2024-10-28: News Headlines

democracynow.org (2024-10-28).   "This Carnage Needs to Stop": Israel Bans Aid Groups from Gaza, Kills Over 1,000 in North Gaza SiegeIsrael's three-week siege of northern Gaza has killed at least 1,000 Palestinians. Most of the dead are women and children. On Saturday, Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital just one day after storming it, with health officials saying that soldiers detained dozens of male medical staffers and some of the patients. This comes as the Israeli government has banned six medical NGOs from entering Gaza despite the dire humanitarian crisis stemming from repeated displacements of the population, widespread disease, injuries from Israeli attacks, hunger and more.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-28). Crippling UNRWA: The Knesset's Collective Punishment of Palestinians. counterpunch.org The man has a cheek. Having lectured Iranians and Lebanese about what (and who) is good for them in terms of rulers and rule (we already know what he thinks of the Palestinians), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been keeping busy on further depriving access and assistance to those in Gaza and the West Bank. This

Staff (2024-10-28). What does Israeli Knesset's approval of laws labeling UNRWA a terrorist organization signify? imemc.org A Report by Rami Samara — Translated From WAFA News: The Israeli Knesset is expected to vote within hours on the second and third readings of two bills that threaten the future of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. The first bill concerns banning UNRWA's …

Noa Shpigel (2024-10-28). Knesset approves bills banning UN relief agency UNRWA from operating in Israel. haaretz.com The two bills would make it substantially more difficult for UNRWA, the agency tasked with providing education, social welfare, food and other services to millions of Palestinians, to operate in Israel, including East Jerusalem…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-28). Crippling UNRWA: The Knesset's Collective Punishment of Palestinians. globalresearch.ca The man has a cheek. Having lectured Iranians and Lebanese about what (and who) is good for them in terms of rulers and rule (we already know what he thinks of the Palestinians), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-28). Israel bans UNRWA, the main aid agency for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org Campaign of starvation sees new display of contempt for decency and international law as Israel declares UN aid organisation 'terrorist' The Israeli Knesset (parliament) has voted today to ban UN aid agency for Palestinians UNRWA from operating in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza — and has declared UNRWA a terror group, saying the ban …

aljazeera (2024-10-28). 'Children torn apart' as Israel attacks Gaza school sheltering Palestinians. aljazeera.com Residents report a plane destroying the UN building, which collapsed on top of people, calling the raid a 'massacre'.

WSWS (2024-10-28). UN humanitarian chief warns "entire population of North Gaza is at risk of dying" wsws.org The Israeli onslaught on Northern Gaza, aimed at completely emptying the region of its people, has entered its fourth week.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Araghchi tells UK FM: Stop Israel support; Iran won't hesitate to defend territorial integrity. presstv.ir Iran asserts that it will not hesitate to exercise its inherent and legal right to defend its territorial integrity and national sovereignty against potential acts of aggression.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-10-28). Iran Calls For Urgent UNSC Meeting Following Israeli Attack. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on the UN on 27 October to convene an urgent Security Council meeting in response to Israel's recent missile and drone attack on the Islamic Republic while affirming Iran's right to retaliate. | Araghchi issued a letter to the UN Secretary-General stating that the "Islamic Republic of Iran calls on the President of the Security Council to convene an urgent meeting to address these serious violations and illegal actions, ensuring that this regime is held accountable for its actions." | "While Iran's air defense system intercepted most of the missiles, four Iranian arm…

Palestine Chronicle. (2024-10-28). Microsoft Fires Employees Over Gaza Vigil; Tech Giants Face Scrutiny. popularresistance.org Microsoft recently fired two employees who organized a vigil at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to remember Palestinians killed amid Israel's ongoing genocide on Gaza, the Associated Press reported. | According to the employees, they were dismissed over the phone late on Thursday, following a lunchtime gathering they had planned on the company campus. | AP reported that "both workers were members of a coalition of employees called 'No Azure for Apartheid' that has opposed Microsoft's sale of its cloud-computing technology to the Israeli government." | Tuesday's event, however, was reportedly similar to o…

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Iran repairs 'minor' damage caused by Israeli strikes: Defense chief. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister says the country immediately repaired minor damage caused by Israel's recent aggression against the several Iranian nuclear facilities.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-10-28). Russia produces first batch of fuel for Bolivia's nuclear reactor. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Russia has produced the first batch of nuclear fuel for the reactor at the Nuclear Technology Research and Development Center (CIDTN) in El Alto, Bolivia, the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM reported on Monday.

Staff (2024-10-28). Podcast: A Levitation With Ed Sanders. worldbeyondwar.org Ed Sanders joins World BEYOND War for a conversation about nuclear madness, the deep state, DIY publishing, the antiwar inspirations of Allen Ginsberg, Dorothy Day and Phil Ochs, and the urgency for political sanity as global disaster looms. #worldbeyondwar…

Steven Ganot (2024-10-28). Military Analysts: After US Defense Boost, Israel Conducts Major Airstrikes on Iran, May Now Target Nuclear Sites. themedialine.org

Sputnik, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-10-28). BRICS Grain Exchange Would Depoliticize Global Cereal Market. popularresistance.org Russia proposed creating a BRICS grain exchange that would serve as a new trading platform for the world's largest producers and consumers of food grains. The measure could help depoliticize global markets and eliminate intermediaries in the form of Western exchanges, according to experts consulted by Sputnik. | The dominance of the United States in the world economy did not start with the dollar. After the Second World War, the US became the leading supplier of wheat and corn. As a result, the entire modern infrastructure of the global grain market has been shaped by Washington. Thus, the benchmarks are made by…

Amy Goodman (2024-10-28). Israel Continues to Escalate Regional Tensions With Latest Attacks on Iran. truthout.org We speak with Iranian American policy analyst Trita Parsi about Israel's latest attack on Iran on Saturday, when it bombed military facilities and air defense systems in the country. Iran said four soldiers were killed in the attack. Israel also struck air defense batteries and radars in Syria and Iraq. Israel's assault this weekend came about four weeks after Iran launched a missile attack on… |

Molly Redden (2024-10-28). Private Videos Reveal Trump Adviser's Plans for a New MAGA Agenda. truthout.org A key ally to former President Donald Trump detailed plans to deploy the military in response to domestic unrest, defund the Environmental Protection Agency and put career civil servants "in trauma" in a series of previously unreported speeches that provide a sweeping vision for a second Trump term. In private speeches delivered in 2023 and 2024, Russell Vought, who served as Trump's director… |

Silky Shah (2024-10-28). Ahead of the Election, Immigrant Rights Advocates Are Preparing for the Worst. truthout.org Despite campaign promises to pursue a pro-immigrant agenda, the Biden administration quickly retreated as Republicans, backed by sensational media coverage of the southern border, commandeered the narrative. With no countervailing impulse from the White House, the politics of immigration has moved alarmingly to the right, especially over the last year. Texas governor Greg Abbott's strategy of… |

Ana Vračar (2024-10-28). Thousands of workers challenge far-right in London march. peoplesdispatch.org

Pablo Meriguet (2024-10-28). Ecuador in the dark: Daniel Noboa increases power cuts to 14 hours a day. peoplesdispatch.org The contradictions in the government's discourse on the electricity crisis reveal the absence (and possibly the will) of a plan to improve Ecuador's electricity system. A very serious deepening of the economic crisis is foreseen.

Martha Ríos (2024-10-28). Viceministra de Cuba recibe carta de estilo de embajadora canadiense. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Anayansi Rodríguez recibió este lunes las Copias de Estilo de la diplomática Marianick Tremblay, designada embajadora de Canadá en esta capital.

Drago Bosnic (2024-10-28). "Trump Derangement Syndrome" Out of Control as "Deep State" Tries Defamation. "Determined to Prevent Him From Winning" globalresearch.ca From The Deep State and the

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Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-10-28). BRICS Adds 13 New 'Partner Countries' At Historic Summit In Kazan, Russia. popularresistance.org The Global South-led organization BRICS is growing. More and more countries support the group's mission: to build a multipolar world, with alternative economic institutions that are more representative and democratic, not dominated by the Western powers. | BRICS held a summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, where 13 new "partner nations" were accepted. | At this historic meeting, China's President Xi Jinping referred to BRICS as "a vanguard for advancing global governance reform" and "reform of the international financial architecture". | Bolivia's left-wing President Luis Arce argued that "the shield of BRICS…

UMMID (2024-10-28). Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Ukraine — Key Takeaways from Kazan Declaration. ummid.com BRICS Summit 2024 in Russia ended on Thursday adopting Kazan Declaration which focused on key issues including catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Lebanon, Ukraine war and condemnation of Israel.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Chile latest to join Artemis Accords. ummid.com Chile is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, becoming the 47th nation and the seventh South American country to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity, NASA said.

UMMID (2024-10-28). 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.

UMMID (2024-10-28). 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.

UMMID (2024-10-28). 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.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Finally, Saudi Arabia joins BRICS 2024 Summit in Russia. ummid.com Saudi Arabia on Thursday October 23, 2024 joined a galaxy of around three dozen world leaders gathered in the Russian City of Kazan to attend the BRICS 2024 Summit.

UMMID (2024-10-28). 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.

UMMID (2024-10-28). 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.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be next Chief Justice of India. ummid.com President Droupadi Murmu Thursday (October 24, 2024) appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

UMMID (2024-10-28). 4 Muslims in Congress 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. ummid.com The Congress High Command late in the night Thursday released its first list of 48 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Sharjeel Imam: A Victim of Justice. ummid.com How long will Sharjeel be victim of justice is worth seeing. He is indeed unfolding the reality of the justice system each day.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Tak Bai Massacre: Thailand apologizes for killing of Muslim protesters. ummid.com Thailand Prime Minister Thursday October 24, 2024 apologised for the brutal killing of 85 Muslim protesters in the 20-year-old incident infamous as 'Tak Bai Massacre'.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Ejaz Beg, Asif Zakaria in Congress 3rd list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Congress High Command Saturday Oct 26, 2024 released its 3rd list for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Polls, confirming the names of two Muslims, Ejaz Beg (Ejaj Beg) and Asif Zakria, as its candidates.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Maha Polls 2024: Dhule done, suspense prevails over INDIA pick in Malegaon. ummid.com Suspense prevailed over the INDIA alliance candidate in Malegaon Central Assembly Constituency even as the Shiv Sena (UBT) declared former MLA Anil Gote as its candidate from the Dhule City for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.

UMMID (2024-10-28). NCP (Sharad Pawar) releases its first list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar Friday Oct 25, 2024 released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Microsoft sacks Egyptian Techies over vigil for Palestinians. ummid.com Tech giant Microsoft has fired two of its employees for organising vigil in support for the Palestinians killed in Gaza and other occupied lands.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Will the Truth of Kanishka plane bombing ever be out? ummid.com On June 23, 1985 a bomb exploded in the Air India 182 Kanishka airplane flight from Canada to India, killing all 329 passengers and crew.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Kancha Ilaiah's apologia of Zionist genocide furthers Hindutva fascist agenda. ummid.com The article published in the Telugu newspaper Sakshi is the latest instance of Kancha Ilaiah's writing ending up furthering the agenda of Hindutva fascists in this country.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Musk suspends Iran Supreme leader's Hebrew X account. ummid.com Elon Musk suspended Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's Hebrew language account on social media platform X hours after it was created and posted just one tweet.

UMMID (2024-10-28). OxygenOS 15 built on Android 15 to power OnePlus 12 – What's new. ummid.com OnePlus is all set to roll-out OxygenOS 15 which is built on the latest Android version to the OnePlus 12 starting October 30.

UMMID (2024-10-28). Why freedom for Palestinians is a matter of time. ummid.com Palestinians will eventually win their freedom, because they have invested in a long-term trajectory of ideas, memories and communal aspirations, which often translate to spirituality or, rather, a deep, immovable faith that grows stronger, even during times of horrific wars.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Yet another fatal accident on German Rail. wsws.org Early on Monday morning, October 21, a 46-year-old train driver died while working at a depot in the city of Duisburg.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Oppose the pro-genocide purge on US college campuses! wsws.org The central involvement of the Democratic Party in the persecution of opposition to genocide demonstrates that its claim to be protecting "democracy" is a cynical fraud.

WSWS (2024-10-28). German government to discontinue wastewater monitoring for COVID-19. wsws.org Especially since the abolition of mandatory personal testing and all other coronavirus protection measures, wastewater monitoring is one of the most informative tools for determining the status of the pandemic.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Washington Post owner Bezos blocks endorsement of Harris. wsws.org William Lewis, publisher and CEO of the Washington Post, announced on Friday that the paper, owned by the billionaire founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos, would not make an endorsement for US president in the 2024 elections.

WSWS (2024-10-28). North Korean troops deployed to Russia, as US/NATO ramps up Ukraine war. wsws.org The condemnation of North Korean troops in Russia is entirely hypocritical given that US/NATO, in its war against Moscow, has supplied Ukraine with billions of dollars of increasingly sophisticated military hardware along with training and intelligence.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Boeing Workers Rank-and-File Committee hosts public meeting to discuss international strategy to win strike. wsws.org The meeting was attended by autoworkers, railroaders, postal workers, nurses and bus drivers from Australia, Canada, Germany, Britain and Brazil, as well as numerous workers and youth in the United States.

WSWS (2024-10-28). An interview with Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, co-directors of Where Olive Trees Weep, filmed on the occupied West Bank: "You cannot imagine the extent of the injustice" wsws.org The documentary's objectivity lies in the fact that it presents historical and social truth.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Sumar official Iñigo Errejón resigns amid nationwide #MeToo witch-hunt in Spain. wsws.org Notwithstanding WSWS' well-documented differences with Errejón and Podemos, it unequivocally condemns this baseless and reactionary witch-hunt against him.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Greek strike wave against brutal austerity attacks. wsws.org Millions in various sectors are fed up with stagnating wages amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis, expressed in the wave of strikes this month by many thousands of workers across different industries.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Growing opposition among US postal workers to sellout contract. wsws.org The deal with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) includes a provocative 1.3 percent annual wage increase, substandard cost-of-living adjustments and no additional safety or job protections.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Over 75 infected and 1 killed so far by McDonald's E. coli outbreak. wsws.org McDonald's restaurant recently removed the Quarter Pounder sandwich off their menu at various locations across the country due to infection with the deadly E. coli bacteria found in raw onions. At least 75 people have been sickened, 22 hospitalized, and one has died.

WSWS (2024-10-28). This week in history: October 28-November 3. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Protest against removal of pro-Palestinian teacher shuts down Philadelphia school board meeting. wsws.org Keziah Ridgeway was removed from her post last month following complaints from far right Zionist elements in Philadelphia who objected to her vocal defense of her students' rights to free speech and opposition to the Gaza genocide.

WSWS (2024-10-28). British Commonwealth summit dominated by tensions over climate crisis and war preparations against China. wsws.org Britain, Australia and New Zealand used the meeting in Samoa to promote the further militarisation of the Pacific against China; meanwhile the imperialist powers dismissed demands for meaningful action on climate change.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Workers speak out on war, genocide and the social crisis at Queensland polling booth. wsws.org "They start wars all over the world and then blame everybody else for the problems they cause, whether it's inflation, high prices on food, high import taxes and everything else that goes with it."

