(2024-11-27). States move towards negotiations for a treaty on crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-11-27). Myanmar: ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrant. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Rohingya refugees walk through rice fields after crossing the border from Myanmar into Palang Khali, Bangladesh, October 19, 2017. | © 2017 Jorge Silva/Reuters | (New York) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's request for an arrest warrant for Myanmar military commander-in-chief, Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged crimes against humanity is a major step towards justice for the country's Rohingya population, Human Rights Watch said today. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's announcement during a visit to Bangladesh on November 27, 2024, opens the door to seeking ac…
(2024-11-27). WaPo: When Israeli Leaders Commit War Crimes, They Can Prosecute Themselves. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-27). War Crimes in Lebanon: Human Rights Watch Says Israel Used US Arms To Kill 3 Journalists. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-27). Iran Calls for Collective Action against Israeli War Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran condemned the Israeli regime's atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon as war crimes and a crime against all humanity, calling for concerted efforts to disallow the normalization of atrocity, crimes and colonial erasure in occupied Palestine.
(2024-11-27). Israel's US-Backed Starvation Policy in Gaza. stephensemler.com 
Share Subscribe now Situation The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif. The ICC Prosecutor had requested these warrants in late May. As co-perpetrators, Netanyahu and Gallant are wanted for "the war crime of …
(2024-11-27). Ukraine Briefing: Kiev launches more ATACMS, risks massive Russian retaliation. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the latest developments associated with the ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles and why Ukraine has ignored Russia's stern warning about utilising these missiles in the future.
(2024-11-27). Israel's genocide Day 416: Minimal Food Aid Allowed Into Gaza. popularresistance.org Israel and Lebanon are very close to concluding a ceasefire deal, claimed Israeli reports on Monday, after two days of intense fire exchange between Hezbollah and the Israeli army over the weekend. | On Monday, the Israeli ambassador to the US told the Israeli army's radio that Israel was close to reaching a ceasefire deal with Lebanon within days, while the Israeli minister of immigration told the same radio station that ceasefire talks with Lebanon reached advanced stages. | These Israeli reports came as the Israeli daily Israel Hayom reported that Netanyahu held a meeting with key ministers in his cabinet late…
(2024-11-27). French Foreign Ministry Says It Won't Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu. truthout.org A day after French Prime Minister Michel Barnier told Parliament that the government would fulfill its obligations as a state party to the Rome Statute and uphold the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, the country's Foreign Ministry announced it would not detain the two officials if they set foot in France. The Foreign Ministry claimed Israeli Prime… |
(2024-11-27). CovertAction Bulletin: What Does the Lebanon Ceasefire Mean? covertactionmagazine.com On Tuesday afternoon, the Israeli security cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the cabinet and then with a pre-recorded video addressed the Israeli public, expressing his support for the deal…
(2024-11-27). Israel carpet bombs Beirut after Biden announces ceasefire. wsws.org Minutes after President Biden announced a ceasefire in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, the Zionist regime of Benjamin Netanyahu unleashed several dozen air strikes across southern Beirut and its suburbs, some that targeted residential buildings where displaced people were sheltering.
(2024-11-27). Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal details. aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has the right to strike Lebanon if Hezbollah breaches ceasefire.
(2024-11-27). "Truce will weaken Netanyahu's position even more" uwidata.com By Abbas Djuma, Syrian journalist based in Moscow A ceasefire was agreed upon in Lebanon regarding the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Moscow-based Syrian journalist Abbas Djuma evaluated the agreement in an interview with UWI. Djuma emphasizes that one needs to wait for the details of the agreement. Here are his first comments. Now Israeli …
(2024-11-27). Ceasefire with Hezbollah ends Israel's illusion of reshaping West Asia: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says the ceasefire Israel eventually clinched with Hezbollah has shattered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "illusion" of reshaping West Asia by force.
(2024-11-27). Activists slam France over refusal to arrest Netanyahu. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Biden hails Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as 'good news'. newarab.com 
US President The ceasefire will begin at 4: 00 am local time (0200 GMT), Biden said, speaking at the White House after Netanyahu's office said his ministers had approved the deal. | Ten ministers vote…
(2024-11-27). Netanyahu agrees to Lebanon ceasefire, security cabinet approves. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Action is happening for Palestine three days this week. Here's what's on. thecanary.co This week marks a critical moment in the movement for Palestine solidarity. With Israel's devastating violence in Gaza ongoing, it's so important to continue to raise our voices for justice. The International Criminal Court's recent issuance of arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant — as well as Hamas commander Mohammed Daif — highlights […] | By
(2024-11-27). Independent Inquiry Blames Netanyahu, Military for Unpreparedness in Hamas Attack. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Arrest warrants from the Hague: the ICC, Netanyahu and Gallant. onlineopinion.com.au International law remains a curious creature, one of mixed shape and uneven maturity, being based on the mutual, grudging acknowledgment of conventions between countries.
(2024-11-27). U.S. rejects Netanyahu's claim that American threats forced Israel to accept Hezbollah cease-fire. haaretz.com The Prime Minister's Office claimed that the Biden administration threatened Israel with an arms embargo and refusal to use its United Nations veto if the deal was not signed – but Washington says that Netanyahu was a full partner in formulating the agreement. Nonetheless, the war in Gaza may lead the administration to take additional steps against Israel before the end of Biden's term…
(2024-11-27). Court agrees to postpone Netanyahu's testimony in his criminal trial by eight days. haaretz.com Justices rejected the Israeli prime minister's request to postpone his testimony for 15 days. Netanyahu will now testify on December 10…
(2024-11-27). Netanyahu's coalition silent as PM pushes Lebanon cease-fire against right-wing ideals. haaretz.com Aside from one or two brave souls, no opposition to the cease-fire agreement with Lebanon was heard from Netanyahu's Likud party members or his coalition. The government's briefings and Netanyahu's insinuations of an American threat reflect an act of ingratitude…
(2024-11-27). Lebanese army deploys forces in south Lebanon; IDF imposes curfew on residents moving south of Litani River. haaretz.com LEBANON: Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah goes into effect; IDF fires at suspects entering no-go zone in southern Lebanon ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Lebanon cease-fire aims to isolate Hamas, focus on Iran ‚ñ GAZA: White House announces it will renew efforts to broker a Gaza cease-fire; Hamas reportedly ready for cease-fire following Lebanon truce…
(2024-11-27). Promoting Lebanon cease-fire, Netanyahu's cynicism on Gaza and the hostages is apparent. haaretz.com While the Israeli PM was quick to agree to a fragile agreement with Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon, he insists on prolonging the war in Gaza, abandoning yet again the hostages held there by Hamas…
(2024-11-27). Hamas says it's ready for Gaza truce following Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire. haaretz.com LEBANON: Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah goes into effect; IDF fires at suspects entering no-go zone in southern Lebanon ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Lebanon cease-fire aims to isolate Hamas, focus on Iran ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas reportedly ready for cease-fire in Gaza following Lebanon truce…
(2024-11-27). Netanyahu's coalition silent as PM pushes through an embarrassing Lebanon deal. haaretz.com Apart from one or two brave souls, none of the members of Israeli prime minister's government came out against an agreement that goes against the right-wing spirit and the mood among Netanyahu's supporter base…
(2024-11-27). Cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect, ending almost 14 months of conflict. haaretz.com LEBANON: Biden announces 60-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, in which Israel will gradually withdraw forces and Lebanese Army will deploy along border ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Lebanon cease-fire aims to isolate Hamas, focus on Iran ‚ñ GAZA: Reports of 15 killed in Israeli strike on shelter in Gaza City…
(2024-11-27). Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, ISRAELI | Xinhua | Israel's security cabinet approved on Tuesday night a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported that the ceasefire, brokered by the United States and France, was expected to take effect on Wednesday at 4 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) …
(2024-11-27). Sadaf Jaffer: Why would anyone support Gottheimer "a hateful anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim bigot who is willing to destroy our free speech rights" fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: Josh Gottheimer has united with one of the most fascist Trump-ian congress members (Virginia Foxx) to introduce a fascist…
(2024-11-27). South Jersey for Palestine — Twice Weekly Vigils Saturdays Noon in Collingswood and Tuesdays at 3 in Mt Laurel. fightbackbetter.com 
Twice Weekly Vigils Saturdays Noon in Collingswood December 7, 14, 21, 27(Haddon Avenue and Cuthbert Blvd. on the border of Collingswood…
(2024-11-27). Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians, Abduct Four, in Tubas and Al-Far'a Camp. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men and abducted four others, in the city of Tubas and the Al-Far'a refugee camp, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the city of Tubas and the Al-Far'a refugee camp south of the city, …
(2024-11-27). Army Abducts Two Palestinians Near Jericho. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted two young Palestinian men near Jericho in the occupied West Bank's northeastern part. Media sources said the soldiers abducted Taleb Ali Salim Abu Dahouk from the Ein Al-Sultan refugee camp, west of Jericho, after stopping him at a military roadblock north of the city. The sources added that the soldiers …
(2024-11-27). Israeli Army Demolishes A Palestinian Home In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the town of Ethna, west of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part, and demolished the home of a slain Palestinian man. Media sources said the army surrounded the town and installed roadblocks before many Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded it. They added that the soldiers demolished …
(2024-11-27). Israeli Colonizers Cut 100 Olive Trees Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers invaded Palestinian orchards in Yasuf village, east of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part, and cut down at least 100 olive trees. Wael Abu Madi, the head of Yasuf Village Council, stated that the colonizers cut more than 100 trees, some of which were planted by Palestinians …
(2024-11-27). Israeli Colonizers Invade Khirbet Hamsa In Northern Plains. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, a group of paramilitary colonizers stormed Khirbet Hamsa in the Northern Plains of the occupied West Bank. According to human rights activist Aref Daraghma, the paramilitary colonizers invaded the area, photographing residents' structures and dwellings before inspecting their ID cards. Earlier that day, occupation forces had invaded Khirbet Hamsa, seizing citizens' property, …
(2024-11-27). Anushakti Nagar Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Sana Malik wins 3K votes. ummid.com Fahad Ahmad of NCP (Sharad Pawar) and Sana Malik, daughter of sitting MLA Nawab Malik and NCP (Ajit Pawar) candidate, are in neck and neck battle in Anushakti Nagar assembly seat of Mumbai.
(2024-11-27). Dhule Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Faruk Shah of AIMIM defeated. ummid.com Faruk Shah,sitting MLA of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), is trailing behind Agrawal Anup Omprakash of the BJP in the Dhule City assembly seat where counting of votes for the 2024 assembly election is underway.
(2024-11-27). Solapur Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Farooq Shabdi of AIMIM defeated. ummid.com Farooq Makbool Shabdi of All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is ahead of his nearest rival Devendra Rajesh Kothe of the BJP in Solapur City Central assembly seat where counting of votes for the 2024 assembly election is underway.
(2024-11-27). Chandivali Poll Result 2024 Live Updates: Arif Naseem Khan loses by over 20K votes. ummid.com Senior Congress leader and former minister Arif Naseem Khan has lost the 2024 Maharashtra Election from the Chandivali assembly seat.
(2024-11-27). French government on brink of collapse over 2025 budget vote. wsws.org A bitter debate is now unfolding inside the ruling class over how to recalibrate its policies, that will confront it, sooner rather than later, with explosive working class opposition.
(2024-11-27). Australia moves step closer to world-first social media ban for under-16s. aljazeera.com House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to pass legislation targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
(2024-11-27). Obama urges voters to 'turn the page' on Trump. presstv.ir US President Barack Obama urges voters in the swing state of Wisconsin to "turn the page" on Donald Trump.
(2024-11-27). 'So much anxiety': With one week to go, hope and fear surround US election. presstv.ir One week is left to the United States presidential election, with voters' emotions starting to intensify.
(2024-11-27). TikTok isn't anti-Israel: It's Hired Unit 8200 Agents to Run its Affairs. mintpressnews.com A MintPress News study has unearthed a network of former agents of Israeli spying agency Unit 8200 working at TikTok, a company charged with supposedly being a Chinese-owned hub of anti-Semitic content.
(2024-11-27). TikTok isn't anti-Israel: It's Hired Unit 8200 Agents to Run its Affairs. mintpressnews.com 
A MintPress News study has unearthed a network of former agents of Israeli spying agency Unit 8200 working at TikTok, a company charged with supposedly being a Chinese-owned hub of anti-Semitic content.
(2024-11-27). Students Who Protested Gaza Genocide Face Felony Mob Charges. popularresistance.org Pre-trial hearings for students who participated in a Gaza solidarity encampment in central Illinois last spring are being held on November 20 and December 4, 2024. The outcome of the four students' trials will determine whether they will risk up to three years of incarceration on felony "mob action" charges for having exercised their free speech rights on campus. | The students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) — one of the largest public universities in the country — constructed an encampment known as the Popular University for Gaza in April 2024, after months of Israel's relen…
(2024-11-27). Israel's chemical weapons stockpile is a global threat, Iran warns. peoplesdispatch.org Israel is one of only four countries in the world that refuse to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention. It has also been accused of using banned substances against civilians in Gaza and Lebanon…
(2024-11-27). "My Pen Is My Weapon Against the Occupation": Palestinian Writers Resist Israel. truthout.org Beginning on November 29, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a weeklong event will foreground the plight and power of Palestinian cultural production amid the ongoing genocide in which Israel has killed over 44,970 people. The event, called Read Palestine Week (#ReadPalestineWeek), features online and in-person events across North America, Europe and the Middle East… |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2024-11-27). Israeli Committee Blames Netanyahu For Hamas' Oct 7 Attack; Releases Scathing ReportIsrael's independent Civilian Commission of Inquiry into Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks has blamed PM Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence ministers and the heads of Israel's security services, among others, for the failures on and leading up to the massacre. The commission, in a scathing report, states that the entire government had "failed its primary mission."
(2024-11-27). Biden Approves New $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel, Despite Lebanon Ceasefire. truthout.org The Biden administration is reportedly advancing a sale of weapons, worth nearly $700 million, to Israel as its military furthers its plan of ethnic cleansing in north Gaza and despite the ceasefire agreement Israel reached with Hezbollah this week. As first reported by Financial Times, which cited people familiar with the sale, the administration has notified Congress that it is moving… |
(2024-11-27). Israel Fired on Journalists in Lebanon Just Hours After Ceasefire Began. truthout.org Israeli forces fired on two locations in southern Lebanon just hours after a much-vaunted ceasefire agreement began on Wednesday morning, declaring that the southern region is still a military zone. Lebanon's news agency reported that Israeli forces opened fire on two journalists in the southern town of Khiam. Both journalists, one working for The Associated Press and the other for Sputnik… |
(2024-11-27). Clevelanders tell county executive to divest from Israel Bonds. workers.org 
Members of Cleveland's Palestinian community and Palestine supporters marched on the home of Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne on Nov. 24 to demand the county divest from Israel Bonds. The county's investment in genocide is worth $16 million. Ronayne has adamantly refused to divest. Cleveland, Nov. 24, 2024. (WW Photo: . . . |
(2024-11-27). Thousands returning home to south Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. aljazeera.com Families start making their way home, defying Israeli military warning not to return to areas it had forcibly evacuated.
(2024-11-27). A 'new page': World reacts to Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. aljazeera.com Agreement greeted with relief in Lebanon and beyond, with some pushing for 'urgent steps' to end Israel's war in Gaza.
(2024-11-27). The ceasefire in Lebanon will not last long. aljazeera.com Israel has a long track record of violating ceasefires, agreements, and resolutions meant to keep peace in the region.
(2024-11-27). Lebanese PM calls on Israel to commit to truce and withdraw. aljazeera.com Lebanon's caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati comments on ceasefire deal.
(2024-11-27). US envoy explains Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com "We don't have to be fast, we have to be smart." US envoy Amos Hochstein has told Al Jazeera.
