(2024-10-19). AES interrupts a $50b shakedown in the Sahel. mronline.org 
The Alliance of Sahel States has already begun to change the conditions of the people in the region for the better. Bold actions, including the expulsion of exploitative mining contracts, put these nations in a better position to achieve and protect their national sovereignty.
(2024-10-19). Arundhati Roy: 'No propaganda on Earth can hide the wound that is Palestine'. mronline.org 
The full text of her PEN Pinter Prize acceptance speech.
(2024-10-19). Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare amount to crime against humanity, UN inquiry warns. mronline.org 
A new UN report confirms that Israel's targeting of Gaza's healthcare amounts to crime of extermination, as hospitals in Palestine and Lebanon continue to face relentless attacks.
(2024-10-19). Day 376: How the US helps Israel starve Gaza. electronicintifada.net Laila Al-Arian talks about a new film documenting famine and Abubaker Abed describes living through it.
(2024-10-19). Why Nations succeed or fail: a Nobel cause. mronline.org 
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson have been awarded the Nobel (really the Riksbank prize) in economics "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity."
(2024-10-19). How not to measure poverty. mronline.org 
Several international organisations are now engaged in the business of measuring what they call "poverty".
(2024-10-19). NJ Palestinian Activist and Prominent Pro-Palestine Influencer Mo Hamz Endorses Jill Stein Ticket — FIghtBackBetter Works to Publish Mo Hamz Video History. fightbackbetter.com 
THe following is the announcement from Mo Hamz posted on Instagram : Mo Hamz Endorses Jill Stein for President Posted…
(2024-10-19). "Nuclear High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse": The United States Has Zero National Security. globalresearch.ca
(2024-10-19). Northern Gaza hospitals suffer a night of Israeli attacks. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces shelled all three major hospitals in northern Gaza—Kamal Adwan, Al-Awda, and the Dozens of people, including health staff, were killed or injured during the attacks, which targeted hospital grounds despite patients and displaced people sheltering there. Similarly, attacks on Jabalia killed health workers and their family members, including nurses from Kamal Adwan and Al-Shifa hospita…
(2024-10-19). Sometimes Hurricane Evacuation Isn't an Option. truthout.org Joe Vargas strapped a beach bag cradling his two small dogs, Peppe and Mama, around his torso before pushing his front door open to meet the wall of water head-on. It was late in the evening on September 26, and Hurricane Helene was just starting to thrash St. Petersburg, Florida with a storm surge that now engulfed him. Vargas, who is 63, will never forget how he felt in that moment… |
(2024-10-19). The State Is Wielding Grand Jury Subpoenas Against Cop City Activists. truthout.org With each passing day, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (dubbed "Cop City" by opponents) inches toward completion. It's been just under a year since the last Stop Cop City mass mobilization march attempted to breach the site, but the struggle against the militarized police training facility continues. Activists are organizing ping pong ball drops at city council meetings… |
(2024-10-19). Barred From Gaza by Israel, Medical Workers Cry Out for Help. truthout.org As more Israeli bombing of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed dozens of people Saturday, health workers from both inside and out of the besieged territory are again pleading with world leaders to bring an end to the indiscriminate attacks and imposed humanitarian crisis that witnesses on the ground increasingly say there are no words to describe. At al Nasser Hospital in Khan… |
(2024-10-19). Trump Threatens to Defund Schools for Teaching US History. truthout.org Education advocates implored voters to take Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's latest comments on public schools on Friday seriously after his appearance on the Fox News morning show "Fox & Friends," where he explained how he would punish schools that teach students accurate U.S. history, including about slavery and racism in the country. Trump was asked by a viewer who called… |
(2024-10-19). The Patriot Act Remains a Threat to Our Movements 23 Years Later. truthout.org An employee at one of my father's convenience stores was acting strange. He looked uncomfortable and nervous as he questioned my father about the type of payments his convenience store businesses were making and to whom. "I asked my employee if everything was okay," my father recalled. "He eventually [confessed] that FBI agents approached him and asked him to gather information about my… |
(2024-10-19). Student Voters Lean Left — So the Right Is Making It Harder for Them to Vote. truthout.org For more than a decade, GOP state legislators have sought to make it harder for students — a group that by and large leans left — to vote. In 2012, Republicans in North Carolina eliminated the ability of 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote so that they would be automatically able to cast their ballots upon turning 18. The following year, Ohio Republicans sought to penalize… |
(2024-10-19). How To Do A Conjunctural Analysis. popularresistance.org Reading legacy Western media — which dominates the world information order — is painful. During the genocidal war against Palestinians, for instance, these media outlets (such as CNN, The New York Times, The Guardian, Le Monde, and Bild) have been unable to bring themselves to describe the Israeli military's attacks on Palestinians. At most, and when it suits them, they resort to passive voice ('Palestinians die') or to a dangerous form of turning civilian areas into military targets ('Hezbollah village' or 'Hamas command and control centre').
