(2024-10-21). Nuclear War Games: Finland's Controversial Role in NATO's Tactical Exercises. pressenza.com 
Tà§mà§n artikkelin suomenkielinen versio on esittelyvideon alla. | This article examines the content of the discussion session on Finland's nuclear weapons policy organized by the Nuclear Monitoring Group, Freedom to Choose Otherwise Civic Movement and Peace Union of Finland in Helsinki on October 15, 2024."A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | When opening the discussion, Erkki Tuomioja (NGO Historians without Borders) stated that the legislation in force in Finland prohibits the importation of nuclear weapons into Finland, and there is no need to change this. | However, after Finlan…
(2024-10-21). Iran says it has identified targets to strike if Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Iran's Abbas Araghchi made the comments in a press interview early on Sunday, where he said "any attack on Iran is considered crossing red lines, and we will not let it go unanswered". | He added that any attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities will be met…
(2024-10-21). We Really Are The Bad Guys And This Really Is The Evil Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It can be nice to live in the western world, but the western world is not nice. Ours is the most savage and thuggish civilization on this planet, and it's not even close.
(2024-10-21). 87 Feared Dead Or Missing Following Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Israeli air attack on Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip killed or left at least 87 people missing under rubble, Gaza authorities reported Sunday.
(2024-10-21). Israel escalates bombing of Gaza, Lebanon as NATO covers up war plans against Iran. wsws.org Biden and European heads of state have confirmed their knowledge of plans for an Israeli strike that would unleash war with Iran, but refused to discuss them publicly.
(2024-10-21). Artist sues Vail, Colorado for canceling residency over work drawing parallels between Gaza and genocide of Native Americans. wsws.org Once SeeWalker's views on Gaza became more widely known, a process was set into motion, leading to the rapid capitulation of town officials and the victimization of the artist.
(2024-10-21). Ukraine's narrative about nuclear weapons unrealistic. infobrics.org Kiev would never be allowed to have such weapons, neither by the West or Russia.
(2024-10-21). Leaked U.S. Intel On Iran Attack Plans Also Confirms Israeli Nuclear Weapons. progressivehub.net JON QUEALLY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2024-10-21). China not part of nuclear arms race, says envoy. ecns.cn A Chinese arms control official called on the United States on Friday to "stop misrepresenting China's nuclear policy" and said that China "has not, and will not, engage in a nuclear arms race".
(2024-10-21). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing America's News. scheerpost.com 
By Alan MacLeod / MintPressNews One year after Oct. 7 attacks, Netanyahu is on a winning streak." So reads the title of a recent Axios article describing the Israeli prime minister riding on an unbeatable wave of triumphs. These stunning military "successes," its author Barak Ravid notes, include the bombing of Yemen, the assassinations of Hamas chief …
(2024-10-21). From Palestine to Lebanon, Resistance to Israel Will Never Surrender w/ Ghadi Francis & Rania Khalek. thealtworld.com BT's @RaniaKhalek was joined by @ghadifrancis for a live discussion about Israel's attacks on Lebanon and what comes next.
(2024-10-21). Resetting BRICS For The South Slavs, New Europe And The World. popularresistance.org On October 22, in the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, located less than five hours along the M-12 "Vostok" highway from Moscow, the 16th Kazan BRICS summit opens — an association of 10 countries of a new geopolitical format, ahead of all the slow-moving Western alliances that has fallen into recession or stagnation. | Already, Kazan is fully ready to host the leaders of more than 33 countries participating in the BRICS summit in a year when Russia is the chairman of the association of leaders of the multipolar world. The Moscow Kremlin noted that Kazan is fully prepared to host more than 20,00…
(2024-10-21). Students And Faculty Encountering Stricter Anti-Protest Rules. popularresistance.org This semester returning university students have encountered stricter anti-protest regulations at their schools, while advocates continue to deal with fallout from last spring's Gaza solidarity | "University administrators across the United States have declared an indefinite state of emergency on college campuses," wrote National SJP organizer Carrie Zaremba in September. "Schools are rolling out policies in preparation for quashing pro-Palestine student activism this Fall semester, and reshaping regulations and even campuses in the process to suit this new normal." | Palestine Legal senior staff attorney Radhika…
(2024-10-21). 'Goodbye Lebanon — High Israeli Official; Biden Says OK, So Far. popularresistance.org Biden's bombs and missiles, dropped daily on Lebanon, a U.S. ally, by his puppet master Netanyahu, is wreaking havoc in this small defenseless country. The Israeli genocidal machine is waging an incinerating assault on fleeing civilians and critical facilities. The scorched-earth Israeli strategy is the same as what we have seen in Gaza. Attack in Lebanon anyone who moves or anything that stands — whether a hospital, a dense residential area, a café, a municipal building, a market, a school, or a Mosque — and allege there was a Hezbollah commander or a Hezbollah site here or there.
(2024-10-21). Why All Hurricanes Should Be Named 'Jim'. popularresistance.org The devastation effectuated by Hurricane Helene represents yet another elucidation of a quintessential climate crisis that is right here and right now. It demonstrates that climate change is not a conclusion that awaits us, but a set of present day precarities taking and altering lives right now. According to initial assessments, Helene could cost U.S. taxpayers upwards of $175 billion , and of course, there is no way to quantify the estimated 230 lives that were taken, thus far, with the death toll expected to rise. | Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, continued th…
(2024-10-21). Archiving Ancestral Knowledge To Co-Create New Economic Paradigms. popularresistance.org When we think of archiving, the mind might jump to dusty boxes of files, endless rows of cabinets, or shelves weighed down by old papers and books — organized in a way that seems to go on forever. Maybe we even picture the digital world, with its infinite files tucked away in the cloud. Either way, archiving often feels like a dull, lifeless task — far from inspiring or exciting. | But here's the twist: this is exactly the key to it all — the secret behind every colonizing scheme — the meticulous control and management of data, including intellectual property. Reclaming archiving is not ju…
(2024-10-21). BRICS Plans 'Multi-Currency System' To Challenge US Dollar Dominance. popularresistance.org The Global South-oriented organization BRICS has released plans to transform the international monetary and financial system and challenge the dominance of the US dollar. | As the chair of BRICS for 2024, Russia proposed the creation of a BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI), in which members of the organization will use their national currencies to trade. | BRICS will likewise establish an alternative messaging infrastructure to circumvent the SWIFT system of interbank communication, which is overseen by the United States and subject to Western unilateral sanctions. | This "multi-currency system" will a…
(2024-10-21). SeaTac Hotel Workers With UNITE HERE Local 8 On Strike. popularresistance.org Seattle, Washington — On October 12, over 400 hotel workers at the Doubletree Seattle Airport and the Seattle Airport Hilton & Conference Center walked out and went on strike, joining hotel workers across the U.S. Workers at the two hotels are fighting for good raises, pension plan improvement, fair staffing and respect in their new contract. | The picket began at 5 a.m., when dozens of workers joined the picket line outside both striking hotels. As they marched, they chanted, "What do we want? Contract! When do we want it? Now!" and "If we don't get it, shut it down!" Workers carried signs that read "
(2024-10-21). The State Is Wielding Grand Jury Subpoenas Against Cop City Activists. popularresistance.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, pursuing legal remedies to recover what remains of the Weelaunee Forest, and continuing to hold teach-ins and small-scale protests. Organizers wait with bated breath for the resolution of the 61 pending RICO cases against activists.
(2024-10-21). Health Activists Picket Against High Cost Of Nutritious Food. popularresistance.org On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. | While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices of nutritious food have placed it beyond the reach of millions, forcing many to resort to cheaper, ultra-processed foods," they said. Ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a long list of non-communicable diseases, including cancer and d…
(2024-10-21). Cuba: Power Outages Prolonged Due To Delays In Energy Recovery. popularresistance.org Today, Cuba once again experienced a total power outage after the recovery process of the National Electric System (SEN), initiated the day before following a blackout caused by a failure at a thermoelectric plant, failed. The Caribbean nation is unable to purchase or modernize its electrical machinery due to the draconian, unilateral blockade of the US. | The process of re-energizing the SEN was then initiated, gradually restoring power to certain areas of the country with the goal of expanding and connecting them to eventually reach the thermoelectric plants and restart them. However, a new total disconnection…
(2024-10-21). It was only their machines: on Yahya Sinwar's last stand. mondoweiss.net 
Yahya Sinwar's last stand laid bare Israel's weakness, exposing the truth about its post-heroic army that only survives from a distance and remains shielded by armor, unwilling to face its enemies head-on.
(2024-10-21). Israel commits largest massacre yet in northern Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
The siege of north Gaza and Jabalia refugee camp enters its third week as Israel has cut off aid to some 200,000 people. On Saturday, Israeli forces bombed Beit Lahia, killing at least 80 Palestinians, in one of the largest massacres in months.
(2024-10-21). Israel presents its conditions for Lebanon ceasefire as Hezbollah intensifies operations. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's conditions for a ceasefire in Lebanon include allowing Israel to operate inside Lebanese territory against Hezbollah and freedom of movement for Israel's air force in Lebanon's airspace.
(2024-10-21). Israel's Genocide Day 381: Israel pummels northern Gaza amid intensifying extermination campaign. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's conditions for a ceasefire with Lebanon include allowing the Israeli army to continue operating in Lebanese territory. Meanwhile, Israel steps up its extermination campaign in northern Gaza, targeting its last remaining hospitals.
(2024-10-21). It is not too late for the Uncommitted Movement to hold Democrats accountable for genocide. mondoweiss.net 
The Uncommitted Movement voluntarily gave up its leverage but it is not too late to hold Kamala Harris accountable for supporting the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-10-21). The US Sends Troops to Israel. dissidentvoice.org The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever. In that mix and mess will be its greatest sponsor and guardian, …
(2024-10-21). Proof of the Government's Transparency. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-10-21). Golden Ratio of 1.618 (Phi) Exploited. dissidentvoice.org IMAGE/Tales of Times Forgotten In today's capitalist world, once a capitalist sees profit in an idea, it's turned into a commodity whether there is demand for it or not. Demand is then created through advertisement. The pharmaceutical companies' ads on TV depict drugs with exotic looking names, shot in beautiful locales, in a friendly or …
(2024-10-21). Failures of U.S. Middle East Policies. dissidentvoice.org United States foreign policies are marked by intermittent failures, often accomplishing the opposite of what is intended — Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq are examples. A difference between U.S. policies in the Middle East and State Department walkthroughs in other regions is that the Middle East policies have been consistent failures, worse than adversaries relish. Immediately …
(2024-10-21). The Deep State's Plot to Destabilize the Nation Is Working. dissidentvoice.org 
The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, and intolerable… — H.L. Mencken, "Le Contrat Social" in Prejudices: Third Series …
(2024-10-21). A Fiction of War. dissidentvoice.org To continue its genocide Israel must first convince the world that it is fighting a war. It targets civilians and claims they are "human shields" who have become collateral damage. It leaves Palestinians with no choices, demanding of them the impossible, and then claims that they are choosing war. Israel simulates war to commit genocide. …
(2024-10-21). US probing release of unauthorised files on Israel attack plans. newarab.com 
The US is investigating an unauthorised The documents are attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a
(2024-10-21). Headlines for October 21, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Kills 87 Palestinians in Strike on Beit Lahia as Siege on Northern Gaza Intensifies, Farah al-Dalou Dies in Hospital Days After Her Brother Sha'ban al-Dalou Burned to Death, U.S. Envoy in Beirut as Israel Attacks Banks, More U.N. Peacekeeping Forces in Lebanon, U.S. Intel Leak Reveals Details of Israel's Planned Attack on Iran, Trump Pledges to Retaliate Against "Enemies Within" If He Wins Reelection, Elon Musk Vows to Give Away $1 Million Per Day to Swing State Voters Who Sign His Petition, Prabowo Subianto, Ex-General Who Oversaw Mass Killings, Sworn In as President of Indonesia,…
(2024-10-21). The life I built for my family — destroyed. electronicintifada.net I made a life for myself in Gaza despite my impoverished upbringing. Israel's genocide wrecked it.
(2024-10-21). As noose tightens, some in the north determined to stay. electronicintifada.net "After all we have been through, they can never make us abandon our land. This is our land. It will remain ours."
(2024-10-21). Yahya Sinwar wrote his own story. electronicintifada.net Resistance leader understood the path he was on, and never backed down from fighting for his people's liberation.
(2024-10-21). Three phones go silent. electronicintifada.net Elderly sisters who shared house in Gaza City killed in an Israeli attack.
