(2024-06-14). US blames Hamas while Israel prolongs Gaza war. electronicintifada.net Washington forgoes diplomacy to indulge Tel Aviv's worst impulses.
(2024-06-14). Colombia to receive, care for Palestinian kids injured in war. newarab.com The government of "We have taken the decision to provide humanitarian support to
(2024-06-14). US Lawmakers Block Funding For Gaza Reconstruction. popularresistance.org The US House of Representatives on 12 June approved an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that prevents the Pentagon from allocating any of its ballooning budget for reconstruction efforts in Gaza. | "None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year 2025 may be made available to build in or rebuild the Gaza Strip on or after the date of the enactment of this Act," the amendment reads. | The provision was introduced by Republican lawmakers Brian Mast, Claudia Tenney, and Eli Crane. Although House Democrats oppo…
(2024-06-14). US Senator Says Ukraine Is 'Gold Mine' With $12 Trillion Of Minerals. popularresistance.org A prominent US lawmaker has referred to Ukraine as a "gold mine", insisting the West must maintain access to its estimated $12 trillion worth of critical minerals. | US Senator Lindsey Graham made these comments in a June 10 interview on the CBS program "Face the Nation". | "They're sitting on $10 to $12 trillion of critical minerals in Ukraine", Graham said. | "They could be the richest country in all of Europe. I don't want to give that money and those assets to Putin to share with China", he added. | Graham, a Republican, recalled that, when Donald Trump was president, he sent Ukraine military aid in the form…
(2024-06-14). Chiquita Ordered To Pay $38 Million For Funding Colombian Death Squads. popularresistance.org In a historic first, Chiquita Brands International has been ordered to pay the families of murdered Colombians after a court found the U.S.-based banana giant had privately financed death squads. | After a lengthy legal battle spanning 17 years, a Florida court ordered Chiquita to pay $38 million to the families of death squad victims. This landmark case is the first in which an American corporation has been found liable for human rights abuses committed overseas, encouraging more victims to seek legal restitution. | In 2007, Chiquita pled guilty to "one count of engaging in transactions with a specially-designat…
(2024-06-14). Suspected Houthi missile hits ship in Gulf of Aden: officials. newarab.com A suspected attack Thursday by The attack happened in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center
(2024-06-14). UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Unleashes Police Mayhem Against Students. popularresistance.org Before midnight on May 30, 2024, police officers from across California descended on the Gaza Solidarity encampment at UC Santa Cruz. Numbering in the few hundreds, police from the UC Santa Cruz, UC San Francisco, UC Davis, UC Riverside, as well as San Jose, San Bruno, San Mateo, Daly City, Pacifica, South San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Watsonville police departments, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, and the California Highway Patrol responded to a request, authorized by UCSC Chancellor Cynthia Larive, for "mutual aid." | What ensued was a brutal multi-agency assault by CHP and other police against unarme…
(2024-06-14). Israel Used US Bombs in May Attack on "Safe Zone" in Rafah That Killed 45. truthout.org Israel used U.S.-made bombs in a brutal attack on a displacement camp in Rafah that killed 45 Palestinians in May, a new investigation reveals. According to The New York Times, on May 26, Israel deployed two 250-pound bombs — Boeing's GBU-39 "small diameter" bombs that caused a blast that could kill and injure in a 570 foot radius — on sheds built for residential purposes in Kuwaiti Al-Salam Camp… |
(2024-06-14). These "Tent Massacre" Survivors Couldn't Afford to Leave Rafah. The Next Israeli Attack Nearly Wiped Their Family Out. theintercept.com "I felt helpless watching my family dying and not able to help them. It is a nightmare that I will never wake up from."
(2024-06-14). Diamonds and Cold Dust: Slaughter at Nuseirat. counterpunch.org The ashes had barely settled on a Rafah tent camp incinerated by an Israeli airstrike before the next, gorged massacre presented itself for posterity's gloomy archive. It was intended as a golden operation and had been months in the making. The rescue of four Israeli hostages, the killing of three others (bound to happen for the expertly inclined), and the massacre of over 274 Palestinians at the Nuseirat refugee camp were the end result.
(2024-06-14). Terms of Reference : Consultancy Civil Society and the ICC : Pathways to Collaborative and Genuine Engagement. fidh.org 1. BACKGROUND
| This joint project of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and Coalition for the International Criminal Court (ICC) (CICC), under the auspices of the Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes: Making Justice Work, aims to enhance the relationship between civil society organisations (CSOs) and the International Criminal Court (ICC or Court). FIDH is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights (…) | – |
(2024-06-14). Google workers object to Nimbus.. indybay.org Seems some googlers dont like the way trillion$ google/Alphabet i.n.c. | are using advanced AI capabilities to profit on | mass murder/social control/genocide atrocities in Palestine and other places with project 'Nimbus'.
(2024-06-14). America Isolated: Why Some Western Capitals Are Shifting Positions on Gaza. counterpunch.org On June 6, Spain joined South Africa's case at the United Nations top Court, accusing Israel of genocide. This move followed a decision by Madrid and two other western European capitals — Dublin and Oslo — to recognize the state of Palestine, thus breaking ranks with a long-established US-led western policy. As per American thinking,
(2024-06-14). Tourism Giants Illegally Enrich Israeli Settlements On Stolen Land. popularresistance.org On 23 May, Netherlands-based European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) reportedly filed a criminal complaint against Booking.com in Holland. The company, known for providing short- and long-term vacation booking services, is accused of money laundering linked to Israeli war crimes and profiteering from the occupation state's illegal settlement expansion projects. Booking.com is alleged to advertise accommodations and "experiences" in illegally occupied Palestinian territories. | The complaint highlights Booking.com's alleged complicity in Israeli genocide, as detailed in a report by Don't Buy Into Occupation (DBIO), a…
(2024-06-14). Funding Genocide: 20 Barclays' branches targeted across UK, Scotland. ummid.com Pro-Palestinian activists led by Palestine Action and Shut the System Monday targeted at least 20 branches of Barclays accusing the British multinational universal bank of funding genocide of Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF).
(2024-06-14). American Indian Genocide Museum is Honoree in Houston for Ethnic Cleansing Exhibit. indybay.org Steven Melendez, Northern Paiute from Nevada, and Cheryl Melendez, Cree from Manitoba, representing The American Indian Genocide Museum, will be honored on June 15, 2024 for an exhibit documenting historic events and policies to memorialize the victims of ethnic cleansing at the Center for Healing Racism at the Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon in Houston, Texas.
(2024-06-14). WorkWeek on SEIU 1021 SF Mayoral Meeting, IBT AI Fascism & The Heat Wave, Kamala Harris. indybay.org WorkWeek this week presents On SEIU 1021 SF Mayoral Meeting, IBT AI Fascism & The Heat Wave, Kamala Harris Charged With Genocide & Argentina Fascist President Milei & Working Class…
(2024-06-14). Jewish artists protest Gaza genocide at San Francisco museum. wsws.org Some 200 people gathered outside San Francisco's Contemporary Jewish Museum on June 6 to protest the genocide being carried out by the Israeli government and military in Gaza.
(2024-06-14). Palestinians Ask Federal Court to Rule Biden Is Complicit in Israeli Genocide. truthout.org A lawsuit accusing U.S. President Joe Biden and some of his top officials of complicity in genocide had its latest hearing this week after being dismissed earlier in the year. On June 10, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard arguments in the plaintiffs' appeal in Defense for Children International — Palestine v. Biden. The lawsuit was filed on November 13, 2023… |
counterpunch.org (2024-06-14). Columbia Law Review Article Critical of Israel Sparks Battle Between Student Editors and Their Board, Highlighting Fragility of Academic FreedomEditors of Columbia Law Review, a prominent journal run by students from the prestigious university's law school, say the publication's board of directors
bu
(2024-06-14). Could Islamic State evade justice for the Yazidi genocide. newarab.com This summer marks ten years since the Islamic State declared itself a "caliphate" and launched a brutal campaign of violence in Iraq, including a genocidal assault on the More than six years since the territorial defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq, only nine members of the terrorist group have been convicted of international atrocity crimes for their roles there. | Not one of these prosecutions has occurred inside Iraq. | Despite this major deficit in criminal accountability, the United Nati…
(2024-06-14). You Can't Turn Back the Clock on Genocide. fpif.org
(2024-06-14). Operation Campus Flood: A Call for a Week of Autonomous Action. indybay.org No more gradualism in the face of a genocide. A new phase of the the #Escalate movement on college campuses has begun. With Berkeley lighting the way. We are calling this OPERATION CAMPUS FLOOD. And it is an open invite for all who are sick of it all to join in displacing the displacers. From the outside in and the inside out, we need to raze the settler-empire academy that provides training, labor, capital, and a steady stream of propaganda and knowledge production for the Israel-Zionist entity.
(2024-06-14). Has Iraq helped Islamic State evade justice for Yazidi genocide. newarab.com This summer marks ten years since the Islamic State declared itself a "caliphate" and launched a brutal campaign of violence in Iraq, including a genocidal assault on the More than six years since the territorial defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq, only nine members of the terrorist group have been convicted of international atrocity crimes for their roles there. | Not one of these prosecutions has occurred inside Iraq. | Despite this major deficit in criminal accountability, the United Nati…
(2024-06-14). The issues facing Scottish workers and young people in the UK General Election. wsws.org My party's aim is to mobilise the working class across the UK and internationally against the genocide in Gaza, the NATO-Russia war in Ukraine, the destruction of living standards and democratic rights, and environmental collapse.
(2024-06-14). Maersk Shipping Line Charged with Profiting from Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org As part of an international day of action against the Mearsk shipping line for supporting genocide a rally was held in Emeryville at their offices.
(2024-06-14). They're Arresting the Wrong People Inside of Congress. counterpunch.org I was arrested again inside of Congress for speaking out against US-backed genocide. Myself and others were brutally tackled and carried out of the room by Capitol Police. I was charged with "crowding, obstructing, or incommoding" for speaking out and holding a sign as the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense testified in Congress for
(2024-06-14). Ann Stokes Angus: A Memoir. counterpunch.org In 1972 I completed a PhD in philosophy at Columbia University. My dissertation subjects were the art historian Ernst Gombrich, the philosopher Nelson Goodman and, also, Adrian Stokes, who wrote about Italian art. I learned about Stokes from my teacher, the English philosopher Richard Wollheim. Little known in the United States, Stokes was a legend
(2024-06-14). No Way Out in Nuseirat: the Great Hostage Rescue Massacre. counterpunch.org
(2024-06-14). Israel committed 3,300 massacres in Gaza since Oct.: Media Office. presstv.ir Gaza's Government Media Office (GMO) says the Israeli regime has committed over 3,300 massacres in the coastal sliver since October.
arkansasonline.com (2024-06-13). US, Ukraine to sign security pact at G7 Comment: Without even seeking congressional approval, Biden will today sign a 10-year military security pact with Ukraine. Also, the G7 nations meeting today have agreed to loan Ukraine $50 billion backed by Russian assets. Biden added that the US treasury will guarantee the loan. Has Biden gone rogue? President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a bilateral security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine on Thursday when they meet on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy. ⚪ Negotiators for the group have also reached an agreement on how to provide Ukraine with up to $50 billion backed by frozen Russian assets.
(2024-06-14). Iraq Report: What legacy of IS' Speicher Massacre 10 years on. newarab.com In Wasit there is a solemn The memorial is
(2024-06-14). Certain Arab monarchs betraying Muslims by collaborating with Israel: Houthi. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement fiercely criticizes some Arab rulers for betraying the Muslim world through collaboration with the Israeli regime.
(2024-06-14). Spreading The Fiction Of An Antisemitism Epidemic On The Left. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If you are helping to validate the completely fictional narrative that there is an epidemic of antisemitism on the political left, you are a facilitator of Israeli atrocities. You are helping the imperial war machine murder children.
(2024-06-14). Behold The World Gently. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): The dead children don't affect me like they used to. The images. The videos. They still disturb and horrify, but not like they did in the beginning. Not anywhere close. And, honestly, I hate it. I hate that that part of me has been …
(2024-06-14). War on Gaza: Mothers struggle to feed babies as Israeli-made starvation returns. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Mothers struggle to feed babies as Israeli-made starvation returns | Israel is again restricting life-saving food especially in the north of Gaza, Palestinians say, bringing back the spectre of famine | | The body of Eyad Hegazi, a 10-year-old Palestinian boy who died of mal…
(2024-06-14). Famine watchdog: 756,000 Sudanese face imminent starvation. newarab.com An estimated 756,000 people in The preliminary results, as of June 1 and seen by news agency Reuters, reflect a rapidly deteriorating situation in the war-torn country. The most recent previous projection, released in December, showed t…
(2024-06-14). US Slated to Suspend Gaza Pier Operation for Fourth Time in One Month. truthout.org For the fourth time in less than a month, U.S. military officials are expected to suspend aid shipments through their pier off Gaza's coast, as the U.S. continues to allow Israel to carry out its near-total blockade of humanitarian aid and famine campaign. U.S. forces are expected to dismantle the pier on Friday and transport it back to Israel, CNN reports, due to forecasts of heavy seas over the… |
(2024-06-14). UN agencies, NGOs demand release of staff held by Houthis. newarab.com The heads of six They said the detentions were unprecedented and insisted the targeting of aid and development workers in Yemen must stop. | "We, the principals of the affected UN entities and international non-governmental organisations, call for the immed…
(2024-06-14). Sailor injured, cargo ship ablaze after missile attack by Yemen's Houthis. aljazeera.com The Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated M/V Verbena was delivering timber to Italy when it came under fire.
(2024-06-14). UK court okays NGOs' fight to halt arms exports to Isreael. newarab.com The The case is being brought by the UK-based Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and Al-Haq, an independent Palestinian rights organisation, with the support of the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP). | The groups have presented evidence that show…
informazione.it (2024-06-13). Exposing Corruption: The $50 Billion Loan to Ukraine Raises AlarmsIn a move intended to bolster Ukraine amidst escalating tensions with Russia, global leaders have rallied behind a plan to extend a $50 billion loan against frozen Russian assets. However, as the international community mobilizes to provide financial support, concerns have surfaced regarding the integrity of the institutions and companies involved in disbursing these funds.
(2024-06-14). Emerging Nations Poised to Challenge Key Pillar of Dollar Dominance. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with new members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, has long harbored aspirations of reducing their reliance on the US dollar in global transactions. This sentiment has gained momentum in recent times, with discussions revolving around alternatives to the dollar-dominated financial system…
(2024-06-14). India's Reliance to Buy Russian Oil in Roubles, Sources Say. infobrics.org India's Reliance Industries (RELI.NS), opens new tab, operator of the world's biggest refining complex, has signed a one-year deal with Russia's Rosneft to buy at least 3 million barrels of oil a month in roubles…
(2024-06-14). Thailand Cabinet Approves Brics Membership Bid. infobrics.org Bloc started by larger developing nations including China is looking to expand…
(2024-06-14). Israel, US will not end war on Gaza, say Palestinian officials. newarab.com Neither the Currently, mediation efforts led by Qatar and Egypt are attempting to bridge the gap between Hamas and Israel to accept US President Joe Biden's proposal announced on 31 May. | On Tuesday, Hamas officially delivere…
(2024-06-14). Lebanon's Hezbollah reveals more of its arms in risky escalation with Israel. scmp.com Sparked by the Gaza war, the conflict across the Lebanese-Israeli border has shifted up several gears in the last month, adding to concern the heavily armed adversaries could escalate towards a war.
