(2024-07-01). Injured Palestinians Forced onto Israeli Jeep Bonnets during West Bank Operation: Witnesses. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Two Palestinian men injured during a military operation in the occupied West Bank last week have said that Israeli soldiers forced them onto the bonnet of an army jeep and drove them at speed along village roads.
(2024-07-01). SCOTUS Overturns 'Chevron' Deference, Massive Transfer Of Power To Courts. popularresistance.org The Supreme Court ruled along ideological lines on Friday to overturn a 40-year-old doctrine known as Chevron deference in a seismic decision that could see a major erosion of federal administrative rule in issues of public health, labor rights, environmental protection, food safety, and more. | The Court ruled 6 to 3 in a pair of decisions that hands a massive amount of control over federal regulatory powers to the courts, overturning the doctrine that allowed federal agencies to have interpretive authority when there was any ambiguity in a law. Chevron deference allowed experts at federal agencies — as pe…
(2024-07-01). Significant Increase In Number Of Wounded Detainees In Israeli Prisons. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) have reported a significant increase in the number of Palestinians who have been wounded by Israeli soldiers before abducting them since the start of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023. The Commission and the PPS have emphasized the additional suffering experienced …
(2024-07-01). Guinea: Massacre Trial Awaits Landmark Verdict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Victims and their families of crimes committed during Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre line up to enter a courthouse in Conakry, Guinea on September 28, 2022 the first day of the trial of those accused of being responsible. | © 2022 Elise Keppler/Human Rights Watch…
(2024-07-01). Genocide by design: The Gaza massacre is made in Washington. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site calls on workers and young people throughout the United States to come to Washington D.C. on July 24 to protest the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-01). After Iran Backs Hezbollah, Israel Fires 'Destruction' Threat: Netanyahu Wants 3-Front War. hindustantimes.com Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz issued a chilling threat after Iran's UN mission warned the Jewish State against attacking Hezbollah. Katz, in a post on 'X', said Iran's warning of an "obliterating war" if Lebanon is attacked "deserves to be destroyed." He also added that Israel will act with "full force" if Hezbollah does not cease fire and withdraw from southern Lebanon. Watch…
(2024-07-01). Israel suffers all-out defeat from resistance front: Leader's aide. presstv.ir A top Iranian commander says the resistance front has succeeded in inflicting a heavy defeat on the declining Israeli regime.
(2024-07-01). Hezbollah among world's top five rocket superpowers: Ex-Israeli military advisor. presstv.ir A former Israeli military advisor describes the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement as among the world's five top rocket superpowers.
(2024-07-01). The War in Lebanon Against Hezbollah is Underway. sonar21.com 
Many folks seem to assume that a massive Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is going to kick off like the start of the Indianapolis 500 — you know, all the cars lined up and a green flag appears and the cars zoom off. Let me suggest that the campaign is already underway. The only thing lacking is video footage of Israeli armor rolling into Lebanon. | Many friends of the Zionists, who still have a lick of sense, have implored Bibi Netanyahu and his Cabinet not to go to war with Hezbollah. But it looks like Bin Gvir and Smotrich, two ultra-Zionists and both convicted terrori…
(2024-07-01). PM Mikati says Lebanon at war amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com 
Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has said that his country is in a state of war as nine months of clashes between Israel and Prime Minister Najib Mikati made the statement during a visit to
(2024-07-01). Fear of a full-blown conflict in Lebanon looms, with members of Israel's government stoking it. haaretz.com Criticism over the governments' inability to allow some 60,000 Israelis to return to their homes near the Lebanese border is mounting. The government may be tempted to seek a way out of the deadlock with Hezbollah and risk a full-scale war…
(2024-07-01). Israel's foreign minister says Iran is 'worthy of destruction'. newarab.com 
‚Å "A regime that threatens destruction deserves to be destroyed," Katz said in a post on X. He also said Israel will act with full force against Iran-backed Hezbollah if it does not stop firing at Israel from Lebanon and move away from the border. | Iran's UN mission said on Friday that if Israel embarks on a "full-scale military aggression" in Lebanon, "an obliterating war will e…
(2024-07-01). At least 18 Israeli troopers injured in Hezbollah drone strike on occupied Golan. presstv.ir The Israeli military says 18 soldiers were wounded in a drone attack conducted by the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement in the occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-07-01). 'Unparalleled resistance power': Iran says Hezbollah 'fully ready' to face Israel threats. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister says the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah is fully prepared to counter Israel's war threats.
(2024-07-01). Israel Faces 'Obliterating War' If It Expands Aggression On Lebanon. popularresistance.org The permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN on 28 June warned that Israel faces an "obliterating war" that could see the "full involvement" of the Resistance Axis if it decides to expand the war against Lebanon. "Albeit Iran deems as psychological warfare the Zionist regime's propaganda about intending to attack Lebanon, should it embark on full-scale military aggression, an obliterating war will ensue. All options, incl. the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts, are on the table," the Iranian mission said via social media. The statement from the Islamic Republic came a few hours ahead of…
(2024-07-01). Iraqi Resistance vows to raise ante against US interests if Lebanon attacked. presstv.ir The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee (IRCC) has vowed to target US interests in the Arab country and elsewhere in West Asia should Israel launch a military aggression against Lebanon.
(2024-07-01). UN Human Rights Council: Beirut Blast Inquiry Needed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises from the port after the explosion on August 4, 2020 in Beirut, Lebanon. | © 2020 Fadel Itani/NurPhoto via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The United Nations Human Rights Council should establish an international fact-finding mission into the August 4, 2020 blast at Beirut's port, 18 organizations including Human Rights Watch, and dozens of relatives of the victims of the blast said in a statement released today. Nearly four years after the blast, nobody has been held to account, and the Lebanese authorities have continuously obstructed the investigation, leading to its…
(2024-07-01). Preparing for a Middle East War. counterpunch.org 
Can Israel Be Restrained? Reports from the Middle East these days have two things in common: All the parties wish to avoid a war, yet all the movement is toward one, centered in Lebanon. Israel's army is preparing to expand the war into Lebanon, where it would face a heavily armed foe very different from
(2024-07-01). Iran Warns Israel against New Mistake in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran cautioned the Zionist regime against threatening Lebanon, saying Israel will have to pay dearly for the mistake of committing an act of aggression as the Lebanese resistance forces are fully prepared for counteraction.
(2024-07-01). Day 269: Israeli Army Continues Bombing Gaza, Kills, Injures, Dozens. imemc.org 
On Monday, Day 269 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the destroyed and isolated Gaza Strip, the Israeli army continued the bombing of various parts of the coastal enclave, causing dozens of casualties. The army fired many artillery shells and missiles at Khuza'a town, east of Khan Younis, killing at least one Palestinian …
(2024-07-01). Watch: Walk of Fame Award winning Actress bursts into tears over Gaza genocide. ummid.com Emmy Award winning Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany bursts into tears over Israeli genocide of Palestinians while calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza delivering Hollywood Walk of Fame Award acceptance speech.
(2024-07-01). Another imperialist scam by the USA. indybay.org The United States has been the main sponsor of Israeli terrorism against the Palestinians since 1946, providing military, political, economic, financial, technical and propaganda support, which makes the United States complicit in Israeli genocide under Article III e of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2024-07-01). IDF soldier killed in south Gaza fighting, Israeli army announces. haaretz.com Rocket hit a house in Metula, city's council says ‚ñ Palestinians say woman, teen killed by IDF in West Bank ‚ñ Spain asks to join ICJ genocide charges against Israel ‚ñ Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital director released after being held in Israel for seven months ‚ñ IDF: 20 rockets fired from Gaza at Israeli southern border communities ‚ñ BBC report: West Bank Palestinians say they were forced by IDF soldiers on top of army jeep hood…
(2024-07-01). Bullying Muslim women has become a cheap shot in the UK election. newarab.com 
On the unlikely chance that you needed a reminder that Islamophobia is alive and well in the UK, look no further than the media circus surrounding the upcoming general election on July 4. | Muslim voters participating in legitimate forms of political democracy have been accused of displaying more loyalty towards the Middle East than their constituencies. | Any form of protesting in support of Palestine or against our government's aiding and abetting of genocide is automatically labelled antisemitic and Islamist in nature. Even something as innocuous as holding a placard depicting the Prime Minister next to a c…
(2024-07-01). Bolivia's Evo Morales: President Arce Lied About the Coup, Arce Responds. orinocotribune.com June 30, 2024 ( A few hours after the incident, some
(2024-07-01). Bolivia: A Coup Attempt With Winds From The North. popularresistance.org It was not long before the legitimate Bolivian government of Luis Arce faced an attempted military coup led by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, General Juan José Zúñiga that it failed. The firm position of the president, the support of the workers' organizations and the people, managed to stop the onslaught. | Of great importance was the live coverage provided by Telesur, which at the same time as it offered live images, its correspondent and the studio announcers gave data and offered declarations from leaders and organizations of the world that rejected the coup. | On Wednesday, June 26, while President…
(2024-07-01). Bolivia: Qué aprender de la resistencia andina. indybay.org
(2024-07-01). Israel/Palestine: All Victims Have Right to Reparation for Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children watch airstrikes east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13, 2024. | © 2024 AFP via Getty Images | (Geneva) — All victims of gross human rights violations in Palestine and Israel are owed reparation, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch on June 26 submitted recommendations to the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. The rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, had invited input to inform her October 2024 report to the United Nations General Assembly on the ongoing hostilities.Under inte…
(2024-07-01). Israel launches simultaneous ground assaults on Rafah, Shujayea. presstv.ir Israeli forces launch simultaneous ground assaults on Rafah, Shujayea and several other neighborhoods of the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-01). In Tehran, Gaza Rekindles The Revolution. popularresistance.org One late January evening in Tehran, I watch Baba Saeed, my 87-year-old grandfather, listen to Israeli TV in the darkly lit living room that also serves as his library. As he hunches in his velvet armchair, the light absorbs him and turns his glossy white hair and his face a bluish-green. I sit beside him on the carpet. Above us on wooden shelves, Japanese dolls with long kimonos from my childhood stand with dusty cheeks. Here, probably Baba Saeed's last house, objects mourn their own ruined decadence. | On the screen, a man Baba Saeed's age, Menashe Amir, broadcasts from Jerusalem in a deeply ominous, raspy voice…
(2024-07-01). Exclusive: Yemen and Iraq Unite Against Israel in Coordinated Attacks. mintpressnews.com The Yemeni Armed Forces and Islamic Resistance in Iraq have launched joint military operations against Israel, marking a new phase in regional support for Palestine. Exclusive details reveal the intricate coordination and strategic alliance behind these operations.
(2024-07-01). Israel dreads new front opening as Ansarullah's clout grows in North Africa. presstv.ir Israeli intelligence agencies are increasingly worried about a potential new front emerging against the regime as the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement is expanding its influence in North Africa.
(2024-07-01). Assange's Return to Australia: The Resentment of the Hacks. dissidentvoice.org Julian Assange of WikiLeaks fame is now back in the country of his birth, having endured conditions of captivity ranging from cramped digs in London's Ecuadorian embassy to the maximum-security facilities of Belmarsh Prison. His return to Australia after striking a plea deal with the US Department of Justice sees him in a state with …
(2024-07-01). Congo Interested in Joining BRICS or at Least Developing Ties with Group. infobrics.org President Denis Sassou Nguesso revealed the interest in an interview in Russia…
(2024-07-01). Business Model Innovation in EM: Towards a BRICS+ Business Model. infobrics.org The BRICS+ construct as a macro-level concept that envisages various forms of international cooperation across the Global South may quickly lose momentum without the support from the "bottom-up" impulses emanating from the business sector…
(2024-07-01). Russia Tackles Accumulation of Rupees Through Investments in India. infobrics.org Russia has also taken steps to ensure the flow of crude despite Western sanctions on state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot…
(2024-07-01). Israeli attacking areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages. newarab.com 
Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaiya four days ago, fired shells towards…
(2024-07-01). Investigation 'reveals' figure behind pro-Israel disinfo network. newarab.com 
A tech entrepreneur living in Florida is the key player behind a vast The investigation unmasked Daniel Linden, who has previously co-written a guid…
(2024-07-01). Gaza onslaught blocks exams, crushes Palestinian students' dreams. presstv.ir The Israeli onslaught on Gaza dashes hopes of Palestinian students who want to pursue higher education.
(2024-07-01). One Palestinian killed, 5 injured in Israeli airstrike on West Bank camp. presstv.ir One Palestinian man has been killed and five others were injured in an Israeli drone attack targeting a house at Nur Shams refugee camp in the northern West Bank city of Tulkarm.
(2024-07-01). Israel frees hospital chief with prisons 'full' of Gaza captives. aljazeera.com The detainees endured 'almost daily torture', claims al-Shifa Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya.
(2024-07-01). Released director of Al-Shifa Hospital details abuse in custody. newarab.com 
Israel released the director of Gaza's main hospital on Monday, seven months after the military The release of Mohammed Abu Selmia without charge or trial raised further questions about Israel's allegations regarding Al-Shifa Hospital, which its forces have
(2024-07-01). Israeli tank 'runs over woman' in Gaza City's Shejaiya: Euro-Med. newarab.com 
An Israeli tank ran over a According to Euro-Med Monitor, 65-year-old Safiya Hassan Musa Al-Jamal was run over by a tank after she was injured by Safiya's son, Muhannad Al-Jamal, witnes…
(2024-07-01). Despite fears of antisemitism, LGBTQ Jews find solidarity at NYC Pride March amid tensions over Gaza war. haaretz.com Thousands of participants and millions of spectators filled New York's streets on Sunday, including LGBTQ Jews waving Stars of David Pride flags, yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages and a 'Free Palestine' float. 'Queer Jews of all ages show up to Pride, boldly and exuberantly,' says one activist…
(2024-07-01). Islamic Jihad commander killed by Israeli drone in West Bank. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli strike on Sunday in the Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the attack, which official Palestinian news agency Wafa said was carried out with a drone. | The Ramallah-based health ministry said a Palestinian man was killed and five ot…
(2024-07-01). 50 Released Detainees From Gaza Show Signs Of Torture, Abuse. imemc.org 
The Israeli authorities have released around 50 detainees from the Gaza Strip, including Dr. Mohammad Abu Salmiya, the Director of the Shifa Medical Center in Gaza, showing clear signs of torture and abuse, after the army abducted them during the ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip, since October 7, 2023. Faraj as-Sammouni, one of the …
(2024-07-01). Israeli forces abducted nearly 9,500 Palestinians in West Bank since Gaza war started. presstv.ir Israeli forces have abducted nearly 9,500 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since last October.
