(2024-08-22). 56 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at DNC. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Some played hacky sack Wed…
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" uwidata.com West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I asked Viacheslav Matuzov, …
(2024-08-22). Letting lawmakers who incite against Gazans off the hook will cost Israel in The Hague. haaretz.com Instead of restraining soldiers in Gaza whose 'blood was boiling,' ministers and MKs encouraged them to attack Palestinian civilians. The attorney general must ignore the state prosecutor's recommendation not to investigate them, but his decision has already sullied Israel's law enforcement system…
(2024-08-22). Clashes Erupt After Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash With Israeli Police Over Conscription | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-22). NGOs warn of 'imminent polio epidemic' in Gaza, urge vaccination. newarab.com 
Leading international humanitarian organisations warned on Wednesday that an "entire generation" of Gaza's children is at risk of Top humanitarian and medical NGOs including Humanity & Inclusion, ActionAid, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam and Save the Children signed an open briefing calling attention to the dangers facing Gaza's ch…
(2024-08-22). Day 321: Continuous Bombing On Gaza Causes Dozens Of Casualties. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Day 321 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck many homes and buildings across the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including women, children, and infants. In Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, the army fired a missile at a home for the Hammouda family, killing …
(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. counterpunch.org 
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 involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate
(2024-08-22). US doctors returning from Gaza urge arms embargo on Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Treating Migrants as the Enemy Provides No Vision for the Future. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-22). Mixed Story: What the Revision to the Jobs Data Means. counterpunch.org 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
(2024-08-22). American Airlines extends suspension of Israel flights. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Does Any Other Country Besides Israel Have the Right to Defend Itself? counterpunch.org 
Israel's claim to self-defense is never questioned. Although it has one of the strongest modern militaries (581 aircraft, including F-15, F-16 and advanced stealth F-35 fighter jets), possesses the latest air defense systems, stockpiles 400 nuclear weapons with delivery systems, and has the United States, the world's largest military power, standing ready to protect it, we are to believe that Israel is in physical danger.
(2024-08-22). Republicans Kill Civilians For Bad Guy Reasons, Democrats Kill Civilians For Nice Guy Reasons. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Republicans will kill a million Palestinians and say they're doing it so Jesus will come back, whereas Democrats will kill a million Palestinians while making noises with their mouths like "ceasefire" and "two-state solution".
(2024-08-22). Germany: Palestine activist faces trial for 'from river to sea'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Activists rally online in support of satirist Bassem Youssef. newarab.com 
Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of
(2024-08-22). Patrick Lawrence: Zelensky's Misadventures in Kursk. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Bringing on World War III. thealtworld.com Netanyahu and Zelenskiy want to drag the US into armageddons on their behalf | The common denominator between the Israeli Zionist Benjamin Netanyahu and the Ukrainian Zionist Volodimir Zelenskiy is their bid to drag the United States and its NATO alliance into wars on their behalf to rid them of major threats to their respective rule and survival: Iran and its allies in the Middle East in the former's case, Russia under Vladimir Putin in the latter's. | It is no coincidence that the Ukrainian army, on Zelenskiy's directives, launched a surprise attack on 6 August on the Kursk region inside Russia's western border…
(2024-08-22). Ukrainian troops face defeat in Kursk – retired major. infobrics.org American, British and Polish intelligence services assisted Ukraine in its invasion of Kursk.
(2024-08-22). Village of Russian Konopelka… smoothiex12.blogspot.com and trash removal by Russian Army in Kursk Oblast. Minus 60 VSU and a bunch of NATO armor. Porkicide, in other words. This is a visual representation of how two VSU best brigades have been wiped out by Russians. Just one episode out of many. They say a bunch of US "volunteers" have been killed there.
(2024-08-22). Is Germany throwing Ukraine under the bus? thesiriusreport.com 
We connect Germany's recent accusations against Ukraine and Poland over Nord Stream with wider fears in the West about Ukraine's Kursk offensive, asking whether we are seeing signs that Ukraine is being thrown under the bus?
(2024-08-22). Putin's Old Spy Friend Drops Huge 'Direct Attack On West' Hint As Ukraine Brags About US Weapons. hindustantimes.com As Ukraine boasts about its use of American weapons on Russian territory and against Russian infrastructure like bridges, a close friend of Russia President Vladimir Putin has dropped a significant hint on a potential direct attack on the West. A former spy who served with Putin in East Germany before the collapse of the Soviet Union made the comments amid Ukraine's first confirmation of using US-made missile systems to target Russian bridges in Kursk. This development signifies a crossing of Putin's red line regarding Western weaponry being used on Russian soil, raising questions about the potential consequences…
(2024-08-22). Russia faces manpower woes after failing to stop Ukraine's Kursk incursion. aljazeera.com Ukraine has seized more Russian territory in two weeks than Russia has seized in Ukraine all year.
(2024-08-22). Israel's Secret Scheme to Skirt US Laws and Influence American Politics. mintpressnews.com Leaked documents have revealed that Israeli government officials, along with Zionist lobby groups, actively sought legal advice to circumvent U.S. regulations under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in their efforts to influence American elections and push anti-constitutional legislation. According to a joint investigation by The Guardian, Lee Fang, and Jack Poulson, Israel consulted with …
(2024-08-22). Israel's Secret Scheme to Skirt US Laws and Influence American Politics. mintpressnews.com Leaked documents have revealed that Israeli government officials, along with Zionist lobby groups, actively sought legal advice to circumvent U.S. regulations under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in their efforts to influence American elections and push anti-constitutional legislation. | According to a joint
(2024-08-22). Democracy Now! 2024-08-22 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 22, 2024; Uncommitted Delegates Launch Sit-In After DNC Rejects Request for a Palestinian Speaker at Convention; Tim Walz Accepts VP Nomination; A Look at His Record on George Floyd Murder, IVF, Guns and Gaza; "Stop Sending Bombs": Rep. Ilhan Omar Visits Uncommitted Sit-In & Demands Israeli Arms Embargo; Uncommitted Delegates Speak Out After Sleeping Outside DNC to Protest Silencing of Palestinian Voices; "So Horrific": Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in Massacres Enabled by U.S. Bombs; Climate Crisis & Election Roundtable: From Tim Walz's Recor…
(2024-08-22). Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in US-Enabled Massacres. truthout.org Tanya Haj-Hassan is a pediatric intensive care physician who has volunteered in Gaza multiple times over the past 10 months. She joins us to recount what she witnessed there and to explain why she is calling for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli military and the resumption of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Over the course of Israel's assault, Haj-Hassan has treated victims… |
(2024-08-22). "So Horrific": Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in Massacres Enabled by U.S. Bombs. democracynow.org 
Tanya Haj-Hassan is a pediatric intensive care physician who has volunteered in Gaza multiple times over the past 10 months. She joins us to recount what she witnessed there and to explain why she is calling for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli military and the resumption of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Over the course of Israel's assault, Haj-Hassan has treated victims of "massacre after massacre," with injuries and casualties "enabled by American bombs." She joins demands for Palestinian voices to be allowed to address the convention onstage and argues th…
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict. haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
(2024-08-22). US carrier, warships arrive in West Asia amid prospect of Iran, Hezbollah response to Israel. presstv.ir US aircraft carrier arrives in the West Asia region amid the country and the Israeli regime's fears of Iran and Hezbollah's pending response to Tel Aviv's assassination of senior resistance figures.
(2024-08-22). Hezbollah targets Israeli military sites with 'squadron of attack drones'. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah has carried out fresh retaliatory attacks against a number of strategic Israeli military positions in the northern part of the occupied territories.
(2024-08-22). Israeli military launches massive attacks on southern Lebanon as tensions escalate. presstv.ir The Israeli military launches airstrikes in over 10 areas in southern Lebanon amid heightened tensions between the regime and Hezbollah.
(2024-08-22). Palestinians report at least 22 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza so far Thursday. haaretz.com Palestinian Health Ministry: Three dead in IDF strike in Tul Karm, West Bank ‚ñ IDF strikes Hezbollah targets as rockets target Israel's north ‚ñ Biden stresses 'urgency' of sealing Gaza deal in call with Netanyahu ‚ñ Netanyahu vows that Israeli Air Force is ready for any scenario in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF says it killed IRGC militant in Lebanon and that fighter jets killed Hezbollah militant overnight…
(2024-08-22). Israel will collapse within a year if the war of attrition against Hamas and Hezbollah continues. haaretz.com
(2024-08-22). Why a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah now is bad for Israel. haaretz.com Linking the achievement of truces in Gaza and Lebanon, as international mediators hope to do, would hand the eliminationist Hezbollah a propaganda victory, with dangerous repercussions for Israel's deterrence and defense…
(2024-08-22). Headlines for August 22, 2024. democracynow.org Tim Walz Touts Record as MN Gov. as He Accepts VP Nomination, Uncommitted Mvt. and Allies Launch Sit-In After DNC and Harris Refuse to Let Palestinian Take Main Stage, "Exxon Lies, People Die!": Climate Activists Condemn Corporate Sponsorship at DNC, Israel's Genocide Continues Amid Dimming Hopes for Ceasefire, New Report Details Israel's Pattern of Kidnapping, Torturing and Humiliating Gazan Children, Israel and Hezbollah Continue Cross-Border Fighting Amid Fears of a Broader Conflict, Emmy Awards Stands Firm on Nomination of Gazan Reporter Bisan Owda After Pushback from Israel Lobby, Isr…
(2024-08-22). Israel calls up reservists as Gaza, Lebanon strain military. newarab.com 
The Soldiers who were previously told to stand down have now been called up for reserve duty, according to reports in Israeli media…
(2024-08-22). Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as China urges evacuation. newarab.com 
Israeli forces intensified their cross-border attacks on The attacks took place around 1am local time, according to security sources, adding that the strikes targeted and destroyed several…
(2024-08-22). Day 320: Iran's retaliation against Israel is coming. electronicintifada.net The Democrats use "progressives" to try to sell genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-22). The Proof is in the Platform: Ironclad Support for Israel. fightbackbetter.com The on-going Democratic National Convention, which will end on Thursday night, August 22nd, was billed by some as an opportunity to see what the Democrats would do about the on-going genocide in Palestine. Thousands of protesters were outside the convention marching in the streets. Others, the Uncommitted movement in particular, created their own convention, sitting in to impress upon the Democrats that they deserved a chance to speak inside. Others carried in banners, one read, "Stop Arming Israel." And the Abandon Biden movement that had contributed to Biden stepping out of the race, morphed into the Abandon…
(2024-08-22). Unburdened by Palestine: Shedding Black liberalism for anti-imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Liberals are demanding that Black people in the U.S. put aside our long tradition of anti-imperialism to support Kamala Harris and sacrifice Palestine in the process.
(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid. popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
(2024-08-22). First, Elon Musk made us pay for "free speech"; Now he decides who's allowed it. mronline.org 
The 'saviour of free speech' is cracking down on criticism of Israel's genocide. What he calls the 'faaaaar left' is in his crosshairs. It'll be erased so utterly, you won't remember it was ever there.
(2024-08-22). Israel Using Ceasefire Talks to Expand Colonization of Palestine, UN Expert Says. truthout.org Israeli officials' ceasefire demands show that they aren't just using ceasefire negotiations to prolong their genocide of Gaza, but also to secure permission to further deepen their colonization of Palestine, a UN expert has said. In the latest ceasefire talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been insistent that Israel be able to maintain a permanent military occupation of Gaza'… |
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Desperate to suppress truth about Gaza genocide, 150 pro-Israel Hollywood figures attempt to get Emmy nomination for Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda rescinded. wsws.org Diehard supporters of the Zionist regime continue their efforts to prevent the truth about the Gaza genocide from reaching the public.
(2024-08-22). The Gazan artist featured at Venice's Palazzo Mora. newarab.com 
"When there is a military escalation in Gaza, the inhabitants of the Strip stop practising any type of artistic activity to follow the developments of the war. This time is not like the others: we are experiencing an unprecedented event that has led to terrible transformations. The war has been going on for a long time and the conflict seems endless. I chose to release the burden inside me through drawings and diaries that document the various stages of the genocide of the Palestinian people, using the tools I have at my disposal: a notebook, pencils and black ink pens." | Thus begins the dramatic tale of Moha…
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). This is America #199: Antifascist Report from the UK, Vicky Osterweil on Election Cycle Amidst Ongoing Genocide. itsgoingdown.org 
Welcome, to This Is America, August 21st, 2024. In today's episode, first we speak with the host of 12 Rules for What?, an antifascist podcast on the Channel Zero Network, about the wave of antifascist mobilizations against the far-Right following a series of anti-immigrant riots in the so-called United Kingdom, after the spread of viral…
(2024-08-22). Video: US children's doctor who returned from Gaza described horrific reality of genocide. skwawkbox.org 
US paediatrician Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan has spoken to the national gathering of US Democrats about what she saw when as she volunteered to treat wounded children during Israel's genocide in Gaza. Dr Haj-Hassan described children who have lost limbs, lost entire families — and spoke at some length about a little boy who had lost …
(2024-08-22). The U.S.-Led Ceasefire Talks Are Just Buying More Time for Israel's Genocide. theintercept.com 
(2024-08-22). Day 321 Update: Dozen Killed As Israel Continues To Bomb Gaza. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Day 321 of the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army intensified the bombing and shelling of various parts of the coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. The army fired barrages of missiles and shells at homes, schools, UNRWA facilities, and buildings where families sheltered, amidst an escalating humanitarian …
(2024-08-22). The Quiet Success of the Israel Divestment Movement. yesmagazine.org Grassroots efforts to divest local U.S. taxpayer dollars from Israel over its ongoing genocide of Palestinians are gaining steam.
(2024-08-22). "Arrests" of Biden, Pelosi, Harris for Complicity in Genocide. indybay.org The arrests were pretend but the US law against committing or abetting genocide is very real…
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders meet in Doha amid continued Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Hamas' and the Islamic Jihad's officials meet in the Qatari capital Doha, discussing the latest political and field developments concerning the ongoing Israeli genocide against Gaza.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Defending Democracy from the Streets in Bolivia. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-22). U.S. Aircraft Carrier With F-35 Jets Reaches Middle East As Iran Mulls All-Out War On Israel | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran Vs Israel | Israel Attack: The US military increased its presence in the Middle East amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike on Israel. USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group reached the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on August 22. It is equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets and is also accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
(2024-08-22). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 321: Ceasefire negotiations set to continue in Cairo despite low expectations. mondoweiss.net 
Israel continues to bomb several school shelters across Gaza, killing dozens of displaced civilians. Meanwhile, Israel's internal security chief said settler violence "threatens Israel's security."
(2024-08-22). Israeli army invades 'most crowded displacement camp in history,' bombs Palestinians in shelters. mondoweiss.net 
Over the past week, the Israeli army has ordered a million civilians to evacuate central Gaza, and has bombed two schools sheltering displaced people in Gaza City mere minutes after issuing warnings.
(2024-08-22). China-Egypt joint Mediterranean naval exercises conclude. newarab.com 
China and Egypt concluded joint naval exercises on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its military influence to the eastern Mediterranean, with a guided missile destroyer part of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group. | Naval vessels from the Chinese People's Liberation Army took part in drills, training, and a flotilla ceremony with their Egyptian counterparts off the coast of Alexandria, which began on Monday and ended Wednesday, as part of a five-day visit by Beijing's naval forces. | The exercises were perceived, by some, as another projection of Chinese military power far beyond its borders, as the US holds mo…
(2024-08-22). NicaNotes: One Day in the Life — Building a School in Nicaragua in 1984. afgj.org 
[This is another in our series of articles remembering the history of the movement in solidarity with the Nicaraguan Revolution. It recounts a day in the life of a British volunteer on a school building brigade forty years ago. It was first published by the UK's Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign.] In 1984/5 the first Nicaragua Solidarity…
(2024-08-22). West Bank Settlers Cause Displacement Wave — After ICJ Rules Settlements Illegal. truthout.org Recent Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank has caused the largest wave of forced displacement of Palestinians from their homes since October, a humanitarian group has reported, just weeks after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its landmark ruling against Israel's settlements in Palestine. Over the past two weeks, Israeli settlers have forced 119 Palestinians to… |
(2024-08-22). Harris-Walz Ticket Looks to Be as Bad as Trump-Vance on Foreign Policy. covertactionmagazine.com Harris' VP choice embellished his military record, and voted to fund war after war even when claiming to be against some of them Kamala Harris's selection of Tim Walz as her running mate has garnered rave reviews in various liberal media outlets. However, during his 12 years in Congress, Walz voted to fund war after …
(2024-08-22). Three Wise Monkeys. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-08-22). Guardian's Zionist gatekeeper rewrites Holocaust history. electronicintifada.net Jonathan Freedland's book downplays Rudolph Vrba's heroic criticism of Zionism.
(2024-08-22). "The sniper was shooting him for fun" electronicintifada.net Khalil al-Ramlawi's brother was shot 20 times by an Israeli sniper and quadcopter.
(2024-08-22). Released into hell after 20 years of Israeli prison. electronicintifada.net Ten members of Nael al-Najjar's family, including his fiancee, were killed by Israel before he was released from prison.
(2024-08-22). BRICS vs. G-7: The Battle for Global Economic Supremacy. infobrics.org BRICS comprising of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is an organization that was made in 2009 for assisting each other. This actually come into being right after the economic crisis of 2008. When economic crisis occurs, developed nation like G-7 did not abet other nations which ultimately urge these countries to build an organization to assist each other and do economic collaborations…
(2024-08-22). US cyber aggression against Russia backfiring. infobrics.org America's efforts to train the Kiev regime in cyber warfare go back nearly a decade. Since then, thousands (if not tens of thousands) acquired various skills that can be used either in war or in cybercrime. And not every hacker is willing to "fight for Ukraine" when it's far easier to use those skills to steal millions from unsuspecting individuals from all over the world, including Western countries that financed it all.
(2024-08-22). War brings demographic catastrophe to Ukraine. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is making the country uninhabitable for its own citizens.
(2024-08-22). Azerbaijan Formally Submits Application to Join BRICS. infobrics.org Azerbaijan formally submitted its application to join the BRICS group, according to an announcement made by the head of the press service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
(2024-08-22). Armenia's hope for the West's help will bring disappointment. infobrics.org Armenian society and politics are turning to the West without paying attention to the risks. The Armenian state is now facing economic and social crisis.
(2024-08-22). Russia-China Trade May Reach $300 Billion by 2030 – Denis Manturov. infobrics.org The 11th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation co-chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang has taken place…
(2024-08-22). New Cuban Missile Crisis-like episode on the way – this time in Germany. infobrics.org Beyond economic suicide, Europe is now placing itself at risk, militarily. With the deployment of American nuclear warheads to Germany, the world becomes a less safe place, and the future looks darker.