(2024-11-27). "Fear" Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire will mean another Sykes-Picot. aljazeera.com Rami Khouri on why the Lebanon ceasefire negotiations may turn into another Western-led, carving up of the Middle East.
(2024-11-27). Headlines for November 27, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Halts Assault on Lebanon as Ceasefire Takes Effect, 2024 Becomes Deadliest Year for Humanitarian Aid Workers Due to Israel's Assault on Gaza, Trump Taps Kevin Hassett, Who Crafted 2017 Tax Cuts for the Rich, to Lead National Economic Council, Jay Bhattacharya, Who Argued Against COVID Interventions, Picked by Trump to Lead NIH, Trump Nominates Jamieson Greer, Who Helped Wage Trade War with China, as U.S. Trade Representative, Mexican President Blasts Trump's Pledge to Impose Tariffs, Warning Against Trade War, Texas Offers Trump Land for Mass Deportation Camps, Walmart Cancels Diversity, Equity…
(2024-11-27). "Israel Wants Wars": Gideon Levy on Lebanon Ceasefire, Gaza & Gov't Sanctions Against Haaretz. democracynow.org 
We're joined by Israeli journalist Gideon Levy as we continue our conversation on the Israeli-Lebanon ceasefire. We take a look at the mood within Israel, where Levy characterizes the Israeli public as "sour" about what is seen as a premature deal. "They would like to see more blood, more destruction in Lebanon," says Levy. "Israel wants wars." This retributive stance is still being felt in Lebanon, adds writer Lina Mounzer, who says Lebanese people are "very terrified of the day after" and do not feel that they have been awarded peace, despite the terms of th…
(2024-11-27). "Fragile" Ceasefire Begins in Lebanon After Israel Launched More Devastating Attacks. democracynow.org 
Nearly two months after Israel invaded Lebanon, a "fragile" ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Under the deal, Israel says it will withdraw troops from Lebanon's south over a 60-day period, though Lebanese writer Lina Mounzer says "this is already being contradicted by the behavior and the directives of the Israeli army," which continued to bomb Lebanese civilian areas through the waning hours of official hostilities. Thousands of displaced Lebanese are now returning to southern Lebanon, hoping that their homes are still standing. Many are mourning the nearly 3,80…
(2024-11-27). Cease-fire in Lebanon holds as Gaza faces relentless bombardment and rising death toll. nationofchange.org As Lebanon and Israel agree to a cease-fire, Gaza remains under heavy attack, with tens of thousands killed and a growing humanitarian crisis.
(2024-11-27). MIT's crackdown on pro-Palestine activism: Bans, censorship, and retaliation against students and faculty. nationofchange.org MIT faces backlash for silencing pro-Palestine activism, raising concerns about academic freedom and its ties to Israeli military institutions.
(2024-11-27). Pope slams 'invader arrogance' in Palestine and Ukraine. newarab.com 
The 87-year-old's words, to diplomats at the Vatican, came just days after he called for an investigation into claims Israel was conducting "ge…
(2024-11-27). Iran Welcomes Truce in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed a halt to the Israeli regime's onslaught on Lebanon, reaffirming Iran's resolute support for the Lebanese government, nation and resistance.
(2024-11-27). Lebanon Truce Is A Victory for Hezbollah: Ex-IRGC Quds Force Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force described the ceasefire in Lebanon as a confident declaration of victory for Hezbollah and a dismal defeat for Israel.
(2024-11-27). Response to Israel on Agenda: Iran's Parliament Speaker. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will certainly carry out the True Promise III operation in retaliation for the Israeli regime's October 26 act of aggression against the country, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said.
(2024-11-27). Hundreds in Rio de Janeiro rally to slam countries sending money, bombs to Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to denounce the 'genocide' in Gaza.
(2024-11-27). Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire, reaffirms firm support for Hezbollah. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, reaffirming the Islamic Republic's "firm support" for the Lebanese government, nation and resistance.
(2024-11-27). Regional resistance groups hail Hezbollah's steadfastness as truce begins after Israel's failure. presstv.ir Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah says the ceasefire deal on Lebanon would not have been possible without the steadfastness of resistance fighters.
(2024-11-27). Displaced Lebanese return home after ceasefire; deal hailed as 'victory' for resistance. presstv.ir Thousands of Lebanese refugees return to the country's south following implementation of a ceasefire deal between the Israeli regime and Hezbollah.
(2024-11-27). Israeli strikes kill six in Lebanon-Syria border crossings. presstv.ir At least six people have been killed when Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes against several border crossings between Syria and Lebanon.
(2024-11-27). Gaza's Islamic Jihad to Hezbollah: We'll stay united until victory; defeat not an option. presstv.ir The Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement pledges continued unity among various factions of the regional Axis of Resistance.
(2024-11-27). Lebanon's humanitarian crisis deepens despite long-overdue ceasefire: NRC. presstv.ir An NGO warns the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon would continue despite a ceasefire deal with Israel.
(2024-11-27). Lebanese PM calls on Israel to fully commit to ceasefire, leave Lebanon. presstv.ir Lebanon says the Israeli regime must fully commit to the recent ceasefire agreement that is expected to end the regime's deadly escalation against the country.
(2024-11-27). 14-year-old Palestinian boy Aymah Salaymeh sentenced to 1 year in Israeli prison. presstv.ir An Israeli court recently upheld the one-year prison sentence of Aymah Salaymeh, who was arrested from his home in the occupied Al Quds in January last year by the regime police.
(2024-11-27). 17 more Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza school, home. presstv.ir At least 17 more Palestinians are killed when Israeli warplanes bombed a school-turned-shelter for displaced people, and a residential building in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-11-27). How Hezbollah's 'Khaybar operations' forced Israeli regime to seek ceasefire. presstv.ir The high-precision Hezbollah attacks on Israeli targets have significantly weakened the Tel Aviv regime, forcing it to pursue a ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese resistance.
(2024-11-27). Israeli forces fire at journalists in Lebanon in violation of ceasefire. presstv.ir The Syndicate of Lebanese Press Editors has condemned in the strongest terms an Israeli attack on journalists in southern Lebanon.
(2024-11-27). Iran to activate 1000s of advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA resolution: Araghchi. presstv.ir Iran says it is to activate thousands of its advanced centrifuges in response to the IAEA's recent resolution against the country.
(2024-11-27). Israel censored drone attack on Israeli air commander's residence: Hezbollah. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it had targeted the residence of a top-ranking Israeli military official in Tel Aviv last weekend but the attack was subjected to strict censorship by the occupying regime.
(2024-11-27). What the killing of an Israeli rabbi could mean for the UAE. newarab.com 
Since the United Arab Emirates (UAE) normalised diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020 through the But their sense of security in the UAE may change as a result of this month's killing of Although not all the important facts surrounding the murder are clear, this deadly episode has created a situation…
(2024-11-27). BDS hails Puma's decision to end Israeli football sponsorship. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Egypt pushes for deal in Gaza after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. newarab.com 
Egypt welcomed on Wednesday the Israel-Lebanon In an official statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said "that the deal could contribute to de-escalation in the region by applying the
(2024-11-27). How countries are responding to the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. newarab.com 
This follows over two months of full-scale Israeli war on Lebanon, which broke out after nearly a year of cross-border clashes which began around the same time as Thousands of…
(2024-11-27). Iraq denies receiving alleged Israeli threats via third-party. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Israel escalates West Bank raids, detaining 15 including a child. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Israel wounds journalists in Khiam as Lebanon truce begins. newarab.com 
Two journalists were injured by Israeli gunfire while reporting from the southern Lebanese town of According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), the attack occurred as the journalists were covering the return of residents to Khiam, a town that had seen heavy fighting. | The NNA said that Israeli forces in Khiam opened fire on the group of journalists, injuring two of them. | Video journalist Abdelkader Bay, one…
(2024-11-27). Lebanon ceasefire: Displaced head home despite Israeli warnings. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of Under the terms of the deal that brought the war to a halt, the Lebanese military started reinforcing its presence in the country's south. | The war escalated after nearly a year of cross-border fire launched by Hezbollah in support of its Palestinian al…
(2024-11-27). US general to head Lebanon-Israel ceasefire committee: report. newarab.com 
A US general will lead an international committee tasked with monitoring the The ceasefire was announced on Tuesday by Israel, the US, and French leaders, Beirut made an official announcement Wednesday morning when the truce came into effect, while US envoy Amos Hochstein played a key role in mediating the negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. | There was also reportedly a addendum agreed with the US…
(2024-11-27). How Israel is aiding gangs in Gaza to sow societal collapse. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). ICC arrest warrants: A test for Western policy on Israel. newarab.com 
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent issuance of It is the first time the court has targeted leaders from a Western-aligned nation, setting a groundbreaking precedent for
(2024-11-27). Bombed into silence: Hearing loss skyrockets in besieged Gaza. newarab.com 
When Samir Al-Dadah woke up from a two-week coma after The 39-year-old completely lost his hearing on 24 December 2023 after the Israeli bombing, which killed over 20 people, including five of his family members. | He was wounded in his foot and back, but more startling was when people…
(2024-11-27). Ceasefire begins in Lebanon, hours after announcement. newarab.com 
The truce, which began at 4: 00 am (0200 GMT), should bring to a halt a war that has hundreds of thousands into displacement in the country, and plunged the region into further chaos. | The Israeli army warned soon after the ceasefire began that residents of south Lebanon should not approach Israeli army positions and villages its forces had ordered…
(2024-11-27). 'Hell unleashed': Israel bombs Beirut ahead of anticipated truce. newarab.com 
Israel unleashed hell on Lebanon and its capital on Tuesday, hours before a While Beirut has been targeted multiple times since Israel dramatically escalated its war on Lebanon in mid-September, Tuesday's airstrikes were the most violent, with a string of deadly attacks in different locations in the city. | The strikes began shortly after the Israeli military issued evacuation orders. | A building in the Basta area – already hit…
(2024-11-27). Hezbollah members wounded in pager blasts 'now fighting Israel'. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Israel strikes hit central Beirut amid ceasefire announcement. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Israeli commander to resign over archaeologist death in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The commander of an Israeli brigade has handed in his letter of Yoav Yarom, a reservist colonel and chief of staff in the Golani Brigade, asked to resign from his post on Monday over the death of 71-year-old Yarom took…
(2024-11-27). Israeli soldiers desecrate church in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
In video footage widely shared online, the soldiers break into the church at night with torches and mimic the religious imagery on the walls, before going on to imitate a bride and groom at the altar while holding microphones. | The soldiers then procee…
(2024-11-27). Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement: What do we know so far. newarab.com 
If no last-minute obstacles arise, Israel and Lebanon are expected to officially sign off on a US-brokered truce deal on Tuesday, which could end a devastating Israeli assault that has killed thousands and Ceasefire negotiations, which were mediated by US envoy Amos Hochstein, are said to be in the very final stages, after reports on Monday that stated both Israel and Lebanon's leadership had greenlighted a two-month truce. | The truce could commence as early as Wednesday,…
(2024-11-27). Turkey helped UAE arrest suspects accused of Israel rabbi murder. newarab.com 
The In a statement carried by the state news agency, the ministry thanked Turkish authorities for "their cooperation in arrestin…
(2024-11-27). Matt Kennard expertly faces down Zionist's unhinged rant on Piers Morgan show. thecanary.co Declassified UK co-founder Matt Kennard appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored on 26 November. And he expertly faced down an unhinged rant from pro-Israel propagandist Alan Dershowitz (of Jeffrey Epstein infamy). In particular, Kennard shamed Dershowitz for 'weaponising antisemitism and Jewish suffering in order to justify another genocide'. Matt Kennard on Piers Morgan Kennard insisted: We're […] | By
(2024-11-27). Watch Francesca Albanese school Piers Morgan on why "Israel didn't have the right" to genocide Gaza. thecanary.co On 26 November, Piers Morgan released an interview with UN expert Francesca Albanese. In it, he pushed her with his typically obnoxious and patronising 'whataboutery'. But she refused to play his game. And she insisted quite simply that: Israel didn't have the right to wage a war against the Palestinians in Gaza. Francesca Albanese: protecting …
(2024-11-27). Haaretz Boycott Marks Latest in Media Freedom Erosion in Israel, Say Experts. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Cease-fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Begins as Border Regions Brace for Uncertainty. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Press Freedom Under Attack in Israel, Says Foreign Press Association. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Israel's genocide against Gaza persisting for the 418th consecutive day and more martyrs. sana.sy Occupied Jerusalem, SANA- Palestinian Health Ministry announced Wednesday committing the Israeli occupier over the past 24 hours, three massacres in the strip and claiming lives of 33 Palestinians and injuring 134 others. Gaza death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression for the 418th day in a row has surged to 44,282 dead and 104,880 wounded, …
(2024-11-27). Extensive damages to bridges as a result of Israeli aggression on border crossings in Tartous and Homs provinces. sana.sy 
Tartous, Homs, SANA- Last night's brutal Israeli aggression caused severe damage and destruction to al-Dabbousiya, Qamar and al-Jubaniyya bridges in the western Homs countryside and Aridah in Tartous on the Syrian-Lebanese border, putting them out of service. "The Israeli aggression caused the destruction of al-Dabousiya bridges (the concrete and metal ones) , the Qamar Bridge …
(2024-11-27). International road at the Syrian-Lebanese border temporarily reopened to facilitate return of passengers into Lebanon. sana.sy 
Damascus countryside, SANA- The Syrian authorities on Wednesday launched works to reopen the international road linking the Jdeidet Yabous crossing with the Lebanese border after filling in the craters resulting from the Israeli aggression and creating a temporary road until the completion of the full rehabilitation works. Syrian officials at the border site said that …
(2024-11-27). Syria reaffirms its firm stance in support of the Palestinian people. sana.sy New York, SANA- Syria reaffirmed its firm stance in support of the Palestinian people and their rights to self-determination, return to their homeland and to establish their independent state on all of their occupied territories, with Jerusalem as its capital, expressing its deep dissatisfaction with the inability of the United Nations to stop the Israeli …
(2024-11-27). Setback or Strategy: Hezbollah's Ceasefire Deal Sparks Confusion. youtube.com 
Many out there are confused by the sudden Ceasefire between the IDF and Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, given that one of Hezbollah's initial early operational imperatives was to not relent its military pressure on Israel until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza. That prospect seems more unlikely now, though some hold out hope that this …
(2024-11-27). Six people, including two military personnel and SARC volunteer, martyred in Israeli aggression on Homs countryside. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- Six people, including two military personnel and a volunteer in the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), were martyred and others were injured in an Israeli aggression after midnight that targeted the border crossings between Syria and Lebanon in Homs western countryside. "At 00: 05 a.m., the Israeli enemy launched an aerial act of aggression …
(2024-11-27). Lavrov: Israel's aggressive approach is the reason for the ongoing escalation in the Middle East. sana.sy Moscow, SANA-Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the ongoing escalation of the Middle East crisis is due to the policies of aggression and militarization pursued by Israel with the support of the United States. "The situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate as a direct result of Israel's aggressive policies, militarization, and Washington's …
(2024-11-27). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-11-27). Iran's Calculated Response Options Amid Regional Tensions. devdiscourse.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday stated that Tehran is weighing its options for responding to last month's Israeli airstrikes. He also noted the significance of other regional developments affecting their decision.
(2024-11-27). Fragile Ceasefire: Easing Tensions on Israel-Lebanon Border. devdiscourse.com A fragile ceasefire has commenced between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah, bringing a pause to over a year of sporadic and intense cross-border skirmishes. This agreement has set an initial two-month cessation of hostilities as its primary goal.
(2024-11-27). Diplomatic Breakthrough: Ceasefire Holds Between Israel and Hezbollah. devdiscourse.com A crucial ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah movement has been successfully enacted as of Wednesday, highlighting a rare diplomatic feat in the tumultuous Middle East. The agreement, brokered by the U.S. and France, aims to halt hostilities that have engulfed the region for over a year.
