(2024-04-13). I Resigned From World Central Kitchen. popularresistance.org At the time I resigned in early March, I was the only staff member of Palestinian descent at World Central Kitchen (WCK).1 I resigned in protest of extensive, unexplained censorship regarding Gaza at the organization. WCK leadership is taking a stand six months too late, only after 7 of its personnel were killed. | World Central Kitchen is a food relief NGO, founded by celebrity chef José Andrés in response to 2010's disastrous earthquake in Haiti. While the vast majority of the organization's work is in response to natural disasters, WCK had made exceptions, including feeding the National Guard and law enforceme…
(2024-04-13). Revolution's Human Costs And Unintended Consequences. popularresistance.org On the night of August 21, 1791, the enslaved men and women of the French colony of Saint Domingue, then the richest in the Western Hemisphere, rose up in fury. | They had been kidnapped from Africa, survived the deadly "middle passage," seen their families separated, enslaved under inhuman conditions, worked around the clock, tortured, raped, abused, and humiliated. | When the day of reckoning came, three centuries of anger erupted in a geyser of violence. | The rampaging slaves burned the plantations and homes of their European enslavers.
(2024-04-13). How Britain Would Be Obliged To Free Julian Assange. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's remark on Wednesday that his administration is considering ending the prosecution of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange appears based on a calculation that the U.S. could lose in court on Assange's appeal against Britain's order to extradite him. | The High Court of England and Wales in its ruling last month has given the United States until Tuesday to assure Assange will not face the death penalty or the court would have no choice but to follow the law and free Assange. | The two-judge panel also ruled the U.S. must provide a First Amendment guarantee equivalent to Article 10 of the Europea…
(2024-04-13). St. Louis' Turn-Of-The-Century Transit Renaissance. popularresistance.org Heartland Urbanist, Columbus-based organizer Matt Caffrey digs into the story behind St. Louis's light metro system. In the mid-1980s, while many other transit agencies were moving toward developing trams — slow street-running light rail — St. Louis made the bold choice to build a light rail system on dedicated right of way. | Opened in 1993, it's now a 46-mile light rail system with two lines and 6.7 million riders in 2022. It's also, he explains, a massive driver of private investment. Part of the reason why residents and visitors are able to take advantage of this system was local organizers with a…
(2024-04-13). Chile On Strike: Worker Anger Spills Over. popularresistance.org The diagnosis that emerged at the congress of the CUT, held in January, is that in Chile there is a political alliance between a right wing and a business sector that does not allow the reforms that Chile needs to move forward and a government that, in the face of this blackmail, gives in, because it has been, in political terms, far more centrist or even right wing than anybody expected. | During our congress, we elaborated a strategy designed to break this political stalemate and the "national active strike" today is part of this mould-breaking in which the CUT has an important role to play. | We have reached a…
(2024-04-13). The Premises Of The Diplomatic Mission Shall Be Inviolable. popularresistance.org We live in dishonest times, where certainties have crumbled, and malevolence stalks the landscape. There is Gaza, of course. Gaza above all else is on our minds. Over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since 7 October, with more than 7,000 people missing (5,000 of them children). The Israeli government has brutally disregarded the global public opinion mounted against them. Billions of people are outraged by the stark fact of their violence and yet we are unable to force a ceasefire from an army that has decided to raze an entire people.
(2024-04-13). United Nations: We Have 'Two Years To Save The World' From Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org We are running out of time to take action on climate change, says Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. | In a speech titled "Two Years to Save the World," Stiell emphasized that governments, development banks and business leaders must take steps to avert much more serious impacts of the climate crisis within that time frame, reported Reuters. | "For those who say that climate change is only one of many priorities, like ending poverty, ending hunger, ending pandemics, or improving education, I simply say this…
(2024-04-13). The Slow Death Of A Prison Profiteer. popularresistance.org Last week, the nation's largest prison and jail telecom corporation, Securus, effectively defaulted on more than a billion dollars of debt. After decades of preying on incarcerated people and their loved ones with exploitative call rates and other predatory practices that have driven millions of families into debt, Securus is being crushed under the weight of its own. In March, the company's creditors gave the corporation an eight-month extension to pay up, urging its sale to a new owner to stave off an otherwise imminent bankruptcy.
(2024-04-13). Mercedes Tries To Punch Down Alabama Union Momentum. popularresistance.org Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama were forced to attend 20-minute anti-union meetings with the company's top management today. | Recordings obtained by Labor Notes show top management dangled carrots and put on a contrite-boss act, promising to do better. | Workers filed with the National Labor Relations Board on April 5 for the first-ever election to unionize the 5,200 people who work at the plant. | Mercedes claims to be neutral in the election, but it's also listed as a supporter of the Business Council of Alabama's anti-union website, Alabama Strong. The Auto Workers (UAW) has filed multiple unfair labor pr…
(2024-04-13). US Officials Brazenly Deny Genocide. popularresistance.org US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was pressed by Senator Tom Cotton during a recent Senate Armed Services Committee meeting, on whether Israeli actions in Gaza constitute a genocide. | "We don't have any evidence of genocide being created," Austin responded, who recently met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (the same Israeli official who called Gazans "human animals" in October), as Gallant came knocking on the US's door to ask for more weapons. The United States has sent tens of thousands of weapons to Israel since October, with Israel being the largest recipient of US military aid for decades.
(2024-04-13). Sunday 4/14: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-04-13). Palestine Action proves the power of tenacity. electronicintifada.net Elbit UK has already lost two government contracts even as the political environment grows more hostile to pro-Palestine activism.
(2024-04-13). Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry. middleeasteye.net 
Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry | The British-Palestinian surgeon speaks to MEE after being denied role in Palestine conference, which was shut down by police | | British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah at an emergency prot…
(2024-04-13). Berlin police raid and shut down anti-genocide conference. wsws.org On Friday afternoon, Berlin witnessed scenes reminiscent of the era of the Nazi regime. Hundreds of police officers terrorised a Palestine Congress, which was directed against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, eventually banning it altogether.
(2024-04-13). Australian actors condemn Gaza genocide, oppose Zionist crackdown on free speech. wsws.org The pro-Israeli campaign of lies and intimidation has its limits, as evidenced by the principled and courageous statements of world-renowned actors Hugo Weaving and Miriam Margolyes.
(2024-04-13). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government feigns sympathy with Gaza, calling for Palestinian statehood. wsws.org This proposal on Palestinian statehood is an empty gesture with no practical implications, as the Israeli genocide in Gaza can only be stopped by opposing NATO's backing for Israel.
(2024-04-13). Monday 4/15: No Taxes for War and Genocide! Nationwide Economic Blockade. indybay.org Gather at UN Plaza, Market St. and Hyde St.; Parade to the IRS, 450 Golden Gate Ave.
(2024-04-13). UNAC conference draws hundreds to oppose genocide in Gaza and a hybrid war against China — Focus on building unity in action. workers.org 
The United National Antiwar Coalition released the following news release on April 8 which has been lightly edited. Over 400 antiwar, anti-imperialist and Palestine solidarity activists convened in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 5, 6 and 7, in the first major conference of the U.S. antiwar movement since before the . . . |
(2024-04-13). Biden gives Israel "ironclad" backing against Iranian retaliatory strike. wsws.org Biden's "ironclad" guarantee amounts to a blank cheque to the Israeli regime to carry out illegal acts of aggression anywhere in the Middle East, including on Iran.
(2024-04-13). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-04-13). CPJ seeks probe of Israeli attack on TV journalists wearing press insignia. twitter.com
(2024-04-13). Israel-Iran conflict: Israel braces for possible Iranian attack in retaliation for Damascus embassy killing. ptcnews.tv
(2024-04-13). Several Palestinians wounded as Israeli settlers renew attacks on West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
Several Palestinians wounded as Israeli settlers renew attacks on West Bank | The attacks come a day after hundreds of settlers stormed al-Mughayyir village, killing one Palestinian and wounding 25 others | | A Palestinian man inspects the damage to a house after Israeli settlers attack…
(2024-04-13). Apr 13, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Daniil Trifonov — Bach: Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Imagine No War, by A.J. Smuskiewicz Getting Gaza Right Is The Absolute Bare Minimum Requirement, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel is Losing the War and the IDF Won't Survive Iran's Retaliation | Scott Ritter (Video) Israel in despair over possible Iranian retaliation, by Lucas Leiroz 'Utterly Insane Strategy' — Why Friedman Thinks Gaza War is 'Unwinnable' for Israel — Pal Chronicle Israel Humiliated, Iraq, Lebanon Down Ships, Ports, and IDF Drones — Danny Haiphong (Video) Day 189: Israel and U.S. brace…
(2024-04-13). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-04-13). China's Unfair 'Overcapacity'. orinocotribune.com 
By Michael Roberts — Apr 11, 2024 | The recent nonsense issued by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on China's 'overcapacity' and 'unfair subsidies' to its industries is particularly pathetic. Indeed, let me quote Bertran…
(2024-04-13). Milei's policies push Argentina to the brink. workers.org 
Four months after Javier Milei's inauguration as president, Argentina's crisis of leadership has worsened, with the working class suffering the worst poverty rate in 20 years. Fed up by decades of government that failed working people, some of the public fell for Milei's anti-establishment theatrics while on the campaign trail . . . |
(2024-04-13). On International Workers' Day: Urgent appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions. workers.org 
The call below was issued in March by the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions. Brothers and Sisters of unions and other labor organizations in the United States of America: In the midst of pain and blood, in the displacement camps, amidst the rubble and the ruins of our . . . |
(2024-04-13). Congratulations on Workers World's 65th anniversary. workers.org 
On the request of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the permanent representative of Korea to the United Nations, Ambassador Kim Song, sent the following letter to Workers World Party on the occasion of its 65th anniversary: |
(2024-04-13). Stop attacks on harm reduction in Idaho! workers.org 
Harm reduction is exactly that: a reduction of the harm that can potentially be caused by drug use. For some, harm reduction includes trip sitting — having a sober friend watch over them, either in person or through emergency hotlines such as Never Use Alone, while they use drugs. For . . . |
(2024-04-13). Disabled Communists and Anarchists: Disability Action Research Kollective. indybay.org In January, we posted a Call for Submissions for a project inviting volunteers to write and submit a short, single-paragraph biography about radicals with disabilities. That project is still underway, and the creator of the call has shared the first product, Disabled Communists and Anarchists: Disability Action Research Kollective, and this note is below.
(2024-04-13). Roundtable on Current U.S. Foreign Policy: Militarism Unhinged. indybay.org I invited three insightful analysts of present-day U.S. foreign policy to share their thoughts in a roundtable discussion. Here are excerpts from Phyllis Bennis, Jackson Lears and Jeffrey Sachs. | — Norman Solomon…
(2024-04-13). Reclaiming our "Stolen Legacy" this 24th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Celebration. indybay.org In 2000, Joe Louis Moore led the way to establish public Folsom Juneteenth events that were chosen by the National Park Service to be included in their National Underground Railroad Project, one of only two projects in California to be selected for that honor. It is past time to reclaim our "Stolen Legacy" and restore our authentic Golden Legacy. An ongoing David vs. Goliath battle…
(2024-04-13). Global Economic Losses Since Dawn of Pandemic Hit $3.3 Trillion. indybay.org Since 2020, the global economy lost $3.3 trillion.
(2024-04-13). Sunday 4/14: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-04-13). Friday 4/12: HUM Spring: A Weekend of Song, Connection, & Regeneration. indybay.org tbd watsonville…
(2024-04-13). California Senate Declares 'Year of the California Grizzly Bear'. indybay.org 2024 Marks Centennial of Last Sighting of State's Official Animal…
(2024-04-13). Tuesday 4/16: Virtual Event: No War With Iran: Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc416…
(2024-04-13). Sunday 4/14: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-04-13). Wednesday 5/29: "Undue Burden": Book talk on Abortion in Post-Roe America w/ author Shefali Luthra. indybay.org Kepler Books | 1010 El Camino Real #100 | Menlo Park, CA 94025 | Or join online via Zoom…
(2024-04-13). Thursday 5/16: Chicanisima! Opera tribute celebrating the life of Olga Talamante. indybay.org Brava Theater Center | 2781 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-04-13). Wednesday 5/8: Pajaro PhotoVoice Exhibition. indybay.org 112 East Beach Street, Watsonville…
(2024-04-13). Gray Whale Severely Entangled in Gillnet Fishing Gear off California. indybay.org Oceana Urges State Legislature to Pass Assembly Bill 2220 to Address These Entanglements…
(2024-04-13). Wednesday 4/10: SF Rally Against Gun Violence: CA Voters Passed Gun Safety Law SB2 & It Must Stay! indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-04-13). Sunday 4/14: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-04-13). Minnesota Sup. Ct. "Streaming Live" Apr. 16, 2024 Marijuana Party Presidential Candidate. indybay.org Presidential Candidate for the Legal Marijuana Now political party of Minnesota may be removed from the 2024 election ballot along with the entire party. Minnesota Supreme Court Hearing Streaming Live April 16, 2024 | www.mncourts.gov/supremecourt.aspx…
(2024-04-13). Wednesday 4/17: Webinar: On the Ground in Gaza: Live Report Back from Eyewitness Palestine. indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-13). Saturday 4/13: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-04-13). KPFA radio to celebrate 75th anniversary. indybay.org Vintage Poster Of The KPFA – Pacifica Struggle In 1999 That Is On The Wall Of My Apartment:…
(2024-04-13). Sunday 4/21: Sacramento Earth Day Festival 2024. indybay.org Southside Park | 700 T Street | Sacramento, CA | Peaceful, Family-Friendly Event…
(2024-04-13). Thursday 4/18: ACTUALLY? REVOLUTION IS POSSIBLE! And If This Revolution Isn't Made Soon,Humanity Is Fxxd! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-04-13). Australian Lithium Company and Navajo Enterprise Plan to Mine Hualapai Ceremonial Site. indybay.org Australia's Arizona Lithium plans to mine lithium in Hualapai's ceremonial place, and a Navajo Nation enterprise signed an agreement in March to operate the lithium mine for the Australian company. This includes securing the permits, drilling, and poisoning the water, in violation of federal laws, at Hualapai's sacred spring, where Hualapai have offered their prayers since time immemorial.
(2024-04-13). Sunday 4/21: Poets on Earth: An Earth Day Write-In and Open Mic. indybay.org California Writers Circle (formerly Fire Circle) | 3540 Sanborn Drive | Oakland, CA 94602…
(2024-04-13). Bill Gates and the UN impose their digital IDs on Sierra Leoneans. expose-news.com The West African nation of Sierra Leone is at full throttle with its digital transformation efforts, and its MOSIP-based foundational identity system is the nucleus of this project. The Modular Open Source …
(2024-04-13). Video: Neoliberal Shock Treatment, Chile, Argentina and The Aftermath: "Deadly Macro-Economic Reforms". Michel Chossudovsky and James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-13). Islamic Socialism: A Globally Suppressed Islamic Resistance Movement By: Islamic Socialism (ML). midwesternmarx.com 
From 1917 Russia to Today; The multiple movements, defining the ideology, and how the movement has been attacked by Wahhabism & the CIA First Mention of Islamic Socialism: Islamic Socialism started officially in the early 1900's Russia during the time of increasing hostility towards the Tsar; and not for no reason either. Many Muslims of Russia and lands Russia imperialized was constantly being attacked by the Tsar and Church under the orders of the Tsar. The object …
(2024-04-13). Why We Must Inherit the Third American Revolution By: Jeremiah Kim. midwesternmarx.com 
On what basis do we call the Civil Rights Movement a revolution? And will there be one to follow?The year is 2024. America is today engulfed in its greatest political crisis perhaps since the Civil War. The blatant hypocrisy and contempt shown by our elites, decades of deindustrialization, neglect, and downward economic mobility, cities and towns overrun by deaths of despair, and America's most recent proxy wars in Gaza and Ukraine have, in unprecedented fashion, driven Americans aw …
(2024-04-13). The Integral Crisis in the U.S. and the Purity Fetish By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com 
Lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico The United States tells the world and its citizens that it is the greatest country on the planet, where freedom and democracy reign, and where there is an American dream that gives everyone the opportunity to live flourishing "middle class" lives with white-fenced houses and two cars. For the American working masses, however, as the great critical comedian George Carlin noted, "it's called the American dream because you have to be a …
(2024-04-13). Fires in El Salvador destroyed 2,000 hectares. plenglish.com The figure might be minimal for a large country but El Salvador has a territorial extension of 21,041 square kilometers only and a big population density. | Fire Department General Director Baltazar Solano said that the number of fires in recent months exceeded those reported in 2023. | In an interview on local television, Solano explained that between January and March 2024, more than 2,300 fires have been reported, and most of them have been forest, brush and agricultural fires. | He added that compared with 2023, there is an increase of more than 400 fires, and warned that these fires not only affect the land…
(2024-04-13). Link found between microplastics and heart diseases. plenglish.com London, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The accumulation of tiny plastic particles in blood vessels is now linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
(2024-04-13). Sexual violence plagues the female segment in Port-au-Prince. plenglish.com In Croix-des-Bouquets, Bel-Air, La Saline, Pernier and Ganthier, at least 74 women and girls were victims of this practice, including their rape by several members of a criminal gang, according to a report from the Haitian National Human Rights Network. | Previously, the Departmental Initiative against Trafficking and Child Trafficking in Haiti (Idette) called for the creation of a multi-sectoral mechanism that can protect women and children amid the insecurity that exists in Haiti. | The organization recommended finding ways to take care of the survivors of abuse, creating a unit for women and children at risk…
(2024-04-13). Uncharted Territory Dead Ahead. pressenza.com When America's leading authority on the climate system Gavin Schmidt of NASA throws his hands up in the air, exclaiming, we've got a knowledge gap for the first time since satellites started tuning into the planet's climate system, what does this imply about future conditions for the planet? | Gavin Schmidt, Director, Goddard Institute for Space Studies: "In general, the 2023 temperature anomaly has come out of the blue, revealing an unprecedented knowledge gap perhaps for the first time since about 40 years ago, when satellite data began offering modelers an unparalleled, real-time view of Earth's climate system…
(2024-04-13). Number of applications for 2024 Bolsa Atleta programme exceeds 9,000. tvbrics.com 
The programme is open to pregnant women, deaf athletes and assistants of Paralympic athletes…
(2024-04-13). Russian scientists develop new medicine. tvbrics.com 
It is an antibacterial drug for the treatment of complicated infections…
(2024-04-13). Ukrainian military attempts to intimidate journalist Yevhen Shulhat, reports say. slidstvo.info
(2024-04-13). Ukraine opens embassy in Cote d'Ivoire. independent.co.ug 
(2024-04-13). US House passes bipartisan 2-year reauthorization of Section 702 warrantless surveillance. wsws.org A bipartisan 2-1 majority of the House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday reauthorizing and strengthening the power of the intelligence state to spy on the public contained in Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
(2024-04-13). New Zealand strengthens military alliance with US. wsws.org New Zealand's foreign and defence ministers visited Washington this week to reinforce their support for the US military build-up against China and the US-NATO war against Russia.
(2024-04-13). Emergency room workers threaten strike at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit. wsws.org The 43 members of the newly formed Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians union are contracted by Ascension St. John Hospital but employed by a private equity-funded staffing company called TeamHealth.
(2024-04-13). Cornel West selects Black Lives Matter promoter Melina Abdullah as running mate. wsws.org The selection of Melina Abdullah as running mate signals a decision by West to emphasize racial divisions rather than class conflict.
(2024-04-13). Stellantis cuts another 200 supplemental workers in Detroit as auto layoffs continue. wsws.org The laid-off workers sequenced parts for Stellantis assembly plants in Detroit.
(2024-04-13). President of Germany's Kiel Institute proposes financing war rearmament using the Nazi model. wsws.org As well as massive cuts in social programmes, the president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy is proposing an annual special fund of €150 billion for the military, financed through credit. Just as under the Nazis, such massive credits can only be repaid through the booty of imperialist wars of conquest.
(2024-04-13). Ann Arbor board approves layoffs and budget cuts over mass opposition. wsws.org The Ann Arbor School Board voted 4-3 to impose cuts in the face of heated opposition from an overflow crowd at the meeting.
(2024-04-13). Woody Allen's Coup de Chance: The "wonderfully wealthy" businessman as a sociopath. wsws.org The newest film by Woody Allen had to be made in France because the US movie industry has essentially excluded the veteran writer-director.
(2024-04-13). Australian union cancels strike by airport firefighters, announces sell-out deal. wsws.org A four-hour strike by 800 airport firefighters has been called off by the United Firefighters Union of Australia, on the basis of an "in-principle agreement" that will impose further cuts to real wages.
(2024-04-13). UAW President Fain at the White House dinner: The corporatist alliance for World War III. wsws.org The role of the bureaucracy in the plans for war are to discipline the working class on the "home front," to ensure the continued production and deployment of military equipment and to prevent opposition from workers both to the war itself and the demands for their "sacrifice," which will inevitably accompany it.
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Primary health care has not been prioritised enough. thelancet.com In his Offline,1 Richard Horton comments that promoting primary health care is "desperately misguided". Horton refers to shifts in epidemiologic curves, emphasising the need for cancer care and the success of antiretroviral treatments for HIV as reasons for this.
(2024-04-13). Alice and Blondie save Pandemonium amid online outrage. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-13). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury A recent Mayo Clinic study indicates that stem cells obtained from the fat tissue of patients are both safe and could enhance sensation and movement following traumatic spinal cord injuries. These findings provide valuable insights into the potential of cell therapy for people dealing with…
(2024-04-13). Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. Unfortunately, many may never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ — and a second chance at life — has been found. It's estimated that more than 15 people die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. It can be hard to think about what's going to happen to your body after you die, let alone…
(2024-04-13). Argentine journalist gets death threats after reporting on illegal medication sales. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist explains light therapy for skin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dermatologists advise their patients to avoid harmful ultraviolet light, which can cause skin damage, photoaging and skin cancer. But they also may prescribe light therapy to treat certain skin conditions. Light therapy is a treatment that uses different wavelengths of light to treat various skin conditions. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains the different types of light therapy, what they treat, and if over-the-counter light therapy devices are…
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is pink eye? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pink eye is extremely common in kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public schoolchildren in the U.S. miss 3 million school days each year because of pink eye. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains what you should know about this contagious condition. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Lb1QLr0xZv0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-04-13). Peter Dutton goes from bad to worse with new Port Arthur low. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-13). Perspectives] Still seeking health in the greenhouse. thelancet.com It seems fitting that The Lancet, a medical journal that was founded in the country that pioneered coal-powered industrialisation, would be the first to warn about the health effects of climate change. On April 15, 1989 The Lancet published an unsigned editorial, "Health in the Greenhouse". Its message was clear: "Action to combat global warming must not be allowed to await the results of further research. Remedial measures are needed now. Already this decade has produced six of the warmest years this century." Exactly the same warning could be written today.
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Primary health care and the Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project. thelancet.com In his Offline,1 Richard Horton argues that "the global health community's emotional attachment to the 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata, which codified a commitment to primary healthcare, is stifling" efforts to realise universal health coverage and hinders the inclusion of hospital-based services and specialist health care to address more complex health problems, such as cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa.1…
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Bold action and collaboration for health for all. thelancet.com We read Richard Horton's Offline1 with a feeling of trepidation. Of course, primary care is not enough but it is essential, and it is in crisis. At a time when headlines are drawing attention to issues of poor access to care, ineffective delivery models, and worsening health workforce shortages, we more than ever need strong leadership and bold action committed to strengthening primary care. We agree that no one should be left behind, but fundamentally this principle means ensuring a strong foundation for the delivery of health promotion, prevention, and treatment.
(2024-04-13). It wasn't here. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-13). World Report] Modi's health agenda under scrutiny. thelancet.com Initiatives taken since 2014 to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure and improve universal health coverage in the country have underdelivered. Dinesh C Sharma reports.
(2024-04-13). New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stomach cancer and peritoneal metastasis, which is cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity.
(2024-04-13). It Happened at the UN: Week Ending April 12. passblue.com 
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] The complexities of mental health in rural India. thelancet.com Depression is often taken as a fact of life. Relentless competition, stressful work lives, and additional responsibilities aggravate mental health circumstances for young people. Many parents also impose their interests and passions onto their children, causing them to neglect their own passions.1 Between 2017 and 2023, 23 students died by suicide at Kota, a popular education hub for examination preparation and pre-entrance examinations in Rajasthan, India, due to low examination grades.2 Poor mental health and suicide elsewhere in the world have been detailed in the literature.
(2024-04-13). Obituary] C Norman Coleman. thelancet.com Radiation oncologist and government adviser. Born in Brooklyn, NY, USA, on Jan 24, 1945 he died of an aggressive sarcoma in Washington, DC, USA, on March 1, 2024 aged 79 years.
(2024-04-13). Parliament delays allocation of Shs200 billion for UNRA staff. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has rejected and re-allocated Shs200 billion budgeted to compensate Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) staff that will be affected by rationalisation. The funds have now been earmarked for debt repayment. This decision came amidst deliberations led by Dan Atwijukire, the Chairperson of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, during the …
(2024-04-13). One year into Sudan's civil war, its media faces grave threats. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic virologist offers perspective on avian influenza, bird flu, outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Health officials around the globe, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, are monitoring the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. Also known as bird flu, the highly contagious viral disease typically spreads among birds, but can also infect livestock and, in rare cases, humans. "Avian influenza is very common among migratory birds such as waterfowl," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. He adds that human infection is rare,…
(2024-04-13). If you think you know where this is… think again. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-13). FBI announces $250,000 reward for info on one of most wanted fugitive – Gujarat's Chetanbhai Patel. ptcnews.tv
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Reaffirming primary health care's vital role. thelancet.com In an Offline1 criticising the slow progress in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) worldwide, Richard Horton pointed out that primary health care is not enough to face the demands of the new health landscape. Although we agree with this statement, Horton's narrow perspective of the role of primary health care in health systems, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries, is concerning. In Latin America, primary health care expanded in several countries following health system reforms in the 1990s, but this expansion is still an ongoing process.