(2024-10-19). Glenn Greenwald: Ukraine's Loss Looms, Revisiting Key Developments in the Ukraine War. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-19). Glenn Greenwald: Ukraine's Loss Looms, Revisiting Key Developments in the Ukraine War. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / System Update Please share this story and help us grow our network! Glenn Greenwald Glenn Greenwald is a journalist, constitutional lawyer, and author of four New York Times best-selling books on politics and law. He broke the Snowden leaks in 2013. Greenwald currently hosts a political commentary show for Rumble called "System …
(2024-10-19). Ralph Nader: Last Clear Chances for November. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Wouldn't you think the Republican Party, that is as gung-ho for Empire and Genocide as the Democratic Party, but domestically is blatantly open about its policies against women, children, workers, the environment, climate crisis, public lands, public education and fair share taxes for the wealthy would be easy to defeat? …
(2024-10-19). Police Escalate Britain's War on Independent Journalism. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-19). Hamas Confirms Leader Yahya Sinwar Has Been Killed in Combat. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Friday morning Hamas confirmed leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat with Israeli forces in Gaza, saying he died defending Palestine until the last moments of his life. The Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency said in a joint statement on Thursday that they …
(2024-10-19). Ralph Nader: Last Clear Chances for November. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Wouldn't you think the Republican Party, that is as gung-ho for Empire and Genocide as the Democratic Party, but domestically is blatantly open about its policies against women, children, workers, the environment, climate crisis, public lands, public education and fair share taxes for the wealthy would be easy to defeat? …
(2024-10-19). US Begins Another Military Exercise With Allies Near Taiwan Strait. popularresistance.org The armed forces of the United States, the Philippines, and several of their allies started a massive military exercise in the Philippines on Tuesday, October 15, amidst growing concerns of rising external intervention and possibility of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. | The joint military drill named Kamandang will continue until October 25. It will involve over 2,300 armed personnel, mostly from the US and the Philippines, with their allies Japan, South Korea, Australia and Britain contributing smaller numbers. It coincides with a massive naval exercise involving the same set of countries at northern Luzon…
(2024-10-19). Mutual Aid And Mosh Pits. popularresistance.org Chicago‚Äâ—‚ÄâOn the Fourth of July, a group of punks and appreciators gather around the canal on the South Side for a mutual aid benefit show. They're raising funds for Comedor Comunitario ("Community Dining Room"), a weekly Tuesday dinner run by Venezuelan migrants at a community church. | With keffiyehs and Palestinian flags throughout the space, curious holiday revelers watched from their passing boats as folks slammed to the bands Hide and Stress Positions, their lyrics decrying American settler-colonialism and nationalism in a defiant take on the holiday. | All told,…
(2024-10-19). Diabetes Patients Are Starting To Beat Big Pharma's Price Gouging. popularresistance.org T1International was born out of anger. | Elizabeth Pfiester had lived with type 1 diabetes since she was four years old. The daughter of a Monticello, Illinois railroad worker and library clerk, Pfiester and her family together had to learn the daily regimen of insulin injections, finger pricks for blood testing, and constant fear of blood sugar spikes and crashes. Fortunately, her dad's railroad job provided solid health coverage, which got even better when Pfiester enrolled in the London School of Economics, where she qualified for the U.K.'s National Health Service program.