WSWS (2024-10-28). Australian Labor's defeat in Queensland election underscores historic political crisis. wsws.org The result calls into the question the survival of the federal Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and indicates the deepening instability of the whole political establishment.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Gold price surging to new record highs calling into question role of the dollar. wsws.org Dollar supremacy is a decisive issue for the entire political establishment of US imperialism as it seeks to maintain its global hegemony through an ever-expanding war front.

WSWS (2024-10-28). Growing opposition among US postal workers to sellout contract. wsws.org The deal with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) includes a provocative 1.3 percent annual wage increase, substandard cost-of-living adjustments and no additional safety or job productions.

Kathy Bergen, Don Betz, Larry Ekin, Rev. Dr. Don Wagner, Mondoweiss. (2024-10-28). An International Civil Society Movement For Palestine Is Needed. popularresistance.org Let us be clear. | Gaza was a crime, even before Israel's current genocidal war. One of the world's most densely populated spaces served for years as what was essentially the world's largest open air prison. If not a crime, it was certainly a violation of international law and an affront to human dignity and decency. | However, the recent horrifying events perpetrated there seem to have awakened the world's conscience. Tragically, despite widespread international demonstrations and condemnation no ceasefire has been achieved and Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues. Those who are not killed by Israel's relentless…

Fight Back! News. (2024-10-28). University Of Minnesota SDS Statement Of Halimy Hall Occupation. popularresistance.org Shortly after President Cunningham started working at our university, she and the Board of Regents held an emergency meeting, a week before students returned to campus, where they passed a policy of neutrality for the UMN endowment. Regent Jamie Meyron introduced the institutional neutrality policy declaring the University's endowment funds "politically neutral", effectively making it impossible for students to campaign for the University to divest from certain companies. In this same meeting, they resurrected restrictive protest policies, including banning unpermitted protests of more than 100 people and the use…

Joselyn, NDN Collective. (2024-10-28). NDN Collective Responds To President Biden's Planned Apology. popularresistance.org While Biden's apology is significant because it marks the first time the federal government has formally acknowledged their role in the generations of harm caused by abusive and deadly mandatory residential schools, the president's words ring hollow without action. | The pain caused by residential schools is immeasurable — all Indigenous Peoples of the U.S. and Canada are survivors of that brutal system, as it was used to collectively strip us of our languages, cultures, strong family structures, and community wellbeing. We all continue to navigate the residual impacts of such an aggressive assault on our N…

Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-10-28). University Of Pennsylvania Police Raid Pro-Palestine Students' Home. popularresistance.org On Friday, October 18 at 6 am, 12 Penn Police officers and one Philadelphia Police officer raided the home of pro-Palestine Penn students organizers. After threatening to break down the door with a battering ram and pointing a gun at their neighbor, they stormed the house in full tactical gear. The police banged on each door as students were sleeping, pointing rifles and handguns at their heads as they exited their rooms with their hands raised. Officers refused to show a warrant to residents of the house, and refused to provide their names and badge numbers. While the students were corralled by police in a room,…

teleSURenglish. (2024-10-28). Evo Morales Survives Armed Attack In Cochabamba. popularresistance.org Former Bolivian president Evo Morales reported that he survived an armed attack and an alleged attempt at capture early this morning while traveling on the road connecting Villa Tunari with Shinahota, in the Cochabamba Tropics, an area considered his main political stronghold. | The attack comes amid a growing internal crisis in the Movement for Socialism (MAS), the party founded by Morales, which is currently facing divisions and power disputes among its various factions. | "The first vehicle was hit by at least four shots. In this situation, Evo Morales changed vehicle hastily, it was hit by 14 shots. In that l…

Robert S. Becker (2024-10-28). A Harris win cements 2016 as a bizarre, fascistic, anti-status quo outlier. A Trump win means the opposite. Ôøº. nationofchange.org When Harris wins, we remind the world, despite appearances, that uninformed clods who tolerate serial shootings, intolerant fundamentalists, white supremacists, and anti-immigrant pogroms are not in charge.

Democracy Now! (2024-10-28). Democracy Now! 2024-10-28 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, October 28, 2024 | Democracy Now! Monday, October 28, 2024…

Staff (2024-10-28). Israel Kills Five Journalists in Sunday Gaza Attacks. scheerpost.com By Jason Ditz / Antiwar.com Israel has come under growing international criticism for its deliberate attacks on journalists. That doesn't seem to be impacting Israeli policy, however, as five more journalists were reported killed today in attacks across the Gaza Strip. The victims of today's attacks included Saed Radwan with Al-Aqsa TV, Hamza Abu Salmiya with Sanad …

Editor (2024-10-28). Book review of 'The Political Writings of Bhagat Singh'. mronline.org On the 23rd of March 1931, Bhagat Singh was hanged to death for waging revolution against the British colonial government in Lahore, Pakistan at the young age of 23.

Ed Rampell (2024-10-28). Celebrating the 70th anniversary of 'Salt of the Earth'. mronline.org The Film was one of the most pro-union movies in American history.

Editor (2024-10-28). BRICS countries call for a multipolar, equitable and democratic world order. mronline.org In the Summit held in the Russian city of Kazan, BRICS members condemned the genocidal Israeli war on West Asia, the illegal sanctions regimes imposed on the people of the world by the U.S. and its allies, and Western dominated multilateral institutions.

Editor (2024-10-28). 'They must carry this genocide with shame' — UN urges World leaders to end the genocide. mronline.org The UN special rapporteur on health accused world leaders of bankruptcy for failing to stop the genocide in Gaza.

Editor (2024-10-28). To think with, across and through Marx. mronline.org My engagement with Marx in this book is ultimately an act of critical dialogue—of thinking with as well as across and through his texts toward multiple unforeseen destinations.

Mark Taliano (2024-10-28). Syria and Gaza: Continuity of Barbarism. Empire and Its Proxies Destroy Healthcare and Humanity as Policy. globalresearch.ca In Syria and Gaza, the mechanics of Western-perpetrated terror are eerily similar. | Empire's proxies, al Qaeda, ISIS and affiliates in Syira, and Zionists in occupied Palestine, destroy healthcare as policy. | In February, 2023, journalist Sara Salloum explained that, | "the years …

Eric Zuesse (2024-10-28). The U.S.-Israel Plan for the Gazans. dissidentvoice.org Dan Cohen, an American Jew whose family in Lithuania had been wiped out by Hitler's forces, is one of the great investigative journalists on Israel-Palestinian affairs, and he headlined on October 21, "US authorizes CIA mercenaries to run biometric concentration camps in Gaza Strip." He opened: The Biden administration has approved the deployment of 1,000 …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-10-28). You Can Only Support Trump Or Harris If You Don't See The US Empire For The Beast It Is: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com People who think of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as decent or acceptable simply have not …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-10-28). You Can Only Support Trump Or Harris If You Don't See The US Empire For The Beast It Is. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | People who think of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as decent or acceptable simply have not realized how immensely evil you have to be to become a US president. | In order to support either Harris or Trump you need to have an extreme ignorance of the murderousness and depravity of the US empire, which they both serve. Only a complete failure to see and understand the vast scale…

Dave DeCamp (2024-10-28). Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume in Qatar But Progress Not Expected. news.antiwar.com On Monday, officials from the US, Israel, Egypt, and Qatar resumed talks on a Gaza ceasefire in Doha, but no progress is expected to be made toward a resolution ahead of the US presidential election on November 5. Sources told The New York Times that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is waiting to see who …

Jason Ditz (2024-10-28). Seven Killed as Israel Launched New Attacks on Lebanese Coastal City of Tyre. news.antiwar.com Last week, Israel started its bombing of the ancient historical city of Tyre, along the southern Lebanese coast. The attacks hit areas close to the UN World Heritage site in the city, which includes an ancient Phoenician city and Roman ruins. Monday morning saw a new round of attacks by Israeli warplanes, with an immediate …

Dave DeCamp (2024-10-28). Israeli Forces Kill 96 Palestinians in Gaza Over 48 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli forces killed at least 96 Palestinians and wounded 277 over the previous 48-hour period. The latest violence has brought the Health Ministry's death toll to 43,020 and the number of wounded to 101,110. "There are still a number of victims under the rubble and on the streets, and …

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Kurit-Lagting (2024-10-28). Filipino Artists Raise Emergency Funds for Typhoon-Affected Communities. pressenza.com Bicol Region, Philippines—In the wake of the devastating Typhoon Kristine, which has left thousands displaced and critical infrastructure severely damaged, the Kurit-Lagting Art Collective and the Bicol Chapter of Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP Bicol) have launched an urgent fundraiser to support affected communities in the Bicol region. | Initial donations have already been turned over to the local community kitchen in Bulan, Sorsogon where hot meals were provided to displaced families and artist-members affected by the storm. However, with basic needs such as food, clean water, shelter, and m…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-10-28). Chalachitram Film-fest Kick Starts at Jyoti Chitraban. pressenza.com Guwahati: The eighth edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival — 2024 kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban premises in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on Saturday, which was inaugurated by Cotton University vice-chancellor Dr. Ramesh Ch Deka in the presence of national award-winning Assamese singer Tarali Sarma, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's northeast India media coordinator, Dr. Sunil Mohanty and a host of other dignitaries. Professor Deka in his speech emphasized representing various characters in a movie with the right perspectives. Releasing the booklet, published on the occasion, music compo…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-10-28). Global Peace Advocates Alfsen, Volta and Santillan Inspire at Baguio Central University's 3rd World March for Peace. pressenza.com

Pressenza Philippines (2024-10-28). Kapangan Celebrates Teachers' Day: Honoring Educators and Cultural Heritage. pressenza.com by Jonie W. Leung | Kapangan, Benguet — On September 20 th , 2024, the municipality of Kapangan came alive with the vibrant spirit of Teachers' Day. The day, declared a special non-class day by Executive Order No. 33, was a heartfelt tribute to the educators who shapes the community's future. Under the theme "Empowering Educator: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability," the celebration highlighted the importance of teacher well-being and cultural preservation. Photo by LGU-Kapangan. Service awardees receiving their certificates of recognition. Photo by LGU-Kapangan. Students warmly offer flowers…

Pressenza IPA (2024-10-28). In Banepa, Nepal, the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence: A Shared Commitment to the future. pressenza.com The Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence made a stop last Friday in Banepa, bringing together a diverse group of representatives from around the world: Bangladesh, India, Australia, England, Italy, and Spain. Among the members of the base team was Rafael De La Rubia, the March's founder, who, along with the others, received a warm welcome from the mayor and his staff. The visit led to an intense day of discussion and reflection, dedicated to promoting the principles of nonviolence, the core mission of the World March. | Later, the group visited the renowned Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (…

David Andersson (2024-10-28). The Real Election Contest: Democracy Versus The White-West in 2024. pressenza.com On August 6, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first female and first woman of color to lead a major U.S. political party ticket. This moment marked a shift in the election dynamics from typical partisan struggles to a stark confrontation with White supremacist forces intent on preserving systemic dominance. The far right has worked diligently across political and social platforms since President Obama's 2008 election to prevent another person of color from rising to national office. | In a striking remark at a gathering of Black journalists in Chicago on July 31, Donald Trump questioned Kama…

Global Research News (2024-10-28). Selected Articles: US and Israel — Two Governments Linked by Lies and Bloodshed. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca By On Thursday I participated in a fascinating talk sponsored by Washington's Committee for the Republic, which is "a citizen-based, non-partisan, …

IMEMC News (2024-10-28). Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org At dawn on Monday, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians from their homes in Yatta, south of Hebron, and Beit Ummar, north of the city, in the occupied West Bank's southern part, and assaulted several members of one of the abductees' family. Media sources reported that many army jeeps invaded Yatta before the soldiers stormed and …

IMEMC News (2024-10-28). Hezbollah Refuses Ceasefire That Excludes Gaza. imemc.org Senior Lebanese sources have stated that a report about Hezbollah agreeing to separate the fronts are incorrect, as the official position of the party remains the same as announced by Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, refusing a ceasefire that does not include the Gaza Strip. The sources indicate that the party considers a ceasefire as …

IMEMC News (2024-10-28). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eighteen Palestinians In Salfit. imemc.org Israeli soldiers abducted eighteen citizens at dawn, Monday, after assaulting many of them following an invasion into the city of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Many Israeli army forces invaded several neighborhoods in the city, stormed and ransacked several homes, causing damage to some of their contents, before assaulting and abducting eighteen …

IMEMC News (2024-10-28). Army Abducts Three Palestinians In Nablus And Bethlehem. imemc.org On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians in Nablus and Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. In Nablus, in the northern West Bank, the soldiers invaded the village of Yatma, south of Nablus, stormed and searched a few homes, before abducting Ahmad Mohammad Hamed and Mahmoud Mahmoud. The soldiers also invaded and searched a …

IMEMC News (2024-10-28). Day 388: Israeli Missiles Kill 51 Palestinians In Gaza. imemc.org Updated: On Monday, Day 388 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved and besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 51 Palestinians, and wounding dozens, in various parts of the coastal enclave. Four Palestinians were killed, and others were injured on Monday in an Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahia, …

IMEMC News (2024-10-28). Israeli Colonizers Injure Two Palestinian Women In Nablus. imemc.org On Sunday evening, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers injured two Palestinian women near the Deir Sharaf Junction, northwest of Nablus in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Eyewitnesses said the colonizers gathered near the intersection before assaulting many Palestinians and cars. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said the colonizers injured two women, 54 and 42 …

SAM (2024-10-28). How The Israeli Attack On Iran Could Seed A New World War. progressivehub.net FRANK GIUSTRA | THE INTERCEPT…

SAM (2024-10-28). This Is Not a Drill. Fascism Is on the Ballot. But . . . progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…

Alexis Sterling (2024-10-28). Harris and Sanders sound alarms on Trump's 'fascist' threat as 2024 election nears. nationofchange.org As Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders label Trump a "fascist," warnings mount over his potential second term and its threat to democratic norms.

Andrea Mazzarino (2024-10-28). How long before this storm turns political? nationofchange.org What's at stake in 2024 — from (my) rural America.

Jordan Atwood (2024-10-28). UN warns Israel's North Gaza assault could exterminate entire population. nationofchange.org UN official warns of dire consequences for North Gaza's civilians as Israeli forces target hospitals and shelters.