(2024-04-13). More than 90 articles from 25 countries featured in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health journal's first year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, an open-access companion journal to the widely read and cited Mayo Clinic Proceedings, is marking its first anniversary, having published more than 90 articles on the digital transformation of healthcare internationally. Authors published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health's first year represent 25 countries on five continents, and the content has had more than 125,000 downloads. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health focuses on the translation, adaptation and implementation of digital…
(2024-04-13). Mali's media regulator bans outlets from covering political groups. malijet.com
(2024-04-13). Four Indians get 122 years in jail for brutal murder of 23-year-old delivery driver in UK. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In the UK, four Indian-origin men have been sentenced to a total of 122 years in prison for the murder of Aurman Singh, a 23-year-old delivery driver of Indian origin. The brutal attack, | Four Indians get 122 years in jail for brutal murder of 23-year-old delivery driver in UK…
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Let people being executed choose whether a doctor is present. thelancet.com The death penalty is ineffective and unjust. If readers of the Lancet Editorial1 could halt all executions, they would most likely be persuaded to do so. However, the Editorial argued not just against executions, but against medical presence at executions. Although the four principles of medical ethics were cited, this analytical approach contradicts the conclusions of the Editorial.
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in treating kidney cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kidney cancer is one the most common cancers in the U.S., with over 81,000 new diagnoses in 2023 alone. Mayo Clinic sees a high volume of kidney cancer cases and is among the most experienced institutions in treating kidney tumors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist, explains how advances in diagnostics and treatment have made kidney cancer more treatable than ever before. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/60YawJiXabU Journalists: …
(2024-04-13). Unleashing CAR-T cell therapy to destroy solid tumors in thyroid cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers will jump four hurdles to apply chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) to solid tumors in thyroid cancer. This regenerative immunotherapy has shown promising results in blood cancers, and new research is focused on using this treatment on more types of malignancies. "CAR-T cell therapy is unlike other therapeutics," says Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a hematologist and cancer researcher. "Other therapies may slow down cancer. CAR-T cell therapy has shown…
(2024-04-13). Comment] Offline: A mirage of progress for health and democracy. thelancet.com "Hong Kong parliament passes draconian law to crack down on dissent." "Macron feels force of Kremlin's fake news machine." News headlines suggest democracy is under threat. And so it is. Last month, the Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) recorded a further decline (between February, 2021, and January, 2023) in the quality of democracy across 137 countries. Only 63 nations were classified as democracies. The majority were labelled autocracies—covering 4 billion people. The BTI deploys words such as "gloomy", "gradual erosion", and "a new nadir".
(2024-04-13). Pakistan: Historic Hindu temple demolished near Pakistan-Afghanistan border for commercial complex. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A historical Hindu temple near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, known as the 'Khyber Temple', has been demolished in the Khyber district's Landi Kotal Bazaar, raising concerns among Hindu groups and cultural preservation advocates. The site, which had been closed since 1947 when the original Hindu occupants migrated to India, is now being used for constructing a commercial complex.The temple had slowly deteriorated over the years and was being dismantled brick by brick. The construction work at the site began around 10 to 15 days ago. Officials from various administrative departments have either de…
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Assisted dying, moral distress, and conscientious objection. thelancet.com The proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill poses a major challenge for decision making in seriously ill patients and for staff wellbeing.
(2024-04-13). Tech neck is a pain in more than just the neck. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?" "That's like having an 8-pound bowling ball as your head. Then you have 72 pounds at your elbow and 96 pounds on your shoulder," says Brian Langenhorst, industrial and ergonomics specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. "I probably…
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How often should you wash your hair? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To shampoo or not to shampoo? That might be your question each time you head into the shower. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says, when it comes to the scalp and the hair, there's a new trend online where shampooing less is preferred. Here's what she would like you to consider when it comes time to washing your hair. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/B_0XPmjwVsY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at…
(2024-04-13). Perspectives] Early detection of pancreatic cancer and AI risk partitioning. thelancet.com Pancreatic cancer is on the rise globally, and usually presents at advanced metastatic stages, inoperable, with little responsiveness to chemotherapy. Early diagnosis has been associated with better outcomes, but only a minority of pancreatic cancer cases are diagnosed at a stage when the tumour is surgically operable. Current guidance for pancreatic cancer surveillance is restricted to high-risk individuals (HRIs) who have germline mutations that predispose to a lifetime increased risk of pancreatic cancer or a strong family history of pancreatic cancer.
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive performance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance. Extended sedentary behavior, whether at work or home, increases a person's risk of preventable chronic diseases. "Our findings suggest that it is feasible to blend movement with office work that previously would have been done during long…
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a living donor chain? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There are more than 90,000 people on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand for kidneys exceeds the supply. However, so-called living donor chains are giving hope to those in need of vital organs. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, explains how donor chains work. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/SYiSlZw-L1g Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-04-13). World Report] IHR talks advance ahead of key deadline. thelancet.com However, revisions to the International Health Regulations concerning equitable access and financial assistance are linked to troubled parallel talks on a pandemic accord. By John Zarocostas.
(2024-04-13). Parliament approves salary enhancement for UPDF officers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant move aimed at boosting the welfare of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) officers, Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of their salaries. This decision was presented by Wilson Kajwengye, the Chairperson of the Defence Committee of Parliament as the House considered the defence ministerial …
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Structural stigma in mental illness. thelancet.com The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health1 emphasises the need to address structural stigma in our health-care systems and frames it as a concern for health-care equity: "health and care services should be provided […] regardless of health condition […] equitably to people with physical health conditions and mental health conditions".
(2024-04-13). North Macedonia police arrest journalist Furkan Saliu at soccer match. english.republika.mk
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Essential tips to ensure safe sleep for infants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The risk for sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is highest in the first year of life. SIDS often happens during sleep, which is why knowing and practicing safe sleep is so important. A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that some mothers are aware of safe sleep guidelines for infants, but they regularly engage in nonrecommended practices with the goal of improving their own and their baby's sleep. In this…
(2024-04-13). Could CAR-T cell therapy improve kidney transplants? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) could provide a revolutionary approach to organ transplantation for patients who are hard to match and susceptible to rejection, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Their pioneering research focuses on using CAR-T cells derived from the patient's own immune system to prevent rejection of donated organs. Sensitized patients are those who have high levels of antibodies that cause their immune systems to react negatively to potential donor organs. These…
(2024-04-13). Togolese authorities release journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse with conditions. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-04-13). World Report] FDA escalates enforcement against vapes. thelancet.com Penalties for retailers and manufacturers are part of the agency's efforts to tackle unregulated vapes. By Paul Webster.
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Exceptional euthanasia: a theoretical construct or medical necessity? thelancet.com In France, the medical community is deeply engaged in a pivotal debate surrounding a draft bill that is set to be presented to the Presidential Cabinet for legalising active assistance in dying.1 The heart of this debate centres around the proposed addition within the bill of exceptional euthanasia, where the lethal drug is directly administered by a medical professional, alongside assisted suicide, where the individuals self-administer the lethal medication provided by a health-care professional; this addition is aimed at ensuring equal access to active assistance in dying for individuals with motor disabilities…
(2024-04-13). CAR-T cell therapy helps man continue community advocacy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sylvester Pinckney Sylvester Pinckney is someone who knows a lot about teamwork. He was a star football player in high school and college; he and his wife, Sabrina, have raised a family together; and for more than 20 years, he has worked to promote the well-being of children throughout his community. When Sylvester was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2016, he knew he would have a team supporting him. "When you have the opportunity to…
(2024-04-13). Mayo Clinic, Terasaki Institute launch collaboration for transplant innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic and Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation announced today a research collaboration centered on improving organ transplant outcomes. Beginning in April, Mayo Clinic biomedical researchers and Terasaki Institute scientists will work together on two core areas: real-time monitoring of donated organ health from procurement to transplant surgery and developing predictive technologies to determine which transplant recipients have a higher likelihood of rejection. That will be done by creating prognostic signatures and…
(2024-04-13). Editorial] India's elections: why data and transparency matter. thelancet.com Later this month, Indians will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history. 970 million people, more than 10% of the world population, will vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections between April 19 and June 4. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term. Under Modi's leadership, India has seen a remarkable, albeit unequal, economic boom.
(2024-04-13). Perspectives] Shakuntala Thilsted: shifting our approach to food systems. thelancet.com Food scientist Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Director for Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform for the agricultural research group CGIAR, is best known for pioneering whole-system approaches in food studies that have shaped how food systems are studied. At WorldFish, a CGIAR centre, she has led research and innovations in aquatic foods systems that influence multiple organisations and committees, providing thought leadership and shaping high-level conversations in transformation of food systems.
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Over-diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. thelancet.com In their Perspectives piece, Cristian Montenegro1 highlights that international and national funding agencies might influence the definition of participation and community engagement in mental health research in a continuous cycle. To date, clinical practices adhere to a validated diagnostic process, and the treatment approach can vary depending on alterations in the diagnosed condition. An important illustration of this is the transition from a diagnosis of unipolar depression to bipolar depression, which necessitates a distinct therapeutic strategy.
(2024-04-13). New study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with an increase in immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy. The study was published today in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). TNBC is a breast cancer subtype that does not respond to drugs that target the estrogen receptor or…
(2024-04-13). Protect those eyes on the sky. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On April 8, a solar eclipse — when the moon blocks the sun — will be visible in North America as the sun crosses Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. A total eclipse will occur in certain locations in the U.S., and a partial eclipse will be visible in other areas of the country, including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. While the eclipse is a momentous occasion, it's something eye experts say you need to enjoy safely….
(2024-04-13). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.
(2024-04-13). Alertan sobre crímenes y robo por fuerzas israelíes en Palestina. telesurtv.net Sobre la muerte en Ramallah, el Ministerio de Salud precisó que el joven llegó muerto al Complejo Médico Palestino.
(2024-04-13). Firman acta que confirma Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2030. telesurtv.net Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay acogerán los primeros partidos y, posteriormente, el ciclo se completará los países de España, Portugal y Marruecos donde se celebrarán la mayoría de los partidos del evento mundial.
(2024-04-13). México denuncia ante ONU violaciones a embajada en Ecuador. telesurtv.net México solicitó que "la información sea circulada entre todos los miembros de la ONU y sea incorporada en la agenda de la Asamblea General.
(2024-04-13). Ministerio Público de Venezuela colabora en investigación con Chile. telesurtv.net El fiscal venezolano explicó que la solicitud de cooperación interinstitucional por parte de Chile fue recibida en la víspera.
(2024-04-13). Alertan que 55 millones de africanos podrían sufrir de hambre. telesurtv.net Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leona y Mali serán los países más afectados de África, debido a factores como los conflictos, la inflación creciente o las barreras comerciales.
(2024-04-13). Bolivia mantiene la proyección de crecimiento de 3,71 % para 2024. telesurtv.net El funcionario aseguró que el Gobierno nacional prevé el dato objetivo del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
(2024-04-13). Ataque en Al-Mughayir provoca muerte de un joven palestino. telesurtv.net Muhammad Mustafa pidió a los representantes que proporcionen todo el apoyo y la asistencia necesarios a la población de la aldea de Al-Mughair.
(2024-04-13). ALBA-TCP exige respeto a estatus de asilado de Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net El ALBA-TCP pidió al Gobierno ecuatoriano que se "emita el salvoconducto que legalmente le corresponde al exvicepresidente Glas".
(2024-04-13). Gobierno ecuatoriano emite reglamento para aplicar la eutanasia. telesurtv.net La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador dio un plazo de seis meses a la Defensoría del Pueblo para presentar un proyecto de ley que regule la eutanasia.
(2024-04-13). Constituido oficialmente el Consejo Presidencial de Transición en Haití. telesurtv.net El mandato del consejo presidencial de transición finaliza, a más tardar, el 7 de febrero de 2026, según lo establecido en el decreto, el cual también especifica que sus miembros deben nombrar "rápidamente" un primer ministro y un gobierno "inclusivo".
(2024-04-13). Gobierno de España busca extinguir Fundación Francisco Franco. telesurtv.net La Ley de Memoria Democrática establece "que no caben fundaciones que vanaglorian a aquellas personas, colectivos o asociaciones que hicieron apología del franquismo".
(2024-04-13). Inundaciones dejan al menos 13 muertos en Kenia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades kenyanas han reportado inundaciones en solo nueve de los 47 condados que conforman el país.
(2024-04-13). Elevan a 27 los muertos del personal de Media Luna Roja Palestina. telesurtv.net La PRCS informó que el paramédico Muhammad Abdel-Latif Abu Saeed fue herido el pasado 24 de marzo, cuando realizaban la evacuación del hospital Al-Amal.
(2024-04-13). Petro anuncia presentará una nueva reforma tributaria al Congreso. telesurtv.net Petro realizó su anuncio durante su participación en el Congreso Naturgas en Cartagena de Indias.
(2024-04-13). Presidentes de Palestina y Turquía dialogan sobre situación en Gaza. telesurtv.net En medio de la conversación telefónicá, el líder palestino resaltó la necesidad de una urgente "entrada de ayuda humanitaria y médica" a Palestina.
(2024-04-13). Reportan 11 heridos tras ataque ucraniano en región de Donetsk. telesurtv.net En el incendio en Nizhni Nóvgorod, los empleados del Ministerio de Emergencias ruso rescataron a una niña de 11 años.
(2024-04-13). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de líder social en Solano, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se trata de José Mesías Dorado Quintero, líder político y asociado de la Junta de Acción Comunal de Lusitania, en jurisdicción del municipio de Solano, Caquetá.
(2024-04-13). OMS: miles de niños y mujeres pueden morir pronto de hambre en Sudán. telesurtv.net En general, cinco millones de personas están "al borde de la hambruna" en las zonas afectadas por el conflicto.
(2024-04-13). Gobierno de Venezuela ratifica rechazo a cualquier forma de injerencismo en asuntos internos. telesurtv.net La reunión entre delegaciones de Venezuela y Estados Unidos se realizó el pasado 9 de abril en Ciudad de México.
(2024-04-13). Meningococcal disease on the rise in the US. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, responsible for causing meningococcal meningitis. Courtesy: CDC A rise in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory for healthcare providers. "Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. About 1 in 10 people are natural carriers of the bacteria, and it can spread to others by sharing respiratory secretions," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. Serogroups B, C…
(2024-04-13). Sindicato de periodistas condena ataque al equipo de canal Al Mayadeen. telesurtv.net El Sindicato Internacional de Periodistas convocó a poner en práctica el principio de no impunidad para Israel.
(2024-04-13). Israel asesina a 17 palestinos tras atacar nuevamente a Gaza. telesurtv.net El ataque del ejército sionista comenzó a primera hora de la mañana en Deir al-Balah, en el centro de Gaza.
(2024-04-13). Niegan recurso de habeas corpus a exvicepresidente Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net Ante la sentencia, Glas permanecerá detenido en la cárcel de máxima seguridad, conocida como La Roca, al norte de la sureña ciudad ecuatoriana de Guayaquil.
(2024-04-13). Realizan foro sobre hechos de abril de 2002 en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El primer vicepresidente del PSUV, Diosdado Cabello, destacó la importancia del encuentro para el despertar de la nueva generación.
(2024-04-13). Al menos cuatro muertos por accidente de autobús en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El incidente ocurrió a las 08H23 (hora local) en el trayecto de la vía Loja-Cuenca.
(2024-04-13). Al-Shifa Hospital witnesses reveal bloodshed of Israeli raid. newarab.com 
Witnesses of According to testimonies collected by Mondoweiss, civilians working for the Gaza government had been at the hospital collecting salaries at the time of the Israeli assault. | This included civil defence crews, police officers, internal secu…
(2024-04-13). Netanyahu 'thwarts Gaza ceasefire' amid fears for hostages. newarab.com 
Negotiations for a ceasefire in On Thursday,
(2024-04-13). US official admits parts of Gaza 'already suffering famine'. newarab.com 
A senior US humanitarian official stated that US Agency for International Development (USAID) chief Samantha Power's admission came on Wednesd…
(2024-04-13). Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces, West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinians early Friday near Tubas in the The deceased Palestinians have since been identified as Mohammed Rasoul and Mohammad Issam al-Shahmawi. | Rasoul was reported to be targeted by Israeli gunfire during an ambush in his vehicle, while al-Shahmawi was shot during a military raid in the al-Far'a refugee camp, located in south of Tubas. | Rasoul led the Tubas Battalion, which consists of a group of young men who h…
(2024-04-13). Israel preparing for 'direct attack' by Iran: reports. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). Samsung Next leaves Israel as economy suffers from Gaza war. newarab.com 
The firm, which is the innovation branch of Korean company Samsung, announced to staff it was closing its operations in An email to office employees…
(2024-04-13). Gaza war: Israeli strikes kill, injure dozens in Gaza City. newarab.com 
At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes that targeted areas in and around Additionally, two Palestinians were also killed in an Israeli bombing targeting north of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza…
(2024-04-13). Israel on alert after Iranian threat as Gaza war grinds on. newarab.com 
Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran or its allied groups at…
(2024-04-13). 13,000 Palestinians missing in six-month Israel Gaza assault. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). Jordan's Muhannad Hadi named as UN coordinator for Palestine. newarab.com 
The Hadi will succeed Jamie McGoldrick, who temporarily held the position from December, after replacing Lynn Hastings, who left her post after Israeli authorities While the reasons b…
(2024-04-13). Surge in British public support for ending Israel arms sales. newarab.com 
A growing number of British people want the The YouGov poll is the
(2024-04-13). Dozens killed in Gaza as Hamas vows to 'break' Israel. newarab.com 
Israeli forces fought Palestinian militants in the north and centre of the Gaza Strip on Friday as Most Israeli troops have been
(2024-04-13). Contract shows Google Cloud deal with Israeli military. newarab.com 
A document A draft contract dated 27 March shows the military having its own "landing zone" in Google Cloud. This zone is a secure entry point to Google-provided computing, allowing the military to store and process data and access
(2024-04-13). France, Germany sued over Israel arms exports amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Five Palestinians living in the The complaint seeks to "revoke the export licences issued by the German government for arms deliveries to Israel", the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) said in a statement. | A spokeswoman for the administra…
(2024-04-13). Sudanese women: The backbone of society in the face of war. newarab.com 
"I know a 30-something woman from Al Geneina [in West Darfur] whose kids were shot dead in front of her eyes while they were on their way to the border with Chad trying to escape from the country," begins Dallia Abdelmoneim, a political commentator from Khartoum. | Dallia, who currently works at the Sudanese think-tank Fikra for Studies and Development, tells The New Arab that the young woman, a lawyer and activist, now helps refugees in Chad offering them legal assistance and ensuring they have access to food and healthcare. | "Millions of women in Sudan have been bearing the brunt of violence and displacemen…
(2024-04-13). Australia: Six killed in Sydney shopping centre knife attack. newarab.com 
Six people were Multiple people were stabbed by the unidentified assailant, who was shot dead by a policewoman at the scene. | The incident occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was packed with Saturday afternoon shoppers. | "I'm…
(2024-04-13). 20 years on, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US court. newarab.com 
Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling US soldiers guarding them at Iraq's Now, three survivors of Abu Ghraib will finally get their day in US court against the military contractor they hold responsible for their mistreatment. | The trial is scheduled to begin Monday in
(2024-04-13). US pleads for world to care more about Sudan year into war. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). Muslim leaders 'out of words' over US Gaza outreach. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). US-Iraq defence ties part of talks next week, official says. newarab.com 
The security and defence relationship between the The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said the emphasis of Al-Sudani's visit would be economic ties, even as Washington and…
(2024-04-13). Anousheh Ansari: Building a better world, from here to space. newarab.com 
Anousheh Ansari was born a curious child, always asking 'why?' But the question more suited to the history-making entrepreneur and CEO is perhaps 'why not?' | In 2006, Anousheh became the first Iranian to travel to space, a goal she'd set her sights on from a very young age. |
(2024-04-13). Pakistan: 11 killed suspected Balochistan separatist raid. newarab.com 
Gunmen killed 11 people in Police said six gunmen stopped a bus near the city of
(2024-04-13). Apple says Palestine flag Jerusalem 'bug' was unintentional. newarab.com 
The
(2024-04-13). Jordan should stop crackdown on pro-Gaza protesters: Amnesty. newarab.com 
Amnesty International has denounced The rights group
(2024-04-13). The New Arab Weekly: Hezbollah threats and Haniyeh targeted. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). Jordanian journalist detained for covering pro-Gaza protests. newarab.com A Mohsen, a 25-year-old photographer for the independent
(2024-04-13). Al-Hilal crush Al-Ittihad 4—1 to lift Saudi Super Cup. newarab.com 
Jorge Jesus's side, top of the Al-Hilal took an early lead after five minutes through Malcom following a one-two with Saleh Al-S…
(2024-04-13). Germany bars entry to 'Gaza hero' Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah. newarab.com 
Renowned Palestinian-British doctor The New Arab correspondent Rabeea Eid, who is covering the conference, spoke to Abu Sittah who confirmed "they didn't let him in and he cannot now make a statement until the evening". | Abu Sittah, who was recently appointed rector of Glasgow University, is currently being held at a Berlin airpo…
(2024-04-13). Scotland fights to reunite Gaza families divided by war. newarab.com 
Emma Roddick issued a letter to UK minister Tom Pursglov, in which she emphasised the addition of the
(2024-04-13). Settlers storm West Bank villages, attack Palestinians. newarab.com 
Groups of Palestinians in the
(2024-04-13). MENA Sports Wrap: Moroccan player whipped by angry Saudi fan. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). Argentine court blames Iran and Hezbollah for 1994 attack. newarab.com 
(2024-04-13). New Irish taoiseach and Spanish PM discuss Palestinian state. newarab.com 
The comments, following talks in Dublin, came hours after
(2024-04-13). Yemen holds firm despite US concessions for ending pro-Palestine operations: Report. presstv.ir The US offered to remove Ansarullah from its 'terrorism list' as soon as they halt anti-Israel operation in the Red Sea…
(2024-04-13). Iran urges Italy to make efforts to end Israel's genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran calls on Italy to make efforts to end Israel's genocide and war crimes in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
(2024-04-13). Iran stresses need for greater pressure on Israel to stop 'genocide'. presstv.ir Iran has underlined the need for greater pressure on Israel to stop the war and genocide in Gaza, and end the policy of starving Gazans.
(2024-04-13). 'Silencing a witness to genocide': Germany detains Gaza war surgeon. presstv.ir Surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah was invited to attend the Palestine Conference in Berlin on Friday.
(2024-04-13). Iraqi resistance warns US, Israel amid regional tensions. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has vowed to respond to any "foolish" act against the Arab country or the Axis of Resistance by the US or Israel.
(2024-04-13). Hezbollah strikes Israeli military sites with dozens of rockets. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has targeted Israeli military positions in the northern part of the 1948-occupied territories in retaliation for aggression on southern Lebanon towns and villages.
(2024-04-13). Dozens killed in Israeli bombing of Palestinian home in Gaza City. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh air raids on the besieged Gaza Strip, killing a total of 30 Palestinians and wounding dozens.
(2024-04-13). Israel failed to eliminate Hamas, free its captives: Haniyeh. presstv.ir The leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, says Israel has failed to achieve any of the declared goals of its war on Gaza, including eliminating the group and freeing its captives.
(2024-04-13). French FM's about-face on Israel sanctions. presstv.ir French foreign minister, Stephane Sejourne, was showered with praise for saying that sanctions on Israel could be coming over their refusal to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza. However, he quickly backtracked in a session before Parliament the very next day.
(2024-04-13). Iran raps UK stance on Israeli strike as Cameron calls for restraint. presstv.ir The UK's top diplomat gets a dressing-down from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollian over Britain's refusal to condemn Israel's recent airstrike in Damascus.
(2024-04-13). 'Punishing aggressor a necessity', Iran FM tells German counterpart. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister has told his German counterpart that "legitimate defense with the aim of punishing the aggressor is a necessity" after Israel's April 1 airstrike on the Iranian consular section in Damascus.
(2024-04-13). Rescuers pull bodies from rubble after Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Rescue teams searching the area were working on retrieving two more bodies of the Zorob family from under the debris.
(2024-04-13). Crowds in Amman protest in support of Palestinians on Eid al-Fitr. presstv.ir Crowds in Amman protest near the Israeli embassy after Eid al-Fitr prayers in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-13). China raps attack on Iran consulate, urges US to play constructive role. presstv.ir China has condemned the Israeli attack on Iran's diplomatic premises in Syria and called on the United States to play "a constructive role" in the West Asia region.
(2024-04-13). Six European countries to recognize Palestine: Irish, Spanish leaders. presstv.ir Irish and Spanish leaders have affirmed their commitment to "recognize Palestine as a state as soon as possible when the conditions are appropriate."
(2024-04-13). Streets in western France turned into lake after historic flood. presstv.ir Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in a French town.
(2024-04-13). Iran's need for production surge and its requirements. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has designated the new Persian year of 1403 as the year of "Surge in Production Through People's Participation".
(2024-04-13). Evacuation operations underway as Russian Orenburg region battles record floods. presstv.ir Images show flooded areas and emergency workers rescuing people from their homes in Russia's Orenburg Oblast, after the level of the Ural River rose to new record highs on Friday April 12.
(2024-04-13). Gazans prepare for Eid 'despite adversity and pain'. presstv.ir Gazans prepare for Eid al-Fitr despite the adversity and pain.
(2024-04-13). UN fails to accept Palestine statehood amid US opposition. presstv.ir Members of the UN Security Council have failed to reach a consensus on the Palestinian bid to become a full member state of the United Nations.
(2024-04-13). Thousands of Yemenis mark al-Quds Day in capital Sana'a. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis marched to mark al-Quds Day on Friday (April 5) in Sana'a.
