aljazeera.com (2024-08-21). Ukraine targets Moscow in 'one of largest ever' drone attacks Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, as it presses on with a major incursion into Russia's Kursk region, Russian authorities said.
Russia's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that air defence forces shot down 11 drones over Moscow and its surrounding region, with some reportedly downed over the city of Podolsk some 38km (24 miles) south of the Kremlin.
"This is one of the largest ever attempts to attack Moscow with drones," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the Telegram messaging app. No damage or casualties were reported.
(2024-08-21). Al-Qassam Video: "Netanyahu Promises Israelis Lies, False Hopes" imemc.org 
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, published a new video containing testimonies of Israelis, held captive in Gaza, pleading with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the beginning of the war to release them through deals with Hamas and to end the war. The second part of the clip showed these prisoners after …
(2024-08-21). Ceasefire needed to avert mass polio outbreak in Gaza. electronicintifada.net "An entire generation" of children is at risk of infection, warn aid groups.
(2024-08-21). Israel continues Gaza genocide as Washington pushes "ceasefire" deal to pave way for region-wide war. wsws.org Should a deal be reached, it is increasingly clear that it will be entirely on Israel's terms, enabling them to restart the slaughter with bombs at a moment's notice, and continue to inflict starvation and disease on the Palestinians through its stranglehold over aid supplies into the devastated enclave.
(2024-08-21). Over 120 Venezuelan State Websites Have Suffered Cyberattacks. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Science and Technology Gabriela Jiménez reported in addition to the transmission system of the National Electoral Council (CNE), 126 digital platforms of the Venezuelan state have suffered cyberattacks in the last three weeks. | "Since July 28, we have suffered an unprecedented attack on the digital platforms of the state—unprecedented in terms of the sophistication of the technologies and the dimension and volume of the attacks," Jiménez said during the program Con Maduro+ on Monday, August 19. | She also reported that on Thursday and Friday of last week, there were cyberattack atte…
(2024-08-21). BREAKING: Police ATTACK Palestine Protesters Outside DNC in Chicago — #KamalaGenocideProject2024. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: Belying the cuddly puppies and kittens narrative of the new genocide team Harris / Walz we are given a sneak preview of the sequel to Biden / Harris — more genocide — more fascist repression of supporters of Palestinians! | Jon Farina is LIVE in Chicago covering Free Palestine protests gathering at the Israeli consulate blocks away from the Democratic National Convention. Protesters are demanding a Ceasefire and end of U.S. financial support for Israel's slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza. We have covered OVER 70 CEASEFIRE PROTESTS in NYC, D.C., LA, and Chicago. This takes a lot of R…
(2024-08-21). Don't Expect A Radical Response From Russia To The US' Involvement In Ukraine's Invasion Of Kursk. thealtworld.com Putin has proven to have the patience of a saint by refusing to escalate in response to the slew of provocations that have been carried out against his country since the special operation began. | Russia's foreign spy agency SVR
(2024-08-21). Don't Expect a Radical Response from Russia to the US' Involvement in Ukraine's Invasion of Kursk. Andrew Korybko. globalresearch.ca Putin has proven to have the patience of a saint by refusing to escalate in response to the slew of provocations that have been carried out against his country since the special operation began. | Russia's foreign spy agency SVR
(2024-08-21). Report: Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Derailed Partial Ceasefire Talks. scheerpost.com Meeting with Acting Governor of the Kursk Region. Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Ukraine's offensive into Russia's Kursk Oblast has derailed planned indirect negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials that could have resulted in a partial ceasefire, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. The two sides were scheduled to …
(2024-08-21). Ukraine Says It's Using US-Provided HIMARS Inside Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said Wednesday that its soldiers are using US-provided HIMARS rocket systems to target pontoon bridges and engineering equipment in Russia's Kursk Oblast. The statement, made on Telegram, marks the first time Kyiv has said it's using US rockets inside Russia, which marks a significant escalation of the proxy war. The US …
(2024-08-21). Nordstream, Kursk Disaster and the War in Palestine. sonar21.com 
I started the day off interviewing Professor Mehran Kamrava, who teaches at Georgetown University's Qatar campus. In contrast to Professor Marandi — who was born in the USA — Professor Kamrava was born in Iran but lived most of his life in Los Angeles. That video is being edited and will be posted on Wednesday or Thursday at my Counter Currents channel. If you're interested in an informed discussion on Iran and where things are headed in the Middle East, you will want to watch our conversation. | I did a live stream with my Brazilian buddy, Marcelo, who lives and works in Italy. I spent some tim…
(2024-08-21). GAME PLAN featured interview on India's WION broadcaster: "Russia gains territory in Ukraine as Zelensky loses troops & armoured vehicles in Kursk" gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-08-21). US PMC involved in Kursk invasion. infobrics.org The case represents a serious escalation in the current conflict, as US troops are publicly fighting in undisputed Russian territory.
(2024-08-21). Putin Visits Chechnya Amid Kursk Incursion, Meets Kadyrov & Has This Special Message For Troops. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya amid Ukraine's Kursk incursion. Putin met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and other top Chechen officials. Putin & Kadyrov inspected Chechen troops and volunteers preparing to fight in Ukraine. Putin visited the special forces university and praised those who fought for the "fatherland." Kadyrov informed Putin that the SUF had trained more than 47,000 soldiers since the Ukraine war.
(2024-08-21). Zelensky. A clown but a very dangerous one! defenddemocracy.press 
Zelensky Says Kursk Invasion Shows Russia's Red Lines Are a Bluff August 19, 2024 Categories Tags Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that the Ukrainian assault on Russia's Kursk Oblast shows that Moscow's red lines and threats of retaliation are a bluff. Zelensky made the comments while criticizing the US and its NATO allies for …
(2024-08-21). Calls for UK and US to authorise Ukraine's use of long-range missiles against Russia. defenddemocracy.press By Robert Stevens Aug 20, 2024 The Ukrainian offensive into the Russian border regions of Kursk and Belgorod has prompted open discussion in British ruling circles on giving permission for the Zelensky regime to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles. In recent days the full extent of Britain's involvement in the planning and execution of the …
(2024-08-21). Kursk: Fighting Russia to the Last Ukrainian. thealtworld.com In the lead up to the Ukrainian military's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, even Western headlines were dominated by reports of Ukraine's gradual demise. Ukraine is admittedly suffering arms and ammunition shortages, as well as facing an unsolvable manpower crisis. Russia has been destroying Ukrainian military power faster than Ukraine and its Western sponsors can reconstitute it. | Western headlines have also been admitting the scale on which Russia is expanding its own military power as its Special Military Operation (SMO) continues into its third year. | While the launch of Ukraine's incursion into Kursk…
(2024-08-21). Why the US and NATO Are Not Behind the Kursk Offensive. thesiriusreport.com 
Once again we turn our attention to Ukraine's Kursk offensive. We discuss why, despite many claims to the contrary, the US and NATO don't want to antagonise Russia to the point that it changes its SMO to an all out war.
(2024-08-21). Ukraine War Day #910: The FOG of War. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | One of the units participating in the NATO invasion of Russia is an American mercenary group called Russian RIA news service picked up the story and verified that geolocation actually does confirm these hirelings are standing on the soil of Kursk. A soil still littered with the skeletons of many dead Nazis from a few generations ago. | RIA also repor…
(2024-08-21). Ukraine targets Moscow in 'one of largest ever' drone attacks. aljazeera.com Assault on Russian capital launched as Ukraine presses on with major incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
(2024-08-21). US And Israeli Military Resisters Reach Out To US Service Members. popularresistance.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. | In Israel, there is an establishment-manufactured consensus supporting the criminal war and a massive group of fascist settlers. The individual Israeli "refuseniks" who participated in the news conference were those who had earlier declared themselves Conscientious Objectors to participating in the ongoing military occupation of Palestinian lands. They refus…
(2024-08-21). Cuban president reiterates denunciation of Israel's massacre in Gaza. en.escambray.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday reiterated his denunciation of Israel's genocide against the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip…
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Lebanon's FM says UN report on Majdal Shams will discredit Israel's claims. presstv.ir The July rocket attack on a football pitch in Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights killed at least 12 people.
(2024-08-21). Israel airstrikes: Hezbollah announces death of four members. muslimmirror.com The Hezbollah group has announced that four of its operatives were killed during the early hours of Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon's Matmoura. The militant group based out of Lebanon has in a statement that four of its members were killed "On the road to Jerusalem" — its term for its operatives …
(2024-08-21). "War is inevitable between Israel and Hezbollah", Interview with Abbas Zalzali. globalresearch.ca Anthony Blinken left Doha on August 20 empty-handed. He had been pushing Israel and Hamas to come to a ceasefire agreement, but the negotiations appear to have once again failed to find peace for the people in Gaza, who have …
(2024-08-21). Israel's Biggest Hint Of War With Hezbollah After Rocket Blitz; 'IDF Focus Shifts From Gaza To…'. hindustantimes.com Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel's "centre of gravity" is gradually moving away from Gaza to the north during a visit to the 36th Division in northern Israel. Gallant's warning came amid Hezbollah's repeated blitzkrieg on Israel. On August 20, Hezbollah fired 115 rockets and several drones on the Upper Galilee, Western Galilee, and the Golan Heights.
(2024-08-21). Rocket barrage from Lebanon leaves one Israeli wounded in Israel's north; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets. haaretz.com One man suffered from shrapnel and shock wounds after a heavy barrage of 50 rockets caused extensive damage and ignited fires in northern Israel. 'Once again, Hezbollah is firing indiscriminately at Israeli civilians,' said IDF Spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, adding that Israel 'will act accordingly'…
(2024-08-21). Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire in Intensifying Border Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). War on Gaza: Israel shrinks 'humanitarian zone' with new Deir al-Balah ejection orders. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel shrinks 'humanitarian zone' with new Deir al-Balah ejection orders | Meanwhile, Hezbollah-Israel fighting escalates as Israelis accuse Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire deal | | Relatives of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes mourn after their bodies were brought to the…
(2024-08-21). Hezbollah fighters bombard Ramim barracks, Misgav Am site and Al-Malkiyeh outpost with missiles and artillery shells: statements. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Iraqi resistance vows to 'surprise' enemy inside, outside Iraq, 'attacked' Americans in Ain al-Assad. presstv.ir The Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba says it would launch further attacks that will "surprise" the enemy following a recent strike on the US-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase.
(2024-08-21). Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Sites after Strikes on Bekaa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance forces have launched a series of retaliatory drone and rocket attacks on key Israeli military targets, including the headquarters of the 7th Armored Brigade of the Golan's 210th Division at the Katsavya barracks.
(2024-08-21). Israeli Airstrike Kills Fatah Official in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel has carried out an airstrike against southern Lebanon's city of Sidon Wednesday, targeting a car and killing Khalil Maqdah, a senior official in the Palestinian Fatah Movement. Israel claimed that Maqdah had been working with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in directing attacks and transferring weapons and funds to militants in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. …
(2024-08-21). Israeli strikes kill 4 in south Lebanon, health workers attacked. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed Tuesday in Israeli strikes in the Israeli forces have
(2024-08-21). Israel assassinates Fatah official in airstrike in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir A Fatah official has been killed after Israel carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon.
(2024-08-21). Iraq says 'committed' to supplying Lebanon with fuel amid delays. newarab.com 
Iraq has reiterated its commitment to supplying An Iraqi cabinet spokesperson said on Monday that a delay in sending new shipments was due to "technical" and "logistical" reasons relating to transportation and shipping. | The spokesperson stressed that a new fuel shipment would arrive in Lebanon "in the coming days". | Le…
(2024-08-21). The ongoing negotiations are a testing ground for political and strategic strength and endurance. defenddemocracy.press By Marwan Emil Toubasi After its decision to launch a war of genocide against Gaza and before that in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, and the expansion of attacks against southern Lebanon and the desire to continue this for ideological and colonial considerations, the position of Israel "the occupying state" in the world is …
(2024-08-21). Headlines for August 21, 2024. democracynow.org Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nom; Obamas, Bernie Sanders Take to the DNC Stage on Night Two, Chicago PD Arrests Protesters at Israeli Consulate; 16 Activists from U.K.'s Palestine Action in Prison, U.S. Doctors Share Horrors They Witnessed in Gaza at DNC Press Conference, Israel Continues Its Genocidal War, Attacking Another Gaza School and Pushing Gazans Out of Deir al-Balah, Released Palestinian Describes Detention at Ofer Prison, Site of "Systematic Torture and Humiliation", Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill at Least 6 as Cross-Border Fighting Adds to Growing Tensions, Report Says Countries a…
(2024-08-21). Chicago DNC Met With Thousands Of Pro-Palestine Protesters. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — The 2024 Democratic National Convention begins Monday morning in the United States, and tens of thousands of protesters — as part of the "March on the DNC 2024" coalition — are rallying and marching through the city to demand the U.S. ends aid to Israel. | The more than 200 groups making up the coalition say they're also fighting "for the rights and liberation of oppressed people and against the exploitation of workers." | "We recognize the Democratic Party as a tool of billionaires and corporations. Their actions, such as financing genocide in Palestine and war in multiple countri…
(2024-08-21). Israel "Systematically" Uses Gaza Children as Human Shields, Rights Group Finds. truthout.org Israeli forces regularly use children as human shields in Gaza, a rights group finds in a new report shining a light on horrific stories of abuse faced by children detained by Israeli forces. As part of its genocide in Gaza, the military registered by the UN as a violator of children's human rights is "systematically" detaining and torturing children, according to Defense for Children… |
(2024-08-21). Report: Countries and Companies Sending Israel Oil May Be Complicit in Genocide. truthout.org A number of countries and companies sending oil to Israel, which it is using to advance its mass slaughter and ethnic cleansing in Gaza may be legally complicit in genocide, new analysis finds. Countries like the U.S. and companies like Chevron and BP have been providing Israel with crude oil and other fuels amid the genocide, according to new findings by Oil Change International. |
(2024-08-21). West's response to Ukraine, Gaza war sheer duplicity: Anwar Ibrahim. ummid.com Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim while reiterating his country's support for Palestinians slammed the double standard vis-a-vis the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-21). Journalist critical of Israeli genocide in Gaza arrested in UK under 'Terrorism Act'. presstv.ir An independent British journalist critical of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is briefly arrested in the UK under Section 12 of the country's Terrorism Act of 2000.
(2024-08-21). Cuba reiterates denunciation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com In his profile on the social network X, the top representative of the island's diplomacy affirmed that these actions are violations of International Humanitarian Law. | Israel has killed at least 16,480 Palestinian children in #Gaza since October 2023, proof of its acts of extermination of the people of #Palestine, the Cuban Foreign Minister noted in his message. | Cuba has reiterated its repudiation of the genocide committed by the Zionist government of Israel against the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza, since the beginning of the military onslaught last October. | The day before, President Miguel Díaz-…
(2024-08-21). Kamala's Home Town Demands: "Not Another Bomb" indybay.org Over a thousand rally and march in Oakland to demand a cease fire and arms embargo to stop Israel's genocide of Palestine…
(2024-08-21). Day 320: Israel Army Kills Dozen In Gaza. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Day 320 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the destroyed, besieged, and devastated coastal enslave, the Israeli army bombarded various parts of the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, among them more than fifty slain Palestinians and 124 injured who were moved to medical centers, and many remain under …
(2024-08-21). Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-21). The morals of Canadian Liberal Party politicians in crisis! Ottawa Pride Parade and Israel Palestine conflict. pressenza.com The Ottawa Pride parade is scheduled for August 25. This year the organizers of the Ottawa Pride parade have decided to boycott Israeli companies that are directly involved in the Palestinian genocide. | This decision has prompted several participants to withdraw from the festivities. This is the case for the Liberal Party, currently in power in Canada, several organizations, corporations, the mayor of Ottawa, and representatives of various embassies. | Several of these organizations have renounced participating in the events explaining that the parade should not be diverted for political purposes. | The Pride co…
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Netanyahu at Odds With Israeli Military Over Gaza-Egypt Border. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist that Israel must maintain control of the Gaza-Egypt border, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, as part of any hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas, but the Israeli military doesn't agree. Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain control of the border, which includes the Rafah crossing, to prevent …
(2024-08-21). BDS win: AXA divests from Israeli banks and Elbit Systems. mondoweiss.net 
In a resounding victory for the BDS movement, Palestine activists have forced French multinational insurance company AXA to divest from all major Israeli banks and the weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.
(2024-08-21). Protesting the DNC: 'The same Democrats saying they want to cease fire are voting to send military aid to Israel'. mondoweiss.net 
Lara Haddadin, a leader of the DNC protests in Chicago, says if Democrats wanted a ceasefire, they would end military aid to Israel: "We are committed to protesting the genocidal state of Israel beyond the DNC and holding both parties accountable."
(2024-08-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 318: Gazans Given New Evacuation Orders. popularresistance.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East on Sunday for the ninth time since last October in an attempt to advance the talks for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. | Blinken is holding a series of meetings with Israeli officials, including Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu. On Sunday, Blinken told the media that the current talks are the last chance to achieve a ceasefire and free Israeli captives. Blinken also said that the talks are currently in a critical phase, calling on Hamas and Israel to refrain from taking steps that could sabotage them. | Meanwhile, Israeli publi…
(2024-08-21). Netanyahu's latest strategy to avoid a ceasefire, explained. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas isn't blocking a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel is. Netanyahu has systematically sabotaged negotiations at every turn. Israel's current demands for military control over Gaza ensure they will fail.
(2024-08-21). Who are the anti-Trump Republicans showing up at the DNC? aljazeera.com Republicans have been 'kidnapped by a cult' said one, while another compared Trump's campaign with communist Nicaragua.
(2024-08-21). Record number of aid workers killed in 2023, UN says. newarab.com 
A record number of aid workers were The 280 aid workers from 33 countries killed in 2023 was more than double the previous year's figure of 118, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs known as OCHA said in a report on Wo…
(2024-08-21). Democrats Release Insanely Hawkish Middle East Policy Platform. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "When you're siding with John Bolton on whether to bomb Iran, you're as insanely hawkish as it gets."
(2024-08-21). Violating the Sherman Act: Google's Illegal Monopoly. dissidentvoice.org The occasion sparked much in the way of visionary language and speculative musings. This month, one of the world's most conspicuous and dominant behemoths of Silicon Valley was found to be operating an illegal monopoly in internet search and advertising markets, thereby breaching the Sherman Act which renders monopolisation, attempted monopolisation and conspiracy to monopolise …
(2024-08-21). First, Elon Musk made us pay for "free speech"; now he decides who's allowed it. dissidentvoice.org 
Many users of X, formerly Twitter, seem deeply misguided. They imagine that Elon Musk is the saviour of free speech. He's not. He is simply the latest pioneer in monetising speech. Which isn't the same thing at all. All the blue ticks on X — mine included — are buying access to an audience. Which …
(2024-08-21). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. dissidentvoice.org 
DNC delegates unfurl banner during Biden's speech at the DNC. Photo credit: Esam Boraey An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct …
(2024-08-21). The Rise of the Planet of the Monkeys. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-08-21). Treating the wounded, sick at a makeshift medical point. electronicintifada.net With a hospital under siege, a team of doctors, paramedics and nurses provides vital services.
(2024-08-21). Israel is destroying education in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Army deliberately causing damage to wipe out Palestinians' future.
(2024-08-21). Houthis & Iran Threaten Israel After IDF Jets Bomb Hodeidah; 'Will Pay The Price For…' | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Israeli fighter jets attacked Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on August 20, according to the Press TV, citing Yemeni government officials. The Yemeni health ministry said at least three people were killed and 90 left injured in Israel's fresh airstrike on the Houthi-controlled port city of Yemen. Both Houthis and Iran threaten Israel of "unpredictable and dangerous consequences."
