(2024-08-28). Several killed in major Israeli assault on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Several Palestinians have been killed in Israel's biggest military assault in the occupied West Bank in decades.
(2024-08-28). Israel launches largest occupied West Bank offensive since Second Intifada. middleeasteye.net 
Israel launches largest occupied West Bank offensive since Second Intifada | Drones bomb Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas as the military begins major assault | | Israeli soldiers operate during a raid in the Nur Shams camp for Palestinian refugees near the city of Tulkarm in the occupied West…
aljazeera.com (2024-08-27). UN aid operations halt in Gaza after Israeli evacuation orders: Official
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations. | The United Nations has been forced to halt its aid operations in Gaza due to Israel's new evacuation orders for Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, a senior UN official says. | Briefing journalists on Monday at UN headquarters in New York, the official said: "We're unable to deliver today with the conditions that we're in."
(2024-08-28). Israel launches largest occupied West Bank offensive since Second Intifada. middleeasteye.net 
Israel launches largest occupied West Bank offensive since Second Intifada | Drones bomb Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas as the military begins major assault | | An Israeli military vehicle drives down a road during a raid in northern city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank on 28 August 202…
(2024-08-28). Instagram shuts down accounts of anti-genocide student groups before start of fall classes. wsws.org The photo and video sharing social media platform Instagram permanently shut down the accounts of Columbia University Students for Justice in Palestine and New York University People's Solidarity Coalition a week before fall semester classes start.
(2024-08-28). IDF Stuck In Gaza, But Starting New War In West Bank? Biggest Israeli Operation Since 2nd Intifada. hindustantimes.com Israel Defence Forces launched its biggest operation in the West Bank amid the raging war in Gaza. YNet News reported that hundreds of Israeli soldiers, accompanied by a "significant air escort," stormed three refugee camps: Jenin, Nur Shams, and Far'a. IDF's operation is aimed to "arrest wanted persons and destroy terrorist infrastructure." This is the biggest military operation in the West Bank since 2002 when the second intifada broke out against the IDF.
(2024-08-28). The US is Israel's accomplice, not a ceasefire mediator. aljazeera.com Washington is purposefully dragging out negotiations to enable Israel's pursuit of its genocidal goals.
(2024-08-28). UN forced to suspend food distribution as Israel places 89 percent of Gaza under evacuation orders. wsws.org In the latest stage of the US-Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza, Israeli officials ordered the evacuation of parts of the city of Deir al-Balah, cramming the displaced and starving population of Gaza into an ever-smaller portion of the territory.
(2024-08-28). At least 9 killed as Israel launches major raid on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli military deploys hundreds of soldiers, backed by jets and drones, in largest such operation in two decades.
(2024-08-28). At least 9 killed as Israel launches major raid on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel deploys hundreds of soldiers and its air force in attack that its media described as the biggest since 2002.
(2024-08-28). Hamas will only negotiate Biden's 2 July Gaza ceasefire proposal. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). CPJ, others urge EU to act against Israel's unprecedented journalist killings, press freedom violations. reuters.com
(2024-08-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 325: Ceasefire Talks Falter. popularresistance.org Lebanon's foreign minister, Abdallah Abu Habib, urged the European Union to pressure Israel to end its attacks on Lebanon and comply with UN resolution 1701. The resolution calls for the full cessation of hostilities, the deployment of Lebanese forces to Southern Lebanon, the parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces behind the Blue Line, the strengthening of the UN force (UNIFIL) to facilitate the entry of Lebanese Forces into the region and the establishment of a demilitarized zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River. | The Lebanese minister reportedly made his remarks during a conversation with the EU chief…
(2024-08-28). Israel buying Google ads to discredit UNRWA: Report. presstv.ir Ads on Google searches of "UNRWA" draw users to websites filled with fake news linking the UN agency for Palestine refugees to Hamas.
(2024-08-28). Palestinians in north West Bank reject Israel's evacuation order. newarab.com 
Israel has begun its largest attack in the north of the
(2024-08-28). Israeli police close Hadash office in Haifa over West Bank film. newarab.com 
The regional office for the Israeli left-wing political coalition Israeli police closed the party's
(2024-08-28). Day 326 Update: Israel Kills Dozens, Displaces More Families In Gaza" imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Day 326 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the destroyed Gaza Strip, the Israeli army killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the coastal enclave and displaced, yet again, dozens of families, in central Gaza. A Palestinian woman was killed and four residents were injured when the army fired a missile …
(2024-08-28). Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge. presstv.ir Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge as hundreds gathered to express solidarity with Gazans and demand an immediate ceasefire.
(2024-08-28). The New Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Ready To Order! 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 in pay-what-you-want e-book version. Earlier this month Vice President Kamala Harris shushed anti-genocide protesters with the words "I'm speaking" during a campaign rally, and was met with thunderous …
(2024-08-28). Protest marks 300 days of genocide, resistance. workers.org 
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Seattle on Aug. 25 to protest 300 days of genocide in Gaza since Octiber 7. The march was called by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Its theme focused on the extreme repression being doled out to Palestinians, along with supporters, in both Palestine and the . . . |
(2024-08-28). No vote for genocide. workers.org 
The Workers World Party delegation marched in the protest outside the Democratic National Convention carrying a banner that read in part, "We won't vote for genocide!" If the only two candidates who can win the presidency both support an obvious, ongoing genocide by Israel in Gaza, there is no possible . . . |
(2024-08-28). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-28). Art and trauma: Israeli genocide in Gaza through eyes of Palestinian children. presstv.ir Amateur artworks by children in Gaza who have so far survived the Israeli genocidal bombings point to the scale and magnitude of their tragedy and trauma.
(2024-08-28). Pattern of Genocidal War Mongering: NJ Rep. Donald Norcross's Record Under the Lens. fightbackbetter.com 
Nearly every US member of Congress, be they Republicans or Democrats, holds a peculiarly uniform policy stance on Israel. This position is largely hawkish and violent, via their continued support for appropriations of funds and provision of weapons to Israel despite the ICJ's July 19th advisory opinion stating that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem is unlawful. | The ICJ also ruled that Israel's annexation, settlement regime, and exploitation of natural resources in the Palestinian territories are illegal under international law. Additionally, the court found that Israel's di…
(2024-08-28). Over 3000 Physicians And 16 Medical And Humanitarian Organizations Demand An Arms Embargo On Israel. popularresistance.org On August 26, 2024 medical and humanitarian organizations demand the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the NDP to enforce a full and complete arms embargo on Israel in recognition of the ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity as well as plausible genocide of the people of Gaza. | We are alarmed that Canada is engaging in violation of Canadian and International Law by supplying Israel with munitions: | The M933A1 120mm High Explosive mortar cartridges with M783 fuzes that are going to be shipped to Israel via the U.S. is illegal under Canadian and International law. This is in violatio…
(2024-08-28). Democratic Party Convention: Lesser Evilism Strikes With a Vengeance and a Cacophony of Corporate Media Hype. counterpunch.org 
24,500 full size posters reading "We Heart Joe" were held high by virtually every Democratic Party Convention delegate and attendee jammed into Chicago's United Center to cheer for yesterday's disgraced and withdrawn presidential candidate, Genocide Joe Biden. That the Biden-Harris administration presided over a new congressionally approved $20 billion for the racist Zionist, apartheid Israeli
(2024-08-28). Deception and genocide part of Israel's arsenal against 'terrorism'. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-28). Friday 8/30: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-28). EU's Borrell urges 3-day ceasefire to enable polio vaccination in Gaza. presstv.ir Highly infectious poliovirus threatens all children in Gaza, already weakened by displacement, deprivation and malnourishment, Borrell said.
(2024-08-28). Mediators push for partial ceasefire amid deadlock in Gaza talks. newarab.com 
Attempts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal in This follows the two-day talks in the Egyptian capital over a However, a new proposal ha…
(2024-08-28). Iran to Endorse Any Truce Deal Acceptable to Hamas: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed Tehran's unwavering support for the Palestinian resistance, saying Iran will endorse any agreement on ceasefire in Gaza that would be acceptable to Hamas.
(2024-08-28). Hezbollah hits Israeli positions in northern occupied territories. presstv.ir Several Israelis are reportedly killed in a major retaliatory strike by Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement in the occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-08-28). Concerned about Iranian revenge attack, U.S. keeps two aircraft carriers in region. haaretz.com Following Hezbollah's thwarted attack on Sunday, the Biden administration remains still concerned about an Iranian response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and has reinforced the deployment of its naval and aerial armada in the region, along with rushing arms shipments to Israel…
(2024-08-28). The Heat: Mideast Tensions. america.cgtn.com 
A barrage of missiles and rockets stokes fears of an expanding conflict in the Middle East. Over the weekend, Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, prompting the militant group to retaliate with rocket fire following the assassination of one of its leaders. | Joining the discussion: | Ali Akbar Dareini is a Researcher and Writer at the Strategic Studies of Public Policy Journal. |
(2024-08-28). Middle East braces for all-out war. defenddemocracy.press Israel condemned for escalating crisis after air strikes target Lebanon Aug 25, 2024 ISRAEL was condemned today after it pummelled southern Lebanon with air strikes, driving the Middle East further into crisis, in what it claimed was a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones of its own towards Israel in …
(2024-08-28). Iran Summons Austrian Envoy in Reciprocal Move. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Austria's ambassador to Tehran after Iran's envoy to Vienna was summoned over his social media post in support of Hezbollah.
(2024-08-28). Yemen: US warns tanker hit by Houthis could cause largest ship oil spill in history. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen: US warns tanker hit by Houthis could cause largest ship oil spill in history | US State Department has said the wreckage could release an oil spill four times the size of the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster | | Flames and smoke rise from the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which has been on fi…
(2024-08-28). Stop Politicizing Education for Lebanon's Refugee Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Chairs are placed on classroom tables at a closed public school in Beirut, Lebanon September 22, 2022. | © 2022 Mohamed Azakir/Reuters | Ahead of the upcoming school year, local authorities and politicians in Lebanon are seeking to impose discriminatory restrictions that could result in tens of thousands of refugee children being denied their right to education.On July 8, Lebanese Forces party leader Samir Geagea wrote on social media that the Education Ministry must require all students to provide identification papers to register for the 2024-25 school year, for both public and p…
(2024-08-28). ALBA-TCP Summit: Heads of State Warn of Fascist Threats Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The presidents of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel; Bolivia, Luis Arce; and Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, expressed their support for the government of Venezuela in the face of the onslaught of imperialist powers during the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America—Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP). | President Díaz-Canel said that on behalf of the people of Cuba, "we reiterate the congratulations already expressed to the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, for the victory achieved in the elections of July 28." | He said that at th…
(2024-08-28). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-08-28). Iraq issues arrest warrants for 'heist of the century'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Friday 8/30: Rep. Eric Swalwell: Stop Arming Israel! Restore Funding for UNRWA! Refuse Israel Lobby $! indybay.org Eric Swalwell's Office, 20990 Redwood Road, Castro Valley…
(2024-08-28). Beware the Derogators: The Geneva Conventions Turn 75. dissidentvoice.org On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the …
(2024-08-28). Technofascism: The Government Pressured Tech Companies to Censor Users. dissidentvoice.org 
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has finally admitted what we knew all along: Facebook conspired with the government to censor individuals expressing "disapproved" views about the COVID-19 pandemic. Zuckerberg's confession comes in the wake of a series of court rulings that turn a blind eye to the government's technofascism. In a 2-1 decision in Children's …
(2024-08-28). The Zionist Hunters. dissidentvoice.org The Nazi Hunters was a US television docu-drama miniseries in 2009, that described the exploits of Zionist (mostly Mossad) pursuers of Nazi criminals post-WWII. It was made into a film in 2022. We have all seen films and read books about Nazis and the holocaust. Sometimes they went too far, such as the fanciful stories …
(2024-08-28). Scientists in Cuba study danger of Pinar's fault earthquakes. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuban researchers are studying the paleoseismology of Pinar's fault, a long-standing desire of the scientific community about a region of the country that has reported several earthquakes throughout history, it was disclosed.