(2024-08-22). "Stop Sending Bombs": Rep. Ilhan Omar Visits Uncommitted Sit-In & Demands Israeli Arms Embargo. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! spoke with Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar late Wednesday outside the Democratic National Convention, where members of the "uncommitted" movement launched a sit-in to demand a Palestinian American be allowed to address the convention from the main stage. Omar said she joined protesters outside the DNC because "there is no compassion in turning our heads away from the piles of dead bodies" in Gaza. "A ceasefire is only possible if we use every leverage that we have, and the biggest leverage that we have is to stop sending bombs," says Omar, explaining why she…
(2024-08-22). Chevron and Israel: Profits above human rights. mronline.org 
Big oil and gas company Chevron is deeply entwined with the Israeli state.
(2024-08-22). Democrats Propose No Change On Unflinching Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Following the first day of the Democratic National Convention, which runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, delegates voted to approved the 2024 Democratic Party platform. Notably, the platform still reads: "President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats are running to finish the job." | While there are still no concrete policies outlined in the Harris-Walz official campaign website, the 2024 Democratic Party platform can be seen as the first glimpse into what this administration promises to offer to the people of the US. | Many were waiting to see if the platform would indicate any changes to the Democrati…
(2024-08-22). Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest. popularresistance.org During the Democratic National Convention, Chicago police aggressively cracked down on a protest outside of the Israeli consulate. Officers carried out a mass arrest that included multiple members of the press, according to several independent reporters that were on the ground. | Josh Pacheco, a photojournalist from New York City, and Olya Fedorova, a freelance photojournalist, were singled out by police and arrested and charged with "disorderly conduct." | Police reportedly damaged Pacheco and Fedorova's camera equipment during their arrests, and they were released from the Area 3 police station in the early mor…
(2024-08-22). Israel Is Evacuating Palestinians From Safe Zones With Critical Water Wells. truthout.org Israel's forced evacuations in Gaza are now so widespread that Palestinians are not only being almost completely separated from crucial resources like water, they are also being squeezed into a "safe zone" that has shrunk to a point where they are never more than a few blocks away from the frontline of Israel's ground assault, humanitarian groups warn. According to the UN Relief and Works… |
(2024-08-22). As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In. truthout.org Night three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded in the traditional manner, with the party's vice presidential nominee giving an acceptance speech before a crowd of excited delegates. As the night's events were progressing, however, uncommitted delegates dedicated to pushing the party toward supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and placing an arms embargo against Israel… |
(2024-08-22). DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker. truthout.org Since the start of the week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), pro-Palestinian voices, including the uncommitted delegates who have dedicated themselves to a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, have sought to have a Palestinian speaker included in the programming. Early on Thursday morning, the leaders of that movement were told that wasn't going to happen. |
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC. truthout.org Israel's assault on Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis is not getting much airtime on the main stage of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Inside the convention hall, Democratic leaders act as if the death toll of 40,000 Palestinians is an uncomfortable fact to avoid during a celebration of party unity. But outside the convention, where protesters gather alongside the long… |
(2024-08-22). IRGC cmdr.: Resistance fighters to continue operations as long as Israel launches strikes. presstv.ir A senior IRGC commander says the operations of resistance fighters will continue as long as the US-backed Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue.
(2024-08-22). Uncommitted Delegates Launch Sit-In After DNC Rejects Request for a Palestinian Speaker at Convention. democracynow.org 
Delegates from the Uncommitted National Movement and their allies launched a sit-in protest Wednesday night outside the convention hall in Chicago after the DNC refused to honor their request to let a Palestinian American speak onstage, despite allowing family members of an Israeli American hostage to address the convention. We hear voices from the sit-in with uncommitted delegates and their allies. "Today I watched my party say, 'Our tent can fit anti-choice Republicans,' but it can't fit an elected official like me?" said Georgia state Representative Ruwa Romman, referring to conventio…
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu's Son On Iran's Radar? Israeli PM's Son's Miami Apartment Locked Down After… | Watch. hindustantimes.com Security scare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son in the United States amid tensions with Iran. Yair Netanyahu's Miami home was put under lockdown after a warning about a suspicious object, according to Israel's N12. Residents received a message from the building management and police department telling them to stay indoors and not to go near the windows. A resident told N12 that the building's WhatsApp group was filled with rumours of bombs.
(2024-08-22). Activists push AXA to divest from Israeli banks over Gaza war. newarab.com 
The move has been hailed as a major victory for the The
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Throw a Concussion Grenade Into a Vehicle in Hebron, Injure One. imemc.org 
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian citizen, at midnight Wednesday/Thursday, in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after hurling a concussion grenade into his vehicle. The citizen, Mohammad Tayseer Jabr told the WAFA News Agency that occupation forces, stationed in the southern part of Hebron city, opened fire towards his vehicle with live ammunition. Jabr …
(2024-08-22). Gaza eyewitnesses recall school attack horror. aljazeera.com Palestinians have been describing the Israeli attack on al-Tabin school shelter in Gaza that killed more than 100 people…
(2024-08-22). When will we stop falling for fabricated antisemitism scandals. newarab.com 
It began as do all the best According to the paper's theatre critic, two Israeli theatre-goers were bullied out of Reginald D Hunter's show by an audience in the grip of a "mob mentality" after objecting to a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner. | After the couple left, Hunter ma…
(2024-08-22). Israeli college backtracks Jewish-Arab event marking Oct. 7, citing 'reputational' concerns. haaretz.com The Sapir Academic College, located just outside Sderot near the Gaza border, had already confirmed a date for the event. 'How might it stain the college's name?' An organizer asked, while a staff member blasted the 'pathetic decision' by the leadership…
(2024-08-22). Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac: Israel is a Settler Colonial Entity. youtube.com 
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces continue West Bank raids, arrests, demolitions. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians in Tulkarem Camp. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed three Palestinian citizens, before dawn on Thursday, after soldiers bombed a home in the Tulkarem refugee camp in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Media sources identified the three slain young men as Muawiyah Khaled Hajj Ahmad, 19, Wassim Saber Sobhi Anbar, 20, and Emad Taiser Yousef Shreim, 38. Sources added …
(2024-08-22). Israel kills top Fatah member as Gaza truce talks stumble. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Who was Khalil Maqdah and why did Israel assassinate him. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). More than 20 Palestinians killed in Israel's overnight strikes as genocidal war on Gaza rages. presstv.ir More than 20 Palestinian have been killed and many more injured in Israel's overnight airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention's 3rd night. whyy.org More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the The demonstration, which stayed largely peaceful, came a day after As marchers passed under a
(2024-08-22). Smotrich-omics are neither good nor bad, they're just ugly. haaretz.com Israel's finance minister has better things to do than worry about the economy. But grousing about support for religious and settler elements at the expense of sensible policies misses the point…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Near Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers invaded Kafer Aqab town, north of the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, and shot a young man. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded the town before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. Many Palestinians protested the invasion before the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, …
(2024-08-22). Israeli army prosecutor: Sde Teiman soldiers beat, electrified, sodomized Gaza detainee. haaretz.com The five IDF soldiers arrested last month are accused of severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The military prosecutor had requested they remain under house arrest for an additional two weeks…
(2024-08-22). Gaza's banks halt all operations as Israel expands assault. newarab.com 
Banks across the The closures, which come amid Israel's continued war on the besieged Palestinian enclave, were confirmed by ABP general manager Bashar Yasin to The Associated Press. | Before the announcement, many of Gaza's Israel's war on…
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" unitedworldint.com Russia's perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the …
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed in West Bank airstrike as resistance fighters clash with Israeli troops. presstv.ir Three Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli strike in the Tulkarem refugee camp.
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'sentenced ceasefire talks to death' with Hamas, Netanyahu remarks. middleeasteye.net 
Blinken 'sentenced ceasefire talks to death' with Hamas, Netanyahu remarks | Israeli sources tell local media that comments by US Secretary of State were a 'gift' to Netanyahu guaranteeing failure of negotiations | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to reporters on the tarmac in Doha on…
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in West Bank's Tulkarm camp. presstv.ir Three Palestinians were killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the Tulkarm refugee camp.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Uncommitted Delegates Speak Out After Sleeping Outside DNC to Protest Silencing of Palestinian Voices. democracynow.org 
As "uncommitted" delegates continue their sit-in just outside the Democratic National Convention in protest of the party's refusal to meet demands to platform a Palestinian American speaker on the main stage, we hear from two uncommitted delegates who have made a concerted effort to bring Israel's war on Gaza to the forefront and to push the Harris campaign on its policy in the Middle East. Asma Mohammed, a campaign manager for Vote Uncommitted Minnesota and a delegate from Minnesota, says there is widespread disappointment and betrayal among delegates who feel their voices in support of P…
(2024-08-22). 'Smash Hamas' vs. 'Bring them home': How Israeli hostages became pawns in an ugly political game. haaretz.com Activists calling to release the hostages held in Gaza feel the urgency as a matter of their core national identity, while on the Israeli right, the belief is that any deal will work to incentivize Hamas. If only these dilemmas were on the minds of Netanyahu and his ministers…
(2024-08-22). Israeli intelligence head takes responsibility for 7 Oct failure. newarab.com 
Israel's outgoing head of military intelligence took responsibility for his country's failures to defend its border on
(2024-08-22). Christian denominations' mixed views on Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Thousands flee as Israel orders evacuations in Gaza's Deir el-Balah. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians have been forced to move again, but say no place is safe in the besieged enclave.
(2024-08-22). One Palestinian killed every day in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike The Palestinian news agency WAFA identified the victims as Imad Tayseer Shraim, 34, Muawiya Al-Hajj Ahmed, 23, and Wassim Anbar, 24, saying they died when Israeli drones bombed a house in the refugee camp. | Israeli forces also bulldozed homes and structures in the camp and around Tulkarm from 1am local time, WAFA reported. | The la…
(2024-08-22). Israeli bombing kills 11 in Gaza amid deadly West Bank strike. newarab.com 
At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Three Palestinians were also killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the
(2024-08-22). Army Abducts A Child Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Deir Ballout town, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town, searched homes and streets, and abducted Shadi Ahed Mousa, 15, in the Deir Ballout Medow, and moved him to a military post at the …
(2024-08-22). Pro-Gaza protesters stay put in Chicago, rap US unconditional support for Israel. presstv.ir Protesters have demanded a truce in Gaza for a third day while Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her presidential campaign.
(2024-08-22). 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".
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have carried out near-daily raids in the territory, killing more than 600 Palestinians since October.
(2024-08-22). Uncommitted delegates explain why they disrupted the DNC for Gaza. therealnews.com 
The mood inside the Democratic National Convention is triumphant, but not everyone is content to toe the party line. On the first day of the convention, three uncommitted delegates dropped a banner calling for a stop to US arms to Israel. In what has now become a viral internet moment, the delegates around them responded …
(2024-08-22). Biden Pushes for Gaza Cease-fire Deal, Israel and Hamas Hold Firm on Demands. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu and Sinwar lack a Gaza exit strategy as Egypt fights to keep cease-fire talks alive. haaretz.com Both Israel's Prime Minister and Hamas' leader act as if they have an inexhaustible basket of options. In this reality, the hostages in Gaza have very little reason for hope…
(2024-08-22). UNRWA commissioner-general condemns Israeli attack on Gaza school. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said Wednesday that the Gaza Strip is no longer a place for children following an Israeli attack on a UN-run school in Gaza City. "Reports of another horrific attack today on one of our UNRWA schools in Gaza City," UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini …
(2024-08-22). Israeli Colonizers Injure Three, Including French Journalist, MK In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Three nonviolent activists, including a French journalist and a member of the Israeli Knesset, were injured, Thursday evening, in an attack by Israeli colonizers on a peaceful procession against the illegal annexation of Palestinian land marked as a UNESCO heritage site in the Al-Makhrour area in the city of Beit Jala, west of Bethlehem, in …
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). The Heat: Middle East Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-08-22). Climate Crisis & Election Roundtable: From Tim Walz's Record to Project 2025 to Israel. democracynow.org 
Climate activists disrupted a DNC-adjacent event sponsored by ExxonMobil on Wednesday, the same day that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination as vice-presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. Walz has faced harsh criticism from Indigenous and environmental rights groups in Minnesota for his authorization of the Line 3 oil pipeline through Native treaty lands in the state. We host a roundtable discussion on the climate crisis and the Democratic Party's response with Ojibwe lawyer and founder of the Giniw Collective Tara Houska; climate organizer Collin Rees, who was part of the…
(2024-08-22). Houthi Attack Burns Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze & Drifting In Red Sea | Iran Proxy's Hodeidah Revenge. hindustantimes.com Houthi rebels attacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea a day after Israel struck Hodeidah port in Yemen. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the oil tanker with 25 crew members on board came under repeated attacks, resulting in fire. The attack was said to be the most serious in the Red Sea in recent weeks.
(2024-08-22). Jewish National Assembly paid £28,000 for Braverman Israel trip. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). 'Uncommitted' holds sit-in protest after DNC refuses to give time to Palestinian-American speaker. haaretz.com Protest comes after Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, a vocal critic of Israel, told delegates that 'Kamala Harris is listening to us on Gaza'…
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu 'unlikely' to budge on a key demand for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
US President The conversation comes as the US finally admitted that ceasefire talks were not going to plan, with accusations that Netanyahu is not interested in peace with Hamas and is focused on the occupation of Gaza. | Israel is also reportedly demanding the continued occupation of the…
(2024-08-22). US Major Sponsor of Terrorism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson slammed the US government as the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism, the only regime that has used atomic bombs against civilians, and the main supporter of the criminal Israeli regime.
(2024-08-22). UNRWA commissioner-general condemns Israeli attack on Gaza school. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said Wednesday that the Gaza Strip is no longer a place for children following an Israeli attack on a UN-run school in Gaza City. "Reports of another horrific attack today on one of our UNRWA schools in Gaza City," UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini …
(2024-08-22). The battle to document Israeli settler violence in Masafer Yatta. newarab.com 
Growing up in a Palestinian community that was denied everything, from an early age he saw how "settlers have it all, every day". | "Our village witnesses assaults and violations by settlers on a daily basis and grapples with the absence of all essentials, like water…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including a child, on Wednesday evening, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), its ambulance crews transported three wounded citizens to hospital for treatment. The PRCS added that a 16-year-old was shot in the …
(2024-08-22). Parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to Haaretz: We're overwhelmed by positive reception at DNC. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, addressed the Democratic National Convention to chants of 'Bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). Israel's nuclear Samson threat and the sadistic 'ceasefire' farce. thealtworld.com My reports yesterday for UK Column News | In this news program I cover the long-held Zionist "Samson" policy which involves the deployment of nuclear weapons pre-emptively to prevent the fall of Israel. | And the other issue that absolutely no one chooses to talk about is the "secret" Israeli nuclear arsenal of 200-400 weapons together with deli…
(2024-08-22). Trump accuses Schumer of being a Hamas member, blames Democrats for Israel losing PR battle. haaretz.com Former president also bemoaned 'Jewish lobby's' loss of influence, in comments Republicans would have likely condemned as antisemitic if they came from a Democratic critic of organizations such as AIPAC…
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian In Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Early on Thursday morning, a young man was shot after the Israeli soldiers stormed the city of Tulkarm and the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests. Seven military vehicles, including armored bulldozers, stormed the city and the refugee camp from its western area, and roamed its …
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli drone strike in West Bank's Tulkarm, ministry says. haaretz.com The Israeli army said the drone targeted a group of armed men that posed danger to IDF and Shin Bet forces, that began operating in the city overnight into Thursday…
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Israeli army prosecutor: Sde Teiman soldiers beat, tased, sodomized Gaza detainee. haaretz.com The five IDF soldiers arrested last month are accused of severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The military prosecutor had requested they remain under house arrest for an additional two weeks…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eight Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eight Palestinians after storming their homes and violently searching them in Al-Biereh, Qalqilia, Nablus, Hebron, and Jerusalem. In Al-Biereh city, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh, the soldiers abducted Jihad Ahmad Ad-Damsi, 23, after storming his home and violently searching it. The soldiers …
(2024-08-22). Why did Israel invade the Gaza Strip? pressenza.com After the asymmetric punishment inflicted by Israel in Gaza, all basic infrastructure, Schools, mosques, hospitals and 90 per cent of buildings were reportedly destroyed by systematic aerial bombardments resulting in over 40,000 Palestinian civilian casualties and several thousand more buried among the rubble. | The real objective of the Gaza military campaign would be to provoke a second Nakba in which 1,5 million Palestinians will be forced to leave a Gaza that has become a pile of rubble and human remains, making it impossible for displaced people to return and for Palestinians to be confined in an open-air co…
(2024-08-22). 'The time is now': Addressing DNC, parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for deal to end agony. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, tell Democrats that, 'in a competition of pain, there are no winners'. Many in the crowd chanted 'bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). 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
(2024-08-22). Israeli Forces Abduct Five Palestinians Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, on Thursday morning, five Palestinians, including a child, in various areas of the Bethlehem governorate, in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces abducted five citizens after invading the towns of Al-Khader and Tuqu', and the Dheisheh refugee camp, in the governorate of Bethlehem. Sources identified the abductees …
(2024-08-22). The Obamas give boost to Harris's presidential campaign at DNC. newarab.com 
Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Former president
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'proposes international force' on Gaza-Egypt border. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has The proposal was apparently poorly received in Egy…
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Jewish organisations and doctors receive emailed threats. newarab.com 
More than 100 synagogues, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed threats were made to "a number of institutions, including synagogues and hospitals, across Canada." | "Law enforcement is also engaging with faith-based leaders to ensure they have the information and support they…
(2024-08-22). Mariners rescued from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Yemen's
(2024-08-22). How the SDF's release of IS prisoners could impact Iraq. newarab.com 
In July, the
(2024-08-22). Dana Gas ends Enerflex contract on Khor Mor gas field project. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). A Long Walk From Gaza: One Palestinian woman's quest for freedom. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Comoros becomes 165th member of WTO. newarab.com 
The "I am particularly proud to welcome Comoros as the newest member of the WTO," said the organisation's director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. | "Comoros's membership will add a valuable voice to the multilateral trading system as it has shown commitment to the values of the WTO and has clearly demonstrated willingness…
(2024-08-22). Pakistan charges man over misinformation linked to UK riots. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). UN rights expert says ban from Afghanistan a backwards step. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Egypt expresses scepticism of Gaza ceasefire proposal. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). UK charities say govt immigration plan will hit most vulnerable. newarab.com 
Refugee charities have slammed the The Home Office announced on Wednesday plans to crack down on people…
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoints ambassador to UAE for first time since takeover. newarab.com 
The UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An earlier report by the Associated Press revealed that the UAE on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the Taliban's ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab s…
(2024-08-22). 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,"
(2024-08-22). Iraqi security forces and PMF clash in Karbala ahead of Arbaeen. newarab.com 
The confrontation o…
(2024-08-22). Al-Aqsa still under threat on 55th anniversary of arson attack. newarab.com 
The Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites in Jerusalem marked on Wednesday the 55th anniversary of the 1969 arson attack on the The council called the events of 1969 a "heinous crime", with "arsons continui…
(2024-08-22). The worrying road ahead for Muslim sportswomen amid hijab bans. newarab.com 
When Dutch Olympian runner Sifan's act of solidarity with the French hijab-wearing athletes who were
(2024-08-22). Biden to speak with Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com The call follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's whirlwind trip to the Middle East that ended on Tuesday with…
(2024-08-22). Iran probe finds Raisi helicopter crash caused by weather. newarab.com 
Iran's investigation into the The
(2024-08-22). Iran's parliament approves Pezeshkian's unity cabinet. newarab.com 
Iran's parliament approved President In contrast to former President Ebrahim Raisi's
(2024-08-22). 'No room left' for Gaza families fleeing tanks in Deir al-Balah. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Redefining British-Muslim love in Peanut Butter and Blueberries. newarab.com 
If you're looking for a play written by a Muslim, starring Muslims and catered towards Muslims then Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan's In her debut, author, poet and educator Wi…
(2024-08-22). Visualizing Palestine shows why infographics matter. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Tunisian court orders pre-trial detention of Saied opponent. newarab.com 
A Tunisian former parliamentarian who tried to stand in upcoming presidential elections before dropping out has been placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly crossing the border with Algeria illegally, a court told local media on Wednesday. | Safi Said, 70, a former journalist and a vocal opponent of
(2024-08-22). OAS Tries To Put Pressure on Venezuela, ALBA-TCP and ALBA Movements Call for Respect of Venezuela's Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The nearly-defunct OAS held a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Venezuela and passed a US-proposed resolution on the same day. | On Friday, August 16, the Organization of American States, OAS, passed a resolution to request that the Venezuelan CNE publish the electoral tallies from the July 28 presidential election. The The resolution was proposed by the Un…
(2024-08-22). OAS Tries To Put Pressure on Venezuela, ALBA-TCP and ALBA Movements Call for Respect of Venezuela's Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The nearly-defunct OAS held a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Venezuela and passed a US-proposed resolution on the same day. | On Friday, August 16, the Organization of American States, OAS, passed a resolution to request that the Venezuelan CNE publish the electoral tallies from the July 28 presidential election. The The resolution was proposed by the Un…
(2024-08-22). When Is 'Recyclable' Not Really Recyclable? popularresistance.org Is there anything more pathetic than a used plastic bag? | They rip and tear. They float away in the slightest breeze. Left in the wild, their mangled remains entangle birds and choke sea turtles that mistake them for edible jellyfish. It takes 1,000 years for the bags to disintegrate, shedding hormone-disrupting chemicals as they do. And that outcome is all but inevitable, because no system exists to routinely recycle them. It's no wonder some states have banned them and stores give discounts to customers with reusable bags. | But the plastics industry is working to make the public feel OK about using them again…
(2024-08-22). BLM To Protect North Dakota Drinking Water. popularresistance.org Last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the results of its most recent oil and gas sale on public lands in North Dakota and Montana. The majority of the proceeds for this round come from a $15.1 million winning bid for a 273-acre parcel located entirely underneath the Missouri River, which serves as a major source of drinking water for millions of Americans. | That relatively small lease is a big reminder of the ways shale extraction continues in and around places where people get their drinking water. The sale was made amid continuing battles over just how much public land will be made available…
(2024-08-22). Chicago Firefighters Protest For New Contract During 2024 DNC. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Just blocks away from the United Center, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held, Chicago firefighters are protesting for a new contract. Patrick Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, said they've "been without a contract with the city for over three years" and are "trying to turn up the heat" by protesting during four days of the DNC. Cleary said the main issues are manning variances, Battalion chief aides the need for 20 more ambulances. | "The city has neither accepted nor rejected our proposals. They've been dragging their feet for three years an…
(2024-08-22). ALBA Movements: Neither Cohabitation Nor Transition! popularresistance.org Respect for the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples is a principle that any revolutionary project should prioritize. It must make that principle a political banner in international relations, even in the face of conservative foreign pressure that always seeks to undermine it. | The social and popular movements that know, love, and defend the Bolivarian people reject, as unusual and untimely, the slightest idea or suggestion, such as that proposed by some 'progressive' sectors in the region, of developing diplomatic, political, military, or any other type of interventions in Venezuela, which are aimed at…
(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights. popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
(2024-08-22). DNC 2024 LIVE: Beyond the Hype. youtube.com 
Watch BreakThrough News for special LIVE coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in collaboration with @freespeechtv and Act TV. Hosts Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek will be joined by a panel of special guests bringing analysis and perspectives you won't see in the corporate media. BT's Kei Pritsker will report from outside the DNC …
(2024-08-22). Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea. aljazeera.com The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more than a dozen people in two small boats.
