(2024-10-16). Israel's fated showdown with Iran is a gamble that will backfire. newarab.com 
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah's Chilling Video Shows Qader-2 Missile Attack On Tel Aviv; Warns Of Fresh Attacks On Haifa. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group released a video showing the launch of its advanced Qader-2 missiles against central Israel's Tel Aviv city. The video showed two massive projectiles firing towards the city's suburbs. In another video, Hezbollah warned that it would 'burn' the city of Haifa in Israel's northern part. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). USA: Security Scare As Hundreds Of Jewish Anti-Israel Protestors Breach Fence At NY Stock Exchange. hindustantimes.com
(2024-10-16). Record turnout in Georgia state as early voting begins in US election. aljazeera.com Georgia is one of several key battleground states set to decide the election, with turnout showing voter enthusiasm.
(2024-10-16). Humans of Gaza: 19-year-old engineering student Shaban Al Dalou burned alive. presstv.ir Shaban Al Dalou, a 19-year old engineering student at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, was burned alive in an Israeli attack on the refugee tents at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah…
(2024-10-16). Gaza medics urge passage for aid amid crippling Israeli siege. newarab.com 
Israel's siege of Gaza's The renewed offensive on Jabalia and other parts of northern Israeli forces have targeted civilians attempt…
(2024-10-16). Why are Jabalia's residents refusing to evacuate their homes. newarab.com
(2024-10-16). UK announces new sanctions against Israeli settlers. newarab.com 
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Israeli government "inaction… has allowed an environment of impunity to flourish where settler violence has been allowed to increase unchecked". | The sanctions are the third imposed by Lond…
(2024-10-16). Jemima Goldsmith concerned for ex-husband Imran Khan in jail. newarab.com 
The ex-wife of Pakistan's former prime minister Electricity had been cut to his cell and…
(2024-10-16). PPS: Most Released Detainees Suffer Health Complications. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) confirmed that most detainees released from Israeli prisons suffer from health complications, including chronic conditions that require medical follow-up. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the PPS noted that scabies was one of the most prominent diseases affecting released detainees, with visible effects on their bodies. Medical examinations also revealed …
(2024-10-16). Birds Not Bombs: Let's Fight for a World of Peace, Not War. globalresearch.ca The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock from 100 seconds to 90 seconds in 2023. In January this year, the Clock remained unchanged. | However, with the ongoing escalation in the Middle East and Ukraine, will the Clock …
(2024-10-16). In a Glaring Double Standard, FIFA Fails to Suspend Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-16). Three weeks before the US election: The conspiracy of silence on the war abroad and the war at home. wsws.org With less than three weeks to go before the US presidential election, coverage in the media and the statements from Harris and Trump are dominated by trivialities, personal attacks and demagogic lies.
(2024-10-16). Israel is turning northern Gaza into a killing cage. mronline.org With international media coverage shifting to potential war with Iran, Israel is intensifying its campaign to obliterate the Palestinians of Gaza.
(2024-10-16). Release: New Report—Urges Canada to Cut Diplomatic Relations and Financial Support for the High-Level Israeli Officials and Organizations That Serve As the Backbone of the Violent and Illegal Israeli Settler Movement. justpeaceadvocates.ca Read the report KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: Sanctions for Justice! Expand Canada's Sanctions on Israeli Settler Violence — Action Network franàßais ci-dessous Immediate release October 16, 2024 The Settler Movement — Powered by Israeli Entities Like the Settlement Division of the World Zionist Organization — Has Since Israel's Inception Been the Driving Force Behind The Apartheid Policies …
(2024-10-16). Genocide rages on, but it's business as usual at the neoliberal university. aljazeera.com In the new academic year, US university leaders appear even more determined to stifle pro-Palestinian speech and action.
(2024-10-16). Day 376: Ongoing Israeli bombing Kills, Injures, Dozens In Gaza. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Day 376 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding many Palestinians, including children and women. Medical sources said the army fired a missile at the Wafa Tower in the Al-Fallujah area, in northern Gaza, causing many injuries. They …
(2024-10-16). Israel Bombs Christian-Majority Town In Lebanon: 1st Attack On Aitou Since Gaza War Began | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israel has reportedly carried out an airstrike on a Christian-majority town in Lebanon. The deadly strike in the Northern Lebanon town of Aitou has killed at least 18 people. Israel reportedly struck an apartment building in Aitou, in the Zgharta district of Lebanon. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-16). Iran Urges UN to Put Effort into Harnessing Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called on the UN secretary general to mobilize the international body's capacities to rein in the Zionist regime and stop its atrocities against Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-16). We're Basically Being Asked To Believe That The Palestinians Are Genociding Themselves. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the dumbest things we are asked to believe about Israel's genocide in Gaza is that all these civilians are being butchered because the Palestinians are evil and not the Israelis. That it's the victims doing evil things and not the perpetrators.
(2024-10-16). UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated. newarab.com 
An "We have real concerns with respect to … the laws of war," Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for the UN's human rights office said a day after the strike, as rescue workers searching through the rubble found more bod…
(2024-10-16). NATO-led nuclear exercises escalate tensions and threaten European security. infobrics.org Amid current tensions with Russia, Western countries are launching a major nuclear exercise, putting local security at significant risk.
(2024-10-16). Russia to Build a Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon. Are India and China Joining in. infobrics.org Fresh of the success of its successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, India is now reportedly interested in joining Russia's lunar nuclear power plant project. The initiative, spearheaded by Russian state nuclear energy firm Rosatom, is part of Moscow's bigger project of building a base on the Moon in partnership with China. But what do we know about the proposed power project?>
(2024-10-16). Joe Biden fala hipocritamente sobre diálogo nuclear enquanto provoca a Rússia. globalresearch.ca Um dos maiores problemas do mundo contemporâneo é a ameaàßa constante de uma guerra nuclear entre o Ocidente e a Rússia. Os EUA, a OTAN e os seus aliados têm frequentemente provocado Moscou numa tentativa de escalar o conflito ucraniano. …
(2024-10-16). Google signs deal for nuclear power to supply the electricity needed for its AI operations. expose-news.com At the end of last month, we published an article about artificial intelligence's ("AI's") insatiable need for power. AI's large energy requirements cannot be obtained from "renewable" energy sources, i.e. wind and …
(2024-10-16). Can Israel Really Destroy Iran's Nuclear Program? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Selected Articles: Does Your Feminism Include Palestine? globalresearch.ca 
By Women's Marches are being planned across the country ahead of Election Day to "show the strength of our feminist movement." However, curiously missing from the …
(2024-10-16). Plea in Defense of a Trade Unionist Facing Expulsion for Supporting Palestine. dissidentvoice.org For initiating a petition denouncing the French CGT Confederation's stance on Palestine after October 7, Salah was defamed and expelled from the union. This troubling case, part of a global witch-hunt against supporters of Gaza, deserves some attention.
positiveuniverse.com (2024-10-15). 2024-10-15 UNB: Children Seen 'Burning Alive' as Israelis Attack Refugee Tent Camp in Gaza
The terrorist entity known as Israel, facilitated by the Biden-Harris Administration, is brutally fire-bombing civilians, including many children, in hospitals and tent camps for refugees across Gaza. (This Urgent News Blast (UNB) contains dozens of headline links to recent related news articles).
(2024-10-16). A Question for Women. dissidentvoice.org Dr. Frances Conley, 83, died recently. She was a professor at Stanford and one of the country's only female neurosurgeons in the 1990s. For decades she dealt with male colleagues fondling her, propositioning her, and calling her "hon," among other demeaning behavior—even in the operating room. She felt it was the cost of success in …
(2024-10-16). "Carpet bomb the Irish area and then drop napalm over it." dissidentvoice.org 
Here is a screencap from X/Twitter where US foreign policy advisor Matthew RJ Brodsky making calls to attack Irish peacekeepers with bombs and napalm in Palestine.
(2024-10-16). Brace Yourselves: A Tsunami Approaches. dissidentvoice.org 
What happened here was the gradual habituation of the people, little by little, to being governed by surprise; to receiving decisions deliberated in secret; to believing that the situation was so complicated that the government had to act on information which the people could not understand, or so dangerous that, even if the people could …
(2024-10-16). Han Kang's Nobel Prize Award is a Cry for Palestine. dissidentvoice.org 
South Korean novelist Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, beating short-listed literary heavyweights like Thomas Pynchon, Haruki Murakami, Salman Rushdie, Gerald Murnane, and the all-odds-favorite, Chinese author Can Xue. Han Kang was as shocked as anyone else after receiving the call notifying her that she had won. When asked what she would do …
(2024-10-16). Musk Spent $1bn on Coup Attempt — Maduro. dissidentvoice.org 
The billionaire distributed the money to "fascists" through opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan leader has claimed. FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a press conference. © Jesus Vargas / Getty Images Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of "investing" at least $1 billion in inciting violence in the …
(2024-10-16). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing America's News. mintpressnews.com 
Media personalities like Barak Ravid, an ex-Israeli spy turned Washington journalist, play a key role in shaping media coverage that protects Israeli military actions and influences unwitting American audiences.
(2024-10-16). Israel's War on the UN: Over 230 UN Workers Killed as Tensions Soar. mintpressnews.com Days after Israeli forces repeatedly fired on the headquarters of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Tel Aviv's unprecedented rhetoric toward the UN has sparked a diplomatic row between France and Israel. | Since the war on Gaza began last October, the Israeli government has consistently undermined various UN bodies, banning officials and killing staff members. Former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has labeled this campaign a "
(2024-10-16). Support the students backing Palestine! workers.org 
At about eight weeks into the new semester on U.S. campuses, the following has become clear: Students who started political activity and struggle last year opposing the U.S.-funded and armed genocide against the people of Gaza had an enormous political impact. Their actions sparked similar struggles in the European Union . . . |
(2024-10-16). Fracking fuels Pentagon aggression. workers.org 
Seemingly out of the blue, fracking has become a hot button issue in the 2024 presidential election. At the Democratic National Convention in August, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, presidential and vice presidential candidates, even downplayed the danger of global warming. Despite appearing to oppose fracking . . . |
(2024-10-16). Israeli Forces Assassinate a Palestinian in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated a Palestinian young man, and injured others, on Tuesday evening, in the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. The General Authority for Civil Affairs informed the Palestinian Health Ministry that the young man, Karim Samer Tawfiq Jabarin, 20, was killed by Israeli forces and his body was …
(2024-10-16). Israel renews strikes on Beirut as Netanyahu vows 'no ceasefire'. newarab.com 
The Israeli military launched strikes in south Israeli jets struck the southern suburbs of Beirut early on Wednesday for the first time in six days, Lebanese state media reported. The casualty count was not yet clear. | The attack comes just one day after caretak…
(2024-10-16). Lebanon PM says ready to bolster army in south after any ceasefire. newarab.com 
Najib Mikati said the international community had engaged in "serious efforts" to impose a ceasefire, which he said Hezbollah had already accepted. | His comments come as Lebanon strives for a…
(2024-10-16). Netanyahu against 'unilateral ceasefire' as Lebanon bombed. newarab.com 
"The Prime Minister said during the conversation that he was opposed to a unilateral cease-fire, which would not change the security situation in Lebanon," AFP reported. | The two leaders traded barbs after Macron told…
(2024-10-16). Mayor dead after Israel bombs municipality buildings in Lebanese city. presstv.ir Israel has bombed municipality buildings in the southern city of Nabatiyeh, with local officials saying the mayor is among the dead.
(2024-10-16). A Year Since Their Ceasefire Resolution, Progressives Say Only an Arms Embargo Can Stop Israel>. theintercept.com 
One year since she introduced a "I have not seen anything different than, we continue to send the weapons to facilitate the violence," Bush told The Intercept. "As long as we are continuing to send the weapons and the funding to bomb people, to destroy, to exterminate a whole people, then everything else is just talk." | "We can't say that…
(2024-10-16). Israel strikes Hezbollah strongholds after rejecting Lebanon ceasefire. scmp.com Israeli jets struck an underground Hezbollah weapons stockpile in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh.