(2024-08-21). Houthis Target Greek Tanker in Red Sea, No Injuries Among Crew. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). Countries shipping fuel to Israel could be complicit in war crimes, experts say. middleeasteye.net 
Countries shipping fuel to Israel could be complicit in war crimes, experts say | New research reveals almost half of crude oil exports to Israel were shipped after ICJ ruling in January | | A bulldozer tows an Israeli tank in an area near Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip on 9 July 202…
(2024-08-21). Egypt Voices Support for Establishing Joint Geological Platform Between BRICS Countries. infobrics.org Egyptian geological survey authority leaders joined their counterparts from throughout the BRICS alliance in calling for the establishment of a united geological platform for exchanging expertise, technological updates, and knowledge…
(2024-08-21). Kiev regime's laughably illogical statistics about shooting down Russian missiles. infobrics.org NATO and the Neo-Nazi junta continue disseminating blatant lies about the ability of their air defense and ABM (anti-ballistic missile) systems to supposedly "shoot down" Russian hypersonic missiles. The supposed "evidence" for these "feats" was so laughable that it almost instantly became a meme. Even the Russian military made a practical joke by letting the Kiev regime lie about downing six "Kinzhals" even when only two were fired.
(2024-08-21). Iran Strategic Partner of BRICS States, Key SCO Member: Interim Foreign Minister. infobrics.org Iran's interim foreign minister says Tehran has been pursuing multilateralism in its foreign policy and managed to become a "strategic partner" in the BRICS group of emerging economies and an important member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization…
(2024-08-21). Why More Countries Are Turning to Russia- and China-led Blocs. infobrics.org Many nations want a rebalancing of the global order, given Western hypocrisy over human rights and democratic values. Can Moscow and Beijing overcome the roadblocks?>
(2024-08-21). More European companies go bankrupt, debts soar and shortages grow. infobrics.org 'It's the sanctions, stupid' best describes the EU's economic decline.
(2024-08-21). NJ Resident Amado Sison Shot by Israeli Army in West Bank Aug. 9 to Hold Press Conference @ JFK Airport on Wednesday, August 21, at 9 PM EST. fightbackbetter.com 
ALL OUT 9PM WED 8/21 AT JFK — CHECK BACK FOR LOCATION UPDATES — American Solidarity Activist from Jersey City,…
(2024-08-21). Hostage Talks at Impasse Because US Proposal Is Too Favorable Toward Israel. news.antiwar.com Hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas are at an impasse because the new US proposal submitted last week goes too far to accommodate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demands, The Times of Israel reported Wednesday. The report cited two Arab officials from a mediating country and one other official involved in the talks. One …
(2024-08-21). As DNC Kicks Off, Palestine Solidarity Activists Look To 1964 For Inspiration. popularresistance.org As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins, and with Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza fracturing the party's coalition, the echoes of 1968 are hard to miss. That year, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, protests erupted outside the DNC in Chicago, while tensions flared inside the convention. The nation saw a Democratic party in disarray. | With mass protests occurring over Gaza at this year's DNC — again, held in Chicago — the 1968 comparisons are apt. But there is another historical example also worth remembering. | This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 DNC in Atlantic Ci…
(2024-08-21). UK Police Arrest Journalist Richard Medhurst Under 'Terrorism Act'. popularresistance.org Medhurst stated via social media that six police officers were waiting for him as he exited his plane in London on 15 August, adding that he was questioned under the Terrorism Act, Section 12. | "I believe I'm the first journalist to be arrested under this provision of the Terrorism Act. I feel that this is a political persecution and hampers my ability to work as a journalist," Medhurst explained. Other British journalists who have reported critically on Israeli, UK, and US foreign policy have also been detained and harassed upon returning to their home country, including The Cradle contributor Kit Klarenberg an…
(2024-08-21). New Israeli Road in Gaza Suggests Plan for Permanent Occupation, Analysis Finds. truthout.org Over the past months, Israeli forces have been clearing space for and building a road in northern Gaza that may indicate that Israel is intending to maintain a permanent military presence in the region that was home to the largest and most bustling city in the Gaza Strip, a new analysis finds. According to analysis group Forensic Architecture, satellite imagery shows that Israeli forces have… |
(2024-08-21). Doubts Grow Over Blinken's Claims on Ceasefire Talks as Gaza Overlooked at DNC. truthout.org The Israeli military has ordered new forced evacuations in parts of central Gaza, signaling the expansion of ground operations and the latest displacement of Palestinians, many of whom have already been displaced multiple times over the course of Israel's war on the territory. At least 50 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza… |
(2024-08-21). Melbourne Symphony Orchestra musicians demand management resign over its persecution of Jayson Gillham. wsws.org MSO musicians, like tens of thousands of artists internationally, refuse to be intimidated by pro-Israeli propagandists and their multi-millionaire backers in Australia who patronise the arts.
(2024-08-21). 'A war crime': Gaza says US, Israel use starvation as political weapon. presstv.ir Gaza's Government Media Office says the United States and its key ally, Israel, are using the policy of starvation as a tool to exert political pressure on the Palestinians, condemning the practice as "a war crime and a crime against humanity."
(2024-08-21). Wait for Iran's retaliation against Israel 'could be long'. newarab.com 
There could be a long wait for The Middle East has been bracing for Iran's avowed retaliation over the killing of
(2024-08-21). Gaza death toll of journalists from Israeli onslaught hits 172. muslimmirror.com The death toll of journalists from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip reached 172 since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, local Palestinian media reported. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in a statement on Tuesday announced an increase in the number of the Palestinians martyred in Gaza Strip to 40,173 and the wounded to …
(2024-08-21). Democrats Attacked a Muslim Woman for Protesting Biden's Speech. She's a Harris Delegate. theintercept.com 
Criticisms of the Biden administration's policy toward Israel are not only coming from uncommitted delegates. They're also coming from people trying to get Vice President Kamala Harris elected. | On Monday, during President Joe Biden's address to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a Harris delegate was one of several members of the Florida delegation who unfurled a banner that read "Stop Arming Israel." Other members of the Florida delegation stood up to block the banner, while some in the section and another section behind the protesters started hitting the banner and the people holding it with th…
(2024-08-21). Israel lobby funded half of Keir Starmer's cabinet. defenddemocracy.press Exclusive: Labour's top team has accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds from pro-Israel funders. By JOHN McEVOY 9 July 2024 Pro-Israel lobbyists have donated to 13 out of Labour's 25 cabinet members since they were first elected to parliament, Declassified can reveal. The list of recipients includes prime minister Keir Starmer, his deputy Angela Rayner, …
(2024-08-21). Sanitized NGOs: The Occupation's Latest Gambit to Control Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Aug 20, 2024 | The Israeli occupation army is desperately trying to create an alternative to Hamas governing the Gaza Strip after the end of the war. Many of its proposed alternatives have been rejected by multiple different parties that the occupation thought it could rely on to fulfill this role. The leaders of the clans in Gaza rejected a proposal to divvy up the region between them, in a manner similar to the "Sunni Awakening Movement" that had been sponsored by the US military in Iraq. The occupation's proposals were also rejected by Hamas' political opponents, the two Fatah factions,…
(2024-08-21). Emmys stands by Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda nomination for news award. middleeasteye.net 
Emmys stands by Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda nomination for news award | Pro-Israel lobby group wrote to awards organisers calling for nominee to be rescinded over alleged past political affiliations | | Bisan Owda rose to prominence for her videos on social media that detailed life in Gaza s…
(2024-08-21). War on Gaza: US criticises Netanyahu's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: US criticises Netanyahu's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance | A senior US official said the Israeli premier's remarks on controlling the Gaza-Egypt border were 'not constructive to getting a ceasefire deal' done | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference in…
(2024-08-21). Israel wants Camp David amendment to keep army on Gaza border. newarab.com 
Israel has reportedly requested that the 2005 Sources said that Israel was pushing for the 2005 agreement to be scrapped with amendments to be made to the
(2024-08-21). The Mirage of Ceasefire in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Israel escaped a certain military retaliation last week when Joe Biden hastily called to start a new round of ceasefire negotiations —a ploy likely succeeded in delaying a planned reprisals against Israel for its aggression in Tehran, Yemen, and Beirut. Previously, the Palestinians have agreed to multiple revised American ceasefire proposals. Each time, however, Benjamin
(2024-08-21). US police arrest pro-Palestine protesters outside Israel's consulate in Chicago. presstv.ir The US police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestine protesters outside the Israeli regime's consulate in Chicago as they demanded an end to the occupying entity's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Netanyahu's war goal is not the hostages' return. It's the occupation of Gaza. haaretz.com 57 years of Israeli occupation in the West Bank teach us that no large Jewish city will be erected tomorrow in Gaza; the 'creeping occupation' will advance caravan after caravan, outpost after outpost…
(2024-08-21). Gaza talks on brink as Netanyahu refuses troop withdrawal. newarab.com 
Gaza ceasefire talks are near to collapse, again, following reports in Israeli media that Prime Minister US Secretary of State
(2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC. whyy.org Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Tuesday after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the The intense confrontations with officers began minutes into the demonstration, after some protesters — many dressed in black, their faces covered — charged at a line of police that had blocked the group from marching. They eventuall…
(2024-08-21). Iran's response to Israel 'calculated, definite': Fmr. IRGC chief tells US media. presstv.ir A former IRGC commander says Iran will "definitely" serve a "calculated" response to the Israeli regime's assassination of Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.
(2024-08-21). "Before It's Too Late". "Israel is forcing our Civilization to lose its Humanity". Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca Israel is forcing our civilization to lose its humanity. It has already forced It has stilled the dreams of democracy. It has smothered the mission of countless journalists. It has punished and intimidated university presidents …
(2024-08-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hamas Now Threatening Kin Of Hostages? 'Won't See Your Loved Ones If..' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Palestine militant group Hamas has sent threatening calls and messages to relatives of hostages' families in Israel, according to a report by N12. The message warns kin of hostages that "if you don't fight the government, you won't see your loved ones," according to the N12 report. Hamas also demanded ransom to give information about the hostages.
(2024-08-21). "Hedashot B'Zman" reports a drone explosion at an Israeli military base before the sirens sounded. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). UN: Israel's evacuation orders deteriorating situation in Gaza. presstv.ir The UN humanitarian office has warned that Israel's frequent evacuation orders are deteriorating the catastrophic humanitarian situation that already plagues Gaza.
(2024-08-21). Iran's response to Israel 'calculated, definite': Fmr. IRGC chief. presstv.ir A former IRGC commander says Iran will "definitely" serve a "calculated" response to the Israeli regime's assassination of Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.
(2024-08-21). Global oil giants and governments fueling Israel's war on Gaza could be complicit in war crimes. nationofchange.org New research reveals global oil giants and governments fueling Israel's military operations in Gaza, raising serious questions about their potential complicity in war crimes and violations of international law.
(2024-08-21). Bari Weiss, Zionist crusaders, and the era of the toxic troll. newarab.com 
In a As the founder, public face and heat-seeking curator of The Free Press, a new media company with ambitions to overtake the old media, Ms. Weiss, 40, has identified a mélange of reliable foils: the illiberal left; diversity, equity and inclusion programs; opponents of Israel; The New York Times, where Ms. Weiss worked until 2020…For her sins against groupthink, Ms. Weiss has suggested, she faced evic…
(2024-08-21). "Death is the only certainty" in Gaza. imemc.org 
Compilation of news reports by IAK staff Death 'the only certainty' for Gazans, says UN official The New Arab reports: In war-ravaged Gaza, death appears to be the "only certainty" for 2.4 million Palestinians with no way to escape Israel's relentless bombardment, a UN official said Tuesday, recounting the growing desperation across the territory.
(2024-08-21). Emmys defend Gaza's Bisan Owda nomination against pro-Israel bid. newarab.com 
The National Academy for Television and Arts and Sciences (NATAS) defended on Tuesday its The organisation's CEO, Adam Sharp, responded to a letter signed by some 150 Hollywood actors, writers, and producers known for their open support for Israel, calling on the Emmy body to rescind Owda's nomination over alleged "ties to a terrorist organisation".
(2024-08-21). What I Saw Was "Unfathomable": Doctor Who Worked in Gaza Speaks Out Against U.S. Arming of Israel. democracynow.org 
A group of American doctors who treated patients in Gaza held a press conference in Chicago on Tuesday to describe the suffering they saw among Palestinians injured and killed in Israel's war on the territory. The press conference, taking place during the Democratic National Convention, was organized by the Uncommitted National Movement, which is pressuring Democrats for an end to blanket U.S. support for Israel. Among those who spoke was Dr. Ahmed Yousaf, who returned from Gaza just weeks earlier. "When we got to the hospital, everything I saw on TikTok and Instagram and all the television, all the s…
(2024-08-21). Doctors plead with Harris to end US military support as Gaza death toll soars amid DNC celebrations. nationofchange.org These medical professionals, driven by a deep sense of moral urgency, implored the Democratic Party—particularly Vice President Kamala Harris—to end the United States' military support for Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Hostage Families Expose Netanyahu's Secret Comment On Gaza Truce After Meeting | Hamas | Israel. hindustantimes.com On August 20, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a troubling prediction regarding a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Netanyahu reportedly made the comment during a meeting with some hostages' families. The meeting was with relatives who support the ongoing military pressure on Hamas. In contrast, families of other hostages have been actively protesting for finalising a deal with Hamas so their loved ones can return soon. Watch the full video for more.
(2024-08-21). Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian In Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young Palestinian man in the Shweika area, north of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said several army vehicles invaded the Shweika area before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. They added that the soldiers abducted a young man, a former political …
(2024-08-21). Democrats believe the Jewish vote is solidly in their favor, no matter what Trump and the GOP say. haaretz.com 'Jewish voters have no problem saying it is okay to be critical of Israeli government policy and still be pro-Israel,' one expert on Jewish voting patterns said…
(2024-08-21). Iraqi resistance strikes vital Israeli military site. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out new operations against a vital Israeli military site.
(2024-08-21). Likud MP claims The Matrix written by Yeshiva students. newarab.com 
An Israeli During the program, she was qu…
(2024-08-21). Violence Escalates in West Bank as Israel Focuses on Gaza War. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). 'My fault': Outgoing Israeli military intelligence chief accepts failure over 7 October attack. middleeasteye.net 
'My fault': Outgoing Israeli military intelligence chief accepts failure over 7 October attack | Aharon Haliva was first senior officer in Israeli army to resign over Hamas-led attack on southern Israel | | Major General Haliva announced his resignation in April 2024 after 38 years in the Israeli…
(2024-08-21). Israeli airstrikes in Yemen kill 3 civilians, injure 90. presstv.ir The Yemeni health ministry says an Israeli attack on the port city of Hudaydah has killed at least three civilians and wounded 90 more.
(2024-08-21). 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…
(2024-08-21). Khamenei's calculus: Iran supreme leader faces a bitter choice on Israel. aljazeera.com All eyes are on Iran and its possible retaliation for an assassination – blamed on Israel – in its capital.
(2024-08-21). Hamas or Israel: Who's blocking the Gaza ceasefire deal?>. newarab.com 
Following ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks in Doha last week, there have been conflicting reports over whether a new ceasefire deal between Israel and While the
(2024-08-21). Scotland suspends talks with Israel over Gaza 'war crimes'. newarab.com 
The The move was in response to a growing backlash in Scotland's over the country's External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson's secret meeting with Daniela Grudsky, Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK. | According to a spokesperson of…
(2024-08-21). Israeli Army Shoots A Palestinian In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Old City of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, and shot a young man. Media sources said several army jeeps invaded the Old City, leading to protests, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, and gas bombs. They added that the soldiers shot a young man …
(2024-08-21). Jordan warns won't allow region's future taken hostage by Israel. presstv.ir Jordanian King Abdullah II says the Arab country will not allow the region's future to be held hostage by the policies of the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-21). Outgoing Israeli envoy calls for UN building in Jerusalem to be 'erased from earth'. middleeasteye.net 
Outgoing Israeli envoy calls for UN building in Jerusalem to be 'erased from earth' | Gilad Erdan says the UN headquarters may 'look beautiful', but it is actually 'crooked and distorted' | | Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, at the UN headquarters in New York City on 13 August 2024 (AFP…
(2024-08-21). Democratic Party platform lacks call for US arms embargo on Israel. presstv.ir The US Democratic Party has approved its new party platform, with no mention of an arms embargo on Israel.
(2024-08-21). Israel lobby funded a third of Conservative MPs. defenddemocracy.press Exclusive: Try politicians have accepted over £430,000 from Israel lobby groups and made 187 trips to the country. By JOHN McEVOY 23 May 2024 Some 126 of the Tory party's 344 MPs have accepted funding from pro-Israel lobby groups, Declassified has found. The revelation comes as Rishi Sunak calls a general election in which his …
(2024-08-21). Israeli strike kills another Palestinian journalist in Gaza: Media office. presstv.ir Palestinian photographer and reporter Hamza Abdul Rahman Murtaja lost his life on Tuesday.
(2024-08-21). 'Free Palestine', 'Ceasefire Now' Slogans Near DNC Venue As Anti-Israel Protesters Clash With Cops. hindustantimes.com Pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed with Police personnel outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago, US for the second consecutive night. More than a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested on the night of August 20, for charging a line of police. The protests erupted just two miles away from the Democratic National Convention venue.
(2024-08-21). Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school. newarab.com 
Murtaja was a photographer and journalist with several media outlets. His brother, Yasser Mortaja, was also a journalist who was killed in the 2018-2019 Following M…
(2024-08-21). 'I can't make sense of this': US pediatrician who worked in Gaza recounts the horror. presstv.ir A US pediatrician who treated patients in Gaza injured in the Israeli genocidal attacks participated in a panel in Chicago on Monday and recounted the harrowing experience.
(2024-08-21). US police arrest pro-Gaza protesters outside Israel's consulate in Chicago. presstv.ir The US police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestine protesters outside the Israeli regime's consulate in Chicago as they demanded an end to the occupying entity's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-21). NGOs call for UK gov't to ban arms sales to Israel over Gaza. newarab.com 
A group of Lawyers have put forward a case detailing claims of Palestinians being
(2024-08-21). Andy Levin, Pushed Out of Congress by AIPAC, Calls for Change in U.S.-Israel Policy. democracynow.org 
We speak with former Michigan Congressmember Andy Levin, a former synagogue president, who lost his 2022 Democratic primary in a race that saw millions spent by pro-Israel groups to unseat the progressive Jewish lawmaker. AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and other lobby groups have used the same playbook over the years to defeat members of Congress who do not toe the line, and Levin says the Democratic Party has to act to stop such "dark money" from deciding elections and push for a new policy on Israel-Palestine that brings peace. "We need to all get along there, and we need…
(2024-08-21). Hamas says UK intel. supporting Israel in killing Gaza civilians. newarab.com 
Hamas on Monday accused the UK government of assisting Sources from the The sources also claimed this cooperation wa…
(2024-08-21). Israeli media: Rockets have fallen in Ramim area in the Upper Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). In Chicago's Little Palestine, signs of Israel's war on Gaza are everywhere. middleeasteye.net 
In Chicago's Little Palestine, signs of Israel's war on Gaza are everywhere | Palestinian Americans in Chicago say the door is rapidly closing for Democrats to earn their votes in presidential election | | A giant LED sign on one of the main roads in Bridgeview, Illinois, also known as Little Pale…
(2024-08-21). Israel Diamond Exchange in crisis as exports plummet in 2024. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-21). Hostage's mother: Hamas should take sons of Israel's top brass in exchange for hostages. haaretz.com Hosts apologize for not cutting short the live television speech in which the mother, Ditza Or, offered to give Hamas the sons of those she deemed as embodying the failure of October 7…
(2024-08-21). World Mosque Day: Gaza mosques bear testimony of Zionist regime's barbarism. presstv.ir A total of 610 mosques have been completely destroyed in the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in the past 320 days and the attacks continue unabated.
(2024-08-21). Israeli Forces Abduct Six Palestinians in the West Bank. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, on Wednesday, six Palestinians, including two young women in the governorates of Nablus, Ramallah, Jerusalem, and Hebron. Occupation forces abducted a Palestinian young woman who is a citizen of the tubas governorate, at the Beit Furik military roadblock, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation …
(2024-08-21). Israel bombs yet another school in Gaza City. presstv.ir The attack on Salah Al-Din School comes as the death toll in Gaza has surpassed the 40,200 mark, according to the Health Ministry.
(2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second night of DNC. aljazeera.com Police lead away several demonstrators after a standoff outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago.