(2024-10-21). Trump's Push for Mass Deportation Is a Wake-Up Call on Normalization of Violence. truthout.org Stoked by vitriolic political rhetoric spread by the right and increasingly left unchallenged by leading Democratic politicians, the normalization of a hostile and violent attitude toward immigrants is spreading. Under such circumstances, democracy has reached a dangerous moment given the emergence of a violent politics emboldened by fantasies of racial cleansing and a national rebirth. |
(2024-10-21). Israel Refuses UN Entry to North Gaza to Rescue People From Under Rubble. truthout.org Israeli forces are blocking humanitarian missions aimed at rescuing people who are trapped under the rubble due to Israeli strikes in north Gaza, the UN has reported. The development comes as Israel wages a horrific ethnic cleansing campaign in the north that has killed hundreds of Palestinians so far. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the occupied… |
(2024-10-21). Dozens of Palestinians Killed as Israel Intensifies Attacks on Northern Gaza. news.antiwar.com Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in northern Gaza on Monday as Israel is intensifying its attacks on the area in an effort to forcibly displace hundreds of thousands of civilians as part of an ethnic cleansing plan. Medical sources told Turkey's Anadolu Agency that at least 29 Palestinians were killed in northern …
(2024-10-21). Partners in Crimes: Israel's Crimes Are America's Crimes. globalresearch.ca Ever since its illegal establishment in 1948, Israel is committing killings, ethnic cleansing and even genocide in Palestine. It maintains the world's biggest open air concentration camp in the West Bank where Palestinians are treated worse than animals. | America was …
(2024-10-21). Day 381: Israel Intensifies Strikes On Gaza. imemc.org 
Early Monday, Day 381 of the ongoing genocide, the Gaza Strip experienced a series of Israeli air and ground bombings and shelling, leading to dozens of casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure and citizens' properties. The Israeli army continued the ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, bombing, shelling, and burning homes and entire residential blocs in …
(2024-10-21). 70,000 protest in Brussels, demanding ceasefire and military embargo on Israel. peoplesdispatch.org 
Belgium's Palestine solidarity movement held its largest demonstration to date, with 70,000 people marching through Brussels, calling for a ceasefire and an arms embargo on Israel…
(2024-10-21). Report from Beirut: Israel Bombs Banks, Attacks UNIFIL in Expanding War of Aggression. democracynow.org 
We get an update on Israel's latest attacks on Lebanese banks, which it accused of holding money for Hezbollah, and the Israeli military's attacks on UNIFIL forces in contravention of both Lebanese sovereignty and the rules of war. "There is nothing that shows they really want to impose a ceasefire," says Jamil Mouawad, a political science professor at the American University of Beirut, of Israel's flouting of international norms and the United States' complicity in its human rights violations.
(2024-10-21). Ceasefire Efforts Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East: Blinken's Diplomatic Mission. devdiscourse.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the Middle East on Monday to push for a ceasefire, amid escalating conflicts involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas. As the conflict worsens, Blinken's visit marks his 11th attempt since the October attack on Israel, which spurred the Gaza war.
(2024-10-21). UN must designate northern Gaza as disaster area, take appropriate action, and compel Israel to halt the genocide. mronline.org 
The international community's silence and inaction render it complicit in this brutal genocide.
(2024-10-21). Kamala Harris appears to say genocide in Gaza is 'real'. newarab.com 
US presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared to agree with a protester who called In a Harris was telling students that she was "so invested in them" before the protesting student, who was…
(2024-10-21). Harris Campaign Says She Denies Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has clarified that she does not believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza after an incident at a rally suggested that she did. At a campaign event at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a protester interrupted Harris and said she invested "billions of dollars in genocide" and pressed her about …
(2024-10-21). The Michael Rosen letter on Israel's genocide that the Guardian/Observer doesn't want to show you. skwawkbox.org 
Author's response to appalling Jacobson article was ignored by paper Michael Rosen, the Jewish author repeatedly and heavily targeted by supporters of Israel for standing against the 'Labour antisemitism' smear campaign and for the human rights of Palestinians, wrote to the Guardian/Observer. Not for the paper, as he has done before, but to them in …
(2024-10-21). Drones Capture Mass Exodus: Thousands Forced to flee Jabalia, Gaza — Genocide Expands. youtube.com 
(2024-10-21). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). Fury as Kamala Harris suggests Israel's atrocities against Palestinians are 'less tragic'. thecanary.co 
A big issue for Democratic US presidential election nominee Kamala Harris is her party's handling of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Many argue that the US could end the suffering overnight by cutting off funding. The fact that the US continues to send money and weapons is seen as a clear endorsement of the situation. Given […] | By
(2024-10-21). US Reinforces Control Over Peru. orinocotribune.com By La Línea — Oct 18, 2024 | On June 7, 2021, a political earthquake occurred in Peru. A political outsider, the rural teacher Pedro Castillo, was elected president of the country with the promise of transforming a political and economic system built on great inequalities among the Peruvian population. | The first measure taken by this government was the initiative of Foreign Minister Héctor Béjar to leave the Lima Group, which weakened the regime change operation against Venezuela, initiated by the United States. The foreign minister's sovereign decision would cost him his job. Just 15 days after taking off…
(2024-10-21). Israeli forces launch raids on West Bank cities, storm Al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, a young Palestinian man was killed after being run over by an Israeli army vehicle in the town of Anabta, east of Tulkarem. | The young man was identified as Karim Imad Mazid, with medics saying he died due to serious wounds sustained after the Israeli army jeep hit him while he w…
(2024-10-21). Army Abducts 14 Palestinians In Jericho, Ramallah, and Jerusalem. imemc.org 
Updated: On Sunday, Israeli soldiers abducted fourteen Palestinians, including two children in the governorates of Ramallah, Jerusalem, and Jericho in the occupied West Bank. In Jericho, in the northeastern West Bank, the soldiers invaded the Nabi Mousa area, south of the city, stopped and interrogated four young Palestinian men, before abducting them.
(2024-10-21). Israeli Forces Shoot, Critically Injure a Palestinian in Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot and critically injured a Palestinian young man, on Monday afternoon, after invading the "Bab al-Zawiya" area in the center of Hebron city, in the southern occupied West Bank. Eyewitnesses said the army invaded the center of Hebron, conducted violent searches which led to protests, and added that the military shot Al-'Oweiwi while …
(2024-10-21). Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians, Abduct Eleven, Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men and abducted eight citizens, on Monday, in the village of Deir Abu Mash'al, northwest of Ramallah, in addition to abducting three others in various towns and villages in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the village of Deir …
(2024-10-21). Israeli Army Abducts Six Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
At dawn on Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including two children, from their homes in the Bethlehem governorate, south of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem before the soldiers stormed and ransacked several homes. They added that the soldiers abducted …
(2024-10-21). Israeli Colonizers Burn Room, Invade Villages, In Southern Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers set fire to a residential room in the Shuab al-Batem area, attempted to assault Palestinians in Khirbet al-Halawa, and invaded Bedouin dwellings and villages in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Local nonviolent activist Osama Makhamra stated that several colonizers invaded the …
(2024-10-21). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Child In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian child in Madama village, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank's northern part. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that soldiers shot a 15-year-old child in the thigh with a live round. The PRCS stated that its medics treated the wounded child before rushing him …
(2024-10-21). Soldiers Invade Several Neighborhoods In Ramallah. imemc.org 
Early Monday, Israeli occupation soldiers conducted extensive invasions and violent searches across multiple neighborhoods in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said many Israeli military vehicles invaded the Ein Misbah, Al-Ersal, Al-Masayef, Al-Masyoun, and Lower Ramallah before the soldiers began massive and violent searches of homes and …
(2024-10-21). Army Abducts 14 Palestinians In Jericho, Ramallah And Jerusalem. imemc.org Updated: On Sunday, Israeli soldiers abducted fourteen Palestinians, including two children in the governorates of Jericho, Ramallah, Jerusalem, and Jericho, in the central occupied West Bank. In Jericho, in the northeastern West Bank, the soldiers invaded the Nabi Mousa area, south of the city, stopped and interrogated four young Palestinian men, before abducting them.
(2024-10-21). "This is not a war" — The Conduct of IDF Operations with former Green Beret Alan Shebaro. youtube.com 
Tonight on State of Play, we discuss how ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, the West Bank, and Southern Lebanon do not constitute the waging of war with former Special Forces operator and Green Beret Alan Shebaro, who has recently returned from the occupied West Bank. The tactics employed by the IDF are not meant …
(2024-10-21). UN Urges Israeli PM for Humanitarian Relief in Gaza. devdiscourse.com Two senior United Nations officials have made a private appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging humanitarian support for civilians in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Lebanon.
(2024-10-21). Military Source Warns Israel of Iran's Decisive Response to Any Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian military source warned the Zionist regime that it would receive a crushing and surprising response if it attacked Iran.
(2024-10-21). Juan Cole: Gazafying Lebanon—Israel Blows up Nabatieh City Hall, Kills Mayor and Aid Workers. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli military has begun giving southern Lebanon the Gaza treatment. Some 25% of Lebanese are under "evacuation orders," which is to say that Israel is expelling them from their homes in preparation for further military operations against the Hezbollah Party-Militia. The U.N. Humanitarian …
(2024-10-21). Juan Cole: Gazafying Lebanon—Israel Blows up Nabatieh City Hall, Kills Mayor and Aid Workers. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli military has begun giving southern Lebanon the Gaza treatment. Some 25% of Lebanese are under "evacuation orders," which is to say that Israel is expelling them from their homes in preparation for further military operations against the Hezbollah Party-Militia. The U.N. Humanitarian …
(2024-10-21). "Collateral Damage": Hundreds of Patients Trapped in North Gaza as Israel Intensifies Siege. democracynow.org 
Over 100 Palestinians have been killed in northern Gaza — where Israel is currently laying a major siege — by Israeli attacks since the start of the weekend. More than 350 patients are believed to be trapped inside the three remaining partially operational hospitals in northern Gaza: the Indonesian, Al-Awda and Kamal Adwan hospitals. Dr. Ayaz Pathan, an emergency medicine physician who recently worked at the Indonesian and Nasser hospitals, describes the conditions he witnessed and responds to Israel's latest attack on aid workers and four water engineers who were killed. "It was tragic to…
(2024-10-21). $1 Billion US Weapons System Lands in Israel Amid Preparation to Attack Iran. truthout.org A U.S. weapons system has landed and is "in place" in Israel, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin said on Monday, as the Biden administration beefs up U.S. support of Israel and Israeli forces prepare to attack Iran and continue their bombardments of Lebanon and Gaza. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, worth between roughly $1 billion to $1.8 billion and made by… |
(2024-10-21). Israel issues evacuation orders, airstrikes heard across Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued pounding several locations in Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least five in separate strikes on a house in Srifa, Sour district and on a house in Kfar Dounin in the Bint Jbeil district. | One village, Khiam, was struck at least 14 times. | The Lebanese military also said three of its soldiers have been killed in an Israeli air strike on their vehicle. | Israel went on to strike Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, after having issued a number of evacuation orders earlier on Sunday. | The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to a…
(2024-10-21). Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Syria. newarab.com 
Seven people in Lebanon and two Syrian regime soldiers on Israel claimed its air force attacked
(2024-10-21). Saudi channel attends Israeli army media briefing on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Saudi news channel Al Hadath has stirred controversy after letting one of its correspondents attend an exhibition by the Israeli army where it showcased what it claims are weapons it confiscated in southern Lebanon. | It is not clear whether the exhibition took place in Lebanon or in Israel. | Hezbollah and the Lebanese government had already
(2024-10-21). Trump promises things will turn out 'well' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Former US President The comments were made during his campaign tour, where he attended a large Arab community gathering and told Lebanon's MTV that "despite all the challenges Lebanon is fac…
(2024-10-21). Israel launches fresh airstrikes on southern Beirut. presstv.ir Israel presses ahead with its brutal aggression against Lebanon, conducting fresh airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut and two other cities.
(2024-10-21). Hezbollah rockets streak across occupied territories, hit vital Israeli military positions. presstv.ir Hezbollah carries out a series of retaliatory operations, targeting Israeli military positions and illegal settlements in response to the Tel Aviv regime's offensives in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
(2024-10-21). Lebanon's Vast Espionage Network a Product of US-Israel Plots Against the Country. orinocotribune.com By Julia Kassem — Oct 19, 2024 | Exactly one month ago, the Israeli regime shifted its focus toward direct attacks on Lebanon, marked by terrorist pager detonations on September 17 that killed and injured thousands. | This was part of a strategy to pressure the Lebanese Resistance to stop supporting Gaza, a goal the US and France had been attempting to achieve diplomatically for months. | In his last speech before martyrdom, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah reminded Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu that the rgeime4 would not succeed in achieving its objectives through military force. | Similarly, A…
(2024-10-21). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). China-aided emergency medical supplies sent to Lebanon. ecns.cn A total of 3,601 boxes of China-aided emergency humanitarian medical supplies left Shanghai at 5: 50 a.m. on Monday for Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
(2024-10-21). Israeli Missile Strikes Kills Six Women and Children in Eastern Lebanon Neighborhood. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks continue to escalate across Lebanon, with air strikes targeting not just military targets, but also hitting residential neighborhoods. Today, two missiles struck a house in the densely populated al-Nabi An'am neighborhood of Baalbek, a major city in eastern Lebanon. The strike killed six members of the Othman family, all women and children, and …
(2024-10-21). Video: Air attacks in Lebanon as Israel bombs 'Hezbollah's financial arm'. aljazeera.com Israel has targeted sites in Lebanon belonging to what they say is 'Hezbollah's financial arm'.