(2024-11-27). Israel wants U.S. involvement in new body to replace Red Cross in visits to Palestinian detainees. haaretz.com Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees have been suspended since October 7, and following a High Court petition filed by Israeli human rights groups, it emerged that Israel was working to establish a replacement mechanism…
(2024-11-27). Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire goes into effect after nearly 14 months of fighting. haaretz.com Streams of cars carrying people displaced from southern Lebanon heading south in the early hours of Wednesday, despite both the Israeli and Lebanese armies telling residents to wait…
(2024-11-27). Most foreign airlines won't return to Israel until 2025, despite Lebanon cease-fire. haaretz.com Israel's cease-fire with Hezbollah won't immediately bring foreign airliners back to Israel, but some believe that a few may return sooner than expected. 'Israel is very economically worthwhile for the airlines and as soon as there's no significant security threat, they'll be back,' an Israeli official says…
(2024-11-27). In another bid to curb independent media, Knesset fast-tracks controversial bill to privatize Israel's public broadcaster. haaretz.com The proposal, which faces legal challenges, aims to shut down the public broadcaster within two years and raise concerns over media freedom and employee rights…
(2024-11-27). Within a month, the Israeli army has destroyed what remained of Gaza's education system. haaretz.com Dozens of schools in northern Gaza — many of them used as displaced persons' camps — were targeted in a large wave of attacks. The UN says dozens of people were killed in these strikes. The IDF says the 18 incidents cited by Haaretz are out of the ordinary, and will investigate any suspected violations of international law…
(2024-11-27). After being censored: Israeli film board approves screenings of 1948 war documentary. haaretz.com '1948 — Remember, Remember Not' presents both Israeli and Palestinian narratives on Israel's War of Independence. 'It's good to know that freedom of expression still exists in Israel,' says the film's director…
(2024-11-27). 'Just temporary': Local leaders in Israel's north slam Lebanon cease-fire. haaretz.com Residents and lawmakers from the right and left express opposition to agreement, demand buffer zone and IDF freedom of action…
(2024-11-27). In Lebanon, residents know the 'day after' is as important as the cease-fire with Israel. haaretz.com As the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah goes into effect, some Lebanese citizens express deep concerns over the country's future…
(2024-11-27). Local leaders in north oppose agreement: 'It's just temporary, until Hezbollah attacks again'. haaretz.com Residents and lawmakers from the right and left express opposition to agreement, demand buffer zone and IDF freedom of action…
(2024-11-27). Protesters Vow To Shut Down The Xcel Monticello Nuclear Reactor. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On Wednesday November 21, 50 members of the newly formed Coalition for a Nuclear-free Mississippi River and their supporters rallied in front of Xcel Energy headquarters on Nicollet Mall in the heart of downtown. They demanded the energy company keep to its 2030 shutdown date for the Monticello Nuclear Reactor, because of the serious threats posed to public health, the Mississippi River, and drinking water for millions. | As rush hour traffic passed by, motorists and pedestrians saw protesters holding signs reading, "Don't nuke our river." Chants like "Xcel let's be clear, Monticello React…
(2024-11-27). Is Russia poisoning Namibia's water in its hunt for uranium? aljazeera.com Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk.
(2024-11-27). Russia woos Namibia to mine uranium, sparking water safety fears. aljazeera.com Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk.
(2024-11-27). Nukes and medium-range missiles for Neo-Nazi junta, perfect recipe for WW3. infobrics.org Even US officials say that "[medium-range] weapons will not alter the challenging situation that Kiev is currently facing". In other words, the stated goal of these deliveries, the Neo-Nazi junta's "victory", cannot be achieved, but the political West will still go ahead with it. Thus, the only logical conclusion from all this is that the deliveries of medium-range missiles and nuclear weapons are actually designed to cause an escalation with Russia regardless of the results of the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict. In simpler terms, all this is just pure insanity.
(2024-11-27). South Korea and Ukraine Unite Against North Korean Deployment. devdiscourse.com South Korea's president engaged with a visiting Ukrainian delegation to address North Korea's military support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Amid escalating tensions, the meeting aimed to craft joint countermeasures against potential nuclear threats, signaling a possible shift in South Korea's arms policy with Ukraine.
(2024-11-27). Russia holds strategic nuclear exercise. presstv.ir Russia successfully conducts a strategic nuclear exercise.
(2024-11-27). European Movements Demand an End to US Blockade on Cuba. orinocotribune.com As Cuba continues to face the challenges of a US-imposed blockade and widespread disinformation campaigns, over 300 representatives of social movements, trade unions, and political organizations gathered in Paris during the weekend of November 22-24 for the 19th European Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba. The delegates focused on strengthening ties between the Caribbean island and European countries, addressing the economic consequences of the blockade and everyday realities of life under these pressures. | The meeting produced a declaration outlining guidelines for European networks to counter mainstre…
(2024-11-27). Marco Rubio's Yemen Gamble: Is the US Headed for Another Middle East War? mintpressnews.com Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has taken a hardline position against Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, advocating policies aimed at reigniting the conflict between Riyadh and Sana'a. Critics warn that his approach could risk dragging the United States into a direct confrontation, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. As vice chair …
(2024-11-27). Biden's 'Samson Option'. popularresistance.org It has been clear since the terror attacks in New York and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001 — the date I choose to mark a great turn in the global order — that America's abdication of its postwar hegemony was to rank high among the 21st century's defining events. | The questions from that day onward have been how the policy cliques in Washington would respond to such a change in America's place in the community of nations and what they might do — how great the risks they would take — to avoid, or at least forestall, this world-historical shift. | How chaotically or otherwise, to put this quest…
(2024-11-27). Biden Declares 'National Emergency' Over Threat Posed By Tiny Nicaragua. popularresistance.org In the dying days of his administration, President Biden must have needed a reminder by his officials on November 22. He had to decide whether Nicaragua still poses an "unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States". Presumably he agreed that it does, because he renewed its status as a "national security threat" for a further year, repeating the designation that first began under the last Trump presidency. | As figures from the Latin America Security and Defense Network show, this "threat" comes from a state which spends less of its national income on defense th…
(2024-11-27). European Movements Demand An End To US Blockade On Cuba. popularresistance.org As Cuba continues to face the challenges of a US-imposed blockade and widespread disinformation campaigns, over 300 representatives of social movements, trade unions, and political organizations gathered in Paris during the weekend of November 22-24 for the 19th European Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba. The delegates focused on strengthening ties between the Caribbean island and European countries, addressing the economic consequences of the blockade and everyday realities of life under these pressures.
(2024-11-27). Why I Confronted Nancy Mace. popularresistance.org On Thursday of last week, I was tossed out of a tech conference in Washington, DC because I stood up and spoke out against a vile bigot——and sitting member of Congress——who had been invited to speak. I would do it again. | I want to be clear that the goal of my protest wasn't to convince haters to stop spreading hate. It was to spark a conversation among tech policy advocates and philanthropists about what our strategy is going into the next four years. | Will we cozy up to bigots, authoritarians, and wannabe fascists who have goals that are incompatible with basic human rights, just becau…
(2024-11-27). Meet The Indigenous Leader Using Psychedelic Medicine To Heal Traumas. popularresistance.org When you've endured a living hell, then a visit to heaven on earth can provide a healing counterweight. This premise underlies Rueben George's psychedelic healing work with Indigenous peoples harmed by colonial dispossession and violence. | Rueben is a well-known Indigenous leader in Canada, having led opposition to a major fossil fuel pipeline that captured national attention and became a flashpoint in multiple election cycles. Despite fierce resistance, the Trans Mountain pipeline was recently completed and now pumps oil from the Alberta tar sands to the Pacific Coast over lands and waters long governed by Rueb…
(2024-11-27). Workers On The Picket Line. popularresistance.org Union workers at CVS stores in California asserted their rights by holding a three-day Unfair Labor Practice strike at seven CVS store locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The workers are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers union. Not one CVS union member crossed the picket line, which represents 7,000 CVS workers in southern California. | The strike came after UFCW filed ULP charges against CVS with the National Labor Relations Board, citing unlawful surveillance of workers, retaliation against union supporters and prohibiting workers from engaging in union activity.
(2024-11-27). Historic Investigation Of US Boarding Schools For Native Children. popularresistance.org For the first time in its 248-year existence, the United States government investigated its own Federal Indian Boarding Schools, a genocidal element of the racist settler colonial project by which the country was formed. From the passage of the Civilization Fund Act in 1819 up until 1969, the U.S. government stole Indigenous children from their parents, and separated and killed family members as part of a broader policy to steal territory and sever the cultural, economic and spiritual ties between Indigenous peoples. | Children were forced into boarding schools to assimilate to the European settlers' way of life.
(2024-11-27). Bolsonaro was "fully aware" and engaged in a coup plot, report reveals. peoplesdispatch.org In its "The evidence obtained during the investigation unequivocally shows that the then President of the Republic, Jair Messias Bolsonaro, planned, worked, and had direct and effective control of the executory acts carried out by the crimina…
(2024-11-27). Honduran court confirms the sentences of Berta Cáceres' murderers. peoplesdispatch.org Over seven years after the assassination of Indigenous environmental activist Berta Cáceres, the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Honduras confirmed the sentence of the seven convicted for the murder. Cáceres' organization, the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), announced the news
(2024-11-27). South NJ Green Party Will Hold First Chapter Meeting on 12/4. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: Fightbackbetter wishes you success and we want to remind everyone of the plan for New Jersey's Green Party ran a slate of candidates in all 13 NJ Congressional Districts and Senate in the past election. This was a major success for the party, and allowed them to put down roots in every part of New Jersey. The Greens in most districts w…
(2024-11-27). Chase Strangio Will Make History as First Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court. truthout.org Next week, our guest Chase Strangio will make history as the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court. Strangio will argue on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union's LGBTQ & HIV Project that Tennessee's state ban on gender-affirming hormone therapies for transgender children is a form of sex discrimination. "Our hope is that the cultural anxiety about trans people … |
(2024-11-27). Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office. truthout.org More than a dozen lawmakers have sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to take additional steps on cannabis decriminalization before his term expires in mid-January. The letter — which was endorsed by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), and others — lauded the administration's work… |
(2024-11-27). Trump Picks "Herd Immunity" Proponent Jay Bhattacharya to Lead NIH. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump has selected Jay Bhattacharya, a noted skeptic of stay-at-home orders and other measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition to his opposition to the stay-at-home orders (which were an effective initial response to quelling the spread of coronavirus)… |
(2024-11-27). Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement. truthout.org The transition team for president-elect Donald Trump has reached a formal agreement with the Biden White House to begin coordinating a process for incoming officials to be given the reins of government once Trump is sworn in — but the agreement lacks critical safeguards that previous transitions have adhered to. A full presidential transition won't happen until noon on January 20, 2025… |
(2024-11-27). The Right Has a 150-Page Battle Plan to Shut Down Progressive Civil Society. truthout.org In the wake of Donald Trump's election, after a campaign in which Trump threatened the press, the left and "the enemy within," 204 Republicans and 15 Democrats in the House of Representatives decided to hand a gift to his incoming administration — one that could be used to squash any kind of dissent. The dangerous gift, HR 9495, is known as the "nonprofit killer bill" because it would… |
(2024-11-27). How the Proposed Bathroom Ban on Federal Properties Could Impact Trans Folks. truthout.org Congress has a long list of pressing priorities — including funding the federal government to prevent a shutdown — that it is likely to put off until 2025. One new item packed on that to-do list: legislation introduced by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace to ban transgender women from women's restrooms, and transgender men from men's restrooms, on any federal property. The South Carolina lawmaker proposed… |
(2024-11-27). Private Prison Contractor Sues to Block California's Health Inspections. truthout.org GEO Group, one of the nation's largest private prison contractors, filed a federal lawsuit last month against California officials to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration detention facilities. The Florida-based company argued in a filing that California's law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in August, is unconstitutional because it steps on the… |
(2024-11-27). Sambhal Mourns While India Celebrates Constitution. ummid.com The whole Hindu ecosystem is busy turning the attention to a Hindu leader arrested in Bangladesh, wanting people to worry more about Bangladesh and not the Muslims of their own country.
(2024-11-27). 04 Muslims Win 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Election. ummid.com A total of 04 Muslims from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress, have won the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections results of which were announced Saturday Nov 23, 2024.
(2024-11-27). Full List: 10 Muslims win 2024 Maharashtra state polls. ummid.com A total of 10 Muslims from different political parties, including the Shiv Sena, have won the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections results of which were announced Saturday Nov 23, 2024.
(2024-11-27). All eyes on Naidu, Nitish as Modi govt pushes Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. ummid.com All eyes are on whether TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu and JDU leader Nitish Kumar would support the government or the opposition on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
(2024-11-27). 13,549 Hajj 2025 waiting list pilgrims asked to deposit advanced amount by Dec 16. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India selected 13,549 pilgrims from the Waiting List and asked them to deposit Advanced Haj Amount by December 16, 2024.
(2024-11-27). COP29 Fund: Too Little, Too Late. ummid.com Finally, it seems the developed world has realised its omissions, and at COP29 meeting in Baku, most western nations agreed to a new Climate Fund to save the planet from catastrophic climate changes due to harmful emissions.
(2024-11-27). ICSE 10th 2025 Time Table Out, Read Here. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the time table or date sheet for ICSE – Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Class X Examination 2025, on its official website cisce.org.
(2024-11-27). ISC 12th 2025 Time Table Released, Get PDF Here. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has published the time table or date sheet for ISC – Indian School Certificate, Class XII Examination 2025, on its official website cisce.org.
(2024-11-27). Jamiat demands 50L compensation for Sambhal youths killed in Police firing. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has demanded INR 50 lakh compensation for the Muslim youths killed in Police firing.
(2024-11-27). Lessons to learn from 2024 Maharashtra Elections. ummid.com The Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 provides a lesson or two to Political Science students who watch democracy closely and cry at the ugly sight of the game of numbers, and also for the Muslims in the state.
(2024-11-27). 'Mini Moon' departing today to revisit Earth in January 2025. ummid.com The 'Mini Moon' – which is accompanying Earth since September and set to depart today i.e. Nov 25, 2024, is set to revisit Earth January next year.
(2024-11-27). Cong backed NSUI wins DUSU Prez election after 7 years. ummid.com National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Delhi University students union backed by the Congress, defeated the BJP backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the 2024 elections after 7 long years.
(2024-11-27). 'Demure' is 2024 Word of the Year — Courtesy TikTok. ummid.com Dictionary.com, Monday (Nov 25, 2024), declared 'demure' as the 2024 Word of the Year, and it is, the world's leading digital dictionary said, after it's usage got an interesting and popular twist by TikTok content creator Jools Lebron.
(2024-11-27). Meet Aditya Singh — The Judge who ordered Sambhal Jama Masjid survey. ummid.com November 19, 2024 was the day when Civil Judge (Senior Division), Sambhal at Chandausi, Aditya Singh ordered a survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid.
(2024-11-27). Sharjah Makes Arabic Medium of Instruction in Nurseries. ummid.com Sharjah has asked the government nursery schools across the Emirate to adopt Arabic as medium of instruction.
(2024-11-27). How Muslims should face Elections in India. ummid.com It is high time Muslims in India should shed their attitude on relying on others and try to search within the community to gather political strength of their own.
(2024-11-27). Study reveals how tumors evade drugs designed to starve, kill them. ummid.com A new research in cancer cells detailed how tumors evade drugs designed to starve and kill them.
(2024-11-27). THE 2025 Ranking: 02 from Muslim World, None from India among Top 200 Universities. ummid.com THE 2025 Ranking: Only two universities from the Muslim world figured in the list of Top 200 Universities of the World whereas the dismal performance of the Indian universities continues if the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 are any indicator.