(2024-08-21). Numerous Pro-Palestine Protestors Arrested Outside Consulate of Israel Chicago. counterpunch.org 
As former President Barack Obama prepared to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on the evening of August 20, pro-Palestine protestors outside the Consulate General of Israel were arrested. Over sixty-six arrests were reported, including press members—photos by Steel Brooks.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). As Gaza War Is Largely Ignored on DNC Stage, Doubts Grow over Blinken's Claims on Ceasefire Talks. democracynow.org 
The Israeli military has ordered new forced evacuations in parts of central Gaza, signaling the expansion of ground operations and the latest displacement of Palestinians, many of whom have already been displaced multiple times over the course of Israel's war on the territory. At least 50 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza, pushing the official death toll past 40,200. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since October without securing any breakthrough for a ceasefire deal. In Chicago, where Democr…
(2024-08-21). DNC Protesters Hospitalized Due to Injuries From Police, Denied Attorney Contact for Hours. theintercept.com 
Activists arrested protesting Israel's war on Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention on Monday have reported injuries from police violence that required hospitalization and a lack of access to attorneys or medication while in custody, according to legal observers and attorneys representing demonstrators. | Chicago police arrested 13 individuals at demonstrations on Monday, according to the National Lawyers Guild Chicago, a nonprofit legal support organization. The majority of those taken into custody were participating in the main, permitted march that included about 3,500 protesters moving the severa…
(2024-08-21). Netanyahu is blamed for lack of deal with Hamas. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is carrying a campaign to torpedo and prevent any agreement with Hamas that would allow an exchange of prisoners and a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli sources close to the negotiations reported.
(2024-08-21). Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with police outside Israeli army's conscription office in Jerusalem. haaretz.com Police sprayed demonstrators with so-called skunk water and arrested several protesters. The Israeli army recently began sending draft notices to yeshiva students, in response to a Supreme Court ruling…
(2024-08-21). Slain Israeli captives likely killed by Israeli bombing of Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli captives whose bodies were recently retrieved from Gaza may have been killed by Israeli bombing, a preliminary investigation by the Israeli army has found. | Examiners said that the captives may have died as a result of carbon dioxide flooding the tunnel in which they were held, Ynet reported on Tuesday. | When asked about whether the army may have killed the captives, Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm.
(2024-08-21). IRGC: Iran will choose timing of its response, keeping Israel in limbo. presstv.ir Brigadier General Naeini, the IRGC's spokesman, said Iran's response might not necessarily be a repetition of the previous operations.
(2024-08-21). Iran's response to Haniyeh assassination to take Israel 'by surprise': UN mission. presstv.ir Iran's UN mission says the country is to respond to the Israeli assassination of Hamas's senior leader in a time and manner that will take the regime by surprise.
(2024-08-21). Israeli Colonizers Injure A Palestinian Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli colonizers attacked, Tuesday, the village of Susiya in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part, resulting in injuries to a young man. Osama Makhamra, a nonviolent activist against illegal Israeli colonialist activities, stated that colonizers, under the protection of Israeli soldiers, assaulted the home of Mohammad Nasser Nawaja'a, striking …
(2024-08-21). Israel forcibly displaces Gaza's Deir el-Balah amid strikes. newarab.com 
Israel has issued new orders forcibly displacing residents of the city of Deir el-Balah, including areas under the Israeli designated humanitarian zone, as the military conducts a renewed assault on the area. | The renewed action comes as efforts to reach a On Tuesday Politico repo…
(2024-08-21). "If I was on Iran's place, I would test a nuclear weapon in the desert" uwidata.com West Asia is living tectonic shifts at all of its corners, from the Palestine conflict over the Iranian-Israeli tensions, from Turkish-Iraqi agreements to rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus and its repercussions in the Ukraine conflict. We asked Ismail Hakkƒ± Pekin, retired lieutenant-general of the Turkish Armed Forces and former Head of Intelligence at the General …
(2024-08-21). Israeli war jets create sonic booms over Beirut. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Israeli forces kill 18-year-old Palestinian in West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed an 18-year-old Palestinian during several raids on Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Haroub was shot in his right eye by the Israeli army at the al-Fawar camp in the town of Dura, south of Hebron. Al-Haroub was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. | Soldiers fired live rounds, sound bombs and gas cannisters at residents during the confrontation in which al-Haroub was killed, local sources told Wafa. Two other people we…
(2024-08-21). Trump's "dream" of expanding "Israel"? thealtworld.com What alternative advice do we offer him? And who are the three Arab leaders who could change all the equations on the ground? And why? | It is neither new nor surprising that former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to "expand" the territory of the Israeli occupation, whether by annexing the West Bank and Gaza Strip and relocating Palestinians to Sinai or Jordan, or by carving out new lands from neighbouring countries, especially Syria, all of Jordan, and parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Egypt. | The new thing that Trump is unaware of is that the smaller Israel, which he knows and has made t…
(2024-08-21). Assaulted, shot at, killed: The perils Palestinian medics face. newarab.com 
Attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers on Palestinian paramedics, their patients and their ambulances have skyrocketed, not only in Gaza but also in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank. | Paramedics are assaulted, shot at — and in some cases killed. | "When we go to help wounded Palestinians we never know whether we will reach them, if we will be able to treat them, whether we or our ambulances, will be shot at and attacked by Israeli soldiers or settlers or whether we will get out alive," Muhammad Jabareen, a paramedic with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Hebron, in the southern…
(2024-08-21). Israel releases Gaza detainees, who reveal 'inhuman' conditions. newarab.com 
A new batch of WAFA and Quds News Network both reported that 25 detainees arrived in Gaza via the
(2024-08-21). Israel bank chief tells Netanyahu to get moving on 2025 budget. newarab.com 
Israeli central bank chief Amir Yaron has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speed up the process of debating and approving the 2025 state budget, saying financial markets were seeking In a letter to Netanyahu seen by Reuters on Tuesday, Yaron said the security situation of more than 10 months of war requires the government to maintain 2024 budget frameworks and promote a 2025 budget. | These are "critical to preserving the stability of the economy and str…
(2024-08-21). Iran's Retaliation to Surprise Israel: UN Mission. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations unveiled meticulous plans for a calculated response to the Israeli regime in retaliation for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, saying Iran's reaction will totally take the Zionist regime by surprise.
(2024-08-21). Three additional Gaza border communities bow out of state run Oct. 7 vigil. haaretz.com We will 'mark the October 7 disaster with a private ceremony' said the Kibbutz Kfar Azza community in hopes that, 'by then, we will be able to hug our friends who will return from captivity' as communities…
(2024-08-21). Israeli media: Missiles hit Ramot Naftali, Upper Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Israeli funded Trump campaign. presstv.ir Trump is leaning heavily on Israel lobbyist, Miriam Adelson, a casino boss with a net worth of $33 billion.
(2024-08-21). Leaked Docs Reveal Israel's Effort to Evade FARA Act As It Influences US Policy More Than Ever. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/21/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-08-21). Announcing A(k)CAB, a Kansas City Anarchist Bookfair! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing an anarchist bookfair on October 12th in so-called Kansas City, Missouri. Announcing A(k)CAB, A Kansas City Anarchist Bookfair! October 12th, at Howdy & Farewell, 6515 Stadium Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129, (the venues are next door to each other, you'll figure it out). 12pm to 6pm. All ages, free! We're really excited to announce…
(2024-08-21). Visualizing Palestine shows why infographics matter. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Blinken hopes Sudan humanitarian progress brings broader deal. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Taliban bars UN special rapporteur from Afghanistan. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Fearing assault, Palestinians limit digital activity on Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Blinken meets Egyptian president in Gaza truce push. newarab.com 
Top US diplomat The Palestinian group said it was "keen to reach a ceasefire" agreement but
(2024-08-21). Women's T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh to UAE. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital to cease operations in next 24 hours. newarab.com 
The The hospital's
(2024-08-21). UN says Libya deteriorating 'rapidly'. newarab.com 
The United Nations expressed concern on Tuesday about the rapid deterioration of the economic and security situation in The country of 6.8 million people has struggled to recover from years of conflict after the 2011 Libyan revolution that overthrew longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, and
(2024-08-21). Meet Layla Elabed, a leader taking the 'uncommitted' to the DNC. newarab.com 
Layla Elabed is leading a movement that has brought the issue of US accountability for Palestinian human rights to the political forefront in a way that hasn't been seen previously. | As co-chair of the Thi…
(2024-08-21). Syrian crossing between opposition, Assad regime closed. newarab.com 
A key crossing inside A local activist and a war monitor said that opposition groups protested the reopening of the Abu al-Zandin crossing in
(2024-08-21). University of California bans campus encampments, face masks. newarab.com 
The The president of UC, Michael V Drake, claimed in a statement on Monday that the university wa…
(2024-08-21). Journalist Richard Medhurst 'detained under UK Terrorism Act'. newarab.com 
British independent journalist The Syria-born writer known for his critical coverage of Western foreign policy on the Middle East, said six officers apprehended him upon arriving to the airport in a Medhurst said that he was interrogated for almost 24 hours, his phone was seized, and was prevented…
(2024-08-21). BP-Iraq deal on Kirkuk fields to use profit-sharing model. newarab.com 
Several oil majors, including BP, in recent years turned to other countries offering better terms. They complain…
(2024-08-21). Why are Palestinian armed groups resuming 'suicide operations'?>. newarab.com 
The On Monday, the Palestinian Islamic movement,
(2024-08-21). Dear Black liberals: Palestine TikTok activists aren't the enemy. newarab.com 
As I sit in a cafe in Cairo, I often engage in a familiar exchange with staff. They ask me where I am from, and I reply that I am from Senegal and Gambia but live in the Upon learning that I live in the US, the question that follows is, "What do you think of Palestine?" This question reflects a nuanced understanding that distinguishes between the actions of the US government and its people. | It recognises that while the US government may not represent its citizens, Palestine serves as a point for discussing human suffering, critiquin…
(2024-08-21). What the Houthi government reshuffle means for Yemen. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Hirak Rif prisoners left out of Morocco's recent royal pardon. newarab.com 
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
(2024-08-21). Germany: Palestine activist faces trial for 'from river to sea'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). What the stalled Geneva peace talks mean for Sudan's war. newarab.com 
Sudan's military-backed government The government, under
(2024-08-21). Widespread anger after Kurdish courier killed by Iraqi guards. newarab.com 
The death of a young Kurdish courier, known as a "Kolbar", by Aram Khalil was fatally shot in Sargat village, near the Iranian border in the Hawraman area of Iraqi Kurdist…
(2024-08-21). Death 'the only certainty' for Gazans, says UN official. newarab.com 
In war-ravaged Gaza, death appears to be the "only certainty" for "It does feel like people are waiting for death. Death seems to be the only certainty in this situation," Louise Wateridge, a spokeswoman for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, als…
(2024-08-21). A Long Walk From Gaza: One Palestinian woman's quest for freedom>. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). How the SDF's release of IS prisoners could impact Iraq. newarab.com 
In July, the
(2024-08-21). Iraq draft law to lower legal marriage age to 9 causes outrage. newarab.com 
An Iraqi conservative coalition The discussions that ensued in parliament and on social media have had devastating ramifications on Jihan, whose childhood came to an abrupt end when her father married her against her will at the age of 12 to a man twice her age. | "My father married me off when my mother was travelling," she told…
(2024-08-21). Coastal erosion batters Tunisia's sandy beaches. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). In Tunisia, pro-Palestine activists face death threats. newarab.com 
In Last week, Tunisian authorities informed the Joint Coordination for Palestine of potential assassination attempts targeting key figures within the anti-normalisation coaliti…
(2024-08-21). 28 killed as bus carrying Pakistan pilgrims crashes in Iran. newarab.com 
At least 28 "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night,"
(2024-08-21). The Obamas give boost to Harris's presidential campaign at DNC. newarab.com 
Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Former president
(2024-08-21). Jordanian crown prince shares photo of newborn daughter. newarab.com 
Crown Prince Hussein of Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, just two weeks old, was born on August 3 – making her the first grandchild of Prince Hussein released a…
(2024-08-21). Petro and the National Front: A Solution or a Trap for Venezuela? orinocotribune.com By Alfonso Insuasty Rodríguez — Aug 17, 2024 | On August 15, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, in tune with his counterparts Lula Da Silva of Brazil and Joe Biden of the United States, presented a proposal on his X account that has generated intense debate. In his message, Petro stated: "A political solution for Venezuela that brings peace and prosperity to its people depends on Nicolás Maduro. The experience of the Colombian National Front is an experience that, if used transitorily, can assist in a definitive solution… An internal political agreement in Venezuela is the best path to peace. It depends on…
(2024-08-21). Journalist Richard Medhurst Arrested Under Terrorism Act in UK. orinocotribune.com Independent Journalist Richard Medhurst was arrested in the UK on Thursday last week under the UK's Terrorism Act 2000, according to a video he posted Monday on "On Thursday, as I landed in London's Heathrow airport, I was immediately escorted off the plane by six police officers who were waiting for me at the entrance of the aircraft," Medhurst says in the video. They arrested me—not detained—they arrested me under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act of 2000 and…
(2024-08-21). To Confront Rising Neofascism, the Latin American Left Must Rediscover Itself. orinocotribune.com 
By Tricontinental Institute for Social Research — Aug 13, 2024 | This dossier presents a broad overview of the Latin American far right's political, economic, and cultural programmes and how the absence of a real left political project that secures better living conditions has thrown different fractions of the working class into the grip of neofascism. | Introduction | The new Latin American progressive wave has created great expectations among the left, not only on the continent but across the world. Though institutional victories over the far right in presidential elections are important, defeating neofasc…
(2024-08-21). Guaidó 2.0: US Lawmaker Announces Upcoming Bill to Officially Recognize Edmundo González. orinocotribune.com The United States is seeking to turn Edmundo González Urrutia (EGU) into a 2.0 version of Juan Guaidó, through a bill presented to the Senate so that the country officially recognizes the former presidential candidate of the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) as the supposed "elected president of Venezuela." | US Republican Senator Rick Scott announced that he will submit a bill to the Senate to have the United States recognize EGU as the "elected president of Venezuela." So far the congressional website of the far-right US politician has no news about this resolution. | "Venezuelans have sent a powerful message:…
(2024-08-21). Geopolitical Weight of Countries That Recognized Nicolás Maduro's Victory. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Aug 20, 2024 | Following the Venezuelan presidential elections on July 28, various countries around the world have recognized the victory of President Nicolás Maduro. | So far, there are 18 from Asia, including China, Vietnam and Indonesia; 17 from Africa; 12 from Latin America and the Caribbean; 4 from 89% of the total number of countries that have acknowledged victory are located in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, regions that are, essentially, the Global South. | Althoug…
(2024-08-21). Apache Stronghold Heads To The East. popularresistance.org As the Apache Stronghold's prayer journey to the Supreme Court turns East, we are reflecting on our ceremonies and discussions throughout the western segment of the journey. Our prayer journey through the West began in the Lummi Nation, north of Seattle, where we met with the elders of the nations and were given words of encouragement and support. Adalitza, who leads the elder program for the Lummi Nation, spoke of the importance of this fight, saying it's crucial to set the precedence for the younger ones because it's the children who will be living in the world we are creating for them. | Additionally, in Adali…
(2024-08-21). Beyond The Finance Bill: Kenya's Ongoing Demand For Change. popularresistance.org For the past five weeks, Kenya has been gripped by unprecedented protests. What began on June 18 as a rejection of the Finance Bill has expanded into a larger movement demanding better governance and radical change in the country. | In society, development and events are never entirely predictable, nor do they occur in isolation. Even periods of apparent inactivity can give way to rapid change, overshadowing years of dormancy or quietness. These dynamics are evident in the ongoing protests in Kenya, that embody Lenin's famous quote, "There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen…
(2024-08-21). Aligning Our National Organizations With Co-Op Principles. popularresistance.org In his 2010 Grassroots Economic Organizing (GEO) article "What should our movement look like in 2040?," John McNamara, past president of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC, "the Federation") and current Co-Director of the Northwest Cooperative Development Center, used the metaphor of building a house. He saw the first four years of the USFWC (2004-2008) as the foundation laid by the cooperation and collaboration amongst three democratic regional formations: the Western Worker Cooperative Conference, the Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy and the Midwest Worker Cooperative Conference.
(2024-08-21). Inside The Turbulent, Secret World Of An American Militia. popularresistance.org Last February, some 20 men and their wives gathered for dinner at an upscale restaurant in Spokane, Washington, for their annual Valentine's Day celebration. The men weren't just friends; they did community service work together. They had been featured on local television, in khakis and baseball caps, delivering 1,200 pounds of food to an area veterans' center; they were gearing up for their next food drive, which they called Operation Hunger Smash. A few days after the holiday, the men went camping in the snow-speckled mountains outside Spokane, where they grilled rib-eyes and bacon-wrapped asparagus over a bonf…
(2024-08-21). US Strikes Target Yemen's Red Sea Province of Hodeidah. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Saba news agency reported three US-British airstrikes in the same district in Yemen's Red Sea province of Hodeidah on Wednesday. Details of the attack are unclear, but US Central Command said Wednesday in a press release that its forces launched strikes on Houthi-controlled Yemen, which includes Hodeidah. CENTCOM claims that it destroyed a Houthi …
(2024-08-21). Commercial ship 'not under command' after suspected Houthi attack in Red Sea. middleeasteye.net 
Commercial ship 'not under command' after suspected Houthi attack in Red Sea | The British military says men on small boats attacked a commercial vessel west of Hodeidah | | Ships unload their cargo at the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen on 28 July 2024 (AFP) | A commercial ship i…
(2024-08-21). Thousands March on DNC in Chicago to Demand End to War on Gaza. scheerpost.com 
DNC protests, Aug. 20, 2024. By Chris Bentley via Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By DemocracyNow! On the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, Democracy Now! was on the streets of Chicago during the March on the DNC as thousands of protesters held a rally and march to call on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the Democratic …
(2024-08-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-21). In DNC Speech, Sanders Says Overturning "Citizens United" Should Be a Priority. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders said during his primetime appearance at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night that overturning the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision should be "at the very top" of the party's list of priorities, particularly given the outsized role that billionaires and dark-money groups have played in recent elections. "Billionaires in both parties should not be… |
(2024-08-21). Don't Fall for Talking Points That Smear Palestine Solidarity Protesters at DNC. truthout.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… |
(2024-08-21). Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida. truthout.org On Tuesday, several anti-queer and anti-transgender candidates backed by Governor Ron DeSantis lost their school board races in Florida. The defeats included suburban districts like Sarasota, an early focal point of DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ+ culture wars, and Pinellas County, a swing district that supported Donald Trump in 2016. Many of these candidates were associated with Moms For Liberty and… |
(2024-08-21). Who's Going to Tell Him It's a Black Job? Michelle Obama Skewers Trump at DNC. truthout.org Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama closed out the second night of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, encouraging voters watching at home to reject the politics of division and to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Michelle Obama took to the stage as the penultimate speaker of the evening… |
(2024-08-21). Rejuvenated Democratic Party Turned DNC's Delegate Roll Call Into a Dance Party. truthout.org The second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) featured a roll call vote of delegates selecting Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee for president — a process that has already happened and was mainly just for show. Delegates already officially selected Harris as their nominee weeks ago, doing so in a virtual roll call vote, over several days early in August. |
(2024-08-21). Trump Was Never a "Moderate" on Foreign Policy. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump is sometimes depicted as having a less interventionist foreign policy than his Democratic rivals, but this is a myth, argues foreign policy scholar Stephen Zunes. The former president had an extreme militaristic agenda, which he disingenuously pitched as an alternative to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's during the 2016 presidential campaign — an initial… |
(2024-08-21). Panelists on Abortion Ballot Initiatives Optimistic About Passage of Measures. truthout.org Earlier this week, the Secretary of State's office in Montana certified enough signatures to place an amendment initiative regarding abortion rights on the November ballot, becoming the ninth state in the country to have such a ballot initiative this year. The Montana measure would "expressly provide a right to make and carry out decisions about one's own pregnancy, including the right to… |
(2024-08-21). Hamas reiterates stance on negotiations. workers.org 
A leadership source in Hamas issued this statement on Aug. 16, 2024, to Al-Jazeera, which was published by Resistance News Network. After the mediators informed us of the results of the Doha talks, we have confirmed again that the occupation does not want an agreement. The occupation continues to stall . . . |
(2024-08-21). 17,000 protesters blast Democrats over Gaza. workers.org 
Chicago August 19 — Some 17,000 people took part in the "March on the DNC 2024" as the Democratic National Convention got underway here. While the march had a broad list of program demands, it was built as a march for Palestine, and it was apparent that the drive to . . . |
(2024-08-21). Nat Turner's rebellion — a blow against slavery. workers.org 
In honor of Black August, Workers World newspaper is reprinting and updating the following article that first appeared online on Aug. 20, 2021. August 21 marks the 193rd anniversary of the bold, courageous insurrection against the genocidal system of enslavement led by Nat Turner in 1831. Although the capitalist ruling . . . |
(2024-08-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 908th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-21). Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa. aljazeera.com The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital.