(2024-10-16). Army Shoots a Palestinian Near Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot Palestinian man near Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the West Bank, and injured others near Bethlehem in the southern part. On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a 58-year-old man, near the Apartheid wall, built on Palestinian lands, north of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said …
(2024-10-16). Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians, Shoot Two, In West Bank. imemc.org 
Earlier Tuesday, Israeli soldiers abducted at least six Palestinians, and shot two others, in several parts of the occupied West Bank. In the Hebron, governorate in the occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians after storming their homes and ransacking them in Beit Ummar town, north of the city. Media activist Mohammad Awad from …
(2024-10-16). Under the Cover of War: 'Israel' Escalates Its Aggression Against Palestinian Prisoners. orinocotribune.com By Ahmad al-Abed — Oct 14, 2024 | In the midst of the war extending from the Gaza Strip to Lebanon, and in tandem with the major escalation in the West Bank, the suffering of Palestinian prisoners in the occupation prisons is increasing as they feel that they have been forgotten and that they have been transformed into experiments for Zionist fascism in the form of torture and murder. A video clip published by the Hebrew media on the anniversary of October 7 shows dozens of enemy soldiers with police dogs storming a prison under the leadership of the Minister of 'National Security', Itamar Ben-Gvir. This br…
(2024-10-16). Keir Starmer said at PMQs that he's "looking at" sanctions on Israeli ministers. thecanary.co Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asked Keir Starmer: Israeli finance minister Smotrich has said that starving two million people in Gaza might be 'justified and moral'. National security minister Ben-Gvir called settlers who killed a 19 year old on the West Bank 'heroes'. After my visit to Israel and […] | By
(2024-10-16). Israeli army strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut; 60 rockets fired from Lebanon. haaretz.com Israeli army strikes in Hezbollah stronghold of Dahiyeh in Beirut ‚ñ 35-year-old arrested after allegedly being paid $100K to kill Israeli scientist ‚ñ Austrian FM: UNIFIL troops to stay in south Lebanon ‚ñ Delta Airlines cancels flights to Israel until March ‚ñ 20-year-od Palestinian killed by IDF fire in West Bank…
(2024-10-16). Ireland and the UN General Assembly Occupied Territories Bill (OTB). Bring an End to Israel's Illegal Occupation. globalresearch.ca On September 18th the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution by large majority on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel's Gaza offensive and the ongoing occupation. The UNGA affirmed …
(2024-10-16). New Report: Urges Canada to Cut Diplomatic Relations and Financial Support for the High-Level Israeli Officials and Organizations That Serve As the Backbone of the Violent and Illegal Israeli Settler Movement. justpeaceadvocates.ca The Settler Movement — Powered by Israeli Entities Like the Settlement Division of the World Zionist Organization — Has Since Israel's Inception Been the Driving Force Behind The Apartheid Policies That Have Led to Israel's Continued Theft of Palestinian Land and Ethnic Cleansing of the Palestinian People KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: franàßais ci-dessous…
(2024-10-16). New Report: Urges Canada to Cut Diplomatic Relations and Financial Support for the High-Level Israeli Officials and Organizations That Serve As the Backbone of the Violent and Illegal Israeli Settler Movement. justpeaceadvocates.ca The Settler Movement — Powered by Israeli Entities Like the Settlement Division of the World Zionist Organization — Has Since Israel's Inception Been the Driving Force Behind The Apartheid Policies That Have Led to Israel's Continued Theft of Palestinian Land and Ethnic Cleansing of the Palestinian People franàßais ci-dessous…
(2024-10-16). Starmer's government is morally bankrupt when it comes to Israel. newarab.com 
Shortly after the end of World War One, the Zionist leaders Chaim Weizmann and David Ben-Gurion presented a map to the Paris Peace Conference laying out the borders they wanted for their Jewish State in Palestine. The northern borders were
(2024-10-16). Unity Against Imperialist Sectarianism. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli, Matteo Capasso Imperialist powers maintain a toolbox of tactics they employ to maintain dominance and pursue their interests. Among them is propaganda. In this case, playing on planted ideas about Islam and conflict in the region to dissuade the public from supporting the Axis of Resistance as they battle the zionist entity. Since the…
(2024-10-16). Anti-Zionist views 'worthy of respect': UK judge. presstv.ir A UK employment tribunal has ruled that the belief that Israel's actions against Palestinians constitute genocide is "worthy of respect in a democratic society."
(2024-10-16). Iran's president urges Muslims to 'act as one against Zionist regime'. presstv.ir Iran president urges on pressure on supporters of Israel to force the regime into stopping its killing and crimes.
(2024-10-16). IRGC urges Muslim nations, states to rise against Zionist regime. presstv.ir The IRGC issued a statement on the occasion of the first anniversary of Israel's massacre of Palestinians at the Mamdani Hospital in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-16). UK tribunal: Anti-Zionist views not anti-Semitic. presstv.ir The UK Employment Tribunal ruled that political sociology professor David Miller was wrongfully dismissed for his anti-Zionist views.
(2024-10-16). In Brazil, neocon propaganda movie claims that wokeism is Brazilian's and anti-Zionists' fault. strategic-culture.su 
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(2024-10-16). UNRWA says reaching 'breaking point' in Gaza amid risk of famine. presstv.ir UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says the agency is facing a combination of financial and political threats to its existence.
(2024-10-16). One Year On: Our Call to Workers Everywhere — Stop the Genocide. socialistproject.ca 
Palestinian Trade Unions Call for Immediate Action Against the Ongoing Genocide | One year ago, Palestinian trade unions made an urgent global call to action, imploring workers across the world to halt the arms trade with Israel. But today, the genocide continues — an ongoing assault against working people and organised labour. | As we write this, we are surrounded in the Jabalia refugee camp, under relentless bombardment. Across Gaza, airstrikes continue, and a brutal starvation policy is cutting off food, water, and essential supplies. There is no safe place in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is inflicting the…
(2024-10-16). Israel's 'Generals' Plan' doomed to failure: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says the Israeli regime's so-called "Generals' Plan" for northern Gaza, through which it seeks to starve the targeted area to advance its war goals, is "doomed to failure."
(2024-10-16). Hamas Says Israeli 'Generals' Plan' in Northern Gaza 'Doomed to Failure'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas condemned Israel's military strategy for northern Gaza, stating that its so-called "Generals' Plan," which aims to intensify the siege and starve the region, is bound to fail.
(2024-10-16). Israeli soldiers reveal: Ethnic-cleansing plan already underway in north Gaza. presstv.ir Three Israeli reserve soldiers serving in Gaza told Haaretz this week that they believe the "Generals' Plan" is being implemented.
(2024-10-16). 'Stop profiting off genocide': 200 arrested at Jewish Voice for peace protest at NY Stock Exchange. nationofchange.org We discuss the historic mass protest, which called for an Israeli arms embargo and an end to war profiteering by companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
(2024-10-16). Biden must stop enabling 'this evil genocide,' Progressives say after latest IDF atrocities. nationofchange.org "These atrocities must end. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must always be protected."
(2024-10-16). Tell CPP to stop supporting war crimes and genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca CPP has invested $16-bln in war-crime complicit companies.
(2024-10-16). Israel's Lebanon campaign resumes strikes on Beirut despite US 'opposition'. aljazeera.com Israeli air strikes have hit Beirut's Dahiyeh area despite US concerns over 'scope' of campaign in Lebanon.
(2024-10-16). Israel Strikes Hezbollah Stronghold in Beirut, US Voices Concern. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Democracy Now! 2024-10-16 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 16, 2024; Israel Is Routinely Shooting Children in the Head in Gaza: U.S. Surgeon & Palestinian Nurse; Uncommitted Co-Founder Abbas Alawieh on U.S. Election & Family in Lebanon Fleeing Israeli Bombs; "Deportation First": Trump and Harris Compete for Latinx Votes While Pushing Anti-Immigrant Policies | Headlines for October 16, 2024; Israel Is Routinely Shooting Children in the Head in Gaza: U.S. Surgeon & Palestinian Nurse; Uncommitted Co-Founder Abbas Alawieh on U.S. Election & Family in Lebanon Fleeing Israeli Bombs; "Deportation First": Trump and Harris Compete for L…
(2024-10-16). UN Troops in Lebanon Can Shoot Back at Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-16). More on Israeli Atrocities. Attacking UN Peacekeepers Is a Dangerous Policy. globalresearch.ca That Israel is now attacking United Nations peacekeepers in south Lebanon might well be decisive in turning its few remaining "friends" against it. | Spain, France, Ireland and Italy, all of which contribute to the peacekeepers force (UNIFIL), and which continued …
(2024-10-16). Italy PM to visit Lebanon on Friday after Israel hits UNIFIL. newarab.com 
Meloni would be the first head of state or government to visit the country since Israel escalated attacks on Le…
(2024-10-16). The Insanity of Repetition: Israel's Return to the Lebanese Quagmire. libya360.wordpress.com Anis Raiss Israel's latest incursion into south Lebanon repeats the same tactical missteps of the past, plunging the occupation army into a familiar quagmire and raising the urgent question: How long can the cycle of failure continue before lessons are finally learned? Once again, history reverberates through the mountains and valleys of south Lebanon. On…
(2024-10-16). The Greater Israel Project. It's Not Just About the Palestinians: "Israel's borders will extend from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia" globalresearch.ca The alternative news has been under attack especially by the Western political establishment and the mainstream media for quite some time now calling us "Conspiracy Theorists" for the many things we have been exposing for years. One of the things …
(2024-10-16). Video shows aftermath of Israeli military strike on Lebanese town. aljazeera.com Israeli air attacks have killed at least 10 people in a Lebanese town that faced Israeli massacres in 1996 and 2006.
(2024-10-16). Headlines for October 16, 2024. democracynow.org U.S. Threatens to Cut Military Assistance If Israel Keeps Withholding Aid for Gaza, Israel Bombs Municipal Building in Lebanon, Killing 6, Including Mayor of Nabatieh, Record Number of Voters Cast Ballots on First Day of Early Voting in Georgia, Trump's Mental State Questioned After Turning Penn. Town Hall into "Dance Party", Bipartisan Study: Trump's Economic Proposals Will Add $7.5 Trillion to National Debt, Elon Musk & Miriam Adelson Pour $170 Million into Pro-Trump Super PACs, Harris Says Trump's Vision for Country Could Be Described as Fascism, World Food Programme: Historic Dro…
(2024-10-16). Uncommitted Co-Founder Abbas Alawieh on U.S. Election & Family in Lebanon Fleeing Israeli Bombs. democracynow.org 
Less than three weeks from the election, Kamala Harris is campaigning in Michigan. Will she lose votes over the Biden administration's support for Israel's war on Gaza and expanding war on Lebanon? Meanwhile, Republican candidate Donald Trump has opened a new campaign office in the swing state. "It feels like Vice President Harris is not doing what it takes to be both humane and compassionate and sensitive to the political realities in Michigan that are necessary to engage with in order to beat Donald Trump," says Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of the "uncommitted" movement to chang…
(2024-10-16). 7 Israeli forces killed in clashes with Hezbollah: Reports. presstv.ir At least seven Israeli forces are reportedly killed during clashes with Hezbollah on Lebanon's southern border with the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-10-16). Iran's foreign minister in Jordan for talks on regional developments. presstv.ir Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Jordan's capital to talk with senior officials of the country on latest regional developments.
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Downs Second Israeli Drone in One Day, Targets Israeli Positions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah shot down two advanced Israeli drones on Tuesday, while launching a series of attacks on Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon and occupied Palestine.
(2024-10-16). Tensions Soar as Israeli Airstrike Targets Lebanese State Building. devdiscourse.com An Israeli airstrike has levelled the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a key town in southern Lebanon, resulting in 16 fatalities including the mayor. This incident marks the most significant attack on a state building since Israel commenced its air campaign.
(2024-10-16). Escalating Conflict: Israel Targets Hezbollah in Lebanon. devdiscourse.com In a surge of violence, Israeli airstrikes pummeled multiple areas across Lebanon, leading to the death of at least 25 individuals, officials reported on Wednesday. The strikes included a devastating hit on a southern town, Qana, where memories of past conflicts with Israel loom large.
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Fires At Netanyahu Amid Lebanon Ground Op; 'Will Inflict Pain & Suffering On Israeli Army'. hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group's deputy Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, issued a dire warning to Israel amid IDF's ground invasion in south Lebanon. Qassem said that Hezbollah was 'confronting' Israel and had 'the right to target any point' in Israel from a defensive position. Watch this video for more details.
(2024-10-16). Israel To Lose Biggest Ally's Support? U.S. Issues Ultimatum To Netanyahu Amid Gaza, Lebanon Wars. hindustantimes.com The US has issued a big warning to Israel amid the war in Gaza and Lebanon. The Biden administration has issued an ultimatum to Israel over Gaza aid and threatened to curb weapons supplies. The message was conveyed in a letter from Secretary of state Antony Blinken and defence secretary Lloyd Austin to Israel's strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer. The US told Israel it has 30 days to significantly improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Bleeds Israel Amid Lebanon Ground Op, Fires 50 Rockets At Upper Galilee City Of Safed. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah fired 50 rockets from Lebanon to target the north Israeli town of Safed around 1: 40 am on October 16. Safed Municipality said a rocket struck the yard of a home in the northern city, causing minor damage. It also said two people were lightly hurt while running to bomb shelters and were taken to the hospital. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). NATO Nation Turkey's Big Anti-Israel Call Amid Gaza, Lebanon Conflicts; 'We Must Start With…'. hindustantimes.com Turkish Foreign Minister has called for sanctions against Israel. Hakan Fidan urged the international community to cut all support to Israel. Fidan made the remarks while addressing ruling party delegates at a meeting about Palestine. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-16). French lawmaker breaks integrity vow by accepting pro-Israel freebie. electronicintifada.net Christophe Gomart tramples on European Parliament rules.
(2024-10-16). Maybe we can celebrate my daughter's next birthday. electronicintifada.net Masaa was born on 7 October 2023.
(2024-10-16). Survivors of al-Mawasi tell their stories. electronicintifada.net Witnesses to September's massacre recall the horror and the grief.