(2024-04-13). Millions of Indonesians brave mass traffic jams on journey home for Eid. presstv.ir Millions of Indonesian Muslims braved extensive traffic jams as they began the journey to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
(2024-04-13). Iran's freestyle wrestling team crowned at 2024 Asian Championships. presstv.ir The Iranian men's national freestyle wrestling team has won the title of the 2024 Asian Championships.
(2024-04-13). Destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-13). Arkansas National Guard flight crew capture total solar eclipse. presstv.ir An Arkansas National Guard crew from the 189th Airlift Wing have captured images of Monday's total solar eclipse.
(2024-04-13). Kazakhstan declares state of emergency in 10 states amid worst floods in decades. presstv.ir Worst floods in decades have hit Kazakhstan, forcing the country to declare a state of emergency in 10 of its 14 states.
(2024-04-13). Western Countries Panic as Iran Weighs Its Options. sonar21.com 
Notwithstanding all of Israel's tough talk and Biden's repeated vow to defend Israel, Israel's military campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is turning into a real debacle. And things don't look much better for the United States. The world is now in bona fide tenterhooks mode — i.e., nervously waiting for Iran's promised military retaliation for Israel's illegal bombing of Iran's Consulate in Damascus a week ago. The 1961 The premises of a diplomatic m…
(2024-04-12). Parliament facing action from tens of thousands of people over Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
One hundred thousand people are expected to march on parliament for Palestine on Saturday 13 April — in a call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to UK arms sales to Israel. Marching on parliament for Palestine On 13 April tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in London calling on the …
(2024-04-12). High-level online conference of the Schiller Institute Saturday, April 13, 2024. pressenza.com Online Conference: April 13, 11 a.m. — 4: 30 p.m. (EDT) | : | In October 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy recognized the urgent need for a diplomatic agreement with the Soviet Union so directly and immediately — a failure in those famous thirteen days would have meant the abrupt end of civilization — that 7 months later he delivered the fol…
Israel described its clearly deliberate killing of seven humanitarian aid workers on April 1 as a "grave mistake", a "tragic event" that "happens in war". Israel is, obviously, lying. This entire so-called war — actually genocide — in Gaza, has been based on a series of lies, some of which Israel continues to peddle. For 
Can it get any busier? The World Court, otherwise known as the International Court of Justice, has been swamped by applications on the subject of alleged genocide. The site of interest remains the Gaza Strip, the subject of unremitting slaughter since the October 7, 2023 cross-border attacks by Hamas against Israel. The retaliation by Israel 
It took a genocide for Torontonians to commit themselves to the goal of defeating Israel. It turns out Iranian President Akhmedinejad was right after all. 'Israel' must be wiped off the map. It is an ugly cancer that could kill its Earthly host. But it will disappear only by the will of the people, Palestinian, …
The area around al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, following an Israeli massacre. (Omar Ishaq DPA via ZUMA Press) Ramadan in Gaza is unlike any we have previously seen. We don't have the traditional suhoor to brace us for the day ahead. There are no feasts here. No invitations extended for people to come and visit. We …
Walid Daqqa, the longest-held Palestinian political prisoner and a revolutionary leader, passed away on April 7 at the age of 62, serving 38 years in Israeli prison.
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Israel shuts down a town in the occupied West Bank, cancelling Eid for Palestinians | Israeli officials have imposed a total curfew in Jayyus, claiming a Palestinian responsible for a shooting attack fled there | | Israeli soldiers stationed in the occupied West Bank town of Qalandiya i…
Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report | Jakarta requires unanimous approval from 38 member states, including Israel, to gain membership to trade organisation | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part on a rally in front of the US embassy in Jakarta on 17 De…
Within the first weeks of the war, the IDF placed extensive, even exclusive reliance on Lavender, with as many as 37,000 Palestinians being identified as potential Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants for possible airstrikes. This reliance signaled a shift from the previous "human target" doctrine used by the IDF regarding senior military operatives. In such cases, killing the individual in their private residence would only happen exceptionally, and only to the most senior identified individuals, all to keep in awkward step with principles of proportionality in international law. The commencement of "Op…
Quito, Ecuador April 8, 2024 — Most of the world commemorated Al Quds Day on Friday, April 5. On Saturday I traveled to Quito to join the annual commemoration. This year it was a march of solidarity with Palestine that started in Arbolito Park and ended with a protest at . . . | 
Berliner Sparkasse, a state-owned bank in Germany, has frozen the account of Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Near East. Berliner Sparkasse Bank also demands that the anti-Zionist organization disclose a list of its members. According to Jewish Voice's social media platforms, Berliner Sparkasse froze the account on . . . | 
"What is a journalist?" is a contemporary equivalent of the ancient question, "What is truth?" The U.S. government's prosecution of Julian Assange hinges on the assertion that he is not a journalist and should be punished like a spy for a hostile country. The controversy over Assange is part of broader clashes over the meaning 
When armed Ecuadorian police gathered outside the Mexican embassy in Quito last Friday evening, a casual observer might have thought they were there to protect it. Instead, they launched an attack: brandishing assault rifles, police climbed the walls, entered the building by force and kidnapped Ecuador's former vice-president, Jorge Glas, who had that day been 
The inflation hawks took March's CPI as cause for celebration, inflation may not be dead yet. There is no doubt that it was a disappointing report for those hoping we could put the pandemic inflation behind us, but there still is not much basis for thinking the Fed needs to get out the nukes and start shooting big-time. 
Wetlands at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland shows signs of 'pitting,' where areas of cordgrass have converted to open water. Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program via Wikimedia, CC BY-NC Wetlands have flourished along the world's coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from 
On March 21, 2024, CounterPunch published my article criticizing the media for an intrusive and abusive attitude to the Princess of Wales, whom they would not leave in peace to recuperate from an abdominal operation, but whom they insisted on questioning, harassing and speculating about, regarding her prolonged public absence, despite the fact that this 
U.S. policymakers are still mired in imperial delusions, fueling fights to maintain and extend their hegemony in Ukraine, Palestine and even in the South China Sea, and refusing to recognize the emerging reality of a multipolar world which is expressed in so many ways economically in the rise of the BRICS countries but also simply in the refusal of other nations to go along with what the imperial hegemon expects them to do. 
Recently, you may have noticed that the hot weather is getting ever hotter. Every year the United States swelters under warmer temperatures and longer periods of sustained heat. In fact, each of the last nine months — May 2023 through February 2024 — set a world record for heat. As I'm writing this, March still has a 
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The funds will be usd to facilitate access to communication services in underserved areas Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Airtel Uganda, has handed over Shs 34.8 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in fulfillment of the Communications Act, aimed at bolstering the nation's communication infrastructure. This contribution comes on the heels of …
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Throughout history, marking people for death with a number or tattoo has become a trait of oppressive regimes. It is a process of And now it's happening to Palestinians. | Palestinians in Gaza are given an 
Israel bombed apartment buildings in The air strikes targeted both Jabalia and Nuseirat, killing 14 members of the Abu Youssef family, according to Gaza authorities. | Gaza's government media office described the attack in Nuseirat as a "massacre" and said the Israeli army was continuing its war of "genocide and ethni…
The bombing, which targeted a civilian vehicle in north Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp, also killed several of his grandchildren, the Al-Jazeera news network reported. | There were at least five people killed, Al-Jazeera j…
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The U.S. Middle East envoy called the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iraq to ask them to deliver a message to Iran urging it to lower tensions with Israel following an White House Middle East czar Brett McGurk asked the officials to contact the Iranian foreign minister to convey a message that Iran should de-escalate with Israel, which they did, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymit…
Israeli Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech has said that there are "secret" Israeli plans to settle in Har-Melech, a 
Palestinians in Many gathered in the rubble of destroyed mosques across Gaza, to perform special Eid prayers in congregation. | Local Palestinian media reported that volunteers and activists also launched a campaign to distribute toys to wounded ch…
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Around 600 political prisoners in The released prisoners left the jail "with their heads held high and chanting for Palestine", Bahraini human rights defender and activist Maryam Al-Khawaja said, while videos showed them clapping, chanting and celebrating. | Some waved Palestinian flags, while others praised the Prophet Muhammad. | The release comes…
The U.S. will make a push of more than a hundred million in additional funding to respond to the Special Envoy Tom Perriello told Reuters he hopes that partners around the world will put greater priority on the Sudanese civil war and that more countries will step up at a donor conference in Paris on April 15. | The da…
The Director General of the West Asia Office of the Iranian Trade Development Organisation, Abdul Amir Rabihawi, said that work is underway to expand the existing bilateral trade agreement into a free-trade agreement. | Lebanon and Iran signed a framework bilat…
German police have arrested an Iraqi couple alleged to be Twana H. S. and Asia R. A., whose surnames were not released under German privacy law, were arrested on Tuesday for their treatment of the girls between 2015 and 2017 in Iraq and Syria. | Prosecutors said the girls were physically abused, repeatedly raped and banned from practicing their religion. The c…
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ALBAWABA – Curious about what your horoscope predictions will be for March 31, 2024? What's in store for you in your horoscope, astronomer? Let's find out.ShutterstockExploring Your Destiny: Daily Horoscope – March 31, 2024: Aries (March 21 – April 19): Aries, tomorrow might be a good day to take a step back and examine the things in your life. Take a good look and see what is benefiting you, and what is only slowing you down and is bringing you stress, and then see what you can do about it. Letting it go may not be an option, but letting things stay the same also doesn't have to be the only option.
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Over one million people in In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, the UN body stressed that aid delivered by land is the only way Palestinians in Gaza can currently survive, and that time "is running…
This was discussed during a meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran, betwee…
This week on The New Arab Weekly, we look at the deadly Islamic State — Khorasan Province attack in Moscow, the Gaza ceasefire resolution that was passed at the United Nations Security Council, and the release of a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | We're joined by The New Arab's Head of News Paul Mcloughlin ( 
Israeli forces intensified their attacks across the Gaza Strip overnight, killing at least 15 people in a strike on a The sports centre sheltered scores of displaced Eight civilians were also killed overnight in Israeli strikes targeting the home of the Aliwa family in Shujayah, east of Gaza C…
On Monday, the Resolution 2728 passed 14—0, with the US abstaining from voting. | Washington had blocked three previous ceasefire resolutions by using its veto as a permanent member of the Securi…
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Israel struck targets in Aleppo at 1: 45 am on Friday in what was its deadliest operation in 
Thousands of Palestinians living within Israel's 1948 borders have protested on the 48th On 30th March 1976, Israeli troops killed six unarmed Palestinian citizens of Israel who were protesting against a planned seizure of huge swathes of Palestinian land in the Galilee region by the Israeli government. | That event has been comme…
Deadly Israeli airstrikes pounded the Gaza Strip overnight as Israeli attacks continued in the besieged and devastated Palestinian territory, including around several hospitals. | At least 75 people were killed overnight in new Israeli bombardment and ground attacks, most of them women and children, according to Gaza's health ministry. | Gaza's government media office also said that over 4…
US lawmakers accused the Biden administration of hypocrisy on Friday after it voiced concerns over The transfer includes over 1,800 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each, 
Israel's sustained attack on Israeli forces wanted to form teams from local tribes to administer the area and provide services, but failed to do so.
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Remember last year in the lead up to the much awaited Ukrainian counter offensive that the Ukrainians and many of its Western supporters could not stop talking about it? I commented at the time that this was damned stupid to pretend to be Babe Ruth and indicate where you were going to hit the ball. (I'm posting the video of this Babe Ruth moment for foreign readers who are unfamiliar with this piece of baseball history): | The Ukrainians and their Western sponsors were confidently "calling their shot." No General with half a brain will tell their adversary where he is going to attack. Which means, I supp…
The International Court of Justice imposed new provisional measures in South Africa's case against Israel for its genocide in Gaza, ordering Israel to ensure the entry of food and other supplies in order to stop the spreading famine.
Editor's Note: Build the Party, Build the Clubs is one of three discussion documents submitted by the CPUSA in preparation for its 32nd National Convention. It was approved for submission by the party's National Board at its March 27th meeting. | As the 2024 election unfolds, the U.S. working class is increasingly taking the fight to the bosses. Last year, strike action was way up, as was involvement in electoral struggles all over the country. Labor is taking greater independent political initiative to set the national agenda. The AFL-CIO, for example, recently demanded a ceasefire in Gaza. | This independen…
The Security Council's ceasefire resolution has offered "little hope" in Gaza as Israel's genocidal attack continues to rage. "We believe the reality around us, not the Security Council," Huda Amer, a Palestinian journalist in Gaza, tells Mondoweiss.
Nothing can justify a genocide. And nothing can justify providing weaponry and support for those conducting a genocide. Nevertheless, the US Senate on February 13 passed a bill that provides billions for Israel's slaughter of tens of thousands of Palestinians. It authorizes $14 billion dollars in military aid for Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. And it passed the Senate on 
Rutgers profits off of Palestinian suffering by investing $100 million in Boeing, the company that manufactured the munitions that leveled Gaza. Vote "Yes" to divest from the genocide.
As the death toll in Gaza tops 32,600, we speak with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder in Rafah near the Egyptian border, now home to some 1.5 million Palestinians seeking shelter from the fighting. He says Israel's continued obstruction of aid into the territory is a "man-made and preventable" crisis of hunger and acute malnutrition that could be ended if Israel just opened access to more aid trucks, especially in northern Gaza, where desperate people could be reached in as little as 10 minutes. "When I'm on the street, every person, the first thing they want to tell me in English or…
Jared Kushner joins the chorus calling for Israel to expand its occupation to Gaza's waterfront through forced displacement, but, if history is any judge, Palestinians will remain.
In his March 24th opinion piece for the Times, David Brooks agrees with a "broad consensus atop the Democratic Party" (is there room for such breadth on the peak of that lofty mountain?) saying that Israel has the right to defend its apartheid regime by killing, banishing or imprisoning not only Gaza's entire military but its entire elected government 
Almost eight months after the brutal Hamas' attack on innocent Israeli and Jewish citizens, including women and children, there are still some essential questions that need to be answered. Why did Hamas did it? and in such a cruel, barbaric, unnecessary way? Even more puzzling, why did they do it aware of the terrifying response 
Pro-Palestinian activists surrounded the Radio City Music Hall in New York City as President Joe Biden hosted one of his most prominent campaign events featuring his two Democratic predecessors. Inside the hall, protesters disrupted the speeches criticizing Biden's unyielding support for Israel. Thursday night's event raised a record-setting $26 million for the president and featured … 
It's almost cliché at this point to say "imagine if Russia or China did this", but such comparisons are important for retaining a sense of perspective on just how evil the western political-media class is being about Gaza right now.
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On Sept. 15 the United Auto Workers launched a historic "Stand Up Strike" against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (which includes Chrysler). After securing big contract gains, the union concluded the strike six weeks later. Attempting to thwart unionizing at their plants, non-union auto companies, such as Volkswagen, Mercedes and . . . | 
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the largest one-night fundraiser in presidential campaign history on Thursday. The event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City included numerous celebrities and featured President Biden alongside former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raising a record $25 million for Biden's reelection campaign. The main event was an onstage conversation with the three U.S. presidents moderated by late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert, but people began disrupting it just 10 minutes into their conversation, as Biden was talking, with protesters calling on the president to…
It wasn't called voter suppression back then, but civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer knew exactly how white authorities in Mississippi felt about Black people voting in the 1960s.
Renewable energy comes from matter that nature produces and replenishes constantly. The power generated through this source does not significantly threaten the environment, especially in comparison with fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which take more than millions of years to developand cause severe harm to our planet and climate when burned—fossil 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A South African national, Joachim Ugochukwu Onyeako has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for kidnapping with the intention to procure a ransom. Onyeako was sentenced by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices comprised of Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Justices Christopher Gashirabake, and Oscar …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law reversing police reforms on pretextual traffic stops like the one that got Tyre Nichols killed in Memphis last year.
I recently attended a moving presentation of Palestinian poetry at the public library in the University of Iowa campus town of Iowa City. The presenters and audience were largely (though not exclusively) university-based and included a number of folks from the university's renowned Iowa Writers Workshop. There was an invitation for audience members to speak 
As the Coast Guard ends its search for six missing construction workers, the U.S. laments over preventable deaths.
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Ralph Poynter speaking at a rally for political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. By Mumia Abu-Jamal The English Poet William Wordsworth once said, "The child is the father of the man." Rarely has such an anecdote been so true as in the wild, rebel life of Ralph Poynter. Poynter, a member of . . . | 
The only remedy against a highly organized ruling class is a highly organized Communist Party. The fascist MAGA right is becoming Struggles within the Struggle | The Party Program states, "Grassroots Communist Party clubs are vital to bringing the Party's vision, strategy, and tactics into local work with masses of working people." As a member of a newer, smaller club, however, we are of…
The Sierra Madre and trees of Claremont March is ending after a number of days of rain, cool evenings, sunshine, and life-giving breeze. So far, the Sierra Madre mountains seem to protect Claremont from floods and fires and, possibly, other harmful effects of climate change. Claremont is an affluent town of about 40,000 people in 
With his perfect tan and slicked-back hair, California Governor Gavin Newsom stood at a podium at Sacramento's Cal Expo in late September 2020 and announced an executive order requiring all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emissions by 2035. With the global Covid pandemic then at its height, Newsom was struggling to 
Search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two men from the Patapsco River following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, but four others remain missing and are presumed dead. All six victims were immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, part of a road crew that was filling potholes on the bridge when a cargo ship ran into one of the bridge supports, causing the entire structure to drop into the water. "The construction workers are absolutely essential," says Gustavo Torres, executive director of the immigrant rights group CASA, which counted two of…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed to fight corruption and mismanagement of resources in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Gen. Muhoozi took over as CDF from Gen Wilson Mbadi on Thursday during a handover ceremony held at the Fourth Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu …
This day is considered a day of great honour for Jesus…
Republicans are on a "crusade" against responsible investing, says Andrew Behar, CEO of the nonprofit group As You Sow that promotes corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy. His group was subpoenaed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee this week as Republicans probe whether investments that take into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns violate antitrust laws. Republicans have introduced bills in dozens of states across the U.S. to limit state bodies from working with banks and other financial firms that take things like climate change into consideration…
A crowd gathered in the Plaza de Mayo this Sunday to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice, on the 48th anniversary of the coup d'état, on an unprecedented 24 March with a national government that, for the first time in democracy, takes a denialist stance and rejects the figure of 30,000 disappeared. | Source: 
By Berthony Dupont -Mar 27, 2024 | A French saying goes: 'Those who resemble each other, always end up flocking together." | Traditional Haitian political figures, who have flocked to the "transitional presidential council" (CPT) that U.S. Secretary of State At the same time, a Haitian proverb says "they are just crabs in a bask…
Flush with my newly minted university degree, I sat down for breakfast with my entrepreneurial grandfather who met me with the question, "So you want to study to be an archaeologist, go to graduate school, how do you plan to make a living, dig for treasure?" My indignant response was "no" as that was never 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Severus Jjumba has called for fairness in the arbitration of disputes by government agencies to enable communities to live peacefully. In his Easter message delivered from the Episcopal home at Kitovu, in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka city, Bishop Jjumba expressed concern about acts …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform- NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has distanced the party from comments by Ali Kateregga, a NUP Councilor from Masaka who pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release the jailed NUP party supporters. At the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers at State House on …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 8,000 residents across Gulu City are set to gain access to clean and safe drinking water following completion of four spring wells, thanks to a collaborative effort between MTN Uganda's philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation and Safe Water Uganda, a community-based organisation. This initiative, part of the transformative MTN …
While most leftists have no problem rejecting Heidegger as a person, many ostensibly progressive or left-wing philosophers have nevertheless adopted Heideggerian positions.
Last December, one of the most intrusive provisions in the federal statute book was set to expire. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) authorizes the National Security Agency to vacuum up trillions of emails and other data. A bevy of bipartisan members of Congress called for radically curtailing those nullifications of Americans' 
Abby and Brittany Hensel, the conjoined twins who first gained national attention when they appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996, have reached a major life milestone: Abby is married.The Hensel twins later starred in the feel-good TLC reality series "Abby and Brittany," which showcased their daily lives. From driving to traveling across Europe, the show provided a glimpse into their unique experiences. When the series ended after one season, Abby and Brittany had just graduated from college with degrees in education.Abby, now 34 years old, is married to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran.
This March, Argentina's school year began with empty classrooms. The price of learning materials rose by 502 percent over the past year, leaving many children unprepared for the year to come. And the teachers? On strike after President Javier Milei announced deep cuts to their salaries. There's something much larger happening here: Workers rights are 
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The satellite will help predict natural disasters…
ALBAWABA – The founder of the cryptocurrency exchange platform and coin FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, has been found guilty on Thursday and given a 25-year jail term for defrauding investors out of nearly $8 billion, according to New York Times, ending one of the biggest rise and fall stories in crypto.The Bahamas-based FTX peaked at an evaluation of $32 billion earlier in 2022 according to CNBC, becoming one of the largest crypto currency marketplaces in the globe, offering providing spot trading in alongside derivatives products, before seeing a downfall that lead to the incarceration of its founder Sam Bankman-F…
About midway through his new book Commune or Nothing: Venezuala's Communal Movement and its Socialist Project, author Chris Gilbert introduces the reader to Marxist theoretician István Mészáros and his groundbreaking book titled Beyond Capital: Toward a Theory of Transition. Gilbert does so in the context of a discussion about the commune movement in Venezuela. The 
Georgia Republican Party Official, Brian Pritchard, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for voting illegally nine times while a felon.
Liberty — Equality — Democracy: America and Americans are defined by their dedication to these founding principles—ideas that were fostered by the Enlightenment philosophers of the late 17th — 18th centuries, the Age of Reason, and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Our Declaration and Constitution are secular documents. There is no invocation 
Will carbon capture technology bail society out of the latest version of greenhouse gas emissions, CO2 suddenly doubling its rate of increase when compared to the past decade, in breathtaking fashion, thus overheating the ocean and the Arctic and Antarctica and hammering Greenland? The relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and carbon capture technology is best 
Judging by a rash of news reports beginning in late 2023, communities across the country may be gearing up for a massive wave of school closures in 2024. "A school closure cliff is coming," warned an article in the Hechinger Report in August 2023. The headline of a January 2024 article in the 74 read, "Exclusive Data: 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I just read a most remarkable piece in The Seattle Times—remarkable for its bluntly nihilistic candor. The headline atop Ron Judd's August 2021 essay for The Times's Pacific NW Magazine gives a good idea of the writer's point: "The decline of American civilization." And the subhead: "There's more …
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering March 2024: World Bank finds that sanctions overcompliance is hindering the private sector in Afghanistan; Cuba turns to the UN for assistance amid embargo-fueled food shortages; New book argues that Iran sanctions have hurt civilians, strengthened government; Human Rights Watch reports that North Korea sanctions negatively impact health, …
Bridges being knocked down, the average income needed to meet basic needs being unavailable to most, thousands dying yearly from a lack of medical care, worker productivity through the roof without a commensurate increase in wages…… What a time to be alive in the United States. The great irony in all of this is that 
Source: Art Wager / Getty | School leaders at Tennessee State University are hosting a national press conference to address the recent extremist Republican legislatures across the country that are attacking and defunding historically black colleges and universities. | The press conference, which will take place this Monday, April 1, at 11 a.m. CST, will include national faith and civil rights leaders such as Bishop William J. Barber, II, Latosha Brown, Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, Tamika Mallory and Roland Martin. | It will be located at the Rotunda of the Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. Martin L King…
Ajman to host first folklore festival celebrating history and identity…
World leaders gathered for the annual Boao Forum to discuss regional and global development. China's top legislator made a keynote speech reaffirming the country's commitment to being open for business and to lead economic growth. | Joining the discussion: | Carl Fey is a Professor at BI Norwegian Business School and a Visiting Scholar at the Boao Forum. | John…
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By Misión Verdad — Mar 26, 2024 | During his second term as the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has achieved fundamental milestones to overcome the crises generated by the far-right opposition and the United States. These achievements have led the country towards political, economic, and social stability. They have strengthened his leadership within Chavismo and have positioned him as the natural candidate to represent the Bolivarian Revolution in the presidential election scheduled for July 28 this year. | The following are five milestones, five strategic achievements, whic…
At 9: 58 am on March 25th, former president Donald Trump, decked out in a navy suit, red tie and white shirt, appeared in a New York court seeking a further delay in a case involving a commercial tryst he had with the porn star, Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford). He claimed, "This is a witch-hunt and a hoax." The trial is 
The meeting could be a favourable event to attract foreign investment for the whole continent…
Starting a landscaping business can be total fun! Especially if you love to work outside and create lovely spaces. If you happen to love nature, considering a landscaping business should be your goal. | The demand for landscaping services is always around the corner. You only need to get some useful tools and decide on rates for each service you provide. | By learning how to start a landscaping business, you can enjoy the freedom of your new full of talent and fun job as well as choosing your own clients and an ultimate comfortable working schedule. | How to Start a Landscaping Business: Steps: | 1. Outli…
Emirati Culture Minister emphasised the role of poetry for Arabic-speaking peoples…
50 per cent of public investment is planned to be allocated to green projects…
New York City, March 27 Outside Metropolitan Transit Authority meeting, New York City, March 27, 2024. Reflecting the widespread, popular rejection of National Guard troops in the New York City subway system, on March 27 pro-Palestinian activists protested in front of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. They demanded New York Gov . . . | 
James Crawford served five years in the U.S. Marine Corps maintaining the radar systems on super-sophisticated warplanes built to fend off enemy attacks from air, sea, and land. But not once during his time in numerous ports as far away as Asia did he see a U.S. commercial vessel plying the seas, a sign, he 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has installed its first-ever female Head of Laity, breaking the tradition of male dominance in the highest office of lay apostolate within the Archdiocese. Emily Kitto Mwaka, who was recently elected to the position, was formally presented on Thursday alongside other elected members of the Archdiocesan Council …
View of actor Lou Gossett Jr. as he participates in an onstage conversation at the Meditation Museum, Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 27, 2017. | Source: Howard Ruffner / Getty | UPDATED: 9: 30 a.m. ET, March 29 | While death is an inevitable part of life, that fact doesn't make it any easier when it is reported that someone has died. | Louis Gossett Jr., the award-winning actor who became the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting role, died Thursday, A true…
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Oil Company — UNOC will effective May 2024 start importing petroleum products into the country. This is after the Kenyan government agreed to award it a certificate of incorporation, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has said. It follows a meeting between Kenya's President, Dr. …
Israel bombed at least four homes in One of the airstrikes killed 11 people from a single family, health officials said. | Mussa Dhaheer, looking on from below as neighbours helped an emergency worker lower a victim i…
A US State Department official working on human rights issues in the Middle East resigned Wednesday in protest over Annelle Sheline, 38, left her position as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor just a year into her role, with nearly half of that period overshadowed by Israel's 
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans for an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israel has launched its largest attack on Syria since 7 October. | An Israeli 
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The majority of Americans oppose Israel's actions in Gaza, according to a The poll, conducted by Gallup, shows a 10 per cent increase in American public disapproval of Israel's military actions, compared with one released in November. | The research, conducted between 1 and 20 March, shows a marked shift in public opinion. Seeing an even bigger shift is Americans' approval of Israel's conduct in…
Dozens of Israelis blockaded the A scuffle broke out between Israeli border police and a group of young men, believed to be activists affiliated with the Zionist NGO 
Eyewitness testimonies suggest a disturbing trend of On the afternoon of 19 March, 40-year-old farmer Fakher Bani Jaber from Khirbat al-Tawil, a small village in the northern occupied 
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Future In the new test, which applicants must pass to acquire German nationality, candidates could be asked the founding year of Israel or Germany's alleged particular The punishments for Holocaust denial, the name of the Je…
Dozens of people protested outside the Beirut office of the United Nations Palestinian Refugee Agency School teacher Fathi al-Sharif was put on leave for three months without pay as the UN agency investigated alleged activities "that are in violation of the Agency's regulatory framework governing staff conduct," the agency told Reuters in a statement. | UNRWA said it could…
When Amani Mabyuo, a 50-year-old Sudanese refugee living in Egypt since This type of incident is now relatively common in Egypt. It's also a real-life example of how rising xenophobia and anti-refugee sentiment are fuelled by misinformation spr…
For the first time in its history, Gaza is home to one of the But now, ex…
Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to education. | Shekiba has turned to online learning since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and shut her out of classrooms, signing up for live economics lectures she squints at on a pocket-sized phone screen. | Boys and men returned to classes with the start of the Afghan new year, but girls and women will be left behind again by a Taliban government education blockade that is part of a raft of restrictions the United Nations has labelled 'gender apartheid'
Several human rights organisations A total of 27 local, regional, and international…
In The proposal, put forward by former minister Ayachi Hammami, intends "to put an end to the state of confusion and silence in the public scene…
For many Moroccans, SaàØd Saadi embodies the struggle for women's rights. Now a researcher in political economy and a retired professor, Saadi looks back on his upbringing as the spark for his career, one filled with fighting social injustice and misogyny. He recalls his earliest years when he was surrounded by his politically active family, including his sisters. | Saadi soon became involved in the Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) and years later, joined Abdrerrahman Youssoufi's leftist government as Secretary of State for Social Protection, Family and Childhood in 1998. | In office, Saadi pushed for…
It is easy to speak about managing your self-care and wellness when your business is not at its peak during the highest spiritual point of the year. Or when you're not leading a team of approximately 15 people and thousands of volunteers across multiple cities. | So how does Omar Salha, the founder and chief executive of the "As the Ramadan Tent Project celebrates over 10 yea…
The CIA is working overtime to push the lie that they warned the Russians about the 22 March terrorist attack and the Russians ignored that warning. Simply not true. As I noted in my previous article, the USG warning issued on March 7 only specified 48 hours. I have no idea when that "clock" started but let's assume it was Friday the 7th and ended on Sunday the 9th. Since the "predicted" action did not take place there are at least two possible explanations — 1) the intel was bogus or 2) the stepped up Russian security at the Crocus City Hall on March 8 thwarted the attack. | Unless the intel stipulat…
By CSSS Team The build up to the 18th Lok Sabha election witnessed communal churning in India. According to the monitoring of Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, in February alone, the media reported ten communal riots, nine minor and one major riot. The communal riots left over 153 injured and six dead. It appears …
While corporate mainstream media gave Israel the cover to commit genocide in Gaza, MintPress has been at the forefront of challenging atrocity propaganda and naming the names of those who profit from this massacre. For this, we have been targeted financially and algorithmically.