(2024-08-22). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times. scheerpost.com 
Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current progressive cycle of governments and weakness of the left in Latin America today.
(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Palestinian Rights Advocates Hold Sit-In After DNC Refuses Speaking Slot. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down on DNC Protest. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Trump Was Never a 'Moderate' on Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Danny Davis in the House and Ania K Thrilled with Vladimir Putin. sonar21.com 
(2024-08-22). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine. truthout.org June Rose's hope was simultaneously realistic and wildly far-fetched. "All I hope to get out of this and everything else that we're doing are meaningful policy concessions," Rose, an Uncommitted delegate from Rhode Island, told me shortly before heading to Chicago for this week's Democratic National Convention (DNC). "If attending doesn't lead to the Vice President taking a new posture… |
(2024-08-22). Arkansas Supreme Court Disqualifies Abortion Amendment From November Ballot. truthout.org Abortion rights defenders in Arkansas said Thursday it was "a dark day" after the state's Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure that would enshrine stronger reproductive rights protections for people in the state was ineligible for November election ballots. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of arguments presented by Republican officials including Secretary of State John Thurston and Attorney… |
(2024-08-22). Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump. truthout.org Following months of increasingly obvious hints, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will drop his longshot Independent presidential bid and endorse former U.S. President Donald Trump, the 2024 GOP nominee, according to a Wednesday report from NBC News. The network cited "two sources familiar with the plan," including one who said the Kennedy and Trump campaigns are working out the details of a joint… |
(2024-08-22). Panel on Supreme Court Reforms Lauds Ideas of Term Limits, Ethics Standards. truthout.org During the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week, there have been many statements and speeches alluding to the restoration and protection of certain rights. But what's been missing from many of them is the institution that has been largely responsible for the rescinding of the rights that are being discussed: the United States Supreme Court. On Thursday, the Brennan Center for… |
(2024-08-22). Video: Hijabi women arrested during US anti-war protest. aljazeera.com An Al Jazeera reporter filmed the arrest of two women wearing hijabs during anti-war protests in the US city of Chicago.
(2024-08-22). We need urgent climate action in conflict zones. aljazeera.com Climate change is exacerbating conflicts in the Middle East and yet very little is being done to address it.
(2024-08-22). Video: Walz accepts VP nomination at Democratic convention. aljazeera.com The Democrats' candidate for the US vice presidency Tim Walz urged supporters to fight for an election win, at the DNC.
(2024-08-22). Why are Mexico's judges striking over AMLO's proposed judicial reforms? aljazeera.com Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.
(2024-08-22). Can Kamala Harris help boost the world's largest economy? aljazeera.com The economic vision set out by Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is in the spotlight.
(2024-08-22). Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say. aljazeera.com Independent candidate is scheduled to give a speech about 'path forward' in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.
(2024-08-22). 'The honour of my life': Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC. aljazeera.com Tim Walz takes stage with message of hope and freedom promising to defeat Trump and Vance in November election.
(2024-08-22). Can India broker peace between Russia and Ukraine? aljazeera.com As Narendra Modi heads to Kyiv, some analysts say India could push the two sides towards talks – but it may not want to.
(2024-08-22). In Dadaab, football is now the best medicine the refugee camp can provide. aljazeera.com Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp has rapidly expanded in its 34 years, and now sport is one of the inhabitants' best hopes.
(2024-08-22). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-22). What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire talks? aljazeera.com
(2024-08-22). Canada rail freight traffic comes to a standstill over labour dispute. aljazeera.com The standoff could cause economic damage and supply chain problems for businesses and consumers in Canada and the US.
(2024-08-22). Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law. aljazeera.com Fears of a constitutional crisis grow after the government and the judiciary find themselves on opposing sides.
(2024-08-22). Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
(2024-08-22). Andrew and Tristan Tate detained in Romania in new trafficking probe. aljazeera.com Romanian authorities say probe relates to alleged crimes including human trafficking and sex with a minor.
(2024-08-22). US charges former democracy activist with spying for China. aljazeera.com The New York resident fled China after being imprisoned for participating in activities that led to Tiananmen protests.
(2024-08-22). Gunmen attack school van in Pakistan's Punjab, killing two children. aljazeera.com Police believe attacker motivated by personal 'enmity', but investigators also probing possibility of 'terrorism'.
(2024-08-22). New Zealand's White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded. aljazeera.com Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.
(2024-08-22). Kiev's Plan to Ban the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Shows How Insecure It Is About National Identity. globalresearch.ca Kiev hates that a significant share of the population refuses to conform with the "negative nationalism" that they've aggressively enforced upon them since 2014 by continuing to worship at the Ukrainian Orthodox Churches' sites instead of the government-backed Orthodox Church …
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris Double Dealing & Environmental Deceptions At Hunters Point & Treasure Island. indybay.org The role of Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris in San Francisco and the development for condos at Hunters Point and Treasure Island is the focus of an interview by Ann Garrison of environmentalist Angel Bradley…
(2024-08-22). China's Naval Power Surpasses US — US Geopolitical Reach Exceeds its Industrial Grasp. thealtworld.com — China's military power, including naval power is meeting and now exceeding that of the US; | — Chinese shipbuilding, both commercial and military, surpasses the US by multiple times; | — Proposals by US arms manufacturers to meet or exceed Chinese industrial production are fantastical, ignoring the many and multiplying advantages China has and the practical inability of the US to "out-innovate" China and other competitors; | — Methods the US seeks to use to "out-innovate" China are methods already extensively employed across Chinese industry; | References: | AP — U.S. Navy shipbuildi…
(2024-08-22). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). 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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(2024-08-22). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Republicans Kill Civilians For Bad Guy Reasons, Democrats Kill Civilians For Nice Guy Reasons: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com NATO weapons are being used in the largest invasion of Russia since World War II, which according to the Ukrainian president proves Russia is …
(2024-08-22). Of Leaks and Lies: A Looming Nuclear Catastrophe Threatens the Pacific Northwest. counterpunch.org 
Last week, the Department of Energy, which oversees the aging nuclear site in Hanford, Washington, reported that a tank containing high-level radioactive waste was leaking. This is currently the third tank we know of that's releasing deadly nuclear waste into the soil above the groundwater that feeds the nearby Columbia River. This is not a new problem for Hanford, which has 177 of these huge underground tanks that contain 55 million gallons of radioactive leftovers from the US's nuclear weapons operation. These waste tanks were only supposed to hold up twenty-thirty years, and we're now going on six decades. Bel…
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr. and the Politics of Opportunism. counterpunch.org 
Some politicians give opportunism a bad name. A case in point is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of JFK and son of Robert Kennedy, two of the most beloved figures — and martyrs — in the annals of the Democratic party. When RFK Jr., then a lifelong Democrat. launched his quixotic bid for the White
(2024-08-22). The Power of Symbols: War & Peace. counterpunch.org 
A plane crash, an unusually named store, and a celebrated coin caught my attention this week. A common theme of these events was symbolism. This week, I reflect on symbols of peace, and symbols of war. I fear that too many people think war is normal. We encounter symbols of conflict frequently, and our everyday
(2024-08-22). The Best Families: Enduring Ruling-class Alibis. counterpunch.org 
Defenders of ruling elites have seldom been satisfied with the argument that the rich deserve their wealth because of their grudging willingness to provide jobs for everyone else. Very commonly, the tendency is to celebrate the rich and powerful as being different kinds of people from the rest of us—suggesting that they built their gigantic companies up from scratch by their own almost miraculously superior knowledge, relentless drive, and willingness to make tough calls.
(2024-08-22). 75 Years Ago, the KKK and Anti-Communists Teamed up to Violently Stop a Folk Concert in NY. counterpunch.org 
Few Americans today know about the events that occurred 75 years ago in the small Hudson Valley community of Peekskill, New York. That's where a riot broke out at a folk concert that marked a significant turning point in the political landscape of…
(2024-08-22). Tim Walz Accepts VP Nomination; A Look at His Record on George Floyd Murder, IVF, Guns and Gaza. democracynow.org 
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president at the DNC on Wednesday. A former public school teacher, high school football coach and National Guard member, Walz spent six terms in Congress before his successful run for governor in 2018. We take a look at his record, including his "moderate" record on police brutality following the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, with two guests: Jacobin staff writer Branko Marcetic and Minneapolis City Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison, who is the son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Walz's prog…
(2024-08-20). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.
(2024-08-20). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
(2024-08-21). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
(2024-08-21). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.
(2024-08-22). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.
(2024-08-20). PLA navy uses warship to transport new students for registration for the first time. ecns.cn New students lined up neatly and passed through the "departure gate," boarding the Zhenghe training ship, docked at the pier to travel to school, according to the official account of news center of Chinese PLA.
(2024-08-20). China's private sector sees sustained robust growth in 2024. ecns.cn China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released data on Tuesday indicating robust growth and sustained development in the country's private sector.
(2024-08-21). China and Africa boost exchanges of TV programs. ecns.cn China and Africa are deepening cooperation in audiovisual production and more exchanges of television series and programs are expected.
(2024-08-21). Nation unveils guideline to improve market access. ecns.cn China unveiled a guideline on Wednesday to improve its market access system, in an effort to further optimize the business environment and support the development of both domestic and foreign-funded enterprises.
(2024-08-22). Palace Museum reveals anti-scalping measures amid soaring demand. ecns.cn The Palace Museum in Beijing is fighting ticket scalping in order to provide an orderly visit experience for tourists, as it recently disclosed that during some peak hours of visit, 99 percent of ticket buyers turned out to be ticket scalpers.
(2024-08-21). China firmly opposes move on EV tariffs. ecns.cn The European Union's plan to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China is likely to weaken Chinese investors' confidence in Europe and hinder the growth of the global green industry.
(2024-08-21). Financial regulator to enhance risk control. ecns.cn The administration will step up the supervision of senior management and other key personnel of such institutions to ensure they fulfill their duties diligently and effectively, Xiao said.
(2024-08-20). Nation makes new progress on path set by Deng. ecns.cn On a hilltop at Lianhuashan Park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, stands the bronze statue of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (1904-97), the chief architect of China's reform and opening-up policy.
(2024-08-22). China's AS700 manned airship completes 1,000-kilometer flight. ecns.cn China's homegrown civil airship, the AS700 "Xiangyun", achieved a historical milestone on Wednesday by completing first successful inter-provincial flight across 1,000 kilometers.
(2024-08-20). China, Egypt hold joint naval exercise in Mediterranean Sea. ecns.cn PLA Navy recently held a joint naval exercise with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, with observers on Wednesday highlighting the PLA Navy's strides toward blue water operations and the deepening of friendships with its foreign counterparts.
(2024-08-21). Nation makes new progress on path set by Deng. ecns.cn On a hilltop at Lianhuashan Park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, stands the bronze statue of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (1904-97), the chief architect of China's reform and opening-up policy.
(2024-08-22). China's private sector sees sustained robust growth in 2024. ecns.cn China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released data on Tuesday indicating robust growth and sustained development in the country's private sector.
(2024-08-21). 'U swan, he frog': Comforting Chinglish goes viral. 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.
(2024-08-22). Japanese groups request stopping the discharge of nuke-contaminated water into the ocean. ecns.cn Japanese citizen groups submitted a second round of signatures requesting the immediate suspension of the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean to the Japanese government in Tokyo on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Chinese scientists discover antimatter Anti-Hyperhydrogen-4. ecns.cn Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new form of antimatter known as "Anti-Hyperhydrogen-4" through an international collaborative experiment, CCTV reported on Thursday.
(2024-08-22). Xinjiang launches first folk art season. ecns.cn The first China Xinjiang Folk Art Season kicked off on Tuesday, attracting 1,800 local artists from 47 folk art troupes.
(2024-08-22). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-21). International University Sports Federation president visits Chengdu. ecns.cn Leonz Eder, president of the International University Sports Federation, visited Chengdu and toured the Chengdu Universiade Museum on Wednesday, according to a report from Red Star News.
(2024-08-22). Newborn disease screening programs cross 98 percent last year. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures have shown.
(2024-08-22). Financial regulator to enhance risk control. ecns.cn The administration will step up the supervision of senior management and other key personnel of such institutions to ensure they fulfill their duties diligently and effectively, Xiao said.
(2024-08-21). Tickets on sale for 2024 Wuhan Open tennis. ecns.cn Tickets for the 2024 Wuhan Open, set to run from October 7 to 13, began selling on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei province. After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated WTA 1000 event will return to the Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan.
(2024-08-21). Wuhan zoo welcomes first baby flamingo. ecns.cn A baby flamingo hatched in an incubator at Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom recently, marking the first successful captive breeding of the species in Hubei province.
(2024-08-21). Chinese espionage thriller makes debut in LA. ecns.cn The Chinese espionage thriller Decoded, which is being called a groundbreaking film that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, made its global debut in the Los Angeles area.
(2024-08-22). PLA navy uses warship to transport new students for registration for the first time. ecns.cn New students lined up neatly and passed through the "departure gate," boarding the Zhenghe training ship, docked at the pier to travel to school, according to the official account of news center of Chinese PLA.
(2024-08-21). Hong Kong universities join national science teacher program. ecns.cn It's the first time that Hong Kong universities have been included in the program, which started last year.
(2024-08-22). Ancient salt pan yields 2,000 metric tons annually. ecns.cn Aerial view of a salt field at Nangqian County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aug. 21, 2024.
(2024-08-20). Newborn disease screening programs cross 98 percent last year. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures have shown.
(2024-08-20). Japanese groups request stopping the discharge of nuke-contaminated water into the ocean. ecns.cn Japanese citizen groups submitted a second round of signatures requesting the immediate suspension of the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean to the Japanese government in Tokyo on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-21). China better mediator in Middle East: Expert. ecns.cn China, rather than the United States, is better positioned to be a negotiator and mediator among countries in the Middle East, a U.S. expert says.