(2024-11-27). The Uhuru Three Trial Was the Inevitable Outcome of Russia Gate. covertactionmagazine.com On September 12th, the federal trial of three members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) concluded in St. Petersburg, Florida. While the more serious charges of acting as unregistered foreign agents of the Russian government were dismissed by the jury, the trio of Uhuru Movement activists were still found guilty of the lesser offense …
(2024-11-27). Smash white supremacy! Legacy of the 50th anniversary of Boston March Against Racism. workers.org 
Dozens of students and longtime labor activists gathered at Boston's Democracy Brewery Nov. 23 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the historic Boston national "Freedom March against Racism." Front page Workers World, Dec. 20, 1974. (Photo: UMass Boston archives On Dec. 14, 1974, over 25,000 demonstrators turned out — from . . . |
(2024-11-27). RFK Jr., Physicians' Pay Schedules, and the Elites' Big Lie. counterpunch.org 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known first and foremost for his anti-vaccine crusades. However, he has also been saying some things that make sense. When Donald Trump first announced him as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), he announced his plans to go after the corruption in the pharmaceutical industry. This
(2024-11-27). John Kiriakou: Sebastian Gorka Is Back. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-27). The Western World Retreats Deeper Into Unreality. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Don't you think it is strange that humanity faces the possibility of extinction and there is no peace movement? | Does our insouciance extend so far that we are indifferent to our existence? Even alternative media sites such as Simplicius downplay …
(2024-11-27). Democracy Now! 2024-11-27 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, November 27, 2024…
(2024-11-27). SEP/IYSSE public meeting: The political lessons of the US and Sri Lankan elections. wsws.org The meeting will discuss the urgent tasks that confronting the working class in the wake of the US and Sri Lankan elections and the socialist and internationalist strategy necessary to fight for the interests of working people.
(2024-11-27). The spread of H5N1 bird flu among animals and the growing possibility of a pandemic. wsws.org The developing avian influenza panzootic and the growing possibility of a pandemic bring to the fore the existential questions for humanity of climate change and the destruction of public health, both of which must be stopped in order to control the growing threats.
(2024-11-27). Oppose Facebook's shutdown of the WSWS in Portuguese page, an act of political censorship! wsws.org Facebook's censorship of the "WSWS in Portuguese" page represents a dangerous precedent against socialist and independent political thinking throughout the world.
(2024-11-27). Who owns Australia's Woolworths and what is driving its offensive against workers? wsws.org The Woolworths warehouse workers' strike raises decisive questions for the entire working class, not just in Australia but internationally.
(2024-11-27). Joint US-Philippine military task force formed targeting China. wsws.org Through Task Force Ayungin, Washington is overseeing and directing Manila's escalating confrontations with China in the South China Sea.
(2024-11-27). Workers and youth defend Palestinian student barred from Sydney school formal. wsws.org The sanctions on the student for wearing a Keffiyeh to his graduation ceremony have involved the highest levels of the NSW Labor government.
(2024-11-27). Australia: Budget crisis means deeper attacks on the working class. wsws.org Excluding the pandemic, the turnaround in the budget, from surplus to deficit, is set to be the largest single-year reversal on record.
(2024-11-27). Courts call to jail French neo-fascist Marine Le Pen over party financing. wsws.org In a nakedly political decision, the Paris prosecutor's office called for a five year prison term and ban on electoral activity for neo-fascist presidential candidate Marine Le Pen.
(2024-11-27). The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance drops its fake left mask in Thuringia, Germany. wsws.org The incoming coalition in Thuringia, which includes the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), has agreed on a drastic austerity programme that goes hand in hand with a massive beefing up of the state's repressive apparatus and the adoption of the refugee policy of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
(2024-11-27). Presidente de China reafirma compromiso con pueblo palestino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 nov (RHC) El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, envió hoy un mensaje de felicitación a la reunión conmemorativa del Día Internacional de Solidaridad con el Pueblo Palestino, organizada por la ONU.
(2024-11-27). Nukes and Medium-range Missiles for Ukraine Neo-Nazi Junta, Perfect Recipe for WW3. globalresearch.ca [Le texte est disponible en franàßais, voir ci-dessous, traduction AI, | El texto esta disponible en español, vease abajo, traduccion AI | Scroll down to read the French and Spanish AI translation. | As I was writing
(2024-11-27). Ironic Dependency: Russian Uranium and the US Energy Market. globalresearch.ca Be careful who you condemn and ostracise. They just might be supplying you with a special need. While the United States security establishment deems Russia the devil incarnate helped along by aspiring, mischief-making China, that devil continues supplying the US …
(2024-11-27). Canada Post strikers are fighting for more than postal workers. mronline.org 
The current strike by 55,000 Canada Post workers is about more than postal workers.
(2024-11-27). Trump names first administration veterans Greer, Hassett to economic posts. aljazeera.com US president-elect taps Jamieson Greer and Kevin Hassett as trade representative and top economic adviser, respectively.
(2024-11-27). South Korean capital Seoul hit by record November snowfall. aljazeera.com Seoul is blanketed in snow, the bad weather snarling traffic, knocking out power and grounding hundreds of flights.
(2024-11-27). China launches corruption probe against Defence Minister Dong Jun: Report. aljazeera.com Investigation is part of a broader probe into military corruption that unseated Dong's two predecessors.
(2024-11-27). Displaced returning to southern Lebanon amid hopes ceasefire will hold. aljazeera.com People begin moving south towards their homes shortly after the ceasefire takes effect in the early hours of Wednesday.
(2024-11-27). ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military regime chief. aljazeera.com Karim Khan promises further arrests will be pursued in bid for justice and accountability by persecuted Rohingya.
(2024-11-27). Namibia elections 2024: Who's in the running and what's at stake? aljazeera.com As a wave of election upsets batters the region, the Southern African country could be next.
(2024-11-27). Pakistan police crackdown clears Imran Khan protesters from Islamabad. aljazeera.com Top aide to imprisoned ex-PM says hundreds of protesters shot as authorities end lockdown after evicting PTI supporters.
(2024-11-27). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,007. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,007th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-11-27). Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH? aljazeera.com Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.
(2024-11-27). Lebanon's political families: The Jumblatt dynasty. aljazeera.com The Jumblatt family has led Lebanon's Druze community for generations amid civil war and political assassinations.
(2024-11-27). The difficulty of working as a medic in Gaza. aljazeera.com In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is British plastic surgeon, Dr Victoria Rose.
(2024-11-27). Al Jazeera reports from ruins of Lebanese town after ceasefire. aljazeera.com Following the Lebanon ceasefire deal, thousands of people plan to return to their homes in the south.
(2024-11-27). Celebrations and heavy traffic as Lebanon ceasefire begins. aljazeera.com People in Lebanon celebrated and thousands of cars filled the roads to return home after a ceasefire deal.
(2024-11-27). Russia vs Ukraine — The dangerous new phase. aljazeera.com As winter descends, both Russia and Ukraine are deploying new resources in hopes of gaining a strategic foothold.
(2024-11-27). Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia handed four-year ban for avoiding dope test. aljazeera.com Punia, who was at the forefront of protests against former wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan Singh, says he is innocent.
(2024-11-27). Man City 'weak and fragile' but Guardiola defends team after Feyenoord loss. aljazeera.com Manager admits his team are defensively 'not stable' after conceding three goals in 15 minutes in the Champions League.
(2024-11-27). Taiwan's Olympic medallist Lin Yu-ting quits boxing event over gender issue. aljazeera.com Taiwanese officials withdraw Lin from the event in the UK to 'avoid further harm' to the Paris 2024 gold medallist.
(2024-11-27). Vietnam's richest man vies to dethrone SE Asia's ride-hailing king, Grab. aljazeera.com Pham Nhat Vuong's Xanh SM has big ambitions, but critics question its growth potential in fiercely competitive market.
(2024-11-27). US stock market surges to record high despite Trump's tariff threats. aljazeera.com The S&P 500 rises 0.57 percent after US president-elect's tariff announcements roil European and Asian markets.
(2024-11-27). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,006th day of Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2024-11-27). Breaking norms, Trump signs transition memorandum with Biden White House. aljazeera.com US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.
(2024-11-27). British Culture Week in Cuba favors gender equality. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) Dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, the British Culture Week in Cuba will take place in this capital and Villa Clara from November 29 to December 8.
(2024-11-27). Trade and integration on debate in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) The evolution of world trade and the prospects for integration were the focus of Tuesday's debates at the 42nd Cycle of Conferences on World Economy of the Center for Research on the World Economy (CIEM).
(2024-11-27). Amid Anti-Trans Wave, Chase Strangio to Make History as First Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court. democracynow.org 
Next week, our guest Chase Strangio will make history as the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court. Strangio will argue on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union's LGBTQ & HIV Project that Tennessee's state ban on gender-affirming hormone therapies for transgender children is a form of sex discrimination. "Our hope is that the cultural anxiety about trans people … is not going to sway the justices from applying straightforward constitutional principles," says Strangio about the case. We also discuss recent cultural backlash against trans rights as part o…
(2024-11-27). Pakistani Forces in Islamabad Crush Protesters Demanding Freedom for Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan. democracynow.org 
Security forces in Pakistan arrested over 1,000 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a march on the capital of Islamabad. Protesters had vowed to stage a sit-in until Khan — who has been imprisoned since August 2023 on what are widely viewed as politically motivated charges — was released, but ended their efforts after six people were killed. Our guest Aasim Sajjad Akhtar, who teaches political economy at Islamabad's Quaid-i-Azam University, discusses the political maneuvering behind Khan's dramatic ouster and explains how Khan's image as an "outsider…
(2024-11-27). US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration to award millions for port improvement projects. nationofchange.org $580 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S. territory.
(2024-11-27). Landlords evicted Maui residents and housed wildfire survivors for more money. FEMA didn't take basic steps to stop it. nationofchange.org When the agency inked contracts with private companies to identify homes they could rent for survivors, it didn't prohibit them from signing up properties that had been occupied by long-term residents.
(2024-11-27). Ukraine's Leaders Discuss Continued War Against Russia & Plans for Transforming Country into Western Colony. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Nov 25, 2024 | After Donald Trump's election victory on November 5, the Ukrainian authorities and media are visibly concerned about a possible change of policy in Washington. During the recent presidential and Congress elections, US media close to the Democratic Party were full of scare stories that Trump and the Republican Party, if elected, would force Ukraine into negotiations and concessions with the Russian Federation. | The unelected, governing regime in Kiev is entirely dependent on Western powers for arms to pursue the war against Russia and for loans and investments to keep it…
(2024-11-27). Venezuela Repudiates G7's Statement on Venezuelan Electoral Process. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, Venezuela's government repudiated the statement made by the G7 regarding the presidential elections of July 28 and regarding the democratic process in Venezuela. | The foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, published a statement on his Telegram account in which the Venezuelan government noted that the G7 "insists on believing itself to be the arbiter of global democracy while covering up its own political, economic, and moral failures." | Venezuela's government pointed out that the G7 is preparing "the ground to ignore the institutions and decisions of the Venezuelan people." | Likewise, Venezuela w…
(2024-11-27). Venezuela's Supreme Court to Summon Officials of TikTok Latin America for Spreading Dangerous Viral Challenges. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) will summon representatives of TikTok Latin America for disseminating content that attacks children and young people. In the 68th edition of his program Con Maduro+, President Maduro specified that the case will be a face-to-face hearing, after the regrettable losses of young people who were incited to perform viral challenges that put their lives at risk, causing the death of three children. | "TikTok Latin America has sent a letter in response; for the first time, we have established a relationship," said the president. "This must end. If TikTok does not assume [respon…
(2024-11-27). Musk Effort to Eliminate CFPB is 'Intolerable Corruption'. commondreams.org Elon Musk, named by President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, tweeted today that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) should be eliminated. In response, Public Citizen co-president Robert Weissman issued the following statement: "Elon Musk should do his research (or ask his AI to do it). The CFPB has been …
(2024-11-27). Afghanistan: Assisting communities grappling with the impact of climate change. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Bangladesh: How Amputee Football is changing the lives of women and girls with disabilities. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). China: High-level dialogue explores crisis reporting through Chinese and global media lenses. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: The ICRC's efforts to provide lifesaving support amid conflict and scarcity. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the ICRC's response. icrc.org 17th September — 1st November, 2024…
(2024-11-27). How does stigma impact victims/survivors of sexual violence during armed conflict? icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) announces 2024 funding. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Poland: The ICRC and the Swiss Embassy commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Poland: Response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). ICRC Activities in Syria: Facts & Figures (January – June 2024). icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Speech by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on receiving the 2024 International Bridge Prize of the European City of Gà∂rlitz/Zgorzelec. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference. icrc.org Geneva, 31 October (ICRC/IFRC)…
(2024-11-27). How Lebanon's Sacrifices for Gaza Will Be Remembered w/ Ghadi Francis & Rania Khalek. youtube.com 
| Rania Khalek hosts a special live episode of Dispatches with Lebanese journalist Ghadi Francis.
(2024-11-27). Colonialism: A cancer that must be eradicated in the 21st century (II and final). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Shanghai, November 12, 2024 Dear colleagues and friends, We have been invited to this momentous event on "Decolonization and Global Cooperation" at a time when the world is struggling in a crisis apparently advancing in a transition to a better world. Various manifestations point to this path, where the world will …
(2024-11-27). As Cops Target Lower Delmas, Viv Ansanm Leaders Declare that Haitians are Free to Move around Haiti Again. libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives An armored bulldozer known as "Satan" destroying houses in Lower Delmas on Nov. 24. The Haitian National Police (PNH) this past week stepped up their attacks on Delmas 6, the stronghold of Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier, who is the leader and spokesman for the Viv Ansanm (Live Together) coalition of neighborhood armed groups. In an hours-long…
(2024-11-27). Trump May be Oreshniked on Ukraine Even Before He Gets to China. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar With Oreshnik now entering the picture, everywhere the Hegemon will try to harass China they will also have to face Russia. When it comes to state of the art Russian weaponry, what the inestimable Ray McGovern defines as the MICIMATT — the whole Hegemonic complex — seems to dwell in perpetual stupor. They had no…
(2024-11-27). Cuban ambassador to Malaysia highlights Malaysia's role in ASEAN. tvbrics.com 
Malaysia will officially assume the chairmanship of ASEAN on 1 January 2025…
(2024-11-27). Ethiopia and China forge stronger ties with new tourism cooperation agreement. tvbrics.com 
The agreement is expected to leverage the tourism assets of both countries, contributing to their socio-economic development‚Å…
(2024-11-27). Foreign tourists bring US$6 billion to Brazil's economy in 2024. tvbrics.com 
In the first 10 months of this year, more than 5.4 million international tourists visited Brazil…
(2024-11-27). India embarks on historic undersea mineral auction to harness vast offshore resources. tvbrics.com 
Key resources include polymetallic nodules, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, and construction materials like lime mud and sand…
(2024-11-27). India joins global design protection treaty to strengthen IP framework for SMEs and startups. tvbrics.com 
Key provisions of the treaty include relaxed time limits, the ability to reinstate lost rights, and simplified processes for recording design assignments…
(2024-11-27). Iran province exports non-oil goods worth US$180 million in seven months. tvbrics.com 
The products include cement, clinker, thermal coal, peas, tomatoes and others…
(2024-11-27). Russia to hand over BRICS chairmanship to Brazil at final meeting of Sherpas. tvbrics.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov summarised the results of the Russian presidency in the group…
(2024-11-27). Saudi Arabia unveils pioneering Centre for Space Futures to shape global innovation. tvbrics.com 
The project to accelerate the growth of space research and innovation…
(2024-11-27). South Africa and Ethiopia to consider establishing joint fund for innovative research. tvbrics.com 
The two sides emphasised the importance of African coordination in the development and implementation of advanced technologies…
(2024-11-27). An Organic Matrix: The Evolution of Russia's Rhetoric on BRICS from 2009 to 2023. infobrics.org Vitor Dominguez de Moura, a participant in the Valdai New Generation project, explores the evolution of Russia's rhetoric on BRICS from 2009 to 2023, analysing key speeches and policy statements from the Kremlin and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
(2024-11-27). African Agendas in BRICS: Complications and Prospects of Multipolarity. infobrics.org How the objective strengthening of the continent's global position will correlate with these pragmatic demands and whether there is room for more African voices in BRICS is discussed by Daria Zelenova, Head of the BRICS African Strategy Centre, Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences…
(2024-11-27). BRICS at a Crucial Juncture: Between Inclusiveness and Efficiency. infobrics.org BRICS has arguably become the most dynamic group on the international stage as its core expansion is coupled with a significant rise in the number of developing economies that have expressed their desire to join the platform…
(2024-11-27). Western media admits Ukrainian failure in Kursk. infobrics.org WSJ's journalists said that Ukrainian are retreating from Kursk.
(2024-11-27). Trump Jr. helps his father choose the most "controversial" cabinet in modern US history. infobrics.org Western media frustrated that Trump will begin winding down the war in Ukraine.
(2024-11-27). Spanish State Meteorological Agency AEMET Expands List: More Than 70 States Modify Weather. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | by Peter Koenig | The Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has already three or four years ago officially recognized and admitted that not only Spain possesses and uses geoengineering technologies regularly, but that at least 50 countries around the world …
(2024-11-27). COP29 Summit Marked by Acrimonious Debate Over Emissions and Finance. globalresearch.ca A two-weeks long annual United Nations Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan has ended without addressing the concerns of the peoples of the underdeveloped and developing geopolitical regions of the world. | Although the largest emitters of greenhouse gas emissions are to …
(2024-11-27). Trump Jr. Helps His Father Choose the Most "Controversial" Cabinet in Modern US History. globalresearch.ca The formation of the Trump administration with inexperienced "loyalists" instead of "more qualified candidates" in what must be the most "controversial" cabinet in recent US history is attributed to the president-elect's son, Donald Trump Jr, Reuters wrote. Of course, …
(2024-11-27). The Outcome of Romania's Presidential Election Could Spoil the US' Potential Escalation Plans. Calin Georgescu. globalresearch.ca The surprise victory of populist conservative-nationalist Calin Georgescu in the first round of Romania's presidential election gives this heterodox outsider the chance to enter into office next month. The Mainstream Media is
(2024-11-27). Post-BRICS 2024: Geopolitical Challenges, Opportunities and Future Pathways. globalresearch.ca As already known, BRICS is an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa joined the association in 2010. The BRICS has a significant influence on regional affairs and very active on the …
(2024-11-27). Iran: The Road to Armageddon? Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca Reminder to the crusading Armageddonists ….. "Thou shalt not kill." Exodus 20: 13…
(2024-11-27). Ukraine: US Launches a Fascist Government, and World War Three? globalresearch.ca It all started on March 5, 2014: a US sponsored fascist coalition government under the disguise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. | With historical foresight pertaining to the dangers of a Third World War, this article by Felicity Arbuthnot was …
(2024-11-27). Selected Articles: Ukraine: US Launches a Fascist Government and World War III? globalresearch.ca 
By It all started on March 5, 2014: a US-sponsored fascist coalition government under the guise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. With historical …
(2024-11-27). Mídia ocidental admite fracasso ucraniano em Kursk. globalresearch.ca Os meios de comunicaàßà£o ocidentais comeàßam a admitir o fracasso da Ucrânia em Kursk. De acordo com um importante jornal ocidental, Kiev está a perder terreno na regià£o indiscutível da Rússia, com as foràßas russas a avanàßar claramente em direàßà£o …
(2024-11-27). The Smoking Gun: Who Started the War? Was It Russia or Was It US-NATO? NATO Confirms That the Ukraine "War Started in 2014" globalresearch.ca [First published on August 27, 2023. Slight change in the title of the article.] | Author's Update: | A NATO Summit Meeting in Montreal: | The smoking gun: Who Started the War. Was it Russia or US-NATO? | The answer comes from the Horse's …
(2024-11-27). Big Pharma's "License to Kill" globalresearch.ca Over the past 50 years, the leading pharmaceutical companies in the United States have caused the injuries and deaths of millions of Americans. This troubling reality has reached such widespread acknowledgment that iatrogenic harm—injuries and deaths caused by medical treatment …
(2024-11-27). Global Research's Holiday Fundraiser. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Every year has its own surprises but 2024 has been the most difficult year for us by far. Global Research is a purely reader-supported organization. | Our readership has shrunk despite our best efforts to extend our online reach. …
(2024-11-27). 19th National Conference of the Socialist Alliance. socialist-alliance.org The 19th National Conference of Socialist Alliance will be in-person on January 10 Friday to Sunday January, 12, 2025, hosted by the Sydney Branch in NSW at Socialist Alliance Gadigal Country-Sydney offices, 22 Mountain St, Ultimo.
(2024-11-27). A New MAGA Plot To Kill Anti-Corruption Laws. levernews.com How could a Trump appointee's proposal to move a federal agency to Texas end up expanding Citizens United? Who are the culprits behind some retirement systems funneling even more money to Wall Street? What does the data say about whether Liz Cheney helped or hurt Democrats in the 2024 election? And where did NASA just find a hidden city?The answers to these questions and more can be found below in today's edition of Sirota's Signals, a regular dose of must-read stories, missed nuggets, and worthwhile distractions from Lever founder David Sirota, exclusively for paid subscribers. | This full story is for paid…
(2024-11-27). Left wing MPs call for Keir Starmer and Joe Biden to secure talks with Russia and Ukraine. leftfootforward.org "Diplomacy and dialogue, not military escalation, are the only viable paths to a peaceful settlement in the region."
(2024-11-27). Why England's bathing water is amongst the worst in Europe. leftfootforward.org Only 7 countries have an average of 90% or more bathing sites achieving 'excellent' status — and they are all over 90% publicly owned.
(2024-11-27). Labour NEC member accuses party of 'stifling diversity of thought' over plans for 'accountability' of regional mayors. leftfootforward.org Mayors seeking reselection would have their 'contribution to campaigning' assessed by the NEC…
(2024-11-27). Why Labour must continue to lead the YIMBY revolution. leftfootforward.org "The status quo is not neutral. Every day that we fail to build enough housing, we are choosing to deepen inequality and stifle opportunity."
(2024-11-27). REVEALED: New poll shows what the public think about Assisted Dying Bill. leftfootforward.org While MPs continue to make up their minds on whether to support the legislation, new polling has revealed what the public think about it.
(2024-11-27). CEPR Sanctions Watch November 2024. cepr.net 
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering November 2024: Afghanistan frozen asset fund has made no disbursements despite need; Rubio nomination may spell disaster for crisis-wracked Cuba; Trump reportedly plans to intensify "maximum pressure" approach to Iran; UN Security Council divided over condemnation, sanctions following North Korea missile tests; Russia's largest remaining unsanctioned bank is …
(2024-11-27). The New Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Available To Order Or Download. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I publish my work in print form every month in a collection called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. As the mass slaughter rages on in Gaza and tensions ramp up exponentially in Ukraine, the US held its quadrennial kayfabe wrestlemania spectacular …
(2024-11-27). Russian air defenses shoot down 22 Ukrainian drones over several provinces. sana.sy Moscow, SANA- Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that air defense systems destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones over the territories of a number of Russian provinces. "Attempts by the Kiev regime forces to carry out terrorist attacks using drones against targets on Russian territory were repelled," noting that the air defense systems on duty destroyed 10 …
(2024-11-27). Ukraine: Russia sets record for number of Shahed drones used. newarab.com 
Most of the drones were intercepted, according to the air force, but apartment buildings and critical infrastructure such as the national power grid were damaged. | No casualties were immediately reported in the 17 targeted regions.
(2024-11-27). Two Of The Best American Senior Officers… smoothiex12.blogspot.com describing what I was stressing for a very long time ⚪ Trump and his national security circle are a bunch of delusional hacks. As is Trump himself ⚪ an American exceptionalist and militarist, but his national security advisory corps is a bunch of amateurs in modern war. Sadly, neither of these two smart and courageous people are allowed anywhere near the levers of power in Washington.
(2024-11-27). Iran to Run Thousands of Centrifuges in Response to EU3: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said following a resolution initiated by the European troika that the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors passed against Iran, Tehran will put thousands of advanced homegrown centrifuges into operation in retaliation.
(2024-11-27). Stronger Combat Power to Deter Enemy Attack on Iran: Leader. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called for a boost to Iran's combat capabilities in order to prevent enemies from attacking the country.
(2024-11-27). Iranian General Urges Extension of Lebanon Ceasefire to Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A former commander of Iranian military advisors in Syria hailed the ceasefire in Lebanon as a victory for Hezbollah, stressing that a truce must take effect in the Gaza Strip as well.
(2024-11-27). Peaceful Protests Work: Lessons from the UK. counterpunch.org 
Disruptive climate protests annoy some people, but studies from the UK confirm that they have been effective at shifting public opinion and helping create policy change. Back in July, activists from the UK protest group Just Stop Oil repeated their common tactic of being dramatically disruptive at landmarks and cultural events. Two protesters made news after spraying
(2024-11-27). Prisons are Still Making COVID-19 Era Mistakes. counterpunch.org 
The last chapter of our book Fester is called "The Next Plague." We wrote it to warn everyone in prison administration, prison litigation, and politics, that if considerable reforms are not sought—like an aggressive 50% reduction in prison population—the next plague will provoke calamities similar to COVID-19. Yet two new pieces of information suggest that things
(2024-11-27). Biden Declares Another "National Emergency" Because of the Threat Posed by Tiny Nicaragua. counterpunch.org 
In the dying days of his administration, President Biden must have needed a reminder by his officials on November 22. He had to decide whether Nicaragua still poses an "unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States". Presumably he agreed that it does, because he renewed its status
(2024-11-27). Misrepresenting Europe's Muslim Anger With A False Claim of Antisemitism. counterpunch.org 
On Editorial Writing It is true that opinion columnists offer a personal point of view. However, this is only the start of what should be an industry standard for those professional opinion writers you repeatedly see in the newspapers. As the media critic Aubrey Nagle puts it "the purpose of an editorial or opinion section is not
(2024-11-27). Letter from London: Barry Flanagan's Wake. counterpunch.org 
Someone recently watched a film I was lucky enough to make about the late artist and sculptor Barry Flanagan. They asked me how the idea came about and I told them that 16 years ago I was travelling from Kabul to Helmand via Kandahar and Camp Bastion on my way to Lashkar Gah, staring out
(2024-11-27). Trump: Isolationist by Instinct, Unpredictable in Action. counterpunch.org 
For Trump, there is a second chance to remake U.S. foreign policy beginning on January 20, 2025, and it's unlikely he'll allow partisans of the old regime spoil his efforts a second time. In this regard, one must not be fooled by the pro-expansionist or interventionist rhetoric or record of some of his cabinet picks, like Marco Rubio. These folks have no fixed political compass but political self-interest, and they will adjust to Trump's instincts, outlook, and agenda.
(2024-11-27). No! We Did Not Survive the First Term. counterpunch.org 
As a seemingly comforting phrase for those struggling with the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, I've heard variants of "It's okay, we survived the first term." While this may be a well-intentioned attempt to provide comfort to those in distress, it deserves a more thoughtful examination. A parent might comfort a child by
(2024-11-27). Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy in custody. presstv.ir Washington state authorities said on Monday that five people were killed in a shooting.
(2024-11-27). Heavy rain washes away cars in Catalonia, Spain. presstv.ir Water rushes through the streets and cars lay in piles in the town of Cadaques, in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.
(2024-11-27). North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia. presstv.ir North Korea ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia which calls for each side to come to the other's aid in case of an armed attack.
(2024-11-27). Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship. presstv.ir A brutal insurgency has made it hard for Nigerians in northeastern Borno State to feed their families.
(2024-11-27). COP29: Iran calls on international community to lift sanctions. presstv.ir Iran calls on the international community, at COP29 in Baku, to lift sanctions.
(2024-11-27). Leader calls on Iranian Armed Forces to enhance deterrent power. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for more work to enhance the combat capabilities of the Iranian Armed Forces.
(2024-11-27). Spanish lawmaker on hunger strike in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Young Spanish lawmaker Jorge Pueyo says he is participating in a multi-day hunger strike in support of the besieged people of Palestine.
(2024-11-27). Blame yourself: Iran rebukes G7 accusations as baseless. presstv.ir Tehran has dismissed anti-Iran accusations made by the G7 foreign ministers.
(2024-11-27). Iran starts feeding gas into new centrifuges after IAEA resolution: AEOI head. presstv.ir Iran says it has injecting uranium gas into its advanced centrifuges following a recent IAEA resolution.
(2024-11-27). Denuncia ante la Audiencia Nacional contra la AEMET por presunto homicidio doloso. globalizacion.ca
(2024-11-27). A Bit About This Strange Little Project Of Mine. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Caitlin Johnstone): Every so often I like to write out a basic explanation of who I am and what I'm trying to do here. As an entirely reader-funded writer I think it's important to periodically lay out exactly what I'm about so that any patrons or …
(2024-11-27). If Trump's labor secretary pick really supports workers, here's what she should do. peoplesworld.org 
President-elect Donald Trump recently announced his nomination of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of Labor. She is one of only three House Republicans to co-sponsor the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and one of only eight Republicans to co-sponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Both bills would help reform …
(2024-11-27). Labor's reaction to Trump Labor, Transportation cabinet picks mixed. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Trade unions offered mixed reactions to Republican President-Elect Donald Trump's most recent two Cabinet nominees: Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., who lost her re-election bid to a labor-endorsed Democratic state lawmaker in an anti-MAGA tide in Oregon, and retired Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., the second Fox "News" commentator Trump wants in his Cabinet. In general, reviews …
(2024-11-27). Thanksgiving, the dark gift that keeps on giving. peoplesworld.org 
Well, here we are again: Thanksgiving. I must say it is my most unfavorite time of the year, perhaps better called "Un-Thanksgiving," or "Thanks-taking." So tiring is all the hoopla generated by the massive propaganda machine designed to make money for America's oligarchy. The long lines at the airports, the cavalcades of automobiles on the …
(2024-11-27). As holiday travel season starts, Charlotte plane cleaners are homeless and hungry. peoplesworld.org 
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Some Charlotte, N.C., airport workers sleep in their cars. Others bed down in U-Hauls. Some doze off at night on the airport's own seats. They can't afford rent on a one-bedroom apartment. A gray-haired older woman barely can, but only by cutting down on her food and medicine. Welcome to what workers who toil …
(2024-11-27). Project 2025 purge: Public sector firing spree and massive service cuts loom. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Fouled up weather forecasts. Staff shortages slowing services. More workers dying of heat stroke on the job. More pollution, which leads to more asthma and unclean water. Cut down school lunches, with none in the summer. Veterans not getting VA health care. More hate crimes. Weaker labor laws and enforcement. Those are just some practical …
(2024-11-27). Jeanine Tesori's new opera 'Grounded' is a call to moral accountability. peoplesworld.org 
Benjamin Britten's Owen Wingrave is one of the few openly anti-war operas. Robert Kurka's The Good Soldier Schweik might be another. Other operas treat the subject warily, such as Huang Ruo's An American Solider, centering anti-Chinese racism in the U.S. Army. Tragic operas such as Verdi's Macbeth, AàØda, La Forza del Destino, not to overlook …
(2024-11-27). Resist Trump 2.0: CPUSA's Sims offers election analysis, points to road ahead. peoplesworld.org 
The following is the text of the main report given by Communist Party USA Co-Chair Joe Sims to the CPUSA National Committee meeting in New York on Nov. 16. For more information on the event and the decisions made, see our earlier article in People's World. Well comrades, the election results are in, and to …
(2024-11-27). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-11-27). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-11-27). CADTM International Council | Day 3 | Strategic considerations and the political and economic situation in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-11-27). African People's Counter-COP denounces the COP system and demands climate justice for Global South be at the centre of the climate action. cadtm.org
(2024-11-27). US election 2024: inflation, immigration and identity. cadtm.org
(2024-11-27). Asia's Reuse Revolution: A Blueprint for Tackling Plastic Pollution. pressenza.com 
"Unpacking Reuse in Asia": A New Report Highlighting Regional Solutions to Combat Plastic Pollution: | GAIA Asia Pacific, Plasticdiet Indonesia, and Break Free From Plastic — are releasing a comprehensive report entitled, 'Unpacking Reuse in Asia ,' which emphasizes pioneering efforts across the region and offers scalable solutions to address the global plastics crisis. | From the Philippines' "Kuha sa Tingi" initiative, where consumers bring reusable containers to buy daily essentials, to India's Crockery and Cutlery Banks, which eliminate the need for disposable tableware at events, thes…
(2024-11-27). Rights of Nature PH Launches "Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans" Campaign, Calls for Immediate Passage of the Rights of Nature Bill. pressenza.com 
Quezon City, Philippines — Amid escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the "Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans" This groundbreaking initiative, supported by over 28 organizations, a good mix of both individual organizations and coalitions; spanning nongovernmental organizations, youth advocates, and faith-based groups, emerged from the recent General Assembly to advocate for the protection and restoration of the country's critical water ecosystems and resources. | Leading the campaign are notable organizations, including the Philippine Misereor…
(2024-11-27). China enhances multilingual services for immigration hotline. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Tuesday that it will expand its phone-based 12367 immigration service hotline to include Russian, Japanese, and Korean in addition to the existing Chinese and English language services.
(2024-11-27). China releases Global Supply Chain Promotion Report 2024 and two key indices. ecns.cn The 2024 Global Supply Chain Promotion report released on Tuesday indicates that in recent years, the pace of technological advancements has accelerated, driving innovation and sustainable development across global supply chains.
(2024-11-27). (W.E. Talk) Former deputy premier of Poland: Sustainable development is a no-ending story. ecns.cn Grzegorz Kolodko, born in 1949, is the former deputy premier and the former minister of finance of Poland in 1994-1997 and 2002-2003. He is a distinguished professor of economics, also the author of "New Pragmatism".
(2024-11-27). Tech Frontier | Global industry leaders gather at CISCE to drive supply chain innovation. ecns.cn The second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Venue) in Beijing on Tuesday, bringing together global industrial leaders to advance supply chain innovation and collaboration.
(2024-11-27). China to send three golden snub-nosed monkeys to France under conservation agreement. ecns.cn The China Wildlife Conservation Association announced on Wednesday that it had signed an international cooperation agreement on golden snub-nosed monkey protection with France's Beauval Zoo in Shanghai.
(2024-11-27). China's FAST telescope discovers over 1,000 pulsars. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) has discovered more than 1,000 pulsars so far, the National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC) announced on Tuesday.
(2024-11-27). Profits of China's major industrial enterprises improve in October. ecns.cn China's major industrial enterprises saw a stable growth in production in October. The drop of their monthly profit narrowed significantly by 17.1 percentage points from a month earlier.
(2024-11-27). Xi extends congratulations on Int'l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
(2024-11-27). Youth, culture key to Sino-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Emphasizing the importance of sustained people-to-people interactions for fostering positive China-U.S. relations, Carol Robertson Lopez, chair emeritus of Sister Cities International of the United States, called for increased youth and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
(2024-11-27). Global South's joint climate efforts urged. ecns.cn Developing countries need to form a Global South alliance that will strengthen climate commitments and pressure industrialized nations to fulfill their "historical responsibility" to finance mitigation and adaptation efforts, according to participants in this year's climate negotiations.
(2024-11-27). Unilateral coercive measures strongly opposed: UN envoy. ecns.cn The unilateral coercive measures and the resulting "chilling effect "are important causes of the deterioration of the global humanitarian situation that cannot be ignored and significantly harm many developing countries.
(2024-11-27). Lai's actions to manipulate young people into supporting 'Taiwan independence' shameful and reprehensible: spokesperson. ecns.cn Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te used deceitful rhetoric to manipulate young people into supporting "Taiwan independence" at great cost, aiming to exploit innocent youth as tools for "Taiwan independence," and such actions are shameful and reprehensible.
(2024-11-27). Taiwan's status as part of China remains unchanged regardless of new U.S. gov't appointments: spokesperson. ecns.cn "No matter who holds what position in the new U.S. government, it does not change the fact that Taiwan is part of China".
(2024-11-27). Punishments delivered for 2023 coal mine explosion in Heilongjiang. ecns.cn Forty-six people have been held accountable for a gas explosion in a coal mine in Shuangyashan, Heilongjiang province, in November 2023, China Central Television reported on Wednesday.
(2024-11-27). 26th Harbin Ice-Snow World to begin construction. ecns.cn Coveringan area of 1 million square meters and consuming ice and snow over 300,000 cubic meters, this year's edition of Harbin Ice and Snow World will be the largest ever in history.
(2024-11-27). Gala for China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities held in Sanya. ecns.cn The event commenced with a welcome ceremony and cultural fair at the TianyaHaijiao Scenic Area, where athletes and guests enjoyed vibrant performances of traditional songs and dances, theatrical presentations, folk customs, and exhibitions of the area's intangible cultural heritage.
(2024-11-27). 2nd China Int'l Supply Chain Expo kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn Themed "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2024-11-27). China's Long March-12 Y1 carrier rocket to make maiden flight. ecns.cn The Long March-12 rocket is China's first single-core stage liquid launch vehicle with a diameter of 3.8 meters. It features a two-stage configuration propelled by six liquid oxygen/kerosene engines.
(2024-11-27). Insights | Academician of Royal Academy of Engineering: COP needs better monitoring performance against promise. ecns.cn Timothy C. Green, academician of the Royal Academy of Engineering, IEEE Fellow and professor of the Imperial College London, was invited to give an exclusive interview with China News Network. | "COP has been a good process in helping the world resolve to do better collaboratively, We need better monitoring of performance against promises," noted Green.
(2024-11-27). InsightsÔΩúICC Secretary-general: Protectionism only hurts consumers eventually. ecns.cn
(2024-11-27). EconoScope | CISCE aims to turn global supply chains into a 'win-win chain'. ecns.cn he ongoing second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing has attracted over 600 enterprises from about 70 countries, marking a 20-percent rise in exhibitors compared to the previous event.
(2024-11-27). Guangdong, HK sign $14 bln economic, trade deals. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong province and Hong Kong signed 126 economic and trade cooperation projects valued at more than 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) at the Guangdong-Hong Kong Deepening Economic Trade and Investment Cooperation Conference.
(2024-11-27). Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave. ecns.cn As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall.
(2024-11-27). Nation ups support for migrants. ecns.cn China is gearing up for a better working and living environment for domestic migrant workers, with an aim to facilitate a more solid integration of rural and urban development and allow the workers to share the benefits of common prosperity.
(2024-11-27). Xi sends congratulations to UN meeting marking Int'l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping extended congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
(2024-11-27). FAST discovery of pulsars exceeds 1,000. ecns.cn The number of pulsars discovered by China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope has exceeded 1,000, surpassing the total number of pulsars discovered by all other international telescopes over the past seven years.
(2024-11-27). Support provided for TCM facility upgrades. ecns.cn A package of measures has been released to support the high-quality development of county-level traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, according to a recent guideline from the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
(2024-11-27). Professor Angus Dalgleish: Australia's covid response was madness. expose-news.com Professor Angus Dalgleish, a renowned oncologist from St George's University in London, has publicly criticised Australia's covid response as "absolutely appalling," "madness," and "disgraceful." In an interview with Ben Fordham on 2GB …
(2024-11-27). Here are five places you might encounter AI in UK cities and not realise it. expose-news.com Artificial intelligence ("AI") technology is being introduced in various ways in UK cities, including self-driving cars, traffic management systems and sensors in lampposts and pavements. In the following Professor Noortje Marres describes …
(2024-11-27). Abu Ghraib case casts spotlight on Iraq's private security firms. newarab.com 
Baghdad – Impunity for As the country's private security industry shifts ever more into local hands, with a focus on protecting energy installations in the southern part of the country, a case involving incidents from over 20 years ago has now resulted in millions being awarded to surv…
(2024-11-27). Unpacking fascism, Islamophobia and empire in The Second Coming. newarab.com 
"The night of the pig, Cometh. LEAVE. By Order of the Blood Of Christ Crusaders": This is the letter Marah's mum finds at their door, complete with upside-down red crucifixes and an image of a pig's head. It is a warning from the far-right, fascist Christian militia, the Bloods, of what is to come. And come it does. |
(2024-11-27). When does religious representation in fashion become blasphemous. newarab.com 
For years, fashion has provided a space for limitless creativity, allowing iconic ideas to come to life. | However, in recent years, especially with the rise of For instance, a Burberry hoodie with a noose around the neck, from the 2…
(2024-11-27). Elated families rapidly return to south Lebanon after ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Fate of seven tourists unclear after Egypt's Red Sea incident. newarab.com 
Intensive search and rescue operations continued for the third consecutive day as the fate of seven missing people, including two British nationals, is still pending after As of late Tuesday,
(2024-11-27). Gaza's Palestinians congratulate Lebanon on ceasefire. newarab.com 
While the A
(2024-11-27). Hezbollah preparing funeral procession for leader Nasrallah. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). ICC prosecutor Khan seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief. newarab.com 
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(2024-11-27). Over 900 detained after Pakistan protests for Imran Khan release. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Qatar hopes Lebanon ceasefire is 'model' for Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Qatar, a key mediator between Isr…
(2024-11-27). Turkey to scale down $23 bln F-16 jet deal with US. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). UK police arrest six linked to proscribed Kurdish group PKK. newarab.com 
Six people have been arrested in London for "suspected activity" linked to the proscribed Two women and four men were detained under the Terrorism Act 2000, the
(2024-11-27). We fled Lebanon because the future was too uncertain. newarab.com 
It is a journey whose destination is unknown. Either you plunge into it, drawn on by the
(2024-11-27). Rising floods and droughts in Sudan leave millions in crisis. newarab.com 
"I didn't think my children would survive,"
(2024-11-27). 4 killed as ex-PM Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital. newarab.com 
Pakistani protesters demanding the release of Convoys of pro-Khan demonstrators have been marching on Islamabad since Sunday, hauling aside roadblocks and skirmishing with police and paramilitary forces firing volleys of rubber bullets and tear gas. | Khan has been jailed since last summer, sidelined by dozens of legal cases he claims…
(2024-11-27). More than 300 Afghan reporters suffer rights breaches: UN. newarab.com 
More than 300 Afghan journalists have suffered rights breaches since Afghanistan's media sector has dramatically shrunk under three years of Taliban government, while international monitors have criticised Kabul's new rulers for allegedly trampling reporters' rights. | Research by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and its Geneva-based Human Rights Office said journali…
(2024-11-27). Russia pledges broader Afghanistan ties, calls for US aid. newarab.com 
Shoigu, a former defence minister, also said the US should play a leading role in rebuilding Afghanistan in view of its many years of military involvement in the country. | Taliban…
(2024-11-27). Three found alive after tour boat capsizes off Egypt's Red Sea. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). UK counter-terrorism police arrest 10 Palestine Action activists. newarab.com 
(2024-11-27). Labour's Get Britain Working plan is based on a massive LIE the DWP has pushed for nearly 20 years. thecanary.co 
The frantic government and media propaganda campaign around economic inactivity has picked up a pace. The Labour Party-run Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally published Liz Kendall and Co's Get Britain Working White Paper. It sets out how the government plans to 'solve' the worklessness 'crisis'. Predictably, it's all the same kind of […] | By
(2024-11-27). Hypocritical UK just signed the biggest ever arms deal with human rights-abusing Egypt. thecanary.co The UK has recently signed the largest single arms licence on record to Egypt, as a British-Egyptian political prisoner remains arbitrarily detained. The news comes amid growing concern over Egypt's human rights abuses. The UK: selling arms to human rights-abusing Egypt Campaign Against Arms Trade calls on the UK government to halt the issuing of […] | By
(2024-11-27). BREAKING: four Insulate Britain activists NOT GUILTY after judge allows truth to be told in court. thecanary.co Four Insulate Britain supporters have been acquitted at Woolwich Crown Court for actions taken during Insulate Britain's 2021 campaign of nonviolent civil resistance demanding the UK government insulate Britain's cold and leaky homes; a campaign that was later called prescient by a number of commentators. Insulate Britain: not guilty and speaking truth to power Emily […] | By
(2024-11-27). Huel's £200m profit bonanza is merely fuelling toxic workplaces for staff. thecanary.co Meal-replacement drink company Huel has tripled its profits, now earning over £200 million. But behind the slick marketing and huge investment lies health, employee rights, and wellbeing concerns — namely that the ethos of the brand is allowing bosses to foment toxic workplace cultures and erode workers rights. Huel: destroying work-life balance? Marketed as a […] | By
(2024-11-27). Tory leader Kemi Badenoch certainly remembered her clown shoes at this week's PMQs. thecanary.co 
Is it Kemi Badenoch's job to make Keir Starmer look fit for office? At the new Tory leader's appearances at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), she behaves like it is. Clown antics at PMQs In the chamber, Badenoch said: We had a budget in March this year and tractors were not blockading the streets of Whitehall …
(2024-11-27). Talk World Radio: Emiliana Vegas on Working Within International Development Organizations. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are speaking with Emiliana Vegas, author of the new book Let's Change the World: How to Work within International Development Organizations to Make a Difference. Emiliana Vegas has …
(2024-11-27). Tooth-Friendly Diet: Foods for a Healthier Smile. thecanary.co We all love to occasionally indulge ourselves with tiny guilty pleasures: cookies, candies, and soda, to name the least. However, there is a thin line between these yummies and good old cavities. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits won't save your smile if your diet lacks essential vitamins and minerals or is rich in …
(2024-11-27). 6 Essential Movie Distribution Tips for Indie Filmmakers. thecanary.co Crafting a movie is half of the battle. The indie film distribution process requires a lot of effort but might cause headaches. Without the help of a major studio, one person needs to figure out too many things when it comes to reaching viewers. Practical Tips on Movie Distribution 1. Understand Your Target Audience Knowing […] | By
(2024-11-27). China State Bank Shouldn't Back East African Crude Oil Pipeline. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil drilling pipes at the Tilenga Industrial Area, which will host the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Bulisa, Uganda, October 25, 2023. | © 2023 Luke Dray/Bloomberg via Getty Images…
(2024-11-27). Explainer: Who Is To Blame for October 7 Failures? Civil Inquiry Releases Its Findings. themedialine.org
(2024-11-27). Human Rights Advocate Irwin Cotler Discusses ICC Double Standards, Calls for Unity Against 'Transnational Repression'. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Erdogan Offers Turkish Mediation for Gaza Cease-fire, Welcomes Lebanon Truce. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Hamas Welcomes Lebanon Truce, Pushes for Gaza Agreement. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Opposition Forces Capture Key Villages Near Aleppo, Assad's Army Retaliates. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Russia Turns to UAE and Turkey To Tackle Butter Price Surge. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-27). Theological Readings of Nietzsche: The Un-Unbeliever. muslimskeptic.com Friedrich Nietzsche (1844—1900), the German philosopher, continues to be one of the most renowned thinkers of modernity. He is known for his fiery and iconoclastic prose and ideas, as well as for having laid the foundations for much of the developments in the field of philosophy throughout the last century. He also seems to be …
(2024-11-27). Is the ICJ Rushing to Rule on "Obligations of States with Regard to Climate Change"? wattsupwiththat.com The US submission to the International Court of Justice is scheduled for December 4th.