(2024-10-19). Lessons From The Tulane And Loyola Encampments For Gaza. popularresistance.org Baton Rouge, LA — On October 9, Louisiana State University's Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a panel on the Tulane and Loyola University encampments for Gaza as part of their October 7 Week of Rage. LSU SDS invited members of Tulane and Loyola SDS and a member of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) from New Orleans. They highlighted their wins and explored lessons learned from planning and implementing the encampment. | Last spring, the National Students for a Democratic Society put out a call for campuses across the country to enact encampments for Gaza on their universities' lawns to e…
(2024-10-19). Between Russia And Iran All's Well That Ends Well. popularresistance.org The mystery about the hastily-arranged "working meeting" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian at Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, has only deepened after the event. This was their first-ever meeting. Putin didn't even have…
(2024-10-19). Anticipating Escalation: Neutralizing Swarming's Armed Front. popularresistance.org In her effort to readjust the agenda of regime change and in the face of a clear mood of demobilization within her ranks, María Corina Machado has decided to publicly incorporate the concept of "swarming" into her narrative. | This decision reflects the consolidation of a path that goes beyond what is attempted to be presented as "peaceful protest" by proposing a more aggressive form of confrontation, embedded in the scope of military operations, while using the discourse on human rights to counteract the possible limitations suffered by the violent actions that the far right hopes to set in motion.
(2024-10-19). Toronto And Montreal Move Ahead With Fossil Fuel Ad Restrictions. popularresistance.org The city of Toronto has passed a motion aiming to restrict fossil fuel advertising on municipal property, one of several recent efforts to curtail fossil fuel advertising in major Canadian cities. The motion passed on Thursday, October 10, giving Toronto city councillors one year to come up with a draft of the proposed legislation. | The effort comes as transit agencies in Canada's two largest cities have either implemented or are considering similar restrictions on using public transit to advertise for Big Oil or related industries.
(2024-10-19). Boston Rally Demands: Indigenous Peoples Day Now! popularresistance.org Boston, Massachusetts – Nearly 200 Indigenous protesters and their allies gathered outside Park Street Station in Boston on Oct. 12 to demand that Massachusetts immediately designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. | An Indigenous-led coalition of United American Indians of New England (UAINE), the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB), Cultural Survival, the New Democracy Coalition, Workers World Party-Boston and Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day organized the Oct. 12 action, which bolsters the longstanding effort to demolish the cult glorifying Christopher Columbus,…
(2024-10-19). Josh Cassada returns as Research Head for world's most sensitive light detection technology. ummid.com Quantum Opus LLC, one of the industry leaders in producing world's most sensitive light detection systems through single-photon technology, Tuesday October 15, 2024 announced the return of veteran astronaut Dr. Josh Cassada as head of research and development.
(2024-10-19). Imtiaz Jaleel to contest 2024 Nanded LS by election. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is set to contest the Lok Sabha by elections to be held in Nanded next month, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Maharashtra announced Thursday.
(2024-10-19). In Malegaon, Akhilesh announces 4 candidates for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Singh Yadav while addressing a rally in Malegaon Friday announced the names of 04 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.
(2024-10-19). Leader Yahya Sinwar Ascended As Martyr: Hamas. ummid.com Palestinian Governing Authority in Gaza Hamas Friday confirmed the 'martyrdom' of its Chief Yahya Sinwar while fighting the Israeli occupation forces.
(2024-10-19). 'Secret' Clause of Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' — Join NATO Through Nuclear Blackmail. globalresearch.ca For the last several weeks, the Kiev regime frontman Volodymyr Zelensky has been
(2024-10-19). Australia is dismantling academic freedom in defense of Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
An ongoing Zionist pressure campaign against Australian universities has resulted in government recommendations for an investigation. The resulting inquiry will put academia under constant political scrutiny in defense of Zionism.
(2024-10-19). We are all Samidoun! mondoweiss.net 
The attack on Samidoun is an attack on the entire anti-imperialist movement, and marks the beginning of a wave of broader criminalization and repression of pro-resistance speech.