(2024-07-01). On the ground in Gaza with Israel's 'Ghost Unit,' fighting almost without being seen. haaretz.com The Israeli soldiers of the Multidomain Unit are using robots, drones and classified instruments in their Gaza operations. One thing was glaringly absent when we accompanied them on an operation in the heart of Gaza…
(2024-07-01). Israel's renewed assault on Shujaiya 'to last weeks': reports. newarab.com 
Israel's latest ground invasion of Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood is expected to last for weeks, according to Israeli media reports. | Despite Israeli forces The army says it is eliminating tunnels "that were missed during the first time through" as it did not operate in all parts of the…
(2024-07-01). Israel besieges Gaza's Shujaiya as Palestinian detainees freed. newarab.com 
Israel released 55 Palestinians on Monday Mohammed Abu Selmia was detained in November when Israeli forces raided Abu Selmia accused Israeli authorities of subjecting Palestinian detainees to "daily physical and psychological humiliation" in a video following his release. | At the same time,…
(2024-07-01). Israel's Shujaiya reinvasion continues as director details abuse. newarab.com Israeli tanks deepened their incursions into the Witnesses reported constant Israeli tank fire in the district after Prime Minister
(2024-07-01). Mia Khalifa 'questions Israel's right to exist', recalls Balfour. newarab.com 
Mia Khalifa appeared to question Israel's 'right to exist' in a new post on "I was asked in an interview the other day whether or not I think Isr*el has a right to exist and I looked him dead in the eyes and asked what percentage of the "Is…
(2024-07-01). Israel releases Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital director as prisons overcrowded. presstv.ir The Israeli regime releases the director of the Gaza Strip's al-Shifa Hospital after eight months as overcrowding afflicts the occupying entity's prisons.
(2024-07-01). Investigation reveals person, group behind pro-Israel network: Report. presstv.ir A Florida-based tech entrepreneur has been revealed to be a key player behind a pro-Israel disinformation network attempting to sway public opinion about the Gaza war.
(2024-07-01). Israel: Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police in Jerusalem over conscription. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-07-01). Netanyahu: 'no change' on Israel's stance on Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
(2024-07-01). Was Biden's floating aid delivery pier off the Gaza coast always dead in the water? haaretz.com The $230-million floating pier has only been operational for 28 days during its two months off the coast of Gaza. Even worse, most of the 6,500 tons of supplies from it are still awaiting collection from international agencies instead of reaching Palestinians…
(2024-07-01). Israel's Diaspora affairs minister Chikli says Le Pen as French president 'excellent for Israel'. haaretz.com The far-right National Rally leader is unconditionally opposed by French Jewish groups for her party's historic antisemitism. Israel's diaspora affairs minister, however, is 'impressed' by her positions, adding that Netanyahu is seemingly 'of the same opinion'…
(2024-07-01). Pro-Palestine protesters march in Ghent, call for sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Ghent, Belgium, attracted a significant turnout of over a thousand participants on Saturday, advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and urging for sanctions against Israel.
(2024-07-01). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-07-01). Another Palestinian journalist falls victim to Israeli onslaught on Gaza. presstv.ir A Palestinian journalist has died of injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, the government media office in the blockaded coastal sliver said in a statement.
(2024-07-01). Israel refuses to refund deposit posted by Gaza fishermen who claim their boats were destroyed in the war. haaretz.com Two fishermen deposited $40,000 to get their boats back after they were impounded before the war for exceeding fishing boundaries. The court says they must provide photos of the damage to the boats, which is impossible because they fled to southern Gaza and cannot return north…
(2024-07-01). Arab Liaison Committee on Syria to meet in Baghdad this month. newarab.com 
The Arab Liaison Committee on The committee, form…
(2024-07-01). Israel's army pounds Shujaiya neighborhood for fifth day. newarab.com For the fifth day in a row, the Black smoke billows into the sky of the neighbourhood as a result of indiscriminate Israeli attacks on hundreds of remaining Palestinian homes in Shujaiya, according to locals in the territory. | Speaking to The New Arab,…
(2024-07-01). Benny Morris: Israeli historian calls for nuclear strike on Iran. middleeasteye.net 
Benny Morris: Israeli historian calls for nuclear strike on Iran | Morris writes that if 'conventional weaponry' can't destroy Tehran's nuclear project, Israel should resort to its 'non-conventional capabilities' | | Israeli plain-clothed military personnel examine a part of an Iranian ballistic miss…
(2024-07-01). Israel releases Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital director; Ministers slam defense, Shin Bet chiefs. haaretz.com The decision sparked outrage among Israeli ministers, some demanding the removal the Shin Bet chief. Israel's prison service and Shin Bet issue contradictory statements explaining the release…
(2024-07-01). Israel Is Killing Gaza's Medical Workers. This Doctor Saw the Results Firsthand. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-01). Yemen releases video of attacking Israel-linked ship with new sea drone. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces unveil a new indigenously-manufactured naval drone boat.
(2024-07-01). Red Crescent evacuates Khan Younis HQ after Israeli bombing. newarab.com 
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says it has "fully evacuated" its temporary administrative headquarters in Khan Younis because of Israeli attacks. | The city has been the target of several "The Palestine Red Crescent Society fully evacuated its temporary administrative headquarters in the Mawasi Khan Younis area due to shrapnel falling on the building and direct shelling, which posed a danger to the staff working inside," the PRCS said on…
(2024-07-01). War on Gaza: Al-Shifa hospital director released from Israeli detention. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Al-Shifa hospital director released from Israeli detention | Dr Muhammad Abu Salmiya says Palestinian prisoners face unprecedentedly harsh conditions and action must be taken to free them | | Al-Shifa hospital director Mohammed Abu Salmiya is welcomed by relatives after his release, at N…
(2024-07-01). Israel's Zionist left Labor, Maretz merge to form The Democrats. newarab.com 
(2024-07-01). Israeli military runs over injured mother by tank, uses family as human shields. presstv.ir A rights group documents a new Israeli war crime in the Gaza Strip, where an occupation tank deliberately ran over a Palestinian mother in front of her son.
(2024-07-01). Israelis and Palestinians rally for cease-fire across U.S. ahead of major peace event in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com Hundreds of protesters, including Israelis and Palestinians, protested in cities across North America on Sunday, calling for an end to the war, the return of hostages and in support of 'The Time is Now' peace rally in Tel Aviv…
(2024-07-01). Joint statement: Drop charges against Pro-Palestine activists in Singapore. links.org.au 
We, the undersigned organisations, are deeply concerned over the prosecution of three activists in Singapore for organising Palestine solidarity action.
(2024-07-01). US sanctions harm Iranian victims of chemical attacks: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister says the US keeps harming Iranian victims of chemical warfare through sanctions.
(2024-07-01). 'Ben-Gvir's call to kill Palestinian inmates reflects heinous criminal mentality'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Islamic Jihad condemns an Israeli hardline minister's call for the execution of Palestinian prisoners in the regime's jails.
(2024-07-01). Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with Israeli police over military conscription. aljazeera.com Israeli police have cracked down on thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protesting against compulsory military service.
(2024-07-01). UK election 2024: Labour's non-Zionist Jews complain of 'disdain'. middleeasteye.net 
UK election 2024: Labour's non-Zionist Jews complain of 'disdain' | Current and former Jewish members of Labour who are pro-Palestinian tell MEE they feel targeted, harassed and discriminated against | | Keir Starmer has made his party more pro-Israel since becoming Labour leader (AFP) | The…
(2024-07-01). War on Gaza: Al-Shifa hospital director released from Israeli detention. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Al-Shifa hospital director released from Israeli detention | Dr Muhammad Abu Salmiya says Palestinian prisoners face unprecedentedly harsh conditions and action must be taken to free them | | Dr Muhammad Abu Salmiya after his release on 1 July 2024 (X) | The director of Gaza City's al-Sh…
(2024-07-01). Iraqi resistance hits vital Israeli target in Eilat port with drones. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has hit a vital Israeli target in Eilat port with drones.
(2024-07-01). Pro-Gaza independent takes on Labour in UK 'battleground' seat. newarab.com 
(2024-07-01). Damon Albarn shares Palestine, elections message at Glastonbury. newarab.com 
(2024-07-01). Ultra-Orthodox protest against enlist order turns violent. newarab.com 
(2024-07-01). Historic win for far right in French first-round vote. newarab.com 
(2024-07-01). Rohit Sharma joins Kohli in retiring from international T20s. newarab.com 
Barely an hour after guiding India to a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the "This was my last game as well," Sharma said at the press conference after Saturday's final which broke a 13-year long drought for India at major tournaments. "No better time to say goodbye to this format." | Sharma, 37, is the format's highest scorer with 4231 runs in 159 matches for Ind…
(2024-07-01). Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghan envoys in Doha. newarab.com 
Representatives of The two-day, UN-hosted meeting in "Preparatory discu…
(2024-07-01). Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally. newarab.com 
Turkish police detained at least 15 protesters in Police declined to comment. | The Istanbul Governor's Office said earlier on Sunday that the Pride March would not be permitted. | Turkish police blocked central Istanbul to prevent the march from taking place, shutting down metro stations and blocking traffic on the main streets.
(2024-07-01). Algeria police raid book event, briefly arrest French author. newarab.com 
Algerian police briefly arrested a French author and her Algerian publisher along with others during a raid on her book event, the publisher told French news agency AFP on Sunday. | Dominique Martre, author of "La Kabylie en partage" ("Shared Kabylia"), was arrested alongside her husband and the owner of the bookshop, said Arezki Ait-Larbi, director of the Koukou publishing house, who was himself detained. | "The police stormed the bookstore at the start of the book presentation on Saturday afternoon and arrested everyone who was in the hall," Ait-Larbi said. | "We were taken to the police station before we we…
(2024-07-01). Starvation shadows northern Gaza as ceasefire talks stalls. newarab.com 
Moaz Hassan is forced to visit three markets in "Searching for something to eat in Gaza has become like searching for a needle in a haystack; no food, no vegetables, and no fruits," the 45-year-old father of five, remarked to The New Arab while wandering around a popular market in the Al-Sa…
(2024-07-01). Sudan's RSF says it has taken key town, closing in on Port Sudan. newarab.com 
"We have liberated the 17th Infantry Division from Singa," the capital of Sennar state, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on X. | Residents confirmed to AFP: "The RSF have deployed in the streets of Singa", and witnesses reported…
(2024-07-01). Top Democrats dismiss calls to replace Biden in 2024 race. newarab.com 
Top Democrats on Sunday ruled out the possibility of replacing After days of hand-wringing about
(2024-07-01). Fighting rages in Gaza City's Shejaiya for fourth day. newarab.com 
Heavy battles and bombardment hit Gaza City's Tens of thousands of Palestinians have
(2024-07-01). The Taliban tell West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women. newarab.com 
The Their chief spokesman,
(2024-07-01). Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Guyana-US Relationship Destabilizes the Region. orinocotribune.com
(2024-07-01). Trump/Biden Debate Immigration: US Foreign Policy As A Driver Is Ignored. popularresistance.org The contestants squared off in the first of the US presidential debates of 2024. Both wore identical white shirts and navy suits with American flag lapel pins. One wore a red tie; the other a blue one. There were other differences, but none quite so substantive. | The immigration issue dominated the debate. The challenger claimed that the country was being menaced by immigrants — marauding hordes of rapists, murders, and mentally ill. They were the ruination of the nation. Social Security and Medicare were jeopardized by the alien element. Immigrants endangered the jobs of blacks and Hispanics.
(2024-07-01). 90 Minutes That Shook The Liberals Awake. popularresistance.org When these two frightening people descended into a bickering exchange concerning Biden's golf handicap and Trump's girth, I knew this first and probably last direct exchange between two incompetents contending for the world's most powerful office was a lost cause. I lost 90 minutes of my time as it schussed down the chute. But never mind that. And never mind the media "analysts," who rated the event like theater critics according to who turned in the best performance. The American people lost Wednesday night, and they lost big. And beyond Americans, the rest of the world lost, too.
(2024-07-01). Anti-War Organizers On The Pacific Coast Protest US Military Exercises. popularresistance.org Anti-war activists with the international Cancel RIMPAC Campaign and the Resist NATO Coalition are organizing to protest the RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), the largest international maritime warfare exercise, taking place in Hawai'i, which is hosted by the United States Navy's Indo-Pacific Command, set to begin on June 27. Organizers are also opposing the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington, DC, which will take place from July 9 to 11. These two groups held a joint press conference to quick off future actions on June 26. | Cancel RIMPAC is holding a week of action culminating in a People's Summit and mobili…
(2024-07-01). The Goal Is To Attack A Movement. popularresistance.org The Georgia Attorney General's office appears to have made a major blunder in the ongoing prosecution of 61 Stop Cop City activists—one that could potentially cost the state its case altogether. | According to a motion filed by attorneys for three defendants who run the nonprofit Atlanta Solidarity Fund (ASF), Georgia Deputy Attorney General John Fowler's prosecutorial team has extensively and brazenly violated multiple defendants' right to attorney-client privilege. | This motion is just the most recent episode in the RICO case that has been denounced by activists and legal experts as a political prosecuti…
(2024-07-01). The Supreme Court Made Regulating Corporations Nearly Impossible. popularresistance.org On June 28, the Supreme Court published its decision in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. While the case has not attracted as much attention as some of the Court's recent spate of controversial rulings, it revoked a long held precedent and will limit government agencies' ability to do their jobs. | Loper Bright deals with seemingly mundane questions of commercial fishing regulation. Current federal law requires fishing companies to allow National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) monitors to board their boats for regulatory purposes. The NMFS, however, has interpreted federal law to create a new rule…
(2024-07-01). Striking Nurses: 'Patients Over Profits'. popularresistance.org Portland, Oregon – Over 3,000 nurses from six Providence Corporation hospitals across Oregon completed a three-day strike on June 20, carrying signs saying, "Patients over profits." Since December, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) has been in negotiations with Providence for a contract that ensures safe staffing ratios, better hours, higher pay and improved health care benefits. The striking nurses shouted: "Heroes treated like zeros!" | Providence, one of Oregon's largest corporations, owns one-quarter of Oregon's health care market. The yearly income of Providence CEOs has risen to $10 million.
(2024-07-01). Free Hadeel Shatara! Palestinian educator seized by occupation forces. samidoun.net 
On Monday, 1 July, Hadeel Shatara, Palestinian educator and an administrator of the graduate program at Birzeit University, was seized by occupation forces as she returned to Palestine from Jordan at the Karameh crossing. She is currently being held incommunicado under interrogation, and her family and lawyer have not been informed of her location. We …
(2024-07-01). Ruling on Homelessness Raises the Risks for Domestic Violence Survivors, Experts Say. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-01). Jul 1, 2024. sitrepworld.info Agnus Dei — Samuel Barber The US Capitalist Elite Claim Another Stupid Prize, by Roger Boyd "The End of Everything," with Victor Davis Hanson (Video) Did Biden REALLY lose the debate? by Don Hank Is Jill Biden an American Lady MacBeth? by John Leake Leftists PANIC Reaction to Biden Debate Shocker, by Paul Joseph Watson (Video) Can Anything Stop the Democratic National Convention From Being a Biden Coronation? by Akela Lacy Cock-up or conspiracy? Thoughts on Joe Biden's spectacular debate failure, by eugyppius NYT: "To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race," by John Le…
(2024-07-01). Chinese badminton player, 17, dies during event in Indonesia. ecns.cn In a joint statement, Badminton Asia and the Badminton Association of Indonesia expressed their deep sorrow and extended condolences to Zhang's family, teammates, and the entire badminton community.
