessons from the Sandinista Revolution. workers.org 
The writer was part of a Solidarity Delegation of members of Workers World Party and the Bronx Anti-War Coalition that traveled to Nicaragua in July for a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Sandinista Revolution. Mural of martyrs from 1959 student protest who were massacred by . . . |
(2024-08-08). Houthi Leader Vows Yemen Will Join 'Axis of Resistance' in Attack on Israel. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi vowed the Yemeni group will coordinate with the "Axis of Resistance" in an attack on Israel in response to Israeli escalations in the region. The axis includes Iran, Hezbollah, Shia militias that operate in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthis, who are officially known as Ansar Allah. Iran is …
links.org.au (2024-08-08). Ilan Pappé: To stop the century-long genocide in Palestine, uproot the source of all violence — ZionismFraming the conflict as a struggle between the colonisers and the colonised helps detect the origin of the violence and shows that there is no effective way of stopping it without addressing its origins. The root of the violence in Palestine is the evolvement of Zionism in the late 19th century into a settler colonial project.? ⚪ Like previous settler colonial projects, the main violent impulse of the movement — and later the state that was established — was and is to eliminate the native population. When elimination is not achieved by violence, the solution is always to use more extraordinary violence.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Hezbollah leader on the loss of martyrs Sayyad Fouad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh. workers.org 
"Resistance fighter waves Hezbollah flag." The following remarks were given by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on August 6, 2024. The remarks were published on Resistance News Network. The enemy may resort to breaking the sound barrier over Dahiyeh [Lebanon], for provocation and to frighten those present at the ceremony. . . . |
(2024-08-08). Report: 15 killed in strikes on schools in northern Gaza; IDF: Targets were used by Hamas. haaretz.com IDF says 15 rockets fired in northern Israel in latest barrage from Lebanon ‚ñ Israeli army tells civilians in southeast Gaza to evacuate ‚ñ Israel revokes diplomatic status of Norway's envoys to Palestinian Authority as penalty for Palestinian recognition ‚ñ Report: Hezbollah may attack Israel before Iran; Tehran 'rethinking' retaliation scope…
(2024-08-08). Houthi: Battle at its height after Israeli assassinations. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah says the battle against Israel is now at its height after the regime's assassinations of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.
(2024-08-08). Hamas Names Sinwar as Leader amid Fears of War Between Hezbollah and Israel. thealtworld.com On the Wednesday, August 7 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the latest from the Middle East, where the Palestinian Hamas Movement has named Yahya Sinwar as its sole leader. |
(2024-08-08). How tense Israel is preparing for a possible attack by Iran and its allies. scmp.com Military, hospitals in Israel on high alert after Iran and Hezbollah vowed revenge for assassinations…
(2024-08-08). Israel's Short-sighted Political Assassinations with Sharmine Narwani. thealtworld.com Sharmine Narwani shares her insights on the targeted killings of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, which have sent shockwaves through the Middle East and raised the specter of a broader regional conflict. | No matter how bad the attack on Palestine gets, Israel seems to find a way to make it worse. | With a series of high-profile assassinations that threaten to spark a regional war, Israel has raised the stakes once again. On July 30, it targeted Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr in Beirut. One day later, it killed Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' lead ceasefire negotiator, while he was in Tehran. | The killings sent shockwaves thr…
(2024-08-08). Blood, diesel fuel and generators: How Israel's healthcare system is preparing for war with Hezbollah. haaretz.com 'What we don't stockpile now won't be there during war with Hezbollah': Hospitals across Israel are preparing for war by stocking up on medical and surgical supplies, thousands of units of blood, and diesel fuel and gasoline…
(2024-08-08). U.S. hopes it deterred major Iranian strike on Israel while Hezbollah remains the wild card. haaretz.com U.S. and Israeli officials believe Hezbollah's retaliation for the killing of a top official will focus on military sites, but they cannot say with certainty how careful it will be to avoid harm to civilians…
(2024-08-08). Not Iran, Hezbollah To Lead Blitz Against Israel Over Haniyeh Killing? Plans To Hit These Targets. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah is likely to strike Israel independently of whatever Iran may do, according to CNN. Hezbollah is reportedly moving faster than Iran in planning a major strike on Israel. Meanwhile, Iran appears to be working on plans to strike Israel over the Haniyeh killing. A U.S. military official told CNN that Iran had some but not all preparations for an attack. However, given Lebanon's proximity to Israel, Hezbollah may act with little to no notice. There is no clarity if Hezbollah and Iran are coordinating to attack Israel, CNN reported.
frontline.thehindu.com (2024-08-08). Exporting arms to Israel violates international law and human rights: panel on India's supply of military material to IsraelActivists, politicians, and authors criticise the Centre for obscuring arms export information and the suppression of pro-Palestine protests
(2024-08-08). UK, Egypt issue alerts for Iran, Lebanon airspace amid rising Mideast tensions. geo.tv 
An employee of Luxor's International Airport, wearing a protective face mask, walks next to an EgyptAir plane in Luxor, Egypt April 9, 2021. — Reuters Egypt instructs all of its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace.NOTAM says instruction would be in effect from 100 to 400…
(2024-08-08). Philadelphians protest Israel's assassinations. workers.org 
Philadelphia Hundreds of people demonstrated on Aug. 3 in Center City Philadelphia in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon in the aftermath of brutal Israeli assassinations of resistance leaders. Among the protesters were families with young children who frequently helped lead chants. Called by the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition, the demonstration gathered . . . |
(2024-08-08). Flight price surge as governments urge citizens to leave Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Syrian regime detains dozens of refugees returning from Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Cuddly Genocide Slate and the Palestine Exception. fightbackbetter.com 
With the announcement of Tim Walz as presumptive presidential candidate Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate there has been a torrent of effusive praise of him, his record, his past careers, his military and education background. The duo are being presented in such glowing terms they could probably be nominated for sainthood. One of the more popular themes shows them both cuddling cats and dogs. | Anyone who has focused a good part of their last 10 months calling out into the terrible abyss of the Biden administration's genocide against 10s of 1000s of actual Palestinian humans in Gaza could feel dau…
(2024-08-08). From Aaron Bushnell to "I'm Speaking" in Five Months. dissidentvoice.org I can't really find the words to express how depressing it is to watch the life get sucked out of the anti-genocide movement in the United States because one of the candidates running for president this year happens to come from the administration that's been overseeing said genocide. Kamala Harris shouted down protesters against the …
(2024-08-08). Tlaib Slams White House for Defending AIPAC After Triumph Over Cori Bush. truthout.org Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) has slammed the White House for denouncing Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) after the Missouri lawmaker was defeated by a historic spending blitz by pro-Israel lobbyists seeking to oust any dissent on Israel's genocide and apartheid from Congress. On social media on Wednesday, Tlaib pointed out that the very lobbyists behind Bush's defeat are responsible for helping… |
(2024-08-08). Protest at Rep. Mike Thompson's Napa Winery Fundraiser. indybay.org Thompson accused of genocide due to votes to arm Israel…
(2024-08-08). Gaza genocide enters month 11 as Israel provokes regional war. electronicintifada.net
(2024-08-08). Ilan Pappé: To stop the century-long genocide in Palestine, uproot the source of all violence — Zionism. links.org.au 
Ilan Pappé — Violence as a permanent and massive aspect of life can only be removed when its source is removed. In the case of Palestine, it is the ideology and praxis of the Israeli settler state, not the existential struggle of the colonised Palestinian people.
(2024-08-08). 300 Days of Genocide. indybay.org But don't fret, Biden is unhappy about it…
(2024-08-08). English Wikipedia editors concluded: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. haaretz.com Since the editors of the world's most popular online site voted last month to rename a Wikipedia entry 'Gaza genocide,' removing the earlier words 'allegations of,' the entry is getting tens of thousands of views daily…
(2024-08-08). Congo: Greed is the heart of darkness in Africa's worst conflict. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Argentine University Federation condemns visit to genocides. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine University Federation (FUA) joined social and trade union organizations that condemned today the visit of six deputies of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) to detainees for crimes committed during the last civil-military dictatorship (1976-1983).
(2024-08-08). 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."
(2024-08-08). Kamala Harris shuts down Gaza protesters, warns about Trump vote. newarab.com 
US Vice President Protesters chanted "Kamala, Kamala, Kamala you can't hide, we won't vote for genocide" as the Democratic presidential nominee gave a speech at an air hangar in Detroit. | Harris's supporters responded…
links.org.au (2024-08-08). Ilan Pappé: To stop the century-long genocide in Palestine, uproot the source of all violence — ZionismFraming the conflict as a struggle between the colonisers and the colonised helps detect the origin of the violence and shows that there is no effective way of stopping it without addressing its origins. The root of the violence in Palestine is the evolvement of Zionism in the late 19th century into a settler colonial project.? ⚪ Like previous settler colonial projects, the main violent impulse of the movement — and later the state that was established — was and is to eliminate the native population. When elimination is not achieved by violence, the solution is always to use more extraordinary violence.
(2024-08-08). Israel increases restrictions at Haram al-Sharif. electronicintifada.net Security forces using Gaza genocide to limit religious freedoms for Muslims while ramping up a Jewish presence at the third holiest site in Islam.
(2024-08-08). Electoral theater of Venezuela's opposition. peoplesworld.org 
I covered Venezuela's three-week presidential electoral campaign, the elections, and their fallout for the Latin American terrestrial and satellite news TV network TeleSur (English) — the multilateral public TV news network funded by the governments of Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. I am an experienced analyst of Brazilian politics, but I do not claim to be a …
(2024-08-08). Bolivia begins adaptation to MERCOSUR regulations. plenglish.com La Paz, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Bolivians begin with optimism the adaptation of their legal system to the regulations of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), after the entry into force of the Protocol of Accession to this integrationist bloc.
(2024-08-08). WCK staff member killed in Gaza as Israel continues bombardment. newarab.com 
The The WCK identified the person as Nadi Sallout, saying in a post on X that he was "an integral member of our warehouse team from the early days of our response in Rafah and a humanitarian at his very core". | At the same time, seven civilians were killed on Thursday, and…
(2024-08-08). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). UK groups submit ICC brief on Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont returns to Spain despite arrest warrant. aljazeera.com Large crowd of supporters turns up to greet politician in Barcelona after seven years of self-imposed exile in Belgium.
(2024-08-08). Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont evades capture on return to Spain after nearly 7 years. scmp.com Puigdemont, a celebrated separatist who fled Spain almost seven years ago, sensationally returned to the country despite an outstanding arrest warrant.
(2024-08-08). Promising signs that Palestine advocacy is building political power in Washington. mondoweiss.net 
The Israel lobby built its strength on the fact that its opposition was politically weak. Kamala Harris's choice of Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro and the massive cost it took to defeat Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush show this is no longer the case.
(2024-08-08). 'We have the right to demand better': Arab Americans wrestle with the 2024 presidential election. mondoweiss.net 
Arab Americans are viewing the U.S. presidential race with anger and disillusionment. "I just feel like our voices aren't being heard," says Palestinian American Mervat Saudi. Both parties "are not in the best interest for my own people."
(2024-08-08). Promising signs that Palestine advocacy is building political power in Washington. mondoweiss.net
(2024-08-08). Lessons from the Sandinista Revolution — a WW Commentary. workers.org 
Plaza de la Revolución (Plaza of the Revolution) in Managua. By Saher Al Khamash The writer was part of a Solidarity Delegation of members of Workers World Party and the Bronx Anti-War Coalition that traveled to Nicaragua in July for a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the victory of . . . |
(2024-08-08). NicaNotes: By the Grace of God. afgj.org 
[Originally from Idaho, Becca Renk has lived in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, for more than 20 years, working in sustainable community development with the Jubilee House Community and its project, the Center for Development in Central America. Becca coordinates the Casa Benjamin Linder solidarity project in Managua.] "Yes, I'm Nicaraguan," answers the gray-haired man in the seat next to me…
(2024-08-08). US Interference and Venezuela's Stalemate: Alan MacLeod on State of Play. mintpressnews.com Alan MacLeod discusses the persistent US attempts at regime change in Venezuela, the polarized views on Maduro, and the consequences of American sanctions on Venezuelans.
(2024-08-08). Myth of The Iron Dome: The Costly Lie Behind Israel's 'Impenetrable' Defense. mintpressnews.com
(2024-08-08). AIPAC Strikes Again: Cori Bush's Primary Loss Exposes the Power of Pro-Israel Money. mintpressnews.com AIPAC's relentless funding and smear campaigns lead to the defeat of progressive icon Cori Bush, raising serious concerns about the integrity of U.S. elections.
(2024-08-08). Cabinet welcomes ICJ advisory on Occupied Palestinian Territories. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes ICJ advisory on Occupied Palestinian Territories | Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says South Africa's Cabinet has welcomed an advisory by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the "legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories". | Ntshavheni was addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing on Thursday. | The ICJ advisory affirmed that Israel's continued presence in the territories is unlawful under international law. | "The judgement creates an additional legal obligation for all States to end complicity in Israel…
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Far-Right Opposition Insists on Ignoring Supreme Court. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This Tuesday, August 6, the president of the Supreme Court of Justice and president of the Electoral Chamber of the highest court, Caryslia Rodríg…
(2024-08-08). Heralded As a Beacon of Democracy by Biden Administration, Kyiv Regime Bans Political Parties, Assassinates Rivals and Oppresses Muslims. covertactionmagazine.com Muslims Are Linked to Islamic Terrorism U.S. political officials continuously justify spending billions of taxpayer dollars on arms shipments to Ukraine by claiming they are supporting a struggle of democracy versus autocracy. The Zelensky government in Ukraine, however, has banned 12 opposition parties and assassinated political rivals. Newly disclosed documents reveal that Zelensky's government also …
(2024-08-08). Tim Walz for Veep: Barely Noticed or Noticeable. dissidentvoice.org While the Kamala Harris coronation for Democratic presidential nomination continues in its safely shielded path, her sacred status among party members growing with each day, the decision to select Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as Vice Presidential running mate had all the hallmarks of unbearable caution. Caution for being secure from any ambition on his …
(2024-08-08). Venezuela Is a Marvellous Country in Motion. dissidentvoice.org Credit: Francisco Trías I have been in Caracas, Venezuela, for the past two weeks, before and after the presidential election on 28 July. In the run-up to the election, two things became clear to me. First, the Chavistas (supporters of Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian project that is now led by President Nicolás Maduro) have …
(2024-08-08). We Must Oppose Israel's Dangerous Gamble Before It's Too Late. dissidentvoice.org Following World War II, Albert Camus posed a "formidable gamble" to those who had survived a tragedy of immense proportions. "We're in history up to our necks," he observed, yet we must wager that "words are more powerful than munitions." "Leave or die" are the horrid words threatening largely unprotected Palestinian civilians in Gaza as …
(2024-08-08). On Being a Patriot. dissidentvoice.org 
Journalist and political analyst Caleb Maupin put out a video "Scott Ritter's home raided by the FBI." Maupin affirmed his solidarity with Ritter, a staunch opponent of US militaristic support for Ukraine and Israel. Ritter's anti-imperialist stand is nothing new. He first came to wider attention with his opposition to US plans to attack Iraq …
(2024-08-08). New Marching Orders. dissidentvoice.org 
Soldiers! Don't give yourselves to brutes, men who despise you and enslave you; who regiment your lives, tell you what to do, what to think and what to feel! Who drill you, diet you, treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder! | Don't give yourselves to these unnatural men — machine men with machine minds and machine hearts ! You are not machines! You are not cattle! | You are men! You have a love of humanity in your hearts! | – Charlie Chaplin, excerpt of final speech in The Great Dictator, 1940…
(2024-08-08). Nothing's changed since 1948 except now Israel's excuses don't work. dissidentvoice.org 
The headline above, about yet another Israeli operation to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians in the tiny, besieged and utterly destroyed enclave of Gaza, was published in yesterday's Middle East Eye. When I began studying Israeli history more than a quarter of a century ago, people claiming to be experts proffered plenty of excuses to explain …
(2024-08-08). American Theocracy: Politics Has Become Our National Religion. dissidentvoice.org 
You shall have no other gods before me. — The Ten Commandments Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what, it will be fixed, it will be fine, you won't have to vote anymore. — Donald Trump Politics has become our national …
(2024-08-08). Two powerful earthquakes hit off Japan; tsunami warning issued. geo.tv 
(2024-08-08). 18 days in Israeli prison. electronicintifada.net Israeli jailers tortured my cousin.
(2024-08-08). How the ultra-right Kahanists infiltrated the US Democratic Party. electronicintifada.net Jewish extremists in both Israel and the US have become extremely influential.