Following the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, Israel continued its attacks on Gaza hospitals, killing 76 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, Israel killed 7 Lebanese people during cross-border fighting.
Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone discuss the US abstaining on a ceasefire vote at the UN after sabotaging several previous attempts by the security council to end the slaughter in Gaza. How much did the US dilute the resolution, and does its insistence on its non-binding nature mean the end of the …
On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday, 3/28 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Eugene and Rania are joined by special guests: Layan Sima Fuleihan — On March 25, the UN Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to be implemented during the month of Ramadan and to end on April 9. …
The world court will rule on the requested additional measures in the coming days, which may include criticism of Israel as well as requests for additional monitoring reports, according to the KAN broadcaster report.
Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has conducted multiple operations against Israeli military outposts in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories, expressing its unwavering support for Palestinians in Gaza amid a genocidal war.
A spokesman for the UN children's agency said on Tuesday that the situation in the war-torn Gaza is so bad that teens are increasingly expressing their desire to be quickly murdered in order to end the "nightmare". 
By almost every measure, Gaza represents one of the greatest man-made public health catastrophes of our age. As public health professionals, it is our duty to speak out about the genocide in Gaza. Our public health colleagues should do the same.
The Israeli military has laid siege to Gaza City's al-Shifa hospital once again. What do we know about the atrocities it's committing, and why is it back in an area which it claimed to have cleared of Hamas militants months ago? The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate assess the horrific military maneuver and state …
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the worst terror attack against Russia in two decades, and debate the culpability of ISIS-K. What is ISIS, and could there be a hidden hand behind the group's frequent targeting of states designated as enemies by the West? ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at 
The U.S. experience in the Middle East is a classic study of political and military miscalculation leading to strategic failure. President Joe Biden's political support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which is being sorely tested, and his military support for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), which is making the United States complicit in Israel's genocidal campaign, is the latest and worst example of U.S. miscalculation. Overall, the exercise of U.S. military power in the Middle East, designed to gain strategic advantage, has backfired. It has led to disarray in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, a…
The Foggy Dew — Sinéad O'Connor & The Chieftains MoA: New York Times Misreports Gaza UNSC Resolution Stop the Worsening Undercount of Palestinian Casualties in Gaza, by Ralph Nader Redirecting: On Gaza and the Palestinian Resistance, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Peter Myers Digest: Israel and Gaza Cat McGuire Asks Jeff Brown about "Zio-American Empire vs. China," by Kevin Barrett Is "Neocon" synonymous with "Nazi"? by Don Hank Democracy Is an Ideal Government for Jewish Influence, by Thomas Dalton New Alliances and Military Strength Surge Amid Yemen's Unwavering Support for Gaza, by A Abdulkareem…
Kit Klarenberg uncovers how Israel's grip on U.S. policy threatens online expression with the TikTok ban bill, challenging the narrative of Chinese control and highlighting the real danger to free speech.
War on Gaza: Israeli strike kills seven paramedics in south Lebanon | Hezbollah retaliated against attack on emergency and relief centre with dozens of rockets hitting northern Israel, killing a factory worker | | People inspect the site of an overnight Israeli air strike in the Lebanese town of He…
Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha after deeming mediated talks on a Gaza truce "at a dead end" due to demands by Hamas, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday. | The official, who is close to the Mossad spymaster heading up the talks, accused Hamas' Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the diplomacy "as part of a wider effort to inflame this war over Ramadan". | The warring sides had stepped up negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a six-week suspension of Israel's offensive in return for the proposed release of 40 of the 130 hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaz…
If there is one leader whom the current Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, follows, it is Ze'ev Jabotinsky, the founder of Revisionist Zionism, which would form the bedrock of Netanyahu's Likud party.Since 2005, Israel has had a Memorial Day to honour Jabotinsky (29 Tammuz, the day of his death on 4 August 1940, according to the Hebrew calendar). At a 2017 celebration, Netanyahu said: 'I have Jabotinsky's works on my shelf, and I read them often.' He …
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The British High Court The court ruled that Assange may appeal only on the grounds that his freedom of speech might be restricted in the US, and that there is a possibility he could receive the death penalty. If the US provides "assurances" that neither o…
Maryland Governor Moore noted that bridge was compliant with safety standards…
Long-lost document links Shakespeare to sister's literary pursuits, study finds…
Trump and other rivals like Nikki Haley trolled Biden for his old age at several occasions…
By The attack left Russia and the world in shock. Despite the ongoing NATO-orchestrated conflict in Ukraine, the country has been largely safe from such …
On March 19, 2024, the head of France's ground forces, General Pierre Schill, published an article in the newspaper, Le Monde, with a blunt title: "The Army Stands Ready." Schill cut his teeth in France's overseas adventures in the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, and Somalia. In this article, General Schill wrote that his troops are "ready" for any confrontation and that he could mobilize 60,000 of France's 121,000 soldi …
Pulling out all the stops, Donald Trump is hoping to reclaim his presidential throne by selling $60 bibles alongside singer Lee Greenwood.
Real camps have been set up with hammocks, tree houses up to 11 meters high, and banners: in Germany, a group of around a hundred environmentalists has occupied a natural area that is set to be destroyed in favor of a new wing of the Gigafactory, the Tesla factory which represents the main industrial hub in Europe for Elon Musk's car company. The headquarters, which could accommodate up to 12 thousand employees and produce up to 500 thousand cars per year, should soon be expanded into an adjacent area, intended to house a goods station, warehouses, and a company nursery. However, to build the plant it would be ne…
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
Andrew Caldwell, who went viral for claiming in church that he was "deliveredt" from being a homosexual, announced his run for public office.
Approximately 120 projects are currently underway…
Democratic Arizona state Senator Eva Burch made headlines last week after speaking on the floor of the state Senate about her plans to obtain an abortion after receiving news that her pregnancy was nonviable. Arizona has banned all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. "I felt like it was really important for me to bring people along, so that people could really see what this looks like," says Burch, a former nurse practitioner who worked at a women's health clinic before running for office, about why she decided to publicly tell her story. "I wanted to pull people into the conversation s…
Spring brings many things. With March waning our small greenhouse coaxes 400 tomato seedlings and three flats of sprouting lettuce along. If the recent growing seasons are any indication, they will face what are called "challenges," in the neutered and anesthetic lingo of the day—— seared by heat and drought, drowned by deluge. March also 
When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals. In the current governmental climate, obeying one's conscience and speaking truth to the power of the police state can easily render you an "enemy of the state." The government's list of so-called "enemies of the state" is growing by …
Cornell University's Labour Action Tracker reports have noted a 77 per cent growth in strikes since 2021.
India has strongly objected to remarks made by the United States on the arrest of key opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. | New Delhi's objection came two days after Washington said it is closely following reports of Kejriwal's arrest and that it encourages a fair legal process. | Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governs the national capital territory and the northern state of Punjab, was arrested last week by the federal financial crime-fighting agency on corruption charges, weeks before India begins voting in general elections on April 19.
Spectators look skyward during a partial eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017, at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. | Source: Bruce Bennett / Getty | ABC News and National Geographic announce the unparalleled event "Eclipse Across America." Here's how more than 30 million Americans can find themselves in the path of a total On Monday, April 8, at least 32 million people across America could see the total solar eclipse, where the moon will completely block the s…
By Jack Poulson — Mar 20, 2024 | Fort Huachuca's Human Intelligence Training Center plans to teach soldiers to evade adversary counterintelligence, including through remotely manipulating cellphone sensors and wiping hidden volumes. | Within Fort Huachuca in southeastern Arizona, the U.S. Defense Department is quietly training its soldiers on how to spy against 'near-peer' adversaries such as China in the age of cellphones and facial recognition. While the Central Intelligence Agency receives the bulk of popular attention and critique for collecting what is referred to as 'human intelligence', or 'HUMINT', t…
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is being accused of "racial bias" due to his response to a fight video between a Black and white student.
Investigation Discovery expands its docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" with a fifth episode titled "Breaking the Silence." | "Breaking the Silence" premieres April 7th, featuring interviews with "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell and other former Nickelodeon child stars. | This installment focuses on the "toxic and dangerous culture" within popular 90s and 2000s children's television shows. | "With Breaking the Silence, we're digging deeper into the crucial conversations the docuseries ignited and exploring the lingering questions left in their wake to provide further insight from the brave voices…
The closing ceremony of the XXII International Debut Film Festival "The Spirit of Fire" was held in Khanty-Mansiysk…
Boris Kagarlitsky's daughter, Ksenia Kagarlitsky, and others inside and outside Russia, are spearheading a global campaign to demand her father's release. She spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the campaign and the need for solidarity with all political prisoners in Russia.
On March 16, Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for Niger's governing military council, announced that Niger was dropping its 12-year-old military-cooperation agreement with the United States. Niger's military council had assumed power following the coup in July, 2023 that removed Mohamed Bazoum, the elected president. U.S. military intervention in Niger is now a poor fit with grim 
Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, will not face charges following an alleged altercation with a photographer in Australia. | New South Wales police confirmed to Billboard on March 26 that they've closed the investigation, resulting in "no further police action" against Scott. | The incident occurred in late February at Neutral Bay Wharf in Sydney. Photographer Ben McDonald filed a complaint alleging Scott Swift assaulted him as the Swift family was leaving a yacht. | The altercation happened after Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour concert in Sydney. | Police stated that officers "conducted an investigation foll…
Statement before the United Nations Security Council, Arria Formula Meeting, 25 March 2024. Excellencies, distinguished delegates, The unlawfulness of unilateral coercive measures imposed by certain countries against other States, businesses and individuals has been documented in United Nations studies going back to the seminal report issued in the year 2000 by the Subcommission on the 
A cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore after the vessel lost power. The structure gave way instantly, sending cars and construction workers into the water below. | Joining the discussion: | 
Following the horrific terrorist attack carried out at Moscow's Crocus City Hall on March 22, Russian leftists are warning that the government's response is "more frightening than the terrorist attack itself", reports Federico Fuentes.
Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, expressed optimism for a brighter future, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, including politicians, administrative authorities, and police, to navigate the country out of challenging times. | The 'time of comfort will come', he remarked. | In a meeting with members of national and provincial assemblies from Faisalabad Division, the former premier lamented the removal of their government in 2017, asserting that Pakistan would have made significant progress otherwise. | He criticized those who seized power, stating the…
The ruling coalition has started showing signs of strains in the first month into power as the leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) came face-to-face on Tuesday on the contentious appointment of a retired bureaucrat as the new chairman of the Indus River System Authority (Irsa). | The counter statements from the leaders of the PML-N and PPPP, the main partners in the federal government, has brought to fore cracks in the ruling coalition just days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, first, appointed Zafar Mahmood as the new Irsa chairman and,…
Lil Rod, the rapper who accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs' of assault is now alleging that Oscar winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. also harassed him in January last year. | According to the lawsuit, Combs introduced Jones to the actor and left them alone in a studio on Combs' yacht. | "Cuba Gooding Jr. began touching, groping, and fondling Mr. Jones' legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks and his shoulders," Jones' lawsuit alleges. | The complaint includes a photo showing Gooding with his arm around Jones, as well as another photo depicting Combs and Gooding in conversation…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has overhauled its assessment approach, shifting towards competency-based evaluation required under the new lower secondary curriculum. Upon examining the sample papers released on Monday and comparing them with past papers, it's evident that UNEB has implemented significant changes. One notable adjustment is the reduction …
What is ISIS-K? ISIS-K, short for Islamic State Khorasan Province, is a regional affiliate of the larger Islamic State group. The affiliate group operates primarily in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, although it has presence throughout the historical "Khorasan" — a region that includes parts of the modern-day nations of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, along with other 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform — NUP party has cried foul and slammed Parliament for blocking the removal of Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, from the Parliamentary Commission to defend ongoing corruption practices in the August House. NUP Secretary-General Lewis Davis Rubongoya, commented after Speaker Anita Annet Among's letter dated 25th March 2024 rejecting the …
Thailand's parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday, a landmark step that moves one of Asia's most liberal countries closer to becoming its third territory to legalise same-sex unions. | The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making. It still requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from the king before it becomes law and would take effect 120 days later. | The legislation was passed by 400 of the 415 lawmakers present, with only 10 voting against it and could see Thailand join Taiwan and Nepal in allowing same-sex…
Christina Applegate has reflected bravely on her journey of battling breast cancer, expressing regret over not being fully open about the emotional toll it took. | In a podcast interview with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Podcast, she revealed, "I learned that lesson the hard way because in 2008, when I had breast cancer at 36 years old, I went out, and I was the good girl talking about 'Oh, I love my new boobs' that are all scarred and f—ed up. What was I thinking?" | Applegate admitted to feeling like a fraud after an interview with Robin Roberts, saying, "My first interview was with Robin Roberts when I had…
Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman concluded a five-day general discussion on the annual budget 2023-24 in Punjab Assembly, asserting that it marked the first step by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government towards steering the country in the right direction. | Addressing queries from lawmakers, the finance minister assured them that the budget had been meticulously crafted to encompass all sectors, with particular emphasis on education and health, which are among the top priorities of the PML-N. | He also pledged that the upcoming budget would address concerns raised by critics, promising sig…
Bar associations across Pakistan have demanded the Supreme Court's (SC) intervention over the letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges regarding the interference of spy agencies in judicial functions. | A meeting was also held between Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Awan, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. The judicial trio discussed the letter by the six IHC judges. | The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) strongly condemned interference by the "executive branch or operatives of intelligence agencies in the judicial functions" of the courts t…
What director Jonathan Glazer said in barely one minute at the Oscars retains profound moral power that no distortions can hide.
In a candid discussion on the "Sibling Revelry" podcast, hosted with Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson delves into confronting childhood trauma and familial issues. | Courtesy: New York Post | Despite praising Goldie Hawn as an "amazing" mother, he reveals the challenges of growing up without a consistent father figure and Hawn's sporadic presence. | The dynamic between Oliver and his parents, particularly the absence of a consistent father figure after Goldie Hawn's marriage to Bill Hudson ended in 1982, was a focal point of the conversation. | Goldie's subsequent long-term relationship with Kurt Russell introduced n…
Democracy refers to a government in which people rule directly or through their elected representatives. It is, in other words, what President Lincoln referred to in his Gettysburg address as a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" but which Plato warned is a chimera. Indeed, the ancient Greek philosopher thought a government elected 
Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are shutting down their philanthropic organization, the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, after a sharp decline in donations that followed the notorious 2022 Oscars slapping incident. | Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has made significant strides in health, arts education, and environmental sustainability, earning accolades and support from high-profile benefactors, thereby cementing its status in the realm of celebrity-led charitable efforts. | Celebrity-led charities like Newman's Own and Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good have become essent…
Socialist Party of Malaysia (Parti Sosialis Malaysia, PSM) Deputy President S Arutchelvan (Arul) recently spoke with Green Left's Peter Boyle about a new hope for reviving left unity in the country.1711537017-0/Netflix-(1)1711537017-0.png)
Paul Simon has opened up about his short-lived, tumultuous marriage to Carrie Fisher describing their relationship as a "whirlwind" complicated by the immense fame of the "Star Wars" star. | "Carrie was much more show business oriented," Simon reflected in the documentary "In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon." | "…She knew how to manipulate it and make it work for her. She was really good at it, and I wasn't." | Simon's friend and best man, SNL producer Lorne Michaels said that there were lots of things that were remarkable about the time, but also it was two people at career peaks, and that's always…
Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones' lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs for $30 million in February, alleges multiple instances of sexual assault and trafficking. | It claims that Combs' parties, which allegedly involved human trafficking, attracted guests, including notable celebrities and dignitaries such as Prince Harry. | Jones, in the lawsuit, mentioned that Combs was known for hosting the 'best' parties and that his association with celebrities like Prince Harry lent credibility to him and his associates. | Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, reportedly met Diddy in 2007 at a party they hosted to t…
Households around the world threw away one billion meals every single day in 2022 in what the United Nations on Wednesday called a "global tragedy" of food waste. | More than $1 trillion worth of food was binned by households and businesses at a time when nearly 800 million people were going hungry, the UN's latest Food Waste Index Report says. | It said that more than 1 billion tonnes of food — almost one fifth of all the produce available on the market — was wasted in 2022, most of it by households. | "Food waste is a global tragedy. Millions will go hungry today as food is wasted across the world," Inger…
Rescuers have lost hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the coast guard said, as efforts switched on Wednesday to looking for bodies of the missing and more answers to why a container ship smashed into the span. | Search divers were expected to return near dawn to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of the bridge in Baltimore Harbor to search for six workers missing and now presumed dead. | The disaster has forced the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, and created a traffic quagmire for Baltimore and the surrounding reg…
The Fund is expected to tackle Africa's $110 billion equity financing gap Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan African multilateral lender, African Export — Import Bank has unveiled its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) office in Kigali, Rwanda. FEDA was established to tackle Africa's US$110 billion financing gap for intra-African trade, value-added export …
An immigration battle continues on the border between Texas and Mexico, as Texas's state government increases its militarization of the region, deploying hundreds of National Guard troops and constructing new infrastructure on the border. Meanwhile, a new federal spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden has increased funding for ICE and CBP, and state and federal courts have been wrangling over the legality of SB4, a new Texas state law that gives local police sweeping powers to arrest and deport anyone they suspect has entered the United States without authorization. We hear…
By Les Leopold / Substack Intel, the largest chip maker in America, with 2023 revenues of $54 billion, has just been awarded an $8.5 billion grant from the federal CHIPS and Science Act, plus $11 billion in favorable loans. In addition to badly needed microchips, Intel produces totally useless stock buybacks. On its website the …
Fans of the iconic "Bad Boys" franchise are in for a wild ride! Sony Pictures has unleashed the adrenaline-pumping trailer for the long-awaited fourth installment, officially titled "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." | Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in their legendary roles as Miami PD detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, ready to deliver their signature blend of explosive action, hilarious banter, and high-stakes crime-busting. | The "Bad Boys" legacy began in 1995 with the original film, a box office smash that solidified Smith and Lawrence as an unstoppable action-comedy duo. | While filmmaking legend…
In UK News On Tuesday the government published its response to the public inquiry into Brook House Immigration Removal Centre. The inquiry was a response to a 2017 investigative documentary, which included footage of staff abusing detained people. The inquiry's report was published on 19 September 2023. In its response the government described the documentary …
Egyptian Medicines Authority's new status will open access to advanced technologies…
I've been describing this world of ours, such as it is, for almost 23 years at TomDispatch. I've written my way through three-and-a-half presidencies — god save us, it could be four in November! I've viewed from a grave (and I mean that word!) distance America's endlessly disastrous wars of this century. I've watched the latest military budget 
All across the corporate media today, there are stories attacking Cuba and its revolution.
The abortion debate continues to rage and women still need to fight for the right to decide whether or not we can or should abort. Pew Research Center has conducted no shortage of surveys about abortion over the years, providing a window into Americans' views on the subject. In a Center survey conducted nearly a 
Timothee Chalamet made history as the youngest actor nominated for an Oscar in 2018 for his performance in "Call Me By Your Name." | He has since garnered acclaim for his roles in films such as "Beautiful Boy," "Little Women," as well as the recent box office hits "Wonka" and "Dune Part Two" | The 28-year-old actor has now entered into a first-look agreement with the studio, enabling Chalamet to present projects for consideration as potential roles or productions. | In a statement reported by DailyMail on Tuesday, Chalamet expressed his gratitude for the deal, stating, "These are studio heads who believe in re…
So you wanna bet on the beautiful game? Well, arm yourself with some real knowledge, because some matches are more than just goals — they're epic clashes with enough bad blood to fill a vampire convention. These are the rivalries that'll have you glued to the screen, biting your nails (and maybe your betting slip) …
Russian travellers assess China's gastronomy…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shareholders of Stanbic Uganda Holdings are set to receive up to 280 billion shillings in total dividends payout for the year ending December 2023. This is a record-high payout, and it is 45 billion shillings higher than last financial year's payment. The payment arises from the recommended payout for the …
In court documents, Tech entrepreneur Christian Dumontet is seeking a restraining order requiring Christine Quinn to maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from his Los Angeles residence, where he has also asked her to vacate. | According to court documents viewed by People Magazine, the 45-year-old additionally requested that Quinn obtain his permission before travelling outside of LA with their 3-year-old son, Christian, expressing concerns about potential abduction. | Dumontet asserts that Quinn has a history of threatening to remove or conceal their son from him and has been uncooperative in co-parenting…
The two-week restriction on visiting prisoners, including PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail came to end on Wednesday. | In view of security concerns, the Punjab government issued a notification on March 12 banning visitations in Adiala jail for 14 days. | After the completion of this period, the visitations will be able to start in Adiala jail from Thursday. | Two weeks ago, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police on a tip-off foiled an attack near Adiala jail by conducting a joint operation as well as arrested highly-trained terrorists. | The terrorists were planning to t…
India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km (1,000-mile) porous border with Myanmar within about a decade, said a source with direct knowledge of the matter, to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities. | New Delhi said earlier this year it would fence the border and end a decades-old visa-free movement policy with coup-hit Myanmar for border citizens for reasons of national security and to maintain the demographic structure of its northeastern region. | A government committee earlier this month approved the cost for the fencing, which needs to be approved by Prime Minister Narendra Mo…
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone, which is available by mail and can be taken at home, even in states that have severely limited or banned abortions. The case was brought by a group of anti-choice medical associations that have sought to overturn moves by the Food and Drug Administration to increase access to the drug, which is used for roughly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions. This was the first abortion-related Supreme Court hearing since the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. A decision is expected by July. "Overall the justices showed that they were ske…
It looks like Jontay Porter might have to explain his performance on the court. The NBA is investigating him over gambling activity connected to his play. The Score is reporting that the Toronto Raptors player is now at the center of a new probe being conducted by the National Basketball Association. According to ESPN the …
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders associated on Wednesday the letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to court decisions against party founder Imran Khan and claimed the same have lost their credibility. | Six IHC judges reached out to the SJC a day earlier seeking clarity on the alleged intrusion of executive members, including intelligence operatives, in judicial matters. | Addressing a press conference today, PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, accompanied by general secretary Omar Ayub and information secretary Raoof Hasan, highlighted the unprecede…
COMMENT | ALISON L LACROIX | By claiming that it has the power to enforce its own immigration policy, even when that policy conflicts with federal law, Texas has reignited a debate about federalism that is as old as the United States itself. But with so many commentators invoking the past to justify their positions, …
It was established in 1961 by the IX Congress of the International Theatre Institute…
South Africa is gearing up for its upcoming general elections scheduled for May 29, 2024, where voters will choose representatives for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures across the country. These elections, held every five years, play a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape and determining its future direction. President Cyril Ramaphosa is …
Musician Zayn Malik has opened up about his musical aspirations, and a collaboration with superstar Miley Cyrus is high on his list! | In a recent fan chat on Stationhead, the former One Direction star expressed admiration for Cyrus' music and a desire to work with her. | "I'd like to do a collaboration with her," he said of the Grammy winner. Malik continued: "I like her recent music a lot. She's got a sick voice." | Malik envisions a powerful creative synergy, noting their sounds would mesh well on his upcoming album, Room Under the Stairs. "I think we could do something really cool together, especially in l…
Ben Crump is calling for a police officer in Leland, Mississippi, to be fired after Kadarius Smith was killed after the 17-year-old was run over with a police cruiser.
