telanganatoday.com (2024-08-19). Hamas criticises new Gaza ceasefire proposal as favouring Netanyahu's conditionsHamas has criticised the new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, presented in Doha last week, as catering to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conditions, particularly his refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire.
The group claimed the proposal aligns with Netanyahu's demands, including rejecting a permanent ceasefire, maintaining control over the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor, and setting new conditions on the prisoner exchange, which Hamas said hindered the deal's completion.
(2024-08-19). Russia Makes Steady Gains in Donetsk Amid Fighting in Kursk. news.antiwar.com Russian forces have continued to make steady gains in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk Oblast amid the Ukrainian cross-border offensive in Kursk. Russia has focused its offensive toward the Donestk city of Pokrovsk, a major hub for Ukrainian forces in the region. Local officials said Friday that Russian forces were about six miles away from Pokrovsk and …
mlive.com (2024-08-19). This Latina socialist crashed the DNC, and Gen Z voters are listeningMeet Claudia De la Cruz, the third-party candidate shaking up the 2024 presidential race and inspiring young voters to demand real change — from reproductive rights to ending the Gaza conflict.
(2024-08-19). Tens of thousands still under rubble in Gaza, many with 'disintegrated bodies'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Civil Defense says at least 10,000 Palestinians remain under the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israel in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as Blinken arrives in region. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Israel Sought To Bypass Foreign Agent Law To Spread Propaganda In US. popularresistance.org The Israeli government sought legal advice on how to bypass US federal law governing the spreading of propaganda among the US population by foreign states, an investigation published on 17 August by The Guardian in collaboration with journalists Lee Fang and Jack Poulson shows. | US federal law requires the disclosure of foreign-backed lobbying campaigns, but leaked documents reviewed by The Guardian show the Israeli government sought legal advice concerning the law out of concern that Jewish and Christian Zionist lobbying groups working in coordination with the Israeli government would be required to register as…
(2024-08-19). Four Talking Points Used To Smear DNC Protesters. popularresistance.org The Democratic National Convention is taking place this week in Chicago, and efforts to smear, co-opt and deflate the planned massive protests—and the Uncommitted movement within the convention itself—are already underway. Since securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, Vice President Kamala Harris has not only refused to signal any real break from President Joe Biden's Gaza policy of lockstep support for Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, instead she has reaffirmed it. | Those committed to pressing Democratic Party leadership into ending their arming of Israel have not let up their pr…
(2024-08-19). When Offense is Defined as Defense—Kursk Version. counterpunch.org 
So, let me get this straight. When Kyiv sends its military into Russia, occupying territory and killing residents, it's a defensive move. When Israel sends its military into Gaza and the West Bank, it's also a defensive move. When the United States occupies countries around the world, sails its warships off the coast of China
(2024-08-19). Three UN peacekeepers injured in south Lebanon 'explosion'. newarab.com 
Three United Nations peacekeepers suffered light injuries Sunday, the UN said, after a blast near their vehicle close to Lebanon's southern border, where Hezbollah and Israel have traded near-daily fire. | The Iran-backed Hezbollah group has exchanged cross-border fire with the Israeli army in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel. | "Earlier today, three peacekeepers on patrol were lightly injured when an explosion occurred near their clearly marked UN vehicle in the vicinity of Yarine, in south Lebanon," the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement.
(2024-08-19). Ukraine hits second bridge in Russia's Kursk, buffer zone is final goal. aljazeera.com Stating the incursion's aims for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs border 'buffer zone'.
(2024-08-19). Ukraine hits third bridge in Russia's Kursk, says buffer zone is final goal. aljazeera.com Stating the incursion's aims for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs border 'buffer zone'.
(2024-08-19). Every Place in Gaza, Including Schools, Is a Target. globalresearch.ca It is almost as if the Israeli army is trying to gather as many Palestinians as possible in one place and then kill them all. Ahmed Abed and his family fled the Dalal al-Maghribi school in early August after an …
(2024-08-19). Putin Ally Set To Attack Ukraine From Behind As Kursk Revenge? Big Move By Russian Nuclear Bomb Host. hindustantimes.com Belarus made a major military move along the entire border with Ukraine amid Kyiv's incursion into Russia. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Minsk deployed nearly a third of its armed forces on the border. Lukashenko claimed that Belarus' deployment came after Kyiv amassed troops at the border. Watch for more.
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah says Israeli forces suffer casualties after infiltration in Lebanon repelled. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have carried out an operation against Israeli forces as they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon in the Hadab Aita forest area, causing casualties and forcing the Israeli troops to retreat.
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh — A Color Revolution or Something Else? sonar21.com 
I contacted my friend, former member of the US Congress Cynthia McKinney, who is living in Bangladesh and working as a professor at the local university. If you know Cynthia, you know she is not a CIA-stooge. The woman is smart and as independent as they come. I reached out to her to get her take on the events in Bangladesh and she agreed to do a podcast with me. Added bonus? She brought along two of her students who, for obvious reasons of personal security, did not use their names and did not appear on camera. | As you will hear in our discussion, Cynthia and her students believe this coup is organic and…
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu's lackeys change tune on Hamas deal, but his far-right allies likely won't join them. haaretz.com Netanyahu's mouthpieces suddenly changed their views on a hostage release deal with Hamas in a week that is likely to be critical in negotiations, but the chances that the PM's far-right allies will join them don't look high…
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh war crimes tribunal probes cases against Hasina. geo.tv 
Ousted prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina speaking after swearing oath for a fifth term at the Presidential Palace in Dhaka, Banglades on January 11, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-19). Why PM Modi's concern about Bangladeshi Hindus has no takers? ummid.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is required to show action needed to bring his own house in order before reminding his neighbours about their duties.
(2024-08-19). How Indian Media reporting of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus boomeranged? ummid.com The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India.
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh vows to continue to support Muslim Rohingya refugees. presstv.ir Bangladesh's new leader Muhammad Yunus has vowed to continue to support the Muslim Rohingya refugees living in his country.
(2024-08-19). Ukraine Reportedly Has a Whopping 120,000 Troops Deployed Along Its Border with Belarus. globalresearch.ca It would be a mistake for Russia to ignore this large agglomeration of forces since some of them might soon be redeployed to the Donbass and/or Kursk fronts. | Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
(2024-08-19). US/NATO's Sloppy Attempts to Hide Involvement in Kursk Incursion. globalresearch.ca The August heat is becoming far more dangerous than we usually expect, with "outside temperatures"
(2024-08-19). Russia denies report about indirect talks with Ukraine. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin seen in a meeting.— Reuters/file Russia on Sunday denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region had derailed indirect talks with Kyiv on halting strikes on energy and power targets, saying there had been no talks with Kyiv about…
(2024-08-19). US/NATO's sloppy attempts to hide involvement in Kursk incursion. infobrics.org Washington DC is still trying to maintain "plausible deniability". No doubt that this is not only yet another attempt by the US to deny its responsibility, but also a way to further enrage Moscow in order to create the illusion that NATO is a "defensive alliance protecting Europe from aggressive Russia".
(2024-08-19). No Hints, Angry Putin Now Openly Threatens To Attack NATO Neighbour Of Ukraine | Kursk | Russia. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a direct threat to a NATO neighbor of Ukraine. The situation in Kursk has escalated, with Putin's warnings signaling a potential shift in Russia's approach to the ongoing conflict. The implications of this development remain uncertain as the international community watches closely. Watch the video for details.
(2024-08-19). NATO members fear Kursk operation could "sow division" among Kiev allies. infobrics.org US continues to deny its involvement in attack on Russia.
(2024-08-19). Russia to take harsh measures if Ukraine attacks nuclear facility. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Russia will immediately take harsh military retaliatory measures if Ukraine attacks the nuclear power plant in Kursk and causes a radioactive disaster, the Ministry of Defense stressed on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Russia and Ukraine continue advancing into each other's territory. peoplesworld.org 
Ukrainian air strikes destroyed a bridge over the Seim River in the Kursk region and damaged another over the weekend, moves designed to impede Russian troops should they attempt to drive Ukrainian forces out of the country. Kiev's strike into Russian territory continued, with the government claiming complete control of the Russian town of Sudzha. …
(2024-08-19). Kiev's troops kidnapping Russian civilians in Kursk. infobrics.org This crime corroborates Russia's correct decision not to continue any peace talk with the neo-Nazi regime.
(2024-08-19). U.S. and Israeli military resisters reach out to U.S. service members. workers.org 
Israeli and U.S. military resisters held a zoom news conference Aug. 15 to publicize a call to active duty U.S. service members to declare their opposition to the Israeli massacres in Gaza — and U.S. complicity with what many people consider genocide. U.S. Conscientious Objector Joy Metzler speaks out urging . . . |
(2024-08-19). The Fajr Massacre: Every 70 Kg Bag of Human Remains Is Considered a Martyr. transcend.org The bodies of Palestinians killed in the latest Israeli massacre in Gaza were destroyed so far beyond recognition that doctors have only been able to give grieving families an anonymous bag of human remains to bury.
(2024-08-19). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.
(2024-08-19). Cuban FM: US, Israel have no intention to cease Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The Cuban foreign minister says the United States and Israel have no intention of stopping massacres being committed against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-19). An Agreement That Can Bring Peace and Rehabilitation to Gaza and Motivates Iran Plus Hezbollah to Cancel Their Retaliation. globalresearch.ca High-profile talks have been continuing for some time for a peace agreement on Gaza, involving diplomats of the USA, Qatar and Egypt. It is strange that the two main parties are not directly involved in these. Anyway, as peace must …
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah rejects 'fabricated' WSJ report about Fuad Shukr's assassination. presstv.ir Hezbollah denies that the assassination of its senior top commander Fuad Shukr happened after a…
(2024-08-19). Egypt is talking to Iran, with its eyes on the region beyond Gaza. unitedworldint.com Equations and balances in the triangle of Iran, Israel and Egypt, with the US position in the background. A look from Cairo. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is a state of intense anxiety throughout the region about Iran's expected response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and what Hezbollah …
(2024-08-19). Israeli military alarmed by Hezbollah drone filming Netanyahu's home. presstv.ir Israeli regime's defense systems have issued a warning message on the presence of a reconnaissance drone belonging to Hezbollah that has possibly filmed the private villa of Netanyahu in Caesarea, south of Haifa.
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah reacts to reports Fuad Shukr was lured to be killed. newarab.com 
WSJ reported the call likely came from someone who had breached Hezbollah's internal communications network. | Hezbollah hit out at the claim on Sunday, calling it "fabricated" in a Telegram statement. | The group added the report was "full of lies", add…
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah's Tunnels Increase Threat as Israel Weighs Response. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli soldier and two Hezbollah fighters killed in clashes. newarab.com 
An Israeli soldier and two The Israeli military said Monday a member of its Bedouin Trackers Unit "fell during combat in northern Israel". | Hezbollah said two of its fighters were "martyred" after Lebanon's health ministry reported that an Israeli strike left two people dead in the border village of Hula. | At the same time, Israel continues its assault…
(2024-08-19). Egypt is talking to Iran, with its eyes on the region beyond Gaza. uwidata.com By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is a state of intense anxiety throughout the region about Iran's expected response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and what Hezbollah will do in retaliation for the killing of Fouad Shukr, one of its most important military commanders, in an Israeli attack on …
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah strikes Israeli forces in fresh retaliation, causing 'multiple deaths, injuries'. presstv.ir Hezbollah conducts fresh retaliatory airstrikes against Israeli forces in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories, killing and injuring a number of the troops.
(2024-08-19). Phone call lured Fuad Shukr to location where he was killed. newarab.com 
Hezbollah official Shukr was killed on 30 July in the southern Beirut neighbourhood of Dahiyeh, with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah saying that he had been in touch with him just a few hours before he was killed. | According to the report, the call which drew Shukr to the seventh floor lik…
(2024-08-19). Algeria Pledges Support for Gaza, Lebanon During Regional Crises. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations. newarab.com 
Lebanon has not had round-the-clock power since the 1990s and cash transfers to Lebanon's state electric…
(2024-08-19). Lebanon says two dead in Israeli strike in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed two people in An "Israeli enemy strike" on the border village of Hula killed two people, Lebanon's health ministry said, without specifying if they were fighters or civilians. | Lebanon's official National News Agency reported Israeli shelling and raids on several southern areas, saying "enemy drone strikes" killed two people in H…
(2024-08-19). Algeria Pledges Support for Gaza, Lebanon During Regional Crises. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli soldier killed in drone attack near border with Lebanon. haaretz.com Israeli fire fighting units worked to put out the flames in northern Israel Monday ignited by the by the exploding drones. This comes after Sunday's barrage in which 33 rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel.
(2024-08-19). Lebanon files new complaint with Security Council over Israeli violations. presstv.ir The complaint points to Israeli pilots' breaking the sound barrier in the skies over Lebanese regions.
(2024-08-19). Partners in Genocide: Israel is Slaughtering Palestinians with Western Arms. counterpunch.org 
While many are earnestly pointing at the devastation of war, the rampant human rights violations and the deliberate relegation of international and humanitarian law, there are those who see war from an entirely different perspective: profits. For the merchants of war, the collective pain and misery of whole nations is dwarfed by the lucrative deals
(2024-08-19). Protests in Chicago parallel to Democratic National Convention. plenglish.com Washington, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) While Chicago with extreme security measures prepares for the opening of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, groups of protesters gathered in that US city to demand an end to Israel's genocide in Gaza.
newarab.com (2024-08-19). Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicks off with hope, frustration over Israel's genocide on Gaza
(2024-08-19). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Thou Shalt Not Commit Genocide. transcend.org 16 Aug 2023 – Opposing genocide is a moral not a political choice.
(2024-08-19). UN satellite images reveal colossal damage to structures in Gaza amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir The most recent images released by the United Nations show the damage to structures in the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase over the past 11 months of genocidal war.