(2024-08-08). Activist: Pay Attention to the Sudanese People and Not the 2 Warring Parties. truthout.org Senior United Nations officials are calling on the international community for help in getting humanitarian aid into Sudan after a famine was declared in at least one part of the Darfur region following 15 months of war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Officials say perhaps 26 million people are at risk from acute hunger, but Sudanese activist Marine Alneel… |
(2024-08-08). The Delta disparity: Flight attendants rally for equal pay at Detroit airport. fightbacknews.org
chinaview.cn (2024-08-08). Yemen's Houthis claim attacking 2 U.S. warships, commercial vesselYemen's Houthi armed group on Wednesday claimed it had attacked two warships of the United States and another commercial vessel in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, using anti-ship ballistic missiles and bomb-laden drones.
(2024-08-08). ICJ bid, Instagram ban latest signs Turkey is moving away from Israel. aljazeera.com The Turkish government has been criticised by some for not doing enough for Gaza, but it has moved to cut many ties.
(2024-08-08). Brics Needs Common Values, Respect for Human Dignity. infobrics.org The Association for Welfare, Community, and Dialogue (Acid) welcomes the statement by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Malaysia is preparing to join the emerging economic group known as Brics…
(2024-08-08). French personnel still dying in hundreds to Russian long-range precision strikes. infobrics.org Foreigners stand to gain very little (if anything), but can lose everything by fighting a military superpower that can easily eliminate them from afar. The best thing they can do is simply stay away, while those who have been naive enough to come and fight for the Neo-Nazi junta should pray that an "Iskander", "Kinzhal" or "Zircon" haven't been fired at their position.
(2024-08-08). Japanese PM did not mention US during Hiroshima nuclear bomb commemoration. infobrics.org He did, however, warn of a fake Russian nuclear threat.
(2024-08-08). Why the BRICS Need to Focus on the Macroeconomy of the Global South. infobrics.org Despite the growing interest on the part of developing economies in the BRICS+ platform, as well as a rising prominence of the BRICS on the international stage there is a perplexing lack of coordination and discussion within the bloc of the macroeconomic agenda of mutual cooperation…
(2024-08-08). US becoming a police state and persecuting its own citizens. infobrics.org Recent FBI raid on Scott Ritter's house shows very clearly the dictatorial, authoritarian nature of current US politics.
(2024-08-08). BRICS Gathered in Geneva to Discuss a New Digital Order. infobrics.org Experts and antitrust officials met in Geneva to propose solutions to the challenges faced by antitrust authorities in the digital markets of the BRICS countries to find common ground between them, especially in the area of regulation of digital platforms and AI…
(2024-08-08). Political Pretence: The Democrats and the Palestinians. counterpunch.org 
The fact that the Democrats currently occupy the White House has done little to ruffle the equation of blood and gore in the Middle East, notably regarding the fate of the Palestinians. The ongoing Israeli campaign of stunning ruthlessness against the Gaza unfortunates is certainly a worry for some Democratic strategists, if only because certain voters
(2024-08-08). Arab Officials Say Gaza Ceasefire Deal Won't Happen Unless US Pressures Israel. news.antiwar.com
(2024-08-08). FBI Raids Home of Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the FBI raided the home of Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and outspoken critic of the NATO proxy war in Ukraine and Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. Ritter told reporters outside of his New York home that the raid was related to a suspected violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act …
(2024-08-08). Israeli Airstrikes Target Central Syria, Wounding Four Soldiers. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes targeted central Syria on Thursday as tensions are soaring in the region amid anticipation of an Iranian reprisal attack on Israel. A Syrian military source told Al Mayadeen that the strikes targeted several military sites and injured four Syrian soldiers. The strike was launched at about 8: 55 pm local time from the direction …
(2024-08-08). Report: US Warns Iran of 'Serious Risk' If It Launches Major Attack on Israel. news.antiwar.com US officials have issued a threat to Iran, warning of serious consequences to the Iranian economy and the country's new government if it launches a major reprisal attack on Israel for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the …
(2024-08-08). US Ambassador Boycotts Nagasaki A-Bomb Ceremony Because Israel Is Not Invited. news.antiwar.com US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will boycott Friday's memorial service in Nagasaki commemorating the 79th anniversary of the US dropping a nuclear bomb on the city because Israel was not invited to attend. Emanuel said the ceremony had become "politicized" by the decision not to invite Israel, but Russia and Belarus will also be …
(2024-08-08). What The United Nations Chief Can Do For Gaza. popularresistance.org Secretary-General António Guterres has limited his role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to that of a town crier, expressing "grave concern" from time to time regarding the terrible Hamas attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 and Israel's collective punishment of the Palestinian people in Gaza every day since then and long before. | To change his legacy, Guterres should establish a truth commission, propose a U.N. transitional administration and present a peace plan to get us to the "day after" in Gaza and beyond. | Over decades, U.N. resolutions have compelled Palestinian leaders to surrender 78 percent of P…
(2024-08-08). International Campaign Targets Tanker Supplying Israeli War Planes With Texas oil. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). AIPAC's Influence Targets American Democracy. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Under the watchful eye of a Capitol policeman, a group of human rights activist from Code Pink and CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) held a tech-in at the Rayburn House office building cafeteria August 7 to discuss how American democracy is influenced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its agenda through financial support and influence for lawmakers who support Israel.
(2024-08-08). PDF of August 8 issue. workers.org 
Download the version in color. Download the black & white version. The world responds WWP Tribute to Dr. Ismail Haniyeh Protests blast Israel's assassination attacks Iran plans strikes on Israel In D.C. and countrywide: Protests demand Netanyahu's arrest Boston protest: 'Netanyahu is not welcome anywhere!' Editorial Congress welcomes Israeli war . . . |
(2024-08-08). Now calling all the shots, Sinwar's takeover doesn't alter terms of Israel-Hamas deal. haaretz.com Sinwar's new role as head of Hamas' political bureau, overseeing both military and political wings, doesn't change the Israel-Hamas deal's dynamics, now awaiting Netanyahu's response. His appointment to secure Hamas' political and financial future may outweigh military challenges…
(2024-08-08). Canada to pull diplomats' children out of Israel – FM says. newarab.com 
Israel's
(2024-08-08). Choosing Sinwar as political chief cements war, not diplomacy, as key to Hamas' fate. haaretz.com Sinwar's appointment as head of Hamas' politburo should be viewed as a declaration of intent: Hamas understands that what happens on the ground in Gaza will decide the outcome of the war more than diplomacy, and is handing the reins over to the on-the-ground command…
(2024-08-08). OIC says Israel 'fully responsible' for Hamas chief Haniyeh's killing. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has blamed Israel for the attack that killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh last week in Iran, which has vowed to retaliate. A statement issued after an extraordinary meeting of the 57-member bloc on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia said it "holds Israel, the illegal occupying …
(2024-08-08). Nagasaki defends decision not to invite Israel to atomic bomb memorial. aljazeera.com US, UK and other countries say they will send lower-level officials to ceremony that will take place on Friday.
(2024-08-08). Iran: Israel committed costly 'strategic mistake'. presstv.ir Israel committed costly 'strategic mistake': Iran…
(2024-08-08). Israeli lawmakers, settler leaders unite to overturn Gaza disengagement law: Report. thecradle.co
(2024-08-08). Will the UK stop selling arms to Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Israeli forces step up attacks, raids in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com UN agency says the number of Palestinians displaced has more than doubled since October 7.
(2024-08-08). The US and Israel Are Losing Influence in West Asia. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess current developments in West Asia with respect to Israel and Iran. Increasingly, it is becoming apparent that the US and Israel are losing influence and credibility in the region.
(2024-08-08). Israel bans Imam of Al-Aqsa from entering mosque for six months. newarab.com 
Israeli police have issued a six-month ban on Sheikh The decision, announced on Thursday morning, was confirmed by Sheikh Sabri's lawyer, Khaled Zabarqa, in a press statement. The ban follows Sheikh Sabri's arrest last Friday after delivering a sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque, during which he mourned the death of Hamas political bur…
(2024-08-08). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Israeli police continue confiscating anti-war protest signs despite repeated orders not to. haaretz.com The State Prosecutor's Office says orders to refrain from seizing political signs were widely circulated six times but have been ignored…
(2024-08-08). US calls for 'zero tolerance' of sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli detention facilities. middleeasteye.net 
US calls for 'zero tolerance' of sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli detention facilities | After leaked video showing detainee being sexually abused, US State Department calls for 'full investigation' | | Protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility after some broke in after Israeli…
(2024-08-08). Iran to make Israel regret its terrorist aggression: UN mission. presstv.ir Iran's UN mission says the country seeks to make the Israeli regime regret committing its recent assassination of senior Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran.
(2024-08-08). Israel revokes diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys. aljazeera.com Norway's foreign minister blasts 'extreme act', saying it will affect the country's ability to help Palestinian people.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Kamala Harris heckled by protesters over Israel-Palestine stance. aljazeera.com US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has been heckled by protesters at a rally in Michigan over Israel.
(2024-08-08). Israel revokes eight Norwegian diplomats' status with the PA as punishment for recognizing Palestine. haaretz.com Israel's Foreign Ministry announced it is revoking the diplomatic status of eight Norwegian diplomats, which will effectively stop Norway's activity in Israel and the West Bank; Norway: 'This is an extreme act'…
(2024-08-08). Israel's Diplomatic Tightrope Between Russia and China in Iran Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Israeli soldiers at sensitive bases reveal their ID and location. haaretz.com A Haaretz investigation: The Israel Defense Forces struggles to enforce operational security regulations, and in spite of clear instructions regarding | smartphones and smartwatches, sensitive information is leaking and easily available to the enemy…
(2024-08-08). UN calls for probe into rights abuses against Palestinian inmates in Israeli jails. presstv.ir The UN has urged an investigation into rights abuses against Palestinian inmates in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-08). 'Dead or Alive': Israel vows to capture new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Israeli leaders responded to the news that Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar has been named the organization's new commander by the leadership who live in hiding in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Taking to X, Israeli foreign minister Israel Katz stated the election of Yahya Sinwar as the leader of …
(2024-08-08). Kamala Harris aides reject Israel arms embargo, refuting 'Uncommitted' activists. middleeasteye.net 
Kamala Harris aides reject Israel arms embargo, refuting 'Uncommitted' activists | Uncommitted campaign says Democratic nominee will lead a 'more humane' policy on Gaza despite arms embargo snub | | US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a ra…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Iran Fear In USA's Arab Allies Spoils Military Move On Gaza, After Hurting 'Israel Defence' Alliance. hindustantimes.com America's Arab allies Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have reportedly turned down U.S' requests to join the proposed peacekeeping force in postwar Gaza. As per a report by the Times of Israel, the U.S. had requested that its Arab allies contribute troops to form a 'peacekeeping force' for Gaza once the war ends. Meanwhile, Egypt has reportedly outlined its conditions for participating in the U.S.-led peacekeeping force.
(2024-08-08). Israeli settlers contaminate the West Bank with their waste. newarab.com 
But another war is being waged in silence: its 90,000 inhabitants are
(2024-08-08). Israel braces for fallout of far-right minister's comments on starving Gazans to death. haaretz.com EU nations, the U.K. and others condemned the right-wing minister's 'shocking and harmful remarks' in which he suggested that int'l pressure is the only reason Israel isn't starving Gazans to death…
(2024-08-08). US urges Israel probe sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
Israel should fully investigate allegations of Asked about a
(2024-08-08). 'I'm going with you': Ben-Gvir's police chief pick vows allegiance to the far-right minister in leaked recording. haaretz.com In recordings obtained by Haaretz, Itamar Ben-Gvir's pick for police commissioner is heard saying he'll support demolishing Druze homes despite the official opposition of the Israel Police and Netanyahu's office…
(2024-08-08). Israel Revokes Norwegian Diplomat Accreditations Over Palestine Policy. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). The EU is consistent in getting its priorities wrong. thealtworld.com As international organisations warned about outbreaks of serious diseases in Gaza, caused by Israel's genocidal bombing, the EU got on board and pronounced itself "gravely concerned" over Israel's targeting of Gaza's infrastructure. Of course, the EU is far from gravely concerned, but diplomacy dictates that something is said, if only for the sake of keeping up appearances and the pretence of support for human rights. | "We recall that targeting critical life-saving infrastructure constitutes a war crime and urge all parties to take all feasible precautions to avoid harm to civilians, humanitarian workers, and cr…
frontline.thehindu.com (2024-08-08). Exporting arms to Israel violates international law and human rights: panel on India's supply of military material to IsraelActivists, politicians, and authors criticise the Centre for obscuring arms export information and the suppression of pro-Palestine protests
(2024-08-08). Palestinians 'burned to death alive' as Israel bombs Khan Yunis tents. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh air raids on Khan Yunis governorate, in southern Gaza Strip, killing at least 19 Palestinians.
(2024-08-08). Israel's war on Gaza forces Palestinians to drink polluted water. newarab.com 
Palestinians are The need for water is Day by day, the…
(2024-08-08). Canadian Government Calls Back Children of Diplomats in Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). Yemeni forces hit Israel-linked ship, 2 US destroyers in Red Sea. presstv.ir The Liberia-flagged container ship Contship Ono was targeted with ballistic missiles and drones in the Red Sea.
(2024-08-08). Israel's war on Gaza: 10 months of death and destruction. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Israeli Team Banned From Belgian Frisbee Tournament Over Security Concerns. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). Protest in Syria demanding peace for Palestinian children. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of Syrian children gathered today in front of the United Nations Office in this capital, to denounce the crimes of the Israeli regime against children in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and occupied Syrian Golan.
(2024-08-08). Sinwar as President: Hamas Nullifies the Effects of Haniyeh's Assassination. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Aug 7, 2024 | Israel believed that the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh would restructure the movement's leadership in a way that would be favorable for the Israelis. Haniyeh had aligned with Gaza's leader and the Al-Qassam Brigades, who allegedly planned the Al-Aqsa Flood operation without approval from the competing faction in the movement which is led by Khaled Meshaal and Moussa Abu Marzouk. The Israelis assumed that without Haniyeh, a "moderate" leader would take his place. However, in response to the assassination, Hamas raised the stakes. The Hamas leader…
(2024-08-08). Iran Army Chief's Dire Warning To Israel Over Haniyeh Killing; Makes This Big Remark On Yahya Sinwar. hindustantimes.com Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, chief commander of the Iranian Army, has issued a chilling warning to Israel. According to Press TV, Mousavi said that the Israeli regime will soon be met with a "strong response" over the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. He also lauded the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the new political leader of Hamas and called him a "great combatant."
(2024-08-08). Iran, OIC Discuss Martyrdom of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran and the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the Israeli assassination of the political bureau chief of Hamas Ismail Haniyeh, weighing plans for Muslim interaction against the Zionist regime.
(2024-08-08). Iran's 'Pro-West' President Delaying Tehran's Attack On Israel? Pezeshkian Vs Khamenei Clash | Hamas. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-08). US, UK boycott Japan nuclear bomb memorial after Israel snubbed. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-08). For Harris, Tim Walz's silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an asset. haaretz.com Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her VP pick shows the Democrats are wisely prioritizing the attention of anti-Trump voters over that of pro-Palestinian ones…
(2024-08-08). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Advocates demand Harris-Walz ticket halt weapons to Israel amid mounting Gaza death toll. nationofchange.org Pro-Palestine groups push Democratic campaign to address U.S. complicity in Israel's actions as Harris selects Tim Walz as running mate.
(2024-08-08). 'Raped by female soldiers': Palestinian in leaked Sde Teiman photo speaks out. middleeasteye.net 
'Raped by female soldiers': Palestinian in leaked Sde Teiman photo speaks out | The man in the famous photo, Ibrahim Salem, spent eight months in Israeli detention, where rape, electrocution and beatings were routine | | After spending eight months in Israeli detention, I…
(2024-08-08). Paris 2024 Olympics double standards. presstv.ir The IOC last year suspended Russia over the Ukraine war, but this year, Israel, which has killed more than 400 Palestinian athletes in Gaza, has been allowed to compete.
(2024-08-08). Netanyahu would love to boot his defense minister but doesn't trust the alternative. haaretz.com With all-out regional war considered a worthy goal by most of the coalition, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears set to stick with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant — for now, at least…
(2024-08-08). Largest UK pension fund sells off Israeli assets amid member anger over Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Not Just Russia, Israel & U.S.-Led West Also Spooked By Iran's Military Ties With This Asian Nation. hindustantimes.com Not just the Russia-Iran bonhomie, but the West is also concerned over growing ties between Russia and North Korea amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Iran and North Korea have a history of working together to advance their military arsenals. Reports suggested that Tehran assisted Pyongyang in its bid to develop booster rockets. A visit by a North Korean delegation to Tehran in April also raised concerns in the West. With Russia firmly behind Iran, the emergence of another new bloc is worrying the West.
(2024-08-08). Iran Urges Int'l Prosecution of Israeli Assassination of Haniyeh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran proposed that the Israeli regime should be sued at the international level for the assassination of the political bureau chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-08). Iran warns of Israeli plots to jeopardize security of all Muslim states. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister warns of Israel's plots to endanger security of the entire Muslim world.