(2024-07-01). Poor Xiajiang transforms into 'green, wealthy, and beautiful' village. ecns.cn In 2003, Xi Jinping, then Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province, visited Xiajiang Village, observing the heavily polluted local environment. He advised closing the mountains off for afforestation and finding solutions to clean the river.
(2024-07-01). China's EV sector continues to lead world's green transition. ecns.cn The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries and regions, providing advisory and technology solutions to many of the world's leading companies and organizations.
(2024-07-01). Major policy still key to resolving disputes 70 years on. ecns.cn The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have transcended time and become more relevant in resolving hot spot issues and tackling challenges in today's world, including South China Sea disputes, officials and experts said.
(2024-07-01). Chinese rocket engine test fails, no casualties reported. ecns.cn Chinese commercial company Space Pioneer announced on Sunday that no casualties were reported after a test of the first stage engines of the Tianlong-3 rocket failed in Henan province.
(2024-07-01). Afghanistan pins hopes on UN-led meeting in Doha. ecns.cn The Afghan caretaker government aims to engage with all parties and tackle tough issues such as lifting sanctions at the third UN-hosted meeting on Afghanistan in Doha from Sunday to Monday.
(2024-07-01). New high-speed railway line connects Lanzhou and Wuwei. ecns.cn A high-speed railway line from Lanzhou, Gansu's provincial capital, to Wuwei, a city in central Gansu, commenced operations on Saturday, further improving the high-speed rail network in Northwest China.
(2024-07-01). Emerald Lake in China's Qinghai attracts tourists. ecns.cn
(2024-07-01). Brazil opens consulate general in SW China's Chengdu. ecns.cn The Consulate General of Brazil in Chengdu officially opens in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/An Yuan). The consular districts cover Chongqing City as well as Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Shaanxi provinces.This is the third Brazilian consulate general in the Chinese mainland.
(2024-07-01). Peking Union Medical College awards Lancet's editor honorary doctorate. ecns.cn Peking Union Medical College awarded Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of the Lancet medical journal, an honorary doctorate on Saturday morning.Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of the Lancet medical journal, received an honorary doctorate from the Peking Union Medical College on Saturday morning.
(2024-07-01). Floods forecast for Yangtze downstream of Dongting. ecns.cn Flooding has been forecast for the Yangtze River downstream of Dongting Lake, one of China's largest freshwater lakes, with some sections to see water levels prompt warnings for over 10 days, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2024-07-01). (W.E. Talk) British scholar: A strong government is China's advantage in tackling climate crisis. ecns.cn "China has a very strong government which is one of the advantages that China has in tackling climate crisis."said David McLellan, author of Karl Marx: A Biography, in a recent interview.
(2024-07-01). Chinese court increasingly favored for IP disputes. ecns.cn China is becoming a preferred destination for resolving international intellectual property disputes as a result of its commitment to granting equal protection in case handling, an official from the country's top court said.
(2024-07-01). Capturing Kashgar's captivating culture. ecns.cn Erfa Iqbal, a Pakistani civil servant for more than 25 years, recently graduated from Peking University with a doctoral degree in economics. With the governance knowledge she has acquired in China, she will soon return to her position with the government of Pakistan.
(2024-07-01). Travel to mainland to be more convenient for non-Chinese permanent residents of HK, Macao. ecns.cn China's immigration authorities announced on Monday a new measure that will make it more convenient for non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao to travel to the mainland.
(2024-07-01). Non-Chinese permanent residents of HK, Macao can apply for mainland travel permit starting from July 10. ecns.cn Starting from July 10, 2024, travel documents for entering and exiting the mainland will be issued to non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao: National Immigration Administration.
(2024-07-01). China's first commercial spacecraft launch site prepares for maiden launch. ecns.cn Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site, China's first commercial spacecraft launch site, conducted a comprehensive system rehearsal on Sunday, to prepare for the maiden rocket launch mission scheduled for the second half of this year, a ccording to the launching company Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL).
(2024-07-01). Ministry of State Security warns public of 'spy eyes' in space. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security revealed Sunday that some countries' intelligence agencies use data analyzed by professionals and even coordinates provided by "enthusiastic" netizens to conduct real-time monitoring.
(2024-07-01). Disruptive AI set to transform industry. ecns.cn
(2024-07-01). Helicopter performance held to celebrate 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. ecns.cn
(2024-07-01). Laos officially commences 15-day visa-free policy for Chinese tourists. ecns.cn Lao's 15-day visa-free policy for Chinese tourists officially took effect on Monday, according to a document issued by the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Laos.
(2024-07-01). World's largest LNG storage tank cluster ready in China. ecns.cn The world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank cluster was completed in China's Jiangsu province on Sunday, according to its operator China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC).
(2024-07-01). (W.E. Talk) 'If you are an intelligent person, you'll necessarily be interested in what Marx has to say'. ecns.cn In a BBC poll in 1999, revolutionary writer Karl Marx was voted the greatest thinker of the millennium. What was the reason behind it? What are the characteristics of Marxism? How can Marxism help us understand the relationship between people, artificial intelligence, and the natural world? | Speakers at the latest W.E. Talk included David McLellan, author of Karl Marx: A Biography, fellow of Goldsmiths College, University of London, and four scholars at the Central Institute of Socialism – Zuo Peng, director of the Marxist Theory Department, Xu Feng, deputy director of the United Front Theory Department, Weng He…
(2024-07-01). Hong Kong holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 27th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn
(2024-07-01). Chinese mainland to gift two pandas to HK. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland has agreed to gift another pair of giant pandas to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR), chief executive John Lee announced on Monday.
(2024-07-01). Major policy still key to resolving disputes 70 years on. ecns.cn The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have transcended time and become more relevant in resolving hot spot issues and tackling challenges in today's world, including South China Sea disputes, officials and experts said.
(2024-07-01). Insights | New Zealand business leader: the more people-to-people contact, the greater the cooperation opportunities. ecns.cn "I think we recognize that the more people-to-people contact the two countries have, the greater the opportunities there are together," concluded Brett Raymond O'Riley, chief executive of the Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA), the largest of its kind in the country, after joining other people in the business and commercial circle in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his visit to New Zealand."ÄÄ…
(2024-07-01). Expert explains top Chinese buzzword New Quality Productive Forces at CNS co-hosted seminar. ecns.cn China News Service (CNS) co-hosted a high-level seminar from June 17-27 in Beijing where high-ranking Chinese official explains top Chinese buzzword New Quality Productive Forces.
(2024-07-01). More foreigners travel to China as visa-free policy coverage expands. ecns.cn China's unilateral visa-free policy for citizens from Australia, New Zealand and Poland will take effect from Monday, allowing them visa-free entry for up to 15 days for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends or transit.
(2024-07-01). China Coast Guard rescues Philippine fishermen after boat explosion near Huangyan Island. ecns.cn A Philippine fishing boat encountered an emergency on Saturday near China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, resulting in injuries to two crew members.
(2024-07-01). Disruptive AI set to transform industry. ecns.cn She said tech enterprises should pool more resources to improve computing power, algorithms and quality of data to narrow the gap with the US in the generative AI sector.
(2024-07-01). Separatists warned of severe penalties. ecns.cn China's move to criminally punish "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession is a serious warning to them, experts say.
(2024-07-01). Top economist foresees 'window of opportunity' for social production force to leap forward. ecns.cn China News Service (CNS) co-hosted a high-level seminar from June 17-27 in Beijing to explains top Chinese buzzword New Quality Productive Forces.
(2024-07-01). Hunted Biden: The First Presidential Debate Disaster. counterpunch.org 
It was cruel. Sinister cruel. While Donald Trump was always going to relish the chance to be not only economical with the truth but simply inventive about it, Joe Biden, current Commander in Chief of the United States, leader of the self-described Free World, seemed a vanishing shadow, longing for soft slippers and the fireplace with cocoa, a case of comfort rather than the battling rage of politics.
(2024-07-01). Europe is turning black and brown. cadtm.org How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections?
| In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35%
| The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But keep in mind that countries where voting is compulsory also figure into the calculation of that average — for example Belgium, where voter turnout was 90%. Without those countries, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-01). Joining forces with the social movement. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). France: With the New Popular Front against the deadly fascist threat! cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). The Pact on Migration and Asylum: another step forward for necropolitics in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). India : Analysis of Budget 2024—25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). Free trade frenzy: the hidden costs of South Asia's economic gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). The World Bank and IMF have set their sights on East Timor, a state officially born in May 2002. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-07-01). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). Court Halts Massive Illegal Old Growth Logging Project in Montana's Little Belt Mountains. counterpunch.org 
On June 27, 2024, a federal court halted an illegal logging project on federal public lands in the Little Belt Mountains of Montana. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council filed their lawsuit to stop the Horsefly project in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in April 2021. The project called for cutting and
(2024-07-01). Finding the Roots of Religion in Human Prehistory. counterpunch.org 
(2024-07-01). Biden Trump "Debate" — Fiascos for Both Candidates. counterpunch.org 
It was, of course, not a presidential debate. Not a surprise. Trump came in ready to repeat what he tells audiences at his rallies — raging, lying by the microminute, promising perfection and spewing hate at Biden. Biden — flustered, bumbling at times, stumbling over facts, at least tried to answer specific questions from the
(2024-07-01). SCOTUS and the Sackler Bankruptcy Settlement. counterpunch.org 
Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Allen Frances, M.D., distinguished former chair of psychiatry at Duke University school of medicine wrote in a Oct., 2017 New Yorker magazine expose, "Their name (Sackler/Purdue Pharma) has been pushed forward as the epitome of good works and of the fruits of the capitalist system. But, when it comes
(2024-07-01). Trump's Debate: a Victory for Pathological Liars Everywhere. counterpunch.org 
Donald J. Trump is a pathological liar and a political predator, and once he realized on the debate stage that neither President Joe Biden nor the feckless CNN moderators would offer any challenges to his lies or falsities, he went for the kill. Biden's tired voice and overall pathetic performance undoubtedly earned him no support from fence sitters or independents, but it is unlikely that Trump's braggadocio won him any new adherents.
(2024-07-01). The Browning of Europe. counterpunch.org 
How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections? In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35% The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But
(2024-07-01). Kinky Friedman, the Abbie Hoffman of Country Music. counterpunch.org 
(2024-07-01). Down With Dirty Dirt and 'Waste in Place' in Butte. counterpunch.org 
Time to tip one to a rare victory in the never-ending battle to achieve an actual clean up, not a cover up, of Butte's toxic mining wastes since it was listed as a Superfund site more than 40 years ago. Thanks to the ferocious efforts of a very determined band of citizens who want their inalienable
(2024-07-01). The True Catastrophe of Our Times. counterpunch.org 
I've been writing about climate change for so many years now but, in truth, it was always something I read about and took in globally. It was happening out there, often in horrific ways, but not what I felt I was living through myself. (It's true that, in past winters, Manhattan's Central Park went 653 days without producing an inch of snow, almost double any previous record, but if you're not a kid with a sled in the closet, that's the sort of thing you don't really feel.)
(2024-07-01). YIMBY Want to Raise Your Rent. counterpunch.org 
Over the past decade, a new political formation has arisen in the US, the YIMBY which stands for "Yes In My Backyard." YIMBY posit themselves as the antithesis of the NIMBY, "Not In My Backyard," a constructed political bogey person, who YIMBY claim are responsible for the high cost of housing in the US. Starting
(2024-07-01). Democracy Now! 2024-07-01 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, July 1, 2024 | Democracy Now! Monday, July 1, 2024…
(2024-07-01). French vote turnout soars as far right eyes power. geo.tv 
Supporters of Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and far-right Rassemblement National party candidate, hold French flags at the venue for Marine Le Pen's reaction speech before partial results in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections, in Henin-Beaumont, France, on…
(2024-07-01). India overhauls colonial-era criminal laws. geo.tv 
(2024-07-01). UK Elections 2024: Conservatives trail behind Labour Party in latest survey. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak delivers a speech in Leeds, northern England on June 27, 2024, as part of a campaign event ahead of the upcoming general election in UK. — Reuters
(2024-07-01). UK Elections 2024: Conservatives trail behind Labour Party in latest survey. geo.tv Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak delivers a speech in Leeds, northern England on June 27, 2024, as part of a campaign event ahead of the upcoming general election in UK. — Reuters
(2024-07-01). Australia increases student visa fee by more than 100%. geo.tv 
International students from China wear graduation gowns as they take pictures around the University of Sydney's campus in Sydney, Australia, July 4, 2020. — Reuters SYDNEY: In a bid to limit record migration, the Australian government has doubled its visa fee for…
(2024-07-01). Assange: Inquisiàßà£o do Império condena o jornalismo herético. globalresearch.ca "O fundador do WikiLeaks declara-se culpado e é condenado por conspirar para obter e divulgar informaàßàµes classificadas sobre a defesa nacional. Julian Assange, fundador do WikiLeaks, declarou-se culpado de conspirar com Chelsea Manning, na altura analista dos serviàßos secretos do …
(2024-07-01). NATO May Drag Us Into World War III to Delay U.S. Election '24! globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-01). Kyrgyzstan's president's niece undermines his efforts to remold national traditions. globalvoices.org 
His critics can now accuse him of hypocrisy Global VoicesThe Kyrgyzstan's president's niece Lazzat Nurkojoeva standing in front of the helicopter that took her to her engagement ceremony. Screenshot from the video "–õ–∞–∑–∞—Ç –ù—É—Ä–∫–æ–∂–æ–µ–≤–∞–Ω—ã–Ω —Å"Ø–π"Ø–∫—Ç…
(2024-07-01). The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Between optimism and concern. globalvoices.org 
An agreement was finally reached after 27 years of negotiations Originally published on
(2024-07-01). Musical Instrument Museum co-founder Robert J. Ulrich is staunch Republican supporter. indybay.org Fender Guitar Non-Union Guitar Factory In Mexico:…
(2024-07-01). Sunday 6/30: Free virtual screening of the animated documentary film "Dear Child II" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p7pJjx-gS1qhmpBXJ8v–g#/registration…
(2024-07-01). Saturday 6/29: Land, Buildings, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-07-01). Wednesday 7/3: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-07-01). Saturday 7/20: The Forced Migration Crisis At The Border. indybay.org South Berkeley Senior Center (2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703)…
(2024-07-01). Who You Gonna Believe, Biden Loyalists or Your Own Eyes and Ears? indybay.org Egos on parade…
(2024-07-01). Saturday 6/29: Palestine Summer Film Series: Where Olive Trees Weep. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2, Houge Park | San José, CA 95124…
(2024-07-01). JBLM Servicemen Sexually Abused – Crimes Being Covered Up. indybay.org Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington report being sexually abused by an Army doctor. On-Base police (JBLM DES) scramble to cover-up these crimes and deny victims access to reporting channels.