(2024-10-19). Minister Cabello Criticizes John Bolton's Comment About Possible US-Venezuela Talks. orinocotribune.com
(2024-10-19). Presidential Elections in Uruguay: It Is Not Enought to Talk of Change. orinocotribune.com By Pablo Jofre Leal — Oct 15, 2024 | On October 27, the presidential and parliamentary elections of Uruguay will be held, with mandatory voting for 2.78 million voters. | The victory will go to the presidential candidate who receives 50% plus 1 votes. If this is not achieved, there will be a runoff on November 24 between the two candidates who received the highest votes. This will likely be Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front (FA) and àÅlvaro Delgado from the right-wing Multicolor Coalition. It is probable that the election will go to runoff, given the difference, which although noticeable between Orsi a…
(2024-10-19). PlasmidGate just got a whole lot bigger: Recombinant vaccines have contained plasmid DNA for decades. expose-news.com Plasmids are DNA sequences used by laboratories to manufacture vaccines and biologics and contain elements that should never get into the human supply chain. It turns out that this has been happening …
(2024-10-19). Extracts from Vernon Coleman's Commonplace Book. expose-news.com Dr. Vernon Coleman has borrowed the idea of a commonplace book from a time before he was born. He has gathered his thoughts and recollections and noted them in his newly published …
(2024-10-19). The Dark Side of Crowdfunding. progressive.org Tech companies are leveraging the misery of Palestinian war victims for their own profit.
(2024-10-19). The Myopia of Anglo-American Rulers. dissidentvoice.org 
In the last 20 years, China, Russia, India and Iran are blossoming in harnessing energy and building infrastructures. Economically BRICS currency will eventually marginalize the dollar. What is amazing to us is the vast denial system that Mordor and its vassal has hypnotized itself into believing. Bruce Lerro's article is about how the ideology of Eurocentrism, paternalism, racism and imperialism keeps the West in a fog about how bad its situation actually is.
(2024-10-19). Why Do False Perceptions About Russian Policy Towards Israel Continue To Proliferate? thealtworld.com No one should expect the Alt-Media Community to correct the false perceptions that "Potemkinism" associated with Russian policy towards Israel in the minds of their audience over the years. | Putin held a meeting with top BRICS journalists on Friday, the transcript of which was already available in Russian
(2024-10-19). What's Happening In Northern Gaza Proves Israel Lied About Everything: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. He died not hiding behind civilians or disguised as a woman …
(2024-10-19). Washington urged to stop tarnishing Beijing. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Friday to the sanctions imposed by the United States on its enterprises for alleged support of Russia in the Ukraine crisis, urging Washington to immediately stop tarnishing and oppressing Beijing.
(2024-10-19). Palestinian prisoners' movement statement mourning the martyr leader Yahya Sinwar. samidoun.net 
The Palestinian prisoners' movement issued a statement in honour of Yahya Sinwar, the martyred leader of the Palestinian movement and liberated prisoner, on 18 October 2023. We are republishing the statement below. The Prisoners' Institutions and the National Prisoner Movement in Occupation Prisons Mourn the National Leader Martyr Yahya Sinwar The Prisoners' Institutions, the National …
(2024-10-19). Right-wing outrage over Thomas Tuchel appointment as England manager with Daily Mail accused of 'pure xenophobia'. leftfootforward.org 'The Daily Mail's back page is an absolute disgrace. I know people will say to ignore it… but it's simply embarrassing.'
(2024-10-19). Spain's prime minister unveils pro-immigration policy, citing moral duty and economic growth. leftfootforward.org 'I want citizens to understand that this is not a battle between Spaniards and foreigners, or Christians and Muslims or saints and criminals. It is a battle between truth and lies, between tales and data, between what is in the interests of our society and the interests of a few who see fear and hatred of foreigners as their only path to power.'
(2024-10-19). This must end. Now. electronicintifada.net Each person killed in Gaza was someone's everything.
(2024-10-19). In Lebanon, Israel Sows The Seeds Of More Bloodshed And Terror. progressivehub.net CHARLES GLASS | THE NATION…
(2024-10-19). Florida Surgeon General Calls for Halt of Covid-19 Vaccine. The Vaccine Affects Millions of Americans. It Should be the Object of Debate Prior to the 2024 Elections. globalresearch.ca First published on October 12, 2024 | The Covid 19 "Vaccine" narrative is being question n several countries, confirming what we have outlined and document since the vaccine rollout in mid-December 2020. | We recall the recent courageous statement of Japan's Former …
(2024-10-19). DNA Contamination in Bivalent COVID-19 "Vaccines": Insights from Kevin McKernan. globalresearch.ca The greatly respected geneticist Using five different laboratory methods, McKernan and his team studied two vials each of Moderna's and Pfizer's bivalent "vaccines." Both …
(2024-10-19). First They Came for the Journalists and the Academics! Sun Now Setting on Democracy as We Know It. globalresearch.ca " It is clear that such a major campaign against Germany's peace and security cannot go unanswered. World propaganda against us will be answered with world propaganda for us." — Joseph Goebbels [1] | "I just think that what I'd …
(2024-10-19). The Weight-Loss Injection Scam: Feeding Pharma Greed. globalresearch.ca The UK government is betting big on injectable weight-loss drugs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting are even promoting them as the solution to
(2024-10-19). Job market remains stable despite fluctuation. ecns.cn China's overall job landscape remained stable despite a seasonal fluctuation in the employment rate during the third quarter, thanks to the nation's stronger economic growth and employers' unchanged needs for new recruits.