(2024-08-08). EU, France, UK slam Israel minister for Gaza starvation comment. newarab.com 
The European Union, France and the UK on Wednesday condemned a far-right Israeli minister for "No one in the world will allow us to starve two million people, even though it might be justified and moral to free the hostages," Israel's Finance Minister
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Netanyahu accused of undercutting Israeli credibility in Gaza truce talks. defenddemocracy.press Officials say assurances to Qatar, Egypt and US made by security chiefs representing Jerusalem have been abandoned once the prime minister is consulted, gumming up negotiations By Jacob Magid 7 August 2024 DOHA, Qatar — Israel's negotiating team suffers from a lack of credibility in the indirect talks with Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage …
(2024-08-08). Israeli leaders focus on leak, not justice, as IDF reservists accused of gang rape spark outrage. nationofchange.org Israeli government leaders prioritize finding whistleblower over addressing alleged rape of Palestinian detainee, fueling international condemnation.
(2024-08-08). Israel grants citizenship to Ugandan Jew in landmark decision. haaretz.com Seven years and four conversions: Yosef Kibita, a member of Uganda's Abayudaya community, waged a long legal battle to get recognized as eligible to immigrate as a Jew…
(2024-08-08). AIPAC Hijacks Rep. Cori Bush's Race—and Our Elections. counterpunch.org 
Representative Cori Bush, a progressive black woman from St. Louis, MO who is a member of the "Squad" and has been a powerful voice in Congress for poor people, women's rights, healthcare, housing—and Palestine, just lost her primary because pro-Israel lobby groups flooded the race with outside funding. Her loss is a tremendous blow to
(2024-08-08). Hamas leader's assassination 'heinous' crime, infringement on Iran sovereignty: OIC. presstv.ir The Organization of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemns the Israeli regime's recent assassination of senior Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in the Iranian capital Tehran.
(2024-08-08). OIC holds Israel 'fully responsible' for Haniyeh assassination. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Israel halts PA funds transfer to Norway as 'punishment'. newarab.com 
sana.sy (2024-08-08). Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli aggression- Iranian President Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Islamic Republic is committed to peace and security in the region but reserves the right to respond to the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh on Iranian soil.
(2024-08-08). Israel Police aren't investigating storming of IDF bases by far-right mobs, senior officer says. haaretz.com Over a week and a half after far-right demonstrators broke into Israeli army bases at Sde Teiman and Beit Lid where IDF soldiers suspected of abusing a Palestinian detainee were being held, no one has been questioned or arrested — even though the clashes were caught on video…
(2024-08-08). US To Let Israel Restart Military Operations in Gaza After First Phase of Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com
(2024-08-08). Rights groups condemn Iran's 'abhorrent' execution of protester. newarab.com 
Gholamreza Rasaei, in his mid-thirties, is the 10th man
(2024-08-08). Algeria football fans in UK spark 'riot fears' with fireworks. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Kursk fighting continues after Ukraine's cross-border incursions. newarab.com 
A top official in the Ukrainian officials haven't commented on the scope of the operation around the town of Sudzha. But Kursk's acting deputy governor, Andrei Belostotsky, said that Russian forces are fighting to prevent
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Ancient secrets unearthed in vast Turkish cave city. newarab.com 
Through a basement door in southeastern Turkey lies a sprawling underground city — perhaps the country's largest — which one historian believes dates back to the ninth century before Jesus Christ. | Archaeologists stumbled upon the city-under-a-city "almost by chance" after excavation of house cellars in Midyat, near the Syrian border, led to the discovery of a vast labyrinth of caves in 2020. | Workers have already cleared more than 50 subterranean rooms, all connected by 120 metres (131 yards) of tunnel carved out of the rock. | But that is only a fraction of the site's estimated 900,000-square-m…
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). UK religious leaders condemn anti-Muslim riots, mob violence. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). What Yahya Sinwar as new Hamas leader means for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Will Kamala Harris win back Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan. newarab.com 
Dearborn, Michigan – Can a community in continuous grief put their faith in a new ticket that hasn't offered a fundamental change in its support for This is the question many voters in the US with ties to the region are grappling with as they look towards the "We have been approached by both parties. They are trying to see what our community is looking for. Basically, they're trying…
(2024-08-08). Flash floods in Yemen kill 45 people, displace thousands. newarab.com 
At least 45 people have been killed by Torrential rain hit the southwestern governorates of The United Nations Office for the Coordina…
(2024-08-08). Shamima Begum refused UK Court appeal of citizenship removal. newarab.com 
Begum, 24, had hoped to challenge an earlier ruling in which she However, UK Supreme Court justices said she could not appeal again following her defeat at the Court of Appeal in February. | The justice…
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Iran executes 29 day after protester's hanging: rights group. newarab.com 
Norway-based Iran Human Rights said 26 men were executed in Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj outs…
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Protests erupt over changes to Iraqi Personal Status Law. newarab.com 
Across Baghdad and several
(2024-08-08). Sporting gender and race: Lessons from Imane Khelif humiliation. newarab.com 
"I send a message to all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles and the Olympic Charter, to refrain from bullying all athletes. Because this has effects, massive effects. It can destroy people, it can kill people's thoughts, spirit and mind. It can divide people. And because of that, I ask them to refrain from bullying." | These were the
(2024-08-08). Iraq dissolves three Yazidi and Kurdish parties over PKK ties. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Why has fighting started again in Syria's Deir al-Zour. newarab.com 
At least two people were killed in clashes in Deir al-Zour province in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as tribal fighters believed to be backed by the Assad regime and Iran clashed with This is the worst flare-up in violence between the tribal fighters and the SDF in eleven months. | Fighters from the Kurdish-led SDF have controlled most of northeastern Syria ever since the territorial defeat of the Islamic State militant group in 2019. | While the Kurdi…
(2024-08-08). Thousands at London anti-racism rally to deter far-right plot. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). 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
(2024-08-08). IRC announces major budget cuts likely to impact charitable work. newarab.com 
A leading The Staff…
(2024-08-08). Migrants in UN buffer zone limbo on divided Cyprus. newarab.com 
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), a total of 59 asylum seekers have been living in the UN-patrolled buffer zone in recent months between the areas controlled by the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), having attempted to cross southwards. | Sitting on a plastic chair under the shade of trees and surrounded by UNHCR-branded tents, Hussein Zare said he fled his home country of Iran for Cyprus in the hope of gaining entry to the European Union and starting a new life in France. | In May, he flew from Iran to Istanbul with his wife a…
(2024-08-08). UK MP Robert Jenrick urges arrests over 'Allahu Akbar' chant. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Who is Yahya Sinwar and why did Hamas appoint him. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Egypt's Azhar condemns far-right attacks on Muslims in UK riots. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Qatar emir meets Erdogan in Turkey amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim was welcomed by Erdogan in an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex before the two leader…
(2024-08-08). Libya Sharara oil field production halted amid Haftar-Spain woes. newarab.com 
One of Weeks of protests at the Spanish-operated
(2024-08-08). The Streets Have Become the Key Battleground Between Chavismo and the Far-Right Opposition. orinocotribune.com
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Online Army of Bots Making Up for Diminished Far-Right Popular Support. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Aug 6, 2024 | The attempted coup in the context of the July 28 presidential elections is losing strength in its ability to mobilize. The extremist opposition wing, represented by María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, faces eroding support on social media due to unclear strategy that seeks to replicate failed scenarios of the past, creating uncertainty and low morale among their own followers. | In this context, social media has become a crucial battlefield to maintain the illusion of support and accompaniment that does not hold a real correlate in the streets of Venezuela in the days…
(2024-08-08). Venezuelan National Electoral Council: Its Origins And Importance. popularresistance.org One of the main features of Venezuela's first Constitution that actually debated, drafted and then approved in a referendum (December 1999) by 72% was the creation of the five branches of power. In addition to the usual executive, legislative, judicial and other branches found in other countries, Venezuela innovated with the National Electoral Council (CNE) as the fifth branch. | Thus, by questioning the legitimacy of the CNE after the elections of July 28 of this year, the U.S. and its allies are also questioning the entire Bolivarian process, with its participatory and protagonist democracy that has developed s…
(2024-08-08). 13,500 US Hotel Workers Hold Strike Votes Over Pay And Conditions. popularresistance.org About 13,500 hotel workers across Boston, Honolulu, Providence and San Francisco will vote on whether to strike this week as they push for significant wage increases and protections against job cuts. | Employees at leading chains including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and Omni will decide in the coming days whether to approve the walkouts. The hotel industry stands accused of having used the Covid-19 crisis to reduce staffing and increase workloads. | Workers were hit on multiple fronts in recent years, as thousands faced layoffs and furloughs during the pandemic, only to return to work with stagnant wages as inflatio…
(2024-08-08). Decay, Decrepitude, Deceit In Journalism. popularresistance.org Russiagate continues to survive like a science fiction monster resilient to bullets. | The latest effort at rehabilitating it is an interview by Adam Rawnsley in the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine of one Michael van Landingham, an intelligence analyst who is proud of having written the first draft of the cornerstone "analysis" of Russiagate, the so-called Intelligence Community Assessment. | The ICA blamed the Russians for helping Trump defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016. It was released two weeks before Trump assumed office. The thoroughly politicized assessment was an embarrassment to the profession of int…
(2024-08-08). Lack Of Worker Input Creates Bumps In The Road For EV Buses. popularresistance.org Electric buses are rolling out nationally, and promise to help clean up city air. California is leading the way, with more than 650 active vehicles in 2022, and has mandated a completely electric or hydrogen fleet by 2040. | But what happens when managers pick buses that can't drive up the hills? | Drivers and mechanics say bosses picked buses without regard for the requirements of the routes. Safety is also an issue. School bus drivers in San Francisco say their new EV buses have a fiberglass frame that puts a blinding glare in the rear view mirror. They also worry the bus frame, widened to fit large batteries,…
(2024-08-08). Just Stop Oil Just Showed Exactly How The Left Needs To Organise. popularresistance.org Just Stop Oil is calling a pause on further actions while far-right race riots are continuing to affect many towns and cities around the country. In recent weeks, Just Stop Oil has been acting with groups internationally, to demand governments establish a Fossil Fuel Treaty to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030. | However, by pausing its own actions it means it can mobilise with communities and other groups to present a united front against the far-right — exactly the approach that's needed. | A Just Stop Oil spokesperson issued the following statement: | "Like the entire country, o…
(2024-08-08). From East To West Africa: The People Are Uprising Against Colonial Oppression And Corruption. popularresistance.org The time for Africans to reclaim their land, dignity, and future is now. The only means by which Africans can achieve liberation and self-determination is through collaborative unity, in the form of scientific socialism. A divided continent will only remain mired in the exploitation and degradation that has defined its very existence since the imposition of colonialism a century and a half ago.
(2024-08-08). A National Tenants Union Has Arrived. popularresistance.org Five tenants unions from around the country convened Tuesday to announce the launch of a new national organization to take on the power of multistate real-estate capital. The Tenant Union Federation marks the first major national effort at tenant organizing in 40 years. | "Every tenant deserves a union‚Äâ—‚Äâeveryone deserves to move with the kind of power I found here," said Donna Goldsmith, an organizer with the Louisville Tenants Union (one of the federation's founding members) to a virtual audience of renters from around the country. | Goldsmith moved to a senior-living…
(2024-08-08). The Streets Have Become The Key Battleground Between Chavismo And The Far-Right. popularresistance.org This past weekend, massive marches were held in Venezuela in favor and against the results of the presidential elections. Chavismo and the opposition tried to show who has the majority support in the streets. | Opposition demonstrations were held in several locations of the country such as Anaco, Maracay, Valencia, Barinas, and Maracaibo, among other cities. However, the most important demonstration took place in Caracas, where opposition leader (but not the presidential candidate), María Corina Machado, called on supporters to confront the official results. | Although María Corina Machado denounced that she was…
(2024-08-08). US Atomic Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Remembered. popularresistance.org Over 50,000 people, including representatives from 109 countries, joined an event marking the 79th anniversary of the US's bombing of Hiroshima. The main ceremony was held at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park on Tuesday, August 6. | A total of 344,306 people were killed during the bombing as well as in the aftermath. Despite knowing the widespread destruction and irreversible losses caused by the attack, the US dropped another nuclear bomb on Nagasaki just three days later on August 9, killing 40,000 people immediately. The number of people killed in Nagasaki would double that figure in most estimates.
(2024-08-08). Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar As Political Leader After Haniyeh's Assassination. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-08). AIPAC Spent $9 Million to Help Oust Cori Bush. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-08). AIPAC Spent $9 Million to Help Oust Cori Bush. scheerpost.com
(2024-08-08). Smotrich: It may be 'justified' to starve 2 million Gazans, but world won't let us. defenddemocracy.press Far-right minister expresses support for resettling Gaza, says October 7 wouldn't have happened had it not been for 2005 disengagement from Strip Aug 5, 2024 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich implied on Monday that he believes blocking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is "justified and moral" even if it causes two million civilians to die …
(2024-08-08). India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified in Olympics, missed weight by 100 grams. aljazeera.com Phogat had starved herself for a week, exercised and spent hours in the sauna to cut the extra kilos.
(2024-08-08). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh Learned Again— Students Efforts Spared Us from Shame. pressenza.com 
by Mohammad Nazrul Islam | Our children, our youth have once again proved that this G-generation can change Bangladesh, can change the country. They moved and worked hard to give proper guidance to the country, and above all, to change the decaying social system of Bangladesh. | Today is the eighth of August, 2024. Only 3 (three) days ago, by firing on the students, killing them, and running the steamroller of oppression in the country, the dictatorial attitude shown by the state, those students endured killing, torture, and oppression. And, they liberated the country again through the escape of the Prime Ministe…
(2024-08-08). UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Facilitate Government Repression. truthout.org Cybercrime — the malicious hacking of computer networks, systems, and data — threatens people's rights and livelihoods, and governments need to work together to do more to address it. But the cybercrime treaty sitting before the United Nations for adoption, presumably by August 9, could instead facilitate government repression. By expanding government surveillance to investigate crimes… |
(2024-08-08). As Tensions Rise Globally, Experts Call for More Nuclear Transparency. truthout.org In the world of nuclear weapons, there are many secrets; warhead designs, infrastructure security details, historical vulnerabilities and mishaps, and the locations of nuclear-armed submarines are all highly classified. But what is not secret — at least not in the United States — is the total number of weapons that make up the country's nuclear stockpile. Although not closely examined by the… |
(2024-08-08). Thousands in UK Rally Against Fascism and Islamophobia Amid Far Right Riots. truthout.org Thousands filled the streets across the United Kingdom this week in massive rallies against racism and Islamophobia, a show of unity to counter a recent surge in far-right violence. British police have arrested hundreds of right-wing rioters for carrying out a string of attacks in England and Northern Ireland targeting Muslims and migrants. While the wave of violence was partly spurred by… |
(2024-08-08). Report of Trump Flight With Heritage's Kevin Roberts Renews Project 2025 Debate. truthout.org A new report details how former President Donald Trump shared a flight with Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts in 2022, just before Trump gave a speech to that organization praising its work on a document that would eventually become Project 2025. The report from The Washington Post provides more evidence contradicting Trump's claims that he has no connection to the unpopular Project… |
(2024-08-08). Alaska Tribes Appeal to International Body to Pause "Reckless" Canadian Mining. truthout.org Anchorage, Alaska — A group of Southeast Alaska tribes requested on Aug. 1 that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights order a temporary pause on Canadian mining activity. They say "reckless" mining activity violates their human rights. That came after Canada's Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship ordered on June 27 that the tribes be denied "participating Nation status,"… |
(2024-08-08). Trump Proposes 3 Debate Nights With Harris, After Previously Canceling 1 of Them. truthout.org Less than a full week after saying he was "terminating" a planned debate with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, Donald Trump announced he would agree to do that debate after all — and suggested two dates for additional debates. Trump discussed the issue of debating Harris during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. For several weeks, Trump had called into… |
(2024-08-08). Dispatch From a Meatpacking Factory: "If We Unite as Workers, We Have the Power" truthout.org Dina Velasquez Escalante is a poultry worker in southwest Minnesota. She spends her workdays inspecting the chicken millions of Americans eat every day. She looks for tumors, stray bones and organs, and removes bile. After six years of hard work and cultivating expertise on almost every position on the line, she's now in the laboratory testing samples of poultry to ensure the highest quality. |
(2024-08-08). Two-Thirds of Americans Say Supreme Court Justices Should Have Term Limits. truthout.org A new poll demonstrates that nearly two-thirds of Americans back a reform to the U.S. Supreme Court that President Joe Biden recently announced his support for: the implementation of term limits for justices. Currently, Supreme Court justices are appointed to lifetime tenures, and can only be removed through impeachment by Congress. Only one justice in U.S. history was ever impeached… |
(2024-08-08). Hamas announces replacement for martyr Ismail Haniyeh. workers.org 
Yahya Sinwar The following statement was made by Hamas on Aug. 6, 2024, and published by Resistance News Network. After extensive and comprehensive consultations and deliberations within the movement's leadership institutions, the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has decided to elect the brother and fighter leader, Yahya Sinwar [Abu Ibrahim], as . . . |
(2024-08-08). 'A moral stand': Antiracism protesters rally in UK after far-right riots. aljazeera.com In towns and cities across England, thousands march against racism after far-right riots that led to some 400 arrests.