(2024-10-16). BREAKING: CAIR Says 'No Need to Wait 30 Days' After Biden Admin Threatens to Limit Arms for Israel in Response to Gaza Aid Blockade. fightbackbetter.com CAIR Press Release: No Need to Wait 30 Days The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil…
(2024-10-16). Ex-Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddiqui shot dead. ummid.com Former Maharashtra Minister and once a top Mumbai Congress leader, Baba Siddiqui, died after being shot at near his office in Bandra Saturday October 12, 2024.
(2024-10-16). DTE Maha Post HSC Diploma 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Submission Starts. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started from Saturday October 12, 2024 online submission of options and choice filling (D Pharm Option Form) for CAP Round 1 of Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Counselling 2024 through its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2024-10-16). Maharashtra, Jharkhand 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Tuesday announced the 2024 Assembly Election Schedule of Maharashtra and Jharkhand along with the key electoral statistics of the two states.
(2024-10-16). Why NCPCR crackdown on Madrasa Education must be contested. ummid.com The talk of banning the madrasa system of education that imparts modern education along with Islamic teaching has to be viewed after the perusal of some hard facts about madrasas explained here.
(2024-10-16). António Costa wins 2024 UNESCO/Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Prize. ummid.com The Jury of the UNESCO – Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Peace Prize has conferred on António Luís Santos da Costa the 2024 laureate for his extraordinary commitment to peace and developing countries.
(2024-10-16). DTE Maha 2024 Post HSC D Pharm Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday October 16, 2024 CAP Round 1 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-10-16). Fairer than IMF: Academic hails BRICS bank NDB. ummid.com BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is a fairer monetary system than IMF and it provides equitable opportunities, a top Zimbabwean academics said.
(2024-10-16). Karnataka HC: Shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' inside mosque no offence. ummid.com The Karnataka High Court quashed a case against two Hindu men for raising the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' inside the Puttur Town, Dakshina Kannada district mosque.
(2024-10-16). Kerala Techie designs world's smallest washing machine. ummid.com Sebin Saji, an engineer from Kerala, has made new world record by designing world's smallest washing machine.
(2024-10-16). Nijjar Murder: India, Canada ties go from bad to worse. ummid.com Already strained diplomatic relation between India and Canada worsened further after Ottawa said it was investigating its Indian ambassador and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the case related to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
(2024-10-16). CovertAction Bulletin: A Handful of Billionaires are Causing Climate Chaos for the World. covertactionmagazine.com Hurricane Milton approached the physical limits of what a hurricane can be before it made landfall, and this was driven in part by the fact that 13 major Western corporations are responsible for the deforestation of 17% of the Amazon rainforest over the last few decades…
(2024-10-16). Nikolaev Tank Repairing Plant… smoothiex12.blogspot.com doesn't repair anything anymore after a jolly group of five Iskanders paid the visit to this strategic facility. The video gives a very good spacial reference picture speed-wise (M=6+ hypersonic weapons arrivals) and why NATO AD complexes are powerless against Iskanders; five building have been completely denazified together with 10 units (6 tanks included) of armor in them. And, as you can see yourself, somehow those damn Russkies have a very (I would say outstanding) accuracy of those missiles. Must be Western microchips from washing machines and backward optronic guidance, I am sure Russians got those fro…
(2024-10-16). Strategic Alliances: The Rising of a Cohesive Eurasian Landscape Resulting from US/NATO Aggression? globalresearch.ca One of the main postulates of strategic thinking is to prevent the creation of an all-encompassing alliance against yourself. Wise leadership will always try to ensure that current and potential enemies remain as divided as possible. However, there's wise leadership …
(2024-10-16). Kiev Regime's Kidnapping of at Least 1000 Civilians in Kursk Region. globalresearch.ca It's been
(2024-10-16). Trauma Surgeon: I Saw Multiple Palestinian Kids Who Were Shot in Head by Israel. truthout.org As the official death toll in Gaza passes more than 42,400, the true number may be impossible to know until Israel's war is over. But medical workers who witnessed the carnage in Gaza's hospitals are speaking out. We speak with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa about his op-ed in The New York Times that features harrowing stories from dozens of healthcare workers and CT scans of children shot in the head or the… |
(2024-10-16). Israeli Massacre of Palestinian Family in Gaza Included US Permanent Resident. truthout.org The Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations on Tuesday led condemnation of Israeli airstrikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza that killed at least 14 Palestinians — including the mother of an American citizen who was a permanent U.S. resident — and demanded that the Biden administration stop supplying Israel with arms. In a statement Tuesday, CAIR "called on the Biden… |
(2024-10-16). Florida Book Bans Are Lower This Year Compared to 2023 — Why Is a Mystery. truthout.org Attempts to censor books in the state of Florida, which has seen one of the highest rates of attempted book bans in the country over the past few years, have gone down drastically, the American Library Association (ALA) recently reported. The reason why challenges to book titles have decreased is not readily known. And the ALA says resistance to book bans is still needed. |
(2024-10-16). Legacy of John Brown's Abolitionist Raid Lives On, 165 Years Later. truthout.org This week marks the 165th anniversary of John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry (in what is now West Virginia) in October 1859. The deeply religious Brown was an ardent white abolitionist determined to bring an end to slavery. He thought his raid on Harpers Ferry — waged by a small, interracial army of nearly two dozen men — would inspire an uprising of enslaved people across… |
(2024-10-16). Georgia Judge Strikes Down Rule Mandating Hand Counting of Ballots. truthout.org For the second time in 24 hours, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney struck down a Georgia election rule proposed by allies of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, with pro-democracy advocates applauding the decision for blocking the "administrative chaos" that, as one critic said, was "exactly the point" of the rule. The judge temporarily blocked a rule passed by the… |
(2024-10-16). It's Not Just BioLab. Major Chemical Accidents Are Alarmingly Common in the US. truthout.org Investigators have been busy at the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the independent federal agency tasked with determining the root causes of major chemical accidents at industrial facilities. In Georgia, fallout is continuing more than two weeks after a massive chemical fire erupted at the BioLab pool and spa supply facility in Conyers, just outside of Atlanta. The fire created a toxic plume of… |
(2024-10-16). Election Deniers Are Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States. truthout.org Right-wing strategists still talk about what happened in Detroit in 2020, when poll watchers stood outside the absentee ballot counting center, banging on windows and shouting "Stop the count!" Conspiracy theories swirled that those volunteers had been kept out while something corrupt was unfolding inside. In fact, at one point the facility held almost double the number of permitted poll watchers… |
(2024-10-16). Democrats Have Embraced the Terms of the Immigration Debate Set by Extremists. truthout.org As we approach the presidential election, there has been a flurry of headlines feigning objectivity through euphemistic niceties. Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris "talks tough on border." Harris and Democrats "walk a delicate — and harder — line" on immigration, which, if you didn't know, is the party's "biggest weakness" that they are trying to "turn the tables on. |
(2024-10-16). Former Salvadoran Colonel Living In Safe Haven In US Faces Lawsuit For Killing Dutch Journalists. thedissenter.org The U.S. government has known for around six years that Reyes Mena was accused of war crimes and living in Virginia.
(2024-10-16). As U.S. puppets the Australian political class rejects international humanitarian law. mronline.org 
The Australian Labor-Coalition political class has ignored, and by its actions rejected, UN decisions that Australia is legally obliged to stop its support for the Israeli settler-colonial project, to actively seek to stop Israel's racial segregation and apartheid, and to cease military, diplomatic, economic, commercial, financial, investment, trade, political, and legal relations with the Israeli occupation.
(2024-10-16). Scapegoating Immigrants Hurts All of Us — Except Elites. otherwords.org Republicans are counting on fears of immigrants to draw white conservatives to the polls. This calculation is dangerous — and it lets the real villains in our politics off the hook. | There's a direct line between Donald Trump's 2015
(2024-10-16). For NYT's 'Free Speech' Maven, Racism Needs Protection, Gaza Protests Don't. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-16). Powder Keg in the Pacific. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-16). UN troubled by jailing of political opponents in Tunisia. newarab.com 
The United Nations said on Tuesday it was troubled by the Three years after making a sweeping power grab, Kais Saied was re-elected president of Tunisia with 90.69 percent of the votes cast, the ISIE electoral authority announced Monday. | A low turnout reflected widespread discontent in the country, which was the cradle of Arab…
(2024-10-16). Could the Sahel Alliance divide Africa? mronline.org 
Africa continues to rise up and delivers surprises. In recent days, several African leaders have made diplomatic trips that are reshaping the geometries of the international chessboard. The SAHEL Alliance states are charting a watershed that could divide Africa in two and determine a new historical course for the entire continent.
(2024-10-16). Health and safety: Amazon fails to deliver. mronline.org "We are going to be Earth's best employer and Earth's safest place to work." (Jeff Bezos, April 2021)…
(2024-10-16). United States destabilizing East Asia: a regional perspective. peoplesdispatch.org 
Speakers from across East Asia and the Pacific participated in a webinar organized by No Cold War regarding the attempts by the US to destabilize and dominate the region.
(2024-10-16). Berlin activists protest Rio Tinto's Serbia lithium extraction plans. peoplesdispatch.org Protesters in Berlin condemned planned lithium mining in Serbia, accusing the German government and industry of hypocrisy and greenwashing in their support of the controversial Rio Tinto project…
(2024-10-16). Witness Sketch of Man Seen Entering and Leaving Journalist's Room on the Day He Was Found Dead Resembles Former CIA Agent. covertactionmagazine.com Evidence from Martinsburg, West Virginia, Police report contradicts claims of popular Netflix series On August 10, 1991, Danny Casolaro, a Fairfax, Virginia-based journalist who was writing a book on a massive CIA corruption scheme that started with the theft of computer software, was found dead lying in a tub of bloody water in room 517 …
(2024-10-16). Stellantis Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee exposes dangers at Stellantis- Samsung SDI battery plant in city. wsws.org The conditions at the new joint venture battery plant are appalling, with workers subject to low pay, long hours and numerous safety hazards.
(2024-10-16). US Secretary of State directs fire on China at Asian summit. wsws.org While also lashing out at Russia and North Korea, Blinken directed his main criticisms against China, which US imperialism regards as the chief threat to its global economic and strategic dominance.
(2024-10-16). Megalopolis: Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's weak, terribly confused fable about modern-day America. wsws.org The film presents itself as a "fable" set in New Rome, i.e., present-day New York City. It makes reference through various characters' names in particular to the Catilinarian conspiracy, in 63 B.C., during the waning years of the Roman Republic.
(2024-10-16). Michigan Medicine workers outraged as SEIU cancels 1-day strike and announces tentative agreement. wsws.org The SEIU at Michigan Medicine—representing 2,700 hospital employees—announced the night before a one-day strike was scheduled to take place that the walkout had been canceled and a tentative agreement had been reached with management.
(2024-10-16). HPAE union pushes Newark, New Jersey nurses into ratifying new contract. wsws.org True to form, the union kept workers on the job without a contract, divided workers from each other, and has stampeded them into accepting a pro-hospital contract that was negotiated behind closed doors.
(2024-10-16). David North to speak during Frankfurt Book Fair 2024. wsws.org Flyers advertising the event have been well received, with thousands handed out Goethe University, the University of Applied Sciences, the Riedberg natural science campus and the old Bockenheim campus, as well as at many workplaces and in working class neighborhoods.
(2024-10-16). Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton brought deadly destruction to communities in eastern Florida. wsws.org At least 12 fatalities, more than half the current death toll, came from tornadoes, most of them many miles from where the hurricane came ashore.
(2024-10-16). Texas prepares to execute Robert Roberson, an innocent man, for a crime that never took place. wsws.org Roberson has argued since his conviction that he is the victim of a justice system that wrongly attributed his daughter's tragic death to "shaken baby syndrome" (SBS) and falsely pointed to him as the vicious perpetrator.
(2024-10-16). Walgreens retail pharmacy announces closure of 1,200 stores over next 3 years. wsws.org Walgreens announced it intends to close 1,200 retail stores over the next three years as a corporate cost-cutting strategy that will shutter what they deem as poor performing stores.
(2024-10-16). Bus drivers in Aspen, Colorado, enduring company housing and harassment, set to strike January 1. wsws.org Transit workers are unable to afford the cost of living in the exclusive ski resort town, one of the most expensive places to live in the United States.
(2024-10-16). Boeing looks to raise additional $25 billion as company, government and union bureaucrats aim to end strike. wsws.org Wall Street is prepared to spend billions to crush the resistance of the working class in this critical sector of the economy and restore production and profitability at Boeing.
(2024-10-16). Taiwanese president promotes US war drive against China. wsws.org Taipei's position is bound up with its support for US imperialism, the promotion of war in defense of capitalism and the belief that the Taiwanese bourgeoisie will ultimately enrich itself as a result.
(2024-10-16). Canada-India relations crash, as Ottawa accuses New Delhi of orchestrating campaign of intimidation and murder. wsws.org Diplomatic relations between Canada and India have almost entirely broken down after Ottawa presented New Delhi with what it called "clear and compelling" evidence that Indian government officials and intelligence agents have colluded with criminal gangs to carry out a campaign of intimidation and murder on Canadian soil.
(2024-10-16). Embraer workers reject contract proposal in Brazil amid US Boeing workers strike. wsws.org Both in the US and Brazil the rejection of the contract and workers' demands for higher wages and other benefits must be accompanied by a socialist and internationalist perspective.