(2024-06-14). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-06-14). Israel blocks Hajj for 2,500 Palestinian pilgrims from Gaza. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). Doubts grow over Gaza truce as Israel strikes Lebanese city. newarab.com Israeli Doubts are growing over a ceasefire proposal presented by US President Joe Biden at the…
(2024-06-14). Hamas makes revisions to Gaza truce deal, slams Blinken comments. newarab.com The group emphasised that the amendments are "not significant" and are not a rejection of the proposal. | One of the amendments is the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, with the group stating they would not accept a…
(2024-06-14). Israel uses Medieval weaponry to kindle Lebanon forest fires. newarab.com The Israeli army has used a medieval weapon to After reviewing footage found online, The Times of Israel reported that Israeli soldiers used a trebuchet, an advanced catapult used in the Middle Ages, to launch incendiary devices into forested areas on the Lebanese side of the border. | The Israeli army is torchin…
(2024-06-14). Can a Labour government change the UK's Israel-Palestine policy. newarab.com Ahead of the UK's general election, scheduled for July 4, Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to win a majority victory. If successful, an immediate foreign policy challenge will be in the Middle East, namely the A Labour victory alone is unlikely to transform UK policy towards Israel and Palestine drastically. Throughout much of Israel's bloody war on besieged Gaza, Starmer has
(2024-06-14). False Flag Over Ramapo: a Novella in Legal Pleadings. counterpunch.org Ramapo, New York is per capita one of the most ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States. Split between an ardent pro-Israeli/Zionist community and the Satmar's -one of the largest and most vocal Hasidic dynasties that recognizes neither the state of Israel nor Zionism as representative of Jewish faith or history- until recently Ramapo tried
(2024-06-14). As Israel battles for its future and its present, Netanyahu the narcissist fights only for himself. haaretz.com Netanyahu is detached, indifferent and has nothing but scorn for criticism or bereavement. All he cares about is survival ‚ñ The draft-dodging law could bring down his government by the end of the year ‚ñ The judicial coup has made it to Channel 13…
(2024-06-14). Columbia Law Review Article Critical of Israel Sparks Battle Between Student Editors and Their Board, Highlighting Fragility of Academic Freedom. counterpunch.org Editors of Columbia Law Review, a prominent journal run by students from the prestigious university's law school, say the publication's board of directors urged them on June 2, 2024, to refrain from publishing an article critical of Israel. After the students published the article online the following day, the board, which includes Columbia Law School
(2024-06-14). Five takeaways from the UN report on Israel and Hamas war crimes. newarab.com A new The report is formed of two investigations, one focusing on the Hamas-led attack which rocked Israel and the other on Israel's fero…
(2024-06-14). 'You just want to cry': Ex-Israeli cmdr. says Galilee lost to Hezbollah. presstv.ir A former Israeli military commander has acknowledged defeat in war with Hezbollah, saying the resistance movement has established a "security zone" in the northern border with Lebanon.
(2024-06-14). Israel Uses Medieval Trebuchet Weapon to Ignite Lebanese Bushes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Delegations Visit MP Offices Across Canada to Demand a Full Arms Embargo on Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Hezbollah says it attacked 9 Israeli military sites with rockets and drones. scmp.com The attack comes after months of near-daily cross-border fire between the group and the Israeli military since Hezbollah ally Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel triggered the Gaza war.
(2024-06-14). Israel uses 'medieval-style' weapons on south Lebanon border. aljazeera.com
(2024-06-14). Yemen conducts fresh ops in support of Gaza, retaliation for US, UK aggression. presstv.ir Yemen conducts new operations in support of war-hit Gazans and in retaliation for the US and the UK's aggression against the Arab Peninsula nation.
(2024-06-14). How Belgian students forced their university to cut ties with Israel. peoplesdispatch.org Mingtje Wang of COMAC speaks about student-worker solidarity, the keys to their first victory and sustained momentum, and the future of the movement for a free Palestine in Belgium.
(2024-06-14). Dozens of rockets fired at northern Israel in third day of Hezbollah barrages, houses hit. haaretz.com Report: U.S. planned hostages rescue operation after Oct.7; provided Israel with special intel' capabilities ‚ñ Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon hit houses in Metula ‚ñ Report: Two killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon ‚ñ CENTCOM: Civilian worker severely wounded in Houthi attack on cargo vessel ‚ñ Hezbollah says it targeted nine Israeli military sites ‚ñ Gantz: If Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking, 'Lebanon should burn'…
(2024-06-14). June 13: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2024-06-14). Jun 14, 2024. sitrepworld.info The Corries — Loch Lomond There Will Be Wars and Rumors of Wars, by Bill Astore America Prepares for Global War and Restarts the Draft for 18-26 year olds, by Dennis Kucinich The West fights for politics — Russia and allies fight for survival, by Don Hank From Escalation to De-Escalation, Containment to Multipolarity, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Petrodollar Dead? Rumors Swirl as Moneyed Powers Go All in for the Final Roll, by Simplicius News Too Big Not to Share, by Karl Sanchez The Brutalization of Israel: If We Do Not Act, Its Collapse Is Only a Matter of Time Spreading The Fiction O…
(2024-06-14). ICC prosecutor Karim Khan took a gamble that will determine Israelis' and Palestinians' future. haaretz.com The ICC prosecutor has accused Israeli leaders of carrying out a policy of starvation in Gaza, but it won't be easy for him to prove his case. The challenge facing Khan is to bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality…
(2024-06-14). Smotrich: Palestinian dead should be 'dragged through streets'. newarab.com Israel's far-right Finance Minister The extremist MK made the chilling comments at an Israeli cabinet meeting last Sunday where the Is…
(2024-06-14). Is It Time for This War to End? Evidently Not. counterpunch.org In a major speech May 31, Pres. Biden offered a three-phase plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war, saying "it is time for this war to end." (I have appended the White House outline of the plan to the end of this blog.) The proposal contains provisions for moving from a temporary to a permanent cease-fire,
(2024-06-14). Israeli court extends ban on broadcaster Al Jazeera. newarab.com An Israeli Al Jazeera, which broadcasts in Arabic and English, went off the air in Prime Minister Benjamin…
(2024-06-14). Biden Administration Continues Unwavering Support for Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Moment of Israeli strike on Bureij camp building in central Gaza. presstv.ir Footage shows the moment of an Israeli strike on Bureij camp building in central Gaza.
(2024-06-14). Israeli army killed 14 Israelis on October 7: UN report. presstv.ir A new UN report reveals that the Israeli army killed at least 14 Israelis on 7 October, 2023.
(2024-06-14). SATIRE: Pros And Cons Of Inviting Benjamin Netanyahu To Address Congress. theonion.com Following an invitation from congressional leaders in both parties, Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to address U.S. lawmakers in Washington on July 24. The Onion presents the pros and cons of the controversial Israeli prime minister speaking before a joint session of Congress.
(2024-06-14). UN Commission Accuses Israel Of Committing 'Crimes Against Humanity'. popularresistance.org The report specifically accuses Israel of committing "crimes against humanity of extermination, murder, gender persecution targeting Palestinian men and boys; forcible transfer; and torture and inhuman and cruel treatment," and recommends accountability for such crimes. | Although the report claims that both sides indulged in indiscriminate killings and sexual violence, it states that Israel has launched "a widespread and systematic attack directed against the civilian population in Gaza" with the intent to cause maximum damage, "disregarding the principles of distinction, proportionality and adequate precaution.
(2024-06-14). How Western Tourism Giants Illegally Enrich Israeli Settlements on Stolen Palestinian Land. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — Jun 12, 2024 | Before booking your summer vacation, be aware that major western tourism operators willfully fund and legitimize illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, actively contributing to human rights violations and war crimes. | On 23 May, Netherlands-based European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) reportedly filed a
(2024-06-14). Hamas demands end to Gaza siege in amendment to peace deal. presstv.ir Hamas has demanded the lifting of Israeli siege of Gaza and a full withdrawal of its troops from the territory as apart of the initial stage of a ceasefire proposal, a report says.
(2024-06-14). The Israeli Plot to Pit the West Bank Resistance against the PA. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh In a bid to undermine resistance groups in the occupied West Bank, Israel is strategically targeting key individuals to incite discord between armed factions and the Palestinian Authority, intensifying an already volatile situation marked by unprecedented violence and political maneuvering. After failing to destroy resistance factions in the occupied West Bank, The Cradle has learned…
(2024-06-14). World watching 'unique level' of death, destruction in Gaza: UN chief. presstv.ir The UN chief says an unparalleled magnitude of death and devastation is unfolding before the eyes of the world in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-06-14). The Afterlives Of Lies. popularresistance.org Last Friday, While President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron And Other Western Leaders, Along With The Reporters Who Clerk For Them, Were In Normandy Busily Airbrushing Out The Red Army's Heroism In Defeating The Reich 80 Years Ago, Something Truer To History Occurred In The Pages Of The Times Of London. | Under the headline, "Israel says Hamas weaponized rape. Does the evidence add up?" two investigative reporters, Catherine Philp and Gabrielle Weiniger, decisively shredded the dense fabric of lies on this topic, woven these past eight months by the Israelis, Western media, freakishly obsessed Zionis…
(2024-06-14). Israeli army chief meets with top Arab generals amid Gaza war. newarab.com Israeli army chief of staff General According to the news site, top military officials from countries such as Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia joined talks with Halevi which were brokered by the The discussion took place…
(2024-06-14). Turkey's Erdogan thanks Spain for Gaza stance. newarab.com Turkish President Since the war in Gaza began eight months ago, Spain has emerged as one of Israel's strongest critics within the European Union, while Erdogan has strongly suppor…
(2024-06-14). Iran warns Israel of 'hell with no return' if Lebanon invaded. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani cautions Israel against waging a war on Lebanon, saying any such aggression is like going to "hell with no return".
(2024-06-14). Why Intel cancelled $25 bn chip factory expansion in Israel? ummid.com In a major economic setback for Israel, Intel has halted its planned expansion of a major factory project worth $25 billion in the occupied Palestinian territory under the Zionist control.
(2024-06-14). No policy, no goals: Israel's rolling campaign on two fronts could become an all-out war. haaretz.com On both the southern and northern fronts, Israel has no policy and is forced to keep rolling along ‚ñ On the Lebanon border, it seems that the IDF's defense capabilities have improved somewhat ‚ñ Given the failure of Biden's cease-fire plan, we have to ask if the American are applying pressure in the right place ‚ñ And how many of the soldiers who participated in the hostage-rescue operation knew what the mission was?
(2024-06-14). Poll: Support for armed struggle surges among Palestinians. presstv.ir Public support for Hamas and armed confrontation as the best means to end Israeli occupation has increased among Palestinians, a poll says.
(2024-06-14). Pro-Israel bias in France and the curious tale of Ms Rafowicz. newarab.com On November 15, 2023, during the second month of "Do…
(2024-06-14). Hezbollah holds funeral for senior commander killed in Israeli strike. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffin of Taleb Sami Abdullah, a senior Hezbollah commander, during his funeral.
(2024-06-14). Iraqi fighters target Israeli airbase with kamikaze drones. presstv.ir Fighters from Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have used kamikaze drones to strike Ramat David Airbase in the northern part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-06-14). The Nazi who built Israel a nuclear reactor: The dark side of architect Philip Johnson. haaretz.com The story of the reactor at Nahal Soreq is also the story of the whitewashing of the godfather of American architecture, Philip Johnson, a racist and white supremacist who according to his secretary wanted to be 'the Hitler of the United States'…
(2024-06-14). The financial destruction of Palestine. independent.co.ug It is absurd to demand that it build state institutions while Israel withholds its main source of finance COMMENT | RAJA KHALIDI | Ahead of the recent G7 summit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, in a rare rebuke of Israel, warned that its plans to cut off Palestinian financial institutions from the global banking system …
(2024-06-14). Communist journalist Assaf Talgam exposes truth about war and occupation — from inside Israel. peoplesworld.org Assaf Talgam, managing editor of Israeli Communist Party newspaper Zo Haderekh, talks with People's World reporter Taryn Fivek about what it's like as a Communist journalist resisting the occupation and the assault on Gaza under wartime conditions and the intense repression of the Netanyahu government. Together with his colleagues at the Arab-language Al-Ittihad newspaper, they …
(2024-06-14). Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer. muslimnews.co.uk The president of California State University, Los Angeles, said demonstrators protesting Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza are no longer welcome on campus after some of them occupied and trashed a building while she was inside. gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob gob …
(2024-06-14). Ex-Israeli envoy met by pro-Palestine protesters in Brussels. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine students rally against the arrival of an ex-Israeli envoy at ULB university.
(2024-06-14). Israeli student activists are the foot soldiers of their right-wing government. haaretz.com Not content with the erosion of Israel's global standing, local politicians, as well as some student leaders, seem intent on turning universities into pariahs…
(2024-06-14). Israeli strike near Lebanon's Tyre kills two, wounds 20. newarab.com An The Israeli strikes targeted the building in the town of Jennata late on Thursday. | One of those killed has been identified as Sally Sakiki, a Lebanese nurse, with many people paying tribute to her online. The second woman killed was ide…
(2024-06-14). Israeli strike near Lebanon's Tyre kills two, wounds 20. newarab.com An The Israeli strikes targeted the building in the town of Jennata late on Thursday. | One of those killed has been identified as Sally Sakiki, a Lebanese nurse, with many people paying tribute to her online. | Lebanon's Al Mayadeen news ou…
(2024-06-14). Palestinians mourn death of loved ones. presstv.ir Palestinians mourn the death of members of one familyŸà who were killed when Israeli missiles struck their home in Al-Bureij in central Gaza.
(2024-06-14). CAIR Calls on Biden Admin to Condemn Rape and Torture of Palestinian Detainees Held by Israel. indybay.org June 7, 2024 – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Biden administration to condemn the reported rape and torture of Palestinian detainees held by Israel's far-right government.
(2024-06-14). Gaza Horror: UN Finds Israeli Forces Guilty of Sexual Abuse and Torture. scheerpost.com
(2024-06-14). Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel's war on Gaza. aljazeera.com Rituals expected to draw more than two million pilgrims this year praying for peace in Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.
(2024-06-14). End the Israeli War on Gaza and Palestine. counterpunch.org Eight months ago, Israel began a genocidal war against Gaza and the further increase of repression in the West Bank including thousands imprisoned, and expansion of the settlements there. Torture is commonplace of Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank and especially of prisoners in Gaza. 90 per cent of the population of Gaza is hungry,
(2024-06-14). Australia: Sydney university academic under investigation for exposing Israeli lies. wsws.org The investigation of University of Sydney sociology professor Sujatha Fernandes is another witch hunt that threatens free speech and other basic democratic rights, including academic freedom.
(2024-06-14). Detroit's Wayne State University Encampment Shut Down By Police. popularresistance.org After seven full days of an encampment at the center of Wayne State University in Detroit, campus police raided and removed the encampment which has demanded the complete divestment from corporations which have interests in the State of Israel. | The encampment began with a demonstration on Thursday May 23 starting on Woodward Avenue and West Warren, which is the location of the WSU Welcome Center. | Hundreds of students, faculty and community members then marched to the campus where the encampment was constructed right across from the Undergraduate Library (UGL).
(2024-06-14). 'Swift and devastating': Hezbollah launches massive strikes on Israeli military positions. presstv.ir Hezbollah conducted a string of new operations against Israeli military targets in retaliation for the brutal aggression against Gaza.