(2024-08-22). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-20). Tickets on sale for 2024 Wuhan Open tennis. ecns.cn Tickets for the 2024 Wuhan Open, set to run from October 7 to 13, began selling on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei province. After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated WTA 1000 event will return to the Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan.
(2024-08-22). World Robot Conference 2024 opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Robot Conference 2024 opened on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). Parliamentarians praise country's development. ecns.cn Parliamentary leaders from developing countries say China has played an important role in boosting sustainable development around the world, and that developing countries should learn from China's experiences.
(2024-08-21). Newborn disease screening programs cross 98 percent last year. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures have shown.
(2024-08-22). Wuhan zoo welcomes first baby flamingo. ecns.cn A baby flamingo hatched in an incubator at Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom recently, marking the first successful captive breeding of the species in Hubei province.
(2024-08-20). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-22). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-22). Chinese scientists discover antimatter Anti-Hyperhydrogen-4. ecns.cn Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new form of antimatter known as "Anti-Hyperhydrogen-4" through an international collaborative experiment, CCTV reported on Thursday.
(2024-08-21). Moscow talks highlight China-Russia bilateral benefits. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, saying that the steady development of bilateral ties not only meets the fundamental interests of both sides.
(2024-08-20). Beijing, Moscow sign deals to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn China and Russia signed multiple cooperation documents on Wednesday covering areas such as investment, education, science and technology, and cross-border cargo transportation.
(2024-08-22). Study links anti-Asian hatred to economic disparities. ecns.cn A new study found that anti-Asian hate incidents (AAHIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated to the degree of local economic and health disparities, and the FBI data on such incidents were different from that reported by the news media.
(2024-08-21). World Robot Conference 2024 opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Robot Conference 2024 opened on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Comicomment丨 Pain, not gain: How the U.S. tariff stunt hurts itself. ecns.cn
(2024-08-20). China boosts disability prevention screenings. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as other disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures show.
(2024-08-21). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-20). Palace Museum reveals anti-scalping measures amid soaring demand. ecns.cn The Palace Museum in Beijing is fighting ticket scalping in order to provide an orderly visit experience for tourists, as it recently disclosed that during some peak hours of visit, 99 percent of ticket buyers turned out to be ticket scalpers.
(2024-08-21). Japanese groups request stopping the discharge of nuke-contaminated water into the ocean. ecns.cn Japanese citizen groups submitted a second round of signatures requesting the immediate suspension of the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean to the Japanese government in Tokyo on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). New mpox detection kit approved for market use. ecns.cn A new mpox virus detection product has recently been approved for marketing, playing a role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus.
(2024-08-21). China's private sector sees sustained robust growth in 2024. ecns.cn China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released data on Tuesday indicating robust growth and sustained development in the country's private sector.
(2024-08-22). Tickets on sale for 2024 Wuhan Open tennis. ecns.cn Tickets for the 2024 Wuhan Open, set to run from October 7 to 13, began selling on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei province. After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated WTA 1000 event will return to the Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan.
(2024-08-21). BRI, African Union's Agenda 2063 in synergy, forum told. ecns.cn China is ready to promote synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the development strategies of African countries, experts said at a Sino-African forum on Wednesday.
(2024-08-20). China better mediator in Middle East: Expert. ecns.cn China, rather than the United States, is better positioned to be a negotiator and mediator among countries in the Middle East, a U.S. expert says.
(2024-08-21). PLA navy uses warship to transport new students for registration for the first time. ecns.cn New students lined up neatly and passed through the "departure gate," boarding the Zhenghe training ship, docked at the pier to travel to school, according to the official account of news center of Chinese PLA.
(2024-08-22). International University Sports Federation president visits Chengdu. ecns.cn Leonz Eder, president of the International University Sports Federation, visited Chengdu and toured the Chengdu Universiade Museum on Wednesday, according to a report from Red Star News.
(2024-08-21). China holds two-thirds of global robotics patents. ecns.cn The number of effective robotics patents in China have exceeded more than 190,000, accounting for about two-thirds of the world's total.
(2024-08-22). Hong Kong universities join national science teacher program. ecns.cn It's the first time that Hong Kong universities have been included in the program, which started last year.
(2024-08-20). Moscow talks highlight China-Russia bilateral benefits. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, saying that the steady development of bilateral ties not only meets the fundamental interests of both sides.
(2024-08-20). New mpox detection kit approved for market use. ecns.cn A new mpox virus detection product has recently been approved for marketing, playing a role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus.
(2024-08-21). Study links anti-Asian hatred to economic disparities. ecns.cn A new study found that anti-Asian hate incidents (AAHIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated to the degree of local economic and health disparities, and the FBI data on such incidents were different from that reported by the news media.
(2024-08-21). Chinese culture behind huge success of 'Black Myth: Wukong'. ecns.cn The video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has taken the gaming world by storm since its debut on Tuesday, impressing players with its Chinese cultural characteristics.
(2024-08-20). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). New mpox detection kit approved for market use. ecns.cn A new mpox virus detection product has recently been approved for marketing, playing a role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus.
(2024-08-21). Modernization, unity seen as key to Sino-African ties. ecns.cn Working together to realize modernization and strengthening unity among members of the vast Global South should be prioritized amid the looming challenges worldwide, said senior officials and experts from China and Africa.
(2024-08-22). Culture Fact: Video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' ignites tourism boom in Shanxi. ecns.cn Following the official release of China's first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, on Tuesday, the game's numerous filming locations have captured the imagination of its fans.
(2024-08-21). Palace Museum reveals anti-scalping measures amid soaring demand. ecns.cn The Palace Museum in Beijing is fighting ticket scalping in order to provide an orderly visit experience for tourists, as it recently disclosed that during some peak hours of visit, 99 percent of ticket buyers turned out to be ticket scalpers.
(2024-08-21). Xinjiang launches first folk art season. ecns.cn The first China Xinjiang Folk Art Season kicked off on Tuesday, attracting 1,800 local artists from 47 folk art troupes.
(2024-08-21). Parliamentarians praise country's development. ecns.cn Parliamentary leaders from developing countries say China has played an important role in boosting sustainable development around the world, and that developing countries should learn from China's experiences.
(2024-08-21). China boosts disability prevention screenings. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as other disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures show.
(2024-08-22). Nation unveils guideline to improve market access. ecns.cn China unveiled a guideline on Wednesday to improve its market access system, in an effort to further optimize the business environment and support the development of both domestic and foreign-funded enterprises.
(2024-08-20). China firmly opposes move on EV tariffs. ecns.cn The European Union's plan to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China is likely to weaken Chinese investors' confidence in Europe and hinder the growth of the global green industry.
(2024-08-22). Chinese culture behind huge success of 'Black Myth: Wukong'. ecns.cn The video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has taken the gaming world by storm since its debut on Tuesday, impressing players with its Chinese cultural characteristics.
(2024-08-22). Chinese espionage thriller makes debut in LA. ecns.cn The Chinese espionage thriller Decoded, which is being called a groundbreaking film that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, made its global debut in the Los Angeles area.
(2024-08-20). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-22). China holds two-thirds of global robotics patents. ecns.cn The number of effective robotics patents in China have exceeded more than 190,000, accounting for about two-thirds of the world's total.
(2024-08-21). Chinese cruise ship to embark on an epic voyage. ecns.cn The Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody is set to embark on a 33-night ultra-long-haul voyage from Shanghai on November 26, marking the end of a decade-long absence of such extensive itineraries from domestic ports.
(2024-08-21). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Culture Fact: Video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' ignites tourism boom in Shanxi. ecns.cn Following the official release of China's first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, on Tuesday, the game's numerous filming locations have captured the imagination of its fans.
(2024-08-22). China boosts disability prevention screenings. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as other disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures show.
(2024-08-22). Chinese cruise ship to embark on an epic voyage. ecns.cn The Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody is set to embark on a 33-night ultra-long-haul voyage from Shanghai on November 26, marking the end of a decade-long absence of such extensive itineraries from domestic ports.
(2024-08-22). China and Africa boost exchanges of TV programs. ecns.cn China and Africa are deepening cooperation in audiovisual production and more exchanges of television series and programs are expected.
(2024-08-22). UK Riots: The UK is under the biggest PsyOp of the 21st century. expose-news.com We are witnessing the confluence of carefully implemented legislation, judicial and enforcement mechanisms combined with hyper-effective PsyOp manipulation through fake media, Ignasz Semmelweisz writes and uses images from various sources to explain …
(2024-08-22). Toxic Stress — The Deadly Epidemic. expose-news.com Toxic Stress, as coined by Dr. Vernon Coleman in 1991, refers to a type of stress that is inherent in modern society and cannot be managed with traditional stress control techniques. It …
(2024-08-22). PCR tests cannot diagnose mpox infections. expose-news.com There has been a shift in medical practices from examining patients for illness to relying on lab tests for diagnosis. One of the tests used is the PCR test and it is …
(2024-08-22). The Expose August Fundraising Campaign: We rely solely on the support of our suffering readers… expose-news.com The Expose is facing unprecedented global censorship. Your support will not only help to keep us going but hopefully allow us to expand and compete with the Mainstream Media worldwide… Your support …
(2024-08-22). South African group refutes WHO's declaration of an mpox emergency and warns the public about the risks of the vaccines. expose-news.com The South Africa "Vaccine" Injury Medico-Legal Study Group ("SAVIMS") has released a press statement to say that it does not support the Africa CDC and World Health Organisation declaration of a global …
(2024-08-22). Broken Promises: Western Hypocrisy in the Global Minerals Scramble. fpif.org
(2024-08-22). Ex-president Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder join Walz at DNC. geo.tv 
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoint ambassador to UAE first time since Afghanistan takeover. geo.tv 
Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 15, 2023. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina. geo.tv 
Former Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina speaks at Japan's national press club in Tokyo on May 28, 2014. — AFP
(2024-08-22). WATCH: Russian President Putin kisses gold-encrusted Holy Quran received as gift. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen kissing the Holy Quran during his visit to a mosque in Chechnya this week in a video that has gone viral on social media.
(2024-08-22). 'Honour of my life': Tim Walz formally accepts nomination as VP candidate. geo.tv 
US Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gestures on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 21, 2024. — ReutersFormer students marched onstage to introduce Walz.Democratic VP candidate expresses love…
(2024-08-22). Indian state plans law for Muslim marriages and divorces. geo.tv 
Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). New Cuban Missile Crisis-like Episode on the Way — This Time its Germany. globalresearch.ca Last month, on the sidelines of NATO's summit, Berlin and Washington
(2024-08-22). On Lambs and a Wolf—and a Healthy Life. How Chronic Stress Affects Humans. "Fulfilling Social Relations, Walking the Truth" globalresearch.ca The 11th-century Persian polymath Ibn Sina, popularly known as As …
(2024-08-22). "Diabolical" Agendas and "Fake Democracy" in the U.K. globalresearch.ca This article entitled click link | Introduction: | diabolical"? The repeal of real democracy, wherein prime …
(2024-08-22). Was Nord Stream Sabotaged with Germany's Approval? globalresearch.ca On August 14, German public broadcaster ARD, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung and the weekly Die Zeit claimed in a
(2024-08-22). American Healthcare: Corrupt, Broken and Lethal. "Politically and Morally Wrong, Health Care is A Human Right" globalresearch.ca For a nation that prides itself on being the world's wealthiest, most innovative and technologically advanced, the US' healthcare system is nothing less than a disaster and disgrace. Not only are Americans the least healthy among the most developed nations, …
(2024-08-22). Ocular Hemorrhage Attributed to COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca In clinical practice I have seen a range of ocular pathologies in patients after COVID-19 vaccination and confirmed findings with ophthalmologists. One thing I have learned is that the Spike protein from COVID-19 vaccination can cause a wide array of …
(2024-08-22). Stranglehold of the IMF: Nigerian Government Using Repressive Tactics to Quell Dissent by Youth and Workers. globalresearch.ca Over the last ten months the workers and youth of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have organized general strikes and mass demonstrations to express their disagreements over the economic policies of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. | In response …
(2024-08-22). Guerra traz catástrofe demográfica à Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Uma das consequências mais trágicas da guerra para a Ucrânia é a da crise demográfica. Por um lado, mais de 700 mil soldados morreram ou ficaram gravemente feridos no campo de batalha, enquanto, por outro, 12 milhàµes de ucranianos emigraram, …
(2024-08-22). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. indybay.org Bombast with bombs…
(2024-08-22). Thursday 9/12: Coalition on Homelessness ArtAuction24: Transforming Art into Action. indybay.org SOMArts | 934 Brannan St | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-08-22). Tuesday 8/27: "Bad Faith": Film & Talk – White Christian Nationalism Threat to Nov. Election & Democracy. indybay.org Virtual screening and discussion…
(2024-08-22). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-08-22). Crisis Beyond the Bubble. indybay.org The speculative air is slowly leaking out of the global valorization machine — but hardly anyone seems to have noticed. At the beginning of 2024, the World Bank warned of a "lost decade," the worst economic performance in more than 30 years. Without a "major course correction," the 2020s will go down as a "decade of missed opportunities,"
(2024-08-22). Sunday 9/8: UUSF Forum: UU the Vote. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom, but zoom participation will not allow participation in letter writing | zoom.us/j/99938924898?pwd=reIcDTnWjToHrs… | Meeting ID: 999 3892 4898…
(2024-08-22). Ethiopian Feminism: Kolla Women Liberation Collective defies Harem Culture. indybay.org Ethiopian women defy their misogynist culture, leave their husbands, and support each other…
(2024-08-22). Friday 8/23: Weekly Protest in front of US Representative Mullin's office building. indybay.org 1528 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA…
(2024-08-22). Saturday 8/24: San José Mutual Aid Bloc Party. indybay.org Backesto Park | 551 North 13th St | San José, CA 95112…
(2024-08-22). 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……
(2024-08-22). Sunday 9/15: UUSF Forum: Election Roundup with Tim Redmond. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom | zoom.us/j/93648295440?pwd=QOFBFEWUhTGIZE… | Meeting ID: 936 4829 5440 | Passcode: 925169…
(2024-08-22). Saturday 9/7: Dublin Prison Survivors Speak Truth to Power. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland CA, 94612…
(2024-08-22). Monday 8/19: Meet 9th District Supe candidate Roberto Hernandez. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco CA 94110…
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Wednesday 8/21: The Political Prosecution of the Uhuru 3: The First Amendment on Trial. indybay.org Register: handsoffuhuru.org/legal…
(2024-08-22). Sunday 8/25: Debate & Action Proposals For United Front Against Fascism & For A Workers Party. indybay.org 474 Valencia St. | 'San Francisco…
(2024-08-22). España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina. indybay.org España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina | Solidaridad! Basta Ya de genocidio!
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Chile_Valdivia: A 40 años Homenaje a resistentes asesinados por la dictadura. indybay.org Chile | Valdivia: A 40 años conmemoran a resistentes a la dictadura asesinados en operación Alfa Carbón de la CNI…
(2024-08-22). Wednesday 8/28: Mar Monte Monthly: Next Gen Impact. indybay.org To participate in this session, click on the registration link below. Registrants will receive an email the Monday prior to the event with Zoom details. And, as always, feel free to share this widely within your networks.
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Jonathan Gullis rinsed after it is announced that he has joined TalkTV as a presenter. leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis has been roasted online after it was revealed that he has joined TalkTV as a presenter. | The former Tory Deputy chair and MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, is set to present his first TalkTV show this Friday, according to Guido Fawkes. | Gullis, who holds disgraceful views about child refugees and who has defended the Rwanda scheme, found himself ridiculed online after the announcement was made. | One social media user wrote in response: "Loudmouth right wing idiots, joins platform for Loudmouth right wing idiots." | Another user posted on X: "Playing to your strengths eh @GullisJona…
(2024-08-22). Clacton residents say Nigel Farage is using town as a 'vehicle to further his own interests'. leftfootforward.org "Having two media jobs, how can he possibly make time for the people of Clacton?'
(2024-08-22). Advertiser boycott on X leads to revenue collapse causing headache for Elon Musk. leftfootforward.org Elon Musk's woes have increased after it was revealed that an advertiser boycott of social media platform X has led to a collapse in revenues. | X, formerly Twitter, has come in for some heavy criticism in recent weeks after allowing misinformation to be spread freely following the horrific attacks in Southport, in which three young girls were killed in the attack that took place during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. | The misinformation played a significant role in far-right riots in towns and cities across the UK, while Musk has also welcomed back the likes of far-right figures and groups such as Tommy R…
(2024-08-22). Will Harris Finally Kill Wall Street's Infamous Tax Break? levernews.com 
(2024-08-22). Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff. middleeasteye.net 
Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
(2024-08-22). Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison | Meanwhile, private ambulances and health centres trade patients, police shut down Goethe Institute in Tehran, and nurses go on nationwide strike demanding better pay | | A woman in Barce…
(2024-08-22). Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse. middleeasteye.net 
Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse | The newly elected British lawmaker said fellow independents are 'deciphering' whether their visions are aligned for a potential alliance | | Shockat Adam makes his maiden speech in parliament as the independent MP…
(2024-08-22). Exclusive: British Tory peer backs Imran Khan for Oxford chancellor. middleeasteye.net 
Exclusive: British Tory peer backs Imran Khan for Oxford chancellor | Lord Daniel Hannan described Khan as a 'towering figure' in sport, philanthropy and politics | | Imran Khan is serving 10 years in jail after being found guilty of leaking state secrets (AFP) | Conservative peer Lord Dan…
(2024-08-22). Reading James Baldwin in a time of American decline. mronline.org 
Baldwin theorizes whiteness as the psychology of empire.
(2024-08-22). 'Sandwiched' caregivers show need for improved welfare state. mronline.org 
Our economy and society are heavily dependent on unpaid care work, disproportionately performed by women.