(2024-07-01). Fill Roseville Jail with Calls. indybay.org Roseville PD violently assaulted and arrested protesters, call the South Placer County Jail to demand their freedom.
(2024-07-01). Sunday 6/30: Palestine Action (info forthcoming). indybay.org to be shared day of…
(2024-07-01). Sunday 6/30: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-07-01). Protest Against Legalized Insurance Blackmail. indybay.org How insurance companies profit by worsening the climate crisis.
(2024-07-01). Saturday 6/29: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-07-01). National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision. indybay.org National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision, Demands Real Solutions to Homelessness…
(2024-07-01). Wednesday 7/3: CLOSE GUANTàÅNAMO NOW! indybay.org Embarcadero San Francisco Ferry Building (or Harry Bridges Plaza in the crossing island), look for our Close Gitmo signs and orange jumpsuits…
(2024-07-01). Monday 7/1: Briefing on Louisiana Ten Commandments Lawsuit & Challenging Christian Nationalist Threats. indybay.org Online: www.mobilize.us/au/event/638774/…
(2024-07-01). Monday 7/8: Could the internet be coherent with permaculture? (potluck!). indybay.org
(2024-07-01). A Debate to Nowhere, USA. indybay.org Another aspect of the inevitable chaos created by the collapsing USA Imperial("rules-based?)international order.
(2024-07-01). Sunday 7/14: Celebrate Woody Guthrie's Birthday! Jimmy Kelly & David Borough – Free Concert. indybay.org Santa Cruz Town Clock, North Pacific Avenue 95060…
(2024-07-01). Saturday 6/29: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-07-01). Monday 7/1: Emergency Meeting on the Supreme Court Ruling on Anti-Camping Laws. indybay.org Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-07-01). Tuesday 7/9: Protest New Invasion of Haiti by US-backed Kenyan Police Force. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 – 7th Street, San Francisco | near Civic Center and Powell Street BART stations…
(2024-07-01). Saturday 6/29: Fishing Mission Creek, a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2024-07-01). The Corporatization Of Donald Trump. levernews.com 
(2024-07-01). Turkey hosts mediation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey hosts mediation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia | Ankara seeks to ease tensions between its East African allies by brokering a deal that could provide sea access to landlocked Ethiopia | | Somalis react during a march against the Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal along KM4 street in Mogad…
(2024-07-01). Turkey: Syrian businesses set ablaze after reports child was sexually abused. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: Syrian businesses set ablaze after reports child was sexually abused | Residents in Kayseri wound police officers in 'attempted' anti-Syrian pogrom | | A damaged car seen in this photo taken on 1 July 2024 after locals rioted and attacked Syrian properties (Halid Abdo/Screengrab) | Violence e…
(2024-07-01). France elections: Jordan Bardella and the far right 'at the gates of power'. middleeasteye.net 
France elections: Jordan Bardella and the far right 'at the gates of power' | If the National Rally leader becomes prime minister, it would be the first time a far-right government leads France since World War Two | | French far-right National Rally (RN) president Jordan Bardella…
(2024-07-01). Glastonbury 2024: Palestine solidarity takes centre stage at the festival. middleeasteye.net 
Glastonbury 2024: Palestine solidarity takes centre stage at the festival | Pop stars Dua Lipa and Coldplay's Chris Martin were among the many performers who voiced support for Palestinians at one of the world's largest music festivals | | Festival-goers held up Palestinian flags during the Glasto…
(2024-07-01). On The Rewriting of History. mronline.org 
[Britannica's revisionist] distortions of the history of the Vietnamese struggle are just as radical and just as misleading [as those about the Soviet Union]. Here we may draw some valuable lessons about the hidden content of form: how apparently neutral principles of organization may shape meaning.
(2024-07-01). Uttar Pradesh : 11 days after Muslim man beaten to death by Hindu mob, UP Police names him in FIR. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Eleven days after a Muslim man was lynched by a group of Hindu men in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh, a first information report was lodged against the deceased victim, his brother and five others on the charges of dacoity and assaulting a woman to outrage her modesty. On 29 June, an …
(2024-07-01). Uttar Pradesh : 11 days after Muslim man beaten to death by Hindu mob, UP Police names him in FIR. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Eleven days after a Muslim man was lynched by a group of Hindu men in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh, a first information report was lodged against the deceased victim, his brother and five others on the charges of dacoity and assaulting a woman to outrage her modesty. On 29 June, an …
(2024-07-01). Hold the panic — two positive Dem scenarios emerge from the Biden debate debacle. nationofchange.org Either Biden reassures voters that exposed defects won't impair four more years in power — or approval numbers plunge and he withdraws, thus opening the field.
(2024-07-01). Record number of climate lawsuits target governments and corporations for misleading claims and environmental failures. nationofchange.org
(2024-07-01). Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, progressive democrats push for urgent legislative response. nationofchange.org Supreme Court's seismic decision strips federal agencies of interpretive authority, sparking immediate legislative action from progressive lawmakers to safeguard public health, labor rights, and environmental protections.
(2024-07-01). The true catastrophe of our times. nationofchange.org Or how to be destructive beyond compare…
(2024-07-01). France heads to second round showdown between left alliance and far-right. peoplesdispatch.org The left-progressive New Popular Front struck a significant blow to Macron's centrist neoliberalism, winning over 29% of the votes, trailing only 5 points behind Le Pen's National Rally…
(2024-07-01). Trump/Biden Debate Immigration: US Foreign Policy as a Driver Is Ignored. pressenza.com Give me your tired, your poor, | Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, | The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, | Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, | I lift my lamp beside the golden door! | Emma Lazarus's inscription on the Statue of Liberty | The contestants squared off in the first of the US presidential debates of 2024. Both wore identical white shirts and navy suits with American flag lapel pins. One wore a red tie; the other a blue one. There were other differences, but none quite so substantive. | The immigration issue dominated the debate. The challenger claimed that the country wa…
(2024-07-01). Russia's Pacific Fleet holds naval drills off Kamchatka Peninsula. presstv.ir The Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy holds exercises June 18-28 in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
(2024-07-01). US military bases in Europe put on high alert amid possible threat. presstv.ir Several US military bases across Europe have been put on a heightened state of alert, amid concerns of a possible "terrorist" threat.
(2024-07-01). Tear gas fired as hundreds in Kenya continue protest against tax hikes. presstv.ir Police fire tear gas as Kenyans took to the streets.
(2024-07-01). Iran protests to UK after hostile elements harass Iranian voters. presstv.ir Iran has protested to Britain over attempts by anti-Islamic Revolution elements outside polling stations in the European country aimed at disrupting the Islamic Republic's 14th presidential election.
(2024-07-01). Macron's a mess: Far right leads France parl. election in blow to president. presstv.ir France's far-right National Rally (RN) has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-01). Election results confirmed, paving way for run-off campaigning. presstv.ir Iran's Constitutional Council has confirmed the results of the June 28 presidential elections, paving the way for the hopefuls to begin campaigning for the July 5 run-off elections…
(2024-07-01). 'No Bombs, Just Bubbles': Children lead pro-Palestine protest in Rotterdam. presstv.ir Families organized a children's protest called 'No Bombs, Just Bubbles' in Rotterdam in support of children in Gaza.
(2024-07-01). 1000s of young Kenyans protest tax hikes. presstv.ir Young demonstrators took to the streets in Nairobi.
(2024-07-01). Several dead and injured as Kenya protesters attack parliament. presstv.ir Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Kenya in mounting anti-tax hike protests, NGOs said.
(2024-07-01). Search underway as 20 bodies found in South Korean battery plant fire. presstv.ir Around 20 bodies have been found at a South Korean lithium battery factory after a massive blaze.
(2024-07-01). Student march onto US consulate in Karachi in support of Palestinians. presstv.ir Student members of Jamaat-e-Islami march onto US consulate in Karachi to express solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-07-01). Three deaths, 10 injured in Arkansas grocery store shooting. presstv.ir A shooter opens fire at a grocery store in Arkansas, killing three people and wounding 10 others.
(2024-07-01). Final result still uncertain as far right leads France election, exit polls show. presstv.ir France's far-right National Rally party emerges ahead in the first round of parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-01). Family visit turns tragic : 24-year-old Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi. ptcnews.tv Family visit turns tragic : In a heartbreaking turn of events, a family visit turned tragic as a 24-year-old Indian woman died aboard a Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi while en route to visi | Family visit turns tragic : 24-year-old Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi…
(2024-07-01). McLaughlin mejora otra vez el récord mundial de 400 con vallas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC).- La estadounidense Sydney McLaughlin estableció el domingo un nuevo récord mundial en los 400 metros vallas, con 50.65 segundos, en los Trials clasificatorios de Estados Unidos para París 2024.
(2024-07-01). Francia campeona de la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC).- Francia se adjudicó el título de la Liga de Naciones masculina de Voleibol (VNL), al vencer en la final en reñido partido 3-1 al plantel de Japón en la ciudad polaca de Lodz.
(2024-07-01). Cuatro partidos este lunes en playoffs del béisbol cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC).- Con cuatro partidos prosigue este lunes la postemporada del béisbol cubano. Los ocho equipos envueltos en los playoffs tendrán acción.
(2024-07-01). To Close The Weekend… smoothiex12.blogspot.com This is Yalta, 4 days ago. Summer, wonderful Crimea weather and the band Kooraga just playing for people on the boulevard. They are from Sevastopol. Well, this is live, mind you… The kids are good. Like really good.
(2024-07-01). China and Egypt undertake massive project to scan more than 1,000 coffins. tvbrics.com 
Archaeologists study wooden coffins as part of the China-Egypt Joint Investigation…
(2024-07-01). Indian experts point out benefits of converting diesel buses to electric buses. tvbrics.com 
They believe that replacing internal combustion engines with electric ones will contribute to the country's sustainable development goals…
(2024-07-01). Egypt attempts to obtain international accreditation as malaria-free nation. tvbrics.com 
The Egyptian Ministry of Health made this announcement…
(2024-07-01). The Weekly Round-up: Russian human rights abuses in Ukraine, climate litigation on the rise, Assange pleads guilty and goes free. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In UK news Julian Assange has been released from HM Prison Belmarsh after accepting a plea deal with American prosecutors. Assange pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to violate the Espionage Act, for communicating with whistleblower Chelsea Manning and receiving and publishing classified information regarding Guantanamo Bay, the Afghan and Iraq war, and US …
(2024-07-01). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-07-01). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-01). French snap elections: Macron's party collapses as New Popular Front, neo-fascists rise. wsws.org Voters rejected Macron's campaign, which was based on hypocritical claims to be defending democracy and his plans for troop deployments to Ukraine for war with Russia.
(2024-07-01). 80 years after Operation Bagration. uwidata.com While Private Ryan prepared with great fanfare his show in Normandy, on the Eastern Front, with total discretion, the Soviet high command began to prepare the operation that would ultimately prove decisive in the outcome of the Second World War. On April 22, 1944, a meeting was held in Moscow to organize the summer-autumn campaign. …
(2024-07-01). IMF says growing US debt must be "urgently" dealt with. wsws.org The IMF's prescription is for an austerity program extending over "multiple years."
(2024-07-01). Corporate America appeals to crisis-ridden Biden White House to block strike on East Coast docks. wsws.org There can be no doubt that Biden is already deeply involved in the talks, as he has in every industry critical to supply chains, but there is no guarantee he will even be president by the time the contract expires.
(2024-07-01). Australia to train specialized Pacific police intervention force. wsws.org The Canberra-led, anti-China policing initiative is being launched as a new wave of popular unrest is exploding across the Pacific.
(2024-07-01). SEP member calls for release of Bogdan Syrotiuk on Tamil Nadu YouTube channel. wsws.org The 30-minute interview with "Let's Talk Everything," a Tamil Nadu-based program with over 23,000 subscribers and 250,000 viewers, has attracted numerous positive comments from those who watched it.
(2024-07-01). California Food 4 Less grocery workers must reject UFCW's sellout agreement! wsws.org The union, defying a strike mandating, is carrying out an undemocratic snap vote before workers have seen the full details of the contract.
(2024-07-01). Iran's presidential elections head to a run-off amid escalating Mideast war. wsws.org The sharp drop in turnout is an indication of mass disaffection with all factions of the political establishment—conservative and "reform"—and mounting social anger.
(2024-07-01). New York police murder 13-year-old youth. wsws.org On Friday, police shot and killed 13-year-old Nyah Mway in Utica, New York, with a single shot after tackling him to the ground.
(2024-07-01). This week in history: July 1-7. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2024-07-01). Kenyan President Ruto imposes savage austerity as High Court upholds military deployment. wsws.org The Kenyan government has deployed heavily armed troops throughout the country in anticipation of continuing mass protests against its drive to impose IMF-dictated austerity measures.
(2024-07-01). Two Uvalde police officers indicted for failed response to Robb Elementary School mass shooting. wsws.org On Thursday, a grand jury in Uvalde County, Texas, indicted the former school district police chief and another former school police officer on multiple felony charges for their failure to intervene and stop a mass shooter on May 24, 2022.
(2024-07-01). Australian political, media establishment buries far-right plot to behead Labor MP. wsws.org Though no one was injured, the incident, involving a far-right man entering a Labor Party electorate office in Newcastle, could have been catastrophic.
(2024-07-01). Iran's presidential elections head to a run-off amid escalating Mideast war. wsws.org The Kenyan government has deployed heavily-armed troops throughout the country in anticipation of continuing mass protests against its drive to impose IMF-dictated austerity measures.
(2024-07-01). After the European elections: EU summit intensifies war against Russia. wsws.org French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz, who stand on the brink of the political abyss and have lost all connection to the reality of people's lives, are responding with war and dictatorship.
(2024-07-01). Right-wing Supreme Court majority approves making homelessness a crime. wsws.org As expected, the extreme right-wing Supreme Court majority on Friday overturned a Ninth-Circuit ruling that prohibited local governments from fining or arresting homeless people for sleeping in public when no public shelters were available.
(2024-07-01). Australia: Opposition Coalition makes nuclear power central to election strategy. wsws.org Whether or not it wins the next election, the Coalition has squarely placed the question of nuclear power on the political agenda and has the backing of sections of big business as a result.
