(2025-08-11). Fans slam 'vague' UEFA statement on killing of Gaza footballer. newarab.com 
The The statement from UEFA, posted to X on Friday, reads: "Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pele'. A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times". | The statement came just…
(2025-08-11). Israel detained 662 Palestinians in the W. Bank in July. newarab.com 
Israeli forces detained 662 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in July, including 39 children and 12 women, rights groups and prisoner bodies said on Sunday. | A report published by the Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS), the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, and the Addameer said that Israel had detained over 18,500 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 2023. This figure includes 570 women and 1,500 children. | The numbers includes those who are still in detention and those who have since been released. | Thousands of others have also been detained by Israeli forces in Gaza. | Alon…
(2025-08-11). Israeli starvation of Gaza kills 100 children as war rages on. newarab.com 
Two of the five deaths were of children, coming amid worsening conditions in the enclave. | The total number of people who have starve…
(2025-08-11). Tuesday 8/12: Stop Starving Gaza Power Hour with Cynthia Nixon, Denée Benton, and Morgan Spector. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/powerhourforgaza…
(2025-08-11). Why the Gaza War won't End: Israel's Strategic Goal has been Ethnic Cleansing. juancole.com By Seth Cantey | ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) — Israel's global standing has deteriorated throughout the war in Gaza, but in recent weeks the decline has been precipitous. The prohibition on foreign journalists entering the strip hasn't prevented images of starvation from flooding social media. Doctors' reports of civilians being used as target …
(2025-08-11). At least 52 killed in Gaza as Netanyahu faces political crisis. newarab.com 
The Israeli military continued to pound Gaza on Sunday morning amid growing a political crisis at home caused by the far-right government's push to take over Gaza City. | Gaza's health ministry said another five people had died of starvation over the past 24 hours. This takes the total number of people to have died from malnutrition since 7 October 2023 to 217, the majority of whom have come in the past several weeks. | At least four people were killed in a drone strike in Khan Younis, south Gaza, on Sunday morning. | Several people seeking aid were reportedly killed by Israeli forces near a site operated by t…
(2025-08-11). Bay Area Rise up for Gaza Targets Consulting Group. indybay.org "Bay Area Rise up for Gaza" protesters nosily occupied the street outside the office of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) located in the massive Two Embarcadero Center building. The protest called attention to the global management consulting firm's complicity in the ongoing Israeli genocide against Gaza…
(2025-08-11). Saturday 8/23: Plant Sale for Palestine. indybay.org Eastshore Park (Oakland)…
(2025-08-11). Wednesday 8/20: Gaza: Doctors Under Attack — Film Screening & Dialogue with Healthcare Workers. indybay.org University of California, San Francisco, Cole Hall Auditorium, 94143…
(2025-08-11). UN Experts Demand of US-Backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. indybay.org "We are leaving a state accused of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in charge of feeding the population affected by the genocide without oversight and with impunity," said dozens of United Nations special rapporteurs.
(2025-08-11). Israel murders 6 journalists, as Netanyahu says annexation of Gaza will proceed "swiftly" wsws.org Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu held a phone call with US President Trump on Sunday and announced that the complete seizure of Gaza would be carried out "fairly quickly," as an airstrike was launched on a clearly marked tent of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza City.
(2025-08-11). 182 Royal Ballet and Opera staff denounce "genocide in Gaza," forcing cancellation of Tel Aviv Tosca production. wsws.org The open letter declares that, "To call what is unfolding [in Gaza] anything less than genocide is to ignore the overwhelming weight of evidence and the cries of those living—and dying—under siege."
(2025-08-11). Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood, New Zealand may follow. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two-state solution is 'humanity's best hope' to end suffering in Gaza.
(2025-08-11). Al Jazeera condemns killing of its journalists by Israeli forces in Gaza. aljazeera.com Media network condemns 'assassination' of its Gaza correspondents and photographers by Israeli forces.
(2025-08-11). CAIR Condemns Israeli Assassination of 5 Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza. indybay.org CAIR Condemns Israeli Assassination of 5 Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza, Calls on World Media to Stand with Their Palestinian Colleagues…
(2025-08-11). Israel kills Al Jazeera team in yet another attack on journalists in war-torn Gaza. geo.tv 
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike where Al Jazeera says its journalists Anas Al Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh and three photojournalists were killed, in Gaza City, August 11, 2025. — ReutersAnas Al Sharif among four journalists targeted by Israel.Israel alleges Al Sharif…
(2025-08-11). Bishara Bahbah denies resigning as Trump's Gaza negotiator. newarab.com 
According to Israeli media, Bahbah said he was never an official member of the team. | He later wrote in a Facebook post: "False news was reporte…
(2025-08-11). Fans hail Mohamed Salah Gaza post after 'long silence'. newarab.com 
Liverpool forward In…
(2025-08-11). Israel allows for 430,000 reservists to be called up. newarab.com 
Israel's government has granted Defence Minister Israel Katz authority to call up to 430,000 military reservists until November 30, Israel's Kan public broadcaster reported on Sunday. | The report comes as Israel pushes ahead with a plan to seize control of Gaza City, as well as a scheme to completely occupy the entirety of Gaza. | Kan reported that the decision came in light of "the escalation of military operations and the army's need to strengthen its combat capabilities, and in line with the decision taken by the cabinet last Thursday," referring to the decision to seize control of Gaza City. | Israeli Att…
(2025-08-11). Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif in Gaza strike. newarab.com 
Israel "Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed alongside four colleagues in a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City," the
(2025-08-11). Israel kills two Gaza football players waiting for aid. newarab.com 
According to the official Palestinian Wafa news agency, the players have been identified as Moath Alaa al-Hawajiri who played for al-Nuseirat Club and Nasrallah al-Muqat'ah who played for Deir al-Balah. | The Palestinian sports community has highlighted the heavy impact the war has had on at…
(2025-08-11). Israel's Gaza plan risks 'another calamity,' UN official warns. newarab.com 