(2024-06-14). Saudi Arabia inaugurates air taxi service for Hajj pilgrims. newarab.com Saudi Arabia inaugurated a pilotless The self-driving vehicles will ferry Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh bin…
(2024-06-14). Is Saudi Arabia about to drop the petrodollar for Chinese yuan. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). First field school in Gaza includes 1,200 displaced students. newarab.com It felt like she had never heard the On May 1, as Amal Al-Desouki, 34, watched her son stand in line with other children of Gaza in the city's first makeshift school since the war broke out, the national anthem blasting from the recorder in the nylon-enclosed space of Al-Mawasi's farmland, her eyes teared up. It felt normal. | Since first learning about Ro'ya Field School as a plan, she had knocked on all doors to ensure that her seven-year-old son Ismail w…
(2024-06-14). Massive fire at Iraqi Kurdistan oil refinery injures 14. newarab.com A massive fire at an oil refinery near Erbil, the capital of The fire ignited in a large…
(2024-06-14). MENA Sports Wrap: End of the road for Oman in T20 World Cup. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). Palestinians organise meeting to 'rebuild PLO' in Ramallah. newarab.com Palestinian politicians, academics and activists from different organisations met on Wednesday in Around 60 attendees, who earlier this year signed a
(2024-06-14). First field school in Gaza includes 1,200 displaced students. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). Egypt's stance towards Ethiopia over GERD remains uncertain. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). UK's Labour Party pledges to recognise Palestinian state. newarab.com Britain's opposition "Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people," said Labour's election manifesto – the collection of policies it would enact if it forms the next government. | "We are committed to recognising a Palestinian…
(2024-06-14). Biden says no Gaza ceasefire deal soon, still 'hopeful'. newarab.com US President Biden said international leaders had discussed the ceasefire at the
(2024-06-14). Kurdish cleric urges Gaza aid instead of Eid al-Adha sacrifice. newarab.com A prominent "It is more virtuous to send money to the beleaguered people of Gaza than to buy cattle for slaughter during the Muslim holy feast of…
(2024-06-14). Who are the six candidates for Iran's presidential election. newarab.com The approval of six politicians to run in the upcoming presidential election in After
(2024-06-14). Marcelle G Afram: Shababi's culinary tribute to Palestine. newarab.com Palestinian-American chef and third-generation exile Through Shababi, which translates to "my youth" in the Palestinian dialect, Marcelle hopes to showcase the Arab-American hospitality with which he was raised. | Marcelle sat down with The New Arab to discuss his role i…
(2024-06-14). Islamic State-linked rebels in east DR Congo kill dozens. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). 50 dead in Kuwait fire, mostly from India, minister says. newarab.com Most of the victims in a Three Filipinos were among the dead, Philippines officials said, after the fire sent black smoke billowing through the six-storey building south of Kuwait City. | Most of oil-rich Kuwait's four million-plus population is made up of foreigners, many of them from South and Southeast Asia working in construction and service industries. | Doze…
(2024-06-14). Hamada Shaqoura: The food blogger nurturing Gaza's children. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). Sudan war: UN Security Council demands end to Al-Fashir siege. newarab.com The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded an end to the siege of War has raged for more than a year between the regular military under army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary
(2024-06-14). Iran expanding nuclear capacities further: IAEA. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). 45 Indian foreign workers killed in Kuwait fire brought home. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). Maghreb's French voters go left in the EU election over Gaza. newarab.com In the Maghreb, French residents largely voted for the left in the recent European elections, breaking away from their past timid support for right-wing parties. Experts say the Unlike those living in
(2024-06-14). Afghanistan to send 3 women, 3 men to compete at Paris Olympics. newarab.com
(2024-06-14). Bands boycott Download Festival in solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com Several bands have cancelled their shows at the UK's Download Festival in protest against payment partner Barclaycard, which is on the Pest Control, Speed, Scowl and Zulu are all among the…
(2024-06-14). Venezuela Creates Business Commission to Expand Exports to BRICS Countries. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has announced the creation of an agricultural business commission to establish agreements with and expand exports to the BRICS countries. | "We are going to organize an agro-productive business commission of all the states of the country to strengthen connections with the BRICS countries to establish contacts and ties, to export Venezuelan production to those countries," President Maduro said during his radio program Con Maduro De Repente on Tuesday, June 11. | The establishment of business contacts for the export of Venezuelan goods and services must go "beyond" the oi…
(2024-06-14). Presidential Elections in Venezuela: PSUV Leader Diosdado Cabello Reveals Electoral Pact Between Opposition's María Corina Machado and Edmundo González. orinocotribune.com The first vice-president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, revealed the pact made between far-right opposition politician María Corina Machado and Unitary Platform's presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia. | During his TV program Con el Mazo Dando on Wednesday, June 12, PSUV's National Assembly Deputy Cabello revealed information about the alleged pact that he had received from a source. | According to the source, María Corina Machado imposed the condition that Edmundo González would appoint her as vice-president if he won the July 28 presidential elections. | Machado a…
(2024-06-14). Venezuela: CNE's President Responds to Opposition Board Member's Comments. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, has responded to comments made recently by one of the five board members of the CNE, Rector Juan Carlos Delpino, who is linked with the Venezuelan far-right opposition. | During an anniversary event of the Comptroller's Office in Vargas state this Thursday, June 13, Amoroso was asked by a group of journalists about the statements made by the rector. He responded that all the rectors have full access to the activities carried out by the CNE. | He noted that the media has the ability counter any misinformation that a person seeking to des…
(2024-06-14). Venezuela Is Accelerating Conditions for BRICS+ Membership. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, recently made a statement regarding Venezuela's incorporation into BRICS+, and highlighted the importance of this economic and political association. She pointed out that, unlike the program of Venezuelan opposition groups which only want to hand over Venezuela's wealth to imperialist powers in decadence, President Nicolás Maduro's new administration will include the incorporation of Venezuela into the multipolar organization. | Rodriguez emphasized that the BRICS+ represents the giants of the world economy, as well as the major oil and gas producers of the planet…
(2024-06-14). Venezuela Condemns Unilateral Coercive Measures, Asks UN to Intervene. orinocotribune.com Venezuela urged the United Nations to monitor the imposition of unilateral economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion. | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil made this comment during his speech at the plenary session of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Thursday, June 13. | Minister Gil proposed that in addition to monitoring the imposition of these measures, the UN should also study their negative impact on the economy and development of the affected countries. | The Venezuelan foreign minister urged the responsible members of the international community…
(2024-06-14). A Seattle Urban Garden Models What Community Input Should Look Like. popularresistance.org More than 20 parks across Seattle support urban gardens developed and managed in partnership with local communities. From small community garden plots to large orchards, the gardens provide fresh, healthy food to community members across the city. Seattle Parks and Recreation, through itsUrban Food Systems Program, provides the land and the infrastructure for these projects. But community members are at the heart of each project, determining what to grow and how to plant and manage their gardens. | One such project — the Rainier Community Center's new urban garden — has received the2024 Toro Urban Par…
(2024-06-14). 27,000 Virginia Education Workers Win Union Recognition. popularresistance.org Around 14,000 teachers and 13,000 support staff will now be represented by an alliance of the Fairfax County locals of the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). This win increases union density in Virginia by at least 15%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. | The election victories were for the two bargaining units within the FEU: the Licensed Instructional Unit, covering all workers requiring a license, such as teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, librarians, and speech language pathologists; and the Operational Unit for workers such as various kinds…
(2024-06-14). The EU Elections: The March of the Right. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch The EU elections over June 6 to June 9 have presented a chaotically merry picture, certainly for those on the right of politics. Not that the right in question is reliably homogeneous in any sense, nor hoping for a single theme of triumph. A closer look at the gains made by the …
(2024-06-14). US Senator Says Ukraine Is 'Gold Mine' with $12 Trillion of Minerals 'We Can't Afford to Lose'. scheerpost.com
(2024-06-14). Dennis Kucinich: America Prepares for Global War and Restarts the Draft for 18-26 Year Olds. scheerpost.com
(2024-06-14). G7 Leaders Agree To Provide Ukraine With $50 Billion Using Frozen Russian Assets. scheerpost.com
(2024-06-14). G-7 Embraces a Delusional Ukrainian Policy. sonar21.com I keep pinching myself to be certain that I am not having a nightmare as I watch Biden and the rest of the poodles, that comprise the G-7, lurch towards war with Russia while lacking the capability to actually fight and win such a war. Joe Biden appeared on stage today (Thursday) in Italy with Ukraine's pseudo-President (his term expired and he decided to just stay in office), the Cocaine Cowboy of Kiev, to sign a ten-year security agreement. One thing is certain, neither Biden nor Zelensky will be around in ten years. This is an act of political theater and deception. Biden, backed by the G-7, insists that…
(2024-06-14). Moscow Brands Georgian National Legion 'Terrorist Organization'. themoscowtimes.com Russia's FSB accused the volunteer fighter unit of sabotage, torture of military personnel and the murder of civilians.
(2024-06-14). Republicans Struggle to Get Story Straight After Trump Insults Milwaukee. truthout.org During a meeting on Thursday with House Republicans on Capitol Hill, Trump reportedly derided the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is hosting the Republican National Convention (RNC) next month. It is unusual for a presidential candidate to bad-mouth the city that is set to host his party's nominating convention — more often than not, convention sites are chosen with the intent of winning… |
(2024-06-14). Some Worry SCOTUS Mifepristone Ruling Could Offer Roadmap for Future Challenges. truthout.org The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a challenge from anti-abortion groups to the nationwide availability of the abortion medication mifepristone, which is available by mail and can be taken at home in many states. However, advocates warn the far-right-dominated court's ruling on the FDA's authority to regulate the pill was purely on procedural grounds, and could even offer a "roadmap" for… |
(2024-06-14). Senate Probe Reveals Thomas Took More Undisclosed Trips on Harlan Crow's Jet. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito's luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer have raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation's highest court. Billionaire political donor Harlan Crow provided at least three previously undisclosed private jet trips to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in recent… |
(2024-06-14). US Health Care Spending Expected to Outpace Economic Growth Over Next Decade. truthout.org A federal analysis released this week projects that U.S. healthcare spending is set to rise to $7.7 trillion by 2032 and account for nearly 20% of the nation's economy, findings that single-payer advocates described as yet another indictment of the country's for-profit system and further evidence of the need for Medicare for All. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Office of the… |
(2024-06-14). Colombians Welcome Chiquita's Guilty Verdict, But Thousands More Deserve Justice. truthout.org Chiquita, a Swiss-domiciled U.S. transnational corporation that is one of the world's largest producers of bananas, has recently been found guilty in a Florida court for funding paramilitaries in the South American country of Colombia. On June 10, in the case Doe v. Chiquita Brands International, a jury declared that the corporation, which has headquarters in both Switzerland and Florida… |
(2024-06-14). 'Catastrophic Risks' — UNRWA Warns of 330,000 Tons of Accumulated Waste in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Black-necked crane baby learns foraging on its first day of life. ecns.cn A black-necked crane babe follows its parents in roosting and foraging in wetlands on its first day of life in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on June 13.
(2024-06-14). Drones carry out plant protection in cotton fields in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers in Xinjiang have been using drones for plant protection for their advantages of accuracy, efficiency and safety.
(2024-06-14). Premier Li says China's economic upgrade to bring new opportunities for global development. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that the upgrading of China's economic structure will bring new opportunities for global development.
(2024-06-14). BRICS Sports Games kick off in Russia. ecns.cn Thousands of athletes will be vying for medals in the Russian city of Kazan at the sixth BRICS Sports Games, an international competition that kicked off on Wednesday amid Russia's exclusion from some sports events.
(2024-06-14). Theme concert of Sino-U.S. Youth Friendship held in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese and American youths reviewed the history of bilateral exchanges, shared stories of cooperation, performed cultural and artistic programs, and experienced China's intangible cultural at the concert on Wednesday.
(2024-06-14). Japanese PM Kishida's approval slumps further. ecns.cn The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet fell further in June.
(2024-06-14). U.S. smear on trade ties with Russia opposed. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry rejected on Thursday Washington's smear over the normal trade and economic exchanges between China and Russia.
(2024-06-14). Over 900 historical relics found in two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have finished three phases of a deep sea archaeological investigation of two ancient shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China's South China Sea, excavating over 900 cultural relics.
(2024-06-14). Heat in capital leads to heatstrokes. ecns.cn As Beijing grapples with what is turning out to be its hottest June ever, a growing number of people in the capital have experienced heatstroke, leading to calls for the public to take precautions and avoid outdoor activities around noon.
(2024-06-14). Haikou seeks international talent with 342 open positions. ecns.cn Of the available positions, 21 offer an annual salary exceeding 300,000 yuan ($41,345), while 73 positions provide an annual salary ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 yuan.
(2024-06-14). Minority groups respected in autonomous region. ecns.cn The respect for minority groups in Xinjiang is something that the West should learn from, not point fingers at, said scholars at an international forum on Xinjiang.
(2024-06-14). People of Western Regions 'co-creators' of Chinese identity. ecns.cn Some 170 scholars and archaeologists from countries such as China, the United States, Australia, Germany, Egypt and Kazakhstan took part in the forum in the city of southern Xinjiang.
(2024-06-14). More tourism destinations earn China National Tourist Resort title. ecns.cn Another 22 tourism destinations have been listed as a China National Tourist Resort — China's highest level for resorts evaluation, by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday.
(2024-06-14). The arts help repair difficult bilateral ties. ecns.cn While many are dismayed by the currently tarnished China-US relationship, artists and community activists are using arts to address estrangement between people in China and the United States through exhibitions, seminars and paintings.
(2024-06-14). 5G-A pilots gathering steam. ecns.cn Several cities in China are exploring 5G-A network construction and application scenarios, unlocking vast opportunities for the technology's development as well as for the digital economy.
(2024-06-14). Farms in Inner Mongolia enjoy high-tech upgrade. ecns.cn In Tongliao, the prefecture-level city has added 1.73 million hectares of permanent basic farmland so far, including 404,700 hectares featuring shallow-buried drip irrigation, high-efficiency operations, water-saving results and high-standard farmland cultivation.
(2024-06-14). Over 117 mln people forcibly displaced, UNHCR report says. ecns.cn Forced displacement surged to historic new levels across the globe last year, demanding urgent solutions, according to a recent report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
(2024-06-14). Night schools becoming popular in China. ecns.cn For many youngsters in China, working during the day and taking classes at night are becoming a new way of life. Night schools have become popular in major cities across the country.
(2024-06-14). Modernization, local tradition equally embraced. ecns.cn Citing Xinjiang's poverty alleviation efforts, life expectancy and health level — including infant mortality, Mackerras said Xinjiang has become very modern since his first visit to the region in 1982.
(2024-06-14). China-initiated UN resolution boosts global civilization dialogue. ecns.cn As the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a China-proposed resolution unanimously last week, June 10 was designated as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.
(2024-06-14). China's lifelong learning efforts lauded at meeting. ecns.cn UNESCO officials have praised China's initiatives in promoting lifelong learning and are ramping up joint efforts with a Shanghai university to cultivate teachers as lifelong learners, particularly in light of a worldwide shortage of teaching professionals.
(2024-06-14). Guangzhou subways showing tailored ads. ecns.cn From birthday wishes and dating profiles to resumes, a variety of personalized advertisements have been popping up on electronic screens called lightboxes in metro stations in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.
(2024-06-14). Xinjiang a cultural melting pot. ecns.cn It's important to step up archaeological excavation efforts in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, as its unique history can offer new perspectives on understanding China's history and culture, foreign scholars said.
(2024-06-14). Diversion project solves water woes. ecns.cn Beijing had received 10 billion cubic meters of water from the middle route of China's massive South-to-North Water Diversion Project by Wednesday, with the project now supplying more than 70 percent of water in the capital's urban area.
(2024-06-14). South China braces for heavy rain, potential flooding until next Friday. ecns.cn Southern China is expected to be pounded by heavy rain until next Friday, with the most intense period forecast for the coming days, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) warned on Thursday.
(2024-06-14). Russia Still Opposes the Swiss Peace Talks on Ukraine. Putin and Xi Agree on China's Peace Process Conference in Beijing. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). The Meltzer Commission on the IFI at the US Congress in 2000. cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). Newsflash: Inequality in Neoliberal America. cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). The Drums of War are Banging in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). The World Bank's accounts. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-06-14). The ETERNAL Norita! cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). The 6th International Eco-socialist Meeting and the 1st Latin American and Caribbean Eco-socialist Meeting concluded successfully. cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). South Africa: hanging on. cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). When the new South Africa of the betrayed expectations, also betrays its hero Dimitri Tsafendas! cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). Mexico: from AMLO to Sheinbaum. cadtm.org
(2024-06-14). A National Chainsaw Epidemic. counterpunch.org A national chainsaw epidemic exists in America's woodlands. A recent article in the New York Times titled "Plans for an Ailing Forest Include Logging" exemplifies this trend. In the article, officials in Oregon say that we must cut down the forests—including green trees to arrest the forest health crisis. Conveniently, precisely what constitutes a forest
(2024-06-14). Warren's New Bill Makes Private Equity's Death Grip on Hospitals a Crime. counterpunch.org Private equity's entrance into health care since 2000 has been dramatic. Both the number of private equity (PE) deals and annual PE investments in health care increased tenfold between 2001 and 2020, and peaked in 2021. Until now, lax corporate transparency and accountability regulations meant that there was nothing anyone could do when corporate owners
(2024-06-14). Wanted: a Mass Uprising Against the Neoliberal Matrix. counterpunch.org
(2024-06-14). Wanted: a Mass Uprising Against the Neoliberal Matrix. counterpunch.org
(2024-06-14). Caste and the Colonization of Liberal Souls. counterpunch.org The imagination! [John] Brown's faith in its transformative power was boundless…it gave him license to envision his death as an event that might spur the antislavery world to action…right down to "poor, little, dirty, ragged bare-headed and barefooted Slave Boys and Girls, led by some old grey-headed Slave Mother" bearing witness to his hanging. — Amy Godine,
(2024-06-14). Governors Need to Do More to Protect Their Low-Income Residents from Climate Change, Especially in the South. counterpunch.org Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Wildfires. Extreme heat. Welcome to summer. In May, there were more than 500 tornadoes reported, a five-year record. Forecasters predict an above average Atlantic hurricane season, above normal summer temperatures, and an above average wildfire season this summer. Extreme weather and natural disasters must be taken seriously. While all the states in US
(2024-06-14). Chomsky & UN Forewarnings Revisited. counterpunch.org I recently attended a family affair in Upstate NY and was informed that climate change articles, like this one, are too negative, causing close relatives to shutdown and going so far as to ignore articles, too gloomy, too negative, do something more positive. My response: Analyzing the planet's climate system by studying peer-reviewed scientific publications
(2024-06-14). Losing Our Cool in the Twenty-First Century. counterpunch.org The odds are that the entire continental United States will swelter through a hotter-than-normal summer this year. And no surprise there. It seems as if that's been the forecast every spring for years now. But this summer promises to eclipse even the summer of 2023, which, in the Northern Hemisphere, was the hottest since at least the year
(2024-06-14). Addiction Recovery is Hard. Funding It Shouldn't Be. counterpunch.org Treating addiction is hard. But as someone who's in recovery and now helps mothers on their own recovery journey, one thing is very simple: We need more investment in the solutions that work. Every person in recovery has their own story. My grandmother was an American missionary who rescued and adopted my mother — an
(2024-06-14). Dead Man's Hand: Betting on Biden and Trump. counterpunch.org Since presidential voting leads to such unhappiness (Republicans have lost the popular vote in five of the last six races, but it has hardly slowed them down), perhaps the Constitution should be amended so that the winning candidate is the one with the best betting odds at midnight on election night? Maybe to lend the
(2024-06-14). The Secret Fire. counterpunch.org At midday on May 19th, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start within the Chama River Canyon Wilderness on the Coyote Ranger District, northwest of the traditional rural village of Coyote. The cause of the fire ignition was a lightning strike. By the next day, the fire had
(2024-06-14). A WWII Canadian Soldier Honored for Killing Allied Troops. counterpunch.org The Normandy celebrations of the 80th anniversary of D Day commemorated the victory of the Allies against the Axis powers. But a very different recent celebration in Italy paid tribute to a WWII Allied soldier who shot and killed fellow Allied soldiers. The heroics of the young Italian Canadian officer Captain Tony Scotti shooting French
(2024-06-14). Two European Thorns in the Empire's Side: Rightist Orban and Leftist Fico (and Look What Happened to Him). counterpunch.org Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban may be a far-right politician, but he also opposes the west's proxy war in Ukraine and that, much more than his extreme conservatism, is what infuriates imperial henchmen. The European Union is in a constant snit over Orban, because every time that organization turns around, he blocks funds or weapons
(2024-06-14). Beware of Teamsters Bearing Gifts. counterpunch.org Except for a handful of insiders in the Teamsters and the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), few of us were aware that negotiations were being held to affiliate the ALU with Teamsters, until the recent announcement. If anything, most of us stopped paying attention to the ALU, which two years ago had an important breakthrough in winning
(2024-06-14). Biden Can't Fix the Immigration System by Banning Asylum. counterpunch.org President Biden once pledged to adopt more humane immigration policies than his predecessor. But in practice, as immigrant rights advocates have documented, his administration has escalated the attack on the legal right of people facing life-threatening conditions to seek safety. Even though this right is guaranteed regardless of how asylum seekers enter the country, he has sought to restrict access to ports of entry.