(2024-10-16). Sri Lankan government rejects UNHRC resolution for inquiry into war crimes. wsws.org The JVP's opposition to any human rights investigation, based on the lie that the military committed no war crimes, flows from its Sinhala chauvinist politics and ardent support for the protracted anti-Tamil civil war.
(2024-10-16). Mexico's President Sheinbaum gives greater power to military after troops massacre migrants. wsws.org Sheinbaum is going out of her way to assure the Mexican ruling class and imperialism that the military will be used to crush any resistance from below.
(2024-10-16). Warped Government Priorities Make Climate Disasters Worse. otherwords.org
(2024-10-16). Aid Restrictions Hold Americans Back. otherwords.org I loved my childhood. My dad worked hard and had two jobs while my mom stayed home with my sister and me. We had a nice house and a middle-class lifestyle. I never even thought about poverty and struggle. | But when my parents divorced, I suddenly had a very intimate relationship with poverty. My mom hadn't been to college and couldn't replace my dad's wages. Meanwhile, I began to struggle in high school and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. | We got by because we had Medicaid, housing vouchers, and food stamps. And with my diagnosis, I've been able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance. But no…
(2024-10-16). Manna from Above: An Oklahoma Bible Story. otherwords.org As school kids learn in civics class, our government is made up of three separate branches. The church isn't one of them — unless you live in Oklahoma. | There, a fanatical Christian Nationalist named Ryan Walters is the appointed superintendent of schools. But Walters is confused on the concept of "instruction," viewing it not as teaching but as a commandment to implement his own personal theology. | In June, he pompously instructed all public schools to put the Christian Bible in every classroom and to use them for teaching every subject. He's also demanding millions of dollars from taxpayers to buy Bible…
(2024-10-16). Cartoon: Pro or Con. otherwords.org Cartoons are presented for editorial and educational purposes only. Neither OtherWords nor the Institute for Policy Studies endorses candidates for any political office.
(2024-10-16). In OtherWords: October 16, 2024. otherwords.org Florida and the Southeast are reeling from recent storms, with experts predicting that FEMA could run out of resources well before the end of this hurricane season. | How could that be? In part it's because " As storms battered the country, Basav notes, the U.S. government was sending weapons abroad and shelling out fossil fuel subsidies at home. "For disaster-hit communities to…
(2024-10-16). The Tipped Wage System Is Failing Us. Removing Taxes on Tips Won't Save It. otherwords.org Both major presidential candidates have called for eliminating taxes on tips. But that won't help most restaurant workers. | What will? Replacing the subminimum wages that tipped workers make with one fair wage nationwide. | The federal minimum wage for most workers is just $7.25. But for workers who get tips, employers are allowed to pay them $2.13 an hour. If tips don't raise your hourly pay to at least the regular minimum wage, bosses are supposed to make up the difference — but very often don't. | I was a bartender in Boston for over a decade. Technically, I was paid $6.75 an hour — the current su…
(2024-10-16). Nobel Prize in Economics for researching global inequality. pressenza.com Three were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on global inequality: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and James Robinson, from the University of Chicago, shared this year's prize for explaining differences in prosperity between countries. | They received the award for their work on prosperity differences between countries and for their research on how institutions affect prosperity, using both theory and data to better explain inequality between countries."Reducing the huge income differences between countries is one of the greatest challenges…
(2024-10-16). Democracy Dies in Crude Oil. counterpunch.org 
Environmental activists rarely get to celebrate a major win for the planet, but that's what happened in Ecuador in August last year. After a decade-long struggle between activists and the government, a referendum was held on whether to continue drilling for oil in a protected part of the Amazon. The people voted to kick the
(2024-10-16). Powder Keg in the Pacific. counterpunch.org 
While the world looks on with trepidation at regional wars in Israel and Ukraine, a far more dangerous global crisis is quietly building at the other end of Eurasia, along an island chain that has served as the front line for America's national defense for endless decades. Just as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revitalized
(2024-10-16). An Exciting Year for CounterPunch. counterpunch.org
(2024-10-16). Han Kang's Nobel Prize Award is a Cry for Palestine. counterpunch.org 
South Korean novelist Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, beating short-listed literary heavyweights like Thomas Pynchon, Haruki Murakami, Salman Rushdie, Gerald Murnane, and the all-odds-favorite, Chinese author Can Xue. Han Kang was as shocked as anyone else after receiving the call notifying her that she had won. When asked what she would do next, she said she would quietly "have tea with her son".
(2024-10-16). African Energy Week 2024 Launches with a Dynamic Agenda to Shape Africa's Energy Future. tvbrics.com 
Five-day programme will drive Africa's energy future‚Å…
(2024-10-16). Brazil launches new digital account for social benefit payments. tvbrics.com 
The account is automatically created by the government agency responsible for the relevant benefit…
(2024-10-16). BRICS Expansion: Accelerating Economic Growth in the Global South. tvbrics.com 
The article describes how BRICS boosts Global South economies…
(2024-10-16). China discovers tomb that is about 5,000 years old. tvbrics.com 
More than 350 objects were found during excavations…
(2024-10-16). Ethiopia installs Global Navigation Satellite System and Magnetometer. tvbrics.com 
This facility is set to make Ethiopia a key part of the global magnetometer network…
(2024-10-16). India establishes the Secretariat of the Global Biofuels Alliance. tvbrics.com 
It will provide a platform to showcase the country's achievements in biofuel technologies…
(2024-10-16). Iran expects major trade boost with Indonesia following the Preferential Trade Agreement. tvbrics.com 
The deal will allow Iran to boost its exports of steel, petrochemical products, and asphalt to Indonesia…
(2024-10-16). More than 30,000 people take part in Moscow Marathon. tvbrics.com 
The competition was one of the event under the BRICS races…
(2024-10-16). Moscow triples vehicle exports to BRICS countries. tvbrics.com 
The most popular export destinations were the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Iran, India and China…
(2024-10-16). SCO Heads of Government discuss opportunities for deepening international integration. tvbrics.com The participants of the meeting noted the key role of the association in ensuring development and stability in Eurasia…
(2024-10-16). South Africa aims to strengthen agricultural exports by reducing tariffs at BRICS summit. tvbrics.com 
One of South Africa's main objectives is the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs between BRICS members…
(2024-10-16). UAE urges creation of parliamentary climate action committees at 149th IPU Assembly. tvbrics.com 
Discussions focused on the critical role of parliamentarians in preventing issues related to natural resources…
(2024-10-16). Macron vs. Netanyahu: A Growing Rift over Gaza. fpif.org It took nearly a year for French President Emmanuel Macron to confront the uncomfortable truth: the path to peace in Gaza cannot be paved with more weapons to Israel. His recent remarks,
(2024-10-16). Building out the U.S. Hub-and-Spoke Empire in the Indo-Pacific. fpif.org The United States is undertaking a major effort to reinforce the imperial model that it has used to dominate Asia and the Pacific since the end of World War II. | Focusing on its hub-and-spoke model, which it has used to keep itself positioned as the dominant hub of the Pacific, the United States is engaging in simultaneous efforts to facilitate cooperation among its spokes, particularly its allies and partners. U.S. officials are seeking greater multilateral coordination with the spokes, primarily by strengthening regional groupings such as the Quad and fortifying regional alliances such as its trilateral allian…
(2024-10-16). Red Alert: Muckraker Greg Palast Uncovers How Trump Plots to Do It Again. progressive.org A film review of Vigilantes Inc.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen…
(2024-10-16). No Propaganda On Earth Can Hide The Wound That Is Palestine. countercurrents.org Writer and activist Arundhati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024.
(2024-10-16). The BRICS and De-Dollarisation: Opportunities and Challenges. infobrics.org As is well-known, de-dollarisation has become a hot topic since 2022, when the United States and Europeans decided to block a large part of Russia's international reserves in response to the invasion of Ukraine…
(2024-10-16). Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment in war. scmp.com His plan has five main points that relied on Kyiv's allies, including an unconditional invite to join Nato and specific weapons support.
(2024-10-16). Australia To Send M1 Abrams Tanks To Ukraine. twz.com 
(2024-10-16). Zelenskiy's Victory Plan: A Path to Peace? devdiscourse.com President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced his highly anticipated "victory plan," aiming to conclude the ongoing conflict with Russia by the following year. In a speech to parliament, Zelenskiy urged allies to extend NATO membership and bolster weapons support to Ukraine.
(2024-10-16). EU-Gulf Summit: Bridging Continents Amidst Global Turmoil. devdiscourse.com The European Union and Gulf nations convened for a historic summit amidst a backdrop of Middle Eastern instability and divergent stances on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Leaders aimed to address wide-ranging topics including trade, visas, and human rights.
(2024-10-16). Record high deaths in the Russia-Ukraine war: What you should know. aljazeera.com Recent reports suggest a million people killed to date, with a high civilian death toll in Ukraine over the summer.
(2024-10-16). 60 Minutes Pushed Harris Right on Econ, Border, While Ignoring Other Vital Issues. fair.org 
(2024-10-16). Tory civil war: Liz Truss' think tank publicly shames Kemi Badenoch. leftfootforward.org The Tories are continuing to tear lumps out of each other following their disastrous election defeat, with Liz Truss' Popular Conservatism think-tank publicly shaming Kemi Badenoch for failing to answer questions it had sent to her and Tory leadership rival Robert Jenrick. | The think-tank, also known as 'Pop Con', was launched by Liz Truss with the aim of 'restoring democratic accountability to Britain and deliver popular conservative policies'. | The group aims to pile pressure on the Tory Party by lobbying for more hardline measures on issues at the heart of the right of the party, such as immigration. | It…
(2024-10-16). 51 MPs back call for end to arms sales to Israel and ban on imports from Israeli settlements. leftfootforward.org A cross-party group of MPs have backed a call for an end to arms sales to Israel and a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements. At the time of writing, 51 MPs from a number of different parties have signed an Early Day Motion in parliament which makes the call and also welcomes a resolution from the UN General Assembly which called for an end to Israel's unlawful occupation of Palestine. | The motion begins: "That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly's decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinia…
(2024-10-16). What do the polls currently tell us about the state of UK politics? leftfootforward.org It's now been more than three months since the 2024 general election. After Labour's historic election victory, there's been a lot of movement in the polls. Here's what's been happening. | According to the ten most recently conducted voting intention polls, Labour remains ahead, averaging support from 30% of the public. The Tories are in second place, averaging 24.5%. | That's not much change for the Tories since the election, as Rishi Sunak picked up just shy of 24% of the vote this July. Labour, by contrast, are down 3.7 points on the general election result. | The Lib Dems and Greens are also in a similar…
(2024-10-16). 'Decline is becoming unstoppable': why EU approaching a tipping point. infobrics.org The EU is slipping from being considered a great power like the US or China.
(2024-10-16). What BRICS+ Means for India Amid Rising Polarity in Global Order. infobrics.org BRICS+ presents India an opportunity to assert its role as the leader of the Global South to shape a multipolar and more equitable world…
(2024-10-16). Invincible (Eur)Asian monolith rising thanks to US/NATO aggression. infobrics.org Closer ties are being built in the cases of Russia-China, Russia-North Korea and China-North Korea. This is very reminiscent of the way the Entente was formed in decades and years before WWI, when Russia, France and the UK agreed to keep the then-nascent German expansionism in check. If the pathologically Russophobic London was able to find common ground with Moscow (or, to be precise, St. Petersburg back then), imagine the ease with which Russia, China and North Korea could form an Entente-like alliance.
