(2024-10-18). US 'Would Not Consider' Israel Arms Embargo Over Forced Starvation. popularresistance.org The US government's special envoy for West Asian humanitarian issues, Lise Grande, told the heads of over a dozen aid organizations that Washington "would not consider withholding weapons from Israel for blocking food and medicine from entering [Gaza]," according to informed sources who spoke with POLITICO. | "She was sort of saying, with certain allies, we can't play bad cop," an aid official who attended the 29 August meeting said, adding that Grande made it clear Israel is part of a "tight circle of very few allies" that Washington "will not oppose, nor will it hold anything back that they want."
(2024-10-18). Israel's War on the World. counterpunch.org 
Each new week brings new calamities for people in the countries neighboring Israel, as its leaders try to bomb their way to the promised land of an ever-expanding Greater Israel. In Gaza, Israel appears to be launching its "Generals' Plan" to drive the most devastated and traumatized 2.2 million people in the world into the
(2024-10-18). UK Police Raid Home, Seize Devices Of Electronic Intifada's Asa Winstanley. popularresistance.org British counterterrorism police on Thursday raided the home and seized several electronic devices belonging to The Electronic Intifada's associate editor Asa Winstanley. | Approximately 10 officers arrived at Winstanley's North London home before 6 am and served the journalist with warrants and other papers authorizing them to search his house and vehicle for devices and documents. | A letter addressed to Winstanley from the "Counter Terrorism Command" of the Metropolitan Police Service indicates that the authorities are "aware of your profession" as a journalist but that "notwithstanding, police are investigatin…
(2024-10-18). More Authoritarian Crackdowns On Speech That's Critical Of Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au British "counterterrorism" police raided the home of Electronic Intifada editor Asa Winstanley on Thursday morning, seizing multiple electronic devices on suspicion that the journalist violated the UK's 2006 Terrorism Act with his social media activity.
(2024-10-18). Hamas confirms leader Yahya Sinwar martyred in Israeli strike. presstv.ir Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been martyred in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza's Rafah city, a senior Hamas official confirmed…
(2024-10-18). Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza genocide after killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. wsws.org The killing of Sinwar was met with unrestrained declarations of support for Israel's genocidal war by the leaders of the imperialist powers.
(2024-10-18). The Israeli General's Plan in Gaza: Genocide by Starvation. counterpunch.org 
George Orwell's dystopian foresight could easily find new expressions in the ongoing Israeli wars of genocide in Gaza and Lebanon. Much like "war is peace," the Biden administration and the European Union have contributed to creating phrases such as "aggression is self-defense," "murder is collateral damage," "safe areas are death traps," and "humanitarian aid is
(2024-10-18). Sudan's warring sides using 'starvation tactics': UN experts. newarab.com 
UN experts on Thursday accused the two sides in "Never in modern history have so many people faced starvation and famine as in Sudan today," said the group of ab…
(2024-10-18). Gaza Day 378: Israel Bombs Children in Gaza City. imemc.org 
On Friday, day 378 of the ongoing Israeli genocide against the 2.2 million civilians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding many Palestinians, including children and women. Israel has, each day for the past 378 days, violated the terms of …
(2024-10-18). Watch: Dozens burnt alive as Israel bombs tented camp in Gaza. ummid.com Dozens of displaced Palestinians have been feared burnt alive after Israeli Occupation Forces bombed a tented camp in the grounds of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Sunday October 14, 2024.
(2024-10-18). Sisters of Teenager Burned Alive in Israeli Airstrikes Are on Verge of Death. truthout.org Tributes have poured in from across the globe for 19-year-old Sha'ban al-Dalou, a software engineering student who burned to death after Israel bombed Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah on Monday. Photographs and footage of his final moments shocked millions around the world as Sha'ban laid in a hospital bed with an IV attached to his arm as the flames engulfed him. |
(2024-10-18). Democracy Now! 2024-10-18 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 18, 2024; Tareq Baconi on Death of Hamas Chief Sinwar & Why Killing Palestinian Leaders Won't Pacify Resistance; Gideon Levy: Death of Sinwar Won't End Israel's War While U.S. Gives Netanyahu Free Rein in Gaza; "I Could Be the Next Sha'ban": 21-Year-Old Journalist from Gaza Reports on Teenager Burned Alive | Headlines for October 18, 2024; Tareq Baconi on Death of Hamas Chief Sinwar & Why Killing Palestinian Leaders Won't Pacify Resistance; Gideon Levy: Death of Sinwar Won't End Israel's War While U.S. Gives Netanyahu Free Rein in Gaza; …
(2024-10-18). "I Could Be the Next Sha'ban": 21-Year-Old Journalist from Gaza Reports on Teenager Burned Alive. democracynow.org 
Tributes have poured in from across the globe for 19-year-old Sha'ban al-Dalou, a software engineering student who burned to death after Israel bombed Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah on Monday. Photographs and footage of his final moments shocked millions around the world as Sha'ban laid in a hospital bed with an IV attached to his arm as the flames engulfed him. His mother and youngest brother have also reportedly succumbed to their burns, and his two sisters are on the verge of dying from their injuries. "Another family is going to be wiped off the civil record," s…
(2024-10-18). Ukrainian president outlines "victory plan" that promises total war. wsws.org Zelensky insisted this week that with authorization from his Western backers to launch missiles deep into Moscow's territory, tens of billions of dollars in additional aid, and an invitation to join NATO, he will deliver "peace through strength."
(2024-10-18). Biden arrives for Berlin summit, as NATO threatens Iran and Russia. wsws.org Despite overwhelming popular opposition to the Gaza genocide and plans to send NATO troops to Ukraine to fight Russia, NATO governments are planning a further, reckless escalation.
(2024-10-18). Pilots at Frontier Airlines vote to strike, posing need for joint struggle with Boeing workers. wsws.org Opposition is growing to cost-cutting across the global airline industry, a sign of enormous potential support for the Boeing strike.
(2024-10-18). Roberson's execution is delayed, but the grim process of US state executions continues. wsws.org Robert Roberson is not only an innocent man; the state of Texas, led by the fascist Governor Greg Abbott and his equally foul Attorney General Ken Paxton are seeking to put him to death for a crime that never occurred.
(2024-10-18). Biden White House backs UAW bureaucracy's phony "Keep the Promise" campaign. wsws.org With anger mounting over the refusal of the UAW to fight layoffs, the Biden administration has thrown its support to Shawn Fain's fake fight against Stellantis.
(2024-10-18). Escalating funding crisis in New Zealand public health system. wsws.org Privatisation in the public health system is underway as funding cuts see one third of the population missing out on healthcare of some kind.
(2024-10-18). Kinds of Kindness: People are awful, it seems—Yorgos Lanthimos up to his old tricks, unfortunately. wsws.org Having shown some humanity and elemental sympathy for suffering in Poor Things, Lanthimos cannot simply revert to his previous coldness and cynicism. He has to actively defend those qualities.
(2024-10-18). Global public debt to hit $100 trillion. wsws.org The International Monetary Fund has called for reductions in government spending on an unprecedented scale.
(2024-10-18). Message to DFLP: 'Solidarity to all those combatting the horrific genocide'. workers.org 
The following message was presented by Sara Flounders, contributing editor of Workers World newspaper and co-Coordinator of the International Action Center, at an Oct. 11, 2024, webinar sponsored by the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine featuring remarks by the Secretary General of the DFLP, Fahd Souleiman. Approximately 70 . . . |
(2024-10-18). U.S. threatens Iran with THAAD missile system. workers.org 
The following statement was posted by Resistance News Network on Oct. 13, 2024. Workers World adds this comment: Placing U.S. troops in the line of fire can provide a pretext for an even greater direct intervention by U.S. imperialism in an expanded war in West Asia, one where Washington has . . . |
(2024-10-18). Buffalo: State of University vs. State of the People. workers.org 
Buffalo, New York Students, staff, and community members gathered in front of Slee Hall on the University at Buffalo's North Campus on Oct. 11. Packed in that concert hall were 100 to 120 university administrators, deans, department heads and donors, who were all there to listen to the president's State . . . |
(2024-10-18). Defense of China is Solidarity with Palestine. workers.org 
From a talk by Larry Holmes, first secretary of Workers World Party, given Sept. 29 in New York at a meeting to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Scroll down for video. First, on behalf of the Central Committee of Workers World Party, . . . |
(2024-10-18). Boston rally demands: Indigenous Peoples Day Now! workers.org 
Boston Nearly 200 Indigenous protesters and their allies gathered outside Park Street Station in Boston on Oct. 12 to demand that Massachusetts immediately designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. An Indigenous-led coalition of United American Indians of New England (UAINE), the North American Indian Center of . . . |
(2024-10-18). A Letter From Jailed Palestine Action Activist Fatema Rajwani. mintpressnews.com Fatema Zainab Rajwani, a Palestinian rights activist and member of Palestine Action, is languishing in a British jail for her involvement in direct action against Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer with facilities in the United Kingdom. Rajwani and other activists sought to disrupt the company's operations through physical means, hoping to stem the tide of weapons directly used by the Israeli military in Gaza and contributing to the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians. Palestine Action has long campaigned against the arms trade to Israel, calling for accountability for the violence against Palestini…
(2024-10-18). My Sister Was The 166th Doctor To Be Murdered In Gaza. popularresistance.org Your lives will continue. With new events and new faces. They are the faces of your children, who will fill your homes with noise and laughter." | These were the last words written by my sister in a text message to one of her daughters. | Dr. Soma Baroud was murdered on October 9 when Israeli warplanes bombed a taxi that carried her and other tired Gazans somewhere near the Bani Suhaila roundabout near Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. | I am still unable to understand whether she was on her way to the hospital, where she worked, or leaving the hospital to go home. Does it even matter?
(2024-10-18). Harris has to win—otherwise America forsakes its hobbyhorse addiction: Circus show trials on steroids. nationofchange.org If a violent coup against our Holy of Holies is never aired out in public—and adjudicated, what happens to our core American confidence in right and wrong?
(2024-10-18). GOP Senate Candidate: No One Worries About Dying Due to Lacking Healthcare. truthout.org Virginia U.S. Senate candidate Hung Cao (R) has defended the U.S.'s capitalist health care model in an interview, baselessly suggesting that no one is worried about dying under the current system — which has been proven, time and again, to be more costly and less effective at covering the general populace than other models employed in wealthy nations across the globe. Cao, who has run a… |
(2024-10-18). Opponents of Missouri Abortion Rights Amendment Launch Campaign of Transphobia. truthout.org The billboards have popped up along both Interstates 55 and 170 around St. Louis. They're along I-70 between Columbia and St. Charles, in central Missouri. And there's one across from a shopping center in Cape Girardeau, along the Mississippi River in the state's southeast corner. In fact, as the Nov. 5 election approaches, motorists can see the billboards all over Missouri. |
(2024-10-18). Canadian Workers Win First Walmart Warehouse Union North of Mexico. truthout.org Eight hundred workers near Toronto have won the first Walmart warehouse union in Canada or the U.S. "Honestly I was pretty nervous at first because I didn't want to lose my job," said 29-year employee Rodolfo Pilozo, a member of "Team Red," the organizing committee behind the September victory. The Walmart distribution center is in Mississauga, Ontario, an hour from the western New York… |
(2024-10-18). As Election Day Nears, Pitfalls of Austerity at USPS Are Clearer Than Ever. truthout.org Oh poor, embattled Postal Service — your plight embodies the platitude, "We hurt the ones we love the most." Year after year, you're trotted out as the country's favorite federal agency. More than 70 percent of people sing your praises. Your fan club is so big, you even have your own merch collabs; your insignia has adorned hats and hoodies, from Forever 21 to Vans. But love doesn't keep… |
(2024-10-18). Revealed: The Israeli spies writing America's news. mronline.org One year after Oct. 7 attacks, Netanyahu is on a winning streak." So reads the title of a recent Axios article describing the Israeli prime minister riding on an unbeatable wave of triumphs.