A The United Nations Security Council held a rare emergency weekend meeting after Israel said its
(2025-08-11). Met Police arrest 474 over Palestine Action protest in London. newarab.com 
British police arrested at least 474 people in The rally, organised by The protest is about both Israel's war on Gaza, which is increasingly being recognised as a…
(2025-08-11). Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon. newarab.com 
Israeli prime minister Netanyahu, speaking after his security cabinet on Friday approved the
(2025-08-11). Thousands protest in Israel against plan to expand Gaza war. newarab.com 
Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City. | Demonstrators waved signs and held up pictures of hostages still being held in the Palestinian territory as they called on the government to secure their release. | AFP journalists at the rally estimated the number of attendees to be in the tens of thousands, while a group representing the families of hostages said as many as 100,000 people participated. | Authorities did not provide an official estimate for the size of the crowd,…
(2025-08-11). Turkey says Muslim world must unite against Israel Gaza takeover. newarab.com 
Muslim nations must act in unison and rally international opposition against Israel's plan to Regional powers Egypt and Turkey both condemned the plan on Friday. Ankara has said it marked a new phase in what it called Israel's genocidal and expansionist policies, while calling for global measures to stop the plan's implementation. | Fidan said the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation had been called to an emerge…
(2025-08-11). Israeli army targets and kills Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif outside Gaza City hospital. haaretz.com According to Al Jazeera, Al-Sharif was killed along with four colleagues at a journalists' tent near the entrance to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The IDF alleged that he was the head of a Hamas terrorist cell — a claim Al Jazeera denied last year…
(2025-08-11). Thursday 8/14: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-08-11). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC appalled by harrowing videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for an agreement between the parties to enable humanitarian action in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC mourns killing of Palestine Red Crescent Society staff member in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Report: Hamas negotiators arrive in Egypt to renew talks with Cairo. haaretz.com
(2025-08-11). Monday 9/1: Marin County: Labor Day March & Rally – Worker Rights, NO ICE, No Genocide! indybay.org March 10 AM: starts at Canal Community Garden, intersection of Bellam Blvd. and Windward Way, San Rafael, CA | Rally 11 AM: San Rafael Plaza at 1000 4th Street, San Rafael, CA…
(2025-08-11). "Save us From the SAVE Act" Indivisible East Bay Theater Troupe skit video. indybay.org Save us from the SAVE Act is an Indivisible East Bay Theatre Troupe skit warning of the dangers of the SAVE Act, and encouraging viewers to take action. The video is 12: 49.
(2025-08-11). Friday 8/22: Stop AI Protest at OpenAI. indybay.org 1455 3rd St, San Francisco, the OpenAI offices…
(2025-08-11). Friday 8/22: ICE out of San Francisco courts! indybay.org 100 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA…
(2025-08-11). Thursday 8/14: Protect Social Security Benefits and Staff – Celebrate 90th Birthday. indybay.org 90 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 – The Speaker Nancy Pelosi San Francisco Federal Building…
(2025-08-11). Convicted felon Trump admin double cross transgender Air Force service members. indybay.org Commander Emily Shilling, a U.S. Naval aviator who is also an out transgender woman, that sued the U.S. government!
(2025-08-11). 1000 catapults assembled for the Next big wildfire!! Pssst, pass it around!! indybay.org Imagine DIY-building hundreds of CATAPULTS to deploy for the NEXT wildfire! Article includes scientific article link.
(2025-08-11). Monday 8/18: Tour of Shame – March & Action to Shut Down Corporate Profiteers of War and Climate Crisis. indybay.org McKesson Plaza•1 Post, San Francisco, CA…
(2025-08-11). Sunday 8/17: Panel: Frontline Resistance to Fossil Fuel Finance From the Gulf South to Richmond, CA. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists•1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-08-11). Sunday 8/17: Stop Billionaires Summer Sunday Prep Session. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists•1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709…
(2025-08-11). Inquest into the police killing of Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker. wsws.org The inquest, while underscoring certain realities, including rampant racism within the police force, accepted the entire law and order framework that is responsible for such killings.
(2025-08-11). International statements of solidarity to IWA-RFC hearing into the death of Ronald Adams Sr. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site continues to publish statements of support for the IWA-RFC investigation into the death of Dundee Engine worker Ronald Adams.
(2025-08-11). Fight Starmer's police state—Build a movement in the working class! wsws.org The arrest of over 530 people this weekend was the most significant mass political arrest in post-war British history. It is a major step towards a police state being established by the Labour government.
(2025-08-11). New revelations confirm DHS cover-up in near-death of Venezuelan detainee Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez. wsws.org The US immigration Gestapo is refusing to provide Rivas Velásquez, a Venezuelan man who nearly died at "Alligator Alcatraz" last week, medical care or access to his lawyers, even as his health continues to deteriorate.
(2025-08-11). This week in history: August 11-17. wsws.org Fiji charges coup leader with treason; Bangladesh president assassinated; Ethel Rosenberg arrested; France and Spain combine against rebels in Morocco…
(2025-08-11). Vote No to the UFCW's sellout tentative agreement with Safeway in northern California! wsws.org Safeway workers must reject the UFCW's concessionary deal, which hides wage cuts and job losses behind empty "highlights," and take the fight into their own hands as they prepare for a general strike.
(2025-08-11). Trump ends collective bargaining for 370,000 federal workers. wsws.org The attack on federal workers' ability to organize marks an escalation of Trump's attack on democratic rights and the purge of the civil service.
(2025-08-11). Nearly 400 "voluntary redundancies" sought at Western Sydney University. wsws.org This is another warning of the scale of the job cuts and sweeping restructuring being demanded throughout Australia's 39 public universities.
(2025-08-11). Canyon Fire ignites in Southern California, echoes January's devastating Los Angeles wildfires. wsws.org The Canyon Fire sounds the alarm that austerity cuts, climate change, and political neglect continue unchecked, fueling more frequent and destructive wildfires with devastating consequences for working class communities.