(2024-08-19). Gaza Genocide A Perpetual Shame in Civilized World: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry abhorred the Israeli regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza, saying such heinous atrocities and violation of the international law mark an eternal shame in the apparently civilized world of today.
(2024-08-19). Western Balkans: political developments do not help reconciliation. pressenza.com Spending the last weeks in the Western Balkans, trying to understand trends and tensions in the region on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the Dayton Agreement and its ratification in Paris and the celebration of 11 July as "International Day of Reflection and Remembrance of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide", I quote the article of Paulina Wonkiewicz's text, a researcher specialising in Central Europe at the Centre for Eastern Studies, as a first attempt to approach the fragile balance in the Western Balkans region. | This year's commemoration of 11 July was held under pressure from the recent UN resolution (d…
(2024-08-19). Colombia Halts Coal Exports to Israel amid Genocide in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a decree halting coal exports to Israel, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from Israel's ongoing genocidal military aggression.
(2024-08-19). India assisting genocide with Israel arms exports: lawyer. newarab.com 
Prashant Bhushan, who had been engaging with St Albert's College (Autonomous) students after giving a speech, also said the exports breach the Indian constitution, the Hindu newspaper reported. | "We are filing a petition in the Supreme Court regarding India's exports of arms t…
(2024-08-19). After calling to 'wipe out Gaza,' state prosecutor mulls criminal probe of Israeli megastar Eyal Golan. haaretz.com In January, Golan's statements were cited in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. Golan's career has faced legal issues, including convictions for tax evasion and fraud, as well as longstanding allegations of sex offenses against minors…
(2024-08-19). Wednesday 8/21: DNC: Stop Arming Israel! Immediate Ceasefire! End the Genocide! indybay.org 1390 Market St., San Francisco…
(2024-08-19). "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Health officials in Gaza said today that the official death toll from Israel's 10-month genocide has topped 40,000–though that is believed to be a vast undercount–just days after the Biden administration greenlit $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel.
democracynow.org (2024-08-19). DNC Kicks Off as Progressives and Uncommitted Delegates Demand Harris Take Action on Gaza Genocide
(2024-08-19). Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening | Cairo to allow Israel to keep soldiers in Philadelphi Corridor or build an underground barrier – but the border crossing must be operated by Palestinians | | Egyptian soldiers stand guard near the Rafah Crossin…
(2024-08-19). Why Gaza's Philadelphi route and Rafah are so important for Egypt — and for hostage deal. haaretz.com While a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is not on the agenda at this stage of cease-fire talks, the status of the Philadelphi route and Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Sinai border are key to Egypt's position…
(2024-08-19). Russia's Lavrov says 'clear' that US ordered 2022 Nord Stream blasts. aljazeera.com Top diplomat doubles down on theory after reports that German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Ukrainian man.
(2024-08-19). 65% of Israeli Jews oppose criminal prosecution for soldiers suspected of raping Palestinian detainees. mondoweiss.net 
A shocking new poll shows that almost two out of three Jewish Israelis oppose criminal prosecution for soldiers suspected of gang-raping Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman torture facility.
(2024-08-19). 'Students For Justice In Palestine' Coalition Unites Arizona Campuses. popularresistance.org On Friday, June 28, we formed a coalition of Students for Justice in Palestine chapters throughout Arizona in response to state-wide suppression of pro-Palestine activism. | As leaders in Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, we faced little choice but to respond to the slew of bills targeting pro-Palestinian activism on Arizonas' public campuses— as the threats to our activism grew, our strategy had to change with them. The only way to combat repressive laws and policies was to take a stand together, facing head-on a historically ruthless, right-wing l…
(2024-08-19). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 318: Gazans given new evacuation orders as Netanyahu insists on additional ceasefire conditions. mondoweiss.net 
Antony Blinken arrives in the region to push for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers commit new pogrom east of Qalqilya as Israeli forces ramp up raids on Jenin and Nablus…
(2024-08-19). Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN. aljazeera.com UN office warns that a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and fears further grim milestones could be set.
(2024-08-19). Israel Is Rape. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Just like the ongoing mass atrocity we are witnessing in Gaza, this fondness for rape is just one of the many, many symptoms of the injustice and abusiveness that the state of Israel is founded on and built from.
(2024-08-19). The International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – In its historic ruling, the ICJ found that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza is entirely unlawful, that Israel practices apartheid and racial segregation, and that all states are under a duty to help bring this to an end, including by cutting off all economic, trade and investment relations with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
(2024-08-19). Venezuela's Supreme Court Justices Validate Voting Records at CNE Headquarters. orinocotribune.com Justices from the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) went to the National Electoral Council (CNE) headquarters to validate the voting records against the data received by the national counting centers on the presidential election day last July 28. | Head of state Nicolás Maduro filed the contentious election appeal and it is under investigation. Leading the investigative process are a group of magistrates of the Electoral Chamber headed by Caryslia Beatriz Rodríguez, Fanny Márquez, and Inocencio Figueroa accompanied by international experts and observers seen in a video posted on social media on Sunday, Au…
(2024-08-19). Wellness as Tyranny: The Cult of Toxic Happiness. dissidentvoice.org Be happy. Think of your wellness. Across organisations, private and public entities, government bodies and social clubs, the cult of contrived happiness abounds with ritualistic, clotting repetition. In such cases, the forced grin, the pressured smile, the affected giggle, have become part of a project of puppeteering, manipulation and manufacture. Critics of such approaches are …
(2024-08-19). The Future of Our World by Noam Chomsky. dissidentvoice.org Noam Chomsky (95) famous dissident and father of modern linguistics, considered one of the world's leading intellectuals, is recovering from a stroke he suffered at age 94 and now living with his wife in Brazil. According to a report in Amy Goodman's Democracy Now d/d July 2, 2024, this past June Brazilian President Lula personally …
(2024-08-19). Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake. aljazeera.com The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft.
(2024-08-19). Forced displacement of Bedouins by Israel 'ethnic cleansing': Palestine. presstv.ir The Palestinian Foreign Ministry says the attacks by the Israeli settlers against the Bedouin communities come with the protection of the Israeli military.
(2024-08-19). The Starving of Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Daily reports of Palestinians killed in Gaza focus on deaths from Israeli bombs and missiles, now exceeding 40,000. Yet the famine stalking the Strip today threatens the lives of many times that number. Already children in North Gaza are dying of malnutrition. Like canaries in coal mines, they signal mass starvation to come. Sadly, the major media has largely ignored the accelerating famine conditions in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Famine imminent in four districts, experts warn. newarab.com 
Famine is looming in four Yemeni districts after instances of hunger have rapidly surged among children in areas controlled by the internationally recognized government, a report by international experts said. | All 117 districts in government-controlled areas are expected to suffer from "serious" levels of acute malnutrition. Among them, the four districts — Mawza and Mocha in Taiz province, and Hays and Khawkhah in Hodeida province — are projected to slip into famine between July and October this year, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC. | The report reflects t…
(2024-08-19). Ethiopia's Membership in BRICS Would Drive Its Economic Growth, Says UNDP Advisor. infobrics.org Ethiopia could successfully capitalize on BRICS membership to drive economic growth and development, a development advisor at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Gedion Jalata…
(2024-08-19). Alternative Payment Systems in Africa and Brics Member States Can Shift Geoeconomic Dynamics. infobrics.org As the global financial market undergoes transformation, the superiority of the Western-controlled payment systems is no longer indisputable.
(2024-08-19). Brazil Proposes Colombia as Potential New BRICS Member. infobrics.org Brazil has proposed Colombia as a potential new member of the BRICS group of nations, Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares told…
(2024-08-19). 'Strong Record of Supporting the u.s.-Israel Relationship': A Look at Tim Walz's Votes on Palestine as a Member of Congress. scheerpost.com 
Tim Walz at the Bemidji Veterans Home in Minnesota on July 1, 2024. Photo from Wikimedia Commons byt the Office of Governor Walz. | By Nicolas Sawaya / When Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her Vice-P…
(2024-08-19). Blinken Heads to Israel for Gaza Cease-Fire Push as IDF Slaughter Continues. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-19). As Israel Bomb Gaza, These Two Indian Judges Stand Tall. ummid.com People with conscience, shaken by watching daily the images and videos of shattered and half/fully burnt dead bodies of the Palestinians, women and children included, wonder isn't there a single person of integrity in the world's power corridors, who like the two Indian judges, has the courage to stand against the Zionists and held them accountable for their crimes?
(2024-08-19). US-Israel spy network confessions expose American role in destabilizing Yemen: Report. presstv.ir New confessions from members of a US-Israeli spy network reveal that Washington's strategic goal is to fragment Yemen geographically, sow division and create instability in the Arab country, a report says.
(2024-08-19). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians and Their Property in the Occupied West Bank. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers carried out, on Sunday, several attacks against Palestinians and their property in the governorates of Tulkarem, Tubas, Jericho, and Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. In the northern Jordan Valley, illegal Israeli colonizers fenced off a dirt road used by Palestinian communities in the northern Jordan Valley and set fire to lands …
(2024-08-19). Israeli Authorities Send Millions of Polio Vaccine Doses to War-Torn Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli forces wound Palestinians in violent raid on Nablus. newarab.com 
Four Palestinians were wounded during a violent According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the They agency added that Israeli forces de…
(2024-08-19). Israeli settlers befuddled, shaken by Tel Aviv truck bombing claimed by Hamas, PIJ. presstv.ir A high-intensity explosion claimed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad ripped through southern Tel Aviv on Sunday, creating more panic among the already befuddled Israeli settlers.
(2024-08-19). Iraq resistance hits Israeli military sites on Golan Heights. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out new operations against Israeli military targets on the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
(2024-08-19). World's inaction root cause of Israel's unrelenting crimes: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the inaction of the international community leads to the continuation of the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-08-19). Humans of Gaza: 3-day-old twins killed with mother hours after birth was registered. presstv.ir Three-day-old twins were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, along with their mother and grandmother, hours after their birth had been registered.
(2024-08-19). Explainer: What are the scenarios and likely targets of retaliatory strike on occupied al-Quds? presstv.ir The occupied Jerusalem al-Quds is home to a number of important Israeli military and intelligence sites that could be targeted in the retaliatory military operation.
(2024-08-19). Yemen says will surely respond to Israel's 'vicious' attack on Hudaydah. presstv.ir "Yemen's response in retaliation for the barbaric and vicious Israeli assault on Hudaydah will be delivered through any possible means."
(2024-08-19). Israeli president calls for removal of extremists from Netanyahu cabinet. presstv.ir The Israeli president, pressed by protesters who confronted him for not taking measures to return captives held in Gaza, called for the removal of minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet.
(2024-08-19). He Had Two Babies. transcend.org 14 Aug 2024 – He had two babies. Twins. Aysal and Aser, a boy and a girl, and a loving wife. An Israeli airstrike killed both his babies, and their mother, and their grandmother, while he was out collecting their birth certificates. There's a video of him screaming, screaming the way any of us would scream.
(2024-08-19). Iran, Malaysia Decry US Policies on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president and the prime minister of Malaysia denounced the policies adopted by the US and certain other Western states as a reason for the unrelenting Israeli crimes against the people of Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Blinken in Israel as Netanyahu, Hamas clash over Gaza talks. newarab.com 
Making his ninth trip to the Middle East since the war on Gaza began in October, the US secretary of state is to meet Prime Minister Benjamin N…
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net 
Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | People take part in a protest on eve of Democratic National Convention in Chicago,…
(2024-08-19). Hamas hails Colombia's ban on coal exports to Israel amid genocidal Gaza war. presstv.ir Hamas hails Colombia's move to suspend the export of coal to Israel over the regime's 10 months of genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Palestine features prominently in Algeria election campaigns. newarab.com 
Some of the key topics discussed in speeches were Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, the rights of Palestinians and delivery of much needed aid, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Algeria's President Abdelmajid Tebboun…
(2024-08-19). Israel's demolition strategy in East Jerusalem denounced. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Israel has demolished 187 structures in the occupied area of East Jerusalem since the beginning of the current cycle of violence, in October 2023, a Palestinian NGO denounced on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Only 11 percent of Gaza remains safe zone: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA says Israel's new evacuation orders in Gaza have shrunk to only 11 percent the so-called humanitarian zone for Palestinians in the besieged territory.
(2024-08-19). 'Words like Slaughter:' A Comparative Study of The New York Times Reporting in Ukraine and Gaza. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – An in-depth comparison of The New York Times coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine vs. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza shows how the Times dutifully launders the news to fit the U.S. government's agenda.
(2024-08-19). Israeli police say '99%' sure Tel Aviv deadly attack was attempted. presstv.ir An Israeli police officer says he is "99%" sure that a recent bomb blast in Tel Aviv was an attempted attack.
(2024-08-19). US Approves $20 Billion Arms Deal for Israel. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – The United States today approved more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Reuters reported that the move was approved by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The deal reportedly includes F-15 fighter jets.
(2024-08-19). Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv attack. presstv.ir The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-19). Colombia's Petro signs decree halting coal exports to Israel. newarab.com 
The decree was published on the presidential website dated 14 August and comes as the Gaza death toll has surpassed 40,000…
(2024-08-19). Day After Hamas Killed 2 Israeli Soldiers, New Blow To IDF In Gaza: Paratrooper Hurt, While PM Says… hindustantimes.com Day after two Israeli soldiers were killed, IDF suffered fresh losses in the Gaza Strip. IDF said a soldier with the Paratroopers Brigade's 202nd Battalion was severely injured by RPG fire in Southern Gaza. The attack on IDF soldiers came after Israeli Army claimed to have killed two senior Hamas operatives last week. Watch for more.
(2024-08-19). Israeli economy struggles to grow amid war in Gaza, regional tensions. haaretz.com Overall growth was led by gains in consumer and government spending as well as investment in fixed assets, offsetting an 8.3% decline in exports.
(2024-08-19). Video: Moment of Tel Aviv explosion captured on camera. aljazeera.com Israeli police say an explosion on a truck in Tel Aviv is being investigated as a possible terror attack.