Pakistan on Wednesday began reaching out to countries seeking support for the non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for 2025-26. | For this purpose, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted an Iftar dinner for the diplomatic corps today. "Pakistan's foreign policy is deeply rooted in the principles of peace, equality, and justice. Pakistan will continue to champion multilateralism, peace, development, and mutual prosperity," Dar said in his remarks. | He went on to seek the support of other countries to vote in favour of Pakistan's candidacy. "As you may be aware, Pakistan is a candidate for the non-permanent…
Michael John Smith (appellant) v Fronterra Co-operative group Ltd and others [2024] NZSC 5 This appeal to the New Zealand Supreme Court concerned strike out of a claim in tort (comprised of three causes of action) relating to damage caused by climate change. The question was whether theplaintiff's claim should be allowed to proceed to …
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The United States said on Tuesday that it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran. | Why it is important | The Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline, known as the Peace Pipeline, opens a new tab, is a long-term project between Tehran and Islamabad, and has faced delays and funding challenges for several years. The pipeline would transport natural gas from Iran to neighbouring Pakistan. | Iran and Pakistan had signed a five-year trade plan in August 2023 and set a bilateral trade target at $5 billion. | Petroleum Minis…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government programs continue to be impacted by financial pressures this year, amidst dwindling low-cost financial sources and plans to reduce commercial borrowing. This is a spillover from the large (5.5 percent of GDP) fiscal deficit in 2022/2023 was larger than planned, due to a supplementary budget approved late in …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Men's Football team, the Uganda Cranes, settled for a two-all draw against Ghana in their second friendly match of the March international break, held at Stade Grande Marrakech. KCCA FC striker Shaban Muhammad Jagason emerged as Uganda's savior of the day, scoring a late goal that salvaged a …
Several food outlets in the capital city are offering mouth-watering iftar menus and buffets ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs6,000 per head during the holy month of Ramazan. | The majority of families prefer breaking fast at home. However, most of the fast food chains attempt to attract customers during Ramazan by offering special iftar buffets with special discounts. | The trend of buffet iftar has also created an environment of competition among popular food outlets in the capital city. Several food outlets claimed that they slashed their prices, especially during the holy month of Ramazan. The fast food outlets,…
ALBAWABA – Zhou Chuna, a young girl who is captivated by her favorite celebrity, went to extraordinary lengths to gain fame on social media. Over the span of five years, she has spent a whopping $563000 on plastic surgery, in hopes of resembling her idol and attract attention online.Zhou's story was first covered by Chinese media, where light was shed on her obsession with cosmetic procedures from a young age age. At just 18, she underwent over 100 surgeries, funded entirely by her parents, the goal being to mirror the beauty of Chinese actress Esther Yu.ShutterstockHer journey began at the age of 13, full of ins…
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, …
Punjab Chief Minister Maryan Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take steps to increase the export of buffalo meat and milk to China. | "Only vaccinated and tagged cattle will be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses," she asserted while chairing a meeting that was briefed on the export potential of the livestock sector. | She said authentic data of cattle should be prepared and regularly updated, directing the authorities concerned to pay special attention to research and development. | The chief minister stressed that more work was needed for disease control and breed improvement.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not issuing certified forms and other documents related to the general polls 2024 results and sought a reply by Wednesday (today). | IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the applications of Salman Akram Raja and Shoaib Shaheen who participated in the general elections as members of the National Assembly. | Shaheen appeared before the court in person whereas Raja was represented by his counsel. | During the hearing, the IHC chief justice remarked that obtaining certified forms was the petitioners' legal right. He…
The Punjab local government secretary has decided to re-evaluate the role of the Lahore Parking Company in view of complaints of the loss of millions of rupees caused by unauthorised parking stands in the city. | The company had been established by transferring powers from the metropolitan corporation to it to run a modern parking system. | According to sources, the income of the Lahore Parking Company has decreased despite the increase in the number of vehicles in the city and inflation during the past 12 years. | Investigations into fake receipts and embezzlement have also proved futile. | The number of offi…
By Paige Collings and Matthew Guariglia / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) In keeping with law enforcement's grand tradition of taking antiquated, invasive, and oppressive technologies, making them digital, and then calling it innovation, police in the U.S. recently combined two existing dystopian technologies in a brand new way to violate civil liberties. A police force in …
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The production department in Kwania district is actively promoting the adoption of small-scale irrigation systems among farmers to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. This initiative, known as Micro-scale irrigation, is a government program aimed at supporting farmers in acquiring and utilizing individual irrigation equipment. Through this program, farmers …
Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Mahmood on Wednesday emphasised the role of academia in promoting the nation's economy. | He was addressing a seminar organised by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to mark the Pakistan Day and tree plantation campaign. | Speaking at the event, attended by MNA Shaista Parvez Malik, MPA Kanwal Liaqat, faculty members and students on Wednesday, Dr Mahmood stressed the importance of highlighting the country's economic strengths and positive attributes. | He underscored that sacrifices were not limited to warfare but necessary in all aspects of life to overcome crises…
Popular streamer Ninja, real name Tyler Blevins, revealed that he has been diagnosed with melanoma. | Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the skin cells called melanocytes and usually occurs on the parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. | With nearly 19 million Twitch followers, Ninja, one of the biggest names in online gaming, in a message to his fans on March 26, explained a recent skin check identified a suspicious mole. | A biopsy confirmed melanoma, but doctors are optimistic due to early detection, he further said. | The 32-year-old added that he underwent surgery to remo…
Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty airman based in San Antonio, Texas stood outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 25th, and announced to the world: "I'm an active-duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I'm about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but 
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Marseille-based firm Eurolinks had sold Israel M27 links, metal pieces used to join rifle cartridges into ammunition belts for machine guns, investigative websites Disclose and Marsactu wrote. | Such ammunition "could have been used against civili…
In the last five months of Israel's ferocious assault on Gaza, Between October and January, 
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Fresh Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon on Tuesday killed two people, Lebanese official media said, after the deepest raid since cross-border hostilities erupted between The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets "deep inside Lebanese territory" near the town of Zboud, some 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Israeli frontier. | Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "an Israeli strike targeted the Wadi Faara region", a similar location to the one repor…
After the 7th of October, Palestinians living under Not only are their lives being threatened by daily shelling and attacks in Gaza – more than 30,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel's war, including 13,000 children – but "If I…
The now-deleted post was on the embassy's official Facebook page, claiming that Israel is mentioned in the Quran 43 times…
Online magazine The Cradle mentioned a report from Trading Economics that in January, the country exported almost $319 million in goods to Israel including precious metals, chemicals, insecticides, nuclear reactor parts, gunpowder,…
A majority of Americans now oppose A Gallup poll released on Wednesday found that 55 percent of Americans now oppose the war, a ten percent increase since the last survey was Only one-third of Americans now support Israe…
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held a second day of talks on Tuesday with Israeli Defence Minister The White House meeting came a day after Israeli Prime Minister 
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The The incident killed two people and left seven injured, British broadcaster Sky News reported. | The media outlet said the site had been housing 64 people, among them MSF drivers and their relatives.
Pro-Palestine activist group Eight activists blockaded all three access points into the Instro Precision weapons factory in Discovery Park Kent, owned by Elbit Systems, the Israeli arms manufacturer. | Founded in 2020, 
Jordanian anti-riot police beat and arrested dozens of demonstrators More than two thousand protesters gathered late on Tuesday, the third day of demonstrations which have been marred with clashes, after baton wielding police pushed back hundreds of angry crowds seeking to storm the embassy compound in the affluent Rabae district of Amman. | The Israeli embassy, where protesters gather daily, has lo…
On 15 December 2023, the Israeli cabinet The announcement overturned a previous decision by Israel to put Gaza under total siege in retaliation for the Allowing the entry of humanitarian aid, however, did not sit well with some families of the ca…
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"Let us finish the Christians, let us exterminate them," shrieked the mob outside the Damascus Citadel. | Soon after, the Citadel — which housed thousands of The 1860 outbreak of anti-Christian violence was a shocking and shameful episode in Damascus's history. Centuries of co-existence, tol…
Russian schoolboys Islam Khalilov, 15, and Artyom Donskoy, 14, have been praised for saving scores of people from the When the attack began, the students were working as cloakroom attendants. Along with other employees, they directed people towards the exits and away from dead ends. | Khalilov filmed himself running towards the scene of the attack and directing people towards the exits, while Donskoy was seen escorting another group out of the burning building. | Islam recall…
Australia thrashed An early goal from Kusini Yengi in Canberra sent the Socceroos on the way to a fourth successive win in Group I and ensured progress to the next stage with two matches to spare. | 
The brief release published on Thursday, 21 March, reads: "It was decided to hold an early presidential election, scheduled for Saturday, 7 September 2024. The electoral body will be convened on 8 June 2024." | However, it did not further articulate the reasons for advancing the elections by three months. | The announcement was made shortly after a meeting chaired by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebb…
Never has my existence as a mixed-race visibly Muslim British woman been conveyed so perfectly in a book as Nadeine Asbali's Published by Biteback Publishing in January 2024, the British Libyan Of cou…
"Sometimes I wake up and think my dreams have come true. But then I remember that I live in Gaza," sighs Yousef Almassri, a recent graduate of IT. | "Today Gaza is like a Before the war started, Yousef had his heart set on a career in IT. "I love the world of apps and working with clients around the world. In a place like Gaza, remote working is often the best optio…
A series of airstrikes in eastern It was not immediately clear who was behind the airstrikes in Syria's eastern province of Deir Az-Zour that borders Iraq. | The British-base…
Saudi Arabia will have its first-ever Riyadh-born Alqahtani has already competed in, and won, beauty pageants across the world, including most recently Miss and Mrs Global Asian in Malaysia. | The 27-year-old model and influencer has already been crowned Miss Saudi Arabia…
In a strategic manoeuvre to overhaul fiscal strategies, the 
"Algeria will soon return to address the Security Council, once again, to ensure that Palestine is in its rightful place as a full member of the United Nations," said Algerian representative to the UN, Amar Ben Jamai, on Monday. | Palestine has been accepted as an observer st…
Attempting to pen down this article has become an exercise in perpetual frustration. Each effort to put pen to paper is violently interrupted by a relentless stream of new The ink has barely dried on one atrocity before another one is committed. | As I write this, it has been 173 days of brutality and death visited upon Palestinians in 
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An Egyptian court has halted the broadcast of a recently launched TV commercial after the family of late legendary Local news outlets reported that the judge A TV commercial for a newly launched tou…
A Turkish security official on Tuesday said two of the Moscow concert hall attack suspects travelled "freely" to Russia as no arrest warrants were issued against them. | Russian authorities detained 11 people in connection with Friday's attack, which saw camouflaged gunmen storm into Crocus City Hall, open fire on concert-goers and set the building ablaze, killing at least 139 people. | Two of those, Tajik nationals Rachabalizoda Saidakrami and Shamsidin Fariduni, "were able to travel freely between Russia and Turkey since there was no warrant for their arrest", the official told AFP, speaking on condition of…
Payment delays reduce revenue to the Kremlin and make them erratic, allowing Washington to…
A major bridge in the Dramatic footage showed a 300-metre vessel hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the state of Lights from what appear to be vehicles could be seen on the road surface as the bridge warpe…
The EU agreed last week to loan Egypt €7.4 billion in a The funding pushes Egypt closer to the EU than ever before and gives President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi the incentive to implement even harsher policies towards migrants. | The EU 
US airstrikes on the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor killed seven soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army and a military advisor of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). | The official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that US warplanes carried out 10 simultaneous strikes on residential neighborhoods and military installations in the province, including the cities of Deir Ezzor, Mayadin, and Bukamal, on Tuesday, March 26. | The overnight airstrikes also injured 19 soldiers and 13 civilians, and caused material damage to public and private property. | IRGC advisor Behrouz Vahedi was martyred when US…
Normally I do a weekly chat with Nima on Friday. But the 22 March terrorist attack on the civilians attending a concert at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow required a Monday discussion. Here it is: | Just found the Ryan Dawson's post of the round table with Scott Ritter and me.
Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza has largely eclipsed their actions in the West Bank since October 7, says Ammar Abu Shamleh.
Former U.K. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts to the United Nations Security Council's resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which passed 14-0 on Monday after the United States declined to use its veto by abstaining from the vote. Corbyn calls the war and suffering in Gaza "a global disgrace" and says the ceasefire must be enforced. "It's time to stand with the Palestinian people."…
The traditional Palm Sunday rallies for peace and refugee rights were organised on the 24th week of continuous protests against Israel's genocide against the people of Gaza. Alex Bainbridge reports.
UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese submitted a report to the UN Security Council on Monday, stating that Israel has committed several acts of genocide in its war on Gaza and that it should be placed under an arms embargo.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) said that Israel's siege of Gaza amounts to a "genocide" in a speech on the House floor on Friday as she condemned Israel's "forced famine" and U.S. complicity in the massacre.
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War on Gaza: California's Governor Gavin Newsom calls for ceasefire | Newsom is now one of two US governors who have called for a ceasefire in Gaza | | Governor of California Gavin Newsom attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on 25 October 2023 (Wand Zhao/AFP) | Governor Gavin Newsom of Cal…
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN Security Council has finally passed a ceasefire resolution for Gaza, from which the US abstained, so it was passed by the other 14 members. Although UNSC resolutions are binding, and countries like Iraq and Iran have been severely punished for disobeying them, …
We speak with former top U.N. human rights official Craig Mokhiber after the Security Council voted Monday on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing it to pass after nearly six months of obstructing similar efforts at the Security Council. Mokhiber, who resigned in October over the U.N.'s failure to address rights violations in Israel-Palestine, says "Israel has the world record" for violating U.N. resolutions and is certain to violate this ceasefire resolution, as well, even though it e…
War on Gaza: US-Israel row escalates over UN ceasefire resolution | The US said Israel was 'inaccurately' blaming a UN resolution for stalled talks on a hostage deal | | People inspect damage to a building that was hit overnight during Israeli bombardment in Rafah in southern Gaza, on 26 March 2024…
The UN Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the U.S. abstaining from a vote. Netanyahu, however, has vowed to continue the war, with Israeli forces currently attacking two major hospitals in Gaza.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials, the Palestinian group said. | Haniyeh's talks in Iran will focus on Israel's ongoing war on the Gaza Strip and the latest Palestinian developments, Hamas said in a statement. | The visit came one day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. | While Hamas welcomed the resolution, Israel rejected the cease-fire call and vowed to continue its war on the Palestinian enclave. | Read also: Hamas issues ceasefire proposal detailing ex…
The British High Court of Justice partially granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's request to appeal and delayed his extradition to the United States. However, the U.S. government was given an opportunity to provide "assurances" that may result in his extradition in the next months.Assange was granted permission to appeal [ 
Journalist Jeremy Loffredo joins The Grayzone to discuss his shocking and highly revelatory video report from inside the ranks of the Israeli nationalists blocking aid to Gaza with the quiet support of their government. Loffredo explains how he gained access to the demonstrators and the unsettling scenes he witnessed while filming his exclusive Grayzone documentary. …
War on Gaza: 'Reasonable grounds' to believe Israel committing genocide, says UN expert | Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has called for an arms embargo on Israel | | Francesca Albanese attends a side event during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 2…
Journalist Hekmat Aboukhater joins The Grayzone to discuss his undercover report and the explosive recordings he obtained with a delegation of Syria regime change lobbyists on Capitol Hill pushing for a new round of starvation sanctions. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at 
The Grayzone's Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal on CNN's Dana Bash delivering her latest and possibly most cringeworthy tribute to the state of Israel, this time during a softball interview with PM Benjamin Netanyahu. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at 
Houthi militants in Yemen said on Tuesday they had mounted six attacks on ships with drones and missiles in the last 72 hours in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. | The Houthis attacked the Maersk Saratoga, APL Detroit, and the Huang Pu after identifying them as either US or British, in addition to Pretty Lady ship which they claim was heading to Israel, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement. | The Houthis, who control Yemen's capital and most populous areas, have attacked international shipping in the Red Sea since November in what they say is solidarity with Palestinians, drawing…
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Last week, Variety reported that "more than 1,000 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals have signed an open letter denouncing Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest' Oscar speech." The angry letter is a tight script for a real-life drama of defending Israel as it continues to methodically kill civilians no less precious than the signers' 
UK: MPs press foreign office minister for answers on Israel arms exports and Unrwa funding | MPs repeated calls for information about the government's assessment of Israel's compliance with international law and timing on Unrwa funding decision | | Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell answ…
Captain Bar Zonshein recounts firing tank shells on vehicles carrying Israeli civilians on October 7. "I decide that this is the right decision, that it's better to stop the abduction and that they not be taken," he told Israeli media outlets.
I am in my final year in medical school and have seen hundreds of critical cases as a volunteer doctor during Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. The traumas I have seen in my patients are no different from those I have experienced myself.
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | List of things that have been discredited during the destruction of Gaza: | • Israel | • the "rules-based international order" | • liberals | • the label "antisemitism" | • the mainstream media | • Joe Biden | • the "two-state solution" myth | • Bernie Sanders | • Robert F Kennedy Jr | • the label "terrorist" | • the "human shields" lie | ‚Ä&ce…
New video contradicts Israeli medic's account of 7 October sexual assault, report says | Video seen by New York Times undermines account of unnamed military paramedic whose testimony was key part of its own report alleging sexual assault in Kibbutz Be'eri | | German President Frank-Walter Steinmeie…
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While calling this year's presidential election against Der Fuhrer Donald Trump the most critical ever, the Democratic Party is using the same old playbook for this year's campaigns. The same old obsession with raising record amounts of money at the expense of presenting an authentic, vibrant agenda that will motivate millions of voters to vote 
Il importe peu de savoir si l'attentat contre le public du concert du Crocus City Hall de Moscou a été préparé par Daesh avec ou sans les Ukrainiens : ces gens ont l'habitude de travailler ensemble. | Cela dure depuis trois quart de siècle, mais n'est toujours pas intégré dans la conscience collective : les ´ nationalistes intégraux ª aujourd'hui au pouvoir à Kiev travaillent de concert avec la Confrérie des Frères musulmans et leurs milices, sous la supervision des services secrets anglo-saxons. Leur fonction fondamentale est de lutter contre les Russes | Le 22 mars 2024, un commando de quatre combatt…
On March 19, 2024, the head of France's ground forces, General Pierre Schill, published an article in the newspaper, Le Monde, with a blunt title: "The Army Stands Ready." Schill cut his teeth in France's overseas adventures in the Central African Republic, Chad, Cà¥te d'Ivoire, and Somalia. In this article, General Schill wrote that his troops are "ready" for any confrontation and that he could mobilize 60,000 of France's 121,000 soldiers within a month for any conflict. He quoted the old Latin phrase—"if you want peace, prepare for war"—and then wrote, "The sources of crisis are multiplying and…
As Venezuela's July 28 elections approach, the United States is stepping up its campaign for regime change, report Zoe Alexandra and Walter Smolarek.
The delegation placed eighth in the medal tally of the sporting event…
The full conference agenda for Ecosocialism 2024 has been released, with an exciting list of new speakers and panels. Fred Fuentes reports.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst calls to resign as a parliamentary commissioner, former Leader of Opposition Mathia Mpuuga has said he is going nowhere, and will continue working for his party National Unity Party. He has also promised he plans to reform the party. He did not give details. "I wish to state …
Senator leads Russian delegation at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)…
The appellate tribunal on Monday reversed the decision to reject the nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati for the upcoming Senate election, slated for April 2. | Convened by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to address electoral grievances, the appellate tribunal took up Swati's petition contesting the rejection of his nomination papers for the Senate's general and technocrat seats. | However, the tribunal has deferred its verdict on Swati's appeal regarding his nomination for the technocrat seat. | Presided over by Justice Shakeel Ahmad, the tribunal's hearing saw pres…
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams is a Brooklyn-bred Jamaican attorney with degrees from Cambridge, Harvard and Yale Law School.
Since the Ford government came to power in 2018 in Ontario, there has been an attack on the wages of workers in the broader public sector. This is also an attack on women's wages. The result is that women's wages have been eroded in the leading sector of women's work. This has led to both an erosion in real wages and an erosion in wages in these female-dominated sectors relative to other industrial sectors. | Women comprise 74% of the Ontario education, healthcare, and social assistance workforce. A strong female majority is present in all these sectors but is especially marked in healthcare and social assista…
Omitted from my Swedish schoolbooks and classroom discussions were the resistance and alternative visions that have always come hand in hand with warfare and militarisation. That is, the peace work. #WorldBEYONDWar…
Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a spate of books and articles extolling the word "soul" became the rage in the United States. Soul became the chic word. It popped up everywhere. Everything seemed to acquire soul — cars, toasters, underwear, cats' pajamas, assorted crap, kitsch, etc. Soul sold styles from boots to …
Watching genteel Bundestag ladies and gentlemen speechifying, often with forceful words and gestures but mostly polite, it is hard to imagine that their topic is war or peace, possibly world war or peace, even atomic war or peace. A key word was Taurus, Latin for "bull." But they weren't arguing about Zodiac astrology or the 
For vendors desperately hoping to sell their leftover stock of fruit from the day, the vicinity of busy highways, roads and bridges is a prudent yet illegal option for setting up a cart however, the profit maximizing gimmick used by businessmen has now become an amplified nuisance for regular commuters stuck in incessantly choked avenues. | With Karachi continuing to attract a large population of migrant workers for commercial purposes, vendors selling fresh produce including vegetables and fruits at every nook and corner of the city is a pretty common sight. However, in recent times, the worsening state of th…
The NSW Boundaries Commission has rejected the Inner West Council's bid to deamalgamate despite 62.5% of residents voting to do so. Peter Boyle reports.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seizing the marketing opportunity presented by the upcoming WRC Safari Rally to promote destination Kenya and stimulate travel, especially in the East African region. KTB Ag. Chief Executive Officer, John Chirchir says that the world-famous motorsport tournament has immense potential for tourism growth …
This March, Argentina's school year began with empty classrooms. The price of learning materials rose by 502 percent over the past year, leaving many children unprepared for the year to come. And the teachers? On strike after President Javier Milei announced deep cuts to their salaries. There's something much larger happening here: Workers rights are …
Philadelphia Residents and supporters in the Save the People's Townhomes Coalition came to the site of what had been homes for over 70 families when word got out March 19 that the demolition of the project had begun. Former residents of townhomes complex gather at demolition site. Philadelphia, March 19, . . . | 
The polio virus has been found in the environmental sample of Hyderabad for third consecutive month this year. According to a report of the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health, Islamabad, the sample was taken from Tulsidas pumping station in city taluka. The type of virus has been classified as Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1), 99.89 per cent genetically linked to the virus detected in Karachi central on February 15. The previous two positive samples were collected on January 8 and February 13 from Hyderabad. | Published in The Express Tribune, March 27th, 2024.
In the reference against former speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, regarding making assets beyond known sources of income, the Accountability Court directed the lawyer of the accused to raise objections at the time of cross questioning. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) presented a witness from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The court called for the original documents in the reference. NAB submitted the documents in the form of a gazette book. Expressing surprise, the court inquired why it took four years to submit the papers in the form of a gazette? The court, on producing the two…
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) President in Sindh, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive operation targeting dacoits operating in riverbed areas and street criminals in urban centres. | In a statement released from Larkana on Tuesday, he highlighted the escalating incidents of robbery and kidnapping along the major transportation routes, including the Sukkur-Multan motorway and highways in Sukkur and Larkana divisions, which often lead to disruptions in traffic flow during the evening hours. | Khuhro lamented the brazen activities of dacoits and robbers who not only plunder innoc…
ALBAWABA — Joby Aviation, the startup working on electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, has announced that its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircrafts are set to launch an air taxi service in Dubai, UAE in late 2025, beating the US in the race.Joby's president of operations, Bonny Simi, has explained in an interview according to Bloomberg, that progress with partners in Dubai is "a bit more advanced in the approach that they're taking" compared to other regions, enabling them to launch in the emirate first.Joby's electric air taxi in the skies above New York City, piloted by James "Buddy" De…
DAKAR | Xinhua | Senegal's ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba congratulates his rival Bassirou Diomaye Faye on winning the presidential election in the first round, the ruling coalition said Monday. Amadou Ba, former prime minister of outgoing President Macky Sall, thus conceded defeat, as shown by the early trends, which are largely in favor of …
We look at Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Cay Johnston, who has been covering Trump since the 1980s. The next major case against Trump is his hush money trial, set to begin April 15, in which he is accused of falsifying business records to cover up payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep an extramarital affair quiet during the 2016 presidential campaign. This comes as Trump is on the hook to produce $175 million to cover a civil fraud judgment in New York, where his bond was originally set at $454 million. Other cases against Trump, including over…
Attorneys for Ricky Cobb's family say a Minnesota police union is interfering in the prosecution of the trooper who killed the Black driver.