(2024-08-28). 7 years of Rohingya crisis: International community must be serious in the crisis resolution. pressenza.com The Rohingya crisis has lasted for seven years, and there still seems to be no sign of an end in sight. More than a million Rohingya people in Myanmar crossed the border to seek refuge in Bangladesh in 2017 as a result of systematic ethnic cleansing operations carried out by their government, which the world appears to be allowing to continue apace. This represents one of the worst cases of human rights violations in recorded history. The violent crackdown by the Myanmar government in 2017 also led to 9,000 fatalities and widespread destruction. | By Ozair Islam | As the major Rohingya refugee crisis has been ove…
(2024-08-28). UN's WFP investigates its Sudan operations as famine spreads. newarab.com 
The The investigation by the
(2024-08-28). Why Are Liberal Zionists Cheering as Harris Echoes Biden on Gaza? indybay.org Democrats pledge continued arms for Israel as it makes Gaza hell on earth…
(2024-08-28). Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy "fueled by Racism and Islamophobia" indybay.org Noting that those who speak out at first against injustices are considered a "marginal fringe," Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said that history has shown that with the passage of time they are seen for "the wisdom of their ways." As an example, he cited the Vietnam antiwar movement whose tireless efforts eventually resulted in the US withdrawal from the conflict.
(2024-08-28). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-28). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-28). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in West Bank's Tulkarm camp. presstv.ir Three Palestinians were killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the Tulkarm refugee camp.
(2024-08-28). Iran slams Israeli scheme to build synagogue within Al-Aqsa Mosque. presstv.ir It has been the first time Israeli minister Ben-Gvir openly speaks about building a synagogue inside the complex.
(2024-08-28). At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids, strikes across occupied West Bank. presstv.ir The PRCS says Israel has carried out airstrikes against several towns across the occupied West Bank, killing at least 10 Palestinians.
(2024-08-28). FM: 'Final victory' belongs to Palestinians; Iran to stand with Palestine 'until the very end'. presstv.ir Iran hails Palestinians' steadfastness in the face of the Israeli regime's deadly atrocities, expressing certainty that "final victory" belongs to the Palestinian people.
(2024-08-28). Israel says will evacuate Palestinians from parts of West Bank as bloody raids continue. presstv.ir Israel's foreign minister says Palestinians will be ordered to evacuate parts of the northern occupied West Bank amid ongoing raids in the area.
(2024-08-28). 'Dire and dangerous': Hamas, PA condemn deadly Israeli escalation in West Bank. presstv.ir Hamas and the Palestinian Authority vehemently condemn escalation of the Israeli regime's deadly aggression across the Tel Aviv-occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-28). Pro-Palestinian students at US universities face censorship as semester begins. presstv.ir US campuses have adopted tough rules to restrict criticism of Israel's war on Gaza with the beginning of the first fall semester, making pro-Palestinian students face censorship.
(2024-08-28). UN: Israeli minister's synagogue proposal inside Aqsa Mosque inflames tensions. presstv.ir The UN condemns the latest remarks by far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about the al-Aqsa Mosque compound as "highly counterproductive."
(2024-08-28). Israeli settler sexually harasses Palestinian man in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir In a disturbing video, the settler explicitly threatens the Palestinian man with rape.
(2024-08-28). Iraqi resistance strikes Israeli military site. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it launched a drone attack on the occupied territories.
(2024-08-28). Hamas condemns Israel's plans to fund incursions into Al-Aqsa mosque. presstv.ir Hamas has slammed as a "dangerous escalation" Israel's stated plans to fund further incursions into the Al-Aqsa mosque.
(2024-08-28). Islamic Jihad slams Israel's 'undeclared war' in West Bank. presstv.ir The Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement has strongly condemned Israel's extensive aggression against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as "an open and undeclared war."
(2024-08-28). After Failing In Gaza & Ukraine, US To Now Pacify China? Top Biden Aide In Beijing Amid War Backlash. hindustantimes.com As the U.S. faces intense global outrage over the wars in Israel and Ukraine, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has embarked on a crucial visit to Beijing. From August 27-29, Sullivan's talks with Chinese officials aim to ease tensions between the U.S. and China ahead of the upcoming elections. The two nations remain at odds over the Middle East, the Ukraine war, and territorial disputes in the region. Watch for more.
(2024-08-28). Israel launches massive assault on West Bank, kills 11 Palestinians. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched the largest military operation in the occupied West Bank in recent years, causing the death of 11 Palestinians and numerous injuries in just a few hours.
(2024-08-28). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Three Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
An Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians, on Wednesday, near the village of Sir, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. Media sources said that before dawn Wednesday, an Israeli drone fired at least one missile at a vehicle, killing three Palestinian young men near the village of Sir, south of Jenin. The Palestinian Red …
(2024-08-28). Israeli Forces Abduct Ten Palestinians in Jerusalem and Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, on Tuesday, nine Palestinian citizens, including a father and his two sons, in the Jerusalem governorate, and one in the southern West Bank governorate of Bethlehem. At dawn Tuesday, Israeli forces abducted a Palestinian citizen and his two sons after invading and searching their home in the town of Ar-Ram, north of …
(2024-08-28). Israeli Army Assassinates Four Palestinians In Tubas. imemc.org 
On Wednesday dawn, the Israeli army assassinated four Palestinians and injured several residents, after firing a missile from a drone at them in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, south of Tubas in the northeastern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said after killing the four and wounding several Palestinians, the army surrounded the refugee …
(2024-08-28). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Child Near Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Tuesday night, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian child and abducted a man after they invaded, they invaded the town of Anabta, located east of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said a child, 15, was shot in the thigh with live ammunition amid protests …
(2024-08-28). USAid warned Joe Biden against building floating Gaza pier. middleeasteye.net 
USAid warned Joe Biden against building floating Gaza pier | Top US development agency said pier could undermine efforts to persuade Israel to allow land deliveries | | A US soldier of the 7th Transportation Brigade tosses a line to an Army tug vessel from the floating pier in Gaza on 1 May 2024 (…
(2024-08-28). Could Iran-Israel tensions spill into the South Caucasus. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Bedouin hostage rescued 'by chance' contrary to Israeli claims. newarab.com 
Bedouin hostage Farhan Elkadi escaped captivity in Gaza on his own, contradicting the Elkadi's rescue was "by chance", according to a
(2024-08-28). Experts baffled by Israel president's unchallenged false X post. newarab.com 
Social media experts have raised concerns about the lack of a 'community note' on an X Despite Argamani publicly refuting claims she was beaten in captivity, Herzog's post remains unflagged on X, formerly Twitter. | Users have questioned why the platform's community note system has not been activated to flag the veracity of…
(2024-08-28). Israel buying Google ads to discredit UNRWA: report. newarab.com 
The Israeli government is buying The government is buying ads for searches for "UNRWA" and "UNRWA USA", which appear to draw potential…
(2024-08-28). Israel launches major raid on West Bank killing 9 amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Israel has begun a large scale assault in the north of the
(2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com 
A majority of Israelis want to censor all online content on the A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory s…
(2024-08-28). US's Kirby says US would defend Israel in Iranian retaliation. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Will Hamas be in power once Israel's war on Gaza ends. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Israel frees Alice Kisiya after arrest for resisting land grab. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Israeli court allows anti-LGBTQ group on Technion campus. newarab.com 
An Israeli university cannot limit the activities of an ultra-orthodox and Ultra-orthodox group Choosing Family filed a lawsuit against
(2024-08-28). Ultra-orthodox Israeli papers condemn Ben Gvir's Al-Aqsa remarks. newarab.com 
Two ultra-Orthodox newspapers in Israel have slammed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for The Yated Ne'eman newspaper, the official publication of the Degel HaTorah party, ran a front-page headline in the Arabic and Hebrew languages slamming Ben Gvir's remarks. | The e…
(2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com Gaza war, including the impact on the enclave's civilian population, a study by a US-based research centre has shown. | A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory statements from some Israeli leaders,
(2024-08-28). Israeli forces kill several Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid. aljazeera.com Violence by Israeli soldiers and settlers has intensified in the occupied territory as Israel's war on Gaza escalates.
(2024-08-28). Harris and the Need for Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
There is no sign of Harris's positions on Biden's policy choices that would suggest strong differences or alternative approaches to change the direction of U.S. policy. Harris at this point cannot deviate from President Biden's key positions on sensitive issues, although Vice President Hubert Humphrey probably lost the election in 1968 to Richard Nixon because of a belated critique on U.S. policy in Vietnam. Biden's unwavering support for Israel could ultimately hurt Harris in key states such as Michigan.
(2024-08-28). What is the 'status quo' at Jerusalem's Temple Mount/Al Aqsa, and why is it so precarious? haaretz.com Home to both Jewish and Muslim holy sites, the Temple Mount/Al Aqsa Compound keeps a fragile peace between the two religions, thanks to a policy that has remained unchanged since 1967. Far-right minister Ben-Gvir has been saying Israel's policy has changed. What would the implications be? Haaretz explains…
(2024-08-28). Prostitution isn't a choice, and language should reflect that. haaretz.com A new Israeli initiative provides a vocabulary to help the media report more ethically on prostitution, shifting the spotlight to the activity of pimps and clients…
(2024-08-28). Israel Army's Situation Worsens In Gaza: 9th IDF Soldier Confirmed Dead In Just 1 Week | Hamas. hindustantimes.com The Israel Defence Forces announced the death of one more soldier during combat in the Gaza Strip. On August 27, the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion from Or Yehuda lost 19-year-old Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman. Friedman's death brings the total number of IDF's deaths in the ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza to 341.
(2024-08-28). On Cam: Hamas' Arab Hostage Rescued By Israel Army From Gaza; Watch What He Said To Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Israeli forces rescued hostage Farhan al-Qadi from Hamas captivity in the southern Gaza Strip on August 27. Al-Qadi, who spent more than 10 months in captivity, was found inside a tunnel by commandos of the Israeli Navy's Shayetet 13 unit and troops of the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. The operation was led by the Israel Defence Forces' Southern Command, the Shin Bet security agency, and the IDF's 162nd Division. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also spoke to al-Qadi and assured him to bring back all hostages.
(2024-08-28). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-28). Former IDF Sniper Says Dehumanization of Palestinians and a Rhetoric of Hate is Driving Israel's Forever War in Gaza. defenddemocracy.press by Linda Pentz Gunter* Aug 5, 2024 "In every classroom in Israel there is a map," says Nadav Weiman. "But it is a map without any green line and without any names of Palestinian villages or towns. Between the river to the sea it's only Israel." Weiman is the executive director of Breaking the Silence, …
(2024-08-28). Gaza family accuses Israel of killing Palestinian with Down syndrome during incursion. defenddemocracy.press Ahmed al-Abadla's displaced family cites evidence that he was 'intentionally' killed by the Israeli army in Khan Younis By Maha Hussaini in Occupied Gaza Strip 26 August 2024 One day after they buried their brother, the al-Abadla siblings found his leg about 200 meters away from where he was killed by what they believe was …
(2024-08-28). Jewish Terror Has Exploded, and Nothing Is Standing in Its Way. It May Bring Israel Down. defenddemocracy.press Aug 25, 2024 The letter sent by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to the prime minister, cabinet members and the attorney general, in which he warns that Jewish terror is a danger to the state's existence, constitutes a flashing warning light. In any normal country, there would be no hesitation in doing the right thing. …
(2024-08-28). Iran Raps Israeli Plan to Build Synagogue on Al-Aqsa Compound. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman denounced the outrageous comments by a far-right Israeli minister about building a Jewish synagogue at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.
(2024-08-28). Israeli Airstrikes in West Bank Kill 11 Palestinians, Wound 15 Others: PRCS. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli military airstrikes across several towns in the occupied West Bank have left at least 11 Palestinians dead and 15 others injured, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported on Wednesday.
(2024-08-28). Top General Vows Iran's Calculated Response to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will unquestionably give a well-contemplated response to the Zionist regime for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said.