Scott Ritter (2024-10-28). Iran and Hezbollah Crushing IDF. thealtworld.com

Chris Jarvis (2024-10-28). Bombshell poll shows more people support Universal Basic Income than oppose it. leftfootforward.org New polling has found that a plurality of the British public support the introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). A UBI is a scheme through which every person in the country would receive a payment from the state which is designed to help meet some or all of their basic needs and costs. | Advocates for a UBI argue that it

Adrian Ramsay (2024-10-28). Budget 2024: Here's how Rachel Reeves could re-build our economy, rescue public services and deliver the green transition. leftfootforward.org Adrian Ramsay explains what the Green Party would put forward in this year's budget…

Chris Jarvis (2024-10-28). Group of MPs seek to establish a women's caucus in parliament. leftfootforward.org A group of MPs are planning to establish a women's caucus in the UK parliament in order to 'advance issues that disproportionately affect women'. 47 MPs have The EDM says, "now is the time to establish a Women's Caucus which focuses on issues affecting women across the UK and within Parliament". | The move to establish a women's ca…

Chris Jarvis (2024-10-28). Over 60,000 people sign petition calling for Rachel Reeves to keep £2 bus fare cap. leftfootforward.org More than 60,000 people have signed a petition calling for the £2 cap on bus fares in England to be maintained. The petition comes after rumours that the chancellor Rachel Reeves would not extend the cap on Wednesday in her first budget since Labour entered government. | Introduced under the Tories, the £2 bus cap is currently

newarab (2024-10-28). Five years on: The legacy of Iraq's Tishreen protest movement. newarab.com In October 2019, They argued that this system had

newarab (2024-10-28). Why Sinwar's death won't change Israel's war strategy in Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-28). Heritage at risk as Israel targets Lebanon's historic landmarks. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-28). US elections see rise in Arab-American engagement in Virginia. newarab.com In Virginia, especially in areas like Northern Virginia and Prince William County, Arab and Muslim communities are becoming more politically active this They are speaking up about their concerns, with foreign policy — particularly the Reem Khaldi, Vice President of the New Dominion PAC, an organisation that aims to build strong ties between the Arab American community and their elected officials, pointed out this cha…

newarab (2024-10-28). 15 people found dead off Tunisia coast: judiciary. newarab.com Fifteen unidentified bodies have been recovered off Samples have been taken to identify the bodies "due to the extent of decomposition", said Farid Ben Jha, spokesman for the Monastir and Mahdia governorates' public prosecution. | He said the bodies were found over the weekend in three different areas in Mahdia, one of Tunisia's hotspots for irregular migration. | Tunisia and nei…

newarab (2024-10-28). Fatah warns Israel after Marwan Barghouti 'beaten in prison'. newarab.com The Palestinian Fatah movement warned that the Israeli government was trying to "assassinate" Palestinian leader Barghouti, a hugely popular Palestinian figure, has been imprisoned by Israel since 2002 after an Israeli court convicted him of murder, claiming he was behind attacks in Israel, handing him five life sentences. | He is currently being kept at the Megiddo prison in northern Israel, where he faced the latest assault. | Barghouti was as…

newarab (2024-10-28). Iran executes Iranian-German national after terrorism conviction. newarab.com Sharmahd, who also holds US residency, was sentenced to death in 2023 on charges of "corruption on earth". | He was accused by Iran of heading a pro-monarchist group accused of a deadly 2008 bombing and planning other attacks in the country. | Sharmahd's arrest was announced in 2020 in an intelligence ministry statement that described him as "the ringleader of the terrorist T…

newarab (2024-10-28). Iran Nobel laureate imprisoned, hospitalised with health issues. newarab.com Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate The Free Narges Coalition said in a statement that Mohammadi must be granted a medical furlough to receive comprehensive treatment for multiple conditions. | It said that just transferring her to the hospital will not address the severe health issues caused by months of neglect and deprivation. | Mohammadi…

newarab (2024-10-28). Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israel using its airspace to attack Iran. newarab.com A statement from government spokesman Bassim Alawadi said the letter condemns "the Zionist entity's blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by using Iraqi airspace to carry out an attack on the Islamic Republ…

newarab (2024-10-28). Israel mulls pushing Gaza's occupation to private military firms. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-28). Israeli campaign devastates Lebanese border towns, images show. newarab.com Many of the towns, emptied of their residents by the bombing, had been inhabited for at least two centuries. | The imagery reviewed includes towns between

newarab (2024-10-28). Israeli Defence Minister: Israel is fighting 'without a compass'. newarab.com Israel's Defence Minister Gallant's letter was sent to the Israeli premier shortly before the

newarab (2024-10-28). Israeli pressure stopped Iraq acquiring weapons: officials. newarab.com Israel exerted pressure on a number of Asian and European countries to obstruct the completion of an arms deal for The deal would have seen Iraq purchase surface-to-air missile systems, early sensor systems, and various military equipment, three Iraqi sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language service. | Earlier this year, the Iraqi defence ministry submitted a recommendation to the government calling on it to develop the country's monitoring and response capabil…

newarab (2024-10-28). Israeli TV journalist slammed for blowing up Lebanon building. newarab.com A well-known Danny Kushmaro was filmed wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet as an Israeli soldier explained how to detonate an explosive device attached to a nearby building. | The soldier claims it was used to launch rockets into northern Israel, with the journalist then pressing the bu…

newarab (2024-10-28). Pro-Palestine groups protest Macron's Morocco trip over Gaza war. newarab.com France's President On 28 October, Rabat awoke to rows of large…

newarab (2024-10-28). Saudi 'Davos in the Desert' to draw investors for MbS's NEOM. newarab.com Saudi Arabia is hosting The Future Investment Initiative (FII), now in its eighth edition, will be held in Riyadh from Monday to Wednesday and will likely draw thousands of investors, business figures, and bankers despite the tough economic environment the region now…

newarab (2024-10-28). South Africa submits more evidence for ICJ Israel genocide case. newarab.com South African legal experts submitted more evidence to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to back the country's Hundreds of documents further proving Israel's complicity in genocide in Gaza were submitted on Monday, the deadline given by the ICJ in order to continue the case. | Some of this evidence included statements made by extremist Israeli settlers and politicians at a demonstration near the Gaza border, where they called for the expulsion of Palestin…

newarab (2024-10-28). Stocks rise slightly as MidEast tensions ease; oil prices fall. newarab.com Equities across most developing markets edged up on Monday as crude prices dropped on a brief respite to geopolitical tensions in the Crude futures lost over 5% to about $70 a barrel as

newarab (2024-10-28). Syrian national airline resumes flights to Saudi city of Jeddah. newarab.com The Syrian regime's transport ministry announced on Sunday that Flights will restart again on 7 November, according to the regime's SANA news agency, and will operate tw…

newarab (2024-10-28). Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months over contempt of court. newarab.com A UK judge on Monday jailed notorious far-right agitator and self-professed anti-Islam activist The sentence is the latest jail term for one of Britain's most prominent anti-Muslim activists, who is blamed for helping fuel It cam…

newarab (2024-10-28). UK considering giving Gaza intelligence to war crimes court. newarab.com The The Royal Air Force (RAF) has been flying hundreds of surveillance flights, including Shadow R1 spy planes, over Gaza since December 2023 to gather information related to Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza. | However, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated…

newarab (2024-10-28). WFP calls for full access to Sudan amid looming famine. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-28). Why is Israel targeting the Lebanese Armed Forces. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-28). X suspends new Hebrew account belonging to Iran's supreme leader. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-28). A true martyr, Palestine will rise from Sha'ban al-Dalou's ashes>. newarab.com If Sha'ban al-Dalou was Ukrainian, footage of him being If they won't memorialise him, I will. Sha'ban was a giant: he was a dreamer and a scholar, he was a software engineer extraordinaire and a linguaphile with dreams of studying in Germany. He even me…

Brenda Norrell (2024-10-28). Navajo and O'odham Standing for Palestine Removed, Jailed at Democrat Rallies in Arizona. indybay.org O'odham on the Gila River Indian Community, and Dine' on the Navajo Nation, standing in solidarity with Palestine, and against genocide, were targeted and removed from Democratic rallies in Arizona, and one Dine' was jailed.

Qaanitah Hunter (2024-10-28). South Africa's legal team says 'intent is clear' in Israel's Gaza genocide. indybay.org Lawyers submit hundreds of pages of evidence to meet Monday ICJ deadline to prove, on paper, that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza…

AJE (2024-10-28). Israel seized 'all medical staff' at Kamal Adwan Hospital: Palestinian Ministry of Health. indybay.org video: 2m, 8s | Gaza's Ministry of Health says Israel has "arrested and deported all the medical staff" at Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Strip, except one paediatrician.

Cate Mingoya-LaFortune (2024-10-28). Guide to Climate Action in Your Local Community. counterpunch.org If you want to have a voice in how policy decisions are made and resources are distributed in your local community, the data you collect will be critical. Generally, before they commit to spending tax dollars on a new program or policy, local government agencies want to understand the scope and scale of the problem

Eileen Crist (2024-10-28). Tales From the Sargasso Sea. counterpunch.org When we step into the music… creation can sing free. — Murray Kyle Growing up in Athens, Greece I remember vividly the fascination my high school classmates and I shared about "the Bermuda Triangle." In hushed tones, we spoke about this mysterious remote region where ships and airplanes—if they made the grave error of wandering

Ken Olson — Bryan R. Higgins (2024-10-28). Vietnam Chemical Warfare's Secret Toxic Legacies: Agent Blue. counterpunch.org

Lamees Hijazi (2024-10-28). Western Distortions of the Palestinian Struggle. counterpunch.org Western colonialism and imperialism are the roots of the Palestinian struggle. A common characteristic of western powers is their shared history of colonization and oppression of indigenous populations. This distinction is important because it is clear that there is heavy bias against Palestinians in both western political policy and western mainstream media. The United States and Israel

Lawrence Davidson (2024-10-28). Reality and Mainstream Media Reporting. counterpunch.org

Melvin Goodman (2024-10-28). The Latest Absurdities From the Columnists of the New York Times. counterpunch.org

Nathaniel St. Clair (2024-10-28). Nobody Owns CounterPunch. counterpunch.org

Joe Allen (2024-10-28). Is This Any Way to Stop Fascism? counterpunch.org If Vice President Kamala Harris was hoping the New York Times' interview with John Kelly, Trump's former Chief of Staff and retired Marine Corps General, would be the "October surprise" that would shift prospective voters against Trump, it has not played out that way, so far. Published on October 22, Kelly's interview is a shocking read. Trump, according to

Evaggelos Vallianatos (2024-10-28). Lessons of the Peloponnesian War. counterpunch.org The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is an awesome story about the ancient Greeks. But the story is more than a war report. It opens the doors into the nature of the Greeks, their culture, their greatness, and fatal weakness — their conviction each was better than the rest, each polis (city-state) thinking itself the Olympic

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-10-28). Latin America in US Crosshairs and Palestine: A Conversation with Venezuelan Ambassador in Damascus. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley HE Jose Gregorio Biomorgi — Venezuela's Ambassador to Syria in the Embassy in Damascus. With the global economic rise of China, the US is targeting its own "back yard" to prevent a pivot eastwards. Two days ago I had the privilege to have a conversation with the Venezuelan Ambassador at the Embassy of…

The Sirius Report (2024-10-28). Russia and China Will Let the West Destroy Itself. thesiriusreport.com We assess why, unless China and Russia's demands are met, they are prepared to allow conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East and potentially Taiwan to continue because in the process it is destroying US hegemony.

972mag (2024-10-28). Hundreds join Gaza resettlement event. 972mag.com In a closed military zone near Gaza, Israeli settlers, ministers, and MKs called to ethnically cleanse and annex the Strip.

Alain Marshal (2024-10-28). Western Support for Israel: A Colonial Legacy. dissidentvoice.org Western support for Israel's high-tech genocide, justified in the name of the Holocaust, exposes the blatant hypocrisy of so-called 'liberal values.' The stakes of the current conflict extend beyond Palestinian liberation, challenging the deeply ingrained colonial mindset of the West at the heart of both global and domestic systems of oppression. For over a year …

Allen Forrest (2024-10-28). The Happily Ever After Story. dissidentvoice.org

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). New species of tube-nosed bat discovered on China's Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn A new species of tube-nosed bat, named Murina yushuensis, was discovered in Yushu City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, according to Shan Shui Conservation Center (SSCC).

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China's central bank unveils new monetary policy tool. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China announced on Monday that it will initiate its outright open market reverse repo facility, with open market operations scheduled once a month and tenors of less than one year. The facility starts on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Delegation explores investment opportunities in eastern Chinese city. ecns.cn A business delegation of representatives from U.S. companies such as IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and Qualcomm visited Quzhou, Zhejiang province, from Oct. 23 to 24, to explore business and investment opportunities.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China opposes U.S. placing Chinese entities on export control list: ministry. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the United States' move of placing some Chinese entities on its export-control "entity list" and "unverified list," a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review disciplinary inspection report. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Monday to review a report on the third round of disciplinary inspection launched by the 20th CPC Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Finnish president arrives in Beijing for state visit. ecns.cn Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in Beijing on Monday for a four-day state visit to China.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Scientists use biomass to make ethylene glycol. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have recently launched trial production of bio-ethylene glycol from straw sugar, creating a more eco-friendly way to make as much as 1,000 metric tons a year of the industrial compound, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). 2024 outlook for the top 10 AI frontier technology trends unveiled. ecns.cn The 2024 outlook for the top 10 AI frontier technology trends was unveiled last week at the World Science and Technology Development Forum in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China's leading science institution launches international program on synthetic cells. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced on Monday that it has launched an international program on synthetic cells in Shenzhen, south China to promote frontier research in life sciences and biotechnological innovation on a global scale.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). More grads returning to hometowns to find work. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese college graduates are opting to return to their hometowns for employment, driven by government policies and a shift in attitudes toward job opportunities in rural and smaller urban areas.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Nation's seniors show strong sense of wanderlust. ecns.cn China's seniors have exhibited a growing willingness to travel this year and are expected to be prominent consumers during the current tourist offseason as they strive to get more bang for their buck from their trips"…

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Scenery of snow-covered Tanggula mountains in Xizang. ecns.cn The Tanggula Mountains are 1,400 kilometers long, 80 kilometers wide on average, with an average elevation of 5,000to 6,000 meters. The highest peak stands at 7,111 meters above sea level.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Sahara desert flooded due to heavy rain. ecns.cn Torrential rains have triggered floods in southern parts of Morocco, killing at least 18 people.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Autumn drying season for bamboo shoot in Guangxi. ecns.cn Villagers are busy with drying bamboo shoots in Tianlin County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). Souvenirs for 9th Asian Winter Games on sales to mark 100-day countdown in Harbin. ecns.cn The 9th Asian Winter Games is scheduled to hold from Feb. 7 to 14, 2025 in Harbin.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). New large cruise ship Adora Flora City unveiled in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Adora Cruises, a flagship enterprise in China's cruise sector, unveiled the name of its second China-built large cruise ship as the "Adora Flora City" in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China Weekly (Oct. 19-25). ecns.cn The 16th BRICS Summit was held from Tuesday to Thursday in Russia's Kazan. The People's Bank of China has conducted its first operation of the Securities, Funds and Insurance Companies Swap Facility (SFISF), with a scale of 50 billion yuan ($7.04 billion).