(2025-08-11). Gunman opens fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. wsws.org The August 9 CDC shooting, fueled by conspiracy theories and political attacks on public health, left one officer dead and staff traumatized, exposing how years of anti-science rhetoric and policy dismantling have turned public institutions into targets for violence.
(2025-08-11). Friday 8/15: Mass Action at Wells Global HQ. indybay.org 333 Market Street, San Francisco…
(2025-08-11). Monday 8/11: Santa Cruz: Stop Billionaires Summer Campaign Training. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center•301 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 US…
(2025-08-11). Sunday 8/10: Stop Billionaire Summer Sunday Prep Session. indybay.org Bay Resistance Office•570 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 US…
(2025-08-11). Wednesday 8/13: Justice for Zumbi. indybay.org Clarion Alley (between Mission and Valencia Streets and 17th and 18th Streets in the Mission District in San Francisco)…
(2025-08-11). Tuesday 8/19: How You Can Fight Climate Change webinar. indybay.org Virtual / online | registration: secure.everyaction.com/-JSdOgk-DE60oCry9……
(2025-08-11). Horror smiled away. indybay.org Those who repress the brutality and seriousness of war and violence in order to be able to endure it may achieve short-term relief, but in the long term they will be prepared to accept increasingly extreme measures. | Recognizing reality is painful, but it also offers the possibility of changing it.
(2025-08-11). Saturday 10/11: Third Annual Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, located at 1819 E st, in Downtown Sacramento.
(2025-08-11). Help Bring Lorenzo and JoNina Ervin to Speak in California! indybay.org Help bring two former Black Panthers and long-time anarchist organizers to the bay area and the Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair.
(2025-08-11). Global Vigil to Close Guantanamo from Amnesty International. indybay.org Activists in orange jump suits get positive reception in Mission District…
(2025-08-11). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Monday 11 August 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Sagittarius Moon ignites your appetite for action, but remember — revolutions aren't won in one sprint. Today, set a collective pace. Share the […] | By
(2025-08-11). Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September. aljazeera.com Australian PM Anthony Albanese says Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month's UN General Assembly.
(2025-08-11). Australian teenagers experience Chinese culture at Chinese Consulate General in Sydney. ecns.cn A cultural event titled "Sing for Peace, Voice the Future" was held in the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney on Friday, attracting many Australian teenagers.
(2025-08-11). China wins 13 golds at World Games, surpassing previous medal tally. ecns.cn As of Monday afternoon at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China has secured 13 gold medals, more than its previous total of nine, along with three silvers and one bronze. The golds come from underwater sports, muaythai, and trampoline events, with more than half the competition still remaining.
(2025-08-11). Boy with suspected autism goes missing from Dali summer camp; organizer criticized. ecns.cn An 8-year-old boy suspected of having autism went missing on Friday while attending a summer camp in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan, sparking criticism over the camp's alleged poor management.
(2025-08-11). World Heritage @China: The Ancient City of Liangzhu. ecns.cn "Food is the essence of life." Over 5,000 years ago, the ancient Liangzhu people had already cultivated an understanding of gastronomy.
(2025-08-11). Railways playing greater role in modernization. ecns.cn Builders from China Railway No 4 Engineering Group install a prefabricated box girder on Yuantang Village Grand Bridge on the Shaoyang-Yongzhou High-speed Railway in Hunan province on Aug 1.
(2025-08-11). Xizang's education development has made strides in past decades. ecns.cn In the 60 years since the Xizang autonomous region's establishment, local education has developed dramatically, reflected in the improved facilities, teaching environment and quality, and education investment, according to the head of the regional education department.
(2025-08-11). Shanghai subsidizes maternity insurance. ecns.cn The Shanghai government has pledged to cover half the social insurance fees an employer in the city pays for a female employee who gives birth during her tenure.The government said the new policy is to establish a cost-sharing mechanism for maternity among the government, society and enterprises, further reinforcing the value of maternity friendliness and breaking down barriers to female employment.
(2025-08-11). Calling kale beverages 'slim' raises eyebrows. ecns.cn "Such word choices exploit the public's common understanding and lead consumers to believe the products may deliver weight-loss or body-shaping results."Even though the companies provide clarifications, these are often placed in obscure locations or printed in small font sizes, creating what Li calls a "cognitive dissonance" between the product name and its actual attributes.
(2025-08-11). Health mission to strengthen China-Fiji ties. ecns.cn Zhou said he hopes the overseas Chinese community will continue to respect local laws, live in harmony with the Fijian people, and contribute more to the country's development.
(2025-08-11). Mainland insurers increase holdings in HK-listed firms. ecns.cn Seven out of the 13 shareholding increase cases made by insurers at the Hong Kong stock market were those targeting banks, accounting for 64 percent of the combined market cap of all 19 share increase cases.
(2025-08-11). Sustained technology innovation will spur GDP growth. ecns.cn Efforts by central regulators to eliminate outdated and excessive capacity in certain industries and to rein in cutthroat competition may be one reason.We can see that some industries facing the problem of "involution" in China at present are related to emerging technologies."ÄÄ"ÄÄPhotovoltaics is one example.
(2025-08-11). Bamboo explored as alternative to plastic. ecns.cn Wannaviroj noted that the concept of sustainable development highlighted in the training aligns with Thailand's development strategy, which seeks to balance economic growth with social and environmental well-being.
(2025-08-11). Live wedding painting catches on nationwide. ecns.cn The touching love stories and heartfelt moments she witnessed inspired her to pursue a part-time career as a live wedding painter."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"Their love stories really touched me," she said.
(2025-08-11). Marriage registrations climb with new policies supporting couples, families. ecns.cn China's marriage registry offices were busier than usual this year, with nearly 3.54 million couples tying the knot in the first half of this year, a notable increase of 109,000 compared with the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina recorded 6.106 million marriage registrations throughout 2024, down 20.5 percent year-on-year.The unexpected rebound in marriages this year has sparked optimism that China's recent pro-marriage and pro-childbirth policies appear to be gaining traction.