(2024-10-19). Nation to build unified market. ecns.cn China will push ahead with the building of a unified national market as part of the country's efforts to foster a more equitable and well-ordered development environment for market players, the State Council — the nation's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2024-10-19). Weifang Port certified as China's first zero-carbon emission port. ecns.cn Weifang Port, which is part of Shandong Port Group subsidiary Bohaiwan Port, said it had become China's first zero-carbon emission port, marking a milestone in the country's push toward sustainability and green development.
(2024-10-19). Xi hails establishment of major recycling company. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of creating a national resources recycling and utilization platform as China established on Friday a State-owned company specializing in resources recycling across sectors including steel, nonferrous metals, consumer goods, and wind and solar power equipment.
(2024-10-19). Q3 growth ups hopes of meeting full-year target. ecns.cn China's stronger-than-expected 4.6-percent economic expansion in the third quarter has bolstered the confidence in the world's second-largest economy of achieving its full-year growth target, with growth momentum to further accelerate in the rest of the year, officials and analysts said.
(2024-10-19). Rangers maintain family tradition of service. ecns.cn In the heart of the Baihe National Nature Reserve, nestled in Jiuzhaigou county, the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, approximately 1,700 wild Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys find joy in their natural habitat. Watching over them day and night are dedicated rangers.
(2024-10-19). China-LAC media forum calls for joint efforts. ecns.cn Representatives from over 13 countries and regions gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday to participate in the 2024 China-LAC Media Cooperation Forum.
(2024-10-19). Anhui's key role in national strategies highlighted. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Anhui Province to leverage its role in multiple national development strategies to build itself into a significant hub for promoting scientific and technological innovation, fostering emerging industries, driving reform and opening-up, and pioneering green transformation.
(2024-10-19). BRICS urged to enhance its solidarity. ecns.cn Beijing has highlighted the need for BRICS to build on openness and solidarity among the Global South countries, as the Foreign Ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from Tuesday to Thursday.
(2024-10-19). Smart tech set to help beef up coal output. ecns.cn As energy demand in China peaks during the winter, Shanxi province, one of the major power hubs in the country, is strengthening efforts to ensure stable coal supply through intelligent transformation.
(2024-10-19). Autopsy finds monkeys at Hong Kong zoo died of bacterial infection. ecns.cn Citing an autopsy report, an official said on Friday that abrupt death of nine monkeys in two days at a Hong Kong zoo was caused by melioidosis, a bacterial infection.
(2024-10-19). Shanxi opens largest tourism highway network. ecns.cn A tourist road network spanning 13,000 kilometers, largest of its kind in China, was opened in Shanxi province, officials announced on Friday.
(2024-10-19). Survey to shed light on declining birthrates. ecns.cn China will carry out a nationwide sample survey covering 30,000 people to comprehensively examine causes of people's reluctance and fear of having children and formulate fertility supportive policies, according to China Population and Development Research Center.