(2024-08-22). Corporate or community-led? Africa's agricultural future at a crossroads. mronline.org 
(2024-08-22). Iran's parliament approves all members of president's cabinet. muslimmirror.com TEHRAN, Iran : The Iranian parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the ministerial nominees of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. All 19 ministers nominated by Pezeshkian received the vote of confidence from the country's top legislative body, clearing the way for the formation of the new cabinet. Pezeshkian, a former reformist lawmaker …
(2024-08-22). First meet of Parliament panel on Waqf Bill underway. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Parliament's Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met here for the first time on Thursday where officials from the minority affairs and law ministries are briefing them about the various amendments proposed in the draft law. The 31-member committee, headed by BJP member Jagdambika Pal, has been tasked by the Lok …
(2024-08-22). MP: Lavish bungalow of Muslim leader razed after violent protests over blasphemous remarks by Hindu Saint. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Local authorities demolished the lavish bungalow of former President and ex-Congress District Vice President Haji Shahzad Ali following violent protests over blasphemous remarks made by a Hindu "saint." The incident escalated after a Muslim delegation, led by Shahzad Ali, visited Chhatarpur Police Station on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to submit a …
(2024-08-22). "Qazis no longer responsible for registering Muslim marriages in Assam," says Himanta Biswa Sarma. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff The Assam Cabinet has decided that Muslim marriages in the state must now be registered exclusively by a government sub-registrar, effectively ending the role of Qazis in the official registration process. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. "Previously, Qazis were responsible for registering Muslim marriages, …
(2024-08-22). "Qazis no longer responsible for registering Muslim marriages in Assam," says Himanta Biswa Sarma. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff The Assam Cabinet has decided that Muslim marriages in the state must now be registered exclusively by a government sub-registrar, effectively ending the role of Qazis in the official registration process. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. "Previously, Qazis were responsible for registering Muslim marriages, …
(2024-08-22). Azamgarh: Death looms over malnourished children of Nut community in Seedha Sultanpur Village. muslimmirror.com 
By Zakir Hussain In the small village of Seedha Sultanpur, located in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district and home to around 500 members of Nut community is living under the shadow of fear. Over the past ten days, five children have tragically died, and many others have fallen seriously ill. These children succumbed to …
(2024-08-22). Badlapur sexual abuse: "If schools are not safe, what's use of right to education," says Bombay HC. muslimmirror.com MUMBAI : The Bombay High Court on Thursday came down heavily on the Maharashtra Police and the school authorities for taking the Badlapur (Thane) alleged rape of two nursery girls lightly and the lapses in probing the case that has triggered a massive public outcry in the state. While hearing matters related to the alleged …
(2024-08-22). No government jobs for USTM (a Muslim owned university) pass-outs in Assam, says CM Himanta. muslimmirror.com By Special Correspondent Students passing out from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) may soon not be able to apply for government jobs in Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma implied that amid the ongoing war of words with the University. The Chief Minister said that USTM's growing influence and ambitions, particularly with …
(2024-08-22). Badlapur sexual abuse: "If schools are not safe, what's use of right to education," says Bombay HC. muslimmirror.com MUMBAI : The Bombay High Court on Thursday came down heavily on the Maharashtra Police and the school authorities for taking the Badlapur (Thane) alleged rape of two nursery girls lightly and the lapses in probing the case that has triggered a massive public outcry in the state. While hearing matters related to the alleged …
(2024-08-22). Pune cops book Ramgiri Maharaj for remarks on Prophet. muslimmirror.com Pune : An FIR was registered in Pune against Hindu religious leader Ramgiri Maharaj over his alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad and Islam, police said on Wednesday. The case was registered at Khadak police station under the relevant section of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita on a complaint lodged by one Shoeb Shaikh, an official …
(2024-08-22). AIMPLB president claims Naidu, Nitish Kumar have assured to oppose Waqf Bill. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : All India Muslim Personal Law Board president Khalid Saifullah Rahmani on Thursday claimed that TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar have assured the Muslim bodies that their parties would oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. His remarks came at a joint press conference of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Jamiat …
(2024-08-22). Azamgarh: Death looms over malnourished children of Nut community in Seedha Sultanpur Village. muslimmirror.com By Zakir Hussain In the small village of Seedha Sultanpur, located in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district and home to around 500 members of Nut community is living under the shadow of fear. Over the past ten days, five children have tragically died, and many others have fallen seriously ill. These children succumbed to …
(2024-08-22). Iran's parliament approves all members of president's cabinet. muslimmirror.com TEHRAN, Iran : The Iranian parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the ministerial nominees of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. All 19 ministers nominated by Pezeshkian received the vote of confidence from the country's top legislative body, clearing the way for the formation of the new cabinet. Pezeshkian, a former reformist lawmaker …
(2024-08-22). AIMPLB president claims Naidu, Nitish Kumar have assured to oppose Waqf Bill. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : All India Muslim Personal Law Board president Khalid Saifullah Rahmani on Thursday claimed that TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar have assured the Muslim bodies that their parties would oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. His remarks came at a joint press conference of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Jamiat …
(2024-08-22). Pune cops book Ramgiri Maharaj for remarks on Prophet. muslimmirror.com Pune : An FIR was registered in Pune against Hindu religious leader Ramgiri Maharaj over his alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad and Islam, police said on Wednesday. The case was registered at Khadak police station under the relevant section of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita on a complaint lodged by one Shoeb Shaikh, an official …
(2024-08-22). First meet of Parliament panel on Waqf Bill underway. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Parliament's Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met here for the first time on Thursday where officials from the minority affairs and law ministries are briefing them about the various amendments proposed in the draft law. The 31-member committee, headed by BJP member Jagdambika Pal, has been tasked by the Lok …
(2024-08-22). No government jobs for USTM (a Muslim owned university) pass-outs in Assam, says CM Himanta. muslimmirror.com By Special Correspondent Students passing out from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) may soon not be able to apply for government jobs in Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma implied that amid the ongoing war of words with the University. The Chief Minister said that USTM's growing influence and ambitions, particularly with …
(2024-08-22). MP: Lavish bungalow of Muslim leader razed after violent protests over blasphemous remarks by Hindu Saint. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Local authorities demolished the lavish bungalow of former President and ex-Congress District Vice President Haji Shahzad Ali following violent protests over blasphemous remarks made by a Hindu "saint." The incident escalated after a Muslim delegation, led by Shahzad Ali, visited Chhatarpur Police Station on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to submit a …
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris signals support for billionaires tax amid growing wealth inequality. nationofchange.org This endorsement marks a crucial step in addressing the widening wealth gap in the country, particularly as billionaires continue to amass vast fortunes while millions of Americans struggle financially.
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris signals support for billionaires tax amid growing wealth inequality. nationofchange.org This endorsement marks a crucial step in addressing the widening wealth gap in the country, particularly as billionaires continue to amass vast fortunes while millions of Americans struggle financially.
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). US signals new support for global plastics reduction, reports say. nationofchange.org Previously, the U.S. had held the stance of allowing individual UN member states to make their own decisions on plastic production.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-Walz. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-Walz. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). US signals new support for global plastics reduction, reports say. nationofchange.org Previously, the U.S. had held the stance of allowing individual UN member states to make their own decisions on plastic production.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-WalzÔøº. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). Labor to Trump: You can't be anti-union and claim you're pro-worker. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Workers in their unions are the biggest exercise in democracy," declared Julie Su, acting Secretary of Labor in the Biden administration, during the second Labor Council session at the DNC on Wednesday. The opposing ticket in the presidential race, Trump-Vance of the Republican Party, have claimed that their platform represents the working families in the …
(2024-08-22). Russia repels large Ukrainian drone attack. peoplesworld.org 
Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
(2024-08-22). Rev. Barber: Cross race "moral fusion" key to Poor People's Campaign. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Moral fusion" crossing racial lines, will be a key feature of the Poor People's Campaign during and after this fall's election, campaign co-chair, the Rev. William Barber II says. And along the way, he declares, it'll try to dispel a lot of American myths. Barber told an August 21 press conference here, during the Democratic …
(2024-08-22). Alliance for Retired Americans: Data shows Harris closing the gap with senior voters. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) gathered in Chicago this week to share the results of a new survey of likely voters ages 65 and up in six key swing states showing Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in an extremely close race to win the pivotal senior vote in …
(2024-08-22). U.S. federal judge orders increased protection of marine life from oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. peoplesworld.org 
At the urging of Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth and other green groups, a United States federal judge has thrown out a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) assessment governing how threatened and endangered marine species like whales and sea turtles ought to be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The Maryland district court struck down the assessment — …
(2024-08-22). Tim Walz: "We've got the ball and we have the momentum" peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's pick for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, introduced himself to the nation on August 21 as a trade unionist, a high school teacher, football coach and military veteran— whom Democrats hope will appeal across party lines. And he said that's a good combination with the "energy, passion and joy" which …
(2024-08-22). Ethiopia highlights strong bilateral economic cooperation with China. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, reportedly welcomed a delegation led by the Chinese Deputy Minister of Commerce, Sheng Qiuping, on which occasion he highlighted the strong bilateral economic cooperation in the last two decades.
(2024-08-22). Cuba's President congratulates Radio and Uneac anniversaries. plenglish.com On the day of #RadioCubana, a centenary force that continues to be fundamental in the vital exercise of communication, congratulations to all radio workers in the country, with the sincere hug of someone who has always felt like your colleague, the president wrote on X social media. | In another message on X, celebrating six decades of Uneac, Diaz-Canel recalled the words of the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, who defined that organization as '… that renunciation of passions, that renunciation of selfishness, personalism and ambitions', where the work of each one is the work of all. | This yea…
(2024-08-22). Ethiopia and Kenya strengthen efforts to fight terrorism. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) A Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS) delegation is visiting Ethiopia on Thursday to continue operations against leaders and militants of terrorist groups operating in the border region and Nairobi.
(2024-08-22). WHO warns of dengue fever rise in Latin America. plenglish.com Geneva, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a substantial increase in dengue fever cases in Latin America and the spread of diseases transmitted by mosquito bites.
(2024-08-22). French left-wing accuses Macron of political inaction. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The block of French left-wing parties New Popular Front and its candidate for prime minister, Lucie Castets, accused President Emmanuel Macron today, of inaction that they described as serious and detrimental to the country.
(2024-08-22). South African national health laboratory recovered after cyber-attac. plenglish.com According to a statement issued today by Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla, the Ministry thanks the NHLS for its swift and tireless efforts to restore its laboratories to full operational capacity, following a successful and comprehensive rebuilt of its information technology systems and infrastructure. | More than 70 percent of healthcare decisions depend on those services, he recalled, so the restoration of operations is a commitment with the country's public healthcare attention. | The NHLS is described in the text as the backbone of South Africa's public health, whose networked system serves more than 85…
(2024-08-22). Over 50,000 Cuban women are engaged in science and technology. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) More than 50,000 Cuban women were engaged in science and technology activities in 2023, the National Statistics and Information Bureau (ONEI) informed on Thursday.
(2024-08-22). Low temperature causes fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The prevailing low temperatures are the cause of fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers, according to technicians of the Ministry of Environment and scientists. The appearance since July of thousands of lifeless fish on beaches and rivers of the coast in central and southern Uruguay caused concern among citizens.
(2024-08-22). Cuba reports no smallpox cases. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The national director of Epidemiology of the Cuban Public Health Ministry, Dr. Francisco Duran, informed today that the country is not currently registering cases of smallpox (MPOX), but is maintaining surveillance.
(2024-08-22). Dominican power system is far from meeting the high demand. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Celso Marranzini, president of the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED), reportedly admitted that the Dominican power system is far from being able to meet the population's high demand.
(2024-08-22). Kiev, the war is there, but you can't see it. pressenza.com 
Kiev is a very large and very beautiful city, tidy, and clean, with churches, ancient buildings, others of clear Soviet imprint, and finally very modern skyscrapers. | I arrived on Saturday 17 August at 5.30 in the morning, after the driver, unable to arrive before the curfew, made a long night stop at the gates of the city and reached the bus station, which is located next to the train station, exactly at the end of the curfew. The station was already in full operation, with many buses and minibuses arriving or departing. | Few speak English, but we have all learned to use mobile phone applications to translat…
(2024-08-22). Wind and Solar Produced More Energy Than Coal in the U.S. From January Through July This Year, a First. pressenza.com From January through July of this year, wind and solar in the U.S. generated more net electricity than power from coal, according to recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). | According to the EIA's Monthly Energy Review for July 2024, electricity net generation from renewable energy Further, wind energy generation alone beat coal energy generation in two consecutive months: March and April. As CleanTechnica reported, wind energy insta…
(2024-08-22). Beyond Protest and Ceasefire: A Call for Global Action. pressenza.com 
On August 14, 2024, at Riverside Church in Manhattan, the Palestinian Priest of Bethlehem, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, delivered a powerful speech addressing the silence of American churches and the influence of Christian Zionism. A video of the event can be found | Two things stood out to me. First, when I registered at the press table, the Director of Communications at Riverside Church mentioned that Pressenza might be the only media outlet covering the event. (I later discovered that Al Jazeera was present.) | The second surprise was the turnout: the church was…
(2024-08-22). Iran will 'resolutely' continue to boost defense, deterrence power: Defense chief. presstv.ir Iran's new defense chief says the country will resolutely continue to promote its defense and deterrence power.
(2024-08-22). Resistance front's strength anchored in Iran's defense industry: IRGC chief. presstv.ir The IRGC chief says the resistance front considers itself beholden to Iran's sophisticated defense technology.
(2024-08-22). Chicago DNC Gaza protest. presstv.ir Over 15,000 people held a historic protest against the Democratic Party on the opening day of their National Convention.
(2024-08-22). FM: Iran aims to manage US tensions, rebuild EU ties if they drop hostility, lift sanctions. presstv.ir Araqchi announces Iran's willingness to manage tensions with the US and restore relations with European countries if they stop their hostility.
(2024-08-22). Iran air defense force 'absolute power' in West Asia: Senior commander. presstv.ir A senior Iranian commander the country's air defense force is the "absolute power" in the West Asia region.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-22). China asserts seeks no nuclear arms race with US. presstv.ir China says it does not intend to take part in a nuclear arms race with the US.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-22). Iranian Space Agency: Dozens of satellites under construction. presstv.ir Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Salariyeh says the country is currently building as many as 30 domestically-designed satellites for a variety of purposes.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Harris-Walz and the politics of gender and race. projectcensored.org By: Allison Butler and Paulina Ortiz-Orive Upon the announcement of Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, as Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential running mate, the internet went wild. It did not take long for the Trump campaign to latch onto the lunatic left insults, calling Walz Tampon Tim. Conservative commentator Liz Wheeler…
(2024-08-22). Diseños hoteleros como clave en nuevas tendencias de mercados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Los diseños hoteleros constituyen clave del éxito de los nuevos proyectos para la construcción de alojamientos turísticos, consideran hoy expertos.
(2024-08-22). Vilma en mis recuerdos. radiohc.cu Cuando se acerca la fecha del 23 de agosto se agigantan en mi memoria los recuerdos de la fundadora junto a Fidel, de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas,Vilma Espín.
(2024-08-22). Prosiguen festejos por aniversario de Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) En la víspera del aniversario 64 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubana (FMC), continúan hoy las celebraciones en el país con motivo de la creación de esa organización de masas el 23 de agosto de 1960.
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(2024-08-22). Finally, The Mystery Has Been Solved… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as DJT uncovered ⚪ Barak Obama allowed Russians to steal American hypersonic technology. This is why Russians are two generations ahead of the US in hypersonic technology, while originators of this technology ⚪ the United States that is ⚪ still cannot produce even "slow" hypersonic weapon. In related news, Russians also stole from the US supersonic smart missiles P-800 Onyx, and technology for S-400 and S-500. Russians also stole US victory over Hitler and those damn Russkies flew to space on a stolen American technology.
(2024-08-22). Fight Labor's attack on the CFMEU. socialist-alliance.org 
Labor's new laws appointing an administrator with absolute dictatorial powers to run every branch of the Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union is the most serious attack on a union in living memory, argues Sam Wainwright.
(2024-08-22). Antigovernment Militias Seek Support From County Governments. splcenter.org After Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd in late May 2020, the U.S. and the world were on the precipice of a cultural reckoning on racial injustice, marked by mass protests that swept the world. The day after the murder, as video of the violence hit the news and tensions were about to ignite, Bedford County, Virginia, passed a resolution in support of "the militia." A similar resolution had passed in Campbell County, Virginia, earlier that year.
(2024-08-22). America's Frontier Fund: The Venture Capital Firm with Ties to Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt. thelastamericanvagabond.com While Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt fund opposing sides of the U.S. election, they are both invested in a venture capital firm with deep ties to U.S. intelligence and military. American's are increasingly becoming aware of the fact that the secretive Bilderberg Group is funding both sides of the 2024 Presidential Election, with former Google
(2024-08-22). Long-Delayed U.S. Government Report Finally Released, Concludes Fluoride Lowers IQ in Children. thelastamericanvagabond.com The final version of the report confirms what previous draft versions have concluded — fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. The long-delayed and censored final report from the U.S. National Toxicology Program has found "moderate confidence" that fluoride exposure is "consistently associated with lower IQ in children". The NTP report has been
(2024-08-22). America's Frontier Fund: The Venture Capital Firm with Ties to Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt. thelastamericanvagabond.com While Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt fund opposing sides of the U.S. election, they are both invested in a venture capital firm with deep ties to U.S. intelligence and military. Americans are increasingly becoming aware of the fact that the secretive Bilderberg Group is funding both sides of the 2024 Presidential Election, with former Google
(2024-08-22). Donald Trump Confronts Kamala in his Usual Fashion. tomdispatch.com One of the nation's best-known Black Republicans is former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the twenty-first century (and perhaps ever), no African American woman rose higher in Republican politics than Rice, who served as President George W. Bush's national security adviser and then his secretary of state, both firsts. Like her or not, agree with her politics or not, she brought significant experience, knowledge, and professionalism to those positions. Donald Trump's first public words about Rice date back to 2006 when he labeled her with a vile term. In a speech before 8,000 people in New York City, he s…
(2024-08-22). Emirati companies count US$1.4 billion in investments in China. tvbrics.com 
The number of Chinese companies registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is aimed at around 5,400…
(2024-08-22). Moscow assesses prospects for co-operation between Russia and Southern African Development Community. tvbrics.com 
Ties between Russia and the African continent have a long history…
(2024-08-22). Number of ASEAN students studying in China is on rise. tvbrics.com 
Secretary General of the ASEAN-China Centre, noted the importance of education as a key element of China-ASEAN interaction…
(2024-08-22). India pursues efforts to bring the African Union to G20. tvbrics.com 
India continues to invest in Africa…
(2024-08-22). Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs's representative Maria Zakharova summarises results of Russia's BRICS Chairmanship in first half of 2024. tvbrics.com 
More than 130 events have already taken place within the framework of the BRICS Chairmanship in various areas of cooperation…
(2024-08-22). 9th India Day Festival comes to end in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The festival, which lasted 4 days, has managed to become a traditional celebration of Indian culture in Russia…
(2024-08-22). UAE confirms schools readiness for new academic year. tvbrics.com 
The country's Ministry of Education has announced the readiness of public schools for the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, which begins on 26 August 2024…
(2024-08-22). Saudi Arabia to host third Global Artificial Intelligence Summit. tvbrics.com 
The event will bring together more than 300 leading experts and specialists from 100 countries…
(2024-08-22). Vietnam to host festival aimed at strengthening relations with India. tvbrics.com 
The event will be a platform for cultural exchange, business development, and strengthening bilateral ties…
(2024-08-22). China-African trade volume rises to US$282.1 billion. tvbrics.com 
The Chinese government expands cooperation with African countries…
(2024-08-22). Archaeologists uncover finds in Russia. tvbrics.com 
This is a continuation of the excavations that were conducted from 2007 to 2010…
(2024-08-22). Prime Minister Modi's Historic Visit to Ukraine and Poland: Vision for Global Peace and Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted India's stance as a proponent of permanent peace in the region, ahead of his inaugural visit to Ukraine. Emphasizing that 'this is not an era of war,' he called for conflicts to be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.