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China has confidence to achieve about 5% GDP growth in 2024. ecns.cn China has the confidence to achieve about 5-percent annual GDP growth target, and the country will step up counter-cyclical adjustments in fiscal policy in addition to monetary policy stimulus.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). HK delegation to visit Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation in finance, innovation. ecns.cn HKSAR's Financial Secretary Paul Chan will lead a delegation from the financial, innovation and technology sectors to Saudi Arabia on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). New air routes set to open for start of winter-spring season. ecns.cn China's civil aviation industry is preparing for a busy winter-spring season — running from Oct 29 to March 29 — with increased international flights expected.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China-Central Asia forum ends with $1.57 billion in deals. ecns.cn The forum resulted in the signing of 35 cooperation projects, with a total value of 11.2 billion yuan ($1.57 billion), according to the China News Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-10-28). China set to launch Shenzhou-19 crewed mission soon. ecns.cn Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province organized over the weekend the whole-process exercise for the upcoming Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission to China Space Station.

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Beijing hosts the Soul of Russia special exhibition as part of the ongoing China-Russia Years of Culture. tvbrics.com

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Ethiopia Issues 108 New Investment Licenses in Q1 Amid Trading Reforms. tvbrics.com The recent reforms have opened Ethiopia's trading sector to foreign investors…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). DigiSetu Telemedicine Model Enhances Chronic Disease Management in Rural India. tvbrics.com With a focus on digital health solutions, the initiative sets the stage for scalable, equitable healthcare in low-resource settings…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Iran's agricultural exports grow by 28% in seven months. tvbrics.com The data was provided by the Customs Administration of Iran…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). More than 700 Russian universities offer educational opportunities to young Chileans at the Education Fair. tvbrics.com Young Chileans had the opportunity to explore more than 650 educational programmes…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Russia Highlights Strategic Outcomes of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan. tvbrics.com A major summit result is the introduction of a new category of partner countries…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Saudi Arabia Expands Research on Ancient Mustatils, Linking Archaeology to Climate Study. tvbrics.com This initiative aims to deepen understanding of ancient societies and their adaptive strategies…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). The Expert of the Year 2024 award ceremony to be held in Moscow. tvbrics.com This season for the first time applications for participation were submitted from China, South Africa, Egypt and Cuba…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds the TIME TO ACT Forum 2024. tvbrics.com Tokyo aims to reach zero emissions by 2050…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Trade turnover between the UAE and Saudi Arabia grows by 25 per cent in four years. tvbrics.com Mutual direct investment between the two countries is also showing high growth rates…

tvbrics (2024-10-28). Vietnam and the UAE aim to increase trade volume by US$10 billion. tvbrics.com Vietnam has called for expanding trade and investment activities, strengthening tourism cooperation and establishing direct flights between the two countries…

Gideon Polya (2024-10-28). Kid-Killing Kamala (KKK) Harris Complicit in Gaza Genocide. globalresearch.ca The US presidential election is only a dozen days away and the Biden/Harris complicity in the mass murder of Gazans by Jewish Israelis should be the key issue for decent Americans. However the expert UK estimate of 335,500 Gaza dead …

Manlio Dinucci (2024-10-28). BRICS 2024: Building a New World. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca The 16th BRICS Summit, chaired by Russia and held in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, was attended by 35 countries and 6 international organisations. The acronym BRICS comes from the initials of the group's five founding members: Brazil, …

Baxter Dmitry (2024-10-28). Over 30 U.S. Schoolchildren Died Suddenly This Week as Deaths Surge Among COVID-Vaxxed. globalresearch.ca At least thirty US school children whose parents were told the COVID mRNA shots were "safe and effective" died suddenly and unexpectedly in the US this week as the death toll continues surging among the vaccinated and boosted. | Many of …

Dr. Chandra Muzaffar (2024-10-28). The Gaza Catastrophe: Checking Israeli and Western Elites. globalresearch.ca Israel is determined to take over North Gaza. This explains its destruction of residential areas in the region. Schools and hospitals have also been targeted. People have been forced to flee their homes. Many who have chosen to stay behind …

Greg Reese (2024-10-28). Video: The Mysterious Death of Dr. Kary Mullis, Dr. Fauci's Most Notable Critic. globalresearch.ca The late Dr. Kary Mullis, the inventor of the PCR test, has been blowing the whistle on Fauci and big pharma for 30 years. | . | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article to your …

HUSTL (2024-10-28). Video: Bill Gates Indicted and Heading to Trial. The Charges That Could Change Everything. globalresearch.ca This might be the biggest story of corruption and cover-up in recent years. | And I'm going to show you why everything he said in his speech is accurate. | As you just heard the man, Bill Gates has been indicted in …

Marc Vandepitte (2024-10-28). Is BRICS Summit the Beginning of a New World Order? globalresearch.ca Thirty-six countries, representing over half of the global population, gathered in Russia to discuss a new financial and economic infrastructure for the world. The potential impact could be immense in the long run. | From 22 to 24 October, 36 countries, …

Michael Welch (2024-10-28). The Crimes of Israel, and their Puppet Master the U.S. globalresearch.ca "On October 7, two (Israeli) babies are killed. It was dreadful! It was appalling! At the end of August when the Gazan Health Ministry published detailed figures, the first fourteen pages, 701 names were taken up with children under …

Philip Giraldi (2024-10-28). US and Israel — Two Governments Linked by Lies and Bloodshed. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca As the United States national election draws ever nearer the fringe stories that just might influence the outcome are increasing both in magnitude and in number. | On Thursday I participated in a fascinating talk sponsored by Washington's Committee for the …

Press TV (2024-10-28). 'Major Massacre': Scores Killed as Israel Attacks Hospital, Homes in Gaza. globalresearch.ca Israeli forces have stormed the last operational hospital in the besieged north Gaza after bombing it and killing children inside, according to doctors and media reports. | Medical sources announced that at least 63 Palestinians were killed in the early morning …

Richard C. Cook (2024-10-28). Election 2024: Trump vs. Harris: From the Abyss. globalresearch.ca Two Elites? : | In September 1862, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee, fresh from routing the Federals at Second Manassas, crossed the Potomac River into Maryland and set up camp just outside the town of Frederick. …

Sam Biddle (2024-10-28). U.S. Military Makes First Confirmed OpenAI Purchase for War-fighting Forces. globalresearch.ca Less than a year after OpenAI

The Global Research Team (2024-10-28). Don't Miss Out on Global Research Online e-Books! globalresearch.ca In the past three years, we started our online e-Book project, which is a thematic compilation of articles published individually on the Global Research website. | Our online e-Books are our authors' comprehensive and elaborate analyses on a wide range of …

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). US will 'pay price' for opening Iraqi airspace for Israeli attack on Iran: Kata'ib. presstv.ir Kata'ib Hezbollah, the Iraqi anti-terror resistance group, says the US must pay the price for opening the Iraqi airspace for the Israeli assault on Iranian military installations.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). 'Israel miscalculation': IRGC warns Tel Aviv of 'unimaginable' consequences after attack. presstv.ir The chief commander of the IRGC says the country's air defenses have thwarted the "ominous" goals of the Israeli regime.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Iranians bid farewell to Army personnel martyred in Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Thousands of Iranians attend mass funeral processions for four Army officers who were martyred in Israel's act of aggression against the country.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Nearly 12,000 Israeli forces killed, injured; military underreporting: Opposition leader. presstv.ir Israeli opposition leader says nearly 12,000 Israeli forces have so far been killed or injured in the ongoing war in West Asia.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Iraq files UN complaint over Israel using its airspace to strike Iran. presstv.ir Iraq has lodged an official protest note with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council over Israel's "flagrant violation" of its airspace for its attack on neighboring Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Iran asserts resolve to respond to Israeli attack, says regime 'emboldened by impunity'. presstv.ir Iran says it is firmly determined to respond to the recent Israeli act of aggression against the country.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Israel's 24-day siege, attacks kill 1,000-plus civilians in northern Gaza. presstv.ir A Gazan official says the Israeli regime's intensified attacks on the northern part of the coastal sliver has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, so far.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Iran's military power unaffected by Israeli attack: Security chief. presstv.ir Iran's secretary chief says Israel's recent aggression against the country has had no impact on the Islamic Republic's military power.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). At least seven civilians killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon's Tyre. presstv.ir The Israeli military presses ahead with its deadly aerial and ground offensive on Lebanon.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Yemeni forces unveil advanced autonomous underwater vehicle. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have unveiled a new domestically-developed autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that is expected to considerably boost the combat capabilities of the country's naval units.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). More than 1,100 authors boycott Israeli publishers, denounce genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The declaration is the largest cultural boycott against Israeli institutions in history.

presstv.ir (2024-10-28). Iran executes ringleader of US-based group over terror attacks. presstv.ir Iran executes the ringleader of a US-based terror group for carrying out a series of deadly terrorist attacks in the Islamic Republic.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-10-28). 10th edition of the Week of Sacred Music continues in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban capital enjoys ancient and sacred music, and a select audience attend the functions that invades the temples of this centennial city.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-10-28). Asia-Pacific meeting in China to focus on solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Beijing, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) A delegation from the Cuban Institute for Friendship with Peoples (ICAP), headed by its President Fernando González, is here to take part in the 10th Asia-Pacific Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-10-28). Camilo Cienfuegos, in the memory and heart of Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuba still mourns the disappearance of Camilo Cienfuegos in a plane crash while returning from Camagàºey to Havana 65 years ago today. But since death is a fact only when it is forgotten, it still beats, lives, smiles, jokes, especially in the heart of a generation that looks for him with the ambition of snatching him from the sea.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-10-28). Regional Workshop of Radiopharmaceutical Producers begins in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Manufacturers of radiopharmaceuticals from 12 Latin American countries will present their experiences at conference in Havana on how they meet the health regulatory requirements for these products.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-10-28). Cambodia plans major greenhouse gas cuts. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Cambodia plans to cut total greenhouse gas emissions in all key sectors by about 42 percent over the next six years, Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth revealed.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-10-28). Electoral Court count confirms growth of Frente Amplio. plenglish.com Montevideo, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The latest data from the Electoral Court today confirm the growth of the opposition Frente Amplio (FA), the most voted party in the Sunday elections in Uruguay.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-10-28). Haiti present at COP 16 in Colombia. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Haiti is present today at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) being held in Cali, Colombia.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-10-28). Int'l committee demands release of Ecuador's fr. vice president Glass. plenglish.com Quito, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The International Committee for the Freedom of Ecuador's former vice president Jorge Glas called for a new global day today to demand his release and will hold a sit-in outside the penitentiary where he is being held.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-10-28). US blockade to Cuba is an act of genocide, ambassador says. plenglish.com Panama City, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The US blockade to Cuba is an act of genocide and today generates a severe social and economic impact on the whole society, the Cuban ambassador to Panama, Victor Cairo said.

Black Rose Anarchist Federation (2024-10-28). The Ballot Box or Popular Power: Which Way Forward? itsgoingdown.org Analysis from the Black Rose Anarchist Federation about the terrain in the US surrounding the upcoming election. This article by Black Rose / Rosa Negra members Frank Ascaso and Patrick Berkman takes stock of the present conjuncture around the 2024 presidential election. The "choice" before us, is no choice at all: between a program of…

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (2024-10-28). Survival in the Sunshine State: Mobilizing in the Wake of Helene and Milton. itsgoingdown.org Report from Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (MADR) on mutual aid organizing in Florida following recent hurricanes. On September 24th, category 4 Hurricane Helene began gouging its destructive path across the southeast causing flooding along the gulf coast of Florida even before slamming at landfall into the Big Bend area and continuing in a devastating route…

David Masciotra (2024-10-28). Chasing the Rainbow Coalition. progressive.org How Jesse Jackson's groundbreaking 1988 presidential campaign shaped the 2024 election…

infobrics (2024-10-28). Germany and France reject EU plans to overcome Orban's veto on Ukraine aid. infobrics.org Orban blasts EU's support for Zelensky's "Victory Plan" and says they want to replace him.

infobrics (2024-10-28). US trying to use 'North Korean troops in Ukraine' as excuse to get directly involved. infobrics.org Both Turner and Kirby suggested that "if they deploy to fight against Ukraine, they're fair game". Neither specified what exactly the Pentagon would do (much less how), but if they were indeed suggesting direct military action, the only logical conclusion is that the warmongering oligarchy in Washington DC is more out of touch than previously thought.

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-28). How Russia erased a Ukrainian city: 'wiped off the face of the Earth'. scmp.com Russia's relentless assault on Vovchansk has dwarfed that of Bakhmut, observers say.

Associated Press (2024-10-28). Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says. scmp.com 'Armed group' sought to breach the border between Ukraine and Russia's Bryansk region, governor says.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 976. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 976th day, these are the main developments.

infobrics (2024-10-28). UK defense chief says his country's troops 'not ready' for real conflict situation. infobrics.org According to John Healey, the UK's Defense Secretary, the previous British administration affected the defense capacities of the country.

infobrics (2024-10-28). Russia's Brics Summit Shows Determination for a New World Order. infobrics.org The recent Brics summit in the Russian city of Kazan was less notable for what happened at the meeting than for what happened before, on the margins, or not at all. Among the notable things that did not happen was another expansion of the organisation…

infobrics (2024-10-28). BRICS Showcases non-Western World Order Emerging – Analysis. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS into countries that are close to the West shows how many states are hedging their bets on this non-western group of powerful economies…

infobrics (2024-10-28). All the BRICS a Stage. infobrics.org Global summits are about performing diplomacy and politics for domestic and international audiences…

infobrics (2024-10-28). BRICS for the First Time Commits to Digital Sovereignty – and Brazil Could Lead the Way. infobrics.org Controversy aside, Brazil has shown that it is possible to force BigTech into compliance. Moreover, the topic has prompted a larger national conversation on having a national social media platform – or, for that matter, a national engine search. Ultimately it is about digital sovereignty – and BRICS needs a #BricsStack too.

infobrics (2024-10-28). Left forces as strategic factor for coalitions in Europe. infobrics.org The current political division in European societies has created forces on the right and left. There is a lot that separates these parties, but they also have a lot in common. This situation opens up new perspectives for cooperation.

_____ (2024-10-28). Che Guevara, Nelson Mandela, Yahya Sinwar: Freedom Fighters. transcend.org In 1959, Che visited Gaza and transformed the Zionist colonization into a global struggle against colonialism. Mandela said, "But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians. "

_____ (2024-10-28). Our Humble 'Pale Blue Dot' Home. transcend.org By request of famed astronomer Carl Sagan, Voyager-1 looked back a last time to Earth and took this 'food for thought' picture revealing our real dimension in cosmic reality: practically nothing.

_____ (2024-10-28). The Trojan Horse Plan for UN Reform (Part II). transcend.org Indeed, "understanding the role of the Earth Constitution in human affairs requires seeing it within the context of several principles concerning our human situation that have emerged since the early 20th century.

_____ (2024-10-28). To Apolitical Intellectuals. transcend.org Otto René Castillo (1934—1967), whose beautiful poems were inspired by the El Salvadoran guerrilla poet Roque Dalton (1935—1975), wrote this elegy two years before he was murdered alongside his comrades.