(2024-08-08). Russia battling major Ukrainian cross-border incursion for third day. aljazeera.com State of emergency declared in southwestern region amid fighting that began on Tuesday.
(2024-08-08). Why is Elon Musk clashing with the UK government over far-right riots? aljazeera.com The billionaire has targeted Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a slew of posts, likening the UK to the Soviet Union.
(2024-08-08). Q&A: Uncovering Pakistan's fight against polio. aljazeera.com Despite a heavy flow of funding and regular campaigns, Pakistan has been unable to eradicate polio.
(2024-08-08). Biden vs Harris on the Middle East: Same dance, different steps. aljazeera.com Harris's stance on Gaza and other regional issues diverges in tone but aligns fully in substance with Biden's policies.
(2024-08-08). Tunisia's President Saied sacks prime minister. aljazeera.com The dismissal comes ahead of Tunisia's October 6 presidential election and amid a continuing crackdown on critics.
(2024-08-08). Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US dual citizen accused of treason. aljazeera.com Investigators brought the charges against Ksenia Karelina for donating to a charity that provides aid to Ukraine.
(2024-08-08). Muhammad Yunus returns to Bangladesh to lead interim government. aljazeera.com 'Bangladesh has got a second independence,' Nobel laureate says before meeting army chief and president.
(2024-08-08). Tens of thousands of counter-protesters fill streets across UK. aljazeera.com UK authorities braced themselves for more far-right riots, instead thousands of anti-racism protesters took the streets…
(2024-08-08). Ukraine attacks Russia's Kursk region, hopes F-16s boost counteroffensive. aljazeera.com Ukraine is still outnumbered and outgunned, and is pleading with allies to be allowed to strike Russia at home.
(2024-08-08). Who is Imane Khelif? When is her Olympics gold medal fight? aljazeera.com Algeria's Imane Khelif will face China's Yang Liu on Friday for a chance to win the country's first women's boxing gold.
(2024-08-08). What's behind Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region? aljazeera.com
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh economy under pressure amid 'uncharted' political turmoil. aljazeera.com Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country's inequalities.
(2024-08-08). Taylor Swift concerts cancelled in Austria after attack threat. aljazeera.com Chancellor Karl Nehammer says threat was 'very serious' and a 'tragedy was averted' after police detain two suspects.
(2024-08-08). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 895. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 895th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-08). Putin accuses Ukraine of 'major provocation' in attack on Russia's Kursk. aljazeera.com State of emergency declared in southwestern region amid fighting that began on Tuesday.
(2024-08-08). Five Lessons For Russia To Learn From Ukraine's Sneak Attack Against Kursk Region. thealtworld.com
(2024-08-08). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). 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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(2024-08-08). The Persistence of Global Capitalism's Long Depression. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). 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
(2024-08-08). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). From Aaron Bushnell To "I'm Speaking" In Five Months. thealtworld.com 
(2024-08-08). Manufacturing Jobs: Unions Made Them Good, Not the Factories. counterpunch.org 
The effort to bring back manufacturing jobs has been a major theme in the 2024 election. Both parties say they consider this a high priority for the next administration. However, there is a notable difference in that the Biden-Harris administration has actively supported an increase in unionization, while the Republicans have indicated at best neutrality
(2024-08-08). What's in a Word: Weird. counterpunch.org 
Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota and Kamala Harris's running mate, gave new meaning to an old word when he called Trump and Co, "weird." Leave to a high school teacher and a football coach to come up with that word to describe Senator JD Vance and the creepy Republicans who lie, cheat, steal, and
(2024-08-08). Why is the "Pro-Family" GOP Blocking Legislation that Would Help Lift Many Kids Out of Poverty? counterpunch.org Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance told Megyn Kelly last month that Democrats are calling for an end to the Child Tax Credit because they are "anti-family and anti-kid." Vance, who has courted controversy for calling Democrats the party of "childless cat ladies," then declared, "We should send the signal to the culture that we
(2024-08-08). Inside the Nuclear-Weapons Lobby Today. counterpunch.org 
The Pentagon is in the midst of a massive $2 trillion multiyear plan to build a new generation of nuclear-armed missiles, bombers, and submarines. A large chunk of that funding will go to major nuclear weapons contractors like Bechtel, General Dynamics, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. And they will do everything in their power to keep that money flowing. This
(2024-08-08). Targeting Black Women: Killer Cops, Trump, Misogynoirism, and the Idea of America. counterpunch.org 
"This fucking bitch is crazy." —Sean Grayson, killer cop "We're going to defeat Crazy Ka-MAH-la." — Donald Trump, felon July was not a good month for black women in Illinois. In Springfield, Sonya Massey is shot in the face and murdered by police in her own home. She joins a growing list spanning decades of other black
(2024-08-08). How Russia silences critical coverage of its war in Ukraine. Anna Brakha 
(2024-08-08). Pentagon Says It Supports Ukraine Using US Weapons in Russia's Kursk Oblast. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said on Thursday that Ukraine is allowed to use US weapons in its offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, which began on Tuesday. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh was asked if Ukraine's use of US-provided weapons in Kursk was "consistent" with US policy. "It is consistent with our policy," she said. Singh framed the attack …
(2024-08-08). Democracy Now! 2024-08-08 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, August 8, 2024…
(2024-08-07). Sino-Australian trade ties deliver major benefits. ecns.cn Amid calls for greater cooperation between the two countries, latest analysis shows that Australia's trade with China has significantly benefited Australian households.
(2024-08-08). Markets rebound but volatility remains. ecns.cn Stock markets in Asia, Europe and the United States stabilized on Tuesday and Wednesday, after massive earlier volatility over fears that the US was heading for a recession.
(2024-08-07). Meat in demand as autumn begins. ecns.cn During liqiu, people in northern China traditionally engage in a practice known as tieqiubiao, a custom of eating more food, especially meat, to make up for the loss of appetite and weight during the hot summer.
(2024-08-08). China Face(15): Deng Lijuan. ecns.cn China's Deng Lijuan bagged a silver medal for China in sports climbing women's speed final in the event's Olympic debut at Paris 2024 on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). Olympic gold fuels surge in tennis interest. ecns.cn Chinese athletes' dazzling performances at the Paris Olympics have motivated more people in China to pick up tennis rackets this summer and are poised to boost the sport's popularity in the country.
(2024-08-08). China Face(16): Hou Zhihui. ecns.cn Chinese weightlifter Hou Zhihui defended her title in the women's 49kg division at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
(2024-08-07). Chengdu gears up for 2025 World Games. ecns.cn With one year to go before the 12th edition of the World Games opens, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is hosting a series of promotional activities, along with Beijing and Hong Kong.
(2024-08-07). 3D lightshow dazzles visitors at Huangguoshu Waterfall. ecns.cn The panoramic light show combining 3D visual effects provides visitors with an immersive visual feast at night.
(2024-08-07). China Face(14): China Artistic Swimming Team. ecns.cn After leading the first two routines in the team event, China claimed its first ever gold medal in artistic swimming at the Paris Olympics after the acrobatic routine on Wednesday.
(2024-08-08). Well-known swimmer craves street food, triggering local officials to send courier express. ecns.cn After well-known Chinese woman swimmer Zhang Yufei expressed her craving on Monday for Luosifen, or river snail rice noodles, a beloved street food in Liuzhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local officials wasted no time in making her wish a reality.
(2024-08-08). China beats U.S., wins Esports World Cup. ecns.cn The MMR Team from China triumphed in the Strinova tournament at the inaugural Esports World Cup on Tuesday evening, defeating the United States' Super Shuai with a decisive 3-0 sweep in the final.
(2024-08-07). China Anti-Doping Agency urges to intensify testing on U.S. athletics. ecns.cn China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Thursday called to intensify testing on U.S. athletics and rebuild global trust in fair play after U.S. Olympic sprinting star Erriyon Knighton tested positive for banned steroid trenbolone.
(2024-08-08). China Face(14): China Artistic Swimming Team. ecns.cn After leading the first two routines in the team event, China claimed its first ever gold medal in artistic swimming at the Paris Olympics after the acrobatic routine on Wednesday.
(2024-08-08). Panda Day set for Aug. 8 in California. ecns.cn To celebrate the public debut of two giant pandas — Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years, at the San Diego Zoo, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proclaimed Aug. 8 as California Panda Day.
(2024-08-08). U.S.-China space cooperation could help fight climate change. ecns.cn And so, adding space-based solar could be beaming power to Los Angeles to Beijing, to Guangzhou to Shenzhen to San Francisco.""ÄÄ"ÄÄBoth nations already have made significant strides in this field.
(2024-08-07). One-year countdown ceremony held for World Games 2025in Chengdu. ecns.cn Chengdu won the right to host the 2025 World Games in May 2019, making it the first city on the Chinese mainland to host the event. The 12thWorld Games is scheduled to be held from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025.
(2024-08-08). Unlock Chinese Cities: Yiwu thrives on Olympic fever with booming orders. ecns.cn With the Paris Olympics in full swing, Yiwu is buzzing with Olympic excitement as production orders surge.
(2024-08-08). Sports official being probed for online posts. ecns.cn The General Administration of Sport announced on Tuesday that it has launched an investigation into one of its officials following a wave of public outrage over a series of controversial and allegedly unpatriotic remarks made on his personal social media account.
(2024-08-08). Kenya, China to further strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn China and Kenya have committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation ahead of this year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, summit to be held in Beijing next month.
(2024-08-07). Paris 2024 | Li Fabin of China wins gold in men's 61kg of weightlifting. ecns.cn Gold medalist Li Fabin of China poses for photos during the victory ceremony of weightlifting men's 61kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024.
(2024-08-07). Kenya, China to further strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn China and Kenya have committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation ahead of this year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, summit to be held in Beijing next month.
(2024-08-08). Nuclear plant tour bookings now available online in China. ecns.cn China launched the first-of-its-kind online tourism reservation system for nine nuclear plants under the China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), the company said on Wednesday.
(2024-08-08). Chengdu gears up for 2025 World Games. ecns.cn With one year to go before the 12th edition of the World Games opens, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is hosting a series of promotional activities, along with Beijing and Hong Kong.
(2024-08-08). Space station astronauts complete fire alarm test. ecns.cn Shenzhou XVIII astronauts aboard China's orbiting Tiangong space station have completed several tasks in recent days, including a fire alarm test, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-08-07). Paris 2024 | China's Hou wins gold in women's 49kg of weightlifting. ecns.cn Hou Zhihui's resounding comeback in the women's 49kg category became the highlight of the opening day of weightlifting.
(2024-08-07). China Face(15): Deng Lijuan. ecns.cn China's Deng Lijuan bagged a silver medal for China in sports climbing women's speed final in the event's Olympic debut at Paris 2024 on Wednesday.
(2024-08-08). EconoScope | Paris Olympics drives surge in Yiwu-made commodity sales. ecns.cn In the wake of the Paris Olympics, the small city of Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang Province has found itself in the international spotlight for its role as a responsive production hub.
(2024-08-08). Xizang has lively first half in foreign trade. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region reported total imports and exports of 3.8 billion yuan ($529 million) in the first half of 2024, marking a substantial 132 percent increase, according to the customs office in Lhasa.
(2024-08-07). Space station astronauts complete fire alarm test. ecns.cn Shenzhou XVIII astronauts aboard China's orbiting Tiangong space station have completed several tasks in recent days, including a fire alarm test, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-08-08). Sino-Australian trade ties deliver major benefits. ecns.cn Amid calls for greater cooperation between the two countries, latest analysis shows that Australia's trade with China has significantly benefited Australian households.
(2024-08-07). Well-known swimmer craves street food, triggering local officials to send courier express. ecns.cn After well-known Chinese woman swimmer Zhang Yufei expressed her craving on Monday for Luosifen, or river snail rice noodles, a beloved street food in Liuzhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local officials wasted no time in making her wish a reality.
(2024-08-08). Chinese-made electric double-decker buses take to streets of Paris. ecns.cn During the 2024 Paris Olympics, a"ÄÄfleet of Chinese-made brand-new pure electric convertible double-decker buses are"ÄÄtaking tourists cruising between landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower."ÄÄ…
(2024-08-08). Paris 2024 | China's Hou wins gold in women's 49kg of weightlifting. ecns.cn Hou Zhihui's resounding comeback in the women's 49kg category became the highlight of the opening day of weightlifting.
(2024-08-07). U.S.-China space cooperation could help fight climate change. ecns.cn And so, adding space-based solar could be beaming power to Los Angeles to Beijing, to Guangzhou to Shenzhen to San Francisco.""ÄÄ"ÄÄBoth nations already have made significant strides in this field.
(2024-08-08). Paris 2024 | Li Fabin of China wins gold in men's 61kg of weightlifting. ecns.cn Gold medalist Li Fabin of China poses for photos during the victory ceremony of weightlifting men's 61kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024.
(2024-08-08). China calls for intensifying testing on U.S. athletes. ecns.cn CHINADA called for intensifying testing and strengthening anti-doping supervision on U.S. track and field athletes.
(2024-08-08). Olympic gold fuels surge in tennis interest. ecns.cn Chinese athletes' dazzling performances at the Paris Olympics have motivated more people in China to pick up tennis rackets this summer and are poised to boost the sport's popularity in the country.
(2024-08-07). Paris 2024 | China claims first ever team artistic swimming gold. ecns.cn China claimed its first ever gold medal in team artistic swimming at Paris 2024 in Saint-Denis on Wednesday.
(2024-08-08). Meat in demand as autumn begins. ecns.cn During liqiu, people in northern China traditionally engage in a practice known as tieqiubiao, a custom of eating more food, especially meat, to make up for the loss of appetite and weight during the hot summer.
(2024-08-08). 3D lightshow dazzles visitors at Huangguoshu Waterfall. ecns.cn The panoramic light show combining 3D visual effects provides visitors with an immersive visual feast at night.
(2024-08-08). Early warnings save lives in flood season. ecns.cn Early warning systems and rapid response efforts by the Ministry of Natural Resources have prevented the deaths of over 2,400 people in geological disasters triggered by heavy rains this year, officials said on Tuesday.
(2024-08-07). CHINADA: Intensify testing on U.S. athletics and rebuild global trust in fair play. ecns.cn China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) issued a statement on Thursday, calling for intensifying testing on U.S. athletics and rebuilding global trust in fair play.
(2024-08-08). Paris 2024 | China claims first ever team artistic swimming gold. ecns.cn China claimed its first ever gold medal in team artistic swimming at Paris 2024 in Saint-Denis on Wednesday.
(2024-08-08). One-year countdown ceremony held for World Games 2025in Chengdu. ecns.cn Chengdu won the right to host the 2025 World Games in May 2019, making it the first city on the Chinese mainland to host the event. The 12thWorld Games is scheduled to be held from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025.
(2024-08-07). Unlock Chinese Cities: Yiwu thrives on Olympic fever with booming orders. ecns.cn With the Paris Olympics in full swing, Yiwu is buzzing with Olympic excitement as production orders surge.
(2024-08-07). Sports official being probed for online posts. ecns.cn The General Administration of Sport announced on Tuesday that it has launched an investigation into one of its officials following a wave of public outrage over a series of controversial and allegedly unpatriotic remarks made on his personal social media account.
(2024-08-08). 10 die-hard Taiwan separatists facing lawful punishment. ecns.cn The website of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council now includes new sections on the lawful punishment of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists.
(2024-08-07). China calls for intensifying testing on U.S. athletes. ecns.cn CHINADA called for intensifying testing and strengthening anti-doping supervision on U.S. track and field athletes.
(2024-08-08). Who are the "far-right"? expose-news.com You are the "Far Right." And you will be destroyed by "Net Zero." It will mean no holidays, no television, no football, no heating, no hot food and nothing much of anything …
(2024-08-08). Sickening Profits‚Ää: The Global Food System's Poisoned Food and Toxic Wealth. expose-news.com The modern food system is heavily influenced by the pursuit of profit, leading to issues such as land loss, food insecurity, illness and environmental degradation. Large investment firms and agribusinesses profit from …
(2024-08-08). Effective responses to pandemics and peace. expose-news.com The recently published New Zealand Pandemic Plan shows they intend to repeat all the wrong things they did during covid. It ignores, as was the case during the covid era, natural health …
(2024-08-08). A preventative state and UK law enforcement's two-tier policy. expose-news.com In response to protests and riots in the last week in the UK, there has been a general feeling among the British public that the police are engaged in two-tier policing — …
(2024-08-08). Harris Prosecution of Pro-Palestine Movement Escalates with Raid on Scott Ritter's Home Wednesday, August 7. fightbackbetter.com 
The FBI has conducted a thorough search of Mr. Scott Ritter's home in Delmar as part of an ongoing investigation.