(2024-10-16). How Gulf states are responding to the Iran-Israel conflict. newarab.com 
In recent weeks, Such concerns are entirely justifiable, mindful of how an
(2024-10-16). The battle of identity & truth in No One Knows Their Blood Type. newarab.com 
Maya Abu al-Hayyat's compact novel In this sharp-ton…
(2024-10-16). From Cairo to New York, Felukah redefines Arab identity in music. newarab.com 
Masr Al-Um Dunya is a common phrase among the Arab community that translates to, Egypt, the Mother of the World; it comes from a deep-rooted belief that the country shares the nurturing and loving nature of the mother, and it's this very warmth that radiates from Cairo-born singer and songwriter, After moving to New York from Cairo as a teen and studying Creative Writing at Hunter College, Felukah soon swapped her love for literature to her love for music after being influenced by the Big Apple'
(2024-10-16). Body of missing student found as Turkey grapples with femicides>. newarab.com 
The body of a 21-year-old female student who went missing nearly three weeks ago has been found in eastern Hundreds of women have taken to the streets in major cities across Turkey over the past 10 days to denounce the string of killings. | The protests began following a 4 October attack in Istanbul in which two 19-year-olds were killed within half an hour of each other by a young man of the same age who then killed hims…
(2024-10-16). Deals with Gulf a 'priority', says UK trade minister at summit. newarab.com 
(2024-10-16). ECHR rules against Greece, Germany, over Syrian asylum treatment. newarab.com 
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against both Germany and On Tuesday the court ordered The court also ordered Greece to pay 6,500 Euros to the ma…
(2024-10-16). French PM reminds Netanyahu Israel was created by UN decision. newarab.com 
(2024-10-16). Gaza's doctors are trying to preserve Palestinian genealogy. newarab.com 
A doctor on call at This instruction surprises one of the nurses, who asks anxiously, "But some of the injured men are in critical condition!" | The doctor responds, "Follow the orders." | This occurred amid the chaos of dealing with…
(2024-10-16). Iran warns of 'decisive' response if Israel strikes. newarab.com 
Iran's top diplomat has warned UN chief Iran fired about 200 missiles at Israel on 1 October in revenge for the killing of two of its closest allies, Hamas leader
(2024-10-16). Israeli forces seize minaret after destroying mosque in Jabalia. newarab.com 
Footage released on social media this week showed the destruction of a mosque and looting of its minaret during an Israeli raid in Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi The Instagram…
(2024-10-16). Saudi cartoonist sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say. newarab.com 
A The sentence for Mohammed al-Ghamdi marks the latest in a widening crackdown on any perceived dissent in Saudi Arabia since the rise of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, now seen as the kingdom's day-to-day ruler in place of his 88-year-old father King Salman. | Saudi officials did not respond to a…
(2024-10-16). UN says Yemen risks being dragged into regional war. newarab.com 
Hans Grundberg tol…
(2024-10-16). US warns it will block military aid to Israel over Gaza. newarab.com 
The United States warned The warning comes a year into Israel's war on Gaza, in which President Joe Biden has repeatedly pleaded with Israel to spare Palestinian civilians. | In a letter sent Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secr…
(2024-10-16). AES Interrupts a $50b Shakedown in the Sahel. libya360.wordpress.com Kodjovi Kpachavi Orano mining spent decades exploiting Niger's natural resources until the new government revoked its license in 2024. The Alliance of Sahel States has already begun to change the conditions of the people in the region for the better. Bold actions, including the expulsion of exploitative mining contracts, put these nations in a better…
(2024-10-16). Burkina Faso: France and the US Deploy African Mercenaries to Carry Out a Coup. libya360.wordpress.com United World International On September 23, 2024, an attempted coup aimed at returning ousted President Paul-Henri Sandago Damiba to power was foiled in Burkina Faso. According to authorities, the country's former special forces commander, Ahmad Kinda, confessed to organizing the plot, which was financed from abroad. Kinda said that 150 mercenaries from the Central African…
(2024-10-16). Could the SCO Summit Save the BRICS+ New Order? libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini It is legitimate to say that the SCO summit in Islamabad is giving the BRICS a major assist. This is it: by now the upcoming BRICS+ summit in Kazan 2024 is just around the corner. It is perhaps the most important event of the year, and certainly the one that will set…
(2024-10-16). The Hanging of the American Empire on the Israeli Scaffold — Beijing and Moscow Attend the Show. libya360.wordpress.com Lama El Horr, New Eastern Outlook The American geostrategic theater, which reached its apogee with the eclipse of post-Soviet Russia, is now coming up against recalcitrant players. China, Russia, Iran and a large number of countries in the South are challenging head-on the distribution of roles by Washington, the self-proclaimed scriptwriter, who systematically assigns the…
(2024-10-16). It's a "Killer" Vaccine Worldwide: Japanese Researchers Say Side Effects of COVID Vaccines Linked to 201 Types of Diseases. globalresearch.ca "ÅÇ"Å™"Åü"ÅØÊ≠£"Åó"Åã"Å£"Åü"ÄÅ"ÉØ"ÇØ"ÉÅ"É≥"ÅØÁßÅ"Åü"Å°"ÅÆÊÑõ"Åô"Çã‰∫∫"ÅƉΩïÁôæ‰∏á‰∫∫"ÇÇ"&A…
(2024-10-16). COVID Roundup: Slew of 55 Toxic Chemicals Discovered in Current Shots, 'Self-Amplifying' mRNA Shots in Pipeline. globalresearch.ca COVID Propaganda Roundup: The latest updates on the "new normal" — chronicling the lies, distortions, and abuses by the ruling class. | Mask Mandates Return to Blue America: | Via "This month, Santa Clara County decided that everyone…
(2024-10-16). Martinique Masses Continue Rebellion Against French Colonial System. globalresearch.ca In the Caribbean Island of Martinique which remains under French colonial rule, social unrest has flared up again prompted by hyperinflation and the heavy-handed tactics utilized by security forces under the control of Paris. | Due to its colonial dependency the …
(2024-10-16). 'Decline Is Becoming Unstoppable': Is EU Approaching a Tipping Point? "A Combination of Political Paralysis, External Threats, and Economic Malaise" globalresearch.ca Europe is at a turning point: it could either become a world power or fall into decline and lose ground to its main international competitors, such as the United States or China, according to an analysis by Bloomberg. | The European …
(2024-10-16). Brace Yourselves: A Tsunami Approaches. "There is Something being Concocted in the Dens of Power" globalresearch.ca "What happened here was the gradual habituation of the people, little by little, to being governed by surprise; to receiving decisions deliberated in secret; to believing that the situation was so complicated that the government had to act on information …
(2024-10-16). Is BRICS+ Heading Towards "Strategic Enlargement" and the "Consolidation of A Multipolar World"? globalresearch.ca The question yet stands: what potential countries with high aspirations are gearing to join BRICS+, an informal association of developing economies, during the forthcoming summit this October 22-24? | In the context of preparations for the BRICS+ summit, a number of …
(2024-10-16). Does Your Feminism Include Palestine? globalresearch.ca However, curiously missing from the talking points around the strength of the feminist movement is the women of Palestine — …
(2024-10-16). Video: There Never Was a COVID Pandemic. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky with Daniel Estulin. globalresearch.ca Daniel Estulin interviewed Prof. Michel Chossudovsky on his article " Here is an excerpt from the article: | Destabilizing the social, political and economic structure of 190 sovereign …
(2024-10-16). The Present State of Israel vs. the Israel of the Bible: Understanding the Difference.: "The Present State of Israel Is Not the Israel of God" globalresearch.ca The modern State of Israel, established in 1948 in the land of Palestine, is often erroneously equated with the Israel of the Bible, to whom God made significant promises. Many Christians, due to a misinterpretation of biblical prophecy and misunderstanding …
(2024-10-16). Thursday 10/24: Hope in a Time of Trauma: Moving to Joint Action. indybay.org First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St, Palo Alto…
(2024-10-16). Saturday 10/26: Berkeley: Rebuilding Hope in a Time of Trauma – Motivating Joint Actions. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2024-10-16). Tuesday 10/22: The Muralists' Beautiful Pain Co-Presented by Cine+Mas SF Latino Film Fest. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-10-16). 'Text me you haven't died' — My sister was 42,010th person murdered in Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
Ramzy Baroud is a U.S.-Palestinian journalist and the editor of The Palestine Chronicle. His articles regularly appear in People's World. His sister, Dr. Soma Baroud, still lived in Palestine, providing health services for besieged Gazans. After her husband was killed by Israel earlier this year, on Oct. 9, it was her turn. The taxi that …
(2024-10-16). Lawfare, Smear Campaigns, and Lies in Colombia. orinocotribune.com By Carmen Parejo Rendón — Oct 14, 2024 | Since Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia, his government's path has not been easy. Virtually all the social reforms presented by the president—those included in his electoral program—have been overturned by other political forces. | Among his proposals, the health reform stands out. It is very necessary in a country like Colombia, where access to medicine is part of the social geography of inequality, especially between urban and rural areas. | These setbacks contrast with the hope that surrounded the unprecedented arrival to power of a leftist politicia…
(2024-10-16). Macao to further optimize visa policy to mainland for foreign residents. ecns.cn The Macao Special Administrative Region will further optimize its visa policy for foreign residents to the Chinese mainland starting from Wednesday, according to a notice released by the office of the Commissioner of Chinese Foreign Ministry of Affairs in Macao.
(2024-10-16). Largest transnational waterfall in Asia opens to public. ecns.cn The Detian-Ban Gioc waterfalls, located on the China-Vietnam border, officially opened to tourists on Tuesday after more than one year of trial operations.
(2024-10-16). Insights | Chinese modernization highlights ethnic unity, global shared development and prosperity. ecns.cn This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, an important milestone in the development of the country. Chinese modernization brings benefits to the world and its approach to ethnic relations creates a new paradigm for other multinational countries, said some international experts in an exclusive interview with China News Network and DeepChina.
(2024-10-16). Giant pandas make grand entry in DC, to debut in January. ecns.cn The two newly arrived giant pandas at the National Zoo in Washington DC will have plenty of time to overcome any jet lag, as they won't make their public debut until the new year.
(2024-10-16). Xi, Mongolian President Khurelsukh exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Wednesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
(2024-10-16). China plays peace broker in Gaza crisis. ecns.cn China has once again demonstrated its responsibility as a major country by upholding a balanced and objective stance on the Gaza conflict.
(2024-10-16). Xi calls for steady, sustained progress in promoting China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership. ecns.cn Xi made the remarks in his congratulatory message to Khurelsukh on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Mongolia diplomatic ties.
(2024-10-16). Xi inspects Zhangzhou in east China's Fujian. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday afternoon inspected Dongshan County in Zhangzhou City, east China's Fujian Province.
(2024-10-16). Xi says China-U.S. ties one of world's most important bilateral relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China-U.S. ties are one of the world's most important bilateral relations, which bear on the well-being of the two peoples and the future of mankind.
(2024-10-16). Xi says China, U.S. should serve as boost to each other's development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and the United States should serve as a boost to each other's development rather than a hindrance, and China is willing to work with the United States as partners and friends.
(2024-10-16). Xi sends congratulations to Gala Dinner of National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR).
(2024-10-16). Xi visits Gu Wenchang memorial hall. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday afternoon visited the Gu Wenchang memorial hall in Dongshan County during an inspection tour to Zhangzhou City, east China's Fujian Province.
(2024-10-16). China's countryside to have brighter prospect: Xi. ecns.cn China's countryside will surely have a brighter prospect and farmers will have a more prosperous life on the new journey in the new era, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
(2024-10-16). Tech sectors draw most overseas grads. ecns.cn For overseas graduates who returned to China last year to find jobs, the computer, internet and telecommunications industries were among the most popular, while the energy, environmental and chemical fields surged to become the third-largest employment choices.
(2024-10-16). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit-02 satellite group. ecns.cn A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan (or "Thousand Sails") Polar Orbit-02 satellite group blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Oct. 15, 2024.
(2024-10-16). Mist-shrouded Lushan Xihai scenic spot in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Mist shrouded Lushan Xihai offers wonder of the nature in Jiujiang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 15, 2024.
(2024-10-16). Comet streaks through night sky over Summer Palace. ecns.cn The comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas streaks through the night sky over the Summer Palace in Beijing, Oct. 15, 2024.
(2024-10-16). Twin panda cubs to make public debut at Berlin zoo. ecns.cn These adorable cubs will meet the public for the first time on Oct. 16. Born on August 22, 2024to giant panda Meng Meng, the pair will take turns to meet their fans at the zoo.
(2024-10-16). Gaofen-12 05 satellite sent into space. ecns.cn A Long March 4C carrier rocket carrying the Gaofen-15 05 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 16, 2024.
(2024-10-16). Insights | Foreign officials praise Chinese modernization achievements from multiple perspectives. ecns.cn A group of foreign government officials and experts visiting China for exchange and study shared their insights on China's modernization from different perspectives with China News Network and DeepChina, including global development, South-South cooperation, ethnic equality, green development, and education.
(2024-10-16). Germany's Thomas Tuchel named new England football manager. aljazeera.com Tuchel is only the third non-British manager appointed to the position.
(2024-10-16). Australia to ban 'dynamic pricing' of tickets after Green Day uproar. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will outlaw 'dodgy practices' that rip off customers.
(2024-10-16). Lufthansa pays record $4m fine for barring Jewish passengers from flight. aljazeera.com German airline blocked 128 Jewish travellers over alleged misbehaviour of a few passengers, US authorities say.
(2024-10-16). Grand Egyptian Museum opens for trial run. aljazeera.com Egypt opens series of galleries in new flagship museum that neighbours the pyramids of Giza.
(2024-10-16). Global conflicts driving up to 21,000 deaths daily from hunger: Oxfam. aljazeera.com Most food crises are 'largely manufactured', charity says in new report published on World Food Day.
(2024-10-16). Harris rebuts criticism of prosecutor past in Charlamagne tha God interview. aljazeera.com The US vice president also pledged to decriminalise marijuana on the federal level, as part of criminal justice reforms.
(2024-10-16). How much does food cost in Gaza? aljazeera.com From $180/kg tomatoes to $60/kg sugar, Al Jazeera examines the cost of basic food items amid Israel's assault on Gaza.
(2024-10-16). Kenya's Senate launches impeachment hearings against deputy president. aljazeera.com High Court greenlights proceedings after lawmakers voted last week to impeach Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office.
(2024-10-16). 'Missing in action': Where has Palestinian Authority been since October 7? aljazeera.com
(2024-10-16). Musk pours $75m into pro-Trump group, underscoring influence on US election. aljazeera.com SpaceX's CEO endorsed Trump and is now leveraging his pocketbook to help the former president return to the White House.
(2024-10-16). Myanmar and China have world's 'worst environment' for internet freedom. aljazeera.com Freedom on the Net report says Kyrgyzstan showed sharpest downgrade, while Iceland had 'freest online environment'.