(2025-08-11). State Grid Changzhou completes Jiangsu's first V2G settlement. ecns.cn Changzhou Changshun Comprehensive Energy Service recently received a discharge income of 18.38 yuan ($2.56) from the State Grid Changzhou Power Supply Company.Based on the standard grid electricity price for coal-fired power generation in Jiangsu province of 0.391 yuan per kWh, the electricity fee income was calculated at 18.38 yuan.
(2025-08-11). Wartime courier recalls dedication to his mission to uplift China. ecns.cn Centenarian Cui Gong was born in 1925 to a poor farming family in Shangshuitou village of Pinglu county, Shanxi province (present-day Pinglu district, Shuozhou).No matter the situation, we had to reach our destination before we could rest," he said."ÄÄ"ÄÄCui remembers the jubilation felt across the countryside when the Japanese surrendered and the dark chapter closed.
(2025-08-11). World Games final torchbearer Xu wins women's wakeboard gold. ecns.cn Xu Lu won the gold medal in the women's wakeboard freestyle final at the 2025 World Games, held at the Ma'anshan venue on Sancha Lake in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 10, 2025.
(2025-08-11). Elegant Latvian judge goes viral on Chinese social media during 2025 World Games. ecns.cn A Latvian judge in the Latin dance contest at The World Games 2025 in southwest China's Chengdu became famous overnight on Chinese social media due to his elegance, winning him the nickname "Mr. Ferrari."
(2025-08-11). Follow the World Games to Explore Sichuan | Tug of war continues the legend of Shu Road. ecns.cn What's clasped is the rope—and more so, the resilience of millennia. Every pull writes a new chapter in the legend of Shu Road.
(2025-08-11). Report sheds light on global value of China's green push. ecns.cn China has contributed its wisdom, solutions and strength to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and the advancement of sustainable development for mankind, according to a think tank report released on Sunday.
(2025-08-11). Ecological vision aids global goals. ecns.cn China's vision of harmony between humanity and nature not only serves the nation but also benefits the world, offering a new path for global sustainable development, experts said at a seminar on Sunday.
(2025-08-11). Solomon Islands aims to get more from its forests. ecns.cn Christina Gabuvai, chief forester at the National Herbarium and Botanical Garden Division under the Ministry of Forestry and Research of the Solomon Islands, recently completed a two-month forestry utilization program at the National Academy of Forestry and Grassland Administration in China.
(2025-08-11). High Court freezes attorney general ousting until petitions against dismissal are resolved. haaretz.com In his ruling, Justice Sohlberg sharply criticized Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi for urging his ministry's employees to boycott Baharav-Miara, saying it 'undermines fundamental principles of the rule of law'…
(2025-08-11). Ari Aster Thinks You're Being Manipulated. levernews.com 
(2025-08-11). 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey's Balikesir; one killed. geo.tv 
People search for survivors in a collapsed building after an earthquake hit Sindirgi, in the western Balikesir province, Turkey, August 10, 2025. —ReutersEarthquake felt across several provinces beyond BalikesirEmergency teams are inspecting Istanbul, nearby areas.Quake struck at a…
(2025-08-11). Iran says IAEA official to visit for talks, no access to nuclear sites planned. geo.tv 
The International Atomic Energy Agency logo and the Iranian flag are seen in this illustration taken June 16, 2025.— ReutersA senior official from the UN nuclear watchdog will fly to Iran for talks on Monday, but no visit to nuclear sites is planned, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas…
(2025-08-11). Australia to recognise Palestinian state at United Nations in September. geo.tv 
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks next to Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2025. — ReutersAlbanese made the announcement after cabinet meeting.Criticises Netanyahu for opposing…
(2025-08-11). Indian police arrest fake police running 'crime bureau'. geo.tv 
Indian policemen stand guard at the Central Investigation Bureau office, Mumbai, India. — ReutersIndian police have arrested six men for allegedly posing as police and extorting "donations" from a rented office labelled a "crime investigative bureau".The "International…
(2025-08-11). 'Voter fraud': Indian police detain Rahul Gandhi during protest march. geo.tv 
— X@INCIndiaIndian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs were detained by the New Delhi Police during their protest march against the Election Commission, according to Indian media reports.