(2024-10-19). Visa-free entries spur cross-border travel. ecns.cn The number of foreigners entering China visa-free saw a surge in the third quarter as a result of the country's continuous efforts to invigorate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2024-10-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities: The global hub for trendsetting wigs. ecns.cn
(2024-10-19). Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians Near Nablus, Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men, one near Nablus in the northern West Bank and another near the occupied city of Jerusalem. Occupation forces shot a young man, on Saturday afternoon, after storming the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation …
(2024-10-19). After assassinating top Hamas leader, Israel not ready to stop killing in Gaza. imemc.org 
Compilation of news reports — IAK staff Gaza's health ministry stated, "The Israeli occupation committed two massacres of families in Gaza, resulting in 29 deaths and 93 injuries in the past 24 hours." Ten Palestinians, including three children and their mother, were killed, and others were injured on Thursday in a new Israeli attack on a house …
(2024-10-19). Update: Gaza Day 379: Israeli Bombing Kills Family In Central Gaza. imemc.org 
For the 379th straight day on Saturday, October 19, 2024, US-funded Israeli bombardment continued throughout the already devastated Gaza Strip. Eleven family members were killed and others were injured in the early morning pre-dawn hours on Saturday when the Israeli occupation forces bombed a home in Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip. Update:…
(2024-10-19). Israeli Forces Abduct Dozens, Including Children, In Jabalia. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, Israeli forces abducted dozens of citizens, including children, after besieging and invading several schools housing displaced families in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip. Media sources reported that the Israeli forces, which stormed several displacement centers, separated males from females and abducted males over the age of 12 while forcing women to move south. …
(2024-10-19). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina Las Pavas inhabitants in the Cataniapo River. (Rome Arrieche) A socialist commune in the Venezuelan Amazon draws inspiration from the collective practices of its Indigenous members. Early in the last decade a set of communities along the Cataniapo River started to organize themselves to protect the river's ecosystem and bolster their…
(2024-10-19). Christian Zionists Cheer for Israel Killing Christians and Bombing Churches. muslimskeptic.com We are coming close now to a full year of Israeli ethnocide in Palestine. In its desperate attempts to try and sanitize its deplorable and inhumane actions, Israel has mobilized an almost endless stream of propagandists. These are shameless Zionist agents who have been activated (or reactivated) in order to present an air of legitimacy …
(2024-10-19). Celebrating a life of service and leadership. sanews.gov.za Celebrating a life of service and leadership | President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the late former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for being a man of great stature who never lost his ability to connect with people from all walks of life., , The President delivered a poignant eulogy at the Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of Mboweni at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Limpopo on Saturday., , Mboweni, remembered for his immense contributions to South Africa's economic and political landscape, was honoured by dignitaries, colleagues, and citizens alike for his unwavering service to the country and his ability…
(2024-10-19). Dr Tito Mboweni remembered as a trailblazer. sanews.gov.za Dr Tito Mboweni remembered as a trailblazer | President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni as a man who understood the assignment, describing him as a trailblazer who has left an enduring legacy in South Africa's public and economic spheres., , The President delivered the eulogy at Mboweni's Special Official Funeral Category 2 at the Nkowankowa stadium in Limpopo on Saturday., , Mboweni, who was the first Labour Minister in democratic South Africa passed away last week following a short illness at the age of 65., , He was fondly known by names like Comrade Tito, Uncle Tit…
(2024-10-19). The tiny potato at the heart of one tribe's fight against climate change. grist.org 
Last October, Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the reservation of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in northwestern Idaho. The weather was unusually cold, but she was determined to harvest her first water potatoes, a small wetland tuber that's one of the tribe's key traditional foods. | The smell of smoke and drying elk meat filled the air along the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, where the tribe set up food booths and educational stations. She waded into the frigid water barefoot to dig for the small tubers, while back on land, tribal members cooked them in a traditional pit bake, where elk, camas (…
(2024-10-19). Reflecting on Dr Tito Mboweni's life. sanews.gov.za Reflecting on Dr Tito Mboweni's life | Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind., , "What I will miss most about my father isn't just his humour or resilience, it's the small moments. The way he could listen, really listen when you needed to talk and the way his presence could fill a room with warmth., , "He made people feel seen and valued no matter who they were or what they were going through. He had a way of simplifying life's complexities [and] reminding us that at the end o…
(2024-10-19). Campaign Fever: Harris and Trump Rally in Key States. devdiscourse.com Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are ramping up their campaigns across critical states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, as early voting is officially underway.
(2024-10-19). High-Stakes Showdown: Harris and Trump Ignite the Campaign Trail. devdiscourse.com In a heated race to the White House, Democratic contender Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are aggressively campaigning across critical swing states with only 17 days left before the election. Both candidates are almost evenly matched in these pivotal regions.