(2024-07-01). Bheed: The plight of India's migrant workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. wsws.org The film exposes the nightmarish difficulties suffered by the Indian masses after the Modi government imposed a COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.
(2024-07-01). Major media outlets continue campaign to replace fading Biden following public unmasking. wsws.org While a platoon of Democratic Party politicians publicly backed Biden in media appearances over the weekend, Republican politicians are openly discussing plans to pressure Biden cabinet officials to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove the president.
(2024-07-01). France's far-right leads election first round as Macron loses ground. scmp.com France's far-right was eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim…
(2024-07-01). Uganda's economy to grow 6.2% in the FY2024/2025, says World Bank. independent.co.ug 
The government need to invest more resources in education, health, and social protection to benefit from the demographic dividend Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | The World Bank has projected Uganda's economy to grow faster by 6.2% in FY24/25, accelerating to 7% in the medium term, driven by investments in oil and gas. This growth is …
(2024-07-01). Seven dead after severe storms lash France, Switzerland and Italy. scmp.com Scientists say climate change driven by human activity is increasing the severity, frequency and length of extreme weather such as floods and storms.
(2024-07-01). WB 10th Madhyamik Exam 2025 Complete Time Table Published. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has published complete time table and date sheet of the annual board exams Class 10, also called as 10th Madhyamik or secondary exams, on its official website.
(2024-07-01). South Africa's 'Government of Neoliberal Unity' is constructed on shaky ground. links.org.au 
Patrick Bond — Given declining living standards, an elite transition will not stick nearly as well as Nelson Mandela's 1994-99 reign. It may be a matter of just months before the centre can no longer hold.
(2024-07-01). Russian satellite breaks up into pieces, forces ISS astronauts to take shelter. ummid.com Resurs-P1, a defunct satellite thrown into the space by Russia, shattered into pieces forcing the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to run for cover.
(2024-07-01). Archbishop Ssemogerere urges clergy not to promise miracles. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere has urged Christians and clergy not to go to religious shrines seeking and preaching miracles or else they derail the faith of believers. Delivering a sermon at Kiwamirembe Mother Mary Shrine, where he led mass to celebrate the 14th marriage anniversary of Dr …
(2024-07-01). Who Destroyed Nalanda University? PM Modi's Claim and Actual History. ummid.com When Modi was mouthing that Nalanda was burnt by the foreign invaders, this falls in the same category of falsehoods which are used to spread the hatred against Muslims.
(2024-07-01). SBI JA Clerk Mains result 2024 declared, check here. ummid.com The State Bank of India has announced the result of the SBI Clerk Main exam held to fill the vacancies for the Junior Associates (JA) Customer Support and Sales on its official website sbi.co.in.
(2024-07-01). Eskom-owned transmission company officially commences trading. sanews.gov.za Eskom-owned transmission company officially commences trading | The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has officially commenced trading, marking the company's establishment as a distinct and wholly owned subsidiary of Eskom. | The move is a also a significant step in the reform of South Africa's electricity supply industry. | This is according a joint media statement released by Eskom, the NTCSA and the Department of Public Enterprises. | Eskom Board chairperson Mteto Nyati said the entity will focus on adding capacity to South Africa's power grid. | "We are pleased to announce that NTCSA begins t…
(2024-07-01). CBSE CTET July 2024 Admit Card: Steps to Download, Direct Link. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to make active on its website ctet.nic.in the link to download e-Admit Cards of the candidates who have registered for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test to be held in July 2024.
(2024-07-01). 80 years after Operation Bagration. unitedworldint.com While Private Ryan prepared with great fanfare his show in Normandy, on the Eastern Front, with total discretion, the Soviet high command began to prepare the operation that would ultimately prove decisive in the outcome of the Second World War. On April 22, 1944, a meeting was held in Moscow to organize the summer-autumn campaign. …
(2024-07-01). China-Philippines ties collapse, Netflix's Southeast Asian bet: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From Beijing and Manila's souring relations to an Indonesian Muslim band at Glastonbury, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-07-01). Julian Assange is free. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Government departments fail to pay suppliers within 30 days. sanews.gov.za Government departments fail to pay suppliers within 30 days | A report by National Treasury shows that in the 2023/24 financial year, national and provincial government departments have overall regressed in paying invoices to suppliers within the required 30 days. | According to the annual report on non-compliance with payment of suppliers' invoices within 30 days, the number of invoices paid after 30 days by national and provincial departments in the 2023/24 financial year amounted to 362 068 invoices, to the rand value of R35.1 billion. | "The R35.1 billion, although paid late, was settled and paid during the 2…
(2024-07-01). Headhunting to Beatboxing: A Musical Journey from Nagaland to Melbourne. devdiscourse.com Melbourne: The eagerly anticipated musical documentary 'Headhunting to Beatboxing', directed by the talented Rohit Gupta and produced by the renowned AR Rahman, is set to make its grand debut at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024.
(2024-07-01). UGC NET June 2024, Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2024 revised schedule published. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the revised schedule and date and time to conduct UGC NET June 2024 and Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2024 exams on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2024-07-01). NEET Controversy Sparks Nationwide Anxiety, Demands for Reform. devdiscourse.com The continuing ambiguity over the NEET medical entrance examination has significantly stirred restlessness, anxiety, and anger among the populace, noted BSP chief Mayawati on Monday, urging for a lasting resolution.
(2024-07-01). CoRSU opens new facility to ease pressure in public orthopedic departments. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CoRSU rehabilitation hospital has opened a new 1.8million Euro facility that is set to double the cases handled at the facility annually. Currently, the hospital handles 29,000 patients in its outpatient department of which 12,000 are offered rehabilitation services. Speaking to URN shortly after the launch, Dr Moses Muhumuza, …
(2024-07-01). Jewish Heritage Foundation of Canada 2023 CRA filing. justpeaceadvocates.ca Jewish Heritage Foundation of Canada (JHFC) is a registered charity in Canada governed by provisions of the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), and subject to oversight by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). JEWISH HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF CANADA Business Number : 118974294 RR 0001 Charity Intelligence Canada (CIC) which provides a zero/F …
(2024-07-01). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #604. wattsupwiththat.com This was the object of the Declaration of Independence. Not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take.
(2024-07-01). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-07-01). SpaceX to build Deorbit Vehicle to usher International Space Station to its doom. ummid.com The US space agency NASA has awarded $843 mn contract to Elon Musk owned SpaceX to build a unique Deorbit Vehicle to usher the International Space Station (ISS) to its doom.
(2024-07-01). What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatar. aljazeera.com It is the first time the Taliban is attending the talks but female representatives from Afghanistan have been excluded.
(2024-07-01). UK general election 2024 explained in maps and charts. aljazeera.com Britons will head to the polls on July 4. Here's what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key issues.
(2024-07-01). Greek firefighters battle 'dangerous' wildfires over weekend. aljazeera.com
(2024-07-01). Uzbekistan: 2 Years on, No Justice in Autonomous Republic. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Twenty-two defendants, including blogger and lawyer Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, listen to the verdict in their trial on charges related to the July 2022 protests in Nukus, the main city in Karakalpakstan, at a court in Bukhara, Uzbekistan on January 31, 2023. | © 2023 Uzbekistan Supreme Court / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images…
(2024-07-01). Outside the Box: The New York Times Dismisses a President. fairobserver.com Last week, Joe Biden, by being true to himself, finally convinced the pillars of the Democratic party that their champion was no longer capable of defending their colors. Among those taken by surprise was the Gray Lady, The New York Times (NYT). I immediately shared my impressions with ChatGPT. "The New York Times editorial board…
(2024-07-01). Angered by Georgia's 'foreign agent' law, Gen X protesters try new tactic. aljazeera.com Young demonstrators fight on ahead of October elections in a bid to exhaust the administration behind the measure.
(2024-07-01). In a first, Intel showcases fully integrated optical I/O chiplet. ummid.com Tech giant Intel Corporation's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group showcased the industry's most advanced and first-ever fully integrated Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) chiplet co-packaged with an Intel CPU and running live data.
(2024-07-01). South Africa's Ramaphosa names new cabinet as deadlock broken. aljazeera.com National unity government formed following weeks of deadlock.
(2024-07-01). Rule of law in Poland: FIDH denounces the premature closing of Article 7(1) TEU procedure. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Bulgaria's GERB tasked with forming minority government. aljazeera.com June 8 vote, which handed centre-right party most seats but not a majority, was sixth snap poll in three years.
(2024-07-01). German Professor Shows That the Road to Green Hydrogen Is Long, Expensive. wattsupwiththat.com So the road is not only long, but also expensive.
(2024-07-01). Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! In a big field outside Coatesville in Chester County early last summer, the golden hay was 3 feet tall.
(2024-07-01). ACHPR 79: The African Commission's Resolution on Sudan signals a positive step towards concrete engagement on the resolution of the conflict. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Climate, demographics and geoeconomic cracks top challenges: EU economist Rolf Strauch. scmp.com European economist Rolf Strauch touches on climate change, demographic, geoeconomic fragmentation and financial challenges for the global economy.
(2024-07-01). In final days before UK election, PM Rishi Sunak insists he can stay in power. scmp.com 'I'm fighting very hard,' Sunak said on Sunday. Opinion polls have found the Conservatives trailing far behind the opposition Labour Party of Keir Starmer.
(2024-07-01). North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land. aljazeera.com The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed 'Freedom Edge'.
(2024-07-01). Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a recent weekday, waves of drywall dust from demolition wafted out the windows of a squat brick row home in a neighborhood near Wilmington's downtown.
(2024-07-01). Department of Health, trade union welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as new Minister. sanews.gov.za Department of Health, trade union welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as new Minister | The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration to move South Africa forward. | On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Motsoaledi as the Minister of Health when he was announcing the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet. | Motsoaledi replaces Phaahla, who has served in the portfolio since August 2021. | However, Motsoaledi is no stranger to the department, having previously served as the Mini…
(2024-07-01). Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan's migrant workers. aljazeera.com Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.
(2024-07-01). Rahul-led Opp shamed as U.S. slams Modi govt over hate crimes, demolition of homes. ummid.com The United States Wednesday slammed the Modi-led NDA government in New Delhi over hates crimes, anti-conversion laws, and the demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority groups in India.
(2024-07-01). Government Analytical Laboratory gets ISO17025 certfication. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories (DGAL) has attained accreditation to the international standard for testing and calibration in laboratories. Uganda and Zimbabwe's Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) have been receiving support of the IAEA and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Achieving this accreditation is a goal for …
(2024-07-01). Developed: PCB01, SSD with best specifications for on-device AI PCs. ummid.com SK Hynix, a leading memory manufacturer, said it has developed PCB01, an SSD product having the industry's best specifications, for on-device AI PCs.
(2024-07-01). AgriSA welcomes new Agriculture Minister. sanews.gov.za AgriSA welcomes new Agriculture Minister | AgriSA says it is looking forward to a collaborative and productive relationship, working together with the newly appointed Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, to advance the agricultural sector in South Africa. | AgriSA extended its sincere congratulations to Steenhuisen on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture and Mzwanele Nyhontso as Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development in the seventh administration. | "These appointments come at a critical juncture, and we are confident that under these Ministers' leadership, the agricultural sector will thrive and…
(2024-07-01). Al Hassan case: a welcomed conviction that falls short of justice for victims of gender-based crimes. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Joan Levy Specter, known for championing human rights, dies at 90. whyy.org This story originally appeared on 6abc. | Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Joan Levy Specter, who was married to Council President Kenyatta Johnson released a statement Sunday confirming her death. She was 90 years old. | In his statement, Johnson wrote, "I remember my aunt sharing with me the work of Councilmember Specter when I was fresh out of college. She spoke of how she was a woman of the people and how she helped thousands of people through constituent servi…
(2024-07-01). Far-Right Election Surge and U.S. Rate Outlook Roil Markets. devdiscourse.com Uncertainty over the U.S. rates outlook kept Asian shares steady on Monday, while the euro rose after the first-round voting in France's shock snap election was won by the far-right, albeit with a smaller share than some polls had projected. The shock vote has unsettled markets as the far-right, as well as the left-wing alliance that came second on Sunday, have pledged big spending increases at a time when France's high budget deficit has prompted the EU to recommend disciplinary steps.
(2024-07-01). US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal plane crashes, lawyers say. scmp.com US prosecutors say the planemaker violated a settlement over fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
(2024-07-01). Explore: Cutting-Edge Techniques in Cardiac Surgery. ummid.com Modern advancements in heart surgery are providing new hope for patients suffering cardiac difficulties, even though maintaining a healthy lifestyle through food, exercise, and stress management is essential for prevention.
(2024-07-01). CLAT 2025 on Dec 01, Notification on July 07. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2025 (CLAT 2025) will be held on December 01, 2024 and CLAT 2025 notification in the form of advertisements in both print and electronic media on July 07, 2024, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2024-07-01). Using AI to Fight Trafficking Is Dangerous. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © Shutterstock/Syda Productions | The US State Department has released its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIPs) Report ranking nearly 200 countries' anti-trafficking efforts.The report finds perpetrators increasingly use "social media, online advertisements, websites, dating apps, and gaming platforms" to force, defraud, or coerce job seekers into labor and sexual exploitation, and encourages technology companies to use "data and algorithm tools to detect human trafficking patterns, identify suspicious and illicit activity, and report" these to law enforcement.Sweeping calls to col…
(2024-07-01). Timely Detection Cures Shigella Infected Students in Kerala. devdiscourse.com In a recent health scare in north Kerala, four students were successfully treated for a Shigella infection, a health official announced on Monday. The timely detection and treatment were pivotal in the students' recovery.
(2024-07-01). French far-right wins election first round with Macron alliance in third, polls show. scmp.com Marine Le Pen's National Rally and its allies could win between 260-310 parliament seats in the second voting round on July 7, pollsters Elabe said.
(2024-07-01). In final days before the UK election, defiant Sunak insists he can stay in power. scmp.com Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted the Conservatives can still win Thursday's UK election despite multiple polls pointing to a commanding victory by the opposition Labour Party.
(2024-07-01). Hungary: Joint statement in solidarity with Transparency International Hungary and Átlátszó. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Opposition MPs Protest Against Alleged Abuse of Probe Agencies. devdiscourse.com Several INDIA bloc Members of Parliament staged a significant protest in the Parliament premises on Monday, voicing their concerns against what they claim is the government's misuse of probe agencies to target Opposition leaders.
(2024-07-01). TISS revokes termination of over 100 faculty members after outrage. ummid.com Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has withdrawn what is billed as "mass termination" notices of more than 100 staff and faculty members whose contracts were supposed to end today i.e. Sunday June 30, 2024.
(2024-07-01). France's Macron and left-wing rivals race to stop far-right rise in election second round. scmp.com The far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen won a resounding victory in the first round of polls Sunday, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrists trailing in third behind a left-wing coalition.