(2024-08-19). Two Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Jenin. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials have confirmed two people were killed in an "Two bodies were transferred to Jenin public hospital after the occupiers (Israeli forces) bombed a car in the centre of the city," the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the strike was carried out by an "Isra…
(2024-08-19). Israeli Forces Abduct Palestinians in Pre-Dawn West Bank Raids. imemc.org 
On Monday morning before dawn, Israeli forces again invaded a number of towns and villages across the West Bank, wounding people with live bullets, damaging property and abducting a number of Palestinians. Four young men were injured with live bullets, and another was abducted, on Monday, when Israeli special forces stormed the old city of …
(2024-08-19). Hamas leader says mediators to discuss Philadelphi Corridor. newarab.com 
The leader made the comments in an interview with The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, adding that Israel has occupied the corridor for three m…
(2024-08-19). One out of every five Jews in the world is a migrant, more than any other religious group. haaretz.com A new Pew study has found that 20 percent of the world's Jews are migrants, making them more likely than members of any other religious group to be living outside their birthplace. Israel is the top destination, but also, the top country of origin for most of the world's Jewish migrants…
(2024-08-19). Israeli killed in WB settlement, suspect's home to be demolished. newarab.com 
The attack was allegedly carried by a Palestinian suspect, who hit Gidon Peri on the head with a hammer. The Israeli man was later taken to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, where he as later pronounced dead. | The 38-year-old Peri was on duty in the i…
(2024-08-19). Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith. middleeasteye.net 
Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith | Ex-diplomat says he raised concerns about UK complicity, including with David Lammy, but received an 'unsatisfactory' response | | Chained Israeli protesters hold placards in a call for an end to the war in Gaza,…
(2024-08-19). Israelis Use the Same Tactics of the Nazis During WWII. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – Probe Confirms Israeli Military Using Palestinians as Human Shields – Despite global condemnation, the Haaretz investigation found that the technique is nonetheless a recurrent element of the IOF's operating routines.
(2024-08-19). Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks are at 'decisive moment'. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv to meet Israeli leaders to push for a Gaza ceasefire.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestine US protesters call for Gaza ceasefire as Democrats gather in Chicago. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets of Chicago to call for an end to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in the US city.
(2024-08-19). Smotrich says it's 'justified, moral' to let Gaza's Palestinians die of hunger. socialistproject.ca Far-right minister supports blocking aid to besieged enclave, but adds Israel lacks 'international legitimacy' to do so.
(2024-08-19). Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to DNC to push for Israel arms embargo. newarab.com 
Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at Calling itself "Delega…
(2024-08-19). Iran, Malaysia slam Western military support for Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian of Iran and Prime Minister Ibrahim of Malaysia discussed the latest developments on the phone.
(2024-08-19). Blinken says ceasefire talks 'maybe last' chance to free captives from Gaza. aljazeera.com Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
(2024-08-19). Israeli forces arrest over two dozen Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
At least 25 The arrests took place across most of the territory's provinces, and the detained in…
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu meets Blinken as U.S. pushes Israel, Hamas for Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Sunday night's Tel Aviv explosion ‚ñ Palestinian health ministry: Four wounded from IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ IDF pursuing assailant who killed Israeli security guard in West Bank ‚ñ IDF soldier seriously wounded by RPG in Gaza ‚ñ Biden: We're not giving up on cease-fire, it's still possible…
(2024-08-19). Israel army 'deliberately' targets TRT Arabi crew in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
The crew's car was reportedly shot at by long-barreled weapons during a field mission northwest of
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Sanctions against Israeli Ministers for 'Incitement to War Crimes'. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – Josep Borrell said yesterday that the bloc must impose sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "incitement to war crimes." He called Smotrich's comments on starving two million Gazans by withholding aid "sinister."
(2024-08-19). The Responsibility of Western 'Liberal Democracies' for Gaza Catastrophe. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – This is certainly either gross incompetence on Israel's part or a deliberate effort to provoke a wider war. And a shady effort by Israel to compel the engagement of the US in its multiple struggles in the region.
business-standard.com (2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo
(2024-08-19). Israel's strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port a 'possible war crime'. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Israel said on 20 July that its warplanes The attack targete…
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Israeli Port Attack Possible War Crime. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil tanks burn following an Israeli strike at the port in Hodeidah, Yemen, July 20, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo | (Beirut) — The Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port on the evening of July 20, 2024, were an apparently unlawful indiscriminate or disproportionate attack on civilians that could have a long-term impact on millions of Yemenis who rely on the port for food and humanitarian aid, Human Rights Watch said today.The Israeli strikes came a day after a Houthi drone strike, which may amount to a war crime, on a Tel Aviv residential neighborhood that killed one civilian…
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Hodeidah port attack by Israel was a 'potential war crime'. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-19). Blinken returns to Israel in Gaza truce push. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Making his ninth trip to the Middle East since US, Qatari and Egypti…
(2024-08-19). Blinken's Straight Talk On Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal As Hamas & Israel Spar; 'Last Chance To…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a stark warning, calling the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks possibly the "last opportunity" to secure a hostage deal. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Blinken urged all parties to avoid provocations that could derail the peace process. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog squarely blamed Hamas for the failure of the truce negotiations, further deepening the crisis.
(2024-08-19). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-19). Blinken says current talks 'maybe last' chance to free captives from Gaza. aljazeera.com Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
(2024-08-19). Colombia officially approves ban on coal exports to Israel. presstv.ir Colombia officially approves ban on coal exports to Israel as punishment for the Gaza War.
(2024-08-19). At Israel's Supreme Court, less than 5 percent of all law clerks aren't Jewish. haaretz.com Israel's Supreme Court has awarded 134 clerkships over the past two and a half years. Less than five percent were given to non-Jews — and the vast majority studied at either Tel Aviv University or Hebrew University…
(2024-08-19). British diplomat quits over UK-Israel arms sales amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
A British Mark Smith, who worked as a second secretary in the UK embassy in Dublin,
(2024-08-19). Army Abducts Eight Palestinians in Nablus, Ramallah, and Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces, on Monday, carried out a series of incursions in various regions of the West Bank and abducted eight Palestinian citizens, including three in Nablus, one in Ramallah, and four in Hebron, including a child. On Monday afternoon, Israeli forces stormed the village of Kafr Ra'i, southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, …
(2024-08-19). Israel's Economic Growth Slows Sharply in 2nd Quarter. themedialine.org
(2024-08-19). Over 400 humanitarian organizations call for civilian protection amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Rights advocates have condemned US President Joe Biden and other senior officials for denying Palestinian sufferings.
(2024-08-19). Iraq summons UK ambassador over remarks reflecting 'bleak image'. newarab.com 
Hitchen made the comments on the Kurdish-owned TV channel Rudaw, where he spoke about the government facing challenges. | "The challenge for the Iraqi government is how to deal with the militias…the decision to bring the militias into the government is logical, but if a Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) memb…
(2024-08-19). Tebboune's sham election guarantees Algeria's democratic decline. newarab.com 
The worst-kept secret in Algerian politics is out. Everything had been carefully planned. | Tebboune had already moved the election from December to September and lobbied for the support of various political parties — including the pro-government N…
(2024-08-19). Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people. newarab.com 
Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement that at least 22 people have died…
(2024-08-19). Iraq risks being drawn into war amid Gaza fallout: UN official. newarab.com 
The Claudio Cordone told The National that "the
(2024-08-19). Indian doctors demand tougher laws after colleague was raped. newarab.com 
Hundreds of doctors protested near India's Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect healthcare workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was The protesting doctors, holding up placards like "Justice delayed is justice denied," were stopped by police as they tried to set up free outpatient services outside the ministry in New Delhi. | Doctors and medics across India have held protests, candlelight marches and temporarily refuse…
(2024-08-19). Trump throws personal jabs at Harris as polls show her in front. newarab.com 
Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump began by blaming Vice President Harris for unleashing "devastating" inflation – one of the biggest issues of the campaign – but he soon drifte…
(2024-08-19). Ex-official alleges MbS forged signature on Yemen war decree. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet US, Egyptian mediators. newarab.com 
The government, controlled by the army which is fighting the paramilitary
(2024-08-19). Morocco, Tunisia hold talks after two years of tensions. newarab.com 
On 15 August, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar discussed "ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries", according to a statement from Tunisia's Foreig…
(2024-08-19). Yemen flood toll climbs to 60, thousands affected: UN. newarab.com Flooding caused by torrential rainfall in war-torn Yemen has led to at least 60 deaths since July, with 13 others still missing and a total of 268,000 people affected, the United Nations said Monday.Yemen, already grappling with an almost decade-long war, suffers from severe floods on a near-annual basis that are triggered by torrential rainfall, while climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of precipitation.Since July, flash floods have caused 36 deaths in Hodeida province, nine in Ibb, eight in Marib and seven in Taiz, the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a report released on Monday."Publ…
(2024-08-19). Is a ceasefire in Gaza a 'strategic opportunity' for Iran. newarab.com 
Many Iranians have experienced restless nights since the assassination of Hamas leader This is not the first time that the lives of
(2024-08-19). X to shutter local operations in Brazil amid Musk legal battle. newarab.com 
Social media platform The service will remain available to Brazilian users. | The closure was the apparent culmination of an ongoing lega…
(2024-08-19). Blinken says now is 'maybe the last' chance for a Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Blinken's ninth urgent
(2024-08-19). Can Turkish mediation mend Somalia and Ethiopia's rift. newarab.com 
In a move that shuffled all the cards, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Turkey launched an initiative to reconcile two of its
(2024-08-19). Over 90% of Gaza schools destroyed: Palestine education minister. newarab.com 
Over 90 percent of schools have been destroyed in Amjad Barham said that of 309 schools, 290 had been destroyed, while the remainder were repurposed as refuges for the displaced. | Educational sites belonging to UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA were not safe from
(2024-08-19). Will Libya's fragile peace plunge into civil war again. newarab.com 
Earlier this year, the United Nations special envoy to Libya at the time, Those gloomy predictions now appear to be drawing closer. On 9 August, a…
(2024-08-19). Al-Hilal crush Al-Nassr 4-1 to clinch Saudi Super Cup. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Libya central bank 'suspends all operations', official abducted. newarab.com 
The Central Bank of Musab Msallem, head of information technology at the Central Bank, "was kidnapped by an unidentified group from his house this morning," said the statement. | The bank said it would "not resume operations" until Msallem is released, adding that other executives were also "threatened with abduction". | It called for an "end to these practices"
(2024-08-19). Egypt renews detention of satirical cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
An Egyptian state security prosecutor renewed, on Sunday, Held via video conference briefly in Omar's absence, his detention has been renewed for the second time for another 15 days pending further investigations into the charges allegedly "being involved in a terrorist group, disseminating false news and misusing soc…
(2024-08-19). Forest fires in Turkey under control: minister. newarab.com 
Fires that have ravaged forests around Turkey's third most-populous city Izmir for the past four days have largely been brought under control, authorities said Sunday. | Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said that efforts to douse hotspots were continuing but that the flames were now largely controlled in one place. | "There is no risk in the section overlooking the city. Firefighters have trapped the fire in a valley. Thank God, this fire in the Yamanlar area of Izmir is now under control," Yumakli told reporters. | Among the new fires that broke out Saturday in the province of Izmir, one thre…
(2024-08-19). Iraqi parliament's 'secret' salary hike vote sparks public fury. newarab.com 
The The decision—concealed from the official agenda during the parliamentary session on 7 August and kept away from media scrutiny—pr…
(2024-08-19). Indian doctors protest colleague's murder, some stay off job. newarab.com 
Some Indian junior doctors remained off the job on Sunday, demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, despite the end of a 24-hour strike called by the country's biggest association of doctors. | Doctors across the country have held protests, candlelight marches and have refused to see non-emergency patients in the past week after the killing of the 31-year old postgraduate student of chest medicine around the early hours of August 9 in the eastern city of Kolkata. | Women activists say the incident at the British-era R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital has highlighted how women in I…
(2024-08-19). Mahmoud Abbas wants to visit Gaza, what do Palestinians think. newarab.com 
Yesterday, the "Preparations are taking place for the leadership's planned visit to Gaza […] Palestinian officials are communicating with pro-Palestine countries to get their support," the Palestinian presidency said in…
(2024-08-19). South Africa deports 95 Libyans found at suspected military camp. newarab.com 
The Libyan men have been detained since 26 July when police raided the remote training camp near the town of White River about 360 kilometres (220 miles) east of Johannesburg. | "They are scheduled to leave South Africa from the Kruger Mpumalanga Interna…
(2024-08-19). Egypt: 35 people detained after enforced disappearance. newarab.com 
More than 30 After investigations were completed, it was decided to detain all 35 people until Saturday, The New Arab's Arabic edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported. | The SSSP said they would keep them jailed for 15 days pending ongoing investigations related to several cases. | Prosecutors levelled a number of allegations against the…
(2024-08-19). Gaza rebuild estimated at over $80 billion. newarab.com 
The cost of rebuilding RAND economist Daniel Egel told Bloomberg that the reconstruction could come to that amount when taking into account hidden costs, including labour market costs that have been impacted by death, injury and trauma. | According to the World Bank, from around October 2023 to January 2024, the estimated cost of reconstruction sat at $13.3 billion for housing, $553.5 million for health, a…
(2024-08-19). Libya central bank resumes operations after official's release. newarab.com 
Libya's central bank said Monday it was resuming its operations following the release of a bank official who had been The Msallem was abducted from his house Sunday morning by an "unidentified group", the bank had said, adding it…
(2024-08-19). The Other Occupation: US Forces in Syria. orinocotribune.com By Mohamed Nader Al-Omari — Aug 16, 2024 | The strategic placement of This deployment, carefully planned out with specific geostrategic objectives, is there only to serve Washington's local, regional, and international interests. | Accord…
(2024-08-19). Brazil Must Choose: Sovereignty and the Multipolar World or Subordination to US Interests. orinocotribune.com By Quantum Bird — Aug 14, 2024 | According to S. Glazyev, in his seminal essay "
(2024-08-19). President Maduro: Former Candidate Gonzalez Planing To Flee Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, warned that the far-right leader Edmundo González would be planning his escape from the country. | Upon receiving a massive Chavista demonstration on Saturday, August 17, at Miraflores Palace, the Venezuelan leader referred to the disappearance of González from right-wing gatherings. | President Maduro said that the former presidential candidate would be hiding to plan his escape to Miami, Florida in the United States. | Maduro asked, "Where is the filthy man, where is Edmundo González Urrutia hiding? Why doesn't he show his face?" He continued with irony, "Could it be…
(2024-08-19). President Maduro Calls for a Congress to Fine-Tune 7T Development Plan. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, called on the people to hold a "great national congress" on October 18, 19 and 20, to fine-tune the national plan of the Seven Transformations (7T), and said that, "on July 28 it was approved by obtaining the popular victory, but I want to perfect it, so that you are the ones who determine the concrete action agenda of this government towards 2031." | "I call on all of Venezuela, I call on all Venezuelans who are here, to focus where we need to focus," said the head of state from Miraflores Palace, where he stressed that Venezuela won again thrice, "we defeated Machado…
(2024-08-19). The Escalating Conflict in the Sahel: A Geopolitical Quagmire. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The Sahel, this vast arid region stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, which has long been a battleground for various forces, shows no signs of abating. Instead, it is intensifying, drawing in both regional and global powers in a struggle that is as much about resources as it is about ideology and control.