(2024-10-16). Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills at least 94, injures dozens. aljazeera.com Police say explosion on Jigawa State expressway happened as people rushed to the overturned vehicle to collect fuel.
(2024-10-16). North Korea claims 1.4 million apply to join army amid tensions with South. aljazeera.com In escalating rhetoric, Pyongyang blames Seoul for drone incursion that brought 'tense situation to the brink of war'.
(2024-10-16). Singapore scrambles fighters as bomb threat targets Air India jet. aljazeera.com Indian airlines have suffered a spate of bomb hoaxes in recent days.
(2024-10-16). US military amends records of those discharged with 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. aljazeera.com Official says step helps to 'redress the harms' done by policy which forced LGBTQ service members to hide identity.
(2024-10-16). Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, the gangster at the centre of India-Canada spat? aljazeera.com Canadian officials this week said Bishnoi's gang was targeting Sikh dissidents at the behest of the Indian government.
(2024-10-16). Drone video shows flooding in India's Chennai. aljazeera.com Drone video shows flooding in a residential area of Chennai in southern India's Tamil Nadu state, after heavy rains.
(2024-10-16). Who bears responsibility for what happens on social media? aljazeera.com We discuss whether recent legal troubles signal a new era for the regulation of social media platforms.
(2024-10-16). Legends League allows long deprived fans to enjoy cricket again in Kashmir. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-16). Lionel Messi hat-trick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia. aljazeera.com Messi moved level with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hat-tricks in men's international football.
(2024-10-16). Warped Government Priorities Make Climate Disaster Worse. ips-dc.org
(2024-10-16). News Guild's Schleuss: Give big labor law breakers fines and jail terms. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Big labor law violators among corporate honchos should face "strong fines and potential jail terms" for their law-breaking, says News Guild-CWA President Jon Schleuss. He wants the Block brothers of Pittsburgh to feel that lash. "We've got CEOs paying millions of dollars to attorneys to violate the law," Schleuss said of the union-busters whom the …
(2024-10-16). 'The Paper Bag Plan': Working class hero! peoplesworld.org 
Oscar Martin is a single parent raising a wheelchair-bound paraplegic son Billy. He is the driving force of Anthony Lucero's moving new film The Paper Bag Plan. Oscar is not tortured by existential grief. He doesn't spend hours with his therapist trying to figure out his purpose in life or coming to terms with guilt …
(2024-10-16). In Cuba's report, U.S. blockade comes off as weapon of war. peoplesworld.org 
Cuba's foreign ministry annually reports on the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba and its recent impact mostly in order to enlighten delegates of the United Nations General Assembly prior to voting on a Cuban resolution. For 31 consecutive years the General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution claiming "the necessity to put an end to …
(2024-10-16). Israel Is Routinely Shooting Children in the Head in Gaza: U.S. Surgeon & Palestinian Nurse. democracynow.org 
As the official death toll in Gaza passes more than 42,400, the true number may be impossible to know until Israel's war is over. But medical workers who witnessed the carnage in Gaza's hospitals are speaking out. We speak with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa about his op-ed in The New York Times that features harrowing stories from dozens of healthcare workers and CT scans of children shot in the head or the left side of the chest. The Times called the corresponding images of the patients too graphic to publish. "I personally wish that Americans could see more of what it looks like when a child is shot in th…
(2024-10-16). "Deportation First": Trump and Harris Compete for Latinx Votes While Pushing Anti-Immigrant Policies. democracynow.org 
With just 19 days until the presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are ramping up efforts to appeal to a major voting bloc in battleground states: Latinx voters. This comes as both major candidates are boasting hard-line immigration policies that impose harsh conditions on those entering the United States. "It will not be a solution for Vice President Harris to mimic Donald Trump's policies on immigration. In fact, she has to contrast," says Marisa Franco, director and co-founder of Mijente, who says Latinx voters are not moving to the right. "What Latinos are doing is decla…
(2024-10-16). World told act now or face 136 years of hunger, report warns. nationofchange.org The report blames the combined crises of conflict, climate change, high food prices and mounting debt, all of which are denying billions of people the right to adequate food.
(2024-10-16). The first gas utility sued for climate deception. nationofchange.org The company has portrayed gas as "safe, clean, and environmentally friendly," despite the fact that methane, its primary component, is 80 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
(2024-10-16). Closed Session in parliament on Israeli aggression; Demonstrations for Palestine; Erdoƒüan signals cabinet reshuffle. uwidata.com Last week the agenda in Türkiye was shaped once again by developments in the region. A closed session on the Israeli aggression was held in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). Demonstrations to show support for Palestine took place across the country. President Erdoƒüan gave signals of potential cabinet changes. Closed Session in parliament on …
(2024-10-16). France and the US use African mercenaries to carry out a globalist coup in Burkina Faso. uwidata.com On September 23, 2024, an attempted coup aimed at returning ousted President Paul-Henri Sandago Damiba to power was foiled in Burkina Faso. According to authorities, the country's former special forces commander, Ahmad Kinda, confessed to organizing the plot, which was financed from abroad. Kinda said that 150 mercenaries from the Central African Republic were brought …
(2024-10-16). The US-Azerbaijani tension. uwidata.com 
By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan has always been filled with ups and downs. Although both countries are strategic partners, the U.S. has resorted to imposing sanctions on official Baku whenever it does not need Azerbaijan. A similar scenario is unfolding again. The U.S. accuses Azerbaijan of …
(2024-10-16). Thoughts on Net Zero. expose-news.com The focus on climate change has led to cuts in medical services. This is contributing to over 380,000 British cancer patients facing delays in treatment, reflecting a failing healthcare system. Net zero …
(2024-10-16). #Concidence? — Study confirming COVID Vaccines cause Severe Autoimmune-Hepatitis was published days after W.H.O issued 'Global Alert' about Severe Hepatitis killing Children. expose-news.com
(2024-10-16). England: School indoctrinates children to such an extent that children ask for the heating to be turned off to reduce the school's carbon footprint. expose-news.com With the Government removing the winter fuel payment for 10 million pensioners and some who received the benefit having to pay it back, a school in County Durham thought it would join …
(2024-10-16). The Euthanasia Threat. expose-news.com In April, Dr, Vernon Coleman published a video in which he warned about the threat state-sanctioned euthanasia poses. Suicide by doctor is not about being kind. It's about money and organ harvesting. …
(2024-10-16). The theory of overpopulation is ungrounded panic. expose-news.com The legend of overpopulation was born in the 1960s. Since then, population alarmists have fantasised that global overpopulation will cause mass migration, overcrowded slums and megacities covering continents, diseases and pollution, chaos …
(2024-10-16). UN's strategy is to flood North America and Europe with hundreds of millions of migrants by 2050. expose-news.com
(2024-10-16). The Tipped Wage System Is Failing Us. Removing Taxes on Tips Won't Save It. inequality.org Both major presidential candidates have called for eliminating taxes on tips. But that won't help most restaurant workers. What will? Replacing the subminimum wages that tipped workers make with one fair wage nationwide. The federal minimum wage for most workers is just $7.25. But for workers who get tips, employers are allowed to pay them …
(2024-10-16). Iran 'ready' to give decisive response to any Israeli adventurism: FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM has warned of the Islamic Republic's decisive response to any acts of adventurism by the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-16). Iran: US THAAD system in Israel part of 'psychological warfare'. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister has downplayed as part of a "psychological warfare" the US deployment of THAAD system in the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-10-16). US military aid to Israel for war on Gaza nears $18 billion. presstv.ir New research shows that the United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began.
(2024-10-16). Iran's FM meets with Jordan's king, calls for Muslims' action against Israel. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Araghchi called for mobilizing all capacities of Islamic countries to collect and send humanitarian aid to the region.
(2024-10-16). NGOs warn of 'horrifying level' of Israeli assaults on north Gaza. presstv.ir "Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map," the charity group Oxfam and 37 other humanitarian organizations said.
(2024-10-16). Gaza family says Israel killed children before receiving second polio vaccine. presstv.ir The UN has begun the second round of its polio campaign in central areas of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-16). Al-Aqsa Flood least response to 75 years of Israeli crimes: Senior Iranian MP. presstv.ir Manouchehr Mottaki was countering remarks by a Norwegian parliamentarian who labeled the operation an act of terrorism.
(2024-10-16). The Coming Financial Hurricane. levernews.com As Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida last week, Billy Cox eyed the sky, talked to his neighbors, and decided to stay put. He figured his home in Sarasota was on high ground, on a former cattle ranch just outside of mandatory evacuation orders. As the gathering storm slid east across the Gulf of Mexico, nearing the This is not a paywall. Keep reading for free.:…
(2024-10-16). EXPOSED: Labour's dodgy donation linked to Israel's destruction of Gaza. thecanary.co Just as the extent of cronyism in Keir Starmer's Labour Party came out last month, openDemocracy revealed how the party had quietly received " £4m from tax haven-based hedge fund with shares in oil and arms". But the story gets even worse. Because after doing more digging, the outlet has now reported that the Labour donation from […] | By
(2024-10-16). Starmer met Swift for TEN whole minutes — here's a bunch of stories you should be worried about. thecanary.co 
Someone fetch the smelling salts and fainting couch: Labour Party PM Keir Starmer and his family met with Taylor Swift for a WHOLE TEN MINUTES backstage. Starmer vs Starmer: the Canary is compromised They even met Taylor's mom (for the out-of-touch poshos, like Richard Madeley at Good Morning Britain and Kay Burley at Sky News, that's […] | By
(2024-10-16). Starmer's ode to neoliberalism takes a worrying new turn with deregulatory push. thecanary.co Whether it's privatisation, austerity or deregulation, Labour Party PM Keir Starmer is an ardent neoliberal. Speaking at an investment summit in London with global business executives, the prime minister said: We've got to look at regulation where it is needlessly holding back the investment, to take our country forward. Where it is stopping us building […] | By
(2024-10-16). Labour to use mental health patients in hospital as captive audience for job indoctrination. skwawkbox.org 
Kendall's, Starmer's and Reeves's longstanding utter contempt for the vulnerable is on full show Keir Starmer and his DWP Secretary Liz Kendall are continuing their harrying of the sick and vulnerable by announcing that they will impose interviews with 'work coaches' on patients in hospital for treatment for poor mental health. The government claims this …
(2024-10-16). Labour's latest DWP plans for mental health-related claimants could literally kill people. thecanary.co Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Labour Party boss Liz Kendall has told the BBC about the government's plans to coerce people with "serious" mental health problems into work. This involves sticking job advisers into NHS hospitals. So now, in the hellhole that is Labour's "changed" UK, unemployed claimants will get dangerous weight loss jabs to […] | By
(2024-10-16). Labour caught 'canvassing before by-election was even called' amid independent socialist challenge. thecanary.co In this year's general election, independent socialist Khalid Sadur took on the Labour Party in Enfield. And while Labour won, he got 1,700 votes which, coming from a months-old campaign, probably surprised the winning party. Since the election, the movement around him has been waiting for Labour's MP to resign from the council and preparing […] | By
(2024-10-16). Buried reports expose the DWP PIP process as a DISASTER for people with ME/CFS and EDS. thecanary.co A tranche of reports the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) buried — including one for nearly two years — has exposed how it has been utterly failing chronically ill claimants. In particular, DWP PIP health assessments are massively stacked against people living with chronic health problems. Not only this, but the DWP's processes have […] | By
(2024-10-16). Capitalist projects in Brazil's Amazon send suicide rates soaring among Indigenous People. thecanary.co Content warning: this article contains references to suicide, which readers may find distressing. Suicide is a major global public health issue, leading to approximately 700,000 deaths each year. While the global suicide rate decreased by 36% from 2000 to 2019, Brazil saw a dramatic 43% rise in suicide cases during the same period. A study […] | By
(2024-10-16). Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay: 7 Tips to Succeed. thecanary.co During college years, students face hundreds of writing assignments that they have to handle. For some learners, academic writing is an easy thing, but some students do not feel comfortable with writing essays and other papers. Of course, one can turn to a college essay writing service for assistance, but it is no secret that […] | By
(2024-10-16). The Labour government is supporting assisted dying before it supports assisted living. thecanary.co There are currently two news stories doing the rounds that are concerning to disabled people. Firstly is, of course, the assisted dying bill that's gaining more and more traction. The second is the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWPs) Get Britain Working plan, of which the latest idea to drop is putting work coaches in […] | By
(2024-10-16). The unanimous support from Plaid Cymru for PARC against DARC shames Labour. thecanary.co A significant show of support by Plaid Cymru for a local campaign against the proposed MoD military radar array 'DARC' in West Pembrokeshire, Wales has taken place. The party's Cardiff conference voted to approve a motion committing to action against the proposal. The PARC Against DARC campaign calls the vote a 'hugely significant moment,' suggesting […] | By
(2024-10-16). The backlash to Labour's crony Carbon Capture and Storage plans just went up a gear. thecanary.co Fossil Free London, a London-based climate group, have disrupted the Carbon Capture and Storage Association's annual conference dinner. It's over the industry's lies about it climate crisis-combatting credentials — and the Labour Party government's buying into this. 'Stop burning oil and gas' Fossil Free London activists chanted 'Stop burning oil and gas', carrying a banner […] | By
(2024-10-16). Extinction Rebellion is planning to cause chaos in the City of London again. thecanary.co An ultimatum letter from Extinction Rebellion has landed in the inboxes of senior executives at all the UK-based insurance companies who continue to insure climate breakdown. The letter warns: "Make a pledge to get out of new oil, coal and gas — or face actions and protests". It comes as the group said it will […] | By
(2024-10-16). Celebrities including Judi Dench urge Labour to act on hunting as new season of bloodshed begins. thecanary.co Pressure is mounting on the Labour Party government to move forward with a promised trail hunting ban. In an open letter signed by Judi Dench, Mark Rylance, Ricky Gervais, Peter Egan, Megan McCubbin, David Oakes, Dan Richardson, and others, Protect the Wild calls on Steve Reed, secretary of state for environment, food, and rural affairs, to […] | By
(2024-10-16). Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand issue explosive response over museum protests. thecanary.co The following article is an open letter from Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand to the National Museum Directors' Council Thank you for your open letter regarding the public interventions in gallery and museums spaces these past few years, and for recognising that the world is in a very dark place. We represent Just Stop […] | By
(2024-10-16). ICOMB releases director due to financial deficit. anabaptistworld.org The International Community of Mennonite Brethren released Elton DaSilva as global director Oct. 1 due to a serious financial deficit.