(2024-10-18). Bayer's "backward" claim: A bid to reap control of Indian agriculture. mronline.org 
Bayer's vision for agriculture in India includes prioritising and fast-tracking approvals for its new products, introducing genetically modified (GM) food crops, addressing labour shortages (for weeding) by increasingly focusing on herbicides and developing herbicides for specific crops like paddy, wheat, sugarcane and maize.
(2024-10-18). Is Putin the Chamberlain of Our Time? thealtworld.com Recently I asked a knowledgeable person about the absence of a Russian-Chinese-Iranian mutual defense treaty that would halt the move toward wider war in the Middle East. He said such a treaty was prevented by Chinese distrust of Russia and Russian distrust of Iran. It is extraordinary that distrust among obvious allies prevents the prevention of wider war that would become nuclear war. | It is extraordinary also that Putin doesn't realize that his unwillingness or inability to act proactively has played into the hands of America's hegemonic neoconservatives. | In Ukraine Putin's pretense that he wasn't really at…
(2024-10-18). Cuba expone hitos en adelanto de las mujeres ante Asamblea de AIPA. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) Cuba expuso hoy los principales hitos en favor del adelanto de sus féminas ante el Foro de Mujeres Líderes Políticas de la Asamblea Interparlamentaria (AIPA) de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (Asean).
(2024-10-18). I Resigned From Canada's Largest Broadcasting Corporation. popularresistance.org Words can empower, arm, and evoke sentiments that stimulate new ideas, worldviews, and policies. Being the only Muslim in the newsroom, I feared the language the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was using to talk about Palestinians and resistance could ignite similar emotions that justified the U.S. invasion of Iraq and mass killings of innocent civilians in 2001. | Days after October 7, 2023, I sat across from a CBC executive who appeared uneasy yet curious about my concerns over CBC's coverage of Hamas' attack on Israel. I was appalled by CBC's lack of historical context between Israel and Palestine and…
(2024-10-18). Catastrophe At The Ballot Box. popularresistance.org The United States of America is on the verge of World War III in three different theaters. Its social economy and infrastructure are in tatters. It's actively engaged in genocidal ethnic cleansing — killing tens if not hundreds of thousands of mainly children and women and spitting on every precept of humanitarian and international law — on behalf of an atavistic settler-colonial project. | It is more than ever despised and less than ever feared in a world escaping its control. And in this catastrophic conjuncture, the U.S. political and media culture throws up two of the most incompetent figures imag…
(2024-10-18). The Student Movement Awakes With A Roar In Argentina. popularresistance.org When far-right president Javier Milei intervened to veto a Congressional bill to fund public universities and keep his slashes to the education budget intact, he had no idea that he would wake up the sleeping beast of Argentina's student movement. | Between October 14 and 15, students and faculty held more than 100 assemblies to decide how to organize the fight against the far right government's attacks and many voted to occupy their universities. Students are now occupying 72 different schools and departments across the country and they are holding public classes in the streets in 30 universities across Argentin…
(2024-10-18). AES Interrupts A $50b Shakedown In The Sahel. popularresistance.org In the shadow of the AàØr Mountains, along the southern edge of the Sahara, a Nigerien town has been poisoned. The lands around the town of Arlit, home to 200,000 Nigeriens, is scarred by an enormous open-pit uranium mine run by a French company known as Orano. | Following the 1960's independence struggle in Niger, Orano, a French state-owned enterprise, entered into a number of joint ventures with the neocolonial government of Niger as well as those of Spain, and Japan. These ventures (known as SOMAàèR and COMINAK) have since extracted over 145,000 tons of uranium from the mines around Arlit.
(2024-10-18). Major Chemical Accidents Are Alarmingly Common In The US. popularresistance.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 chlorine gas that forced 17,000 people from their homes just days after Hurricane Helene hit the state. In the suburban petrochemical corridor east of Houston, Texas, the Chemical Safety Board is investigating the toxic rel…
(2024-10-18). Cuba Under Intensified US Sanctions Confronts Its Greatest Challenge. popularresistance.org Despite draconian coercive measures by the US — overwhelmingly condemned every year by the UN General Assembly, with the next vote slated for October 29-30 — the Cuban Revolution has had extraordinary successes. This small, impoverished, formerly colonized island nation has achieved levels of education, medical services, and performance in many other fields, including sports, that rival the first world, through the application of socialist principles. | Cuba has rightly become a model of internationalism and an exemplar of socialism. As a consequence, every US administration for over six decades has t…
(2024-10-18). Diverse Coalition Urges Supreme Court To Protect Oak Flat. popularresistance.org A coalition of tribal nations, Catholic bishops, states, legal scholars, and diverse religious organizations asked the Supreme Court yesterday to protect the Apache sacred site at Oak Flat from destruction by a multinational mining giant. In Apache Stronghold v. United States, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to stop the federal government from transferring Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, a foreign-owned mining company that plans to turn the site into a massive mining crater, ending Apache religious practices forever…
(2024-10-18). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-10-18). Israel Unbound: October in Gaza, One Year Later. counterpunch.org 
A retaliatory military operation that many wizened pundits predicted would last no more than a month or so has now thundered on in ever-escalating episodes of violence and mass destruction for a year with no sign of relenting. What began as a war of vengeance has become a war of annihilation, not just of Hamas, but of Palestinian life and culture in Gaza and beyond.
(2024-10-18). Israel's Slippery Slope to Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Omar Bartov is a historian specializing in the history of genocides, particularly the Holocaust. He published a lengthy and complex article in the British newspaper The Guardian (with a circulation of 300,000 copies) on August 13, 2024, in which he acknowledged that Israeli military interventions in the Gaza Strip have all the appearances of a
(2024-10-18). Where Have All Good Socialists Gone? counterpunch.org 
What Small Numbers Can Accomplish In a system of winner-take-all (except in Maine and Nebraska) to decide the delegates for the electoral college, 270 of which is necessary to win the presidency, and in a tight race as it is, a small number of votes, this way or that way, can make a huge difference
(2024-10-18). Swastikas at Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally Stir Controversy. counterpunch.org 
(NEW YORK, October 28, 2024) Controversy continues to swirl after the onstage display at Madison Square Garden last night, of a pair of 20-foot-high banners displaying black swastikas on a red field. They flanked Donald Trump's podium and were brightly illuminated throughout the former president's 80-minute address. Swastikas also appeared on a pair of cuffs
(2024-10-18). Dockworkers Could Be Striking, Come Inauguration Day. counterpunch.org 
So the dockworkers' strike is off for now, with a promise that it could resume in January. Did union bureaucrats accept a 62 percent pay hike in return for ending their three-day, early October walkout as part of a deal to help the Harris presidential campaign? If so, you can hardly be surprised. They endorsed her, and most of labor, with the notable exception of Teamsters president Sean O'Brien, regards a possible Trump presidency with the alarm reserved for earthquakes or tornados.
(2024-10-18). The Corporate Vehicles Changing International Commerce. counterpunch.org 
On September 17, 2024, thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members simultaneously exploded across Lebanon, killing dozens and wounding thousands, including civilians. The pagers were licensed by Taiwanese company Gold Apollo from the manufacturer BAC Consulting, a Hungary-based company registered in 2022. BAC Consulting is suspected of being an Israeli front company, working alongside Israeli shell
(2024-10-18). Billionaires Are Not Going to Save Us. counterpunch.org 
It was William Shakespeare who, in Troilus and Cressida, wrote, "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." And yet, in the polarized news cycle since Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern United States and the hurricanes have kept coming, we've heard a tale not of shared humanity, but of ruin, discord, and political polarization. Hundreds are dead
(2024-10-18). In Search of an Honest Climate Campaigner. counterpunch.org 
As some of you are well aware, the Man was never really a paid professional activist. I did manage to hold down a few gigs with some large organizations for a short period of time. Mostly, it was because they were paying me to do something I was already doing, and when it more or
(2024-10-18). Aid Restrictions Hold Americans Back. counterpunch.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
(2024-10-18). The Tipped Wage System Is Failing Us. Removing Taxes on Tips Won't Save It. counterpunch.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
(2024-10-18). Architecture of Cities: The Melding Dreams of Film. counterpunch.org 
The Queen of the Night bloomed. It was akin to the queen bee mating naked amid a sanctuary of hives: So many dreams remain, if you wish: Godzilla comes to mind often: The dinosaur scoured the Tokyo metropolis: Horrified, the child's eyes remained riveted to the screen: Laughter might seem insolent, but the story is true:
(2024-10-18). War's Victims Speak the Deepest Truth. counterpunch.org 
"The past carries unforgettable trauma and pain across the land and among generations of refugees; yet we choose to transform victimhood into agency. We want to be the authors of our future." Let these words resonate. In a sense, they're all we have — if we oppose war and envision a future that transcends it.
(2024-10-18). Cuba Under Intensified US Sanctions Confronts Its Greatest Challenge: the Continuity of Obama-Trump-Biden Policy. counterpunch.org "The majority of Cubans support Castro…every possible means should be undertaken promptly to weaken the economic life of Cuba…to decrease monetary and real wages, to bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government." — Lester D. Mallory, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, 1960. Despite draconian coercive measures by the US — overwhelmingly condemned every
(2024-10-18). San Francisco Bay Blues. counterpunch.org 
It wasn't the sonorous saxophone melding into a lively piano solo that opens Miguel Zenón's Golden City that began my most recent trip to San Francisco. Instead, it was the mechanical female voice of a recording on the BART train telling riders what the train's next stop was. Although soothing, the voice on the train
(2024-10-18). Is the United States Election That Important? counterpunch.org 
Is the United States election that important? "What kind of question is that?" most people would ask. The obvious answer is a resounding "Yes." As an example: "So much hinges on this election," American political commentator Joe Klein wrote in The New York Times in explaining why he is voting for Kamala Harris. His choice
(2024-10-18). Harris: Speed Dating Howard Stern. counterpunch.org 
When did shock jock and satellite-radio wit Howard Stern turn into a cream puff and shill for Kamala Harris and her floundering campaign for the presidency? Is she really that far behind that she needed to play vaudeville, first The View and then The Howard Stern Show, presumably on the basis that a defanged Howard would lay off Californication questions about cocaine or encounters of a hot-tub kind.
(2024-10-18). Netanyahu: Israel's Gaza war will continue despite Sinwar death. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said that after a lengthy hunt, troops had on Wednesday "eliminated Yahya Sinwar, the lea…
(2024-10-18). UN urges probe into killing of Afghan migrants at Iran border. newarab.com 
Amnesty International and UN special rapporteurs on Thursday called for a transparent probe into reports that Iranian security forces had killed and wounded Iran hosts one of the
(2024-10-18). US activists to be deported from Israel after West Bank arrests. newarab.com 
Two The two, who were working with activist group Fazaa in the village of Qusra, near Nablus, were arrested by According to Haaretz, the two were interrogated by…
(2024-10-18). How Israeli education serves the occupation and genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
How can they do that? Why are they like that? Where is their humanity? With each and every shocking episode of Israel's genocidal attack on Palestinians in Gaza, with each day dawning with ever more unimaginable atrocities, there is a numbness, a paralysis and a sense that the deepest essence of our humanity is being violated. | The institutional apparatus of Israel, its media, its religious, legal and military establishments have created generations that have no empathy for Palestinians. The most insidious part of this arsenal of indoctrination is the education system, from kindergarten right up to the end of…
(2024-10-18). US sanctions 2 Chinese companies over drones used by Russia against Ukraine. scmp.com These are first sanctions against Chinese entities 'directly developing and producing' weapons systems with Russian firms, says US.
(2024-10-18). US could 'end' Ukraine conflict — Czech politician. infobrics.org According to Vaclav Claus, the US should avoid the "Thucydides Traps".
(2024-10-18). Ukraine's Economic Surge: A 4.5% Boost Powered by Key Sectors. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's economy has shown remarkable growth, with a 4.5% increase in GDP from January to September, according to the economy ministry.
(2024-10-18). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 966. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 966th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-18). Zelensky Gets Instant Reality Check From Western Reporter In EU: 'Victory Plan Already Rejected'. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct 17 said that support from his embattled nation's Western allies is key to his "victory plan" to end the country's devastating war with Russia as he laid out details of the plan to European Union leaders.
(2024-10-18). Zelensky Shocked? NATO Nation Openly Says Ready For Russia Talks; Putin's Nuke Threats Working. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has hinted at possible talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war, while President Zelensky pushes his bold "Victory Plan." As tensions rise, is NATO attempting to pacify Russia? Scholz's move comes amid growing pressure, but will this diplomatic effort bring peace or fuel further conflict in Europe?
(2024-10-18). Video: Tokyo International Summit Crisis: Naming Names and Connecting Dots in the Globalist Agenda. Dr. Meryl Nass and James Corbett. globalresearch.ca So, you want someone to name names, cite documents and expose the facts about the decades-long globalist takeover? | Then you've come to the right place! | Join James for this week's edition of The Corbett Report where he breaks down Dr. …
(2024-10-18). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2024-10-18). Utmost European Corruption: Madame Von der Leyen — McKinsey and Pfizer. globalresearch.ca First published on April 23, 2023 | *** | At first sight you may wonder what do Ursula Von der Leyen and McKinsey and Pfizer have in common? The answer is: Corruption. Utmost corruption. Madame Von der Leyen, unelected President of the …
(2024-10-18). Israel's War on the World. pressenza.com
(2024-10-18). From Israeli-Palestinian pacifism an exciting injection of hope. pressenza.com 
They were on the road for an entire day because of flights blocked by Amman and Tel Aviv due to the war now raging in Lebanon as well as in Gaza. A very difficult journey that saw them land at different airports and then finally reach Italy, keeping the organizers of the initiative, primarily Mao Valpiana, in uncertainty until the very last. And indeed they were all visibly tired at yesterday morning's press conference at Cascina Nascosta in Milan, and more so at the late afternoon meeting at the packed Acli headquarters. | Their names are Sofia Orr and Daniel Mizrahi, Israeli conscientious objectors who refer to…
(2024-10-18). BRICS+: The New Dawn for Consolidating Multipolar World. pressenza.com 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 significant issues, including the expansion of the association, were reviewed and considered at the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated "the creation of a category of partner states" for current association of BRICS+. Lavrov had already indicated the "suspens…
(2024-10-18). Baguio Central University Doctoral Students Commemorate Teacher's Day Celebration 2024. pressenza.com 
by: Josefa P. Dampilag, Christine S. Luyosen, and Fe Togmey | The Graduate School Doctorate Students of Baguio Central University, alongside their esteemed Professors—Dr. Francis Cesar Bringas (8th from left, seated), Dr. Genevieve Kupang (9th from left, seated), Dr. Loida Mangangey (10th from left, seated), and Dr. Michael de Roxas (11th from left, seated)—joyfully gathered to celebrate World Teachers' Day 2024. The event was a meaningful tribute to the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping future leaders. | On October 5, 2024, the doctoral students of Baguio Central University (BCU) came…
(2024-10-18). How will Delhi react to Sheikh Hasina's arrest warrant? pressenza.com
(2024-10-18). Microplastics in dolphin breath raises concerns in new study. nationofchange.org The study found a total of 54 unique particles across all of the exhalation samples when the animals came up for air.
(2024-10-18). The corporate vehicles changing international commerce. nationofchange.org The unchecked rise of financial entities designed to conceal wealth and questionable activity has created a global, collaborative ecosystem. It is fueling corruption and crime while allowing those involved to escape accountability.
(2024-10-18). Billionaires are not going to save us. nationofchange.org It's time to see that projects of survival and solidarity among those struggling the most are our only true hope for a future that will otherwise be ever more perilous.
(2024-10-18). Hamas decapitated, but Netanyahu vows to keep killing Palestinians anyway. peoplesworld.org 
Israel has no excuses left for carrying on with its genocide of the Palestinian people. With the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in combat—the supposed "mastermind" of Oct. 7—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his extremist government are left with few justifications to explain why they need to keep murdering Palestinians. Their body count is …
(2024-10-18). Lina Khan: The most hated woman on Wall Street. peoplesworld.org 
When you're on the enemies list of some of America's biggest right-wing tech and media billionaires, you must be doing something right. That's exactly where Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan finds herself these days. Venture capitalist and pharma kingpin Mark Cuban, Fox broadcasting founder Barry Diller, LinkedIn chief Reid Hoffman, and others on Wall …
(2024-10-18). University of California workers, 37,000 strong, flex their bargaining muscles. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—Essential workers at the University of California's campuses, including custodians, food service workers, security guards, groundskeepers, nurses' aides, hospital secretaries, licensed vocational nurses, and other employees who help patients and students, were celebrated during the height of the pandemic but not these days by their bosses. Their pay did not keep pace with the …
(2024-10-18). Trump trashes autoworkers—union and non-union. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—For a guy who proclaims himself the tribune of the working class, especially white male factory workers, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump can put his foot in his mouth about them. That's what he did in Chicago. Sharply questioned by Bloomberg News's top editor, before a capacity crowd of corporate chieftains —paying appropriately high sums …
(2024-10-18). Project Esther: Next chapter of Project 2025 plans destruction of Palestine solidarity movement. peoplesworld.org 
Project 2025 has a new chapter: Project Esther. Unveiled by the ultra-right Heritage Foundation on the one-year anniversary of Israel launching its genocidal campaign against the people of Gaza, Project Esther claims to present a "national strategy to combat antisemitism." The document claims that anti-Zionism and pro-peace sentiments are always and in every case equivalent …
(2024-10-18). Germans remember the days and demise of the German Democratic Republic. peoplesworld.org 
BERLIN — October 7th, for many, was a day of tears. Some were shed for family members who died or were captured during the attack by Hamas a year ago. Others — far, far more I fear — were in mourning for the more than 40,000 people who have since been killed in Gaza. Now, …
(2024-10-18). The extent of the Russia-Iran agreement and Israel. uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan Israel is losing: The US, in line with its strategic interests, continues to support its outpost in the region. Following the collapse of the Iron Dome, the Pentagon announced that the THAAD batteries will be sent to Israel. And American troops will be deployed to operate these batteries. The US forces …
(2024-10-18). Indigenous Tepehuana and Wixárika Denounce Criminalization in Jalisco. itsgoingdown.org Communique from the Indigenous Tepehuana and Wixárika community of San Lorenzo Azqueltán denouncing the criminalization of community members for their struggle in defense of territory and autonomy. To the National Indigenous Congress To the Zapatista Army of National Liberation To the National and International Sixth To the Human Rights organizations To the Media From the…
(2024-10-18). "Russian-Chinese Dialogue: The 2024 Model" Report Presentation at the Rossiya Segodnya Agency. russiancouncil.ru On October 11, 2024, "Russian-Chinese Dialogue: 2024 model" roundtable was held at the Rossiya Segodnya Agency Press Centre…
(2024-10-18). Cuba under Intensified US Sanctions Confronts its Greatest Challenge. dissidentvoice.org 
The majority of Cubans support Castro…every possible means should be undertaken promptly to weaken the economic life of Cuba…to decrease monetary and real wages, to bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government. — Lester D. Mallory, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, 1960 Despite draconian coercive measures by the US — overwhelmingly condemned every …
(2024-10-18). Zelensky admits capitulation but calls for escalation. infobrics.org Kremlin describes Zelensky's Victory Plan as "a collection of incoherent slogans".
(2024-10-18). 'We Formed Our Club After G7 Shut the Door': Jaishankar on BRICS Expansion. infobrics.org "…There was another club called G7 and you won't let anyone else enter the club. So we went on to form our club…As it started it gained a life of its own over the period of time. Others saw value in it as well…," said Jaishankar at an event at the Global Center for Security Policy in Geneva…
(2024-10-18). BRICS Expansion: Opportunities, Challenges, and Malaysia's Strategic Considerations. infobrics.org BRICS, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded to include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. As an alliance of key emerging economies, BRICS plays a significant role in the global economic landscape…
(2024-10-18). India-China Relation / Modi-Jinping May Meet at BRICS Summit in Russia. infobrics.org The BRICS summit will be held in Kazan, Russia on October 22-24, in which an important meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected. There has been no direct conversation between the two leaders after the Galwan conflict of 2020. Russia's mediation may be important in this summit…
(2024-10-18). UK foreign secretary's China visit to 'enhance strategic mutual trust'. ecns.cn UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to China on Friday and Saturday will mark a significant opportunity for a new beginning in Sino-British relations.As China transitions from an economy focused on quantity to one that emphasizes quality, British expertise could play a critical role in this shift."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe UK's world-class educational institutions, in particular, are well-placed to support China's aspirations to become a more innovation-driven economy.
(2024-10-18). Institutions release 2024 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report. ecns.cn Tsinghua University released the 2024 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report in Beijing on Thursday.
(2024-10-18). Major differences exist in China-EU EV tariff negotiations: MOC. ecns.cn Major differences still exist in China-EU electric vehicle tariff negotiations, as the EU failed to respond to the core concerns of both Chinese and European industries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2024-10-18). Comicomment: Wherever its hands reach, chaos follows. ecns.cn In reality, the U.S. exports instability, undermining international order and threatening global peace, making it the largest source of unrest and a major disruptor of peace and security worldwide.
(2024-10-18). China's GDP expands 4.8% in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) reached around 94.97 trillion yuan (about $13.33 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2024, up 4.8 percent year-on-year, according to data released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
(2024-10-18). Measures unveiled to stabilize property market. ecns.cn China will renovate an additional 1 million units of urban village and dilapidated housing through a monetary compensation approach, said Ni Hong, minister of housing and urban-rural development, on Thursday.
(2024-10-18). Hot topics set for discussion in Beijing. ecns.cn A prestigious financial event is to commence on Friday in Beijing, where senior government officials, along with experts, scholars and representatives from global financial institutions, will deliver keynote speeches.
(2024-10-18). Shanghai gears up for 7th China International Import Expo. ecns.cn Shanghai is gearing up for the upcoming 7th China International Import Expo, CCTV reported on Friday.
(2024-10-18). Thai PM eyes 'Golden Year of Friendship' with China. ecns.cn Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, at the Ivory Room in the Government House in Bangkok on Wednesday.
(2024-10-18). China, Pacific island nations eye prosperity. ecns.cn China's relations with Pacific island countries are open and aboveboard without any geopolitical intentions, and are not for its own selfish interests or directed against any third party, a senior Communist Party of China official said on Thursday.
(2024-10-18). Xi to attend 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from Oct. 22 to 24 at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced here on Friday.
(2024-10-18). Many sentenced over 2022 building collapse in Changsha. ecns.cn The owner of a collapsed building that killed dozens of people in 2022 was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday.Four other former officials of Wangcheng district and Hunan province who neglected their duty were sentenced to three years and nine months to five years and six months in prison.
(2024-10-18). Mute swans grace Beilong Lake, enchanting visitors. ecns.cn Groups of mute swans played in the water, creating a picturesque harmony between humanity and nature in Zhengzhou Beilong Lake Wetland Park, Central China's Henan province.
(2024-10-18). 15th Media Forum China-Germany held in Berlin. ecns.cn The 15th Media Forum China-Germany hosted by the Global Times was held in Berlin, Germany, from Monday to Wednesday.
(2024-10-18). China faces uphill battle against escalating dengue infections. ecns.cn China faces increasing challenges to control the spread of dengue fever, together with the increasing global incidences of the disease over the past two decades, according to recent research.
(2024-10-18). China enhances cooperation with U.S. to curb migrant smuggling. ecns.cn The National Immigration Administration said it is strengthening cooperation with immigration departments in the United States and other countries to combat migrant smuggling.
(2024-10-18). Ningxia launches new pet flight service. ecns.cn A chartered flight for pets landed in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct. 16, inaugurating a new service model for the local airport.
(2024-10-18). Students thrive with rope-jumping at Gansu school. ecns.cn Zhongzhai Primary School in Wenxian County, Gansu province, has set a model in promoting rope-jumping among students since 2022 in response to the country's calling for more emphasis on comprehensive student development.
(2024-10-18). After-rain scenery of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Central China's Hunan. ecns.cn Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2024 shows the picturesque view of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park after rain in Central China's Hunan.
(2024-10-18). New York Comic Con kicks off at Javits Center in Manhattan. ecns.cn The New York Comic Con, one of the most eagerly-awaited events for pop culture fans, kicks off at the Javits Center in Manhattan on Oct. 17, 2024.
(2024-10-18). Supermoon observed across China. ecns.cn A supermoon is seen in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Oct. 17, 2024.
(2024-10-18). China's central bank may further cut reserve ratio: central bank chief. ecns.cn China's central bank would consider further cutting commercial bank's reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by by the year-end depending on liquidity conditions, said the bank's governor Pan Gongsheng on Friday at the Financial Street Forum 2024.
(2024-10-18). Cradle of Civilization: Zhangzhou Ancient City. ecns.cn Situated on the banks of the Jiulong River, the Zhangzhou Ancient City had been a political and economic center for the region since Tang Dynasty (618-907).
(2024-10-18). China sees influx of visa-free foreigners. ecns.cn China has seen a surge of entry from foreigners during the third quarter this year, statistics from the National Immigration Administration showed.
(2024-10-18). How foreign teachers and students describe Xizang in one word. ecns.cn "What does Xizang look like in your eyes?" Foreign teachers and students from 12 countries, including the UK, the US, and Mongolia, described it as beautiful, mysterious, colorful, and all-embracing…
(2024-10-18). Sixth World Buddhist Forum unveils Buddhism's artistic evolution. ecns.cn Three themed exhibitions opened on Tuesday at Mount Xuedou in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, to trace the spread of Buddhism in the country and the manifestation of its ideas and values in various kinds of art and crafts throughout history.
(2024-10-18). Minister suggests accelerating regulatory system for autonomous driving sector. ecns.cn Jin Zhuanglong, minister of industry and information technology, said that the country will step up making standards and regulations and building a comprehensive regulatory system for high-level autonomous driving.
(2024-10-18). Shanghai Jiao Tong University wins international students' innovation competition. ecns.cn Six teams of aspiring student innovators from among the world's top universities have made it to the final of the 2024 China International College Students' Innovation Competition, held in Shanghai on Tuesday.
(2024-10-18). Mathematicians help to cure cancer in a creative manner. ecns.cn A recent academic essay on maths is expected to help in treatment of intestine cancer by creating a model for new drugs to be developed.
(2024-10-18). Flagship BRI project in Indonesia marks anniversary. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a flagship project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, marked the first anniversary of its official operation on Thursday, showcasing impressive achievements in both transportation and economic development.
(2024-10-18). Man arrested after year-long plot to steal safe, escape by boat in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A man in eastern China's Zhejiang province has been placed under criminal detention after allegedly stealing a 50-kilogram safe from his former employer and making his getaway by boat, local police said Tuesday.
(2024-10-18). Former COFCO official pleads guilty to charges. ecns.cn Zhou Zheng, former deputy general manager of China's leading agricultural and food trader COFCO Corp, pleaded guilty to taking bribes, embezzlement and abuse of power while standing trial in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Thursday.
(2024-10-18). Over 150 countries commit to carbon neutrality targets, report says. ecns.cn As of May, 151 countries have committed to carbon neutrality targets, with 120 of them legally enshrining these goals through laws or policy documents, according to the latest report.
(2024-10-18). China delivers on parcel delivery services in rural areas. ecns.cn China has made remarkable strides in expanding its parcel delivery services to rural areas, addressing the critical "last-kilometer" challenge, according to the State Post Bureau of China.
(2024-10-18). China's Ding Wenyi earns DP World Tour exemption for 2025 season. ecns.cn Ding Wenyi of China has topped the inaugural Global Amateur Pathway Ranking, earning a DP World Tour exemption for the 2025 season.
(2024-10-18). China's central bank to further cut reserve ratio: central bank chief. ecns.cn China's central bank would consider further cutting commercial bank's reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by by the year-end depending on liquidity conditions, said the bank's governor Pan Gongsheng on Friday at the Financial Street Forum 2024.
(2024-10-18). Peking Opera with a difference wows London audience. ecns.cn A production fusing traditional Chinese opera with Western classical music took place in London on Thursday, when a performance inspired by the life of Cai Lun, the man credited with the invention of paper, took place at the Jerwood Hall.
(2024-10-18). Tesla yet to receive regulatory green light for FSD in China. ecns.cn Multiple sources told China Daily that Tesla Inc has yet to receive regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to launch its full self-driving or FSD functions in the country and is seeking permission to gather some data on its own to train its autonomous driving system.
(2024-10-18). China, Laos release 770,000 fish fry into Mekong River. ecns.cn China and Laos have jointly released 770,000 fish fry into the Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, in a stock enhancement activity as part of an effort to bolster aquatic biodiversity."ÄÄ…
(2024-10-18). New Iranian anti-cancer drug promises longer life without common side effects. tvbrics.com 
It will minimise common side effects such as hair loss and weight loss…
(2024-10-18). Vietnam Emerges as Regional Leader in Sugarcane Productivity. tvbrics.com 
Vietnam introduced 23 new sugarcane strains, including 12 domestic hybrids and eight imported varieties‚Å…
(2024-10-18). Heavy rain causes floods in northern Thailand's Lampang province. presstv.ir Heavy rain triggered floods in Thailand's Lampang province.
(2024-10-18). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-18). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-10-18). Thousands gather for Gaza in Istanbul on conflict anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands gather in Istanbul in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2024-10-18). Iran says ready to defend its sovereignty against Israel. presstv.ir Iran's UN ambassador has strongly rejected Israel's claims that Tehran has violated international law and the United Nations Charter.
(2024-10-18). Hezbollah announces 'new phase' of escalation against Israel. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has announced the start of a new phase in its retaliatory operations against Israel, which has been conducting strikes on Lebanon and Gaza for more than a year.
(2024-10-18). Israel's expulsion of Gazans may constitute 'war crime': UN rights chief. presstv.ir A top UN official says the Israeli forced displacement of people in northern Gaza may amount to a "war crime."
(2024-10-18). UK police raid home of pro-Palestine investigative journalist, seize devices. presstv.ir British so-called counterterrorism police forces have stormed the home of pro-Palestine journalist Asa Winstanley, and seized his electronic devices.
(2024-10-18). France's complicity in Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir A French NGO, Europalestine, has sent a 27-page report to the International Court of Justice detailing what she said was French complicity in supporting Israel diplomatically, economically, and, militarily, since October of last year.
(2024-10-18). Russian, Omani naval flotillas arrive in Iran for joint drills. presstv.ir Russian and Omani warship flotillas have docked in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas to participate in the joint IONS Maritime Exercise, IMEX 2024.
(2024-10-18). Iranian FM in Turkey for 'more important than ever' talks. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister says the regional countries share concerns about the possible spillover of the Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon into West Asia.
(2024-10-18). Two Israeli soldiers injured in shooting operation near Dead Sea. presstv.ir At least two Israeli soldiers have been injured in a shooting operation in the occupied territories near the Dead Sea.
(2024-10-18). Official: Hamas cannot be eliminated with 'martyrdom of its leaders'. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the resistance group that is seeking the liberation of Palestine from the Israeli occupation cannot be eliminated "with the martyrdom of its leaders".
(2024-10-18). Euthanasia, net zero, "Free Suits" Starmer and the NHS. expose-news.com Among his latest passing observations, Dr. Vernon Coleman reminds doctors that the covid PCR test doesn't work. "The potentially lethal and entirely, utterly useless PCR test is still being used by illiterate, …
(2024-10-18). Argentine researchers identify 55 undeclared chemicals, including arsenic, in covid "vaccines" expose-news.com Argentine scientists have identified 55 chemical elements, including 11 heavy metals and 11 lanthanides, in six major covid vaccine brands. These elements, not listed on package inserts, could have synergistic toxicity, exacerbating …
(2024-10-18). Tedros the Terrorist says information that challenged WHO's covid narrative spread as fast as the virus and was almost as deadly. expose-news.com "During the covid-19 pandemic, falsehoods about masks, vaccines and 'lockdowns' spread as fast as the virus itself, and were almost as deadly," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the World Health Summit on Sunday. …
(2024-10-18). Polyunsaturated fats and endotoxins drive Alzheimer's. expose-news.com Tau protein protects brain cells from oxidative stress and toxic lipids by forming protective lipid droplets in glial cells. Amyloid beta accumulation may be a protective response in areas of high brain …
(2024-10-18). Wayback Machine is back online but for read-only. expose-news.com The Internet Archive, a non-profit digital library, has recently faced a series of challenges. The Archive offers several services and features, including the Wayback Machine, Archive-It, Internet Archive Scholar and Open Library. …
(2024-10-18). Israel's Netanyahu vows Gaza war 'not over' after Sinwar's alleged killing. aljazeera.com Israeli leader describes alleged killing of Hamas leader as 'beginning of the end' of yearlong conflict.
(2024-10-18). China posts slowest growth since aftermath of 'zero COVID' curbs. aljazeera.com World's second-largest economy grows 4.6 percent in third quarter amid weak consumer demand and property woes.
(2024-10-18). Texas state judge orders pause for controversial 'shaken baby' execution. aljazeera.com Robert Roberson was scheduled to die in a US case where experts cast doubt on the evidence used in his conviction.
(2024-10-18). US charges Indian government employee in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot. aljazeera.com Case revolves around what the US says was an attempt to kill prominent Sikh separatist leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
(2024-10-18). Venezuela arrests five foreigners over alleged antigovernment activity. aljazeera.com Maduro government announces detention of five foreigners, including three US citizens, amid post-election crackdown.
(2024-10-18). Suspicion, resentment, trauma, destruction — Beirut on the edge. aljazeera.com An Al Jazeera cameraman describes his attempts to report from Beirut, navigating fear and anger on the streets.
(2024-10-18). How an X account pushed an unsubstantiated Tim Walz abuse allegation. aljazeera.com The pro-Trump account claimed a former student of Walz had accused the VP candidate of sexual abuse.
(2024-10-18). More Authoritarian Crackdowns On Speech That's Critical Of Israel. thealtworld.com 
British "counterterrorism" police
(2024-10-18). Zelensky's Nuke Comments Are Sensational & Shouldn't Be Taken Too Seriously. thealtworld.com
(2024-10-18). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-18). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-18). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-10-18). Austria: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2024-10-18). PRC 75 today . cadtm.org
(2024-10-18). 'The Blessing' for genocide. cadtm.org
(2024-10-18). Ynet: Two Israelis injured in exchange of fire with two operatives who infiltrated from Jordan in military uniforms. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). Israeli army says occupation forces killed two operatives who infiltrated from Jordan into occupied territories near Neot HaKikar settlement after they moderately injured two Israelis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fired a salvo of rockets towards Yoav Camp in occupied Golan: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). Israeli occupation army says third attacker may have infiltrated from Jordan and escaped, troops searching the area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). UNIFIL spokesperson: We have been repeatedly targeted by the Israeli army, including 5 times deliberately. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). Al-Qassam Brigades: Our fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava with Yassine-105 shell west of Jabalia Camp in northern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). Jordan Gets into the Scene Anew: Operatives Infiltrate, Open Fire at Israelis. english.almanar.com.lb Operatives from Jordan infiltrated into the occupied territories' Dead Sea area on Friday and opened fire, injuring two Israelis. The Jordanian operatives, who wore Jordanian military uniforms, were shot by the occupation forces, Israeli media reported. The attack took place near the so-called Neot HaKikar located near the Dead Sea 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away …
(2024-10-18). UNIFIL: 'Israel' Deliberately Attacked our Forces, White Phosphorus Used. english.almanar.com.lb UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said on Friday that the Israeli army has repeatedly and deliberately attacked the UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon. In remarks carried by Lebanese media, the UN mission spokesman said that the Israeli army targeted the UNIFIL forces five times deliberately. Meanwhile, he noted that the Israeli occupation army has used phosphorus …
(2024-10-18). Israeli soldier seriously injured in Golan: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). Sirens sound in Kfar Giladi, Metula and Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-18). ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Annual Review 2023. icrc.org
(2024-10-18). Gaza: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-18). Israel: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-18). Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation. icrc.org
(2024-10-18). A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering. icrc.org
(2024-10-18). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-18). BBC slams Tories for trying to flog tickets to leadership debate for £10. leftfootforward.org The broadcaster and CCHQ are also reported to be at loggerheads over the make up of the debate audience.
(2024-10-18). The deadly game of deregulation and how it enhances corporate power and profits. leftfootforward.org Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. | Under the influence of corporate gifts, hospitality, political donations and lucrative consultancy contracts for legislators, the UK major parties are competing to see who can slash people's rights and protections the most. The deadly game is called deregulation and its aim is to enhance corporate power and profits. | Many of the social tragedies are rooted in deregulation and associated power of corporations, which…
(2024-10-18). Kemi Badenoch slammed over 'disgraceful' claims about mental health. leftfootforward.org Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch, has once more made the headlines for all the wrong reasons, after being accused of endorsing "disgraceful" and "wrong" claims about mental health. | Badenoch, who has previously claimed during the Tory leadership race that 'maternity pay is excessive' and that the minimum wage was burdensome for businesses, is now being criticised for endorsing and launching a pamphlet that said the number of claims for mental health problems in Britain has "outpaced any conceivable clinical explanation". | Within the pamphlet, which contains contributions from Badenoch supporters, is con…
(2024-10-18). EU a "gold sponsor" of weapons fair featuring Israel's genocide profiteers. electronicintifada.net EIbit Systems promotes "AI-driven target investigation."
(2024-10-18). Environmental Conspiracies, The State, and Nature. fpif.org The recent natural disasters caused by the Helene and Milton tropical cyclones in the Southern U.S. have triggered
(2024-10-18). Gideon Levy: Death of Sinwar Won't End Israel's War While U.S. Gives Netanyahu Free Rein in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Israel announced Thursday it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, releasing a video allegedly showing Sinwar's final moments before his death after Israeli forces in Rafah attacked the building he was in. After the announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "this is not the end of the war in Gaza." In Tel Aviv, Israeli families called for Netanyahu to refocus efforts on negotiating a deal to free the hostages. "They are torn because they are clever enough to understand that the killing of Sinwar does not mean the release of their loved ones," says Gideo…
(2024-10-18). Tareq Baconi on Death of Hamas Chief Sinwar & Why Killing Palestinian Leaders Won't Pacify Resistance. democracynow.org 
Hamas has confirmed Israel killed the organization's leader, Yahya Sinwar, marking what could be a turning point in its yearlong war. Sinwar was apparently not killed as part of a targeted strike, but in the course of Israel's indiscriminate assault on the Gaza Strip. "It's not a war that's happening against Hamas … This is an Israeli genocide against the Palestinian people," says Palestinian analyst Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance. "The removal of someone like Yahya Sinwar will not stop the Netanyahu governme…
(2024-10-18). Headlines for October 18, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Kills Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar, Says It Will Continue War on Gaza, Press Groups Demand Israel Allow for Evacuation of Critically Injured Al Jazeera Reporters, Israeli Soldier Kills 59-Year-Old Palestinian as She Harvested Olives on Her Land, UNIFIL Says Israel Has Used White Phosphorus as Israeli Military Continues to Attack Its Forces, Biden Praises Killing of Sinwar in Berlin as Western Leaders Renew Calls for Ceasefire, European Leaders Split over Response to Israel; Spanish Lawmaker Calls Out Sánchez Hypocrisy, College Students at Brown, Northwestern Protest to Demand End to Gaza Genocide, Alabama Exe…
(2024-10-18). 'Keir Starmer's Belief that Endless Growth Creates Stability is a Dangerously False Misrepresentation of the Situation we face'. bylinetimes.com
(2024-10-18). Even David Cameron published a new Ministerial Code quicker than Keir Starmer. WTF? thecanary.co Keir Starmer has been slower to publish the Ministerial Code than many of his recent predecessors, including Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, David Cameron, and Gordon Brown, according to campaign group Unlock Democracy. Where is the new Ministerial Code, Starmer? As Transparency International wrote, the Labour Party government has been caught in a storm of its […] | By
(2024-10-18). America's New Marranos: Amid Rising Antisemitism, US Jews Weigh Safety and Visibility. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-18). Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's death brings chance to end Israel-Gaza war, US says. scmp.com Netanyahu says Israel has 'settled the score', hails the 'beginning of the end' of the conflict sparked by the October 7 attack.
(2024-10-18). Sinwar's killing opens up opportunity and much uncertainty for the Israel-Gaza war. scmp.com After hailing Yahya Sinwar's death, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly warned the war 'is not over yet'.
(2024-10-18). Privatisation peddler Alan Milburn handed leading role in health department. thecanary.co Health secretary Wes Streeting is to hand key driver of NHS privatisation Alan Milburn — he of Care UK notoriety — the role of lead non-executive director of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). It's a clear signal of the Labour Party's plans to further privatise the NHS. Milburn has significant conflicts of […] | By
(2024-10-18). Despite Lammy's claims, evidence PROVES Labour is STILL complicit in Israel's war crimes. thecanary.co A new briefing from Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) reveals that, despite imposing a partial arms sales suspension, the Labour Party government is still complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza. Labour arms sales leave complicity wide open On 2 September, the government suspended just 30 out of about 350 export licences to Israel. The […] | By
(2024-10-18). Andrew Garfield just got up close and personal with a Stop Arming Israel banner. thecanary.co 
Youth Demand took the calls for the UK Labour Party government to stop arming Israel onto the red carpet on Thursday 17 October — as they disrupted a London film premiere featuring Hollywood 'star' Andrew Garfield. Andrew Garfield: stand with the Palestinian people Two Youth Demand supporters disrupted the red carpet at the film premiere […] | By
(2024-10-18). Shaban Al-Dalu's horrific murder by Israel was just projected onto the UK parliament. thecanary.co Content warning: this article contains graphic footage which some readers may find distressing Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has taken the horrific death of young Palestinian man Shaban Al-Dalu in Gaza direct to the UK parliament — after the image of Israel killing him went viral around the world. Shaban Al-Dalu PSC has projected a hard-hitting […] | By
(2024-10-18). Just Stop Oil need your support TWICE next week. Here are the details. thecanary.co Direct action group Just Stop Oil has two events of resistance next week in London — and it needs supporters to come out in their droves. Just Stop Oil: Support Resistance in Court Against Shell The first Just Stop Oil action will be at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, GB WC2A 2LL. 21 […] | By
(2024-10-18). Israel 'has to' keep killing in Gaza suggests Howard Jacobson amid backlash over Observer article. thecanary.co In an off-the-wall Observer article recently, author Howard Jacobson essentially smeared as antisemites anyone who dares to criticise Israel's murder of almost 17,000 children in Gaza in the last year. And amid the backlash, he has dug in, suggesting that the Israeli occupation forces "have to" keep committing genocide. Howard Jacobson: "There was no alternative" Speaking to […] | By
(2024-10-18). The UK is still creating a huge stigma around the menopause. thecanary.co World Menopause Day, observed annually on October 18, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges and health impacts of menopause. While menopause is a natural biological process that affects mostly women, the stigma and lack of understanding surrounding it continue to create barriers for many. People often face discrimination, particularly in the […] | By
(2024-10-18). Innovative trial will use psilocybin to target relapse in opioid addiction. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers will explore the potential for psilocybin therapy in drug recovery as part of a landmark trial.
(2024-10-18). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-18). LIVE at 1 pm ET, 10 am Pacific: Climate Alarmist Education — The Climate Realism Show #131. wattsupwiththat.com America's educational system used to cover the "three Rs" — reading, writing, and 'rithmetic — but that has long been abandoned from elementary school through college and even medical school and replaced with ideological indoctrination. Now the University of California, San Diego is requiring students to take a class in "climate change" to earn a degree. Classes such as "The Astronomy of Climate Change", "Gender and Climate Justice", "Indigenous Approaches to Climate Change," and "Environmentalism in Arts and Media" are on offer. What is driving the push for shoving climate alarmism into every academi…
(2024-10-18). Getting scammed online was a reminder that there are no easy fixes. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-10-18). Covering Climate Now. wattsupwiththat.com In short, they could not give a toss about all of the deaths and suffering in these wars. Their only real concern is carbon emissions!
(2024-10-18). The Upside Down: The Surprisingly Racy History of Lettuce. bylinetimes.com The Conservative leadership contest has been meandering on — that "thigh-rubbing experiment in humiliation and self-harm" as Russ Jones so memorably describes it — and I find myself drawn inexorably back to the summer of 2022 and the race to see which would last longest before wilting: Liz Truss' premiership or an iceberg lettuce. | The Daily Star-sponsored YouTube video might have gone viral, and the lettuce might have won, but it has rankled with me ever since. The lettuce deserved better. | I'm guessing the lettuce was chosen for its apparent lack of remarkable qualities. It has become the most…
(2024-10-18). Monarch Butterflies: a New Mystery Unfolds. wattsupwiththat.com The marvelous mysterious Monarch Butterfly is at it again: baffling lepidopterists — a branch of entomology concerning the scientific study of moths and the two superfamilies of butterflies — with questions they can't answer.
(2024-10-18). 'Wes Streeting's Weight-Loss jab Plan to get Obese Unemployed People Back to Work Puts Economic Value Before Health'. bylinetimes.com This week, the health secretary has been heaping praise onto a proposed new generation of weight-loss drugs. Wes Streeting filed an opinion piece in This quick-fix drug could also get people back to work, he lauded. An injection or two and the unemployed could get jobs – given, obviously, these overweight people…
(2024-10-18). Hezbollah promises 'new and escalating phase' in war with Israel as Hamas confirms Sinwar killed. skwawkbox.org 
Militia group responds to killing of Hamas leader in Gaza, says it has already killed and wounded 550+ Israeli troops and destroyed invasion force tanks Lebanon's Hezbollah said early today that it will "transition to a new and escalating phase in the confrontation with Israel" in response to Israel's killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in …
(2024-10-18). Five things Friday roundup: How do we talk to each other? anabaptistworld.org In July I reflected on the political climate in the United States as we move toward election day. The most important thing for me at the time I wrote that article is still the most important thing for me — which is considering how we handle tense political seasons and the impact that has on the …
(2024-10-18). Hurricanes strike south Atlantic states. anabaptistworld.org Disaster response volunteers worked in unprecedented ways after powerful hurricanes brought catastrophic flooding and damaging winds to multiple southeastern U.S. states in late September and early October.
(2024-10-18). The extent of the Russia-Iran agreement and Israel. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 5 Min Read October 18, 2024 By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan Israel is losing: Israel could not manage to end the resistance in Gaza. Hamas is still standing and fighting. On the Lebanese front, ground forces have failed to advance and suffered heavy losses. The Iron Dome is unable to …
(2024-10-18). First Nations player continues to have a leading role with another OHL squad. windspeaker.com
(2024-10-18). Kenya Deputy President Gachagua ousted in historic impeachment. scmp.com Rigathi Gachagua impeached on five of 11 charges, a first under Kenya's revised 2010 constitution.
(2024-10-18). Liam Payne's 'suspicious' death under investigation after drugs and alcohol found. scmp.com The ex-One Direction singer's hotel room, from which he fell, was 'in complete disarray', with broken objects and furniture.
(2024-10-18). Who was Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader Israel killed? scmp.com The chief architect of the October 7 attack was a nightmarish figure to his enemies, and both respected and feared in Gaza.
(2024-10-18). Stumping for Trump, Musk warns of 'Mad Max' fate for America under Harris. scmp.com Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Donald Trump in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.
(2024-10-18). Texas' threat of real estate ban prompts surge of Chinese-American activism. scmp.com Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.
(2024-10-18). KZN ready to administer smooth matric exams. sanews.gov.za KZN ready to administer smooth matric exams | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reassured the public that the province is ready to administer the upcoming 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. | The exams are set to run from 21 October to 27 November 2024. | Briefing media on the province's preparations for the exams on Thursday, Ntuli said a total of 172 433 full-time and 34 986 part-time candidates are set to sit for their final exams. | Joined by officials from the provincial Education Department, Ntuli said the 2024 academic year kicked off with the momentum of an 86% pass rate achieved…
(2024-10-18). Police recover firearms used in Lusikisiki mass murder. sanews.gov.za Police recover firearms used in Lusikisiki mass murder | Police have recovered high calibre firearms believed to have been used in the killing of 18 people during a mass shooting at Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape., , South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said through intelligence and meticulous detective work, the high calibre firearms, including three AK47 automatic rifles and a 243 Steyr Mannlicher rifle, were recovered on Thursday evening., , Mathe said the preliminary investigations indicate that the firearms were moved to another location after the mass ki…
(2024-10-18). China invites Colombia to join Belt and Road Initiative, 'exploring' free-trade agreement. scmp.com Bogota's top diplomat has confirmed formation of working group to discuss matter and hails 'great potential' to lure mainland investment.
(2024-10-18). China's Russia imports, hampered by payment sanctions, drop as exports swell. scmp.com Though China's exports to Russia have been on the rise, imports are falling as cross-border payments become more difficult under sanctions.
(2024-10-18). Eskom recruits four new executives. sanews.gov.za Eskom recruits four new executives | Eskom has announced the appointment of four new members of its executive team with three more executive vacancies expected to be filled in the future. | The four appointments are: , • Group Executive: Corporate Services — accomplished corporate services executive, Portia Mngomezulu., • Group Executive: Strategy and Sustainability — seasoned strategy executive, Nontokozo Hadebe., • Group Executive: Group Capital — former project director of the Medupi Power Plant Project, Roman Crookes., ‚&Aum…
(2024-10-18). President Ramaphosa to deliver eulogy at Mboweni funeral. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to deliver eulogy at Mboweni funeral | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Former Finance Minister and SA Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni. | Mboweni died at the age of 65 last week and will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which will be held at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo, this weekend. | READ | "Dr Mboweni was the…
(2024-10-18). SIU ramps up investigation into Dawid Kruiper Municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU ramps up investigation into Dawid Kruiper Municipality | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the South African Police Service and the Hawks, have conducted a search and seizure at the Dawid Kruiper Municipality in the Northern Cape. | This is in relation to a proclamation authorising the unit to investigate allegations of serious maladministration at the municipality related to the awarding of 24 contracts. | "The SIU and Hawks collected all payment documentation, which included confirmation of goods/services received, requisition forms, purchase orders, remittance advice, payment vouchers, re…
(2024-10-18). UN Pact for the Future a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity. sanews.gov.za
(2024-10-18). Deputy Minister prioritises transformation in sport. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister prioritises transformation in sport | The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, is using her time in office to drive transformation and gender inequality in sport. | "A key focus for the Deputy Minister has been addressing gender inequality in sport, particularly ensuring equal pay and resource allocation for female athletes," the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture said on Thursday. | Mabe revealed her plans during a media briefing held in Johannesburg with Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to provide a report to the nation on their first 100 days in office follow…
(2024-10-18). Minister continues to work on issue of broadcasting Springbok matches on SABC. sanews.gov.za Minister continues to work on issue of broadcasting Springbok matches on SABC | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie is committed to resolving the dispute between eMedia and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) so that free-to-air broadcasts of Springbok matches on the national broadcaster can resume. | In celebration of 30 years of democracy, the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture piloted a once-off deal that saw the Springbok Test against the All Blacks in Johannesburg being broadcast live for free on SABC. | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) used the platform to showcas…
(2024-10-18). Minister, learners sign Matric Exam Pledge for Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Minister, learners sign Matric Exam Pledge for Class of 2024 | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School on Friday. | "The Matric Exam Pledge is a vital moment of commitment for the Class of 2024, marking their dedication to academic integrity, honesty, and discipline as they approach their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams," the Department of Basic Education (DBE) said on Thursday. | By signing this pledge, learners publicly commit to upholding ethical standards during the exams and remaining focused on their g…
(2024-10-18). SANRAL announces temporary closure of Alan Paton Avenue carriageway. sanews.gov.za SANRAL announces temporary closure of Alan Paton Avenue carriageway | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the full closure of Alan Paton Avenue Southbound Carriageway between Blackburrow Road and the N3 in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. | The closure is due to the construction of the Epworth underpass. | The Alan Paton Avenue Southbound Carriageway (onramp from Alan Paton Avenue to the N3 towards Durban) will be fully closed to traffic to facilitate roadworks as part of the N3 upgrade project between Gladys Manzi (Murray) Road and the New England Road Interchange. | The…
(2024-10-18). War and Annexation. peacenow.org.il How the Israeli government changed the West Bank during the first year of war.
(2024-10-18). How Israel tracked and killed Hamas chief Sinwar, its No 1 enemy. scmp.com Yahya Sinwar threw a stick at a mini drone just before his death, according to Israel video.
(2024-10-18). Israeli military kills 2 attackers crossing from Jordan's Dead Sea area. scmp.com The incident follows an attack last month when a gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at a border crossing in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-10-18). US to ease restrictions on space-related exports to allies. scmp.com The new rules could benefit companies like SpaceX and defence contractors with space units like Lockheed Martin, L3Harris and Boeing.
(2024-10-18). US charges ex-Indian intelligence officer in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot. scmp.com Vikash Yadav allegedly directed the attempted assassination scheme against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual US-Canadian citizen.
(2024-10-18). Back on Sputnik International to discuss Zelensky's Five Point peace plan. gilbertdoctorow.com At least on this end, in Belgium, Sputnik International appears to be safe from the state censors and I am pleased to provide the link below to the 'on line' text interview that I had with that news outlet. |
(2024-10-18). China's deadly ICBM, Anita Mui's mother faces second bankruptcy: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com From China's deadly ICBM to Malaysia's fascination with 'chaotic' sisters, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-10-18). Traits of the Soul — Explained by ImƒÅm al-ƒÄj≈´rƒ´. salaficentre.com Imam Al-Aajurree, may AllƒÅh have mercy upon him, said: If someone said, "Clarify the ugly traits of the soul for me". It is said to him: They are traits that may have already settled in the soul, and it does not love to be separated from them- numerous traits, and if a person examines his …
(2024-10-18). Iranian FM in Turkey to Attend 3+3 Format Meeting. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Istanbul on Friday to take part in a meeting of the 3+3 format about the Caucasus.
(2024-10-18). Ministers Push for Expansion of Iran-Egypt Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior diplomats from Iran and Egypt weighed plans to enhance relations between Tehran and Cairo, hailing the positive developments in interaction between the two Muslim nations.
(2024-10-18). Resistance Strengthened by Sinwar's Struggle: Iran's UN Mission. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations said the determination shown by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, whom the Israeli regime claims to have killed in Gaza, has strengthened the spirit of resistance.
(2024-10-18). Iran to Host IONS Naval Drill. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy is going to hold a joint war game with a number of members of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in coming days.
(2024-10-18). Regional States Share Common Understanding of Threats: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — There is common understanding and concern in the region about the existing threats and the likelihood of spread of war, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2024-10-18). Iran Reported to Be Ready to Negotiate with France on Ceasefire in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — French newspaper Le Figaro has quoted Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying in an interview that Tehran would be willing to engage in concrete negotiations with Paris on the implementation measures of Resolution 1701.
(2024-10-18). Prince Harry for Governor-General? Why not throw in a royal variety reality show too. onlineopinion.com.au As King Charles makes his highly publicized visit to Australia, the question arises: could his son, Prince Harry, be the next Governor-General as a gift to the State Premiers?
(2024-10-18). Abortion is a fundamental human rights issue. onlineopinion.com.au In this presidential election, there is only one option to uphold women's right to abortion, which is a fundamental human rights issue that has made America proud for more than two centuries.
(2024-10-18). Russia: Opening of criminal proceedings against human rights defender Ilya Shumanov. fidh.org
(2024-10-18). Amazon's inflatable plastic pillows are officially a thing of the past. grist.org 
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(2024-10-18). As Helene's immediate impacts recede, a public health threat rises. grist.org 
Each day at 10 in the morning, more than a dozen people gather outside Gold's Gym just south of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. After organizing themselves into groups — Spanish speakers in one, for example, and those with medical skills in another — they grab a couple of five-gallon buckets each and climb into trucks. Soon everyone rumbles off to spend the day performing an essential task: Flushing toilets. | Twenty days after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and deadly floods to western North Carolina, over 100,000 people still lack potable water. The crisis stretches beyond the city…
(2024-10-18). Analysis: Could Sinwar's Assassination Lead to the Release of All 101 Hostages? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-18). A MEAL Officer (M/F) – Full-time fixed-term contract. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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(2024-10-18). October 7th anniversary: "I don't think anyone considered something so horrific could happen". fidh.org
(2024-10-18). Biden and Harris Push for End to Gaza War Following Sinwar's Killing. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-18). Hezbollah Vows Strengthened Resistance After Hamas Leader's Killing. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-18). UN report backs up Sámi claims that mining in Finland violates their rights to land and culture. grist.org 
Across the globe, Indigenous peoples looking to protect their land, resources and culture from The international arena makes sense. With little recourse in the courts systems of the countries that colonized them, the U.N. provides an important legal pathway, especially when it comes to development projects in…
(2024-10-18). National Executive expected to meet Ethics Code standards. sanews.gov.za National Executive expected to meet Ethics Code standards | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured that Members of the National Executive are, by law, expected to abide by the Executive Members' Ethics Act of 1998 and the Oath of Office they took earlier this year. | The President was responding to questions in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon. | "The law makes provision for a Code of Ethics that prescribes standards and rules in support of open, democratic and accountable government. | "The Executive Ethics Code, which was promulgated on 28 July 2000, says that Members must — to the satisfaction…
(2024-10-18). McKenzie reflects on 100 days in office. sanews.gov.za McKenzie reflects on 100 days in office | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has reflected on his first 100 days in office as being characterised by "putting out fires" and ensuring that the sector has access to opportunities. | These opportunities include a new agreement to fund the film sector, as well as ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive in sport and the arts. | "One key observation of the first 100 days in government is that the ministry has had to respond to several crises and last-minute challenges. One example was the need to rescue the N…
(2024-10-18). Jews and Iranians have more in common than they think. haaretz.com Even as Israel and Iran are mired in an increasingly violent conflict, research shows that Persian culture has had a significant impact on Jewish tradition — and it's discernible today…
(2024-10-18). Netanyahu sees opportunity to deal with Iran's nuclear program, raising U.S. concerns. haaretz.com Once the dust settles on the killing of Sinwar, international attention will switch to the Iranian front. In the meantime, the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Lebanon is a reminder that achievements in Gaza do not solve all Israel's problems…
(2024-10-18). U.S. officials welcome Sinwar's elimination, urge Israel to seize opportunity for cease-fire. haaretz.com Biden, in call with Netanyahu: Use this moment to bring the hostages home and to bring the war to a close…
(2024-10-18). Two wounded after gunmen enter Israel from Jordan, carry out shooting near Dead Sea. haaretz.com Netanyahu set to hold meeting with top defense officials, government ministers on hostage release efforts ‚ñ Some 15 rockets launched from Lebanon at Haifa area ‚ñ World Health Organization accuses Israel of denying medical specialists entry to Gaza ‚ñ Hamas leader Sinwar killed by IDF soldiers in southern Gaza ‚ñ Hostages Families Forum calls to seize opportunity to reach deal to release hostages…
(2024-10-18). Yahya Sinwar, the cruel sadist who inflicted disaster on the Palestinians. haaretz.com There's no doubt Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar deserved to die. But his killing is bad news for the hostages – and will only strengthen Netanyahu's lethal hubris…
(2024-10-18). End the war? Netanyahu is set to use Sinwar's death to keep himself in power. haaretz.com Israel's prime minister got the photo he wanted of the Hamas leader's mangled face, but now it's back to preserving his hard-right coalition. In his statement, he sure couldn't utter the words 'Palestinian Authority' as a player in governing Gaza…
(2024-10-18). Netanyahu sees opportunity to deal with Iran's nuclear program, raising U.S. concerns. haaretz.com Once the dust settles on the killing of Sinwar, international attention will switch to the Iranian front. In the meantime, the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Lebanon is a reminded that achievements in Gaza do not solve all Israel's problems…
(2024-10-18). U.S. defense chief: Sinwar's death provides opportunity to end 'terrible war' in Gaza; Hezbollah vows escalation. haaretz.com Netanyahu: 'Evil suffered a heavy blow today; Hamas will never rule Gaza again' ‚ñ IDF releases names of five soldiers killed in Lebanon fighting ‚ñ Hamas leader Sinwar killed by IDF soldiers in southern Gaza ‚ñ Gallant: Sinwar's death is clear message to residents of Gaza – surrender and release the hostages ‚ñ Hostages Families Forum calls to seize opportunity to reach deal to release hostages…
(2024-10-18). UNIFIL in south Lebanon reminds us of Israel's famous Keystone Cop. haaretz.com
(2024-10-18). The image of Hamas leader Sinwar's mangled body is not a picture of victory. haaretz.com Organizations like Hamas know how to recover from the loss of leaders and grow new ones. But the chaos in Gaza and the time Hamas will need to recover may further jeopardize the hostages…
(2024-10-18). Two soldiers wounded by gunmen who crossed into Israel from Jordan, tried to enter moshav. haaretz.com The gunmen, dressed in military uniforms, were attempting to enter Moshav Neot HaKikar in the area of the Dead Sea, according to Israel Police, when they carried out a shooting attack and were stopped…
(2024-10-18). 'We've been through wars in Israel, but this is the first time I feel like a stranger here'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A couple who lived under a dictatorship in Argentina say they recognize symptoms of tyranny in Israel; and another couple that fled to London amid the rising tensions of the judicial coup…
(2024-10-18). 'On October 7, Adam decided to sacrifice himself. He wanted me to be in pain for him all my life'. haaretz.com After his son was killed fighting Hamas on October 7, mourning become Oren Agmon's mission in life. The radical grief of an Israeli father…
(2024-10-18). 'I was sure I'd be more emotional when Sinwar was killed, but I'm not moved by it'. haaretz.com 19-year-old Yeela David thought her brother, 23-year-old Evyatar who was kidnapped from the Nova rave, would come back any day until about six months into the war. Now, she says, 'this might last for years more,' adding 'we cannot let apathy take control of us'…
(2024-10-18). U.S. defense chief: Sinwar's death provides opportunity to end 'terrible war' in Gaza; Hezbollah vows escalation. haaretz.com World Health Organization accuses Israel of denying medical specialists entry to Gaza ‚ñ Hamas leader Sinwar killed by IDF soldiers in southern Gaza ‚ñ Gallant: Sinwar's death is clear message to residents of Gaza – surrender and release the hostages ‚ñ Hostages Families Forum calls to seize opportunity to reach deal to release hostages…
(2024-10-18). Harris Fights Off Fox Grilling, but Polarised US Presidential Election Still Misses the Bigger Picture. bylinetimes.com 
In On Thursday, this involved Harris taking part in a thirty-minute interview with the right-leaning journalist, Brett Baier, on Kamala Harris during a combative interview with Fox News th…
(2024-10-18). Pastor Kayanja asks court to hand his accusers heavy punishments. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pastor Robert Kayanja of the Rubaga Miracle Center Church has made an impassioned plea for justice, in a case where nine people are accused of making false sodomy accusations against him. The nine are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil …
(2024-10-18). Pioneering Vertical Transportation Education: A Partnership Between Chitkara University and KONE India. devdiscourse.com Chitkara University has joined forces with KONE India, a top manufacturer in the elevator and escalator sector, to offer a specialized course in vertical transportation skills. The partnership aims to integrate advanced technology and innovative teaching methods, enhancing the educational experience for university students.
(2024-10-18). Diplomatic Rift Ripples: Sikhs Caught in India-Canada Crossfire. devdiscourse.com The recent diplomatic tussle between India and Canada, aggravated by the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, has left a notable imprint on the Sikh diaspora, according to the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA).
(2024-10-18). Anna Kendrick Reflects on Challenges of Directing and Acting in 'Woman of the Hour'. devdiscourse.com Renowned actor Anna Kendrick has opened up about the dual challenges she faced while directing and acting in her latest film, 'Woman of the Hour'. In a candid interview with People, Kendrick described the experience as 'a little bit like directing with a blindfold on'.
(2024-10-18). Hezbollah Intensifies Conflict Amid Sinwar's Death. devdiscourse.com Hezbollah has declared an escalation in its conflict with Israel following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The announcement came amid heightened tensions in the region, as Sinwar's death marks a significant development in the ongoing Gaza war.
(2024-10-18). Spotlight on Rachel Reeves: A New Era for Britain's 'Working People'. devdiscourse.com Speculation abounds regarding what Britain's new finance minister, Rachel Reeves, might reveal in her inaugural tax and spending plan. However, one theme seems clear: her focus on supporting the 'working people.'
(2024-10-18). Karnataka's MUDA Scam Sparks Political Tensions Amid Resignations and Investigations. devdiscourse.com Karnataka's political arena is witnessing turbulence as opposition parties call for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. In response, state Home Minister G Parameshwara underscored the importance of abiding by legal frameworks, stating, 'Individuals can have opinions. There are laws. We must go by them.'
(2024-10-18). Nature at the Brink: The Urgent Call to Action at COP16. devdiscourse.com As the United Nations COP16 biodiversity summit begins in Cali, Colombia, the alarming state of global nature takes center stage. Experts warn that the destruction of ecosystems has reached unprecedented levels, threatening over a quarter of the world's known species with extinction, as reported by the IUCN.
(2024-10-18). Samsung Delays ASML Equipment for Texas Factory Amid Lack of Clients. devdiscourse.com Samsung Electronics is postponing the receipt of ASML chipmaking equipment for its planned Texas facility, a move stemming from the absence of significant clients for the ambitious Texas project.
(2024-10-18). Silver Prices Surge to Record Highs Amid Strong Demand. devdiscourse.com Silver prices reached unprecedented highs on Friday, driven by a robust demand that saw traders expanding their bets. The precious metal surged by Rs 956 to Rs 92,700 per kilogram, marking a significant move in the market.
(2024-10-18). Temple Incident Sparks Tensions in Jaipur. devdiscourse.com In a violent turn of events in Jaipur's Karni Vihar, ten RSS workers sustained injuries after being attacked with knives and other weapons during a Sharad Purnima event. The altercation began over noise complaints by local residents.
(2024-10-18). Swift NATO Action on Romanian Airspace Violation. devdiscourse.com In response to a small object breaching Romania's airspace, NATO Chief Mark Rutte expressed commendation for the swift actions taken by Romanian authorities and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe. The incident occurred on Thursday, sparking immediate measures.
(2024-10-18). Delhi court grants bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain in money laundering case. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-18). Electoral Storm: Pheu Thai Party Faces Probe Amid Allegations. devdiscourse.com Thailand's Election Commission has announced an investigation into the ruling Pheu Thai party, a move that could potentially lead to its dissolution. According to multiple local media reports on Friday, the Commission has formed a committee to examine complaints against the party. These allegations claim that the party permitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to influence or direct its activities.
(2024-10-18). Pakistan Spins to Victory: Masood Leads Team to Triumph in Multan. devdiscourse.com In a captivating match that unfolded in Multan, Pakistan's Test team secured a memorable 125-run victory over England, thanks to the stellar performances of spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. Captain Shan Masood lauded their efforts, noting this triumph as Pakistan's first significant home win since 2021.
(2024-10-18). Teeing Off: PGA of America Brings World-Class Golf Courses to India. devdiscourse.com The PGA of America has entered a landmark partnership with Indian firms to establish PGA-branded golf courses across India, integrating world-class design and facilities.
(2024-10-18). Punjab's Education Revolution: Teachers Journey to Finland. devdiscourse.com The first group of 72 teachers from Punjab departed for Finland on Friday to undertake professional training. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann heralded the mission as a pivotal moment in the state's educational development.
(2024-10-18). Elderly Pilgrims Face Hardships During 'Kartik Brata' in Puri. devdiscourse.com The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticized the Odisha government for failing to provide adequate amenities for elderly women pilgrims at Puri's famous Shree Jagannath Temple during the observance of 'Kartik Brata'.
(2024-10-18). Governor's Language Remarks Stir Political Tensions in Tamil Nadu. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi highlighted the evolving acceptance of Hindi in the state, despite initial resistance, during a function associated with the Golden Jubilee of Chennai Doordarshan. Addressing the contentious issue of language imposition, he urged that Hindi be celebrated alongside other Indian languages. Ravi pointed out that forces, both domestic and international, are attempting to disrupt India's progress.
(2024-10-18). Sebi Clarifies Rules: 3-in-1 Accounts for Debt Securities Applications. devdiscourse.com The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced that investors may continue to utilize 3-in-1 accounts for applying online for public issues of debt securities, non-convertible redeemable preference shares, municipal debt securities, and securitised debt instruments. This will be in addition to the existing modes available for applications.
(2024-10-18). Dettol BSI Campaign Engages 30 Million Kids on Global Handwashing Day. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable initiative, Dettol's Banega Swasth India campaign marked Global Handwashing Day 2024 by reaching out to 30 million children across India, emphasizing the vital role of handwashing in advancing health equity.
(2024-10-18). Greek Dockworkers Block Ammunition Shipment Amid Gaza War Protests. devdiscourse.com In a notable protest against the Gaza war, members of a Greek dockworkers' union obstructed the loading of a shipment of ammunition meant for Israel at Piraeus port, officials reported on Friday.
(2024-10-18). Unplanned Night in the Wilderness: Election Chief Rescued in Uttarakhand. devdiscourse.com The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, endured an unexpected and challenging experience when his chopper was forced to make an emergency landing in a deserted village in Uttarakhand. Stranded at 12,000 feet for 17 hours, Kumar found himself stuck in freezing temperatures on Wednesday afternoon.