(2024-10-19). Why Kamala Harris Could Fail to Win Black Voters. youtube.com 
The Harris-Walz campaign recently unveiled its "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," to court Black men voters at a time when the Democrats are losing their support. "The agenda does not reflect the needs of the Black community," says Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Research at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Grandpre argues that this and the …
(2024-10-19). Escalating Tensions: Drone Attack on Netanyahu Amidst Israel-Hezbollah Conflicts. devdiscourse.com Tensions continue to rise as a drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence. Although the Prime Minister and his wife were unharmed, the drone attack symbolizes the intense conflict between Israel, Lebanon's Hezbollah, and Gaza's Hamas, further straining regional stability.
(2024-10-19). Tensions Escalate: Israeli and Hezbollah Strikes Intensify Amid Gaza Conflict. devdiscourse.com Beirut's southern suburbs endured fierce Israeli strikes on Saturday, coinciding with Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel. A specific drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday residence, according to his spokesman. Simultaneously, Israeli operations in Gaza, against Hamas, reportedly resulted in over 30 fatalities, according to local health officials.
(2024-10-19). United Voices Rally in Support of Gisèle Pélicot Against Sexual Violence. devdiscourse.com In a notable display of solidarity, men and women took to the streets of Paris and other cities across France on Saturday, rallying in support of Gisèle Pélicot and condemning sexual violence. This wave of demonstrations comes amid the distressing trial of Pélicot's ex-husband and several other men accused of raping her while she was incapacitated by drugs.
(2024-10-19). Israeli Military Probes Hezbollah Detainee's Mysterious Death. devdiscourse.com The Israeli military has initiated an investigation following the death of a Hezbollah detainee in its custody in Lebanon, according to recent reports.
(2024-10-19). Media License Battle: Iraq Strikes Against Saudi Broadcaster. devdiscourse.com Iraq's Media and Communications Commission announced initiatives to revoke a Saudi broadcaster's license following militia-backed protests in Baghdad.
(2024-10-19). Two Storms Brew: Oscar and Nadine Threaten Caribbean and Central America. devdiscourse.com In a weekend weather update, Hurricane Oscar formed off the coast of the Bahamas, prompting a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas, as well as a watch for parts of Cuba, including Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas provinces.
(2024-10-19). Verstappen Breaks Losing Streak with U.S. Grand Prix Sprint Win. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling display of speed and strategy, Max Verstappen clinched victory at the U.S. Grand Prix sprint, effectively ending his eight-race losing streak. This win cushions his championship lead further over McLaren's Lando Norris by 54 points.
(2024-10-19). Neuville's Championship Dreams Dashed in Central Europe. devdiscourse.com Thierry Neuville's aspirations to clinch his first world rally championship took a hit on Sunday after the Hyundai driver completed the penultimate day of the Central European rally in fourth position. Neuville, who had led overnight, saw his hopes slip after two significant off-road mishaps.
(2024-10-19). Cuba Faces Major Power Outage Amid Economic Struggles. devdiscourse.com Cuba's government announced on Saturday that electricity had been partly restored following a large-scale outage caused by the failure of a major power plant. The outage, impacting millions, began on Thursday and was exacerbated by rising demand and aging power infrastructure.
(2024-10-19). Trio Convicted for Gurugram Cab Robbery Heist. devdiscourse.com A Gurugram court has sentenced three men to ten years' imprisonment for a robbery committed in 2019, when the trio robbed a passenger after offering him a lift in their cab.
(2024-10-19). Omar Abdullah's First Visit to Jammu: Developmental Concerns Raised. devdiscourse.com Jammu saw a flurry of activity as several delegations from its districts met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday at his official residence. They raised developmental concerns, emphasizing infrastructure and social services, according to an official statement.
(2024-10-19). Family Arrested After Fatal Assault on Homeless Man Suspected of Burglary. devdiscourse.com A woman and her three sons have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 30-year-old homeless man in Rohini's Aman Vihar. The man, identified as Sandeep alias Bhura, faced deadly assault following allegations of attempted burglary.
(2024-10-19). Rajendra Shingne's Return to Sharad Pawar's NCP Faction Ahead of Elections. devdiscourse.com In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, former state minister Rajendra Shingne has rejoined the Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Shingne's return marks a turnaround after he left the faction last year to align with Ajit Pawar's NCP, which is allied with the ruling BJP-led coalition.
(2024-10-19). Countdown to Jharkhand Polls: Nomination Updates and Seizure Details. devdiscourse.com On the second day of Jharkhand assembly elections nominations, only one candidate filed a nomination, bringing the total to four across 43 constituencies, according to election officials.
(2024-10-19). Tropical Storm Nadine Approaches Belize City. devdiscourse.com The U.S. National Hurricane Center has announced that Tropical Storm Nadine is approaching landfall near Belize City, expected early Saturday.
(2024-10-19). Crucial Weather Holds Key to Bengaluru Test Finale. devdiscourse.com The ongoing Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru teeters on a knife-edge as local weather conditions loom large over the outcome. New Zealand have set themselves up with an advantage, needing just 107 more runs with all ten wickets intact to clinch the win.
(2024-10-19). Eleccciones en EEUU, conteo regresivo. cubadebate.cu Las elecciones de Estados Unidos en 2024 están en un periodo de conteo regresivo en el que nadie puede predecir predecir el futuro, especialmente cuando parece que será la más reñida de las últimas décadas. La carrera entre la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el expresidente Donald Trump está empatada.
(2024-10-19). Ejército israelí asedia y bombardea el Hospital Indonesio en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Los tanques israelíes rodearon el Hospital Indonesio en la ciudad de Beit Lahia, en el norte de la Franja de Gaza, y abrieron el fuego contra cualquiera que se mueva dentro del mismo y en sus alrededores. Fuentes médicas citadas por la agencia palestina de noticias Wafa.
(2024-10-19). Un nuevo parque de bomberos arde hasta los cimientos en Alemania. cubadebate.cu Inaugurada hace menos de un año en la ciudad de Stadtallendorf, la estación de bomberos sufrió el 17 de octubre un grave y muy imprevisto incendio. Según los últimos datos, el fuego, que alcanzó gran magnitud, se inició en un vehículo y terminó afectando a todo el edificio.
(2024-10-19). Se forma la tormenta tropical Oscar al norte de República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu En las próximas 12 a 24 horas esta tormenta tropical continuará con un rumbo próximo al oeste, ganando algo más en organización e intensidad. Este sistema transitará sobre los mares al norte de República Dominicana, Haití y las Bahamas orientales, aproximándose a la región oriental de Cuba a partir de mañana domingo, donde comenzará a disminuir paulatinamente su velocidad de traslación.
(2024-10-19). Sustituyen al gobernador de Las Tunas y a su vicegobernador. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con la solicitud de renuncia presentada por el compañero Jaime Ernesto Chiang Vega al cargo de Gobernador de la provincia de Las Tunas, al reconocer errores cometidos en el ejercicio de su responsabilidad, el Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez, haciendo uso de las facultades a él conferidas, aprobó el cese en sus funciones.
(2024-10-19). Los BRICS, el Sur Global, la nueva geopolítica mundial. cubadebate.cu La 16 Cumbre BRICS+ se celebra del 22 al 24 de octubre en Kazán, Rusia. Esta cumbre contará con la participación de los cinco países recientemente cooptados: Arabia Saudita, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, Egipto, Irán y Etiopía. La nueva alianza BRICS+ de 10 miembros definirá las grandes orientaciones del grupo para una asociación más sólida.
(2024-10-19). Defensa Civil emite aviso de alerta temprana tras formación de tormenta tropical Oscar. cubadebate.cu Se orienta a la población mantenerse atenta a las informaciones del Instituto de Meteorología y la Defensa Civil, a través de los medios de comunicación y los perfiles oficiales de las redes sociales, cumplir disciplinadamente las indicaciones impartidas por las autoridades locales y las normas de conducta previstas para evitar pérdidas de vidas humanas.
(2024-10-19). ‼️ Atención: Actualización permanente del restablecimiento del sistema eléctrico nacional. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate actualiza de manera permanente las noticias sobre el restablecimiento eléctrico nacional tras la desconexión total del mismo el pasado viernes.
(2024-10-19). Miradas a la preparación de Cuba para el Premier 12. cubadebate.cu Aunque inicialmente se pensó en un sábado dedicado al descanso, el gimnasio terminó por reunir en la tarde a los miembros del equipo cubano al Premier 12 de beisbol llegados la víspera a esta ciudad de Corea del Sur. Ya incorporado el lanzador Darío Sarduy, de Halcones de SoftBank.
(2024-10-19). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 19 de octubre de 2024. cubadebate.cu