(2024-10-16). New book explores research on how to flourish after being 'done' with religion. anabaptistworld.org Americans are leaving organized religion in staggering numbers. In the newly released book Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion, Hope College psychology professor Daryl Van Tongeren offers ways to navigate the "grief, loss, pain, and longing" that often accompany such transitions and then points to new paths to find meaning. His book goes beyond …
(2024-10-16). CPJ welcomes sentencing of killer of Las Vegas journalist Jeff German. reviewjournal.com
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(2024-10-16). The Great Game's other principal presenter: Dmitry Simes. gilbertdoctorow.com The Great Game's other principal presenter: Dmitry Simes As I noted on these pages more than a year ago, Dmitry Simes, the former adviser and traveling companion of Richard Nixon in his post-presidential years, later, following the president's death, head of the Nixon Center think tank, which was eventually renamed The Center for the National …
(2024-10-16). Gilat Brings Joy Amid War Through Interactive Theater. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Diabetes patients are finally starting to beat Big Pharma's price gouging. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-10-16). Fires, Pollution and Slavery: EVs' Ugly Truth. wattsupwiththat.com The romanticization of EVs is one more fabrication of a green delusion that on balance presents more threats than benefits to public health and safety. It's time to get real.
(2024-10-16). 'Political Posturing': Newsom Signs Law Empowering Bureaucrats to Meddle Even More with Oil Refiners. wattsupwiththat.com While many California Democrats blame corporate greed and manipulation for those prices, stringent environmental regulations and taxes on energy producers are primarily responsible for driving up those costs, energy experts previously explained to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
(2024-10-16). Biden's Israel arms embargo threat is pure, hollow PR — the time for action is NOW, not in 30 days. skwawkbox.org 
'Deadline' is designed to lure voters in the presidential election in reaction to the burning of Palestinian families without requiring any action until a u-turn won't do electoral damage Joe Biden, after horrific footage of Palestinian patients and families burning to death after Israeli missile strikes in the grounds of Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, has …
(2024-10-16). Cypriot Leaders Agree To Renew Informal Talks on Reunification. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Help Us Foster Connection and Understanding This Sukkot. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). The Dangers of Striking Iran: Could Israel's Attack Backfire? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Yemen's Economic Crisis Deepens as Currency Plummets. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). 'Miracle' Russian survives 2 months adrift on inflatable boat. His companions didn't. scmp.com The man, who reportedly lost 50kg during his ordeal, was found by a fishing boat 1,000km from his starting point.
(2024-10-16). US says India should take Canada plot allegations 'seriously'. scmp.com New Delhi has 'chosen an alternate path' instead of cooperating with Canada's investigation of a Sikh leader's killing, the US says.
(2024-10-16). Nigeria petrol tanker explosion kills more than 140 people. scmp.com Deadly tanker accidents are common in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, where traffic regulations are not strictly enforced.
(2024-10-16). Nobles have sat in Britain's parliament for centuries. Their time may be up. scmp.com UK lawmakers have voted to approve in principle a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords.
(2024-10-16). US fines Germany's Lufthansa record US$4 million for treatment of Jewish passengers. scmp.com 128 travellers, many of whom did not know each other, were denied boarding in 2022 over the alleged misbehaviour of a few passengers.
(2024-10-16). US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding. scmp.com Israel told to take specific actions within 30 days, in the strongest US warning since the Gaza war began a year ago.
(2024-10-16). Trump uses interview to promote 'beautiful' tariffs and riff on his favourite themes. scmp.com Donald Trump proved difficult to pin down on a number of questions in a meandering interview at the Economic Club of Chicago.
(2024-10-16). Qualcomm's bid to buy Intel hinges partly on US election, China scrutiny, sources say. scmp.com Qualcomm, which has made informal inquiries with Chinese regulators, could wait until January to make a decision, sources say.
(2024-10-16). Six Ideologies Threatening Civilization: The Unified Assault on Progress and Freedom. wattsupwiththat.com Each of these movements, in its own way, seeks to dismantle the structures that have allowed humanity to flourish. Whether through economic centralization, the rejection of human progress, or the suppression of free speech, these ideologies pose a direct threat to the continued success of modern society.
(2024-10-16). Drug-Sniffing Police Dogs Are Intercepting Abortion Pills in the Mail. theintercept.com 
It was a tip that brought a dog to the main post office in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. An employee there had reported seeing someone in the lobby putting pills into hot pink envelopes. | Hours later, Ed Steed, a police officer from the small city of Richland, just south of Jackson, walked into a back room at…
(2024-10-16). "Green" Energy: It's Just a Bribe. wattsupwiththat.com When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.
(2024-10-16). China's overcapacity could enable a green Marshall Plan. scmp.com As trade barriers rise in developed countries, China's production capacity can fill the green development gap in the Global South instead.
(2024-10-16). China's Great Wall Motors to open factory in Brazil in May: report. scmp.com GWM will focus on producing the Haval H6, a hybrid sports SUV that has been approved to benefit from a Brazilian tax incentive programme.
(2024-10-16). Milton's October surprise. grist.org 
Hello, and welcome back to State of Emergency. I'm Jake Bittle, and today we're talking about the political impact of Hurricane Milton, the second major storm to strike the United States in the last few weeks. I grew up in Tampa, Florida, less than 20 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes were never …
(2024-10-16). 6 questions Brics must answer if it wants to stay relevant. scmp.com The members of the enlarged grouping would do well to arrive at a consensus on goals and ways to effectively reach them.
(2024-10-16). Wildfires are coming to the Southeast. Can landowners mitigate the risk in time? grist.org 
Courtney Steed often burns barefoot. It is, in part, a practical choice. Setting fires in the Sandhills of central North Carolina requires an understanding of moisture levels in the scrubby underbrush, and she gets a better sense of it in bare feet. But for Steed, who is Lumbee and leads the tribe's Cultural Burn Association, it's also about forming a connection with the Earth and with her relatives. "I'm positive," she said, "they didn't wear fire boots." | Mention wildfire, and most people picture the Western U.S. And while it's true that in recent years those states have burned at a frightening rate, fire h…
(2024-10-16). Beijing could soon elaborate Anti-Secession Law for 'non-peaceful' Taiwan reunification. scmp.com Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island's 'separatist' leader.
(2024-10-16). Will Chinese firm Gotion's Michigan project help swing US election? scmp.com Republicans hope their opposition to Chinese EV battery maker's planned US$2.4 billion Michigan factory is winning issue in a vital swing state.
(2024-10-16). Texas Is About to Execute Robert Roberson for a Crime That Never Happened. theintercept.com 
On the witness stand in March 2000, Dr. Janet Squires was unequivocal: The injuries suffered by the 13-month-old girl were "absolutely classic" signs of shaken baby syndrome. Commonly referred to by its acronym, SBS is a diagnosis based on the belief that a certain combination of injuries found in a baby or toddler could only be caused by violent shaking. | "When a baby is shaken their head flops back and forth like this," she testified, demonstrating the violent force needed to cause injury. "And the rotational forces through the brain literally sort of shear the tissues of the brain." | Coming from the then-…
(2024-10-16). Elizabeth Warren's Crypto Haters Are Burning Cash in Her Senate Race. theintercept.com There's zero chance that a Republican will win this year's Senate election in Massachusetts. That hasn't stopped the crypto industry from lighting money on fire in a doomed bid to defeat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. | Cryptocurrency figures have given the majority of the donations or loans to the effort to replace Warren, an industry scourge, with Republican John Deaton, campaign finance reports filed Tuesday show. | Crypto industry big shots have given more than three times as much to Deaton's campaign, or a super PAC supporting him, than small-dollar donors. Their combined $3.6 million effort pales in comparison t…
(2024-10-16). Italy sends first migrants to Albania under new deal: 'European dream ends here'. scmp.com Italy has built two reception centres in Albania, in the first scheme by a EU nation to divert migrants to a non-EU country.
(2024-10-16). Georgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in US battleground state. scmp.com More than 250,000 voters cast their ballots on the first day, nearly double the 2020 turnout.
(2024-10-16). EU braces for Chinese trade blows, Trump doubles down on China: 7 EV reads you missed. scmp.com From the European Union voting to impose tariffs to a price war among China's EV makers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
(2024-10-16). Could the SCO summit save the BRICS+ new order? strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-16). Warning against government subsidised housing scam. sanews.gov.za Warning against government subsidised housing scam | The Department of Human Settlements has warned the public to be vigilant of a housing scam on social media platforms. | On social media accounts, scammers falsely claim to be department employees and offer assistance with government-subsidised housing applications, targeting unsuspecting citizens and offering government subsidy houses (RDP), also known as Breaking New Ground (BNG), around the country at a staggering cost of R100 000. | The department emphasised that applications for RDP/BNG houses can only be processed through the provincial Departments of Huma…
(2024-10-16). Climate Commission to hold dialogue on Response Fund. sanews.gov.za Climate Commission to hold dialogue on Response Fund | The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its second public dialogue on the National Climate Change Response Fund on Thursday., , According to the PCC, the dialogue, to be held in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is expected to discuss the country's "climate adaptation funding gap, and mobilise public and private investment to improve the country's resilience against the growing impacts of climate change"., , "The establishment of the Climate Change Response Fund was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa… as a fund to counter the severe effec…
(2024-10-16). Former MP and seven others arrested for alleged tender corruption. sanews.gov.za Former MP and seven others arrested for alleged tender corruption | Seven people — including a former Member of Parliament — have been arrested for alleged corruption related to a R27 million tender. | The seven were arrested by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in Gauteng on Wednesday morning. | Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said the arrests were related to the awarding of a 2016 tender at the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD). | "Their arrest follows a forensic report by the Special Investigating Unit [SIU], which discovered that in Oct…
(2024-10-16). Lusikisiki mass murder suspect abandons bail. sanews.gov.za Lusikisiki mass murder suspect abandons bail | A 45-year-old man suspected of the murder of 18 people in the Eastern Cape has abandoned his bail application in the Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court in the Eastern Cape., , Siphosoxolo Myekethe — who was on parole during his arrest — appeared in the court on Tuesday. , , "During his brief appearance, he informed the court that he would not be applying for bail, which the prosecution had already indicated it would be opposing. , , "Myekethe has two previous convictions for escaping from lawful custody and murder," National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesp…
(2024-10-16). SARS grants special permission for importation of jet fuel. sanews.gov.za SARS grants special permission for importation of jet fuel | South African Revenue Service Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter has granted special permission for the importation of jet fuel, known as kerosene, after the industry raised concerns about the threat of fuel shortage. | The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa warned that this could disrupt operations at O.R. Tambo International Airport and other airports, which include King Shaka International Airport. | Following Monday's media statement by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) about an engagement with industry to avert fuel shortages at all air…
(2024-10-16). France and the US use African mercenaries to carry out a globalist coup in Burkina Faso. unitedworldint.com Assistance from Türkiye or Russia could protect the country and the Sahel region from threats from both within and the outside. On September 23, 2024, an attempted coup aimed at returning ousted President Paul-Henri Sandago Damiba to power was foiled in Burkina Faso. According to authorities, the country's former special forces commander, Ahmad Kinda, confessed …
(2024-10-16). Tanzania's regulator bans media outlets as journalists harassed. tcra.go.tz
(2024-10-16). Azmoun Scores Twice As Iran Beats Qatar 4-1 in 2026 World Cup Qualifier. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Sardar Azmoun scored twice and set up a third as Iran came from a goal behind to hand Qatar a 4-1 defeat and keep pace with Uzbekistan at the summit of Group A in the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 in Dubai on Tuesday.
(2024-10-16). Iran's Foreign Minister to Visit Egypt, Jordan, Turkey. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is going to travel to Egypt, Jordan and Turkey, the ministry's spokesperson said.