(2025-08-11). As Summer Temperatures Soar, Iran's Water Crisis Worsens. juancole.com As dams dry and rivers vanish, Iran's capital faces its fiercest thirst in modern memory. Written byReza Talebi ( Globalvoices.org ) — Soaring summer temperatures in Iran and widespread blackouts have pushed the government to shut down public offices in at least 12 provinces and warn of a possible nationwide week-long closure to conserve energy, …
(2025-08-11). Saudi Arabia: Executions Surge in 2025. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Turki al-Jasser. | © Private | (Beirut) — Saudi authorities have been carrying out an unprecedented surge in executions in 2025 without apparent due process, Human Rights Watch and the Middle East Democracy Center said today. The June 14 execution of Turki al-Jasser, a journalist known for exposing corruption within the Saudi royal family, raises concerns that the Saudi government is using the death penalty to crush peaceful dissent. Saudi authorities had executed at least 241 people in 2025 as of August 5, with 22 executions in the previous week alone, according to the inte…
(2025-08-11). Colombia: 2025 set to be the decade's worst year in humanitarian terms. icrc.org Figures from January to May 2025…
(2025-08-11). Philippines: Committed to serve humanity. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to June 2025…
(2025-08-11). Cowardly Israeli Murder of 5 Journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, Smearing them as Hamas. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli state by now has a long and sanguinary history of murdering writers and journalists in cold blood. In 1972, Israeli commandos murdered novelist, painter and short story writer Ghassan Kanafani in Beirut with a car bomb — the weapon of choice for terrorists ever since — killing his …
(2025-08-11). Ben-Gvir calls for toppling of PA, calls Abbas 'terrorist'. newarab.com 
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Sunday for the toppling of the Palestinian Authority (PA), while also calling the PA's leader a "terrorist". | In a post on X, Ben-Gvir said: "I call on the Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to present, during the upcoming meeting of the (security) cabinet, immediate, concrete steps to undermine the Palestinian Authority." | He added that this "must be a response to the terrorist Abu Mazen's fantasies about a Palestinian state. The terrorist authority that he heads must be eliminated", referring to PA President Mahmoud Abbas. | Ben-Gvir,…
(2025-08-11). Blast kills six Lebanese soldiers near Hezbollah facility. newarab.com 
The Lebanese army said a blast at a weapons depot near the Israeli border killed six soldiers on Saturday, with a military source saying the troops were removing munitions from a Hezbollah facility. | Under the truce that ended last year's war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanese troops have been deploying in the country's south and dismantling the Iran-backed militant group's infrastructure in the region. | The deaths come after the Lebanese government decided this week to disarm Hezbollah and tasked the army with drawing up a plan to complete the process by year end. | Hezbollah has said it will ignore the…
(2025-08-11). Europeans urge 'pressure' on Russia before Trump-Putin summit. newarab.com 
European leaders urged more "pressure" on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet in the US state of Alaska this Friday to try to resolve the three-year conflict, despite warnings from Ukraine and Europe that Kyiv must be part of negotiations. | Announcing the summit last week,…
(2025-08-11). Iran says deputy head of UN nuclear watchdog to visit Monday. newarab.com 
The visit will be the first by a senior official from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since Iran suspended cooperation with the body last month in the wake of the 12-day war with "Our tal…
(2025-08-11). Iraq to prosecute pro-Iran fighters after Baghdad clash. newarab.com 
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(2025-08-11). Malnutrition in Sudan's El-Fasher kills 63 in a week. newarab.com 
Malnutrition has claimed the lives of at least 63 people, mostly women and children, in just one week in The official, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the figure only included those who managed to reach hospitals, adding that many families buried their dead without seeking medical help due to poor security conditions and a lack of transportation. | Since May last year, El-Fa…
(2025-08-11). One killed, dozens injured, as quake hits western Turkey. newarab.com 
A 6.1-magnitude The quake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including "An 81-y…
(2025-08-11). Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised due to chlorine gas leak in Iraq. newarab.com 
More than 600 The incident took place overnight on the route between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and
(2025-08-11). Suweida hospital killing video revives independent probe demands. newarab.com 
(2025-08-11). UK police arrested 522 who backed banned pro-Palestine group. newarab.com 
London's police service said Sunday that officers had arrested 522 people In an update to its previous arrest tally, the Met said all but one of those 522 arrests took place at a Parliament Square protest and were for displaying placards backing Palestine Action. | The other arrest for the same offence took place at nearby Russell Square as th…
(2025-08-11). Targeted, tracked, and silenced. independent.co.ug 
New report details Uganda's surveillance and spyware network that is endangering journalists and human rights activists COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | In July this year, investigative journalist, Canary Mugume of NBS Television, was attacked on his way home from work. It was late at night when a group of men approached his car, pulled him …
(2025-08-11). ARUA: Two arrested for possessing military hardware. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua district have arrested two suspected robbers found in possession of suspected stolen properties and government stores. The suspects, identified as Vincent Yanini and Malon Avaga, were arrested on Friday. Jimmy Anguyo, the police spokesperson for West Nile confirmed the arrest of the suspects and said it …
(2025-08-11). Gulu-Nimule highway turns into death trap. independent.co.ug 
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district are demanding that the Ministry of Works and Transport expedite the rehabilitation of the 106 km Gulu-Nimule Highway, which they say is slowly turning into a death trap due to its deteriorating condition. The road, constructed for 89 billion shillings and commissioned in 2015, connects …
(2025-08-11). Kenya stuns CHAN giant Morocco to put a foot into quarterfinals. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Debutant Kenya claimed its second upset at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) when the tournament co-host defeated two-time winner Morocco 1-0 on Sunday in the Kenyan capital, despite playing the entire second half with 10 men. The victory put Kenya on the verge of a historic quarterfinal appearance, while Morocco's …
(2025-08-11). Uganda still battling waste disaster one year on. independent.co.ug 
In August 2024, a landslide at Kampala's largest landfill killed at least 34 people. But there's still been no compensation or new safety measures. The city's new waste management plan has also drawn controversy Kampala, Uganda | SIMONE SCHLINDWEIN | Zamhall Nansamba stands in front of her house in Kiteezi, a suburb of Uganda's capital Kampala, her …
(2025-08-11). UGC Ladies Open Tournament offers 6 days of exciting golf action, tees off today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to highlight women's leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, and networking, the Uganda Golf Club (UGC) will, starting today, roll out 6 days of action in their annual UGC Ladies Open Golf Tournament. "We have an exciting week of golf that will also help us empower and encourage entrepreneurship …
(2025-08-11). UPDF struggles to attract trainees from Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) is struggling to attract suitable trainees from North Karamoja. The recruitment exercise commenced on Tuesday with the districts of Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido and Abim. However, it was revealed that most of the candidates who were shortlisted for the interviews had no national …
(2025-08-11). World Robot Conference attracts crowds of visitors to Beijing. ecns.cn
(2025-08-11). Exploring verdant mountain views of Jiangbulake in Xinjiang. ecns.cn
(2025-08-11). Chad: Behind bars, detainees learn how to rebuild their lives. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Ethiopia: "Many pregnant women have died due to lack of medicine and health services" icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Haiti: Displaced people face violence, hardship and uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Influencing behavioural change for better prevention of sexual violence in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Iran: Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Iran: Second Round of Financial Assistance to Support the Iranian Red Crescent Society's Efforts to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Mozambique: ICRC increases its humanitarian response in Mocimboa da Praia. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Thailand: Asia-Pacific Symposium discusses IHL and new technologies of warfare. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Twenty Years of ICRC in China: From Origins to Vision. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Iran: ICRC supports the vaccination of Afghan migrants in Iran through IRCS. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits. icrc.org
(2025-08-11). The weaponization of outer space is not inevitable. icrc.org
(2025-08-10). Sigrid Kaag on Gaza: Aid under siege & the collapse of humanitarian norms. aljazeera.com Former UN Gaza coordinator Sigrid Kaag on blocked aid and the UN's struggle as famine grips Gaza.