(2024-08-21). Players allege double standards after Sinner escapes tennis doping ban. aljazeera.com Top-ranked Jannik Sinner's escape from a doping ban has prompted claims of double standards from some tennis players.
(2024-08-21). Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq. aljazeera.com Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe.
(2024-08-21). In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home. aljazeera.com How a land law seeking to fix the racial injustices of apartheid created gender barriers for Black women instead.
(2024-08-21). Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage — key takeaways from DNC Day 2. aljazeera.com Democratic National Convention saw speeches from Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff.
(2024-08-21). Australia greenlights $19bn solar project to export power to Singapore. aljazeera.com Australia-Asia Power Link is slated to provide up to 15 percent of city-state's energy needs once completed.
(2024-08-21). Ukraine votes to join ICC as it seeks to bring Russia to justice. aljazeera.com Membership of the court, which prosecutes crimes against humanity, also advances the country's EU aspirations.
(2024-08-21). Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011. aljazeera.com The Russian president heaps praise on Chechen fighters due to head to Ukraine to support the full-scale invasion.
(2024-08-21). At least three killed in Bosnia school shooting. aljazeera.com The suspect, a school employee, opened fire with an automatic rifle and tried to kill himself, police say.
(2024-08-21). Will Arshad Nadeem's Olympic gold change the course for sports in Pakistan? aljazeera.com The javelin thrower returns home a hero, igniting interest in track and field in cricket-centric Pakistan. Can it last?>
(2024-08-21). 'Let's get to work!': Barack Obama takes stage for Kamala Harris at DNC. aljazeera.com Former US president lays out what's at stake and why Harris-Walz should lead the country.
(2024-08-21). OpenAI strikes deal to use content from The New Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair. aljazeera.com AI startup's announcement follows similar deals with The Financial Times, the Associated Press and News Corp.
(2024-08-21). What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan? aljazeera.com At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water.
(2024-08-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 907th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-21). Video: Obamas rally for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention. aljazeera.com Former US First Lady Michelle and ex-President Barack Obama urged voters at the DNC to vote for Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second day of DNC. aljazeera.com Police have scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters in Chicago where the Democratic National Convention is held.
(2024-08-21). Ukraine adopts 'historic' law to ban Moscow-linked Orthodox Church. aljazeera.com Kyiv has accused the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of complicity in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-08-21). War-ravaged Sudan battles cholera outbreak. aljazeera.com Increasing cases reported of deadly bacterial disease spread through contaminated water amid heavy rains.
(2024-08-21). At 116, Japanese woman set to be named world's oldest person. aljazeera.com Tomiko Itooka still went mountain climbing into her 70s, scaling Japan's 3,067-metre Mount Ontake — in sneakers.
(2024-08-21). Violating the Sherman Act: Google's Illegal Monopoly. globalresearch.ca The occasion sparked much in the way of visionary language and speculative musings. This month, one of the world's most conspicuous and dominant behemoths of Silicon Valley was found to be operating an illegal monopoly in internet search and advertising …
(2024-08-21). Wellness as Tyranny: The Cult of Toxic Happiness. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-21). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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(2024-08-21). Democrats Release Insanely Hawkish Middle East Policy Platform. thealtworld.com 
(2024-08-21). Mixed Story: What the Revision to the Jobs Data Means. cepr.net I don't have time to do an exhaustive analysis of the implication of the downward revisions to the jobs numbers today, but I will make a few quick points. First, the people complaining that this downward revision exposes cooked jobs data in prior months need to get their heads screwed on straight. Let's just try …
(2024-08-21). Crypto Corporations Dump $119M Into Attempt To Buy 2024 Elections. commondreams.org Today, Public Citizen released a new report revealing that the cryptocurrency sector is exploiting the Citizens United ruling to an unprecedented degree, dwarfing direct corporate spending by Big Oil and other corporate sectors in the 2024 elections. "That cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase and Ripple are able to spend over a hundred million dollars to silence …
(2024-08-21). The Washington Post's Conservative Columnists Just Make it Up. counterpunch.org No one expects serious economic analysis from the Washington Post's conservative columnists and Mark Theissen doesn't let us down. Theissen starts off by reminding of one of Larry Summers' most embarrassing moments: "Nonetheless, as president of the Senate, Harris cast the deciding vote to pass the catastrophically misnamed 'American Rescue Plan' with only Democratic votes
(2024-08-21). The Right's War on Cultivated-Meat. counterpunch.org I was excited to see Upside Foods and the Institute of Justice had filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to overturn Florida's ban on cultivated-meat sales. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter. It offers a number of potential animal welfare, public health and environmental benefits. Finally,
(2024-08-21). Beyond Refuge: Empowering Rohingya to Lead Their Own Future. counterpunch.org 
"The vast majority of my people are in refugee camps or in apartheid villages, struggling every day just to make a living… They deserve to have a biography, not someone like me, living in Canada with a decent job in the government," said RaàØss Tinmaung. Tinmaung is Rohingya and when we met last month in
(2024-08-21). Bari Weiss, Zionist Crusaders, and The Era of The Toxic Troll. counterpunch.org 
In a recent article in the New York Times titled "Bari Weiss Knows Exactly What She's Doing," Matt Flegenheimer writes: As the founder, public face and heat-seeking curator of The Free Press, a new media company with ambitions to overtake the old media, Ms. Weiss, 40, has identified a mélange of reliable foils: the illiberal left; diversity, equity and
(2024-08-21). Nagasaki, the Gaza Strip, and the Denial of Truth. counterpunch.org 
On 6 August 1945, President Harry Truman announced to the world that one U.S. airplane, named the Enola Gay, had "dropped one bomb on Hiroshima." The bomb had the equivalent "power of 200,000 tons of T.N.T." That single bomb killed 140,000 people in a matter of minutes. Truman went on to say that "We are
(2024-08-21). Deep Corporate America. counterpunch.org 
One thing our government doesn't like doing is challenging the greed of health insurance companies. I can speak with some authority about holes in the ever-fraying safety net of our healthcare system, including Tricare, the military health insurance plan used by most troops, veterans, and their families, other employer-sponsored health insurance, state-sponsored care like Medicare
(2024-08-21). Letter from London: Hoof and Feint. counterpunch.org 
Commentator: 'The Premier League season, with all its daft cash and crazy splendour, with all its nifty footwork and gifted stars, has commenced. Let us not forget, ladies and gentlemen, the most goals EVER were scored last season. Football, soccer, is upon us once more…' I have friends whose eyes glaze over if I enthuse
(2024-08-21). US Vows To Defend the Philippines in the South China Sea After Latest Collision. news.antiwar.com The US has reaffirmed its pledge that the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty applies to attacks on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea after the Philippine and Chinese coast guards collided in the disputed waters. The Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday near Sabina Shoal, which is part of the Spratly Island and claimed …
(2024-08-21). Moscow Says It Repelled 'One of the Largest' Ukrainian Drone Attacks. news.antiwar.com The mayor of Moscow said Wednesday that the Russian capital city repelled one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks it faced as Ukrainian forces are stepping up operations inside Russian territory. "This is one of the largest ever attempts to attack Moscow with drones," Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin wrote on Telegram. No casualties or damage …
(2024-08-21). At DNC, Michelle & Barack Obama Champion Kamala Harris While Skewering Trump's "Same Old Con" democracynow.org 
We play highlights from the second night of the Democratic National Convention, which ended with keynote speeches by Michelle and Barack Obama. The former first lady and president promoted Vice President Kamala Harris as a transformative leader while criticizing Donald Trump. "Who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those 'Black jobs'?" Michelle Obama said.
(2024-08-21). The Fight over Abortion Rights Is a "Tipping Point for Our Democracy": Michele Goodwin. democracynow.org 
Democrats have centered reproductive rights throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with speakers discussing their abortions, how new restrictions have put women's lives at risk and why bodily autonomy is nonnegotiable. Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to restore reproductive rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Law professor Michele Goodwin describes the fight for reproductive rights as "a tipping point for our democracy" and says Republicans cannot simply walk away from their record on the issue.
(2024-08-21). Trump & Harris Each Vow Border Crackdowns as Immigrant Communities Demand Positive Change. democracynow.org 
Immigration has become one of the central issues of the 2024 race, with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowing to expand the draconian policies of his first term and deport 10 million immigrants from the country amid what he calls an "invasion." Democrats, meanwhile, are touting their own border crackdown at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago. President Joe Biden celebrated his executive action to block many asylum seekers at the southern U.S. border, and Vice President Kamala Harris promises to hire thousands more border agents if she is elected. We host a roundtable…
(2024-08-20). Xi hails Olympians for Paris glory. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping hailed Chinese Olympians on Tuesday for their performance and sportsmanship at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
(2024-08-21). Rocket explodes at UK's new spaceport. ecns.cn The United Kingdom's newest spaceport, on the tiny Scottish island of Unst, has been rocked by a massive explosion after a rocket engine failed during testing by the German company Rocket Factory Augsburg, or RFA.
(2024-08-21). Xi says China to continue to support NPC in deepening exchanges with IPU. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China will, as always, support the National People's Congress (NPC) in deepening exchanges and cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
(2024-08-21). Xi meets Fijian PM in Beijing, pledging to strengthen development cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2024.
(2024-08-21). Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers. ecns.cn With many regions in China seeing scorching temperatures this summer, more and more travelers are seeking respite in some cities that boast cool weather.
(2024-08-20). 'Black Myth: Wukong': an interactive advanture in Chinese culture. ecns.cn Black Myth: Wukong, an action-adventure title based on the antics of the fabled Monkey King, garnered more than 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam in its global debut Tuesday, according to SteamDB.
(2024-08-21). Toxic fan culture undermines team solidarity: table tennis Olympic champion. ecns.cn China's men's table tennis world champion, Fan Zhendong, said that he has been harmed by "fan culture," which also undermined Team China's solidarity.
(2024-08-21). Global youth unemployment falls, but challenges persist. ecns.cn Despite the global aggregated youth unemployment rate falling to a 15-year low last year, labor organizations say there needs to be better quality, more regular and secure jobs for young people.
(2024-08-20). Chinese Embassy in the Philippines condemns U.S. statement on Xianbin Jiao collision. ecns.cn Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday urged the Philippines to earnestly observe the understandings and arrangement reached with China in terms of South China Sea disputes.
(2024-08-21). Malaysia's nonaligned stance hailed. ecns.cn Malaysia is emerging as a champion of a multipolar global order, opting to remain nonaligned as it contends with the changing geopolitical situation, analysts said.
(2024-08-21). China's cross-border e-commerce emerges as new 'battlefield' for orders. ecns.cn In the first half of 2024, China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 1.22 trillion yuan($170 billion), a 10.5 percent year-on-year growth, outpacing the overall growthrate of China's foreign trade by 4.4 percentage points.
(2024-08-20). Chinese around world support peaceful reunification. ecns.cn Representatives from Chinese communities across the globe reached consensus on Tuesday at a high-level conference in Hong Kong on furthering the endeavor of fighting against separatist activities and promoting the peaceful reunification of China.
(2024-08-21). Chinese Embassy in the Philippines condemns U.S. statement on Xianbin Jiao collision. ecns.cn Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday urged the Philippines to earnestly observe the understandings and arrangement reached with China in terms of South China Sea disputes.
(2024-08-21). Minister says efforts on to advance talent cultivation in country. ecns.cn China has ramped up efforts to advance talent cultivation and research to serve national strategy and socioeconomic development since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng has said.
(2024-08-20). Nation to back financial institutions. ecns.cn China will encourage and support financial institutions from both its market and Africa to strengthen exchanges and innovate financial cooperation models in the years ahead, said government officials on Tuesday.
(2024-08-21). Organic waste model transforms Erhai Lake's water quality. ecns.cn Local officials said the ecological environment and water quality of Erhai Lake in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, have been greatly improved thanks to a complete industry chain model for organic waste resource utilization.
(2024-08-21). Potential seen for U.S.-China space relations. ecns.cn China's recent retrieval of the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon has renewed talks about the possibilities of the United States and China joining in space-based research programs.
(2024-08-20). Xi meets foreign guests attending commemoration of 40th anniversary of NPC's affiliation to Inter-Parliamentary Union in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Tuesday with foreign parliamentary leaders attending the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of China's National People's Congress' (NPC) affiliation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
(2024-08-21). Two more former soccer officials sent to prison. ecns.cn Courts in Hubei province sentenced two former soccer officials to prison terms on Tuesday for crimes including accepting bribes.
(2024-08-20). Premier Li Qiang arrives in Moscow to deepen China-Russia relations. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, starting an official visit aimed at carrying forward the enduring friendship and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Russia.
(2024-08-21). Misty sunrise scenery over village in Sichuan. ecns.cn Misty sunrise scenery in a rural mountain village in Bazhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2024-08-20). Video game based on classic novel goes viral. ecns.cn A highly anticipated video game based on ancient Chinese literature classic was released worldwide on Tuesday, thrilling gamers around the world.
(2024-08-21). Breakthrough made in ultrabright X-rays. ecns.cn China has achieved a significant scientific milestone with the successful storage of high-energy electron beams in the High Energy Photon Source storage ring.
(2024-08-21). China's ARJ21 begins demonstration flight around Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. ecns.cn The demonstration flight around the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau will further verify the performance of ARJ21 aircraft, laying the foundation for domestic commercial aircraft to open more high-plateau routes on the country's plateau areas.
(2024-08-21). China's Paralympic delegation departs for Paris. ecns.cn China's Paralympic delegation is made up of 516 members, including 284 athletes. The Paris Paralympic Games will be held on August 28, 2024.
(2024-08-20). China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The recently concluded Olympic Games and the shared pursuit of prosperity were among the wide-ranging topics discussed on Tuesday when President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China.
(2024-08-20). Xi hails Olympians for winning glory for country. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics, saying they have won glory for the country and the people.
(2024-08-21). High-speed railway in Guangdong begins trial operations. ecns.cn The 93.982-kilometer long Meizhou-Longchuan section on the Longyan-Longchuan High-speed Railway began trial operations on Tuesday in Guangdong.
(2024-08-21). U.S. and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the U.S. administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China.
(2024-08-20). Chinglish warms hearts on social media. ecns.cn Crude, succinct and very much to the point, Chinglish — a mishmash of Chinese and English long ridiculed for generating confounding and awkward translations — has recently created a buzz on social media for its unique consoling touch.
(2024-08-21). Morgan Stanley boss among 6 missing after yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily. ecns.cn Six individuals remain missing following the sinking of a luxury yacht off the Sicilian coast during a storm on Monday.
(2024-08-21). Death toll hits 50 after rain ravages Hunan. ecns.cn Fifty people have died and another 15 are still missing after rainstorms in the city of Zixing, Hunan province, local authorities said on Monday.
(2024-08-20). Xi meets Fijian PM in Beijing, pledging to strengthen development cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2024.
(2024-08-21). Experts sure of upcoming FOCAC summit's success. ecns.cn The upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit will offer hope to a world that is in turmoil and contribute to fostering peace and prosperity in the African continent, African politicians and experts said.
(2024-08-21). 'Black Myth: Wukong': an interactive advanture in Chinese culture. ecns.cn Black Myth: Wukong, an action-adventure title based on the antics of the fabled Monkey King, garnered more than 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam in its global debut Tuesday, according to SteamDB.
(2024-08-21). Air-defense missile scientist dies at 90. ecns.cn Shen Zhongfang, one of China's foremost researchers in air-defense missile technology, died in Beijing on Saturday at the age of 90.
(2024-08-21). CIYEC unveils IP for International Youth Pop Culture Season. ecns.cn On Aug. 12, the Global Civilization Initiative International Youth Talk was held in Beijing. During the event, witnessed by nearly 200 youth representatives from over 120 countries, the China International Youth Exchange Center has unveiled the IP for the International Youth Pop Culture Season.
(2024-08-21). Cycling accidents prompt safety alerts. ecns.cn A series of cycling-related accidents has prompted Chinese authorities to issue safety alerts, urging cyclists and motorcyclists to obey traffic rules, wear helmets and avoid alcohol.
(2024-08-20). Global South solidarity urged. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined solidarity and cooperation with developing nations as "the unshakeable bedrock of China's foreign policy", and called for joint efforts to build a world of peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and shared prosperity.
(2024-08-21). Chinese videogame Black Myth: Wukong debuts. ecns.cn The game made officially debut on Tuesday. As China's first true AAA title, the game is set against the backdrop of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
(2024-08-21). China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The recently concluded Olympic Games and the shared pursuit of prosperity were among the wide-ranging topics discussed on Tuesday when President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China.
(2024-08-21). China launches countervailing probe into certain dairy products imported from EU: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday the decision to launch a countervailing investigation into certain dairy products imported from the EU, with immediate effect.
(2024-08-20). Xi says China to continue to support NPC in deepening exchanges with IPU. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China will, as always, support the National People's Congress (NPC) in deepening exchanges and cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
(2024-08-21). Xi hails Olympians for winning glory for country. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics, saying they have won glory for the country and the people.
(2024-08-20). EU-China EV tariffs 'only create lose-lose situation'. ecns.cn China will take all necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, said the Ministry of Commerce, right after the EU's latest tarriff desicion late on Tuesday.
(2024-08-21). Official calls for anti-doping vigilance. ecns.cn A senior sports official reiterated China's zero-tolerance approach toward doping on Tuesday while seeing off the Chinese Paralympic delegation heading to the Paris Paralympic Games, and urged the athletes to earn respect through strength and integrity.
(2024-08-20). China's ARJ21 begins demonstration flight around Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. ecns.cn The demonstration flight around the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau will further verify the performance of ARJ21 aircraft, laying the foundation for domestic commercial aircraft to open more high-plateau routes on the country's plateau areas.
(2024-08-20). China, Vietnam defense ministers meet to develop military relations. ecns.cn Defense Minister Dong Jun met with his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2024-08-21). CAS' new liquid rocket Kinetica-2 aims maiden flight by 2025. ecns.cn Kinetica-2 (Lijian-2) has successfully completed its stage separation test, marking a milestone achievement toward its maiden flight scheduled for 2025.