(2024-08-22). Ukraine War Day #911: This How They Maintain Power. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2024-08-22). "The Zangezur Corridor is very important for the BRICS countries" uwidata.com 
By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku, Azerbaijan Russian President Vladimir Putin, who visited Azerbaijan on August 18-19, discussed many issues of the region with Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev. Many intergovernmental documents were signed. After the meeting, Azerbaijan submitted an application to the organization for membership in BRICS. The fact that the Russian leader invited Aliyev to the …
(2024-08-22). SEP (Sri Lanka) holds public meeting to launch presidential election campaign. wsws.org "None of the burning issues facing the masses can be solved within the capitalist profit system or on a national basis."
(2024-08-22). More FBI-suppressed evidence is exposed in lawsuit over Saudi Arabia's role in 9/11 terror attacks. wsws.org New evidence previously suppressed by the FBI confirms that an intelligence operative from Saudi Arabia was a facilitator for two hijackers after they arrived in California and also made a "casing" surveillance video of the US Capitol prior to the attacks of 9/11.
(2024-08-22). CN and CPKC set to lock out 9,300 workers at Canada's two main railroads as 12:01am Thursday strike deadline looms. wsws.org The overwhelming support among rail workers for a struggle to put an end to dangerous working conditions must be organized into a political fight against the rail barons, who are backed to the hilt by corporate Canada and the pro-war, pro-austerity Trudeau Liberal government.
(2024-08-22). National Education Association union announces deal to end strike by staffers. wsws.org This bitter factional battle within the NEA and its subordinates within the NEASO has given Biden and the Democratic Party, along with the NEA leadership, a huge black eye among its employees and educators.
(2024-08-22). CN and CPKC lock out 9,300 workers at Canada's two main railroads. wsws.org The overwhelming support among rail workers for a struggle to put an end to dangerous working conditions must be organized into a political fight against the rail barons, who are backed to the hilt by corporate Canada and the pro-war, pro-austerity Trudeau Liberal government.
(2024-08-22). Garnisonkirche in Potsdam: President Steinmeier inaugurates a symbol of German militarism. wsws.org The Garnisonkirche (Garrison Church), like few other buildings, embodies the criminal traditions of German militarism. It was here that the Nazi dictatorship was consecrated with a handshake between Hitler and Hindenburg.
(2024-08-22). Over 17,000 AT&T workers strike in the southeast US. wsws.org The workers' last contract, which expired in early August, was pushed through after the CWA union sold out a 6 day strike in 2019.
(2024-08-22). Behind silence over foreign policy at DNC, Democrats prepare escalation of global war. wsws.org The most striking aspect of the Democratic National Convention, which is currently underway in Chicago, is the absence of any discussion of the foreign policy of either the Biden administration or a future Harris administration, despite the fact that the United States is currently engaged in a war against Russia and preparing for a potential war with China.
(2024-08-22). The strategic necessity of uniting the international working class against political xenophobia. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Eric London. The congress was held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-22). UK CEOs earn 120 times more than UK workers and gap is widening. wsws.org Working full-time, it would take the average paid UK worker approximately a decade and a half just to earn the same amount UK CEO's have enjoyed as their yearly increase.
(2024-08-22). Australia's Labor government joins with Coalition to pass anti-working class bills. wsws.org The Labor government's increasing recourse to agreements with the Coalition to pass legislation signals a definite trend towards bipartisan partnership to prosecute the agenda of big business.
(2024-08-22). Australia: Industrial court shuts down strike by electrical workers across New South Wales. wsws.org The anti-democratic ruling is part of a broader crackdown on any attempt by workers to fight for real improvements to wages and conditions.
(2024-08-22). Dakkota auto parts workers reject second UAW sellout agreement: "The fight is on" wsws.org The rebellion by Dakkota workers against the sellout deal is a major rebuke to the UAW bureaucracy, further exposing the fraudulent claims of UAW President Shawn to be leading a struggle for workers' interests.
(2024-08-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Social workers and educators at French Judicial Protection of Youth service walk out to protest hundreds of job cuts affecting vulnerable youth; nurses continue strike in Iran over chronic understaffing; South African confectionary workers at Johannesburg factory owned by major food manufacturer walk out after rejecting pay offer…
(2024-08-22). 53-year-old Stellantis worker Antonio Gaston crushed and killed at Toledo Jeep plant. wsws.org Antonio Gaston was a father of four children who was forced to move to the Toledo plant after Stellantis closed his plant in Belvidere, Illinois in 2022.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Nainital Nurse rape and murder case that fails to move the nation. ummid.com A similar case of rape and murder like the lady doctor in Kolkata has come to light. This time from Nainital, Uttarakhand on August 14, 2024, the victim is a Muslim nurse.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Signs of The Times. ummid.com What's changed after the gruesome murder and rape of the 31 year old doctor in Kolkata? Rapes and sexual assaults are continuing… one after another.
(2024-08-22). MPSC 2024 Prelims scheduled on Aug 25 postponed. ummid.com The Maharashtra Public Service Commission Preliminary Examinations (MPSC Prelims 2024) scheduled on Aug 25 has been postponed, as per the latest notification.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). '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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Saudi National wins SAR 500,000 at 44th King Abdulaziz Quran Contest Makkah. ummid.com Saudi National, Saad bin Ibrahim bin Hamd has won the top prize at the 44th Edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition or 2024 Makkah Quran Contest for Memorization, Recital and Explanation held at the Grand Mosque.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Putin kisses Quran, holds it close to his heart – Watch video. ummid.com A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin lifting a copy of Holy Quran, kissing it and then holding it close to his heart at Prophet Isa Mosque in Chechnya is winning hearts on social media.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris Accepts Historic Nomination at Democratic National Convention. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris capped off the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night by accepting her party's historic presidential nomination. This moment marked one of her last significant opportunities to appeal to millions of Americans.
(2024-08-22). Starlink Now Being Deployed On U.S. Navy Warships. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy says it is on the verge of having improved persistent, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connections across its fleets thanks to a project leveraging commercial satellite constellations like What is formally known as Sailor Edge Afloat and Ashore (SEA2) originally…
(2024-08-22). 'How Lawsuit Against AI Music Will Offer Little Help to Smaller Labels and Independent Artists'. bylinetimes.com recent days. | The track, Verknallt in einen Talahon, went viral on TikTok and in less than a month amassed 3.5 million streams on Spotify where it reached No 3 on the streaming platform's The song's creator, Josua Waghubinger, who goes by the name Butterbro, has said he made the track's chorus by feeding his own lyrics into
(2024-08-22). Dozens of Satellites Under Construction in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has made rapid progress in the space industry during the past three years and is currently manufacturing as many as 30 satellites, an official said.
(2024-08-22). Fact checking the myths on Dutton's Palestinian visa ban. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-22). The cost of keeping it balanced. anabaptistworld.org Food exists at a lot of intersections. Traditional food can help us connect with our culture across the globe and across time. Food at a block party can help us connect with our neighbors across the street. Food nourishes our bodies for healthy functioning. Food can bring us joy adding decadence to a celebration. That's …
(2024-08-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Olympic breakdancing controversy ignores sport's cultural roots. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-22). LM Re and Britam partner with insurtech to protect Kenyan coffee from climate risks. independent.co.ug 
Parametric insurance has grown in popularity in recent years, with the World Economic Forum recently describing it as a potential "game changer" for mitigating disaster risk ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re) has partnered with Kenyan financial services provider Britam and farming-focused insurtech Sprout to offer a parametric insurance product to Kenyan coffee growers. …
(2024-08-22). Trump's Big Claim On Russia's Hypersonic Missiles, Says 'U.S. Had It, But Somebody…' | U.S. Polls. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a big claim while addressing his first outdoor rally on August 21 in Asheboro, North Carolina, since the attempted assassination attempt. Trump said, "Somebody from the US gave hypersonic missile technology to Russia." Trump, however, hinted at the role of former President Barack Obama.
(2024-08-22). This simple farming technique can capture carbon for thousands of years. grist.org 
Simon Kitol's 25-acre farm in western Kenya teems with maize, tomatoes, and beans, but also an invasive menace: Prosopis juliflora, better known as the mathenge plant. Its long roots steal water from his crops, and the shrub takes up valuable room for growing food. Kitol's livestock also dine on the mathenge pods, which are loaded with sugar, causing even more problems. | "It damages their teeth, and eventually the cows or goats die," Kitol said. The thickets also provide cover for predators like wild dogs and hyenas. "They hide there because it is so thick that you can't see them. At night, when the goats or…
(2024-08-22). Kampala property market sees shift toward short-term rentals. independent.co.ug 
The developers in prime areas like Nakasero and Kololo have responded to these market dynamics by replacing older, detached houses with modern apartment blocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala's property market is undergoing significant changes as property owners increasingly shift their tenancy preferences from long-term leases to short stays, particularly for furnished apartments. This …
(2024-08-22). Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention. whyy.org
(2024-08-22). Stanbic records 17.6% profit growth in H1 2024 to Shs 235.5bn. independent.co.ug 
The bank's low-cost payment solution, FlexiPay, now boasts over 900,000 clients and is gaining traction in both transaction numbers and volumes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Holdings Uganda Ltd (SUHL) recorded 17.6% growth in profit after tax to Shs 235.5 billion for the first half of 2024 on the back of robust revenue growth …
(2024-08-22). The NYPD Is Illegally Leaking Sealed Records About Children to Tabloids. theintercept.com Last spring, New York City police officers stopped a 19-year-old on the subway during her commute. She was eligible for a free transfer from the bus to the subway, but the transfer failed to register at the turnstile, so she and a friend entered through the platform emergency exit door. | Police stopped them, took their names, and let her friend go. Officers told the 19-year-old she had a prior arrest — from 2018, when she was in her early teens — and began to question her. | The cops should not have known about that past arrest. A New York state law protects juvenile records in cases without any f…
(2024-08-22). Iroquois Indian Village. urbancny.com 
Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of the original New Yorkers at the Iroquois Indian Village. Experience traditional music, dance, crafts, and customs of the Iroquois people. Relax in a cool, shaded area by the new Turtle Mound, where traditional social dances take place daily at 11: 00am, 4: 00pm and 7: 00pm. Visit the Soup House which offers traditional Iroquois food as well as American food with some of the lowest prices in the fair. The Indian Village is located closest to the Gate 4 entrance. Upcoming Events Date Time Event Thursday, August 22, 2024 4: 00pm Iroquois Social Dancing Thursday, August 22,…
(2024-08-22). Cheaper data beckons in Africa as satellite internet roll-out intensifies. independent.co.ug 
Africa's data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world's most expensive data plans. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa, significant …
(2024-08-22). Can Iga Swiatek Conquer the U.S. Open Again? devdiscourse.com Despite not being at her peak in the lead-up to the U.S. Open, Iga Swiatek has both the talent and mentality to elevate her game for the year's final Grand Slam, says tennis great Chris Evert.
(2024-08-22). Bring Simon Trinidad Home—Support Peace in Colombia. afgj.org 
Register for the Free Simón Trinidad Webinar and Campaign Launch this August 29, 6pm Pacific Time, 8pm in Colombia and Central Time Join us next Thursday for a webinar and campaign launch to free U.S. political prisoner, Ricardo Palmera, aka Simón Trinidad! We will hear from Mark Burton and Gustavo Gallardo, US and Colombian lawyers…
(2024-08-22). NYSDOT Rolling Into The Great New York State Fair with Replica Business Loop 81 Roundabout at its New Home in The Science and Industry Building. urbancny.com 
Five Exhibits to be on Display at this Year's Extravaganza, including Relocated I-81 Community Outreach Center, Interactive Traffic Display, Live School Bus Inspections, Recruitment Teams and a Life-Sized Snowblower Listen to the Latest DOT POD Podcast Featuring New State Fair Director Julie LaFave and DOT's Amber Stevens Here Floor Map of the I-81 Roundabout to be Constructed on Van Buren Street Attached State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that the Department will be taking up an entire wing of the Science and Industry Building at the 2024 Great New York State…
(2024-08-22). Regis Resources Considers Legal Options After Major Project Write-Down. devdiscourse.com Australian miner Regis Resources announced on Thursday that it is contemplating legal avenues after substantially writing down the value of its McPhillamys gold project by more than $100 million. The decision follows a government ruling aimed at safeguarding Aboriginal heritage.
(2024-08-22). Gujarat Passes Bill to Auction Seized Vehicles in Liquor Smuggling Cases. devdiscourse.com The Gujarat assembly on Thursday passed a bill allowing the government to auction vehicles confiscated by police in liquor smuggling cases under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Our Historic Front Page: August 2024. theonion.com
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(2024-08-22). Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost. grist.org 
When A1 Organics announced last year that it would stop accepting pizza boxes, cutlery, and other certified-compostable foodware from the residents of Denver, some took to Reddit to express their discontent. | "Damn," one user But what really disconcerted others was the reason Colorado's largest composter — then contracted to manage Denver's organic waste — decided t…
(2024-08-22). In Cameroon, long-running defamation case highlights vexatious suits against journalists. mediadefence.org
(2024-08-22). EMC declares war on dissidents in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com EMC commander "Ivan Mordisco" declared war on dissident guerrilla units that decided to negotiate peace with the government without his approval. In a statement, the EMC's Amazonas Bloc, which is…
(2024-08-22). Winning Big or Losing It All: True Stories From Online Casino Players. moguldom.com Online casinos offer the possibility to quickly win or lose a significant amount of money through various games like cards or dice. Many players dream of winning a vast sum of money in this online casino, with some achieving success while others face disappointment. Among the myriad platforms, 5gringo has been singled out for convenience, …
(2024-08-22). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). A Prosecutor Admits His Office's Incompetence Cut Off an Innocent Man's Path to Exoneration>. theintercept.com 
A Missouri prosecutor was set to argue that Marcellus Williams had been wrongly convicted. New evidence that prosecutors had mishandled the murder weapon got in the way.
(2024-08-22). University of Illinois Hospital nurses strike against low wages, workplace violence. therealnews.com 
Nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital on Chicago's West Side have gone on strike after a prolonged contract negotiation that union representatives say management hasn't taken seriously. The Real News speaks with members of the Illinois Nurses Association from the picket line in Chicago, where the Democratic National Convention is simultaneously taking place. Videography: …
(2024-08-22). Philadelphia psychologists say this is how families can support kids' mental health as they go back to school. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kids and teens will soon While there might be excitement and anticipation, Philadelphia psychologists say it's also normal for students to feel
(2024-08-22). Curbing debt-fueled unrest in emerging markets. independent.co.ug 
Three important weaknesses that have impeded progress and way forward ANALYSIS | VERA SONGEWE & ISHAC DIWAN | The recent protests in Kenya reflect the frustrated aspirations of young people for higher-quality social services and better economic opportunities. It also highlights the difficulty — in Kenya, and across the developing world — of achieving macroeconomic …
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). YWCA Third Annual Block Party for Eliminating Racism‚ÄØ. urbancny.com 
Friday, August 23, outside of 401 Douglas St, Syracuse, NY‚ÄØ Syracuse, NY,‚ÄØAugust 23 — The YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc. will host the Third Annual Block Party for Eliminating Racism on Friday, August 23, 2024. The goal of the event is to bring together residents of the Syracuse Northside, community partners and stakeholders to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the YWCA's multicultural neighborhood.‚ÄØ‚ÄØ "At the YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County, we‚ÄØbelieve it is important to collectively…
(2024-08-22). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). Why Puerto Rico remains a tax haven for polluters. grist.org 
Puerto Rico has more medical sterilization facilities per capita than anywhere else in the U.S. and its territories. These plants, where hospital equipment is fumigated before being introduced to the market, comprise a small but essential industry, one that hospitals rely on to ensure they have the sterile equipment necessary to safely treat millions of people each year. | All this sterilization, however, creates its own risks to human health. That's because about 50 percent of all medical device sterilization in the U.S. and its territories uses ethylene oxide. While the chemical is employed for its unique ab…
(2024-08-22). 11] O Faris Al-Hammadi! The time has arrived for your deceitful and absurd statements to be unveiled for all to see! [An Ambiguous Statement Regarding His Disagreements With Some Salafiyyoon]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, said: ŸäŸéÿß ÿ£ŸéŸäŸëŸèŸáŸéÿß ÿߟџëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ¢ŸÖŸéŸÜŸèŸàÿß ÿ£Ÿéÿ∑ŸêŸäÿπŸèŸàÿß ÿߟџџë&Yuml…
(2024-08-22). Modernity, Individualism, and the End of Ideological Coherence. muslimskeptic.com Pierre Bourdieu, who passed away in 2002, is often considered to be the most influential French sociologist of the last century. This is primarily because he encapsulated the French elite's left-liberal approach to education and social reproduction, with ideas and themes centering around criticism of social inequality and cultural capital, extending Marxist thought into the …
(2024-08-22). Iran's New Foreign Minister Unveils Conditions for Defusing Tensions with US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Abbas Araqchi, the new foreign minister of Iran, unveiled conditional plans to manage tensions with the US and rebuild ties with the European countries.
(2024-08-22). Stand with Fred. labourforpalestine.com Labour for Palestine calls on trade unionists to stand strong against attacks on Palestinian solidarity.