A Lahore High Court judge on Monday referred petitions against the non-allocation of reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to the LHC chief justice with a request for the formation of a larger bench for their hearing. | Justice Raheel Kamran passed the orders while hearing petitions filed by SIC Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza and others. | During the proceedings, a provincial law officer submitted that the reply to the petition was almost ready; however, it was yet to be signed by the Advocate General Punjab, who was currently busy before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a case. APP…1711457205-0/US-Baltimore-Bridge-Collapse-(1)1711457205-0.jpeg)
On the 24th of March, thousands of people went onto the streets of Brussels to demonstrate against racism and for equal rights. The march was organized by various organizations and didn't have a central organizer. | By Dimitri Karyamis | The biggest collective was "Stap tegen Racisme" supported by more than 170 civil organizations. Also, other major organizations participated: ABVV and ACV unions, Greenpeace, Amnesty International, 11.11.11, Saamo, Jong Groen, Collectif des Sans-Papiers, and various other youth and political organizations. | The demonstration happened three days after the International Day f…
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued a plea to the media to stop showing the "traumatizing" video footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing.
ALBAWABA – Despite committing suicide in jail, Jeffrey Epstein's story sequels remain an endless case with the latest being a possible relation between Epstein's Island and Nickelodeon.Nickelodeon, an American pay television channel, has been under the microscope after a post went viral on Facebook for linking Nickelodeon to Jeffrey Epstein's case.The latest theory allegedly claims that the Nickelodeon logo has the same outline to as Jefferey Epstein's infamous island Little Saint James.A post was made by a Facebook account called Sherrod Phillips and went viral via other social media platforms. Sherrod Phillips…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's strongest team ever heads to Belgrade tomorrow, seeking honours in all categories at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Led by the reigning and former World cross country champions Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua Cheptegei, a contingent of 27 Ugandan athletes heads to Serbia seeking to set a new mark on …
Tensions brewed within the ranks of the PTI as members expressed dismay over what they alleged were damaging remarks made by fellow party colleague Sher Afzal Marwat. | The matter came to a head during a heated exchange at the party's core committee meeting on Monday. | Sources privy to the meeting revealed a sharp exchange of words between PTI members Sher Afzal Marwat and Niazullah Niazi. Marwat found himself at the receiving end of criticism from several core committee members, with Firdous Shamim Naqvi going as far as suggesting that Marwat seemed to need constant supervision with a "teacher" to guide him…
ALBAWABA -American-Latina singer Jennifer Lopez recently got slammed across social media platforms after a video of her surfaced spitting gum into her assistant's hand, angering many fans and users alike. According to The Mirror, the incident took place on New York's streets as Jennifer was seen walking in public next to her co-star and friend. The video in question showed the assistant rushing towards Jennifer with their hand open and spitting the gum on it which naturally caused quite a stir across social media platforms calling the star "Rude" and "Disrespectful".Jennifer Lopez slammed after spitting gum o…
Andrew Huberman, renowned US neuroscientist and host of the popular 'Huberman Lab' podcast, is under scrutiny after several women accused him of manipulation, erratic behavior, and infidelity. | Another claim further suggests that his infidelious behaviour possibly resulted in a sexually transmitted disease. | The accusations published in a New York Magazine expose paint a troubling picture of a man who used his position and charm to mislead and control. | The feature on Huberman unveils allegations from a woman identified as Sarah, who believed she was in an exclusive relationship with the neuroscientist. | S…
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The Queensland Greens increased their representation on the Brisbane City Council and won significant swings in other wards at the local government election. Alex Bainbridge reports.
27-year-old model Rumy Alqahtani is set to make history by representing Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant for the very first time, the Khaleej Times reported. | Alqahtani, a seasoned beauty pageant contestant and influencer boasting a million-strong following on Instagram, took to social media platform on Monday to share her exhilarating news. | "I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the debut of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the competition," she declared in Arabic on her Instagram account. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by rumy alqahta…
The Los Angeles and Miami residences of hip-hop artist Sean "Diddy" Combs were raided by federal authorities on Monday | While the specific reasons for the raids remain undisclosed, it's reported that they are linked to a federal investigation into sex trafficking. However, authorities have not confirmed whether Combs himself is a suspect in the probe. | Homeland Security Investigations have broad jurisdiction to look into the illegal movement of people, goods and more across US borders and within it, including sex trafficking. | The rapper was hit with a federal lawsuit last year from a former girlfriend, Cas…
Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to expedite the construction work on the Gwadar Power Plant. | The minister passed the directives while chairing a meeting to review progress of the plant. The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is processing the 300MW coal power project at Gwadar, being developed by M/s CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt) Limited (CPPCL). | Read also: Pakistan, China to form WG on 5 new economic corridors under CPEC | The project is in the 'priority list' of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and holds paramount importance for the e…
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun on Monday announced his decision to step down at the end of the year amid the planemaker's exacerbated safety crisis. SAFETY CRISIS Boeing has grappled with significant quality and safety issues concerning its aircraft for years, leading to the prolonged grounding of specific models …
New battlelines are being drawn in today's revamped auto world, not over style as in the 1980s — when Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca characterized success as "to grab the new just as soon as it is better" — or performance as in the 1930s — when Henry Ford introduced the V8 to an evolving car crowd — ushering in a free-wheeling independence that soared in the 1950s with 41,000 miles of freshly paved road (thanks to a $25-billion US Federal Aid Highway Act). Now it's the engine itself and whether electric vehicles are worse for the environment than "gasmobiles" as is dubiously being claimed by som…
Bahrain opposition activist detained for criticising McLaren ownership | Ebrahim Sharif was arrested by Bahraini authorities over social media posts critical of Bahrain's decision to take full ownership of the British car company | | A McLaren car is seen against the backdrop of the Bah…
Two people facing financial hardship ended their lives in different areas in the city. | According to the details, body of a man with slit throat was found in a house in Umar Farooq Colony, North Nazimabad. Police reached the spot and shifted the body to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem. The deceased was identified as 54-year-old Nasir Zaman. | SHO Shahra-e- Noorjehan, Qamar Javed Kayani said that preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased committed suicide by cutting his throat because of domestic troubles and financial crisis. However, the police investigation is underway. | In another incid…
Rapper 50 Cent took to social media to troll Sean "Diddy" Combs, whose homes were raided by federal agents over alleged sex trafficking.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Life Assurance Uganda emerged as a standout performer at the Insurance Regulatory Authority awards, winning multiple accolades for its trailblazing client-centered solutions. The ceremony, held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday, March 15, 2024, celebrated the ingenuity of insurers across Uganda, highlighting their contributions to the industry's …
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with President Asif Ali Zardari wherein they expressed their resolve to steer the country out of prevailing challenges. | In the meeting, they discussed the country's overall political and economic situation, a President House press release said. | The meeting also featured the deliberations on the measures to extend relief to the masses during the Holy Ramazan. | Read also: PM Shehbaz vows to bring economic stability, ensure GDP growth | Addressing the Tax Excellence Awards ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the resolve on Tuesday to bri…
HBO and creator Sam Levinson are grappling with the direction of the upcoming season as the storyline veers away from high school."HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season," an HBO spokesperson told Variety, but the production faces hurdles. | Here is a look at the details: | What's causing the delay? | One major factor contributing to the delay is the intricate discussions between HBO and Levinson about the setting and narrative arc post-high school. Levinson's plan involves a time jump, but specifics remain unclear. | The reality of Season 3 | Despite the buzz, the truth re…
This week represents the first year anniversary of the State's attack and arrest of Amin Chaoui and others who were challenging its attempt to build another kop city, this time within the Atlanta, Ga, area. It's important to look at the creation of kop city within the larger context of State repression and the creation 
Deadly air strikes in Syria kill over a dozen including WHO worker | Air strikes in Deir Ezzor also killed a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, but no one has claimed responsibility for the attack | | A damaged building following an air strike in Syria's eastern city of Deir Ezzor, on…
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | All around us, teenagers are glued to their smartphones, all day long! Social media has changed how teens connect, offering both opportunities and challenges. While it helps them stay in touch with friends and family and allows for self-expression, it also brings risks such as cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, who has been hospitalized at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi for three months, is reported to have regained consciousness, Uganda Radio Network (URN) has learnt. Ssegirinya's Personal Assistant, Alex Luwemba, who recently returned from the hospital, says that his boss can now …
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A federal judge issued a scathing dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk and X against the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The British High Court in London has put the extradition of Julian Assange on hold until the United States provides assurances that he would get a fair trial in the U.S. without facing the death penalty. If those assurances are not met, Assange will be granted the right to a full appeal hearing. Speaking outside the court Tuesday, Stella Assange called for the Biden administration to "drop this shameful case" against her husband. "Julian should never have been imprisoned for a single day," she said. We speak with MP Jeremy Corbyn, who led the U.K. Labour Party from 2015 to 2020 and who has…
Data is being gathered on Afghan migrants — including those legally resident in the country — ahead of a renewed eviction push slated to start after Eid, official sources told AFP on Tuesday. | More than half a million Afghans fled Pakistan last year after the former government ordered undocumented migrants to leave or face arrest, as Islamabad-Kabul relations soured over security. | Islamabad initially set a November 2023 deadline, however two officials, who asked to remain anonymous, said evictions would resume in the coming weeks. | "This time, instructions have been given to also collect data and…
Incidents of robbery are on the rise within the premises of University of Karachi due to poor security arrangements, leading to heightened feelings of insecurity among students. The university has previously experienced episodes of terrorism, yet adequate security measures have not been taken by the administration. | Recent reports reveal that the largest university in Karachi has become an open ground for thieves, with students' motorcycles being stolen and incidents of mobile phone snatching occurring outside the campus. The thefts have significantly impacted academic activities and have caused mental distre…
The National Assembly is set to convene on April 1 to make preparations for the highly anticipated election of 48 Senate seats, sources from the National Assembly Secretariat disclosed on Monday. | Approval regarding the Senate elections will be sought during the National Assembly session slated for April 2. It has been revealed that the National Assembly Hall will be transformed into a polling station for this purpose. | The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has forwarded a summary to the Prime Minister's House. | It is anticipated that the Prime Minister's House will subsequently dispatch the summary to the…
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan recommended Justice Hashim Khan Kakar for the position of Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday. | The decision came during a meeting chaired by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, where various appointments of judges were reviewed. | Kakar took oath earlier this month as the acting chief justice of the Balochistan High Court. | He was appointed Acting Chief Justice of BHC after Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan was elevated to the Supreme Court as a judge. | In addition, the commission suggested making six additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC) perma…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Colonel Freddy Joseph Onata, the Chief Executive Officer of the UPDF's Savings and Credit Cooperative -Wazalendo, has expressed confidence to achieve their target of being a One trillion asset institution by next year. He said said the SACCO boasts a membership of over 100,000, share capital of 240bn, savings of 445bn, loan …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justine Lumumba Kasule, the Minister in charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister — OPM has apologized to the nation over the government's failure to deliver free sanitary pads to girls across the country. Free sanitary pads were a presidential pledge contained in the 2016 …
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Police in the Indian capital detained dozens of opposition supporters on Tuesday as they attempted to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to protest against last week's arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. | Kejriwal, a key opposition leader whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has governed the national capital territory for a decade, was arrested by the financial crime-fighting agency on corruption charges relating to the city's liquor policy, weeks before India begins voting in general elections on April 19. | He was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28, with…
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Many retirees, burdened with dependents, find themselves continuing to work, with 63% of beneficiaries still employed Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Beneficiaries Survey Report for 2023, conducted in collaboration with Enterprise Uganda, exposes a glaring insufficiency in the country's retirement benefits, with an average payout of Shs24 million to …
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the resolve on Tuesday to bring macroeconomic stability and put Pakistan the path of growth. | Addressing the Tax Excellence Awards ceremony in Islamabad, the premier said ensuring export-led growth through joint efforts was the only solution to make the country debt-free. | The prime minister also said the government will strive to elevate productive sectors such as industries, information technology (IT), and agriculture. | Referring to the new IMF programme, the premier said the government is taking the step to bring stability to the country's economy. | "The state wi…
Moscow concert attack: Suspects travelled to Turkey to renew Russian visa | Two of the four Moscow attack suspects, both Tajik nationals, travelled to Turkey in February to renew their visa-free stay in Russia, Turkish authorities told MEE | | Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda, a suspect in t…
Prince William will be spending Easter holiday privately with his wife Kate Middleton and kids. | Following the announcement of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis and preventive chemotherapy, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their children, flew off and travelled to their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall. | The family will miss the Easter church service. | While many people were hoping the Princess of Wales would be able to resume her duties by Easter, a Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed that, "The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team."
This week on Talk World Radio, we are speaking with Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, the author of the new award-winning book, Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia. #WorldBEYONDWar…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released sample papers for the Uganda Certificate of Education -UCE end-of-cycle competency-based Assessment under the new lower secondary school curriculum. Students and teachers have eagerly awaited details about the examination structure, including the number of papers per subject and section. Now, Jennifer Kalule …
World BEYOND War is tracking the ever-changing global archipelago of U.S. military outposts with an online tool that allows you to spin the globe, zoom in on a base, and see images and information about it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
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Scarlett Johansson could be roaring into the next Jurassic World film! | The Avengers actress is in discussions to take the lead role in the upcoming 2025 installment of the franchise, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. | This new Jurassic adventure will have a script penned by David Koepp, a veteran of the series who wrote the screenplays for the original 1993 Steven Spielberg hit and its 1997 sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Gareth Edwards will direct the film, slated for a July 2, 2025 release, and it's expected to introduce a fresh storyline for the beloved franchise. | While Scarlett's…
East African crude oil pipeline celebrates a milestone: inauguration of thermal insulation plant, signing of corridor lease agreement and project land handover at Sojo village, Nzega district, Tabora region Tabora, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) took a giant step forward today with the inauguration of a Thermal Insulation …
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The city weather remained clear and bright on Tuesday as the mercury soared to 36.7 degrees Celsius, marking a day of elevated temperatures. Despite the presence of active sea breezes, the weather remained predominantly sunny, with a noticeable increase in heat intensity anticipated during the afternoon. | According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), maximum temperature in the city was recorded as 36.7 degrees Celsius. The PMD's Early Warning Centre forecasts predicted hot and humid weather for the city over the next three days. Temperature is expected to range between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, w…
Earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit signaled it will affirm a lower-court ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s requirement that private insurance plans cover preventive services at no cost to patients. Once the Fifth Circuit issues its expected ruling, the Supreme Court will get another chance to strike a grievous blow to the public's health.In September 2022, Judge Reed O'Connor of the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas (the court where many anti-ACA rulings originate) declared that the executive branch c…
It might come as a surprise but the answer to this question derives from influences many of which are beyond our control. For instance, most of us experience attitudinal changes along a spectrum from day to day or maybe even hour to hour. This has to do with our individualized reaction to all manner of 
Publicado el 12 de marzo de 2024 en The Electronic Intifada. Traducido por Fausto Giudice, Tlaxcala. Layan yace en una cama de hospital, sus miembros rotos y quemados han sido reconstruidos utilizando varillas de metal para su fijación externa, injertos de piel y vendajes. El amor perdurará a pesar de . . . | 
In the wake of the UN Security Council adopting a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has traveled to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was welcomed by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian upon arrival in 
On the 172nd day of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, the war continues to escalate. As the holy month of Ramadan enters its 16th day, Israeli bombings persist across various areas of the Gaza Strip, causing numerous casualties. Yesterday, a devastating attack on the Abu Hasira family home near the Shifa Medical Complex in western …
Hezbollah carried out several strikes on northern Israeli settlements on Tuesday, with Israeli media circulating photos and videos showing serious damage in a number of structures. The first strike was carried out overnight at 00: 45, when Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a building used by Israeli enemy forces in Shomera settlement with appropriate weapons, a …
The spokesman of the Yemen's Armed Forces General Yahya Sarea announced on Tuesday that the Yemeni navy carried out six military operations during the past 24 hours to support Gaza and mark the tenth year of steadfastness in the face of the American-British aggression. In a statement, General Sarea indicated that a large number of …
Although Lebanon was the first Arab country to liberate its territories from the Israeli occupation by force, an intermittent debate about the feasibility of the resistance and the role of the UN Resolutions in this regard. This debate has never been settled. The resistance supporters have pursued their powerful path of defending the nation by …
A major bridge collapsed in the US port of Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, plunging cars and as many as 20 people into the river below. Rescuers were searching for survivors in the Patapsco River after huge spans of the 1.6-mile (2.57 km) Francis Scott Key …
After more than five months of relentless Israeli war on Gaza, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained. | Drawing unusual applause in the often staid Security Council, all 14 other members voted in favour of the resolution which "demands an immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | The resolution calls for the truce to lead to a "lasting, sustainable ceasefire" and demands that Hamas and other militants free hostages seized on October 7. | The vote came as Israeli…
Former US president Donald Trump warned Israel in an interview published Monday that it was losing support over the war in Gaza, reiterating his call to "finish it up". | The comments from Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee to take on President Joe Biden in November's US election, came as Washington abstained at a UN Security Council vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. | "You have to finish up your war. To finish it up. You gotta get it done," Trump told the Israel Hayom newspaper in an interview the right-wing freesheet said had been recorded over the weekend. | "And I will…
Hamas political leader There is no sign of a let-up in the war in the Gaza Strip, despite the UN Security Council demanding in a resolution an "immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Muslim holy month…
Bilal Awad, a 63-year-old displaced Gazan, welcomed Monday Without forceful action from The vote triggered an angry reaction from Israel, which says it must "destroy Hamas" a…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to send the delegation to Washington but cancelled it after the United States abstained on a UN Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire…
Celebrations for the The Jewish festival of The festival is usually celebrated through various rituals that inc…
An Israeli drone strike on Lebanon's official National News Agency said the strike Sunday near the village of Suwairi in the The security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that the target was Mohammad Assaf of Ja…
A French politician has filed a case against a Thomas Portes, a member of the National Assembly Multiple videos showing allegedly show French-Israeli soldiers humiliating Pale…
Hundreds of Witnesses said Jordanian security services prevented protestors from getting past a heavy police cordon surrounding the Israeli embassy in the capital's Al-Rabia district, and several protestors were beaten. | The heavy-handed response comes ami…
Israeli airstrikes have killed 70 Palestinians in the According to a report by Israel's daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Sunday, the Israeli air force has carried out at least 50 Yedioth Ahronoth said that this number of deaths from airstr…
The "Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they will no longer approve any @UNRWA food convoys to the north," Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the agency, said on X. | "This is outrageous & makes it intentional to obstruct lifesaving assistance during a man…
Russia on Monday challenged assertions by the United States that the Islamic State militant group orchestrated In the deadliest attack inside Russia for two decades, four men burst into the Crocus City Hall on Friday night, spraying people with bullets during a concert by the Soviet-era rock group Picnic. | Four men, at least one a Tajik, were remanded in custody on terrorism…
London's renowned Hundreds of protesters took part in the demonstration, led by The Bri…
The Since 23 March 2023, oil exports from the Kurdistan region through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline have ceased following a ruling in favou…
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An attack by Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen killed at least two troops loyal to The attack, which took place late Sunday in the mountainous Wadi Omran area of 
An attack by the Islamic State group (IS) killed at least 11 people searching for desert truffles in northern Syria on Sunday, a war monitor said, in Between February and April each year, hundreds of impoverished Syrians risk their lives to forage for the delicacy in the vast Syrian desert – a known hideout for IS militants that is also littered with mines. | Desert truffles can fetch high prices in a country battered by 13 years of war and a crushing economic crisis. | "At least…
A Saudi company has unveiled the country's first "She should be nice, not talking politics, not talking sex because we're in Saudi Arabia," Elie Metri, the CEO of Riyadh-based QSS AI & Robots, told Business Insider on Sunday. "It shouldn't go into those topics." | Named "Sara" by her creators, the robo…
The beaches of Egypt's Mediterranean coast have long attracted tourists from across the world. They are now also catching the eye of foreign investors with tens of billions of dollars to spare. On February 23, Reuters reported that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates concluded The agreement has offered Egypt's economy a lifeline as it continues…
I have been discussing the Crocus City Center terrorist attacks with several different podcasters and RT today. In addition to my scheduled chat with Judge Napolitano, I also did an unscheduled chin wag with Nima and a scheduled roundtable — hosted by Ryan Dawson — with Scott Ritter. I will post the Nima and Ryan videos when they become available. Most of the discussion focused on the terrorist massacre in Moscow, but I also discussed the U.S. decision to abstain on a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Here's the bottomline — I think the Biden Admini…
U.S. Attempts at Regime Change | For my American readers you must have been living in a cave hidden away in the mountains if you have not heard politicians yammering on about Russian and Chinese interference in our Presidential election. Almost everyone else is familiar with this red herring. We now know that the whole "Russia helped Trump to win in 2016" was a bogus creation courtesy of the Hillary Clinton campaign. Of course she had some help from the CIA, the FBI and the legacy media in spreading that nonsense and persuading a size-able chunk of the American electorate that it was true. | My foreign readers…
Israel's Knesset approved a $19.4 billion budget increase to fund the ongoing Israeli genocide, while the Biden administration has indicated that it will greenlight the targeting of "high-value Hamas targets in and underneath Rafah."
Last week, five British special forces soldiers were They stand accused of using excessive force in the killing of a suspected militant, found with a suicide vest nearby, although the suspect was reportedly not wearing it when killed. The five soldiers deny these charges, saying they believed he posed a genuine threat. | The soldiers will be investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Unit (DSCU), which focuses on allegations of criminal…
Last week, Israel's Chief Sephardic Rabbi declared that if a "If they force us to go to the army, we'll all go abroad," Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef 
Ramadan brings with it a welcome slowdown in the pace of life, as we focus on the people and moments that mean the most to us. And, beyond the religious elements of prayer and reading the Quran to get closer to Allah, connect with those you love by sharing a story or two this Ramadan. | From an introduction to the mosque for young children to essays by a British Palestinian writer, these 20 books are all by Muslim authors and present a range of experiences. Buying (or borrowing from the library) will support Muslim writers through Ramadan and beyond, and inspire and entertain you with your plans for Ramadan an…
The main UN aid agency in war-ravaged Gaza said an Israeli strike on Wednesday hit one of its warehouses, killing an employee, as calls intensified for land routes to bring food into the besieged territory. | "At least one UNRWA staff member was killed and another 22 were injured when Israeli forces hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah" in southern Gaza, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement. | The agency's chief, Philippe Lazzarini, said the "attack on one of the very few remaining UNRWA distribution centres in the Gaza Strip comes as food supplies are r…
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Addressing the 
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Economist and former deputy prime minister Mohammad Mustafa is expected to be named as the Palestinian Authority's next prime minister by 
The boy, named Rami Hamdan Al-Halhouli, was killed by a bullet fired by an According to Israeli police, a si…
Hundreds of anti-war protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to US military assistance for Israel blocked the international terminal at the San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. | Footage from the scene showed protesters carrying banners with messages such as "Permanent Ceasefire Now," "Stop the World for Gaza" and "Stop Arming Israel". | Protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza have occurred in many US cities in recent months, including near airports and bridges in New York City and Los Angeles, vigils outside the White House and marches in Washington. | 
The attack was followed by a wave of house searches by Israeli forces throughout the night, local sources told The New Arab. | "The occupation army forces had been present in the eastern part of the village, and just after the 
"Met with [Rashida Tlaib] – a powerful voice for Palestine in the US Congress. We stand with her in calling for a ceasefire, an end to occupation and a free Palestine," McDonald wrote on X, accompanied w…
South Africa's foreign minister says her country's citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa laid accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. | Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party. | She also encouraged people to protest outside the embassies of what she called the "five primary supporters" of Israel and its mili…
A Spanish aid boat was en route to In a sign of worsening humanitarian conditions, the territory's health ministry says 27 people have died of malnutrition and dehydration, most of them children. | A weeks-long diplomatic push had sought to bring about a ceasefire and increas…
The Biden Administration has ruled out red lines regarding US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan denied in a press conference that 
The UK announced on Wednesday that it plans to bar overseas governments from owning British newspapers, a move that could scupper the contentious Abu Dhabi-led takeover of the Telegraph Media Group. | Stephen Parkinson, a media minister, announced in the upper-chamber House of Lords that the Conservative government would amend proposed legislation so that it "prevents foreign state ownership of newspapers". | A government spokesperson added that the move would "deliver additional protections for a free press, a pillar of our democracy". | It follows pressure over the proposed takeover of the Daily Telegraph ne…
Barrister and former military prosecutor Andrew Cayley has been appointed to oversee the A spokesperson for the prosecutor confirmed Cayley had joined the court as "a principal trial lawyer" overseeing the unit of investigators responsible for the case on Palestine. | Cayley joined the ICC after being chosen by the court's chief pr…
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The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force The legislation is a major setback for The lawmakers vote…
One of America's largest Jewish pro-Israel groups has thrown its weight behind a proposed ban on popular video-sharing and social media app TikTok citing 'anti-Semitism' and growing criticism of Israel among its mostly young users. | American Jewish organisation, "Our comm…
Shmuley Boteach, a Beyond defending Israel, Shmuley combines other ventures in his public persona, with his career spanning a close relationship with t…
Last month, a group of German lawyers This was followed by Nicaragua's 
Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by Beijing-based scholar Mick Dunford to discuss what is actually happening in China's economy, explaining its technological development and transition toward a new industrial revolution.
UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism | Government concedes new wording is non-statutory and will create no new powers amid concerns Muslim communities and pro-Palestine advocacy organisations could be targeted | | Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza dem…
By Pervez Bari BHOPAL — A book christened as "History of Bhopal Riyasat from 1722 to 1949" on the authentic history of Bhopal state was released at the historical Maulana Azad Central Library here the other day in a simple but impressive function amidst a host of enthusiastic intellectuals comprising of the young and the grey-haired both. …
The president of the republic presented a plan to expand the federal network of technical education…
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Vehicles line up in car caravan for Palestine, March 9, 2024, Parma, Ohio. Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters joined a car caravan for a free Palestine on March 9. The long line of vehicles left a parking lot in the suburb of Parma, Ohio, proceeding to the nearby Cleveland airport . . . | 
By Zoe Johnson A group of current and former inmates sued the state of Alabama on Dec. 12, 2023, challenging the prison convict labor program, which the lawsuit describes as a "modern-day form of slavery." The Union of Southern Service Workers, a Service Employees Union (SEIU) affiliate, and the Retail, . . . | 
In business world, interactions with customers can be complex particularly when faced with individuals. Knowing how to deal with difficult customers is crucial! | Whether it is addressing a complaint, resolving a misunderstanding, or handling dissatisfaction about your product or service. | Knowing how to navigate these scenarios tactfully is important for upholding customer satisfaction and safeguarding your brands image. | We will share some strategies and methods to effectively manage customers and transform any potential conflicts into opportunities for positive outcomes and fostering stronger customer loyalt…
ALBAWABA — The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would result in the ban of Chinese video sharing app TikTok, unless it severs ties with parent company ByteDance, with Beijing warning that a ban would "inevitably come back to bite the United States" as reported by AFP.When ByteDance released TikTok in 2017, the app became viral, amassing over a billion users in a span of four years, however concerning governments and security authorities over its possible Chinese ownership, government involvement and Beijing Communist Party subordination.I'm currently on the floor man…
It was praised to the heavens as a work of negotiated and practical genius when it was struck. The then Australian treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, had finally gotten those titans of Big Tech into line on how revenue would be shared with media outlets for using such platforms as supplied by Facebook and Google. Both companies initially 
Briefly, the chance of the kind of democratic triumph of the working people of which George Galloway dreams, became real with the popular uprising that led to Jeremy Corbyn being placed as Labour leader.
Last week, the CBC ran an interview on its flagship program, The Current, with Randy Boyagoda, a professor at the University of Toronto (U of T). Dr Boyagoda is neither Jewish nor Palestinian. He is an English scholar with several novels and critical essays under his belt.
In mid-February, Chaguan, the (pen-named) Economist columnist based in Beijing, reviewed a new book by Professor Minxin Pei, who was introduced as an academic based at Claremont McKenna College in California. You can read the introductory paragraphs of this review here. Chaguan is, in real-life, David Rennie, the son of a former MI6 Director.
Mainstream Democrats appear to be breathing a sigh of relief after President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech March 7. What was unofficially the first campaign speech for Biden's reelection in November has been deemed well-delivered and coherent — even "fiery." Workers World sees things differently. We noticed that . . . | 
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades confirmed a targeted attack on the "Gush Etzion" settlement in Al-Khalil (Hebron), while also engaging in confrontations with the Israeli occupation forces in Nablus. ÿ™ÿ∫ÿ∑Ÿäÿ© ÿµÿ≠ŸÅŸäÿ©: ŸÇŸàÿßÿ™ ÿߟÑÿßÿ≠ÿ™ŸÄŸÄŸÑÿßŸÑ ÿ™ŸÇÿ™ÿ≠ŸÖ ŸÇÿ±Ÿäÿ© ÿ…
The American Newspaper Politico reported that the United States has secretly informed 'Israel' about the kind of Rafah operation it could support. Senior American officials reportedly told their Israeli counterparts that the Biden administration would back 'Israel' in targeting high-value Hamas individuals in and around Rafah, as long as it avoids a large-scale invasion. …
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a new drone strike deep in the Zionist entity, in support of the Palestinian resistance. In a statement late on Thursday, its fighters targeted the Israeli Palmachim Airbase with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Iraqi Resistance voiced determination "to go ahead with striking the enemy's strongholds, in completion …
The Zionist entity is floundering over the ongoing repercussions of the Gaza war and the fronts opened by the Axis of Resistance in support to the besieged enclave, especially the front in south Lebanon. Critical voices started to emerge within the Israeli military establishment. In rare and harsh remarks directed at Israeli political leaders, the …
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Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.
Four decades ago, at the start of 1984, Harold Washington was finishing his historic opening year in office as Chicago's first Black mayor. An outsider candidate who had been persuaded to run by the city's social movements, Washington represented a major break from the past, and his 1983 victory served as an important milestone in 
Georgia is poised to execute Mr. Willie Pye, a Black man, on March 20th, the very same day that Harriet Beecher Stowe's seminal work Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in book form, to global acclaim, in 1852. Many are likely unaware of this date's historical significance, but as someone who grew up not far from the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, CT, it is an alignment that strikes me as significant. This certainly unintended synchronicity highlights yet again the unmistakable link between slavery and the death penalty, and the fitting use of the same word – abolition – to apply to the movements to end bo…
Turkish and Iraqi officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Erdogan's last visit to Baghdad was in 2012 during his tenure as prime minister. His expected visit this year is…
New School student workers, members of SENS-UAW Local 7902 in New York City, hold a practice picket building up to a strike that took place March 6-8. Friday, March 8, was day three of the latest strike at the New School University, and the picket line looked downright professional — . . . | 
On March 8, the US Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office released the first volume of a two-volume "Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvementwith Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena." Like all previous government statements on the subject of UAPs — what we used to call, and will likely continue calling, UFOs (Unidentified Flying 
Download the PDF. Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine Editorial: State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. | 
Archbishops warn UK extremism definition will target Muslim communities | Church of England leaders say overhaul of UK counter-extremism strategy threatens free speech, rights to worship and peaceful protest, and could 'vilify the wrong people' | | Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbur…
Authored by Gaius Baltar ( Things are bleak in Europe these days. European leaders are caught in a "fight or flight" response, deciding whether they should run and hide or send troops into Ukraine to fight the Menace from the East. However, the existential terror of Emmanuel Macron and his toxic-narcissist accomplices in the EU will have to wait for a dedicated article because this one will focus on the European economy. | It has puzzled many how the EU has been managing its economy since the beginning of the Ukraine war. Ther…
In today's world, With different channels covering diverse subjects, YouTube provides an exceptional chance to explore engaging documentaries from the convenience of your own space. | Whether you have an interest in history, science, wildlife, or societal topics. There is surely a documentary channel on YouTube that caters to your preferences. | We will take a look at some of the 10 best documentary channels on YouTube that are sure to captivate and enlighten audiences across the globe.
ALBAWABA – Photos of Angie Khoury emerged online and what was shocking to many is that the Syrian star appeared without her Hijab and during Ramadan. In 2023, Angie Khoury surprised fans with a photo of her in a hijab along with plastic surgeon Ahmed Al-Halabi, who congratulated her for officially wearing the hijab. Al-Halabi said to Angie Khoury: "Today I am very happy, happy, and proud of you." However, in Ramadan 2024, photos of the star emerged online without her hijab raising many questions and theories. Angie Khoury. (Instagram)Did Angie Khoury remove her Hijab in Ramadan?: After photos of Angie Khou…
ALBAWABA Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, prayer, and community. It is a time when Muslims around the world seek closeness to Allah and strive to deepen their connection with their faith. One of the most beautiful aspects of Ramadan is the opportunity it provides for believers to express gratitude and seek blessings for their loved ones, including their mothers.In Ramadan 2024, as Muslims embark on their journey of devotion and self-reflection, it's essential to remember the significant role that mothers play in our lives.Mothers are often the pillars…
ALBAWABA Welcome to today's horoscope for March 14, 2024. As the celestial bodies dance across the cosmos, they cast their influence upon our lives, offering insights and guidance to help navigate the journey ahead. Whether you're seeking clarity in matters of love, career, or personal growth, the alignment of the stars holds valuable wisdom for each zodiac sign. Horoscope Today – Astrology: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you may find yourself torn between your desire for freedom and your responsibilities. It's important to strike a balance between…
ALBAWABA – A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shocked internet users worldwide as a live stream showed an Indian wife hitting her husband's elderly father with his own steel crutch that he uses out of old age and necessity. The video in question was broadcast and streamed live through what seems an Indian live-stream service where the wife was seen hitting the elderly man till he fell and started crying, while her husband was working abroad in the Gulf area. Video: Indian wife hits Husband's elder father with steel crutch: While the wife targeted the elder man's legs, he tried to fight back but en…
*The following is from a speech given by CODEPINK co-director, Danaka Katovich, gave at Palestinian Feminist Collective's International Working Women's Day Vigil for Palestine on Friday March 8th* I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort 
For International Women's Day, Counterfire asked women activists their views on the state of the struggle for women's liberation. We are publishing a selection of answers over the weekend.
Haiti is in the headlines again and, as usual, the headlines on Haiti are mostly negative.
The Failing Battle for Health and Healthcare in These All Too Disunited States.
As China grows and prospers many in the U.S. want us to believe that China will follow the same path that the U.S. itself pursued—global military aggression, the overthrow of numerous governments around the world and persecution of minorities at home.
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n a world shaped increasingly by emerging authoritarianism, it has become increasingly difficult to remember what a purposeful and substantive democracy looks like, or for that matter, what the idea of democracy might suggest. Democracy as an ideal, promise, and working practice is under assault, just as a number of far-right educational, market, military, and religious fundamentalisms are gaining ascendancy in American society. 
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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel "will finish the job in Rafah" despite growing international concern over an invasion, including from the U.S. Meanwhile, Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in the West Bank in the last 24 hours, including 3 children.
A handful of Hollywood celebs, some highly recognizable including Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, Emma Thompson and Michael Douglas, as well as musicians such as Jackson Brown and Graham Nash, just signed their names to a letter published in theLA Times urging that we "Make Nukes History". Hooray, right? Well, only half hooray. The 
The slang definition of "unwinding" means "to chill." Other definitions include: to relax, disentangle, undo — all words that, on the surface, appear both passive and peaceful. And yet in Google searches involving such seemingly harmless definitions of decompressing and resting, news articles abound about the end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs — a topic 
To understand In this sense, the ongoing crisis reflects both opposition to, as well as the unsustainability of, Israel's longstanding strategy of a 'no-state solution' for the Palestinian people. | Salient narratives: | To understand this strategy, it is informative to first turn to salient argu…
"There's an everyday struggle to find food. Her mum told me how they'd either eat very small portions, share food, or skip meals altogether," Jonathan Crickx, Head of Communications at UNICEF State of Palestine told The New Arab, referring to 13-year-old Nada who shelters with her mother and two sisters in a makeshift tent in Rafah. | Hunger and starvation now looms over Gaza. 10-year-old 
Without critical action, nearly 230,000 Nearly 11 months of fighting between the forces of two rival generals has killed thousands and The bombing and destruction of fields and factories have plunged Sudan into "
Swiss federal prosecutors say they have referred former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of the war-battered The attorney general's office said Tuesday that Assad, 86, is accused of ordering the crimes in Syria in February 1982 while serving as commander of defence brigades that carried out an attack in the city of Hama during a conflict betw…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. But it also maintains cordial relations with Russia and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict. It has provided Ukraine with military and political support but also opposes sanctions on Moscow. | Speakin…
Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders met Israeli President In his post he said th…
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China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.
For the first time since Israel's war on Gaza, The Iraqi 
The head of the Israel has limited the entry of aid into Gaza throughout the war and placed bans on items that can be used for 'dual use' including instruments and materials essential for medical workers, who are battling with injuries from air strikes and manutrition. | In a state…
Israeli jails are planning to receive thousands of During a meeting with representatives from the Israeli ministries of defence and national security, the Israeli army and intelligence presented estimates that thousands of Palestinians would be arrested despite the lack…
Bands and artists are pulling out of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival to protest Israel's The festival is set to take place in Texas from 8 March to 16 March, but comes amid the devastating war on Gaza where Israel, with US political and material support, has killed over 31,100 Palestinians. | The latest act to pull out is Belfast band Kneecap, who said on X that their decision to pull their three shows is done "in solidarity with the people of Palestine". | The band highlight…
Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat was killed on Monday when an Israeli airstrike hit his home in His family home was targeted by a series of Israeli bombs that were dropped on the first day of the Islamic fasting month of Known as "the l…
Jordan's Queen Rania slammed the "slow motion, mass murder" of Gaza's children, as the kingdom works to drop aid on the besieged enclave. | The queen spoke exclusively from the King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan with CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Queen Rania discussed the siege on Gaza, condemning…
Life-saving food aid in Chad for hundreds of thousands of The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for $242 million in donations to continue supporting 1.2 million Sudanese refugees, as the approaching rainy season threatens to cut off road access for humanitarian deliveries in eastern Chad. | "We are in a race against time," WFP's Chad director Pierre Honnorat said in a st…
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the headquarters of Sudan's Radio and Television in the first weeks of Sudan's conflict which broke out in April last year after long-simmering tensions between its commander and the head of the military. | In a statement midday Tuesday, the military…
Talks between the United States and Iraq on Washington and Baghdad in January initiated talks to reassess the U.S-led coalition in Iraq, formed in 2014 to help fight the 
Three "Three monks were subjected to a criminal assault inside our Coptic monastery," the spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said in statement posted on Facebook, without elaborating.
The results in four statewide elections Tuesday, the latest in the months-long march to determine the Democratic and Republican party flagbearers, were essentially a foregone conclusion as incumbent Bid…
An aid ship, mostly funded by the The ship, which is part of a pilot project for the opening of a humanitarian sea corridor to 
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four individuals in Iran for aiding the Bahrain-based, U.S.- The sanctions were imposed 
By Mona Péralte — Mar 6, 2024 | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was founded in Caracas, Venezuela in December 2011 as an alternative to the Washington, DC-based Organization of American States (OAS), formed in 1948 to be a Cold War chariot. Cuba characterizes the OAS as Washington's "Ministry of Colonial Affairs, " which expelled the socialist nation in 1962. | "As the years go by, CELAC is going to leave behind the old and worn-out OAS," then Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said at the 33-member alliance's inaugural ceremonies. | "It's the death sentence for the Monroe Doctrine…
Israel has repeatedly attacked the occupied territories since the war in Gaza killing over 400 Palestinians, including over 100 children, and detaining nearly 8,000…
A United Nations (UN) report recently emerged making damning claims of sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas. But not all is as it seems. The report has some glaring epistemological problems, all of which seem to serve the Israeli narrative that its genocide in Gaza is somehow justified. Moreover, the report fits within a wider modus 
"Liberals are doomed to destroy themselves inside out. And they are militantly out of touch with the rest of the world." That's from Tamara Nassar—an associate editor of The Electronic Intifada, an online publication focused on Palestine—in response to a tweet that states that if we Americans don't vote for Biden, we will lose everything 
Until reasonably accurate and ecologically appropriate language is used by the Forest Service and their collaborators to describe their forest management strategies and activities, fundamental ecological issues will not be well understood, and the necessary paradigm shift to protect our forests and communities will not occur. A range of misleading language and terms, picked up 
Ramadan has arrived, and northern Gaza has been overtaken by famine. "People fast without the promise of breaking it, and the world watches on without doing anything," Ghazi Oweis, a refugee from northern Gaza, tells Mondoweiss.
In this era of technology, shopping for clothes online has gained immense popularity thanks to its ease, variety, and accessibility. | Whether you are in search of fashion items, timeless pieces, or affordable options; we have handpicked the 10 best sites for buying clothes online to help you effortlessly enhance your wardrobe. | Update Your Fashion Game: 10 Best Sites for Buying Clothes Online: | 1. ASOS stands out as a fashion hub that offers an array of clothing, accessories, and shoes for both men and women. | Featuring a range of brands, styles, and sizes:…
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ALBAWABA As the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Ramadan 2024, Muslims around the world prepare to embark on a profound spiritual journey. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of reflection, devotion, and renewal of faith. It is during this sacred month that believers strive to draw closer to Allah through fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. Among the practices observed during Ramadan is the recitation of specific duas tailored to each segment of the month, including a powerful supplication designated for the first 10 days.The first 10 days of Ramadan hold immense significance i…
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Report from Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) about recent disruption of a talk given by Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens at SXSW in Austin, Texas. photo: @CandiceBernd via Atlanta Community Press Collective Monday morning, protestors disrupted Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' presentation on a panel in Austin, TX. Protestors interrupted Dickens as he was speaking and accused… 
More for Them, Less for Us: | Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam | Sarah Anderson | Zachary Tashman | William Rice | Institute for Policy Studies | Americans for Tax Fairness | Introduction: 
Over 1,000 people marched in rain and sometimes gale force winds in recognition of Palestinian Martyrs Day and International Working Women's Day in Philadelphia on March 9. Starting with a rally at Rittenhouse Square, the crowd took to the streets, heading around City Hall and up North Broad to Spring . . . | 
An Israeli drone strike on a car outside the southern Lebanese city of Tyre killed a Hamas member and another person on Wednesday. The Hamas resistance group's Lebanon branch announced the death of a member in the drone strike. In an official poster, the movement named the operative as Hadi Ali Mohammad Mustafa, from the …
The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean. Naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China have jointly launched the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". Martyr Mahmoudi warship, Martyr Soleimani combat patrol vessel, Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, Martyr Tavvasoli …
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Israeli forces have continued carrying out raids across the A 13-year-old Palestinian boy from a refugee camp on the outskirts of The Palestinian Red Crescent said it treated five people wounded by Israeli fire. | In a separate incident west of Jerus…
Political parties representing the Christian and Turkmen communities in the Iraq's Supreme Federal Cour…
It is rank hypocrisy to deny Palestinian freedom fighter Leila Khaled a visa or a platform to speak, while Labor is going visas to former Israeli army people wanted for war crimes. Peter Boyle reports.
"My mother passed away too early. Her life, though short, was truly worthwhile." — Kim Jong II, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. Kim Jong Suk While love might motivate any child to say this about their parent, never were truer words spoken about any mother. Kim Jong . . . | 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released its latest figures regarding so-called "Universal Credit managed migration". This is where it forces people on old-style benefits like Tax Credits to move to Universal Credit. The Canary previously raised the alarm over just how many people — 24% — the DWP were denying benefits to in the process. …
War on Gaza: UK awaits Unrwa investigation reports before deciding on funding | Foreign Office says it is trying to resolve issue 'as speedily as we can' as MPs cast doubts on UK position on agency | | Displaced Palestinians receive food aid at an Unrwa centre in Rafah, southern Gaza, in Janu…
Egypt: Sisi government 'granted amnesty' to Islamic State fighters who committed war crimes in Sinai | Two rights groups warn of 'risk of impunity' for grave abuses after Egyptian army reached deals with Wilayat Sina' affiliate | | The Egyptian army in the desert in North Sinai (AFP/Egypt Army)…
Special Counsel Robert Hur recently appeared before Congress to discuss his investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. This marked his first public commentary since the release of his report, which did not recommend charges against President Biden.During the testimony, Hur defended the thoroughness and fairness of his report amid a tense House hearing. He addressed the controversial aspects of his findings, particularly the portrayal of President Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory." This description drew significant attention, as it was seen as a key factor in Hur's decisi…
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are shifting the focus of tomorrow's event in Asbury Park NJ. NEW PLAN: Meet in front of 1 municipal plaza, 07712, at 5⃣ PM If you are running late SHOW UP ANYWAYS!! The meeting will not start til 6, but it is encouraged to get there early. We NEED numbers tomorrow- Bring all your energy meant for the march into advocating for a Ceasefire Resolution! Bring your Keffiyehs, Flags, and Signs!! It will not be voted on during this meeting— but our voices matter!! Our HUMANITY matters AND has an impact!! Even if you do not feel comfortable speaking, we appreciate your pre…
This article goes into a little more detail on the criminality of Israeli settler gangsterism with a picture of one…
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ALBAWABA – Popular content creator and streamer IShowSpeed was seen "blowing up" Israel in a game he was playing in support of Palestine amid the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. Many users on X (Formerly known as Twitter) including pro-Palestine activists shared that IShowSpeed missed the memo because he was technically "bombing Palestine and its history with Israel", which didn't make much sense to them but they also added that "The message was definitely there".IShowSpeed "blows up" Israel in-game: IShowSpeed doesn't hide his pro-Palestine stance as the individual is always seen de…
ALBAWABA – A video circulating across social media outlets caused outrage among pro-Palestine activists and users as it showed Israeli soldiers celebrating Ramadan by having "Iftar" while Palestinians in Gaza are starving to death. The video in question was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by a user called "Suppressed Voice" as he cpationed it with: "Israeli Army soldiers enjoying "Iftar" and wishing a "Ramadan Mubarak" while Palestinians are starved to death and being bombed by Israel."Israeli soldiers enjoy Ramadan Iftar, mocks starving Palestinians: Israeli Army soldiers enjoying "Iftar" and wishi…
War on Gaza: French newspaper Liberation criticised over cartoon mocking starving Palestinians | Social media users slam the illustration as racist and dehumanising, as experts warn that Gaza is on the brink of famine | | The black-and-white line drawing depicts a Palestinian woman s…
The steady and ruthless campaign by Israel to internationally defund the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), is unravelling. The lynchpin in the effort was a thin, poison pen dossier making claims that 12 individuals were Hamas operatives who had been involved in the October 7 attacks. Within a matter 
Persuading Southern autoworkers to join a union remains one of the U.S. labor movement's most enduring challenges, despite persistent efforts by the United Auto Workers union to organize this workforce. To be sure, the UAW does have members employed by Ford and General Motors at facilities in Kentucky, Texas, Missouri and Mississippi. However, the UAW 
Israel has sought for years to dismantle the UN agency to destroy Palestinian refugees' right of return.
‚ô´ Anna Netrebko & Elƒ´na Garanƒça — Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle Twilight of the Blobs, by James Howard Kunstler Patrick Lawrence: Old Man Shouting, The American Empire is Doing Great! But It Isn't The Delusions Of Western Leadership: Elites Struggling To Accept Reality, by Roger Boyd Revolutionary Consciousness — An Anatomy of Our Thinking — (Part 3), by Ray Zwarich How to Save a Dying Republic part 5: Woke-ism and the Self-Induced Suicide of America, by Matthew Ehret The Buoyancy of ®Psychopaths and the Genesis of the Great Asian War…
In 2017, Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made the establishment of a public, state-owned bank a centerpiece issue during his run for New Jersey governor. He regularly championed public banking in speeches, town halls and campaign commercials. He won the race, and the nation's second state-owned bank following the stellar model of the Bank of 
By There's no doubt that man has always had an instinct for material inventiveness and a fascination in advancing technological developments — coupled …
To my Palestinian sisters, Despite the global rise of the feminist liberation movement launched decades ago to amplify the voices of women, there exists a troubling disconnect and indifference towards your pain and cries. It seems as though the movement for women's equality and the right to self-determination or emancipation was intended to uplift a 
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Two names — Michael Whately and Lara Trump — signal we are seeing a new Donald Trump. What? Yes, Whately and Ms. Trump are the new co-chairs of the Republican Party. Gone is the establishment darling, 
War on Gaza: How Israeli army brutality killed a disabled Palestinian man | Ezz al-Din al-Banna was paralysed from the waist down, but Israeli soldiers beat and dragged him across the ground anyway | | Witnesses recall seeing Banna being dragged along the ground despite being paralysed…
Columbia University sued over suspension of Palestinian and Jewish student groups | The university suspended the student groups in November, but the lawsuit says the institution breached established protocols | | Pro-Palestinian protesters participate in an 'All out for Palestine' rally outside Col…
First vessel carrying aid leaves Cyprus for Gaza as UN warns of famine | Unidentified work crew is seen constructing a beachside dock to accept 200 tons of food | | Open Arms vessel set to sail to Gaza with humanitarian food aid at the Cypriot port of Larnaca, on 12 March 2024 (Proactiva Open Arms/…
War on Gaza: Hebrew University suspends prominent Palestinian academic | Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian suspended after calling for 'abolishing Zionism' and accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza | | Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a law professor, was suspended by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem…
Islamic philanthropy hits record $46m for refugees in 2023: Report | Among the countries receiving the most support through zakat and sadaqah contributions are Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen | | Children break their fast on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at the Batinta camp for the in…
Media coverage of UN report challenged for 'inaccurate' portrayal of sexual violence | Detailed review of UN report on allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas on 7 October does not reach many of the conclusions reported in western media, activists say | | A woman reacts while visiting the…
Sudan's army says it retook national broadcast building in Omdurman | Capture of crucial site marks turnaround in fortunes for Sudanense Armed Forces over last month | | Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (C) walks among other army members during a tour of a neighbourhood in Port Sudan on 31…
War on Gaza: Israel has killed over 400 people waiting for aid in Gaza | At least 11 Palestinians were killed in Gaza City on Tuesday in the latest attack on aid seekers
War on Gaza: Mother fears 'imminent' loss of last child to starvation | Fadi al-Zant needs urgent food and medicines not available in Gaza due to the Israeli war and siege | | Palestinian child Fadi al-Zant appears in a video with his mother on 11 March 2024 (X/Emad Ghaboun) | For the past two mont…
Hundreds demonstrated against an real estate event in Teaneck, NJ promoting properties in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank.