_____ (2024-10-28). Trump Smash Democracy! transcend.org Project 2025 Comics Group…

_____ (2024-10-28). Why Brazil Opposes Venezuela Joining BRICS. transcend.org The Brazilian government's advisor for international affairs, Celso Amorim, announced on 21 Oct that Brazil would seek to prevent Venezuela from joining BRICS. The instruction came from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

_____ (2024-10-28). Why Understand the Creation of the Universe. transcend.org We take a look at a different approach to the origin of the universe, the Vedic approach. The difference between most scientists and the Vedic approach is that the Vedic system accepts a descending channel of knowledge coming from previous authorities. Scientists accept no prior authority, except from other scientists.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Fact-check: Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally in New York City. aljazeera.com Trump rallied his MAGA troops with angry words about immigration and mocked Kamala Harris. We fact check his claims.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Olympus CEO resigns over alleged purchase of illegal drugs. aljazeera.com CEO Stefan Kaufmann was asked to resign following internal inquiry, Japanese firm says.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Modi, Spain's Sanchez launch India's first private military aircraft plant. aljazeera.com The Tata Aircraft Complex will produce Airbus C-295 transport military aircraft in collaboration with Airbus Spain.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). South Africa's legal team says 'intent is clear' in Israel's Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Monday is the ICJ's deadline for South Africa to prove, on paper, that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Trump attacks Harris at mega-rally at New York's Madison Square Garden. aljazeera.com Trump rally marked by insults, racist rhetoric as US election race remains too close to call entering final stretch.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Uruguay headed for run-off vote in presidential race, forecasts suggest. aljazeera.com Leftist history teacher and centre-right veterinarian set for run-off vote next month, according to pollsters.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). US election: 8 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to. aljazeera.com Trump is expected head to Georgia while Harris will try to energise voters in Michigan.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Why could a silent asthma epidemic be sweeping Africa? aljazeera.com Millions of adolescents in Africa could be living unknowingly with asthma as cases go undiagnosed, researchers find.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Ferrari's Sainz wins Mexico F1; Norris closes gap on penalised Verstappen. aljazeera.com Verstappen's two clashes with Norris cost him two points, closing the drivers' gap with four races to go in the season.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Gary Kirsten resigns as Pakistan's white-ball cricket coach amid power rift. aljazeera.com Kirsten leaves after six months into his role as the men's ODI and T20 coach amid growing disagreements with the PCB.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Egypt urges two-day truce as Israel kills 1,000 during northern Gaza siege. aljazeera.com President Sisi's plan includes exchanging four Israeli captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Japan PM Ishiba says will stay in office despite election setback. aljazeera.com Sunday's snap election was the governing party's worst result in 15 years, exit polls and media showed.

aljazeera (2024-10-28). Report from scene of major Israeli attack on north Gaza homes. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout has been to the site of a major Israeli air attack on homes in north Gaza's Beit Lahiya.

Staff (2024-10-28). Biden Apologizes for Native American Boarding Schools That Aimed to Exterminate Indigenous Culture. democracynow.org In the swing state of Arizona, President Biden formally apologized Friday for U.S. government-run Native American boarding schools, which sought to exterminate Indigenous culture by forcibly removing children from their families and placing them in institutions where their languages and customs were suppressed. "If the Democrats want the vote of Indian people, we want them to stand with us, not only on issues like the apology around boarding schools, but we also want them to stand with us in the solidarity that we have calling for a ceasefire in Palestine," says Nick Tilsen, founder and CEO of the Ind…

Staff (2024-10-28). "Save Us from Ourselves": 3,000+ Israelis Call for Int'l Help to Pressure Israel to Back Ceasefire. democracynow.org More than 3,000 Israelis have signed an open letter urging "global pressure on Israel to force an immediate ceasefire." The signatories say they are motivated by patriotic duty to stop the country's war crimes in Gaza and beyond, but say the lack of sanctions from other countries has allowed Israel to continue to pursue war, abandon the hostages still held in Gaza, ignore domestic opposition and persecute Palestinian citizens of Israel without real cost. "Unfortunately, the majority of Israelis support the continuation of the war and massacres, and a change from within is not currently fea…

Staff (2024-10-28). "We Are in an Escalatory Cycle": Trita Parsi on Latest Israeli Attack on Iran, Risk of Wider War. democracynow.org We speak with Iranian American policy analyst Trita Parsi about Israel's latest attack on Iran on Saturday, when it bombed military facilities and air defense systems in the country. Iran said four soldiers were killed in the attack. Israel also struck air defense batteries and radars in Syria and Iraq. Israel's assault this weekend came about four weeks after Iran launched a missile attack on Israeli military sites in response to Israel's war on Lebanon and Israel's assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, part of a series of actions between the two countries since the outbreak of th…

Staff (2024-10-28). "This Carnage Needs to Stop": Israel Bans Aid Groups from Gaza, Kills Over 1,000 in North Gaza Siege. democracynow.org Israel's three-week siege of northern Gaza has killed at least 1,000 Palestinians. Most of the dead are women and children. On Saturday, Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital just one day after storming it, with health officials saying that soldiers detained dozens of male medical staffers and some of the patients. This comes as the Israeli government has banned six medical NGOs from entering Gaza despite the dire humanitarian crisis stemming from repeated displacements of the population, widespread disease, injuries from Israeli attacks, hunger and more. Some 43,000 Palestinians have been kille…

Staff (2024-10-28). Headlines for October 28, 2024. democracynow.org U.N. Chief Urges Restraint After Israel Bombs Iranian Targets Saturday, "North Gaza's Entire Population at Risk of Dying": Israel Decimates Northern Gaza, Incl. Hospitals, DOJ Lawyers Call on Merrick Garland to Investigate Israeli Killings of U.S. Citizens, Israel Strikes Tyre, Killing at Least 7, as It Continues Its Assault on Lebanon, Microsoft Fires Employees, Harvard Suspends Professors & Students over Gaza Solidarity Protests, Trump's NYC Rally Filled with Explicitly Racist Attacks, Threats to Trump Critics, Kamala Harris Appears with Beyoncé, Michelle Obama as She Rallies Voters Ahea…

Ramona Wadi (2024-10-28). CNN has just tried to garner even more impunity for Israel and its genocide. thealtworld.com When Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza in which it has killed at least 43,000 Palestinians, and displaced the entire population, CNN's way of showing some humanity in the face of such violence was to focus on the trauma of those responsible for the killing and maiming. The colonisers' narrative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after engaging in war crimes in Gaza was the subject of a

Vanessa Beeley (2024-10-28). Latin America in US crosshairs and Palestine — conversation with Venezuelan Ambassador in Damascus. thealtworld.com With the global economic rise of China, the US is targeting its own "back yard" to prevent a pivot eastwards | HE Jose Gregorio Biomorgi — Venezuela's Ambassador to Syria in the Embassy in Damascus. | Two days ago I had the privilege to have a conversation with the Venezuelan Ambassador at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Syrian Arab Republic — Dr. Jose Gregorio Biomorgi. | You can watch a

Roger Bybee (2024-10-28). Pride, Prejudice, and the Politics of Being Poor. progressive.org Two new books explore the untapped political power of impoverished white people in America.

Staff (2024-10-28). Borat's return merely drew attention to Zionist Sacha Baron Cohen's Islamophobia. thecanary.co On Saturday 26 October, Sacha Baron Cohen returned to his 'Borat' character to make fun of the US presidential election. A lot has changed since Borat was released in 2006, and one change is that we know a lot more about Cohen and his ideology. As a result, public perception has proven less "very nice" …

Staff (2024-10-28). 73% of MPs want to INCREASE taxes to fund public services. You got that, Rachel Reeves? thecanary.co New polling of 101 MPs has found that nearly three quarters (73%) would prefer to increase taxes to fund public services. Just 12% preferred the same level of taxation with no improvement to public services. The new polling comes as the Labour Party and Rachel Reeves prepare for the Autumn Budget. Rachel Reeves: increase taxes …

Staff (2024-10-28). Just Stop Oil has given TWO famous statues an orange makeover. thecanary.co Just Stop Oil is famous for a) blocking roads, b) throwing soup, c) annoying the right wing, and d) doing more to raise awareness about the climate crisis than any other campaign group in recent years. Now, it's turned it's attention to statues as another line of defence against climate-wrecking capitalists. Just Stop Oil says …

Ed Sykes (2024-10-28). Collective and Transform members on the urgent need for a mass party of the left. thecanary.co Collective's Pamela Fitzpatrick and Transform's Anwarul Khan spoke on the panel at the Transform conference 2024 on Saturday 19 October. And they both agreed on the urgency of uniting the left under a mass democratic party of the left, in order to replace the Labour Party and resist the ongoing empowerment of the far right […] | By

Hannah Sharland (2024-10-28). BirminghamLive has pushed YET MORE clickbait about DWP PIP reforms. thecanary.co Corporate media conglomerate Reach is at its fearmongering, clickbait antics again over Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) plans. Its assemblage of local and national outlets have published a rush of news stories that the Labour government intend to reform PIP. This time, specifically it centres around potential means testing. However, […] | By

Nathan Spears (2024-10-28). How to Become Parents Through Surrogacy: A Comprehensive Guide. thecanary.co For many individuals and couples, surrogacy offers a viable path to parenthood when traditional methods are not possible. The journey to becoming parents through surrogacy is filled with complex legal, medical, and emotional steps, but with the right support and guidance, it can be a rewarding experience. The WCOB, a trusted global leader in surrogacy, […] | By

The Canary (2024-10-28). Borat's return merely drew attention to Zionist Sacha Baron Cohen's Islamophobia. thecanary.co On Saturday 26 October, Sacha Baron Cohen returned to his 'Borat' character to make fun of the US presidential election. A lot has changed since Borat was released in 2006, and one change is that we know a lot more about Cohen and his ideology. As a result, public perception has proven less "very nice" […] | By

The Canary (2024-10-28). 73% of MPs want to INCREASE taxes to fund public services. You got that, Rachel Reeves? thecanary.co New polling of 101 MPs has found that nearly three quarters (73%) would prefer to increase taxes to fund public services. Just 12% preferred the same level of taxation with no improvement to public services. The new polling comes as the Labour Party and Rachel Reeves prepare for the Autumn Budget. Rachel Reeves: increase taxes […] | By

The Canary (2024-10-28). Carbon capture and storage project will generate FIVE times more emissions than admitted. thecanary.co A fossil fuel and an energy company have vastly underplayed the emissions that a proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at a gas power station in Scotland will spew out. New research has exposed that the Peterhead Power Station CCS project could in fact produce five times more than developers have admitted. This means […] | By

The Canary (2024-10-28). Just Stop Oil has given TWO famous statues an orange makeover. thecanary.co Just Stop Oil is famous for a) blocking roads, b) throwing soup, c) annoying the right wing, and d) doing more to raise awareness about the climate crisis than any other campaign group in recent years. Now, it's turned it's attention to statues as another line of defence against climate-wrecking capitalists. Just Stop Oil says […] | By

SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-28). Starmer's 50% hike in bus fares is part of his all-out war on those with least. skwawkbox.org £723 onto typical household bills — not counting increased tuition fees, hundreds in winter fuel allowance cut on pensioners and more Keir Starmer has today announced a fifty percent hike in the price of bus fares from £2 to £3 per journey, heaping an average extra cost of £480 in the cost of travel to …

Chris York (2024-10-28). For Jamal Khashoggi's Widow, his Brutal Murder was Just the Start of her Nightmare. bylinetimes.com Hanan El Atr Khashoggi's engagement to Jamal Khashoggi in April 2018 was a day of celebration and joy, but also the start of a nightmare that would involve murder, global espionage, and a years-long fight for justice that has yet to be resolved. | "I don't have a life anymore," Hanan told Adrian Goldberg on the latest Byline Times Podcast, Jamal Khashoggi was 59 when he walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on 2 October 2018 to obtain some documents. | He n…

SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-28). Pensioner? Beware cruel Winter Fuel Allowance scams. skwawkbox.org Starmer-Reeves recklessness and conscious cruelty puts millions in danger of losing life savings… Chancellor Rachel Reeves' cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA), previously awarded to every pensioner to help with excessive costs of heating a home but now denied to around ten million, is consciously and recklessly cruel — Reeves and her boss know …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-28). Video: Lammy says unhelpful to say Israel committing genocide because not enough people killed. skwawkbox.org Shameful moment even by the standards of the Starmer government — and a blatant falsehood Foreign Secretary David Lammy plumbed new depths — even by the standards of the appallingly complicit Starmer government — on Monday when he said in the Commons chamber that it undermined the seriousness of the term to call Israel's slaughter …

imperial.ac.uk (2024-10-28). Leading European experts discuss security research collaborations in Brussels. imperial.ac.uk Imperial, the European Commission and key stakeholders across the European R&I community met in Belgium to talk about defence and security research.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-10-28). No incentive for older birds to make new friends. imperial.ac.uk Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear. New research suggests they may just have no drive to.

EDWIN (2024-10-28). Death of six Soweto children linked to Terbufos. sanews.gov.za Death of six Soweto children linked to Terbufos | Organophosphate has been found to be the cause of death of six Soweto children who were said to have consumed snacks from a local spaza shop., , "The organophosphate identified in this instance is called Terbufos," Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said., , Earlier this month, Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, called for calm in Naledi, Soweto, following reports of angry community members looting, destroying and shutting down foreign-owned shops in the area. | Providing an update on the investigation into the deaths of the six chi…

Jessica Corbett (2024-10-28). Billionaires spew more CO2 pollution in 90 minutes than average person in a lifetime. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in With the world

Mansa Musa (2024-10-28). North Carolina failed to evacuate prisoners during Hurricane Helene. therealnews.com Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, including its prisons. Yet rather than evacuate incarcerated people, the state left prisoners locked up in their cells without running water or light to survive the storm on their own. Studio / Post-Production: Camer…

Associated Press (2024-10-28). British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'. scmp.com Nearly 1,000 wheels of cloth-wrapped artisanal cheddar stolen by a con artist posing as a wholesale distributor.

Pacific Media Watch (2024-10-28). Two of the US's biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Denis Muller, The University of Melbourne In February 2017, as Donald Trump took office, The Washington Post adopted the first slogan in its 140-year history: "Democracy Dies in Darkness". How ironic, then, that it should now be helping to extinguish the flame of American democracy by refusing to endorse a candidate for the…

Iain Overton (2024-10-28). Hunters and Hunted: The Terrible Truths About AI-Assisted Manhunts in Gaza. bylinetimes.com Amidst the rubble, at first, it's hard to see a human figure. Then, through the dust, a man becomes visible. He sits hunched on a chair, his face masked, holding only a stick, which he raises in a final, futile gesture at the drone closing in. Then the video cuts. | These are the last recorded moments of Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, leader of Hamas in

Eileen Kinch (2024-10-28). 1990 copy of The Budget perfectly preserved in Scotland. anabaptistworld.org While cleaning out his mother's home in Scotland, Andrew Workman uncovered a time capsule that related back to his family's vacation to Pennsylvania's Amish country in October 1990. "We visited several places, including New York, Cape Cod (where my dad, Tom Workman, loved the whale watching), Chicago, Niagara Falls, and Intercourse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania," …

Dan Evans, Tom Latchem (2024-10-28). Fresh Evidence in Missing Levi Davis Cold Case Sparks Top-Level Calls for New Probe. bylinetimes.com The mother of missing rugby and X Factor star Levi Davis, and Labour Minister Jess Phillips, are calling for a joined-up police review of new evidence on the second anniversary of his unsolved disappearance in Barcelona. | It follows an extensive Byline Times investigation revealing serious failings in the Catalan probe into the case, claims of sextortion involving the content-sharing platform OnlyFans, and the identification of a top TV executive Davis alleged was part of a plot to blackmail him. | "We have felt abandoned by the police and I believe Levi was a victim of crime in the UK and in Spain," Julie Da…

jewishvoiceforpeace (2024-10-28). The Israeli government is bombing Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria. jewishvoiceforpeace.org Israel is committing these war crimes at the same time that it is escalating the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and across the West Bank.