(2024-08-19). Drone assassinations in Jenin: The resistance continues until victory! samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 17 August, Zionist forces assassinated two Palestinian resistance fighters in Jenin camp with a drone strike on their vehicle, the martyrs Raafat Dawasi and Ahmed Abu Ora of the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement. This was the latest in a series of drone-driven assassinations aiming …
(2024-08-19). The US Says It Now Supports a More Ambitious Plastics Treaty. Industry Groups Are Furious. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-19). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). We Are the Bad Guys. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved by the Prime Minister, it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture to justify military policy in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
truthout.org (2024-08-19). DNC Swarms With Police as Activists March for Palestine, Reproductive Rights
(2024-08-19). News conference protests media silence on illegal charges against Uhuru 3. workers.org 
New York Representatives from several organizations held a rousing news conference in front of the New York Times building in this city on Aug. 14 to demand that the U.S. government drop the bogus charges against Omali Yeshitela, chairperson of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), and leaders of the . . . |
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestine protests demand the right to be heard outside Democratic National Convention. workers.org 
The Democratic National Convention held in 1968 was noteworthy due to the massive protests held outside the convention against the U.S. imperialist war in Vietnam. Those antiwar demonstrators blamed Democratic President Lyndon Johnson and his vice president and presumed presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey for the war. A brutal Chicago police . . . |
(2024-08-19). After COVID and Ebola, doctors take on mpox amid conflict in eastern DRC. aljazeera.com The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.
(2024-08-19). Russian village covered in ash after volcano erupts. aljazeera.com Video from eastern Russia shows trees, cars and fields covered in a thick layer of ash from a volcanic eruption.
(2024-08-19). Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint. aljazeera.com They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
(2024-08-19). Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention. aljazeera.com Democratic nominee leads Republican by 3-6 points ahead of party convention in Chicago.
(2024-08-19). Attacks on health facilities and staff must not become the norm. aljazeera.com On World Humanitarian Day, we must take a stance against the intensifying attacks on healthcare in conflict zones.
(2024-08-19). Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks. aljazeera.com Several businesses were targeted in a wave of unrest that unleashed violent racism onto British streets.
(2024-08-19). The Human Cost of Coffee: Rescuing slave workers in Brazil's farms. aljazeera.com From raids to rescues, a survivor of slave labour uncovers the exploitation of workers on Brazilian coffee farms.
(2024-08-19). China's Xi holds talks with Vietnam's new leader in Beijing. aljazeera.com Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
(2024-08-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 906. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 906th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-19). India vs Australia test series 2024/25: Cummins sees Marsh, Green key role. aljazeera.com Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming cricket test series.
(2024-08-19). Chechen leader drives gun-mounted Tesla truck, invites Musk to Russia. aljazeera.com Ramzan Kadyrov says Cybertruck will be given to Russian forces fighting in the war in Ukraine.
(2024-08-19). Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel. aljazeera.com Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.
(2024-08-19). One dead, six missing after luxury superyacht capsizes off Sicily coast. aljazeera.com The boat, which was carrying foreign tourists, sank due to rough weather conditions.
(2024-08-19). Why Might Ukraine Want Russia to Use Nuclear Weapons? globalresearch.ca This could lead to immense pressure upon Russia's Global South partners to distance themselves from it and might also result in American retaliation against Russian forces inside of Ukrainian-claimed territory, both of which could reshape the conflict's dynamics in Kiev's …
(2024-08-19). Wellness as Tyranny: The Cult of Toxic Happiness. globalresearch.ca Be happy. Think of your wellness. Across organisations, private and public entities, government bodies and social clubs, the cult of contrived happiness abounds with ritualistic, clotting repetition. In such cases, the forced grin, the pressured smile, the affected giggle, have …
(2024-08-19). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Harris Proposes to Increase the Deficit by 0.5 Percent of GDP Over the Next Decade. counterpunch.org 
In an effort to promote hysteria, the media have jumped on the proposals laid out by Vice-President Harris, telling their audience that they will increase the deficit by $1.7 trillion over the next decade. This estimate comes from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and includes a lot of guesswork, like the cost of
(2024-08-19). The Feeding Frenzy of Consumerism and Environmental Destruction. counterpunch.org 
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that consumerism was one of the major shortcomings of US society. The other issues were militarism and racism. Those were the three major themes King raised in his famous "Beyond Vietnam" speech delivered in April 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City. King spoke against the ongoing debacle of
(2024-08-19). Donald Trump's Attacks on Women, and the Truth. counterpunch.org 
Former President Donald Trump's attacks against Vice-President Kamala Harris continue unabated and, if anything, have increased in virulence and desperation. As her prestige increases, his goes down. He has become a joke for many late-night comedians, but this hasn't stopped Trump from becoming even more disrespectful to his opponent, to the point of distorting and
(2024-08-19). To California's Energy Policy-Makers: Control the CAISO and Give Us Electric Rate Relief. counterpunch.org 
Suppose it is really hot. You go into a store to buy a bottle of water that usually costs you a dollar. To your shock and dismay the store charges you twenty dollars. You feel ripped off and you want to complain. The California Attorney General tells you to complain to him because this type of commercial behavior is an illegal unfair practice, price gouging, and profiteering. This is so outrageous that it almost never happens.
(2024-08-19). The Paris Olympics Illustrated the Power of Racial Equity and Diversity. counterpunch.org 
The 2024 Olympic Games were inspiring and memorable. The athletes performed amazing feats that seemed like they shouldn't be humanly possible—over and over again. Forty-seven records were broken, and five countrieswere first-time medal winners. As someone whose career is dedicated to promoting racial equity, I couldn't help but also see the Olympics through this lens.
(2024-08-19). When Western Solidarity Becomes an Exercise in Gaslighting. counterpunch.org 
"Where is the Ummah," Myriam Franàßois, an outspoken journalist, wrote in another absurd X post in Arabic. Does the Palestinian cause concern Muslims alone? | Not only are the specificities of the Arab context made irrelevant, it seems that solidarity in an increasingly Right-leaning West has become an exercise in gaslighting.
(2024-08-19). In Praise of the Weird. counterpunch.org 
The three witches in 'Macbeth' — also known as the 'weird,' or 'wyrd,' sisters — are prophetesses who often do the opposite of what's expected of them. Royal Shakespeare Company Collection Republicans, as you've probably heard, are being called "weird." In a quip that launched a million memes, Minnesota governor-turned-VP candidate Tim Walz referred to
(2024-08-19). Democracy Now! 2024-08-19 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, August 19, 2024 | Democracy Now! Monday, August 19, 2024…
(2024-08-19). Xi holds talks with Vietnam's top leader To Lam in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing.
(2024-08-19). Air taxi service links Pudong and Kunshan. ecns.cn An interprovincial low-altitude passenger transport route connecting Shanghai Pudong International Airport with the Kunshan City Terminal in neighboring Jiangsu province commenced commercial operations on Sunday.
(2024-08-19). Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.
(2024-08-19). Maritime patrol operation carried out in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn he Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea rescue bureau, both under the Ministry of Transport, conducted a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
(2024-08-19). Crackdown on illegal data collection. ecns.cn The Ministry of State Security warned on Sunday against the illegal collection of sensitive data from classified sites using wind measurement towers and related facilities.
(2024-08-18). Air taxi service links Pudong and Kunshan. ecns.cn An interprovincial low-altitude passenger transport route connecting Shanghai Pudong International Airport with the Kunshan City Terminal in neighboring Jiangsu province commenced commercial operations on Sunday.
(2024-08-19). China's manned deep-sea submersible completes 300th dive. ecns.cn Jiaolong, with a crew of one scientist and two submariners, conducted the dive in the Western Pacific Ocean. It was the first of 18 planned dives in an ongoing scientific expedition.
(2024-08-18). 41 health workers sacked after flawed recruitment drive. ecns.cn Health officials in Ruzhou, Henan province, were recently penalized for their involvement in a recruitment scandal at a publicly funded disease control and prevention center, local authorities said on Saturday.
(2024-08-18). Beijing launches new night sightseeing bus service. ecns.cn The Trendy Chaoyang (Bird's Nest-Liangma River Pier) night tour will be launched in Beijing.
(2024-08-19). Official who allegedly threatened boss ousted from Party. ecns.cn Li Peixia, the former Party chief of Shangfang township in Shangrao city, faced disciplinary action following an investigation by Wannian county's commissions for discipline inspection and supervision.
(2024-08-19). In Numbers: China's Medical Workers' Day. ecns.cn
(2024-08-19). Xi, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attended the signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Scholars call for fight against separatism. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's recent move to criminally punish "Taiwan independence" separatists displays its resolve and ability to promote the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, experts say.
(2024-08-18). Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.
(2024-08-18). Sports associations unite against toxic fandom culture. ecns.cn The Chinese Gymnastics Association and the Chinese Table Tennis Association issued statements on Saturday in support of law enforcement agencies cracking down on illegal activities related to toxic fandom culture in sports.
(2024-08-18). China records over 17.25 million visits by foreigners this year. ecns.cn China has recorded over 17.25 million visits by foreigners so far this year, a 129.9% rise year-on-year.
(2024-08-19). Philippine vessels illegally intrude into Xianbin Jiao adjacent waters: China Coast Guard. ecns.cn Philippine coast guard vessels 4410 and 4411 illegally intruded into waters adjacent to Xianbin Jiao of Nansha Qundao on Monday, and the China Coast Guard (CCG) took control measures against the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law, Gan Yu, said a CCG spokesperson.
(2024-08-19). China records over 17.25 million visits by foreigners this year. ecns.cn China has recorded over 17.25 million visits by foreigners so far this year, a 129.9% rise year-on-year.
(2024-08-19). Philippine vessels illegally intrude into waters. ecns.cn Philippine Coast Guard vessels illegally intruded into waters adjacent to Xianbin and Renai reefs without permission on Monday"ÄÇ…
(2024-08-18). Xi holds talks with Vietnam's top leader To Lam in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing.
(2024-08-19). Air taxi service linking Pudong, Kunshan put into operation. ecns.cn The inaugural flight, carrying two passengers, left Kunshan of east China's Jiangsu Province and landed at the Xingye aviation base 28 minutes later.
(2024-08-19). First drone deliveries launched at Badaling section of the Great Wall. ecns.cn Starting from Friday, drones have been used to deliver food and essential supplies to visitors at the Badaling section of the Great Wall, marking Beijing's first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) logistics delivery.
(2024-08-19). Bilateral relations between China and Fiji in numbers. ecns.cn The Republic of the Fiji Islands was the first Pacific Island country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, in November, 1975.Since the establishment of the diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have developed smoothly.
(2024-08-19). China's marine economy records remarkable achievement in H1. ecns.cn Behind this strength is China's continuously improving shipbuilding capabilities in R&D and design, particularly regarding green ship types. In the first half of the year, it launched a 64,500-metric-ton methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, which received international approval in principle by the International Association of Classification Societies.
(2024-08-19). China-U.S. join hands to ensure financial stability. ecns.cn The world's two biggest economies have agreed to further strengthen cooperation to maintain financial stability amid intensified fluctuations in the global financial markets.
(2024-08-18). Crackdown on illegal data collection. ecns.cn The Ministry of State Security warned on Sunday against the illegal collection of sensitive data from classified sites using wind measurement towers and related facilities.
(2024-08-19). 41 health workers sacked after flawed recruitment drive. ecns.cn Health officials in Ruzhou, Henan province, were recently penalized for their involvement in a recruitment scandal at a publicly funded disease control and prevention center, local authorities said on Saturday.
(2024-08-19). Research vessel from Xiamen visits Hong Kong. ecns.cn With a total length of 77.7 meters and a displacement of 3,611 metric tons, Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee was put into operation in April 2017 to commemorate Tan Kah Kee, founder of the university. It opened for visitors in Hong Kong from Aug. 17 to 19.
(2024-08-19). Top atomic bomb scientist dies at 95. ecns.cn Zhou Guangzhao, a renowned physicist and former president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has died at the age of 95, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.
(2024-08-19). EconoScope | Why Chinese home appliances succeed overseas. ecns.cn China's home appliance industry is facing competition from emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, India, and Africa, where lower labor costs are challenging its market position.
(2024-08-19). New AUKUS deal sparks political storm. ecns.cn An updated AUKUS agreement tabled in the Australian parliament on Aug 12 has done nothing to dispel concerns about the controversial A$368 billion ($245 million) nuclear submarine deal.