(2024-10-16). Israeli Occupation Threatens Region, Beyond, Hezbollah Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem condemned Israel's occupation of Palestinian land, warning that its expansionist ambitions threaten not only Palestine but the entire region and beyond.
(2024-10-16). Azerbaijan Not to Let Its Soil Be Used for Any Aggression against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Republic of Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister gave an assurance that his country will not allow its soil to be employed for any act of aggression against the neighbors, including Iran.
(2024-10-16). Iran Gives Warning to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister sent a message of warning, through France, against the Israeli regime's acts of adventurism in the region.
(2024-10-16). Iran Downplays Delivery of THAAD to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The defense minister of Iran shrugged off the deployment of a US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to the Israeli regime as part of a "psychological war".
(2024-10-16). German defense exports to Israel stir unprecedented tensions as delivery delays mount. haaretz.com German defense exports to Israel once enjoyed total public consensus, but amid legal concerns over Israel's conduct in Gaza and reports that Germany has frozen its arms shipments, the issue is now cause for controversy…
(2024-10-16). An Israeli general's warnings about looming war were ignored. He sensed his son would pay the price. haaretz.com Brig. Gen. Yuval Bazak grasped long ago that Israel was moving toward a broad regional confrontation, but the defense hierarchy didn't heed his warnings. On October 7, he lost his son in the war that he foresaw…
(2024-10-16). On defense and offense, Israel given another reminder of its reliance on the United States. haaretz.com When the U.S. threatens to suspend arms sales to the IDF and, at the same time, it has deployed batteries of air defense systems across Israel because of a lack of local interceptors, the boundaries of Israeli independence are being tested…
(2024-10-16). 10 things you might not know about the Jewish festival of Sukkot. haaretz.com During the time of the First Temple, Sukkot was considered the most important holiday — with the Torah referring to it simply as 'the holiday' and historian Josephus describing it as the 'most holy and important feast'…
(2024-10-16). Shin Bet, police arrest Israeli man allegedly recruited by Iran to carry out assassination. haaretz.com According to the indictment, the man completed various missions for Iranian operatives, including picking up a gun and ammunition for the planned assassination…
(2024-10-16). 'We won't stop until they're back': Building a sukkah for hostages in Gaza. haaretz.com Five members of Kibbutz Kfar Azza are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. This Sukkot, their friends are refusing to forget or abandon them: 'The whole country needs them back so that Israel can be whole again'…
(2024-10-16). 'At the UN, I understood that Netanyahu doesn't intend to bring the hostages back. He'd rather have them return in body bags'. haaretz.com Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzhak Elgarat was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, has been hunger striking for 17 days in an effort to rouse the public to join the battle for the hostages. He fears for his brother's life…
(2024-10-16). Archaeologists find first-ever evidence of a cat kneading, in Jerusalem. haaretz.com Combing through excavation material from Mount Zion in Jerusalem, lab director Gretchen Cotter noticed something unusual on an Abbasid-era clay jug…
(2024-10-16). Shield AI Looks To Unleash Its Hivemind Autonomy Software On Multiple Platforms. twz.com 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is touching our lives in varying forms every day and that is only set to accelerate. It is also becoming a massive growth sector in the defense industry. It is posited by friends and adversaries alike that whoever can possess AI supremacy will have a huge advantage on tomorrow's battlefield. Defense contractor Shield AI has established a firm footing at the bleeding edge, using AI-infused The company has developed…
(2024-10-16). Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump after rally turns into bizarre dance-a-thon. scmp.com 'Hope he's OK,' the Democrat posted after her Republican rival spent 39 minutes swaying awkwardly on stage in an impromptu music session.
(2024-10-16). The Rise of SCY: A Cultural Phenomenon. devdiscourse.com SCY is rapidly establishing itself as a powerful cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences worldwide. Its influence on modern society is both pervasive and profound, altering cultural norms and redefining the scope of popular engagement.
(2024-10-16). Senegal's Economic Audit Sparks IMF Review. devdiscourse.com The International Monetary Fund announced that its team had visited Senegal to evaluate the ramifications of data revisions from a government audit of IMF-backed programs. The audit revealed a higher deficit than previously reported, prompting the IMF to collaborate closely with Senegal on assessing the macroeconomic impact.
(2024-10-16). U.S. Stocks Rally Amid Global Market Challenges. devdiscourse.com U.S. stocks experienced an upward trend on Wednesday, contrasting with global market movements, as crude oil prices fell amid demand worries. The tech-heavy Nasdaq saw limited gains with megacap growth stocks weakening.
(2024-10-16). Supreme Court Upholds Biden's Carbon Rule Amidst Political Challenge. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Supreme Court has made a decisive move, refusing to block a federal rule that targets carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. This regulation, integral to President Joe Biden's climate change strategy, remains in effect despite pushback from several states and industry groups.
(2024-10-16). Justice for Abhaya: Doctors Rally for Safety and Accountability. devdiscourse.com Amid growing concerns for doctor safety, Delhi's resident doctors staged a protest outside Banga Bhawan on Wednesday evening, calling for justice in the case of a trainee doctor raped and murdered in Kolkata. The protest, led by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of AIIMS, saw medics holding signs declaring their solidarity with Kolkata-based colleagues, demanding urgent action against the perpetrators.
(2024-10-16). Italy's Controversial Surrogacy Ban: Protection or Discrimination? devdiscourse.com Italy's decision to criminalize citizens seeking surrogacy abroad has ignited a passionate debate, particularly concerning its implications for same-sex couples. The law was passed following a heated Senate debate and is the product of a far-right agenda aiming to protect women's dignity, according to its proponents.
(2024-10-16). Nebraska Supreme Court Paves Way for Felons to Vote. devdiscourse.com Nebraska's Supreme Court upheld a law on Wednesday permitting felons who have served their sentences to vote, expanding the electorate ahead of the November 5th presidential election. The ruling dismissed Secretary of State Robert Evnen's claims that the measure breached Nebraska's constitution.
(2024-10-16). Rebel Success: Satish Sharma Shakes Up Jammu Politics. devdiscourse.com In a notable political shift within the Jammu region, Congress rebel Satish Sharma has carved out a new chapter by defeating BJP's Rajeev Sharma and obtaining a key position in Omar Abdullah's government. With a winning margin of nearly 7,000 votes, Sharma's victory relegated his former party heavyweight, Tara Chand, to third place in the Chhamb seat.
(2024-10-16). Gurugram Embraces Smart Traffic Solutions. devdiscourse.com The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is set to revolutionize traffic management by installing smart traffic lights at 32 key intersections in sectors 58 to 115. According to an official release on Wednesday, these measures aim to alleviate congestion and enhance pedestrian safety in Gurugram.
(2024-10-16). Bank Earnings Boost Confidence Amid Mixed Market Signals. devdiscourse.com U.S. stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday, with bank earnings surpassing expectations amid fears of waning global demand weakening megacap growth stocks. As a result, the S&P 500's growth was stifled, pulling the Nasdaq into negative territory.
(2024-10-16). Himachal's Bid for Boost in Healthcare and Women's Safety. devdiscourse.com In a quest to strengthen the state's healthcare and women's safety measures, Himachal Pradesh minister Dhani Ram Shandil met Union ministers J P Nadda and Annapurna Devi in New Delhi on Wednesday. Shandil emphasized the need for Central support in expanding the state's crucial health infrastructure.
(2024-10-16). Pakistan Faces UN Rights Review Amid Human Rights Concerns. devdiscourse.com Amnesty International has announced that Pakistan will undergo its second review by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva on October 17 and 18. The review, emphasizing the continued prevalence of human rights violations and abuses, falls under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Pakistan is a signatory.
(2024-10-16). Odisha Initiates Legal Overhaul: Old Laws Under Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com The Odisha government is taking a significant step towards legal reform by announcing the establishment of a Law Revision Commission. This new body is tasked with the important job of identifying outdated acts and rules, suggesting necessary reforms to modernize the state's legal framework. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan confirmed the plans on Wednesday, highlighting the need to eliminate irrelevant and obsolete laws to enhance public service.
(2024-10-16). Biden's $1.8 Billion Boost for Hurricane Recovery. devdiscourse.com The Biden administration has announced an infusion of over $1.8 billion to aid recovery efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to an announcement made by the White House on Wednesday. The funding aims to assist states across the southeastern United States as they work to recover from the extensive damage caused by the consecutive hurricanes.
(2024-10-16). Water Cut Woes: Mumbai Faces 10% Supply Dip. devdiscourse.com Mumbai residents are bracing for a water cut as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced a reduction in supply ranging from 5% to 10%. This decision, effective from October 17 to October 18, comes in response to a malfunctioning 900-mm valve on the Vaitarna pipeline, located in Thane district.
(2024-10-16). Former Rugby Captain Rocky Elsom Sentenced in Narbonne Court. devdiscourse.com Rocky Elsom, the former captain of Australia's rugby union team, has been handed a five-year jail sentence by a French court. Elsom, who served as president of French club Narbonne, was found guilty of the misuse of corporate assets, alongside charges of forgery and the use of forged documents.
(2024-10-16). Luwero: 6 dead, 5 injured in Fuso-taxi accident. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have died and five others injured in an accident in Luwero district along Kampala — Gulu highway. The accident which occurred at around 3: 30pm involved a taxi registration number UBL 502Z and a fuso fighter truck number 052L . The accident took place at Sinalya village near Kalule …
(2024-10-16). Blencowe Resources given approval for Orom-Cross Graphite Project. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Blencowe Resources, a UK-based firm undertaking the Orom-Cross graphite project in Northern Uganda has received full Mineral Services Partnership (MSP) accreditation. The partnership is a global initiative promoting transparency and best practices in mineral resource reporting to enhance investor confidence and industry credibility. 14 major mining companies backed the …
(2024-10-16). Defense lawyers allege witness coercion in Katanga murder trial. independent.co.ug 
Naome Nyangweso in the spot light again, Judge Muwata to deliver ruling Thursday on contentious issues Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The defense team representing Molly Katanga, has accused prosecution witness Naome Nyangweso of leading a group, including police detectives and state operatives, to visit prison and coerce one of the accused to make …
(2024-10-16). Housing Finance Bank unveils women financing solution. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has advanced its goal of empowering women with the launch of the 'HFB Woman', financing solution in partnership with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL). This solution aims to support women entrepreneurs across Uganda by providing access to affordable loans to enhance their business ventures. …
(2024-10-16). KCCA BOSSES: Journalists turned away from Kiteezi probe at CID headquarters. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists have been barred from accessing the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters ahead of the scheduled appearance of three former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials. The trio, Dorothy Kisaka, the former Executive Director, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello are expected to answer questions related to the catastrophic Kiteezi incident, …
(2024-10-16). NIGERIA: 90 killed, 50 injured in gasoline tanker explosion. independent.co.ug 
ABUJA | Xinhua | At least 90 people were killed and 50 others sustained various degrees of injury after a gasoline tanker exploded in Nigeria's northern state of Jigawa late Tuesday, police said on Wednesday. The victims were mostly people who had rushed to the scene to collect gasoline after the tanker lost control and …
(2024-10-16). Thomas Tuchel confirmed as new England coach. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | Former Chelsea, Paris Saint Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new coach of the England team. Tuchel will take over the role on January 1st, 2025, meaning that Lee Carsley will continue in temporary charge for the UEFA Nations League games against Greece and Ireland …
(2024-10-16). TotalEnergies finalizes land acquisition and resettlement for Tilenga project. independent.co.ug 
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 800 Tilenga Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) 2-5 in Buliisa, Hoima, and Kikuube districts have received income-generating starter packs, company officials said at an event held at Kibambura playground in Buliisa district on Oct.15 to commemorate the conclusion of the land acquisition, resettlement activities. Speaking …
(2024-10-16). Two giant pandas from China arrive in Washington. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, after an approximately 19-hour trans-Pacific trip from Sichuan Province in southwest China. A dedicated "FedEx Panda Express" Boeing 777F aircraft landed at the Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. at around 10: 00 a.m. local …
(2024-10-16). U.S. Breaks Silence On India-Canada Diplomatic Tensions On Nijjar; 'Allegations Serious, Need To…'. hindustantimes.com The United States broke the silence on India-Canada tensions. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "We have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously, and we wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation." Watch…
(2024-10-16). Pianista Rolando Luna homenajeará en Francia a la cultura cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El virtuoso pianista cubano Rolando Luna rendirá homenaje a la cultura de su país con un concierto el 22 de octubre en la localidad de Enghien-les-Bains, en la Región Parisina, resaltó hoy la promotora artística Carmen Mayans.
(2024-10-16). Concluye en Cuba, Seminario de Estudios Martianos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) La culminación del Seminario Juvenil de Estudios Martianos ratificó a la juventud de Cuba la lucha por una sociedad mejor bajo la premisa del Apóstol.
(2024-10-16). Recuerda en Cuba alegato de Fidel Castro La Historia me absolverá. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Cuba recuerda hoy el alegato de autodefensa del joven abogado Fidel Castro en el juicio por el asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, hace 71 años, conocido como "La Historia Me Absolverá".
(2024-10-16). Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución en jornada de aniversario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Reforzar el compromiso de sus miembros con los ideales revolucionarios y la participación activa en las comunidades forman parte de los objetivos de la campaña por el aniversario 65 de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR).