(2024-10-24). Gaza and Lebanon in focus as BRICS leaders call for ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). UN rapporteur condemns Israeli 'death sentence' claim trying to silence last Gaza journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, says Israel's declaration that six Al Jazeera journalists are members of Hamas or Islamic Jihad "sounds like a death sentence". "These 6 Palestinians are among the last journalists surviving Israel's onslaught in Gaza [with 130+…
(2024-10-24). Turkey says three dead, five injured after attack at TUSAS site. newarab.com 
The mayor of Kahramankazan, Slim Cirpanoglu, told Turkish TV channel Tele1 that three people were killed and five wounded in the attack. | In a social media post on X Int…
(2024-10-24). Kamala Harris fears Donald Trump will win "Blue Wall" states. infobrics.org The declining US economy weighs heavily on voter decision-making.
(2024-10-24). Israelis plan Gaza resettlement at conference on enclave border. newarab.com 
Hundreds of far-right The two-day event, held on 20-21 October under the slogan "Gaza is Ours, Forever", Jewish extremists meet in a closed military zone near the settlement of Be'eri, at the Gaza border, to call…
(2024-10-24). As Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney, Bernie Sanders hails war criminal Joe Biden in New Hampshire. wsws.org As Kamala Harris crisscrossed battleground states with ultra-right warmonger Liz Cheney, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders appeared alongside Joe Biden in New Hampshire to tout the pro-corporate Inflation Reduction Act.
(2024-10-24). Blinken gives US stamp of approval for Netanyahu's war of extermination in Gaza. wsws.org Blinken's visit carries with it enormous political, legal and historical significance. A top representative of the American government was briefed on the plan of mass extermination and proceeded to give what amounted to an unconditional and blanket endorsement of Israeli policy.
(2024-10-24). Black Muslim Leaders Shun Harris For US President. popularresistance.org A group of approximately 50 Black Muslim leaders have signed a statement urging Black and Muslim American voters to shun Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House and instead back candidates who support a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel. | The new statement, first reported by Middle East Eye, is the latest effort from Muslim community leaders – from imams to scholars, to activists to politicians – telling voters not to choose Vice President Harris in the upcoming November election over her unwillingness to commit to policy changes that would hold Israel accountable for…
(2024-10-24). Veterans For Peace Applauds Israeli Soldiers Who Refuse To Fight In Gaza. popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace applauds the Israeli military reservists who are calling for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, and who say they will not participate in genocide. You are doing the right thing. Your courageous stance may be answered by official threats and even imprisonment. But you will never regret refusing to kill innocent Palestinian men, women and children. | Palestinian Lives Matter. Yet Palestinians are being systematically slaughtered before the eyes of the world. The ongoing US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza is unacceptable. It is a stain on human history. And it must be ended. | Veterans For P…
(2024-10-24). Leaked Report Finds Israel Targeting United Nations Troops In Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israel's military has attacked UNIFIL troops deployed on the Lebanon—Israel border a dozen times, including possibly with white phosphorus, the Financial Times (FT) reported on 22 October. | According to a confidential report prepared by a country contributing troops to the UN mission, Israeli forces forcibly entered a clearly marked UN base and are suspected of using the incendiary chemical white phosphorus, injuring 15 UN soldiers. | Israeli forces began targeting UN troops shortly after launching ground operations across the border into Lebanon on 1 October. | UNIFIL has called the attacks "deliberate" a…
(2024-10-24). Journalist Jeremy Loffredo, Detained In Israel, Heads Home. popularresistance.org Jeremy Loffredo, the journalist from Toms River who was detained in Israel and charged with "aiding the enemy during wartime," has left Israel, a State Department spokesman said Monday. | Loffredo was arrested Oct. 8 at a checkpoint in the West Bank and held in detention until a judge ordered his release Friday. The allegations against him stemmed from his reporting for The Grayzone, which included information about the locations of strikes launched at military targets inside Israel this month. | Asked about Loffredo at a press briefing, spokesman Vedant Patel answered, "My understanding is that he has left Israe…
(2024-10-24). Blinken gives US stamp of approval for Netanyahu's war of extermination in Gaza. indybay.org Blinken came to Israel to sign off on the deliberate starvation of Gaza, the ethnic cleansing of Northern Gaza and the systematic extermination of all who remain. Every crime of which Robert Jackson, the lead prosecutor at the Nuremberg tribunal, accused the leaders of Nazi Germany is being committed on a somewhat smaller scale by the Biden administration. Jackson said that by condemning the leaders of Nazi Germany, the American government was putting a "poisoned chalice … to our own lips as well" if it ever carried out similar crimes. Blinken has gulped the chalice down to the dregs.
(2024-10-24). Day 384: Constant Bombing, Escalating Casualties, Displacement, In Gaza. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Day 384 of the ongoing conflict, the Israeli army continued the bombardment and shelling of various parts of the devastated, besieged, and starved Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties. The Israeli army has maintained its massive ground offensive, bombing, and siege on northern Gaza for the last twenty days, resulting in hundreds …
(2024-10-24). De-dollarization strategic necessity: Putin. ummid.com Russian President Putin said de-dollarization and boosting trade settlements in national currencies between members of the BRICS group is a strategic necessity.
(2024-10-24). Galaxy of world leaders in 'isolated Russia' for BRICS 2024. ummid.com Over two dozen world leaders are currently in Russia City of Kazan to attend BRICS 2024 Summit.
(2024-10-24). Elite US Economist Warns: Dollar System Is Weakening As Gold BRICS Rise. popularresistance.org More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South, are seeking alternatives to the US dollar-dominated financial system, as part of an international drive known as de-dollarization. | Many Western media outlets and pundits, however, have argued that de-dollarization is overblown. | One of such naysayers is New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, a centrist economist who was awarded the so-called "Nobel Prize" in economics (which in reality is issued by Sweden's conservative central bank). | In a 2023 article, Krugman claimed to "debunk" the critics of the dollar system, asserting that "the…
(2024-10-24). Se clausura hoy en Kazán XVI Cumbre del Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) La ya considerada histórica XVI Cumbre de los Brics será clausurada hoy aquí en los salones del complejo Expo Kazán, donde sesionó desde el 22 de octubre.
(2024-10-24). BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to challenge U.S. dollar dominance: Understanding Russia's proposal. mronline.org The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the U.S. dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
(2024-10-24). Multipolar World Order, Leading Role of Emerging Economies, and Western Debt: Key Takeaways from Putin's BRICS Address. dissidentvoice.org 
President of Russia Vladimir Putin during an expanded meeting of BRICS leaders during the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. © Sputnik / Stanislav Krasilnikov Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a meeting of leaders at the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Wednesday. In his speech, he focused on the growing role and prospects of the economic …
(2024-10-24). NATO Reacts to Türkiye's Desire to Join BRICS. dissidentvoice.org 
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte © Getty Images / Omar Havana Türkiye has the right to cooperate with the BRICS economic group without undermining its status as a NATO member, the secretary-general of the US-led military bloc, Mark Rutte, has said. The NATO chief made the remarks at a press conference in Estonia on Tuesday. Asked …
(2024-10-24). Bolivian and Russian presidents held talks at BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Kazan, Russia, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of Bolivia and Russia, Luis Arce and Vladimir Putin, respectively, held bilateral talks in the context of the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). Indian PM calls BRICS Summit productive. plenglish.com New Delhi, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 16th BRICS Summit, which took place in Kazan, Russia, as very productive, and appreciated the meetings he held with several world leaders.
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ethiopia deepen relations on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Kazan, Russia, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). Kazan Declaration Adopted at BRICS Summit. infobrics.org " We reiterate the importance of further enhancing BRICS solidarity and cooperation based on our mutual interests," the declaration reads…
(2024-10-24). Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting. infobrics.org Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Mohammed Altamimi led the Saudi delegation to the fifth edition of the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, held in Foz do Iguaàßu…
(2024-10-24). Expansion of BRICS+ Could Bolster SA Auto Industry — Report. infobrics.org The Automotive Business Council's BRICS+ Research Report 2024 has found that South Africa has not substantially benefited from its membership of the bloc, but this could change should membership be expanded…
(2024-10-24). BRICS' Currency Dilemma: A Necessary Quality Leap Beyond the Dollar. infobrics.org Unfortunately, bilateral trade in national currencies may impede the deepening of economic ties among BRICS countries. Hence, establishing an alternative medium of exchange is both essential and urgent…
(2024-10-24). On BRICS+ Policy Coordination. infobrics.org The idea of policy coordination among BRICS has clearly become more popular in the past several years and yet there is still a lack of detail and focus with respect to the possible modalities of such cooperation in the sphere of trade and macroeconomic policy…
(2024-10-24). Polar Silk Route And Sino-India Arctic Geopolitics. infobrics.org In the 21st century, the Arctic region has become highly significant in terms of strategy, geopolitics, and economics. Science is playing a substantial role in the Arctic, raising global awareness about its distinct ecosystem and the ongoing geopolitical maneuvers by both Arctic and non-Arctic states…
(2024-10-24). Philippines-based US missiles targeting China to stay indefinitely, destabilizing Asia-Pacific region. infobrics.org Satellite imagery shows that the "Typhon" Weapon System is deployed in Laoag. From there, "Tomahawk" cruise missiles armed with W80 thermonuclear warheads can reach some of China's most important cities, including Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shanghai. This is absolutely unacceptable for Beijing, particularly as most of central China would also be in range.
(2024-10-24). Estonian embassy's employee fired for exposing Ukrainian social problems. infobrics.org Researcher in psychology was criticized by Estonian authorities for investigating Ukrainian nationalism.
(2024-10-24). Brazil presents the Ministry of Health's action plan to achieve goals of the 2030 Agenda. tvbrics.com 
Health Minister emphasised the need for broad-based action involving all spheres of government…
(2024-10-24). China to build first-class industrial workforce by 2035 for national rejuvenation. tvbrics.com 
The initiative to foster skilled artisans and modernise vocational education aims to boost industrial talent and drive national growth…
(2024-10-24). Ethiopia aims to host the Africa Cup of Nations. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia was one of the founding fathers of African football and remains committed to the development of the sport in the region…
(2024-10-24). What is Really Going on at the BRICS Summit? thesiriusreport.com 
We analyse current developments at the BRICS summit in Kazan, providing a very clear insight into the future developments of this organisation.
(2024-10-24). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-24). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-24). Comicomment: Closer BRICS cooperation fuels more inclusive development. ecns.cn BRICS is not merely a political or economic cooperation mechanism but a platform for diverse nations to work together on common goals of development and prosperity. The newly expanded group is expected to strengthen cooperation among nations of the Global South and advance efforts to face those challenges and improve global governance toward greater equity and inclusiveness.
(2024-10-24). BRICS Media Dialogue successfully held in Kazan. ecns.cn The Kazan BRICS Media Dialogue, themed "Exchange and Mutual Learning for A Shared Future," was held on Wednesday in the Russian city, which is hosting the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). Xi attends BRICS Plus leaders' dialogue. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the BRICS Plus leaders' dialogue on Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Xi says 'BRICS Plus' countries should be central pillar of strength for common development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that BRICS Plus countries should be a central pillar of strength for common development.
(2024-10-24). Xi says 'BRICS Plus' countries should be a stabilizing force for peace. ecns.cn "BRICS Plus" countries should be a stabilizing force for peace, strengthen global security governance, and explore ways to address both the symptoms and root causes of hotspot issues, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Xi calls on 'BRICS Plus' countries to be a driving force for mutual learning among civilizations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that "BRICS Plus" countries should be a driving force for mutual learning among civilizations.
(2024-10-24). Xi urges 'BRICS Plus' countries to uphold peace, achieve common security. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on "BRICS Plus" countries to firmly uphold peace and strive for common security.
(2024-10-24). BRICS charts path at milestone summit, Xi offers five suggestions. ecns.cn Heels clicked and shoes shuffled across the media center floors at the BRICS Kazan summit on Wednesday, as journalists from around the world rushed to cover the landmark first in-person summit since the group's expansion.
(2024-10-24). Full Text: Address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered an important speech at the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue in Kazan, Russia.
(2024-10-24). Media converge at 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. ecns.cn The 16th BRICS Summit is held from Oct. 22 – 24 in Russia.
(2024-10-24). Xi advocates high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS countries to work for high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.
(2024-10-24). Why Brazil Opposes Venezuela's Entry Into BRICS. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Oct 23, 2025 | On Monday, it was reported that Brazil would
(2024-10-24). 'The Blessing' for Genocide. Nearly All BRICS+ Regimes Nurture Israel, Economically. Prof. Patrick Bond. globalresearch.ca The Biden-Harris genocide-facilitation team is
(2024-10-24). Iran spares no opportunity to reaffirm sovereignty over Persian Gulf islands: FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran does not spare any opportunity to reiterate its sovereignty over the three islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-10-24). Pezeshkian: US-West sanctions, Israeli bloodshed forestall regional peace. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian says the US, the West, and Israel are preventing the establishment of peace in West Asia.
(2024-10-24). Sun rising from East, truly setting in West: Iran FM says after BRICS summit. presstv.ir Iran's FM underscores the growing power of BRICS that has overshadowed that of the West.
(2024-10-24). Pezeshkian: Foundations of unipolar world crumbling. presstv.ir Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the foundations of unilateralism and the current unipolar world are crumbling.
(2024-10-24). Can BRICS reshape the financial world order? aljazeera.com BRICS's first summit since its expansion in 2023 discussed proposals to reduce reliance on US dollar and SWIFT system.
(2024-10-24). 'Judging Freedom,' 24 October: Putin, Xi and BRICS. gilbertdoctorow.com The BRICS Summit in Kazan is now past mid-point, and the subject took at least a third of our time on air today, although what there was to discuss came mainly from the several speeches made by President Putin before the Summit began, at the start of his one-on-one talks with Indian Prime Minister Modi, …
(2024-10-24). The Iranian Perspective on the BRICS Summit: A brief interview with Press TV. gilbertdoctorow.com Earlier today I was invited to comment on the speech by Iranian President Pezeshkian at the BRICS Summit in which he roundly condemned the international community for its failure to take action to stop the genocide in Gaza being perpetrated by Israel and its murderous attacks on Lebanon. Here is what I had to say: …
(2024-10-24). President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit. sanews.gov.za 
President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering South Africa's country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia. | The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit o…
(2024-10-24). S. Africa Hails Iran's Membership in BRICS. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa said Iran's membership in BRICS will strengthen the bloc, highlighting his country's support for collective progress and battle against unilateralism.
(2024-10-24). ICRC congratulates Nihon Hidankyo on Nobel Peace Prize and work to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Has the US Already Started a New Nuclear Arms Race? "The Pentagon is Looking for a Nuclear War" globalresearch.ca The US National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) has reportedly recently manufactured its first plutonium core since 1989 with the stated aim of renewing all its warheads. The Department of Defense plans to incorporate it into the W87-1 warhead of the …
(2024-10-24). CNN's Sympathy Piece on Israeli Soldier Backfires After War Crime Allegations Surface. mintpressnews.com A CNN feature aimed at highlighting an Israeli soldier's PTSD sparked outrage when footage emerged showing the same soldier committing war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-10-24). School Index 2024: South Asia's Top 5 Schools are in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ummid.com South Asia's top 5 schools ae – 3 in India and 1 each in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Carfax Education said while releasing the School Index 2024.
(2024-10-24). School Index 2024: South Asia's Top 5 Schools are in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ummid.com South Asia's top 5 schools ae – 3 in India and 1 each in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Carfax Education said while releasing the School Index 2024.
(2024-10-24). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.
(2024-10-24). 'ISLAM': Ex-Cong MLA Asif Shaikh floats new party ahead of 2024 Maharashtra polls. ummid.com Former Congress MLA Shaikh Asif Sunday October 20, 2024 floated a new political party 'Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra' abbreviating it as 'I.S.L.A.M.' which could spark controversy.
(2024-10-24). Palestinian Digital Artist among dead in Jabalia, her last artwork is … ummid.com Mahasen Khatib died with her entire family in indiscriminate Israeli military bombing on the Jabalia Camp, northern Gaza on 18 October, 2024.
(2024-10-24). Robotics meet IROS 2024 in Abu Dhabi sees record particpation. ummid.com The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) in Abu Dhabi concluded Friday with a record number of participants from different fields.
(2024-10-24). Arab Nations May Change Stance on Iran. ummid.com As the threat of a direct conflict between Israel and Iran grows, several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, are reportedly working actively to prevent potential Israeli attacks on Iran's oil facilities.
(2024-10-24). Asif Shaikh urged to change name of his newly launched political party. ummid.com Islamic scholars, activists, political analysts, common Malegaonians, and also Asif Shaikh's well-wishers, have urged him to change the name of his newly launched political party.
(2024-10-24). Estonia seals new UAE partnerships at GITEX 2024. ummid.com Estonia, known globally for its digital innovation capabilities, took the spotlight at GITEX Global 2024, showcasing its latest technological advancements and sealing new tech partnerships with UAE firms.
(2024-10-24). IBM rolls-out Granite 3.0. ummid.com Tech giant IBM Monday Oct 21, 2024 announced the launch of Granite 3.0, its most advanced family of AI models to date.
(2024-10-24). 2024 Jharkhand Polls: Irfan Ansari, Rameshwar Oraon in Congress 1st list. ummid.com The Congress Party Monday released its first list of 21 candidates for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-24). Abu Dhabi to host Bitcoin Conference 2024. ummid.com Billed as the world's largest Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Conference 2024, is set to hold its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) conclave in Abu Dhabi.
(2024-10-24). AI adoption by higher education professionals on rise despite concerns. ummid.com AI adoption by higher education professionals is on rise despite concerns around privacy and bias, a new survey has found.
(2024-10-24). This time, Dr Zakir Naik has fallen flat on his face. ummid.com Some of Dr. Zakir Naik's clips are recently circulating from his Pakistan visit. He may be finest of the scholars but he may falter. And this time, he has fallen flat, and right on his face.
(2024-10-24). 2024 Maharashtra Polls: Hasan Mushrif, Najib Mulla in NCP (Ajit Pawar) first list. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) Wednesday released a list of 38 candidates who will contest the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections on the party's 'Clock' symbol.
(2024-10-24). Indian Housing: Challenges and The Way-out. ummid.com As India's cities continue to expand, the traditional model of urban housing is proving to be increasingly untenable. But here is a solution.
(2024-10-24). 'No Protocol. We're Brothers': Watch Chechen President greeting his UAE counterpart. ummid.com A very interesting video has surfaced showing how Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov received and greeted UAE President and Abu Dhabi Ruler Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan upon his arrival in Russia Tuesday.
(2024-10-24). 2024 Maha Polls: Advay Hirey to take on Dada Bhuse in Malegaon Outer. ummid.com Advay Hirey Patil has been fielded by Shiv Sena (UBT) as INDIA alliance candidate against Sena stalwart and cabinet minister Dada Bhuse, the party has confirmed.
(2024-10-24). Ab Sattar, Dada Bhuse in Shinde Sena 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) Wednesday released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Chunav.
(2024-10-24). CBSE 2025: 10th, 12th Practical Exam Dates Out, Theory Date Sheet Soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Thursday released the Practical Exam Dates of Class 10th (X) and 12th (XII) board exams 2025 and is likely to release the time table and date sheet of theory exams any moment.
(2024-10-24). Imtiaz Jaleel is Fadnavis stooge: Top AIMIM Maharashtra leader. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is a stooge of Devendra Fadnavis and AIMIM Maharashtra is being run by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Dr Abdul Gaffar Quadri said as he ended his 10-years long association with the party Tuesday.
(2024-10-24). JNU Professor appointed Jamia Millia Vice Chancellor. ummid.com Professor Mazhar Asif of JNU has been appointed the new vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, an official statement said Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Jamiat delegation on way to assist Bahraich riot hit areas detained. ummid.com A delegation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on its way to Bahraich to provide relief to riot victims was detained by police authorities upon arrival at Lucknow Airport Saturday October 19, 2024.
(2024-10-24). Leader Yahya Sinwar Ascended As Martyr: Hamas. ummid.com Palestinian Governing Authority in Gaza Hamas Friday confirmed the 'martyrdom' of its Chief Yahya Sinwar while fighting the Israeli occupation forces.
(2024-10-24). Meloni visits Lebanon after Israeli attacks on Christians, UNIFIL. ummid.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Friday Oct 18, 2024 shamed the Muslim rulers and 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) by traveling to Lebanon in a solidarity visit after the Israeli attacks on Christians, Churches and UNIFL.
(2024-10-24). Yahya Sinwar died like the heroes of ancient legends. ummid.com America labeled Yahya Sinwar a terrorist, just as they had once labeled Nelson Mandela. But history does not follow the desires of the great powers. If it did, the occupiers would rule the world…
(2024-10-24). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.
(2024-10-24). 'ISLAM': Ex-Cong MLA Asif Shaikh floats new party ahead of 2024 Maharashtra polls. ummid.com Former Congress MLA Shaikh Asif Sunday October 20, 2024 floated a new political party 'Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra' abbreviating it as 'I.S.L.A.M.' which could spark controversy.
(2024-10-24). Palestinian Digital Artist among dead in Jabalia, her last artwork is … ummid.com Mahasen Khatib died with her entire family in indiscriminate Israeli military bombing on the Jabalia Camp, northern Gaza on 18 October, 2024.
(2024-10-24). Robotics meet IROS 2024 in Abu Dhabi sees record particpation. ummid.com The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) in Abu Dhabi concluded Friday with a record number of participants from different fields.
(2024-10-24). Arab Nations May Change Stance on Iran. ummid.com As the threat of a direct conflict between Israel and Iran grows, several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, are reportedly working actively to prevent potential Israeli attacks on Iran's oil facilities.
(2024-10-24). Asif Shaikh urged to change name of his newly launched political party. ummid.com Islamic scholars, activists, political analysts, common Malegaonians, and also Asif Shaikh's well-wishers, have urged him to change the name of his newly launched political party.
(2024-10-24). Estonia seals new UAE partnerships at GITEX 2024. ummid.com Estonia, known globally for its digital innovation capabilities, took the spotlight at GITEX Global 2024, showcasing its latest technological advancements and sealing new tech partnerships with UAE firms.
(2024-10-24). IBM rolls-out Granite 3.0. ummid.com Tech giant IBM Monday Oct 21, 2024 announced the launch of Granite 3.0, its most advanced family of AI models to date.
(2024-10-24). 2024 Jharkhand Polls: Irfan Ansari, Rameshwar Oraon in Congress 1st list. ummid.com The Congress Party Monday released its first list of 21 candidates for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-24). Abu Dhabi to host Bitcoin Conference 2024. ummid.com Billed as the world's largest Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Conference 2024, is set to hold its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) conclave in Abu Dhabi.
(2024-10-24). AI adoption by higher education professionals on rise despite concerns. ummid.com AI adoption by higher education professionals is on rise despite concerns around privacy and bias, a new survey has found.
(2024-10-24). This time, Dr Zakir Naik has fallen flat on his face. ummid.com Some of Dr. Zakir Naik's clips are recently circulating from his Pakistan visit. He may be finest of the scholars but he may falter. And this time, he has fallen flat, and right on his face.
(2024-10-24). 2024 Maharashtra Polls: Hasan Mushrif, Najib Mulla in NCP (Ajit Pawar) first list. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) Wednesday released a list of 38 candidates who will contest the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections on the party's 'Clock' symbol.
(2024-10-24). Indian Housing: Challenges and The Way-out. ummid.com As India's cities continue to expand, the traditional model of urban housing is proving to be increasingly untenable. But here is a solution.
(2024-10-24). 'No Protocol. We're Brothers': Watch Chechen President greeting his UAE counterpart. ummid.com A very interesting video has surfaced showing how Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov received and greeted UAE President and Abu Dhabi Ruler Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan upon his arrival in Russia Tuesday.
(2024-10-24). Ab Sattar, Dada Bhuse in Shinde Sena 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) Wednesday released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Chunav.
(2024-10-24). Imtiaz Jaleel to contest 2024 Nanded LS by election. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is set to contest the Lok Sabha by elections to be held in Nanded next month, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Maharashtra announced Thursday.
(2024-10-24). In Malegaon, Akhilesh announces 4 candidates for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Singh Yadav while addressing a rally in Malegaon Friday announced the names of 04 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.
(2024-10-24). Jamiat delegation on way to assist Bahraich riot hit areas detained. ummid.com A delegation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on its way to Bahraich to provide relief to riot victims was detained by police authorities upon arrival at Lucknow Airport Saturday October 19, 2024.
(2024-10-24). Leader Yahya Sinwar Ascended As Martyr: Hamas. ummid.com Palestinian Governing Authority in Gaza Hamas Friday confirmed the 'martyrdom' of its Chief Yahya Sinwar while fighting the Israeli occupation forces.
(2024-10-24). Meloni visits Lebanon after Israeli attacks on Christians, UNIFIL. ummid.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Friday Oct 18, 2024 shamed the Muslim rulers and 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) by traveling to Lebanon in a solidarity visit after the Israeli attacks on Christians, Churches and UNIFL.
(2024-10-24). IMF forecasts low growth and calls for unending government spending cuts. wsws.org The best-case scenario in the World Economic Outlook report was that medium-term global growth would remain lacklustre at 3.1 percent.
(2024-10-24). Widespread opposition to UAW sellout to end strike of Eaton aerospace workers in Michigan. wsws.org As at Boeing, where workers rejected a sellout Wednesday, this deal was produced through government mediation, as Washington moves to shut down strikes jeopardizing war production.
(2024-10-24). Sri Lankan SEP celebrates 85th birthday of veteran Trotskyist leader Nanda Wickremesinghe. wsws.org Jayasekara recalled how Wicks joined a precocious and politically far-sighted group of young revolutionaries who opposed the LSSP's great betrayal of 1964 and, under the ICFI's guidance, sought to lay bare its roots in Pabloite opportunism.
(2024-10-24). Australian construction workers speak out against Labor government attack on CFMEU. wsws.org "This is a way of stopping dissenting voices. This is a threat. It can apply to any union who steps out of line."
(2024-10-24). The Role of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in sabotaging postal workers' struggles: 2011-2024—Part 1. wsws.org CUPW's record of isolating postal workers from the rest of the working class and sabotaging their struggles the moment they develop into a direct political confrontation with the government underscores that to take a single step forward in their contract struggle, postal workers must break politically and organizationally from the union bureaucracy's suffocating straitjacket.
(2024-10-24). Australia announces $7 billion missile purchase for war against China. wsws.org The purchase, unveiled in Washington, is transparently aimed at preparing the navy to conduct offensive operations against China throughout the Indo-Pacific.
(2024-10-24). 33,000 Boeing machinists vote down latest pro-company contract by 64 percent. wsws.org In rejecting the deal, workers have dealt a powerful blow not just to Boeing management, but to the IAM bureaucracy and, above all, to US imperialism and the pro-corporate political establishment.
(2024-10-24). Sri Lankan delegation tells IMF and World Bank it will continue austerity onslaught. wsws.org The new JVP/NPP government has fully committed to the brutal IMF agenda initiated by the former Wickremesinghe regime to make working people pay for the crisis of Sri Lankan capitalism.
(2024-10-24). US-Provoked Escalation Between Two Koreas Ruse to 'Justify American Military Presence' on Peninsula. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-10-24). Mainstream Propaganda Machine Fuming as 'Putin's Isolation' Myth Crumbles. Is He Some kind of "Infernal Monster out to Get us All"? globalresearch.ca
(2024-10-24). CAIR Calls on Biden Admin to Renounce Israel's Reported Plan to Use U.S. Mercenaries for Gaza Internment Camps, Aid Control. fightbackbetter.com Let's not mince words — these are concentration camps and there will be much depraved slaughter committed in these death…
(2024-10-24). Desde Camagàºey hasta Guantánamo, la ayuda de los eléctricos tras Oscar. radiohc.cu Hasta Guantánamo, provincia de Cuba severamente afectada tras el paso del huracán Oscar, llega la Formación Especial Eléctrica Ignacio Agramonte, de Camagàºey, para colaborar en las tareas de recuperación.
(2024-10-24). Camagàºey apoya recuperación eléctrica en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) El contingente Ignacio Agramonte de la Empresa Eléctrica de Camagàºey partió miércoles para el municipio de San Antonio del Sur, en Guantánamo, afectada fuertemente por el huracán Oscar, a fin de apoyar la recuperación de la infraestructura dañada tras el evento.
(2024-10-24). Cuba se solidariza con provincia azotada por tormenta tropical Oscar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) Organizaciones e instituciones de Cuba continúan hoy recogiendo donaciones para apoyar a las familias afectadas por el paso de la tormenta tropical Oscar en la provincia Guantánamo.
(2024-10-24). Report: Billionaire Investors Are 'Supercharging' Housing Crisis. popularresistance.org A new report out Monday puts "into numbers the trend that ordinary Americans have known to be true for years," said economic justice advocates behind the analysis: "Their everyday struggles of affording a home are made worse by the sweeping influence that billionaires have over the market." | The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) joined Popular Democracy in compiling a 71-page report titled Billionaire Blowback on Housing, aiming to get to the bottom of growing concerns in recent years about how Wall Street, as Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said earlier this month, is "buying u…
(2024-10-24). PDF of October 24 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF of October 24 print issue Yahya Al-Sinwar 1962-2024 His life will inspire many more to liberate Palestine Statements from WWP, Hamas ‚óÜ In the U.S. Indigenous Peoples Day: Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle Niles, Ohio: How workers beat back the KKK FIT students hang tough for Palestine ‚óÜ‚Around the . . . |
(2024-10-24). Exposed: Israeli Spies in U.S. Media & How the Media Manufactures Consent for Genocide and Empire. soundcloud.com Most people don't know the extraordinary methods used to influence and shape a pro-Israeli narrative in the corporate owned mainstream media. Practices like banning the use of the word genocide allows U.S. policy makers to normalize imperialism and Israel's killing spree in Gaza and Lebanon. Brian Becker is joined by Alan MacLeod, a journalist with …
(2024-10-24). Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Salt of the Earth. covertactionmagazine.com The Film was one of the most pro-union movies in American history In many ways, 1954's Salt of the Earth is a singular, cinematic phenomenon, one of the most unique American movies ever made. At a time when star-driven Hollywood was cranking out widescreen biblical epics, technicolor musicals, sci-fi and horror B pictures for drive-ins, …
(2024-10-24). Day 383: Yahya Sinwar's life of resistance. electronicintifada.net Justin Podur joins the program to discuss the man, his ideas and legacy.
(2024-10-24). CNBC Hides the Extent to Which Trump Tax Proposal Would Hurt Moderate and Middle-Income Families. counterpunch.org CNBC, which is owned and controlled by people who will pay lower taxes with Donald Trump back in the White House, ran a PR piece for Donald Trump's tax agenda. The piece is headlined "Trump Tax Plans Could Exempt 93 Million Americans From Income Tax." The piece highlights several proposals that Trump has thrown out
(2024-10-24). Our Revolutions Are for the Survival and Development of Human Civilisation. dissidentvoice.org Mereka Yang Terusir Dari Tanahnya (Those Chased Away from Their Land), 1960. Credit: Amrus Natalsya, a member of the Indonesian revolutionary cultural organisation Lekra. Next year is the seventieth anniversary of the Asian-African Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, in 1955 and attended by heads of government and state from twenty-nine African and Asian countries. Indonesia's …
(2024-10-24). Leaked Report Finds Israel Targeting UN Troops in Lebanon, Injured Several With White Phosphorus. scheerpost.com 
"UNIFIL Peacekeeper Patrols 'Blue Line'" by United Nations Photo is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. By The Cradle Israel's military has attacked UNIFIL troops deployed on the Lebanon—Israel border a dozen times, including possibly with white phosphorus, the Financial Times (FT) reported on 22 October. According to a confidential report prepared by a country contributing troops to the UN mission, …
(2024-10-24). Fighting for More Evidence of Assange's Political Persecution. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). How Billionaire Investors Are Disrupting the US Housing Market. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). Israeli Rights Group B'Tselem Says Israel Is Carrying Out an Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Northern Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). Leaked Report Finds Israel Targeting UN Troops in Lebanon, Injured Several With White Phosphorus. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-24). Patrick Lawrence: Harris Comes Out of the Closet on Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). 'This Is Workplace Democracy': Strike Continues as Boeing Workers Reject Contract Offer. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). Patrick Lawrence: Harris Comes Out of the Closet on Israel. scheerpost.com Vice President Harris met with President Herzog of Israel during the MSC 2024. Office of the Vice President of the United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Well, Kamala Harris has had her fun with all those "progressive" voters, in and at the edge of the Democratic Party, …
(2024-10-24). What Ideas From the Paleolithic Are Still With Us in the Modern World? counterpunch.org 
Today, we are smothered in a fake storyline, a fake origin myth for economics. Margaret Thatcher typifies this attitude. You have to pay the debts. You have to let the rich people take over because they get wealthy. And unequal wealth is what civilization is all about. The ability of wealthy people to crush and destroy civilization is Western progress.
(2024-10-24). The West's support for Israel's genocide is destroying the world as we know it. mronline.org 
The old world is dying once again, but the U.S.-Israel axis is wrong to suggest it is slaying monsters. It is the monster.
(2024-10-24). In West Africa, Canadian mining firms come up against bloc of independent states. mronline.org 
An increasingly assertive group of African nations are constraining the ability of Canadian companies to profit from resources.
(2024-10-24). Free speech, journalism and democracy in a time of genocide. mronline.org 
Last month in New York at separate forums, two senior Democrat figures—John Kerry and Hillary Clinton—pointed to what they saw as major problems: the First Amendment was 'an obstacle to building consensus', and the 'narrative' in the press needs to be (even more) 'consistent'.
(2024-10-24). 34 million seniors in Medicare Advantage plans face rude awakening. mronline.org October 15 marks the first day of open enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans—a time that will deliver chaos and confusion for many of the 34 million seniors who depend on these plans to pay their healthcare bills.
(2024-10-24). The Gambling Industry's Cynical Play For Your Vote. levernews.com 
In early May, on a blue-sky day in Jefferson City, Missouri's Secretary of State's Office had a few unlikely visitors: Louie the blue bear, Fredbird the cardinal, and Sluggerrr the lion, some of the state's
(2024-10-24). Liking versus Killing. dissidentvoice.org 
According to Scientfic American: "
(2024-10-24). Soul Suicide in the Ballot Box as Palestinians Are Butchered. dissidentvoice.org It's been a long time but worth remembering, if you can, that when the Twin Towers and Building 7 at the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, the whole world watched in horror. The events of that day were repeated on television over and over and over again, to the point where they …
(2024-10-24). Intense academic agenda during COP16 in Colombia. plenglish.com The Ministry of Science of Colombia proposes a panel of experts who will discuss the advances, learnings and lessons learnt in the recognition, protection and use of traditional and ancestral knowledge systems; the Autonomous University of the West proposes several activities such as the International Meeting Economies for Life 2024 and the National Seminar on Forests; while the National Planning Directorate prepared talks about Agricultural Extension at the service of climate-adapted agriculture and Rural Communities protectors of Agrobiodiversity, among others. | Prior to the event, the Secretary of Education…
(2024-10-24). Vietnam keen to boost strategic partnership with Malaysia. plenglish.com Hanoi, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese Parliament Speaker Tran Thanh Manh has expressed Vietnam's interest in boosting the strategic partnership with Malaysia to make it deeper, more substantive and more effective.
(2024-10-24). The Case Against Medicare Advantage: a Talk With Dr. Ana Malinow. counterpunch.org 
Dr. Ana Malinow. Earlier this year, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article titled — Less Care at Higher Cost: The Medicare Advantage Paradox — by three medical doctors — Adam Gaffney, Stephanie Woolhandler, and David U. Himmelstein. The authors say that we must get rid of Medicare Advantage plans and
(2024-10-24). Colonialism's Legacy has Left Caribbean Nations Much More Vulnerable to Hurricanes. counterpunch.org 
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems that enabled them to live with storms and limit their exposure to damage. On the
(2024-10-24). Netanyahu's Addiction to Endless Wars. counterpunch.org 
American news outlets reported that the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system was "to defend Israel against a possible Iranian attack" These misleading headlines exemplify how easily the managed "free" press can become a tool for governments or special interest groups to manipulate truth, spread propaganda, distort facts, and shape public
(2024-10-24). How Billionaire Investors Are Disrupting the U.S. Housing Market. counterpunch.org 
The over-focus on expanding housing supply through for-profit development misses a key contributor to the housing crisis: the concentration of wealth and power. The challenges of the U.S. housing crisis go beyond supply or fixing local land use regulations. The billionaire class and billionaire-backed private equity investors have become a driving force in the U.S. housing crisis.
(2024-10-24). Our Feminist Future Includes a Liberated Palestine. counterpunch.org 
In thirty years, on some fall morning like today, we wake up and turn on the news. No one is talking about banning abortion or "legalizing abortion" because we don't talk about wombs like they exist to be legislated around anymore. Instead they are announcing the closing of U.S. military bases in the Pacific, and
(2024-10-24). The Ballot on the Coffee Table. counterpunch.org 
What bleakness lurks in a piece of folded paper! And the ink in my pen feels so heavy, so sticky, like oil. Here it is, in black and white on the sheet of paper. We've arrived at the logical conclusion of lesser-evil politics, when the purported lesser evil backs a military authority capable of opening
(2024-10-24). North Korean materiel and troops in Ukraine — both a threat and opportunity for Seoul. onlineopinion.com.au Despite a supermajority of the world's states condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the vast majority of the free world supporting Ukraine, the Kim regime has chosen to back Russia.
(2024-10-24). Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). The Smoking Gun: Who Started the War? Was It Russia or Was It US-NATO? NATO Confirms That the Ukraine "War Started in 2014" globalresearch.ca 
[First published on August 27, 2023. Slight change in the title of the article.] | Author's Update: On June 15-16, delegates from 90 countries met at the Bàºrgenstock resort near Lucerne, in the context of a Peace Conference organized by the …
(2024-10-24). Kupiansk Under Fire: Latest Russian Strike Wounds Four. devdiscourse.com A recent Russian strike on the frontline town of Kupiansk in northeastern Ukraine has resulted in four injuries, according to Kharkiv region governor Oleh Synehubov. Initial reports had indicated two fatalities, but the figures have since been adjusted to four wounded individuals.
(2024-10-24). Escalating Tensions: Russian Advances in Ukraine's Donetsk Region. devdiscourse.com Russian forces have allegedly seized control of the villages of Serebrianka and Mykolaivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to an announcement made on Wednesday by Russia's Defence Ministry. Military blogs have indicated Russian advancements near significant frontline towns.
(2024-10-24). U.S. and G7 Secure Historic $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine Amid Tensions. devdiscourse.com The United States has finalized a $20 billion loan to Ukraine, forming a crucial part of a $50 billion international lending package backed by frozen Russian assets. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko signed the agreement, which aligns with contributions from the European Union and G7 allies.
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 972. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 972nd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-24). North Korean troops in Ukraine 'fair game', US warns Russia as war rages on. aljazeera.com Reports intensify that up to 12,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia in preparation to fight alongside Moscow.
(2024-10-24). Israel Continues Its War On Journalism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel hates truth, which is why it kills journalists at every opportunity and blocks them from entering Gaza. This is because truth tends to have a marked anti-Israel bias.
(2024-10-24). Trump campaign accuses UK Labour Party of election interference. newarab.com 
The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…
(2024-10-24). How Biden's Middle East policy helped fuel a regional war. newarab.com 
The Biden administration responded optimistically to The White House immediately However, Israeli Prime Minister Be…
(2024-10-24). US Arab film festival to screen authentic films from the region. newarab.com 
After pausing last year's film series due to Israel's The 28th edition of the festival will open with a Palestinian film from Gaza at the Palace of Fine Arts in the city's Marina District, and close w…
(2024-10-24). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Austin voices 'deep concern' over Israel strikes on Lebanon army. newarab.com 
Lebanon's military said Sunday that an Israeli strike had targeted the soldiers' vehicle in the country's south. | The dea…
(2024-10-24). Family of Israeli soldier killed in Gaza told to remove cross. newarab.com 
The family of a David Bogdanovskyi was killed in December during Israel's His family told Israeli media that they were ordered by the Public Council for Commemoration of Fallen Soldiers in the…
(2024-10-24). FBI probes classified docs leak on Israeli plans to strike Iran. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Few expectations as France begins partners for Lebanon meeting. newarab.com 
France has
(2024-10-24). Iranian IRGC general charged in murder plot of dissident in US. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Iraq says it killed top Islamic State group figure. newarab.com 
Iraqi forces have killed nine
(2024-10-24). Ireland to restrict trade with occupied Palestinian territories. newarab.com 
The
(2024-10-24). Israel committed 'countless' war crimes in Lebanon in one month. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Israel used US-linked SPICE 2000 in Beirut tower attack: expert. newarab.com 
A The ten-story block in Beirut's Tayouneh neighbourhood was flattened shortly after an evacuation order was issued by the Israeli army's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee. | The building was "completely destroyed", according to Lebanon's National News Agency. | Video captu…
(2024-10-24). Israeli army bans radical 'Messiah' patch from uniforms. newarab.com 
The Israeli Army Chief of Staff
(2024-10-24). Mia Khalifa 'warns U.S. soldiers against fighting for Israel'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Moroccan TV condemned for casting Israeli-Moroccan actress. newarab.com 
Moroccan "She's a war criminal who supports the annihilation of Gaza. There's no difference between her and Netanyahu (Israeli PM)", argued Mohamed El-Ghafri, a pro-Palestine activis…
(2024-10-24). Netanyahu swerves US calls to reject genocidal 'General's Plan'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resisted calls from top US officials to publicly disavow the so-called ' The Israeli leader and top aide Ron Dermer denied that the plan was being implemented in talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, but sidestepped the top US diplomat's urging for a public clarification, according to The Times of Israel, citing an unnamed US official. | The talks came amid Isr…
(2024-10-24). Sudanese civil society call for urgent civilian protection. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Turkey extends role in Lebanon UN peacekeeping mission. newarab.com 
The Turkey has contributed to
(2024-10-24). UK PM Starmer meets UK-Palestinian families after Gaza criticism. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister
(2024-10-24). X admits 'error' reinstating Khashoggi murder suspect's account. newarab.com 
Social media platform The account of "Due to an error the suspension was originally lif…
(2024-10-24). From Gaza to media scandals: Starmer's disastrous first 100 days. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). The battle for Chicago's schools: a referendum on public education in 2024. liberationnews.org 
The 2024 elections are not just about choosing school board members; they are a referendum on the future of public education in Chicago.
(2024-10-24). Politics at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival was back in full swing this year with its full line up of 278 films from over 60 countries. But this year it was not without its share of protests and political drama. In a world where the collective West (which of course includes Canada) is aggressively defending …
(2024-10-24). Courting Republicans and ignoring Palestine is no way to win, progressives tell Harris. peoplesworld.org 
The polls are tightening as the presidential election races toward its final week, and it's clear that successfully blocking Trump is going to hinge on turnout. But with the Harris campaign spending considerable time showcasing its big-name Republican endorsers and refusing to differentiate itself from the Biden administration when it comes to enabling Israel's genocide …
(2024-10-24). Seeking to preserve their gerrymandered election maps, Ohio Republicans sabotage Issue 1 initiative. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS—Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, with Congressional district lines carving up the state in ways that guarantee right-wing political domination in election after election. Many people in Ohio are tired of it, but Republicans in the state are doing everything they can to keep things exactly as they are. …
(2024-10-24). August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' teaches the potent legacy of Southern slavery. peoplesworld.org 
PASADENA, Calif. — How does the indelible stain of slavery reverberate down into the 20th century? Specifically into a modest, haunted African-American home in Pittsburgh's Hill District—where August Wilson grew up—in the 1930s, in The Piano Lesson, the fourth of August Wilson's extraordinary 10-play "American Century Cycle," each devoted to exploring themes of 10 sequential …
(2024-10-24). Twin phantasms: Electoral and climate denialism. nationofchange.org "Denialism: the practice of denying the existence, truth, or validity of something despite proof or strong evidence that it is real, true, or valid."
(2024-10-24). Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump: The three great threats to world peace and stability; all will fail! nationofchange.org With the election on the horizon, America stands at a crossroads that will determine its fate going into the future.
(2024-10-24). Twin phantasms: Electoral and climate denialism. nationofchange.org "Denialism: the practice of denying the existence, truth, or validity of something despite proof or strong evidence that it is real, true, or valid."
(2024-10-24). Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump: The three great threats to world peace and stability; all will fail! nationofchange.org With the election on the horizon, America stands at a crossroads that will determine its fate going into the future.
(2024-10-24). Selected Articles: How to Steer Hurricanes, Flood Homes, and Steal Lithium. West North Carolina's Tragic Aftermath. globalresearch.ca 
By We have had the technology to create, control, and steer hurr…
(2024-10-24). The Brain Is the Battlefield of the Future. The WEF's Stated Objective Is "Altering the Human Being" globalresearch.ca We are all vulnerable — vaxxed or unvaxxed — to mind interference through the worldwide coverage of 5G shortwaves. And the worst is, we may not even notice when it "hits" us.
(2024-10-24). The Truth About Israel's War on Gaza, Palestine, Lebanon — the Middle East. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca Words like "suffering" cannot even partially match what the atrocities, the horror, the gruesome death-machine of the Israeli War Forces inflict on the Gaza population, hour by hour, day by day, week by week, month by month — no end….
(2024-10-24). Hamas without Sinwar: A Setback or a Catalyst? fpif.org Ever since the October 7 attack last year, Israeli intelligence claimed that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's military leader, was hiding deep within Gaza's complex underground tunnels, using Israeli hostages as a strategic shield. They alleged that he was using these hostages as a deterrent to complicate any rescue attempt or targeted strike. Sinwar's elusiveness became almost mythic. | Yet, his death has proven that narrative wrong. Contrary to prior assessments, Sinwar wasn't hiding underground. Instead, Israeli forces found him above ground, dressed in military attire, in the rubble of a building. He was actively partic…
(2024-10-24). The economic crisis in Europe and new opportunities for Turkish Stream and the whole of Türkiye. uwidata.com By Ihsan Sefa (retired colonel, Turkish Armed Forces) The situation in the Turkish economy in recent years is far from ideal. According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, inflation in August was 51.97 percent compared to August last year. Why is our economy in trouble? Türkiye is not characterized by a wealth …
(2024-10-24). The testament and last will of Yahya Sinwar. uwidata.com The leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was martyred by Israeli forces. The images showing Sinwar fighting until the last drop of his blood deeply affected the people all around the world. The testament of Sinwar, who made history with his life and resistance, was published after his martyrdom. We share this political and moral manifesto …
(2024-10-24). Final phase of polio vaccination in Gaza suspended amid Israeli attacks. indybay.org Health workers had managed to vaccinate 94% of children under ten in central and southern regions over the past week, but attacks on civilian infrastructure in the north are leaving nearly 120,000 children without their second dose, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned that this disruption will affect the overall impact of the vaccination campaign.
(2024-10-24). Lebanon vs Israeli Savagery. indybay.org Hezbollah has so far focused on military targets and deliberately avoided civilians. This could soon change if Israel continues to slaughter innocent people.
(2024-10-24). Arab Americans poised to send a message to Democrats about Gaza. indybay.org Only a couple of years ago, it would have been impossible to predict that the Israeli-Palestinian issue or Arab American voters might determine a US presidential election. Yet, at a time of extreme violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a historically tight presidential race, that is today's reality.
(2024-10-24). The Global War on Children. indybay.org "War is not healthy for children and other living things," reads a poster titled "Primer" created by the late artist Lorraine Schneider for an art show at New York's Pratt Institute in 1965. Printed in childlike lowercase letters, the words interspersed between the leaves of a simply rendered sunflower, it was an early response to America's war in Vietnam. "She just wanted to make something that nobody could argue with," recalled Schneider's youngest daughter, Elisa Kleven, in an article published earlier this year. Six decades later, Schneider's hypothesis has consistently been borne out.
(2024-10-24). Green colonialism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Under Moroccan occupation, renewables projects are being used to reinforce dominance…
(2024-10-24). Kamala Harris Michigan "town hall" host reveals only pre-determined questions allowed. indybay.org Maria Shriver, former California First Lady and journalist, has revealed that only "pre-determined questions" would be allowed for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, 60, at a town hall event in Michigan on Monday. A town hall event is a public meeting where people can ask questions and share their opinions.
(2024-10-24). Israel's plan to exterminate northern Gaza is a headache for Kamala Harris. indybay.org With two weeks left before the election, the race has become excruciatingly tight. Harris leads in a number of battleground states which are critical for victory. Yet her lead is razor-thin and within the polls' margin of error. Every vote is crucial. But Michigan, one of those critical states, has the largest Arab-American population in the US. Many of these voters are outraged at the administration's indifference to Palestinian suffering. Harris cannot afford to lose these votes.
(2024-10-24). Israeli media: 3 soldiers killed and three others seriously injured in the Israeli army during a battle in southern Lebanon today. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-24). Israeli media: Two people were seriously injured as a result of rockets being fired on Nahariya and the Western Galilee a short while ago. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-24). Some 50 rockets fired from Lebanon at Nahariya and Western Galilee: Israeli occupation army. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-24). Rishi Sunak 'will time his resignation as an MP' to coincide with May's local elections. leftfootforward.org Sunak, who led the Conservative Party to its worst election defeat in its parliamentary history, has been reported by the Express to be likely standing down so his by-election can coincide with next May's local elections, according to a Tory source.
(2024-10-24). Why Rachel Reeves finds herself in a difficult place with China on trade. leftfootforward.org Rachel Reeves will certainly be between a rock and hard place. Doing a future deal for no or lower tariffs on Chinese made EVs won't help with the rebuilding the relationship with the EU…
(2024-10-24). The hypocrisy: Nigel Farage used £33k of donor cash to campaign for Trump in US. leftfootforward.org While Nigel Farage has been busy falsely accusing the Labour Party of 'foreign interference' in the US election, he seems to have forgotten his own record in supporting Trump and using donors' cash in order to do so. | Over recent days, right-wingers such as Liz Truss and Farage have expressed much outrage over Labour Party volunteers making plans, in their own time, to go to the U.S. to help Kamala Harris in her campaign to defeat Donald Trump in the U.S. election. | They have falsely accused the Labour Party of election interference, after reports emerged that around 100 current and former party staff are he…
(2024-10-24). Nigel Farage in car crash interview while trying to defend Trump. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage has endured another car crash interview, this time while trying to defend Donald Trump. | Appearing on Times Radio, Farage took issue with Kamala Harris describing Trump as a fascist. | He told presenter Rosie Wright: "Oh she's in big trouble." | Farage continued: "When Trump's smiling, Trump's winning. | "She's desperate and I have no doubt these attacks will become even more hysterical over the next few days." | Hitting back, Wright told Farage: "But talking of hysterical attacks, Donald Trump himself, he insults Kamala Harris all the time. | "Talking about her mental health, he says she's crazy…
(2024-10-24). Budapest: Remembering the ICRC Delegate who saved Jewish children during WWII. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org
(2024-10-24). ICRC in Afghanistan — Summary. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Philippines: Memories of Marawi. icrc.org Seven years after the conflict, families of missing are still seeking answers…
(2024-10-24). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Professional Standards for Protection Work 2024: Fourth edition. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Syria: Twinning the Judiciary and Forensic to Address Complex Humanitarian Challenges. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). CPJ Head Condemns Israel's Deadly War on Journalists in Gaza as IDF Threatens Al Jazeera Reporters. democracynow.org 
Al Jazeera is demanding the safety of its staff in the Gaza Strip after Israel claimed that six of the network's journalists there have ties to militant groups. Press freedom advocates say the Israeli accusation amounts to a preemptive justification for murder. Since the start of Israel's war on Gaza last October, at least 128 journalists have been killed, including many from Al Jazeera. The Committee to Protect Journalists says Israel has a history of smearing Palestinian journalists with unproven claims, including in July, when Israel killed Al Jazeera correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul and later release…
(2024-10-24). "Ethnic Cleansing": Israeli Group B'Tselem Calls for World to Stop Israel's Siege of Northern Gaza. democracynow.org 
The leading Israeli human rights group B'Tselem warned this week the world must stop the "ethnic cleansing" of northern Gaza, where the Israeli military has imposed a brutal siege since October 5, demanding that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee south or face death. Israel is blocking almost all food, water and medicine from reaching northern Gaza while its forces carry out deadly raids and bombardment of the area, overwhelming the remaining hospitals. B'Tselem spokesperson Sarit Michaeli says it's impossible to watch events unfold and "not conclude that what is going…
(2024-10-24). Headlines for October 24, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attack on Nuseirat Kills 17; Israeli Extermination Campaign in Northern Gaza Enters 20th Day, "A Dangerous Escalation": Al Jazeera Blasts Israel's Accusations Against Journalists, Israel Carries Out 17 Overnight Strikes in Lebanon, Destroys Offices of Al Mayadeen News Station, Jewish Students Show Solidarity with Gaza During Sukkot Despite Crackdown from Universities, Faith Leaders Demand NYC Council Take Up Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Hundreds of Spanish Artists, Academics Call for Total Arms Embargo on Israel, Turkey Strikes Kurdistan Workers' Party in Syria, Iraq After Deadly Att…
(2024-10-24). "This Is Just Terrorism": Israel Bombs World Heritage Site in Lebanon, Threatens Major Hospital. democracynow.org 
Israel is escalating its bombardment of Lebanon, leveling numerous buildings, including the offices of Lebanese news station Al Mayadeen. The Israeli military has also attacked the ancient city of Tyre, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, and killed three Lebanese soldiers in a strike in southern Lebanon, all while continuing to defy international calls for a ceasefire. "What we're seeing is a complete degeneration into a war that has no rules, that respects no international conventions. There's one side in this war that has complete impunity," says Lebanese sociologist Rima Majed in…
(2024-10-24). Prominent Muslim Democrat Demands Answers After Being Kicked Out of Harris Rally in Michigan. democracynow.org 
We speak with Dr. Ahmed Ghanim, a prominent Muslim leader and former Democratic candidate for Congress, after the Kamala Harris campaign apologized for kicking him out of a Detroit election event Monday to which he was invited. Harris's staunch support for Israel as it continues its brutal war on Gaza has infuriated many Muslim and Arab voters in Michigan, and while Ghanim says it's a very important issue to him, he was not there to protest. He was also not given a reason for his removal, even after the campaign called him to apologize. "Apology without accountability is not an apology," h…
(2024-10-24). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-10-24). The World Bank mired in contradictions about poverty. cadtm.org
(2024-10-24). The World Bank, the IMF and the respect of human rights. cadtm.org
(2024-10-24). Measuring global poverty. cadtm.org
(2024-10-24). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-24). Rice grown in Xinjiang desert. ecns.cn In an agricultural industrial farm in Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, rice is thriving on three-tiered cultivation racks in a plant factory, thanks to vertical, multi-layered space utilization and soilless culture technology, which significantly boosts yield per unit area.
(2024-10-24). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge celebrates 6th anniversary with record crossing. ecns.cn Part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 1, 2024.The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) celebrates its sixth anniversary of opening to traffic on Thursday, with a record number of passengers and vehicles crossing, according to data.
(2024-10-24). 7th China import expo attracts record Fortune500, industry leading participants. ecns.cn The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai this November, has attracted a record number of 297 Fortune Global 500 enterprises and industry leading companies this year, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
(2024-10-24). Shanghai research team develops portable seawater desalination device. ecns.cn Chinese scientists has invented a portable seawater desalination device, resembling a thermos in both shape and size and weighing less than a kilogram. This innovative device can provide fresh water for over a week to those stranded at sea.
(2024-10-24). 5G application speeds up digital transformation of Chinese industries. ecns.cn China has integrated 5G applications into about 76 of the 97 national economic categories, indirectly generating output of about 14 trillion yuan, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced Wednesday.
(2024-10-24). Belt and Road Energy Partnership sees cooperation expand to 34 countries. ecns.cn The number of participants in the Belt and Road Energy Partnership has expanded to 34 countries, CCTV News reported on Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Iran joins Belt and Road Energy Partnership. ecns.cn Iran became the 34th country to become a member of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership (BREP).
(2024-10-24). Former PBOC Governor: mBridge complements U.S. dollar use rather than excludes. ecns.cn Project mBridge does not exclude the use of the dollar and will focus on facilitating payments for small-amount current account transactions, said a former Chinese central bank governor.
(2024-10-24). Int'l giant panda conservation cooperation to build on successes. ecns.cn Since 1994, China has engaged in giant panda conservation research cooperation with 26 institutions in 20 countries, during which 68 cubs have been born overseas.
(2024-10-24). Iran joins Belt and Road Energy Partnership. ecns.cn Iran became the 34th country to become a member of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership (BREP), announced by China's National Energy Administration on Wednesday at the ongoing Third Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference held in Qingdao, Shandong province.
(2024-10-24). Xi says collective rise of Global South a clear sign of great changes in the world. ecns.cn The collective rise of the Global South is a clear sign of the great changes in the world, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Xi says China to take lead in establishing Global South think tank cooperation alliance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China will take the lead to set up a Global South think tank cooperation alliance.
(2024-10-24). Xi says China always bears Global South in mind. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that no matter how the international situation changes, China always bears the Global South in mind and is rooted in the Global South.
(2024-10-24). Beijing Academy of AI unveils next-gen multimodal model Emu3. ecns.cn This week, the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence unveiled a self-developed multimodal world model named Emu3, which achieves a unified understanding and generation of video, images and text.
(2024-10-24). Innovative charger for electric vehicles in China. ecns.cn A residential community in Shanghai has introduced "power banks" for new energy vehicles. People can immediately charge the car with just a few taps on the phone with no limitation of distance.
(2024-10-24). IMF warns of challenges to global growth. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund has warned about the global economic outlook, downgrading its growth projections and highlighting many challenges, from escalating geopolitical conflicts to the looming threat of increased trade protectionism.
(2024-10-24). Philippine Qi Huang TCM Institute holds inaugural graduation ceremony. ecns.cn The Philippine Qi Huang Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) Institute, the first TCM college in the Philippines, held its inaugural graduation ceremony in Manila on Wednesday, with 12 graduates receiving qualifications in TCM-related practices.
(2024-10-24). China thwarting satellites used to spy. ecns.cn China has been handling threats from foreign intelligence agencies who use satellites to conduct espionage in their attempts to steal the country's secrets, according to the Ministry of State Security.
(2024-10-24). Hebei procuratorate OKs arrest of former SOE executive. ecns.cn The People's Procuratorate in Hebei province has approved the arrest of He Wenzhong, former deputy general manager of China Electronics Technology Group Corp, on suspicion of accepting bribes.
(2024-10-24). 'Toilet revolution' moving forward in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Almost a decade on and public facilities have come along in leaps and bounds, elevating living standards and experiences in rural areas and at the nation's scenic spots.
(2024-10-24). Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for first time. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Wednesday announced that dinosaur fossils were discovered for the first time in Hong Kong. It was initially confirmed that the fossils datedback to the Cretaceous period (about 145 million to 66 million years ago).
(2024-10-24). Import expo to boost openness, market access. ecns.cn The 7th China International Import Expo is a significant effort by the world's second-largest economy to enhance its high-level openness and provide the world with access to its super-sized market.
(2024-10-24). Jan-Sept industrial output proves solid. ecns.cn China's industrial economy maintained steady growth in the first three quarters, with more efforts to boost vehicle consumption, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2024-10-24). Robotic dogs take out trash on Taishan Mountain. ecns.cn Robotic dogs are expected to help transport waste at Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, Shandong province, merging cutting-edge technology with environmental conservation to address the growing waste management challenges at this popular tourist destination.
(2024-10-24). Huawei reshaping mobile OS landscape. ecns.cn China's first homegrown and fully autonomous mobile operating system was launched by tech firm Huawei Technologies Co on Tuesday night, breaking the global OS landscape dominated by Google's Android and Apple's iOS systems.
(2024-10-24). Kamala Harris Fears Donald Trump Will Win "Blue Wall" States. globalresearch.ca US Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign team is concerned about some states that make up the so-called Blue Wall, an area of the country with a long history of Democratic preferences. However, things could be different in the upcoming presidential …
(2024-10-24). "Take the Toys Away From the Boys" globalresearch.ca "Take the toys away from the boys." | These words still resonate with me. They were written large on a poster a woman was carrying on the famous New York one million peace march of 1982. My 13-year-old daughter Muriel and …
(2024-10-24). "Soul Suicide" in the Ballot Box as Palestinians Are Butchered. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca It's been a long time but worth remembering, if you can, that when the Twin Towers and Building 7 at the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, the whole world watched in horror. The events of that day …
(2024-10-24). Soccer Star George Baldock Found Dead at 31. globalresearch.ca British soccer star George Baldock has been found dead in a swimming pool in Greece, according to reports. | The body of the ex-Sheffield United defender, who recently joined Greek team Panathinaikos, was found unresponsive in his swimming pool on Wednesday …
(2024-10-24). How to Steer Hurricanes, Flood Homes, and Steal Lithium. West North Carolina's Tragic Aftermath. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | This outstanding analysis by Greg Reese was first published on GR on October 8, 2024. Greg Reese's text and video below document the history of Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) applied to Hurricanes as well as the issue of Lithium …
(2024-10-24). There's Enough Lithium in Arkansas for the World's EVs. Extracting It Is the Issue. globalresearch.ca A massive source of lithium has been discovered in Arkansas which could shift the global production scales in the United States' favor and establish a local supply chain that would no longer depend on countries like Australia, Chile and Argentina. …
(2024-10-24). President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Leyen Likens Free Speech to Infectious Disease. globalresearch.ca EU President Ursula von der Leyen just joined the ranks of former Senator John Kerry and other globalist ghouls in declaring war on free speech by perversely proclaiming that the EU citizenry needs to be "vaccinated against disinformation." | Like every …
(2024-10-24). Why Is the U.S. Department of Defense Giving $90 Million to a Private Corporation to Reopen an Old Lithium Mine in Western North Carolina? globalresearch.ca The citizens of Kings Mountain, N.C., do not want the dust, debris, truck traffic and environmental degradation of a lithium mine in their community, but will their local politicians sell them out? | * | The United States is moving aggressively to …
(2024-10-24). Video: Israel Destroys Gaza to Control World's Most Important Shipping Lane? The Ben Gurion Canal Linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of Aqaba. globalresearch.ca [Important article first published by Global Research on November 2, 2023] | Global Research Introduction: | Incisive and carefully documented geopolitical analysis by Richard Medhurst pertaining to the building of the Ben Gurion Canal linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of …
(2024-10-24). The Israeli Intelligence Leaks. An Ugly Glimpse into a Dark Future. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca Whoever leaked the documents provided a crystal ball that shows what could be. It is the job of the American people to make sure it never is. | The leaking of two highly classified documents which, upon examination, appear to contain …
(2024-10-24). Agenda to Depopulate the Planet Through COVID Vaccination. Revealed by Government Reports and Pfizer Documents. globalresearch.ca [First published on October 5, 2023] | If an experimental vaccine were to damage the heart and immune system in a significant number of individuals who received it, it is possible that it could lead to a decline in the overall …
(2024-10-24). How to Steer Hurricanes, Flood Homes, and Steal Lithium. West North Carolina's Tragic Aftermath. globalresearch.ca : | Introduction: | This outstanding analysis by Greg Reese was first published on GR on October 8, 2024. Greg Reese's text and video below document the history of Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) applied to Hurricanes as well as the issue of Lithium …
(2024-10-24). Euthanasia during the covid era wasn't limited to the elderly. expose-news.com According to a 2022 article by UK journalist Jacqui Deevoy, euthanasia was not limited to elderly people. Hundreds of thousands of people have died during the past two and a half years, …
(2024-10-24). Bill Gates tries to squirm out of court case but the Dutch aren't having it. expose-news.com Arno van Kessel and Peter Stassen are two Dutch attorneys who have worked together on several notable cases, particularly those related to the covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath. One of those covid …
(2024-10-24). Marginal Gains — Vital (but Ignored) in Cancer Care. expose-news.com The theory of marginal gains suggests that small, incremental improvements in various aspects of a process or system can collectively lead to significant gains and transformation. "I firmly believe that this theory …
(2024-10-24). Starmer's Chief of Staff is at the helm of Britain's interference in US elections. expose-news.com Yesterday, The Telegraph reported that senior aides to Sir Keir Starmer have been drawn into a row with Donald Trump over claims the Labour Party broke US electoral law by advising Kamala …
(2024-10-24). The Gambling Industry's Cynical Play For Your Vote. progressivehub.net AMOS BARSHAD | THE LEVER…
(2024-10-24). The U.S. Isn't Moving Right — The Democrats Are. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | JACOBIN…
(2024-10-24). Macron's minions are still in love with Israel. electronicintifada.net Renaissance lawmakers ensconced in lobby.
(2024-10-24). Israeli forces carry out death marches in north Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israel broadens assaults on civilian life in Lebanon.
(2024-10-24). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-24). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
(2024-10-24). 'You cannot be neutral in a genocide', Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine rally in Milan. presstv.ir Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg participated in a pro-Palestinian rally in Milan to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-24). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-24). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-10-24). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-10-24). Iran urges UNSC to force Israel to end aggression in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria. presstv.ir Iran's UN ambassador calls on the Security Council to make Israel stop its aggression against the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria.
(2024-10-24). One killed, several injured in Israeli offensives in Syria. presstv.ir At least a soldier has been killed and several others wounded following Israeli airstrikes in Syria's Damascus and Homs.
(2024-10-24). UK arms embargo and sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir The US and the UK have provided extensive military support to Israel over the past year, creating an air bridge vital for the occupation to sustain the intensity of its genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-10-24). Tehran censures deadly terrorist attack on Turkish aerospace firm. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns a deadly terrorist attack on a top Turkish defense firm near the capital Ankara.
(2024-10-24). 'Israel emptying out northern Gaza hospitals through siege, threats'. presstv.ir Al-Aqsa Hospital's medical director says Israel is deliberately emptying out northern Gaza of its hospitals.
(2024-10-24). Medieval acts will not guarantee Israel's 'disgraceful life': Iran's top general. presstv.ir The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says "medieval acts" will not guarantee the regime's "disgraceful life."
(2024-10-24). 'Do not pin your faith in THAAD': IRGC chief warns Israel. presstv.ir Iran warns the Israeli regime not to trust the US deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery in repelling reprisal attacks from the resistance front.
(2024-10-24). Muslims in Europe experiencing 'worrying surge' in racism: Survey. presstv.ir A new survey finds Muslims in Europe experiencing a "worrying surge" in racism.
(2024-10-24). Tel Aviv, Haifa come under Hezbollah's retaliatory fire. presstv.ir Hezbollah launches successful retaliatory strikes against the city of Tel Aviv and the Haifa District in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-10-24). As mental health workers, we call for an end to the West's collusion with Israel. middleeasteye.net Healthcare practitioner, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers are calling for an end to Israel's genocidal onslaught.
(2024-10-24). Army Invades Askar And Balata Refugee Camps In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the …
(2024-10-24). Four Injured After Israeli Army Jeep Rammed Them In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, four Palestinians were injured when an Israeli military jeep rammed their car east of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Medical sources reported that the four Palestinians suffered concussions and bruises after a speeding Israeli military jeep rammed their car near Azmut village, east of Nablus. They added that …
(2024-10-24). Israeli Airforce Continues Bombing Civilians in Lebanon, Syria; Bombs News Station. imemc.org 
Israel's expansion of airstrikes to its northern neighbors, Lebanon and Syria, continued with renewed bombing of civilian areas in both countries on Wednesday. Israeli occupation aircraft launched a series of raids on the southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction to buildings, facilities and infrastructure. According to local sources, …
(2024-10-24). Israeli Forces Abduct Ten Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli forces abducted ten Palestinians from Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, stormed into and ransacked many homes, and abducted Sayyaf Kamal Abu T'eima, Hussein Mustafa Al-Hasniya, Rami Jihad Al-Khatib, Abdul-Jalil Al-Hasniya, Mustafa Mohammad Al-Qassas. The sources …
(2024-10-24). Northern Gaza Remains Under Constant Bombing, Deadly Siege. imemc.org 
Medical sources reported that the northern regions of the devastated Gaza Strip have endured continuous and escalating massacres over the past twenty days. Israeli forces have deliberately displaced thousands of Palestinians through intensified aerial and artillery bombardments, both from the air and on the ground, targeting residential areas that have already been destroyed. Hospitals have …
(2024-10-24). Harris calls Trump 'unhinged' after reported comments about Hitler. aljazeera.com Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called Donald Trump 'increasingly unhinged and unstable'.
(2024-10-24). Boeing workers vote to reject wage deal, extend strike. aljazeera.com Nearly two-thirds of workers reject offer that includes a 35 percent pay rise.
(2024-10-24). US mother says in lawsuit that AI chatbot encouraged son's suicide. aljazeera.com Florida mother sues Character.AI and Google after 14-year-old son allegedly became obsessed with AI chatbot.
(2024-10-24). Want to know who will win the US election? Take a look at the stock market. aljazeera.com The S&P 500 has a strong track record of predicting the winner of US elections, but old rulebooks may no longer apply.
(2024-10-24). Attack on aerospace company near Turkey's Ankara: What we know. aljazeera.com The attack targeted aerospace and defence firm TUSAS while thousands of employees were on site.
(2024-10-24). Harris teases court reform but offers few details in Pennsylvania town hall. aljazeera.com Democratic lawmakers have been slow to embrace calls for reform amid flagging public trust in highest judicial body.
(2024-10-24). North Korean balloon dumps rubbish on South Korea's presidential compound. aljazeera.com Local media report that ballon also carried leaflets ridiculing the South Korean president.
(2024-10-24). Thousands evacuated as India's eastern coast braces for Cyclone Dana. aljazeera.com Flights to and from the capitals of Odisha and West Bengal will be suspended from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
(2024-10-24). Turkey strikes Iraq, Syria after attack on defence company near Ankara. aljazeera.com Turkey says it hit targets linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which it blames for the attack on TUSAS.
(2024-10-24). Israeli air attack causes huge explosions in southern Beirut. aljazeera.com Huge explosions hit the Lebanese capital Beirut as Israeli forces carried out air raids, said to be targeting Hezbollah…
(2024-10-24). 2024 MLS Cup: Playoffs, schedule, brackets, Messi, teams, players, final. aljazeera.com What's the difference between the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup? Which teams have qualified? Al Jazeera explains.
(2024-10-24). Tesla reports better than expected profit, sending shares higher. aljazeera.com Texas-based company reports $2.2bn profit for July to September, after back-to-back disappointing quarters.
(2024-10-24). Israel bombs Lebanon's ancient city of Tyre. aljazeera.com Tyre is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to important archaeological sites.
(2024-10-24). Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus, military site near Homs. aljazeera.com Air raids target the central Damascus neighbourhood of Kafr Sousa and a military facility in the west of the country.
(2024-10-24). US election: 12 days left — Who is ahead, what Harris and Trump are up to. aljazeera.com With less than two weeks until voting day, Trump and Harris sharpen their attacks and pitches in key swing states.
(2024-10-24). Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency loses half its value: Why and what's next? aljazeera.com Six months in, the gold-backed ZiG touted as a solution to the currency crisis is struggling to win confidence.
(2024-10-24). Deadly attack on aerospace firm in Turkey's capital Ankara. aljazeera.com At least four have been killed in an attack on the headquarters of a Turkish aerospace and defense company in Ankara.
(2024-10-24). 'The door is ajar, and we need to kick it in': Matt Kennard at Transform conference 2024. thecanary.co Declassified UK's Matt Kennard spoke at Transform's 2024 conference on Saturday 19 October. And he focused in particular on the struggle to stop Britain's participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza. As Declassified has reported, covert US flights have been leaving from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus throughout Israel's genocide in Gaza. And dozens of British warplanes have flown to […] | By
(2024-10-24). 'The door is ajar, and we need to kick it in': Matt Kennard at Transform conference 2024. thecanary.co Declassified UK's Matt Kennard spoke at Transform's 2024 conference on Saturday 19 October. And he focused in particular on the struggle to stop Britain's participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza. As Declassified has reported, covert US flights have been leaving from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus throughout Israel's genocide in Gaza. And dozens of British warplanes have flown to …
(2024-10-24). Assisted dying lobby group Dignity in Dying has direct links to Keir Starmer and Alan Milburn. thecanary.co One of the major lobby organisations calling for MPs to back a new assisted dying bill, Dignity in Dying, has significant ties to Labour Party prime minister Keir Starmer. On top of this, a board member of its sister charity has connections to none other than new Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) head […] | By
(2024-10-24). Tony Blair's think tank wants Labour to start charging us all RENT to use OUR roads. thecanary.co The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has urged Labour Party chancellor Rachel Reeves to start charging people per mile to use roads. The move would end the general principle of roads as free at the point of use. The thinktank suggests the government should charge cars and vans at an initial rate of 1p per mile […] | By
(2024-10-24). Hundreds block the road outside the MoJ demanding Labour 'free political prisoners'. thecanary.co 
On Thursday 24 October, hundreds of peaceful protesters gathered outside the Ministry Of Justice (MoJ). They were there to demand Richard Hermer, the Labour Party government's attorney general, 'free political prisoners' of groups like Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action. Free political prisoners Since the publication of the government's political violence tsar John Woodcock's report […] | By
(2024-10-24). Yvette Cooper just showed she's on the side of the racist, misogynist police. thecanary.co Labour Party home secretary Yvette Cooper has followed the acquittal of Chris Kaba's police officer killer, Martyn Blake, with a series of proposals that are set to protect cops even further. Cooper told MPs: When officers act in the most dangerous situations on behalf of the state it is vital that those officers and their […] | By
(2024-10-24). NZ's Labour calls on other cities to follow Israel boycott lead. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report New Zealand's opposition Labour Party has backed Christchurch City Council and called for other cities to block business with firms involved in Israel's illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestine Territories. "It is great that Christchurch is the first council in New Zealand to take up this cause. We hope others will follow…
(2024-10-24). A Brief Guide to Acupuncture Mats: How and Why You Should Use It? thecanary.co Do you want to reap the innumerable benefits of acupuncture but prefer to avoid inserting needles or visiting an expensive salon? Enter an acupuncture mat, a handy and less intrusive alternative to the ancient Chinese art, which presents a popular in-home remedy for headaches, backache, stress, muscle strain, and other malaise. Although acupuncture mats have […] | By
(2024-10-24). The Rise of Dating Websites in the UK. thecanary.co Dating has transformed significantly in recent years. With the rise of technology, traditional dating methods now face tough competition. Dating website in UK have become a popular way to meet new people. These platforms cater to various preferences and lifestyles. They provide a convenient and efficient way to find love. The Popularity of Online Dating […] | By
(2024-10-24). Just Stop Oil just took on SHELL in court — but we'll have to wait to see if they won. thecanary.co The hearing to finalise Shell's anti-protest injunctions against 13 Just Stop Oil supporters and persons unknown has concluded. Judgement will be given at a later date, but lawyers acting for Shell have said that the company will not be seeking costs for anyone named on the injunction owing to the substantive submissions made in court. […] | By
(2024-10-24). A judge just said he was "satisfied" Palestine Action "acted out of desperation" over Israel's genocide. thecanary.co On Wednesday 23 October, four Palestine Action activists on trial for blockading the gates of Elbit's Leicestershire drone factory were convicted. But it was only on one charge, and the judge gave them non-custodial sentences. Palestine Action: acting out of "desperation" The four activists were found guilty by district judge MC Wilkinson, having earlier been […] | By
(2024-10-24). Greens issue a stark warning to SNP ahead of the Scottish Budget. thecanary.co An end to the cuts which have plagued Scottish local government should be the price of any budget deal with the SNP, Scottish Green Party members have said. Scottish Greens: stop the cuts, or not budget deal At the party's conference this weekend, Scottish Green Party members will vote on blocking any agreement with John […] | By
(2024-10-24). Tommy Robinson's far-right demo is going ahead on Saturday — and so is the counter-demo. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project, Stop The War Coalition, and other groups will be out supporting a protest this Saturday. It will be a counter-demo to far-right figure "Tommy Robinson" and his organising of a protest in central London. Stop the far right and stop Tommy Robinson As Jeremy and the Independent Alliance recently stated, […] | By
(2024-10-24). Just Stop Oil just took on SHELL in court — but we'll have to wait to see if they won. thecanary.co The hearing to finalise Shell's anti-protest injunctions against 13 Just Stop Oil supporters and persons unknown has concluded. Judgement will be given at a later date, but lawyers acting for Shell have said that the company will not be seeking costs for anyone named on the injunction owing to the substantive submissions made in court. …
(2024-10-24). Greens issue a stark warning to SNP ahead of the Scottish Budget. thecanary.co An end to the cuts which have plagued Scottish local government should be the price of any budget deal with the SNP, Scottish Green Party members have said. Scottish Greens: stop the cuts, or not budget deal At the party's conference this weekend, Scottish Green Party members will vote on blocking any agreement with John …
(2024-10-24). The Rise of Dating Websites in the UK. thecanary.co Dating has transformed significantly in recent years. With the rise of technology, traditional dating methods now face tough competition. Dating websites in UK have become a popular way to meet new people. These platforms cater to various preferences and lifestyles. They provide a convenient and efficient way to find love. The Popularity of Online Dating […] | By
(2024-10-24). CEO of Israel's NSO Group laundered money in Colombia: Petro. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro accused the director of controversial Israeli military contractor NSO Group of illegally flying at least $5.5 million out of Colombia in a clandestine arms deal. According…
(2024-10-24). AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from ECGs. imperial.ac.uk
(2024-10-24). If silencing Canadian doctors who support Palestine doesn't always work, the sting of punishment does. judyhaiven.substack.com Many Canadian Jews who exercise political, financial or other power, refuse to address the genocide that is going on in Gaza, the West Bank and now Lebanon.
(2024-10-24). Why the Once Fabled Health of Punjabis Is in Decline. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-10-24). Helene and Milton upended a key part of the nation's food supply. grist.org 
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(2024-10-24). Frontex: Act to Save Lives at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Médécins Sans Frontières rescue crew help a man on board following a rescue in the central Mediterranean Sea, September 20, 2024. | © 2024 Mohamad Cheblak/MSF | Frontex, the EU border agency, does not normally inform nongovernmental rescue ships in the Mediterranean when it spots boats in distress or regularly issue emergency alerts.This has contributed to avoidable delays and tragic shipwrecks as well as to people being forcibly returned to countries where they face abuse.A new campaign asks Frontex to uphold its EU and international law obligations and our shared humanity by pri…
(2024-10-24). Journalists Ordered to Serve Five Years in Prison in Iran. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists, Niloofar Hamedi (L), Elaheh Mohammadi (C) and Narges Mohammadi during the award ceremony of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. | © 2023 Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images…
(2024-10-24). Moroccan Court Overturns Landmark Marital Rape Conviction. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Moroccan policemen stand guard outside the tribunal of Rabat on April 13, 2023. | © 2023 Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images | On October 10, the Tangiers Court of Cassation overturned the 2019 conviction of a man for raping his wife, which had been hailed as Morocco's first ruling to explicitly criminalize marital rape. By referring the case back to the Tangiers Appeals Court, which had sentenced the man to two years imprisonment and ordered him to pay a fine and compensation to the victim, the Cassation Court has effectively annulled a critical legal precedent criminalizing marital…
(2024-10-24). Documentary showcases traditions and dangers of salmon fishing. windspeaker.com
(2024-10-24). Film from Mohawk actor/writer/director set for national release. windspeaker.com
(2024-10-24). DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West. sanews.gov.za DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will today assess the conditions of water and waste water treatment infrastructure in the North West following the recent detection of the cholera causing bacterium in raw water. | The Deputy Minister will begin his programme by meeting with various stakeholders at the Lekwa-Teemane Council Chambers in Bloemhof. He will then proceed to site inspection visits at Bloemhof Dam, Christiana Waste Water Treatment Works and the Bloemhof Water Treatment Works. | "The Deputy Minister will meet different stakeholders an…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary | The Gauteng Department of Education says it is deeply concerned about the increasing number of foodborne illness cases reported in schools around the province recently. | On Wednesday, the department was alerted to an incident involving an alleged foodborne illness that broke out at Emmangweni Primary School in Tembisa, affecting 16 learners., , According to the department, preliminary reports indicate that after the school break at 11: 00, a group of 16 learners (aged between 11 and 15) reported to the office experiencing dizzines…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the swift and decisive action by law enforcement authorities in apprehending the suspect linked to the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Orland East, Soweto, on Monday, 21 October. | "The arrest represents a crucial step towards justice for the victim, their family and the Orlando East community, which was shaken by this horrific incident. | "The committee commends the tireless efforts of the police, working together with members of the community, in appr…
(2024-10-24). Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Soweto on Monday. | The suspect was arrested last night and is expected to appear in court soon. | The little girl, Amantle Samane, was found murdered and allegedly raped at a shack about 650 metres from her home on Monday. | Her family last saw her alive when she and other children were playing in the street.
(2024-10-24). Zikalala to address KZN investment conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address KZN investment conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference., , Held under the theme: "Driving sustainable growth through strategic investments", Thursday's conference aims to unlock sustainable investment opportunities within RNM and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region. , , Zikalala is expected to speak on programmes such as the new harbour development in the South Coast and support infrastructure for the new Smart City Project under the District Developme…
(2024-10-24). Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family. sanews.gov.za Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family | Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie and Head of Department Guy Redman have officially handed over custodianship of the remains of struggle stalwart, Basil February, to his family. | The ceremony took place at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town on Wednesday. | February, who died in combat in 1967 while exiled in Zimbabwe, was one of 49 struggle stalwarts repatriated to South Africa in September 2024. | February is one of three stalwarts, whose remains will be returned to their home province ⚪ the Western…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng central hospitals operating beyond capacity to treat cancer. sanews.gov.za Gauteng central hospitals operating beyond capacity to treat cancer | Gauteng, with a population exceeding 15 million, faces the highest burden of cancer care in the country and the province's central hospitals were not originally designed to handle the current patient load. | The central hospitals are operating beyond their capacity in providing both cancer treatment and overall healthcare services. | These are the findings of a detailed evaluation of oncology services in Gauteng, undertaken by the Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee. | The Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee, consisting of members from…
(2024-10-24). Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement. sanews.gov.za Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement | Global investors, who wish to participate in engagements on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) after it has been delivered by the Minister of Finance, have been encouraged to register for the roadshows that will be led by National Treasury., , Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (2024 MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024., , "The Republic of South Africa, rated Ba2/BB-/BB- (Moody's/S&P/Fitch) has mandated Absa and J.P. Morgan to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) a…
(2024-10-24). Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians. sanews.gov.za Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has handed over tools of trade to 402 trained and certified refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians., , "The tools we are handing over to our refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians today will empower them to continue their essential work, ensuring that our cooling systems are efficient, safe and environmentally friendly," the Deputy Minister said on Thursday in Pretoria., , The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plans to further un…
(2024-10-24). DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West. sanews.gov.za DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will today assess the conditions of water and waste water treatment infrastructure in the North West following the recent detection of the cholera causing bacterium in raw water. | The Deputy Minister will begin his programme by meeting with various stakeholders at the Lekwa-Teemane Council Chambers in Bloemhof. He will then proceed to site inspection visits at Bloemhof Dam, Christiana Waste Water Treatment Works and the Bloemhof Water Treatment Works. | "The Deputy Minister will meet different stakeholders an…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary | The Gauteng Department of Education says it is deeply concerned about the increasing number of foodborne illness cases reported in schools around the province recently. | On Wednesday, the department was alerted to an incident involving an alleged foodborne illness that broke out at Emmangweni Primary School in Tembisa, affecting 16 learners., , According to the department, preliminary reports indicate that after the school break at 11: 00, a group of 16 learners (aged between 11 and 15) reported to the office experiencing dizzines…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the swift and decisive action by law enforcement authorities in apprehending the suspect linked to the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Orland East, Soweto, on Monday, 21 October. | "The arrest represents a crucial step towards justice for the victim, their family and the Orlando East community, which was shaken by this horrific incident. | "The committee commends the tireless efforts of the police, working together with members of the community, in appr…
(2024-10-24). Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Soweto on Monday. | The suspect was arrested last night and is expected to appear in court soon. | The little girl, Amantle Samane, was found murdered and allegedly raped at a shack about 650 metres from her home on Monday. | Her family last saw her alive when she and other children were playing in the street.