(2024-08-21). Iran's Parliament Approves President Pezeshkian's Entire Cabinet. english.almanar.com.lb 
After five working days and 10 open sessions of Iranian lawmakers to review the backgrounds, qualifications and plans of the proposed ministers, 19 cabinet ministers of the 14th government were determined by the full vote of confidence of the members of the parliament. On the fifth and last day of reviewing the qualifications, plans and …
(2024-08-21). Islamic Resistance fires Katyusha missiles at Ramot Naftali barracks, hitting the target directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Islamic Resistance targets spy devices at Birkat Risha occupation site with appropriate weapons, hitting them directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Yemeni media: 3 US-UK air raids target Al-Salif area in Hodeidah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Islamic Resistance targets Zarit occupation barracks with artillery shells, hitting the target directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-21). Does ivermectin cause infertility? expose-news.com Dr. Mike Yeadon has vehemently stated publicly that "ivermectin is one of the most violent fertility toxins [he has] ever come across." In response, Dr. Tess Lawrie reviewed the first study included …
(2024-08-21). Whitney Webb is under attack from corporate media as they attempt to build a narrative that she is anti-semitic. expose-news.com The Times is attempting to smear Whitney Webb as "anti-semitic" after discussing her research on Neil Oliver's podcast. What's ironic is that conflating Webb's research on Leslie Wexner and other organised crime-linked …
(2024-08-21). GPs are lazy and greedy and NOT overworked. expose-news.com General practitioners are not overworked because they work fewer hours and are paid well. There are more GPs available now compared to the past. Additionally, a lot of GPs refuse to see …
(2024-08-21). The link between childhood vaccines and the increased cancer rates in children. expose-news.com The explosion of childhood cancers correlates with the increase in vaccination schedules for children from the 1990s up to today. When you dig deep enough, you find that vaccine toxins disrupt cellular …
(2024-08-21). WHO wants money to implement its regional plan for its PHEIC ("fake") declaration for mpox. expose-news.com The World Health Organisation's recent declaration of a mpox (aka monkeypox) public health emergency of international concern ("PHEIC") allows for the extension of recommendations from the previously declared mpox PHEIC in 2022 …
(2024-08-21). America's Nuclear 'Downwinders' Deserve Justice. fpif.org
(2024-08-21). 'Abuse every day': Indian female medics speak out after brutal murder. geo.tv 
Female doctors hold posters and shout slogans during a protest march demanding justice following the rape and murder of a female trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in Ahmedabad, India, August 17, 2024. — ReutersBENGALURU: Saving lives was the childhood dream for 28-year-old Indian…
(2024-08-21). Iran's Nobel Laureate Mohammadi denied medical treatment, say UN experts. geo.tv 
Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.— Reuters/file
(2024-08-21). Taliban bar UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan. geo.tv 
Members of the Taliban participate in a rally to mark the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 14, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-21). Obama endorses Harris as Democrats' future leader at DNC Day 2. geo.tv 
Former US president Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 20, 2024. — Reuters"We are ready for a President Kamala Harris", says Obama.Michelle tells Trump presidency just may be 'Black job'.Pro-Palestine…
(2024-08-21). Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow, other regions, Russian officials say. geo.tv 
This undated representational image shows a drone flying over a region. — AFP/File
(2024-08-21). The Western World Has Succumbed to Tyranny. "The notion that the West is Free is a Joke". The Arrest of Richard Medhurst. globalresearch.ca We can add Richard Medhurst to Tulsi Gabbard, Scott Ritter, Amb. Craig Murray, Julian Assange, and many others who are harassed, arrested, imprisoned by police state authorities in the US, UK, EU, and Canada for practicing the disappearing profession of …
(2024-08-21). US Still Refuses to Come Clean About Its Hypersonic Programs Failures, Despite US Congress "Watchdog Report" globalresearch.ca In about a week, it'll be a full month since
(2024-08-21). Development, Peace and Security: Major Southern African Conference Event (SADC) in Zimbabwe Address Regional Imperatives. globalresearch.ca President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe has emerged as the regional chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 44th Annual Summit which was held in Harare on August 17. | SADC is a 16-member regional organization composed of …
(2024-08-21). The UN's "Pact for the Future" Replete with Ambiguity… Analysis by Meryl Nass and Jacob Nordangà•rd. globalresearch.ca This week Swedish researcher Jacob Nordangard explains what the United Nations and its partners, donors and stakeholders have prepared for the September 2024 UN General Assembly meeting: A Pact for the Future. | Three documents are being proposed to the assembled …
(2024-08-21). Did Flawed PCR Tests Convince Us Covid Was Worse Than It Really Was? globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in March 2022.] | It has been one of the most enduring Covid conspiracy theories: that the 'gold standard' PCR tests used to diagnose the virus were picking up people who weren't actually infected. | Some even …
(2024-08-21). The Political Matrix Sustains the Illusion of Freedom. globalresearch.ca "When a population becomes distracted by trivia, when cultural life is redefined as a perpetual round of entertainments, when serious public conversation becomes a form of baby-talk, when, in short, a people become an audience, and their public business a …
(2024-08-21). One Month Before Global Research's Anniversary. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers and Authors, | Global Research is a month away from our 23rd founding anniversary. | To say we are truly grateful is an understatement. We appreciate every one of you for your unbending support over the last 22 years. | As …
(2024-08-21). From the Complex History of Imperial Russia to the Soviet Union and its Aftermath. The Peace Process and the Future of Ukraine? globalresearch.ca In the late 19th and 20th centuries, a Russian word made it into Yiddish and gained currency. | It was coined to spite imperial Russia as anti-Jewish. Tsarist Russia clampdown on Jewish migrants drove the swelling Jewish population into confinement …
(2024-08-21). More European Companies Go Bankrupt, Debts Soar and Shortages Grow. globalresearch.ca The number of business failures in the European Union rose by 3.1% in the second quarter of the year after having increased by 4.5% in the previous quarter. Yet, despite the collective European Union economy being ruined, the bloc insists …
(2024-08-21). FDA Confesses: Zero Scientific Evidence of "Monkeypox Virus" or Contagion… Not Even a "Genome" Found by Anyone… Anywhere. globalresearch.ca Sarah B. Kotler ("J.D.") acting as Director, Division of Freedom of Information, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially confirmed that the people running the FDA have no records authored by anyone, anywhere regarding the monkeypox virus. | . | . ….
(2024-08-21). Observadores das eleiàßàµes no Brasil sà£o financiados por EUA e governos europeus. globalresearch.ca A recente eleiàßà£o presidencial na Venezuela chamou a atenàßà£o da imprensa brasileira para a atuaàßà£o dos observadores internacionais. Um dos fatores para governos como os de EUA, Unià£o Europeia e Argentina deslegitimarem as eleiàßàµes venezuelanas foi a participaàßà£o de observadores …
(2024-08-21). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. "An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention" globalresearch.ca An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the …
(2024-08-21). Palestinian Young Man Dies of Previous Wounds Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, a Palestinian young man died as a result of wounds he sustained 6 days ago in the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. According to medical sources, the young man, Jamal Ahmad Abdul Rahman Saudi, 21, from the Balata camp, succumbed to wounds he sustained from …
(2024-08-21). 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……
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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…
(2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-08-21). authorities orders public evacuation of Yellowstone. indybay.org The current situation at Yellowstone Lake underscores the dynamic nature of volcanic systems and the importance of ongoing monitoring. While the increase in magma accumulation and ground…
(2024-08-21). Thursday 9/12: Coalition on Homelessness ArtAuction24: Transforming Art into Action. indybay.org SOMArts | 934 Brannan St | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Wednesday 8/21: The Political Prosecution of the Uhuru 3: The First Amendment on Trial. indybay.org Register: handsoffuhuru.org/legal…
(2024-08-21). Impoverished parents in Chad abandon their children to seek a better life in Europe. indybay.org In Chad, one of the world's poorest nations, many parents abandon their children and try to get to Europe…
(2024-08-21). Monday 8/19: Meet 9th District Supe candidate Roberto Hernandez. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco CA 94110…
(2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-21). Thursday 8/22: Commemorate the Haitian Revolution in the Spirit of Black August. indybay.org Webinar Registration: bit.ly/BAHandsOffHaiti…
(2024-08-21). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-08-21). Apache Stronghold Heads East on Prayer Journey to Supreme Court. indybay.org Apache Stronghold shares their journey through the west, from the Lummi Nation to California, and in gatherings with Quechan and Hopi, and in the cities of Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. The Prayer Journey to the Supreme Court continues east in the journey to protect sacred Oak Flat from a copper mine.
(2024-08-21). Ethiopian Feminism: Kolla Women Liberation Collective defies Harem Culture. indybay.org Ethiopian women defy their misogynist culture, leave their husbands, and support each other…
(2024-08-21). Saturday 9/7: Dublin Prison Survivors Speak Truth to Power. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland CA, 94612…
(2024-08-21). Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest. thedissenter.org 
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(2024-08-21). Yvette Cooper's deportation plans face criticism from migration experts and campaigners. leftfootforward.org The government has now announced the latest part of its immigration policy following the cancellation of the Tories' Rwanda scheme. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she wanted to introduce a 'better controlled' immigration system in order to tackle 'the chaos that has blighted the system for far too long'. | As part of the plans, Cooper has set a goal of deporting 14,000 more people by the end of 2024. | To deliver its plans to ramp up deportations, the government has confirmed it intends to re-open two immigration detention centres — Campsfield in Oxfordshire and Haslar in Hampshire. This would pro…
(2024-08-21). Sellafield power workers win 7.5% pay rise after Unite industrial action. leftfootforward.org 'This deal is one more example of Unite's relentless focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions delivering dividends for our members'
(2024-08-21). Labour members to protest own party conference over deportation plans. leftfootforward.org Labour Party members are set to stage a protest outside their own party's conference in September over the government's plans to increase the deportation and detention of migrants. | The protest, coordinated by Labour Campaign for Free Movement, was announced after the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
(2024-08-21). Former Tory rail minister apologies for failure to resolve train strikes. leftfootforward.org The former Tory rail minister Huw Merriman has apologised for failing to resolve more than two years of industrial disputes on Britain's railways. Merriman, who served as rail minister throughout Rishi Sunak's premiership said he was "sorry" that he couldn't resolve the disputes and admitted he 'failed' to improve rail services through workplace reform. | In a
(2024-08-21). Comedian Bassem Youssef quits X over 'safety issues' after Gaza posts. middleeasteye.net 
Comedian Bassem Youssef quits X over 'safety issues' after Gaza posts | Youssef said he might return to the platform if his safety concerns for his loved ones are resolved | | Bassem Youssef attends the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on 24 April 2022 in Washington (Paul Mori…
(2024-08-21). Barack Obama makes no mention of Gaza war in DNC speech. middleeasteye.net 
Barack Obama makes no mention of Gaza war in DNC speech | Former president says 'we can't eradicate every cruelty and injustice in the world' | | Former US President Barack Obama as he speaks on second day of Democratic National Convention at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on 20 A…
(2024-08-21). UK: Legal group calls on attorney general to revoke charity status of Jewish National Fund. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Legal group calls on attorney general to revoke charity status of Jewish National Fund | The letter from the International Centre for Justice for Palestinians follows a series of complaints filed with the Charity Commission about the organisation | | Britain's Attorney General Richard Hermer a…
(2024-08-21). U.S. Military Indoctrination Exposed: Ex-Intel Officer Josephine Guilbeau Reveals All. youtube.com 
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(2024-08-21). What is the State & the challenge to transcend it? mronline.org John Bellamy Foster points to "Beyond Leviathan" by István Mészáros for insights into the ancient origins of the state and nature of its evolution over thousands of years, the necessity to move beyond the state and how to meet that challenge.
(2024-08-21). Where are safe spaces for women in India? mronline.org 
Our country must move beyond symbolic representations of women like Kali, Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, and instead offer genuine respect and equality.
(2024-08-21). In Houston, back-to-school means back-to-privatization. mronline.org 
Diane Ravitch, author of "Slaying Goliath: The Passionate Resistance to Privatization and the Fight to Save America's Public Schools", has dug deep to uncover who the leaders of the nationwide public school privatization movement are and assembled a list that includes: Jeff Bezos, the Koch Brothers, the Walton Family, Bill Gates, Betsy DeVos, Michael Bloomberg, Laurene Powell Jobs, Eli Broad, Reed Hastings, and the Chamber of Commerce.
(2024-08-21). 'Little Guantánamo' gets bigger. mronline.org Two secretive prison units that used to almost exclusively house people said to be connected to terrorism have expanded by nearly 80 percent in 15 years, and a new unit is on the way. Formerly incarcerated people say they have been used to punish dissent.
(2024-08-21). Morocco pardons 4,800 jailed for cultivating cannabis—so they can farm legally. mronline.org 
The world's largest cannabis producer aims to encourage legal cultivation of the plant and export it for industrial or medical purposes…
(2024-08-21). Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim raises minorities issues on India visit. muslimmirror.com By Special Correspondent During his visit to India on Tuesday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised the issue of minorities in India. He mentioned that the Indian government faces "some serious issues" concerning minorities or religious sentiments. He also expressed hope that India will continue to play its rightful role in addressing the concerns of …
(2024-08-21). Bill to amend the Waqf Act-1995: A story of Muslim wreckage. muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas While the nation debated the on-going power struggle inside BJP UP government, after the poll debacle, there were 'meetings' between UP CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi, and what has followed thereafter are a series of 'gifts' to Muslims. The Modi government has passed the bill Central Waqf Amendment Act-2013 with …
(2024-08-21). Sanders pushes progressive policies at DNC, highlighting differences with Harris and challenging the democratic status quo. nationofchange.org At the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders laid out a bold, progressive policy agenda that diverges from Vice President Kamala Harris's platform. While his critiques could challenge Harris, they might also help her appeal to moderate voters by providing a contrast to Sanders's more radical positions.
(2024-08-21). How a tie-breaking vote fueled America's economy. nationofchange.org Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 17M realize that only a transformational "reset" will ensure the factory's long-term survival in a highly competitive, ever-changing, worldwide industry.
(2024-08-21). Massachusetts to phase out toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' in firefighting gear. nationofchange.org In 2027, sellers and manufacturers of firefighters' personal protective equipment will no longer be allowed to knowingly sell gear that contains "intentionally-added PFAS."
(2024-08-21). Health Care for All Should Be an Election Issue. otherwords.org All it took for Olympian Ariana Ramsey to call herself a " The bronze-medalist rugby player, who represented the U.S. at the 2024 Paris games, posted "The fact that I'm actually so excited to be getting free dental…!" she said incredulously, unable to f…
(2024-08-21). Teaching About Race Is Good, Actually. States Need to Stop Banning It. otherwords.org In this back to school season, millions of American students are returning to classrooms where the wrong course, lesson, or textbook can lead to deep trouble. Why? Because for the last several years, conservative activists and lawmakers have been waging a crusade against "critical race theory," or CRT. | As…
(2024-08-21). Health Care for All Should Be an Election Issue. otherwords.org All it took for Olympian Ariana Ramsey to call herself a " The bronze-medalist rugby player, who represented the U.S. at the 2024 Paris games, posted "The fact that I'm actually so excited to be getting free dental…!" she said incredulously, unable to f…
(2024-08-21). Teaching About Race Is Good, Actually. States Need to Stop Banning It. otherwords.org In this back to school season, millions of American students are returning to classrooms where the wrong course, lesson, or textbook can lead to deep trouble. Why? Because for the last several years, conservative activists and lawmakers have been waging a crusade against "critical race theory," or CRT. | As…
(2024-08-21). If We Want Better Care, We Need a Better Tax Code. otherwords.org Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different views on taxes and how the tax code can support families. | Harris voices strong support for families through investments in These policies would help all of us care for our fami…
(2024-08-21). In OtherWords: August 21, 2025. otherwords.org This week, the Democrats are holding their convention, nominating Vice President Kamala Harris to take on former president Donald Trump in November. In countless ways, the two are a study in contrasts — and not least when it comes to tax policy. | This week, tax expert
(2024-08-21). America's Nuclear 'Downwinders' Deserve Justice. otherwords.org
(2024-08-21). Iraq's Parliament May Allow Girls as Young as 9 Years Old to Marry. passblue.com 
(2024-08-21). I Have a Piece in the New York Times. peoplespolicyproject.org The piece, which you can read
(2024-08-21). Comrade Kamala? The red-baiters and anti-communists are at it again. peoplesworld.org 
The right-wing New York Post ran a front page with a smiling picture of Kamala Harris alongside a big bright hammer and sickle and the word "Kamunism"—a sloppy combination of the words Kamala and Communism. The Washington Times, always a refuge for reactionary propaganda, warns that Harris' vice presidential running mate isn't who is says …
(2024-08-21). DNC panel: Supreme Court has become weapon for Christian nationalism. peoplesworld.org "God speaks through our actions. Faith without works is dead. The GOP uses religion to expand hate," were some of the welcoming remarks by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Interfaith Council session. The central panel of the session tackled the rise of Christian nationalism …
(2024-08-21). At DNC, Farmworker President Emerita Dolores Huerta indicts capitalism for homelessness. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—At a DNC panel on Kamala Harris's plan to back a cap on rents, veteran union leader Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, indicted the corrupt capitalist system for the problems of homelessness and poverty. Huerta, now 94, remembers seeing homeless people sleeping on the streets when she was aged 17—in Mexico City. …
(2024-08-21). Michelle and Barack Obama electrify DNC crowd with calls for action. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—In what may be rhetorical high points of the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama and her spouse, former President Barack Obama, energized an already enthusiastic crowd in Chicago by looks ahead to a hopeful future under Democratic nominee Kamala Harris contrasted with the dark, backward, racist picture painted by the convicted criminal, …
(2024-08-21). DNC panel: Supreme Court has become weapon for Christian nationalism. peoplesworld.org 
"God speaks through our actions. Faith without works is dead. The GOP uses religion to expand hate," were some of the welcoming remarks by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Interfaith Council session. The central panel of the session tackled the rise of Christian nationalism …
(2024-08-21). Hurricane Ernesto arrived much too early — an ominous sign. peoplesworld.org 
After unleashing widespread flooding and knocking out electricity for half of Puerto Rico, this season's third hurricane, Ernesto, has turned north and is approaching Bermuda. In an average Atlantic season, the third hurricane doesn't spin up until September 7, so Ernesto has arrived way, way early. As of August 9, this summer had already produced a third …
(2024-08-21). At DNC, Farmworker President Emerita Dolores Huerta indicts capitalism for homelessness. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO— At a DNC panel on Kamala Harris's plan to back a cap on rents, veteran union leader Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, indicted the corrupt capitalist system for the problems of homelessness and poverty. Huerta, now 94, remembers seeing homeless people sleeping on the streets when she was aged 17—in Mexico …
(2024-08-21). German court rejects appeal of former secretary of Nazi death camp. peoplesworld.org 
A German court rejected an appeal today by a 99-year-old woman who has been convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders at the Stutthof concentration camp during World War II. Irmgard Furchner, a secretary to the camp's SS commander, had her appeal against her two-year suspended sentence, issued by the Itzehoe state …
(2024-08-21). Russian archaeologists discover unique Stone Age artifacts. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) An archaeological expedition of the State Hermitage Museum successfully excavated stacked Stone Age settlements in the valley of the Serteyka River, in the Smolensk region, TVBrics channel reported.
(2024-08-21). Peace in the Sahara conditioned to the application of UN resolutions. plenglish.com Algiers, Aug 21 (Prena Latina) The Polisario Front conditioned the end of the conflict in Western Sahara to the "strict and firm" application of the UN resolutions, an official statement released today in this capital affirms.
(2024-08-21). India-Africa nexus needed for South-South cooperation. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) A resurgent Africa and a rising India can give a strong impetus to South-South Cooperation, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here at the 19th Business Conclave between the two regions.
(2024-08-21). Ambassador meets president of Sri Lankan graduates in Cuba. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to this country, Andres Gonzalez, met in this capital on Wednesday with Ciththadhamma Rathnamudali, President of the Sri Lankan Graduates Association in Cuba, an active defender of the Cuban Revolution.
(2024-08-21). Cuba increases prevention against forest fires, FAO says. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is expanding preventive measures against forest fires in its most fragile territories due to climate change, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said.
(2024-08-21). Costa Rican legislative leader stresses state role against crime. plenglish.com San José, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) It corresponds to the Costa Rican Executive the due containment of the activity of criminal organizations, the president of the Legislative Assembly (Parliament), Rodrigo Arias declared after a debate in that instance on the subject of security.
(2024-08-21). Bukele excludes gang members from re-education policy in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, excluded imprisoned gang members from the re-education system applied by his government, according to media reports.
(2024-08-21). UN: honor victims of terrorism to educate future generations. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, called today to honor and learn from the victims of terrorist acts to educate future generations.
(2024-08-21). Health officials warn of diphtheria cases in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Wesler Lambert, Executive Director at Zanmi Lasante, informed on Wednesday that Haitian health authorities are already aware of the increase of diphtheria cases in Boucan-Carre, a commune in the country's Central Department.
(2024-08-21). Heavy rains expected in southeastern Mexico. plenglish.com According to a press release from the agency, the situation is due to the movement of tropical wave number 17 over the region and its interaction with instability at high levels of the atmosphere. | The report also refers to the Mexican monsoon, which will cause strong to very strong rainfall, electrical discharges, strong to very strong gusts of wind with possible "tolvaneras" and hail in the northwest of the country, as well as rains and showers in the peninsula of Baja California. | On the other hand, low pressure channels over the Mesa del Norte, Mesa Central and the Yucatan Peninsula, together with the entr…
(2024-08-21). Russia strengthens technological partnership with Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Russian experts visited the Ethiopian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, intending to observe the local experience and strengthen the technological partnership between the two countries.