Josiah Mortimer (2024-10-28). Government Set to Decide on Controversial Anti-Extremism Adviser Lord Walney's Role as Petition Calling for his Sacking Hits Milestone. bylinetimes.com It follows action by legal campaigners Good Law Project and the campaign group Defend Our Juries, urging the new Government to remove the controversial adviser and former Labour MP from his role as the Government's 'independent adviser on political violence and disruption'. | Woodcock was appointed to the unpaid job in 2020 under then-PM Boris Johnson. The peer was a Labour MP under Jeremy Corbyn, but quit and endorsed Johnson in the 2019 General Election. He was subsequently given a peerage by the then-PM. | He has since been a major figure in pushing for a raft of anti-protest legislation, targeting groups…

Professor Simon Deakin, Dr Irakli Barbakadze, Professor Gerhard Schnyder (2024-10-28). The Imaginary Trade Off Between Workers' Rights and Growth. bylinetimes.com

SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-28). Deranged eulogies at IDF soldier's funeral put Israeli right's war-crimes-r-us mentality on show. skwawkbox.org 'You entered Gaza to take revenge on women and children, on everything you saw'. Footage of eulogies given by mourners at the funeral of an IDF soldier killed in Gaza have exposed, yet again, the genocidal 'war crimes 'r' us' mentality of the Israeli right and the Zionism they espouse. Those lamenting the slain occupier …

Tim Huber (2024-10-28). This is an ad for my small church. anabaptistworld.org I've always been a small-church person. A church, for me, is a place where you know almost everyone by name. This was true for me growing up, ≠except that all the little old ladies looked the same. (Was that Mrs. Peter Toews or Mrs. Henry Janzen?)…

tn.ai (2024-10-28). IRGC Commander Warns Israel of 'Bitter Consequences' of Attack on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami alarmed the Zionist regime to await the "bitter and unimaginable consequences" of its recent act of aggression that took the lives of four Iranian Army forces.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Lebanese Civilians, Rescue Workers among 21 Killed in Israeli Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 people across southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said on Sunday.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Iran Not Favoring War, But Will Respond to Israel: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reiterating Iran's opposition to war, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country stands resolute in defending its people and will show an appropriate response to the Zionist regime for its recent act of aggression.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Oman Raps Israeli Violation of Iran's Sovereignty. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Oman Badr Albusaidi condemned the Israeli regime's recent attack on Iran as a violation of the Islamic Republic's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Iran Open to Western Ties If Sovereignty Respected: Adviser. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei suggested that the Islamic Republic remains open to cooperation with Western states if they respect the country's sovreignty.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Iran Won't Renounce Right to Respond to Israel: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry made it clear that Tehran will not forgo the right to retaliate against the Israeli regime's recent act of aggression.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Iran's Military Power Unscathed by Israeli Strike: Top Security Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's recent attack has not had the slightest effect on Iran's military power, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian said.

tn.ai (2024-10-28). Trivial Damages Fixed after Israeli Attack: Iran's Defense Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Zionist regime's recent strike on Iran resulted in minor damages, all of which have been repaired, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said.

Crypto Cranium (2024-10-28). Elon Musk's Optimus Robots: Mass Surveillance and Zionist Genocide. muslimskeptic.com We find ourselves living in a time when governments and corporate elites are engaged in a fervent race to develop the most dystopian technologies as quickly as they possibly can. And in that vein, Elon Musk unveiled his company's, i.e., Tesla's, latest improved version of the humanoid Optimus robots at the "Tesla Robotaxi Day" event: …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-10-28). Neither brand nor hit the face. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, said: (Someone) went past the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, with a donkey that was branded on its face, so he said, "Has it not reached you that I indeed cursed one …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-10-28). Only Acts of Worship Legislated In The Shariah Are The Ones Beloved to Allah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Shaikh Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Indeed, there has been much confusion in this subject matter, just as it is the case in the subject matter of halal and haram. A group of people make permissible some of …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-10-28). Utter good speech and feed the people. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. "Feed (people) and speak in a good manner". Al-Allamah zaid Bin Hadi al-Mad'khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The first matter is to provide food. This encompasses that which a person gives his family, which is regarded as a mandatory expenditure, …

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-28). Taliban Ban Afghan Women From Speaking Aloud in New Restrictions. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2024-10-28). Iraqi Militia Claims Drone Attack on US Base in Syria; US Denies Reports. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-28). Omani and Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Tensions, Israeli Strikes. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2024-10-28). IRGC Eliminates Terrorist Group Behind Deadly Attack in Southeast Iran. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2024-10-28). Oriental Hornets Show Unique Tolerance to Alcohol, Israeli Research Reveals. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-28). Oil Prices Drop Sharply After Israel's Limited Strike on Iran. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-28). Egypt Proposes 2-Day Gaza Cease-fire for Hostage-Prisoner Exchange. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2024-10-28). National Track and Field Teams at Training Camp in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The men and women's national track and field teams of Iran are preparing for competitions at a training camp in Tehran.

Editors (2024-10-28). RECORDING] Market Failure: The Climate Crisis and the Limits of Capitalism. dissentmagazine.org Brett Christophers and Adam Tooze in conversation, moderated by Kate Aronoff.

Jasper Craven (2024-10-28). Trump's Cronies Threw the VA Into Chaos. Millions of Veterans' Lives Are on the Line Again. theintercept.com

Ayurella Horn-Muller (2024-10-28). More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages. grist.org Jeremy Ford hates wasting water. | As a mist of rain sprinkled the fields around him in Homestead, Florida, Ford bemoaned how expensive it had been running a fossil fuel-powered irrigation system on his 5-acre farm — and how bad it was for the planet. | Earlier this month, Ford installed an automated underground system that uses a solar-powered pump to periodically saturate the roots of his crops, saving "thousands of gallons of water," he estimated. Although they may be more costly up-front, he sees such climate-friendly investments as a necessary expense — and more affordable than expanding his w…

editor (2024-10-28). How can the resistance ever counter, Copacabana Albanese's 1.5m migrants? onlineopinion.com.au Democracy seems futile, up against Huge Australia. Not even 'extraordinary developments' are likely to budge this Albo-tross. What other tactics are available?

editor (2024-10-28). Dutton may be winning in the polls. But he has a major problem to overcome. onlineopinion.com.au Despite recent favourable opinion polls, Peter Dutton faces one big major hurdle in taking his Liberal-National coalition to office at the next federal election.

Pacific Media Watch (2024-10-28). Echoes of a Lost Gaza — Al Jazeera documentary on a brutal war. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Mariam Shahin has been making films about Gaza for more than 30 years. She has also made many documentaries and short films for Al Jazeera English since it launched in 2006. When she moved to Gaza in 2005, she felt a powerful sense of optimism following the Israeli withdrawal. READ MORE: Israel's…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-10-28). U.S. and Western Allies Support the Genocide. Israel's Role in U.S.-NATO War Against Iran. michelchossudovsky.substack.com

Prof. Jagmohan Singh (2024-10-28). Welfare of Punjab Closely Linked to Strong Commitment to Environmental Protection. asia-pacificresearch.com

DikelediM (2024-10-28). Presidency asserts stance on South Africa's foreign policy. sanews.gov.za Presidency asserts stance on South Africa's foreign policy | The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of all. | In a statement on Sunday, the Presidency emphasised that President Cyril Ramaphosa is dedicated to strengthening political and trade ties, while supporting the rights of oppressed communities globally. | "As President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to lead the 7th administration in strengthening all key political and trade ties, working in solidarity with the oppressed peoples…

GABIK (2024-10-28). Hazelmere Dam to improve water supply in KZN North Coast. sanews.gov.za

GABIK (2024-10-28). Investment in water infrastructure key to growth of economy. sanews.gov.za Investment in water infrastructure key to growth of economy | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, says with the right investments in water and sanitation infrastructure, the full potential of any region can be unlocked, attracting new businesses, creating jobs, and improving the quality of life. | Mahlobo made the remarks during a business dinner held recently at the Mkhambathini Local Municipality in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal. | The business dinner aimed to engage captains of industry on possible investment and expansion, and to discuss and explore the significant opportunities for growth and de…

NEO (2024-10-28). Government activities for the week 28 October — 01 November 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 28 October — 01 November 2024 | On Monday, 28 October, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, will launch an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) listening tour in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape., , Also on Monday, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhauli to deliver an address at the UNDP Just Energy Transition and youth employment roundtable discussion., , On Tuesday, 29 October, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, will officially launch the Summer Campaign in Bloemfontein at the De Oude Kraal Country Estate, N1 South Bloemfontein., , Al…

NEOB (2024-10-28). Investigator appointed to probe allegations of special treatment of certain inmates. sanews.gov.za Investigator appointed to probe allegations of special treatment of certain inmates | Department of Correctional Services (DCS) National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has appointed a senior official at the department to investigate allegations of special treatment of wealthy inmates — specifically Durban businessman Thoshan Panday — at Westville Correctional Centre. | "In light of the gravity of these allegations, Commissioner Thobakgale has appointed a senior official, at the level of Deputy Commissioner to conduct a thorough investigation. | "The appointed investigator will examine and clarify…

NEOB (2024-10-28). Olver's appointment to climate commission welcomed. sanews.gov.za Olver's appointment to climate commission welcomed | The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed the appointment of Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the commission. | Olver's appointment was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. | He will take over the position from outgoing deputy chairperson, Valli Moosa, from January 2025. | Moosa said Olver will bring a "wealth of skills and expertise" and experience to the position. | "He has served in the first democratic government in various capacities and was instrumental in the early development of climate policy and environmental legi…

NEOB (2024-10-28). SA on the right track towards improved public transport. sanews.gov.za SA on the right track towards improved public transport | President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there is still much work to do, South Africa is on track "towards a public transport system that is safer, more efficient and more affordable"., , He was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday., , "While we have achieved important progress in restoring our freight and passenger rail systems, we have much further to go. We will need far more investment, more effective use of technology and closer collaboration between all stakeholders., , "We are now on the right track towards a public transport sy…

nosihle (2024-10-28). SA engages in global talks on protecting the ozone layer. sanews.gov.za SA engages in global talks on protecting the ozone layer | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, will participate in the 36th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 36) to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in Bangkok, Thailand, from Monday. | The Montreal Protocol is a global treaty established to protect the Earth's ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). , , The agreement, signed on 16 September 1987 and entering into force in 1989, has become a landmark in international environmental protection.

Maxime Duriez (2024-10-28). Mozambique: Over ten protesters killed by police amid severe wave of human rights violations. fidh.org

publicbooks (2024-10-28). Proust Curious: "Sodom and Gomorrah" publicbooks.org "It was only at that moment, more than a year after her burial, because of that anachronism, which so often prevents the calendar of facts from corresponding to the calendar of feelings, that I became conscious that she was dead."

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-28). Bolivia's Morales accuses government after his vehicle was hit by gunfire. scmp.com Ex-president accuses current president of assassination attempt after vehicle was shot 14 times, hurting driver.

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-28). Egypt proposes 2-day truce in Gaza, release of 4 hostages. scmp.com Egypt's president says proposal would see talks resuming within 10 days of two-day truce to forge permanent ceasefire.

Alice Wu (2024-10-28). Does Hong Kong want a 'silver economy' or to send seniors to the mainland? scmp.com The city needs a coherent approach if it wants to tap into the economic potential of its senior citizens.

Associated Press (2024-10-28). UN sounds alarm before Cop29 as greenhouse gases hit record highs: 'we are clearly off track'. scmp.com This alarming trend, driven by fossil fuel emissions, locks in future temperature increases and puts the Paris Agreement goals at risk.

Medjool (2024-10-28). The Big Gifters List, Flow Diagram. justpeaceadvocates.ca Flow of Funds Flow of funds from Registered Charities to the seven Revoked Charities between 2002-2023…

Mia Nulimaimaiti (2024-10-28). Removal of Chinese tariffs sees imports of Australian wine surge. scmp.com Australia's share of China's imported wine market plunged to 0.06 per cent last year from 37 per cent in 2019.

Peter T. C. Chang (2024-10-28). As Brics leads Global South in open engagement, US has much to learn. scmp.com As US-China rivalry hinders our ability to deal with crises, Brics is using open engagement to help create a more equitable international order.

Reuters (2024-10-28). Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser: report. scmp.com The Washington Post reported that the hackers intercepted calls and texts of Trump team adviser.

Reuters (2024-10-28). UN Security Council to meet over Israel's strike on Iran. scmp.com October 28 meeting in New York was requested by Iran, supported by Algeria, China and Russia.

Reuters (2024-10-28). Donald Trump headlines New York rally after vulgar, racist remarks from allies. scmp.com Donald Trump holds a homecoming rally at Madison Square Garden as the US election campaign heads into final full week.

Reuters (2024-10-28). Indian 'spy network' operates in US and Canada, Sikh separatist claims. scmp.com Activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accused India of silencing dissidents abroad, but did not elaborate on his claims of an alleged spy network.

Tom Hussain (2024-10-28). Iran weighs its options after Israeli strike exposes military vulnerabilities. scmp.com The unprecedented escalation has left Iran's leadership grappling with the potential consequences of retaliation.