(2024-06-14). Resisting Authoritarianism in the Caucasus. counterpunch.org The country of Georgia, a small nation of 3.7 million people in the Caucasus, has been thrown into a political crisis. In early April, the governing party, Georgian Dream, introduced "a foreign influence law" very similar to the one imposed on Russia in 2012. Vladimir Putin's law helped transform Russia from a so-called managed democracy
(2024-06-14). NATO developing 'land corridors' to rush U.S. troops to frontlines in event of war with Russia. mronline.org The alliance began drawing up plans for war with Russia in 2023.
(2024-06-14). Donald Trump breaks silence on his VP pick, suggests candidates. geo.tv Former President Donald Trump reacts following meetings with Republicans on Capitol Hill, at the National Republican Senatorial Committee headquarters on June 13, 2024. — ReutersAs November is nearing with no official announcement of the Republican nomination of vice president, former…
(2024-06-14). Elon Musk wins record-breaking pay package worth $56 billion. geo.tv Musk hails 'awesome shareholder base' after vote to restore compensation deal rejected by US judge. — AFP/FileTesla chief executive Elon Musk won a massive pay package worth up to $56 billion after shareholders voted in favour of Musk at their annual meeting in…
(2024-06-14). US, Ukraine sign 'historic' 10-year security agreement. geo.tv US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walk on the day of signing a new security agreement between the United States and Ukraine, in Fasano, Italy, on June 13, 2024. — Reuters/FileDeal aims to bind future US govts to support Ukraine.G7 countries agree to give $50…
(2024-06-14). Real-time Data Show the Air in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' Is Even Worse Than Expected. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). An Injection of Truth: The Politicization of Science. An interview with Mike Holmes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Karl Polanyi's "Great Transformation": The Liberal World Order Is Collapsing Once Again. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Saudi Arabia Breaks US Global Power? globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). What Makes All Vaccines So Dangerous? globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Video: Douglas Macgregor Reveals Russia Just Sent Dangerous Signal, EU Panic, Americans Are Afraid. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Selected Articles: "The Train Has Left the Station and No One Can Stop It." Europe Will be at War with Russia. globalresearch.ca By These are the words of Serbia's President Aleksander …
(2024-06-14). "Syria, Turkey, Iraq and Iran unite to refuse a Kurdish state in Syria." Interview with Dr. Nidal Kabalan. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Ukraine's "Mobilization Law" Which Allows Prisoners to Join the Army Has Contributed to Deepened Corruption. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-14). Wild horses return to their historic natural habitat in Kazakhstan. globalvoices.org
(2024-06-14). Minority journalists are under threat in South Asia. globalvoices.org Reporters have faced harassment, arrest, threats and even deathOriginally published on Screenshot from YouTube video 'Religion in South Asia' by Lentera Data. Fair use. | This
(2024-06-14). 'Demodification' of India: A Nepalese perspective. globalvoices.org
(2024-06-14). City of Folsom official request to align Juneteenth with our US Federal Holiday. indybay.org 27 years ago, NJOF agreed upon this day to commemorate the ending of chattel slavery in America. Juneteenth will forever be a key 1865 Civil War event, a 7-week campaign headquartered at Galveston Island, TX, sealing the US/Mexican border; a plantation-by-plantation enforcement of freedom by United States Colored Troops, nearly 2,000 USCT from California served during the US Civil War…
(2024-06-14). Multiple crisis and catastrophe. indybay.org The official self-image of bourgeois society remains strangely untouched by crises. They are understood as improbable and short-lived interruptions of what are actually successful processes. Disruptions and crises are denied, are considered technical and, through a variety of individual measures, if not solvable, then at least postponeable into the future.
(2024-06-14). Sunday 6/23: Queer As In Intifada. indybay.org Meet at Castro and Market in SF…
(2024-06-14). Thursday 6/20: Banned in Iran – There is No Evil by Director Mohammad Rasoulof. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-06-14). øEstá enferma Europa? indybay.org øEstá enferma Europa?>
(2024-06-14). Saturday 6/15: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-06-14). Poor Peoples Campaign Plans March on D.C. June 29th. indybay.org People displaced by the US war economy and corporate sponsorship make up a potentially powerful voting block.
(2024-06-14). Tuesday 7/23: Drop the Charges on the Uhuru 3. indybay.org Hybrid Event: Humanist Hall, 390 – 27th Street (between Broadway & Telegraph), Oakland | Register at www.tinyurl.com/uhuru3oakland…
(2024-06-14). Friday 6/14: Opening Night Screening and Filmmaker Q&A — The Grab Documentary. indybay.org Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema | 601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States…
(2024-06-14). Tuesday 6/18: Report Back from the Occupied West Bank. indybay.org Front of De Anza College Library, Fountain of Tales | De Anza College | 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. | Cupertino, CA 95014…
(2024-06-14). Saturday 6/15: Global Wind Day: Taking Action for Clean Wind Power. indybay.org Livestream: www.facebook.com/SierraClub/…
(2024-06-14). Labor migration has always existed. indybay.org Labor migration to Germany has a history: Italian guest workers in the 1960s The labor shortage in the countryside is becoming increasingly noticeable, and it is becoming more and more difficult to find local workers; on the other hand, the demand for migrant workers, mainly foreigners, is increasing. (…)…
(2024-06-14). Here's what Pramila Patten's UN report on Oct 7 sexual violence actually said. indybay.org The UN report on sexual violence on October 7 has found no evidence of systematic rape by Hamas or any other Palestinian group, despite widespread media reporting to the contrary. But there are deeper problems with the report's credibility.
(2024-06-14). Tuesday 8/6: On Anniversary Of Hiroshima-Never Again! STOP Drive For Nuclear Weapons In Japan & Asia. indybay.org Japanese Consulate San Francisco | 275 Battery St/California St | San Francisco…
(2024-06-14). Students, Teachers and Parents Support Attacked Teacher. indybay.org McCarthyism is not okay in Berkeley…
(2024-06-14). UCLA Students Were Attacked Last Night So We Retaliated With a Firebomb on UCB Campus. indybay.org
(2024-06-14). Saturday 6/15: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-06-14). Attack on Protesters at Federal Building in San Francisco. indybay.org On June 10 demonstrators raised an encampment for Palestine in front of the Philip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco…
(2024-06-14). Saturday 6/22: Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance. indybay.org Live performance: 9th St. between Broadway & Washington in Oakland | Free Community Classes & Workshops: In-Person at 494 9th St., Oakland and Online at GrownWomenDance.org…
(2024-06-14). Saturday 6/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Where the Olive Trees Weep" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-06-14). Sunday 6/23: "Where Olive Trees Weep," Santa Cruz Area Film Screening. indybay.org
(2024-06-14). Advocates, Press Seek Access to Court Records in FCI Dublin Sexual Abuse Lawsuit. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2024 — Today, Public Justice and the ACLU of Northern California filed a motion to unseal court records and preserve public access to hearings in the class action lawsuit that survivors of sexual assault at FCI Dublin brought against the federal Bureau of Prisons last year.
(2024-06-14). U.S. CEOs Are Bequeathing Us a Frightfully Unequal Future. inequality.org
(2024-06-14). British Meddling in Macedonia Backfires, Exposing Coup Machinations. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Charles Garrett, an apparent British intel agent, teamed up with a local prosecutor to wrongfully indict Macedonian public figures and topple the country's government. Everywhere Garrett goes in the region, coups seem to follow. Western media demonstrated little interest when the anti-Western VMRO-DPMNE party achieved a landslide victory in Macedonia's presidential and parliamentary elections this…
(2024-06-14). Argentine Monthly Inflation Lowest In 2.5 Years. latintimes.com Monthly inflation in economically troubled Argentina came in at 4.2 percent in May, the lowest in two-and-a-half years, mainly due to a drop in consumption, the INDEC statistics agency said Thursday.
(2024-06-14). China Waits Anxiously For Economic Plan As Gloom Reigns. latintimes.com Rows and rows of partially inhabited high-rises sprawl into the suburbs of the northern Chinese metropolis of Tianjin, their empty balconies emblematic of a slowing economy that has not kept pace with the country's ambitions.
(2024-06-14). Denver spent $280 million on migrant care in the past year. latintimes.com The Common Sense Institute estimated the costs to the city, local school districts, and the health care system.
(2024-06-14). LeanIn.Org CEO Rachel Thomas: "double down on supporting and advancing the Latinas in your organization" latintimes.com LeanIn.Org CEO Rachel Thomas recently sat down with the Latin Times to discuss the challenges Latinas in corporate America face today.
(2024-06-14). G7 Summit Turns To Simmering Tensions With China. latintimes.com G7 leaders turn their attention to China on Friday on the second day of an Italy summit, with a focus on how to protect their industries while avoiding an outright trade war with Beijing.
(2024-06-14). No Effective Screening Of Non-Citizens And Asylum Seekers: Department Of Homeland Security. latintimes.com The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are unable to access all the federal data needed to thoroughly screen and check people trying to enter the U.S., DHS said.
(2024-06-14). Latinos are more than twice as likely to be uninsured as non-Hispanic Whites, report says. latintimes.com Even though the rate among Latinos is declining, the gap with non-Hispanic whites is widening, according to the study.
(2024-06-14). Houthi Missile Attack Severely Injures Sailor On Cargo Ship: US Military. latintimes.com Two cruise missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a bulk cargo carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, severely injuring a sailor who was evacuated by American forces, the US military said.
(2024-06-14). Amid decreasing support from young people, the Biden campaign seeks to maintain momentum among Seniors. latintimes.com With questions regarding Biden's age and competency loom large, the campaign tries to find support in another demographic— the elderly.
(2024-06-14). Microsoft Faces Heat From US Congress Over Cybersecurity. latintimes.com Microsoft President Brad Smith spent more than three hours answering questions from members of the House Committee on Homeland Security in Washington, assuring them cybersecurity is being woven more deeply into the technology company's culture.
(2024-06-14). US SC Justice Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Trips Funded By GOP Donor. latintimes.com The Senate Judiciary Committee got the information, covering a span of seven years, from documents provided by Harlan Crow.
(2024-06-14). EU Queries Major Porn Platforms Over Child Protection. latintimes.com The European Union on Thursday told three pornographic websites to explain what steps they have taken to protect children online and prevent the spread of illegal content.
(2024-06-14). Boeing To Check Undelivered 787s Due To Fastener Issue. latintimes.com Boeing said Thursday it is examining fasteners on some undelivered 787 jets after discovering problems with their installation in the latest manufacturing shortcoming to face the company.
(2024-06-14). Tesla Shareholders Back Huge Payout For CEO Musk, Company Says. latintimes.com Legal experts say that Thursday's vote does not automatically mean Musk will receive the payout, but that the win could strengthen Tesla's appeal of the Delaware ruling. Tesla shares rose 0.7 percent in after-hours trading.
(2024-06-14). IMF Board Approves Argentina Payout Of Almost $800 Mn. latintimes.com The IMF executive board voted Thursday to approve a payout of almost $800 million for Argentina as it continues a program of drastic economic reforms under its libertarian president, Javier Milei.
(2024-06-14). Million-plus Begin Hajj Pilgrimage Under Shadow Of Gaza War. latintimes.com More than a million Muslim pilgrims were in Mecca Friday for the start of a hajj pilgrimage held against the grim backdrop of the Gaza war and in exhausting summer heat.
(2024-06-14). Biden, Zelensky Sign 'Historic' 10-year Security Deal. latintimes.com Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a landmark 10-year security deal between Washington and Kyiv on Thursday in what the Ukrainian leader called a historic day in the fight against Russia's invasion.
(2024-06-14). Tories scoffed at for claiming Labour have a 'secret plan'. leftfootforward.org The Tories have been scoffed at for their latest attempt to win back the electorate, or scare them from voting for the opposition, is to push a claim that there is a 'secret plan' from Labour around taxes. | Laura Trott was sent out on behalf of the Conservatives to lead a press conference this morning where she claimed that Labour have a "secret plan" to put capital gains tax on people's first home. | Trott said: "The idea that Labour is secretly planning to put capital gains tax on your primary residence for the first time is a disastrous policy for families, up and down the country. | "It is something that…
(2024-06-14). Tory members want to strike a deal with Nigel Farage and Reform UK. leftfootforward.org CCHQ is so panicked that they have resorted to begging voters not to give the Labour Party a supermajority, warning that voting Reform would do exactly that.
(2024-06-14). Audience bursts into laughter after Nigel Farage says he always tells the truth. leftfootforward.org It comes as the latest favourability ratings of politicians from YouGov found that 61% of those surveyed had an unfavourable opinion of Nigel Farage.
(2024-06-14). This is how you can put Palestinian rights on the agenda in the general election. leftfootforward.org Next month, people across Britain will go to the polls to elect a new parliament and government. Before they do, many will be sizing up the candidates to see who will best stand up for their values. Millions of people care deeply about human rights and the principles of freedom and justice and stand in opposition to racism and institutionalised discrimination. They expect the same standards from political representatives. An urgent new intervention launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) aims to help voters to make an informed choice. | This General Election has been called at a moment when Palesti…
(2024-06-14). Mick Lynch destroys Tories record on healthcare in five words. leftfootforward.org The General Secretary of the RMT union offered a characteristically quick and on the nose response to a Conservative panellist on Politics Live this week. | Conservative politician Geoffrey Cox brought up the fact that long-term sickness in the UK had soared in recent years, playing straight into the hands of union representative Mick Lynch to hit back at the party's record on healthcare. | Latest figures found that 2.8m people are economically inactive due to long-term sickness in the UK, which the Trades Union Congress has blamed on the government's failure to invest in our NHS. | The record high number of…
(2024-06-14). How trade unions reacted to Labour's manifesto. leftfootforward.org Unions have taken Labour's manifesto as a welcome change to 14 years of Conservative 'destruction' and attacks on workers' rights, however it comes amid warnings that the party's pledges must go further to address shortfalls in its offer to public services. | The GMB union said the manifesto "offers a vision of hope" referring to the New Deal for Working People as a "once in a generation chance to completely transform the lives of working people." | Labour has committed to implement a New Deal for Working People, introducing legislation within 100 days, which would represent a massive change to employment law…
(2024-06-14). Why the conspiracy of silence from our political parties when it comes to corporate greed? leftfootforward.org Political parties stigmatise people for claiming welfare support but pay no attention of the spiralling cost of corporate welfare which is enriching shareholders and company executives.