(2024-10-21). Israel Sets Demands for Lebanon Peace as US Envoy Arrives. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Israel Targets Hezbollah's Financial Network in Renewed Lebanon Strikes. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Blasts hit Beirut as Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm. scmp.com Israel says it will attack 'infrastructure' of US-sanctioned Al-Qard Al-Hassan, calling on people to move away from its facilities.
(2024-10-21). Israeli army strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiyeh; 25 rockets fired from Lebanon. haaretz.com Netanyahu's spokesperson: 'New ideas' raised in cabinet meeting about a potential hostage deal ‚ñ U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says Pentagon's THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel ‚ñ Wall Street Journal: Sinwar declined an Egyptian offer to leave Gaza ‚ñ IDF says air force strikes dozens of Hezbollah's financial assets across Lebanon ‚ñ Investigation underway into leak of U.S. intelligence on Israel-Iran, House's Johnson says…
(2024-10-21). Hezbollah's Hidden Hoard: The Secret Bunker Beneath Beirut Hospital. devdiscourse.com Israel has accused Hezbollah of hiding vast sums of cash and gold in a bunker located beneath a Beirut hospital. The announcement came from Israel's military on Monday, amid ongoing military actions against Hezbollah's financial networks.
(2024-10-21). The Bolivarian Revolution: 25 years fighting imperialism. thecommunists.org Twenty-five years have passed since Hugo Chávez initiated Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution in February 1999. Twenty-five years of PSUV (United Socialist party) governments working to improve the economic, social and cultural conditions of the masses. Twenty-five years of participatory democracy; of empowering people to transform society on the road to socialism. Twenty-five years during which the …
(2024-10-21). Yemen uncovers massive CIA and Mossad spy ring embedded in pro-democracy ngos. strategic-culture.su 
While Yemen usually conjures images of conflicts with Israel and the Saudi-led coalition, a new dimension to the complex country and its people has emerged: Yemen's secret war of spies. MintPress News delves into the largest CIA spy cell ever uncovered in Yemen, revealing a major security operation that apprehended its members and exposed American espionage activities, dramatically altering our understanding of Yemen's complex battlefield.
(2024-10-21). Glenn Greenwald: Repressive Terrorism Act Weaponized Against Israel's Critics. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-21). Ray McGovern Takes USC Class to School on Russia/Ukraine. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-21). Iran Denies Any Role in Drone Attack on Netanyahu's House. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-21). Black Peoples March on the Whitehouse, Saturday, Nov 2 NJ Bus Info. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-10-21). Desperate to catch up in hypersonics, US recycles failed weapons programs. infobrics.org As all of its other programs failed, the US is now desperate to at least match regional powers such as North Korea and Iran. What's more, the latter very likely also gave its hypersonic missiles to allies in the Middle East (specifically in Yemen), making America's embarrassment all the worse.
(2024-10-21). Samidoun's Coordinator Speaks Out on the US And Canada's Targeting of the Group. orinocotribune.com "This will only give us more courage and strength," says Samidoun's Mohammed Khatib | On October 15 the United States Treasury Department The Treasury Department press release refers to Samidoun as a "sham charity" and accuses it of raising funds for the…
(2024-10-21). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune (Part I). orinocotribune.com 
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 agricultural and handicraft production. A few years later, in response to Chávez's call to build socialist communes, 15 community councils in the area came together to form the Rio Cataniapo Commune. | Today, approximately 1500 people participate in the Río Cataniapo Comune. They come from various ethnic backgrounds, but the majority identif…
(2024-10-21). Widening the War: The US Sends Troops to Israel. globalresearch.ca The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and …
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu's War against the U.N.: "Uniting for Peace" process to stop Israel." Interview with Dan Kovalik. globalresearch.ca The international community is united in their condemnation of the
(2024-10-21). The dark side of crowdfunding. mronline.org Tech companies are leveraging the misery of Palestinian war victims for their own profit.
(2024-10-21). The post-election challenge in France. mronline.org 
An interview with John Mullen of La France Insoumise.
(2024-10-21). Cuba, in the dark but not defeated. peoplesdispatch.org The following is a personal account of the blackout in Cuba by journalist Laura Prada. | It has been more than 72 hours without electricity. The last time I spent so many days without electricity was in Venezuela, in March 2020, when an attack on the national electric power system left the country without electricity for a week. | The origin was the same: a tangled regime of sanctions and blockade; the refusal of a powerful country to accept the will of independent peoples determined to forge their own path. | At that time we were on the ground, informing Venezuela and the world about what was happening there, re…
(2024-10-21). Power is gradually restored in Cuba, Hurricane Oscar downgraded to tropical storm. peoplesdispatch.org After several false starts over the weekend, the efforts to recover Cuba's electrical system began to make headway on October 21. Meanwhile, authorities have declared that Oscar has become a tropical storm.
(2024-10-21). Cuba, in the dark but not defeated. peoplesdispatch.org The following is a personal account of the blackout in Cuba by journalist Laura Prada. | It has been more than 72 hours without electricity. The last time I spent so many days without electricity was in Venezuela, in March 2020, when an attack on the national electric power system left the country without electricity for a week. | The origin was the same: a tangled regime of sanctions and blockade; the refusal of a powerful country to accept the will of independent peoples determined to forge their own path. | At that time we were on the ground, informing Venezuela and the world about what was happening there, re…
(2024-10-21). France's 'Former' Colonies are Fighting Back. thealtworld.com A new study counters the mainstream narrative of 'democratic backsliding' in West Africa. The authors argue that the recent coups in the region have received popular support as a means of regaining national sovereignty. |
(2024-10-21). Evolution of the human hand shows earlier use of tools than previously documented. wsws.org New research provides strong evidence that the development of technology played a fundamental role in early human evolution.
(2024-10-21). Australia: Vote "no" to union-government sell out of NSW health workers! wsws.org The "new" offer contains the same sub-inflationary 3.5 percent pay "rise" that workers decisively rejected in July, but the Health Services Union bureaucracy is promoting the deal as a win and pushing workers to accept it.
(2024-10-21). Stalinist CITU shuts down Samsung India workers' militant strike on orders of DMK government. wsws.org The CITU called off the strike without the rank and file having any say, and without achieving any of the workers' demands, including for company and state recognition of the newly-organized, CITU-affiliated Samsung India Workers Union.
(2024-10-21). Suharto-era general inaugurated as Indonesia's next president. wsws.org As social and economic conditions decline and the danger of a US-instigated war against China looms, the Indonesian ruling class believes Prabowo is best equipped to suppress workers' growing anger.
(2024-10-21). Alabama executes Derrick Dearman by lethal injection. wsws.org The state of Alabama executed Derrick Dearman, 36, on Thursday at Holman Correctional Facility, despite his life-long severe mental illness.
(2024-10-21). Public transport strike in Peru challenges Boluarte government. wsws.org Boluarte is a reviled figure whose 4 percent approval rating testifies to her lack of any mandate to rule.
(2024-10-21). Sri Lankan SEP holds general election public meeting. wsws.org Party speakers explained that President Dissanayake has called the early parliamentary elections to consolidate his administration and deepen the IMF austerity measures initiated by the Wickremesinghe regime.
(2024-10-21). IMF runs into deepening debt crisis and contradictions of global capitalism. wsws.org In a curtain raiser address in advance of the IMF-World Bank meeting this week the IMF chief drew attention to rising levels of government debt.
(2024-10-21). This week in history: October 21-27. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-10-21). New York City EMS worker provides update to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org The experienced paramedic provided testimony about the toll that the ongoing pandemic is taking on the public and about the eugenicist character of the ruling-class' abandonment of public health.
(2024-10-21). The oligarchs' election. wsws.org The million-dollar payoff from Musk is an example of how billionaires are literally buying the US presidential election.
(2024-10-21). John Deere lays off another 287 workers as Bernie Sanders seeks to place blame on foreign workers. wsws.org Deere is once again placing the burden of declining sales on workers by slashing jobs.
(2024-10-21). IAM declares Textron Aviation contract ratified despite widespread rank-and-file opposition. wsws.org IAM officials have yet to release ballot totals at Textron, while simultaneously preparing to ram through a deal at Boeing in a snap vote this week.
(2024-10-21). US postal workers outraged after poverty contract announced for city letter carriers. wsws.org The deal contains pathetic 1.3 percent annual wage increases, in addition to substandard cost of living adjustments, continued hyper-exploitation and surveillance, and the continuation of a vast restructuring program aimed at privatizing USPS.
(2024-10-21). Why NCPCR crackdown on Madrasa Education must be contested. ummid.com The talk of banning the madrasa system of education that imparts modern education along with Islamic teaching has to be viewed after the perusal of some hard facts about madrasas explained here.
(2024-10-21). António Costa wins 2024 UNESCO/Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Prize. ummid.com The Jury of the UNESCO – Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Peace Prize has conferred on António Luís Santos da Costa the 2024 laureate for his extraordinary commitment to peace and developing countries.
(2024-10-21). Book Review: Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora. ummid.com Five brave Kashmiri women scholars from Kashmir have come up with a book "Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora".
(2024-10-21). Fairer than IMF: Academic hails BRICS bank NDB. ummid.com BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is a fairer monetary system than IMF and it provides equitable opportunities, a top Zimbabwean academics said.
(2024-10-21). Karnataka HC: Shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' inside mosque no offence. ummid.com The Karnataka High Court quashed a case against two Hindu men for raising the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' inside the Puttur Town, Dakshina Kannada district mosque.
(2024-10-21). Kerala Techie designs world's smallest washing machine. ummid.com Sebin Saji, an engineer from Kerala, has made new world record by designing world's smallest washing machine.
(2024-10-21). Nijjar Murder: India, Canada ties go from bad to worse. ummid.com Already strained diplomatic relation between India and Canada worsened further after Ottawa said it was investigating its Indian ambassador and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the case related to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
(2024-10-21). Drug network involving top Saudi Ministry officials busted in Riyadh. ummid.com Security authorities in Saudi Arabia have busted a major network of drug trafficking and trade in the Riyadh Region that involved top officials in various ministries.
(2024-10-21). France bans Israel from Euronaval 2024. ummid.com France has banned the Israeli defence firms from taking part in Euronaval 2024 – an arms show to be held in Paris in November.
(2024-10-21). How will India respond to Sheikh Hasina's arrest warrant? ummid.com International media has already made screaming news of the arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, who is is presently living in a safe house near New Delhi, India, and others.
(2024-10-21). Legacy of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Responsibilities of AMU Alumni. ummid.com By fulfilling these responsibilities, AMU alumni can play an essential role in preserving and advancing the mission of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan…
(2024-10-21). NCPCR Chief: Never called for Madrasa shutdown. ummid.com Priyank Kanoongo, NCPCR Chairperson whose recent comments had sparked outrage, on his last day in office Wednesday clarified that he never called for closure of Madrassas.
(2024-10-21). SC upholds constitutional validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act. ummid.com In a landmark ruling which brings the much needed relief to thousands of people in Assam, the Supreme Court of India Thursday Oct 17, 2024 declared Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955, as constitutional.
(2024-10-21). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.
(2024-10-21). Palestinian Digital Artist among dead in Jabalia, her last artwork is … ummid.com Mahasen Khatib died with her entire family in indiscriminate Israeli military bombing on the Jabalia Camp, northern Gaza on 18 October, 2024.
(2024-10-21). Arab Nations May Change Stance on Iran. ummid.com As the threat of a direct conflict between Israel and Iran grows, several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, are reportedly working actively to prevent potential Israeli attacks on Iran's oil facilities.