(2024-11-27). Activities of the 4th Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security at the League of Arab States start with Syrian's participation. sana.sy Cairo, SANA- With participating of Syria, activities of the 4th Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security launched Wednesday under the theme "Enhancing Protection and Comprehensive Response to the Needs of Women in Conflict Zones… Women Face Wars", at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. During its interactive sessions, …
(2024-11-27). Activities of the 6th Arab Water Conference, Ministerial Water Council kick off in Jordan with Syrian's partaking. sana.sy 
Amman, SANA- Syria partook in the Sixth Arab Water Conference and the Sixteenth Session of the Arab Ministerial Water Council, which was launched today under the slogan "Governance towards achieving sustainable development in water," at the Dead Sea area in Jordan. The conference, in which a Syrian delegation participated headed by the Minister of Water …
(2024-11-27). Are Eastern Pacific Cyclones Become More Frequent or Stronger? wattsupwiththat.com We experienced a rare, extreme event and there is no reason to expect that such storms will become more frequent as the planet slowly warms.
(2024-11-27). Climategate Turns 15! wattsupwiththat.com But it all begins with the physical science, and the science of climate alarmism has really never recovered from its PR disaster 15 years ago: Climategate. No amount of whitewashing can erase the words, sentences, and paragraphs of one of the greatest scientific scandals of our time. Four categories are mentioned below:…
(2024-11-27). 'God of Darkness' Asteroid Will Pass Extremely Close to Earth in 2029. wattsupwiththat.com Asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, is a near-Earth asteroid that has garnered significant attention due to its close approach to our home planet.
(2024-11-27). Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for ceasefire in Gaza. sana.sy Beijing, SANA- Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that the top priority now to control the situation in the Middle East is to implement the Security Council resolutions and cease fire in the Gaza Strip, noting that his country will continue to work with the international community to help in this. "The top priority is the …
(2024-11-27). Lacalle Pou y Orsi se reúnen para definir transición en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 nov (RHC) El presidente Luis Lacalle Pou y el electo, Yamandú Orsi, se reunirán hoy para fijar los términos de la transición tras la victoria electoral del opositor Frente Amplio, que volverá a gobernar Uruguay.
(2024-11-27). Autoridades de México mostrarán impacto en Estados Unidos de elevar aranceles. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 nov (RHC) Autoridades mexicanas mostrarán hoy datos sobre las afectaciones que tendría la economía de Estados Unidos en caso de concretarse la subida de aranceles anunciada por el presidente electo de la vecina nación, Donald Trump.
(2024-11-27). Correos de Cuba apuesta por la modernización pese a las adversidades. cubadebate.cu Golpeado por la carencia de electricidad y combustibles, y desplazada su actividad tradicional por las nuevas tecnologías y herramientas de la información y la comunicación, el Grupo Empresarial Correos de Cuba se reinventa, brinda nuevos servicios en sus más de 800 unidades y a domicilio, hace alianzas con empresas estatales y privadas y amplía el objeto social de sus entidades, a la vez que moderniza su línea de despacho de la paquetería internacional . Sobre esos y otros temas se habló en la Mesa Redonda de este martes.
(2024-11-27). Inusual meteorito podría probar que en Marte fluyó agua caliente en algún momento de su historia. cubadebate.cu Los cristales detectados dentro de un inusual meteorito sugieren que en algún momento de la historia de Marte pudo haber fluido agua caliente por la superficie del planeta, informó la Universidad de Curtin. No obstante, obtener estas pruebas a partir de meteoritos marcianos podría resultar un desafío.
(2024-11-27). Sur Continente S.A.: Tres décadas apostando a la excelencia en el comercio con Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde su llegada a Cuba en 1994, Sur Continente S.A. ha sido un puente entre Chile y Cuba, consolidándose como un referente en el comercio exterior y la exportación de productos de alta calidad. A lo largo de los años, la empresa ha evolucionado y se ha adaptado a las necesidades del mercado, enfocándose actualmente en la comercialización de frutas frescas, frutos secos y granos, mientras mantiene viva su rica historia en la isla, en una amplia gama de líneas comerciales.
(2024-11-27). En La Habana, muestra de Cine colombiano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 nov (RHC) La segunda Muestra de cine colombiano en Cuba comenzó la víspera y se desarrollará hasta el jueves en esta capital con variedad de propuestas y el acompañamiento de una delegación del país sudamericano.
(2024-11-27). Poema: Ven a Ver la Franja de Gaza Destruida. worldbeyondwar.org 
Por: Giovanni Mereu, World BEYOND War, Martes 26 de Noviembre 2024 | Aquí está el texto.
| Ven a ver la Franja de Gaza
| Ven y ve la agonía de la Franja de Gaza
| quien se quedo solo
| Cayó al borde de un mar cerrado
| un borde estrecho de casas apiñadas
| una pequeña franja quemada por el sol,
| una astilla, un fragmento del mundo,
| un inmenso recinto cerrado por muros y alambre de púas
| monitoreado desde mar, tierra y cielo
| una pequeña balsa a merced de las olas.
| Mire en otra parte la Historia distraída.
| Ven a ver la Franja de Ga…
(2024-11-27). Cuba recuerda fusilamiento de los estudiantes de medicina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 nov (RHC) Los cubanos conmemoran hoy el aniversario 153 del fusilamiento de los ocho estudiantes de Medicina, considerado uno de los crímenes más atroces cometidos en la isla por el colonialismo español.
(2024-11-27). Gaza no es el primer genocidio de Israel, como bien saben los mayas de Guatemala. peoplesworld.org 
Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel matan a decenas o incluso a decenas de palestinos cada 24 horas y, por supuesto, miles de civiles libaneses han muerto en las últimas semanas a causa de los ataques israelíes. Masacres tan letales se ven a diario y constituyen un auténtico acto de terrorismo. Pero Gaza no es …
(2024-11-27). Nuevo referente en la cooperación biofarmacéutica entre Cuba y China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 nov (RHC) La reciente inauguración en la municipalidad china de Shijiazhuang, de la primera empresa de capital totalmente cubano perteneciente al Grupo Empresarial BioCubaFarma, marcó un hito en el fortalecimiento de la cooperación bilateral en esa esfera.
The UN's humanitarian coordinator in the occupied Palestinian territories, Muhannad Hadi, has issued a warning about the potential halt of crucial aid deliveries across Gaza, which include vital food, water, fuel, and medical supplies. In a press release on Friday, Hadi emphasized that the lives of over two million Palestinians in Gaza are at serious …
Cooper and co peddling utter nonsense. ICC is higher court than any in UK — the claim is a ruse and the 'specific process' would take 30 seconds Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been doing endless and repetitive rounds on broadcast media to say, in response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision to issue …
On Saturday, November 23, day 414 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire population of 2.2 million people in the Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces continued their aggression with multiple attacks in several parts of Gaza. A number of Palestinians were killed and injured, Saturday morning, after the Israeli occupation forces shelled various areas …
Eleven people were killed and 23 injured in an Israeli strike on On Saturday morning, AFP footage showed an excavator removing the rubble of the eight-storey building hit at around 04: 00 AM (0200 GMT), with a fire truck and civil defence rescuers nearby while people gathered around the site. | There was no evacuation warning from the Israeli military for the Basta area. | The National National Agency…
Lebanon's Minister of Culture Mohammad Wissam Al-Murtada 
Moscow, SANA- Members of Arab communities in Russian Federation with their Russian citizen's fellows condemned the brutal aggressive actions and attacks committed by the Israeli entity in Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. At a solidarity event held by the Lebanese House in Moscow on the occasion of the eighty-first anniversary of Lebanon's independence, the participants affirmed …
Dr. Peter Carter, an Expert Reviewer of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has new information about the status of climate change that meets the IPCC 6th Assessment worst-case scenario. Carter makes the case that the climate system is several years ahead of expectations, and in fact, knocking on the door of the IPCC's 6th Assessment worst-case scenario decades early. | Experts on climate change are at a loss for words and at a loss for understanding how and why the climate change issue, which is negatively impacting planetary ecosystems, is largely ignored. The proof of this is found at the cel…
The South African anti-apartheid movement in the U.S. made its most significant gains during Ronald Reagan's second term in office. There are lessons for the Palestine movement as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Marco Rubio is a perfect reflection of the neoconservative foreign policy establishment in Washington. For that reason, he poses a serious threat to Palestine as Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of State.
The U.S. is waging war on Russia without a congressional declaration and in violation of treaty that requires the consent of the United Nations, writes Andrew Napolitano. | By Andrew P. NAPOLITANO | Join us on , , and .
The health ministry in the Gaza Strip said Friday hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled. | The warning came a day after the International Criminal Court The…
Ten people were killed when a gunman "A man fired on A Nahrin resident, who knew victims of the attack, told AFP that worshippers had gathered at the Sayed Pacha Agh…
Two opposition mayors in eastern Turkey have been removed from office after being convicted of "terrorism" for belonging to a banned Kurdish militant group, the interior minister said on Friday. | The mayors of Tunceli and Ovacik were each sentenced to six years and three months in prison this week for membership of the outlawed Both were replaced by state-appointed administrators, the interior ministry said…
Her monthly visits to him in prison in Egypt last 20 minutes, where she gets to talk to him over the phone, separated by a screen. | While his health and prison conditions are "fine," Soueif, 68, said on Thursday that "on another…
De facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has backed extravagant sports investments – set to culminate in Saudi Arabia hosting the…
The positive dynamics was ensured by the growth of exports and industry…
This story was originally published by Early on Election Day, highways in the St. Louis area were inundated with water. Over several days, intense storms battered Missouri, bringing six to 10 inches of rain — record-breaking amounts for November. | The flash flooding killed 
Adverse reactions to Tirzepatide and related 'semaglutides' lead to spike in hospitalisations and 10 deaths. Labour wants millions to take it, despite appalling track record of manufacturer As Skwawkbox has previously covered, Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to force millions of people to take slimming drug Tirzepatide (also marketed as Mounjaro), starting with unemployed people …
BAKU, Azerbaijan | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marked the final day of COP29, yet many critical negotiation issues remain unresolved. Despite efforts by negotiators to bridge gaps, progress has been limited, and several key matters will require further discussions in upcoming rounds. To address the stalemates, the COP29 President, Mukhtar Babayev convened a dialogue with heads of …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), is expected to provide 3,000 jobs to both Ugandans and expatriates. Currently, the EACOP construction is estimated to cost US$5 billion with its starting point at Nyamasoga village in Kabaale parish, Hoima district employing 157 staff with 14 of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A teachers' protest at Kampala Parents School has brought renewed attention to the poor working conditions faced by educators in Uganda's private schools. In a viral video, teachers held placards as they voiced concerns over delayed salaries, low pay, and favouritism toward Indian staff over other employees, allegations that have …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Kampala and Metropolitan Area, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has apologized for undermining Mukono Diocese Bishop, Rt. Rev. Enos Kitto Kagodo. The minister while meeting residents at Kame Valley Market and touring the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) road campsite revealed that he had been informed by the …
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | Xinhua | Russia will "respond" if any nation attempts to militarize and deploy weapons in space, Yury Borisov, head of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, said Friday, local media reported. "Russia has firmly and consistently maintained its position against the deployment of any weapons into space," Borisov said. While Russia has such …
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors at Kame Valley Market in Mukono Central Division have urged the government to incorporate a mosque and a gym in the ongoing development of the market, which is part of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UD). The government has committed to transforming the market, which is …
The "The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024," the ICC said in a statement. | The warran…
The walls are closing in on Netanyahu and co-criminal Gallant The following countries are signatories to the International Criminal Court and are therefore legally obliged to arrest war criminal Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, for their genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity if they ever set foot on …
The Hague | XINHUA | The International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. In a statement, the ICC's pre-trial chamber accused Netanyahu and Gallant of committing "crimes against humanity and war …
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence urged states party to the Rome Statute to adhere to and implement the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. During a press conference on Friday, Laurence underscored the UN's respect for ICC's independence and …
In a bold and unprecedented move, 
International and political reactions continue to unfold following the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s But the news has been met with intense reactions from Israeli leaders and society due to its significant implications for Israel's image, status, and the potential for Israeli…
The Palestinian Authority and Gaza's ruling group Hamas both welcomed on Thursday the International Criminal Court's arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war. | "The State of Palestine welcomed the decision" to issue the warrants against Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant, the Palestinian Authority said in a statement published by official news agency Wafa. | Hamas said the warrants for the Israeli leaders were "an important step towards justice and can lead to redress for the victims in general". | The latest developments come…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that "No outrageous anti-Israel decision will prevent us ⚪ and it will not prevent me ⚪ from continuing to defend our country in every way," 
The Palestinian Authority and Hamas both welcomed the "The State of Palestine welcomed the decision" to issue the warrants against Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant, the 
The International Criminal Court The move had been anticipated for months after ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said in May he would seek warrants for the Israeli officials. | Now, the 124 national members of the ICC are obliged to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant on their territory. | More than 44,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war erupted ther…
We speak with the celebrated Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza. Israel called it "an antisemitic decision," and the Biden administration said it rejects the charges on the grounds that the ICC does not have jurisdiction. But many other countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy and the Netherlands, have vowed to comply with the court's decision, which obligates states party to the Rome Statute that establi…
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has "overall responsibility for all Home Office business". And part of the Home Office's business is policing. Yet Cooper has shamefully sought to avoid saying whether the UK would comply with its obligations over arresting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu now that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant …
Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham having collective aneurysm over international law — despite Graham praising warrant for Putin and urging world govts to support it Right-wing US senate racists Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton have reacted with apoplexy at the International Criminal Court (ICC) daring to want to hold Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former …
In her backtrack, Femke Halsema said Benjamin Netanyahu "totally bypassed" Dutch authorities in his framing of events "while we were still gathering facts," and her words, plastered across the mainstream media, had been "turned into propaganda". We commend Halsema for setting the record straight. Now where is the media's mea culpa? | Some have scaled back on their misguided, one-sided reportage. But for all the quiet corrections, we've seen little editorial introspection. The question news outlets should be openly asking is: How did we let the narrative become so quickly and so heavily dominated by Netanyahu?
This is a video of Putin today (Nov 21, 2024) responding to the two days of long range missile attacks…
by Sami Abu Salem, Wafa News (translated from Arabic version): Since October 5, 2024, the Israeli occupation has continued its ground invasion of the northern Gaza Strip, with continuous bloody bombings and a tight siege that prevents the entry of food and medical aid. Israeli forces have been targeting hospitals and medical personnel, which forced …
On Friday November 22nd, day 413 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military attacks continued with no respite for the civilian population that has been suffering for 413 straight days.
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinians, including two children, in Hebron and one in Bethlehem, and invaded homes in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. In Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, the army invaded Ethna town, west of the city, and searched homes, causing damage. Media sources reported …
Donald Trump's threat to force through his slate of far-right cabinet nominees as "recess appointments" without Senate confirmation votes marks a significant step in the de jure breakdown of constitutional forms of government.