(2024-08-21). Uruguay to join Chinese lunar project. plenglish.com It is a document between the University of the Republic (UDELAR) and the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory of the National Space Agency of China. | The cooperation agreement between both institutions will allow teachers and students from UDELAR to participate in the development of the project that plans to install the International Lunar Research Station (IRLS) on the lunar surface by 2049. | The station will be complemented by another in orbit, which should be ready by 2035, according to La Diaria. | The memorandum states that the lunar station "will provide both parties with an open, flexible and mutually bene…
(2024-08-21). India-Brazil maritime sector ties make progress. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) India and Brazil continue to advance ties in the maritime sector with the presence here of Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, commander of the Navy of the South American nation, the Ministry of Defense informed.
(2024-08-21). DRC releases emergency fund to address Mpox epidemic. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) released emergency funds between six and 10 million dollars to support the immediate management of the smallpox epidemic (Mpox), local media reported today.
(2024-08-21). Australia will build the world's largest solar plant. plenglish.com It is a battery industry qualified by specialists as the world's largest solar site. | Authorities announced the environmental approvals for SunCable's $24 billion project in remote northern Australia. | Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek explained that the facility will generate enough power to supply three million homes and will eventually have a connecting cable to Singapore to sell electricity to that city-state. He reiterated that it will be the largest solar energy site in the world and will raise Australia as the world leader in green energy. | The planned 12,000-hectare site is located in the sunny Nort…
(2024-08-21). China accuses the US of using bellicose tone to expand nuclear force. plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese government accused the United States of using an aggressive rhetoric against China to evade its responsibility in nuclear disarmament, expand its arsenal and seek a strategic advantage.
(2024-08-21). Cuba and China seek cooperation in education and research. plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and China are seeking cooperation in education and joint research between the University of Havana (UH) and several higher education centers in this nation.
(2024-08-21). Real and false threats to the future of humanity. pressenza.com The real threats: | In the world we live in, waves of pessimism about the future of humanity are growing. On the one hand, climate change is looming, hitting various parts of the planet with increasing severity, while at the same time soils are being depleted and seas are being polluted, leaving fishing without effective controls, which threatens the supply of marine resources. | By Miguel Sobrado | The budgets of major nations, meanwhile, are geared toward concentrating the spheres of power, prioritizing spending on weapons and wars, neglecting the importance of these threats to the future of the species…
(2024-08-21). Russian missiles on Kiev, war propaganda? pressenza.com I reported a conversation yesterday afternoon with a friend from Rome: "Hi Mauro, but wasn't there a Russian attack on Kiev last night? Did you hear the bombings? Were you afraid?" | "My mother-in-law used to say: "Tempo de guera più bucie che tera" (In wartime, more lies than land). | "I slept soundly and didn't hear any sirens going off." | "Absurd. Rainews reported it as breaking news last night." | "I read it, but I don't know how to answer you." | "And they didn't even sound the alarm? | "How kind," I reply, perhaps overly sarcastic. | My son expressed the same concern to me by sending me the following news:…
(2024-08-21). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-21). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-21). Iran shuts down two 'illegal' centers affiliated with German govt. presstv.ir Iranian police forces have closed down two branches of 'illegal' centers affiliated with the German government in the capital Tehran.
(2024-08-21). All of President Pezeshkian's ministerial picks win parliament's vote of confidence. presstv.ir The Iranian parliament has ended the debate on nominees for the country's new cabinet and approved all of President Masoud Pezeshkian's 19 cabinet picks.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Iran's unique advantages for textile industry development. presstv.ir The development of the textile industry in Iran has several advantages, foremost an easy access to raw materials.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-21). Putin visits Chechnya first time in 13 years, hails Russia as 'invincible'. presstv.ir Putin has made an unscheduled trip to Chechnya after nearly 13 years, commending Russia as "utterly invincible."
(2024-08-21). Iran offers condolences over deaths of Pakistani pilgrims in bus crash in Yazd. presstv.ir Iranian Vice President Aref extends his sincere condolences over the deaths of at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims heading to the Iraqi city of Karbala in a bus crash.
(2024-08-21). Blinken in Egypt: President Sisi warns of regional war, urging Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The Egyptian president told the US secretary of state all parties must be wary of the grave danger of a catastrophic regional conflict.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Democrats Are United In Their Silence On Gaza. progressivehub.net NATASHA LENNARD | THE INTERCEPT…
(2024-08-21). Food Prices Under Biden-Harris Slammed Working-Class Families But Now They Pretend to Have an Answer. soundcloud.com On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the Democratic National Convention and the Democrats' double talk on price gouging, as well as a new report showing that hundreds of for-profit and not-for-profit colleges have closed in the last decade. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. …
(2024-08-21). Brazilian property market breaks records for new property sales with 17.9% growth rate. tvbrics.com 
A total of 93,743 properties were sold in the second quarter of 2024 in the 221 municipalities analysed…
(2024-08-21). Leonid Lozhechko, Chairman of Russian-Iranian Business Council: BRICS opens unique opportunities for Iran to expand trade. tvbrics.com 
A member of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry spoke about current trends in Russian-Iranian cooperation…
(2024-08-21). EEF-2024 participants to discuss Far East development and international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. tvbrics.com The forum programme includes seven thematic blocks and about 100 events…
(2024-08-21). Blue phenomenon of the supermoon lights up skies around the world. tvbrics.com 
When the full Moon is at its closest point to Earth, a supermoon can be seen in the sky…
(2024-08-21). Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation holds meetings with ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and UAE. tvbrics.com 
The conversation focused on deepening economic cooperation…
(2024-08-21). South Africa adopts new electricity law. tvbrics.com 
The new law will create new jobs in the energy sector…
(2024-08-21). Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. tvbrics.com The meeting was held in the Kremlin…
(2024-08-21). Ethiopia's Green Heritage receives recognition for its contribution to combating climate change. tvbrics.com 
Countries contribute to global efforts to combat climate change…
(2024-08-21). Ethiopia announces launch of new development strategy for capital city. tvbrics.com 
It aims to transform and develop new concepts such as smart and compact city…
(2024-08-21). UAE airports serve more than 71 million passengers in the first half of 2024. tvbrics.com 
The aviation industry thrives on investment and innovation…
(2024-08-21). Saudi Arabia completes work on more than 6,000 mosques. tvbrics.com 
66 mosques with a total area of 56,761 square meters have been improved…
(2024-08-21). India becomes world's 5th largest economy. tvbrics.com 
Despite global macroeconomic difficulties, the Indian economy is growing rapidly…
(2024-08-21). PM Modi's Landmark Visits to Poland and Ukraine to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, departed New Delhi for a significant visit to Poland and Ukraine. Prior to his departure, PM Modi expressed his anticipation of laying the groundwork for stronger and more vibrant relations with the two countries in the coming years.
(2024-08-21). Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Attacks. devdiscourse.com Russia's air defence units successfully intercepted 45 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, targeting Moscow and several other regions, according to a statement from Russia's defence ministry on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Foreign policy shapes regional elections in eastern Germany. defenddemocracy.press Many East Germans are skeptical about Germany's support for Ukraine and the stationing of US missiles. These issues dominate the upcoming election campaign in Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. By Jens Thurau August 19, 2024 In September, state elections will be held in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg. Germany's position on the Russian war in Ukraine and its …
(2024-08-21). Maduro: We are a sovereign country. defenddemocracy.press President Maduro responds to Lula and Petro's call for redo election: "We are a sovereign country" Aug 16, 2024 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told media outlets on the evening of August 15 that he rejects calls for redo elections by his counterparts in Brazil and Colombia. He declared that "Venezuela has the sovereignty of an …
(2024-08-21). UK Labour government mounts anti-immigration offensive targeting over 14,500 people. wsws.org Labour is already overseeing a "summer blitz of illegal immigration raids" involving over 1,000 "Immigrant Enforcement" officials and has announced the reopening of Immigration Removal Centres at Campsfield and Haslar.
(2024-08-21). UN special rapporteur condemns Canada's temporary foreign worker program for "breeding contemporary forms of slavery" wsws.org Obokata's report represents a devastating blow to those who still seek to present Canada as a safe haven and a defender of human rights. The fact that this report is being seized upon to further fan the flames of the far right's anti-immigration agenda underscores the advanced stage of Canada's social and political crisis.
(2024-08-21). In speech at Democratic National Convention, Biden warns of second Trump coup. wsws.org Biden's statements have been passed by without comment, and the convention continued on Tuesday as if they were never uttered.
(2024-08-21). Amid continuing jobs threats, Kokomo Stellantis workers call for action against Warren Truck layoffs. wsws.org Thousands of job cuts are threatened in Kokomo, a center of engine and transmission production for Stellantis…
(2024-08-21). In DNC speech, UAW President Fain covers up role of Democrats and union bureaucrats in mass layoffs. wsws.org Fain played to the cameras as a spokesman for the working class, but he is not a workers' leader. He is a bureaucrat and political operative with decades of experience bargaining away massive concessions and placing the burden on the backs of the workers.
(2024-08-21). On the anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-four years ago today, on August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was assassinated by an agent of the Stalinist secret police, the GPU, in his villa in Coyoacan, Mexico, where he spent the final three years of his life as a political exile.
(2024-08-21). On the 84th anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-four years ago today, on August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was assassinated by an agent of the Stalinist secret police, the GPU, in his villa in Coyoacan, Mexico, where he spent the final three years of his life as a political exile.
(2024-08-21). Dakkota auto parts workers furious over snap vote on deal to end strike: "Why would they even bring this back to us?" wsws.org On Tuesday, Dakkota parts workers in Chicago denounced the UAW for bringing back a sellout deal identical to one they previously rejected overwhelmingly.
(2024-08-21). Central bankers meet at Jackson Hole as economic problems mount. wsws.org Parasitic deals made by financial oligarchs when money was virtually free are now coming under increasing pressure because of the elevated interest rates of the past two years.
(2024-08-21). Ruto's new Kenyan coalition government to reinstate rejected tax measures. wsws.org Those who preach "no politics" and "no leadership" serve to maintain the stranglehold of the prevailing politics of the bourgeoise and its petty bourgeois accomplices and is solely a means of preventing workers and youth from adopting a socialist political alternative.
(2024-08-21). In DNC speech, UAW President Fain covers up role of Democrats and union bureaucrats in mass layoffs. wsws.org Fain played to the cameras as a spokesman for the working class, but he is not a workers' leader. He is a bureaucrat and political operative with decades of experience bargaining away massive concessions onto workers' backs.
(2024-08-21). As video game performers continue strike, SAG-AFTRA announces backdoor agreement with AI company. wsws.org In their fight for decent wages and job protections, actors not only have to contend with rapacious corporations such as Disney, but also the SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy.
(2024-08-21). Japanese PM resigns amid scandals and widespread unpopularity. wsws.org Whichever right-wing candidate replaces Kishida will continue and intensify Japan's remilitarization, as Tokyo continues its war drive aimed above all at China.
(2024-08-21). Peruvian peasant leaders sentenced to 9 years in prison for participating in mining protests. wsws.org The draconian sentences signal "the criminalization of social protest and the use of criminal law to prevent people from defending their rights," said the miners' attorney.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). DMK with Muslims over Waqf Bill, UCC: TN CM Stalin. ummid.com Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has assured a delegation of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) he and his party would stand with the Muslims on Waqf and Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and always work to safeguard their constitutional rights.
(2024-08-21). Attempt to polarize India in the name of Bangladeshi Hindus. ummid.com My assessment under the present situation is that whenever and wherever elections will be announced in India in the coming days, there will be election campaigns based on religious and communal polarization in the name of the Hindus of Bangladesh.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Massive protest after two minors sexually assaulted in Badlapur school. ummid.com A massive protest erupted in Badlapur, Maharashtra Tuesday after two minor girls were sexually assaulted by a sweeper in the bathroom of a renowned school.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Google's (Illegal) Search Monopoly. ummid.com Google, the world's most conspicuous and dominant behemoths of Silicon Valley, was found to be operating an illegal monopoly in internet search and advertising markets, thereby breaching the Sherman Act.
(2024-08-21). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration starts, Apply before Aug 24. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website upneet.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 20, 2024 Online Registration for First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical), BDS (Dental) and other Medical Courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-21). Amplify releases new K-12 Math curriculum. ummid.com Amplify, a publisher of Next Generation curriculum and assessment programs, Wednesday released "Amplify Desmos Math", a new, curiosity-driven K—12 core math program that builds students' lifelong math proficiency.
(2024-08-21). After outrage, Govt asks UPSC to cancel lateral entry advertisement. ummid.com A day after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's criticism, Narendra Modi government asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel its latest advertisement issued for lateral entry recruitment.
(2024-08-21). Jaya (Bachchan) vs Dhankhar Showdown in Rajya Sabha. ummid.com The treatment of Jaya Bachchan, an actor turned politician since 2012, and a 5th time elected MP from Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha at the hands of Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, 14th vice president of India was appalling.
(2024-08-21). UK to Treat Misogyny as Terrorist Ideology. ummid.com In a welcome and novel move, the United Kingdom government is planning to treat extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism.
(2024-08-21). Winners of 2024 King Abdulaziz Quran Contest to be announced today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia is set to announce and honour today i.e. Wednesday August 21, 2024 the winners of the 44th Edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition or 2024 Makkah Quran Contest for Memorization, Recital and Explanation at the Grand Mosque.
(2024-08-21). TN Paramedical (Degree) 2024 Merit List Published – Check Here. ummid.com The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu has published on its official website tnhealth.org and tnmedicalselection.net today i.e. Monday August 19, 2024 TN Paramedical Degree Provisional Rank List for Admission in various courses.
(2024-08-21). Jamia Professor's Research on Black Hole Garners Global Attention. ummid.com A groundbreaking solution proposed by Professor Sushant Ghosh from the Centre for Theoretical Physics (CTP), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has captured significant attention and acclaim.
(2024-08-21). DME MP NEET UG 2024 MBBS, BDS Merit List Today: Direct Link. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is set to release on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 21, 2024 MP NEET UG 2024 Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2024-08-21). TN Diploma in Nursing DGNM 2024: Last Date to Apply Today. ummid.com The online application process for admission in Diploma in Nursing Course for Women (DGNM) for the year 2024-25 is underway, for which the last date of application is today.
(2024-08-21). UK riot fake-monger shared unverified 'Bangladeshi Hindus under attack' videos. ummid.com A British national and far right activist, who has been involved in fake-mongering during UK riots, shared unverified videos showing Muslims attacking Bangladeshi Hindus, BBC Verify has found.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 'Muhammad Ali': 11-yr-old Pakistan teen's AI robot thrills tech enthusiasts. ummid.com An 11-year-old Pakistani teen has astounded by developing an AI Assistant Robot which after accepting the voice commands responds as directed humanway.
(2024-08-21). Check Now: Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2024 Rank List Published. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website tnmedicalselection.net the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2024 (NEET UG 2024) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-21). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma Round 2 Allotment 2024: Direct Link. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 21, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment for the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-21). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engineering 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Tuesday August 20, 2024 on its official website dse2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-21). Law enforcement reform starts with tackling minor crimes. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-21). Witnessing the value of democracy. sanews.gov.za Witnessing the value of democracy | By Khanyisile Rasmeni and Sinovuyo Mfiki | Tshibiso Morao of Makwane village in Qwa Qwa, Free State, has seen the positive impact of democracy in his community. | "We observed changes resulting in our children attending school for free. The children of our community are also provided with breakfast and lunch at school daily," he said. | He added that after three decades of democracy, there was improvement in the delivery of low cost housing, benefiting those who struggled to access dignified housing. | Moroa spoke recently to the Vuk'uzenzele team which was aboard the Democracy…
(2024-08-21). A double dose of Obama firepower and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC. whyy.org The
(2024-08-21). How Blockchain Technology Could Change Academic Credentials Verification. moguldom.com The verification of academic credentials has long been a cumbersome, often slow process that can hinder students' progress in embarking on their professional journeys or continuing their education. Traditionally, the verification of diplomas, certificates, and degrees requires manual effort, time, and sometimes considerable financial resources. However, the emergence of blockchain technology offers a revolutionary solution …
(2024-08-21). DR TEDROS: Attacks on health are becoming the new reality, let's stop it becoming the norm. independent.co.ug 
To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and other health services, which often offer the only hope for saving the lives of people caught up in the horror of needless conflict. COMMENT | Dr Tedros Adhanom …
(2024-08-21). Here's how much cropland could be freed up if Americans ate half as much meat. grist.org 
(2024-08-21). 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?
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Labour just played into the far-right's hands and legitimised the race riots at the same time. thecanary.co 
The Labour Party government has announced new measures to curb the arrival of asylum seekers on boats from France and to step up the removal of failed asylum seekers. This includes increasing capacity at detention centres pioneered under Tony Blair's government. It shows that, far from offering 'change', Labour has effectively played into the far-right's …
(2024-08-21). Suresh Gopi's Dual Role: From Politics to the Silver Screen. devdiscourse.com Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi expressed on Wednesday that he would consider himself 'saved' if removed from his ministerial post for his involvement in acting while holding office.
(2024-08-21). Reactor Explosion Injures Fifteen at Atchutapuram SEZ Firm. devdiscourse.com An explosion at a company's reactor in the Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Anakapalli district, resulted in injuries to fifteen individuals, according to Deepika, SP Anakapalle.
(2024-08-21). A nation of takers. onlineopinion.com.au The NDIS is widely known to be extensively rorted, with scheme providers charging participants several times what they charge non-participants for the same service.
(2024-08-21). EXCLUSIVE: DWP just gave £1 BILLION MORE to private companies for harmful back-to-work scheme. thecanary.co Not only did the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hand a harmful "back to work" contract extension to notorious private outsourcing company Serco, but it also awarded it to seven other controversial suppliers. Significantly, these companies have mostly been operating the government's key Universal Credit work programme — the Restart Scheme — since 2021. […] | By
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(2024-08-21). Condemn Liberals for boycotting Capital Pride. justpeaceadvocates.ca Send a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and federal liberal MPs. As Canadians standing for inclusivity and against hatred and discrimination, we are deeply concerned that you and the Liberal Party of Canada decided not to participate in the Capital Pride Parade this week solely because the organisers voiced their opposition to the ongoing slaughter …
(2024-08-21). Maharashtra Schools to Install CCTV Cameras After Sexual Abuse Incident. devdiscourse.com In response to a recent sexual abuse incident at a Badlapur school, the Maharashtra government has ordered all schools in the state to install CCTV cameras on their premises within a month. The directive aims to enhance student safety and warns of severe penalties for non-compliance.
(2024-08-21). Healthcare Crisis in West Bengal: Doctor Strike in 13th Day. devdiscourse.com Healthcare services at state-run hospitals in West Bengal remain paralyzed for the 13th day due to a strike by junior doctors protesting the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at RG Kar hospital.
(2024-08-21). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org
(2024-08-21). Iranian MPs Hold Final Session to Vet Ministerial Picks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The final round of parliamentary sessions for vetting of President Masoud Pezeshkian's proposed ministers began on Wednesday ahead of a ballot for the vote of confidence for the 19 picks.
(2024-08-21). DNC Night 2: Pa. Dems cast ceremonial votes for Harris, Malcolm Kenyatta speaks. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A couple weeks ago, delegates from around the country — including from Pennsylvania — voted virtually for
(2024-08-21). Hlengwa elevates gender equality in aviation. sanews.gov.za Hlengwa elevates gender equality in aviation | As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, has advocated for gender equality in the aviation sector. | Addressing the National Aviation Gender Summit in Durban, Hlengwa said gender equality in the aviation sector can only be accomplished through strategic planning and a commitment to achieving these objectives. | "It is important that we remain accountable to ensure that we achieve our long-term vision for gender equality in aviation. Empowering women has a significant ripple effect, not only within our organisations,…
(2024-08-21). We teach kids only half the scientific method. wattsupwiththat.com But whatever the reason, the Framework and NGSS only teach the happy half of the scientific method. The crucial part where hypothesis meets reality is not there. So, they are actually failing to teach how scientists think and work.
(2024-08-21). Climate change is messing with city sewers — and the solutions are even messier. grist.org 
At the end of July 2023, About two months later,…
(2024-08-21). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-08-21). Monsoon to Stay Active in Eastern Rajasthan for Another Week. devdiscourse.com The meteorological department announced on Wednesday that the monsoon will stay active in the eastern parts of Rajasthan for another week.