(2024-08-19). Sports associations unite against toxic fandom culture. ecns.cn The Chinese Gymnastics Association and the Chinese Table Tennis Association issued statements on Saturday in support of law enforcement agencies cracking down on illegal activities related to toxic fandom culture in sports.
(2024-08-18). Philippine vessels illegally intrude into Xianbin Jiao adjacent waters: China Coast Guard. ecns.cn Philippine coast guard vessels 4410 and 4411 illegally intruded into waters adjacent to Xianbin Jiao of Nansha Qundao on Monday, and the China Coast Guard (CCG) took control measures against the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law, Gan Yu, said a CCG spokesperson.
(2024-08-18). Xi, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attended the signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-18). Research vessel from Xiamen visits Hong Kong. ecns.cn With a total length of 77.7 meters and a displacement of 3,611 metric tons, Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee was put into operation in April 2017 to commemorate Tan Kah Kee, founder of the university. It opened for visitors in Hong Kong from Aug. 17 to 19.
(2024-08-19). Chinese swimmers shine at Paris 2024 Olympic Games despite harassment. ecns.cn The Paris 2024 Olympic Games saw all Chinese athletes keep their promise to respect and honor anti-doping regulations and ensure their medals were won fairly and cleanly, as was publicly pledged before the Games by Gao Zhidan.
(2024-08-19). Beijing launches new night sightseeing bus service. ecns.cn The Trendy Chaoyang (Bird's Nest-Liangma River Pier) night tour will be launched in Beijing.
(2024-08-18). Vietnam's top leader arrives in Guangzhou. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam kicked off his three-day state visit to China as he arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2024-08-18). Maritime patrol operation carried out in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn he Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea rescue bureau, both under the Ministry of Transport, conducted a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
(2024-08-18). Official who allegedly threatened boss ousted from Party. ecns.cn Li Peixia, the former Party chief of Shangfang township in Shangrao city, faced disciplinary action following an investigation by Wannian county's commissions for discipline inspection and supervision.
(2024-08-19). China reports record high flood incidents. ecns.cn China's major rivers have experienced 25 significant flood events, the highest number recorded since data collection began in 1998.
(2024-08-18). First drone deliveries launched at Badaling section of the Great Wall. ecns.cn Starting from Friday, drones have been used to deliver food and essential supplies to visitors at the Badaling section of the Great Wall, marking Beijing's first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) logistics delivery.
(2024-08-18). Chinese swimmers shine at Paris 2024 Olympic Games despite harassment. ecns.cn The Paris 2024 Olympic Games saw all Chinese athletes keep their promise to respect and honor anti-doping regulations and ensure their medals were won fairly and cleanly, as was publicly pledged before the Games by Gao Zhidan.
(2024-08-19). Vietnam's top leader arrives in Guangzhou. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam kicked off his three-day state visit to China as he arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2024-08-18). New AUKUS deal sparks political storm. ecns.cn An updated AUKUS agreement tabled in the Australian parliament on Aug 12 has done nothing to dispel concerns about the controversial A$368 billion ($245 million) nuclear submarine deal.
(2024-08-18). Air taxi service linking Pudong, Kunshan put into operation. ecns.cn The inaugural flight, carrying two passengers, left Kunshan of east China's Jiangsu Province and landed at the Xingye aviation base 28 minutes later.
(2024-08-19). (Italiano) Spiare per gli USA — e per la pace. transcend.org Esporre i crimini di guerra agghindati da "segreti" è un servizio per la pace. Ellsberg ha avuto il Premio Nobel Alternativo per la Pace. E cosਠsarà per Assange.
(2024-08-19). Battle on the boardwalk: The civil rights challenge to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. liberationnews.org 
In August 1964, 68 members of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party took on President Lyndon B. Johnson and the entire Democratic Party at the DNC.
(2024-08-19). Treating Migrants as the Enemy Provides No Vision for the Future. fpif.org On August 17, a group of committed migrant activists set forth on a three-day march from Silicon Valley to San Francisco, highlighting the choices for progressive candidates in the coming November election. Should their campaigns amplify the hysteria about an immigration "crisis," or should they speak the truth to the American people about the border and the roots of migration? Even more important, these marchers are providing a practical way for activists and political leaders to advocate for rights as they work to defeat the threat of MAGA racism. | The question at hand is whether to support the compromise immi…
(2024-08-19). One dead, six missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily. geo.tv 
Emergency and rescue services work near the scene where a sailboat sank in the early hours of Monday, off the coast of Porticello, near the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, August 19, 2024. — Reuters PALERMO: One man died and six people were missing after a luxury yacht was struck…
(2024-08-19). Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance. geo.tv 
US Vice President Kamala Harris talking to the media in Moon Township, Pennsylvania on August 18, 2024. — ReutersUS Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticised former President Donald Trump on Sunday, suggesting her opponent in the November 5 election was a "coward" whose…
(2024-08-19). US House Republicans say Biden committed impeachable offences. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden disembarks Air Force One aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US August 18, 2024. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US House of Representatives Republicans issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offences, but it was unclear…
(2024-08-19). UK govt implements emergency plans to tackle overcrowding in prisons. geo.tv 
Police contain a small group of anti-immigration protesters as counter-protesters hold a rally in Dover, Britain, August 17, 2024. — Reuters The United Kingdom's government on Monday activated emergency measures to ease overcrowding in prisons in northern England, as growing…
(2024-08-19). Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape, murder. geo.tv 
Doctors shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 18, 2024. — Reuters Doctors to continue sit-in till demands are met. Police volunteer…
(2024-08-19). Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape, murder. geo.tv Doctors shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 18, 2024. — Reuters Thousands of Indian junior doctors on Monday refused to end protests over…
(2024-08-19). Top World Expert and Official Question Safety System for Vaccines Including COVID-19. globalresearch.ca In the world of vaccines research Dr. Stanley Plotkin is regarded as such a senior name as to be almost regarded as godfather of vaccines research. In a recent paper he co-authored and published in the New England Journal of …
(2024-08-19). Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter Persecuted by His Own Government. globalresearch.ca Author, journalist, former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter, correctly advised the world that Iraq did not have Weapons of Mass Destruction prior to Washington's criminal invasion of Iraq in 2003 "for humanitarian reasons". | The war continues to take a …
(2024-08-19). COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Far More Myocarditis Than Infection, Overall Risks Greatly Outweigh Theoretical Benefits. globalresearch.ca When the
(2024-08-19). Macron Follows US Steps on the Western Sahara Issue, Fueling Tensions in Africa. globalresearch.ca Algeria has just recalled its Ambassador from Paris in response to France's support of the Moroccan autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region. Moreover, amid the escalation of tensions, Algeria has started to
(2024-08-19). Canadian Doctors Pursue Answers on Pandemic-era Unexplained Deaths Among Alberta Children. globalresearch.ca Alberta children have been dying for undetermined reasons From 2020 to 2022 the 'number of unexplained deaths' among …
(2024-08-19). Kamala Refuses to Hire Unvaxxed for Campaign. globalresearch.ca Kamala, great respecter of The Science‚Ñ¢ and pharmaceutical industry cash, has decreed the unvaxxed unhireable in recent campaign staff position postings. | One such posting, located
(2024-08-19). Hiroshima — A Criminal Enterprise From Which Nothing Has Been Learned. Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca When Paul Tibbets was thirteen years old he flew a bi-plane over Florida's Miami Beach dropping a promotional cargo of Babe Ruth Candy Bars directly on to the promotional target area. 30 years later: "I was told I was going to destroy one city with one bomb.
(2024-08-19). Towards A Worldwide Monkeypox Pandemic? Big Money behind "Fake Science" globalresearch.ca The WHO Director General has called once more for a monkeypox global public health emergency (PHEIC) while emphasizing that "the outbreak is concentrated among men who have sex with men (MSM)". Dr. Tedros also expressed his concern on the spread of mpox in sub-Saharan Africa.
(2024-08-19). Digital Demagogue: The Critical Candidacy of Donald J. Trump. indybay.org Demagogues make assertions or arguments without regard for truth. Ceaser adds that the demagogue relies on appeals to three main emotions: envy, fear and hope. Religion is a powerful tool of the demagogue, since the speaker's invocation of the divine can inspire all three of those passions. They pander to passion, prejudice, bigotry and ignorance rather than appealing to reason.
(2024-08-19). California Bill to Affirm Local Choice on Oil, Gas Operations Goes to Senate Vote. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 15, 2024 — The California Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill today that would affirm local governments' authority to protect communities by limiting or banning oil and gas operations, methods and locations. The bill will now go to a full state Senate vote.
(2024-08-19). Thursday 8/22: Commemorate the Haitian Revolution in the Spirit of Black August. indybay.org Webinar Registration: bit.ly/BAHandsOffHaiti…
(2024-08-19). Sunday 9/8: UUSF Forum: UU the Vote. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom, but zoom participation will not allow participation in letter writing | zoom.us/j/99938924898?pwd=reIcDTnWjToHrs… | Meeting ID: 999 3892 4898…
(2024-08-19). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-08-19). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-19). Sunday 9/15: UUSF Forum: Election Roundup with Tim Redmond. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom | zoom.us/j/93648295440?pwd=QOFBFEWUhTGIZE… | Meeting ID: 936 4829 5440 | Passcode: 925169…
(2024-08-19). Convicted felon Trump and JD Vance may be supported by fascist extremist groups. indybay.org
(2024-08-19). Sunday 9/22: "Simone" Book Release & Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-08-19). Monday 8/19: Meet 9th District Supe candidate Roberto Hernandez. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco CA 94110…
(2024-08-19). Wednesday 9/4: Protest of Reboot 2024 and Project 2025. indybay.org The Sculpture at the gates of Fort Mason | 2 Marina Blvd | SF, CA…
(2024-08-19). Saturday 8/24: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Silent Protest: 1929 Jerusalem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3Qcb……
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org At the Corner of Fell and Masonic at the Golden Gate Park Panhandle…
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-08-19). Saturday 8/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Forbidden Pilgrimage" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ixc6……
(2024-08-19). Factory Farm Supporters Get an Eye-Full. indybay.org Supporters of Measure J, which would ban factory farms in Sonoma County, confront opponents at "No" event. CEFF (Coalition to End Factory Farming) activists lined the road with images of cruelty in the poultry industry.
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-19). Saturday 8/17: An antidote to identity politics: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-08-19). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-19). Monday 8/19: Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass! indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West, 2414 6th St. Berkeley CA…
(2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins. middleeasteye.net 
'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outsid…
(2024-08-19). Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says | Saad al-Jabri tells BBC documentary that Mohammed bin Salman falsified signature to commit ground troops in Yemeni conflict in early 2015 | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman attending a meeti…
(2024-08-19). Algeria's Tebboune says army ready to build hospitals in Gaza once Egypt border reopens. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria's Tebboune says army ready to build hospitals in Gaza once Egypt border reopens | Algerian president vows to send troops to 'help rebuild what the Zionists destroyed' | | Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pictured during a working session of the G7 Summit in Italy's Savelletri on 14…
middleeasteye.net (2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins
(2024-08-19). GOP Rep. Nancy Mace Calls Black Men 'Boys' After Mispronouncing Kamala Harris' Name. newsone.com 
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., attends a House Oversight and Accountability hearing on July 22, 2024. | Source: Tom Williams / Getty | In a strong suggestion that Mace has clearly been brushing up on her microaggression…
(2024-08-19). Kamala Harris' Economic Speech Was A Good Start, But The Woes Of The Working Class Can't Be Forgotten. newsone.com 
As Kamala Harris shares more about her economic vision, she must be a "joyful warrior" for both the working class and middle-class America, writes Michael Arceneaux.
(2024-08-19). Union-busting disclosure rule hung up at the White House. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A proposed Labor Department rule to force firms to disclose how much time each boss who engages in union-busting spends on that task—and the share of that boss's pay which covers that time—is hung up at the White House. At a background pre-Labor Day briefing, a senior Labor Department official could not give a forecast …
(2024-08-19). AFL-CIO president Shuler: focus is on Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina for organizing. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—The AFL-CIO is sending dozens of new organizers to live and work full-time in aiding workers in the deep South states of Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina as part of its drive to add a million new members, net, within the next several years, federation President Liz Shuler says. In a brief interview at a …
(2024-08-19). Rep. Garcia: Dems 'made mistake' of caving to GOP on immigration. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Democrats "have made a mistake" of "not standing up for fairness, equality, and inclusion of immigrants" in U.S. society and against the "fear and division" Republicans, led by presidential nominee Donald Trump, sows, says Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., a prominent leader on the issue whose southwestern Chicago congressional district has a high proportion of …
(2024-08-19). Peace forces gather ahead of the Democratic National Convention. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"It's not radical for us to believe in humanity," Rania Batrice, former Deputy Campaign Manager for Bernie Sanders, said to a crowd of delegates, union workers, and peace activists at the Chicago Teachers Union hall ahead of the Democratic National Convention on Sunday evening. The panel at Progressive Central, "Palestine and Foreign Policy," convened to …
(2024-08-19). 'Sugarcane': Will survivors of Indian residential schools ever find justice for institutionalized abuse? peoplesworld.org 
A stunning new documentary film co-directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie and produced by National Geographic will open your eyes—and perhaps more importantly, your heart—to the widespread abuse of Indigenous children over the course of a century. Sugarcane speaks of the hundreds of schools in the U.S. and Canada dedicated to uprooting Indigenous …
(2024-08-19). Cyprus proposes former minister as next European commissioner. plenglish.com Nicosia, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Cyprus on Monday announced former Minister of Health, Education and Agriculture Costas Kadis as its commissioner in the new European Union (EU)'s Executive, headed by Ursula von der Leyen.
(2024-08-19). Ecuador's electoral institution to formalize candidacies for 2025. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) is waiting on Monday for the candidates the political groups proposed to accept the nominations for the 2025 elections.