Chinese officials and lawmakers closed out the Two Sessions after more than a week of meetings and deliberations. Those policy decisions will now serve as the country's blueprint going forward. What are the key takeaways? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert. | 
Israeli forces bombed Gaza on the first day of Ramadan, killing two fishermen. Israel's fortified highway has reached the Mediterranean coast, effectively splitting Gaza in two. Meanwhile, hundreds of settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
With 13 Oscars nominations and seven wins — including best picture — "Oppenheimer" was the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, which told the story of the making of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, added to its awards season haul that includes five Golden Globes and seven 
A recent 
Over the past three months, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and their allies have marched, called, emailed, demonstrated, spoken, and tweeted against Israel's So it was no surprise to anyone, except perhaps the US Democratic party…
Backdrop from Glasgow Willy Wonka fiasco up for auction in aid of Palestinians | Rescued from the bin after the Willy Wonka Experience ended in shambles, the backdrops are now on sale on eBay with all profits donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians | | So far the three backdrops have raised over…
How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement | When it seemed like Erdogan was heading out the door, Mogadishu hedged its bets with Abu Dhabi. Now, it is looking towards Ankara once again | | Students wave a Somali flag during a protest following the port deal signed betwee…
Like most of the liberation movements of the period we call the Sixties, the women's liberation movement seems a shadow of its former self. In a manner similar to those other movements, the politics of what's known as second-stage feminism have shifted rightward. This is in part due to the non-stop attacks on women's rights 
In Palestine the sick, the wounded, the women giving birth cannot go to the hospitals because the Israelis shoot them. In Africa people cannot go to the hospitals, even without the Israeli bullets—although Israel has played havoc in Africa too, propping every dictator, from Mobuto to the white South African apartheid regime. In both cases, the results are populations of refugees, the transfer of lands from the local people to the new colonial powers, forwarding and protecting the interests of international capital. 
UK: Michael Gove facing growing dissent over 'dangerous' extremism plans | Civil liberties campaigners say proposed measures are 'profoundly undemocratic' as even Gove's own social cohesion advisor puts name to letter calling for broader 'consensus' | | Michael Gove is expected to set out…
There are many issues on the line this election year but one that gets little attention is former President Donald Trump's 2017 tax reform law that cut taxes on the wealthiest Americans and corporations. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanently reduced the tax rate for big corporations from an already-low 35 percent to a ridiculously minuscule 21 percent. It also lowered tax rates for the wealthiest people from nearly 40 percent to 37 percent. Several provisions of that law are set to expire in 2025, making this November's Congressional and Presidential elections particularly critical to issues of economic fairness…
It's budget season on a permanent basis now. When I was a full-time community organizer I used to love to go to Washington DC in time for the cherry blossoms and the hog slopping. Hog slopping? That was just one of the terms used by many hill staffers (and even some administration figures in places 
This was noted in a statement by the Ministry of Health…
'Witch hunt': Penn faculty sue university over congressional probe into pro-Palestinian activity | Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine seeks to stop university from complying with Congress' probe, arguing it violates academic freedom | | People gather to protest the banning of Student…
The following appeal was issued by the Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee on March 8, 2024. Dear supporters, Leonard Peltier is still in need of urgent medical care. Your efforts, along with the strong advocacy of Leonard's legal team and the Ad Hoc Committee, got the attention of the . . . | 
Hollywood buzzed with excitement as Vanessa Hudgens, the beloved star known for her role in "High School Musical," graced the Oscars red carpet with a stunning revelation.Dressed in an elegant, form-fitting black gown, Hudgens radiated joy as she announced her pregnancy to the world, showcasing her baby bump for the very first time.The announcement came during her hosting of the Oscars red carpet pre-show, marking a memorable moment for Hudgens as she prepares to embrace motherhood. The news of her pregnancy adds to a series of joyful milestones, following her marriage to Major League Baseball player Cole Tucker…
ALBAWABA Mother's Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring and celebrating the extraordinary women who have played pivotal roles in our lives. It's a day to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for all the sacrifices, love, and care they have bestowed upon us. While gifts, gestures, and kind words are common ways to show our affection, one timeless and deeply meaningful way to honor our mothers is through the power of prayer. Dua for mother on Mother's day 2024: ".ŸàŸéŸ±ÿÆŸíŸÅŸêÿ…
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have formally ratified a defence agreement, which enables an enhancement of military operations between the two countries, with a specific focus on strengthening patrols along the border between PNG and Indonesia, writes Ali Mirin. But what will this mean for the security and sovereignty of West Papuans?
Do religion and nationalism compete with each other? Do they replace each other? Do they amplify each other and drive each other forward? Do they exist in symbiosis? Theorists of nationalism have struggled with this question. At one extreme of the spectrum is the early work of Elie Kedourie (1960), who argued that nationalism is a modern, …
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Four years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Though vaccination and public health measures have largely succeeded in making coronavirus manageable, it has officially taken seven million lives; health officials and researchers believe the true toll is …
In his March 6 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden declared, "We have the best economy in the world." He said millions of new jobs had been created in the last three years and that unemployment was at record lows.
The Left has tossed Lenin's corpse to the victors of history—both the Stalinists and their liberal opponents.
This commentary provides an overview of carbon and biodiversity offsets as an expansion of global capitalism under the western environmental agenda marshalled against development in Africa.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ever since Opera Pacific, based at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, closed operations in 2008 for lack of sufficient financial backing, the county nestled between Los Angeles to the north and San Diego to the south had been without an opera company. I miss that company a lot—and was thrilled in …
Green Left's Fred Fuentes and former GL editor Stuart Munckton spoke with Australian Greens housing spokesperson and federal member for Griffith Max Chandler-Mather about housing, Palestine solidarity, the nature of parliament and how the Greens are seeking to rebuild mass politics.
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, March 11, 2024 | With the participation of various continental organizations, the planning meeting for the campaign entitled: Let's reject imperialism, let's make our Americas a Zone of Peace, began. | This event, which takes place in the city of Bogota, will meet on March 11 and 12, with the objective of articulating the different initiatives to promote this campaign throughout the continent. | The event began with a presentation by the organizers of the campaign, Black Alliance for Peace, on the main aspects of this regional effort, the objectives, and the work done so f…
There are three main forces driving the conflict on the Colorado River. The first is an outdated legal system that guarantees more water to seven Western states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming — than is actually available in the river during most years. The second is the exclusion of Native American tribes from this …
Three years after the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, the Australian Labor government is facing renewed criticism for its failure to impose meaningful sanctions on the illegitimate military junta, write Leo Earle and Mg Lin Htet.
WASHINGTON—Democratic President Joe Biden's proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2025, which starts October 1, raises taxes on corporations and the rich while—among other priorities—expands federal power to cut prescription drug prices. It also would add tax credits for the poor and middle class. In short, like all other presidential budgets, it's a political document. …
Iran has had growing success in recent years in placing satellites into orbit, with the The United States, in particular, has However, Ira…
In the cold winter evenings, a little over a hundred individuals stand in line in Berlin's Frankfurter Allee. Holding a ticket number, they wait for the opening of a shelter that provides the homeless with dinner, showers, and a warm place to sleep until the next morning. | Hassan Ahmad, born to Lebanese parents in Africa in 1970, comes here often to escape the cold winter nights, which worsen his bronchial asthma. He struggled to remember how he made it to the shelter and could not quite clearly explain the issues with his asylum papers. | A little less than six kilometres west, in the area of Kottbusser Tor,…
Prominent African-American activist and writer The video shows Palestinian-American imam Omar Suleiman guiding King through the shahadah – the Muslim profession of faith. | After reciting the shahadah in Arabic and English in front of other followers, King can be seen passing the microphone to his wife Rai, wearin…
As According to the independent Mada Masr news outlet, Mamdouh was released from custody and ordered to pay 5000 Egyptian pounds (about US$100) in bail early on Monday,…
Israel launched air strikes near Since October 8, the day after Israel began waging its war in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel Strikes have largely remained confined to border regions, but s…
An Israeli commander who The commander, Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram, was formally censured for destroying Al-Israa University in January without "the necessary authorisation," the Times of Israel (TOI) newspaper cited the The arm…
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South African women's groups celebrated Women's History Month marked from Friday, March 8, International Women's Day, in a sombre mood with a moving nod to the Many appealed to the world to intervene to stop Israel's genocidal war targeting vulnerable women and children in Gaza. | Simunye Women Workers Forum, a women labour advocacy group based in Johannesburg, called for an immediate end to the war, freedom for women and children, and the opening of borders by Egypt to allow an unhinder…
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CHICAGO — Management refusal to consider safe-staffing forced the 2,800 registered nurses at the University of Chicago's hospital complex to call a 24-hour strike starting at 7 am on March 14. The nurses, members of National Nurses United, said they've been bargaining since October for a new contract and staffing has been the big roadblock. …
We speak with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, who says the "monstrosity" of Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, including attacks on civilians and restrictions on aid, shows that the International Court of Justice's provisional orders to protect civilians are being ignored. "What should be done is an arms embargo right now and sanctions, because Israel is not in compliance with the critical measures ordered by the ICJ," says Albanese.
Unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced he plans to resign amid rising opposition in Haiti, where a coalition of armed groups opposing the de facto leader have declared an uprising, led mass jailbreaks and taken over the country's airport. At an emergency meeting with international actors in Jamaica, the regional bloc CARICOM has reportedly proposed a plan to set up a seven-member presidential panel that would appoint a new interim prime minister. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said the panel would only include Haitians who support the deployment of a U.N.-backed security force, a policy sup…
Palestinians in Gaza marked the first day of Ramadan on Monday amid rising hunger and desperation, with Israel continuing to restrict aid shipments into the besieged territory. United Nations officials have complained that even basic items like medical scissors have resulted in trucks being stopped by Israeli forces at the border. This comes as countries such as the United States conduct dangerous airdrops of essential supplies and have announced plans to build a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. "It's going to be more simple, more realistic and more efficient if the United States has pushed…
At one of the largest for-profit immigrant detention centers in the country, human rights advocates report, there were two suicide attempts Monday, just hours apart. The privately run Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, the site of multiple hunger strikes to protest inhumane conditions over the years, also reported 61-year-old Charles Leo Daniel from Trinidad and Tobago died at the facility last week. He had been detained for about four years and was in solitary confinement at NWDC when he was found unresponsive Thursday in what is suspected to be another suicide. This all comes as a federal judge blocked Washi…
Este artículo, publicado en Electronic Intifada el 6 de marzo de 2024, fue traducido por Fausto Giudice. Son las 8 de la tarde en Gaza, Palestina, al final de mi cuarto día en Rafah, y es la primera vez que he podido sentarme en un lugar tranquilo y pensar. Retrato . . . | 
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TEL AVIV—Thousands of peace activists marched and more than a dozen were arrested in demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government this weekend. Opponents of Netanyahu and his war gathered for protests in at least 30 locations across Israel, including Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Jerusalem, Umm al-Fahem, and more. Anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv broke through …
Havana, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced that the Helms-Burton Act codifies the blockade and is an economic aggression by the U.S. government against Cuba, on an international scale and in a comprehensive manner.
Addis Ababa, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed on Tuesday to strengthen communication channels to work closely for the mutual benefit of both nations and peoples.
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The author, a veteran of the U.S. military who was sent to fight in Vietnam in the late 1960s, spoke at a March 3 vigil in Philadelphia organized following the sacrifice by active-duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell a few days earlier. This article is based on Piette's talk. Veteran . . . | 
In the months that followed a drone strike on a The attacks usually come at night, sowing fear and confusion among the villagers, and causing another exodus from southern Idlib province to the north. | Haid Haid, a Sen…
Surrounded by loss and persistent hardship, Gazans are increasingly turning to crowdfunding campaigns, reaching out for assistance from beyond the borders. | Online crowdfunding platforms are inundated with pleas from Gazans seeking support. Some are asking for funds to cover the "coordination fees" necessary to evacuate to Egypt through the Rafah crossing, while others are hoping to raise resources to remain and rebuild their homes once the war is over. | Most of these appeals originate from Rafah, where 1.4 million people remain in tents and overcrowded shelters amidst a severe humanitarian crisis. Immediate…
Online influencer Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a UK case dating back to 2012-2015, spokesperson Mateea Petrescu said. | She said the Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to make a "pivotal decision" Tuesday on wheth…
President Michael D. Higgins described the He also slammed attempts to undermine t…
Israeli settlers stormed the It comes amid Israeli restrictions on Palestinian Muslim worshippers trying to access the Jerusalem holy site during the Islamic fasting month of Far-r…
A This decision was the result of a conference held on Friday by the Arab Thinking Forum and Arab-London website. | Three prominent British Arab candidates who plan to run in the upcoming general election participated in the conferen…
The biggest donor to Britain's governing Frank Hester has given 10 million pounds ($12.8 million) to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's 
UN chief There had been hopes that a ceasefire would be agreed before Ramadan, but talks failed last week due to Israel failing to meet several key demands made by Hamas, such as moves toward a permanent truce. | The bloodshed has continued as Palestinians mark the second day of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise to suns…
Iron bars, electric shocks, dogs and cigarette burns: How Palestinians are tortured in Israeli detention | | Men detained by Israeli forces since the start of the war are returning to Gaza with harrowing accounts of mock executions, constant beatings and humiliating mistreatment | Palestinian me…
In the evolving world of finance, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a game changer capturing the attention of both experienced investors and beginners. | With their promise of profits and technological advancements, cryptocurrencies present an investment prospect. | However, for those who have just started out in this journey, navigating the world of cryptocurrency trading can appear overwhelming. | We will share with you a short simple guide to help you know how to buy Cryptocurrency for beginners. This step-by-step guide will unravel the complexities and equip you to make informed choices. | Steps and Advice…
ALBAWABA – With Jimmy Kimmel as the host of this year's Oscars, the award ceremony took the internet by storm after American actor and wrestler John Cena naked on stage and the beloved Emma Stone copping the Best Actress Award in a delightful surprise. Today, we've got you covered with our favorite moments witnessed in this year's Oscars which in our eyes, made it one of the most memorable nights of the ceremony as of late. From John Cena going naked on stage to Schwarzenegger and DeVito reuniting against Michael Keaton's Batman, this list's got it all!John Cena goes Naked at the Oscars : (Photo by Patrick…
ALBAWABA Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims worldwide, is a period of fasting, spiritual reflection, and increased devotion. During this month, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. However, for individuals with diabetes, managing their condition while fasting can present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to consuming dates, a traditional food often associated with breaking the fast. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar (glucose). Fasting during Ramadan can disrupt the usual eating patterns and lead t…
When theatergoers in Dusseldorf, Germany sat down one October evening in 1959 to watch the world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's latest work, they witnessed a strange, new kind of play: rhinoceroses charging through a provincial European town, townspeople themselves turning into rhinoceroses, a whole society transforming rapidly from human to beast, and, at the end, 
The town hall meeting is the last throbbing reminder of the authentic demos. People gather; debates held. Views converge; others diverge. Speakers are invited to stir the invitees, provoke the grey cells. Till artificial intelligence banishes such gatherings, and the digital cosmos swallows us whole, cherish these events. And there was much to cherish about 
Humberto Montes de Oca is the Secretary for Internal Relations of the Mexican Union of Electrical Workers (SME). He was originally a working-class art student who became active in the left-wing political movements of the period of Mexico's Dirty War (1970s to early 1980s). He joined the SME as a political act to become part 
UN Special Rapporteur Michael Fakhri says Israel's intentional starvation of Gaza is unprecedented. "We've never seen a civilian population made to go hungry so completely and so quickly," he tells Mondoweiss. "Never in modern history."
The economy continued to create jobs at a rapid pace last month, with payroll employment up by 275,000. However, any concerns about an excessive pace of job growth are alleviated by the fact that the prior two months' total was revised down by 167,000. This puts the three-month average at 265,000. The household survey showed 
Prologue I watched President Joe Biden delivering his March 7, 2024 State of the Union speech. "My lifetime," he said, "has taught me to embrace freedom and democracy. A future based on the core values that have defined America: honesty, decency, dignity, equality. To respect everyone. To give everyone a fair shot. To give hate 
Montanan's 1972 Constitution is very direct about what it means when it comes to pollution. All Montanans are guaranteed the "inalienable right" to "clean and healthful environment." Equally unambiguous is the mandate that "all lands disturbed by the taking of natural resources shall be reclaimed." And finally, "the state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and 
At the conclusion of this post you will find my latest video chat with Nima about the latest developments surrounding the war in Ukraine. Let me point out some of the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your perspective). | Let's start with Victoria Nuland. Was she pushed out or did she preemptively resign? I believe it is the latter. From her position as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs she could see that the Biden Administration — ignoring for a moment its bellicose rhetoric about needing to defend Ukraine — is shifting military resources to Israel and China. Ukraine is the red hai…
Israel is preparing itself and its prisons for the arrest of thousands of Palestinians, Netanyahu says. Meanwhile, Israel has already begun obstructing access to the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, attacking worshipers on the first night of Ramadan.
A group of progressive organizations has formed a coalition to fight back against AIPAC in the 2024 election.
Oscar-winning director calls out 'hijacking' of Holocaust by Israel in acceptance speech | Jonathan Glazer called for people to resist the dehumanisation of Israelis and Palestinians in the 7 October attacks and the war in Gaza. | | Jonathan Glazer poses with the Oscar for Best Internat…
What would the world do without tea! | That was an important line from a chapter in the textbook, which our high school teacher pronounced dramatically. Our beloved English teacher also threw light on Sydney Smith, the 18th-century British writer, who penned the chapter adding many reflective sentences like- Thank God for tea! I am glad I was not born before tea, etc. But till then, we had partial ideas about the tea and its garden, not to speak of varied ways of preparing it. Being a resident of Kamrup, I never saw a tea garden till my college days and knew only one way of preparing tea— that's with milk an…
Iraqi forces have killed 10 militants during an operation against An Iraqi security source told AFP the operation was "a pre-emptive measure" to thwart attacks allegedly planned for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, The army said in a statement that troops have killed "10 terrorists in t…
This live blog on Day 156 of Israel's war on Gaza has concluded. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on A boat laden with food for Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said…
A motorcycle packed with explosives went off in the northwestern The motorcycle carried between 4 and 5 kilograms (9 to 11 pounds) of explosives when it detonated in the Board Bazaar area of Peshawar, said Kashif Abbasi, senior superintendent of police operations in Peshawar. | There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and it is unclear if the blast was intentional. | Peshawar is the capital of Khyber…
The New Arab's live blog on Israel's war in Gaza has now ended, and will resume tomorrow at 0800 GMT. | A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said Saturday, as Israel's war in the enclave ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive. | The United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine, particularly in the Palestinian territory's north where no o…
Pushes for a US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have held talks with each other throughout the week, with 
Israeli detention centres have become worse than Guantanamo Bay prison as Palestinians in these prisons are suffering from "shameful forms" of torture, degrading treatment, and the deprivation of their most basic human rights, Euro-Med says. | Thousands of Palestinians have been rounded up from Gaza since the start of the war on 7 October, with hundreds kept in unknown locatio…
The ICRC head Mirjana Spoljaric called for an urgent She said getting a steady, substantial flow of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory…
A Gulf state has expressed readiness to financially support Lebanon's military and fund Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said an Arab Gulf state had expressed its willingness to finance the voluntary recruitment of 7,000 soldiers in the Lebanese army, as well as fund obse…
Nearly 160 Iraqi families have been repatriated from Syria's More than 43,000 Syrians, Iraqis, and foreigners from at least 45 countries are held in the squalid and overcrowded camp in Kurdish-controlled northeast Syria. | Al-Hol houses relatives of suspected 
A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…
The Israeli military plans to use A report aired last month on Israeli media shows how the Israeli army is building the new Highway 749 — dubbed the Netzarim Corridor — which will run through the strip south of Gaza City, essentially cutting off the 
Palestinians prepared for Thousands of Israeli police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City in Jerusalem, where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every day at the 
Officials spotted the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. Seeing the moon Sunday night means Monday is the first day of the fast. | Saudi state television reported authorities there…
Sudan's paramilitary Ramadan is expected to start on Sunday evening. | In a statement, the RSF expressed hope that the Security Council resolution would "significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensu…
Like several other countries, Sweden suspended aid to UNRWA after Israel 
Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State (IS) group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country's The suspects were "preparing and searching for action before the upcoming local elections," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. | Nationwide elections are due to be held on March 31. | Counter-terrorism police in Sakarya in northwest Turkey recovered weapons, cash and "organisational documents" d…
The U.S. Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed The General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," CENTCOM said in a statement. | On March 9, 2024, U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the…
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How many people in India are going hungry? Researchers working on the Global Hunger Index are currently tracking 125 nations across the world. Exactly 110 of those nations, those researchers reported last fall, are suffering less hunger than India. But India, by contrast, is doing quite well on the gluttony front. Few nations today can 
Yellowstone's wild, free-roaming buffalo are wildlife. The biggest threat to wild buffalo today is settler-colonialism, domestication, and plantation farming for trophy hunters. Unfortunately, 21st-Century American colonial adventures persist in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In February 2024, 141 wild Yellowstone buffalo were kidnapped, loaded into trucks, and relocated to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, some 500 
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"Nothing has changed, and everything has changed." These are the words of Sam Bahour, a Palestinian-American businessman and activist who spoke to our delegation. Nothing has changed because the deadly oppression of the Palestinian people has been ongoing for 76 years. Everything has changed since October 7, the day Hamas fighters pierced the walls of the concentration camp called Gaza. As followers of Jesus, 
ALBAWABA – Airbus has unveiled its latest electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designed to carry four passengers with noise levels during flight lower than a hairdryer.This development significantly reduces the factor of noise pollution, offering a futuristic vision of electric vertical aircraft flying over crowded cities.It took Airbus nearly five years to manufacture this initial prototype, called CityAirbus NextGen, which targets a range of up to 80 km and a flight speed of 120 km/h. Airbus revealed the CityAirbus NextGen at the opening of the new CityAirbus Test Center dedicated to testing…
ALBAWABA As Muslims worldwide prepare to embark on the spiritual journey of Ramadan in the year 2024, they will encounter a diverse range of fasting hours, varying greatly based on geographical location and seasonal factors. Across the globe, some will experience the challenge of enduring prolonged daylight hours without food or drink, while others will observe comparatively shorter fasting durations. Regions located farther from the equator typically face longer fasting hours due to extended daylight periods during the summer months.The longest hours of fasting in Ramadan 2024:…
ALBAWABA – Activists online allegedly reported that former Brazilian football player Dani Alves had committed suicide in jail.In February, a Spanish court sentenced the famous player Dani Alves to four years and a half in jail for rape. The star, who is a former Barcelona player, was found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and six months in jail.Alves, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022. However, the player denied the accusations.The Barcelona Court after reviewing the case sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for…
ALBAWABA Welcome to your weekly horoscope, where we explore the cosmic energies influencing your life from March 10 to March 16, 2024. This week, the celestial movements encourage introspection, communication, and taking practical steps toward your goals. Let's delve into what each sign can expect: Aries (March 21 – April 19): : This week, Aries, you're feeling driven and ambitious. With Mars, your ruling planet, aligning with Saturn, you have the discipline and determination to make significant progress towards your long-term goals. However, beware of impatience and impulsiveness. Take calculated steps rat…
Andreína Chávez Alava writes that while it is not possible to fully grasp the damage caused by United States sanctions against the Venezuelan people, all the evidence points to one simple truth: sanctions kill and will continue to do so.
Arun Kundnani details the histories of liberal and radical anti-racism and argues that anti-racism ultimately means anti-capitalism.
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
The death toll in Gaza has reached a devastating 31,112, with a staggering 72% of the victims being women and children, according to a report by the Ministry of Health. Since the start of the Israeli occupation aggression on the 7th of last October, thousands remain trapped under rubble as the violence continues. Ramadan …
Palestinian resistance fighters on Monday engaged in heroic confrontations as well as different forms of operations against Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip for the 157th day of the Zionist aggression on the besieged enclave. Fierce clashes reported between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli occupation soldiers in Khan Younis's Bani Suhaila. Confrontations were also …
The Israeli Ministry of Transport plans to purchase a port in Cyprus in a bid to safeguard the Zionist entity's import of goods in case of a war with Hezbollah, Israeli media reported. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Sunday that upon instructions from Israeli Minister Miri Regev, a ministry delegation headed by the head …
In our time, pandemics will occur more often, spread more rapidly, and kill more people.
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In the wake of International Women's Day, thousands of pro-Palestine protesters across the country pointed out that supporting Palestine is a feminist issue.
Western capitals no longer treat Israel like a state, a political actor capable of slaughtering children, but rather as a sacred cause. So any opposition has to be a blasphemy.
Critical theorist, feminist and author Nancy Fraser continues her conversation with Green Left's Federico Fuentes, focussing on the role of expropriation and transnationals in modern imperialism, and the challenges facing anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists.
This month over one billion Muslims across the world will begin fasting for Ramadan. Their daylight hours will be spent without any food, water, smoking and sex. | But research has found that many health benefits come from fasting. | As well as being a spiritual detox, where Muslims give up materialistic pursuits, arguments and sexual relations in a bid to become closer to God and gain taqwa (God-consciousness), fasting can help detox our bodies, improve our health and even lose weight. | 
Syrian opposition activist and researcher Sheikh Jumaa Lehib was handed a deportation order on Wednesday, 6 February, from Lebanon to Syria amid a more significant crackdown on Syrian refugees in Lebanon. | Lehib is an opposition activist who was arrested in Syria during the country's 2011 revolution and is currently the head researcher with the opposition party Syrian Future Movement. | He was given an order to return to Syria by 6 April by Lebanese General Security when he went to renew his residency, despite his registered status with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). | Activists and human rights monitors have…
A source close to the families of two deceased US Special Forces soldiers claims that the Department of Defense intentionally mischaracterized their deaths.
South Africans are deeply disturbed by the character assassination and threats levelled against Leila Khaled, an icon of anti-colonial struggle, writes South African human rights activist, Salim Vally.
There is a strong parallel between news coverage of Palestinian victims of Israel and Black and Brown victims of racism, white vigilantism and policing in the United States, writes Sonali Kolhatkar.
It demonstrates the determination of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to actively promote economic co-operation…
In 2024 Maslenitsa week will be celebrated from 11 to 17 March…
African countries show the greatest interest in joining the alliance…
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