(2025-08-10). A trans refusenik prepares for jail, and a TLV queer bar urges end to Gaza starvation. haaretz.com A 'refusal party' for a conscientious objector in Jerusalem, a Tel Aviv queer club making a rare public call to end the war in Gaza, and student filmmakers back on screen after a wartime delay…
(2025-08-10). Mass Rallies Erupt across Europe against Israeli Atrocities in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators across Europe on Saturday denounced Israel's ongoing massacres, starvation policies, and occupation plans in Gaza, demanding an immediate end to a genocide enabled by Western governments.
(2025-08-10). Israel kills Anas al-Sharif and four other Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. aljazeera.com Anas al-Sharif along with four other Al Jazeera journalists have been killed by an Israeli attack.
(2025-08-10). Gaza journalist reports on Israeli attack that killed Al Jazeera colleagues. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud, gives more details on the Israeli attack that killed five of his colleagues.
(2025-08-10). Israel kills four Al Jazeera journalists including Anas al-Sharif in Gaza. aljazeera.com An Israeli air strike has killed four Al Jazeera journalists including correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
(2025-08-10). Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
(2025-08-10). UN warns of 'calamity' as Netanyahu pushes for Israel to seize Gaza City. aljazeera.com The Israeli prime minister is pushing to take control of Gaza's largest urban hub despite a wave of global criticism.
(2025-08-10). London police arrest hundreds at Gaza protest supporting Palestine Action. aljazeera.com Police in London detained close to 500 peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters for 'terrorism'.
(2025-08-10). Palestinian boy crushed to death by falling aid pallet in Gaza. aljazeera.com Distressing video shows the moment a 15-year-old boy was killed by a falling aid pallet in Gaza.
(2025-08-10). Antiwar activists storm Big Brother stage to disrupt broadcast in Israel. aljazeera.com Watch the moment a group of Israeli activists stormed a live television broadcast to protest Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-08-10). Italy's Foreign Minister warned that Gaza could be Israel's Vietnam. plenglish.com Rome, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned that if Israel proceeds with its announced invasion of Gaza Strip, it could suffer the same fate as the USA, which suffered its defeat in the Vietnam War.
(2025-08-10). Jordan urges Arab League to end Israeli occupation. plenglish.com Amman, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Jordan's permanent representative to the Arab League, Amjad Adaileh, reiterated his country's categorical rejection of the Israeli government's stated intention to reoccupy the Gaza Strip.
(2025-08-10). Protesting Gaza War, Massive Crowds Shut down Tel Aviv, Storm TV Station, Call for General Strike. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Rubaie Sawaid, writing for the Israeli newspaper Arab 48, reports that on Saturday enormous crowds demonstrated in Israel against the government's plan to take over all of Gaza, demanding that the release of the remaining over two dozen Israeli hostages in the Strip be prioritized. He writes that the families …
(2025-08-10). Yair Netanyahu airs podcast with ex-British commander in defense of GHF and war in Gaza. haaretz.com To counter 'blood libels' against Israel, Yair Netanyahu interviewed a former British army commander Richard Kemp, who has visited Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites. 'I saw no sign anywhere of weak people, of people who are emaciated, or obviously very, very hungry,' Kemp said…
(2025-08-10). The only thing that can deprive insane Gaza decision of the oxygen to proceed. haaretz.com Israel is poised on the edge of an abyss. We can only hope that reports of quickened efforts by the U.S. and regional players to reach a permanent cease-fire will save the day, and the region's future…
(2025-08-10). Serious Collective Efforts Needed to Curb Israeli Crimes: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian called for tangible efforts by all countries, particularly Muslim states, to rein in the Zionist regime and help the people of Gaza.
(2025-08-10). Mohamed Salah joins growing calls for answers on how was killed in Gaza. haaretz.com Suleiman al-Obeid, a former senior player and a father of five, was killed at the age of 41, and the world hears the Palestinian version that he was murdered while Israeli forces fired on Gaza civilians waiting for humanitarian aid…
(2025-08-10). Countries chose to air-drop aid to Gaza, fearing Israel let it reach Palestinians through ground. haaretz.com Israel requested that several countries unload humanitarian aid in Israel before transporting it to Gaza by land, amid concerns that footage of aid air-drops harms the international legitimacy of its military offensive in the Gaza Strip…
(2025-08-10). Tunnel collapse kills 6, leaves 9 injured at Chile's El Teniente copper mine. wsws.org "We prefer to speak out rather than continue walking in the footsteps of our fallen comrades. Our lives are worth more than copper," reads an open letter from subcontract miners.
(2025-08-10). Lebanese government agrees to US diktat to disarm Hezbollah. wsws.org Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's cabinet has publicly committed to disarming Hezbollah, in a move that threatens explosive consequences for Lebanon.
(2025-08-10). 11 Years After Invasion, Thousands of Yazidi Women and Kids Are Still Missing. truthout.org Amal Hussein, 40, is just beginning to know her 10-year-old daughter Khunaf. Hussein's fingers gently trace her daughter's small, unfamiliar face, a face she hadn't seen since Khunaf was three months old. Their separation occurred 11 years ago when ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as Daesh) invaded the predominantly Yazidi district of Sinjar in northern Iraq on August 3… |
(2025-08-10). Trump pledges to move homeless people in Washington, DC 'far' from the city. aljazeera.com The White House declined to explain what legal authority Trump would use to evict people from the nation's capital.