(2024-08-19). Acosta Danza Yunior will make its international debut in the UK. plenglish.com London, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Acosta Danza Yunior will make its international debut today at MAST Mayflower Studios, located in the British city of Southampton, with a program to celebrate the rich folkloric traditions of Cuba.
(2024-08-19). Scientific expedition reaches North Pole on a Russian icebreaker. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The fifth scientific and educational Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition, which this year is being carried out in an international format for the first time, arrived at the North Pole on the nuclear ship 50 Let Pobedy on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Declaration of emergency for security in Uruguay proposed. plenglish.com In a press conference at the parliamentary headquarters, Manini listed a dozen measures to be applied during the emergency at a time when insecurity is the greatest concern of the citizens, according to surveys. | He urged not to wait until March 1, 2025 for the government that wins the next elections to take office. | He pointed out that according to calculations, there will be 200 new homicides in the country by then. | He expressed the need for a "frontal fight against crime" and criticized that "it is necessary to fully exercise authority" by the Police. For the senator from the Cabildo, the Armed Forces shou…
(2024-08-19). India reports no monkeypox cases. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) India has not reported monkeypox (Mpox) cases, a disease declared as an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), authorities confirmed on Monday.
(2024-08-19). United Kingdom takes emergency measures due to prison overcrowding. plenglish.com London, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the United Kingdom activated today a package of emergency measures to reduce the overcrowding in the prisons of that European country.
(2024-08-19). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-19). EU warns humanitarian crisis deepening in Gaza, West Bank. presstv.ir The European Union has warned of deepening humanitarian crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-19). US not willing to achieve ceasefire deal in Gaza: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior member of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement says there is no real will on the part of the United States to establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-19). Iran court holds first trial session over US-orchestrated 1953 coup. presstv.ir An Iranian court begins the trial of the US administration and its officials over the 1953 coup against the democratically-elected government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.
(2024-08-19). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.
(2024-08-19). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-19). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-19). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-19). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-19). Pezeshkian's pick for foreign minister vows to pursue removal of sanctions. presstv.ir The Iranian president's pick for foreign minister says dignified and honorable removal of sanctions will be top on his agenda if wins the Parliament's vote of confidence.
(2024-08-19). Hamas responds to Doha proposal, says Netanyahu 'obstructing' ceasefire deal. presstv.ir "We hold Netanyahu fully responsible for thwarting the mediators' efforts and obstructing the path to an agreement," Hamas said.
(2024-08-19). 'Dangerous and grave': S Korea, US kick off extensive war games. presstv.ir South Korea and the US begin conducting extensive annual war games, which are denounced by the North as a means of simulating acts of aggression.
(2024-08-19). US universities impose 'police state' rules to prevent campus protests over Gaza war. presstv.ir US universities impose "police state" rules to prevent repeat of pro-Palestinian students' campus protests, with students and faculties warning of the chilling effect they would have on free speech.
(2024-08-19). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-19). Convención Nacional Demócrata comienza en Chicago, EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) Con gran despliegue mediático comienza hoy en Chicago la Convención Nacional Demócrata, en la cual la vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris, se coronará oficialmente como candidata del partido para las elecciones de noviembre.
(2024-08-19). Restablecen servicios de televisión en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) La empresa Radiocuba restableció este domingo los servicios de televisión digital terrestre señal estándar TDT SD.
(2024-08-19). Autoridades deportivas cubanas resaltan aporte de Alcides Sagarra. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (ACN) Autoridades del deporte cubano destacaron la trayectoria del eminente entrenador Alcides Sagarra Carón, quien cumplió el domingo 88 años de edad.
(2024-08-19). Cubano Guibert gana plata en Mundial de Atletismo Máster. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC).- El cubano Jairo Guibert conquistó la medalla de plata en el salto de longitud en la categoría para mayores de 40 años en el Campeonato Mundial Máster de Atletismo, con sede en Gotemburgo, Suecia.
(2024-08-19). Time To Save One's Own Ass. smoothiex12.blogspot.com or, rather, asses. LOL. I warned, remember? Now suddenly The Economist admits:
(2024-08-19). 'We Will Fight!' The Soldier Waging War Against America from Fort Liberty. splcenter.org A member of the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front who appears to operate a social media account that disclosed personal information about perceived political enemies — including journalists, left-leaning activists, politicians and community members — is an active-duty soldier in the U.S. Army, a Hatewatch investigation has revealed.
(2024-08-19). Why Have Religion when We Can All just Be Spiritual? transcend.org My Defense of Institutional Religion…
(2024-08-19). A Farewell to Truth. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The F.B.I. agents did more than seize my personal electronics when they searched my home on Aug. 7, the author writes. They stole the truth.
(2024-08-19). Russia, China and Iran Coordinate Their Support to Palestine Through BRICS. transcend.org 18 Apr 2024 – Those countries have also committed to a future long-term plan to the infrastructure economic and political reconstruction of the occupied territories.
(2024-08-19). Turkey and Syria Both Want the US Military Out of Syria. transcend.org Removing foreign troops from occupation can be done peacefully through diplomatic negotiations in which each side benefits. Or, it can be achieved through violent attacks on the occupation forces in order to make them decide to leave on their own.
(2024-08-19). Reading Chinese FM Wang Yi's Meetings with Myanmar Military Leaders. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Despite Wang Yi's carefully worded diplomatic message designed to convey China-Myanmar bilateral relations as "friendship with all Myanmar peoples, the political significance of his official and public meetings for the embattled military cannot be overstated.
(2024-08-19). UN Rights Office Calls for Accountability for Latest 'Horrific' West Bank Killing. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The perpetrators of a deadly rampage targeting a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank must face justice to deter future attacks, the UN human rights office insisted today.
(2024-08-19). Freedom of Expression vs. Freedom from Humiliation. transcend.org Of course we can indicate our doubts without humiliating. And of course we can be respectful without submitting. But do so in the spirit of dialogue, not in that continuation of war by verbal means known as a debate. And explore the answers together.
(2024-08-19). A Just and Sustainable Peace in Sudan Is Possible. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The shortest path to ending this war is through ending the support the RSF receives from certain regional powers.
(2024-08-19). Ursula K. Le Guin on Growing Older and What Beauty Really Means. transcend.org Cats know exactly where they begin and end. When they walk slowly out the door that you are holding open for them, and pause, leaving their tail just an inch or two inside the door, they know it. They know you have to keep holding the door open. That is why their tail is there. It is a cat's way of maintaining a relationship.
(2024-08-19). Billionaire Politics: A Danger to Democracy. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Donald Trump was "interviewed" this week on X by owner Elon Musk, whose questions were so deferential that End Citizens United filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission. An instance of the power of billionaires attempting to hijack the political process for their own ends.
(2024-08-19). China launches Yaogan 43A group of remote sensing earth observation satellites. tvbrics.com 
The country is developing Earth observation technology…
(2024-08-19). India-Africa Business Conclave kicks off in New Delhi. tvbrics.com 
Over 10,000 delegates have participated in the event over the years…
(2024-08-19). Putin invites Iranian president to BRICS summit. tvbrics.com 
There is an opportunity to exchange opinions between the officials of the two sides states Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani…
(2024-08-19). Egypt's North Coast attracts investment and boosts tourism growth. tvbrics.com 
July and August saw a significant influx of both domestic and foreign tourism…
(2024-08-19). Iran-Russia currency agreement to provide new impetus for bilateral trade and model for BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The agreement will simplify settlements and make goods and services more accessible to BRICS countries‚Å…
(2024-08-19). Russia strengthens its contribution to Africa's food security. tvbrics.com 
Rossotrudnichestvo organised a press tour for journalists from Africa‚Å…
(2024-08-19). Chinese and Vietnamese leaders meet in Beijing. tvbrics.com 
Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the relationship between the two countries and parties…
(2024-08-19). Chinese researchers aim to conserve coral reefs. tvbrics.com 
For more than a decade, a team of Chinese marine scientists has been actively engaged in biodiversity conservation by diving to the ocean floor and implementing coral reef restoration projects…
(2024-08-19). Zimbabwe's tourism industry reaches US$5 billion, exceeding the 2025 target. tvbrics.com 
This growth is leading to job creation and overall socio-economic development…
(2024-08-19). India celebrates its first National Space Day in honour of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. tvbrics.com 
The country showcases technological advancement and scientific potential…
(2024-08-19). Russia and Saudi Arabia discuss measures to increase tourist traffic. tvbrics.com 
Over the past year, the number of the Kingdom's subjects visiting the Russian Federation has increased 12 times…
(2024-08-19). Calls escalate for UK's Starmer government and Washington to authorise Ukraine's use of long-range missiles targeting Russia. wsws.org In recent days the full extent of Britain's involvement in the planning and execution of the offensive as NATO's main provocateur against Russia has been laid bare.
(2024-08-19). Catalan nationalists back social-democratic police state regime in Catalonia. wsws.org Catalan nationalist parties voted to install the PSOE's Salvador Illa, who is massively increasing police forces as the PSOE imposes austerity at home and supports NATO wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
(2024-08-19). Ukraine continues offensive inside Russia. wsws.org Whatever the immediate military and political calculations behind the incursion, its underlying strategy and goals reveal the imperialist character of the war waged by the US and NATO against Russia.
(2024-08-19). Left Party leader supports sending German soldiers to Ukraine. wsws.org It says a lot about the thoroughly militaristic character of the Left Party that the first leading German politician to advocate the deployment of German troops in Ukraine comes from its ranks.
(2024-08-19). Offshoring in rise: "Germany is deindustrializing, and no one is doing anything" uwidata.com 
The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Die Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer — DIHK) published the results of surveys conducted with companies between June 10 and 30, 2024. The report, titled "Energy Transition Barometer 2024" (Energiewende-Barometer 2024), is based on interviews with 3,283 companies and provides striking insights into the challenges faced by German businesses. …
(2024-08-19). This week in history: August 19-25. wsws.org Ocalan assassination plot; Harlan County striking miner murdered; Indonesia independence talks begin; Anti-colonial Rif rebellion in Morocco…
(2024-08-19). "We need a worldwide strike": Striking Dakkota auto parts workers call for expanded struggle. wsws.org There are growing calls at Ford Chicago for a ban on the use of scab parts, which the UAW apparatus has refused to implement.
(2024-08-19). 25,000 jobs at risk at Stellantis plants in Italy. wsws.org Ferdinando Uliano, chairman of the Christian Metalworkers' Union, said that Stellantis wants to eliminate at least 12,000 jobs in its Italian plants, threatening an additional 12,000 to 13,000 jobs at parts suppliers.
(2024-08-19). Online public meeting: For global action to defend jobs at Warren Truck and around the world! wsws.org Delegations from auto plants across both the US and the world will discuss a common program in defense of jobs.
(2024-08-19). Australian state Labor government plans to demolish 6,600 public housing units. wsws.org Amid conditions of an acute housing crisis, the destruction of 6,600 working class homes represents an enormous assault by the Labor government not just on the residents but on public housing as a whole.
(2024-08-19). In latest attack on voting rights, Democrats attempt to remove Cornel West from Michigan ballot over notary technicality. wsws.org As the election nears, Democratic Party operatives, lawyers and super PACs are doing everything in their power to block independent and third-party candidates from appearing on the ballot.
(2024-08-19). The political theater of the Democratic Party National Convention begins. wsws.org All the skill of the advertising and media industries, and all the money that billionaire donors can supply, will be devoted to creating a completely false image of the Democratic Party.
(2024-08-19). New York-Presbyterian intensifies its offensive against nurses. wsws.org As one of the most profitable healthcare systems in New York attacks nurses' working conditions and right to organize, the New York State Nurses Association offers empty gestures and comments from the sidelines.
(2024-08-19). Australia becomes a "central base of operations" for US war plans against China. wsws.org A prominent US congressman underscored the transformation of Australia into the main long-range platform for a US war against China across the Indo-Pacific region.
(2024-08-19). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-19). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) Cell has started through its official website cetcell.mahacet.org from today i.e. Saturday August 17, 2024 Online Registration for NEET UG 2024 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2024-08-19). Jammu Kashmir: Long Wait for Elections Finally Ends. ummid.com What's most important to note is that this is not so difficult for the government to hold these elections as they are pretending. The most difficult elections were for Narasimha Rao.
(2024-08-19). Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Proposals and Apprehensions. ummid.com The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill has sparked significant concern among Indian social media creators, who fear it could stifle creativity and limit freedom of expression online.
(2024-08-19). Gujarat NEET UG Merit List 2024 Published, Download PDF. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website medadmgujarat.org soon Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-19). Trump's 2016 take on Afghan women, veil goes viral ahead of 2024 Polls. ummid.com A short clip showing Donald Trump at a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire in 2016 talking about women in Afghanistan and Middle East, and Hijab they wear is viral ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
(2024-08-19). UK Riots: Outburst of "White-Ego" against non-Whites? ummid.com Citizens of UK must be commended for coming out strongly, and in great number, to display their stand against rioters having indulged in violence. But is this enough to correct what appears to be ingrained deeply and strongly in sections of the British society?
(2024-08-19). UPSC IAS Coaching Centre fined for misleading advertisements. ummid.com A Delhi based UPSC (IAS and IPS) caching centre has been fined by the government for misleading advertisements and using exaggerated numbers to show its success and achievements.
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu's dreams that Oct 7 shattered. ummid.com The dawn of 7 Oct, 2023 destroyed all the plans and dreams of Netanyahu, and his likeminded right-wing allies.
(2024-08-19). Partition of India: Counterview. ummid.com I have maintained in the teeth of casual or contemptuous dismissal of critics that the Partition of India was part of the grand design of an Empire in retreat.
(2024-08-19). Jammu Kashmir, Haryana 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Friday announced the Assembly Election Schedule of Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana and the key statistics of the two states.