(2024-08-28). Understanding the truths of Islam in Being Muslim Today. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). What Really Went Wrong looks at a different 1950s Middle East. newarab.com 
Iran's However, the differences between these two leaders went beyond their generations. Mossadegh, a democrat, was overthrown by the military in 1953, only two years after becoming Iran's prime minister. In contrast, Nasser, a military officer, took control from h…
(2024-08-28). Algeria arrests opposition figure Fethi Ghares. newarab.com 
Algerian authorities on Tuesday arrested opposition figure Fethi Ghares, former coordinator of the In a video posted on Facebook and tit…
(2024-08-28). Algeria calls on UNSC to halt 'mercenary activities' in Mali. newarab.com 
On Monday, Ammar Benjamaa, Algeria's representative to the UN, urged international accountability for "those responsible for a drone attack" that struck civilians in Mali's Tinzaouatene, near the Algeria-Mali border. | The attack claimed the lives of more than 20 Malian civilians. | "We need to stop the violations committed…
(2024-08-28). Bassem Youssef returns to X after quitting over 'safety issues'. newarab.com 
American-Egyptian satirist
(2024-08-28). Cholera outbreak feared in Yemen following floods. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Iran former top diplomat Zarif returns to VP post. newarab.com 
Iran's former foreign minister, Pezeshkian named Zarif as his vice president for strategic affairs on 1 August, but the former top diplomat resigned less than two weeks later, citing his…
(2024-08-28). Iran president says 'no logic' in fuel subsidies. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Iran's Khamenei urges government to impose cyberspace controls. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Turkey, Azerbaijan hope for 'lasting peace' in South Caucasus. newarab.com 
Top diplomats from Turkey and Azerbaijan held talks in the capital Ankara on several sticking issues including ongoing "In our meet…
(2024-08-28). Turkey to join EU meeting in Brussels after five year absence. newarab.com 
The
(2024-08-28). UN considers sanctioning two RSF generals in Sudan. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). UN 'doing what it can' to move Gaza aid amid evacuation orders. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). US backs UN bid to resolve dispute over Libya central bank. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Adam Kirsch's colonial revisionism should shame his publishers. newarab.com 
Last week, Adam Kirsch published a controversial Kirsch is not alone in his efforts at delegitimisation. In his 2023
(2024-08-28). Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia's dispute. newarab.com 
Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an Egypt's involvement in the Somali crisis through military…
(2024-08-28). Al-Warraq Nile Island faces erasure for UAE luxury development. newarab.com 
Sabri al-Qot, a 45-year-old plumber from Egypt, says he would rather die than leave the house where he and his children were born. | "This house means everything to us: our past, present, and future," Sabri told The New Arab. "They're putting immense pressure on us and offering money, but we'll never leave." | Sabri is at the heart of a growing conflict with the Egyptian government over the The residents of Al-Warr…
(2024-08-28). In Algeria, 'foreign threats' dominate presidential race. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Iraqi oil workers in Basra protest over gov't funding decision. newarab.com 
Thousands of oil workers in
(2024-08-28). Palestinian minister visits Morocco to talk culture. newarab.com 
Palestinian Culture Minister Imad Hamdan has arrived in Over the weekend, Hamdan met with his Moroccan counterpart Mehdi Bensaid during a visit to the headquarters of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds…
(2024-08-28). Paramilitary shelling kills 20 in Sudan camp: committee. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). UK rejects push to suspend Ghassan Abu Sittah's medical license. newarab.com 
| The complaint was initially brought forward by UKLFI, who claimed th…
(2024-08-28). Who is Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, and why did France arrest him. newarab.com 
The 39-year-old tech billionaire, hailed by some as the "Russian Zuckerberg", has never returned to his country of origin after a falling out with the Kremlin. | The platform proved hugely popular among Russian-speaking users, and by February 20…
(2024-08-28). UK rejects push to suspend Ghassan Abu Sittah's medical license. newarab.com
| The General Medical Council (GMC) filed the suspension request as pa…
(2024-08-28). Venezuela: 2nd National Consultation to Yield Improvements in Services Provided by the State. orinocotribune.com A large percentage of these projects are related to integrated water management, improvements to the electrical service, and rehabilitation of educational spaces and roads. | Most of the projects approved in the second National Popular Consultation aim to improve community services, according to the report presented on Tuesday by the Minister of Communes and Social Movements, àÅngel Prado, during a meeting of the spokespersons of the communes with President Nicolás Maduro. | In this regard, he explained that 22% of the approved projects relate to the comprehensive management of water; 13% to improvements in…
(2024-08-28). France Slaps Telegram CEO With 12 Criminal Charges. popularresistance.org Telegram founder Pavel Durov is being held in custody by French authorities as part of a cyber-criminality investigation, the Paris prosecutor said in a statement on 26 August. | The Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app was arrested upon landing in the French capital on Saturday evening. | The prosecutor's statement mentioned 12 different offenses under investigation for "complicity" in organized crime, including illicit transactions, child pornography, fraud, and the refusal to disclose information to authorities. | The statement added that Durov's time in custody had been extended a…
(2024-08-28). US Starts Another Round Of War Games In Korean Peninsula. popularresistance.org The US and South Korea began yet another military drill in the Korean Peninsula this week, further heightening the possibility of nuclear confrontation and threatening peace and stability in the region. The Ulchi Freedom Shield, as the exercise is called, allegedly aims to strengthen both countries' joint "defense capabilities" against nuclear power North Korea, as stated by the spokespersons of both nations earlier this month.
(2024-08-28). Work To Rule And Open Bargaining Back Down Kroger Warehouse Bosses. popularresistance.org Teamsters in an Indiana grocery warehouse scored big this year with a contract campaign like never before. They organized in five languages and sported a multilingual union button. They opened up bargaining sessions for any member to come observe—on the peak day, 150 showed up. They even pulled off a daring work-to-rule action the week before bargaining kicked off, to start from a position of strength. The final night, June 30, negotiations came down to the wire, stretching past the midnight contract expiration deadline. Some members were itching to walk.
(2024-08-28). 'Anti-Worker' Trudeau Forces Arbitration On Rail Union. popularresistance.org The Canadian government on Thursday moved to end a lockout of workers at the country's two major rail corporations by forcing the two sides into arbitration, drawing sharp criticism from the union, which is challenging the move, and left-leaning political figures, including an ally of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. | Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) locked out about 9,300 engineers, conductors, and yard workers starting Thursday morning, shutting down the vast majority of the country's freight operations—a major disruption to the national economy and supplies chains across Nort…
(2024-08-28). A Landmark Federal Ruling Against Union-Busting Has Boosted Organizing. popularresistance.org Five years ago, after a majority of workers at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas signed cards to join the Culinary Workers Union, supervisors marched them into a series of mandatory meetings. The company promised employees free health care and new retirement benefits if they voted down the union, and vowed to drag out negotiations if the union won.
(2024-08-28). Workers, Unchecked: The Case For Card Check This Labor Day. popularresistance.org The process of union certification is a critical area of labor rights, acting as a precursor to collective bargaining. One method, card check, simplifies this process by allowing workers to express their desire for union representation through majority sign-up. Because it reduces opportunities for employer interference and expedites union certification, card check has come under significant fire from those who oppose unions. | Card check is a quick and efficient way for workers to indicate whether they want to be represented by a union. Workers who desire a union simply sign authorization cards indicating their s…
(2024-08-28). Nurses End Seven-Day Strike In Chicago. popularresistance.org Chicago, Illinois — Working as a nurse in a large university hospital is a hard job. Large numbers of patients roll through. Vulnerable people look for hope, remedy and help. Despite this persistent pressure, hospital administrators ask for quick patient turnover. Supervisors ask overstressed nurses to do the work of housekeepers, food service, technical staff and others, who are often in short supply. Some doctors are nice, while others boss nurses around. | This is the case at the University of Illinois Health (UIH) as well as healthcare facilities across the country. One difference is that the nurses at…
(2024-08-28). Greek tanker attacked in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, US says. aljazeera.com The Pentagon says the Sounion is a navigational hazard and warns of a potential environmental catastrophe.
(2024-08-28). Danny Davis and I Deep Dive On Ukraine. sonar21.com 
Recent remarks by Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov, at a joint press conference with the representative of Yemen, signals a fundamental shift in Russia's policy on the war in Ukraine that portends a dramatic escalation in the conflict if the West ignores Lavrov's message. He made the
(2024-08-28). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-08-28). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-28). Victory for immigrant rights organization in Houston. workers.org 
Activists with a longtime immigrant rights organization in Houston celebrated a victory on Aug. 23 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to revoke the group's nonprofit status and shut it down. Cesar Espinosa speaks at Houston immigrant rights protest. (WW PHOTO: Gloria Rubac) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton . . . |
(2024-08-28). Victory for immigrant rights organization in Houston. workers.org 
Activists with a longtime immigrant rights organization in Houston celebrated a victory on Aug. 23 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to revoke the group's nonprofit status and shut it down. Cesar Espinosa speaks at Houston immigrant rights protest. (WW PHOTO: Gloria Rubac) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton . . . |
(2024-08-28). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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(2024-08-28). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Irrationality and mass paranoia invade our societies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Bangladeshi student sent back after 'Love' emoji reaction on 'anti-India post' at NIT Silchar. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff A Bangladeshi student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, Assam, was sent back to her home country after reacting with a 'love' emoji to an anti-India post on social media, according to Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta. The incident took place on August 27 and involved Maisha Mahajabin, …
(2024-08-28). Bangladeshi student sent back after 'Love' emoji reaction on 'anti-India post' at NIT Silchar. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff A Bangladeshi student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, Assam, was sent back to her home country after reacting with a 'love' emoji to an anti-India post on social media, according to Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta. The incident took place on August 27 and involved Maisha Mahajabin, …
(2024-08-28). Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal. ecns.cn China's reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen didn't carry her gold medal from Paris to New York, obeying her parents' instructions to keep the family treasure safe at home.
(2024-08-28). Experts discover Gobi bears in China for the first time. ecns.cn Experts from the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) recently made the first-ever discovery of Gobi bears (Ursus arctos gobiensis) in Yiwu County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to the third scientific expedition project to Xinjiang organized by CAF.
(2024-08-28). Flood hits China's largest desert. ecns.cn Recently, China's largest desert, the Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, experienced flooding, which sparked widespread discussions on social media.
(2024-08-28). Insect fossil from 300 mln years ago found in Shanxi. ecns.cn A Permian-era Diaphanopterodea insect fossil, dating back about 300 million years, has been found for the first time in Yangquan, North China's Shanxi Province, according to a report by local newspaper on Monday.
(2024-08-28). China-Africa cooperation boosts continent's green transition. ecns.cn The green economy is a cornerstone of Africa's future development, and collaboration between China and Africa in this sector will play a crucial role in facilitating Africa's green transition, experts said.
(2024-08-28). China adjusts duty-free policy to boost consumption. ecns.cn Chinese authorities issued a notice on a duty-free policy adjustment on Tuesday, under which a dozen downtown duty-free shops in first- and second-tier cities.
(2024-08-28). Rising industrial profits propel recovery. ecns.cn China's industrial profits rose in July at their fastest pace in five months, propelled by stable industrial production and robust new growth drivers, official data showed on Tuesday.
(2024-08-28). China firmly opposes Canada's EV tariffs. ecns.cn China will take all necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of its companies, said the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
(2024-08-28). Central-local fiscal ties in the spotlight. ecns.cn China is expected to make more efforts to optimize the fiscal relationship between the central and local governments, thereby strengthening fiscal sustainability while ensuring macroeconomic adjustment capability.
(2024-08-28). More efforts urged to reap RCEP benefits. ecns.cn Global experts and leaders called for higher utilization rates under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, and making collective efforts to unleash the full potential of the framework for economic prosperity for all.
(2024-08-28). SGS bond to lift yuan's global profile. ecns.cn A renminbi-denominated bond that will fund sustainability-linked, green and social activities, has been listed in Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Germany, marking the latest step in boosting the global presence of the Chinese currency.
(2024-08-28). More than a market, China is a strategic cornerstone. ecns.cn Driven by China's rapid growth, demand for sustainable solutions and role as an innovation hub, China is not just a market for the company, but a global strategic cornerstone, said a senior executive of Trane Technologies.
(2024-08-28). Dai Li – Giant panda passes away due to old age. ecns.cn Giant panda Dai Li passed away on August 12 due to old age, accompanied by heart disease and multiple organ failure, according to messages released by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on Monday.
(2024-08-28). Talks seek to build on summit consensus. ecns.cn Shortly after United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon, he embarked on a new round of China-U.S. strategic communication with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
(2024-08-28). HK to play greater role in modernization push. ecns.cn The seminars, attended by about 1,600 representatives from various sectors, featured two central government officials who outlined the key takeaways from the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
(2024-08-28). Governments closing their unused social media accounts. ecns.cn Government departments across multiple regions in China have been shutting down official social media accounts this year as part of a broader effort to curb formalism and bureaucracy and ease burdens on grassroots governments.
(2024-08-28). Macron says Telegram CEO arrest not political. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron said the arrest of Russian-born Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was part of an ongoing judicial investigation rather than a political move after the French action triggered a heated debate about free speech and protests from Russia.