(2024-06-14). The longest held political prisoner in the United States just got his first hearing in over a decade. peoplesdispatch.org After 47 years behind bars, Leonard Peltier's supporters in the Indigenous movement continue to fight for his release…
(2024-06-14). The NBA Is Monetizing A Public Health Crisis. levernews.com
(2024-06-14). Presdient Putin's Eurasia Security Proposal. libya360.wordpress.com President of Russia Vladimir Putin's speech at the meeting with senior staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow, June 14, 2024 Sergey Lavrov: Mr President, colleagues, We are always pleased to see you at the Foreign Ministry. Let me welcome you to this meeting on behalf of the entire staff. First of all, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your constant attention to the foreign service: …
(2024-06-14). Ukraine 'Peace Summit' to Be Attended by Few, as Kiev Considers Nuclear Provocations to Salvage its Position. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich Ukraine is effectively without its official political leadership these days following the expiration of the five-year election mandate of Volodomyr Zelensky on May 21, and his departure from the country as president for a string of 'official' visits to other countries. Zelensky still claims to be president of Ukraine, but he has departed…
(2024-06-14). Why Did it Take Russia So Long to Realize Donbass Was Worth Fighting For? libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter As its military operation enters a critical stage, the question of why it took Moscow eight years to intervene remains a sensitive topic On May 26, the Donetsk People's Republic marked the tenth anniversary of the first battle for the region's international airport. This was a key clash in the fight between Ukraine…
(2024-06-14). Are International Institutions Viable in the Future World Order? libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev It will be significantly easier to the Western world to gradually accept that its resources are finite than it will be for those who currently find the dominance of the United States and Europe unsatisfactory to establish new models of collaboration. One of the most significant challenges that the global community of nations…
(2024-06-14). The "Chinese Dragon" is Awakening. The "American Empire" is Tottering in the Sands of the Middle East. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamed Sabreen China resolves the long-standing debate about its "desire and ability" to get involved in the sands of the Middle East, and there is no longer any doubt that the "silent partner" now dares to speak out and is working hard to become an insurmountable number in the Middle East. I believe that the…
(2024-06-14). A rare celebration of Indigenous Pacific cultures underscores the cost of climate change. mronline.org The festival highlights a cultural scene that is threatened by rising seas and dangerous storms.
(2024-06-14). Two years to save the world. mronline.org The following is the transcript of a speech delivered by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on 10 April 2024 at Chatham House in London, England.
(2024-06-14). No social media display of 'qurbani': Islamic Centre's advisory. muslimmirror.com LUCKNOW : The Islamic Centre of India (ICI) has issued an advisory for those who perform animal sacrifices during the upcoming Eid ul Azha festival that will be celebrated on June 17. The ICI has advised them not to click photographs or record videos of the 'qurbani' on the occasion. The guideline is part of …
(2024-06-14). Iran, Iraq urge int'l community to help stop Gaza War. muslimmirror.com Baghdad : The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq have called on the international community to help put an end to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani, who is on a state visit to Iraq, held a meeting with the host country's Prime Minster Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. …
(2024-06-14). Russia's war on Ukraine generates more emissions than 175 countries: $32 billion climate bill looms. nationofchange.org The first two years of Russia's invasion resulted in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 175 individual countries, further intensifying the global climate emergency.
(2024-06-14). Republican blockade: Senate stalls ethics reform amid Supreme Court scandals. nationofchange.org This move follows intense scrutiny of ethical lapses involving Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
(2024-06-14). Navigating the energy transition: Renewables abound, but grid challenges loom. nationofchange.org Renewable energy doesn't matter if we can't distribute it.
(2024-06-14). Clarence Thomas faces fresh scrutiny over undisclosed luxury trips funded by billionaire. nationofchange.org This has prompted renewed calls for his resignation and demands for stricter ethics reforms for the highest court in the land.
(2024-06-14). Facing a surge in wildfires, the US government turned to Native wisdom and advanced archaeology. nationofchange.org Collaborative efforts between forest agencies and Indigenous communities are improving wildfire management by combining oral histories with long-term archaeological datasets, demonstrating the value of integrating an understanding of the past into solutions for a better future.
(2024-06-14). Trump's $48 billion corporate tax cut proposal exceeds annual K-12 education budget. nationofchange.org The proposed reduction in the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% would result in massive tax savings for the largest U.S. companies, benefiting wealthy shareholders while neglecting workers and public investments.
(2024-06-14). Tim Scott Defends 'Junk Fees,' Says He's 'Not Sure' If Consumers Are Against Hidden Surcharges. newsone.com Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., arrives for the Senate Republicans' lunch in the Capitol on June 12, 2024. | Source: Bill Clark / Getty | In the latest indication that In a brief clip going viral on social media,…
(2024-06-14). Politics As Usual? Jay-Z Performance For Trump Friend Tom Brady Follows Accusations He Supports Republicans. newsone.com Jay-Z prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Sebastian Frej/MB Media / Getty | The man who is widely considered to be the greatest rapper of all time isn't helping to refute the narrative that he's moving closer to conservatism following a recent string of events. | Just days after being accused of supporting a Republican-led effort to gut public education for low-income students,
(2024-06-14). The number of forcibly displaced people reaches a record 120 million. peoplesdispatch.org New and existing conflicts and wars remain the largest contributor in forcing people to leave their homes followed by climate catastrophes such as prolonged droughts and frequent floods…
(2024-06-14). Feminists in Brazil mobilize against bill that equates abortion with murder. peoplesdispatch.org The Chamber of Deputies surprised many by pushing forward the discussion on a bill that equates abortion with murder and prohibits abortion even in cases of rape…
(2024-06-14). Left and progressives form New Popular Front to counter far-right in French elections. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-06-14). Cuba and Russia advocate for strengthening economic relations. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuban and Russian lawmakers toon Friday reaffirmed their willingness to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, especially in economic, commercial and financial matters.
(2024-06-14). UNICEF: Over 360,000 children work in artisanal mines in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) More than 360,000 children work nowadays in artisanal mines in the provinces of Lualaba and Haut-Katanga, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced.
(2024-06-14). WHO celebrates World Blood Donor Day. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrating World Blood Donor Day on Friday to raise awareness of the significance of blood donation for the health of patients who need blood transfusions.
(2024-06-14). UN: Sudan humanitarian nightmare worsens hourly. plenglish.com United Nations, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The humanitarian nightmare amid expanding hostilities in the Sudanese city of El Fasher is worsening each hour, the UN Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths warned on Friday.
(2024-06-14). Ecuadorean Gov't to announce end of subsidies next week. plenglish.com Quito, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Secretary of Public Administration, Arturo Felix Wong, announced Friday that the plan to eliminate fuel subsidies will be announced next week, despite rejection of various social organizations.
(2024-06-14). Fire extinguished at thermoelectric plant in Cuba. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The fire that broke out early Friday in the vicinity of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant (CTE) in the Cuban province of Matanzas has been dowsed.
(2024-06-14). Fire on Cuban thermoelectric plant difficult to dowse. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The process of dousing the fire that broke out this morning at a fuel tank at the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) was described as complex and difficult to predict in terms of its duration.
(2024-06-14). Lawmakers for and against reforms in Dominican Republic. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Government announced on Friday of changes to the Constitution and the tax system has increased political tension in the country, as it has been rejected by opposition parties.
(2024-06-14). President Díaz-Canel mourns death of renowned Cuban diplomat. plenglish.com On X, the Cuban leader sent his deepest condolences to Mazola's family members, colleagues and friends, to whom he praised his work as a clandestine fighter, founding president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). | Díaz-Canel claimed that Mazola ¥s virtues inscribe him in his own right in the vanguard of the nation's history. | Since he joined the struggle against the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship (1952-1958) when he was a medical student at the age of 16, Mazola had an outstanding career in the service of his country, according to the Foreign Ministry (MINREX). | After the triumph…
(2024-06-14). UN General Assembly approves China-sponsored resolution on International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations. pressenza.com The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly today, Friday, unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China to establish the International Day of Dialogue among Civilisations. | The resolution declares that all civilisational achievements are "the collective heritage of humanity". It advocates respect for the diversity of civilisations and stresses the "crucial role of dialogue" among civilisations in maintaining world peace, promoting common development, improving human well-being and achieving collective progress. | The resolution calls for "equal dialogue and mutual respect" between different civ…
(2024-06-14). Organisation of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence on track. pressenza.com On the eve of the start of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence on 2 October, the activities in Costa Rica — the country where the March will start and travel through many countries of the world, returning to Costa Rica at the beginning of 2025 — are increasing day by day, thanks to the team of volunteers and organisers, who are adding personal wills, social organisations and educational institutions such as the UNED (National University of Distance Education). There are also dreamers for this great adventure and those of us who want to make the utopia of a world without violence and peace a re…
(2024-06-14). Leader: Hajj rituals cause of trepidation for enemies. presstv.ir Iran's Leader is to address an extended message to Hajj pilgrims on Saturday on the occasion of commencement of the annual pilgrimage.
(2024-06-14). Gunman fires shots at US embassy in Lebanon. presstv.ir A gunman fired shots at the US embassy in Lebanon and was injured in an exchange of fire with the army.
(2024-06-14). NATO: 300,000 troops 'on high readiness' for war with Russia. presstv.ir NATO leaders agree to keep 300,000 troops ready in the event of a potential major war with Russia.
(2024-06-14). Londoners march in support of Palestinians in bombarded Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in London march in support of Palestinians, calling for an end to the now eight-month war.
(2024-06-14). Hundreds rally in Chilean capital to support Palestinian people. presstv.ir Hundreds march in support of Palestinian people during a demonstration held in the Chilean capital city of Santiago.
(2024-06-14). Poll of Polls: How do candidates fare ahead of June 28 presidential vote. presstv.ir As Iran's presidential election draws near, voters are weighing their options to exercise their franchise in favor of the most competent candidate.
(2024-06-14). German's dissatisfaction with govt. at record high, poll shows as far right makes gains. presstv.ir A recent poll shows record high dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition government in Germany.
(2024-06-14). Iran: Humanitarian exemptions for sanctions 'a hypocritical term'. presstv.ir An Iranian deputy foreign minister dismisses the humanitarian exemption for sanctions as a fake and hypocritical term invented by the US and its Western allies.
(2024-06-14). As US expands sanctions, Russia halts trading in dollars, euros. presstv.ir Russia suspends trading in American dollars and euros on its flagship stock exchange after the US expanded expansions against Moscow.
(2024-06-14). Germany's far-right AFD leaders cheer as exit polls published. presstv.ir The far-right Alternative for Germany made solid gains and take second place in EU election.
(2024-06-14). Muslim pilgrims in Mecca pray for ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Pilgrims arriving in Mecca to perform Hajj rituals say they are praying for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza.
(2024-06-14). Iran, Iraq 'two main pillars' of security in West Asia: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister says Iran and Iraq are two main pillars of security in West Asia.
(2024-06-14). Moscow warns of 'painful response' if EU uses Russian assets to fund Ukraine. presstv.ir Russia says that desperate attempts by the West to take the income from frozen Russian assets were criminal.
(2024-06-14). Iran, Russia 'resolute' on deepening ties, implementing all deals. presstv.ir Top Iranian and Russian officials express their countries' firm determination to strengthen mutual relations and implement bilateral agreements in various fields.
(2024-06-14). Montreal police use tear gas on pro-Palestinian protesters at McGill University. presstv.ir Police use tear gas to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.
(2024-06-14). US-Mexico border management shift. presstv.ir Following an executive order issued last week by US President Joe Biden, the United States appears set for a major policy shift which could affect migrant patterns across the Western hemisphere.
(2024-06-14). Iran: Russia ties strategic, founded on unchanging principles. presstv.ir Interim Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber describes the country's relations with Russia as strategic and founded upon unchanging principles.
(2024-06-14). Maharaja Ranjeet Singh death anniversary : Pakistan issues 509 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit country. ptcnews.tv Maharaja Ranjeet Singh death anniversary : Pakistan has issued 509 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's death anniversary, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from June 21-30.In a press release, the Pakistan High Commission in India said, "On the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 509 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the annual anniversary scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 21-30 June 2024."On the occasion of Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, the Pakistan High Commission in New Del…
(2024-06-14). Russia drowning tragedy | Mortal remains of Indian students who drowned in Russia arrives in Mumbai. ptcnews.tv Russia drowning tragedy | The mortal remains of three Indian students who drowned in Russia reached Mumbai airport late Thursday night.Notably, four Indian students, studying at the Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University located in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, drowned in the Volkhov River on June 7. | The three students, the mortal remains of whom were brought back to India were Jishan Ashpak Pinjari, Jia Firoj Pinjari and Harshal Anantrao Desale.The Indian Embassy in Russia issued an advisory on Friday last week, urging them to be extremely careful while going to water bodies. | The Embassy of India in Moscow…
(2024-06-14). G7 Summit: PM Modi engages in bilateral talks with global leaders during Italy visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: On the fringes of the G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met separately and bilaterally with international leaders. PM Modi had meetings with Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron of France, and Rishi Sunak of the UK.Zelenskyy informed Modi on many elements of the Russia-Ukraine conflict while Macron and Modi discussed ways to further expand the strategic relationship, notably in defense, nuclear, and space sectors. During their brief conversation, he also discussed improving bilateral ties with Sunak. | PM Modi landed in Apulia, Italy, earlier today in order to…
(2024-06-14). WATCH VISUALS | 'Namaste' : This is how Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greets world leaders at G7 Summit. ptcnews.tv As the G7 Summit kicks off in Italy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said that the country decided to host the summit in Apulia because it is a region of southern Italy and through t | WATCH VISUALS | 'Namaste' : This is how Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greets world leaders at G7 Summit…
(2024-06-14). Putin offers immediate ceasefire in Ukraine if Kyiv renounces NATO plans, withdraws troops. ptcnews.tv Russia-Ukraine war: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said he was ready to "immediately" order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations, provided Kyiv renounced its plan to join NATO and started withdrawing troops from the four occupied Ukrainian regions. This statement was reported by 'The Associated Press'. | "We will do it immediately," Russian President Putin said in a speech at the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow. He said his proposal aimed at a "final resolution" of the conflict rather than merely "freezing it," and stressed the Kremlin's readiness to commence negotiations without delay.
(2024-06-14). Kuwait fire: Aircraft carrying mortal remains of Indians land in Kochi. ptcnews.tv Kuwait fire: A special Indian Air Force aircraft carrying mortal remains of Indian victims in the fire incident in Kuwait arrived at the Cochin International Airport here on Friday.Union Minister of State Singh VK Singh who rushed to Kuwait on Thursday is onboard the flight carrying the bodies.Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among those who were present at the airport.Kerala Ministers Veena George, P Rajeev, K Rajan and Roshi Augustin were also present at the airport to recieve the mortal remains.Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Congress MP…
(2024-06-14). Maharaja Ranjeet Singh death anniversary : Pakistan issues 509 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit country. ptcnews.tv
(2024-06-14). Prensa Latina: eslabón de política exterior de Cuba, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu Moscú, 14 jun (RHC) La Agencia Informativa Latinoamericana Prensa Latina durante sus 65 años de fundada ha constituido un eslabón en la política exterior de la Revolución, afirmó el canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez.
(2024-06-14). Homenaje al Che en la India. radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 14 jun (RHC) Organizaciones políticas de izquierda de India recordaron este viernes a Ernesto Che Guevara con mensajes de homenaje a propósito del aniversario 96 del natalicio del Guerrillero Heroico.
(2024-06-14). Celebran en Italia natalicio del Che con nuevo informativo sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu Roma, 14 jun (RHC) La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic) anunció este viernes el lanzamiento de un nuevo canal informativo sobre la realidad cubana, como parte de las iniciativas por el natalicio, hace 96 años, del comandante Ernesto Che Guevara.