(2024-07-01). Biden's family tells him to stay in US presidential race. aljazeera.com First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week's debate disaster.
(2024-07-01). MPs to undergo induction. sanews.gov.za MPs to undergo induction | Following their swearing in ceremony last month, new Members of Parliament in the seventh administration are set to undergo an induction programme that will get underway tomorrow. | In a statement issued on Sunday, Parliament said the induction programme will run from Tuesday until Friday at the Century City Conference Centre in the Western Cape. | "The induction will cover various topics, including an introduction to the core business of Parliament, the roles and responsibilities of Members and Office Bearers, ethical standards for members, engaging with civil society, gender-responsiv…
(2024-07-01). How Algorithms Fuel Misogyny Among Young Boys. devdiscourse.com Melbourne, Jul 1 (The Conversation) — Many parents express concerns about their children's use of social media, often focusing on privacy and exposure to explicit material. However, recent research highlights an additional worry: the influence of algorithms driving misogynistic content toward young boys.
(2024-07-01). Myanmar detains 11 accused of rice price gouging. aljazeera.com Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.
(2024-07-01). Georgia : Serious deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders. fidh.org In recent years, human rights defenders in Georgia have faced escalating threats and violence, exacerbated by hostile rhetoric from the government and high-ranking officials in the country. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center denounce the worsening conditions for civil society in Georgia and call on the authorities to ensure effective, timely, and objective investigations into attacks against human rights defenders and to put (…) | – |
(2024-07-01). KEAM 2024 Result, Normalised Score Declared, Check Now. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has published the normalised score and result of Kerala Engineering and Pharmacy courses (KEAM 2024) on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-07-01). At least 7 dead after severe storms lash France, Switzerland and Italy. scmp.com Flooding and landslides prompt rescue operations and evacuation of communities.
(2024-07-01). DWS outlines progress made in Giyani water project. sanews.gov.za DWS outlines progress made in Giyani water project | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is functioning optimally, producing 28.5 megalitres of water per day. | "The progress of the entire project is currently at 72.66% and additional villages will receive water as work gets completed," the department said in a statement. | The department said the plant now has the capacity to supply treated water to Giyani town and various villages under the Mopani District Municipality. | The WT…
(2024-07-01). JoSAA 2024 Round 2 Seat Allotment Today: Check Here. ummid.com JoSAA 2024 Seat Allocation Round 2: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is set to publish the Second Round of Seat Allocation, also known as JoSAA 2024 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result, for the academic year 2024-25 today on Thursday June 27, 2024.
(2024-07-01). KZN Premier recommits to collaborative and effective governance approach. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier recommits to collaborative and effective governance approach | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reiterated his commitment to a team-oriented approach to governance, and to collaborate with everyone willing to work alongside him. | Ntuli made the commitment during his meeting with the officials in the Office of the Premier in Pietermaritzburg on Friday. | The meeting, which saw a large turnout from staff eager to engage with the new Premier and hear his vision for the future, set a positive and constructive tone for Ntuli's administration, laying the groundwork for a collaborative and effecti…
(2024-07-01). Cape Town residents warned of water disconnections scam. sanews.gov.za Cape Town residents warned of water disconnections scam | The City of Cape Town has urged its residents to be aware of a scam doing the rounds, where money is solicited from the city's customers to avoid supposed water restrictions/disconnections due to non-payment. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the city said it has been made aware of a new scam where the scammers contact a city customer via telephone or WhatsApp, claiming to be from the city's Water and Sanitation Directorate. | The scammers then provide the relevant property details, advising that the water to the property will be disconnected immediatel…
(2024-07-01). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-07-01). European Union General Affairs Council must address continued rule of law and human rights violations in Hungary and Poland. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and other international NGOs sent a letter to EU ministers ahead of the EU General Affairs Council's meeting on 25 June 2024 where member States will hold a hearing on the situation in Hungary under the Article 7.1 TEU procedure.
In the letter, the signatory organisations point to the continued deterioration of the situation in Hungary, which fails to comply with Europea Union rule of law recommendations. Major concerns include judicial (…) | – |
(2024-07-01). Stanbic Bank and Liberty Insurance offer Gayaza Archdeaconry 400 bags of cement. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an effort to foster community development and support, Stanbic Bank Uganda and Liberty Insurance Uganda have together contributed 400 bags of cement to the redevelopment of St Andrew's Archdeacon Church of Uganda, Gayaza. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by Stanbic Bank and Liberty Insurance Uganda's …
(2024-07-01). Will Iran's foreign policy change under a new president? aljazeera.com The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won't be the sole decision-maker in Iran's system.
(2024-07-01). The rise of Africa's Gen Zs: From TikTok, X to the streets. independent.co.ug 
Kenya's creatives take to the streets as Africa's Gen Z finds its voice on national issues — transforming the face of demonstrations by leveraging the power of technology SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift …
(2024-07-01). Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 reaches commercial operation. sanews.gov.za Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 reaches commercial operation | Eskom's Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid. | This comes as the power utility has maintained at least 90 days of uninterrupted electricity supply. | Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane said the move is part of the power utility's focus on its recovery plan. | "We stated in our winter outlook…that we would add new generation capacity to the grid with Kusile Power Station Unit 5, as part of our intense focus on delivering the Generation Operational Recovery Plan. This addition is part of a total of 2500MW…
(2024-07-01). Why is July the hottest month of the year? aljazeera.com The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.
(2024-07-01). US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say. aljazeera.com Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors' offer.
(2024-07-01). NEET UG could be held in Online Mode like JEE Main: Report. ummid.com The government is in consultations with the concerned departments to switch medical entrance NEET UG – which is currently being held in offline i.e. pen and paper mode, to online mode, a media report said.
(2024-07-01). South Africa announces new government with opposition getting 12 ministries. scmp.com Announcement of new, multiparty Cabinet came a month after the ANC lost its 30-year political dominance in an election.
(2024-07-01). French elections: First round of Pacific results show polarisation. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections yesterday showed a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia. In both of New Caledonia's constituencies, the second round will look like a showdown between pro-independence and pro-France contestants. The French Pacific…
(2024-07-01). Fascism, Politics and Terrorism: Lessons From History With Matthew Feldman. fairobserver.com This week's episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show is a deeply insightful conversation that delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of modern fascism and radical right terrorism. Rod speaks with Professor Matthew Feldman, an esteemed expert in radical rights and lone-wolf terrorism. Matthew explains that fascism today isn't limited to its historically…
(2024-07-01). Uganda in top 10 African countries that attracted most FDI in 2023. independent.co.ug 
While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa's only drawcard. Rapid economic growth and a fast-growing, youthful population are also driving investment in the continent. Here, bird story agency looks at the 10 countries that drew the most foreign …
(2024-07-01). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-07-01). 'Look, what this success means to us': ACB after Afghanistan reaches T20 WC Semi-Final. ummid.com Almost whole of Afghanistan has lighten up after the country's cricket team defeated Bangladesh to reach the ICC T20 World Wednesday June 25, 2024 played at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
(2024-07-01). FYJC Mumbai 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Check Here. ummid.com FYJC Admission 2024 Mumbai MMR Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is set to release on its official website mumbai.11thadmission.org.in today i.e. Thursday June 27, 2024 Round 1 Allotment List of Mumbai MMR students, including from Thane, Dombivali and nearby cities, who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).
(2024-07-01). Video: The urban heat island — implications for global warming & climate change. wattsupwiththat.com In this video, we compare rural and urban weather station data to explain "urbanization bias" in cities along with possible solutions to urban heating.
(2024-07-01). Private sector applauds increased budget for extractive industries. independent.co.ug 
However, delays in project execution, limited resources, red tape in contract approvals remains big concerns Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's private sector has welcomed the government's decision to significantly increase the budget allocation for the mineral development and oil and gas sub-sectors but has voiced concerns over implementation. In the latest national budget, the …
(2024-07-01). End of Petrodollar Agreement and World Currency Reform. ummid.com What will be the impact of the recent ending of the special petrodollars agreement involving Saudi Arabia and the USA under which the former had agreed to denominate oil trade in US dollars and, less explicitly, to use surplus petrodollars to buy US treasury bonds in return for US military assistance and security for Saudi Arabia and its rulers?
(2024-07-01). Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to be sworn in. sanews.gov.za Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to be sworn in | South Africa's newly announced Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are expected to be sworn into office in the coming days. | President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet in a public address on Sunday. | READ | During the address, the President explained that "several factors" were considered in forming the national executive, which is expected to serve for the next five years. | "We have had to ensure that the in…
(2024-07-01). Peru in the spotlight for crimes against humanity: Boluarte's government responsible for murders. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Stage set for clinical trial of 3D printed models for orthopedic oncology. ummid.com Ricoh USA and Stratasys Wednesday announced the enrollment of the first patient in a groundbreaking clinical study aimed to evaluate the use of 3D printed models for orthopedic oncology.
(2024-07-01). Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. whyy.org Paul George is going back to the Eastern Conference, and surely has made Joel Embiid very happy in the process. | George will sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with knowledge of the move The move was finalized a few hours into the start of NBA free agency, but Embiid — Philadelphia's center and the 2022-23 NBA MV…
(2024-07-01). Why Earth has only one Moon whereas Saturn, other Planets have more? ummid.com It's no longer a puzzle why Earth has only one Moon whereas Saturn, Jupiter and other planets in our Solar System have more.
(2024-07-01). Hearing of a record 25 criminal appeals underway at Kabale High Court. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has commenced hearing 25 criminal appeals at Kabale High Court. Among the cases are, 15 for murder, 7 for aggravated defilement, 2 for rape, 1 for robbery, and 1 for manslaughter. This is the second time the court is sitting in the Kigezi region. The sessions will …
(2024-07-01). Rahul Gandhi Then and Now, and Why. ummid.com Liberals given to image-worship have gone with gusto into the question of what has changed in and for Rahul Gandhi. I believe the more important question is how the change has come about and in what respects.
(2024-07-01). Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters — here's why. independent.co.ug 
KENYA | KATHLEEN KLAUS | In a move that shocked observers, Kenya's President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government's highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days in which tens of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets in nationwide rallies against the proposals contained in the country's 2024 …
(2024-07-01). Labor and AAT feeling pressure of Dutton's trafficking scam legacy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-01). US military raises alert level for Europe bases: reports. scmp.com US raises alert level to 'Charlie', indicting some form of terrorist action or targeting of US personnel or facilities was likely.
(2024-07-01). Canada's WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike. aljazeera.com Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after some 680 workers walk off the job.
(2024-07-01). The Story of Declared and Undeclared Emergencies. ummid.com The BJP under Narendra Modi is ruling India in a phase of undeclared emergency which is worst and more dangerous than Indira Gandhi's emergency.
(2024-07-01). From Foes to Allies: Trump's Transformative Influence on Political Rivals. devdiscourse.com Ohio Sen. JD Vance and several other political figures who once criticized Donald Trump have since become staunch allies. This shift signals a broader trend of adaptation within the Republican party to Trump's dominating influence.
(2024-07-01). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-07-01). Top Democrats close ranks around Biden amid calls for him to drop out of 2024 US race. scmp.com The US president's unsteady debate performance has fuelled growing anxiety over whether he should remain in the White House race.
(2024-07-01). Bolivia: Militar que lideró intento de golpe dijo tener apoyo de algunas embajadas, según reporte preliminar. cubadebate.cu El destituido excomandante del Ejército Juan José Zuñiga habría comentado en una reunión previa al intento de golpe de Estado, el pasado 26 de junio, que tenía apoyo de "algunas embajadas' para tomar el poder, informó este domingo el ministro de Gobierno (Interior) de Bolivia, Eduardo Del Castillo.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). Copa América: Ecuador enfrentará a Argentina en cuartos de final tras empatar con México. cubadebate.cu El empate 0-0 con México en el State Farm Stadium de Glendale, Arizona, sirvió este domingo a Ecuador para acceder a cuartos de final, donde enfrentará a Argentina, líder del grupo A. Ecuador quedó segundo del grupo B detrás de Venezuela, que goleó a Jamaica, 3-0.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-01). 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".
(2024-07-01). 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".
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). Santiago arrincona a Industriales en postemporada beisbolera. cubadebate.cu Santiago de Cuba venció este domingo 5-4 a Industriales en 11 entradas y mantuvo su invicto en la postemporada de la 63 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, colocándose a un triunfo de sacar boleto a semifinales.
(2024-07-01). CIGB de Sancti Spíritus: Tras las huellas de la ciencia. cubadebate.cu La actual etapa está marcada por el cumplimiento de la elaboración de reactivos biológicos asociados a la liberación de más del 95% de productos biotecnológicos de la industria, lo cual han cumplido con esmero. De igual forma, generan y comercializan anticuerpos monoclonales, sus conjugados y proteínas recombinantes para su uso como reactivos biológicos destinados a la investigación-desarrollo de productos biotecnológicos y de diagnóstico.
(2024-07-01). Venezuela goleó 3-0 a Jamaica y selló su pase a los cuartos en Copa América. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC).- La Selección de Venezuela avanzó como líder del grupo B de la Copa América de fútbol con el pleno de puntos por primera vez en su historia, al ganar por 3-0 el domingo a Jamaica en Austin (Texas) tras sus anteriores triunfos contra Ecuador y México, y evitó a Argentina para citarse con Canadá en los cuartos de final.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). Pritam Singh Re-Elected as Workers' Party Secretary-General. devdiscourse.com Indian-origin Pritam Singh has secured re-election as the secretary-general of the Workers' Party (WP) in Singapore, setting the stage for the impending general elections. Singh, who has held the position since 2018, was elected unopposed.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). 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.
(2024-07-01). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-06-30). The Emperor Has No Brain: New Issue Of JOHNSTONE Magazine. 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. During the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Americans got a harsh reminder that their nation is run not by their …
(2024-06-30). China-Serbia FTA to take effect on July 1. ecns.cn The free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Serbia will officially take effect on July 1, 2024…
(2024-06-30). Full, rigorous Party governance stressed. ecns.cn Xi Jinping has underlined the need to improve the systems for exercising full and rigorous governance over the Party ahead of the 103rd anniversary of the Party's founding, which falls on July 1.
(2024-06-30). RSS chief to release book on Veer Abdul Hamid on July 1. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will release a book on Param Vir Chakra recipient Veer Abdul Hamid on the occasion of his birth anniversary at his residence in Dhamupur village in Ghazipur on Monday. Event convener Santosh Kumar Singh Yadav said during his visit to Hathiyaram Mutt in July last year, …
(2024-06-30). Macron calls to vote against extreme right in legislative elections. plenglish.com Paris, July 1 (Prensa Latina) French President Emmanuel Macron called on Sunday to join forces in the second round of the legislative elections against the far-right National Rally party (RN), winner of the first round.