(2024-08-22). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). Chevy Court Concerts. urbancny.com 
The 2024 Great New York State Fair begins Wednesday, August 21 and continues through Monday, September 2. The Chevrolet Music Series is known for providing high-quality entertainment from national touring acts throughout those 13 days. Chevy Court is located near the Gate 1 entrance, and will host at least two concerts every day during the 2024 Fair. All concerts/acts in the Chevrolet Music Series — including Chevy Court performances — are free to fairgoers with your Fair admission. Seating areas in Chevy Park are available on a first come — first seated basis. Read through the rules available i…
(2024-08-22). Army wants Education Ministry to host Kiswahili Council. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs wants the Uganda National Kiswahili Council to be hosted under the Ministry of Education and Sports as the suitable institution to promote Kiswahili language. The Undersecretary in the Defence Ministry, James Mutabazi said their position is premised on the basis of the ministry's …
(2024-08-22). Latino Village August 29 — September 2, 2024. urbancny.com 
The growing celebration of Latino food, music, and culture starts Thursday, August 29 and continues through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Upcoming Events Date Time Event Thursday, August 29, 2024 2: 00pm Bailemos con DJ G.I. Thursday, August 29, 2024 4: 00pm Trio Los Claveles Thursday, August 29, 2024 6: 00pm Edwin Vasquez Thursday, August 29, 2024 8: 00pm The Blacklites Band Friday, August 30, 2024 12: 00pm Artist Tino Lopez paints live (12-3pm) Friday, August 30, 2024 2: 00pm Bailemos con DJ G.I. Friday, August 30, 2024 4: 00pm Mirianny Tifa Friday, August 30, 2024 6: 00pm Papikaiser Friday, August 30, 2024 8: 00pm Na…
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Ugandans, where is this NRM relationship taking YOU. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Sometimes, it seems like Ugandan news headlines are stuck in a depressing loop — like a demented algorithm that constantly drones despair and discouragement into our ears, stoking our deep-seated grievances and insecurities. The headlines blare dysfunction and regression — the good news stories cannot compete, tucked away safely in …
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Alarming Report Finds Nation's Fuckers Now Have 83% More Nerve. theonion.com ANN ARBOR, MI—Noting the rapid increase among assholes who just don't know when to quit it, an alarming report published Thursday by the University of Michigan found that the nation's fuckers now have 83% more nerve. "Based on our data, we can see that over the last year there has been a threefold rise in …
(2024-08-22). History wars fought to avoid cultural amnesia. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-22). Philip Salt Credits Gautam Gambhir's Mentorship for IPL Success. devdiscourse.com England opener Philip Salt has credited India's head coach Gautam Gambhir for his remarkable performance during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, where he played a vital role in Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) trophy-winning campaign. Gambhir, serving as KKR's team mentor, shared crucial advice that significantly benefited Salt in Indian conditions.
(2024-08-22). COVID-19 infections increasing in California. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. State of California is seeing a surge in COVID-19 infections, which is concerning state health officials. Experts say one particular variant is behind the uptick, and said they hope new vaccine formulations will help get the numbers back down. The news comes as a new government report links the COVID-19 pandemic to a significant decline in California's life expectancy. Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.
(2024-08-22). Young perfumer's sweet smell of success. sanews.gov.za Young perfumer's sweet smell of success | By Khanyisile Rasmeni | Phumulile Mkhonza of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga is growing as a perfumer and revolutionising the African fragrance industry. | Mkhonza is the owner of PSD Scent Perfumes, a business that she started in 2019 but only registered in 2022. | It specialises in high quality personal care products including perfumes for men and women, body lotions, body butters, tissue oils, home diffusers, and car air-fresheners. | Mkhonza enrolled for a three-month perfume-making course while studying at the University of Johannesburg for a degree in political science. | "
(2024-08-22). Iran's Nuclear Gamble: Buying Time or Looming Threat? themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Tim Walz Unveils New Retro-Futurist Persona After Feeling Boxed In By Folksy Image. theonion.com CHICAGO—Informing the crowd at the Democratic National Convention that he had come from a distant and unimaginable realm ruled by robotic beings, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz unveiled a new retro-futurist persona this week during a speech in which he dispensed with his folksy image. "Greetings, citizens of America, it is I—Artemus!" the Minnesota …
(2024-08-22). Kerala Aims to Transform Thiruvananthapuram into Global Automotive Technology Hub. devdiscourse.com Kerala government is focused on making the state capital a global automotive technology hub, state Industries Minister P Rajeev said on Thursday at the inauguration of software company Acsia Technologies's new global headquarters and research and development centre here.
(2024-08-22). Democrats Ignore Pro-Palestine Voices at DNC Last Night. youtube.com 
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Stammering Democrats Unsure How To Accept Positive Feedback. theonion.com CHICAGO—Admitting this was the first time in quite a while they'd heard anything remotely close to positive feedback, stammering and confused Democratic National Committee leaders were reportedly unsure Monday how to process newfound praise from their constituents. "You like the candidates? Really? That's…huh," DNC chair Jaime Harrison said to a group of voters on the …
(2024-08-22). Labour's new 'hostile office' immigration plans: racist political theatre for the far-right. thecanary.co As the new Labour Party government panders to the right-wing fascists in the wake of the UK race riots, a migrant rights non-profit has exposed its latest plans for the violent, racist sham they are. Notably, the group has called out Labour's immigration raids as: a form of racist kidnapping and an extension of colonial …
(2024-08-22). Congressional Black Caucus PAC Endorses John Mannion for Congress In NY-22. urbancny.com 
The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is endorsing John Mannion because of his commitment to racial inequality and an equitable America. Syracuse, NY — On Monday August 19th, Senator John Mannion was endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus PAC (CBC PAC) in the race for NY-22. The CBC PAC supports candidates who will serve their constituents with integrity and who will advance the issues of the diverse communities in their district. "The CBC PAC proudly endorses State Senator John Mannion in NY-22 because he shares our values and our vision for an America built on equal justice, opportunity, safety, and affo…
(2024-08-22). Have your say on 2025 National Minimum Wage determination. sanews.gov.za Have your say on 2025 National Minimum Wage determination | The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all stakeholders with an interest in the National Minimum Wage to make representations of possible adjustments in the policy instrument. | "The closing date for submission of written comments/representations concerning possible adjustments to the National Minimum Wage is 30 September 2024," the Commission said in a statement. | This as the Commission is conducting an investigation into possible adjustments to the NMW and will submit its recommendations to the Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakho…
(2024-08-22). The Suburban Park Stage. urbancny.com 
The 2024 Great New York State Fair begins Wednesday, August 21 and continues through Monday, September 2. The Chevrolet Music Series is known for providing high-quality entertainment from national touring acts throughout those 13 days. The Suburban Park Stage, formerly known as the Experience Stage at Chevy Park, is located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway, and will host at least one major concert every day during the 2024 Fair. All concerts/acts in the Chevrolet Music Series — including those at Suburban Park — are free to fairgoers with the price of admission. Seating areas i…
(2024-08-22). Why the EPA is relying on unproven technology to stop cancer-causing emissions. grist.org 
In the late 1980s, the aptly named Package Products Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, was facing a toxic problem. The consumer packaging company printed eye-catching candy wrappers, soft-drink shrink wrap, and other materials doused with colorful inks. But the company discovered that the chemicals in the ink vaporized when the wrappers were set out to dry, poisoning the air and creating a dangerous environment for workers and even those who lived nearby. | The company brought in Michael Lukey, an air pollution control engineer, to solve the problem. He had a novel idea: He set up blowers that pumped clean…
(2024-08-22). EXCLUSIVE: UAW's Shawn Fain on Trump, Democrats, & winning the class war. therealnews.com 
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, didn't mince words in his speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Wearing a shirt with the words "TRUMP IS A SCAB" emblazoned on the front, Fain told the crowd, "For the UAW and for working people everywhere, it comes down one question: what side are you …
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Controversial Website WikiHead Rates Celebrities Based On Facial Features, Hair. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Condemning what they described as the website's exploitative practice of reducing a human being's worth to a single physical characteristic, critics took aim this week at the controversial new website WikiHead, which rates celebrities solely on the basis of their facial features and hair. "Ew, it's just a whole website for perverts who are …
(2024-08-22). Tennis-Gauff ready for U.S. Open rebound after recent stumbles. devdiscourse.com World number three Coco Gauff is hoping a trip home for a mental reset will help her bounce back from a string of disappointing results as she prepares to defend her U.S. Open crown.
(2024-08-22). UPDATE 2-Senior US officials meet with Dalai Lama in New York. devdiscourse.com Senior officials from the U.S. State Department and the White House met with the Dalai Lama in New York on Wednesday and "reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans," the State Department said.
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Big Open Mouth Coming At Woman's Face Says She So Beautiful And Wants To Kiss Her. theonion.com NEW YORK—In an approach made with parted, tongue-moistened lips and very little warning, a big open mouth was reportedly headed straight for local woman Sylvia Escolero's face Thursday, saying she was so beautiful and it wanted to kiss her. Sources confirmed Escolero, who was struck silent by the sudden development and had time only to …
(2024-08-22). Democrats Show Off A United Front at 'Big Tent' Convention — But Divisions Remain Over Gaza. bylinetimes.com
(2024-08-22). 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?
(2024-08-22). The Importance of Personal Finance as a Student: Building a Strong Financial Foundation. moguldom.com Navigating the complexities of finances is a critical skill that often goes underemphasized in the standard educational curriculum. Yet, understanding personal finance is essential, particularly for students who are just stepping into new levels of independence. Managing money effectively sets the groundwork for a stable financial future, helps avoid debt, and can significantly reduce the …
(2024-08-22). Childcare — why should you pay for it? onlineopinion.com.au A low-income family that sends two kids to child care full-time, costing $115 a day, will receive $50,830 a year in subsidies.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). While the U.S. neglects democracy at home, self-determination prevails in Venezuela despite attacks to the electoral system. afgj.org 
William Camacaro (National Co-Coordinator and Venezuelan geopolitical analyst) The outcome of the elections in Venezuela has enormous geopolitical importance during a time in which the United States has spent its oil reserves and involved itself in very serious conflicts on a planetary level. In the Middle East, a conflict of enormous dimensions could break out…
(2024-08-22). Competence Main Criterion for Assignment, Iran President Reminds New Cabinet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made it clear to his ministers during the first formal session of the new administration that they need to appoint officials on the basis of competence and capabilities, irrespective of race and gender.
(2024-08-22). Multichoice Talent Factory 2025 calls for entries. independent.co.ug 
MTF's curriculum is built on a hands-on approach, complemented by mentorship from industry experts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 fully funded academic program, extending an opportunity to aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers across Africa. The application is open to participants from diverse backgrounds …
(2024-08-22). Bruce Springsteen, Philly Naked Bike Ride and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
(2024-08-22). Rahul Gandhi Boosts Congress Campaign in J&K Amid Assembly Election Countdown. devdiscourse.com As the Election Commission of India announced dates for state assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge organized a meeting with party workers in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Stringent security measures have been put in place around the hotel where the meeting is taking place.
(2024-08-22). The Guardian hires Rishi Sunak's spin doctor to do its spin for it. thecanary.co The Guardian, which has a supposedly liberal-left face, has hired Rishi Sunak's former director of communications as its communications chief. The outlet appointed Amber de Botton in June after she served Sunak from October 2022 to September 2023. The revolving door at the Guardian The appointment is another instance of the revolving door between corporate …
(2024-08-22). Yet again, Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo faces prison over reporting. parliament.gov.zm
(2024-08-22). Leaders Express Grief Over Andhra Pradesh Pharma Plant Blast, Demand Probe. devdiscourse.com Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed heartfelt condolences over the tragic reactor blast at a pharmaceutical company in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Atchutapuram, Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday. The explosion claimed at least 17 lives and left several others with burn injuries. Dhankhar took to social media platform X to announce, 'Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to mishap at a factory in Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.'
(2024-08-22). Laurence Fox's Reclaim Party is Bankrolled by One Man, New Accounts Reveal. bylinetimes.com According to the party's newly released 2023 annual accounts, Reclaim didn't receive a single donation from anyone other than Jeremy Hosking, who donated £700,000. | Hosking was previously a long-standing donor to the
(2024-08-22). Not Just Jail Time, Now Comes the Bill for Disruptive Climate Activism. wattsupwiththat.com Premium Content | Oh, the sweet irony, isn't it just delicious? Here we are, in the year 2024, where the UK's biggest law firm, DLA Piper, has decided to stick it to those pesky climate activists with a bill so hefty it could make even Scrooge McDuck blink. £1.1 million in legal fees, folks!
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. theonion.com With Chicago playing host to the Democratic National Convention, Mayor Brandon Johnson is in the national spotlight. The Onion sat down with the progressive to discuss the DNC, tourism, and his first year in office. The Onion: What advice do you have for those visiting Chicago this week? Johnson: Please take your shoes off when visiting our …
(2024-08-22). You Asked. The Great New York State Fair Answered — 34 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions. urbancny.com 
It's all here at the Fair! With the start of The Great New York State Fair now just days away, Fair staff continue to field a variety of questions each day. To help fairgoers plan their visit as efficiently as possible, we've logged 34 of the most popular inquiries below, and have sorted them according to five topics: General Information & Admission Related Questions: Q: What are the hours of operation for The Fair?The Great New York State Fair begins on Wednesday, August 21 and continues through Labor Day, September 2. The Fair's hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, except for Labor Day, when…
(2024-08-22). Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding. sanews.gov.za Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has moved to set the record straight following recent allegations regarding the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). | In a statement, Director General Mathanzima Mweli, explained that the delay in the department's response was due to discussions between himself and DBE Minister Siviwe Gwarube. | Mweli refuted claims made in the Sunday Times article of 18 August 2024, titled, "Gwarube halts R10bn school food tender", stating that the article contained "numerous inaccuracies, fabrications, and falsehoods". | He…
(2024-08-22). Letsike leads SA delegation to Kazan Global Youth Summit. sanews.gov.za Letsike leads SA delegation to Kazan Global Youth Summit | Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, is leading a South African delegation to the Third Kazan Global Youth Summit in Russia.
The Kazan Global Youth Summit, taking place from 21-24 August 2024, is an annual event which brings together youth, policy leaders, diplomats, and experts on key issues on the international youth agenda.
The 2024 summit's agenda will be dedicated to various topics, including digitalisation; modern tools in youth policy; traditional values in the globalisation era.
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(2024-08-22). 76 lives lost in 6 days due to unsafe overtaking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unsafe overtaking has been identified as a major factor contributing to last week's devastating road crashes, which claimed 76 lives across Uganda. According to the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, most of the fatal incidents between August 11 and August 17 occurred when drivers and motorcyclists attempted to overtake at …
(2024-08-22). Amid Iran, Russia Attack Threats, USA's Major Nuclear Weapons Policy Change Revelation. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly in March approved a highly classified nuclear strategic plan. The plan reorients America's nuclear deterrent strategy. The U.S. is now reportedly focusing on China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-08-22). 'How Lawsuit Against AI Music Will Offer Little Help to Smaller Labels and Independent Artists'. bylinetimes.com
(2024-08-22). New Ai Weiwei Rights-Inspired Limited Edition Lithographs. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © JRP | Editions | (Geneva) — The renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has partnered with Human Rights Watch and the Swiss art publisher JRP | Editions on three series of limited edition lithographs that will be available in September 2024, and can be previewed on jrp-editions.com.A portion of the proceeds will benefit Human Rights Watch.The artworks consist of three series of 99 lithographs released in three colors: "Malibu," "Sunshine," and "Peach." They resemble a geometric tile consisting of surveillance cameras, Twitter birds, and handcuffs to symbolize the struggl…
(2024-08-22). Rahul Gandhi Pledges Support to Jammu and Kashmir as Congress 'Sepoy' in New Delhi. devdiscourse.com Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, asserting that he considers himself their soldier in New Delhi. He assured party workers, whom he referred to as 'the lions of the Congress,' that his doors are always open for them.
(2024-08-22). Qatar's Foreign Minister to Visit Iran for Political Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is expected to visit Tehran in the coming days for a series of negotiations.
(2024-08-22). Key Judgments from Delhi High Court on August 22. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court deliberated on pivotal cases on Thursday, August 22, addressing a variety of significant issues. The court sought the Centre's response on a public interest litigation that questioned the appointment of the executive director at Union Bank of India earlier this year. In another key decision, the court reserved its judgment on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Kumar Pathak's plea, which requested permission for a physical meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail.
(2024-08-22). Archbishop Kaziimba wants proposed church law amendments postponed. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda has requested a postponement of the proposed amendments to the Provincial Constitution and Canons. In his Charge to the 27th Provincial Assembly currently underway at Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Archbishop Kaziimba suggests that these changes be delayed until the Provincial …
(2024-08-22). Princeton University offers STEM program to formerly incarcerated individuals. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A
(2024-08-22). Hottest Evah Pulled Out Of Thin Air! wattsupwiththat.com Still, at least they did not site their weather stations next to airport runways and electricity sub-stations in those days!
(2024-08-22). Women's Tennis: Who Will Rise at the U.S. Open? devdiscourse.com Injuries, slumps, and the lack of a formidable tennis force like Serena Williams have left the women's field at the U.S. Open wide open.
(2024-08-22). 10] O Faris Al-Hammadi! The time has arrived for your deceitful and absurd statements to be unveiled for all to see! [Examine thoroughly before hastily claiming that proper etiquette has been disregarded in interactions with Faris]. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Ubaid Bin Abdillah Al-Jabiri, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked: If I heard a scholar's statement in an audio recording or read it in a book that a certain individual is an innovator, yet I did not see any proof, …
(2024-08-22). President mourns maths and science teacher William Smith. sanews.gov.za President mourns maths and science teacher William Smith | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of maths and science education innovator and Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab, William Smith. | In a statement on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the family and friends of the popular educator who passed away at the age of 85.
President Ramaphosa conferred the Order of the Baobab on Smith in 2019.
Born in Makhanda (in the Eastern Cape) to parents who were notable scientists, Smith made mathematics and science accessible to al…
(2024-08-22). IGAD member states challenged to increase financing of agricultural sector. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has raised concern over the slow progress by member states in meeting the commitments made under the Malabo Declaration. The Declaration, signed in 2014 in Equatorial Guinea, set ambitious goals for accelerating agricultural growth, enhancing shared prosperity, and improving livelihoods across Africa, with a …
(2024-08-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Australian Children Facing 'Egregious' Violations in Justice System. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A view of the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. Located in northern Queensland, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre is a male prison with a capacity to detain roughly 730 prisoners, over half of whom are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners | © 2017 Daniel Soekov for Human Rights Watch…
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Bombay High Court Slams Police Over Delayed Action in Shocking Kindergarten Assault Case. devdiscourse.com The Bombay High Court expressed outrage over the handling of a sexual assault case involving two kindergarten girls in Badlapur, near Mumbai. The court described the crime as 'absolutely shocking' and criticized the local police for their delayed response, having taken four days to register a First Information Report (FIR).
(2024-08-22). India Accentuates Coal Reliance in its New Economic Policy Brief. wattsupwiththat.com India's enthusiasm for coal is driven by several factors: abundant domestic coal reserves, the need for reliable and affordable energy to fuel industrial growth and concerns about energy security. The significant budget allocations for coal production, infrastructure, and technology reflect a pragmatic approach to meeting the nation's growing energy demands and supporting its ambitious economic goals.
(2024-08-22). Fox Hunting Group Believes it 'Unequivocally' Qualifies as Protected Minority Group and has Backing of Top Barrister. bylinetimes.com 
A hunting lobby group claims fox hunters meet the criteria for an ethnic minority and deserve protection under equality laws, something a legal expert has said it will be "extremely unlikely" to succeed with. | Ed Swales, chairman and founder of the
(2024-08-22). AIIMS Delhi Enhances Security Amid Protests, Installs AI-Based Surveillance. devdiscourse.com AIIMS Delhi has announced a comprehensive security audit in response to a wave of doctor protests demanding workplace safety. This follows the tragic rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. AIIMS' spokesperson, Dr. Rima Dada, stated that Director M Srinivas assured enhanced security measures, forming two committees to address immediate concerns and conduct an internal security review.