(2024-10-21). As eleiàßàµes locais no Brasil e a perspectiva de um futuro pós-Lula para as potências multipolaristas. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-21). USA and Its Allies Must Not Use Double Standards If Success Against Terrorism Is to be Achieved. globalresearch.ca One of the issues on which consensus should be created and can be treated at world level is that terrorism in all its forms should be firmly rejected. However this needs honesty and sincerity. Problems arise if some bigger …
(2024-10-21). School Vouchers Have a Racist History and Troubling Impacts on Public Schools. truthout.org The push for "school vouchers" — the transfer of public funds into tuition subsidies for private secular and religious schools — has been a right-wing project from the start. Josh Cowen, a professor of education policy at Michigan State University who has been studying the right-wing push for school vouchers for more than 20 years, says his conclusion on school vouchers is unequivocal… |
(2024-10-21). Elon Musk's Petition Award Amounts to "Illegal Vote Buying," Legal Expert Warns. truthout.org Election law experts said over the weekend that billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk's latest ploy to entice voters in battleground states to sign his "petition in favor of free speech and the right to bear arms" appears to be flagrantly illegal. According to Musk, an outspoken supporter of Republican nominee Donald Trump, the scheme involves a random $1 million payment each day to one registered… |
(2024-10-21). Biden Administration Proposes Historic Expansion of ACA's Contraception Coverage. truthout.org President Joe Biden's administration on Monday announced a plan that would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for most birth control for a majority of Americans. Officials called the proposed rule, which affects people with private health insurance, the most significant expansion of contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in over a decade. They estimate it could benefit 52… |
(2024-10-21). World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm Investments. truthout.org The Green Climate Fund and 11 of the 15 multilateral development banks together invested at least $2.27 billion in factory farming in 2023, undercutting their stated climate goals, according to a report published Monday by the Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition. The report, launched the same day as the start of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank's annual meetings in… |
(2024-10-21). BRICS Plans 'Multi-Currency System' to Challenge US Dollar Dominance: Understanding Russia's Proposal. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the US dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system. The Global South-oriented organization BRICS has released plans to transform the international monetary and financial system and challenge the…
(2024-10-21). Why Young Working-Class Men Are More 'Conservative'. progressivehub.net SONALI KOLHATKAR | ECONOMY FOR ALL…
(2024-10-21). Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy goal to 40%, citing natural gas. newarab.com 
Before hosting the
(2024-10-21). Egypt's Sisi: regional 'pressure' could trigger economic woes. newarab.com 
Egypt's President "If these challenges will make us put unbearable pressure on public opinion, then the situation must be revie…
(2024-10-21). Hamas to conceal successor of Yahya Sinwar, mull over contenders. newarab.com 
The decision to hide the successor's identity comes following Multiple sources quoted in local media have said the group is cu…
(2024-10-21). Iran protests EU support for UAE over disputed islands. newarab.com 
The statement, published after the first summit between the two r…
(2024-10-21). Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot. newarab.com 
A The suspect, identified only as Omar A., was arrested on Saturday evening at his home in Bernau, just outside the Omar A. was accuse…
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu says Hezbollah 'tried to kill him' after drone launch. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). Sudan army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). Video of dog climbing Egypt's second-largest pyramid goes viral. newarab.com 
Video of a stray dog spotted on top of the iconic 136-metre-tall The video taken by an American In the video that has so far garnered millions of views and made news headlines worldwide, the dog seemed happy while playing and jumping around as it barked…
(2024-10-21). Voters in Iraqi Kurdistan cast ballots in long-delayed elections. newarab.com 
Residents of The election comes after a ruling by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court in May 2…
(2024-10-21). The Biden-Harris Job Boom. cepr.net Donald Trump seems to have forgotten what the economy was like when he left office. He talks as though it was booming and then Biden sank it. In fact, the opposite is the case. The economy took a massive hit in the spring of 2020 from pandemic shutdowns, while it did regain many of the …
(2024-10-21). Resistance Escalates; Netanyahu Degenerates. thealtworld.com
(2024-10-21). Date With Destiny — BRICS Offers Hope in a Time of War. thealtworld.com This is it. A date with destiny. All set for the most crucial geopolitical/geoeconomic gathering of the year and arguably the decade: the BRICS Summit under the Russian presidency in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, where Sunni Tatars coexist in perfect harmony with Orthodox Christians. | All the excruciating work by sherpas and analysts throughout 2024 — supervised by the lead Russian diplomat in charge of BRICS, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov — converged to three final, separate key meetings in Moscow before the summit, grouping BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, working groups,…
(2024-10-21). We Really Are The Bad Guys And This Really Is The Evil Empire: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
It takes some learning and insight to understand that western civilization really is the absolute worst. There …
(2024-10-21). Malaysia Strengthens New Diplomatic Ties with Russia and India, Boosting Tourism. infobrics.org Malaysia, as an independent and sovereign nation, is focused on maintaining diplomatic relationships with various countries across the globe, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
(2024-10-21). Expanded BRICS Needs to Innovate to Show Its Influence. infobrics.org Q&A with Mihaela Papa of MIT's Center for International Studies…
(2024-10-21). Russia's BRICS Presidency: Life on the Eve of Kazan Summit. infobrics.org BRICS today leaves no one indifferent; its polarising influence extends to the remote corners of the world. For some, it is definitely a "bone in the throat", while for others – the only beacon of hope in the raging ocean of our world. For still others, it is a complete working tool for reforming the existing world order. Regardless of the polarity of the assessments, no one ignores or denies the strong place of the association in international relations…
(2024-10-21). US sending THAAD to Israel while denying defense system to Ukraine. infobrics.org Pertaining to the "Israel-Ukraine dilemma", the Jewish state is clearly the winner. The US goal thus far has been to contain the Islamic Republic of Iran without actually going to war – and it has therefore worked hard to curb the Israelis. This tension management policy is risky and may end up untenable.
(2024-10-21). –°omposition of the government in Austria shows signs of decline in democracy in Europe. infobrics.org Despite the Freedom Party's victory in the Austrian elections, leaders of other parties and the Federal President are trying to exclude the winners from participating in a government.
(2024-10-21). Inside the Evangelical Voter's Mind: Understanding Trump's Enduring Appeal. progressive.org Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' worldview aligns with the evangelical mindset.
(2024-10-21). Trump's Tariff Plan Would Be a Disaster. progressive.org There's a way for the United States to remain economically competitive without resorting to harmful protectionism.
(2024-10-21). Why Do So Many Immigrants Come From Mexico? progressive.org Behind the disinformation around the border, there's a reason so many immigrants come to the United States from Mexico.
(2024-10-21). How Can We Get Big Money Out of Politics? progressive.org A panel of activists and experts weigh in.
(2024-10-21). Israeli Ministers Call for Expulsion of Palestinians at 'Resettle Gaza' Conference. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Israeli Knesset members and senior government ministers attended a conference on re-establishing Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip that was held in southern Israel near the Gaza border. The conference, titled "Preparing to Resettle Gaza," was organized by the Israeli settler organization Nachala and members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. …
(2024-10-21). Austin Visits Ukraine, Announces New $400 Million Weapons Package. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday and announced a new $400 million weapons package. The Pentagon said that during the visit, Austin will "meet with Ukrainian leadership and underscore the US commitment to providing Ukraine with the security assistance it needs to defend itself from Russian aggression on …
(2024-10-21). US, Canadian Warships Sail Through the Taiwan Strait. news.antiwar.com The US and Canada each sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday in a joint operation that came less than a week after the Chinese military conducted blockade drills around the island. The US Navy's Seventh Fleet said the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins and the Canadian frigate HMCS Vancouver made the transit. The US …
(2024-10-21). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-21). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
(2024-10-21). Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital Israeli targets' with drones. presstv.ir The Islamic resistance in Iraq says it has carried out fresh retaliatory operations, striking a number of Israeli targets inside the occupied territories.
(2024-10-21). Hamas: 'Sinwar storm' will destroy Israel; our power impervious to assassinations. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the anti-Israeli struggle led by Yahya Sinwar will eventually lead to Israel's destruction.
(2024-10-21). Iran strongly condemns continuation of Israeli crimes in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned the continuation of Israeli crimes against civilians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. uwidata.com By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. 1. We all die before the war ends. The …
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective highlights concepts like the "rule of law," "democracy," …
(2024-10-21). Away from the EU: Serbia wants to join BRICS. uwidata.com BRICS is a real alternative to the European Union for Serbia. This was stated by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin in an interview with the German publication Berliner Zeitung. He emphasized that joining BRICS would be a serious alternative compared to the long and complicated process of EU integration. "It would be irresponsible if …
(2024-10-21). Cuba Is Restoring Electricity Supply in a Controlled Manner. orinocotribune.com The process of restoring the electrical system in Cuba is making considerable progress at the national level. | According to the director general of Electricity of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lázaro Guerra, the electricity supply in the western zone, which suffered the worst of the blackouts, is already in the process of recovery. The Santa Cruz del Norte thermoelectric plant is in the start-up phase, and it is expected that the Mariel plant will soon begin to operate. | "We already have energy in Santa Cruz and we will soon have energy in Mariel to begin the start-up of this plant, which is very important…
(2024-10-21). Venezuela's Public Ministry Has Attended to More Than 317,000 Complaints of Violence Against Women During 2017-2023. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported that the Venezuelan Public Ministry (MP) has received 317,584 complaints of violence against women during 2017-2023. These complaints were received through the ministry offices as well as at squares, parks, and neighborhoods where the institution has organised events to receive complaints from citizens. | Saab explained that based on these complaints, "we have been able to prosecute and charge 74,037 individuals who have committed these crimes against women, and 62,392 accusations have been processed, of which 6,788 have been for convictions that bec…
(2024-10-21). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org
(2024-10-21). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-21). Budapest: Remembering the ICRC Delegate who saved Jewish children during WWII. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Syria: Twinning the Judiciary and Forensic to Address Complex Humanitarian Challenges. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). APEC, BRICS+, and the Global South. globalresearch.ca Background: | For the third time, Peru will host the APEC Summit in Lima from 13-15 November 2024, bringing together over 1,000 international executives. Peru previously hosted the APEC Summit in 2008 and 2016. This is the 34th APEC Conference. …
(2024-10-21). Africa's Development Uncertainty. globalresearch.ca In this insightful interview, Architect Eric Eyutchae, National Vice President of Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), an Enugu-based socio-political organization which focuses on the development of South East Nigeria, on the eve of XVI BRICS summit in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, …
(2024-10-21). "There will be no new Middle East," Interview with Javad Masoomi. globalresearch.ca The events in the Middle East are moving at an incredible pace. One of the key players in the region is the Islamic Republic of Iran. | To better understand some of the issues of the region, Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscourse …
(2024-10-21). Doctors Warn of 'Alarming' Surge in Heart Attacks Among Healthy Young Americans. globalresearch.ca Doctors are warning of an "alarming" surge in heart attacks among healthy young Americans as new data shows the numbers are skyrocketing. | New
(2024-10-21). Selected Articles: The Dollar and the Globalist Power Complex: Overcoming 'Designer-Chaos' at a Critical Moment for the Human Race. globalresearch.ca 
By With the creation of The Federal Reserve as a public/private banking institution in 1913 came the …
(2024-10-21). The Dollar and the Globalist Power Complex: Overcoming 'Designer-Chaos' at a Critical Moment for the Human Race. globalresearch.ca Order Out of Chaos — 'E Pluribus Unem'— thanks to its being imprinted on the US Dollar bill, is a well known epithet. It is accompanied by a pyramid in whose apex is embedded the all seeing Eye of …
(2024-10-21). Global Tyranny Never Sounded So Good: UN Summit of the Future. globalresearch.ca Lost in the hoopla of the coming US presidential election and the pandemonium of current global affairs was an unheralded summit last month that could cause more upheaval on the planet than anything our self-described world leaders have thrown at …
(2024-10-21). Remdesivir Papers: Drug Used to Treat Service Members Led to Death. globalresearch.ca What has been revealed in the "Remdesivir Papers" will shock you to the core. | This compilation of documents, released by a military whistleblower, contains damning information on the hundreds of deaths and adverse events related to the clinical trials of …
(2024-10-21). Life Beyond the Duopoly. A People's Analysis of Election 2024. globalresearch.ca "The fight in the U.S. is to fight for a real authentic democracy! It is a struggle to shift power from this repressive minority government — this ruling class that is committed to war and rep repression. To shift power …
(2024-10-21). Lights Out for the City on the Hill. "Dismantling the West's Commitment to Personal Liberties" globalresearch.ca Throughout the decades of the Cold War, whilst the blocs were competing, two major attractions worked powerfully to the advantage of the West. Firstly, the comfort and prosperity that it was able to provide to its citizens, which its Eastern …
(2024-10-21). "Victory Plan" as a Tool to Realize Ethnocratic Fantasy in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to gather much support from European allies last week but he nonetheless
(2024-10-21). Want to Get Money Out of Politics? Arizona Had a Solution. inequality.org Arizona state politics were verging on comically corrupt before the turn of the century. In 1988, Governor Ed Mecham was impeached for misusing government funds and obstructing an investigation into that violation. And just three years later seven state legislators were charged in a corruption scandal — dubbed AzScam — for accepting hundreds …
(2024-10-21). Third-party funder is the only winner in Odyssey Marine Exploration's suit against Mexico. inequality.org Mexico is trying to protect the environment and fishing communities off the country's northwest coast from the harmful effects of offshore mining. For that, the government will in all likelihood pay a high price. Last month, an international arbitration tribunal sided with a U.S. corporation, Odyssey Marine Exploration, in a lawsuit against Mexico for denying …
(2024-10-21). PLA monitors U.S., Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored the USS Higgins and the Canadian warship respectively abiding by laws and regulations as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the command's spokesman Li Xi said.
(2024-10-21). Human beats autonomous racing system by 17 seconds. ecns.cn Chinese racer Ma Jianxin was faster than the autonomous racing system Tianyuan by 17 seconds at an event held in Zhuzhou, central China's Hunan Province, on Sunday.
(2024-10-21). WeChat new service provides over 3,000 jobs. ecns.cn A service listing nearby odd jobs newly launched by WeChat, has provided over 3,000 vacancies.
(2024-10-21). China to test 'lunar soil bricks' in space for future moon base construction. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed "lunar soil bricks" using simulating lunar soil, aimed at constructing a future lunar base. Brick samples will soon be sent to the China Space Station aboard the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft.
(2024-10-21). Beijing to expand autonomous driving demo zone to 3,000 square kilometers. ecns.cn Autonomous vehicles operating in Beijing's Yizhuang Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone are expected to enter a larger range in 2025.
(2024-10-21). Hong Kong artist makes chocolate rain on New Jersey. ecns.cn Prudence Mak says she hopes to inspire a connection between the Greater New York area and Hong Kong.