(2024-10-24). Zikalala to address KZN investment conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address KZN investment conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference., , Held under the theme: "Driving sustainable growth through strategic investments", Thursday's conference aims to unlock sustainable investment opportunities within RNM and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region. , , Zikalala is expected to speak on programmes such as the new harbour development in the South Coast and support infrastructure for the new Smart City Project under the District Developme…
(2024-10-24). Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family. sanews.gov.za Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family | Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie and Head of Department Guy Redman have officially handed over custodianship of the remains of struggle stalwart, Basil February, to his family. | The ceremony took place at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town on Wednesday. | February, who died in combat in 1967 while exiled in Zimbabwe, was one of 49 struggle stalwarts repatriated to South Africa in September 2024. | February is one of three stalwarts, whose remains will be returned to their home province ⚪ the Western…
(2024-10-24). Caught Between Sympathy and Fear: Egypt's Christians Confront the Gaza Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-24). Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement. sanews.gov.za Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement | Global investors, who wish to participate in engagements on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) after it has been delivered by the Minister of Finance, have been encouraged to register for the roadshows that will be led by National Treasury., , Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (2024 MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024., , "The Republic of South Africa, rated Ba2/BB-/BB- (Moody's/S&P/Fitch) has mandated Absa and J.P. Morgan to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) a…
(2024-10-24). Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians. sanews.gov.za Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has handed over tools of trade to 402 trained and certified refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians., , "The tools we are handing over to our refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians today will empower them to continue their essential work, ensuring that our cooling systems are efficient, safe and environmentally friendly," the Deputy Minister said on Thursday in Pretoria., , The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plans to further un…
(2024-10-24). Israeli military posts plan to murder last remaining journalists in northern Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Habitually-lying rogue state puts targets on backs of surviving journalists exposing its war crimes and genocide After murdering more journalists in tiny Gaza than were killed in the whole of the Second World War or every war and conflict in the twenty-first century so far, Israel's military has broadcast its intention to murder the last …
(2024-10-24). ITV removes Big Brother episode over pro-Palestine t-shirt, apologises to anti-Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
Broadcaster apologises and edits footage after complaints from pro-Israel groups yet allows right-wing views unchecked ITV has removed, edited and re-published an episode of its 'Big Brother' series in which a contestant wore a t-shirt in supporting Palestine. Psychologist Ali Bromley wore a shirt showing the watermelon that has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance …
(2024-10-24). Israeli Airstrikes Pound Damascus and Homs as Blinken Pushes for De-escalation. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-24). The testament and last will of Yahya Sinwar. unitedworldint.com In his own words. The leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was martyred by Israeli forces. The images showing Sinwar fighting until the last drop of his blood deeply affected the people all around the world. The testament of Sinwar, who made history with his life and resistance, was published after his martyrdom. We share this …
(2024-10-24). Manny Pacquiao: The Legendary Boxer's Inspiring Journey Beyond the Ring in 2024. moguldom.com Manny Pacquiao is a unique boxer. He is the only world champion in the history of boxing in eight weight categories. Eight, Karl! His champion acceleration was from 50 to 70 kg. And he always maintained phenomenal reflexes, crazy punching power, and unstoppable speed. Let's get to know this outstanding athlete better. Manny Pacquiao's Storied …
(2024-10-24). Lows Adventure 4: A Journey Through a Virtual Realm. moguldom.com In the vast universe of video games, Lows Adventure 4 stands out as an engaging blend ofexploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling. Players are invited to embark on an epic quest filledwith vibrant landscapes and challenging foes. This installment of the beloved series hasgarnered attention for its captivating gameplay mechanics and stunning graphics. Let's divedeeper into what …
(2024-10-24). What Are Some Common Myths About Traveling in China? moguldom.com Are you thinking about traveling to China but feel overwhelmed by all the stories andmisconceptions you've heard? China is a country rich in culture, history, and stunninglandscapes, but it's also surrounded by various myths that can leave travelers confused. Howdo you separate fact from fiction when planning your trip? In this article, we will debunk …
(2024-10-24). California Keeps Driving Up Gas Prices With 'Layers And Layers' Of Green Rules And Regs. wattsupwiththat.com "There are two reasons that gas is more expensive in California, and neither of them have to do with price gouging. The first reason, which we're all very familiar with, is the extra taxes that are added on," Edward Ring, the director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center, told the DCNF. "When you take all of the state taxes, fees and programs, you're going to add another $1.23 to the price of a gallon of gas, and that's not including the 18 cents a gallon of federal excise tax."
(2024-10-24). Grants help new peace churches build ministries in creative ways. anabaptistworld.org Five church plants identified as missional peace churches have received $5,000 grants from Mennonite Church USA.
(2024-10-24). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Thailand: Women in detention – Submission to the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). 'We'll be talking about the future of negotiations', says Rabuka on New Caledonia mission. asiapacificreport.nz By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will take a back seat in the upcoming Pacific leaders' fact-finding mission to New Caledonia, which was postponed from earlier in the year. Leaders from the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Solomon Islands make up a group called the Pacific Islands…
(2024-10-24). Cambodia: Joint statement urging World Bank action on civil society reprisals. fidh.org In recent months, there has been a worrying escalation in the Cambodian government's repression of critical voices, as part of a broader crackdown on civil society. The undersigned organisations, including International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge World Bank President Ajay Banga to condemn the Cambodian government's assault on human rights groups, (…) | – |
(2024-10-24). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Dwindling delights and mobile frights. onlineopinion.com.au For the past couple of weeks my mobile phone has been leading the charge for my tossing and turning at night.
(2024-10-24). Israeli Attacks on Syria Brazen Violation of UN Charter: Iran Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations strongly condemned the Israeli regime's continued acts of aggression and brutal attacks on Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.
(2024-10-24). Iran Refutes Claim of Embassy's Role in Anti-Israeli Attack by Hezbollah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed the allegations made by the Zionist regime that Iran's embassy in Beirut has been involved in a military operation by Hezbollah against Israel.
(2024-10-24). Martyrdom of Safieddine Opens New Chapter in Resistance: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to the head of Executive Council of Hezbollah Seyed Hashem Safieddine whose martyrdom was confirmed on Wednesday, saying his loss would mark yet another new chapter in the anti-Israeli resistance.
(2024-10-24). Leader Meets Family of Iranian Lady Martyred in Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday had a meeting with the families of martyrs Masoumeh Karbasi and her Lebanese husband, Dr. Reza Awadeh, who were martyred in the Zionist regime's airstrike on Beirut earlier this month.
(2024-10-24). Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Ankara. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei strongly condemned a terrorist attack on the headquarters of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara that killed five people and injured 22 others on Wednesday.
(2024-10-24). Iran, Russia Move Closer to Signing Comprehensive Deal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Russia made the final arrangements to conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries in the near future.
(2024-10-24). Trump supporter Elon Musk's US$1 million giveaways to US voters could be illegal. scmp.com The US Justice Department has warned the billionaire's America PAC that the daily sweepstakes plan may violate federal law.
(2024-10-24). Could US-China military ties endure the turbulence of another Trump presidency? scmp.com Former president's 'dramatic' differences with top US officials offer insights and caution for potential future of US-China military relations, analysts say.
(2024-10-24). Israeli weapon in photos of Beirut strike appears to be powerful SPICE bomb. scmp.com Associated Press images captured the exact moment an Israeli bomb hit a building in Beirut, destroying it.
(2024-10-24). Brazil's Lula plans state visit for China's Xi and talks in Amazon with US' Biden. scmp.com Xi Jinping gets state visit in place of Biden, who will not make it to Brasilia.
(2024-10-24). Defend euro against China-Russia push for alternative currency: Europe's bank chief. scmp.com Next US leader also urged to weigh negative impacts of American and EU trade 'restrictions and barriers' on economic growth and inflation.
(2024-10-24). Canada to slash immigration numbers as Trudeau government faces pressure. scmp.com Migrants have been blamed for everything from a housing crisis to a rising cost of living and a strained healthcare system.
(2024-10-24). 'He's been held hostage for over a year. We're old, I don't know if we'll ever see him again'. haaretz.com Holocaust survivor Michael Kuperstein refers to the day his grandson Bar was kidnapped to Gaza as a 'second holocaust,' but has lost hope that interviews can make much of a difference. 'We don't want them to become like Ron Arad,' says Faina, Bar's grandmother…
(2024-10-24). Two Israelis wounded in Hezbollah barrage of 50 rockets at Israel's north. haaretz.com GAZA: At least 74 killed in last day, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF reportedly carries out large-scale strikes in Lebanon's Tyre hours after telling residents in parts of city to evacuate north ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Biden administration pushing for limited cease-fire deal to release some hostages…
(2024-10-24). Lebanese army: Three soldiers, including officer, killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon. haaretz.com GAZA: At least 74 killed in last day, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF reportedly carries out large-scale strikes in Lebanon's Tyre hours after telling residents in parts of city to evacuate north ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Biden administration pushing for limited cease-fire deal to release some hostages…
(2024-10-24). Entertainment Buzz: Eurovision Update and Literary Treasures. devdiscourse.com The Netherlands is set to participate in Eurovision 2025 despite the absence of fan-favorite Joost Klein, who declined an invitation to return. AVROTROS, the country's national broadcaster, confirmed this late Wednesday.
(2024-10-24). New Evidence Could Reshape Menendez Brothers' Fate. devdiscourse.com A Los Angeles prosecutor aims to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez after 34 years in prison for the murder of their parents, citing new evidence of sexual abuse by their father, reports the Associated Press. District Attorney George Gascon is expected to make his recommendation at a press conference.
(2024-10-24). Biden's Historic Apology: Acknowledging the Tragic Legacy of Boarding Schools. devdiscourse.com In a historic move, U.S. President Joe Biden is set to formally apologize for the nation's role in the forced assimilation of Indigenous children through boarding schools. The tragic legacy of these institutions includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, resulting in nearly 1,000 child deaths.
(2024-10-24). Resentencing Looms for Menendez Brothers as New Evidence Surfaces. devdiscourse.com Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon revealed plans to seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez during a press conference, citing new evidence of prolonged sexual abuse by their father.
(2024-10-24). Canada's Immigration Cuts Spark Labor Concerns. devdiscourse.com Canada is set to reduce its immigration levels over the next few years, a move intended to ease pressures on housing and social services. This decision, however, is raising concerns among various industry groups about potential labor shortages.
(2024-10-24). Blockbuster Handbag Merger Blocked: FTC's Victory Against Tapestry-Capri Deal. devdiscourse.com A U.S. judge has officially blocked the planned $8.5 billion merger between handbag giants Tapestry and Capri, marking a significant victory for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The decision is anticipated to quash the merger permanently, proving a triumph both for regulators and consumers concerned about rising prices.
(2024-10-24). E. Coli Outbreak Sparks Onion Removal from Fast Food Menus. devdiscourse.com Major U.S. fast-food chains, including McDonald's and Burger King, are swiftly removing fresh onions from their menus after the vegetable was linked to a potential E. coli outbreak. The outbreak has reportedly sickened 49 individuals and resulted in one death, prompting immediate action from these companies.
(2024-10-24). Mali-Barrick Gold Dispute: Tensions Rise Over Unfulfilled Agreements. devdiscourse.com The ongoing dispute between Mali and Barrick Gold has escalated, with Mali accusing the Canadian mining company of failing to honor the commitments outlined in a recent agreement. Barrick, however, refuted these allegations on Thursday, stating that it does not acknowledge any claims of wrongdoing.
(2024-10-24). Israeli Military Kills Hamas Commander and UNRWA Staff Member. devdiscourse.com Israel's military has confirmed the elimination of Mohammad Abu Itiwi, a Hamas commander who played a crucial role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on southern Israel. Itiwi was also an employee of the U.N. aid agency UNRWA in Gaza, sparking intensified tensions between Israel and the U.N. organization.
(2024-10-24). Tesla's Surge: Musk's Bold Vision Sparks Investor Enthusiasm. devdiscourse.com Tesla experienced its largest single-day stock surge in over a decade, gaining nearly 22%, as CEO Elon Musk projected robust sales growth for the coming year. He reassured investors with plans to launch a budget vehicle by 2025 and reported improved third-quarter margins boosted by cost-cutting efforts.
(2024-10-24). Tragedy Strikes as Water Tank Collapse Claims Five Lives in Pimpri Chinchwad. devdiscourse.com A devastating water tank collapse in Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, has raised the death toll to five as two additional laborers succumbed to their injuries on Thursday, according to a police official.
(2024-10-24). Unlocking the Secret Link: Thyroid and Liver Proteins in Brain Health. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking study, scientists have uncovered a previously unrecognized biological process involving thyroid hormones and liver proteins that regulate cholesterol levels, which are often disrupted in neurodegenerative diseases.
(2024-10-24). Clash Over SEBI Chief's Absence Escalates Political Tensions. devdiscourse.com SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch's unexpected absence at a Parliament's Public Accounts Committee meeting on Thursday led to the session's postponement, igniting political discord. The committee chair, K C Venugopal, was criticized for postponing the meeting by members of the ruling party, who accused him of acting unilaterally.
(2024-10-24). Supreme Court Upholds Lawful Demolition Practices Amid Contempt Allegations. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed a plea alleging contempt against authorities in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh for demolishing properties. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra, and K V Viswanathan stated that the plea, filed by an unrelated petitioner, could not be entertained.
(2024-10-24). Political Tensions Rise in Bandra East as Zeeshan Siddique Faces Shiv Sena Opposition. devdiscourse.com Bandra East MLA Zeeshan Siddique has publicly criticized the Shiv Sena (UBT) for fielding a candidate in his constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra elections. His comments hinted at underlying tensions, responding to old political alliances breaking down.
(2024-10-24). Netherlands Faces Challenge with 2030 Climate Goal. devdiscourse.com The Netherlands may fall short of its 2030 climate objective unless it takes increased action, according to a report by PBL, the country's government climate policy adviser.
(2024-10-24). Clarke Calls for Specialist Opener in Upcoming Border-Gavaskar Series. devdiscourse.com Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has called on selectors to choose a specialist opener for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, set to commence next month. Clarke is advocating for a batsman adaptable to the opening position instead of the out-of-form Steven Smith, who has struggled since assuming the opener role post-David Warner's retirement.
(2024-10-24). Tesla Stocks Soar Amid Promises of Future Growth. devdiscourse.com Tesla witnessed a significant 12% surge in its stock price during pre-market trade on Thursday, following promises of considerable car sales growth from CEO Elon Musk. This spike comes as a relief to investors, offsetting recent concerns over Musk's involvement in new, non-core projects like the robotaxi.
(2024-10-24). Nvidia and Reliance Industries Forge AI Revolution in India. devdiscourse.com Nvidia Corporation has announced a significant partnership with Reliance Industries, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, to create advanced AI computing infrastructure in India. This initiative, officially disclosed by Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, aims to harness the potential of AI through a new data center powered by Nvidia's cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips.
(2024-10-24). Hamas Seeks Russian Mediation for Palestinian Unity Government Talks. devdiscourse.com In a bid to advance the formation of a national unity government, Hamas has called on Russia to exert influence over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The announcement came following discussions between senior Hamas figure Mousa Abu Marzouk and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov in Moscow, as reported by RIA.
(2024-10-24). Market Jitters: US Election Uncertainty and Strong Yields Impact Global Shares. devdiscourse.com Asian shares mirrored Wall Street's downward momentum on Thursday due to prevailing uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election outcome, keeping investors wary. A robust dollar, nearing its three-month high, found support from elevated Treasury yields.
(2024-10-24). PAC meeting postponed as SEBI chief Buch fails to appear, BJP miffed at panel chair Venugopal. devdiscourse.com Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday postponed its sitting after SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials expressed inability to attend the meeting, panel chairperson K C Venugopal said.
(2024-10-24). Mental Flexibility: Key to Vaccine Decision-Making. devdiscourse.com Mental flexibility has emerged as a significant factor in health-related decision-making, especially regarding vaccine attitudes. A recent study in New Zealand indicates that while external barriers to vaccine access are minimal, internal cognitive factors heavily influence hesitancy among the population.