(2024-08-21). TAPS Attack: Biden Administration vs. Alaska. wattsupwiththat.com the Biden Administration "has issued more than 64 executive orders and actions directly targeting Alaska…
(2024-08-21). Yet again, Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo faces prison over reporting. parliament.gov.zm
(2024-08-21). How 'loving corrections' could transform our relationships with one another — and the Earth. grist.org 
| | The vision: | "I foresee a movement with a wide stance, a strong connection to ancestral wisdom, a fortified sense of self that inspires all who see and touch and join it. We spend our time transforming ourselves and our relationships to earth and each other. We show the way with our bodies and behavior, rather than shaming anyone for where they are. There is love at the center." |
(2024-08-21). KVIC Signs MoU with Department of Posts to Boost PMEGP Implementation and Entrepreneurship. devdiscourse.com In a significant step towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts, which operates under the Ministry of Communications. The agreement was formalized on Tuesday at the KVIC office in Rajghat, New Delhi.
(2024-08-21). NBN Co rising above challenges as demand for fibre grows. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-21). Eyewitness DNC: Democracy in the Streets. covertactionbulletin.podbean.com The Democratic National Convention is taking place in Chicago this week. Amidst the fanfare and extravagance, there's very little actual democracy inside as big-name politicians and those trying to make a name for themselves attempt to make the case for Kamala Harris to be the next president. Hillary Clinton, AOC, Jill and Joe Biden and …
(2024-08-21). Labour just played into the far-right's hands and legitimised the race riots at the same time. thecanary.co The Labour Party government has announced new measures to curb the arrival of asylum seekers on boats from France and to step up the removal of failed asylum seekers. This includes increasing capacity at detention centres pioneered under Tony Blair's government. It shows that, far from offering 'change', Labour has effectively played into the far-right's […] | By
(2024-08-21). The Heat: U.S. Democratic Convention. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic Party National Convention. A list of speakers made the case for Kamala Harris to win the upcoming election. Issues like reproductive rights and defense of democracy were brought up in a show of unity behind Harris. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-08-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-21). 'Worm mom' makes waves in farming. sanews.gov.za 'Worm mom' makes waves in farming | If you think of worms, you might imagine slimy tiny creatures but for Snenhlanhla Maduna who has been dubbed 'worm mom', her face lights up at the sight of these creepy-crawlies. | "They are harmless, the tickling sensation they create when hand-held made me overcome my initial aversion," Maduna said. | The 21-year-old from Hilton, Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, is the co-founder of SñP Organic Products, which specialises in vermicomposting, this is a process whereby earthworms convert natural waste into compost. | "We transform organic waste into nutrient-rich worm compos…
(2024-08-21). Bartram's Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Fishing activities at Bartram's Garden have resumed more than a month after In April, a hiker discovered a green substance while walking his dogs on the trail along the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia. The substance was later determined to be hexavalent chromium, used…
(2024-08-21). Chapters From The Life of Shaikh Rabee — Excerpts From a Forthcoming Publication. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We praise and thank Allah for guiding us to this blessed Salafi Methodology and acquainting us with its scholars in the Muslim lands and their students in the East and the West. To proceed: When our brother Amjad Khan, may Allah preserve him, …
(2024-08-21). Unveiling Moon's Magma Ocean: Chandrayaan-3's Pivotal Discoveries. devdiscourse.com Data from ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the theory that the Moon was once covered by a 'magma ocean,' as suggested by an analysis published in the journal Nature.
(2024-08-21). Iran Shuts Down German-Linked Centers in Tehran, Citing Illegal Activities. themedialine.org Iran Shuts Down German-Linked Centers in Tehran, Citing Illegal Activities appeared first on
(2024-08-21). SATIRE: Man Who Ate Wings For Dinner Forced To Sit On Towel For Car Ride Home. theonion.com BALTIMORE—Crossing his arms in frustration at the humiliating requirement, Danny Combes, a local man who had chicken wings for dinner at Shannon's Pub and Grille, was forced to sit on a large beach towel for the whole car ride home, sources confirmed Wednesday. "Danny enjoyed his big, messy meal of bone-in hot wings, but he …
(2024-08-21). Councils Across UK are Holding Fire-Sales of Public Assets from Libraries to Farms — Often with No Consultation. bylinetimes.com Local authorities in England have suffered cuts of around 50% to their budgets from central Government since 2010, leading to a wave of recent privatisations. | The situation is particularly dire in councils that have been forced to issue so-called Section 114 notices, where a council effectively declares itself bankrupt, and is put under special measures. Unelected offices then tend to take the reins, in many cases 'disposing' of land, buildings and other amenities to raise funds. | Fourteen such notices have been issued since 1998. Twelve of those have been since 2018, after many councils had drained their…
(2024-08-21). Women Officers Make Historic Overseas Deployment with Indian Coast Guard. devdiscourse.com In a landmark development, two women officers from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have taken part in an overseas deployment on a patrol vessel for the first time.
(2024-08-21). Harris -Walz are oblivious that the U.S. economy CAN NOT exist without crude oil. wattsupwiththat.com Mandating "net-zero" emissions is frustrating without a backup plan to support the materialistic demands of societies and economies around the world for all the products and fuels made from crude oil, the countless initiatives for just "green "electricity from wind and solar have crippled entire sectors.
(2024-08-21). 110 certified to drive Heavy Goods Vehicles for oil and gas. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited, an Energy company on Monday 19th August completed the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers Training and Licensing Program. The program involved 110 drivers being trained, Licensed and certified to professionally drive Heavy Goods trucks and trailers (class CH License) or rigid trucks (class CM license) in accordance …
(2024-08-21). No Need to evacuate Riverlands residents. sanews.gov.za No Need to evacuate Riverlands residents | The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured residents of Riverlands in the Swartlands Local Municipality that the situation has normalised requiring no need for evacuation.
The department said water started flowing quicker than expected on Saturday through the spillway created to minimize the risk of failure of the fourth dam that was on the verge of failure.
This follows the failure of three farm dams, located in Riverlands, that breached, resulting in flooding that caused severe property and infrastructure damage to the affected area, leading to h…
(2024-08-21). Peace center completed in Philippines. anabaptistworld.org A new peace training center in the Philippines that builds on the development work of longtime Mennonite Church Canada International Witness workers is set to celebrate its grand opening in November.
(2024-08-21). Man Arrested for Forcing Sisters-In-Law to Commit Suicide. devdiscourse.com A man accused of molesting his two sisters-in-law, including a minor, and driving them to commit suicide was apprehended on Wednesday, police reported.
(2024-08-21). Los Tres Brazos trial: victims deserve efficient justice. fidh.org
(2024-08-21). Federal Reserve Eyeing September for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Job Market Concerns. devdiscourse.com The Federal Reserve is signaling a potential interest rate cut in September, following concerns about job market softness. Officials are expected to elucidate their stance when the minutes of the July 30-31 meeting are released on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). A crucial piece of advice on how to stop Mpox spreading may surprise you. thecanary.co Following the first detected case of mpox in Europe and the first in South East Asia, the WHO has issued laundry guidance advising not to share towels and to wash them at high temperatures to kill germs. Even freshly washed towels contain 190,000 counts of bacteria, increasing to 17 million after just one day of […] | By
(2024-08-21). Nord Stream. How western governments and media take us for fools. defenddemocracy.press Everybody knew from the very beginning who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines as we were writing one day after the sabotage: Destroy the Nord Stream, Fuck the EU. Everybody in the West knew it was a big and stupid lie to claim, as nearly all mass media and politicians have done that Russia was …
(2024-08-21). Blinken Exits Middle East Without Cease-fire, Calls for Urgent Agreement. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 'It doesn't feel safe': Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A new national report finds that Philadelphia is "by far" the safest city in the country for pedestrians. The conclusion released by Forbes Advisor has local traffic safety advocates scratching their heads. | Published earlier this month,
(2024-08-21). Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| In a far corner of Northwest Philadelphia, down a narrow bumpy lane that feels more like a country road than a street within city limits, rows of false indigo, foxglove, sweet William and dahlias play host to the buzz of multiple species of pollinators [mdas…
(2024-08-21). August musts be used to condemn acts of violence against women. sanews.gov.za August musts be used to condemn acts of violence against women | Acting Executive Director of the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) Lydia Sebokedi says it is imperative to use the month of August to condemn all acts of violence against women. | "We need to unite as a nation to fight gender-based violence in our society," Sebokedi said. | Speaking at the 18th Public Sector Innovation Conference being held in Durban, Sebokedi said there will be no freedom for any woman in this country until the scourge of gender-based violence against women is decisively dealt with permanently. | "As we all know, in our c…
(2024-08-21). Polio Outbreak in Gaza 'Knows No Borders,' Expert Tells TML. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). We have no time to defend ourselves, rather, we defend the Sunnah- By Al-Allamah Muqbil Bin Haadee. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Muqbil Bin Haadee al-Waadi'ee, rahimahullaah, said: "All praise belongs to Allaah, we mention the noble 'Ulamaa with good, we direct people to them the likes of Shaykh Badee' ad-Deen al-Bakistaanee as-Sindee, Shaykh al-Albaanee…Shaykh Rabee' and Ibn Baaz. Our books are full of …
(2024-08-21). Golf, cornhole and bocce: This Camden County program uses sports to support people in addiction recovery. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On the top platform of the Camden County Driving Range, Jeffrey Whiteside swung his club and sent a golf ball high into the sky over the water of the Cooper River. | "Woo!" he exclaimed. "That was a good one." | Behind him a group of men watched. | "It's all that Wii golf, right?" one joked and laughed. | "For real, though," Whiteside said as he quickly teed up another ball. | This fun outing was about more than hitting a few golf balls. Whiteside and others in the group tha…
(2024-08-21). In Cameroon, long-running defamation case highlights vexatious suits against journalists. mediadefence.org
(2024-08-21). SAPS celebrates its women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its women in blue | This year, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is observing Women's Month by celebrating its women in blue, who do not only bring inclusivity and empathy to the table, but who also go beyond the call of duty to serve and protect the people of South Africa. | Today, SAPS introduces the nation to Sergeant Silindile Njilo, a crime prevention member attached to the Ntuzuma police station in KwaZulu-Natal. | Njilo and baby "Tholakele" captured the hearts and minds of the nation when a video clip of them trended on social media platforms earlier this year. Loosely translated, th…
(2024-08-21). EXCLUSIVE: DWP just gave £1 BILLION MORE to private companies for harmful back-to-work scheme. thecanary.co Not only did the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hand a harmful "back to work" contract extension to notorious private outsourcing company Serco, but it also awarded it to seven other controversial suppliers. Significantly, these companies have mostly been operating the government's key Universal Credit work programme — the Restart Scheme — since 2021. …
(2024-08-21). Met Office Records Hottest Day of the Year at a Weather Station Next to a Massive Heat-Generating Electricity Sub-Station. wattsupwiththat.com Electricity sub-stations give off so much heat into the surrounding atmosphere there are even plans to trap it for commercial use.
(2024-08-21). "We are ready for President Kamala Harris:" Barack Obama at Democratic Convention. devdiscourse.com Former US president Barack Obama took centre stage at a Democratic National Convention keynote speech urging Americans to back Kamala Harris in her presidential bid against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Speaking after his wife Michelle Obama on Tuesday (local time), the former US president recalled that Harris in her capacity as the attorney general of California had stood up for children who had been victims of sexual abuse.
(2024-08-21). No, Press Democrat, One Hottest Month Means Nothing in The Scheme of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Fortunately, Mother Nature changed the weather patterns to cooler than normal, and Golis ended up looking like a fool.
(2024-08-21). Survivor of Alleged Rape to Sue Police Claiming 'Failure to Properly Investigate Breached Human Rights'. bylinetimes.com A woman is suing police claiming her human rights were breached after they failed to properly investigate an allegation of rape she made against a colleague which led her to be sacked and suffer severe mental health issues. | Jan Cruickshank alleged that a male workmate sexually harassed her in person and via text messages for three years before raping her in spring 2015. | But after an unfair and "victim blaming" investigation in which her bosses believed the man's claim that they had been having an affair, Jan was dismissed from her job, while police said there wasn't enough evidence to bring charges. |
(2024-08-21). Christians for (Politician)? No, thanks. anabaptistworld.org Once you've thrown in with a candidate, it's much easier to shift your values to align with that person than to pressure the candidate to align their policies with your values.
(2024-08-21). Amid DNC, Elon Musk Mocks & Shocks Kamala Harris With Response To Trump Offer? | DOGE | US Election. hindustantimes.com Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed interest in a U.S. government role if Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is elected to power. This comes after Trump suggested an advisory position for Musk in his administration. Earlier, Musk endorsed Trump on X following the assassination attempt, showing support for his recovery. The billionaire, critical of Joe Biden, appears open to serving in a potential Trump administration.
(2024-08-21). Rachel Reeves plans to build 'affordable housing' by making existing housing more unaffordable. thecanary.co Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to increase social rent for council and housing association tenants in order to pay for new affordable housing. Rachel Reeves's idea is backwards So Rachel Reeves is essentially making existing social housing more unaffordable for the least well off in order to build whatever they brand as affordable housing. As well […] | By
(2024-08-21). Outcry in Chhattisgarh: Tribal Woman Allegedly Raped by Six Men. devdiscourse.com A 27-year-old tribal woman was reportedly raped by six men in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, police disclosed on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Western Financial Elite has destroyed Greece. Now it enjoys vacations there! defenddemocracy.press More Than 40% of Greeks Can't Afford to Take Vacation; Among Highest in EU By Alexi Friedman July 19, 2022 This summer has brought throngs of tourists to Greece but a new report found that more than 43 percent of all employed Greek citizens cannot afford to go on vacation. They totaled more than 1.6 …
(2024-08-21). Starmer's freebie Taylor Swift tickets: prime minister, 'now we got bad blood'. thecanary.co 
Swifitie Starmer has sure taken the friendship bracelets, free Taylor Swift tickets, and tasted it — the political freebie perks that is. Because as it turned out, the prime ministers VIP tickets to the music icon's London show in June were all bought and paid for — all £4,000 worth. So while Starmer was condemning […] | By
(2024-08-21). The Donors who Ditched Other Parties to Bankroll Labour's General Election Landslide. bylinetimes.com Over a third of A record £9.6 million was donated to Labour to fund its successful election landslide in July, but the sources of that war chest radically changed from past elections as the party tried to make up for faltering support from trade unions. | Only £2.4 million came from the party's 11 affiliated trade unions. In every election since 2015, that figure has be…
(2024-08-21). Will Kamala Harris win? onlineopinion.com.au According to a survey for the Financial Times, 42 percent of voters trust Harris more than Trump to handle the economy, a seven-point increase on Joe Biden's number last month.
(2024-08-21). What the hell is happening in Trieste? strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-21). Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati Back Bharat Bandh Against Supreme Court's SC/ST Sub-Classification Ruling. devdiscourse.com Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday extended his support to the 'Bharat Bandh,' which was called in protest against the Supreme Court's ruling that allows sub-classification within reservation categories for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Yadav highlighted that the movement aims to protect reservations, instilling a new consciousness among the exploited and deprived.
(2024-08-21). Man Arrested for Raping Stepdaughter in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com In a disturbing incident, police in Maharashtra's Nashik district have taken a 39-year-old man into custody for allegedly raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter, an official confirmed on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Iran Dismisses Australia, New Zealand Statement on Mideast Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry refuted a joint statement from the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand who have accused Iran of destabilizing West Asia.
(2024-08-21). Brake Failure Leads to Fatal Bus Accident in Iran, 28 Pakistani Pilgrims Dead. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). 20 Bangladeshi students who cops blinded during protests speak out. thecanary.co Bangladesh student Omar Faruq believes the future of his country is bright. But all he can see is darkness, after police trying to crush a student-led revolution blinded him with rubber pellets. More than 450 people were killed — many by police fire — in the weeks of protests leading up to the ousting of […] | By
(2024-08-21). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Archbishop Kazimba urges gov't to expedite resettlement of victims. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged the government to expedite the resettlement of victims who were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. The affected residents have sought shelter in tents that have been erected at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playgrounds. According …
(2024-08-21). 20 Bangladeshi students who cops blinded during protests speak out. thecanary.co Bangladesh student Omar Faruq believes the future of his country is bright. But all he can see is darkness, after police trying to crush a student-led revolution blinded him with rubber pellets. More than 450 people were killed — many by police fire — in the weeks of protests leading up to the ousting of …
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Climate Claim: The UN "… need to resist the assertion that mining is always beneficial …" wattsupwiththat.com All that separates us from a Venezuelan style economy where ordinary people search the trash for food is politicians listening to the wrong advice.
(2024-08-21). UN Officials Warn of Further Instability in Libya Without Elections Soon. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). Manyana's bushland battle: Plibersek's decision affects environmental future. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-21). KZN twin sisters gearing up to fly SA flag high in Sweden. sanews.gov.za KZN twin sisters gearing up to fly SA flag high in Sweden | Fifteen-year-old twins from KwaDabeka, outside Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal, are gearing up to fly the South African flag high in the upcoming Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition, set to take place in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday. | The sisters, Sandisiwe and Sanelisiwe Nhlozi, won the South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP) competition in June this year. | The competition is spearheaded by the Department of Water and Sanitation and challenges secondary and high school learners to identity a water problem in their community and come up with innovative…
(2024-08-21). Eskom removes illegally connected transformers in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Eskom removes illegally connected transformers in Gauteng | Eskom, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, has removed over 35 illegally connected transformers in Gauteng's Diepsloot Extension 6.
"This joint operation is part of Eskom's ongoing efforts to reclaim its network and alleviate the strain caused by unauthorised and illegal electricity connections," the State-owned power utility said of Tuesday's removal.
In the 2022/23 financial year, Eskom said it suffered non-technical losses of around R5 billion due to illegal connections, meter bypasses, and other electricity-related c…
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 'Shoehorning' a fire into the climate narrative. wattsupwiththat.com Note: This is a reprint of my op-ed "Editor for a Day" in the Chico Enterprise-Record, complete with links and graphs to factual references for the benefit of readers there…
(2024-08-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-21). Tim Walz has described his family's IVF experience. His wife says they used a different procedure. whyy.org In March, after an Alabama court halted in vitro fertilization procedures in the state, Minnesota Gov. And earlier this month, Walz criticized Ohio Sen. In i…
(2024-08-21). 5 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It seems like the summer has just started, but we are only one week away from the beginning of the new year school year. The During the summer months, the district announced a new year-round school pilot, the addition of adequate cooling in some old school buildings, addressed staff shortages and fielded…
(2024-08-21). Polio Outbreak in Gaza Threatens Health on Both Sides of the Border. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). All Ministerial Picks Win Iran Parliament's Confidence Vote. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The final round of the Iranian Parliament's sessions to vet President Masoud Pezeshkian's proposed ministers ended on Wednesday as all the nominees managed to win the vote of confidence from the lawmakers.
(2024-08-21). Four Eskom employees, contractor security guard arrested for theft of heavy fuel oil. sanews.gov.za Four Eskom employees, contractor security guard arrested for theft of heavy fuel oil | Eskom has confirmed the arrest of four employees and a contractor security guard, in connection with the theft of heavy fuel oil, valued at R500 000 from the Camden Power Station. | According to an official statement, the accused have been charged and are detained at Ermelo Police Station after they were arrested on Friday, 10 August 2024, at midnight. | This is after two Eskom weighbridge operators were apprehended for their alleged role in colluding to steal heavy fuel oil and defraud the company. | "The investigation began…
(2024-08-21). Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Deaths of Pilgrims in Bus Crash. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry offered condolences to Pakistan over deaths of dozens of Pakistani Arbaeen pilgrims in a bus crash near Iran's central city of Yazd.
(2024-08-21). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-21). SATIRE: Earth Towed, Impounded After Illegally Parking In Milky Way. theonion.com VIRGO SUPERCLUSTER—Cursing with frustration at the unforeseen inconvenience, 8 billion residents of Earth told reporters Wednesday that the planet had been towed and impounded after being illegally parked in the Milky Way. "Oh goddammit, that's my whole day ruined," said 43-year-old Dan Levitz, one of billions of Earth dwellers who awoke to the sound of …
(2024-08-21). SAPS Honors Sergeant Silindile Njilo: A Shining Light in the Community. devdiscourse.com This Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is celebrating the remarkable contributions of its women officers, who not only bring inclusivity and empathy to their roles but also go above and beyond the call of duty to serve and protect the people of South Africa.