A censure motion put forward by Western governments at the Britain, France, Germany and the United States have submitted a text to the IAEA board of governors condemning Iran for alleged lack of cooperation with the agency and its monitors. | The vote, scheduled for l…
For those who worry about climate change all the time, the results of the November election seemed to send a clear message: American voters just don't care as much as you do. | But even though President-elect Donald Trump took the popular vote while pledging to 
"Gaza Yet Stands" by Juan Cole Photo by Diego Ramos/Scheer Intelligence. Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Gaza today symbolizes nothing but death, destruction and oppression. Israel's genocide and scorched earth bombing campaign has not only wiped out its people but the rich history that stretches back thousands of years. Juan Cole, University of Michigan history professor …
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Israeli authorities will stop holding Jewish settlers in The practice allows for detainees to be held for long periods without being charged or appear in court, and is often used against Palestinians who Israel deems security threats. | Defence Minister 
Three Palestinians have been charged over allegedly plotting to kill Israeli far-right minister Itamar The prime suspect, Ismail Ibrahim Avadi, was accused of spying on the minister and his 18-year-old son, Shoval, with the intent of killing them after setting up a "military cell", Israeli police and the The other two suspects have not been named. | The statement says that in Ju…
Pro-Palestinian groups took the Dutch state to court Friday, urging a halt to The NGOs argued that Israel is breaking international law in Gaza and 
Israel has responded to a Dated 13 November and leaked by Axios on Wednesday, the Israeli response letter addressed a number of issues that had been brought up by the US, including the acceleration of aid into north Gaza, the banning of 
Funerals were held Thursday in the Israeli attacks have intensified in the West Bank following the outbreak of the war in Gaza in October 2023, with Israeli forces mounting a number of deadly raids on Jenin's refugee camp, a Around 100 people paid tribute to…
Since its launch on 5 October this year, Israel's campaign of 
At a The city of Baalbek, tucked in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley, is home to some of the 
A Jordanian court on Wednesday sentenced a lawmaker to 10 years of hard labour for smuggling weapons into the occupied West Bank. | Former MP Israel's 
The International Criminal Court has formally No such arrest warrants were issued for President Biden or any of the other western officials who've been backing Israel's genocidal atrocities, which is a bit like a judge issuing a warrant for a mass murderer but not for the guy who gave him the gun and stood next to him handing him ammunition an…
The Kremlin strongman spoke out after a day of frayed nerves, with Russia test-firing a new generation intermediate-range missile at Ukraine – which Putin hinted was capable of unleashing a nuclear payload. | Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky branded the strike a major ramping up of the "scale and brutality" of the war by a "crazy neighbour", wh…
In the second congress of the CPM-K, delegates called for the continuation of the National Democratic Revolution and asserted that socialism is the only path forward.
As outgoing Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin embarks on his twelfth tour of the Indo-Pacific, the U.S.'s New Cold War on China shows no signs of slowing down, even under a second Trump presidency.
Despite 14 member states voting in favor, the U.S., as a permanent member, exercised its veto for the fifth time since October 2023.
Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke captured global attention with a powerful haka performed to protest the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
In "the street", in friends' meetings, in the press… everywhere the population wonders about the veracity, depth and state of the division within the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS).
Toronto's communities are being deeply impacted by a terrible lack of decent housing that people can afford to live in. This situation is the product of decades in which governments at every level have allowed housing to be provided according to the profit-driven interests of developers, speculators, investors, bankers and corporate landlords. The days when social housing played a major role in meeting the needs of communities are long gone and upscale redevelopment has done its destructive work. | As a result, homeless shelters are overflowing, people sleep out in public parks and hundreds of thousands of pre…
Aaron Lecklider's book Love's Next Meeting: The Forgotten History of Homosexuality and the Left in American Culture sets out to detail exactly what the title implies. The book is a resurrection of an often intentionally obfuscated history of queer people's participation in left activism, culture, and the arts in the first half of the 20th …
GLENDALE, KY.—"We're the workers that build batteries for Ford, and just like Ford workers, we are standing up for good, safe union jobs," the newly organized battery workers said in a new video released by the United Auto Workers. This week, they announced a union drive at BlueOval SK (BOSK) in Kentucky. The UAW announced …
There is an urgent need for working people to get our voices out there and combat the pro-corporate, right-wing propaganda media ecosystem so vital to Trump's victory. The fight for the truth has intensified in the era of mass disinformation. People's World produced outstanding daily election coverage, publishing over 500 articles that informed and inspired grassroots action. Our work …
PEORIA—Despite a packed room protesting the decision, Peoria, Ill., joined the growing list of central Illinois towns that have passed ordinances to fine and jail their unhoused residents for sleeping on the street. Peoria passed the measure 6 to 5, with Mayor Rita Ali joining the opposition. The new rule comes with fines and fees, …
PORTLAND, Ore.—As Portland prepares to seat its most progressive city council ever, the Portland Police Bureau faces an unprecedented shift in civilian oversight and direction. The Portland Police Association, which has historically wielded significant influence in city politics, secured endorsements from only five of the 12 incoming council members, marking a clear break from past …
We discuss why it's mathematically impossible to simultaneously cut US taxes, the debt, government spending, re-industrialize America and retain its world reserve currency status. 
Directed by Sepy Baghaei, the drama begins in 1979 and plays out over the years of the Islamic Republic until 1991. | The play opens in a quietly intimat…
A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the "Humanitarian workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity being met with bullets and bombs," said Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' new under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator. | With more than a month left to go of 2024, the "grim milestone was reached", he said, after 280 hum…
Four UN peacekeepers from Italy were wounded by rocket fire in Prime Minister "These attacks…
The Scottish government is calling for a visa scheme for Palestinians fleeing Gaza that will enable them to reunite with loved ones in the UK. | In a This would provide a "temporary sanctuary" until it is safe for Palestinians to return.
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow the The bill, HR 9495, called the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, passed on Thursday by 219-184, with the vast majority of the support coming from Republicans, some accusing Democrats of changin…
As the United States threatened the International Criminal Court with sanctions over This controversial act allows the US to use "all necessary means", in…
A Saudi official said Thursday that the 22-nation Arab Group would reject any UN climate deal that goes after fossil fuels at The negotiations in "The Arab Group will not accept any text th…
Gunfire broke out on Thursday at the home of Shots began ringing out in the evening in Juba, the capital of the corruption-riven country A military source supposedl…
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the Van Hollen has filed a joint resolution of disapproval in the Senate, while fellow Democrat Sarah Jacobs has filed one in the House of Rep…
Abdelrahman Abu Anza's family home in war-ravaged Gaza's south has been reduced to rubble, which the Palestinian man is now using to build a shelter to protect from the 
Egyptian In a statement posted on his official…
Indian opposition parties demanded a probe on Thursday into allegations of wrongdoing by Billionaire Adani was indicted by US prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265 million bribery and fraud scheme and arrest warrants were issued for him and his nephew, plunging hi…
Iranian President Sistan-Baluchistan, located some 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) from the capital Tehra…
A 2,000-year-old The study, conducted by University of South Florida professor Davide Tanassi, examined a Bes mug – a drinking vessel decorated with the head of Bes, an ancient deity associated with fertility, healing and protection. | The contents of a Bes mug have long been the subject of speculation among experts, with many believing they were used to hold sacred water. | By scraping the inner…
The Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield issued a 
Progressive International – a global alliance of activists, leaders, and organisations advocating for social justice – has unveiled the Described as a "tool for worker-led resistance against the occupation and genocide in Palestine", the index provides detailed evidence of corporate complicity across se…
On November 23, the winner of India's JCB Prize for Literature is set to be announced. | The prize — an award of 2,500,000 rupees (almost $30,000) — is overseen by British construction company JCB and its eponymous literature foundation. | However, JCB has also played a disturbing role in carrying out the Hindu supremacist (or Hindutva) agenda of India's central government, led by Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | Ahead of the announcement, an 
Broadcasting from Baku, Azerbaijan, on the final official day of this year's finance-themed United Nations climate summit, we look at how climate justice activists are outraged at how little money is being offered by the most polluting nations to countries most severely affected by climate change. We speak with Mohamed Adow, founding director of Power Shift Africa, and Claudio Angelo, head of international policy at the Brazilian Observatório do Clima (Climate Observatory), who describe the latest text as "a great swindle" and "totally unacceptable."…
The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would empower the Treasury Department to revoke the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems has provided material support to a terrorist organization. A broad coalition of civil society groups have opposed the bill, warning that it would give the Trump administration sweeping powers to crack down on political opponents. H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, passed the House 219 to 184 largely along party lines, with 15 Democrats supporting the Republican majority. "This bill is essentially a civil rights…
Donald Trump has tapped a new loyalist to head the Department of Justice, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who served on his defense team during his first impeachment trial and now works at the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute. Bondi previously dropped a probe into Trump University in 2013 after Trump's family foundation donated $25,000 to her campaign. This comes after Trump's first pick, former Florida Congressmember Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration Thursday amid a firestorm over allegations of sex trafficking involving a 17-year-old girl. "In Pam Bondi, Donald Tru…
On the final official day of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, it is still unclear if this year's United Nations climate summit will lead to an agreement before the end of the official conference or if talks will extend into the weekend. The COP29 presidency has released a draft text that calls for a $1.3 trillion in annual climate financing by 2035, but it only obligates rich countries to provide $250 billion of that total. Climate justice activists and members of civil society who held a protest at COP29 on Friday say that amount falls far short of what's needed, demanding "trillions, not billions.&#…
He wants to deter the even greater provocations that the West might now be plotting, such as destabilizing and then invading Belarus, with the intent of coercing him into freezing the existing LOC and then possibly accepting the deployment of Western/NATO peacekeepers there. | Putin surprised the world on Thursday when he 
So much for First Lady Elmo Musk's proud boast of "our Hammer of Justice." In mere days, a "fraction of a Scaramucci," icky, scandal-plagued, Neanderthal-browed "MAGA bomb-thrower" Matt Gaetz crashed and burned, giving up his deeply errant bid to wreak vengeful havoc on law and order. He was felled by yet another sexual assault charge, …
Labour Party PM Keir Starmer has once again shown that he's on the side of capitalists, tweeting out his excitement to partner with BlackRock. The business is the largest asset management company in the world, with assets totalling over 10.5 trillion US dollars. Kid Starver — er, Keir Starmer — himself tweeted: I'm determined to …
Starmer regime is criminalising dissent, say makers of The Big Lie in new film The Starmer government's recent campaign of arrests of and raids on anti-genocide activists through the misuse of counter-terrorism laws is just the "tip of an intimidation iceberg" of attacks on freedom of speech and dissent, according to the producer of a …
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba and three Generals have survived an accident in Nakasongola district along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occurred on Friday at Namunsaala village in Katuugo town council. According to Sam Twineamazima the Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson, the accident occurred when the driver of the bus registration number UAQ …
The most exciting part of the day at Spruce Pine Montessori School is when the truck arrives to empty the porta-johns. At that point in the afternoon, the kids abandon their toy dinosaurs and monkey bars, throw up their hands, and yell in excitement as they run to watch the truck do its work. It's lucky that they find something to be so joyful about, Principal Jennifer Rambo said on a recent sunny afternoon, because things have been a mess for the past seven weeks. | The flooding that devastated western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene laid waste to communities all around the region, spitting up great to…
On Monday, Senator Debbie Stabenow, a longtime champion of programs that support farmers and increase access to nutritious foods, introduced Stabenow, who is retiring next month after representing Michigan in the Senate for 24 years, has staked her career on her vision for a robust, progressive farm bill: one that, among other things, paves the way for farmers to endure…
Earlier this week, tens of thousands of people converged on Aotearoa New Zealand's Parliament in a show of solidarity against a legislative onslaught against Indigenous rights. | They had marched peacefully for nine days, in what MƒÅori peoples call hƒ´koi, in an effort to stop the country's new right-wing government from forcing through a bill that would dilute Indigenous influence on the government by reinterpreting one of its founding documents. | "MƒÅori have been here, we are going to be here forever. You're never going to assimilate us," said Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn, o…
One of the biggest car events in the United States, the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, is underway. Some of the biggest names in the auto industry are unveiling their newest models and concept cars. The transition to electric is once again the highlight of this year's show. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
Two years ago on Nov. 19, a man opened fire at a nightclub in Colorado, killing five people and injuring 19 others. Now, shooting victims and families have sued the club's owners and law enforcement, saying they could have prevented the tragedy. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing new legal troubles, after federal police say they've concluded that the right-wing politician and his allies attempted to stay in power after his failed re-election bid in 2022, via a coup attempt. Bolsonaro is already barred from running for office until 2030, the result of a previous case finding him guilty of election interference. Now this case could result in jail time. Paulo Cabral has the story from Brasilia.
Police in Peru arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes, and nine bullet ants strapped to his body, with the officials called to action after noticing that his stomach area looked "bulky." What do you think?
Café Sankofa is at a critical crossroads. Without immediate action, we risk losing the space we've worked so hard to create—a vital hub for wellness, culture, and connection on Syracuse's Southside. We offer essential programs like reproductive and doula care through the Sankofa Reproductive Center, discounted grocery packages with the Food Bank Food Sense program, yoga and fitness classes, and more. As one of the only black-led and operated nonprofits in Syracuse, our presence is more important than ever. We need your help now more than ever. Join us this Saturday, November 23rd, from 1—3 PM at Café…
The nation's largest private prison company, the GEO Group, has seen its stock soar in the weeks since Donald Trump's election in anticipation of new contracts linked to mass deportation. | Trump's new choice for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, worked as GEO's lobbyist as recently as 2019. Her list of corporate clients also includes Amazon, the tech giant currently embroiled in an antitrust fight with the federal government. | Trump announced his selection of Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, hours after another loyalist of his, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration Thursday under growing scrutin…
Tunis, SANA- With the participation of Syria represented by the Regional Center for Early Childhood Development at the Ministry of Education, the activities of the 1st ALECSO Early Childhood Forum "Quality of Early Childhood and Transformation of Pre-School Education" concluded on Thursday in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The forum aims to emphasize the importance of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda a leading 5G telecommunications network has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a Chinese telecommunication company to enhance digital inclusion across the country. This partnership seeks to ensure Ugandans tap into and enjoy the benefits of the growing digital era to advance the quality of their lives. According to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supreme Court Justice Dr Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye is currently living in exile, fearing for her life due to ongoing threats, according to documents obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN). The documents, including a series of emails, written by Washington-based law firm Covington & Burling LLP outline the situation in which …
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction works of the Central processing facility (CPF) for the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube district currently stand at 70 percent. The China National Offshore Oil Company, Uganda (CUL) is the operator of KFDA on behalf of the Joint Venture Partners (JVPs) comprising TotalEnergies Exploration, and Production, Uganda (TEPU) …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Balondemu, Candia and Wandera Advocates to recover more than one billion shillings from Best Kemigisa the Toro Queen Mother, a client they represented in two high-profile cases. The law firm, led by lawyers Alex Candia and Oundo David Wandera, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has Pardoned 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform who have been serving a three-month jail term handed to them by the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of Treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. Those pardoned are, Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Christopher Rugumayo, Muhydin Kakooza, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the availability of both national and regional emergency medical numbers, many Ugandans remain unaware of how to access these vital services—an oversight that could have life-threatening consequences in urgent situations. A Sauti Za Wananchi report by Twaweza, a non-governmental organization that tracks citizen's views on a wide range of …
Assessment Proposes Creation of Independent Oversight Council Kampala, Uganda| THE INDEPENDENT | A regulatory impact assessment of the sugar industry has called for a significant overhaul in the management of the sugarcane sector. The assessment has also recommended a shift towards a more comprehensive approach that goes beyond sugar as a product to unlock the …
Students from Mbale SS noted that the school permits boys to carry phones, but they are only allowed for use during weekends, while at off-campus hotels, or during free time, with some locations providing Wi-Fi. However, girls are not permitted to have gadgets. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While the Ministry of Education has …
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen Pam Bondi, former attorney general of the state of Florida, as the next U.S. attorney general, replacing Matt Gaetz, who recused himself from consideration. In the announcement made on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump praised Bondi for her job addressing …
The SGR was originally an East African project, but faced financing problems. Kenya did a section of the SGR but it did not connect to Uganda, Rwanda and Sudan as was originally planned over 8years ago. Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction works on the delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Uganda have been …
The World Table Tennis Finals are underway in Fukuoka, Japan — the last major tournament of the 2024 season. It's been quite an exciting year for the sport as table tennis was one of the most attended events of the Paris Olympics. Toni Waterman caught up with the CEO of World Table Tennis Steve Dainton, who told her that the sport is having a global resurgence.