(2024-06-14). Larry Gives Excellent Summary… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-06-14). Anybody Doubted It? smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-06-14). New President in Mexico to Accelerate the Energy Transition. socialistproject.ca
(2024-06-14). Total number of national tourism and recreation zones reaches 85 in China. tvbrics.com They offer unique attractions in different locations…
(2024-06-14). UAE banks mark the highest investment rate in history. tvbrics.com The share of investments increased by 21.1 per cent year-on-year…
(2024-06-14). Russian Ambassador to Egypt Georgy Borisenko: BRICS aims to create new framework for global economic, political and social relations. tvbrics.com The Ambassador spoke about the role of relations between Egypt and Russia and the interaction between the countries within BRICS…
(2024-06-14). Saudi Minister of Environment: Kingdom works to strengthen its collaborative global role in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. tvbrics.com He was speaking at an international conference on water resources in Tajikistan…
(2024-06-14). ICFI mounts international pickets demanding the Ukrainian government release Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The international pickets held in Istanbul, Paris, London, Berlin, Washington D.C., Toronto, Canberra and Sydney marked an important step forward in the building of an international working class campaign demanding Bogdan's freedom and an end to imperialist war.
(2024-06-14). Ukraine Says 12 Children Returned From Russian-Occupied Territory. themoscowtimes.com Three boys and nine girls — ages 2-17 — were transferred from parts of the southern Kherson region that are under the control of Russian forces.
(2024-06-14). Russian-Ukrainian Activist Convicted of 'Plotting Treason' Dies in Prison — Reports. themoscowtimes.com Igor Pokusin, 61, was designated a political prisoner by the Russian rights group Memorial.
(2024-06-14). Russia Probes Death of NTV Cameraman Killed in Occupied Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Cameraman Valery Kozhin died in the hospital after coming under attack near the Russian-occupied city of Horlivka.
(2024-06-14). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 840. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 840th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-06-14). Medvedev, Solovyov, Simonyan, and other top Russian propagandists targeted for Hate Speech as a Crime Against Humanity of Persecution. fidh.org
(2024-06-14). Family of slain Rust cinematographer again sues Alec Baldwin and other producers. scmp.com Lawsuit contends Halyna Hutchins' 2021 death was caused by reckless behaviour by Alec Baldwin, producers and other crew.
(2024-06-14). Putin Says Ukraine Must Withdraw Troops To Start Peace Talks. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine has said it will only countenance peace if Russia fully withdraws from its internationally recognized territory, including Crimea.
(2024-06-14). The Curious Case Of Pro-ISIS Movements Between India And Sri Lanka. muslimnews.co.uk The past half a decade has been tumultuous. A continuing global recovery from the pandemic. Geopolitical flashpoints such as wars in Ukraine and Gaza. The Curious left Afghanistan in 2021 as part of an "exit" deal with the Taliban and maintaining minimum forces in both Iraq and Syria to counter the Islamic State (ISIS or …
(2024-06-14). Ensuring Accountability for Russian Hate Speech — Q&A on FIDH's Article 15 Communication to the ICC. fidh.org
(2024-06-14). Russia Says Downed 87 Ukrainian Drones Overnight. themoscowtimes.com Authorities in the southern Rostov region said no one was injured, but added that the attacks led to power outages in several areas.
(2024-06-14). G7 to use Russian assets for $50bn Ukraine loan: How will it work? aljazeera.com The funds could help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. But the plan carries risks — and the threat of retaliation.
(2024-06-14). Biden, Zelensky sign security deal as Ukraine leader questions how long unity will last. scmp.com US to provide Ukraine with military aid and training over the next decade, but Donald Trump could in theory end the agreement if he wins in November.
(2024-06-14). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-06-14). Ukraine arrests socialist journalist for 'treason'. skwawkbox.org Zelenskiy regime's crack-down on journalism continues — even Chomsky named as a 'media enemy' The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has arrested 25yo socialist journalist Bogdan Syrotiuk on a charge of treason and banned the World Socialist Website (WSWS), journalist Matt Taibbi has pointed out. The arrest came just three months after America left-wing journalist Gonzalo …
(2024-06-14). World Leaders Gather at Swiss Summit Amid Ukraine Conflict. devdiscourse.com World leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit this weekend to explore ways of ending the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, but Russia isn't invited and the event will fall short of Kyiv's aim of isolating Moscow.
(2024-06-14). Man Reportedly in Crisis Killed by Minneapolis Police. unicornriot.ninja
(2024-06-14). On the coup attempt in Congo, elections in Chad and developments in the Sahel. uwidata.com By Hend Selim Dr. Mohamed Torshin, writer and researcher in the African affairs has spoken to UWI about expected developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the last coup attempt, the presidential election that witnessed chaos, postponing the parliamentary election. He also has talked about the curse of resources in Congo and how the …
(2024-06-14). Turkish foreign minister meets Putin as NATO escalates war against Russia. wsws.org The bankruptcy of Ankara's maneuvering policy between these two nuclear powers is becoming increasingly clear.
(2024-06-14). Worker, age 24, killed in industrial accident while moving sheet metal at DPR Manufacturing in Warren, Michigan. wsws.org The tragic and unnecessary death occurred when the cart the young worker was using tipped over and crushed him.
(2024-06-14). Ocasio-Cortez provides Zionist lobbyists online platform to slander workers and students as "antisemitic" wsws.org Under the guise of combating antisemitism, on Monday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted an online discussion with two Zionist lobbyists, who slandered left-leaning workers and youth as "antisemitic" for opposing Zionism.
(2024-06-14). Rescue efforts end following Papua New Guinea landslide disaster. wsws.org According to current figures 670 people died in the catastrophic landslide but the final toll remains unclear and will never be fully known.
(2024-06-14). Sydney ambulance worker's comments point to growing mental health crisis in Australia. wsws.org "People end up sitting in emergency departments for hours on end until they get frustrated and leave."
(2024-06-14). Trump visits Capitol Hill for first time since January 6, 2021 coup. wsws.org The fascistic former president accepted fawning tributes from House and Senate Republicans, who recognized him as the all-but-certain presidential nominee and discussed a range of ultra-right policies to be enacted in 2025.
(2024-06-14). European Union joins US economic war against Chinese electric vehicles. wsws.org The push for the tariff increases has been led by Spain and France with the claim that state subsidies to Chinese manufactures had created unfair competition in the European market, but also has led to opposition from Germany.
(2024-06-14). G7 leaders plot escalation of world war and promotion of far right at Italian luxury resort. wsws.org The agenda of the two-day gathering is dominated by plans for a dramatic escalation of the US-NATO war on Russia, and will include discussions on the further integration of the European far right into established bourgeois politics.
(2024-06-14). How hot weather can tamper with your words. grist.org Heat waves don't just make you sweat — they can also mess with your brain. It's been established that hot weather can result in Politicians tend to use shorter words in speeches when the temperature…
(2024-06-14). The Russian military in Cuba — a crisis then and maybe now. aljazeera.com The arrival of four Russian military vessels in Cuba has people wondering about a Cuban missile crisis 2.0.
(2024-06-14). Ayatollah Khamenei Hails Hajj as Source of Reassurance for Muslims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — In a message to the Hajj pilgrims, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the Hajj rituals as a source of reassurance and confidence for the Muslims and also a cause of trepidation for the enemies.
(2024-06-14). Samsung's 16-layer 3D DRAM gives competitors sleepness nights. ummid.com Samsung Electronics has successfully stacked the next-gen 3D DRAM to 16 layers, twice as many as its competitor Micron, according to the news report from the technology-focused media DIGITIMES Asia.
(2024-06-14). Kasaija's Budget Missed Completely Free Education Funds. plusnews.ug Parents hoping for a reprieve from the ever-skyrocketing school fees in public and government-aided schools will have to wait. The government has in the past promised to increase funding to the education sector so that it gradually offers free education. However, this increase was not reflected in the 2024/2025 budget presented by the Finance Minister, …
(2024-06-14). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-06-14). Uganda: Alarming crackdown on environment and human rights defenders. fidh.org
(2024-06-14). Russia says US journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial for 'CIA work'. aljazeera.com Wall Street Journal rejects 'false and baseless' charge against 32-year-old who has been in custody since March 2023.
(2024-06-14). Putin: Comprehensive Deal Good Basis for Closer Ties with Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said the comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement with Iran serves as a good legal basis for the expansion of relations between Moscow and Tehran.
(2024-06-14). JUDGES: Too late to rule on petition on closure of churches during lockdown. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition in which religious and political actors had challenged the closure of places of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down in 2021. The court presided over by five Justices led by Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja has dismissed the petition with no …
(2024-06-14). Saudi robots join millions for the Hajj. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has deployed robots in the holy cities of Medina and Mecca to help pilgrims undertaking the Hajj.
(2024-06-14). US man dead, wife in critical condition after electrocution in hot tub at Mexico resort. scmp.com Mexico authorities said a witness who knew the Texas couple found them unresponsive in the jacuzzi and called for help.
(2024-06-14). Tesla shareholders approve US$56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk. scmp.com The mercurial billionaire may face fresh lawsuits on the package, which would be the largest in US corporate history.
(2024-06-14). The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing? grist.org A new report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, has found that more fish were farmed worldwide in 2022 than harvested from the wild, an apparent first. | Last week, the FAO released its
(2024-06-14). KIIT University Shines Globally in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024. devdiscourse.com In a historic achievement, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, has been placed among the top six most impactful universities globally, leading India in the 'Reduced Inequalities' category, as per the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024. Boasting an overall score between 79.3 – 83.9, KIIT occupies a global position in the 201-300 cohort of this prestigious ranking released on June 12, 2024.
(2024-06-14). Mobilized Soldiers' Relatives Call for Russian Officials' Sons to Replace Their Loved Ones. themoscowtimes.com "We demand to replace our men with other quite specific men: the children and husbands of those who tell our citizens from the screens that war is good."
(2024-06-14). Putting an end to neoliberalism. independentaustralia.net
(2024-06-14). NDA or INDIA, which alliance will survive? ummid.com Neither NDA nor INDIA are morally or legally bound? Whether this 'Memo of Understanding' between all the partners of NDA in ruling party or INDIA alliance with opposition front survive for complete 5 years?
(2024-06-14). Antaisolar Partners with L&T for 294 MW Solar Tracker Project in India. devdiscourse.com Antaisolar, a leading solar tracker solutions provider, has announced a significant partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for a 294 MW solar tracker project in India. This collaboration was unveiled at SNEC and underscores Antaisolar's commitment to the Indian solar industry through advanced technology and enhanced market presence.
(2024-06-14). Chinese #MeToo activist jailed for five years for subversion. aljazeera.com Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was detained in 2021 with labour activist Wang Jianbing who was jailed for 42 months.
(2024-06-14). Giriraj Singh new Minister of Textiles; Sitharaman, Amit Shah retain portfolios. ummid.com Giriraj Singh, BJP MP from Begusarai Loksabha constituency in Bihar, is the new Minister of Textiles while Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajnath Singh have retained their portfolios.
(2024-06-14). NEET UG 2024 Counselling likely to be delayed. ummid.com The counselling for admission in various medical courses including MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, Paramedical and others based on the NEET UG 2024 score is likely to be delayed because of the circumstances surrounding the conduct of the entrance exam.
(2024-06-14). Montco launches council to address growing food insecurity. whyy.org
(2024-06-14). Indian universities, colleges can now offer admissions twice a year. ummid.com In a major relief for students seeking higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has now allowed the universities and colleges in India to offer admissions twice a year.
(2024-06-14). Odisha's 1st Muslim Woman MLA Sofia Firdous's Rich Profile Makes Wave. ummid.com Newly elected Congress MLA in Odisha, Sofia Firdous, is making headlines after winning the recently concluded Assembly Elections from the Barabati-Cuttack seat to become first ever Muslim woman MLA of the state…
(2024-06-14). UCMs Contravene Int'l Human Rights Law: Iranian Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian official lashed out at the countries that resort to sanctions to weaponize food, medicine, medical equipment and alike to fulfill their political purposes, saying the imposition of unilateral sanctions contravenes principles and norms of international human rights law.
(2024-06-14). Taiwan Strait 'hellscape', Louis Koo sued, Shanghai's foreigners: 7 highlights of the week. scmp.com From a 'hellscape' in the Taiwan Strait to a 58-year-old Singaporean who looks half his age, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-06-14). Courtesy PMRDA, Greater Pune poised to be a model city for future. ummid.com Under the administration of PMRDA, Greater Pune's urban expansion has emerged as one of the most impressive success stories of planned growth, economic prosperity, and sustainable development.
(2024-06-14). Two MPs Denied Bail. plusnews.ug The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has denied bail to Lwengo District Woman MP of Parliament Cissy Namujju Dionizia and Yusuf Mutembuli the Bunyole East Member of Parliament. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro on Friday rejected their bail application on grounds that their sureties were not substantial. They were remanded …
(2024-06-14). On the coup attempt in Congo, elections in Chad and developments in the Sahel. unitedworldint.com By Hend Selim Dr. Mohamed Torshin, writer and researcher in the African affairs has spoken to UWI about expected developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the last coup attempt, the presidential election that witnessed chaos, postponing the parliamentary election. He also has talked about the curse of resources in Congo and how the …
(2024-06-14). IAF flight carrying mortal remains of Indians who died in Kuwait fire incident lands at Cochin International airport. devdiscourse.com
(2024-06-14). Russian Army's 'Electronic Launch Of Nuclear Missile' Drill: Putin Nuke-Ready Amid West's New Moves. hindustantimes.com The second phase of the tactical nuclear drills saw Russian forces practicing electronic missile launch. The Russian Ministry of Defence published a video in which they could be seen loading a rocket into a cruiser and escorting a mobile missile system to a field. It also included Russian naval officers counting down to launch, which included pushing the "launch" button, while concentrating on a mock target.
(2024-06-14). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-06-14). Unmasking Female Narcissism: A Hidden Epidemic. devdiscourse.com Recent research reveals that narcissism, often linked to men, prevails distinctively among women. Despite a perception that men exclusively display grandiose narcissism, women also exhibit narcissistic traits, albeit typically more vulnerable ones.
(2024-06-14). 'Hai pare sarhad-e-idrak…': The Apophatic Echoes in Ghalib's Couplet. ummid.com The first line of Ghalib's verse gives voice to the truth that the divine essence eludes the grasp of finite human intellect and cannot be fully comprehended within reason's boundaries.
(2024-06-14). Uganda aims for higher economic growth in 2024/2025 fiscal year. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on Thursday said the East African country's economy will grow by 7 percent in the fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, which will start on July 1. The growth will be driven through increased oil and gas activities, growth in exports, increase in tourism activities, agro-industrialization and …
(2024-06-14). Australia's Culling of 500,000 Chickens Is for a Manufactured Bird Flu Crisis. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-06-14). A Socialist tract on fast decarbonization from the National Academies. wattsupwiththat.com My concern is that the three National Academies have abandoned their mission and, therefore, lost their integrity. Tools of left-wing foundations are not worthy of the name National Academy.
(2024-06-14). State Department of Transportation Begins Conversion to Mile-Based Exit Numbering Along Key Central New York Highways. urbancny.com New Exit Numbers Will Enhance Safety and Facilitate More Informed Travel Decisions Along I-81, I-690 and State Route 481 | New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work is underway on a project to implement a mile-based numbering scheme for exits along Interstate 81, Interstate 690 and State Route 481 in Cortland, Oswego, and Onondaga Counties. The project will update the existing, sequentially numbered exit signs with new panels that delineate the exit by its mileage location along the highway, giving motorists a better indication of how many miles…
(2024-06-14). 'Vote against jail': How two Modi critics won India election from prison. aljazeera.com In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
(2024-06-14). Mozambique: Arbitrary arrest, physical attacks, and subsequent release of Sheila Wilson. fidh.org
(2024-06-14). International stakeholders verify forestland conflict resolution in Lango. independent.co.ug Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the international community have witnessed the return of calm and peace to Okwongodul parish in Okwongodul sub county Dokolo district where Awer central forest reserve has been a flashpoint of land-based conflict. The forest reserve sits on 220 hectares in Adwong dok Inyom 'B' and is bordering three …
(2024-06-14). Has the time come for Indian Muslims to have own Political Party? ummid.com Perhaps it is time for the Muslim community to chart out a strategy to float a political party of its own, as they have seen that hitching their wagon to the so-called secular parties has not delivered the desired results for the community…
(2024-06-14). A French 'referendum' on the far right: Will Macron's risky gamble pay off? aljazeera.com President is trying to push back against Le Pen's party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire.
(2024-06-14). KZN working towards a permanent solution for flood victims. sanews.gov.za KZN working towards a permanent solution for flood victims | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is working towards a permanent solution for the people affected by the recent storms. | "We are working closely with the eThekwini Municipality and the Provincial Department of Human Settlements to find quick solutions for sheltering those affected. SASSA [South African Social Security Agency] continues to capture applications for Social Relief of Distress food vouchers in response to the devastating storm in uThongathi," KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said on Thursday. | Mop-up operations continue in e…
(2024-06-14). Farage attends Trump event in London that raised US$2.5 million. scmp.com Fundraiser was held at the Chelsea home of Australian actress Holly Valance, with tickets costing as much as US$100,000 per couple.