(2024-10-21). China's electricity consumption records steady growth in Sept. ecns.cn For generations, farmers in the Bingjian irrigation area in Yunnan province's Yuanmou county had to perform a laborious irrigation ballet, a delicate dance of cooperation and shared sacrifice heavily reliant on two reservoirs.
(2024-10-21). China keeps eye on warships. ecns.cn China follows and monitors U.S. and Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Chinese military spokesman says.
(2024-10-21). Xi pledges enhanced IP protection. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has expressed China's willingness to further strengthen international cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights and contribute its wisdom and solutions to creating an international environment conducive to innovation and development.
(2024-10-21). Xi calls on Anhui to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization. ecns.cn He urged Anhui to leverage multiple national development strategies in its continued drive to establish itself as an important hub of sci-tech innovation, a center for emerging industries, a new frontier for reform and opening up, and a comprehensive green transformation zone for economic and social development.
(2024-10-21). Chinese-made tunneling machine passes milestone. ecns.cn The world's largest shield machine for railway construction, a tunneling device with a diameter of 15.4 meters, excavated its 1,000th ring segment on Sunday to reach 2 kilometers, a milestone in the construction of a tunnel beneath the Yangtze River for a high-speed railway.
(2024-10-21). Principal sacked in Kunming after rotten meat served in school cafeteria. ecns.cn With an investment of approximately 20 million euros ($21.69 million), Bayer Consumer Health launched the China Center of Innovation and Partnership (CCIP) in Shanghai on Wednesday, aiming to integrate more deeply into the country's innovation ecosystem.
(2024-10-21). Man detained in Jiangsu for baby trafficking. ecns.cn Police in Jiangyin city, Jiangsu province, has detained a man who was allegedly helping to close a baby trafficking deal, according to a statement released on Sunday evening.
(2024-10-21). House fire kills 9 in Anhui Province. ecns.cn The death toll from a house fire that broke out in the city of Huainan in East China's Anhui province on Saturday morning has risen to nine, with the on-site search and rescue concluded, according to the local emergency management bureau.
(2024-10-21). Freshman offered free tickets to China's four famous mountains. ecns.cn The authorities of Mount Heng in Hengyang, Central China's Hunan province announced on Saturday that it will offer free tickets to a freshman for helping a tourist who was in danger while climbing Mount Hua in Northwest China's Shaanxi province during the National Day holiday this year.
(2024-10-21). Saudi Arabia aims to attract up to 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030. ecns.cn Driven by the tangible progress of the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthened political and economic relations, Saudi Arabia aims to attract up to 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8 percent of its total international visitors, said a senior Saudi government official.
(2024-10-21). Project gives farmers stable water supply. ecns.cn For generations, farmers in the Bingjian irrigation area in Yunnan province's Yuanmou county had to perform a laborious irrigation ballet, a delicate dance of cooperation and shared sacrifice heavily reliant on two reservoirs.
(2024-10-21). Autumn scenery of Majiagou Scenic Area in SW China. ecns.cn Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2024 shows the autumn scenery of the Majiagou Scenic Area in Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2024-10-21). Russia will hold 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. ecns.cn Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2024 shows banners hanging on the street in Kazan, Russia. The 16th BRICS Summit will be held in Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024.
(2024-10-21). Giant panda Ai Lian celebrates 5th birthday in SW China's Chonqging. ecns.cn Giant panda Ai Lian enjoy its birthday cake at the Lehe Ledu Theme Park in Chongqing, Oct. 20, 2024. Keepers made a birthday cake with bamboo shoots, bananas, purple kale, red dates, broccoli and carrots for Ai Lian's 5th birthday.
(2024-10-21). First centrally-administered SOE starts working at new office building in Xiongan New Area. ecns.cn Aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2024 shows the new headquarters of China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd in the Xiongan New Area, Hebei Province.
(2024-10-21). Cultural tourism and health merge at Shanxi conference. ecns.cn On Friday, guests attending the 2024 China (Shanxi) Health Industry Development Conference activities visit a scenic spot in Jincheng, Shanxi province.Designated as a "World Health Demonstration City" by the United Nations, Jincheng has 40 nationally-recognized historical and cultural towns and villages, taking the lead in the country.
(2024-10-21). Xi urges strategic missile troops to enhance capabilities. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about the history of a brigade, on Oct.17, 2024. Xi inspected a brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Force on Thursday.
(2024-10-21). President stresses promoting high-standard opening-up. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for State-level economic and technological development zones in China to continuously stimulate their innovation vitality and development momentum, and promote reform and high-quality growth with high-standard opening-up amid the nation's modernization drive.
(2024-10-21). Intelligent auto sector speeding up. ecns.cn China is vrooming to shape the future of intelligent connected vehicles, with creation of a new industry road map underway, and is aiming for greater advancements in autonomous driving, high-end supply chains and global cooperation, according to government officials, company executives and industry experts.
(2024-10-21). What Ideas From the Paleolithic Are Still With Us in the Modern World? pressenza.com
(2024-10-21). Charity regulator reopens complaint against Institute of Economic Affairs. leftfootforward.org The charity regulator has reopened a complaint into the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), to reassess whether the right-wing charity has broken charity law. | The IEA, which has been widely credited as the inspiration for Liz Truss's disastrous mini budget, and which has previously received a warning from the Charity Commission for using its resources to campaign for a hard Brexit, once again finds itself at the centre of an investigation. | The charities regulator took just 12 days to clear the IEA when the initial complaint was made by the Good Law Project on behalf of Layla Moran, Clive Lewis and Alyn Sm…
(2024-10-21). Who is George Farmer, the media executive and newest shareholder in GB News. leftfootforward.org Farmer is the son of former treasurer of the Conservative party and life peer Lord Michael Farmer, who is also already a shareholder in GB News.
(2024-10-21). Nigel Farage increases his shareholding in GB News. leftfootforward.org Farage also continues to rake it in from the channel, making £60,000 for just 20 hours of work according to his latest register of interests.
(2024-10-21). Two Civilians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Syrian Capital of Damascus. news.antiwar.com As they launch wars across the region, Israeli airstrikes are increasingly common in a lot of places, one of them being the Syrian capital city of Damascus. Today, another airstrike was reported against a civilian car in Damascus' Mazzeh District, killing two civilians and wounding three others. Syrian state media agency SANA confirmed the incident …
(2024-10-21). Lt. Colonel Davis And Me… smoothiex12.blogspot.com noon Seattle time (3: 00 PM EST), live.
(2024-10-21). The Congress Of Die Linke… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-10-21). Billionaire Blowback on Housing. ips-dc.org Introduction: |
(2024-10-21). New Report: Housing Crisis Super-Charged by Billionaire Investors Disrupting Housing Market. ips-dc.org New analysis from Popular Democracy and the Institute for Policy Studies reveals how billionaire investors have become a major driver of the nationwide housing crisis — and several common-sense measures to help expand permanently and deeply affordable housing stock.
(2024-10-21). Ukraine's Deadly Decision to Refuse to Cede Territory. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich The battle for Ugledar, as well as the earlier battles for the cities of Bakhmut, Avdeevka, and Mariupol, show just the opposite of the claims by Zelensky and his political/military government, namely that for the AFU, buildings and even ruins are more important than human beings in uniform. At the beginning of October,…
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. unitedworldint.com What if the war in Ukraine lasts 100 years. By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. …
(2024-10-21). Fear and Loathing in Zugdidi: Dirty Tricks on the Georgian Campaign Trail. bylinetimes.com 
It's become a familiar scene. Tens of thousands marching the streets of Georgia's capital, chants climbing in the chill air above fluttering swathes of red-crossed flags. "We are going to Europe," the chorus rises. "No to Russian slaves!" | Sunday night's protests come ahead of parliamentary elections on 26 October, when Georgians will cast their votes in what's Since the launch of Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and to Moscow's endurin…
(2024-10-21). Ukraine claims hit on Russian defence plant in drone attack 900km from front lines. scmp.com Russian air defence units downed 110 Ukrainian drones over the country, Russia's defence ministry said.
(2024-10-21). Ukraine's Zelensky seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war. scmp.com Ukrainian president cites satellite and video evidence of North Korean involvement on Russia's side.
(2024-10-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-21). Trump's Unholy Alliance. socialistproject.ca/feed/
(2024-10-21). King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on Australia visit. aljazeera.com British king and queen are on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.
(2024-10-21). Moldova EU membership referendum hangs in the balance, early results show. aljazeera.com Vote also shows incumbent President Sandu getting 41.91 percent in her re-election bid, likely forcing her into run-off.
(2024-10-21). US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dead at 83. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-21). What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it? aljazeera.com If Robert Roberson's execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.
(2024-10-21). Indigenous Australian senator heckles King Charles. aljazeera.com The UK's King Charles was heckled by Aboriginal senator Lidia Thorpe as he finished a speech in Australia.
(2024-10-21). US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dies. aljazeera.com Turkish Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says was behind a 2016 failed coup, has died in the United States.
(2024-10-21). Ferrari's Leclerc wins US Grand Prix as Norris, Verstappen clash. aljazeera.com Verstappen and Norris are separated by 57 points on the drivers' championship table after the race, with Leclerc third.
(2024-10-21). King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker on Australia visit. aljazeera.com British king and queen are on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.
(2024-10-21). Will Netanyahu Incite a War with Iran? Leaked U.S. Docs Detail Israel's Attack Plans. democracynow.org 
The Biden administration has launched a probe after highly classified U.S. intelligence documents were posted online showing that Israel is taking steps to launch a retaliatory attack against Iran. Meanwhile, a drone hit Benjamin Netanyahu's seaside home Saturday in what the Israeli prime minister has called an assassination attempt by "Iran's proxy Hezbollah." As tensions between Iran and Israel heat up, we go to Tehran to speak with Hassan Ahmadian, a professor at the University of Tehran, who says Netanyahu and Israel have continually instigated violence in the region while "tryin…
(2024-10-21). Facing Numerous Federal Probes, Elon Musk Spends Millions to Help Elect Trump & Gut Gov't Regulations. democracynow.org 
We take a look at the richest man in the world, multibillionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, and his support for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election. During a campaign town hall in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Musk pledged to give away $1 million to random voters in battleground states every day until November 5 if they sign an online petition in support of the First and Second Amendments. We speak to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Eric Lipton, whose new investigation at The New York Times looks at Musk's multibillion-dollar contracts with the federal government and the many regulatory inv…
(2024-10-21). ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly concludes in Laos. tvbrics.com 
The event is scheduled to approve bills on political, economic, social and other issues…
(2024-10-21). China develops comprehensive industrial base for the intelligent connected vehicle sector. tvbrics.com 
It includes key components and technologies such as basic chips, sensors, computing platforms and chassis control…
(2024-10-21). Egypt aims to discuss the possibility of increasing bilateral trade in local currencies with BRICS states. tvbrics.com 
Trade with BRICS members accounts for about a third of Egypt's total trade volume…
(2024-10-21). Ethiopia to modernise dry ports, sea, land and air transport systems. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia's transport and logistics ministry strengthens services for economic growth‚Å…
(2024-10-21). Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov: we have great interest in partnerships with Chinese regions. tvbrics.com 
He also noted the importance of expanding trade and economic relations…
(2024-10-21). India embraces drone technology to boost the fishing sector with major government support. tvbrics.com 
The government's plan includes sending farmers to different states for training…
(2024-10-21). Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov speaks about programme of XVI BRICS summit in Kazan. tvbrics.com 
Leaders of 22 countries will attend the summit meeting…
(2024-10-21). Saint Petersburg hosts the Russian-Iranian art festival "Patterns of Friendship" tvbrics.com The paintings have already been seen by residents and guests of Moscow…
(2024-10-21). Enhancing Saudi-Chinese Tourism Ties: Expanding Investment and Travel Opportunities. tvbrics.com 
This renewed partnership sets the stage for significant growth in the tourism sectors of both nations…
(2024-10-21). Vladimir Putin and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan note positive dynamics in the development of bilateral relations. tvbrics.com 
Interaction between Moscow and Abu Dhabi touches upon both regional and global issues…
(2024-10-21). Keir Starmer's game play is to take us back into the E.U! expose-news.com It appears at first glance, that the current prime minister can't seem to do right from wrong, he claims he only wants what is good for the people of the UK, however, …
(2024-10-21). Charles III and Keir Starmer have violated the rule of law and must step down. expose-news.com Last month, Steven Ward delivered a letter to King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating they have violated the rule of law. By doing so they have acted unconstitutionally. …
(2024-10-21). BRICS+: The Construction of Global Power (III). libya360.wordpress.com Clara Sánchez Guevara Agri-food, energy, military and political power In Part I and II, we examined the territorial space in the Brics+ geostrategy, their relationship as a bloc of emerging economies and, at the forefront of industrial technological changes, which has raised their level of global influence, particularly with China, India and Russia at the…
(2024-10-21). Who is Afraid of Trieste? libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini A heartfelt appeal to the still-conscious people of Trieste: it will not be the government in Rome or the government in Brussels that will rescue you. Apparently, the previous article regarding Trieste, (What the Hell is Happening in Trieste?) its port and the Free Territory, caused quite a stir. So much so…
(2024-10-21). Sinwar's Last Stand: What Lies Ahead for the Palestinian Resistance? libya360.wordpress.com Ibrahim Al-Madhoun The martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, has left Hamas facing an uncertain future. Yet his legacy of steadfast resistance continues to inspire the movement's strategy as Israel takes the bait in opening multiple fronts. The martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar, the powerful and intelligent Hamas leader and 'architect' of…
(2024-10-21). Streeting's NHS slash-and-burn '10-year plan': close hospitals, privatise, coerce, ration, deny. skwawkbox.org 
The Starmer-Streeting NHS 'plan' is a direct extension of the Tory assault on the NHS The 'ten-year plan' for the NHS announced today by Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting is a continuation and indeed escalation of the Tories' fourteen-year scam to disguise their assault on the NHS — and entirely in line with …
(2024-10-21). Space probe proposal and climate research funding: News from Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-10-21). Anaesthetics expert elected to US National Academy of Medicine. imperial.ac.uk Professor Nick Franks has been elected as an International Member of the US National Academy of Medicine.