United World International (2024-10-28). Gulf States in BRICS: Saudi caution and Emirati decisiveness. unitedworldint.com On the two countries' very differing approaches. By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt Last week, the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, with the participation of five new members: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Among the five new members, there are two Gulf states, but their approaches to the organization …

United World International (2024-10-28). El Salvador and Ecuador: The democracy of exception. unitedworldint.com The example of authoritarian, police-based neoliberalism is already spreading to other countries in the continent. By Fernando Esteche, Buenos Aires / Argentina When we define the four main vectors by which the imperialist mode of production is reproduced, we indicate that they are: financialization, militarism, chaotization and narcotization. To a different extent and according to …

United World International (2024-10-28). The terrorist attack in Ankara is a US response to Erdoƒüan's participation in the BRICS meeting in Russia/Kazan. unitedworldint.com Interview to Russian TV Channel RT. Political Scientist and UWI author Onur Sinan Guzaltan answered questions about Türkiye's BRICS membership process and the terrorist attack in Ankara. I love to first hear your thoughts on what you feel this sort of partnership status with BRICS is going to bring to Türkiye in the future? I …

Eric Worrall (2024-10-28). McKinsey Report: Large Net Zero Mineral Supply Shortfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… current mineral supply meets between 10 and 35% of projected 2050 requirements …"

Guest Blogger (2024-10-28). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #617. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "This freedom to doubt is an important matter in the sciences and, I believe, in other fields. It was born of a struggle. It was a struggle to be permitted to doubt, to be unsure. And I do not want us to forget the importance of the struggle and, by default, to let the thing fall away. I feel a responsibility as a scientist who knows the great value of a satisfactory philosophy of ignorance, and the progress made possible by such a philosophy, progress which is the fruit of freedom of thought. I feel a responsibility to proclaim the value of this freedom and to teach that doubt is not to be fea…

Human Rights Watch (2024-10-28). Africa Summit: Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Heads of state participate in the 22nd summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, on June 8, 2023. | © 2023 APAImages/Shutterstock…

Adi Hashmonai (2024-10-28). 'For 20 years we sat quietly and our enemies became stronger. This year it exploded in our face'. haaretz.com IDF reservists in Lebanon encouraged by successes but exhausted by the prolonged two-front war and time away from home…

Amir Tibon (2024-10-28). Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning to persuade Israelis to forget about the hostages. haaretz.com My friend Omri Miran — a father of two young girls who was kidnapped on October 7 — remains in Gaza, while we wait for the urgency of his release to overcome the cynical political calculations of Israel's prime minister…

Amos Harel (2024-10-28). Will Israel's deadliest month this year shift public opinion on the war in Lebanon? haaretz.com After Israel's strike in Iran, the ball is now in Tehran's court and statements seem to indicate an intent to hit back ‚ñ The greatest danger lies in Lebanon, where a confluence of a rising death toll and only a small share of the public bearing the brunt could intensify Netanyahu's political crisis…

Chen Maanit (2024-10-28). Netanyahu seeks state funds to renovate Caesarea villa after Hezbollah drone attack. haaretz.com Despite his office denying the report, Netanyahu has previously used state funds to reinforce his personal residence. In the attack, one drone struck the residence, damaging a window and leaving a crater on the property. No one was home during the strike…

Haaretz Editorial (2024-10-28). The real goal of the new legislation put forward by Israel's far-right coalition. haaretz.com

Hadar Kane (2024-10-28). Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 closes its doors to international flights for five months. haaretz.com The terminal, which briefly opened seven months after the war's start anticipating an influx in tourism, is closing due to a decrease in passenger traffic, and low-cost carriers cancelling service over security concerns. Domestic flights will continue to fly out of Terminal 1…

Nir Hasson (2024-10-28). Sahar promised her father he wouldn't die in the tunnels. What do we tell her if he doesn't come home alive? haaretz.com Nissan Kalderon, whose brother, Ofer, was taken hostage with his two children, didn't immediately understand the need for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. There's a country to take care of them, he thought. Today, he says openly: 'If the hostages die, Netanyahu is their murderer'…

Nissan Shor (2024-10-28). Israel has partners in Gaza and they're speaking Hebrew on TikTok. What about us? haaretz.com Amid the sea of manipulation, lies and hate on social media, some Gazans are posting videos and dreaming of a dialogue. Maybe there is hope after all…

Noa Shpigel (2024-10-28). Knesset committee's winter session kicks off with desperate pleas from hostages' families. haaretz.com Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzhak is held captive in Gaza, referred to reports that say Netanyahu backed away from a framework for a hostage deal: 'A two-day cease-fire in exchange for four living hostages, and he told the Shin Bet chief — 'bring a better deal.' Is that not abandonment?'…

Noa Shpigel (2024-10-28). Netanyahu says Israel pursuing brief Gaza cease-fire in exchange for a few hostages. haaretz.com Netanyahu informed Likud members that Israel is working toward a deal based on Egypt's recent proposal, though Hamas has indicated it would only agree if the deal is used to jump-start a process that would see Israel's complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip…

Reuters (2024-10-28). Palestinians say 100,000 residents trapped in Israel's north Gaza offensive. haaretz.com Residents say Israeli forces were besieging shelters housing displaced families, rounding up men and pushing women and children to leave the area. Only a few families headed to southern Gaza as the majority preferred to relocate temporarily in Gaza City, fearing they could otherwise never regain access to their homes…

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-10-28). Under its fearless editor, Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar maintains its opposition to Syria, Hezbollah and Iranian influence. haaretz.com In 2005 the editor of An-Nahar, Gebran Tueni, was assassinated. Nearly 20 years on, with the leadership of his daughter Nayla Tueni, it continues to speak out — in increasingly imaginative ways…

Staff (2024-10-28). Israeli army officer dies from wounds sustained in Gaza combat. haaretz.com IRAN: Iran's President said Tehran doesn't want war, but will respond 'appropriately' to Israel's attack ‚ñ GAZA: IDF raids Hamas stronghold at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Jabalya; 50,000 Palestinians evacuated to Gaza City ‚ñ LEBANON: Some 15 Hezbollah rockets fired at Kiryat Shmona, no casualties reported ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Egypt proposes plan for the release of four Israeli hostages conditioned on a two-day cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners…

Staff (2024-10-28). Israel at war, day 388: Israel pursuing brief cease-fire deal for a few hostages, Netanyahu says. haaretz.com Netanyahu: Israel trying to promote small deal to release several hostages in exchange for short cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ Hamas reportedly willing to accept Egyptian proposal for two-day truce that would include release of four living hostages and Palestinian prisoners ‚ñ Defense Minister Gallant: Israel is conducting the war without a compass or 'updated war goals,' proposing promotion of alternative to Hamas in Gaza ‚ñ Palestinian Civil Emergency Service: 100,000 trapped in north Gaza without medical or food supplies ‚ñ Here's what you need to know…

Zvi Bar'el (2024-10-28). Ending Israel's war in Gaza won't be enough to stop the fighting in Lebanon. haaretz.com Lebanon doesn't want any changes to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, while Israel and the United States demand an upgrade that would let Israel monitor implementation from the air and even send troops over the border. An agreement on this doesn't appear forthcoming…

Staff (2024-10-28). Israeli Air Force attacks in Tyre, southern Lebanon. haaretz.com IRAN: Iran's President said Tehran doesn't want war, but will respond 'appropriately' to Israel's attack ‚ñ GAZA: IDF raids Hamas stronghold at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Jabalya; 50,000 Palestinians evacuated to Gaza City ‚ñ LEBANON: Some 15 Hezbollah rockets fired at Kiryat Shmona, no casualties reported ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Egypt proposes plan for the release of four Israeli hostages conditioned on a two-day cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners…

Joseph Trevithick (2024-10-28). Dozens Of AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47 Helicopters Were Damaged In Storm At Colorado Army Base. twz.com The Army has sought tens of millions of dollars to help pay for repairs of helicopters damaged at Fort Carson earlier this year.

Thomas Newdick (2024-10-28). Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran's S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials. twz.com

Contributing Writers (2024-10-28). Kid-Killing Kamala (KKK) Harris Complicit in Gaza Genocide/ By Gideon Polya. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Kid-Killing Kamala (KKK) Harris Complicit in Gaza Genocide — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Gideon Polya Global Research, October 28, 2024 The US presidential election is only a dozen days away and the Biden/Harris complicity in the mass murder of Gazans by Jewish Israelis should be the key …

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-28). Harris, Trump push to break deadlock in final full week of 2024 US election race. scmp.com Polls show Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck as Election Day on November 5 looms.

____ (2024-10-28). Tamil Nadu's Fishermen Struggle: A Call for Diplomacy. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made an urgent plea to the Indian government, requesting immediate action to secure the release of 140 fishermen from the state. These fishermen, including a dozen from Nagapattinam, have been apprehended by the Sri Lankan navy, casting a shadow over their livelihoods.

____ (2024-10-28). Pralhad Joshi Launches Mobile App for FCI Grievance Redressal System for Rice Millers. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability in the agricultural sector, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, officially launched the Mobile Application of the FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers today in New Delhi. This initiative is part of the Union Government's ongoing efforts to improve stakeholder satisfaction and facilitate efficient grievance handling for rice millers interacting with the Food Corporation of India (FCI).

____ (2024-10-28). ICG Launches Two Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessels to Enhance Maritime Security. devdiscourse.com On October 28, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked a significant milestone by simultaneously launching two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), named 'Adamya' and 'Akshar,' at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL). These vessels, boasting over 60% indigenous content, are part of a broader contract with GSL for the construction of eight FPVs at a total cost of Rs 473 crore. Designed for protection, monitoring, control, and surveillance, these advanced FPVs will play a crucial role in safeguarding India's offshore assets and island territories.

____ (2024-10-28). Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad Connection: A Promise of Frequent Visits. devdiscourse.com Priyanka Gandhi, a Congress candidate, humorously addressed allegations from political opponents about her potential infrequency of visits to Wayanad if elected. Speaking at a corner meeting in Panamaram, she drew parallels between her visits to her son's boarding school and her commitment to the constituency.

____ (2024-10-28). Moldova and Georgia at Political Crossroads: European Aspirations vs Russian Influence. devdiscourse.com Moldovan President Maia Sandu has voiced her support for Georgians who aspire for a European future, as Georgia's pro-Moscow ruling party claims victory in the parliamentary election. Allegations of election violations have led to protests and have been contested by the opposition and Western allies.

____ (2024-10-28). Fakhar Zaman's Omission Raises Questions in Pakistan Cricket. devdiscourse.com Fakhar Zaman, the dynamic opener for Pakistan's cricket team, finds himself in the spotlight for reasons off the field. Excluded from the centrally contracted players list by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Zaman has expressed discontent over what seems to be selective criteria for player selection.

____ (2024-10-28). Manchester United Parts Ways with Erik ten Hag. devdiscourse.com Manchester United have made the decision to sack Erik ten Hag as their manager after a struggling start to the Premier League season left them in 14th place. The decision was described by the club as unanimous, highlighting their need for a new direction.

____ (2024-10-28). Boeing Workers' Pension Push: A Tug-of-War with Tradition. devdiscourse.com Boeing workers' demand to reinstate traditional pension plans stands as a significant challenge against the backdrop of the company's precarious financial landscape.

____ (2024-10-28). Rebirth of 'Karan Arjun': A Cinematic Reunion of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. devdiscourse.com The iconic 1990s film 'Karan Arjun', starring Bollywood titans Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, is primed for a grand theatre re-release. The film, which initially captivated audiences in 1995, will be making a return as it approaches its 30th anniversary on November 22.

The Independent (2024-10-28). Japan PM Ishiba vows to continue leading government following election defeat. independent.co.ug TOKYO | Xinhua | Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Ishiba, head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), described the election …

The Independent (2024-10-28). LCII Chairperson arrested for illegal possession of firearm. independent.co.ug Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Tororo district have arrested the LCII chairperson Pereje Ward, Apokor Town Council after he was found in possession of a gun. According to Johnson Moses Mugwe, the Police Spokesperson of Bukedi North, Stephen Okware the Chairman of LCI Pereje Cell informed the police that the gun was …

The Independent (2024-10-28). Conservationists turn to art to protect wildlife. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENDENT | Conservationists from different African countries have converged in Jinja City to brainstorm on the various forms of art that are key to defending the rights of wild animals. Conservationists say that several animals are poached for their body parts, and medicinal purposes, among other practices, which prohibit their right …

The Independent (2024-10-28). World Investor Week 2024 focuses on financial inclusion and technology. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | From October 24 — 25, the World Investor Week 2024 was celebrated across Uganda with significant initiatives led by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). This year's celebration, part of a global effort by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), focused on …

The Independent (2024-10-28). 'Retiring UPDF soldiers should not join opposition to unseat Museveni'. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPDENT | Retiring Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers have been warned against joining members of the opposition to unseat President Museveni. On Saturday, the Fourth Division Headquarters in Gulu retired 206 junior and non-commissioned officers (NCOs). The Chairperson Veteran Affairs Acholi Sub Region Rt. Lieutenant Alfred Ocaya said that the retirees should …

The Independent (2024-10-28). It's the KCCA structure, stupid! independent.co.ug It's the KCCA structure, stupid! Why management can't change city without change in 'political authority' COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Former Vision Group CEO Robert Kabushenga has led the pack of corporate gurus gunning for the position of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director. Other known applicants are interim executive director Frank Rusa, …

The Independent (2024-10-28). Archbishop: Catholics need not worry about census figures. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & URN | Kampala Archbishop, His Grace Dr Paul Ssemogerere, has said he is more worried about Catholics, especially children, moving to other faiths, than by the portrayal by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) that church numbers are declining. The Archbishop said he personally had no doubt about the size of …

The Independent (2024-10-28). Lawyers, citizens urged to embrace private prosecution as a check on impunity. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has called on the public and fellow advocates to recognize and embrace private prosecution as a tool to counter impunity and address public interest cases that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and police overlook. Known for his bold legal pursuits, Mabirizi is one of …

The Independent (2024-10-28). US Black women face delays, disparities in breast cancer care, study find. independent.co.ug SACRAMENTO, US | Xinhua | Older Black women in the United States are less likely to receive standard breast cancer treatments and face longer delays in starting therapy compared to white women, according to a major study examining racial disparities in cancer care released Thursday. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical …

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). EEUU: elecciones a la vuelta de la esquina. radiohc.cu Falta apenas poco más de una semana para las elecciones presidenciales y las encuestas mantienen un empate entre los dos candidatos en prácticamente todo el país, incluidos los llamados "estados bisagra", los que otorgan la mayor cantidad de electores y resultan decisivos.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Cooperación entre Angola y Cuba tiene baluarte en Cabinda. radiohc.cu Luanda, 28 oct (RHC) Una delegación de la isla, encabezada por el ministro de Salud Pública, José Angel Portal, recorrió la víspera, diversos escenarios que recuerdan la cooperación entre Angola y Cuba, en la norteña provincia de Cabinda.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Cancillería siria emite declaración de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Damasco, 28 oct (RHC) El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Siria expresó su apoyo y plena solidaridad con Cuba ante la difícil situación que atraviesa la nación caribeña a consecuencia de las políticas hostiles del gobierno de Estados Unidos.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Canciller afirma que Cuba no está sola en la lucha contra el bloqueo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, afirmó hoy que su país no está solo en la lucha contra el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos y reconoció las múltiples muestras de solidaridad que llegan desde diferentes partes del mundo.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-28). Tensiones entre Israel e Irán convocan al Consejo de Seguridad de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Las tensiones entre Israel e Irán convocarán hoy al Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas tras una solitud presentada por la nación persa, luego que las fuerzas de Tel Aviv bombardearan varias de sus instalaciones militares.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-28). Reinicia campaña electoral en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Sin tiempo para el descanso, las elecciones la víspera en Uruguay resultan desde hoy antesala para una segunda vuelta que decidirá la Presidencia el 24 de noviembre.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-10-28). Cuba discutirá el bronce en Copa del Caribe de Beisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (ACN) La selección cubana de talentos cayó 1-2 ante Curazao sobre la grama del Estadio André Rodgers y no pudo acceder a la final de la sexta edición de la Copa del Caribe, que se disputa en Nasáu, Bahamas.