(2024-08-19). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-19). India's changing relationships with Maldives. ummid.com Changing relationships with the Maldives have come as India's Independence Day gift in the face of perceived Chinese dominance in the island nation following a rupture on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in the beginning of this year.
(2024-08-19). Waqf Protection:Time Warrants A Balanced Reform. ummid.com A more balanced approach to reform is needed to protect Waqf properties — one that addresses the legitimate concerns of mismanagement and corruption while preserving the autonomy and purpose of Waqf institutions.
(2024-08-19). Hasina has fallen, and so has India's flawed South Asia policy? ummid.com Sadly, most Indians, fail to see the connection between Hasina's rise as a despot and her fall because of and the role the India/Modi/Hasina Patron/Client relationship played in it.
(2024-08-19). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-19). 'Circle to Search with Google' now powers Samsung Galaxy A, Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. ummid.com Electronics major Samsung Wednesday announced the availability of "Circle to Search with Google" in Galaxy A series phones and Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets.
(2024-08-19). Tamil Nadu: Hijabi, Muslim nurse receives bravery award. ummid.com A Hijabi, Muslim nurse, Ms A. Sabeena, who saved over 35 human lives after the Wayanad landslides was honored by the Tamil Nadu government for her exemplary courage.
(2024-08-19). For Elon Musk, Arabic is language of enemies, says daughter. ummid.com American multi-billionaire Elon Musk's trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, in a sensational social media post said the SpaceX Chief and X owner, used to say Arabic is the language of enemies.
(2024-08-19). Rajasthan MBBS, BDS Counselling 2024 Begins, Apply before Aug 21. ummid.com NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 Jaipur, Rajasthan has started Online Registration for NEET UG 2024 – Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling through its official website rajugneet2024.org.
(2024-08-19). Malegaon joins Doctors' nationwide strike against Kolkata rape, murder case. ummid.com Doctors in Malegaon joined 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Saturday August 17, 2024 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of their colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal.
(2024-08-19). Jamia, Textile Cartography exhibition 'Mere Desh ke Dhaage' opens to overwhelming response. ummid.com "Mere Desh ke Dhaage", a National Exhibition on Textile Cartography, in association with Textile Cartography opened at Jamia Millia Islamia to an overwhelming response Wednesday August 14, 024.
(2024-08-19). SATIRE: Nation's White Women Announce Plan To Compare Suntanned Arm Against Brown Person's. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Refusing to rest until the true scope of their skin's melanin potential had been communicated to all those in their orbit, America's white women announced a comprehensive new plan Monday to compare their suntanned arms against those of a brown person. "Let us be totally clear: Whether you are of African, Latino, Arab, or South …
(2024-08-19). US Not Competent to Mediate in Gaza Truce: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The US government is too incompetent to play a role in the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza since Washington has always thrown its weight behind the Zionist regime's killing machine in Palestine, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2024-08-19). Star-Powered Lineup Announced for Democratic National Convention in Chicago. devdiscourse.com An impressive lineup of celebrities, including Mindy Kaling, Kerry Washington, Ana Navarro, and Tony Goldwyn, will host the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, according to officials cited by The Hill. Each will have a designated night during the four-day event, guiding both in-person and television audiences through the program.
(2024-08-19). Here's what to know about the new Title IX regulations in Pennsylvania. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Biden administration's new Title IX regulations went into effect Aug. 1. But 26 states have blocked it and some individual schools are exempt from implementation, thanks to a A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Education said in an email that the department plans to update its own policy to reflect the new T…
(2024-08-19). Call to support women. sanews.gov.za Call to support women | State institutions have been challenged to continue to provide mentorship and support programs for women and challenge gender stereotypes by promoting a culture of inclusion across the various sectors.
Speaking at the Young Women's Professionals Network, hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) in Johannesburg on Monday, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Deputy Minister, Steve Letsike, emphasised that empowering women is directly linked with the emancipation of society as a whole.
Letsike said the economy covers a wide range of economic ac…
(2024-08-19). Experts worried about high rates of medical errors. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Non-Communicable Diseases Researcher at the Makerere University School of Public Health has expressed an urgent need to address the high rates of medical errors that exist in the healthcare system. Dr Geofrey Musinguzi who has just recovered from rectal cancer reveals doing numerous medical procedures in Uganda following …
(2024-08-19). Peter Dutton demonises Gaza refugees for political point-scoring. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-19). How US Big Tech monopolies colonized the world: Welcome to neo-feudalism. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
US Big Tech corporations are like the feudal landlords of medieval Europe. These Silicon Valley monopolies own the digital land that the global economy is built on, and are charging higher and higher rents to use their privatized infrastructure.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Museveni urges leaders to emulate 'developmental' Speaker Among. independent.co.ug 
Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, 18 August 2024 officially opened the 21st Edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games. The games, which will run up to 27 August 2024 are being hosted by Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School in Bukedea District, …
(2024-08-19). Busoga Kingdom takes steps to secure Kagulu Rock land. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga Gabula Nadiope IV has announced plans to secure land titles for the area surrounding Kagulu Rock, to make the site more attractive for investment by both the government and the private sector. His remarks came in response to the 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, …
(2024-08-19). SATIRE: Server Tells Customer They Out Of Ranch Like Officer Informing Housewife Her Husband Died At War. theonion.com MINNEAPOLIS—Standing before her with a somber expression on her face, local server Amanda Davis reportedly told customer Renee Brodie on Monday that the restaurant was all out of ranch like he was a military officer informing a housewife that her husband had died at war. "Ma'am, I am afraid I have some terrible news to …
(2024-08-19). China and Philippines Clash in disputed South China Sea. devdiscourse.com China's Coast Guard has accused a Philippine vessel of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel in an incident described as 'unprofessional and dangerous,' according to statements released on Monday.
(2024-08-19). South African president signs landmark electricity bill into law. independent.co.ug 
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law on Friday, clearing the way for significant reforms in the country's energy sector. The new legislation was aimed at addressing the country's long-standing power outage challenges by far-reaching reforms, including establishing a competitive electricity market. "The bill assented …
48hills.org (2024-08-19). 2024 DNC protests may have little in common with 1968let's hope
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(2024-08-19). Living Waters Resort elevates adventure tourism with new zipline experiences. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Living Waters Resort is set to redefine Uganda's adventure tourism landscape by introducing its exhilarating new zipline experiences. The resort's recent addition of twin ziplines promises to elevate its status as a premier destination for thrill-seekers from within and outside the country. The twin zipline, a first-of-its-kind attraction …
(2024-08-19). Africa's growing demand for custom, secure AI draws tech firms. independent.co.ug 
Cassava Technologies ups the ante with a dedicated AI business unit amid an anticipated spike in demand for custom AI trained on confidential corporate data. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The recent launch of Cassava AI by Africa-focused technology firm, Cassava Technologies is one more sign that continent needs more custom AI solutions, according …
(2024-08-19). Bishop Mukasa: Land grabbers targeting Katikamu Parish. independent.co.ug 
Katikamu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has voiced grave concerns over threats from land grabbers targeting St. Joseph the Worker, Katikamu Parish. During his homily on Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of Peace Kasana Cathedral, where he officiated the ordination …
(2024-08-19). Lock Up Your Daughters! Climate Change Causes Rise in Child Marriages. wattsupwiththat.com The AFP nonsense story is just the latest in a tidal wave of mainstream fear-mongering designed to boost Net Zero.
(2024-08-19). Zambian national linked to kidnappings arrested at OR Tambo. sanews.gov.za Zambian national linked to kidnappings arrested at OR Tambo | An alleged kidnapping ringleader and suspect linked to a R300 million drug bust has been intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport.
The 40-year-old Zambian national was intercepted as he arrived in the country on Sunday morning.
"Police have been keeping a close watch on the suspect's movement. The suspect is believed to be one of the ringleaders behind a kidnapping for ransom syndicate targeting businessmen in South Africa," said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement.
He is specifically linked to the kidnapping of…
motherjones.com (2024-08-19). Here's How the Uncommitted Movement Will Push at the DNC
(2024-08-19). Tensions Escalate: Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards Clash in West Philippine Sea. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the West Philippine Sea escalated as the Philippines reported that one of its coast guard vessels was rammed and another subjected to 'aggressive maneuvers' by Chinese coast guard ships, according to local media on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Uttar Pradesh Leaders Extend Raksha Bandhan Greetings. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted the people with warm wishes on the festive occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday.
chicago.suntimes.com (2024-08-19). Delegates gather downtown, protesters prep in Union Park as the DNC kicks off: Live updates
(2024-08-19). FOWODE and RAHU set stage for 2nd IMARA Girls Festival. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) and Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU) 2nd edition of the IMARA Girls Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Kati Kati Grounds, Kampala. This vibrant festival is a celebration of young women's voices, innovation, and creativity. It will be held to …
(2024-08-19). Iraq Protests British Ambassador's Comments on Security Issues. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Mass poultry deaths in Masaka not avian related — Minister. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has ruled out the outbreak of a strange poultry disease in Masaka District, quelling fears sparked by the discovery of over 3,500 dead birds in the area. The alarm was raised at the end of July 2024, when carcasses of …
(2024-08-19). Project GENESIS: How Turkey Resurrected Its Secondhand Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates. twz.com 
The U.S. Oliver Hazard Perry (OHP) class frigates,
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Senior Yemeni Security Commander Killed in Suspected al-Qaida Ambush. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Emergency work on the fourth Riverlands dam. sanews.gov.za Emergency work on the fourth Riverlands dam | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the fourth dam – upstream of Riverlands in the Swartlands Local Municipality – has been cleared through a side channel spillway created to prevent a more catastrophic collapse of the dam wall. | The department said during an inspection on 12 August 2024, it was established that there is a progressing piping failure (on the downstream slope) at the highest section of the dam wall. | "The integrity of the dam was compromised and hence the possibility of failure was detected. | "Subsequently, the decision was taken to em…
kget.com (2024-08-19). The Latest: Preparations underway for night 1 of the DNC in Chicago
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(2024-08-19). 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?
(2024-08-19). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Temple's former Paley Library building is getting a major makeover. whyy.org
therealnews.com (2024-08-19). DNC protests begin: 'Reproductive justice means free Palestine!'
(2024-08-19). What is The Worth (Value) of "Loving One Another For The Sake of Allah" — Imam Al-Albani (may Allah have mercy upon him). salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. ŸÑÿ¥ŸäÿÆ : ŸÖÿß ŸáŸà ÿ´ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ≠ÿ® ŸÅŸä ÿߟџџáÿü ŸÖÿß ÿ™ŸÇŸàŸÑÿü ÿßÿ±ŸÅÿπ ÿßÿµÿ®ÿπŸÉ ÿ®ÿ≥ Ÿáÿߟ&Ntil…
(2024-08-19). Government and communities must come together to fight GBV. sanews.gov.za Government and communities must come together to fight GBV | Active citizenry and the active involvement of communities have an important role to play in fighting the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | This according to Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel, who was speaking during the launch of the Mitchell's Plain Thuthuzela Care Centre on Monday. | Nel explained that Mitchell's Plain has South Africa's highest prevalence of crimes like common assault, drug related crimes, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition attempted murder — breeding a dange…
(2024-08-19). President Ramaphosa to attend farewell dinner in honour of Chief Justice Zondo. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to attend farewell dinner in honour of Chief Justice Zondo | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday attend a farewell dinner held in tribute to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is retiring at the end of August 2024. | The Chief Justice, who is retiring after a distinguished judicial career spanning 27 years, will be celebrated at the Marriott Hotel in Johannesburg. | The farewell dinner will take place on the eve of a Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court, at which the Judiciary, the Executive, Parliament, and the legal profession will honour Chief Justice Zondo's contribu…
(2024-08-19). Museveni names new RDCs, Hudu Hussein remains in Masaka. independent.co.ug 
(2024-08-19). Investor Bets and Fed Moves Trigger Broad Dollar Decline. devdiscourse.com The U.S. dollar declined broadly on Monday, with a notable slide against the yen, as investors anticipated a dovish tone from the Federal Reserve in its upcoming policy meeting minutes and Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole.
(2024-08-19). 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.
yahoo.com (2024-08-19). After describing war in Gaza as 'genocidal' ahead of DNC, Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterates call for cease-fire
(2024-08-19). Montgomery County now offers free period products in all county buildings. whyy.org
(2024-08-19). Iranian Researchers' Web 2.0 Educational Tools Project Gains Global Recognition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An educational project by Iranian researchers focused on using Web 2.0 tools as an innovative learning method has gained international attention.
(2024-08-19). Kyiv Repels Russian Air Attack Amid Intense Blasts. devdiscourse.com In the early hours of Monday, air defence units were actively engaged on the outskirts of Kyiv to thwart a Russian air attack, according to a statement from Kyiv's military administration on the Telegram messaging app.