(2024-10-21). Leading Professor to advise German government on AI and healthcare. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial expert in the use artificial intelligence in healthcare has been appointed to the German Ethics Council.
(2024-10-21). Colombia inaugurates UN biodiversity summit. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, indigenous authorities and artists inaugurated a United Nations biodiversity summit in the city of Cali. The so-called Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention…
(2024-10-21). The NHS just sectioned a very severe ME/CFS patient under the Mental Health Act. thecanary.co NHS West Middlesex University Hospital has just placed very severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) patient Carla Naoum under a Section 2 of the Mental Health Act order. It comes as the disease has taken centre stage in the media in recent weeks, with controversy over Miranda Hart overshadowing the real issues with ME. But Carla's situation …
(2024-10-21). UK wealth inequality skyrockets by 50%. Neoliberalism is to blame. thecanary.co The gap in absolute wealth between the poorest 10% and richest 10% of people in the UK increased by 48% between 2011 and 2019, according to a new report from the Fairness Foundation. That is, wealth inequality is out of control. There's also been a relative decline of the middle class through the neoliberal practices …
(2024-10-21). BREAKING: Palestine Recognition Bill just presented to UK parliament by Shockat Adam. thecanary.co Shockat Adam, MP for Leicester South, has today presented the 'Recognition of the State of Palestine Bill' to parliament — supported by MPs from across the house. If passed into law it would mean the UK would join 146 other UN members in diplomatically recognising the state and people of Palestine. Recognition of the State …
(2024-10-21). Shady NHS spy tech firm Palantir has just been handed ANOTHER public contract. thecanary.co 
US spy tech firm Palantir has weaseled its way further into the British state. This time, the nefarious surveillance technology firm has seized a contract with the Leicestershire Police force. It appears to be for its key intelligence platform. This is, of course, after the Tories awarded Palantir a contract for NHS data. Palantir poking …
(2024-10-21). EveryDoctor's campaign to fight NHS privatisation is taking off — but it needs your help. thecanary.co 
Campaign group EveryDoctor is calling for MPs to step up to fix the NHS. The group has built a manifesto with the input of hundreds of doctors. This blueprint spells out a series of urgent actions the new government must now make to mend the UK's ailing health services and stop NHS privatisation. Already, the …
(2024-10-21). Lynks to appear alongside Corbyn, Owen Jones, at Peace and Justice concert. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project has just announced more details of its upcoming concert in London — raising funds for people in Gaza. It will include a performance by anonymous British artist Lynks and feature the former Labour Party leader himself as well as Owen Jones. Pits and Perverts, revisited Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and …
(2024-10-21). We have to do better by steelworkers — and it has been done before. thecanary.co 
Anne Harris from Coal Action Network interviews Pat Carr about his and other steelworkers' experience in Consett in the 1980s The scientific consensus is that we need to decarbonise heavy industry. Steelworks are amongst the worst carbon emitters. Both of the UK steelworks using coal have agreed to convert to electric arc furnaces, a process […] | By
(2024-10-21). The Observer refused to print a letter from Michael Rosen. So, we have. thecanary.co Award-winning author Michael Rosen is a national treasure. But there was one recent message from him about Gaza that the Observer apparently chose not to print. So we will. Despite Rosen having written for the Guardian countless times, its Sunday sister outlet seemingly opted not to publish the Jewish author's message. This is probably because […] | By
(2024-10-21). Shady NHS spy tech firm Palantir has just been handed ANOTHER public contract. thecanary.co US spy tech firm Palantir has weaseled its way further into the British state. This time, the nefarious surveillance technology firm has seized a contract with the Leicestershire Police force. It appears to be for its key intelligence platform. This is, of course, after the Tories awarded Palantir a contract for NHS data. Palantir poking […] | By
(2024-10-21). Labour's latest DWP plans are a 'Post Office scandal waiting to happen'. thecanary.co 
The Labour government's latest plans at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is a Post Office scandal-scale disaster waiting to happen. Specifically, the department — with a rapsheet of failures to its name — now wants to not only snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts, but snatch money straight from them. It's over DWP […] | By
(2024-10-21). EveryDoctor's campaign to fight NHS privatisation is taking off — but it needs your help. thecanary.co Campaign group EveryDoctor is calling for MPs to step up to fix the NHS. The group has built a manifesto with the input of hundreds of doctors. This blueprint spells out a series of urgent actions the new government must now make to mend the UK's ailing health services and stop NHS privatisation. Already, the […] | By
(2024-10-21). UK wealth inequality skyrockets by 50%. Neoliberalism is to blame. thecanary.co The gap in absolute wealth between the poorest 10% and richest 10% of people in the UK increased by 48% between 2011 and 2019, according to a new report from the Fairness Foundation. That is, wealth inequality is out of control. There's also been a relative decline of the middle class through the neoliberal practices […] | By
(2024-10-21). 3 Tips To Preparing for A Mindful Move. thecanary.co Moving to a new city is daunting at the best of times, with all the details and finalisation of plans that must be completed before you move. Whether you're moving to a new city for new opportunities — perhaps a new job — or you fancy a change, relocating might be good for your mental […] | By
(2024-10-21). Exploring Iceland's Hidden Wonders: Travel Tips for Adventure Seekers. thecanary.co Iceland is a land of breathtaking landscapes, from rugged volcanic terrains to stunning waterfalls and serene hot springs. For adventure seekers, it's a paradise waiting to be explored. With its dramatic fjords, geysers, and glaciers, Iceland offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those looking to immerse themselves in nature's wild beauty. To make the most of […] | By
(2024-10-21). Rachel Charlton-Dailey has got imposter syndrome — because she's written a book. thecanary.co Today I get to write about my favourite topic — myself, Rachel Charlton-Dailey, of course. As you may have already seen on Twitter, I'm delighted to share some exciting news with you all. As I've been hinting for a while now, I'm currently in the middle of writing my latest book — Ramping Up Rights. […] | By
(2024-10-21). The NHS just sectioned a very severe ME/CFS patient under the Mental Health Act. thecanary.co NHS West Middlesex University Hospital has just placed very severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) patient Carla Naoum under a Section 2 of the Mental Health Act order. It comes as the disease has taken centre stage in the media in recent weeks, with controversy over Miranda Hart overshadowing the real issues with ME. But Carla's situation […] | By
(2024-10-21). Lynks to appear alongside Corbyn, Owen Jones, at Peace and Justice concert. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project has just announced more details of its upcoming concert in London — raising funds for people in Gaza. It will include a performance by anonymous British artist Lynks and feature the former Labour Party leader himself as well as Owen Jones. Pits and Perverts, revisited Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and […] | By
(2024-10-21). BREAKING: Palestine Recognition Bill just presented to UK parliament by Shockat Adam. thecanary.co Shockat Adam, MP for Leicester South, has today presented the 'Recognition of the State of Palestine Bill' to parliament — supported by MPs from across the house. If passed into law it would mean the UK would join 146 other UN members in diplomatically recognising the state and people of Palestine. Recognition of the State […] | By
(2024-10-21). It seems that even bosses are in favour of Labour's Employment Rights bill. thecanary.co On Monday 21 October, parliament will give Labour's Employment Rights Bill its second reading. As some polling shows bosses could be in favour, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a call to MPs. Managers 'positive' about the Employment Rights Bill Polling by the IPPR think tank published this month revealed that a clear majority […] | By
(2024-10-21). 'Strikes work!' Boeing union workers win tentative contract with 35% wage increase. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Oct. 19, 2024. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. Striking union members who work for the aerospace giant Boeing reached a tentative contract agreement Saturday after nearly 6 weeks on the picket line demanding better wages and benefits. The …
(2024-10-21). Two years into a strike, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers aren't ready to give up. therealnews.com 
Two years ago, workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, represented by five different unions, walked off the job on strike. The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh has been in negotiations for a contract with Post Gazette management for SEVEN years—since 2017—and have battled bad-faith bargaining, illegal and unilaterally imposed changes to working conditions, and loss of vacation …
(2024-10-21). Under Prop 6, California voters could finally abolish forced prison labor. therealnews.com 
This November, California voters will have the chance to pass Proposition 6. This ballot referendum would nullify the state constitution's exception for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, and institute additional protections for incarcerated people. Jeronimo Aguilar of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, and John Cannon of All of Us or None join Rattling the Bars for a …
(2024-10-21). 'Strikes work!' Boeing union workers win tentative contract with 35% wage increase. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Striking union members who work for the aerospace giant Boeing reached a tentative contract agreement Saturday after nearly 6 weeks on the picket line demanding better wages and benefits. | The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and Aerospace Workers District 751, which has been on strike since September 13, announced the breakthrough in a statement and B…
(2024-10-21). I'll Be Speaking at Peace Events in Norway and Sweden. davidswanson.org I'm looking forward to speaking at peace events in Norway and Sweden in November. All the events are free and open, and I hope you can be there. Here's the schedule: OSLO, NORWAY I will be accepting the first annual Real Nobel Peace Prize, awarded by the Lay Down Your Arms Foundation. When: November 10, …
(2024-10-21). Some Characteristics of The Pious Predecessors — Abu Bakr and Umar (Part 1). salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Amr Ibnul Aas, may Allah be pleased with him, was one of those given authority and so was Abu Ubaydah Ibn Al-Jarrah, may Allah be pleased with him. Khalid Ibn Al-Walid, may Allah be pleaded with him, was given preference over them due …
(2024-10-21). Biblical cruelty took power in Israel: "Mein Kampf in reverse" strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-21). Who is afraid of Trieste? strategic-culture.su A heartfelt appeal to the still-conscious people of Trieste: it will not be the government in Rome or the government in Brussels that will rescue you. | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | C…
(2024-10-21). Why the National Housing Strategy failed. canadiandimension.com Under the Liberal's housing plan prices are set at what rentiers can charge—not what renters can afford.