(2024-08-22). Labour's Thatcherite Tories aren't better post-election. Who could have guessed? thecanary.co 
The 22 August 2024 marks seven weeks since the electorate hit the polling booths and voted the new Labour Party government in to a sweeping majority. We distinctly remember some promises about a "changed" country. Now is as good a time as any then to ask: "how's that turning out?" The answer should be obvious: …
(2024-08-22). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Survivor returns to Kasese with call on parents to prioritize education. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR cultural institution in Kasese is asking parents to prioritize education of their children. The call came after the institution received 16-year- old Gilbert Mumbere, who survived the Kitezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district last week. Mumbere had gone to serve as a house helper in one …
(2024-08-22). Taylor Swift Opens Up About Vienna Concert Plot and Guilt Over Cancellations. devdiscourse.com LOS ANGELES, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Taylor Swift, the U.S. pop megastar, on Wednesday disclosed a 'new sense of fear' after a plot to attack her Vienna concert venue was uncovered. She expressed guilt for canceling three shows in the city but praised authorities for their swift action.
(2024-08-22). La Liga Matchday 2: Real Madrid, Atletico to have potential thrillers at home. independent.co.ug 
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Barcelona hosting Athletic Bilbao will be the top fixture for Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 La Liga, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will have potential thrillers at home to Real Valladolid and Getafe respectively. Barca and Athletic will meet at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Montjuic hill in …
(2024-08-22). U.S. Offshore Wind: The Struggle Continues. wattsupwiththat.com Today, operational offshore wind capacity is less than 50 megawatts versus the Biden-Harris Administration goal of 30,000 MW by 2030.
(2024-08-22). Walz's big night, influencers flexing clout, defining freedom. Takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC. whyy.org
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). BYD Narrows Down Three Finalists for Mexican EV Manufacturing Plant. devdiscourse.com Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is nearing a final decision on where to establish its new manufacturing plant in Mexico, with three states in contention. The company's Mexico head, Jorge Vallejo, revealed that they are reviewing various proposed incentives, which include fiscal benefits, land, management, and preferential pricing.
(2024-08-22). National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack. sanews.gov.za National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack | Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Wednesday that the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) operations have been fully restored following a cyber attack in June this year. | The NHLS was hit by a cyber attack that significantly disrupted the normal delivery of essential health services in the public health sector. | The Board and Executive Management have since briefed Phaahla, who oversees the work of public health entities under the Department of Health, on the progress made to restore the systems following the incident.
(2024-08-22). An invisible, toxic chemical has been poisoning residents in Puerto Rico for decades. grist.org 
Henry Morales woke up in the emergency room in Salinas, Puerto Rico, not knowing where he was. A doctor appeared beside him and gestured toward a dark-haired woman with a worried expression. "Do you know who this is?" he asked. Morales blinked, but didn't answer. Words seemed to belong to some faraway place, and he was too tired to reach for them. "Who is this?" the doctor repeated. After a few minutes, Henry heard himself respond. "That is my wife," he said. | The memory of what led him to the hospital returned in blurry snapshots that he continues to piece together more than 20 years later. He'd been working…
(2024-08-22). Shielded By Bulletproof Glass, Trump Calls For Doctor Midway During Rally. Here's Why | U.S. Polls. hindustantimes.com Trump Rally | Trump in North Carolina | Trump Carolina Rally Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally on August 21 since the attempted assassination attempt on July 13 in Pennsylvania. Trump was protected by bulletproof glass at the podium in Asheboro, North Carolina. However, the former president stopped midway through his speech to ask for a doctor. Watch this video to know why.
(2024-08-22). DR Congo: 2 Who Criticized 'State of Siege' Arrested. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Heavily armed police drive through Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on September 4, 2019. | © 2019 Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Two human rights defenders who held a news conference to criticize the Democratic Republic of Congo's "state of siege" in eastern provinces have been held without charge since August 1, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today.Jack Sinzahera, 35, one of those held, a member of the citizens' movement Amka Congo (Wake up Congo), is a longtime activist and campaigner who advocates lifting the "state of siege" imposed in the…
(2024-08-22). Defaming Dutton and Co or calling a racist a racist. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-22). Philip Salt Discusses Positive Experience with KKR Coach Amid Allegations. devdiscourse.com England opener Philip Salt has opened up about his "personal experience" of playing under Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Amid reports of foreign players being frustrated with Chandrakant's militant style, Salt had a contrasting experience.
(2024-08-22). Standing Ovation at DNC as Hostage Parents Urge Action To Free Captives in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). Colombia's most wanted accountant | Part 2: Process #050013107002. colombiareports.com An appeals court in Colombia's second largest city Medellin sentenced the former finance chief of the now-defunct paramilitary organization ACCU to 40 years in prison. The Medellin Superior Tribunal overturned…
(2024-08-22). Travel Advisory: Weekend Closure of East Seneca Turnpike in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that East Seneca Turnpike (State Route 173) will be closed to traffic between South Salina Street and East Brighton Avenue in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, to 6 a.m. on Monday, August 26. The closure is necessary to facilitate the erection of steel on the I-81 southbound bridge over East Seneca Turnpike as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Motorists traveling eastbound on East Seneca Turnpike are advised to follow the signed detour that directs traffic to north on South Salina Street to east on…
(2024-08-22). Rising Concerns in El Salvador: Missing Persons and Human Rights Under Bukele's Rule. devdiscourse.com El Salvador is facing rising concerns with one person going missing each day, as reported by a coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) using data from the attorney general's office. The report revealed that 366 people went missing in the past year, marking a near 10% increase from previous estimates.
(2024-08-22). Shein Tightens Supplier Policies After Child Labour Cases, Emissions Surge. devdiscourse.com Fast fashion retailer Shein identified two instances of child labour at its suppliers last year, according to its 2023 sustainability report. The company has increased audits of manufacturers in China to address criticisms of its low-cost business model ahead of a planned IPO.
(2024-08-22). Actor Vijay Set to Launch TVK's Flag and Symbol. devdiscourse.com Actor-turned-politician Vijay will officially unveil the flag and symbol of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Thursday in Chennai. The star actor is positioning himself to contest in the 2026 state elections. Preparations are in full swing at the TVK headquarters secretariat in Chennai.
(2024-08-22). 'Out of many, one': Area Democrats dominate third night of the DNC. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A number of area politicians featured in the prime-time lineup at the Democratic National Convention on its
(2024-08-22). Centenary Bank opens 81st branch in Buliisa District. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and Gas sector. Beatrice Lugalambi, General …
(2024-08-22). Argentina debates investment plan. america.cgtn.com 
The government of Argentina is ready to make big investments to help the economy. One of President Javier Milei's flagship pieces of legislation is a plan for large scale projects. It offers financial perks to companies, but it also has stirred controversy. Joel Richards reports.
(2024-08-22). The Lies I Believed: Uncovering the Reality of U.S. Imperialism with Josephine Guilbeau. youtube.com 
In this segment from our episode of State of Play with Greg J Stoker, we are joined by Josephine Guilbeau, a former U.S. Military intelligence officer, to discuss her eye-opening journey of deconstructing the propaganda she encountered throughout her military career. Josephine shares her experiences from combat deployments in Afghanistan and her subsequent realization of …
(2024-08-22). Weather and Overloading Blamed for Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran's President Raisi. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). Campaña Cuba àönica aumenta expectativas en turismo de Bolivia hacia la isla. radiohc.cu La Paz, 22 ago (RHC) La representante del Ministerio de Turismo (Mintur) de Cuba en el Cono Sur, Janet Ayala, afirmó hoy que puede acontecer una nueva etapa en la comercialización de este destino en Bolivia, al concluir una caravana promocional.
(2024-08-22). Bolivia a la espera de respuesta sobre referéndum presidencial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Los bolivianos permanecen expectantes a la sesión que iniciará hoy la Sala Plena del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) acerca de las preguntas propuestas por el presidente Luis Arce con vista a un referéndum.
(2024-08-22). 2024-08-22: News Headlines. south-america.positiveuniverse.com •
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(2024-08-22). Disminuye esperanza de una tregua en Gaza e Israel intensifica su escalada militar. cubadebate.cu La esperanza de un alto el fuego en Gaza, donde el ejército israelí intensificó sus operaciones este jueves, va en retroceso pese a la presión internacional para una tregua en la devastadora escalada que ha dejado más de 40 000 muertos y unos 90 000 heridos en el enclave palestino desde octubre de 2023.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). UNE prevé afectaciones por déficit de generación durante toda la jornada de este jueves. cubadebate.cu En su parte diario, la Unión Nacional Eléctrica prevé afectaciones durante toda la jornada y para el pico nocturno estima una disponibilidad de 2 115 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 350 MW, para un déficit de 1 235 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 305 MW en este horario.
(2024-08-22). Legisladores mexicanos demandan retirar a Cuba de lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu Senadores y diputados mexicanos emitieron un pronunciamiento para que el Gobierno de México reitere a Estados Unidos la solicitud de retirar a Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. El documento denuncia los antecedentes de esa injusta decisión, sus nocivas consecuencias para Cuba y su carácter violatorio del derecho internacional.
(2024-08-22). Accidentes viales matan a 110 000 personas cada año en América Latina. cubadebate.cu La ONU señala que son la principal causa de muerte en niños de entre cinco y 14 años y la segunda en adultos jóvenes. Además, dejan más de cinco millones de heridos anualmente en la región. En la esfera económica, los accidentes de tráfico cuestan del 2% al 6% del PIB regional, según datos del Banco Mundial.
(2024-08-22). Sinfonía de las cavernas, un libro para pensar en la vida (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Es un día agitado. Hay personas que entran y salen. Camino por el pasillo, Subo y bajo escaleras. Veo en la carretera el ritmo de la gente al caminar y también como pasan los carros, algunos con más ruidos que otros, con más o menos colores. Hoy traigo en mis manos el libro Sinfonía de las cavernas, del joven escritor tunero Alejandro Rama…
(2024-08-22). Preguntas y respuestas sobre modificaciones tributarias para actores económicos no estatales. cubadebate.cu Presentamos una serie de preguntas y respuestas sobre cuestiones como el término de presentación de la declaración jurada, gastos deducibles, bonificaciones, circunstancias que eximen del pago de impuestos, impuesto por la utilización de fuerza de trabajo e incentivos fiscales, entre otras.
(2024-08-22). Mi tele andar por París 2024; la Matemática y un homenaje inédito a Fidel. cubadebate.cu Cumplo mi compromiso de escribir mis impresiones y valoraciones sobre la Olimpiada 2024, así como rendir algunos homenajes y agradecimientos; con un homenaje inédito a Fidel en su 98 cumpleaños, que tiene que ver con el deporte. Aclaro que no se tratará de un resumen de lo sucedido, ni tampoco un análisis del evento ni de la participación de nuestra delegación de 61 deportistas debidamente clasificados.
(2024-08-22). Delegación cubana instalada en la Villa Paralímpica de París. cubadebate.cu La delegación cubana que participará en los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024 se instaló en la villa del evento luego de una fructífera base de entrenamiento en Pamplona, España.
(2024-08-22). Elecciones en Estados Unidos: Trump reaparece en un acto al aire libre protegido por cristales antibalas. cubadebate.cu El candidato republicano a la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump, retomó este miércoles los mítines al aire libre, protegido por un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad, que incluyó láminas de cristales antibalas. El museo de Aviación de la ciudad de Asheboro, en el estado clave de Carolina del Norte, fue el escenario de la primera reunión en un espacio abierto, desde el atentado que sufriera el magnate el 13 de julio pasado, cuando resultó herido en una oreja.
(2024-08-22). Pronóstico cubano ratifica temporada ciclónica muy activa. cubadebate.cu En una reciente actualización, el pronóstico emitido por especialistas del Instituto de Meteorología ratificó su proyección inicial de que la temporada ciclónica de 2024 tendrá un comportamiento muy activo en la cuenca del Atlántico norte, conformada también por el golfo de México y el mar Caribe.
(2024-08-22). Cuba contra las drogas: øQué acciones se llevan a cabo para reforzar el control sobre el tráfico de estupefacientes hacia el país? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Sobre la situación actual del consumo de drogas a nivel mundial, los efectos devastadores que nuevas y muy potentes sustancias químicas están provocando en países como Estados Unidos, así como las acciones que desde Cuba se llevan a cabo para reforzar el control sobre el tráfico de estupefacientes hacia el país, autoridades de diversos sectores informaron en la Mesa Redonda.
(2024-08-22). Vanguardia artística en Cuba celebra aniversario de la Uneac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Convertida en promotora y salvaguarda de todo lo hermoso que su membresía crea, la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) celebra hoy su aniversario 63 de fundada con visión de futuro y lealtad a la cultura.
(2024-08-22). Revelados grupos para Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026. radiohc.cu Lausana, Suiza, 22 ago (PL).- La Confederación Mundial de Béisbol y Sóftbol (WBSC, por sus siglas en inglés) dio a conocer los grupos clasificatorios para el venidero Clásico Mundial de Béisbol que se disputará en 2026.
(2024-08-22). Sonido para ver: 102 años… °y contando! radiohc.cu Cuando sean las 9 de la noche de este 22 de agosto, por ley de la vida, serán muy pocas las personas que quizás hayan estado vivas en el octavo mes de 102 años atrás cuando un suceso dejó boquiabiertos a aquellos habaneros de solapa corta y breve, lacito en el cuello y sobrero de pajilla.
(2024-08-22). Reconocen a escritores y artistas en el aniversario de la Uneac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Marta Bonet de la Cruz, presidenta de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), envió mensaje de reconocimiento a los miembros de la organización, que cumple hoy 63 años de fundada.
(2024-08-22). Senado argentino celebra sesión especial tras escándalo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El Senado argentino acogerá hoy una sesión especial para revertir un aumento de las dietas de los legisladores que generó fuertes críticas y divergencias dentro del Gobierno.
(2024-08-22). Concluyó Radiomorfosis Cuba 2024 (+Foto y Video). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El evento que sesionó en el Hotel Habana Libre de la capital cubana inició su última jornada con el panel, De la radio tradicional al pódcast, moderado por Yuzaima Cardona, directora general de la Radio Cubana.
(2024-08-22). Carlos Acosta presentará un Cascanueces diferente en Reino Unido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El afamado bailarín cubano Carlos Acosta muestra hoy gran entusiasmo ante el próximo debut de su espectáculo Cascanueces en La Habana, que llegará a escenarios del Reino Unido a finales de este año.
(2024-08-22). Brasil restringirá entrada de inmigrantes sin visa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El Ministerio de Justicia anunció que restringirá la entrada de inmigrantes sin visa a Brasil, después de que la Policía Federal identificara que el país se convirtió en una ruta para redes de tráfico de personas.
(2024-08-22). Cuba concede alta prioridad a lazos de amistad con Estados insulares del Pacífico. radiohc.cu Cuba estará presente la próxima semana en Tonga en la quincuagésimo tercera Reunión de Líderes del Foro de las Islas del Pacífico, un evento en el que participa desde 2010 y que permite consolidar el diálogo con los países que conforman este mecanismo de concertación política y económica de Oceanía.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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".
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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".
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Cristiano Ronaldo abre su canal oficial en YouTube y bate récord de suscriptores en los primeros 90 minutos. cubadebate.cu El astro portugués Cristiano Ronaldo sorprendió este miércoles con la apertura de su canal oficial en YouTube, y por si fuera poco, logró batir nuevo récord de un millón de suscriptores en tan solo 90 minutos. El cinco veces ganador del Balón de Oro se convierte de este modo en la primera persona en lograr dicha suma en el menor tiempo posible.
(2024-08-22). Presidente de Cuba saluda aniversarios de la Radio y la Uneac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó hoy a través de su perfil en X, a los trabajadores de la radio cubana y a la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas (Uneac) por sus aniversarios.
(2024-08-22). Cuba vence a Puerto Rico en Norceca de voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (PL).- Cuba consiguió su primera victoria en el Torneo Norceca Masculino Final Six de Voleibol, al barrer al equipo de Puerto Rico en la segunda jornada, en la ciudad canadiense de Gatineau, en Quebec.
(2024-08-22). Actualmente no se registran casos de viruela símica en el país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El pasado 14 de agosto, la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró como emergencia internacional de salud pública el brote de viruela símica (MPOX), ante su recrudecimiento en la República Democrática del Congo y en un número creciente de países de àÅfrica, así como su extensión fuera de este continente.
(2024-08-22). Cuba mantiene tolerancia cero frente a las drogas ilícitas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Cuba mantiene hoy una política de tolerancia cero en el enfrentamiento al tráfico ilícito de estupefacientes, y aplica con rigor y severidad su legislación al respecto, aseguró la víspera el jefe del órgano antidrogas del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), Coronel Juan Carlos Poey Guerra, al intervenir programa radio televisivo Mesa Redonda.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Albornoz suma otro triunfo en Festival de Ajedrez de Abu Dabi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (JIT).- Aunque transitó con éxito por la quinta ronda, el cubano Carlos Daniel Albornoz mantuvo una discreta ubicación en el Festival Internacional de Ajedrez de Abu Dabi, en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, a falta de cuatro fechas para el cierre.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). Recuerdan en Nicaragua epopeya de campaña de alfabetización. radiohc.cu Managua, 22 ago (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, recordó la epopeya de la primera Gran Cruzada Nacional de Alfabetización, considerada hoy aquí como la mayor proeza educativa y cultural en la historia del país.
(2024-08-22). Celebran aniversario 63 de la Uneac. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, celebró este jueves los 63 años de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac).
(2024-08-22). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Venezuela en batalla contra el imperio y el golpismo. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La situación actual de Venezuela y el enfrentamiento de la Revolución Bolivariana a las fuerzas del golpismo y el imperio tras la victoria electoral del 28 de julio serán punto de análisis en la Mesa Redonda de este jueves, con la participación del Embajador de Venezuela en Cuba, analistas y periodistas.
(2024-08-22). Diputados del Parlacen rechazan campaña contra Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Los diputados de Centroamérica Âstmica e Insular, integrantes del Grupo Parlamentario de Izquierda del Parlamento Centroamericano, rechazaron en Santo Domingo la guerra contra Venezuela antes, durante y después de las elecciones del 28 de julio. Denunciaron la guerra híbrida y las acciones injerencistas contra ese país.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 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).
(2024-08-22). Sala Electoral del TSJ de Venezuela certifica triunfo de Nicolás Maduro el 28J. cubadebate.cu La Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela emitió sentencia este jueves en Caracas sobre la investigación acerca del recurso contencioso interpuesto por el presidente Nicolás Maduro, relativo a los comicios presidenciales del 28J.
(2024-08-22). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 22 de agosto de 2024. cubadebate.cu