(2025-08-10). What's the fallout from a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia? aljazeera.com The US brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities.
(2025-08-10). New-look Liverpool beaten by Crystal Palace in Community Shield. aljazeera.com FA Cup winners Crystal Palace upset Premier League champions Liverpool in English season opening Community Shield.
(2025-08-10). UK police arrest 522 over support for Palestine Action at London protests. aljazeera.com More than 100 of those arrested over their support for the banned pro-Palestinian organisation were over 70 years old.
(2025-08-10). Will Lebanon succeed in disarming Hezbollah? aljazeera.com Lebanon's government announces it will disarm the group before the end of the year, which Hezbollah says it will ignore.
(2025-08-10). Israel's gambit: Massacre the Palestinians, subjugate the region? aljazeera.com Has Israel created a predicament it can't escape with its zero-sum path for the Palestinians and regional overreach?>
(2025-08-10). Nagasaki commemorates atomic bombing 80 years on. aljazeera.com Japan has marked 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
(2025-08-10). Iran's triple crisis is reshaping daily life. aljazeera.com Power and water outages have combined with record-breaking heat. Three Iranians tell us how they've had to adjust.
(2025-08-10). UN report says its female staff in Afghanistan have received death threats. aljazeera.com Taliban rulers say they are not behind the threats and are investigating, according to the United Nations.
(2025-08-10). Southern Europe battling worst wildfires in decades amid huge blazes. aljazeera.com France has been suffering its largest wildfire in at least 50 years, according to disaster officials.
(2025-08-10). Wildfires are inevitable, but we can learn to control them. aljazeera.com With the right measures in place, people can learn to curb and coexist with them.‚ÄØ‚ÄØ…
(2025-08-10). Fugitive Ugandan Named in U.S. Arms Trafficking Case Denies Allegations. plusnews.ug 
Ugandan national, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, who is wanted in the United States over allegations of conspiring to supply heavy weaponry to a Mexican drug cartel, has dismissed the charges as baseless and politically motivated. In a brief post on social media platform X, Katungi appeared to brush off the U.S. indictment, writing: "You really have …
(2025-08-10). Don Freeman: Revolutionary educator and resolute fighter for Black liberation. liberationnews.org 
Don Freeman, a lifelong educator and revolutionary giant, has died at the age of 86.
(2025-08-10). AG: delays on state inquiry obstruct future efforts to investigate Oct. 7 massacre. haaretz.com In Israel, members of a state commission of inquiry are appointed by the Supreme Court president and not by politicians, to ensure the body's independence. The cabinet has so far decided to postpone a state investigation into October 7…
(2025-08-10). State Farm hikes Illinois home insurance due to climate change; Trump doubles down on climate denialism. liberationnews.org 
As climate change-linked storms cause costly damages and companies increase rates, the Trump administration is doubling down on climate denialism.
(2025-08-10). Vance says Ukraine peace deal unlikely to satisfy either side. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent, Britain, August 8, 2025. — ReutersUS aiming for settlement both countries can accept, says US VP.Vance's remarks come ahead of Trump-Putin meeting on…
(2025-08-10). Chinese expert rubbishes IAF chief's baseless claim of downing Pakistani jets. geo.tv 
This collage shows Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute Prof Cheng Xizhong and Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. — APP/NDTV/FileSenior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, Prof Cheng Xizhong on Sunday rubbished Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh's…
(2025-08-10). Putin's Partner-In-Power Suggests Dramatic Turn In Ukraine? Lukashenko Issues Chilling Threat On Cam. hindustantimes.com Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has issued a chilling warning to Volodymyr Zelensky, saying a joint mobilisation of Russian and Belarusian forces — totalling 150 million people — would mark "the end" of Ukraine. In a blunt interview, Lukashenko accused Zelensky of having an escape plan while ordinary Ukrainians would be trapped. He claimed Putin has never requested Belarusian troops but warned NATO involvement would trigger missile strikes on Belarus. As the West watches, is Ukraine facing its darkest hour yet? What happens if the Belarus-Russian alliance escalates?
(2025-08-10). Putin-Trump showdown in doubt over ICC arrest? Russia eyes NATO soil for deal. hindustantimes.com As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for the landmark summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15, 2025, his international travel is under intense scrutiny because of an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The warrant obligates ICC member states to arrest Putin if he enters their territory. Will Putin be arrested en route to Alaska? Watch the video for full details.
(2025-08-10). Australia: Set Human Rights Benchmarks for Vietnam. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 2024. | © 2024 Hamish Blair/AP Photo…
(2025-08-10). Cambodia calls Thailand's accusations irresponsible. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Cambodia flatly rejected and called Thailand's accusations of the alleged laying of new landmines "baseless and irresponsible" after Thai soldiers were injured in a border incident.
(2025-08-10). Cuba congratulates Ecuador on anniversary of Independence Cry. plenglish.com "#Cuba extends its congratulations to the people and government of #Ecuador, on the occasion of the 216th anniversary of the First Cry for Independence," the island's Foreign Ministry stated on the social network X. | August 10, 1809, marked the beginning of Ecuador's independence process. That day, a group of Creoles, dissatisfied with Spanish rule, established a sovereign governing junta that removed the president of the Royal Audience of Quito and declared autonomy. | This Revolution was part of the Latin American liberation movements that finally achieved the end of colonialism, a pioneering event in world h…
(2025-08-10). Cuba remembers the heroic Battle of Cangamba. plenglish.com The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, Roberto Morales, described it as an example of heroism and resilience. | "The best virtues of our people flourished in this battle thousands of miles from the homeland," he wrote on the social network X. | The battle is considered a military milestone that set a benchmark in the war waged for Angola. | During the fighting, the defended positions were besieged by enemy forces. | In those days, Cubans and Angolans managed to defeat the invaders and break out of the siege, with the essential support of combat pilots and special-destinati…
(2025-08-10). Dominican Police seize drugs during raids in Barahona. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican National Police seized various types of drugs during simultaneous raids carried out in several areas of the southwestern province of Barahona.