(2024-10-21). Children call for inclusion of their issues in the National Strategic Plan on GBVF. sanews.gov.za Children call for inclusion of their issues in the National Strategic Plan on GBVF | Ahead of the upcoming Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum 2024 taking place in Cape Town this week, children in South Africa voiced their concerns that the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP-GBVF) in its current form fails to address their specific needs. | They emphasised that adults continue to hold discussions and make decisions on their behalf without considering their perspectives. | The SVRI Forum 24, held from the 21 — 25 October at the Cape Town International Convention…
(2024-10-21). President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter, extended his best wishes to learners writing their matric exams, acknowledging the hard work, resilience and perseverance they have shown in preparing for this crucial milestone., , Today marks the commencement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, with over 880 000 candidates across South Africa sitting for their matric exams. , , "On behalf of the government, I wish all our learners well at this challenging and exciting time. The Class of 2024 entered Grade 8 at the height of the CO…
(2024-10-21). Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding. sanews.gov.za Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding | As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off today, Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has reminded all matriculants to seize the opportunity to apply for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | "The application window will close on 15 December 2024, and there are now just 55 days to submit applications. Eligible students are urged to apply promptly to secure financial support for their post-school education," Nkabane said. | Nkabane extended well wishes to all matriculants, who…
(2024-10-21). Eskom's system showing better health. sanews.gov.za Eskom's system showing better health | Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that Eskom's unplanned capability loss factor (UCLF) has significantly improved, indicating that the system is becoming healthier., , "If you look at what the UCLF recorded over the past seven days, you see that we've been averaging at about 10 500 megawatts, essentially 10 500 megawatts of capacity that is installed was not available on account of various reasons. [These include] the units failing and units not performing at their optimal capacity. If you had to compare this with the same period last…
(2024-10-21). Food poisoning incidents treated as national security threat. sanews.gov.za Food poisoning incidents treated as national security threat | The Department of Health has rebuffed claims that government is neglecting the issue of children dying from suspected food poisoning. | According to the department, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is currently treating the recent spate of deaths as a national security threat. | "These increasing incidents in black communities have led to an unfortunate and unsubstantiated perception that authorities are turning a blind eye to this crisis, and seem not to care about what's happening to citizens. | "Contrary to th…
(2024-10-21). Presidential well wishes for matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Presidential well wishes for matric Class of 2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the matric Class of 2024 well for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations., , "As your parents, teachers, siblings, friends and neighbours, we are proud of all learners who have reached and are ready for this milestone., , "You started out as the Grade 1 Class of 2012 and have succeeded to this point with the help of so many people around you who are supporting and applauding the work you have put in up to this point., , "You are ready now to play back the knowledge you have acquired during these important years o…
(2024-10-21). Seitlholo conducts inspection of Vaalharts Main Canal. sanews.gov.za Seitlholo conducts inspection of Vaalharts Main Canal | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo has conducted a site inspection of the Vaalharts Main Canal in Hartswater in the Northern Cape following the drowning of a 13-year-old boy. | The body of the child was retrieved on Thursday between Magogong and Taung, about 20 kilometres away. | The Vaalharts Main Canal stretches about 140 kilometres from the Vaal River at Warrenton in the Northern Cape, passing through the towns of Jan Kempdorp, Hartswater, Magogong, Taung and ends at the Pudimoe Water Treatment Works in Pudimoe, which ultimately treat a…
(2024-10-21). Weather warnings for Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za Weather warnings for Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued alerts for heavy rain and flooding over parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal., , Due to a cut off low pressure system, these conditions are expected from Sunday to Tuesday., , "Some areas in the summer rainfall region recently experienced their first Spring thunderstorms, but much of South Africa experienced calm weather conditions over the last few days. This is set to change with the arrival of a cut-off low pressure system, which will impact the southern, central, and eastern provinces from Sunday unt…
(2024-10-21). Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas on Monday and Tuesday. | "A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places," the SAWS said. | A surface high pressure south of the land will feed in a deep layer of moisture over the province, resulting in heavy downpours along the southeast coast between Cape St Francis and Port St Johns where the highest amounts of…
(2024-10-21). SAWS warns of disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal will experience disruptive rain while severe thunderstorms are likely to occur in the Free State, North West as well as the Northern Cape. | "A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places," said SAWS. | A surface high pressure south of the land will feed in a deep layer of moisture over the Eastern Cape, resulting in heavy downpours along the southeast coas…
(2024-10-21). Facebook deletes Skwawkbox analysis exposing Streeting's NHS 'reform'. skwawkbox.org 
Factual analysis, with references, removed as social media platform appears to protect right-wing politicians and policy Facebook has continued its campaign of censoring factual Skwawkbox posts, apparently to protect right-wing and establishment interests. After removing, in the space of just over a week, posts analysing Labour's poor local election results, exposing David Lammy's refusal to …
(2024-10-21). Now Facebook censors the post reporting them censoring a post. skwawkbox.org 
Nothing remotely unfactual, but again 'removed'… Facebook continues its campaign of censoring factual Skwawkbox posts, apparently to protect right-wing and establishment interests — and has now removed a link to a post reporting its removal of the previous post, even though the article is 100% factual. After removing, in the space of just over a …
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Articles are always free to read and Skwawkbox never accepts ads or sponsored posts — readers who want to support the site have several easy options available As it has always done ever since it began more than a decade ago, Skwawkbox runs entirely on the support of readers and ignores the near-daily advertising requests …
(2024-10-21). Illegal Israeli Settlers Attack Olive Farmers in Susiya, Occupied Palestine, Protected by IOF. youtube.com
(2024-10-21). "Deport the children! Deport the women! Deport all the innocents!" youtube.com 
(2024-10-21). Drone footage released by the Israeli occupation forces captures Yahya Sinwar in his final moments. youtube.com
(2024-10-21). Israeli Spokesman Calls Al-Asqa Hospital Attack "Paliwood": Dismisses Reports as "Fabricated" youtube.com
(2024-10-21). Bitcoin's New All-Time High: The Road to $73,800 and Beyond. moguldom.com Introduction Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, is once again at the forefront of financial news. There's growing excitement and anticipation that Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high of $73,800. Factors such as increased institutional investment, strong market momentum, and global economic shifts are driving this optimism. For those looking to stay ahead of the …
(2024-10-21). Solana to USD: How Solana's Environmental Sustainability Could Attract More Investors. moguldom.com With climate change and environmental sustainability increasingly becoming important issues all over the world, the cryptocurrency world is now under the spotlight for energy consumption. Two of the most popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, have come under fire for their big carbon footprints due to the energy-intensive nature of the proof of work (PoW) …
(2024-10-21). Lessons on fighting for the climate while living under authoritarianism. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-10-21). Green Blob-Funded Report Calls for Massive Frequent Flyer Levies That Would Devastate International Air Travel. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-10-21). OPINION — Sinwar Is Gone. Now, What's Next? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Natural Gas or Coal, do we have a choice? wattsupwiththat.com Understanding more about gas and coal, their importance for our energy needs and daily products used, but also their environmental impact, helps us make smarter energy policy decisions. I see that it is undisputed that coal and gas are on par when it comes to "the climate". My opinion on the fallacy of measuring everything with CO2 is published here "The Dilemma of pricing CO2".
(2024-10-21). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #616. wattsupwiththat.com "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." — Voltaire…
(2024-10-21). Metis player wearing the C with the Belleville Senators. windspeaker.com
(2024-10-21). Blinken Heads to Middle East To Promote Cease-fire Talks in Gaza War. themedialine.org
(2024-10-21). Pakistani Prime Minister Seeks Clemency for Aafia Siddiqui From President Biden. themedialine.org
(2024-10-21). Players Urge FIFA To End Aramco Partnership Over Human Rights Concerns. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). 7 Israelis Arrested for Spying for Iran, Facing Serious Charges. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Exiled Turkish Cleric Fethullah Gulen Dies at 83 in US. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Iran Summons Hungarian Ambassador Over Disputed Gulf Islands. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Survivor of Hamas Massacre Dies by Suicide After Battle With PTSD. themedialine.org
(2024-10-21). Away from the EU: Serbia wants to join BRICS. unitedworldint.com The country's deputy prime minister announced sending a delegation to the summit in Kazan. BRICS is a real alternative to the European Union for Serbia. This was stated by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin in an interview with the German publication Berliner Zeitung. He emphasized that joining BRICS would be a serious alternative compared …
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? unitedworldint.com The research the Nobel Prize was awarded to. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective …
(2024-10-21). What do Gazans really think about Yahya Sinwar? youtube.com 
Video released by the Israeli army showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar just moments before his death, dressed in a keffiyeh and fatigues, flinging a stick in defiance at a quadracopter drone, and fighting to his last breath, galvanized international support for Palestinian armed resistance to Israel — and drove a surge of respect for Sinwar. …
(2024-10-21). SATIRE: Fire Station That Burned Down Didn't Have Fire Alarm. theonion.com 
A new fire station in central Germany, which was destroyed in a fire, did not have a fire alarm system, with local officials claiming no alarm was installed because experts had considered it unnecessary. What do you think?
(2024-10-21). SATIRE: We Need To Take Trump's Rhetoric Seriously, But Not Literally vs. Have That Guy Killed. theonion.com 
By Daniel Edelwright | POINT | We Need To Take Trump's Rhetoric Seriously, But Not Literally: | Almost every day, the establishment seems to get it wrong trying to use Donald Trump's words to paint him as a dire threat to our democracy. What so many fail to see—and what his supporters have long understood—is that Trump is a showman. When he speaks at rallies, he's not telling us about his literal policy positions. More often than not, he's just trying to entertain. | Without accepting that simple fact, mainstream reporters and politicians will always risk looking hopelessly out of touch.
(2024-10-21). Welcome to tariff land: the retreat of free trade. onlineopinion.com.au Free markets? Free trade? The modern economic world has little time for these erroneous, misdirected terms.
(2024-10-21). The neo-liberal consensus is coming apart. onlineopinion.com.au The neo-liberal consensus built in…
(2024-10-21). 'The Mystics Would Like a Word' finds the practical lessons in ancient feminine wisdom. anabaptistworld.org Shannon Evans, spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter, was feeling disillusioned with contemporary Christian thinkers. "I had a snobby chip on my shoulder about everything that was popular and what people were reading," Evans said with a laugh in a phone interview with RNS. "I wanted something ancient. I wanted to go …
(2024-10-21). Telegraph Misled Readers on Climate Change Impact, rules Press Watchdog in Rare Slap-Down. bylinetimes.com 
The Daily Telegraph has been found to have misled readers about the impact of climate change on Britain's railways, following a ruling by the UK press' self-regulating body. | Following a six month back-and-forth with a climate think tank, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) has now upheld a complaint against the newspaper over an article published in April this year, which claimed there had been a "fall in weather [related] delays" on the rail network. | The story claimed that it "eroded" the Network Rail chief's warnings over the impact of climate change on the sector. | But in response to…
(2024-10-21). The nation's first commercial carbon sequestration plant is in Illinois. It leaks. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between A row of executives from grain-processing behemoth Archer Daniels Midland watched as Verlyn Rosenberger, 88, took the podium at a Decatur City Council meeting last week. It was the first meeting since she and the rest of her central Illinois community learned of a second leak at ADM's carbon dioxide sequestration well beneath Lake Decatur, their…
(2024-10-21). Trump-Linked Operatives Ran Unlawful Surveillance Campaign Against Democratic Politicians, Alleges Whistleblower. bylinetimes.com The whistleblower, who spoke to Byline Times on the condition of anonymity, said that the surveillance was conducted by former and retired intelligence officials, with the alleged knowledge of Trump and began at least in the middle of 2020 and continued until at least 2022 after he had led office. | The operation consisted of gathering images of politicians and people that they were meeting with, including from cameras inside the Dirksen and Hart Senate office buildings, from operatives on the ground, and on social media, the whistleblower said. The operatives then utilized facial recognition technology to id…
(2024-10-21). The Government has a Way of Tackling Entrenched Health Inequalities Ready To Go — Will It Implement It? bylinetimes.com The But what if the Government had a well-established, potentially life-saving, nationwide screening programme at its fingert…
(2024-10-21). Tribes help tribes after natural disasters. Helene is no different. grist.org 
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were looking forward to their annual Cherokee Indian Fair this year — 2024's event was to be the 112th celebration. There were going to be Indigenous stickball tournaments, bubble gum-blowing contests, and a longest-hair competition. | But the tribe, located in the western part of North Carolina, was slammed by Hurricane Helene less than a week before the fair, with floods, destruction, and a death toll of
(2024-10-21). Colombian peacemaker guides youth away from violent influences. anabaptistworld.org A Colombian Mennonite woman who empowers young people to choose peace in the midst of violence is the winner of the 2024 Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award.
(2024-10-21). UN chief seeks 'significant' funding at biodiversity summit to save nature. scmp.com Environmental delegates are gathering in Colombia for the two-week United Nations Biodiversity Conference, or Cop16.
(2024-10-21). Storm Oscar hits Cuba as island grapples with blackout. scmp.com The storm's arrival comes as Cuba tries to recover from its worst blackout in at least two years.
(2024-10-21). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). Fans mourning One Direction singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities. scmp.com Vigils also held in Paris, Sydney, New York as fans grieve for Liam Payne, 31, who died in Argentina on Wednesday after fall from hotel balcony.
(2024-10-21). Berlin zoo visitors queue to see baby panda twins. scmp.com Visitors are eager to catch their first glimpse of two panda cubs born almost eight weeks ago.
(2024-10-21). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |
(2024-10-21). 2024 World day against the death penalty. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). Brazil's Lula cancels Russia Brics trip after minor brain haemorrhage from fall. scmp.com The 78-year-old president was treated at a hospital after cutting his head in an accident at his home.
(2024-10-21). Georgian president delivers pro-EU message at rally as election looms. scmp.com October 26 election is widely viewed as a test of whether Georgia returns to Russia's orbit or maintains its pro-Western orientation.
(2024-10-21). Singapore's Pritam Singh, US sends migrants back to China: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From US sending migrants back to China to Singapore's Pritam Singh trial, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-10-21). Financial Times: Dynamic pricing: economic efficiency, or subtle price gouging? truepublica.org.uk Powered by algorithms and artificial intelligence, dynamic, or surge pricing is now being used across a growing number of consumer industries, from restaurants to rock concerts. But controversies such as the skyrocketing ticket prices for the upcoming Oasis tour and concerns over price gouging means dynamic pricing is coming under increased scrutiny. …
(2024-10-21). Cuba's president warns against unrest over nationwide blackout. scmp.com Cubans struggled with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm.
(2024-10-21). Moldova EU referendum too close to call, president blames 'foreign interference'. scmp.com Eye on Russia as incumbent president alleges meddling in Moldova's EU referendum.
(2024-10-21). Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist. theintercept.com 
On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer from the lobbying firm gave $1,000 to "Pete Sessions for Congress."