(2024-08-28). CPC leadership reviews measures on western region's development. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review policies and measures to open up a new vista in the large-scale development of China's western region. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
(2024-08-28). 'Trade war, industrial war, or tech war produces no winner' — says Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn Amidst new circumstances and challenges, "scapegoating solves no problem, and trade war, industrial war or tech war produces no winner".
(2024-08-28). Vessels turned into floating hospitals. ecns.cn Engineers at a shipyard in Jiangyin, a coastal city in Jiangsu province, have been working on a project never undertaken before in China: converting container ships into floating hospitals.
(2024-08-28). China to introduce revised textbooks, featuring stories of astronauts, scientists, border heroes. ecns.cn Primary and middle schools across China will start using newly revised textbooks in three subjects starting from the autumn semester this year, with new contents including stories of astronauts, scientists and heroes guarding China's borders.
(2024-08-28). People from both sides of Strait celebrate hero. ecns.cn At an event in Beijing on Tuesday commemorating Zheng Chenggong, a national hero who expelled Dutch colonists from Taiwan in 1662 and recovered the island.
(2024-08-28). Nanjing becoming more child-friendly. ecns.cn Nanjing was one of the second batch of cities selected last year to participate in a national initiative to build child-friendly cities, and 110 child-friendly communities have now been built there.
(2024-08-28). Robot learns the ropes on Harbin metro network. ecns.cn A small robot patrolling and dispensing advice at a metro station in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, has recently attracted growing attention.
(2024-08-28). Video of women scolding toddler on plane sparks debate. ecns.cn A video showing two women scolding a crying toddler in an airplane bathroom has gone viral on social media in China, igniting a wide-ranging debate on how to best handle distressed children on public transportation.
(2024-08-28). Police boost transnational collaboration. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security will strengthen collaboration with law enforcement departments in other countries to crack down on transnational crimes targeting Chinese citizens, Vice-Minister Qi Yanjun said on Tuesday.
(2024-08-28). China to mull support for more families who lost only child. ecns.cn China will consider ramping up support for more families whose only child died, ranging from providing special elderly care and medical services to facilitating their access to assisted reproductive tools and child adoption.
(2024-08-28). Shanghai encourages practical education activities outside of schools. ecns.cn Shanghai is set to encourage more middle and primary school students to participate in practical education activities outside of schools since the new school year.
(2024-08-28). 'Physical examinations' come to campus to usher in the new school term. ecns.cn They assisted the school's logistics management department in inspecting and troubleshooting the school's electrical facilities, ensuring a safe electrical-using environment for the new semester.
(2024-08-28). Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory. ecns.cn The iconic Arc de Triomphe, now illuminated by the vibrant red, blue and green of the Paralympic emblem, will serve as the backdrop for around 4,400 athletes from around the world as they take part in Wednesday night's opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
(2024-08-28). Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals. ecns.cn As one of China's flagship teams at the Paralympics, the swimming squad has wasted no time in adjusting to the rigors of competition in Paris. Having battled long flights and jet lag, the team is now settling in, readying itself for the upcoming games.
(2024-08-28). Giant pandas celebrate 11th birthday at Guangzhou Zoo. ecns.cn Guangzhou Zoo hosted a birthday celebration for giant panda Xing Yi and Ya Yi for their 11st birthday.
(2024-08-28). China's 1st double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge connected. ecns.cn China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge completed closure over the Yangtze River on Tuesday in Tongling City.
(2024-08-28). Beijing prepares for upcoming China-Africa Forum. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing from Sept. 4 to 6.
(2024-08-28). Dakkota Integrated Systems: The low-wage sweatshop workers are fighting against. wsws.org Dakkota was founded in 2001 as a joint venture between Rush Group LLC, owned by trucking and auto supply business owner Andra Rush, and Canada-based Magna International Inc.
(2024-08-28). Autoworkers need to communicate around the world and make a plan to fight back. wsws.org I have always been told my job is more secure than most because we are one of the most profitable plants for GM. This sense of certainty has dwindled rapidly.
(2024-08-28). Release comrade Bogdan Syrotiuk unconditionally and immediately! wsws.org The persecution of Bogdan demonstrates that the defense of democratic rights is inseparable from the mobilisation of the international working class against imperialist war and capitalism.
(2024-08-28). One fifth of world's youth not in employment, education or training. wsws.org These conditions testify to the powder keg that is Africa and indeed vast parts of the world. Youth-led protests have broken out in several countries over recent months calling for political change.
(2024-08-28). The arrest of journalist Richard Medhurst and the fight to defend democratic rights. wsws.org Medhurst said of his detention at the UK's Heathrow Airport, "I believe I'm the first journalist to be arrested under this provision of the Terrorism Act."
(2024-08-28). Socialist Equality Group meeting on Wellington rail workers' dispute calls for rank-and-file committee. wsws.org The SEG in New Zealand held an online meeting to discuss the need for rail workers to form a rank-and-file committee, break from the union bureaucracy, and unite with workers internationally, following their rejection of a wage-cutting offer from Transdev and Hyundai Rotem.
(2024-08-28). Washington, D.C. transit workers forced to vote on "memorandum of understanding" instead of contract. wsws.org The four year contract emerging from this sordid maneuver will allow WMATA to abuse its workers until 2028, and likely introduce new attacks which haven't been disclosed to the membership.
(2024-08-28). Failure of Boeing spacecraft strands 2 astronauts on the International Space Station. wsws.org It should be asked why NASA continues to trust Boeing, the airplane manufacturer which developed the MAX 8 jets responsible for the deaths of 346 men, women and children in two separate crashes in 2018 and 2019.
(2024-08-28). In appeal to far right, Cornel West adopts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine platform. wsws.org Repeating a call he previously issued on "The Jimmy Dore Show" last year while still running as a Green Party candidate, West called for a "truth commission" to investigate "the vaccine."
(2024-08-28). Meeting: Oppose Australian Labor government's cuts to international students and tertiary education jobs. wsws.org Labor's offensive against international students is already eliminating jobs in universities, as well as private colleges.
(2024-08-28). In appeal to far right, Cornel West adopts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine and bogus censorship platform. wsws.org Repeating a call he previously issued on "The Jimmy Dore Show" last year while still running as a Green Party candidate, West called for a "truth commission" to investigate "the vaccine.
(2024-08-28). Liberia: Support to War Crimes Court get big boost at UN Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Peace-building Commission (PBC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial meeting in New York, to discuss the country's peacebuilding and sustaining peace priorities.
(2024-08-28). Friday 8/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-28). Tuesday 8/27: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-28). Friday 8/30: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now…
(2024-08-28). Friday 8/30: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-28). Lakotas Ride in Solidarity with Havasupai 'Shut Down Uranium Mine in Grand Canyon!'. indybay.org Oglala Lakota horseback riders from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, led the rally in defense of the sacred homeland of Havasupai on Saturday, continuing the demand to shut down Pinyon Plain uranium mine, threatening Havasupai's aquifer and spewing radioactive dust across the Grand Canyon.
(2024-08-28). Saturday 10/19: California Lawyers for the Arts. indybay.org Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Bldg. D, San Francisco, CA 94123…
(2024-08-28). The Disordered Soul and Presidency of Donald J. Trump: Platonic Reflections on 45. indybay.org Knowledge, skill, and experience are essential in all human endeavors, at least if excellence is our standard. The next question should be equally obvious: why would we exempt political leaders from having the requisite knowledge, skill, and experience, even in a democracy?>
(2024-08-28). Wednesday 8/28: Food! Civics! Action! a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, across Market Street from The Strand Theater. San Francisco. Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2024-08-28). Remain in Light – Interview with Jerry Harrison on 2024 Tour with Adrian Belew. indybay.org Interview with Talking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison about recent Remain in Light tour with Adrian Belew…
(2024-08-28). Friday 8/30: Tiger's Tale ~ A Jerry Garcia Band Tribute. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2024-08-28). Thursday 9/19: San Francisco Mayoral Debate w/ KQED Live. indybay.org FREE: streaming online, broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV…
(2024-08-28). Animal Rights March in Petaluma. indybay.org Activists March from Penry Square to Perdue slaughterhouse…
(2024-08-28). Local activist helps to create hour music program on KALX Radio, Berkeley. indybay.org Radio Dunya Music Program On KALX:…
(2024-08-28). Newsom: Elected officials protect all CA communities don't delay safety-zones around wells. indybay.org Gov. Newsom needs to keep his promise to stop polluting communities whose citizens live too close to oil and gas operations, say over 500 CA elected officials who signed a letter for 2,300 feet safty zones around wells…
(2024-08-28). A Harm Reduction Proposal for the Santa Cruz City Council not on its Agenda. indybay.org Two activists from HUFF send documentation of city police abuse in sweeping the camps of those outside and demand | changes.
(2024-08-28). Monday 8/26: Action: PELOSI Out of South Bay! indybay.org California Theater, | 345 S First St | (Just south of San Carlos Ave.) | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-28). Saturday 9/14: 2024 Sonoma County Renters Assembly / Asamblea de Inquilines del Co. de Sonoma de 2024. indybay.org Glaser Center | 547 Mendocino Ave | Santa Rosa (Downtown)…
(2024-08-28). Trump: Philosopher Mogul. indybay.org Herbert Marcuse described the Happy Consciousness, the amoral product of the technocratic age, in which "guilt feeling has no place". A person with such a deficiency, Marcuse says, "can give the signal that liquidates hundreds and thousands of people, then declare himself free from all pangs of conscience, and live happily ever after".
(2024-08-28). Sunday 9/29: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Fascism! Writers' Hopes for Humanity. indybay.org In person at Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | Starr King Room | And on Zoom: zoom.us/j/96532335394?pwd=kUtwBJjEsHbTiIGZvOTvEp07F7EkTI.1…
(2024-08-28). Red states and MAGA Republicans are embracing Ku Klux Klan activities. indybay.org Reportedly, If Trump Gets Back Into The White House, He Will Force Government Workers To Sign A Loyalty Oath To Trump, Which May Be Reminiscent To A Loyalty Oath Of The Ku Klux Klan.
(2024-08-28). Adapt, Adapt, Adapt… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-08-28). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-28). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-28). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-28). Gaza Health Ministry warns of 'hospital crisis' amid lack of fuel, medical supplies. presstv.ir Gaza's health ministry warns that healthcare facilities in the territory are nearing closure due to an acute fuel shortage for generators and a severe lack of medical supplies.
(2024-08-28). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-08-28). Telegram founder's arrest rekindles debate about censorship of non-Western media. presstv.ir After Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the debate about censorship of social media platforms not directly controlled by the West has reignited.
(2024-08-28). Iranian president: 'We are looking for removal of illegal sanctions'. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his government is looking for ways to get illegal sanctions removed that have been imposed against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-08-28). Hamas asserts Palestinian nation 'resolved' to continue resistance. presstv.ir The head of Hamas in the West Bank says Palestinians are determined to continue the path of resistance, despite hardships.
(2024-08-28). Russia-French ties hit rock bottom following Telegram CEO's arrest: Moscow. presstv.ir Russia says its relations with France have reached their lowest level since Paris' arrest without charge of the Telegram messaging application's CEO.
(2024-08-28). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-08-28). President Pezeshkian: Iran signs strategic agreements with Turkmenistan. presstv.ir The Iranian president hosted Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.
(2024-08-28). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-28). Iran known today for science, military progress, regional power: Leader. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran is today known in the world by its regional power, military progress and strategic depth.