(2025-08-10). Guatemala responds to 123 road emergencies so far this year. plenglish.com Guatemala City, August 10 (Prensa Latina) The General Directorate of Roads, of the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure, and Housing of Guatemala, has responded to 123 emergencies since January to keep roads open, a local media outlet reported.
(2025-08-10). Lam's trip boosts Vietnam-South Korea strategic partnership. plenglish.com Hanoi, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, embarked on a state visit to South Korea aimed, according to official sources, at promoting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and strengthening bilateral political dialogue.
(2025-08-10). Mali arrests suspects of attempted coup. plenglish.com Bamako, August 10 (Prensa Latina) Malian security forces arrested at least 20 soldiers suspected of attempting to overthrow the military junta that currently runs the country after two coups in 2020 and 2021.
(2025-08-10). Syria: Mines left over from the war cause more deaths. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Some 30 civilians, including 14 children and a woman, were killed or injured in Syria in less than 10 days due to the blast of war remnants.
(2025-08-10). Micheal Katungi Indicted Over Plot to Arm Mexico's Deadliest Drug Cartel. plusnews.ug Michael Katungi, a Ugandan citizen is at the centre of a high-stakes international manhunt after being named in a U.S. federal indictment accusing him of helping supply some of the world's most dangerous weapons to Mexico's most feared drug cartel. Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, a prominent member and leader in PLU, a political pressure group led …
(2025-08-10). CEC Elections: NRM EC to Crack Down on Character Assassination in Campaigns. plusnews.ug 
The NRM Electoral Commission has cautioned candidates contesting for positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) to refrain from using abusive language and engaging in character assassination against their opponents during the campaign period. Currently, over 200 candidates vying for various CEC positions are traversing the country in search of votes. These candidates will be …
(2025-08-10). Kony's Lawyers Question ICC's First-Ever Confirmation Hearing Without Accused Present. plusnews.ug 
The defence team representing Joseph Kony, Commander of the Lord's Resistance Army rebel group (LRA), has today spoken out ahead of a groundbreaking confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for September 9 to 11 at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This will be the first time the ICC proceeds with a confirmation of …
(2025-08-10). NRM Disputes Panel Clears Tumukunde, Rejects Allegations of Irregularities. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has upheld the victory of Former Presidential Candidate Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Henry Tumukunde as the party's flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality. This follows the dismissal of a petition filed by his rival, Isaac Atukunda, challenging Tumukunde's eligibility and the integrity of the July 17 NRM primary elections. …
(2025-08-10). Israeli lawmaker announces resignation from Knesset after leaving centrist party. haaretz.com Israeli Knesset member Idan Roll announced his resignation, stating he will not run in the next election. Roll left the centrist Yesh Atid party in January to run on his own party's ticket, a move the party condemned as handing a seat to the ruling coalition…
(2025-08-10). Israel Secretly Recruited Iranian Dissidents to Attack Their Country From Within. juancole.com By Yossi Melman and Dan Raviv for ProPublica | — ( ProPublica ) — In the early morning hours of June 13, a commando team led by a young Iranian, S.T., settled into position on the outskirts of Tehran. The target was an anti-aircraft battery, part of the umbrella of radars and missiles set up …
(2025-08-10). This gang of teenagers in Tel Aviv started small. Now, an arm of the mafia. haaretz.com The chief detective who has tracked teens affiliated with SSQ in south Tel Aviv tells Haaretz their activity is typical of much more seasoned criminals…
(2025-08-10). Trump Admin Leans Into Self-Amplifying mRNA (SamRNA) Under Guise Of Ending mRNA RNA In Food. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/10/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2025-08-10). Absa Champions SME growth at BNI Uganda's 4th East African Convention. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 430 business leaders from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, the UAE, Taiwan and India convened at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the 4th BNI Convention in Uganda. Held under the theme "Beyond Borders: A Legacy of Collaboration, Growth, and Impact," the event aimed to showcase the transformative power of strategic …
(2025-08-10). "Degrees on Two Wheels" : The silent crisis of Tororo's unemployed youth. independent.co.ug 
The boda boda industry has become a graveyard of broken dreams. It has become a place where Uganda dumps its educated, its ambitious, its hopeful COMMENT | CASSIANO OKUMU | In the busy streets of Tororo City, motorcycles zigzag through traffic like bees in panic. But behind the helmets and dust-covered jackets are young men …
(2025-08-10). Reach A Hand Uganda, FIDA, and CEHURD bring to a close Generation Gender Project. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda, together with partners FIDA Uganda and the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), held a National Gender Justice Dialogue at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala, to mark the close of the Generation Gender (Gen G) project. Themed "Reflecting on Progress, Advancing Gender Justice: Amplifying …
(2025-08-10). LEVER WEEKLY: Frequent Liar Miles. levernews.com 
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(2025-08-10). Zionist Leaders Must Be Brought to Justice: Iran's Foreign Ministry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran called on the international community and the UN Security Council to abide by the verdicts issued by the ICJ and the ICC and punish the Zionist regime's officials for genocidal crimes in Palestine.
(2025-08-10). Iran-Saudi Ties Serve Regional Peace: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hailed the growing trend in cooperation with Saudi Arabia, saying closer relations between the two Muslim states will strengthen regional peace and stability.
(2025-08-10). President Asks Iranian Scholars to Assist Admin in Meeting Challenges. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on academic figures and elites to help his government settle problems in various sectors.
(2025-08-10). A Palestinian state a perfect solution, but the only realistic one. haaretz.com 'There is no alternative to a two-state solution,' the French are saying. The key word here is 'alternative' — it's what Israel's opposition should be proposing, not conflict management…