(2024-08-08). Family of France's 'Mr Titanic' sues OceanGate submersible operator. geo.tv 
French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet is pictured in this undated image. —AFP/ FileWASHINGTON: The family of French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the operator of the submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic last…
(2024-08-08). July 2024 becomes second hottest month ever ending 13-month record streak. geo.tv 
People holding umbrellas in scorching heat. — Reuters/File
(2024-08-08). US elections: JD Vance accuses Tim Walz of making false claims about his service. geo.tv 
JD Vance comments about Tim Walz in a campaign stop in Michigan. —ReutersKamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz was criticised by his rival JD Vance on Wednesday over being "dishonest" about his services. While addressing at a campaign stop in Michigan, Vance accused…
(2024-08-08). Nobel laureate Yunus back in Bangladesh to head interim govt amid turmoil. geo.tv 
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who was recommended by Bangladeshi student leaders as the head of the interim government, arrives at the Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 8, 2024. — ReutersYunus set to be sworn in as caretaker govt's chief adviser…
(2024-08-08). British police brace for fresh riots as Starmer promises swift action. geo.tv 
(2024-08-08). Lionel Messi's home comes 'under attack' in Spain. geo.tv 
Lionel Messi's villa attacked by climate activists. —ReutersThe environment activists covered the luxurious Ibiza mansion of football legend Lionel Messi with red and black paint on Tuesday, leading to disagreement between Spain and Argentina.After the activists defaced the…
(2024-08-08). Family of France's 'Mr Titanic' sues OceanGate submersible operator. geo.tv French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet is pictured in this undated image. —AFP/ FileBuzbee hopeful of getting answers on how this happened. He alleges serious issues with the Titan submersible.Shaffer says OceanGate CEO wasn't forthcoming with crew.
(2024-08-08). Great Barrier Reef threatened by hottest ocean temperatures in 400 years. geo.tv 
Reef fish swim above recovering coral colonies on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia October 25, 2019. — ReutersAustralia's Great Barrier Reef, which is the world's largest reef, has come under threat as a result of water temperatures in and around the reef…
(2024-08-08). Biden 'not confident' of peaceful transfer if Trump loses. geo.tv 
President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in Washington, US, April 28, 2021. — ReutersTrump warned of a "bloodbath" if he fails to win. He falsely claimed he won 2020 election against Biden."He means what he says," said Biden in an interview. US President Joe…
(2024-08-08). World War II: US Military Destroyed 66 Japanese Cities Before Planning to Wipe Out the Same Number of Soviet Cities. globalresearch.ca The number of Japanese cities destroyed was the exact figure that the Pentagon compiled when finalizing plans, in mid-September 1945, to eviscerate the Soviet Union. Indeed, 66 Soviet cities were earmarked to be wiped out — with 204 atomic bombs — less than 2 weeks after Japan's surrender.
(2024-08-08). The Moral Legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by Prof. Rodrigue Tremblay in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. First published by GR on August 8, 2010] | "We have discovered the most terrible bomb in the history …
(2024-08-08). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-08). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). 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."
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). The Opening Statement — Summer 2024. indybay.org Latest newsletter from Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS). PDF attached.
(2024-08-08). Saturday 11/2: Women's March 2024 – Nationwide Marches & Rallies. indybay.org Nationwide marches, rallies and actions here: action.womensmarch.com/local…
(2024-08-08). Wednesday 8/7: Virtual event: Digital Security 101. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/DIGISEC_DNC…
(2024-08-08). Monday 8/12: Energizing Community: Relating to energy systems individually & collectively. indybay.org
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Friday 8/9: Richmond Banner Drop and Peace Vigil – Free Palestine! indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond, CA 94804…
(2024-08-08). Wednesday 8/7: Vigil for Peace at Panetta's office. indybay.org 701 Ocean Street (Santa Cruz County Building) Third floor…
(2024-08-08). Earthbound Farmer's Almanacs. indybay.org This is a farmer's almanac for the end of a world and the beginning of many others.
(2024-08-08). Wednesday 8/7: President Biden: Close Guantánamo NOW! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building (Harry Bridges Plaza)…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Sunday 8/25: Vegan Pop-up Market at Exit Now. indybay.org Exit Now | 3223 Pierce Street | Richmond, CA 94804…
(2024-08-08). üú¥Ô∏èüîäFACUNDO JONES HUALA LLEVA 40 DIAS EN HUELGA SECA. indybay.org LIBERTAD INMEDIATA A FACUNDO JONES HUALA!
(2024-08-08). "Tear Gas Tim" – Tim Walz's executive orders to repress the George Floyd Uprising. indybay.org
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Tuesday 8/6: Never Again!: Remembering the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. indybay.org Zoom only…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Are White Nationalists Behind The GOP's Worker Surveillance Push? levernews.com 
This election season, an anti-immigration nonprofit with ties to hate groups is pushing conservative lawmakers to expand a controversial worker surveillance tool that critics say is discriminatory and harms businesses and workers.At a recent American Legislative Exchange Council gathering of conservative lawmakers and corporate lobbyists, the nonprofit NumbersUSA hosted a workshop promoting E-Verify, a government website used to screen workers' immigration status. Mandating that employers use E-Verify would allow "state legislatures to take control of [the immigration] situation," said Andrew Good, NumbersUSA's…
(2024-08-08). U.S. biopharmaceutical giant Gilead blocks new 100% effective HIV drug from Global South. liberationnews.org 
Activists and advocates are demanding universal access to a new life-saving anti-HIV drug with the potential to turn the tide against the epidemic in the Global South.
(2024-08-08). Popular student movement ousts Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. liberationnews.org 
During weeks of Quota Reform Protests in July, several hundred were killed and 9,000+ detained. A Student-led Movement has pushed the Prime Minister to step down and set up an interim government. Where will Bangladesh head now?>
(2024-08-08). Western Sahara: Algeria blocks deportations from France due to policy shift. middleeasteye.net 
Western Sahara: Algeria blocks deportations from France due to policy shift | Algerians put on planes home are sent back to France, in a ploy to place pressure on President Macron | | "Dozens" of illegal Algerian migrants deported from France "make simple round trips by plane" between the…
(2024-08-08). Far-right riots: UK Labour Party 'ordered MPs not to join anti-racist protests'. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-08). Why Hamas picked Yahya Sinwar as its new leader. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-08). Far-right riots: UK government warns of more trouble as anti-racists take to streets in solidarity. middleeasteye.net 
Far-right riots: UK government warns of more trouble as anti-racists take to streets in solidarity | A hundred far-right demonstrations were reportedly planned for Wednesday evening, but largely failed to materialise | | Anti-fascist protesters gather for a counter-demonstration against far…
(2024-08-08). 'The problem is, there's no place for anyone to go'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Keith McHenry on criminalizing homelessness.
(2024-08-08). Defending Maduro's victory is to oppose fascism. mronline.org 
"Let them show the records!" has become the buzzword to refer to Venezuela and its recent electoral process.
(2024-08-08). Proposed Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 faces strong criticism from secular parties and Muslim organizations. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza The government's alleged plans to amend the Waqf Act 1995 has come under severe criticism both by the secular parties and Muslim organisations. But it also highlights the fact that the so-called Muslim leaders themselves are not ready to set their own house right. Taking advantage of reported irregularities in many state's …
(2024-08-08). Waqf Board Bill referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid demands for wider scrutiny. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday introduced The Waqf (Amendment) Bill and proposed sending it to a joint parliamentary committee after opposition parties objected to its provision. He also introduced The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024. Home Minister Amit Shah said since the Waqf Act of 1995 came into being, …
(2024-08-08). Simla agreement key to resolving Kashmir issue, says UN deputy spokesperson. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Nations has reiterated its position that the final settlement of the Kashmir dispute must be reached peacefully, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and with full respect for human rights. Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that the Simla Agreement of 1972 between India …
(2024-08-08). Ban on burqa, hijab, naqab: SC to hear students' plea of against HC verdict. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Thursday said it has listed for hearing on August 9 a plea challenging the verdict of the Bombay High Court which had upheld a decision of a Mumbai college to impose a ban on wearing of 'hijab', 'burqa' and 'naqab' inside the campus. A bench comprising Chief Justice …
(2024-08-08). Hindutva gang colluded with British rulers and Jinnah against Quit India Movement 1042: A peep into Hindutva archives. muslimmirror.com By Prof Shamsul Islam On the eve of 82nd anniversary of the glorious Quit India Movement 1942 [QIM], we must evaluate the anti-national role of the Hindutva flag-bearers (who shamelessly claim to be the original nationalists) in India's anti-colonial freedom struggle. QIM also known as 'August Kranti' (August Revolution) was a nation-wide Civil Disobedience Movement …
(2024-08-08). Mangaluru court acquits all 39 Hindutva activists in 2012 'Homestay Attack' case due to lack of evidence. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A local court in Mangaluru has acquitted all 39 Hindutva activists accused in the infamous 'homestay attack' case, citing a lack of evidence. The verdict was delivered by the 6th Additional District and Sessions Judge S.V. Kantharaju, who acquitted Subhash Padil and members of the Hindu Jagaran Vedike. The incident, which …
(2024-08-08). Mangaluru court acquits all 39 Hindutva activists in 2012 'Homestay Attack' case due to lack of evidence. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A local court in Mangaluru has acquitted all 39 Hindutva activists accused in the infamous 'homestay attack' case, citing a lack of evidence. The verdict was delivered by the 6th Additional District and Sessions Judge S.V. Kantharaju, who acquitted Subhash Padil and members of the Hindu Jagaran Vedike. The incident, which …
(2024-08-08). Trump's desperate attacks on VP nominee Tim Walz backfire, revealing his own vulnerabilities. nationofchange.org Trump's baseless attacks on Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz crumble under scrutiny, inadvertently highlighting the former president's own legal troubles and deepening public skepticism of his campaign.
(2024-08-08). The US is preparing for an unwinnable war against China. nationofchange.org Make no mistake: This is not another small play of some far-away war game. This is a big deal.
(2024-08-08). Old Audio Of Trump Praising Walz On George Floyd Protests Undermines GOP Claim He 'Let Rioters Burn Minneapolis'. newsone.com 
Old audio of Trump praising Tim Walz's handling of George Floyd protests undermines GOP attacks claiming Minnesota's governor "let rioters burn Minneapolis."
(2024-08-08). In Venezuela, the "silent vote" was decisive for Maduro's victory. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was re-elected in a race marked by uncertainty due to the lack of reliable opinion polls. With no indicators to estimate the outcome, analysts heard by Brasil de Fato believe that a determining factor in the result was the so-called "silent vote." | On the eve of the elections, the center of Caracas was bustling. The streets and stores were full and there was little movement for the vote. When asked, Venezuelans were divided. Out of 15 interviewees, 5 said they would vote for Edmundo González. A smaller group (3) said they would go for Maduro. A larger group (7) had no qualms a…
(2024-08-08). Anti-fascists outnumber far-right protesters in rallies across Britain. peoplesdispatch.org Anti-racist and anti-fascist mobilizations continue across the United Kingdom, opposing far-right events To oppose the far-right attacks and make it clear that they represent only a minority, solidarity groups are organizing mass event…
(2024-08-08). To storm the castles and define the happening. peoplesdispatch.org 
"There's a world, many worlds, in books, comrade," Bheki told Spokes, an illiterate peasant from the Transkei. Spokes came from this homeland in southeastern South Africa created by the apartheid government, and overlapped with part of the ancestral homelands of the Xhosa people. It was January 1980 and Bheki and Spokes were training as part of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC), in a forest near the town of Quibaxe in Angola. In between military drills, there were literacy classes and cultural evenings where soldiers moonlighted as poets, singers, comedians, gumboot danc…
(2024-08-08). Kamala Harris aims her prosecutorial skills against the criminal Trump. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Sounding like a fiery prosecutor, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, went after her Republican foe this fall, Donald Trump for repeated crimes, from molesting women to planning to terminate the Constitution. Speaking to a boisterous and overflow crowd in a Detroit airport hangar on August 7, and 128,600 more tuned in on C-Span, the incumbent …
(2024-08-08). Communists on Nixon's 1974 resignation: 'Partial victory' for the people. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Fifty years ago, Republican Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign from office, a move taken to avoid impeachment and conviction for the Watergate conspiracy. Nixon's vice president and successor, Gerald Ford, had been appointed to that office after the resignation of Nixon's …
(2024-08-08). 'Keely and Du' takes on Christian nationalism, reproductive rights and kidnapping. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — Jane Martin's 1993 play Keely and Du was a finalist for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize, and years later, in 2018, was turned into a feature film. The play has gone on to a respectable regional and university theater career and still attracts audiences. For what it's worth, I'd never encountered it before, …
(2024-08-08). 'Catastrophic flooding' as Hurricane Debby dumps over a foot of rain on southeastern U.S. peoplesworld.org 
Tropical Storm Debby gained strength over the weekend to become a Category 1 hurricane, making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast early Monday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, reported The Associated Press. The National Hurricane Center issued a storm surge warning for the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. More than 283,000 Florida customers were without power, …
(2024-08-08). In Vietnam, democracy means rule of the people. peoplesworld.org 
In the United States, most people are educated to understand that democracy means multi-party elections and that any country that does not have multi-party elections is repressive and undemocratic. However, democracy simply means "rule of the people" and doesn't necessarily have anything to do with multi-party elections. For example, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is …
(2024-08-08). Dam collapse in South Africa causes two missing persons. plenglish.com Pretoria, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The collapse today of two retaining walls of a dam in the towns of Riverlands and Chatsworth, in the southern South African province of Western Cape, caused two missing, presumed dead, and severe flooding.
(2024-08-08). China's Vice Minister will visit Honduras in the coming days. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Honduras will receive in the coming days the official visit of the vice-foreign minister of China, Hua Chuying, which reflects the interest of the Asian country to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation with this Central American nation.
(2024-08-08). Syria signs contract with private sector to develop its airline. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Syrian State Airline Syrianairlines, Hatem Kabas, revealed the signing of a contract with a private company to improve and develop the airline which has been facing multiple challenges due to the war and the blockade.
(2024-08-08). Storms in Niger drag 77 people to their deaths. plenglish.com Niamey, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The floods caused by the fierce rains of the current rainy season in Niger caused the death of 77 people, most of them, 43, because of collapsed infrastructures, an official statement says.
(2024-08-08). International Book Fair of Honduras seeks to promote education. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The III International Book Fair of Honduras that begins in this capital seeks to promote education, culture and the arts, its organizers reported.
(2024-08-08). Humanity's roots are in Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) All human beings can trace their roots to Ethiopia, American paleontologist Donald Johanson, discoverer of the fossil remains of Australopithecus afarensis Lucy 50 years ago in the Afar region, said.
(2024-08-08). To Lam-Putin satisfied with the development of Vietnam-Russia ties. plenglish.com Hanoi, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of Vietnam, To Lam, and Russia, Vladimir Putin, today expressed their satisfaction with the fruitful development of bilateral ties in all aspects, especially in defense, security, energy, oil, gas and trade.
(2024-08-08). The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in The Philippines. pressenza.com 
Persons and associations who are planning to set up events and activities in the Philippines in line with | the 3rd World March met up, August 7, to share images and to interchange how to move forward and | continue preparing for the visit of the WM Team. | Present were: Tiziana Volta (WWWV World Coordination Team, Philippines WM Coordinator), Margherita Maffeis-Natale (Maffeis Network-Culture Ticino Network Association, Lugano, Switzerland), Guinell Flores (Philippine Italian Association), Jennifer Espinosa (Culture Ticino Network Association, Paombong), Dom-An Macagne (Sagada, Philippines) and, Karina Lagdameo…
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh: Statement from Professor Muhammad Yunus. pressenza.com "I congratulate the brave students who took the lead in making our Second Victory Day possible and to the people for giving your total support to them. Let us make the best use of our new victory. Let us not let this slip away because of our mistakes. I fervently appeal to everybody to stay calm. Please refrain from all kinds of violence. I appeal to all students, members of all political parties and non-political people to stay calm. This is our beautiful country with lots of exciting possibilities. We must protect and make it a wonderful country for us and for our future generations. | Our youth is ready to giv…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Iran's Kiani makes history, cruises into taekwondo finals at Paris Olympics. presstv.ir Iran's Kiani creates history, cruises into taekwondo finals at Paris Olympics…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-08). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Top Iranian military officials hail Sinwar appointment as new Hamas political leader. presstv.ir Senior Iranian military commanders congratulate Yahya Sinwar on his appointment as the new political leader of Hamas.
(2024-08-08). Paris Olympics: Iran's Yazdani books spot in freestyle 86kg finals. presstv.ir Paris Olympics: Iran's Yazdani eyes second Olympic gold, books spot in freestyle 86kg finals…
(2024-08-08). Iranian commanders hail Sinwar appointment as new Hamas political leader. presstv.ir Senior Iranian military commanders congratulate Yahya Sinwar on his appointment as the new political leader of Hamas.
(2024-08-08). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-08). Are We Really Better Off Without Socialized Medicine? progressive.org The so-called advantages of private healthcare are looking less and less advantageous.