(2024-08-19). Over 400,000 Iranians Sue US for 1953 Coup. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — More than 400,000 Iranian citizens have filed a lawsuit against the US government for plotting a coup against the Iranian administration back in 1953, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2024-08-19). Kuwait Struggles With Power Cuts as Temperatures Soar. themedialine.org
(2024-08-19). Air Force Units Will Flood The Western Pacific In Huge New Airpower Exercise Next Summer. twz.com 
(2024-08-19). 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.
marketwatch.com (2024-08-19). Protesters rally outside of DNC as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace
(2024-08-19). Los observadores electorales "independientes" en Brasil son financiados por EE.UU. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-19). SATIRE: Man Found Strapped To Gurney, Injected With Poison In Execution-Style Killing. theonion.com BARTLESVILLE, OK—Expressing horror as they described the brutal nature of the killing, law enforcement officials confirmed Monday that local man Aaron Turney had been found strapped to a gurney and injected with poison in an execution-style murder. "Officers arriving at the scene found the victim had been bound to a stretcher and pumped full of …
(2024-08-19). Cabinet paper on waste management in the offing. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government is working on a Cabinet paper to address both short-term and long-term needs of waste management, the Prime Minister has told Parliament. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja was responding to concerns raised by Members of Parliament (MPs) following the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill located in Kasangati Town …
forward.com (2024-08-19). DNC protests attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands
(2024-08-19). Putin in Baku: Visit beyond the borders of the South Caucasus. unitedworldint.com Wide range of issues on the agenda from the final peace in the South Caucasus to Azerbaijan's membership in the SCO. Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day visit to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It is noteworthy that the visit will last two days and that he will not visit Armenia afterward. It …
2paragraphs.com (2024-08-19). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tries To Tame – Not Silence – Leftist Dissent at DNC
(2024-08-19). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #608. wattsupwiththat.com "But it turns out that falsehood and evil can be taught as easily as good. Education is a great power, but it can work either way." — Richard Feynman,…
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Prof Muxe Nkondo. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Prof Muxe Nkondo | President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his deep condolences to the family, friends and associates, nationally and internationally, of the late Prof Muxe Nkondo, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday. | In a statement, President Ramaphosa said he was deeply saddened by the passing of eminent scholar, academic, social policy and heritage expert Prof Nkondo, who passed away at the age of 83. | Nkondo is survived by his wife, Prof Olga Nkondo; his children, Ntsako, Muxe, Mikateko, Zava, Mbonya and Nkenyezi; grandchildren and a great grandchild. | Nkondo was…
(2024-08-19). SATIRE: Gender-Affirming Care: Myth Vs. Fact. theonion.com Gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary people helps ease the symptoms of gender dysphoria. The Onion debunks the most common myths surrounding gender-affirming care. MYTH: Gender-affirming care is mostly about surgery. FACT: While surgery is sometimes indicated, most gender-affirming care involves cool haircuts. MYTH: Progressive parents pressure their children into transitioning. FACT: Progressive parents are too immersed in polycule drama to care. MYTH: …
(2024-08-19). The Cascade of Failures in the Biofuel Industry: A Case of Economic and Environmental Mismanagement. wattsupwiththat.com the biofuel experiment has left behind a trail of bankruptcies, environmental degradation, and unfulfilled promises.
(2024-08-19). World War FOUR is already here. strategic-culture.su If you are still waiting for someone to officially proclaim the start of World War III (WWIII), well, you are wrong. We are already in. | ❗️Join us on , , and . | Contact us:
(2024-08-19). Revisionist Zionists dare the U.S. to pull the plug on their Nakba agenda. strategic-culture.su America is trapped. The power-brokers are unhappy, but impotent. | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2024-08-19). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). Dakota Johnson Seen Wearing Engagement Ring, Dismisses Breakup Rumors with Chris Martin. devdiscourse.com Dakota Johnson, star of 'Cha Cha Real Smooth,' was recently photographed wearing her engagement ring, debunking rumors of a breakup with her fiancé Chris Martin, the lead vocalist of Coldplay. The 34-year-old actress was seen in Malibu, California, on Friday, August 16, alongside friends Jeremy Allen White and Blake Lee.
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chicago.suntimes.com (2024-08-19). Black-Palestinian solidarity has a long history: 'We're both extremely dispossessed people'
(2024-08-19). Press Council must do vastly better or be replaced. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-19). Tugboats position KZN as preferred logistics and transport hub. sanews.gov.za Tugboats position KZN as preferred logistics and transport hub | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the introduction of tugboats is not only a boost for the provincial port, but a significant advancement for the province's economy, particularly within the logistics and maritime sectors. | Ntuli was speaking at the recent christening and naming ceremony of five new tugboats at the Port of Durban, hosted by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Eastern Region. | The ceremony marked a major milestone in the TNPA Marine Fleet Renewal Programme, a key component of Transnet's broader Recovery Plan aimed…
(2024-08-19). Former Attorney General Kiddu Makubuya dies at 75. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Kiddu Makubuya the Former Attorney General is dead . Rebecca Nabaggala a daughter told URN reporter that Professor Makubuya died on Sunday night from Nakasero Hospital where he has been battling illness for a long period. Nabbagala said that the bereaved family will converge at their home located in Ntinda …
(2024-08-19). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). Eight dead as Gateway bus slams into fuso lorry in Lwengo. independent.co.ug 
Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight people have been confirmed dead and 37 others injured in a road crash, along the Kampala-Mbarara highway. The accident involving a Fuso lorry registration number UBM 673k and bus number UBQ 621K, belonging to Gateway Bus Company Limited, occurred Monday morning at Kirumba junction in Kyazanga town council, …
(2024-08-19). New Mpox Case Detected in the Philippines; Health Authorities Await Key Test Results. devdiscourse.com The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus, marking the first instance since December, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday. The department is currently awaiting test results to determine the strain.
twincities.com (2024-08-19). The Latest: Protests kick off as Democrats ready for Night 1 of the DNC
(2024-08-19). SA journalists scoop two awards at SADC Media Awards. sanews.gov.za SA journalists scoop two awards at SADC Media Awards | Government has congratulated the two South African journalists who won in two categories in this year's Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards. | Fikile Necter Marakalla was the second prize winner in the Photo Category with her pictures that were published in SA News and Diplomatic Informer. | Marakalla's winning entry highlighted the strong fraternal, historical as well as social relations between South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania during the State visit of her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Meanwhile, Tshimologo…
yahoo.com (2024-08-19). Protests present Kamala Harris with her first big DNC challenge | Opinion
(2024-08-19). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). Tu B'Av: A Celebration of Love and Unity in a Region Divided by Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Historic ordination as Mbarara Archdiocese gets 13 priests,17 deacons. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Mbarara has celebrated the ordination of 30 clergymen, marking a historic event with the highest number of s Catholic Church ordinations since 1902. The newly ordained were 13 priests and 17 deacons. His Grace Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha presided over the ordination ceremony at the memorial shrine of the …
(2024-08-19). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
azfamily.com (2024-08-19). LIVE UPDATES: Protests kick off as the Democrats get ready for first night of the DNC
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Government activities for the week 19-23 August. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 19-23 August | On Monday, 19 August, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will officiate at the opening ceremony of the 40th Association for Educational Assessment in Africa at the Century City Conference and Hotel, Cape Town.
Also on Monday, the Phelophepa train will be at Tembisa (Oakmoor station) and Sedibeng (Vereeniging station) from 19-23 August. | Tuesday, 20 August, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille together with the Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, will launch Tourism Month in the Northern Cape.
On Wednesday, 21 August, Employment and…
(2024-08-19). Market Movements: Global Consolidation and Key Economic Updates. devdiscourse.com Markets started the week with a period of consolidation after enjoying their best week of the year, driven by expectations of stable growth for the U.S. economy. Analysts predict it will sustain a growth rate between 2% and 3%.
(2024-08-19). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-19). Sudan Govt to send delegation to Cairo for talks on Jeddah deal. independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM | Xinhua | Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council on Sunday said the government will send a delegation to Cairo, Egypt, for talks on implementing the Jeddah agreement signed in May 2023. "Based on contacts with the U.S. government, represented in the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello, and the Egyptian government requesting a …
(2024-08-19). Philly City Hall to display artwork by former UArts students and staff. whyy.org
(2024-08-19). Mpox is under control: Depart of Health. sanews.gov.za Mpox is under control: Depart of Health | The Department of Health has assured South Africans that the current Mpox outbreak remains under control. | "However, this does not mean people should become complacent because we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that viruses are unpredictable as they mutate from time to time."
According to the department, South Africa remains on high alert in case of a surge in Mpox cases and the emergence of new contagious strains.
The department has since called on citizens to play their part and support the country's response efforts to prevent the spread of Mp…
(2024-08-19). Kamala Harris Gains Momentum Ahead of Democratic National Convention. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability ratings among Americans as a whole.
(2024-08-19). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Thuthuzela Care Centres crucial part of ending GBV scourge. sanews.gov.za Thuthuzela Care Centres crucial part of ending GBV scourge | The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, says Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCC) are crucial to the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). | Batohi was delivering an address at the launch of a TCC at Mitchell's Plain in the Western Cape, on Monday. | TCCs are a one stop-facility for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), where they are able to receive psycho-social support, medical treatment and legal services. | "By providing better quality of services, we do find that there is improved reporting. In 2020/21, when we had…
(2024-08-19). Offshoring in rise: "Germany is deindustrializing, and no one is doing anything" unitedworldint.com 
(2024-08-19). Sinner Advances to Cincinnati Open Final Despite Injury. devdiscourse.com World number one tennis star Jannik Sinner marched into the final of the Cincinnati Open, defeating Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought semifinal on Sunday. Despite limping and favoring his troubled hip, Sinner delivered stunning shots to outperform the 2021 champion with scores of 7-6(9), 5-7, 7-6(4) in three hours and seven minutes.
(2024-08-19). Let's harness improved confidence to drive inclusive growth – President. sanews.gov.za Let's harness improved confidence to drive inclusive growth – President | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government remains committed to collaborating with business, labour unions, and other social partners to advance the structural reforms necessary for fostering inclusive economic growth and creating jobs. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter to the nation on Monday. | "We cannot rebuild our country unless all South Africans work together. We will continue to work with business, labour and other social partners to drive the structural reform process that will boost inclusive economic growth and jo…
(2024-08-19). Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Engage with Afro-Colombian Communities. devdiscourse.com Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wrapped up their visit to Colombia by attending a forum focused on women of African descent and a traditional music festival in Cali. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex responded to an invitation from Vice President Francia Márquez, Colombia's first Black vice president.
(2024-08-19). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-19). El Mallorca amarga el debut liguero del Madrid. cubadebate.cu El campeón arranca LaLiga con sólo un punto de los tres en juego. Y casi gracias, porque el Mallorca de Arrasate tuvo ocasiones para ganar el partido. El Madrid de Mbappé se estrena con un 1-1 a pesar de adelantarse en el marcador, con la sensación de que necesita más fútbol para este tipo de partidos. Es sólo el primer capítulo, pero hay señales que parecen muy claras.
(2024-08-19). Control de precios, entre resistencias y expectativas. cubadebate.cu Con los contornos de lo necesario, y precisada de rigor y sistematicidad, continúa en el país la aplicación de la Resolución 225 del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios, que establece precios máximos a seis productos de alta demanda en todas las formas de gestión comercial. Así lo comprobó Juventud Rebelde en municipios de La Habana y Santiago de Cuba.
(2024-08-19). Cubanos jugarán en Canadá el Norceca Final Six de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (JIT).- El segundo grupo que conforma la preselección cubana de voleibol viajó el domingo hacia la ciudad canadiense de Gatineau, en Quebec, donde se celebrará desde el próximo día 20 el Torneo Norceca Masculino Final Six 2024.
(2024-08-19). Apuestan por un mejor manejo de brotes de enfermedades arbovirales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) Científicos de varias latitudes participan hoy en el 18 Curso Internacional de dengue y otros arbovirus emergentes, que organiza el Instituto Pedro Kourí, líder en los estudios de enfermedades trasmisibles.
(2024-08-19). Actuar por la humanidad, reclamo de ONU para proteger a humanitarios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) El Día Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria advierte hoy los riesgos que enfrentan los trabajadores de Naciones Unidas luego de que 2023 fuera el año más mortífero para esa profesión y 2024 podría incluso superarlo.
(2024-08-19). Cuba en busca de segundo triunfo en Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas. radiohc.cu Washington, 19 ago (Prensa Latina) Cuba saldrá este lunes en busca de su segundo triunfo en la Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas de Béisbol 2024 que se disputa en Williamsport, Pensilvania, frente al fuerte equipo de China Taipei.
(2024-08-19). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-19). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-19). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-19). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-08-19). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-19). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-19). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-08-19). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-08-19). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-08-19). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-19). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-19). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-19). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-08-19). El Poder Judicial en los EE.UU. øArma fascista para usurpar el poder político? cubadebate.cu La tarea del fascismo estadounidense encabezado por Donald Trump y MAGA, no se limita ni mucho menos a tratar de ganar – por las buenas – las elecciones generales (que incluyen las presidenciales) el próximo 5 de noviembre. Su propósito es más amplio, es la toma permanente del poder en los Estados Unidos, a como dé lugar.
(2024-08-19). Desde hoy, IV Festival Varadero Josone Rumba, Jazz & Son. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) La IV edición del Festival Varadero Josone Rumba, Jazz & Son tendrá hoy su arrancada en la Playa El Tenis, en la provincia de Matanzas.
(2024-08-19). Cuba estaría mejor sin bloqueo. radiohc.cu Cuba llevó a una importante conferencia internacional en India su añejo reclamo, rechazado por Estados Unidos, de poner fin al bloqueo, cuyo impacto es visible en la vida nacional.
(2024-08-19). China aboga por profundizar amistad con Vietnam y promover socialismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, instó hoy a su homólogo vietnamita, To Lam, a defender la amistad tradicional entre ambos países y promover el desarrollo del socialismo en el mundo.
(2024-08-19). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-19). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-19). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-19). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-19). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-19). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-19). (Italiano) Dopo l'impero statunitense: Un mondo di regioni? transcend.org Un'ipotesi chiave è che il sistema che ci sarà dopo l'impero statunitense non sarà né un'egemonia gestita da un unico grande attore come la Cina o l'UE, né la globalizzazione gestita dalle TNC, ma un mondo di regioni. Potrebbe arrivare una moneta comune globale. Ma le regioni domineranno, il sistema statale sta svanendo.
(2024-08-19). Interrupción en la señal televisiva afecta a varias provincias de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Usuarios de distintas provincias de Cuba han reportado la caída de la señal digital y analógica durante la emisión del programa televisivo "Tras la Huella". Los canales en alta definición (HD) no se vieron afectados. La radio continúa operando sin inconvenientes.
(2024-08-19). Palestina: A seguir denunciando el genocidio sionista! indybay.org Palestina: A seguir denunciando el genocidio sionista! | Contraimpunidad y Solidaridad sin fronteras!
(2024-08-19). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-19). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-19). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-19). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-19). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).