A ship traveling through the Red Sea came under repeated missile fire Friday in a likely attack launched by Five missiles landed near the vessel as it traveled off the coast of the port city of Hodeida in Yemen, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. | The missiles landed near the vessel, but caused no damage, the UKTMO added. | The Houthis did not immediately claim the attack. How…
Yet another malnutrition death; Gazans surrounded by sewage, garbage, insects; starvation setting in; out of 10,000+ medical evacuations needed, 19 permitted to leave; Gaza's ambulance rescue service about to stop due to lack of fuel; Biden admin about to release part of suspended bomb shipment; Congress votes to conceal Gaza death toll; much more. By …
At least 540 children have been held in difficult conditions, according to the prisoner support and rights organisation, in similar treatment to…
A temporary It is the third time the pier has been detached from the shore because of weather conditions since its initial installation in mid-May, and the effort is also facing difficulties with distribution of assistance once it reaches Gaza. | "Due to high sea states expected this w…
The The army seeks to stay in the Philadelphi (Salah Al-Din) corridor under the pretext of destroying tunnels, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ah…
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to bar the State Department from using international affairs budget funds to cite figures on the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in The 269 – 144 vote in favour of the bipartisan amendment, backed by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, will now go to the Senate for consideration. | Palestinian-American congresswoman 
The Biden administration Between the war's start last October and recent days, the United States has transferred at least 14,000 of the MK-84 2,000-pound bombs, 6,500 500-pound bombs, 3,000 Hellfire precision-guided air-to-ground missiles, 1,000 bunker-buster bombs, 2,600 air-…
Hossam Zaki, assistant secretary-general of the Arab League, and 
An uptick in clashes between the Israeli military and Israeli Defence Minister 
Israel's assault on the border area with Data collected by the British financial daily indicates that around five kilometres of 
On Friday, Day 266 of the ongoing Israeli genocide of the Palestinians in the devastated and destroyed Gaza Strip, the Israeli army bombarded various parts of the coastal enclave, killing and wounding many Palestinians, including women and children. On Friday night, two children were killed and at least five others were injured in an Israeli …
On Saturday, Day 267 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, the Israeli army expanded the invasion and bombing of various parts of Rafah, in the southmost part, killing and injuring dozens in Rafah and across the coastal enclave. Medical sources said the army killed and injured …
For some in Iran, the West's relentless punishment has weakened the revolutionary fires of 1979. But for countless others, they are being rekindled by the Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
The The government's official news agency published a statement that said that the rebels "unlawfully captured" three Yemenia aircraft on Tuesday, saying they had held another since around a month ago. | The planes were mostly used to take pilgrims between Sanaa, the Yemeni capital city held by…
Israeli forces assaulted, on Saturday, a Palestinian young man near Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the West Bank, and injured others in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. On Saturday morning, occupation forces assaulted a Palestinian young man near the "Jabara" military roadblock south of Tulkarem. Media sources stopped the young man, Ahmed …
Canada on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions against Israeli settlers for "extremist violence" against Palestinian civilians in This comes just one month after the This round Ottawa listed seven individuals and five organizations "for their role in f…
Senior The Palestinian group is still ready to "deal positively" with any ceasefire proposal that ends the war, Hamdan told a news conference in Beirut. | Arab mediators' efforts, backed by…
A group of illegal Israeli colonizers attacked, on Friday morning, a Palestinian-owned home near the town of Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank. Media sources said that a group of Israeli settlers invaded the outskirts of the town of Turmus Ayya and attacked the home of the citizen, Mohammad Rabie Jabara. …
In Morocco, despite mounting protests from students and professors, one university remains steadfast in its ties with eight Israeli institutions. | "Our frustration grows as UM6P not only joined the national normalisation trend but also took the lead by forming the most partnerships and hosting numerous high-level delegations," Established in 2013 by the state-owned OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), "a private non-profit re…
The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the Palestinian NGOs Network's (PNGO) Rehabilitation Sector has warned against Israel's attacks and their dire consequences on people in Gaza. | A statement released by the network said hundreds of disabled people have…
Human rights groups returned to a Dutch court Friday seeking stricter enforcement of a court order to halt Dutch exports to Israel of parts for F-35 fighter jets used in the An appeals court ordered the Dutch government in February to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel , citing a clear risk of violations of international law if they are used in strike…
A recent In a report run on Wednesday, The Times of Israel cited three unnamed official sources, familiar with the matter, as alleging, a day earl…
On Saturday, Israeli occupation authorities forced a Palestinian family to demolish their home in the At-Tur neighborhood, east of occupied Jerusalem. Media sources said that the citizen, Abdullah Abu Subeitan was forced by Israeli authorities to demolish his 85-square-meter home in the At-Tur neighborhood. According to Abu Subeitan, the Israeli Municipality delivered a demolition order …
On Saturday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young Palestinian man from his home, and exchanged fire with Palestinian fighters in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, while paramilitary Israeli colonizers burnt Palestinian lands. Media sources said many military vehicles invaded Rafidia and Al-Makhfiyya areas in Nablus before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many …
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked a major highway in central Military service is compulsory for most Jewish men and women in Israel. | But politically powerful ultra-Orthodox parties have won draft exemptions for their followers that allow them instead to study in religious seminaries. | This long-standing arrangement has bred widespread resentment among the broade…
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss Netanyahu's recent comments that the intensity of the war in Gaza would decrease and the recent ruling by the Israeli High Court, which said that Haredi Jews would no longer be exempt from military service. Also Egypt's fuel shortages and the intense heatwave that has lead to blackouts across the country, as well as deaths. Finally, we talk about the recent primary race in New York, which saw pro-Palestine Congressman Jamaal Bowmen lose his place on the Democratic ticket, after AIPAC spent tens of millions of dollars supporting his opponent. | Joining us to…
Israeli shelling on the Al-Daraj and Al-Sabra neighbourhoods killed eight people, including The shelling comes as reports emerge on US efforts to propose new…
Israeli forces attacked, on Friday, an anti-settlement demonstration in the village of Kufur Qaddoum, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that on Friday afternoon, occupation soldiers invaded the village and fired tear gas canisters and concussion grenades towards non-violent protestors; no injuries were reported. Local Palestinians …
IS overran large swathes of Syria and 
Two Algerian journalists have been remanded in custody after broadcasting interviews criticising a minister, the National Committee for the Release of Detainees (CNLD) said Friday. | "The director of Algeria Scoop, Omar Ferhat, and his editor-in-chief, Sofiane Ghirous, were remanded on Thursday," the CNLD said in a statement on Facebook. | The website had published interviews with entrepreneurs criticising Algerian Minister of Professional Training Yacine Merabi, before later deleting them. | The interviewees had accused the minister of "marginalising" them at an official event in the capital Algiers on Wednes…
On Tuesday evening, five The meeting — 
The international crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Turkey was downgraded to the "grey list" in 2021 on concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing. The latest move came after an FATF team recently held meetings with Turkish authorities to assess progress in addressing those worries. | Turkey has made "significant progress" in i…
Human rights groups have criticised former President Donald Trump's During a controversial moment in the debate, the two presidential candidates briefly discussed t 
An Samir Younis, 67, was handed over to Egypt by Kuwait around five years ago, the report states. | Younis, a former university professor at Egypt's Helwan University had been working in Kuwait for over 25 years. | He was wanted, and later convicted by the E…
The The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, in a statement on Thursday, ordered preachers to limit Friday sermons to 10 minutes from June to October, when temperatures cool. | The sermons usually last for 20 minutes for the main weekly prayers on Fr…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he did not rule out a possible meeting with Syrian President Turkey severed ties with Syria after the 2011 Syrian civil war and supported rebels looking to oust Assad. | It has carried out several 
Women in The report from UN Women states at least 557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure. | According to the report, many women, particularly mothers, often prioritise feeding others and go without food in order to do this. | The report found that women in the devastated territory are…
It's midday on a Sunday, and I'm seated, ready to meet rapper and producer Intrigued by this unexpected turn of events, I frantically searched for 'London half marathon June' in various ways, but found no relevant results. | Oddisee arrives only a few minutes later than our scheduled meeting time and shows no sign of having broken even the…
The UK's Oxford University has threatened court action against pro- The university said the encampment, which is located around the Radcliffe Camera, must be removed by 7 July. | The protesters have set up the encampment to call for a Gaza ceasefire and for the university to sever all financial ties with An…
Pension fund KLP took the decision earlier this month after Caterpillar was not able to provide assurances tha…
Last week it was falsely reported across social media that the renowned left-wing Unlike most fake death stories on social media, the Chomsky one led to major progressive media outlets like The New Statesman and Jacobin running obituaries for the 95-year-old. | It wasn't until his wife 
Former President The bizarre comment occurred during a foreign policy segment of the 90-minute After bei…
On Friday, the bloc's 27 national leaders selected Kallas as the EU's next foreign policy chief after EU leaders also selected fo…
The Diversity Fire Tour, I caught up with Iraqi-American sensation Contrasting this with her sunny Italian holiday the previous week, Reem remarked, "Is it freaking cold? Yes… But I love London; it reminds me a lot of New York, which is my favourite city on earth. The comedy here is great, the people are awesome." | A viral clip from her debut comedy set, titled 
This Friday, June 28, training for citizens selected as polling station members began in preparation for Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections on July 28. | Those selected to serve Venezuela's electoral service must enter the According to the electoral schedule issued by the CNE, the training activity will last for 30 days. | Once the training has been completed, the polling station members must print their credentials and present them at the polling statio…
Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks on effort to erase Gaza death toll. By Kyle Anzalone / 
The Guardian building in London, 2012. (Bryantbob, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) By Jonathan Cook / Declassified UK It is only right that we all take a moment to celebrate the victory of Julian Assange's release from 14 years of detention, in varying forms, to be united, finally, with his wife and children — two boys …
The Chieftains — The Morning Dew The Democratic Coup: While Joe Biden struggled onstage.. by Matt Taibbi In Last Night's Biden-Trump Debate, America Lost, by Bill Astore Joe Biden Catches a Cold, by James Howard Kunstler What an Awful Choice! by Eric Margolis "The Lesser of Two Weevils," by John Leake The Democracy Report Card, June 28, 2024, by Scott Ritter Really Think About What It Means That The US President Has Dementia, by Caitlin Johnstone Joe Biden, Pres of the USA, enduring symbol of sclerotic late-stage liberal democracy, by eugyppius The debate: Kennedy, Biden and Trump go he…
Ray had an interesting bit of intel regarding two U.S. Navy ships that reportedly entered the Black Sea. If anyone can point me to a confirming source it will be much appreciated. If true, this comes on the heels of the Russian Minister of Defense giving orders to destroy Western drones that enter the Black Sea air corridor. Things are certainly getting sporty out there.
This interview with Rémy Herrera, a research analyst at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the Sorbonne in Paris, the largest such research institution in France, was carried out by Tang Xiaofu for the Observers' Network, Beijing, where it was published in May 2024. Some of the following . . . | 
The Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) — founded and led by Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum — is under intense attack by the Canadian government. In 2023, both Nyx and Kalicum were arrested for alleged possession of drugs with the intent to traffic drugs. Trafficking, however, was never their intention. . . . | 
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a warm welcome when he visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 19 to meet with Kim Jong Un, who is general secretary of the Workers Party and DPRK president. Workers and soldiers of all ages greeted the Russian president with music and . . . | 
As freedom fighters who have seen many wars, from Vietnam to Algeria, from Palestine to Kanaky, we do not take the good news that comes our way lightly. First, because we fought and put our lives on the line for it. Second, because there is always a dark lining to . . . | 
Portland, Oregon Over 3,000 nurses from six Providence Corporation hospitals across Oregon completed a three-day strike on June 20, carrying signs saying, "Patients over profits." Since December, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) has been in negotiations with Providence for a contract that ensures safe staffing ratios, better hours, higher pay . . . | 
Elon Musk attends the Breakthrough Prize awards in Los Angeles, California, US, April 13, 2024. — Reuters
Iranian men queue to vote at a polling station in a snap presidential election to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, in Tehran, Iran June 28, 2024. — ReutersPezeshkian secures over 10m votes followed by Jalili's 9.4m.Islamic republic reports 40%…
US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, June 28, 2024. — ReutersBiden shows no sign of withdrawing from presidential race. Obama, other seniors leaders promise to stick with Biden.Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July…
An image of the International Space Station, — Reuters/FileIn an attempt to salvage its position after weeks of negative headlines, National Aeronautics and Space Administration's commercial crew programme manager has claimed that the astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner are "not…
Under capitalism, community-solar microgrids are a threat to private utilities' profits. In the end, ensuring continued profits for the ruling elite outweighs implementing real climate solutions in any meaningful way.
Iran to hold run-off vote between reformist and ultraconservative candidates | First-round leaders for presidency, Massoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili, will square off on 5 July after failing to win majority of votes | | An Iranian woman votes at a polling station in a snap presidential election in…
The first wave of UN-backed Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti with around 400 landing in Port-au-Prince.
South Africa is in the throes of a deepening political and social crisis.
The SACP Political Bureau emphasised the importance of meaningful Alliance consultation and building and maintaining national stability and certainty. This requires decisiveness against any section that has resorted to trickery, brinkmanship and untenable demands to steal power and thus undermine the will of the people.