(2024-08-08). The Corporate Press (Finally) Sounds the Alarm on Project 2025. projectcensored.org By Mischa Geracoulis After months of expert legal and public policy analysis, advocacy group warnings, and independent press reporting on the Presidential Transition Project 2025 (Project 2025 for short), the corporate press is finally catching up. Capturing headlines is Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for the next…
(2024-08-08). Pleno del Legislativo de Ecuador decidirá juicio político a canciller. radiohc.cu Quito, 8 ago (RHC) El pleno de la Asamblea Nacional -Parlamento-, analizará este jueves el pedido de juicio político contra la canciller Gabriela Sommerfeld, por incumplimiento de funciones en el asalto a la embajada de México.
(2024-08-08). Alturas de Banao, un escape natural en el centro de Cuba. radiohc.cu
(2024-08-08). Prestará juramento gobierno interino de Bangladesh. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) El gobierno interino de Bangladesh prestará hoy juramento luego de la llegada al país del banquero Mohammad Yunus, quien asumirá como asesor principal del Ejecutivo provisional, informó el jefe del Ejército, general Waker-Uz-Zaman.
(2024-08-08). Luchador Luis Orta busca sexta presea de Cuba en París-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC).- El luchador Luis Orta buscará este jueves la sexta medalla de Cuba en los Juegos Olímpicos de París-2024, cuando enfrente por medalla de bronce al armenio Slavik Galstyan.
(2024-08-08). Festival Internacional Varadero Gourmet de Cuba regresa en septiembre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) La 14 edición del Festival Internacional Varadero Gourmet se desarrollará del 13 al 15 de septiembre en Cuba, informó en conferencia de prensa la directora Comercial de la empresa Extrahotelera Palmares, Ariadna Viñas.
(2024-08-08). De EE.UU. a Cuba: Josef Lindner rescata patrimonio fílmico de Titón. radiohc.cu Apasionado por la herencia cinematográfica de Cuba, el estadounidense Josef Lindner apoya hoy la conservación de clásicos del cineasta Tomás Gutiérrez Alea (Titón), a quien se recuerda en el XVIII Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara.
(2024-08-08). From East to West Africa: The People Are Uprising against Colonial Oppression and Corruption. blackagendareport.com
(2024-08-08). Russia — India — China triangle through the eyes of IR scholars. russiancouncil.ru In July-August, 2024 Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Synergia Foundation (Bangalore, India) and Grandview Institution (Beijing, China) held a series of work meeting to negotiate the architecture of a joint project, scheduled for 2024—2025…
(2024-08-08). Scott With Garland… smoothiex12.blogspot.com live.
(2024-08-08). Larry On What Matters Today. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Including explanation on FBI's raid of Scott's home today.
(2024-08-08). Nima And Me… smoothiex12.blogspot.com live.
(2024-08-08). What was the Reagan Revolution about? thealtworld.com It depends on whether you were part of it or viewed it through the eyes of the liberal media. | I was a part of the Reagan Revolution. Reagan adopted the Kemp-Roth bill and the supply-side policy it represented as his economic policy to cure stagflation. As I had written the bill and had built as a member of the Congressional staff support for it among House Republicans and Senate Republicans and Democrats, Reagan reasoned that I had a stake in his economic policy and would get it unmolested out of his administration so that Congress could vote on it. | Reagan explained to me that he had two goals. The first was…
(2024-08-08). There Is Something Rotten in Washington. thealtworld.com
(2024-08-08). Occult Olympics, Solar Deities and the French Pagan Revolution. thelastamericanvagabond.com Many people were aghast at the blatant occult symbolism on display during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics. After a worldwide backlash from disgusted Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike, the official website of the Paris Olympics removed all recordings of the ceremonies, and while that may be considered a small victory for basic
(2024-08-08). Iranian President congratulates Olympic medallists. tvbrics.com 
Iran wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics…
(2024-08-08). Russia helps set up Zimbabwe's National Air Assistance Service using Russian helicopters. tvbrics.com 
The helicopters will be used in medical, police and search and rescue operations…
(2024-08-08). Brazil and Chile sign agreement to facilitate cosmetics trade. tvbrics.com 
The agreement aims to reduce bureaucracy, deadlines and costs for exporters and importers in the cosmetics sector…
(2024-08-08). Exhibition of works by Russian and Iranian artists "Patterns of Friendship" to be held in Moscow for the first time. tvbrics.com 
Authors of the best works will receive prizes and an opportunity to visit Russia and Iran…
(2024-08-08). BRICS+ countries congratulate Vietnamese President on his appointment as General Secretary of the ruling party. tvbrics.com 
BRICS+ statesmen and politicians look forward to deepening co-operation with Vietnam…
(2024-08-08). Report from a young Ukrainian in Germany: "The working class in Ukraine does not want a war against Russia at all" wsws.org Semyon, who fled from Ukraine and is now working and studying in Germany, fears the latest decisions by the German authorities mean he could be sent back to be used as cannon fodder.
(2024-08-08). Ukrainian military launches incursion of Russia. wsws.org Early Tuesday morning, Ukrainian forces launched what appears to be the largest incursion of Russian territory to date in the border region of Kursk.
(2024-08-08). Bayraktars in Africa: This time against Ukraine. unitedworldint.com Before we delve into our main topic, let's start by giving some examples of how the globalist Atlantic front has recently intensified the use of violence to maintain its world hegemony and how this has transformed into global terror: The worldwide Atlantic terror This list could certainly be extended. What we want to emphasize is …
(2024-08-08). Bayraktars in Africa: This time against Ukraine. uwidata.com Before we delve into our main topic, let's start by giving some examples of how the globalist Atlantic front has recently intensified the use of violence to maintain its world hegemony and how this has transformed into global terror: The worldwide Atlantic terror This list could certainly be extended. What we want to emphasize is …
(2024-08-08). Putin Lashes Out As Ukraine Attempts Incursion Into Russia's Kursk Amid War; 'Major Provocation…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated at the Ukraine-Russia border as Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region continued into its second day. Reports suggested that Ukrainian forces advanced up to 15 km from the border, approaching a major gas hub, while other sources indicated movements northward from the border village of Sverdlikovo. In response, Vladimir Putin convened a meeting with top defense and law enforcement officials to address the ongoing situation.
(2024-08-08). On Cam: Putin's Nuke-Capable Iskander Fires Cluster Munitions, Wipes Out Zelensky's Troops In Kursk. hindustantimes.com The Russian Defence Ministry on August 7 released a video of a cluster munitions strike on Ukrainian soldiers and armour columns amassed in Russia's Kursk Region. Russian forces fired a ballistic missile from an Iskander-M system to target Ukrainian forces in a wooded area bordering Kursk, the Russian military said.
(2024-08-08). Russia is battling one of the biggest Ukrainian border incursions of the war. scmp.com Russia said it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces that had penetrated its southern border, in what President Vladimir Putin described a 'major provocation'.
(2024-08-08). Ukraine to unleash robot dogs on its front lines for detecting mines, spying. scmp.com Low on the ground and therefore difficult to detect, the robot dogs can use thermal imaging to inspect enemy trenches or the inside of buildings in combat zones.
(2024-08-08). Ukrainian MiG-29's Special Pylon For Hammer Rocket-Boosted Bombs Emerges. twz.com 
(2024-08-08). On the Hypocritical US Calls for Transparency in Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com
(2024-08-08). More revelations of trips by Justice Clarence Thomas paid for by billionaire Harlan Crow. wsws.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Virginia took a previously undisclosed trip by private jet from Hawaii to New Zealand and back in November 2010 that was paid for by right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow.
(2024-08-08). Royal Mail workers speak on far-right danger: "we are not safe on the streets anymore" wsws.org Members of…
(2024-08-08). Dakkota auto parts workers walk out, impacting production at nearby Ford Chicago plant. wsws.org The Dakkota walkout is an indication of the ongoing dissatisfaction and growing militancy among auto parts workers, which the UAW apparatus has thus far hoped to contain with a handful of limited, ineffective strikes.
(2024-08-08). Macron's moves to form right-wing French government expose bankruptcy of New Popular Front. wsws.org Mélenchon's New Popular Front won the July 7 legislative elections, but it is standing aside, making no appeal to mobilize the working class as Macron tramples upon the election result.
(2024-08-08). Muhammad Yunus, promoter of "entrepreneurial development," to head Bangladesh's emergency interim government. wsws.org The Yunus-led interim government will be a right-wing capitalist regime, beholden to the transnational garment industry giants, other foreign investors and the Bangladeshi bourgeoisie.
(2024-08-08). Vote "no" to sellout union-management agreement at Australia Post! wsws.org A "no" vote must be the first step in a fight against Australia Post's union- and Labor government-backed restructuring agenda.
(2024-08-08). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org National walkout by nurses in Portugal and health workers in Germany, including doctors at some hospitals walk out over pay and conditions; strikes by nurses and other workers in Iran as protests continue against low pensions, poverty and social conditions; doctors' pay strike in Ogun State Nigeria as thousands protest food insecurity and lack of access to electricity…
(2024-08-08). Mass protests erupt against UK's far-right: The way forward. wsws.org There can be no successful struggle against the far-right danger that does not base itself on the fight to mobilise the entire working class against the ruling capitalist class and the war and austerity agenda of its Labour government.
(2024-08-08). Thailand's Constitutional Court dissolves main opposition party. wsws.org The Move Forward Party's dissolution is a warning to the working class and progressive youth that democratic rights cannot be defended through the Thai state or appeals to imperialist powers.
(2024-08-08). 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'.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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".
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Wrestler Vinesh Phogat exits Paris Olympics, India in shock. ummid.com Ace Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat had an unfortunate exit from the 2024 Paris Olympics Wednesday when she was just a match away from the Gold, leaving the whole Indian nation in shock and disbelief.
(2024-08-08). India hails 'Groups' protecting Bangladeshi Hindus, Temples. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday hailed protection provided to Temples and Hindus by Muslim students and organizations during the anti-government protests in Bangladesh which forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country.
(2024-08-08). Check Here: Karnataka CET 2024 Mock Allotment Results. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is set to published today i.e. August 07, 2024 on its official website kea.kar.nic.in First Mock Allotment Results of the Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecure, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh Hindu leader: BNP, Jamaat ensured Temples, Hindus are not targeted. ummid.com Categorically refuting the reports in a section of Indian Media about attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote said the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ensured the safety of their homes and Hindu places of worship.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). Right, Washington Post, Rural Areas Are Significantly Cooler Than Cities, But Please Learn How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. wattsupwiththat.com Despite this laughable failure of grade-school science, the WaPo story does point out the mechanism for how rural areas help keep cities cooler.
(2024-08-08). Iran Executes 29 Prisoners in One Day, Rights Groups Report. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). Tunisia: The former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Opposition trying to mislead about intention of Waqf bill; No law can be above Constitution but 1995 Waqf law has such provisions: Rijiju. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna cancelled over Islamist attack plot. scmp.com Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer says 'a tragedy was prevented', after news that two suspects had been arrested.
(2024-08-08). RBI raises tax payment limit through UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh: Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). WHO calls emergency committee on mpox spread. scmp.com Cases have surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a strain of the virus which has now been detected in nearby African countries.
(2024-08-08). SPECIAL EPISODE: Ben Norton on China, Venezuela, & Much More. youtu.be
(2024-08-08). Trumpian treatment of China's athletes hardly in keeping with Olympic spirit. scmp.com The vilification of Chinese athletes at this year's Olympics is a reflection of how their country has been treated by the West.
(2024-08-08). UK riots test Keir Starmer in his first month as prime minister. scmp.com Just a month into the job, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sounds more like the prosecutor he used to be than the leader of a powerful nation as he tries to quell riots that have swept the country.
(2024-08-08). President Museveni Meets Family of Late Bazilio Olara-Okello at State House. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday met with the family of the late Bazilio Olara-Okello, a significant figure in Uganda's military history, at State House, Entebbe. The family was led by Rt. Hon. Dan Kidega, the former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly. Bazilio Olara-Okello (1929 — 9 January 1990) was a Ugandan military …
(2024-08-08). Governor Bose Condoles Death of CPI(M) Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Thursday condoled the death of former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, emphasizing that the CPI(M) leader earned respect and love from the people.
(2024-08-08). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Stock Market IN SHOCK! youtube.com
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). President Ramaphosa on a working visit to Angola. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa on a working visit to Angola | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a working visit today to the Republic of Angola to meet with that country's President Joà£o Manuel Gonàßalves Lourenàßo. | The President will be accompanied on his trip by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga. | "The two Heads of State will use the occasion of the working visit to reflect on the bilateral relationship between the two countries, who share very deep historical ties that are rooted in the liberation struggle against…
(2024-08-08). Kazakhstan Comic Finds Authorities Can't Take a Joke. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kazakhstan's national flag flies in the village of Saumalkol, North Kazakhstan region, March 22, 2023. | © 2023 Elena Vah/Kommersant/Sipa via AP Photo | On July 26, a court in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, sentenced 31-year-old Alexandr Merkul, a stand-up comedian, to 10-days detention on charges of "petty hooliganism" allegedly for using obscene language during a performance in June. It's yet another instance of the extent of Kazakh authorities' crackdown on freedom of expression.Merkul, who pleaded guilty, often touches on social issues during his performances. For example, at th…
(2024-08-08). Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Archies' 'Rishte Jazbaton Ke' Campaign. devdiscourse.com Archies, the iconic gifting brand, has unveiled a new campaign video titled 'Rishte Jazbaton Ke' to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The campaign, launched digitally, aims to honor the cherished bond between siblings.
(2024-08-08). Ardmore Rock N' Ride, Pierogi Fest, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Obon Festival, New Hope Auto Show and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
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(2024-08-08). Government prepares for G20 Presidency and Summit. sanews.gov.za Government prepares for G20 Presidency and Summit | Preparations are ongoing for South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and the hosting of the G20 Summit in 2025. | South Africa is expected to take over the presidency of the G20 from December 1 this year. | This is according to Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who briefed members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. | "An Inter-Ministerial Committee has been assigned the responsibility to organise this event on behalf of government and South Africans. | "South Africa will continue to use opportunities to lea…
(2024-08-08). BoU cuts interest rate to boost economic activity. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has reduced is base interest rate for the first time since April this year, from 10.25 to 10 percent as inflation seems tamed. BoU's policy targets an inflation rate of not more than 5 percent in the medium term, and in the twelve months to July …
(2024-08-08). NPA will reinstate Estina case 'as soon as possible'. sanews.gov.za NPA will reinstate Estina case 'as soon as possible' | The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) has vowed to reinstate the Estina dairy farm case "as soon as possible", following a decision by the Free State High Court to strike the matter off the court roll. | NPA spokesperson Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga explained that the case was struck off the roll following an application by the defence "in terms of Section 342 A of the Criminal Procedure Act, citing inability to access the electronic version of the hard copies of the so-called Gupta leaked emails". | "Yet, as early as 2023, as part o…
(2024-08-08). China's first gold as 'Swimmer in stands' shocks world as 'flying fish'. independent.co.ug 
PARIS | Xinhua | Breaking through the waves reveals true gold. At the moment Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle touched the wall and broke the record, all doubts, grievances, and frustrations vanished. "Awesome! It feels incredible!" exclaimed Pan after roaring to China's first swimming gold in Paris with a world record time. His explosive speed left …
(2024-08-08). Consultancy to support the facilitation of a strategic reflection workshop. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Consistent electricity supply 'a step closer'. sanews.gov.za Consistent electricity supply 'a step closer' | Consistent electricity supply in South Africa is now "one step closer" due to the diligent and dedicated implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). | This is according to Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who on Thursday briefed members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. | The country has not experienced load shedding for more than 130 days. | "The supply of consistent electricity is now a step closer due to the steadfast implementation of the EAP announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2022. The EAP's…
(2024-08-08). British Chamber of Commerce Uganda launched to spur trade. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The British Chamber of Commerce Uganda (BCCU) has officially been launched in Uganda in a cocktail experience curated by Tanqueray Gin at the British High Commissioner's residence in Nakasero last evening. The British Chamber of Commerce aims to promote better trade links between the UK and Uganda to increase …
(2024-08-08). Iranian Girl Mobina Wins Taekwondo Bronze in Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Mobina Nematzadeh of Iran made history in Paris on Wednesday night when she won a bronze medal in the women's flyweight division at the Olympics 2024.