(2024-10-24). Nvidia's ecosystem in India is very rich; 2024 will see a 20 times growth in compute capacities in India, says CEO Jensen Huang. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-24). EU Unites Against Chinese Wind Competition. devdiscourse.com In a bid to counter increasing Chinese competition in the European wind market, Denmark's climate and energy minister is calling for a unified EU approach. This initiative precedes a crucial meeting with the EU Commission and industry leaders on Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Tibetan President Applauds Modi-Xi Dialogue Amid Skepticism. devdiscourse.com Tibetan President-in-exile Penpa Tsering has expressed his approval of the recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, viewing it as a positive step towards peace despite his doubts about China's reliability. Speaking to ANI, Tsering remarked on Modi's consistent efforts to improve India-China ties since assuming office, emphasizing the significance of constructive neighborly relations and the value of nonviolence.
(2024-10-24). Rajouri-Noushera Highway Revamp: A Game-Changer for Jammu and Kashmir's Border Connectivity. devdiscourse.com The Rajouri-Noushera highway project in Jammu and Kashmir is approaching its final stages. Spearheaded by SGI's Project Manager Ashwin Astapik, the initiative aims to significantly enhance regional connectivity.
(2024-10-24). Unveiling a Literary Treasure: The Rare Typescript of 'The Little Prince'. devdiscourse.com A rare typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved novella, 'The Little Prince,' is soon to hit the market with a steep price tag of $1.25 million. Described as a 'literary treasure' by book dealers, this unique copy contains extensive handwritten corrections by the author himself.
(2024-10-24). CDC's Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Unveiled. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for individuals over the age of 65.
(2024-10-24). Yuan in the Crosshairs: The Trump Effect on China's Currency. devdiscourse.com The yuan is under renewed pressure as speculations rise about a possible return of Donald Trump as U.S. president. This challenge comes not only from currency speculators but also from mainland Chinese exporters holding onto dollars.
(2024-10-24). Ferocious Trami Strikes: Schools Shut, Thousands Flee. devdiscourse.com Tropical Storm Trami made a powerful landfall early Thursday on the northeastern coast of the Philippines' main Luzon island, forcing shut schools and government offices for a second day.
(2024-10-24). IOC President Bach awards Museveni honorary gold medal. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has recognized the effort of Uganda's president to contribute to the growth of sports by awarding him a medal. Bach awarded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni an honorary gold medal during his Wednesday visit to the State House in Entebbe. The IOC …
(2024-10-24). General Court Martial sentences NUP supporters for treachery. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals sentenced are Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid …
(2024-10-24). Idris Elba to build film studios in Africa, says move is 'Going to Happen'. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT | Melody Chironda — ALL AFRICA | Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent's booming film industry. "I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider — it's going to happen," he told BBC. "I think [I'll move] in the next …
(2024-10-24). In Pictures: Site of fuel tanker blast in Kigogwa. independent.co.ug 
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 15 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-10-24). Kigogwa Fuel Tank Blast: Death toll rises to 15. independent.co.ug 
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of people who perished after a fuel tanker caught fire in Kigoogwa town has risen to 15. The accident occurred on Tuesday in Kigoogwa Town when the tanker, registration number UAM 292Q, travelling from Kampala to Gulu, overturned and caught fire in the town. Ismail Musoke, an eyewitness, …
(2024-10-24). TikToker granted bond after apologising for insulting former Minister Kibuule. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Nyanzi, a TikToker, has been released on police bond after issuing a public apology for defamatory remarks he made against former Minister for Water, Ronald Kibuule, in a viral video. Nyanzi, who was arrested earlier this week, expressed deep remorse for his false statements and offered to meet Kibuule in …
(2024-10-24). Uganda Breweries joins other partners in cleaning up Portbell landing site. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To address the unrelenting sanitation needs at the Portbell Landing site in Luzira Uganda Breweries Limited has embarked on a cleaning exercise together with other partners; Rotaract Club of Luzira, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and others to restore the cleanliness at the …
(2024-10-24). Uganda confirms 1st mpox death as infections rise to 164. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday confirmed its first death of mpox as the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone on Wednesday that the death was registered in the mid-western district of …
(2024-10-24). Uganda's first Electric Vehicle training program launched at Makerere University. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | GCIC | Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric mobility and associated technologies. The program, housed at the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak-UniPod), aims to provide specialised training to 25 selected …
(2024-10-24). FIFA president confirms at least 9 African teams for 2026 World Cup. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly opened on Tuesday …
(2024-10-24). Uganda's first Electric Vehicle training program launched at Makerere University. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | GCIC | Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric mobility and associated technologies. The program, housed at the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak-UniPod), aims to provide specialised training to 25 selected students …
(2024-10-24). Uganda, South Sudan leaders meet to address cross-border challenges. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and South Sudan leaders have convened in Kitgum Municipality, Northern Uganda, to discuss mutual interests and challenges along their international border points. The two-day meeting, which began on Tuesday, has attracted leaders from five districts in Northern Uganda: Karenga, Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru, and Kabong. They are meeting with counterparts …
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate and JETRO Japan join forces with U.S. Healthcare Immersion Program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced a strategic agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to implement a two-phase program aimed at enhancing U.S. healthcare and business immersion opportunities for Japanese health technology companies. In the first phase, 16 Japanese companies will gain insights through an educational immersion program led by Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate aimed to provide firsthand experience in observing how healthcare professionals use or would benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Food recalls and sickness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled because of possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, explains the risks associated with listeria and how to best avoid foodborne illness. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
(2024-10-24). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5. While that is somewhat in line with pre-pandemic numbers, it's a large increase from the same period last year when there were just under 4,000 cases. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health screenings in underserved populations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Compared to non-Hispanic white people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with common cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, and they are more likely to develop cancers in the liver, stomach and cervix, often linked to infections like HPV. Early detection through screening can prevent serious health issues. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte,…
(2024-10-24). (Video) 'In the blink of an eye,' healthy teen needs new heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A healthy boy goes from celebrating his 16th birthday to suddenly needing a heart transplant. And it was all caused by a rare reaction to a common childhood virus that usually only results in a mild rash. Watch: Braxton Wohlferd's story youtu.be/f-cjbyoWhA4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (3: 19) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Wetting a line and catching fish is just one of the…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Penicillin allergy or not? Why you should find out. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a kid, I remember having a rash after taking penicillin. To this day, my doctor prescribes something other than penicillin if needed when I am ill. I have heard that people who think they are allergic to penicillin may not be. Should I check whether I truly am allergic? ANSWER: Penicillin refers to two things. One is a specific antibiotic prescribed to treat some common illnesses. Penicillin also refers to a…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Shockwave therapy may help relieve foot problem. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had some foot issues, and I heard that shockwave therapy might be appropriate. How does it work? And how can it help? ANSWER: This noninvasive treatment uses sound waves to transmit energy to tissues to help with the healing process. You may hear it referred to as extracorporeal shockwave treatment. Extracorporeal means the treatment occurs outside the body, through the skin, rather than a treatment provided internally. Originally used to treat…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your family from seasonal respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: they are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says these respiratory infections also share common preventive measures. She offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sgcSYHY-5Z8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2024-10-24). Could 'zombie cells' in the skin be aging your brain too? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Representative microscopy image of aged skin with increased DNA-damage (depicted in green) within telomeres (in red), a biomarker associated with cellular senescence and aging. Mayo Clinic researchers have found that senescent cells — non-dividing "zombie" cells — accumulate in the skin as people age and may influence aging in other parts of the body. Their recent study revealed that transplanting senescent skin cells into a preclinical model revealed that they not only caused that senescence…
(2024-10-24). Magnifying U.S. gastrointestinal disease mortality reveals health disparities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org U.S. map depicting digestive disease mortality rate per 100,000 American Indian and Alaska Natives in 2019. Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and North Dakota State University researchers recently delved into demographic data at the national, state and county level in the U.S. to see which populations are most affected by digestive diseases…
(2024-10-24). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions about the flu, COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. The best way to protect yourself from either of these illnesses is to get vaccinated. Updated vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19 are now available. In this Q&A, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, answers some common questions he gets…
(2024-10-24). How to step up to manage bunions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Stylish shoes can add the finishing touch to an outfit and help you feel like you're putting your best foot forward. But those dressy shoes might not be the best for your feet — especially your toes. Shoes that are narrow, tight, pointed or high-heeled can push the tip of your big toes toward and over your smaller toes, causing bunions. Bunions are bulging, bony bumps at the base of your big toes….
(2024-10-24). Grant aims to help modernize Mayo Clinic Brain Bank and enhance research discoveries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new grant will help fund community outreach efforts and new technology to modernize the Mayo Clinic Brain Bank and advance research in neurodegenerative diseases.
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the Radiation Oncology Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, explains how innovation is transforming radiation treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aCjypSH3cZw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-10-24). The dynamic role of clinical research coordinators. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic, clinical research coordinators support thousands of studies across the enterprise. The role is one of the most important in research— it's dynamic, full of opportunities for growth, and much more.
(2024-10-24). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…
(2024-10-24). Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gynecologic exams might not top the list of things you look forward to, but whether it's for a wellness visit or a new concern, such exams are critical for detecting gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable. Gynecologic cancers include endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Gynecology visits should provide a valuable opportunity for you to ask questions, raise concerns and learn about your body from an expert who prioritizes your health and well-being. But if you've had difficulty…
(2024-10-24). Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images You're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off a rock onto the beach. Suddenly, you feel a pop in your knee, then immediate pain followed by swelling. You may have just injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. How an ACL tear can happen The ACL is a tough band of tissue that lies within…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How surgery can reduce breast cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer. With my family history, when should I consider preventive surgery options, and what do those look like? Are there other risk factors I should be aware of? ANSWER: Given your family history of breast cancer, I'm so glad you want to know more about reducing breast cancer risk. There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of getting breast…
(2024-10-24). Cuba aboga por la consolidación del BRICS. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (ACN) Cuba aboga por la consolidación del BRICS, afirmó este jueves Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, miembro del Buró Político y titular de Relaciones Exteriores, quien participa en la XVI Cumbre del grupo, que se desarrolla del 22 al 24 de octubre en Kazán, Rusia.
(2024-10-24). Califica primer ministro de India de productiva Cumbre de Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) El primer ministro indio, Narendra Modi, calificó la decimosexta Cumbre de los Brics, que culmina hoy en Kazán, Rusia, de muy productiva con debates sobre diversos temas y apreció las reuniones que sostuvo con varios líderes mundiales.
(2024-10-24). Grande la solidaridad entre los cubanos. radiohc.cu La solidaridad que siempre está presente entre los cubanos se ha intensificado por estos días, ante el difícil panorama en territorios de la zona oriental del país, especialmente en la provincia de Guantánamo, tras el reciente paso del huracán Oscar que lamentablemente provocó la pérdida de vidas, así como considerables daños materiales.
(2024-10-24). Israel mantiene su escalada genocida en el norte de Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) Las autoridades de salud en el norte de la Franja de Gaza revelaron hoy que al menos 770 palestinos murieron y más de mil sufrieron heridas en el campamento de Jabalia, sometido a brutales bombardeos israelíes.
(2024-10-24). Convocan en Panamá a caravana contra el bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) convocó hoy a la XIV caravana el próximo domingo en rechazo al bloqueo que impone Estados Unidos a la isla hace más de seis décadas.
(2024-10-24). Persiste compleja situación epidemiológica en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) Francisco Durán García, director nacional de Higiene y Epidemiología, informó en conferencia de prensa que persiste una transmisión activa de los virus de dengue y oropouche en 12 y 15 provincias del país, respectivamente.
(2024-10-24). Campeona dominicana Marileidy Paulino correrá en Grand Slam Track. radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 24 oct (PL) La campeona olímpica y mundial dominicana, Marileidy Paulino, anunció que correrá en el Grand Slam Track de Atletismo en 2025, organizado por el cuatro veces campeón olímpico de Estados Unidos, Michael Johnson.
(2024-10-24). Brasil pide excluir a Cuba de lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo. radiohc.cu Kazán, 24 oct (RHC) Brasil reitera su llamado a excluir a Cuba de la lista estadounidense de países patrocinadores del terrorismo, declaró este jueves el canciller de ese pais, Mauro Vieira, en la XVI Cumbre del grupo Brics.
(2024-10-24). Pommeck Dalaloy, un pilar en la colaboración médica Cuba-Laos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) Cuando hace 51 años la primera brigada médica cubana llegó a la zona liberada de Laos el joven doctor Pommeck Dalaloy fungía ya, desde su apertura en 1972, como director del Hospital de la Amistad Lao-Vietnam.
(2024-10-24). Abre Cuba con triunfo en inicio de Copa del Caribe de Beisbol. radiohc.cu Nassau, Bahamas, (24 oct).- El equipo Cuba B se apoyó en una gran labor del derecho José Ignacio Bermúdez, quien colgó cinco ceros, propinó 10 ponches y permitió solo tres imparables, para abrir con victoria de 8×0 sobre el de San Martín en la VI Copa del Caribe de Beisbol, con sede en esta ciudad.
(2024-10-24). Marabana y Thai Binh Corporation firman convenio de patrocinio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (JIT).- La Comisión Nacional de Carreras y Caminatas Marabana-Maracuba (CNCCMM) y Thai Binh Corporation, de Viet Nam, rubricaron un contrato de patrocinio para la emblemática carrera Marabana, uno de los eventos deportivos más importantes de Cuba.
(2024-10-24). Cumbre de los BRICS. radiohc.cu La decimosexta cumbre de los BRICS, del 22 al 24 de octubre, comenzó el pasado martes en la ciudad rusa de Kazán. Según el Kremlin, la cumbre de los Brics, es "el evento diplomático más importante jamás organizado en Rusia". Más de dos decenas de líderes internacionales y 36 delegaciones de países, figuran en la lista de invitados por el Kremlin. Entre ellos está el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres.
(2024-10-24). Presidente de Bolivia critica desde Rusia bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Kazán, 24 oct (RHC) El presidente de Bolivia, Luis Arce, deploró este jueves en la XVI Cumbre de los Brics (Bolivia, Rusia, India, China y Sudáfrica) en Kazán, el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.
(2024-10-24). Díaz-Canel en Artemisa: "La participación del pueblo, en todo, es fundamental" radiohc.cu Artemisa, 24 oct (RHC) Importantes objetivos económicos y sociales de la provincia de Artemisa fueron visitados este jueves por el Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2024-10-24). Thailand: Open letter to the royal thai government on the extradition of United Nations-recognised refugee Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Bombay High Court Expansion Nears Reality. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra government announced plans to hand over the next tranche of land needed for the Bombay High Court's new building in Mumbai's Bandra region by December. This announcement was made to a Supreme Court special bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which is monitoring the project closely.