(2024-06-14). Irregular Migration to Italy Dramatically Decreases as Migrants Accumulate in Tunisia. themedialine.org
(2024-06-14). Chikunga welcomes sentence imposed on driver in fatal crash. sanews.gov.za Chikunga welcomes sentence imposed on driver in fatal crash | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed the 10-year imprisonment sentence imposed on the driver who caused the collision that claimed the lives of her son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren in 2022. | Speaking after the Ladysmith regional court imposed the sentence on Wednesday, Chikunga commended the court for the sentence and said justice has been done. | "However, it is not going to bring back my children. It is six children, who had a bright future ahead of them," Chikunga said. | Handing down the sentence, Regional Court Magistrate…
(2024-06-14). German Hydrogen Rollout Fails To Take Off. wattsupwiththat.com Without massive subsidies, hydrogen is a non-starter in Germany.
(2024-06-14). Germany vs Scotland: Kroos, fans, key to host team's chances at Euro 2024. aljazeera.com Germany, staging its first big football event in 18 years, will rely on superstar Toni Kroos and local fans for victory.
(2024-06-14). More global investors set sights on Africa's ports. independent.co.ug An Indian port operator's investment in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam port is the latest evidence of growing competition among global investors for a foothold in Africa's port sector, highlighting Africa's emergence as a player in global trade. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Indian multinational port operator Adani announced early in June that it had …
(2024-06-14). 30-year prison sentence for tampering with essential infrastructure. sanews.gov.za 30-year prison sentence for tampering with essential infrastructure | Tinos Ndebele has been sentenced to 30 years of direct imprisonment after being convicted on charges of tampering with essential infrastructure as well as theft from essential infrastructure. | On 8 June 2023, an alarm was triggered at a Telkom cellphone tower in Roodewal. Telkom officials went to the scene and found fencing to the tower damaged and a container broken and the door forced open. Inside the container, 12 batteries amounting to R36 000 were stolen. | According to the Free State National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), a police forensi…
(2024-06-14). Hajj proves religion can inspire peace. aljazeera.com We should take inspiration from the Islamic pilgrimage to pave a new, peaceful path forward for humanity.
(2024-06-14). Kasaija announces sobering 'Beer Tax'. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For many Ugandans, the thought of beer conjures warm memories, cheers with friends, or a cold drink at the end of a long day. However, they will in the next financial year dig deep into their pockets to have their favorite drink as the government slapped more taxes on …
(2024-06-14). S Korea, US 'closely monitoring' potential Putin-Kim meeting in Pyongyang. aljazeera.com Russia has promised Putin will visit North Korea after hosting its leader Kim Jong Un last September.
(2024-06-14). City of Syracuse 2024 Outdoor Pool Schedule. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y. —The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation announced it will open outdoor pools on a rolling basis beginning with Schiller Park Pool on Tuesday, June 18. All pools are scheduled to be open by the end of June and will remain open through mid-August, weather permitting. | Pool opening dates for the summer are: | Tuesday, June 18: Schiller Park Pool | Wednesday, June 19: Kirk Park Pool | Thursday, June 20: Upper Onondaga Park Pool | Friday, June 21: Thornden Park Pool | Sunday, June 23: Lincoln Park Pool | Monday, June 24: McKinley Park Pool | Tuesday, June 25: Burnet Park Pool…
(2024-06-14). Minister Nankabirwa made Lay Canon in COU. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has been named Laity Canon along with financial expert Vivian Igundura and Naboth Muhairwe, a renowned lawyer. Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu announced the three at the 15th Kampala Diocesan Synod Meeting held at the Cathedral Thursday. …
(2024-06-14). Biden Says Gaza Cease-fire Deal Unlikely as Hamas Resists US Proposal. themedialine.org
(2024-06-14). President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence. whyy.org President Joe Biden said Thursday that he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal Biden, following the conclusion of a news conference held at the Group of Seven summit of the world's wealthiest democracies, responded he would not when asked whether he plans to commute the sentence for his son. Hunter Biden's sentencing date has not been set, and the three counts carry up to 25 year…
(2024-06-14). JEE Advanced Result 2024 Live: Check Your Score, All India Rank Now. ummid.com JEE Advanced Result 2024 Live Updates: IIT Madras is set to publish today i.e. Sunday June 09, 2024 JEE Advanced 2024 result, All India Rank (AIR) of the candidates, toppers list, merit list and cut off on its official website.
(2024-06-14). New Members of Parliament sworn in. sanews.gov.za New Members of Parliament sworn in | Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has urged newly sworn-in Members of Parliament to reflect on past mistakes and commit to improving democracy in South Africa. | The Chief Justice on Friday presided over the swearing in of hundreds of Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) during the first sitting of the National Assembly of the seventh Parliament. | Zondo described the first sitting of Parliament after the General Elections last month as an important milestone for South Africans. | "We get an opportunity to look back on the road we ha…
(2024-06-14). Uganda Lacking Data on SDG 14. plusnews.ug Experts assessing the performance of Uganda towards attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have revealed that the country has no data on goal 14 which calls for conserving and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Voluntary National Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) review meeting, Onesimus Kansiime …
(2024-06-14). Could China strangle Europe's weapons output with cotton? scmp.com European politicians and arms producers have complained that China has cut its supply of nitrocellulose, known as guncotton, but experts say Europe would rather not ramp up production.
(2024-06-14). Parliament's 1st session after 2024 LS elections from June 24. ummid.com Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday said the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will be from June 24, 2024.
(2024-06-14). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-06-14). For China's booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack. aljazeera.com Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local brands cannot compete on price.
(2024-06-14). US mulls 'further actions' against China-based firms helping Russian defence sector. scmp.com Separate from State Department's remarks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen offers insight on largest Chinese financial institutions.
(2024-06-14). Thailand: Fully implement the convention on enforced disappearances. fidh.org On the day the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED) enters into force in Thailand, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Union for Civil Liberty (UCL), and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) urge Thai authorities to fully implement the convention's provisions without delay.
Bangkok, Paris, 13 June 2024. FIDH, UCL, and TLHR welcome the entry into force of the ICPPED in Thailand today, upon the Thai government's (…) | – |
(2024-06-14). JoSAA 2024 Registration, Choice Filling Start Today: Direct Link. ummid.com JoSAA online registration process and choice filling through the official website josaa.nic.in by the students who are seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions on the basis of JEE Advanced 2024 score has started from today i.e. Monday June 10, 2024.
(2024-06-14). Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since January 6 attack. scmp.com Donald Trump enjoyed an effusive welcome on his return to Washington as he rallied support from Republican lawmakers.
(2024-06-14). UGEAC 2024 last date of application extended, Merit List on June 25. ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has extended the last date of application for admission in Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2024.
(2024-06-14). Russia Reckons With Loss of Regional Influence as Armenia Eyes Exit from Moscow-Led Military Bloc. themoscowtimes.com Officials privately admit that Russia's chances of preventing an Armenian exit from the CSTO alliance are slim, sources told MT.
(2024-06-14). 'I love you guys!': Elon Musk lands $44.9bn pay deal after Tesla vote. aljazeera.com Musk hails 'awesome shareholder base' after vote to restore compensation deal rejected by US judge.
(2024-06-14). China The Winner In Putin-Biden Tussle? Moscow Exchange Halts Dollar, Euro Trade After US Sanctions. hindustantimes.com The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) suspended trading in dollars and euros on June 12 after the US announced a new raft of measures targeting Russia's financial institutions. MOEX, in a statement, said, "The suspension affects foreign currency, precious metals, trade, as well as stock on Russia's largest public trading markets." This comes after the Biden administration sanctioned 300 additional individuals and entities in Russia and elsewhere, which it accuses of having links to Moscow's "war economy."
(2024-06-14). Italy Arrests Man Suspected of Helping Son of Russian Ex-Governor Flee Country. themoscowtimes.com Italian prosecutors accused the Russian national of helping Uss flee by "contacting the members of the gang who subsequently carried out the escape."
(2024-06-14). Tragic Blaze Claims 45 Indian Lives in Kuwait: Repatriation Mission Underway. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded in southern Kuwait's Mangaf, where a devastating fire claimed the lives of 45 Indian migrant workers. A military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force has embarked on a mission to repatriate the remains.
(2024-06-14). UWA Starts Property Valuation of Households Inside Ajai Wildlife Reserve. plusnews.ug The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has started the valuation of all properties of households residing within the Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district. The exercise which commenced on Thursday followed the completion of the surveying exercise to identify individual landowners and assess the size of land occupied by each household, in preparation for their …
(2024-06-14). All systems go for Youth Day commemoration. sanews.gov.za All systems go for Youth Day commemoration | The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture, the Presidency and Limpopo Provincial Government are ready to host the commemoration of Youth Day on Sunday. | This year marks the 48th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, when young people protested against the Bantu Education Act, which enforced Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools and apartheid laws that oppressed black South Africans. | The 2024 Youth Day and Youth Month aim to promote the Sport for Youth Development (S4YD…
(2024-06-14). Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says. aljazeera.com US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians.
(2024-06-14). Xinhua, Reuters presidents hold talks on cooperation. independent.co.ug NEW YORK | Xinhua | President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua on Wednesday met here with Paul Bascobert, president of Reuters, on promoting cooperation and topics of mutual interest. Building upon bilateral cooperation in nearly 70 years, the two sides have seen frequent high-level exchanges and new developments in cooperation in recent years, said …
(2024-06-14). Apple joins AI race launching ChatGPT embedded personal intelligence system. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday launched 'Apple Intelligence', the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative models, including ChatGPT, with personal context to deliver intelligence that's incredibly useful and relevant.
(2024-06-14). The Paris Court of Appeal Rejects Functional Immunity of Former Syrian Central Bank Governor Adib Mayaleh. fidh.org Following a petition for the annulment of the charges held by French courts against the former governor of the Syrian Central Bank, Adib Mayaleh, the Paris Court of Appeal has just handed down a landmark decision for the fight against impunity in Syria and elsewhere.
Paris, 6 June 2024. In a ruling handed down yesterday, the Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed the inapplicability of functional immunities in the case of international crimes. The Court refused to grant the immunity claimed (…) | – | /…
(2024-06-14). Department of Transportation to Host Open House on the I-81 Viaduct Project, Focusing on The Northside and Inner Harbor in The City of Syracuse. urbancny.com
(2024-06-14). Police Seize Two Tankers Stealing Water Amid Delhi Crisis. devdiscourse.com In a significant operation aimed at curbing the water crisis in Delhi, two tankers were seized for allegedly stealing water from the Munak canal, police confirmed on Friday.
(2024-06-14). OpenAI, Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure Al platform announce partnership. ummid.com Oracle, Microsoft, and OpenAl are partnering to extend the Microsoft Azure Al platform to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to provide additional capacity for OpenAl.
(2024-06-14). Modi takes oath as PM for 3rd term but with reduced power. ummid.com Narendra Modi of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday June 09, 2024 took oath as Prime Minister for a third term but with reduced power as compared to his last two terms.
(2024-06-14). Intel's new SoC solution to boost EV innovation, reduce costs. ummid.com Silicon Mobility, an Intel company, Tuesday launched new OLEA U310 system-on-chip (SoC) which it believes will successfully address various challenges Electric Vehicles manufacturers are facing including mainly the high costs associated with advanced battery and e-motor technology.
(2024-06-14). Farage's Reform UK overtakes PM Sunak's Conservatives in poll for first time. scmp.com YouGov, which conducted the poll ahead of the July 4 UK general election, called the development a 'seismic shift'.
(2024-06-14). Exports between US and China could see sharp declines from AI-powered cyberattacks: study. scmp.com But the researchers point to the American economy faring better than its mainland counterpart, benefiting from more diversified markets.
(2024-06-14). Contradictory Strategies for Achieving Sovereignty and Stability in Lebanon. fairobserver.com In 2019, a Ponzi scheme, operated for years by Lebanon's Central Bank, commercial banks, and politicians, triggered economic collapse. Since then, Lebanon has grappled with a profound recession. More than half of the population is below the poverty line. The state is not equipped to assist the poor, and most go without aid. Essential services…
(2024-06-14). Bishop Odongo Decries Corruption at Soroti Hospital. plusnews.ug The management of Soroti Regional Referral Hospital has asked the Bishop of Soroti Diocese, Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo to intervene following reports of corruption at the hospital. The plea was made by the Principle Hospital Administrator of Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Benzy Omoya during a press briefing with Bishop Odongoa at the hospital. Bishop Odongo …
(2024-06-14). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-06-14). Microsoft president testifies before US House over security lapses after China-linked hack. scmp.com Brad Smith fielded questions about Microsoft's ties to China a year after Chinese hackers spied on thousands of federal emails by hacking into the tech giant.
(2024-06-14). Mainland China's security focus may indicate plans for Taiwan attack, analysts say. scmp.com Witnesses tell US-China Economic and Security Review Commission that many recent reforms prioritised by Beijing can have dual purposes.
(2024-06-14). Kasaija has eyes on double-digit economic growth, GDP of $500 billion by 2040. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija says the government will strive to achieve double-digit economic growth. Economic growth refers to an increase in the aggregated production and market value of economic commodities and services in an economy over a specific period. Increased productivity translates to …
(2024-06-14). South Africa's parliament choosing president amid uncertainty. aljazeera.com Governing ANC is depending on former foes to give Ramaphosa a second term and extend its three-decade hold on power.
(2024-06-14). Anti-Imperialism then & now: On the principles of anti-imperialism in view of changes in world capitalism. links.org.au Michael Prà∂bsting — The struggle against imperialist aggression and wars has always been an elementary feature of the revolutionary program in modern times.
(2024-06-14). Postcolonial Resonances in Ghalib's Couplet 'Restrained by Faith, Called by Disbelief'. ummid.com Mirza Ghalib's couplet "Faith restrains me, yet disbelief calls. / The Kaaba is at my back, the church before me" stands as a remarkably prescient text for postcolonial theory.
(2024-06-14). Despite Dutton's blustering, a long-term net migration policy is essential. independentaustralia.net
(2024-06-14). SATIRE: Tesla Announces Plan To Add Up-Skirt Cameras On All Vehicles. theonion.com AUSTIN, TX—Crediting himself for the electric vehicle company's latest innovation, CEO Elon Musk announced a plan Friday to add up-skirt cameras on all new Tesla vehicles. "There will be one interior camera mounted near the brake pedal in addition to several external up-skirt cameras to capture footage of…
(2024-06-14). Black Pennsylvanians are 50% less likely to receive naloxone, despite soaring overdose deaths, new study finds. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A
(2024-06-14). Kangana Slapgate: There is more to it than meets the eye. ummid.com Kangana Slapgate: The only thing we can make of it is that the whole incident really did not happen the way Kangana Ranaut wants us to believe.
(2024-06-14). Xinhua, AP presidents discuss media cooperation. independent.co.ug NEW YORK | Xinhua | President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua on Wednesday held talks here with Daisy Veerasingham, president and CEO of the Associated Press (AP). The AP is an important partner of Xinhua, and the two sides have maintained an amicable relationship for a long time, said Fu, who leads a delegation …
(2024-06-14). MUSEVENI: Harnessing oil, fighting corruption key to Uganda's economy. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda's mineral and agriculture sector have the potential to spur the country's economy to match some of the top countries in Africa. "Our aim is to catapult the economy from USD 55 billion to USD 500 billion in the near future by harnessing the country's …
(2024-06-14). The Heat: UN Climate Change Conference. america.cgtn.com Some 6,000 people attended the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany. The key focus of the 10-day meeting was climate finance, as nations prepare for COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. | As some of the poorest countries are among those hit hardest by climate-related disasters, will developed nations be able to agree on global funding goals? | Joining the discussion: | Mohammed Mahmoud is a Water Resources Management and Climate Adaptation Expert. |
(2024-06-14). Did Kasaija miss free education funding in new budget? independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents hoping for a reprieve from the ever-skyrocketing school fees in public and government-aided schools will have to wait. The government has in the past promised to increase funding to the education sector so that it gradually offers free education. While universal primary and secondary education currently exists in …
(2024-06-14). US lawmakers to meet Dalai Lama on India trip next week. scmp.com Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is among a group of US lawmakers visiting Dharamsala — where the 88-Tibetan spiritual leader lives in exile — on June 18 and 19.
(2024-06-14). Activists want sunscreen lotions on list of 'Essential Medicines'. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians and activists want the Ministry of Health to list sunscreen lotions among essential medicines at lower health facilities. They say that will ease access for persons living with albinism. A sunscreen lotion is very important for people with Albinism to avoid damage to the skin from the …
(2024-06-14). U.S. says it will raise pressure on Iran if it does not cooperate with UN nuclear watchdog. haaretz.com Warning comes after United Nations report found that Iran has installed more centrifuges at its Fordow uranium enrichment plant…
(2024-06-14). "AAP contributed in downsizing BJP in Lok Sabha," Party leaders say in post-election analysis meeting. devdiscourse.com Though the AAP won fewer seats than expected in the recently concluded LoK Sabha election, the party leaders said that it contributed to reducing the BJP's number of seats in the lower house. The leaders' assessment came in a meeting held here to analyse election results and plan AAP's future strategies. AAP National General Secretary (Organisation) and Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak said in the meeting held here on Thursday that the party fought the general election in very adverse circumstances.
(2024-06-14). DRC: The EU should proceed with the appointment of the Special Representative for the Great Lakes without further delay. fidh.org Now that the technical process for the selection of a candidate and approval of a mandate for…
(2024-06-14). Joe Biden says he will not offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence. scmp.com The US president's son was convicted this week on charges of lying about his drug addiction while buying a handgun.
(2024-06-14). Anti Corruption Court denies bail to two MPs. independent.co.ug Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has denied bail to Lwengo District Woman MP of Parliament Cissy Namujju Dionizia and Yusuf Mutembuli the Bunyole East Member of Parliament. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro on Friday rejected their bail application on grounds that their sureties were not …
(2024-06-14). Kasaija's 'Beer Tax' To Bite Alcohol Industry. plusnews.ug For many Ugandans, the thought of beer conjures warm memories, cheers with friends, or a cold drink at the end of a long day. However, they will in the next financial year dig deep into their pockets to have their favorite drink as the government slapped more taxes on beer. Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija on …
(2024-06-14). Killings in Ecuador city cause morgue to overflow with corpses, foul odours to spread. scmp.com Spiralling criminal violence in one of Ecuador's most dangerous cities caused a build-up of unidentified and unclaimed bodies that exceeded the capacity of the main morgue.
(2024-06-14). New Hudson Bay sea ice modelling paper is more utterly useless fearmongering about polar bears. wattsupwiththat.com From Polar Bear Science Susan Crockford A new collaboration by sea ice and polar bear specialists that predicts a catastrophic future for polar bears in Hudson Bay (Stroeve et al….
(2024-06-14). Road closures ahead of first sitting of Parliament. sanews.gov.za Road closures ahead of first sitting of Parliament | The public is advised that numerous road closures will be in effect around the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) ahead of the first sittings of the two Houses of Parliament. | Parliament is gearing up to host the first sittings of the two Houses of Parliament scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the CTICC. | Friday's proceedings will see Members of Parliament (MPs) electing a President who will form the seventh administration to govern the country. | The City of Cape Town's Traffic Service advises motorists to plan their routes accordingly and…
(2024-06-14). JEE Advanced Result 2024 Out, Ved Lahoti AIR 1, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com JEE Advanced 2024 Toppers List: JEE Advanced Topper 2024: Ved Lahoti, Aditya and Bhogalapalli Sandesh have respectively secured All India Rank 1, AIR 2 and AIR 3 in JEE Advanced 2024 result of which is declared today.
(2024-06-14). State House Intervenes in Hoima Land Dispute. plusnews.ug State House has intervened in the illegal eviction of more than 5,000 families in Hoima district. The affected families are from the three villages of Kabatindule, in Kisukuma parish Kisukuma sub-county, Hanga, and Lengu villages in Bombo sub county in Hoima district. The contested piece of land measures 5 square miles. The residents have …
(2024-06-14). Wild Przewalski's horses return to Kazakhstan after 200 years. aljazeera.com The first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40 more are planned for the coming years.
(2024-06-14). Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Hajj Pilgrimage. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior Iranian and Saudi diplomats talked about various issues regarding the Hajj pilgrimage and its rituals, which are underway in Saudi Arabia.
(2024-06-14). Joe Biden is old. Donald Trump, now 78, is also showing signs of ageing. scmp.com Donald Trump's team is trying to make US voters forget that he is just three and a half years younger than his November election adversary.
(2024-06-14). Zakir Naik arrives for Hajj 2024 as Special Guest of Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Dr Zakir Naik, known for his impeccable grasp on comparative religion, Tuesday June 11, 2024 arrived in Jeddah to perform Hajj as a special guest of Saudi Arabia.
(2024-06-14). Rwanda receives 113 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya. independent.co.ug KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwanda said it received 113 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya late Thursday, the government announced. The evacuees include individuals from South Sudan, Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire and Somalia, the Rwandan Ministry in charge of Emergency Management said in a statement. The evacuees, who arrived through Kigali International Airport, were …
(2024-06-14). Father's Day, Juneteenth, Pride in the Park and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org This weekend, the events schedule offers multiple ways to celebrate Father's Day. There are concerts, including New Jersey's expansive Friday is
(2024-06-14). Photos: State of 'catastrophe' as downpours hit Chile. aljazeera.com Heavy rains lashed much of the country, damaging homes, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing mudslides.
(2024-06-14). NEET UG 2024: Rahul accuses Modi govt of colluding with paper leak racket. ummid.com Joining the chorus demanding re-examination of the medical entrance NEET IG 2024, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of colluding with paper lead racket.
(2024-06-14). Kuwait: 53, including 5 Indians, dead in massive fire. ummid.com At least 53 workers, including five Indians, have been killed after a massive fire broke out in a building accommodating labourers in Mangaf area of Kuwait's Southern Ahmadi Governorate.
(2024-06-14). SATIRE: Pregnant Belly Helps Grade Schooler Balance Weight Of 20-Pound Backpack. theonion.com EL PASO, TX—Recalling the difficulty she once had standing up straight as she carried her textbooks and supplies from class to class, local 11-year-old Mia Bridgemeyer told reporters Friday that her pregnant belly was really helping her balance the weight of her 20-pound backpack. "Before, I was always hunched over…
(2024-06-14). Sanctions Taking Toll on Disabled People, Iran Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian official cautioned that the cruel sanctions imposed by the US and many Western countries on Iran have significantly increased the prime costs of rehabilitation items and specialized services and affected the economic capabilities of persons with disabilities.
(2024-06-14). Modi 3.0: Early signs and mischievous misinterpretation of the 2024 Indian election outcome. links.org.au CPI(ML) Liberation — By all indications Modi will try to stabilise the new government by paying lip service to the NDA while continuing his aggressive fascist agenda, even if at a slightly slower pace at first.
(2024-06-14). Finland Says 4 Russian Planes May Have Violated Its Airspace. themoscowtimes.com The incident is believed to have occurred on Monday morning near the city of Loviisa, located less than 90 kilometers east of the capital Helsinki.
(2024-06-14). BUDGET2024/2025: Agro-industralisation, tourism and mineral devt to propel economy's expansion. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's growth strategy for the 2024/2025 Financial Year is anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism development, mineral development including oil and gas, and technology and innovation, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija has said. "These are the anchors that are going to propel Uganda to a US$500 billion …
(2024-06-14). Planned election of new Acholi Paramount Chief hits snag. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have decided they will not allow a planned election of a Paramount Chief of Acholi by the breakaway faction of chiefs to take place. The election that was slated for Friday, June 14 in Kitgum Municipality was announced last week by a section of chiefs opposed to the …
(2024-06-14). Ireland pacer Mark Adair believes USA have 'pretty well-balanced side' in T20 WC 2024. devdiscourse.com Ahead of his side's fixture against the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024 in Florida, Ireland bowler Mark Adair showered praise on his opponents and said that they have a 'well-balanced' team in the tournament. Ireland are at the bottom of the Group A points table after failing to clinch a single win in the tournament. They are coming into this match after a 12-run loss to Canada.
(2024-06-14). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-06-14). Santiago de Cuba derrotó a Industriales y consiguió boleto a los play off. cubadebate.cu En una impresionante demostración de poderío ofensivo, Yoelquis Guibert se destacó este jueves con tres jonrones que impulsaron a Santiago de Cuba a una victoria de 10-7 sobre Industriales. Este triunfo crucial aseguró a las Avispas el tercer lugar en la clasificación a los cuartos de final. Guibert remolcó siete carreras, marcando la ocasión número 152 en la historia del béisbol cubano en que un jugador conecta tres cuadrangulares en un solo juego.
(2024-06-14). Cumbre del G7: Acuerdan conceder préstamo a Ucrania con activos rusos. cubadebate.cu En el contexto de la cumbre del Grupo de los Siete (G7) que tuvo lugar este jueves en Italia, los líderes del grupo acordaron otorgar a Ucrania un préstamo de 46 mil millones de euros que será financiado con los intereses generados por los activos rusos que se encuentran actualmente congelados en Europa. La premier italiana, Giorgia Meloni, destacó el acuerdo como un paso importante para ampliar el apoyo a Kiev.
(2024-06-14). EEUU impone sanciones como chantaje político, denuncia Siria. radiohc.cu Damasco, 14 jun (RHC) El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Siria, Faisal Al-Mekdad, denunció este viernes que las medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas por Estados Unidos constituyen una herramienta de coerción, presión económica y chantaje político.
(2024-06-14). Juegos de París 2024: excelencia también desde el celuloide. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 jun (JIT).- Las espectaculares imágenes que generarán los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos de París 2024 quedarán registradas para la posteridad gracias a la maestría de los hermanos Jules y Gedeon Naudet, reconocidos cineastas franceses a quienes ha sido encargada la película oficial de ambos certámenes.
(2024-06-14). Pospuesta la Carrera por el Día Olímpico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 jun (JIT).- La carrera-Caminata por el Día Olímpico 2024, que estaba prevista para este sábado en todo el país queda pospuesta, debido a las condiciones meteorológicas que imperan en el occidente de Cuba.
(2024-06-14). Primer ministro de Haití por fortalecer capacidad policial. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe 14 jun (RHC) El primer ministro de Haití, Garry Conille dijo estar comprometido con el fortalecimiento de la capacidad de la policía nacional, la cual está en desventaja con las pandillas que controlan el 80 por ciento de la capital.
(2024-06-14). Clavadistas cubanas en espera activa rumbo a París 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 jun (JIT).- Llena de satisfacción llegar al Complejo de Piscinas Baraguá, en el este de la capital, y encontrar el ambiente que rodea a las dos mejores clavadistas cubanas del momento.
(2024-06-14). Avispas de Santiago tercer clasificado a playoffs del béisbol cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 jun (PL).- Tres jonrones de Yoelquis Guibert contribuyeron al triunfo de Santiago de Cuba sobre Industriales (10-7), resultado que puso en manos de los ganadores el tercer cupo a los playoffs de cuartos de final del torneo beisbolero cubano.
(2024-06-14). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-06-14). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-06-14). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-06-14). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-06-14). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-06-14). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-06-14). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-06-14). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-06-14). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-06-14). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-06-14). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-06-14). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-06-14). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-06-14). Campamento En Bogotá En Solidaridad Con Palestina. worldbeyondwar.org Por: Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, 14 de Junio del 2024 | Desde el pasado 8 de Mayo, se instaló en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, en la ciudad de Bogotá, un campamento de estudiantes en solidaridad con el pueblo palestino, para exigir que se detenga el actual genocidio que se está viviendo en Gaza y que hasta la fecha de esta nota ha cobrado la vida de más de 40.000 personas. | El equipo de World BEYOND War en Colombia, visitó el campamento para expresar nuestro respaldo a esta iniciativa de solidaridad, así como para coordinar próximas actividades que permitan seguir levantando nuestra voz de denun…
(2024-06-14). Conferencia Sobre La Paz y La Descolonización En Colombia. worldbeyondwar.org Por: Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, 14 de Junio del 2024 | La construcción de la Paz, es sin lugar a dudas un proceso complejo que implica poner fin a todas las formas de violencias, así como avanzar en políticas públicas que puedan cerrar las brechas económicas en una determinada sociedad, lo que podríamos bien denominar la justicia social. | La implementación del acuerdo de Paz en Colombia, entre las FARC y el gobierno colombiano ha tenido notables e importantes desafíos, en puntos que han sido muy complejos y que la sociedad colombiana hoy continúa buscando el mejor camino para lograr la Paz. | World BE…
(2024-06-14). Falleció el destacado diplomático cubano Giraldo Mazola Collazo. cubadebate.cu La diplomacia cubana lamenta este jueves el fallecimiento, en La Habana, del embajador, Giraldo Mazola Collazo, a la edad de 86 años. En el momento de su deceso laboraba en el Centro de Gestión Documental, desde donde continuó su labor de rescate de la memoria histórica del MINREX como legado para las distintas generaciones de diplomáticos cubanos.
(2024-06-14). Universidades de Cuba y Rusia estrechan vínculos académicos. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 14 jun (RHC) A tono con el fortalecimiento de los lazos entre Cuba y Rusia, este viernes, la Universidad de Camagàºey (UC) rememora los vínculos con la reciente visita de funcionarios de su homóloga de Pyatigorsk.
(2024-06-14). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-06-14). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-06-14). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-06-14). Envíanos una foto con papá. cubadebate.cu Se acerca el día de los padres y desde La Tira de los Lectores queremos celebrar a esos miembros imprescindibles de la familia. Por ello, te invitamos a enviarnos una foto con tu papá al correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com. Publicaremos una selección de imágenes el próximo domingo en nuestro sitio web y redes sociales.
(2024-06-14). Alemania øRetorno al fascismo. radiohc.cu Como es ya conocido, en las recientes elecciones para el Parlamento Europeo hubo un notable incremento de votos a favor de partidos de corte neofascista que, sin llegar a ser mayoría, consiguieron una buena cantidad de diputados en ese órgano legislativo del mecanismo integrador del Viejo Continente.
(2024-06-14). Rusia hace otra propuesta real de paz a Ucrania, anunció Putin. radiohc.cu Moscú, 14 jun (RHC) Rusia hace otra propuesta de paz concreta y real a Ucrania, declaró el presidente del país euroasiático, Vladimir Putin, en una reunión con la dirección de la cancillería en Moscú según constató este viernes Prensa Latina.
(2024-06-14). Violencia armada aumenta en suroeste de Colombia. radiohc.cu El suroeste de Colombia sufre una escalada de la violencia debido al incremento y la intensificación de los ataques del grupo insurgente Estado Mayor Central (EMC) en los departamentos de Cauca y Valle del Cauca.
(2024-06-14). Derriban símbolo de una de las peores masacres escolares en EEUU. radiohc.cu Washington, 14 jun (RHC) Comenzó este viernes la demolición del edificio de tres pisos de la escuela secundaria Marjory Stoneman Douglas de Parkland, en Florida, escenario de una de las peores masacres escolares en la historia de Estados Unidos.
(2024-06-14). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-06-14). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-06-14). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-06-14). Valientes muestras de solidaridad del pueblo estadounidense hacia Cuba. radiohc.cu Las diversas administraciones de Estados Unidos han llevado a cabo todo tipo de acciones y campañas de descrédito contra Cuba, además de mantener un cruel bloqueo, pero desde el pueblo estadounidense nos han llegado todas estas décadas incontables y hermosas muestras de solidaridad.
(2024-06-14). Destacan en Cuba intransigencia de Antonio Maceo y Ernesto Guevara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 Jun (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recordó este viernes la coincidencia histórica del nacimiento este día, aunque en siglos diferentes, de dos figuras paradigmáticas de las luchas por la independencia nacional: Antonio Maceo y Ernesto Guevara.
(2024-06-14). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-06-14). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-06-14). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-06-14). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-06-14). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-06-13). Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former Niger President Mohamed Bazoum at the Elysee Palace in Paris, February 16, 2023. | © 2023 Michel Euler/AP Photo | Niger's highest court on June 14 may decide to lift the immunity from prosecution of former President Mohamed Bazoum following proceedings that failed to meet basic due process standards. The Nigerien authorities should drop this problematic case and respect Bazoum's fair trial rights.Bazoum has been arbitrarily detained in the presidential residence since last July, when Nigerien army officers overthrew his government in a military coup. In August, the junta aut…
(2024-06-13). What to expect when Biden and Francis meet this week. muslimnews.co.uk When Pope Francis met U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican in October 2021, the president praised the pontiff as "the most significant warrior for peace I've ever met." Nearly three years later, as the two world leaders prepare to meet again on June 14, peace will very likely be the main topic of discussion, …