28 June 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. As the effects of the triple planetary crisis of climate emergency, collapse of biodiversity and pervasive pollution are brought to light, civil society groups called on duty-bearers, governments and industries in particular, to take decisive measures that will protect and advance children's environmental rights with the meaningful participation of children and their supporters. | At a webinar held on June 27, 2024, child and adult leaders of child rights-focused and environmental rights-focused non-government organizations spoke as one in pushing for the human right of al…
Among the leaders are Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili…
The event approved a framework to promote personalised and preventive medicine…
The country is adapting to the impacts of climate change…
The nation's level of food security is rising…
The country exports its nanoproducts to 50 countries around the world…
BERLIN | Xinhua | The bumpy group performance at the UEFA Euro 2024 seemed a thing of the past for the team of Belgium. After the goalless draw against Ukraine, Belgium's star midfielder De Bruyne turned his head to the upcoming Classico against France in the round of 16 on Monday in Dusseldorf. "We are …
International reaction continues to pour in after Thursday night's U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. | We take a look at the aftermath of the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate with our guests: | 
When Shahjahan founded the new city of Shahjahanabad in the mid-17th century, his prime minister Ali Mardan Khan was given the important task of constructing a canal to bring water to the city. Of course the city itself was built on the bank of the river, which was not only a vital artery for transportation… 
Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political activists and civil society organizations in Ankole have resurrected the call for electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 general elections. They are urging the government to expedite the release of funds to allow early voter registration and display of the register. They also requested a policy to govern the expenditure …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has given credit to Uganda's health sector but says the recent slowdown in government allocations might either reverse or stagnate the development. By the end of the year 2022/2023, Uganda's three-tiered health system had a total of 8,386 public and privately managed health facilities at the …
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | African ministers on Thursday launched the Regional Maritime Transport Policy for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa to boost maritime security. Salim Mvurya, Kenya's cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, told a forum in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the policy provides procedures to …
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services. According to Professor Mary Margaret Ajiko, a consultant surgeon at the hospital, there is need for new infrastructure and resources. She highlighted that since the hospital was designated a regional …
On live TV, in front of millions of horrified American voters and viewers around the world, US President The first of two planned presidential debates with his rival, former President Biden walked onto the stage looking frail and doddery, his face ashen, his voice a hoars…
A lack of global norms leaves Uganda's government able to manipulate social media COMMENT | SOLOMON WINYI | Uganda is facing many of the same challenges with social media as other countries but the lack of globally accepted regulations has left a path for an authoritarian regime to stifle the public sphere. The global proliferation of …
TEHRAN, Iran | Xinhua | Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election ended at midnight after 16 straight hours, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami. He made the remarks in a live interview with Iran's state-run IRIB TV, noting that though the polling stations' doors were closed, those people who had come before the …
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Athletics team has entered a residential camp to prepare for the Paris Olympics games scheduled for July 26th to August 11th in France. The team of over 20 athletes is camping at Trinity Biblical Institute in Kapchorwa under the guidance of the national coach who is also …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New data by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, accounting for about 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. This represents an increasing trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about …
Gunnett Kaaf — Voters have rejected the ANC, but other mainstream parties are not viable alternatives to exit the neoliberal crisis. That's why South Africa is in the throes of a deepening political and social crisis.
ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | China beat hosts Uganda on Friday in a classification match of Bridge Games at the ongoing 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Championship taking place in Entebbe, Uganda. After finishing fifth in the round robin, China stopped Uganda (3) 20-0 in one of the matches played at the Imperial Botanical …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The organizers of the Masaza Cup tournament will deploy atleast 200 stewards in each county to curb hooliganism. Robert Sserwanga, Buganda Kingdom Minister of Sports, youth, and arts says this will boost safety and security which is a key component of the tournament, which commenced last Saturday. In the opening match, …
Despite U.S. claims that it will supply Ukraine what it needs to fight the Russians, the math on the U.S. side does not add up. What do I mean? If you calculate what the United States is producing and subtract what Ukraine is using up with daily fires — whether we are talking 155 mm howitzers, ATACMS or Patriot missiles — the United States is falling way short. | Let's take the Patriot missile as one example. In 2010, Lockheed Martin had produced over 10,000 Patriot missiles. Can we agree that this quantity was not held solely by the United States? According to Wikipedia, the United States built…
Thousands of fighters from Iran-backed groups in the Middle East are ready to come to Lebanon to join with the militant Almost daily exchanges of fire have occurred along Lebanon's frontier with northern Israel since fighters from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip s…
Israel bombed the Gaza Strip where one hospital reported at least 30 dead Friday and as exchanges of fire and threats over the Lebanon border After further cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon's powerful Shia Increased "bellicose rhetoric" from both sides risked triggering a…
A security source said a leader of the Lebanese Islamist group Since Israel began its war on Gaza, 
A senior It was around 3: 30pm when three explosions rocked the walls of the Red Cross compound in Gaza on Friday, William Schomburg, the local chief for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) told reporters in Geneva via video…
Israeli tanks advanced to the edge of Images of two Israeli tanks stationed on a hilltop overlooking the coastal area went viral on social media, but Reuters could not independently verify them. | "The fighting with the resistance has been intense. The occupatio…
It is unconscionable for Israel to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Israel should be suspended from international sports organizations and events until it ends its grave violations of international law.
A commercial ship traveling through the The apparent fire by the Houthis comes after the sinking this week of the ship 
A new poll shows that former The Channel 12 poll asked people whether they preferred Bennett over Bennett had formed a coalition governmen…
Image of Palestinian strapped to Israeli security vehicle sparks outrage | Israeli military promises investigation after forces accused of using man as a 'human shield' | | A still from social media footage showing Mujahid Raed Abbadi strapped to an Israeli vehicle as it drives throug…
A new report from open-source research agency Forensic Architecture has concluded that 6-year-old Palestinian girl The 
Abu al-Atta, 34, who played as a defender for the 
Millions of people around the UK will be casting their vote on 4 July in the general election, but for many of them, one subject in particular will be influencing the way they vote. | Israel's war on the besieged…
During an Israeli raid in the northern The man was later seen being restrained on the boot of a vehicle while severely injured. | The Israeli army acknowledged the incident, saying that that "conduct seen in the video is not consistent with the [Israeli forces] orders and what is expected of its soldiers". | It added that the "incident is…
Jun 21, 2024 "Following Armenia's recognition of a Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of Armenia to Israel for a harsh reprimand conversation." The Republic of Armenia has announced its official recognition of a Palestinian state, the latest country to do so as Israel continues its genocidal war on the Gaza …
Footage of an injured Palestinian tied to an Israeli military vehicle by troops has circulated online, raising further concerns about abuses by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territories. | During an Israeli raid in the northern The man, identified by Reuters as Mujahid Azmi, was later seen being restrained on the hood of a veh…
A shipment of dates with pits has caused friction between According to Israeli news outlet N12, Israel's Agriculture Ministry banned the import of a 100 kg shipment of dates with pits from the UAE, stating that only dates without pits are permitted. | The restriction has since led to protests from the Gulf nation, which has been exporting dates to Israel since the Abraham Accords normalisation deal in 2020. | N12 reported that the UAE send…
At least 42 people were killed in One Israeli strike on 
A senior Israeli official said on Saturday that negotiations over a "The mediators are unable to convey the idea to Hamas that there will be no better deal than the one proposed by Israel," the unnamed Israeli official told Channel 12. | The Israeli official made further comments blaming Hamas…
The Gulf emirate, the United States and Egypt, have been engaged in months of 
This marks the highest daily death toll recorded in Gaza since 8 June, when Israeli forces killed at least 274 Palestinians in an operation to free four captives in the Nuseirat refugee camp. | The death toll includes those in three separ…
Tens of thousands of protesters waving Large protests have occurre…
Image by Mohammed Ibrahim. | Defenders of Israel as "the only democracy in the Middle East" had their hands full last month, particularly when it came to freedom of the press, a cornerstone of genuine democracies. On May 5, Al Jazeera reported that its offices in East Jerusalem — internationally recognized Palestinian territory occupied by Israel — were raided and shut down by Israeli police following the banning of the news network by the Israeli government. Al Jazeera continues to operate in the rest of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, but is still barred from reporting or broadcasting in Israel…
A year after the disappearance of his brother in one of the deadliest shipwrecks in the Mediterranean, Suleman Tariq wants answers. But, like other young Pakistanis, he is also determined to make it to Europe. | "Since my brother went missing, our financial situation has worsened. I have no choice but to leave Pakistan to help my family repay the loan we took," said Tariq, whose brother Usman Tariq, was on board but not declared dead. | "There's absolutely nothing in this country… However, I will only pursue legal avenues and will not follow my brother's path." | 
US Representative Jamaal Bowman is in the fight for his political career as he defiantly called out his opponent's donations from "AIPAC is scared to death. That is why they're spending record amounts of money in this race," said Bowman, yelling to a cheering Bronx crowd on Saturday, with some holding Palesti…
Iran's Supreme Court overturned the In a post on social media platform X, Raisian said that the court…
Police in The explosives, found in a home in the Marka neighbourhood northeast of the capital, were detonated onsite after the area was evacuated, according to a brief statement by the public security directorate. Witnesses said the area was sealed by police. | The statement did not say if police suspected it was terrorism related or if arrests were made, or detail the quantity of explosives. It added more details…
The Afghans took advantage of a poor performance in the field from the Australians to post 148-6 in their innings before bowling the 20…
The International Committee of the The ICRC did not say who fired the "heavy calibre projectiles" but in a statement on social media platform X said the shells "damaged the structure of the ICRC office". | It said 22 bodies and 45 wounded had been taken to a…
"Since the war began, two of my children have walked 14 kilometres (nine miles) daily to get water for the family," says Issa, a father of seven from North Darfur state. | In the blistering sun, as temperatures climb past 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), Issa's family — along with 65,000 other residents of the Sortoni displacement camp — suffer the weight of the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | 
The fire had started late on Thursday due to the burning of straw and spread because of strong winds, the local governor's office said. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said in a post on social media…
A renowned veteran politician and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party in Nigeria, was among over 1,000 pilgrims who died in extreme heat during The death of Alhaja Ramota Bankole, the former Welfare Secretary of APC's Lagos chapter, was confirmed dead by local officials on Thursday. | The death toll from this year's Hajj has exceeded 1,000,…
A war monitor on Saturday said three According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the strike occurred in 
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to the public prosecutor's office for The order came after various countries reported more than Arab diplomats told AFP earlier this week t…
The Council on American-Islamic Relations ( The attack, which occurred at a local swimming pool in Euless, 
Bernardo Silva's fine finish in the 21st minute, a comical Samet Akaydin own goal shortly afterwards and Bruno Fernandes's second-half tap-in gave 
The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in "I am confident that the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 will be extremely successful and the best AFCON in the history of this competition," he said. | CAF held a virtual executive committee at their headquarters in Cairo on Friday evening after which Motsepe made the announcement. | Originally scheduled for June and July 2025, the AFCON was m…
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"There can be no doubt that citizens across the world are saying to their leaders, you have to act and, above all, have to act faster," a U.N. official said. "This is an issue that almost everyone, everywhere, can agree on." By Edward Carver Jun 20, 2024 A large majority of the global population, including …
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis can be seen hanging out with their with their twins Strider and Azure in this undated image. — X/@WalterIsaacson Tesla CEO Elon Musk welcomed a third child with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his brain-chip implant…
Donkey cosies up with Elks. — Unsplash/FileA pet donkey was found enjoying his "best life" with mate Elk after escaping from his owner five years ago.The donkey named Diesel was recorded by a hiker earlier in June. The owner couple came across the video and were shocked to see…
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On Friday, June 21st 2024 at approximately 2: 52 PM, officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to 750 East Adams Street, University Hospital, for a report of a possible walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 38-year-old male victim who presented with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim is listed in stable condition and his injury is considered non-life threatening. The incident location is believed to be in the 400 block of Wolf Street. | Anyone with information about the above incident is encouraged to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at…
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 families in Kitigo village in Biiso sub county in Buliisa district have accused Prince Harrison Samuel Gafaabusa Kintu- son to the late Omukama Sir Tito Winyi Gafaabusa of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom for allegedly attempting to grab their land. The land in question measures 19,433 hectares and is …
TUNIS | Xinhua | The death toll among Tunisian pilgrims who performed Hajj in Saudi Arabia has risen to 53, Tunisia's state television Wataniya 1 reported. "Until this Saturday, the number of Tunisian pilgrims who died in holy places in Saudi Arabia while performing the Hajj rituals, increased further from 49 to 53," said the …
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Brazilian forward Rodrygo said Saturday that he is looking forward to playing alongside Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid after the France striker's move to the Spanish giants. Rodrygo admitted competition for a place in Real Madrid's attack will be intense next season following the arrival of compatriot Endrick from Palmeiras …
Monthly Review — The myth of Prometheanism in Marx's thought, revived by two opposite extremes on the issue, has resulted in the erection a "Tower of Babel" that threatens to extinguish much that has been achieved by Marxian ecology.
Obongi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local Residents in Obongi district are living in fear following the increasing number of dog bites in the area. The most affected sub counties include Aliba, Gimara and Obongi Town council where at least seven cases of dog bites have been reported by last week, according to records at the …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Education authorities in the Moroto district have suspended operations of three schools over growing insecurity. The community schools closed include Atedeoi Primary in Lotisan Sub County, Nakiloro Primary School, and Napedo Primary School in Katikekile Sub County while in Kakingol Primary School, the pupils had absconded. The decision was taken following …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical product alert regarding falsified semaglutides, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries. The alert highlights three falsified batches of the semaglutide brand Ozempic, detected in Brazil in October 2023, the United Kingdom in October 2023, and the United States in …
Ecosocialist Revolution: A Manifesto is published by Anti*Capitalist Resistance. The document and was adopted by Anti*Capitalist Resistance at their 2024 conference.
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities recently concluded a district assessment visit and chose Kasese to host the event scheduled for 27th September 2024. Under the theme; Tourism and Peace, the ministry's permanent secretary Doreen .S. Katusiime in a letter addressed to the Chief Administrative Officer-Kasese said, they anticipate …
ACCRA, Ghana | Xinhua | Ghana has won the bid to host the 2026 African Athletics Championships, Ghana Athletics announced on Saturday. A post on its official X account, formerly Twitter, said, "Ghana Athletics wins the bid to host the 2026 African Athletics Championship in Accra. The Confederation of African Athletics has confirmed this in …
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over one thousand three hundred criminal cases were considered and concluded by Mbarara High Court through plea bargains. The plea bargain is one of the mechanisms instituted by the Judiciary to reduce case backlogs and caseloads. It also helps minimize costs in the administration of criminal justice. Normally an accused …
HOUSTON | Xinhua | A second-half strike from Gerardo Arteaga fired Mexico to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their opening Copa America Group B clash here on Saturday. Arteaga broke the deadlock in the 69th minute at NRG stadium when he received Luis Romo's layoff before rifling an 18-yard shot into the far corner. …
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? One of the 28 nationally recognized estuaries, the James Farm Ecological Preserve sits in the coastal region of Delaware's Sussex County, where freshwater meets saltwater in a dynamic estuarine environment. The preserve provides a wild oasis with seven diverse habitats, ranging from sandy beaches at low tide to salty marshes, shady forests and sunny meadows. It's a favorite spot for schools, young children and environmentalists. | Last year, the preserve welcomed over 30,000…
A demonstration farm based on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's 4-acre model farming strategy was launched in Kasanje Town Council, Wakiso District, on Friday. The event, themed "Interpreting His Excellency's 4-Acre Model Vision for Improved Household Income in the Metropolitan Districts of Uganda," was officiated by Dr. Hillary Musoke Kisanja, Private Secretary to the President in …
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Former President Donald Trump addressed immigration, crime and the economy at a rally in Philadelphia on Saturday night. | It was Trump's first rally in the 
Syracuse Police are currently investigating the suspicious death of an individual, whose body was located in the 1100 block of Hawley Avenue at 11: 42 AM today. The death is being investigated as a homicide. The identity of the victim has not yet been confirmed. | The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Syracuse Police Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. | Pixabay Photo…
Hajj death toll tops 1,000 after extreme heat ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The death toll from this year's hajj had by June 21 exceeded 1,000, a tally by the international news agency AFP has said. More than half were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The new deaths reported on …