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). President Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing UK Ambassador. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni bid farewell to the outgoing British High Commissioner to Uganda, Her Excellency Kate Airey, at State House, Entebbe, on Wednesday. The meeting underscored the enduring relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect cultivated over the years. President Museveni expressed his gratitude to H.E. …
(2024-08-08). New Kenya Cabinet Sworn In, President Ruto Urges Focus on Delivery. plusnews.ug 
President William Ruto of Kenya has called on his newly sworn-in Cabinet Secretaries to prioritize effective delivery and commit themselves to the implementation of the various strategies and programs necessary for the nation's transformation. Ruto made these remarks on Thursday while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet Secretaries at State House in …
(2024-08-08). Truck Bomb in Northern Syria's Azaz Kills 10 at Rebel Checkpoint. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). Equity Bank Uganda gives Watoto Golf Tournament sh10 million boost. independent.co.ug 
Equity bank amplifies Watoto golf tournament with Sh10 million sponsorship Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda Limited has extended its support worth sh10 million towards the Watoto Golf Tournament set for Saturday, August 10th 2024, at the Uganda Golf Club. Organised by Watoto Church Uganda, the tournament is part of the 40th Anniversary …
(2024-08-08). SATIRE: HelloFresh Meal Kit Includes Packet Of Restaurant-Style Rat Droppings. theonion.com 
NEW YORK—Touting the perk as a way to add authenticity to a gourmet dinner, HelloFresh confirmed Thursday that most of the company's meal kits included a packet of restaurant-style rat droppings. "Yes, you and your family can enjoy a bistro-level experience in the comfort of your own home with the addition of rodent…
(2024-08-08). Delegation Highlights Human Rights Violations to Pope Francis at Vatican City. devdiscourse.com A high-profile delegation representing Afghans, Pashtuns, and Kashmiris met with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday to raise awareness about human rights violations in their regions. The delegation, invited by the Afghan Community in Italy, aimed to brief the Pope on ongoing issues and seek global support and intervention.
(2024-08-08). France 'decides who enters' New Caledonia: French diplomat on Pacific leaders request. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist France is "checking" whether a high-level mission to New Caledonia will be possible prior to or after the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Summit in Tonga at the end of the month. Forum leaders have written to French President Emmanuel Macron requesting to send a Forum Ministerial Committee to Nouméa…
(2024-08-08). SATIRE: Foreign Man At Strip Club Tossing Out Totally Unknown Currency. theonion.com 
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ—Baffled by the lack of recognizable flags, names, or national symbols on the paper bills, employees at Platinum Lounge confirmed Thursday that a foreign man at the club was tossing around a totally unknown currency."I can't identify the script or characters, and I've never seen any money with…
(2024-08-08). Deputy ISO boss directs RDCs, RCCs to improve monitoring of gov't projects. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO) Col. Emmy Katabazi, has urged representatives of the President in the Acholi Sub-region to heighten monitoring of government projects to ensure resources don't go to waste. Col. Katabazi notes that many Government Projects are being abused within the region with …
(2024-08-08). Cabinet commends addition of SA sites to UNESCO list. sanews.gov.za Cabinet commends addition of SA sites to UNESCO list | Cabinet has commended the latest addition of the South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the prestigious list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites. | The sites in the prestigious list include the Union Buildings, Constitution Hill, Liliesleaf farm, Sharpeville memorial, Walter Sisulu Square, 16 June 1976: The Streets of Orlando West, University of Fort Hare and ZK Matthews House, Mqhekezweni, Waaihoek and Ohlange. | The UNESCO World Heritage Committee also inscribed three M…
(2024-08-08). RBI proposes steps to speed up clearance of cheques to few hours, says Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). Colombia seeks demobilization of Caribbean mafia. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro ordered his peace commissioner to seek talks with "Los Pachenca," one of the most powerful organized crime groups in the Caribbean region. Los Pachenca, who are…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). What China watchers should know about where the country is headed. scmp.com The reforms outlined in the third plenum sets the groundwork for deepening efforts such as poverty alleviation to sustainable development.
(2024-08-08). Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Battle—Seize Land for Green Energy. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-08-08). New Vision alerts shareholders of another loss making year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There will little to cheer for the second year running for investors in The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited, as the company prepares to announce a loss for the half-year ended July 2024. This comes as the revenues of Uganda's largest media company continue to fall, amidst what …
(2024-08-08). Making art more Visible. independent.co.ug 
ART | DOMONIC MUWANGUZI | The first edition of Kampala Art Talks was launched recently at Xenson Artspace and was attended by both established and emerging writers, and art writing enthusiasts. This review by Dominic Muwanguzi captures the foremost topics discussed in the workshop. Writing about art plays several roles including making art more visible and …
(2024-08-08). Government-Backed Forces Launch Attacks on Opposition Groups in Eastern Syria. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). Community Activists Condemn Congressman Brandon Williams' Neglect of Central New Yorkers in Utica Banner Drop. urbancny.com 
Utica, NY — Members of Citizen Action of New York, Empire State Voices, and community advocates from across New York's 22nd Congressional District gathered today in Utica to stage a powerful banner drop protest, drawing attention to Congressman Brandon Williams' ongoing failure to address the pressing issues affecting Central New Yorkers. Despite repeated calls for action from constituents, Congressman Williams has consistently voted against the interests of working families in his district. Instead of advocating for the needs of everyday New Yorkers, he has chosen to prioritize the interests of big corpora…
(2024-08-08). Cabinet congratulates Justice Maya on her appointment as Chief Justice. sanews.gov.za Cabinet congratulates Justice Maya on her appointment as Chief Justice | As the country celebrates Women's Month, Cabinet has congratulated Justice Mandisa Maya on her trail blazing appointment as South Africa's first female incoming Chief Justice. | Maya, the first South African woman to lead the Constitutional Court, was appointed as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024 by President Cyril Ramaphosa. | Maya previously served with distinction as the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal since 2017 and was the first woman to hold that position. | Briefing the media on…
(2024-08-08). Source Discloses Names of 3 Proposed Iranian Ministers. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An informed source revealed that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has made up his mind about his picks for three ministries.
(2024-08-08). Panama dismantles 'VIP' Chinese migrant route in Darien jungle, a route to US border. scmp.com In recent years, Chinese migrants have become the fourth-largest group by nationality to use the dangerous jungle crossing.
(2024-08-08). Dustin Martin announces retirement from legendary AFL career. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-08). What the UN Chief Can Do for Gaza. consortiumnews.com
(2024-08-08). Who Do We Return to Whenever The Hearts Are Exposed to Fitan Related to Methodology, Politics, Killing, The Khawaarij, The Rawaafid etc. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Quote from Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali, may Allah preserve him: Therefore, during every trial, they (the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah) must openly proclaim the truth and clarify it for the people. They should distinguish — for them — between guidance and misguidance, …
(2024-08-08). ONAJAVA Coffee House Breathes Life into Long Vacant Former Sumner Hunt Building on Syracuse's Southside. urbancny.com 
Reggie Pickard and Family's ONAJAVA Coffee House on the first level of Home HeadQuarters' iconic property at 1555 S. Salina Street in Syracuse held a Community Open House and Kickoff event Friday, August 2, 2024 Syracuse, NY — Reggie Pickard figures that he walked or drove by what he calls "a gem of a building" at 1555 S. Salina Street on Syracuse's Southside at least once a day since local nonprofit housing developer Home HeadQuarters took over the struggling property. When Home HeadQuarters' request for proposals went out late last year seeking a local business enterprise to occupy the first level, Reggie…
(2024-08-08). After Hasina's resignation, the struggle over the power vacuum continues in Bangladesh. links.org.au 
Badrul Alam — Prime minister Sheikh Hasina used all the tools of repression at her disposal against the people to retain power, but was defeated in the end.
(2024-08-08). County Executive McMahon Announces Two New Baby Patas Monkeys at Rosamond Gifford Zoo. urbancny.com 
Zoo Caretakers Hand-Raising Half-Sisters Sisu and Mushu Syracuse, N.Y. — County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II announced that two patas monkeys gave birth to babies within a month of each other at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. In both cases these monkey mothers, Iniko and Kasi, struggled to demonstrate maternal instincts necessary to raise their young. Three-year-old Iniko gave birth to female Sisu (See-sue) on April 26, and her older sister Kasi gave birth to female Mushu (Moo-shoe) on May 11. The baby half-sisters are fathered by the leader of the patas troop, Mac. The patas monkey troop at the zoo mirrors thi…
(2024-08-08). RBI proposes a public repository of digital lending apps to check unauthorised players, says Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). Postbank's Agriculture Loan Book registers 70% growth 3 years. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda's agricultural loan book has registered commendable growth of 70% over a four-year period, from Ushs. 107 billion in 2021 to a 70% growth rate by June 2024. Officials attribute the impressive performance to favorable lending rates, government support, and other contributing elements. "As a bank that …
(2024-08-08). From the Berlin crisis of '61 to today's world at war. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-08). Eight Injured in Separate Roof Collapse Incidents. devdiscourse.com Eight individuals were injured in two separate roof collapse incidents in the city, police reported on Thursday.
(2024-08-08). The Heat: Global Market Turmoil. america.cgtn.com 
Weak jobs numbers and recent speculation about a U.S. recession contributed to warnings that this year's stock rally may have gone too far. From New York to London and Tokyo, equities were hit hard. Wall Street's "fear gauge" dropped from 65 on Monday to about 28 on Wednesday, indicating that investor's fears were easing. What's behind the instability in global financial markets? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. |
(2024-08-08). Bilingual 'Captain Westside' book aims to alleviate medical fears for Wilmington kids. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Wilmington's
(2024-08-08). Export credit agencies roar back in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a renewed focus, with infrastructure projects receiving a significant boost ANALYSIS | FELIX THOMPSON | There was a rebound in export credit agency activity in Sub-Saharan Africa last year, as agencies struck big-ticket deals across infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, fresh data shows. In its annual State of the Industry Report, the …
(2024-08-08). Community Saving and Credit Groups: Challenges and Future Prospects. plusnews.ug 
Community savings and credit groups have long played a vital role in Uganda's socio-economic development, particularly in rural areas. However, these groups face several challenges that hinder their growth, including infrastructure limitations, restricted access to financial services, and high interest rates, according to business experts. In a recent symposium at Gudie Leisure Farm, experts underscored …
(2024-08-08). The FBI search of Scott Ritter's home yesterday: a contrarian view. gilbertdoctorow.com I have little doubt that there will be a hue and cry today among progressive humanity over the FBI's execution of a search warrant against the very prominent activist in the Opposition movement to U.S. foreign policy, former marine and arms control inspector Scott Ritter. Since the start of Russia's Special Military Operation, Scott has …
(2024-08-08). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Gen Z in India: Rising Focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and Career Sacrifices. devdiscourse.com A recent study, the Quest Report 2024, highlights the shifting career preferences of Gen Z in India, with a notable inclination towards fields such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and content creation. The study analyzed the aspirations and challenges faced by this generation.
(2024-08-08). Kenyan police hurl tear gas at protesters as cabinet ministers sworn in. scmp.com The protests in Nairobi were organised by activists upset with President William Ruto even after he dismissed almost all of his ministers and added opposition members to what he called a "broad-based" government.
(2024-08-08). Who REALLY Is Kamala Harris? youtu.be
(2024-08-08). US man bought HarrisWalz.com in 2020 for US$10. It just sold for US$15,000. scmp.com Lawyer Jeremy Green Eche's hobby is buying domain names for hypothetical political candidates.
(2024-08-08). Media feasts on Peter Dutton's monotonous mumblings. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-08). AI companies must pay attention to national security needs. scmp.com While the West is collectively still ahead of China when it comes to AI development, that lead is quickly narrowing.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Germany Green Transition Collapse: Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet 47% In First Half of This Year! wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile petrol and diesel engine car sales have risen 24% and 20% respectively.
(2024-08-08). Miss SA contestant's mother may have committed identity fraud, department says. sanews.gov.za Miss SA contestant's mother may have committed identity fraud, department says | In the ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina, the Department of Home Affairs says prima facie reasons exist to believe that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina's mother. | Adetshina is a contestant in the upcoming Miss SA event. | In a statement on Wednesday, the department said it wished to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Adetshina. | The reason for the ongoing nature of the investigatio…
(2024-08-08). IRGC Pledges Support for New Hamas Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps hailed the selection of Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of the political bureau of Hamas, reaffirming Iran's unwavering support for the Palestinian resistance movement.
(2024-08-08). RBI raises frequency of reporting of banks to Credit Information Companies to a fortnight, as against once a month currently. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). Residents in Luwero list demands ahead of Museveni's visit. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents in Luwero district have listed demands that they need President Yoweri Museveni to address ahead of his visit to the area on Saturday this week. President Yoweri Museveni is expected to commission a multi-million classroom block for Excel Vocation Institute in Luwero district on Saturday, August 10. Museveni will …
(2024-08-08). Kyambogo considers hike in tuition to pay part-time lecturers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University is facing a staffing crisis that has forced its management to resort to part-time lecturers. It is considering a tuition increase to address budgetary shortfalls. Prof Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor, notes that the university has 404 full-time teaching staff members out of an approved structure of about one …
(2024-08-08). Motorola Edge 50 Launches in India: Premium Features at an Affordable Price. devdiscourse.com Motorola has unveiled its latest offering, the motorola edge 50, in India. This new device comes with a slew of premium features including an AI-powered camera with Sony's LYTIA‚Ñ¢ 700C sensor, a nearly borderless 6.7″ pOLED curved display, and military-grade durability.
(2024-08-08). Five BIPOC-Led Tech Startups Complete CenterState CEO's Syracuse Surge Accelerator Program. urbancny.com 
The inaugural Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams received direct access to resources, such as capital, expertise and skill building, to advance their startups The Accelerator helps advance the goals of Syracuse Surge, the city's strategy for inclusive growth in the New Economy Syracuse, NY- CenterState CEO and program partners celebrate five Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams as they complete their yearlong program. A recognition event at Le Moyne College on Aug. 7, 2024 featured presentations by Surge Accelerator team founders, a keynote address and the opportunity to network with the teams. Learn about each of the…
(2024-08-08). Despite Monckton's climate denial, the world is still burning. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-08). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). 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?
(2024-08-08). Gulf States: Inadequate Heat Protection Putting Workers in Peril. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Construction workers in Doha, Qatar, November 16, 2022. | © 2022 ddp images via AP Photo | (Beirut) — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are failing to protect outdoor migrant workers experiencing dangerous, heat-related health risks as global warming-fueled heatwaves envelope the region, Human Rights Watch said today. Migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) interviewed by Human Rights Watch described symptoms of heat-related illness, including fainting and vomiting, and described feeling suffocated by the heat. Despite deadly tempera…
(2024-08-08). Doctors union: Sudan's El Fasher "worst place to live on earth" independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, Sudan | Xinhua | El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State in western Sudan has become "the most dangerous and worst place to live on earth" due to the deadly civil war, according to a non-governmental doctors' union. "All residents of El Fasher may become dead, either from hunger, thirst, bullets, lack …
(2024-08-08). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Japanese Rate Hikes Cause Colossal Losses in World Markets. fairobserver.com On Monday, August 5, the Japanese Nikkei stock market index dropped 12.4%, marking the worst day since the worldwide "Black Monday" crash of October 1987. This Monday, the US S&P 500 index lost 3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 3.4%. The VIX index, a measure of volatility, reached 65, its third-highest reading in history. Only…
(2024-08-08). Amea Power begins construction of 24 MW plant in West Nile. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dubai-based developer Amea Power has started building a 24 MW solar project in West Nile. The Ituka project will be the first solar project in the West Nile region of northwestern Uganda, located on a 52-hectare site in Ombachi village, around 450 km from the capital Kampala. It is …
(2024-08-08). Aug 8 Film Screening: SIT-IN. eventbrite.com
(2024-08-08). Biden, Harris warn of Trump threat to US democracy as presidential election looms. scmp.com US President Joe Biden said he is 'not confident' Donald Trump would concede peacefully if he loses the US election, as Kamala Harris warned a Trump victory would usher in a lawless administration.
(2024-08-08). UAE business hub eyes Chinese businesses amid 'very, very strong' China ties. scmp.com Expo City Dubai is eyeing Chinese firms to take up residency at the one of the newest business hubs in the UAE amid China's growing ties with the Middle East.
(2024-08-08). Outgoing SCBA President Urges Protection for Bangladeshi Hindus Amidst Unrest. devdiscourse.com Adish Aggarwala, the outgoing president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), has urged Mahbubuddin Khokon, president of Bangladesh's Supreme Court Bar Association, to take measures to prevent targeted violence against Hindus amidst the ongoing turmoil in the country. His request underscores the essential need to protect religious minorities during such unrest.
(2024-08-08). Saravi Wins Iran's First Gold Medal in 2024 Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Greco-Roman wrestler Mohammad Hadi Saravi won Iran's first gold medal in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
(2024-08-08). Anti-racism protesters sweep Britain after days of far-right riots. scmp.com On Wednesday, anti-racism protesters turned out in their thousands in towns and cities across the UK to counter far-right demonstrations that failed to materialise.