Katrien Demuynck (2024-10-28). Cuba sin electricidad. øY por qué? workers.org 24 de octubre de 2024 Traducido del francés para Rebelión.org por Beatriz Morales Bastos. Demuynck es una periodista bélgica y experta en cuestiones cubanas. En una rueda de prensa celebrada el viernes 18 de octubre de 2024 el vicepresidente cubano Manuel Marrero pidió al pueblo cubano que redujera todo lo . . . |

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-10-28). Cúpula do BRICS em Kazan avanàßa significativamente na transiàßà£o geopolítica rumo à multipolaridade. globalresearch.ca Ainda é muito cedo para avaliar os resultados da reunià£o dos BRICS em Kazan. No entanto, já parece claro que este evento terá impactos significativos na geopolítica global — possivelmente alterando de alguma forma as estruturas de poder globais. Tal …

Staff (2024-10-28). Camilo Cienfuegos: La imagen del pueblo, hoy en la Mesa Redonda. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda retransmitirá este lunes el programa que rindió tributo al Héroe de Yaguajay, que contó con testimonios de colaboradores de Camilo, recopilados por el espacio televisivo, y grabaciones inéditas de intervenciones de Camilo, atesoradas por el Instituto de Historia de Cuba.

Staff (2024-10-28). Guantánamo a días del paso de àìscar: Después de la tormenta (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuentan que el agua rompió puertas y burló ventanas hasta colarse en el interior de las instalaciones. Que el personal corrió por sus vidas, pero no pudo huir. Que se refugiaron sobre sillas y mesas para escapar de las inundaciones. Que no dio tiempo a nada. Hoy, días después del paso de àìscar, el policlínico IV Congreso del PCC está en recuperación con el esfuerzo de sus trabajadores y pacientes.

Staff (2024-10-28). Punto Deportivo: øQué podría pasar con Cuba en el Premier 12? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Esta semana dedicamos la sección Punto Deportivo al torneo Premier 12. En el evento que transcurrirá en tres sedes del 9 al 24 de noviembre, Cuba forma parte del grupo B, y debutará ante República Dominicana, el 13 de noviembre. Sobre lo que pueda hacer Cuba en el certamen comentamos aquí. Súmese al debate. Lo esperamos.

Staff (2024-10-28). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: "El camino de la bancarización" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Desde hace poco más de un año, Cuba inició un proceso para avanzar en la bancarización de las operaciones. Este proceso pretende que los pagos de servicios, productos y demás transacciones comerciales y financieras se realicen mediante el uso de instrumentos de pago y canales electrónicos. Cubadebate comparte la más reciente emisión de Cuadrando la Caja dedicada a este tema.

Staff (2024-10-28). El Baràßa se alza como rey del fuera de juego en las grandes ligas europeas. cubadebate.cu Han sido 77 fueras de juego provocados en 11 partidos. Cada equipo que se enfrenta al Barcelona en LaLiga cae en la trampa de su telaraña defensiva una media de siete veces por encuentro. Una barbaridad si se compara con cualquier otro conjunto de las grandes ligas europeas. El segundo más efectivo, el Brigthon & Hove Albion, lleva 35 en nueve juegos.

Staff (2024-10-28). Gases de efecto invernadero alcanzaron nuevos máximos en 2023, acentuando tendencia a temperaturas más altas. cubadebate.cu El dióxido de carbono (CO2), uno de los tres principales gases de efecto invernadero junto con el metano y el óxido nitroso, continúa acumulándose en la atmósfera "más rápidamente que en ningún otro momento de la existencia humana". Estos datos evidencian la necesidad de actuar rápidamente para detener el cambio climático.

Staff (2024-10-28). La RAE y academias de la lengua española publican "Guía panhispánica de lenguaje claro y accesible" cubadebate.cu "Se destaca en esta guía la influencia que en la claridad tienen la acentuación, la puntuación y el uso adecuado de las mayúsculas, así como el efecto de opacidad causado por las palabras no digeridas que nos llegan de fuera, lo que llamamos los extranjerismos crudos", dice la RAE sobre la publicación, que recoge cuestiones de gramática, discurso y semántica.

Staff (2024-10-28). Vea Desde Cuba | Tumba el Bloqueo (+Video). cubadebate.cu En esta entrega ampliamos algunas de las noticias que han marcado tendencia en nuestro sitio y en el país. Hablamos sobre los impactos del bloqueo estadounidense y sus severos efectos en la economía cubana así como en nuestra vida cotidiana. øCuánto más pudieramos hacer si no existiera el bloqueo?

Staff (2024-10-28). AsesorHa promueve encadenamientos y alianzas estratégicas en evento empresarial. cubadebate.cu Como medio para fomentar y facilitar el intercambio de experiencias y oportunidades, y también relaciones comerciales y colaboraciones efectivas, AsesorHa, pyme estatal especializada en consultoría, asistencia y asesoría profesional, organizó el evento Encadenamiento Empresarial: Innovación y alianza para el éxito, que tuvo lugar el 16 y 17 de octubre en el Hotel Meliá Cohiba.

Staff (2024-10-28). Museo Nacional Camilo Cienfuegos, un tesoro de historia en Yaguajay. cubadebate.cu El Museo Nacional Camilo Cienfuegos, en el complejo histórico que lleva el nombre del legendario guerrillero en Yaguajay, es la institución con más bienes museables vinculados a la vida y actividad revolucionaria del Señor de la Vanguardia.

Staff (2024-10-28). Pilotos de la Fuerza Aérea en Guantánamo, mano solidaria desde las alturas. cubadebate.cu El piloto Savón Favier y sus compañeros también han contribuido al traslado de alimentos, sobre todo hacia Imías, que estuvo incomunicado por vía terrestre desde Guantánamo hasta el 26 de octubre, y de pacientes que han necesitado atención en los hospitales de Baracoa o Guantánamo. "Dará trabajo llegar con todo a todos, pero estoy convencido de que siempre se hará", afirma.

Staff (2024-10-28). UNE prevé afectación de 1 060 MW en horario pico este lunes. cubadebate.cu La UNE prevé para la hora pico de este lunes una disponibilidad de 2 060 MW y una demanda máxima de 3050 MW, para un déficit de 990 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 060 MW en ese horario. Hay más de 500 MW afectados en la generación térmica y 456 afectados por déficit de combustible en la distribuida.

Staff (2024-10-28). Encontremos a Camilo. cubadebate.cu Cada 28 de octubre, desde hace 65 años, se revive la incertidumbre y el dolor por la pérdida de Camilo, el comandante queridísimo, el muchachón de Lawton, el jefe guerrillero osado, el jaranero y disciplinado, el jefe del Estado Mayor, de la confianza de Fidel…Y el consuelo que debe tener nuestro pueblo es que en el pueblo hay muchos Camilos. Porque lo que no puede pasarnos nunca es que Camilo se extravíe en nuestra memoria, y mucho menos que se nos pierda en el alma.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Dirigentes cubanos evocan al revolucionario Camilo Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, evocó hoy a través de su cuenta en X, al luchador y dirigente revolucionario Camilo Cienfuegos en el aniversario 65 de su desaparición física.

Martha Ríos (2024-10-28). Camilo Cienfuegos en la memoria del pueblo cubano (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) En una peregrinación hasta el Malecón habanero encabezada por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, los capitalinos recordaron este lunes al comandante Camilo Cienfuegos (1932-1959) en el aniversario 65 de su desaparición física.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-28). Partido Comunista de Belarús exige fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) El Partido comunista de Belarús, expresó su apoyo al pueblo de Cuba y emitió una declaración donde exige el cese del criminal bloqueo estadounidense contra la nación caribeña, informó hoy el embajador cubano en Minsk, Santiago Pérez.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-28). Solidaridad con Cuba centrará encuentro Asia-Pacífico en China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Una delegación del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), encabezada por su presidente Fernando González, se encuentra hoy en Beijing para participar en el X Encuentro Asia-Pacífico de Solidaridad con Cuba.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-10-28). Media maratón de Valencia fue de récord para Kejelcha. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (JIT).- El etiope Yomif Kejelcha convirtió a la lluvia en su mejor aliada para llevar hasta los 57: 30 minutos el récord mundial de la distancia, al ganar la Media Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich.

Staff (2024-10-28). Demandan fin del bloqueo en las calles de Nueva York (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, agradeció en su cuenta en X el gesto de cientos de estadounidenses, quienes demandaron en las calles de Nueva York el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de su Gobierno contra el país caribeño.

Staff (2024-10-28). Estrella del atletismo mundial Marileidy Paulino arribó a Cuba con familiares y su entrenador. cubadebate.cu La dominicana Marileidy Paulino, campeona olímpica en París 2024 y una de las estrellas del atletismo mundial, arribó a La Habana la noche del domingo para disfrutar de unas cortas vacaciones. Paulino hizo el viaje en vuelo comercial directo desde Santo Domingo junto a su mamá, otros familiares y su entrenador, Yaseen Pérez Gómez.

Staff (2024-10-28). Trump en el Madison Square Garden: El clímax de un ego insatisfecho. cubadebate.cu El expresidente y candidato republicano Donald Trump fue el anfitrión de un gran mitin en el icónico Madison Square Garden (en los sucesivo Garden) de la Gran Manzana, al lado mismo del descomunal Empire State y la Estación Penn de trenes. El evento fue programado para el 27 de octubre, nueve días antes de las elecciones, y fue el espectáculo más amenazador de Trump desde su intento de golpe de estado del 6 de enero de 2021 hasta ahora.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Reconocen avances de Cuba en tecnologías nucleares para la salud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Durante la primera jornada del Taller Regional sobre Requisitos Regulatorios Sanitarios para radiofármacos, repercutió el papel de Cuba como una de las naciones relevantes en el desarrollo de tecnología nuclear con aplicaciones en la medicina…

_____ (2024-10-28). (Italiano) L'espansione della NATO nell'Indo-Pacifico è priva di legalità e buon senso. transcend.org 23 Ottobre 2024 – Sud-Corea, Giappone, Australia, e Nuova Zelanda hanno inviato i propri ministri della difesa a una riunione NATO questo ottobre 2024, la prima volta per i ministri della difesa. Segnala che l'espansione della NATO in questa regione è un cosa seria.

Gabriel Aguirre (2024-10-28). Conferencia Con Estudiantes De La Universidad Remington en Medellín. worldbeyondwar.org Por: Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, 27 de Octubre de 2024 | El programa de Desarrollo Humano de la Universidad Remington fundada en 1915, tuvo el agrado de invitar a 3 conferencistas para hablar sobre pedagogía de Paz, Alicia Cabezudo (Argentina), Lourdes Beltrán (México), y Gabriel Aguirre (Venezuela) y organizador para América Latina de Un Mundo Más Allá de la Guerra (WBW), participaron en una conversatorio en el recinto de la Universidad. | Estudiantes, personal administrativo y profesores participaron en esta conferencia, donde tuvieron la oportunidad de intercambiar experiencias y reflexiones sobre la…

Staff (2024-10-28). Gaza sigue viviendo infierno de asedio israelí: 100 000 civiles atrapados en campo de refugiados bajo ataque. cubadebate.cu Carros de combate israelí penetraron este lunes en dos ciudades del norte de Gaza y en un histórico campo de refugiados, dejando atrapados a unos 100 000 civiles, informó el servicio de emergencias de la Franja, donde el más reciente empuje de la ofensiva de Israel ha dejado más de mil muertos en los últimos días.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Uruguay volverá a las urnas en noviembre. radiohc.cu En noviembre próximo los uruguayos regresarán a las urnas. Tal y como pronosticaban las encuestas, ninguno de los candidatos a la presidencia, once en total, logró más del 50% de los votos para imponerse en la primera ronda de las elecciones generales, efectuada este domingo.

Maria Calvo (2024-10-28). Comienza hoy en Holguín Jornada de la Cultura Iberoamericana. radiohc.cu Holguín, 28 oct (RHC) La jornada de celebración dedicada a la XXX Edición de la Fiesta de la Cultura Iberoamericana, comienza hoy en Holguín y se extenderá hasta el 30 de octubre con invitados de Chile, Colombia y Estados Unidos, entre otros representantes internacionales.

Martha Ríos (2024-10-28). Hizbulah confirma casi un centenar de muertos entre soldados israelíes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) La Resistencia del Líbano (Hizbulah) confirmó este lunes más de 90 muertos y al menos 750 heridos entre oficiales y soldados del ejército israelí, desde el comienzo a inicios de mes de la operación terrestre.

Martha Ríos (2024-10-28). Cancilleres de Colombia y Venezuela se reúnen en el marco de la COP16. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Los cancilleres de Colombia y Venezuela, Luis Gilberto Murillo e Yván Gil, respectivamente, se reunieron este lunes en la ciudad colombiana de Cali, en el marco de la COP16, para atender temas de la agenda bilateral.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-10-28). Tres victorias y un revés para Cuba en mundial juvenil de boxeo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (JIT).- Cuba vivió un domingo de tres éxitos y un revés, pasado por la injusticia arbitral, en los octavos de finales del Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Boxeo de Budva 2024.

Staff (2024-10-28). Comienza este lunes el 28 Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana. cubadebate.cu El público disfrutará de la unión de primeros bailarines del BNC con invitados del Queensland Ballet (Australia), el Ballet Estatal de Baviera (Alemania), el Ballet Bolshói (Rusia), el Birmingham Royal Ballet (Reino Unido), el Ballet de Burdeos (Francia) y Les Grands Ballets Canadiens (Canadá). También estarán Danza Contemporánea de Cuba, Conjunto Folclórico Nacional, Mi Compañía, Ballet de Camagàºey, Malpaso, Otrolado y Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba.

Staff (2024-10-28). Camilo Cienfuegos el 26 de octubre de 1959: Esta revolución cubanísima la defiende un pueblo entero (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El último discurso pronunciado por Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán fue el lunes 26 de octubre de 1959 frente al Palacio Presidencial, donde se congregó un millón y medio de cubanos para contrarrestar la agresión extranjera, en defensa de la soberanía nacional y como legítimo apoyo al Gobierno revolucionario.

Staff (2024-10-28). Calculando con figuras, el número escondido y la historia en octubre. cubadebate.cu Luego de un receso por la emergencia eléctrica, volvemos para cerrar el mes de octubre. Estará presente la agudeza visual, las habilidades numéricas y el conocimiento de la historia. °Manos y mente a la obra!

Staff (2024-10-28). Frente Amplio lideró votación en mayoría de departamentos de Uruguay. cubadebate.cu El Frente Amplio (FA) fue el partido más votado en la mayoría de los 19 departamentos de Uruguay, consignan este lunes los datos del escrutinio divulgados por la Corte Electoral. En las elecciones celebradas este domingo, el FA obtuvo la mayoría de los votos en 12 departamentos, según el parte de la Corte con casi el 100% de los votos escrutados.

positiveuniverse.com (2024-10-28).   The Pariah Entity Known as Israel Conducting a Genocide in Palestine now Bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that Provides Food Aid to Palestinian RefugeesBiden-Harris have been feeding the genocidal monster for years, and this is the result they are getting.


marca.com (2024-10-28).   Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales survives assassination attempt   Former Bolivian President Evo Morales (2006-2019) denounced on Sunday that the vehicle that was taking him to the radio station where he usually hosts his weekend program received 14 gunshots from unknown persons who wounded the politician's driver.


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