(2024-10-18). Assam Gears Up for Bypolls in Key Constituencies. devdiscourse.com The state of Assam prepares for a significant electoral exercise as over 9 lakh voters gear up for the upcoming bypolls in five assembly constituencies scheduled for November 13. The bypolls became necessary after MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha earlier this year, as stated by Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel at a press conference.
(2024-10-18). Atlas Systems Unveils ComplyScore: A Leap in Cybersecurity. devdiscourse.com Atlas Systems, a prominent provider in AI-enabled IT operations and risk management, has unveiled its latest cybersecurity solution, ComplyScore. The software is designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks for both mid-sized and large firms, with a strategic focus on the healthcare sector.
(2024-10-18). MoH mulls adding malaria vaccine to routine immunization scheme. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that a malaria vaccine would be added to the country's routine immunization schedule to fight the killer disease and reduce the child mortality rate. The malaria vaccine would be introduced in April 2025 targeting children aged from six months to five years, said …
(2024-10-18). UTB launches tourism app amid calls for bigger budget. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board, with support from TotalEnergies Uganda, has developed a mobile application that is aimed at growing Uganda's tourism sector through increased visibility. The app, Explore Uganda, is intended to be a one-stop centre for all information regarding tourism in Uganda, including attractions, accommodation, events calendars, and …
(2024-10-18). EOC criticized for summoning headteachers over fees. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Council has unanimously condemned the move by the Equal Opportunity Commission to summon and grill head teachers for levying fees in government schools. On 3rd October, the Equal Opportunity Commission summoned headteachers of 50 schools from Luwero government-aided schools together with District Education Officials and grilled …
(2024-10-18). Israeli military confirms killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM/GAZA | Xinhua | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) jointly confirmed Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday. "IDF soldiers from the Southern Command eliminated Yahya Sinwar… in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip," the Israeli army said …
(2024-10-18). UWEC and UWA now one. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) has officially merged with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The merger is part of the government's Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) program, aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The merger was formalised on Thursday at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, where …
(2024-10-18). UPDF deploys new aviation component in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed a new Aviation component in Somalia after the end of the one-year deployment period for the third group. These will join the more than 3,000 remaining soldiers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The new Aviation Component …
(2024-10-18). Police investigate death of 62-year-old woman in Kitgum. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Kitgum district have launched an investigation into circumstances that led to the death of a 62-year-old woman. Margaret Acayo's body was found at about 3 am on Wednesday, 100 meters from her home in Paibwor North village, in Labongo Layamo Sub-county. Local leaders reported that Acayo attended …
(2024-10-18). Eye health among children. independent.co.ug 
Lapaire's fight against childhood vision problems in Africa Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Good vision is essential for children's academic success and overall development in today's digitally driven world. Unfortunately, millions of children across Africa suffer from undiagnosed vision problems, which can have lasting negative consequences. According to World Health Organization (WHO) figures, one in …
(2024-10-18). Leadership vacuum leaves 168 Electricity Dispute Tribunal cases pending. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The resolution of 168 pending complaints before the Electricity Dispute Tribunal (EDT) is uncertain following the expiry of the tenures of the Tribunal's Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. On Thursday, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development officially bid farewell to Charles Okoth-Owor, the outgoing Chairperson of the Tribunal, and …
(2024-10-18). Kindiki Kithure nominated as Kenya's next Deputy President. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | President William Ruto has nominated Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the next Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua Thursday night. Kindiki's name has been submitted to the National Assembly where MPs are expected to vote on it. Speaker Moses Wetang'ula announced the appointment in a special …
(2024-10-18). How senators voted on 11 charges against Gachagua. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Senators on Thursday night upheld the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They upheld five of the 11 charges levelled against Gachagua. "The Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. "Accordingly, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua ceases …
(2024-10-18). President to hand over on November 29. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) will elect a new President November 29th at the conclusion of their week long Farmers exhibition, symposium and Annual General Meeting in Mbarara. The UVA limits the term of a President to two terms. Dr Daniel Kasibule from Mpigi, first elected in 2021, will …
(2024-10-18). Hamas To Take Out Israel's Frustration On NATO Nation? Germany On Gaza Groups' Target After… | Sinwar. hindustantimes.com Palestinian militant groups launched a scathing attack on NATO nation Germany. The group slammed German Foreign Minister's comment on Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. Annalena Baerbock, while addressing the German Parliament on Oct 14, said civilian places in Gaza have lost their protected status. Watch for more.
(2024-10-18). Hezbollah Takes Revenge On IDF From Hamas' Behalf? Israeli Tanks Blown Up, 'Casualties' In Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah claimed it inflicted heavy losses on the Israeli Army in Southern Lebanon. The Lebanese group on Oct 17 said they destroyed two Israeli Merkava tanks with guided missiles. The militants claimed that the attack on the tanks caused fire and casualties. Watch for more.
(2024-10-18). Israel Gives First Confirmation Of Yahya Sinwar Death; 'Full Match' Found To Hamas Chief After Test. hindustantimes.com Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has become the first official to publicly declare that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in an IDF airstrike. "The mass murderer Yahya Sinwar, who is responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers." the office of Katz quoted him as saying, as per Times of Israel. Channel 12 reported that tests done on the body found in Gaza found "full match" to Yahya Sinwar.
(2024-10-18). Netanyahu, Gallant Celebrate Yahya Sinwar Death, Reveals Next Priority In Gaza War On Camera | Hamas. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza. Netanyahu called the incident an 'important moment in the war'. While the Israeli Defense Minister called on Hamas militats to surrender and release hostages. Watch for more.
(2024-10-18). Netanyahu Makes Big Offer To End Gaza Conflict After Sinwar's Death; 'War Can End If Hamas…'. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an attack on Iran in his late-night address after IDF confirmed the killing of Yahya Sinwar. Citing the killings of Sinwar, Deif, Nasrallah, Haniyeh, and others, Netanyahu said Iran's reign of terror is coming to an end. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-10-18). On Camera: Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's Last Moments Before Being Killed By Israel, Seen Throwing… hindustantimes.com Israeli defence forces released footage of the final moments of new Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar before being killed. The video showed Sinwar throwing a stick at the IDF drone while sitting on a couch inside a destroyed building in Rafah. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-10-18). Yahya Sinwar Killed In Rafah: What It Means For Israel's Gaza War, Ceasefire Talks & The Middle East. hindustantimes.com Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 attack, has been killed. Sinwar's death is likely to have major implications for the Gaza War and ceasefire talks. The immediate impact will be on Hamas, which has lost much of its top leadership. Watch this video to know more about this.
(2024-10-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-18). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-18). Nicaragua y Cuba impulsan cooperación desde el arte cinematográfico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) Nicaragua y Cuba impulsan la cooperación desde el arte cinematográfico con el desarrollo hoy de varios proyectos que buscan mantener un vínculo sistemático en ese sector.
(2024-10-18). Foro Empresarial Ecuador-Cuba, espacio para ampliar relaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) Autoridades y empresarios de Cuba y Ecuador destacan hoy los resultados del primer Foro Empresarial entre ambas naciones, cita que concluye este viernes en el municipio ecuatoriano de Samborondón, en la provincia costera de Guayas.
(2024-10-18). El tiempo este 18 de octubre: Lluvias en occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu Estará nublado el occidente y centro con algunos chubascos, lluvias y aisladas tormentas eléctricas en zonas de su costa norte, que en la tarde se extenderán hacia localidades del interior y sur de estas regiones. En oriente estará parcialmente nublado, nublándose en algunas localidades con aisladas precipitaciones.
(2024-10-18). UNE prevé una afectación de más de 1500 MW para este viernes. cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 1390 MW y la demanda 2500 MW, con 1138 MW afectado por déficit de capacidad. Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 1705 MW y una demanda máxima de 3200 MW, para un déficit de 1495 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1565 MW en este horario.
(2024-10-18). Felicidades a la Asociación Hermanos Saíz en su 38 Aniversario. cubadebate.cu La AHS con la obra que realiza, le rinde homenaje permanente a los hermanos Saíz. Se trata de una institución con fines culturales y artísticos que agrupa de manera selectiva y por voluntariedad a los jóvenes escritores, artistas, intelectuales y promotores cubanos hasta 35 años de edad. Surgida como un novedoso proyecto sociocultural.
(2024-10-18). Sesionó en Rusia Consejo Empresarial del Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) El Consejo Empresarial del Brics debatió los servicios financieros, la economía digital y el comercio entre los miembros del grupo durante su reunión anual celebrada en la capital rusa, informó hoy el canal TVBrics.
(2024-10-18). Cuba presenta informe para eliminar discriminación contra la mujer. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) Cuba presentará hoy en Ginebra, Suiza, el IX informe ante el Comité para la Eliminación de la Discriminación contra la Mujer (Cedaw, por su sigla en inglés).
(2024-10-18). Viceprimer ministro cubano realizó encuentro con solidarios en Italia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) El viceprimer ministro cubano, Jorge Luis Tapia, sostuvo un encuentro en Roma con representantes de asociaciones de amistad y de coterráneos residentes en Italia, exponentes hoy de una fuerte y creciente solidaridad con su país.
(2024-10-18). Este viernes en la Mesa Redonda: Sistema Institucional de la Música en Cuba. Retos y oportunidades. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Directivos del Ministerio de Cultura, el Instituto Cubano de la Música y la UNEAC comparecerán este viernes en la Mesa Redonda para conversar sobre la situación actual del sistema institucional de la música en nuestro país, su relación con los artistas, sus retos y oportunidades.
(2024-10-18). Salida imprevista de la CTA Antonio Guiteras provoca desconexión total del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu Tras la salida imprevista de la CTE Antonio Guiteras, a las 11 de mañana de hoy se produjo la desconexión total del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. La Unión Eléctrica trabaja en su establecimiento.
(2024-10-18). Cuba, en combate ante el desafío electroenergético. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) Cuba atraviesa una situación electroenergética muy dura en los últimos días, confirmó el director general de la Unión Nacional Eléctrica (UNE), Alfredo López Valdés, durante la transmisión televisiva especial de este jueves, conducida por el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz…
(2024-10-18). Chilenos conmemoran quinto aniversario del estallido social. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 oct (RHC) Con actividades en distintos puntos de la capital y otros lugares de Chile, organizaciones sociales, estudiantiles y laborales recuerdan hoy el quinto aniversario del estallido popular de 2019.
(2024-10-18). Cuba presenta informe para eliminar discriminación contra la mujer (+Video). cubadebate.cu El documento recoge los avances en la protección y promoción de todos los derechos de las mujeres y las niñas, así como las herramientas necesarias para abordar los retos identificados. La presentación se hará en virtud de los compromisos internacionales contraídos y la voluntad política del gobierno cubano para el adelanto de las mujeres.
(2024-10-18). La caída del dólar en los mercados internacionales, øcuáles son sus consecuencias y tendencias? strategic-culture.su 
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(2024-10-18). Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court confirmed on Friday that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be limited by personal laws, asserting that child marriages compromise the individual's freedom to choose a life partner. The verdict, delivered by a bench including Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized the need for strict adherence to this law.
(2024-10-18). El almirante Holsey reemplazará a la generala Richardson en el Comando Sur. cubadebate.cu El vicealmirante Alvin Holsey ha sido designado para dirigir al Comando Sur de Estados Unidos (US Southern Command -Southcom-) en reemplazo de la general (Ejército) Laura J. Richardson, quien pasará a la situación de retiro. La transmisión de mando está pautada para el próximo 7 de noviembre en el Cuartel General del Southcom, en Doral (Florida).
(2024-10-18). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 18 de octubre de 2024. cubadebate.cu