(2024-08-21). Severe drought in Brazil's Amazon jungle. america.cgtn.com 
All signs point to a severe drought in the Amazon in the 2024 dry season. Scientists say it's likely to be even more severe than last year's dramatic drought. Paulo Cabral reports from Sao Paulo.
(2024-08-21). Deadly TTP Faction Clash Over Heist Money Leads to Five Deaths in DI Khan. devdiscourse.com New details have emerged about a deadly confrontation between two factions of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), which resulted in the deaths of five militants in the DI Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, according to The Express Tribune. The violence occurred between the Gandapur and Marwat groups of the TTP.
(2024-08-21). Feargal Sharkey to march on the government HE campaigned for over water crisis. Hmm… thecanary.co 
Undertones star-turned-water campaigner Feargal Sharkey has launched an anti-sewage coalition. In October, he will lead the 'March for Clean Water' to mark the first 100 days of the new Labour government's failure to mop up the water companies' pollution mess. But there's a reason a Labour-run UK has rivers and oceans roiling in shit. Sharkey […] | By
(2024-08-21). Tourist are spending more than ever in Brazil. america.cgtn.com 
Official data show foreign visitors to Brazil spent a record amount of money in the country during the first half of this year. CGTN got an exclusive interview with Brazil's Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, to discuss the growth of this industry. Paulo Cabral reports.
(2024-08-21). Central Bank of Turkey Keeps Interest Rate at 50% To Curb Inflation. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-21). Minister of Justice pays tribute to outgoing Chief Justice Zondo. sanews.gov.za Minister of Justice pays tribute to outgoing Chief Justice Zondo | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has vowed that the recommendations that Chief Justice Raymond Zondo made following the State Capture Commission will be implemented and justice will be served to the people of South Africa. | The Minister was delivering remarks during a Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court in honour of the outgoing Chief Justice. | Chief Justice Zondo was the chairperson of the commission which exposed corruption, malfeasance and the looting of public funds. | "As we bid farewel…
(2024-08-21). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-21). Amardeep Singh Bhatia Takes Charge as Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. devdiscourse.com Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, IAS, has officially assumed the role of Secretary for the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He succeeds Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, who has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Defence.
(2024-08-21). The corrupt heart of Japanese politics Wheeler-dealers run the system. strategic-culture.su By Christopher HARDING | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the Nineties, US Secretary of State M…
(2024-08-21). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-21). Himachal Contractual Employees Demand Regularisation. devdiscourse.com In a recent appeal, the Himachal Pradesh contractual employees' association called on the state government to initiate the regularisation process for employees who finish a two-year contract period by September 2024.
(2024-08-21). US/Oregon: Wildfires Threaten Pregnancies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A helicopter flies between the Bedrock Fire and nearby Fall Creek to get a load of water as the wildfire burns east of Eugene, Oregon, July 24, 2023. | © 2023 Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP. | Air pollution and stress from wildfires is on the rise with specific harms for maternal health, but experiences from Oregon indicate that public health officials are not doing enough to reach pregnant people with vital health hazard information.It's crucial for state and federal governments to address the environmental harms to pregnancy that intersect with racism and unfairness in…
(2024-08-21). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-21). More than 200 content creators invited to the DNC. america.cgtn.com 
News organizations from around the world are covering the event. But this year, journalists are battling for space with social media influencers who have been invited to attend. Dan Williams reports from Chicago.
(2024-08-21). Concern over fire incident at Lancea Vale secondary School. sanews.gov.za Concern over fire incident at Lancea Vale secondary School | Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation MEC, Matome Chiloane, has expressed concern about a fire incident at Lancea Vale Secondary School in Eldorado Park. | According to a statement released by the department, the fire resulted in significant damage to three classrooms within the Grade 8 and Grade 9 block. | The incident took place on Tuesday. | "It is indeed concerning that last week Wednesday there was a stabbing incident of a learner by another learner at the same school. We will not tolerate violence or gangsterism perpetuated in aroun…
(2024-08-21). Chief Justice Zondo lauded as a man of wisdom and integrity. sanews.gov.za Chief Justice Zondo lauded as a man of wisdom and integrity | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has hailed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as a beacon of wisdom, forged by experience, unwavering in principle and integrity, and embodying both humility and courage. | Simelane was paying tribute on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the farewell dinner of outgoing Chief Justice Zondo in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night. | Zondo is retiring at the end of August 2024 after a distinguished judicial career spanning 27 years. | During his term, Zondo has been pivotal in adv…
(2024-08-21). Burkina Faso: Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burkina Faso coup leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore participates in a ceremony in the capital, Ouagadougou, October 15, 2022. | © 2022 AP Photo/Kilaye Bationo, File | (Nairobi) — Burkina Faso's military authorities are misusing an emergency law to unlawfully conscript magistrates — prosecutors and judges — who have opened legal proceedings against junta supporters, Human Rights Watch said today. These recent conscriptions come amid the Burkinabè junta's growing repression of dissidents, journalists, human rights defenders, and political opponents.Between August 9 and 12…
(2024-08-21). 9] O Faris Al-Hammadi! The time has arrived for your deceitful and absurd statements to be unveiled for all to see! [Brother, did you advise Faris privately prior to rebuking him?>. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Muqbil Bin Haadee Al-Waadi'ee, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked: "What is the difference between criticism and advice?" Response: The difference between criticism and advice is that advice can be in private between the one advising and the one being …
(2024-08-21). SATIRE: Grandpa Racist Toward Country That No Longer Exists. theonion.com PITTSBURGH—Citing the 87-year-old's allegations that Prussian immigrants were destroying the fabric of his neighborhood and responsible for all the crime in town, a local family reported Wednesday that their grandfather Steve Bierko appeared to be racist against a country that no longer exists. "He keeps calling these people 'cabbage eaters' and claims they're poisoning America, …
(2024-08-21). O fascismo apoiado pelo Ocidente está por trás da invasà£o de Kursk pela Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Mais uma vez podemos observar a verdadeira essência do regime de Kiev. Em 6 de agosto de 2024, os nazistas novamente, como em 1941, chegaram ao solo russo com o objetivo de roubar, matar e destruir tudo que é russo….
(2024-08-21). El lado oculto de la noticia: Trump y Harris ante el genocidio palestino. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno Biden-Harris acaba de aprobar un nuevo paquete de ayuda militar a Israel, 50 cazas F-15, municiones y otros materiales, por valor de 20 000 millones de dólares (…) Y es que Israel no es un aliado menor para Estados Unidos; es desde 1948 su aliado por excelencia, una pieza clave de importancia estratégica en Oriente Medio, un pequeño y artificial estado de tan solo diez millones de habitantes creado e impuesto en la Palestina histórica al que da un trato privilegiado a nivel económico, político, tecnológico y militar.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Venezuela, el sabotaje electoral y la intoxicación informativa. cubadebate.cu Venezuela sigue sometido a asedio constante por su principal recurso no renovable: el petróleo. En ese marco, el cibergolpismo expuso la vulnerabilidad de un sistema que era elogiado hasta por los propios detractores de Hugo Chávez y Nicolás Maduro. La lucha asimétrica es contra el poder militar coercitivo de EE.UU., la Unión Europea, la OTAN, la OEA y los medios concentrados.
(2024-08-21). Kamala Harris recibe apoyo de Obama en la Convención Nacional Demócrata. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Estados Unidos Barack Obama reiteró públicamente su apoyo a la candidata demócrata Kamala Harris y dijo que "está lista hoy para llegar a la Casa Blanca". "No sé ustedes, pero yo me siento entusiasmado", afirmó Obama en medio de fuertes ovaciones en el United Center, de Chicago.
(2024-08-21). Cuba en el grupo A del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La Confederación Mundial de Béisbol y Softbol anunció los grupos clasificatorios para el VI Clásico Mundial, previsto a desarrollarse en el año 2026. En el apartado A, con sede en Puerto Rico, fueron ubicadas además de los anfitriones las selecciones de Cuba, Canadá y Panamá; mientras que el B se jugará en Texas.
(2024-08-21). OMS asegura que la viruela del mono puede ser contenida. cubadebate.cu La mpox, conocida como Viruela del Mono, "no es la nueva COVID-19", porque las autoridades saben claramente cómo controlar su propagación, aseguró un destacado experto de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). A pesar de la preocupación real por una nueva variante del virus y de la alerta mundial, el ente mundial reducido las alertas.
(2024-08-21). Onat: Los canales de pagos electrónicos, su mejor opción para el pago de los tributos. cubadebate.cu Los canales de pago electrónicos como Transfermóvil, Banca Telefónica, Virtual Bandec y otras, constituyen servicios muy utilizados por los contribuyentes y también por las personas que realizan pagos eventuales. Según la Onat, hasta el mes junio de 2024 se efectuaron 7 329 118 pagos, de ellos el 73.5% se realizó por los canales electrónicos.
(2024-08-21). Entretener, øa qué costo? cubadebate.cu Par de sábados atrás escuché la voz de Javier Sotomayor en la televisión e inmediatamente me acerqué para ver lo que prometía ser "un programa a la altura". Había visto comentarios anteriores sobre el nuevo espacio de los sábados en la noche en la televisión cubana, pero la realidad superó con creces lo leído: escenografía cargada y oscura que deviene en cansancio visual, diálogos mal estructurados, problemas con el audio y chistes que coquetean con el mal gusto.
(2024-08-21). Informa Banco Metropolitano sobre inestabilidad de servicios asociados a tarjetas magnéticas. cubadebate.cu El Banco Metropolitano S.A. informó a sus usuarios este miércoles acerca de la inestabilidad de servicios asociados a tarjetas magnéticas. La institución destacó que se pueden percibir demoras en las operaciones. Según dijo, eventualmente podrían no realizarse operaciones por cajeros automáticos, terminales de punto de venta (TPV o POS) y transferencias interbancarias (del propio banco o con Bandec y BPA).
(2024-08-21). Científicos demuestran que las ballenas jorobadas crean "redes de burbujas" para cazar. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo estudio científico realizado frente a las costas de Alaska demostró que las ballenas jorobadas no solo utilizan, sino que también fabrican sus propias herramientas para hacer más eficiente su proceso de caza. Los investigadores sabían que las jorobadas crean "redes de burbujas" para capturar los alimentos necesarios para su dieta.
(2024-08-21). Cuba aspira a unos Juegos Paralímpicos exitosos. cubadebate.cu Cuba aspira a continuar su senda de éxitos en los cercanos Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, que quedarán inaugurados en la capital francesa el próximo 28 de agosto. A pesar de que debutó en la novena edición, la Isla ya figura en la élite panamericana de esas competiciones. Solo potencias mundiales como Estados Unidos, Canadá y Brasil le superan en el medallero.
(2024-08-21). La presidenta emérita de los trabajadores agrícolas, Dolores Huerta, acusa al capitalismo de causar falta de vivienda. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—En un panel del Comité Nacional Demócrata sobre el plan de Kamala Harris de apoyar un tope a los alquileres, la veterana líder sindical Dolores Huerta, cofundadora de los Trabajadores Agrícolas Unidos, acusó al corrupto sistema capitalista de los problemas de la falta de vivienda y la pobreza. Huerta, que ahora tiene 94 años, recuerda …
(2024-08-21). Pinar del Río incrementa su patrimonio forestal. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) Con más de 411 mil hectáreas de bosques, Pinar del Río se mantiene entre los territorios más reforestados del país, a pesar de los incendios que han provocado enormes estragos en los dos últimos años.
(2024-08-21). Estudiantes cubanos participarán en Foro de Moscú. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) Una delegación conformada por seis destacados estudiantes de diversas escuelas de arte de Cuba participarán desde este jueves en el III Foro Cultural Internacional Infantil, e que tendrá lugar del 22 al 24 de agosto de 2024 en el Palacio de los Pioneros en Vorobyovy Gory, de Moscú.
(2024-08-21). Convención Nacional Demócrata en EEUU: Vientos a favor de Harris. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El expresidente de Estados Unidos Barack Obama expresó su esperanza con la candidatura de Kamala Harris, a quien reiteró públicamente su apoyo y dijo que está lista hoy para llegar a la Casa Blanca.
(2024-08-21). Danza Contemporánea de Cuba celebrará aniversario con Carmina Burana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) Danza Contemporánea de Cuba (DCC), dirigida por el maestro Miguel Iglesias, celebrará el aniversario 65 de su fundación con uno de sus más populares espectáculos: Carmina Burana, que ya alistan hoy para sus próximas presentaciones.
(2024-08-21). Llegan primeros atletas a Villa Paralímpica de París 2024. radiohc.cu París, 21 ago (PL).- La llegada de los primeros atletas a la Villa Paralímpica de los Juegos de París 2024 está señalada para este miércoles, instalación que acogerá a más de cuatro mil deportistas de 182 países.
(2024-08-21). Dirigente sindical argentino anuncia preparación de paro general. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 21 ago (RHC) El secretario general de la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE), Rodolfo Aguiar, aseguró hoy que la jornada nacional de lucha iniciada esta mañana es el paso previo a un nuevo paro general contra las políticas del gobierno argentino.
(2024-08-21). Jóvenes de Dominica reciben becas para estudiar en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) Nueve jóvenes de Dominica recibieron las becas otorgadas para estudiar en las universidades de Cuba, como parte de la cooperación que ambos países mantienen en educación y otros sectores de interés mutuo.
(2024-08-21). En Cuba caverna con peces que cautiva al visitante (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Zonas vírgenes y extensas franjas de playas, vegetación única y una fauna propia de cada lugar, surge como una de las opciones más atractivas para los miles de turistas que visitan cada año los diversos destinos de la isla, en particular el entorno de Playa Girón.
(2024-08-21). Cuba denuncia instigación al terrorismo desde Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy a través de su perfil en X, que desde territorio estadounidense de la Florida se instiga impunemente al terrorismo contra su país.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-21). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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".
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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".
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). AUSTRALIA ESTàÅ EN EL PUNTO DE MIRA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS. thealtworld.com El país ha creado un mando cibernético y está intensificando la cooperación con Washington | Australia ocupa un lugar especial en la geopolítica mundial. A pesar de su tamaño, nunca ha participado activamente en la formación de los procesos políticos mundiales, actuando como un apéndice del Reino Unido y luego de Estados Unidos. Ahora, en el contexto del cambiante equilibrio de poder mundial y del creciente enfrentamiento entre EEUU y China, Australia se está convirtiendo en el patio trasero remoto de Washington, que será utilizado por el Pentágono como bastión estratégico en la región del Pacífico. | El 9 de ago…
(2024-08-21). Les défis des BRICS et la crise des institutions financières internationales, par Jacques Sapir. defenddemocracy.press 
20.août.2024 Une étude de cas sur la Nouvelle Banque de Développement des BRICS Il est désormais largement admis que les institutions de l'économie mondiale sont, à un degré ou à un autre, en crise. A différents niveaux, qu'il s'agisse du FMI, de la Banque mondiale ou de l'OMC, ces institutions ont des difficultés croissantes à …
(2024-08-21). Cuba reitera denuncia sobre genocidio israelí en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reiteró hoy la denuncia de su país sobre los permanentes ataques de Israel contra hospitales, escuelas y centros de refugiados en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-21). Muertos y heridos en Gaza mientras Israel intensifica ofensiva. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El ejército israelí intensificó hoy su ofensiva terrestre contra varias zonas de la Franja de Gaza, donde se reportan decenas de muertos y heridos en las últimas horas.
(2024-08-21). Cuba brinda su experiencia y capacidad técnica en producción de medicamentos, ratifica ministro de Salud en encuentro regional. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Salud Pública, doctor José Angel Portal Miranda, ratificó hoy la disposición de Cuba de poner al servicio de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) y de todos los países de la región, su capacidad técnica y experiencia en la producción de medicamentos, productos biotecnológicos y vacunas.
(2024-08-21). Premio Nobel de Literatura Wole Soyinka visita Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, dio la bienvenida a Cuba este martes, a través de la red social X, al escritor nigeriano Wole Soyinka, Premio Nobel de Literatura. En su mensaje en la red social, el jefe de Estado calificó de honor recibir nuevamente en la isla a Soyinka "por su obra, permanente compromiso y trascendente activismo político a favor de las causas justas".
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Navegando en terreno peligroso: Los riesgos del Wi-Fi público. cubadebate.cu El creciente despliegue de puntos de acceso inalámbricos públicos Wi-Fi y el auge de dispositivos móviles como tabletas y móviles han facilitado el acceso a la información en Internet. Estando disponibles en cafeterías, aeropuertos y parques, ofrecen una solución conveniente para mantenerse en línea. Sin embargo, la seguridad es clave.
(2024-08-21). Dialoga embajador con dirigente de graduados de Sri Lanka en Cuba. radiohc.cu Colombo, 21 ago (RHC) El embajador Andrés González recibió hoy aquí a Ciththadhamma Rathnamudali, presidente de la Asociación de Graduados de Sri Lanka en Cuba, una organización defensora activa de la Revolución cubana.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). Crece número de áreas protegidas en provincia central de Cuba. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 21 ago (RHC) La provincia central de Sancti Spiritus es hoy uno de los territorios cubanos con el mayor número de áreas protegidas y otras zonas en proceso de certificación.
(2024-08-21). Demandan en Ecuador cumplir con resultado de consulta popular sobre Parque Yasuní. radiohc.cu En agosto de 2023 en las elecciones generales anticipadas, los ecuatorianos también se pronunciaron en las urnas por poner fin a la explotación de petróleo en el Parque Nacional Yasuní, uno de los lugares con mayor biodiversidad del planeta. Un año después todavía no se ha dado cumplimiento a la voluntad popular.
(2024-08-21). Béisbol: Cuba se despide de la Serie Mundial de las Pequeñas Ligas. cubadebate.cu Los Bombarderos de Santa Clara, en representación de Cuba, cayeron este martes 6-4 ante México y se despidieron así de la Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas de béisbol, con sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Williamsport, Pensilvania. Los discípulos de Everaldo Pedroso regresan a casa luego de vencer 4-1 a la República Checa y perder ante China Taipéi 10-2.
(2024-08-21). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Cuba frente a las drogas. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Autoridades de los Ministerios del Interior, Educación y Salud Pública y el Presidente Nacional de la FEU participarán este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda para abordar el enfrentamiento de Cuba al tráfico de drogas,las acciones preventivas contra el consumo de las mismas y el tratamiento a la adicción.
(2024-08-21). Cae Cuba ante México en Torneo Norceca Final voleibol (m). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (ACN) La selección de Cuba de voleibol perdió 0-3 ante México en la primera jornada del III Torneo de Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe (Norceca) Masculino Final Six 2024, con sede hasta el próximo 25 en la ciudad canadiense de Gatineau, en Quebec.
(2024-08-21). Cuba dice adiós a la Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (ACN) Los Bombarderos de Santa Clara, en representación de Cuba, cayeron 6-4 ante la selección de México y se despidieron de la Serie Mundial de las Pequeñas Ligas, con sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Williamsport.
(2024-08-21). Mujer de estirpe genuinamente cubano: María de las Mercedes Ibarra Ibáñez (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) Emotivo homenaje se desarrolló en la sede de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba a María de las Mercedes Ibarra Ibáñez, bisnieta del patriota y periodista Juan Gualberto Gómez, fallecida el pasado día 7 a los 86 años de edad.
(2024-08-21). FAO valora prevención de Cuba contra incendios forestales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) Cuba amplía medidas preventivas frente a siniestros forestales en sus territorios más frágiles por el cambio climático, apreció hoy la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).
(2024-08-21). Profundizan Cuba y China cooperación en educación e investigación. radiohc.cu Beijing, 21 ago (RHC) Cuba y China profundizan hoy la cooperación en educación e investigación conjunta entre la Universidad de la Habana (UH) y varias casas de altos estudios del gigante asiático.
(2024-08-21). ONU llama a escuchar a víctimas del terrorismo para generar cambio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) La Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU) llama hoy a promover, proteger y respetar los derechos de las víctimas del terrorismo en el Día Internacional de Conmemoración y Homenaje a quienes padecieron ese flagelo.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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.
(2024-08-21). 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).