(2024-08-08). Uganda's star netballer Nuba joins Australia's Queensland Firebirds. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's star netball player Mary Cholhok Nuba has signed for Australian side Queensland Firebirds. The 27-year-old goal-shooter, who helped Uganda finish 5th in the Netball World Cup 2023, announced the new development on Wednesday. She joins Queensland Firebirds in the Suncorp Super Netball from English Super League (ESL) club Loughborough …
(2024-08-08). Iranian Climber Alipour Comes Fourth in Olympics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reza Alipour of Iran finished in the fourth place in sport climbing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
(2024-08-08). Rapid response team to deal with foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks. sanews.gov.za
(2024-08-08). Call for women ownership in media sector. sanews.gov.za Call for women ownership in media sector | While government policies have enabled the participation of women in the media sector, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Director of Media Relations, Tshegofatso Modubu, has called for an in depth look at the ownership and control by women in the media space. | "In terms of shattering the glass ceiling with the 30 years of democracy, we are seeing women get into the operational space and a bit more into the managerial space. We need to think about ownership and control of media in terms of women," Modubu said on Thursday. | She was speaking at a pane…
(2024-08-08). Family of 'Mr Titanic', who died in Titan sub, seeks US$50 million for wrongful death. scmp.com French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet was one of five people on the experimental vessel that imploded during a voyage to the famed wreck.
(2024-08-08). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). "Hyperscale" Weapons Factory Vision Outlined By Anduril. twz.com 
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(2024-08-08). Money Smart Week to commence on 26 August. sanews.gov.za Money Smart Week to commence on 26 August | South Africa's 2024 Money Smart Week SA (MSWSA) is expected to kick off on 26 August and run until 1 September. | This is according to Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who addressed a post-Cabinet media briefing on Thursday. | She said the week will feature "various consumer-focused financial education programmes and initiatives". | "MSWSA is an initiative of the National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC) to motivate, empower and educate South Africans and contribute to a more financially literate citizenry. Activities during the campaign w…
(2024-08-08). SATIRE: Screaming Trump Takes Out Frustrations On Person He Assumes Is J.D. Vance. theonion.com 
(2024-08-08). Yemen Floods Result in 39 Deaths, Hundreds Displaced. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Iconic Dorothy's Seat in Nainital Collapses After Landslide. devdiscourse.com Dorothy's Seat, Nainital's renowned tourist attraction also known as Tiffin Top, has buckled after a landslide spurred by torrential rains. There were no casualties reported from the incident.
(2024-08-08). EV Surge: China Leads the World in Electric Vehicle Adoption. devdiscourse.com In a landmark development, half of all vehicles sold in China in July were either pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, according to industry data. This milestone highlights the significant progress made by the world's largest auto market in embracing electric vehicle (EV) technology, far outpacing Western markets.
(2024-08-08). Seven Ugandan schools closed in Ntoroko as floods set in. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan authorities said at least seven primary and secondary schools have been closed in the western district of Ntoroko due to floods caused by heavy rainfall. Edward Bashungura, the resident district commissioner for Ntoroko, told Xinhua Wednesday over the phone that the heavy rains had caused a nearby river and …
(2024-08-08). SA, EU citrus disputes result in significant costs for industry. sanews.gov.za SA, EU citrus disputes result in significant costs for industry | Cabinet says the measures imposed by the European Union (EU) on the export of South Africa's citrus products to the EU result in significant costs for the South Africa citrus industry, which is estimated at R2 billion (US$110 million) per year. | The first regular Cabinet meeting of the seventh administration, held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday, raised the concern following a briefing about a formal dispute initiated by South Africa with the World Trade Organisation against the EU's stringent and unnecessary plant health requireme…
(2024-08-08). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). A Presidential Ticket Born in an Unlikely Place. devdiscourse.com Six months ago, an unlikely location set the stage for the makings of a presidential ticket: a Minnesota abortion clinic. Vice President Kamala Harris made a historic visit, the first by a sitting president or vice president, to connect with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over their mutual interest in reproductive health.
(2024-08-08). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds. theonion.com 
Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been busy doing press for their respective summer releases, the romantic drama It Ends With Us and the Marvel blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. The Onion sat down with the Hollywood power couple to discuss parenting, their business endeavors, and what fans can look forward to…
(2024-08-08). The Outrageous Case of a Journalist Charged With a Hate Crime for Recording a Gaza Protest Action. theintercept.com 
An NYPD officer stands on the roof of the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 31, 2024. | Photo: Jimin Kim/Sipa via AP Images | In an egregious violation of press freedoms and First Amendment-protected activity, a New York City video journalist was According to the charges, Sam Seligson, a credentialed independent videographer, filmed a small group of people la…
(2024-08-08). Tropical Storm Debby Set to Downgrade by Thursday. devdiscourse.com Tropical Storm Debby is poised to weaken into a tropical depression by Thursday afternoon or evening, with further downgrade to extra-tropical status expected by Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) revealed in its latest advisory.
(2024-08-08). Gilbert Achcar: US president Joe Biden's crime against humanity. links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar — There is no doubt that the court of history will include Joe Biden's name prominently on the list of perpetrators of crimes against humanity.
(2024-08-08). 2024 'increasingly likely' to be warmest on record: EU monitor. scmp.com Between June 2023 and June 2024, each month eclipsed its own temperature record for the time of year.
(2024-08-08). SATIRE: Stephen Nedoroscik Under Fire After Video Shows Him Whipping Pommel Horse. theonion.com 
PARIS—Sending waves of shock and outrage throughout the sporting world, U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik was under fire Thursday after a newly surfaced video showed the Olympic athlete whipping a pommel horse. "That poor pommel horse—it was just standing there, cowering, as he struck it again and again," said American…
(2024-08-08). Opposition trying to mislead Muslims; many MPs told me privately that Waqf boards captured by mafia but now opposing bill: Kiren Rijiju. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). Tunisian President Fires Prime Minister, Appoints New Leader. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-08). Nasa weighs SpaceX rescue for stranded Boeing Starliner crew. scmp.com The astronauts may have to be brought home in a rival Crew Dragon capsule in February, in what would be a major embarrassment for Boeing.
(2024-08-08). Cheptegei Foundation to get sh50m as Absa Uganda hands over sh300m from Absa KH3 7 Hills Run. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has handed over sh300 million proceeds from the 2024 Absa 7 Hills Run, an annual charity event organised in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers (KH3) to raise funds to keep the girl child in school. Research shows that an estimated 1.2 million learners enrolled …
(2024-08-08). Public Thinker: Jonathan Kramnick on the Craft of Criticism amid Institutional Decline. publicbooks.org "Arguments stand or fall to the degree to which the practice is done well."
(2024-08-08). Risk, Curiosity and Authoritarianism: Alan Waring's Global Insights. fairobserver.com In this episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show, Rod speaks with Alan Waring, a renowned risk management expert with over 40 years of experience across various countries and sectors. In this insightful conversation, they explore the intricate world of risk assessment, the multidimensional nature of risk and the impact of culture on business interactions. …
(2024-08-08). Announcement for VIP and Premium Members. wattsupwiththat.com It appears many of you are either not receiving or opening your exclusive newsletter email and VIPs are not opening their invites to our weekly meetup.
(2024-08-08). Inflation and growth evolving in balanced manner, though we need to remain vigilant on food prices front: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-08). Govt asked to rescue Ugandan students stranded in Iran. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Igara West MP, Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, has called on government to account for and rescue Ugandan students stranded in Iran following an alleged fake scholarship scheme coordinated through the Office of the National Chairman of NRM Party in Kyambogo. Mbwatekamwa said that the 100 students were lured into applying for the …
(2024-08-08). Cabinet commends continued law enforcement agencies successes. sanews.gov.za Cabinet commends continued law enforcement agencies successes | As part of the ongoing fight against crime, Cabinet has commended the continued successes of law enforcement agencies in the arrest of members of organised crime syndicates and gangs. | Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, highlighted that Operation Shanela of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has ensured the arrest of 766 237 suspects for various crimes, with 161 752 of these were suspects wanted for priority crimes, including murder, cash-in-transit heists, armed robberies, rape and car hijacking, among others. | "Cabinet welcome…
(2024-08-08). Health Ministry urged to address medicine shortages in hospitals. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has been tasked to engage District Health Officers (DHOs) to ensure timely delivery of medicines to different health facilities in the country. The guidance was given by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, while chairing the House sitting on Wednesday, 07 August 2024. It followed a matter …
(2024-08-08). Tarará, un destino paradisíaco. cubadebate.cu Tarará es una de las playas que conforman la franja costera del Este de la capital cubana. Es, tal vez, una de las más hermosas en esta zona. Cuenta con una marina propia—Marina Tarará- y variedad de opciones de la Náutica, entre ellas la pesca y el buceo. Este verano, es otra de las ofertas a valorar.
(2024-08-08). Tribunal Electoral mexicano confirma validez del triunfo de Claudia Sheinbaum en comicios presidenciales. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación confirmó los resultados de la elección presidencial del 2 de junio en México, que Claudia Sheinbaum ganó con más del 50% de los votos.
(2024-08-08). Luis Alberto Orta al podio olímpico por segundos Juegos consecutivos. cubadebate.cu Luis Orta dominó con pizarra de 7-0 al armenio Slavik Galstyan y se agenció la medalla de bronce en los 67 kg de la lucha grecorromana, la segunda presea olímpica que consigue en su carrera, luego del título de Tokio 2020. El cubano estuvo dominante durante todo el combate, con un empuje constante y una iniciativa que anuló todas las estrategias de su rival.
(2024-08-08). Los incendios forestales están creando sus propias tormentas eléctricas. peoplesworld.org 
A medida que los incendios forestales se vuelven más frecuentes e intensos, crean tormentas eléctricas furiosas que los alimentan aún más, lo que los hace mucho más difíciles de combatir. Estas nubes pirocumulonimbus (pyroCbs) se producen cuando el calor intenso y el humo de un incendio forestal crean fuertes corrientes ascendentes, donde se condensan y …
(2024-08-08). Rememoran legado de Fidel en procesos legislativos del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) La fiscal general de la República, Yamila Peña Ojeda, rememoró el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz en procesos legislativos que acontecen en el país como la aprobación de la Ley de Comunicación Social.
(2024-08-08). Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia inicia audiencias para resolver recurso contencioso ( ¥Foto). radiohc.cu Este miércoles, tal y como estaba previsto, comenzaron las audiencias en la Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia donde concurren los 38 Partidos y todos los ex candidatos que participaron en los comicios, y donde no se presentó el opositor Edmundo González.
(2024-08-08). Encuestas en EEUU muestran un empate técnico entre Trump y Harris. cubadebate.cu Las últimas encuestas a nivel nacional en Estados Unidos reflejan un empate técnico entre el expresidente y candidato republicano, Donald Trump, y su rival Kamala Harris, actual vicepresidenta del país y aspirante por el Partido Demócrata tras la renuncia de Joe Biden a la reelección.
(2024-08-08). Placa XXII Congreso de la CTC a los mejores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) Incentivada por la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC) en el contexto de su cónclave, y en aras de promover acciones para mejorar las condiciones de trabajo necesarias, la placa XXII Congreso de la CTC distingue hasta la fecha a 11 centros laborales en el Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud.
(2024-08-08). EE.UU. en modo electoral: Mejoran notas de Harris frente a Trump. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) Por segunda semana consecutiva la vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y candidata demócrata, Kamala Harris, aventajó a su contendiente republicano Donald Trump, según una encuesta citada hoy en medios de prensa.
(2024-08-08). Falleció María de las Mercedes Ibarra Ibañez, bisnieta de Juan Gualberto Gómez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) María de las Mercedes Ibarra Ibáñez, activa defensora del legado de su bisabuelo, el patriota y periodista Juan Gualberto Gómez y aliada incondicional de los medios de comunicación, falleció en La Habana este 7 de agosto a los 86 años de edad.
(2024-08-08). Pánico bursátil de un lunes negro. cubadebate.cu El capitalismo mundial tiene bajos beneficios desde 2007-2009. La respuesta desde entonces es una fortísima ofensiva para retomar la tasa de rentabilidad, y por eso las políticas ultraderechistas…
(2024-08-08). Califican de saludable a población de Acropora palmata frente a Cayo Sabinal. radiohc.cu Nuevitas, 8 ago (RHC) Constatar una de las poblaciones mejor conservadas de Acropora palmata o cuerno de alce en la cresta frente a Playa Bonita, en Cayo Sabinal, constituye el hallazgo más esperanzador y alentador en el Bojeo a Cuba.
(2024-08-08). Nueva planta de cera permitirá ampliar producciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) A buen ritmo y prevista para concluirse a finales de agosto, marcha la inversión de una planta de cera cruda en la unidad empresarial de base (UEB) Planta de cera, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroindustrial Azucarera Majibacoa.
(2024-08-08). Cuba amaneció el jueves en el lugar 21 del medallero con cinco preseas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC).- Cuba amaneció este jueves en el lugar 21 en la tabla de medallas de la cita olímpica de París-2024, la ganar la víspera una preseas de cada color y sumar cinco (2-1-2).
(2024-08-08). Cuba y Sri Lanka, 65 años de amistad y solidaridad. radiohc.cu Desde hace 65 años mantienen relaciones de amistad y cooperación Cuba y Sri Lanka, uno de los primeros países en reconocer en 1959 al gobierno de la nación caribeña, tras el triunfo de la revolución, liderada por Fidel Castro.
(2024-08-08). Protestan en Siria para pedir paz a los niños palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) Cientos de niños sirios se concentraron hoy frente a la Oficina de Naciones Unidas en Damasco, para denunciar los crímenes del régimen israelí contra los infantes en la Franja de Gaza, Cisjordania y el Golán sirio ocupado.
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Defender la victoria de Maduro es oponerse al fascismo. workers.org 
A la izquierda, Presidente Nicolás Maduro de Venezuela. Por Carlos Aznárez MO publica, sin modificar, varias declaraciones de medios de comunicación antiimperialistas para mostrar la amplitud del apoyo a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y la oposición a las mentiras del gobierno estadounidense y los medios corporativos. Aznárez es dirigente . . . |
(2024-08-08). Logros en el Programa de Reproducción Asistida en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 8 ago(RHC) El Programa de Reproducción Asistida en Camagàºey logró, al cierre de julio del presente año, 81 embarazos y 35 nacimientos, gracias al esfuerzo de los profesionales de la salud pública en el territorio.
(2024-08-08). Cuba expresa voluntad de fortalecer nexos con la Asean. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) El canciller Bruno Rodríguez manifestó hoy la voluntad de Cuba de fortalecer los vínculos con la Asociación de Estados del Sudeste Asiático (Asean), en particular en los ámbitos económicos, comerciales y de cooperación.
(2024-08-08). Fiestas populares en Cienfuegos entre estos días 8 y 11 de agosto. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 7 ago (RHC) Fiestas populares disfrutaremos en Cienfuegos, a partir de este jueves, a las 7: 00 pm en la Plaza de Actos frente al malecón y se extenderán hasta el próximo domingo día 11, con música y puntos de ventas de alimentos en medio de las actividades del verano.
(2024-08-08). Camagàºey se prepara para el proceso de rendición de cuenta. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 8 ago (RHC) Un amplio programa para la planificación, organización y desarrollo del primer proceso de rendición de cuenta del delegado a sus electores, del XVIII período de mandato, tiene concebido la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular.
(2024-08-08). Denuncian en Argentina políticas de Javier Milei. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) Cientos de integrantes de organizaciones sociales, sindicales y de derechos humanos se congregaron la víspera en la capitalina Plaza de Mayo para denunciar las políticas del Gobierno argentino y reclamar paz, tierra, techo, pan y trabajo.
(2024-08-08). Extraditan de México a expresidente del Congreso de Guatemala. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Guatemala, 8 ago (RHC) El Ministerio de Gobernación de Guatemala confirmó este jueves la extradición y deportación desde México del expresidente del Congreso (2015-2016) Luis Armando Rabbé, tras ocho años fuera del país.
(2024-08-08). Eliades Ochoa se presentará en Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu El legendario músico y exintegrante del grupo cubano Buena Vista Social Club Eliades Ochoa, quien en julio pasado recibió el premio La Mar de Músicas de Cartagena (Murcia), se presentará el 17 de agosto en el Teatro de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR), anunciaron este jueves los productores.
(2024-08-08). Morales Ojeda recorre hoy sitios de interés en La Habana. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), inició hoy, por el Organopónico Casino Deportivo, del municipio del Cerro, un recorrido por sitios de interés económico y social en la capital.
(2024-08-08). Grupo Temporal de Trabajo evalúa temas de impacto en la capital. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) El Grupo Temporal de Trabajo evaluó este miércoles, temas de impacto en la capital, con la presencia de Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de la República.
(2024-08-08). Intolerancia en torno a Jorge Glas. radiohc.cu El conflicto entre México y Ecuador a propósito de la situación de Jorge Glas está lejos de atemperarse, como lo evidencia la decisión del gobierno de Daniel Noboa de negarse a otorgar un salvoconducto al exvicepresidente, encarcelado en un penal de máxima seguridad.
(2024-08-08). Un terremoto de gran intensidad afecta al sur de Japón y activa la alerta por tsunami. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) Un terremoto de magnitud 7,1 afectó Japón durante las últimas horas, y las autoridades alertaron de la posible llegada de un tsunami a las costas.
(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…