(2024-08-28). Assam : Where Indigenous People Confront Illegal Migrants. pressenza.com Even the middle-aged Assamese nationals remember that Assam agitation was initially propagated as 'Bohiragata Kheda Andolan' (literarily meaning agitation to deport outsiders) and later, redefined as an agitation against illegal migrants (from East Pakistan/ Bangladesh) by the intellectuals and media barons based in Guwahati. After decades, the issue of outsiders (read non-Assamese Indians) came alive with an incident in Sibsagar of eastern Assam, where a community was compelled to apologize for a crime committed by some individuals (belonging to that group). The accused individuals, who physically assaulted a mi…
(2024-08-28). 174 Civil Society Organizations, Networks, and Activists Oppose Financing by IFC for Abellon Clean Energy's Toxic, Pollution Waste-to-Energy Projects in Gujarat, India. pressenza.com August 28, 2024 — A
(2024-08-28). Fighting racism on two fronts: 'The Double V' on stage. peoplesworld.org 
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Playwright Carole Eglash-Kosoff's The Double V is an entertaining history lesson about an overlooked, if not entirely forgotten cause that is arguably a forerunner to the Civil Rights movement. While Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her public bus seat to a white passenger in 1955 is common knowledge, how many …
(2024-08-28). One Month Before Global Research's Anniversary. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers and Authors, | Global Research is a month away from our 23rd founding anniversary. | To say we are truly grateful is an understatement. We appreciate every one of you for your unbending support over the last 22 years. | As …
(2024-08-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 915. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 915th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-28). Ukraine Army Chief Admits Putin Outsmarted Zelensky In Kursk? Kyiv Fails To Divert Russia Troops… hindustantimes.com Ukrainian Army Chief made a big reveal on the operation in Russia's Kursk region. Colonel General Oleksandr Syrski said the Ukrainian incursion was a high-stakes gambit. The Ukrainian official claimed the plan aimed to force Russia to divert troops from key frontlines but failed. Watch for more.
(2024-08-28). Ukraine's Kursk Disaster In Numbers: Total Soldiers, Weapons Lost So Far, Revealed By Russia. hindustantimes.com The Russian Defence Ministry has claimed that over 6,600 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and injured in the Kursk incursion, RT reported. Ukraine had invaded the Russian border region on August 6. Not just manpower, the Kursk incursion is also depleting Ukraine's arsenal. This includes 73 battle tanks and 100s of other war weapons. Watch this video for more…
(2024-08-28). Zelensky Ignores Own Cities For Russian Land? Amid Kyiv Attack, Power & Water Cuts, Army Sent To… hindustantimes.com Ukrainian forces are now reportedly trying to break into a new Russian region. Reuters, citing Russian telegram channels, said the Ukrainian Army attempted to push into the Belgorod region. This comes after Russia launched over 100 missiles and around 100 drones across Ukraine on August 26. Russian attacks also continued on August 27 as Ukraine reported blackouts.
(2024-08-28). Ukraine and Hiroshima: Geopolitical Parallel. ummid.com In 1945, the US sent a message to the Soviet Union. In Ukraine, tactical nuclear weapons will send a message to the US that continuing its strategy of incremental conflict escalation risks full-blown nuclear war.
(2024-08-28). Ukrainian drone crashes into tallest building in Saratov, Russia. ummid.com A residential complex in the Russian city Saratov was damaged by falling debris from drones destroyed by Russia's air defence systems, regional Governor Roman Basurgin said on the Telegram messaging app.
(2024-08-28). Chilean Foreign Minister pays official visit to Vietnam to strengthen partnership. tvbrics.com 
Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaveren emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with the Asia-Pacific region…
(2024-08-28). Chinese scientists develop new cathode materials. tvbrics.com 
The new material has a thousand times greater electronic and ionic conductivity than traditional materials…
(2024-08-28). New Delhi hosts 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting. tvbrics.com Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has arrived in India…
(2024-08-28). Cuban FM sends congratulations to his Venezuelan counterpart. plenglish.com "We will work together for the strengthening of the solid bonds of brotherhood that unite our peoples and governments," Rodriguez highlighted on social network X. | This Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a transformation in the ministerial cabinet to advance in the new stage of transition to socialism. | In total, the head of State made 17 changes and ratified 20 positions, highlighting the ratification of Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who will also assume the Ministry of Petroleum. | Maduro stressed the importance of the team being integrated "to go to the great stage of the new…
(2024-08-28). More than 600 deaths from Mpox in DRC this year. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) At least 610 people died in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this year due to monkeypox (Mpox), the Minister of Public Health, Roger Kamba, informed.
(2024-08-28). Cuba prepares quality school year despite economic situation. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Despite Cuba's complex economic scenario, the country is not giving up on guaranteeing the quality of the 2024-2025 school year, which will begin on September 2.
(2024-08-28). Debate in Chile on Fidel Castro's legacy to the youths. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Convened by the Communist Youth of Chile and the Movement in Solidarity with Cuba, a debate was held in this capital on the validity of Fidel Castro's thought nowadays, on his 98th birthday, August 13, 1926.
(2024-08-28). China reiterates its commitment to human rights protection. plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) China maintains a people-centered approach and considers the protection of human rights as a fundamental task in the country's governance, stressed Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Lin Jian.
(2024-08-28). Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Andrés González thanked Sri Lanka for its support every year in the United Nations vote against the blockade of the United States against Cuba, an official source disclosed.
(2024-08-28). Majority of Uruguayans supports night police raids. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The majority of Uruguayans are in favor of the referendum to enable nighttime police raids, which will be voted on in October at the same time as the national elections.
(2024-08-28). Saudi-Ethiopian Business Council to strengthen economic ties. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia will strengthen their economic ties by improving trade and investment opportunities through the establishment of a new business council for the period 2024-2028, Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported.
(2024-08-28). Cuba develops high-tech neonatal screening system. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Experts from the Cuban Neuroscience Center (CNEURO) developed a neonatal screening system for the early detection of hearing and vision disorders in newborns, local media reported recently.
(2024-08-28). Discreto inicio de cubanos en Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (JIT).- El décimo puesto de Emnanuel Ramírez en la impulsión de la bala marcó la única presencia de Cuba en finales durante el inicio del Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo de Lima 2024.
(2024-08-28). UK: Starmer avoided mention of political prisoners in meeting with Bahrain PM, say activists. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Starmer avoided mention of political prisoners in meeting with Bahrain PM, say activists | Activists had urged British prime minister to prioritise human rights in his government's bilateral relations with Bahrain | | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Bahrain's Prime Minist…
(2024-08-28). UK government wants police to start recording non-criminal hate incidents. middleeasteye.net 
UK government wants police to start recording non-criminal hate incidents | Move by Labour government designed to tackle increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic abuse | | Police officers stand guard outside the Southport Islamic Society Mosque in Southport, northwest England, on 31 July 2024 (AFP…
(2024-08-28). 'I have lost everything': Bangladesh floods strand 1.24 million families. aljazeera.com As floodwaters recede after heavy monsoon rains, many have lost their homes – and some blame India for a dam release.
(2024-08-28). A dangerous precedent? Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest stokes speech war. aljazeera.com Tech founder's arrest in France highlights debate about whether platforms are responsible for the speech of their users.
(2024-08-28). Harris and Walz to sit down with CNN for first formal interview of campaign. aljazeera.com Thursday's interview with presenter Dana Bash will be first since Harris replaced Joe Biden as US Democratic nominee.
(2024-08-28). Japan issues emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan approaches. aljazeera.com Authorities on Kyushu and Honshu islands order evacuations and carmaker Toyota suspends operations at 14 plants.
(2024-08-28). Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan. aljazeera.com The region-wide plan involves the establishment of four training centres across the Pacific with a hub in Brisbane.
(2024-08-28). What role have artists played in Kenya's antigovernment protests? aljazeera.com We discuss the role of musicians and influencers in the ongoing protests against the Kenyan government.
(2024-08-28). Sinner, Swiatek ease into US Open second round but Raducanu crashes out. aljazeera.com Second day of US Open sees former champs Alcaraz and Osaka go through as Evans wins longest-ever match over Khachanov.
(2024-08-28). Joy: The Fairy Tale. counterpunch.org 
Summer is on its last bony legs. As I write this we are less than 30 days out from the autumnal equinox which officially sticks the fork in the season's withering carcass and signals the arrival of more dark than light/ more bouts of the shivers as we slide into another winter. The Maine state
(2024-08-28). Why are Liberal Zionists Cheering as Harris Echoes Biden on Gaza? counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-28). Surprise: Doctors and TV Viewers LIKE Ask-Your-Doctor Ads. counterpunch.org 
A new study by ZoomRx found that many doctors and patients like ask-your-doctor ads. Patients said they had asked their doctors about a specific med——as the ads tell them to——and doctors said the ads can facilitate "helpful conversations." One doctor in the study even said the ads could inspire patients "to think about symptoms that
(2024-08-28). West Papua's Green State Vision: Social Movement, Therefore "Terrorism" counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-28). Poland's First F-35A "Hussar" Stealth Fighter Rolled Out. twz.com 
Poland's first F-35A stealth fighter — locally named
(2024-08-28). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-28). India Achieves Major Cut in Air Pollution: Report Highlights Gains. devdiscourse.com India recorded a significant 19.3 per cent drop in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, the second-highest reduction in the world after Bangladesh, adding an average of 51 days to the life expectancy of every citizen, according to a new report.
(2024-08-28). Bad Bunny Joins Star-Studded Cast of Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing'. devdiscourse.com Bad Bunny is set to join the cast of Darren Aronofsky's upcoming film, 'Caught Stealing', according to The Hollywood Reporter. This casting decision pairs him with notable actors Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler in a crime thriller based on Charlie Huston's novel of the same name. Specific details about the character Bad Bunny will portray have not yet been released.
(2024-08-28). Traders Announce Nationwide Strike on August 28 Over Tax and Power Issues. devdiscourse.com Pakistan's trading community, spearheaded by the Anjuman-e-Tajiran, has declared a nationwide strike on August 28, following unsuccessful talks with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), ARY News reported. Anjuman-e-Tajiran's Central President, Kashif Chaudhry, criticized the government's negotiations as a 'drama' and announced a complete shutdown from Khyber to Karachi.
(2024-08-28). The Care Crisis: How Child and Elderly Care Costs Shape Presidential Agendas. devdiscourse.com The cost of caring for children and the elderly is pushing women out of the workforce, straining family finances, and slowing economic growth. As the economy becomes a key theme in the presidential election, Democratic and Republican candidates offer differing solutions to these challenges.
(2024-08-28). Mamata Dedicates Trinamool Foundation Day to Murdered Trainee Doctor Amid Protests. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, expressed her profound grief and solidarity with the family of a trainee doctor who was sexually assaulted and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. Banerjee dedicated the foundation day of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad to the victim in her post on X.
(2024-08-28). BJP Demands Resignation of Mamata Banerjee and Police Chief After Violent Rally. devdiscourse.com In a fierce reaction to the violence following the Nabanna Abhijan rally, BJP national spokesperson C R Keshavan termed the aftermath as 'vicious, vindictive, and inhumane.' On Wednesday, Keshavan called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal.
(2024-08-28). Jharkhand CM Soren Waives Electricity Bills for Poverty-Stricken Families Amid Political Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced a waiver of old electricity bills for families living below the poverty line. Speaking at a gathering in Dumka on Tuesday, Soren said, "Our government is providing 200 units of free electricity and, in the first phase, will waive off all old electricity dues of the poor who do not file Income Tax Returns. The government will also assess middle-class families, aiming to send a zero rupee bill to every household."
(2024-08-28). Tour Championship Transforms as East Lake Undergoes Major Renovation. devdiscourse.com The Tour Championship has returned to East Lake, but for many players, it seems like an entirely new course. Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are among those adjusting to the extensive renovations overseen by architect Andrew Green.
(2024-08-28). Alcaraz-Djokovic Rivalry Thrills Fans as US Open Final Looms. devdiscourse.com Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic share a strong friendship off the court, a bond evident despite their age difference and contrasting playing styles. However, their on-court rivalry is nothing short of spectacular and intense.
(2024-08-28). 10 killed in Kyenjojo road crash. independent.co.ug 
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten people have been killed in a road crash in Kyenjojo District. The crash happened on Wednesday at 4: 00 am at Kaihura Trading Center along the Fort Portal-Kampala highway. Vincent Twesige the Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson, says that the accident involved a bus registration number UBE 807T belonging to Pokopoko …
(2024-08-28). Cheptegei calls for improved health services in Sebei region. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has urged the government to enhance healthcare services and infrastructure in the Sebei sub-region as a token of appreciation for the significant contributions of athletics to the country. Sebei sub-region comprises three districts: Bukwo, Kween, and Kapchorwa, the latter being the mother district. In an …
(2024-08-28). Cranes coach Paul Put names squad for 2025 AFCON qualifiers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named 28 players for Uganda's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Congo. At least 20 of the 28 players summoned are foreign-based players many of whom have been part of the Cranes setup for the last three years. …
(2024-08-28). Ecobank, Ria partner for easier remittances. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has joined forces with Ria Money Transfer, a global leader in cross-border remittance services, to revolutionize the way Ugandans send and receive money. This strategic partnership will make it easier than ever for the Ugandan diaspora to support their loved ones back home. Under the new agreement, customers …
(2024-08-28). Gulu residents call for quick completion of cancer Centre. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gulu City have asked Parliament to prioritise the completion of the regional cancer centre in the new financial year describing the rising cases of cancer patients in the region as distressing. According to the Laroo-Pece Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Onen more than 10,000 cancer patients were registered …
(2024-08-28). GULU SITTING: Museveni to address parliament tommorrow. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The first regional parliamentary sitting has today, 28 August 2024 kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda. Speaker Anita Among who is chairing the sitting, emphasised that the decision to hold parliamentary sittings in Uganda's four traditional regions is aimed at bridging the gap between Parliament and the people. She …
(2024-08-28). KATANGA MURDER CASE: Forensic DNA analyst to testify on his findings today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A forensics expert who examined the late Henry Katanga's DNA and matched it with that of his widow Molly Katanga and their daughters testified before the High Court in Kampala as the 8th Prosecution's witness. The Acting Director of Forensic Services of Uganda Police, Andrew Kizimula Mubiru told the court …
(2024-08-28). MUKONO ACID ATTACK: Suspect re-arrested, remanded. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosy Awusi, a suspect previously released by the court, has been re-arrested and remanded to Nakifuma Prison. Awusi, a resident of Kateete village in Kasawo Town Council, Nakifuma-Mukono District, is accused of viciously attacking her co-wife, Sylvia Achola, and Achola's twelve-year-old daughter with acid. The incident left Achola, who was four …
(2024-08-28). Opposition seats vacant as plenary commences in Gulu. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The regional plenary sitting in Gulu city has kicked off with a large section of opposition members of Parliament boycotting the event. The plenary kicked off at 10 am with the proclamation of the speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among at Kaunda Playgrounds in Gulu City. "Noting that Rule 17.1 …
(2024-08-28). Ugandan ambassadors urged to focus on Vision 2040. independent.co.ug 
Gen. Odongo emphasizes need for foreign service to contribute to Uganda's development aspirations Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Ambassadors and Heads of Missions abroad have been urged to align the Ministry's work with Uganda's National Development framework, including Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign …
(2024-08-28). Museveni expected to attend first regional parliament sitting in Gulu. independent.co.ug 
ANITA AMONG: Boycotters won't stop regional parliament sittings GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni is expected to attend the Parliamentary sitting in Gulu City on Thursday according to Hamson Obua, the Government's Chief Whip. Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among has meanwhile defended the move to hold regional parliamentary sittings. She insists it will …
(2024-08-28). FDC Katonga faction reserves new political party name. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga faction of FDC has applied to the Electoral Commission-EC seeking to reserve a name People's Front for Freedom-PFF. The move marks the beginning of another splinter group from the Forum For Democratic Change (FDC). The FDC was the largest opposition political party in the country following the return …
(2024-08-28). Kiprop and Cherop shine for Uganda at World U-20 athletics. independent.co.ug 
Kiprop and Cherop win medals, ready to take over from Cheptegei and Chemutai U-20 men's 5000m final üëè ü•á Andrew Alamisi üá∞üá™ ü•à Abdisa Fayisa üá™üáπ ü•â Keneth Kiprop üá∫üᨠU-20 women's 5000m final üëè ü•á Medina Eisa üá™üáπ ü•à Mekedes Alem…
(2024-08-28). MTN Uganda transforms a mother's life with a new pickup truck. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming gesture that underscores the company's commitment to empowering local businesses, MTN Uganda on Monday handed over a brand-new pickup truck to Night Ampurire, a hardworking entrepreneur and single mother of five from Entebbe. The handover ceremony took place at Kitooro, Entebbe, with MTN Uganda's Chief Executive Officer, …
(2024-08-28). Museveni lights up State House with comical speech. independent.co.ug 
Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to 'lecturing' fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya | EMMANUEL WANJALA — THE STAR KENYA | Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union …
(2024-08-28). Putin Seethes In Anger At NATO Nation Over Russian Billionaire's Arrest | Telegram | Pavel Durov. hindustantimes.com Russia escalates rhetoric against France over the arrest of Telegram co-founder and CEO Durov Paris. The Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow's relations with France are now at the "lowest level." The Kremlin claims France's accusations against Durov are "very serious." Watch for more. I…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with a routine. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers some tips for getting into a back-to-school routine. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NcCbjDivMCY Journalists: …
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bright red rash on the cheeks is a distinctive sign of parvovirus infection. Cases of human parvovirus B19, commonly known as Fifth disease, are on the rise, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week to issue a health advisory. Parvovirus B19 is the cause of Fifth disease, a mild rash typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus. Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can't contract it or transmit it…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are brain metastases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Over one million people in the U.S. are living with brain tumors, and more than 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year. Dr. Rich Byrne, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MIR22gSrJGs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are dozens of types of…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can injectable weight-loss drugs improve heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wegovy, a brand name of semaglutide, as a secondary prevention medication to reduce risk of serious heart problems. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GSjhQHXVrnA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-28). Mayo pioneers population science to advance personalized medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a bold move blending pioneering technology with medical science, Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine is forging a new frontier in healthcare with the launch of its population omics strategy. This advanced approach uses large-scale "omics" data to connect genomics, environmental factors and health outcomes. The population omics strategy studies a wide range of biological data from large cohorts — including DNA, proteins, metabolites and more — to uncover patterns associated with diseases. However,…
(2024-08-28). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic celebrates the topping-off of the new proton beam therapy facility. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is set to celebrate the next phase of construction of its new proton beam therapy facility with a topping-off ceremony, which will place the final steel beam on top of the Andersen Building. The Andersen Building, located in downtown Rochester, was constructed to meet the increasing demand of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment. The building, expected to be open and treating patients in the second quarter of 2027, will have…
(2024-08-28). ARPA-H lends award to project to develop precision surgical tools for cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, MN ‚àí The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been awarded an up to $33 million contract from the Advanced Research Funding Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Mayo Clinic and Illinois, through the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance for Technology-Based Healthcare, will work to develop precision surgical tools to help surgeons perform procedures accurately, providing real-time assessments for surgical decision-making in cancer care. "Through this project, we aim to build…
(2024-08-28). New graduate students poised to drive innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New Mayo Clinic Ph.D. students Alani Perkin, Jordan Parks, Shanon Rego and Chelsea Powell, M.D. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomed its latest class of Ph.D. candidates this month. The students — from across the country and around the world — are now beginning their training on Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. The graduate school received a record 1,046 submissions last year for 45 spots in the school's eight graduate tracks….
(2024-08-28). Tomorrow's Cure: How to train medical professionals for tomorrow's cure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthcare is changing rapidly. Tomorrow's cure is already here today. How do top medical educational institutes prepare and equip the workforce for the fast-changing healthcare landscape? Learn more in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure out now. This week's podcast episode features Dr. Fredric Meyer, executive dean of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and dean of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Dr. James Stoller, professor and chairman of the Education Institute…
(2024-08-28). 3D body volume scanner uses AI to help predict metabolic syndrome risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner — originally developed for the clothing industry — to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity. The combination of tools offers doctors a more precise alternative to other measures of disease risk like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, according to findings published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health. Metabolic syndrome can lead to…
(2024-08-28). Advancing AI in healthcare: Highlights from Mayo Clinic's 2024 AI Summit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Panelists discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at the AI Summit. Left to right: John Halamka, M.D.; Steven Hart, Ph.D.; Daniel Cabrera, M.D.; Eric Williamson, M.D.; and moderator Cui Tao, Ph.D. 2024 marks a pivotal year for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare, requiring multidisciplinary teamwork and scientific rigor to bring these innovations to patient care. These key takeaways emerged from Mayo Clinic's AI Summit, "Generative and Multimodal AI — Potentials…
(2024-08-28). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: The risks of ticks: Staying safe in the great outdoors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids and I love to go hiking when the weather is nice, but I've heard ticks are terrible this year. What are the risks? How can I keep us safe and still stay active outside? ANSWER: Warm weather entices you into the great outdoors. But while you're having fun golfing, camping, picnicking and hiking, ticks are looking for a ride — and a meal. Ticks live in woods, fields and grassy…
(2024-08-28). Expert alert: Surgical approaches being studied to restore function after stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Stroke affects 15 million people worldwide every year, with most stroke-related surgery occurring during the patient's acute phase. An estimated half of those people will live with permanent or chronic disability. Researchers continue to study ways that may help patients regain function later, says Chris Fox M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. An ischemic stroke,…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone marrow transplants for autoimmune disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bone marrow transplants are a common treatment for various blood disorders and many types of cancers. At Mayo Clinic, patients with autoimmune disorders, including Crohn's disease, scleroderma and multiple sclerosis, also may be eligible for an autologous bone marrow transplant (using cells from your own body) as a treatment option. Dr. Ernesto Ayala, a hematologist and oncologist at Mayo Clinic, explains the use of autologous bone marrow transplantation to help these patients who aren't responding well to standard care. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-08-28). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-08-28). Intent of BJP in Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign. ummid.com The deeper intent of BJP in Har Ghar Tiranga is merely for optics, bereft of the deeper commitment to the message inherent in this flag – sacrifice, peace and unity in diversity.
(2024-08-28). AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule released, Registration from Aug 28. ummid.com The AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has published on its official website aaccc.gov.in AYUSH NEET UG Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).
(2024-08-28). Cong calls 'inhumane and barbarism' demolition of homes in BJP ruled states. ummid.com The Congress Party Saturday called "inhumane and barbarism" the demolitions of homes and properties of Muslims in the BJP ruled states.
(2024-08-28). GATE 2025 Registration Starts on Aug 28. ummid.com Online registration for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 (GATE 2025) will start from August 28, 2024, IIT Roorkee said in a statement.
(2024-08-28). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Merit List on Aug 26. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced to publish on August 26, 2024 NEET UG 2024 Merit List for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical and paramedical courses.
(2024-08-28). Rajasthan NEET UG 2024 Merit List Today. ummid.com Rajasthan NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 is set to publish on its official website rajugneet2024.org NEET UG Merit List 2024 today i.e. Saturday August 24, 2024.
(2024-08-28). France arrests Telegram founder – Reactions. ummid.com In a mover described as West's double standard, French Police Saturday August 24, 2024 arrested Telegram Founder Pavel Durov for refusing to censor his popular social media platform.
(2024-08-28). Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Choice Filling Starts. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) Gujarat has asked candidates seeking admission in undergraduate medical courses MBBS and BDS to submit college options, choice and preferences for Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Counselling.
(2024-08-28). UP NEET UG 2024 1st Merit List released, Choice filling till Aug 29. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has released on its official website upneet.gov.in the list of candidates (UP NEET UG Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-28). Elon Musk slams Pavel Durov's arrest, questions impunity to Mark Zuckerberg. ummid.com US multi-billionaire and owner of X (formerly Twitter) slammed the arrest of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov in France at the same time questioning impunity granted to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
(2024-08-28). MHT CET 2024 FE Round 2 Allotment: How to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II (Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-28). Steps to Check: Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Merit List Today. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish on its official website mahacet.org today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 NEET UG 2024 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2024-08-28). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Published. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on August 25, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet,org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-28). Meet 4 Gaza Journalists nominated for 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. ummid.com Four Palestinian Journalists, who reported from war-hit Gaza, have officially been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting their courageous work in the face of adversity.
(2024-08-28). Non-Aligned Movement can still be pivotal for World Peace. ummid.com If more countries decide eventually to opt for non-alignment, then the non-alignment movement can become stronger.
(2024-08-28). Outrage as Shivaji statue inaugurated by Modi collapsed. ummid.com Angry reactions followed after a statue of Maratha Hero Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed Monday August 26, 2024.
(2024-08-28). Smart cards boosting Islamic banking software market growth. ummid.com Smart cards issued by Islamic banks is driving Islamic banking software market growth, with a trend towards adoption of blockchain technology, according to Technavio.
(2024-08-28). Hindutva organizations ask Muslims to leave Upper Assam: AIUDF. ummid.com The call for cleansing Muslims from Upper Assam has come to light where threats have been issued by some Hindutva organizations to the Muslims to leave the region or face the consequences.
(2024-08-28). In global first, LG receives V2X 'Common Criteria' certification. ummid.com LG Electronics' Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution has received the world's first Common Criteria (CC) certification for security stability in the V2X device category.
(2024-08-28). NCERT proposes new evaluation model for 12th board exam. ummid.com The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation process, suggesting that students' performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11 should contribute to their Class 12 board results.
(2024-08-28). Pakistan Debt Crisis. ummid.com A surprising part of the debt crisis of Pakistan is that it has been increasing despite Pakistan having enjoyed very good relations with the richest countries for very considerable periods of time.
(2024-08-28). Reflections on Hyderabad's 1948 Legacy: Past and Present. ummid.com A recently held seminar in Hyderabad discussed at length how the region's turbulent past, especially the 1948 Hyderabad Police Action, continues to influence its present socio-political landscape.
(2024-08-28). Strict cell phone policies improve student engagement, classroom behavior. ummid.com Following implementation of strict cell phone policies, there is a significant improvement in student engagement, safety and classroom behaviour, a new study has found.
(2024-08-28). Colleges reopen amid nation-wide escalation of attack on free speech. defenddemocracy.press Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on August 23, 2024 by Josh Andrews (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS)) (Posted Aug 26, 2024) University and college students are returning to campus amidst a fall offensive launched against free speech. The ruling class is determined to put students "in their place" after they have …
(2024-08-28). Belarusian journalist Dzmitry Luksha released following presidential pardon. baj.media
(2024-08-28). Turkish court orders social media accounts blocked despite ruling that banned police 'virtual patrolling'. bianet.org
(2024-08-28). Hong Kong denies work visa to Bloomberg reporter Haze Fan. hongkongfp.com
(2024-08-28). 2 media workers killed, 1 injured in drone strike in Iraqi Kurdistan. rudaw.net
(2024-08-28). Syrian journalist detained without explanation, held by Turkish intelligence. zamanalwsl.net
(2024-08-28). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-28). Jane Goodall on the Futile Climate Crusade. wattsupwiththat.com But taken together, the problems of wind, solar, and batteries are substantial and call for a mid-course correction from look-the-other-way, mention-and-run, wish-and-hope Big Green. Jane Goodall, just as James Hansen, the father of the climate alarm, recently provided just this.
(2024-08-28). Disciplinary fallout continues from bogus degree of Delaware school therapist charged with child rape. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The revelation that former Delaware elementary school therapist John Arnold, This month, the state Department of Education meted out unspecified discipline against one unidentified Licensure & Certification office…
(2024-08-28). Yet More Reasons Why Green Hydrogen Is Going Nowhere. wattsupwiththat.com The gist of the paper is that the existing natural gas infrastructure of storage facilities, pipelines and power plants absolutely cannot be repurposed for use by hydrogen; and indeed, there does not exist any practical way to transport and combust hydrogen safely on a large scale.
(2024-08-28). Party Over for Alarmists as Sea Temperatures Plunge Around the World. wattsupwiththat.com Surface ocean temperatures are plunging rapidly around the world with scientists reported to be puzzled at the speed of the recent decline. Less puzzlement was to be found when the oceans were 'boiling' during the last two years.
(2024-08-28). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-28). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-08-28). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org
(2024-08-28). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-28). Cambodia: Arrests Target Critics of Regional Development Zone. hrw.org (Bangkok) — Cambodian authorities have arbitrarily arrested at least 94 people since late July 2024 for publicly criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV), Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. At least 59 of those arrested, which include environmental, human rights, and other activists, as well as several children, remain unlawfully detained and charged for peacefully expressing their views. The authorities should immediately drop all charges for which no internationally recognized charge is brought. The CLV is a development plan among the governments of Cambo…
(2024-08-28). Mexico: Flawed Inquiry on Soldiers' Alleged Killing of Child. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An undated photograph of Heidi Pérez. | © Cristina Pérez | (Mexico City) — The Mexican Attorney General's Office has failed to properly investigate allegations that soldiers shot and killed a 4-year-old girl in August 2022, Human Rights Watch said in a report, including visual evidence, published today.The report, "Who Killed Heidi Pérez?" details the serious omissions and errors committed by prosecutors leading the investigation. The Attorney General's Office failed to take basic steps to corroborate the military's version of events, despite irregularities in the evidence pr…
(2024-08-28). Study finds limits to storing CO2 underground to combat climate change. imperial.ac.uk Imperial research has found limits to how quickly we can scale up technology to store gigatonnes of carbon dioxide under the Earth's surface.
(2024-08-28). Imperial co-launches UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has co-launched the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) to develop tasty, planet-friendly animal protein alternatives.
(2024-08-28). IA Writing Competition: More time to win prizes! independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-28). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-28). Israel inició masivo asalto contra Cisjordania, 11 palestinos muertos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) iniciaron hoy la mayor operación militar en la ocupada Cisjordania en los últimos años, que causó en apenas unas horas la muerte de 11 palestinos y numerosos heridos.
(2024-08-28). 17.000 manifestantes explotan sobre Gaza fuera de la DNC. workers.org 
19 de agosto — Unas 17.000 personas participaron en la ´Marcha sobre la DNC 2024 ª al iniciarse aquí la Convención Nacional Demócrata. Aunque la marcha tenía una amplia lista de reivindicaciones programáticas, se concibió como una marcha por Palestina, y era evidente que la campaña para detener el genocidio en . . . |
(2024-08-28). Mundial Sub 20 de Atletismo: Cuba abre con el décimo puesto de Emanuel Ramírez en impulsión de la bala. cubadebate.cu El décimo lugar del balista Emanuel Ramírez y el avance a la final de los triplistas Gian Carlos Baxter y Anthony Martínez representó lo mejor para Cuba en la primera fecha del Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo para menores de 20 años, un torneo que acoge la ciudad peruana de Lima hasta el próximo 31 de agosto.
(2024-08-28). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-28). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-08-28). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-28). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-28). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-08-28). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-28). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-08-28). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-28). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-28). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-28). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-08-28). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-08-28). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-28). Los peruanos buscan justicia. radiohc.cu Los peruanos todavía aguardan porque se haga justicia, casi dos años después de que 49 ciudadanos murieran y más de mil resultaran lesionados en las multitudinarias protestas que tuvieron lugar en el país, y que fueron violentamente reprimidas por el ejército y la policía.
(2024-08-28). Presidente cubano celebra victoria de boxeadores en noche histórica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envió hoy felicitaciones, a través de su cuenta en X, a los boxeadores de la isla que dominaron todos los combates, durante la Noche de Campeones de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo (IBA).
(2024-08-28). Sin pruebas, prensa en EE.UU. habla de intervención de Cuba en La Florida. radiohc.cu Aunque nada novedosa, provoca rotundo rechazo la imputación de artículos periodísticos en Estados Unidos acerca de lo que llaman esfuerzos de Cuba para influir en las campañas electorales del estado de Florida.
(2024-08-28). Celebra Teatro de las Estaciones de Matanzas 30 años de fundado (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) En el Teatro del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, en La Habana, fue homenajeado Teatro de las Estaciones una agrupación matancera que el pasado 12 de agosto llegó a los 30 años de vida.
(2024-08-28). Caso Franco: diputados brasileños por invalidar a legislador. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) El Consejo de Ética de la Cámara de Diputados de Brasil analizará hoy el informe que puede llevar a la casación del diputado Chiquinho Brazà£o, uno de los supuestos mandantes del asesinato de la concejala Marielle Franco.
(2024-08-28). Cuba prepara curso escolar de calidad pese a situación económica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) Pese al complejo escenario económico que atraviesa Cuba, el país no renuncia a garantizar la calidad del curso escolar 2024-2025, a iniciarse el 2 de septiembre próximo.
(2024-08-28). Cuba vendió cara la derrota en Mundial Sub-17 de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (JIT).- La selección de Cuba vendió cara la derrota ante la de España, que requirió de cinco parciales para reclamar espacio en los cuartos de final del I Campeonato Mundial Masculino Sub-17 de Voleibol 2024, con sede en Sofía, Bulgaria hasta el día 31.
(2024-08-28). Omara Durand, uno de los atractivos de la paralimpiada, según directivo. radiohc.cu París, 28 ago (PL).- La cubana Omara Durand será uno de los grandes atractivos de los Juegos Paralímpicos que acogerán próximamente esta ciudad.
(2024-08-28). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-28). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-28). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-28). Djibouti denunció bloqueo económico de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Djibouti, 28 ago (RHC) El secretario general de la Presidencia de Djibouti, Mohamed Abdillahi Wais, denunció hoy la política de bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero aplicada por Estados Unidos contra Cuba y su inclusión en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-08-28). Canciller de Cuba envía felicitación a su par venezolano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, felicitó hoy a su homólogo venezolano, Yvan Gil, por su ratificación como canciller de la nación bolivariana.
(2024-08-28). Confirman en Francia apuesta por destitución de Macron. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) La Francia Insumisa (LFI) ratificó hoy su intención de presentar una moción de destitución contra el presidente Emmanuel Macron, un proceso complejo al amparo de la Constitución.
(2024-08-28). Debaten en Chile sobre legado de Fidel Castro a la juventud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) Convocado por las Juventudes Comunistas de Chile y el Movimiento de Solidaridad con Cuba, tuvo lugar en la capital chilena un conversatorio sobre la vigencia hoy del pensamiento de Fidel Castro, en el contexto del 98 aniversario de su natalicio.
(2024-08-28). Comité Paralímpico Internacional confía en éxito de Juegos de París. radiohc.cu París, 28 ago (PL).- El presidente del Comité Paralímpico Internacional (IPC), el brasileño Andrew Parsons, reiteró su total confianza en el éxito de las Paralimpiadas de París, cuya ceremonia de inauguración dejará mañana una huella en la ciudad.
(2024-08-28). Mijaín López, único de su estirpe en la lucha greco. radiohc.cu Moscú, 28 ago (PL).- El multicampeón olímpico en lucha grecorromana de Cuba, Mijaín López, nunca vio como una posibilidad perder su quinta medalla de oro en los pasados Juegos de París 2024.
(2024-08-28). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-28). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-28). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-28). Agrupación cubana Vocal Sampling en festival en Moscú. radiohc.cu Moscú, 28 ago (RHC) La agrupación musical cubana Vocal Sampling ha tenido una grata acogida por el público moscovita, en sus interpretaciones en el Festival Internacional de Canto Moscow A Cappella.
(2024-08-28). Agradece Cuba apoyo de Sri Lanka sobre bloqueo de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) El embajador Andrés González agradeció el respaldo de Sri Lanka cada año en la votación de Naciones Unidas contra el bloqueo económico, financiero y comercial de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, divulgó hoy una fuente oficial.
(2024-08-28). Boxeo cubano arrasa en cartel profesional en Noche de Campeones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC).- El bicampeón olímpico Julio César La Cruz cerró una jornada perfecta para el boxeo cubano en cartel profesional de seis peleas celebrado en La Habana, en la Noche de Campeones auspiciada por la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo (IBA).
(2024-08-28). Palestina: Cine para la infancia de los campamentos en Gaza °Colabora! indybay.org Palestina: Cine para la infancia de los campamentos en Gaza | informe y convocatoria a la solidaridad sin fronteras! Difunde y colabora!
(2024-08-28). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-28). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-28). Autoridades cubana envían condolencias tras accidente en fábrica de cemento en Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) Autoridades de Cuba enviaron hoy mensajes de condolencias a los familiares, amigos y conocidos del trabajador Raymundo Narciso Sarría, víctima de un accidente en la Fábrica de Cemento de la provincia Cienfuegos (centro sur).
(2024-08-28). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-28). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-28). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
Flights heading to The disruptions affected take-off and landing operations at the airport, with the Israeli Airport Authority announcing further diversions to Cairo, the Hebrew news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth reported. | Two Ethiopian Airlines flights were diverte…
Some outspoken supporters of Palestinians opposing US support for Israel's genocide in Gaza and increasingly so on the West Bank and also opposed to a possibly wider genocidal war enflaming the entire Middle East are now indicating that they may vote for Kamala Harris for president. Their rationale? Hers is a fresh alternative to Biden's "joined at the hip" policy toward the Israeli regime's "ironclad" commitment to the US supported genocidal slaughter of Palestinians. | Others are holding out under the guise of "Uncommitted". Apparently, they believe that this pressures the Kamala campaign to take steps towar…
Our hope for a ceasefire has been weaponized against us. Every time politicians issue statements, mediators shuttle between capitals, headlines promise a breakthrough, and then it all falls apart. And every time, my hope breaks me.
Hezbollah launched its retaliatory attacks against Israel for the assassination of its senior commander, Fouad Shukr, targeting several military bases and Israel's cyber warfare Unit 8200. Here's what you need to know.
The Israeli military said its fighter jets had destroyed "thousands" of Hezbollah rocket launchers "aimed toward northern Israel and some were aimed toward central Israel", far from the border. | Hezbollah, the power…
On Thursday night, Israeli authorities released more than 40 Palestinian political prisoners from various prisons, interrogation centers, and detention camps. These prisoners had completed their sentences and several administrative detainees were held without charges, many of whom showed signs of torture and skin diseases. The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) reported that the detainees were released …
Andry LeoÃÅn (Venezuela), José Gregorio Hernández, 2023. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 16 August 2024, the Organisation of American States (OAS), whose 1948 formation as a Cold War institution was instigated by the United States, voted on a resolution regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections. The nub of …
An Algerian oil tanker set sail Thursday for power-hungry Clashes in Lebanon's south since last October has only added to the troubles of a country which is politically largely rudderless, whose economy collapsed five years ago and where Prime Mini…
Dave Merheje ahead of his stand-up show in London today at The Lebanese-Canadian star has been in hit series like 
In a press release, the ICJP said that the UK-based JNF was a partner of an Israel-based organisation with a similar name, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael…
The full scope of Israel's assault on Gaza is revealed through its relentless military actions, characterized by indiscriminate violence against women, children, the elderly, and non-combatants. According to the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, the scale of destruction imposed on Gaza is not only devastating but ethically unimaginable. Since the start of the war, and as of the end of November 2023, Israel has reportedly dropped over 25,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip, a force equivalent to two nuclear bombs. This means that the destructive power of the explosives dropped on Gaza in just over two months exc…
Prior to October 7, 2023, Israel and the U.S. had a sweet deal. The U.S. sent Israel $3.8 billion each year to be provided through 2028 to maintain its Qualitative Military Edge (QME). According to the military experts quoted in the June 29 Reuters article, the U.S. must provide better . . . | 
Freed Israeli captive Noa Argamani says she was wounded by Israel, not Hamas | Argamani denies reports that Palestinian fighters shaved her head and beat her during captivity, saying her injuries resulted from an Israeli strike | | Noa Argamani, who was abducted along with other Israelis from the…
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus and its Old City, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and shot a Palestinian teen with live ammunition. Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics reported that the soldiers shot a 17-year-old boy in the foot during ensuing protests. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded Nablus …
The Palestinians said Thursday they are planning to introduce a Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian UN ambassador, told the UN Security Council that the resolution, which would not be legally bi…
The Telegram channel of Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets), a journalist collective specialised in the publication of hacked material online, was shut down after The leaked documents, reportedly 
UK: Health workers urge Keir Starmer to end arms sales to Israel | An open letter signed by 30 health professionals who worked in Gaza says stopping arms sales is 'morally as well as legally' necessary | | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to end arm sales to Israel…
Since this morning, Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of 12 Palestinians in The Israeli military's ground operation is intensifying, particularly in the areas of Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah. | The United Nations said tens of thousands of civilians have been on the move again this week from Deir el-Balah and the southern city of Khan Yunis after Israeli military evacuation orders, which precede military operations. | The war has displaced about 90 percent of Gaza's population, often multiple times,…
Shin Bet chief warns settler violence doing 'indescribable damage' to Israel | Ronen Bar wrote to Netanyahu warning that Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's actions in Al-Aqsa could 'lead to bloodshed' | | Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar attends a ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery on…
Families of "The Israeli government's glaring inability to secure the hostages' return makes any attempt to conclude this chapter impossible," a group representing th…
A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered The type 2 virus (cVDPV2), while not inherently more dangerous than types 1 and 3, has been responsible for most outbreaks in recent years, especially in areas with low vaccination rates. | UN agencies have called for Israel and Hamas to agree to a seven-day huma…
The rules, promoted as in line with Islamic sharia law and to be enforced by the morality ministry, were based on a decree by the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader in 2022 and were now officially published as law, a Justice Ministry spokesman said. | The morality ministry, formally c…
Flash floods wrought havoc in The South Asian nation of 170 million people, crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, has seen frequent floods in recent decades. | Monsoon rains cause widespread destruction every year, but climate change is shifting weather patterns and increasing the number of extreme weather events. | "It's a catastrophic situation here," rescu…
In For four years, Abdelalli, a cannabis farmer near Chefchaouen, northern Morocco, lived the life of a fugitiv…
The A source at the electricity ministry told Mada Masr on Thursday that the increases will be made public soon on the Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency's official website. | The planned electricity price increases have been delayed several times in recent years ov…
Arbaeen, meaning "forty" in Arabic, is one of the world's largest annual pilgrimages. This year, it will be observed from the evening of Sunday, August 25, to Monday, August 26, 2024. | Arbaeen falls on the 20th day of Safar, the second month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the end of a 40-day mourning period that begins with This year, Ashura was observed from the evening of Monday, July 1…
The US imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia's war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. | Among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department were 60 Russian-based technology and defense companies, including three Russian financial tech companies. | Also sanctioned were firms in Turkey, France and Hong Kong that act as suppliers to Russia-based Promtekh, a wholesale distributor of transportation equipment, and an ammunition procurement network connected to Itali…
German airline giant Previously suspended services to Amman in The airline previously said it was avoiding all Iraqi and Iranian airspace.
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A Berlin court has postponed the trial of a pro-Palestine activist in Germany for using the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". | The activist identified as 'Daria' by their lawyer was set to face a hearing at a district court in Berlin on Thursday on charges of the 'circulation of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organisations'. | However, the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) announced the trial will now be postponed to 11 November. | "Hundreds of people had gathered in front of the courthouse in solidarity. After addressing the crowd with a speech, Daria was brutally arre…
The warring parties in War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary The brutal conflict has triggered o…
Indian Prime Minister Modi embraced Zelensky ⚪ who looked visibly emotional ⚪ at the Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, in the first ever visit by an Indian premier to Ukraine. | The Indian leader is casting himself as a possible peacemaker between Moscow and Kyiv. | B…
On July 8, Russian missiles slammed into Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Ukraine, killing 36 and injuring 140 people. | Britain's 
Sisi will visit Egypt on 4 September, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Topping the agenda of Sisi's meeting with Turkey's President Erdoga…
Earlier this month, Bangladesh staged the world's first-ever No one saw it coming. In a stunning and visceral display of defiance, a generation that finds expression through street art, hop-hop and TikTok ousted Sheikh Hasina, its autocratic ruler of 15 years, to become the unlikely torchbearer for all that is possible in the world. | The student protestors now face another challenge: to banish Bangladesh's legacy of dynastic rule to the annals of history. Sp…
A court in southern The men, who were given sentences ranging from just over six years to nine years for engaging in rioting, did not admit guilt, the court in the Krasnodar region said. One protester was also found guilty of committing violence against a government official. | The trial was moved from Da…
As promised, here is my conversation with Professor 
Saudi Arabia: 34 Egyptians among dozens facing execution for drug offences | At least 50 people face the death penalty for drug offences in Tabuk prison, with many tortured while on death row, says a rights group | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the Future Investment Initiativ…
The process of raising social consciousness about the need for revolutionary socialism parallels the process of raising personal consciousness in psychotherapy. People are brought up by people. Their original primary caretaker(s) are responsible for their existing, surviving and thriving even from before the moment of birth, usually until pre-adolescence, when . . . | 
Download the version in color. Download the black & white version. 17,000 protesters blast Democrats over Gaza Editorial Demand the right to be heard at the DNC! Mundo Obrero Mensaje al DNC: °Detengan el genocidio! Our new format To our readers: Beginning in July, we changed our PDFs for non-print . . . | 
The reason I criticize the Democrats so much can be explained in the aphorism " Gaza is such a perfect example of this. When Instagram progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 
Major planetary boundaries that support life are at risk of collapse. This is happening at speeds that climate scientists never thought possible. What are the consequences and what, if anything, can be done? Johan Rockstrà∂m, Potsdam Institute for Climate Research, Germany recently gave a 20-mimute TED speech: The Tipping Points of Climate Change. He is a 
This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be officially endorsed as the 2024 Democratic Party nominee for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention. Since being named the VP pick by the Harris campaign, Walz has received extensive praise for his military background and 'folksy' personality (read: midwestern white male); and for his accomplishments as 
"When something is new and hard and bright, there ought to be something a little better for it than just being safe, since the safe things are just the things that folks have been doing so long they have worn the edges off and there's nothing to the doing of them that leaves a man 
When and if the republic ever gets around to amending the Constitution so that Clarence Thomas can chip in for his million-dollar, private-jet vacations to Komodo (Indonesia) now paid by "In-the-year-2025" influence peddlers, the framers might add a few clauses banning former presidential families from speaking at political conventions, so that in the future we're spared more orations from Barack and Michelle Obama, if not the Clintons ("In deception we trust") . 
It's always better to do business with people than to pick fights with them. But this piece of common sense seems to have dropped out of the brains — if they have them — of American congressional and white house leaders. During his presidential tenure, Donald "The Tariff Man" Trump slapped tariffs on washing machines, aluminum, steel, solar panels and other goods, totaling $380 billion worth of trade from China, the U.S.'s third biggest trading partner. That amounted to a tax increase of $80 billion. Not to be outdone in the stupidity sweepstakes, Joe "Copycat" Biden added his tariffs. They affected b…
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UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming Stellantis for the death of a worker forced to leave its Belvidere, Ill. Plant and relocate to their Toledo, Ohio plant where he was killed on the job. The Auto Workers will fight, and if necessary, strike Stellantis if the company breaks its new union contract by not reopening …
CHICAGO—"I'm a trade unionist, so I liked the idea of breaking rules," said Joe Richert, secretary-treasurer of Service Employees International Union Local 73, to a crowd of peace activists and union members at the SEIU Healthcare union hall. The event was organized on the third day of the Democratic National Convention happening in Chicago by …
CHICAGO—Before a cheering crowd in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night, becoming the first woman of color to top a major party ticket in U.S. history. Her speech leaned heavily into defending constitutional democracy and voting rights from Trump and MAGA Republicans and hit back hard at the …
While the GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance continue their insults against childless "cat ladies," delegates at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) are placed the defense of reproductive rights center stage. Throughout the intense political week, powerful testimonials and speeches discussed the road forward in codifying Roe v. Wade and …
Guatemala City, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ambassador to Guatemala, Nazario Fernandez, on Friday highlighted Cuban women on the 64th anniversary of their organization during a tribute to Fidel Castro (1926-2016).
August 18, was Sunday and in the ancient and splendid churches and cathedrals of Kiev resounded the evocative melodies of prayers and rites, intoned by the popes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, independent and separate from that of the Moscow Patriarchate. | I enter the Cathedral of St. Vladimir during the Eucharistic celebration and, judging by the tiara, the age and the solemnity of the gestures, the Patriarch of Kiev himself could be presiding over the concelebration. | There are mostly women, veiled as we did a few decades ago, and men who are generally old or very young. | Practically everyone, before, dur…
The newly established joint committee between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay held its first meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo…
Investment plan promises to create around 36,000 jobs during the works and another 7,000 permanent vacancies…
The project is an important step in the development of agriculture in Africa and will help improve the lives of people on the continent…
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The use of groundwater from wells will now be strictly controlled…
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The Russian Government has donated $100 million to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) following instructions from President Vladimir Putin. This military donation comes after discussions between President Yoweri Museveni and President Putin in St. Petersburg last year. We understand that Russia has selected Uganda as a key strategic ally in Africa. During the last …
CRS launches Local Leadership project Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CRS Uganda has launched a new "Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way" (ALLRight) project that will strengthen the institutional capacity of Caritas Tororo. The project will turn Caritas Tororo into an effective and recognized leader in emergency response in Eastern Uganda. The 29-month …
Anduril says it has received active interest in integrating more than a dozen new military and commercial payloads onto its The War Zone learned these and other new details about Ghost Shark in an interview earlier this week with Dr. Shane Arno…
BEIJING | Xinhua | Beijing has launched its first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) logistics delivery route in the Badaling section of the Great Wall, which enables tourists to receive summer relief items and emergency supplies within minutes, said the Badaling scenic area on Friday. The south ninth watchtower on the extended line of the Badaling …