(2024-10-21). Telegraph Misled Readers on Climate Change Impact, rules Press Watchdog in Rare Slap-Down. bylinetimes.com Following a six month back-and-forth with a climate think tank, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) has now upheld a complaint against the newspaper over an article published in April this year, which claimed there had been a "fall in weather [related] delays" on the rail network. | The story claimed that it "eroded" the Network Rail chief's warnings over the impact of climate change on the sector. | But in response to a complaint from the non-profit Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, which tackles misinformation on the climate crisis, Ipso found that the article's headline and opening sente…
(2024-10-21). Pentagon leak points to U.S. discomfort over strength of Israel's potential response to Iran. haaretz.com The leaked documents show the U.S. estimates the Israeli response to Iran will be significant ‚ñ The continued combat in Jabalya and the death of an IDF senior commander show 'total victory' is far off…
(2024-10-21). Israel and Hamas' positions remain unchanged after Sinwar's death, top negotiator says. haaretz.com The senior official told Haaretz that while the defense establishment's view is that the killing should be leveraged to get a deal, he thinks Israel will have to make concessions to do so…
(2024-10-21). Trump plays up U.S.-Israel tensions ahead of election. haaretz.com At a rally and in an interview with Al Arabiya, Trump said he would have gotten the hostages held by Hamas freed immediately had he been president, and that he believed 'many of them are dead'…
(2024-10-21). Iran leaking sensitive information on top Israeli officials. haaretz.com A group affiliated with Iranian intelligence has been leaking emails purportedly stolen from four former and current Israeli officials — and says Yair Golan and IDF Persian spokesman are next…
(2024-10-21). Taijul Islam's Fifer Fuels Bangladesh's Test Fight Against South Africa. devdiscourse.com Spinner Taijul Islam's outstanding five-wicket haul gave Bangladesh a fighting chance against South Africa during the first day of the Test match at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. As day one concluded, South Africa had reached 140/6, with Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder remaining unbeaten on the crease.
(2024-10-21). The Votes Against Harris That Never Get Mentioned. davidswanson.org Back in August, citing a poll from June, Norman Solomon published an op-ed titled The Ghost of Hubert Humphrey Is Stalking Kamala Harris, because 61% of U.S. adults were saying they opposed sending weapons and supplies to Israel. Of course polls can be worded, conducted, interpreted, and reported to produce almost any desired result (no …
(2024-10-21). Artists disrupt Kamala Harris jazz fundraiser in New York City for Palestine. youtube.com 
(2024-10-21). Trump serves McDonald's fries, Harris visits churches in US election swing-state appeals. scmp.com Donald Trump mocks Kamala Harris with McDonald's visit — but she calls it sign of desperation.
(2024-10-21). Delhi Government Unveils Special Courts for Disabled in Landmark Judicial Reform. devdiscourse.com In a significant step towards judicial inclusion, the Delhi government has announced the establishment of special courts designed for people with disabilities, ensuring timely and accessible justice for all. The initiative, approved by Chief Minister Atishi, marks a landmark move aimed at judicial reform.
(2024-10-21). India to Launch First Coal Exchange for Dynamic Trading. devdiscourse.com Union minister G Kishan Reddy has announced that India is poised to establish its first coal exchange soon. This initiative will help in transforming coal into a tradable commodity by allowing more sellers and buyers to participate in the market.
(2024-10-21). Nitin Gadkari Reviews NH Projects in North Eastern States, Emphasizes Expedited Development. devdiscourse.com Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, conducted a comprehensive review of the National Highway projects in the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, and Nagaland at a high-level meeting in Delhi today. The meeting was attended by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Sh. Kiren Rijiju, Chief Ministers Sh. Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh), Sh. N Biren Singh (Manipur), and Dr. Manik Saha (Tripura), along with Union Ministers of State for Road Transport and Highways Sh. Ajay Tamta and Sh. Harsh Malhotra. Senior ministry officials also particip…
(2024-10-21). Finance Minister Approves Expansion of Senior Management Structure in Nationalized Banks. devdiscourse.com In a significant move aimed at enhancing the administrative structure and efficiency of nationalized banks, the Finance Minister has approved the creation of the Chief General Manager (CGM) post below the board level in five additional nationalized banks: Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, and UCO Bank. This follows the presence of CGM positions in six out of eleven nationalized banks. Along with creating the new CGM roles, the Finance Minister also approved an increase in the number of CGMs in banks where…
(2024-10-21). Debate Over Constitution's Preamble Sparks Legal Battle. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court on Monday reaffirmed that secularism is a fundamental element of the Indian Constitution's structure as it considers challenges to the 1976 amendment of the Preamble, which added the words 'socialist' and 'secular'.
(2024-10-21). BJP Confident of Assembly Poll Victories in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia voiced assurance on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will emerge victorious in the forthcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He attributed this confidence to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on development and progressive policies.
(2024-10-21). Andhra Pradesh Sets Its Sights on Becoming India's Drone Hub. devdiscourse.com Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is spearheading efforts to crown the state as the drone capital of India, officials announced Monday. The state will host a two-day drone summit in Mangalagiri, Guntur district, aiming to align with Naidu's ambitious vision.
(2024-10-21). McDonald's Stirs Political Pot with Trump's Fry Station Visit. devdiscourse.com McDonald's Corporation found itself at the center of political intrigue over the weekend after agreeing to host former President Donald Trump at one of its Pennsylvania locations. Despite accommodating the Republican nominee's campaign gesture, the fast-food giant emphasized it remains neutral in the presidential race.
(2024-10-21). U.S. Lawmakers Urge Tougher Sanctions on Russian Oil Operations. devdiscourse.com In a bipartisan move, dozens of U.S. Representatives have called on the Biden administration to intensify sanctions on Russian oil shipments. They specifically questioned an exception granted to SLB, the world's largest oilfield company, allowing it to continue operations in Russia amid ongoing political tensions.
(2024-10-21). Historic Supreme Court Argument: Transgender Rights Champion Takes the Stand. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking development, Chase Strangio, a lawyer from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), is preparing to be the first openly transgender attorney to present arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. Scheduled for December 4, the case scrutinizes Tennessee's law that prohibits gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender minors, a measure backed by the state's Republican leadership.
(2024-10-21). Diddy Faces New Wave of Sexual Abuse Allegations as Legal Battle Intensifies. devdiscourse.com Amidst mounting legal troubles, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been served with seven fresh sexual abuse lawsuits. These cases follow ongoing allegations of criminal sexual misconduct, mainly from incidents alleged to have occurred in 2000 and 2022.
(2024-10-21). Al-Hilal Triumphs in Nine-Goal Thriller to Remain Unbeaten. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling encounter, Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal emerged victorious over defending champions Al-Ain with a 5-4 scoreline in the Asian Champions League Elite. The match on Monday saw Salem Al-Dawsari clinch a hat-trick, eclipsing Neymar's much-anticipated return to the field after a prolonged injury.
(2024-10-21). Freedom not free for NUP's jailed 16. independent.co.ug 
But what's the price as Olivia Lutaaya, 15 others plead guilty in Court Martial? COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | On Oct. 14 their boldness broke. After four years of Olivia Lutaaya and 15 other political prisoners refusing to plead guilty to alleged tramped up charges of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices, and …
(2024-10-21). Climate Change and Africa's debt crisis. independent.co.ug 
A policy brief by 3 top economists warns continent is in the worst crisis in 80 years ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa has long struggled with a silent debt crisis, one that has exacerbated its vulnerability to climate shocks and constrained its economic potential. It is time to give voice to these challenges and address …
(2024-10-21). CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba interview. independent.co.ug 
INTERVIEW: TEN questions for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces, (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ***** THE INDEPENDENT: Briefly tell us about the role of the office of the UPDF Chief of Defense Forces as you see it? CDF MUHOOZI: The job of the CDF is to command, control and …
(2024-10-21). BREAST CANCER: Mulago warns men on increasing cases. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital have warned men to seek screening for breast cancer, as there has been a notable rise in the number of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Speaking on Wednesday during the ongoing radiology health camp at the hospital, Dr. Kintu Luwaga, a Consultant Surgeon who …
(2024-10-21). Ecobank renews commitment to 'Keep A Girl In School' campaign. independent.co.ug 
The 11th Ecobank Day Celebration, for 'Keep A Girl in School' Initiative Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of Ecobank's commitment to the "Transforming Africa through Education" theme, this year's 11th Ecobank Day group-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative will focus on giving back to the community. This year, Ecobank are continuing their …
(2024-10-21). Narrativa da Ucrânia sobre armas nucleares é irreal. globalresearch.ca Recentemente, tem havido uma série de narrativas sobre a possibilidade de a Ucrânia ter armas nucleares. Por um lado, Kiev afirma que precisa adquirir poder de dissuasà£o. Por outro lado, os meios de comunicaàßà£o ocidentais afirmam que a Ucrânia já …
(2024-10-21). Confirma ejército israelí muerte de uno de sus comandantes en Gaza. cubadebate.cu El ejército israelí confirmó la muerte de uno de sus comandantes y reconoció que otros cuatro oficiales resultaron heridos, durante los combates con la resistencia palestina en el norte de la Franja de Gaza. El comandante de la Brigada 401, coronel Ihsan Daqsa, es el oficial de mayor rango abatido desde el comienzo de la guerra en octubre del 2023.
(2024-10-21). Equipo cubano jugará este martes rumbo al Premier 12. cubadebate.cu Cuba iniciará este martes ante LG Twins los duelos programados en Ulsan, Corea del Sur, como parte de su puesta en forma para el torneo beisbolero Premier 12. El director Armando Jonhson precisó que la intención es que algunos hombres clave, incluidos Despaigne y Arruebarruena, sumen el mayor número de turnos posibles en esos encuentros.
(2024-10-21). Gran final de la MLB: Dodgers vs. Yankees. cubadebate.cu Los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles derrotaron 10 por 5 a los Mets de Nueva York y sellaron su boleto a la Serie Mundial para un duelo contra los Yankees que se hizo esperar más de cuatro décadas. Dodgers y Yankees de Nueva York se han enfrentado en 11 ocasiones en la Serie Mundial, más que ninguna otra rivalidad, con una última victoria de la franquicia angelina en 1981.
(2024-10-21). Más de 300 personas rescatadas y 2 fallecidos por fuertes inundaciones en Nuevo México (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Guardia Nacional de Nuevo México continuó con operaciones de búsqueda y rescate en Roswell, Nuevo México luego que intensas lluvias provocaron inundaciones en la ciudad y sus alrededores, que cobraron la vida de por lo menos dos personas. Funcionarios de la Guardia Nacional informaron que 309 personas habían sido rescatadas.
(2024-10-21). Cuba, apagada pero no vencida. cubadebate.cu Hace ya más de 72 horas sin luz. La última vez que estuve tantos días sin energía eléctrica fue en Venezuela, en marzo de 2020, cuando un ataque al sistema electroenergético nacional tuvo al país una semana sin electricidad. El origen, el mismo: un enmarañado régimen de sanciones y bloqueo; la negativa de un país poderoso a aceptar la voluntad de los pueblos independientes y decididos a labrar su propio camino.
(2024-10-21). EUA podem 'acabar' com o conflito na Ucrânia — político checo. globalresearch.ca Cada vez mais políticos em todo o mundo reconhecem a realidade do conflito ucraniano, admitindo que qualquer decisà£o tomada pela Ucrânia necessita de aprovaàßà£o prévia do Ocidente. Numa declaraàßà£o recente, um proeminente político checo afirmou que o conflito em solo …
(2024-10-21). Luong Cuong elegido nuevo presidente de Vietnam. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional en su XV legislatura eligió a Luong Cuong como presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam para el mandato 2021-2026, en el marco de su octavo periodo de sesiones en Hanoi. El nuevo dignatario se comprometió a ser absolutamente leal a la Patria, a la Constitución de la República Socialista de Vietnam…
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu hace una pausa y reflexiona cómo EEUU lo ha traicionado. øY ahora qué? strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-21). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La situación energética y los efectos del huracán Oscar. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Autoridades de la Unión Eléctrica, el Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil, el Instituto de Meteorología y el Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos comparecerán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para brindar información sobre el proceso de recuperación del sistema eléctrico nacional y los efectos causados en el oriente del país por el paso del huracán Oscar.
(2024-10-21). La AHS es vanguardia siempre. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el profundo compromiso social y el amor a Cuba, los jóvenes creadores de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz manifestamos nuestra disposición de ser útiles y ayudar de cualquier manera, para superar las complejas circunstancias actuales, como parte de nuestro pueblo.
(2024-10-21). Nueva masacre de Israel en la localidad de Baalbek, Líbano. cubadebate.cu La ocupación israelí continuó sus ataques contra varias regiones del Líbano, en particular Baalbek, donde bombardeó edificios residenciales e instituciones sociales, y dejó un saldo de seis niños y mujeres fallecidas y ocho heridos. El ataque contra instituciones financieras y sociales vinculadas a la Resistencia de Líbano respondió a las enormes pérdidas económicas infligidas a la entidad ocupante desde hace más de un año.
(2024-10-21). Falleció la destacada cantante estadounidense Bárbara Dane. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer, 20 de octubre, a la edad de 97 años falleció en la ciudad de Oakland, California, Estados Unidos de América, la destacada cantante estadounidense Bárbara Dane. En 1966, denominado en Cuba el Año de la Solidaridad, visitó por vez primera la isla. Sostuvo un encuentro con el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro.