(2024-07-19). Thousands of Israeli settlers seek shelter as Hezbollah fires missile barrage. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of Israeli settlers seek refuge in shelters as missiles of Hezbollah rain down.
(2024-07-19). Thousands of Israeli settlers seek shelter as Hezbollah fires missile barrage. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of Israeli settlers seek refuge in shelters as missiles of Hezbollah rain down.
(2024-07-19). Drone Attack Causes Extensive Damage in Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A large drone penetrated the airspace of occupied Palestine at a low altitude from the sea and exploded in the city of Tel Aviv, causing significant damage to buildings and a number of injuries, according to Israeli media.
(2024-07-19). Tel Aviv Moves to High Alert After Deadly Drone Attack. devdiscourse.com In the wake of a tragic drone explosion that claimed the life of one individual and left ten others injured, Tel Aviv's mayor, Ron Huldai, announced an escalation to a higher state of alert. The explosion caused widespread panic as it occurred near the US Consulate, reported the Times of Israel.
(2024-07-19). Appeals Court Dismisses Biden Genocide Complicity Case. popularresistance.org A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco affirmed a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuit against President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, which was led by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) on behalf of several Palestinian groups and individuals. | During a Tuesday interview on Democracy Now!, CCR attorney Katherine Gallagher — who represented plaintiffs in the case — said its dismissal "essentially gives the blank check to carry out any kind of conduct that the executive wants in times of genocide, in tim…
(2024-07-19). 'Dive Bomber' Drones Strike US Base In Western Iraq. popularresistance.org US forces stationed at the Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq were attacked with dive bomber drones on 17 July, Al Mayadeen reported. | "The attack targeted a commercial center and a gas station inside the American base … the explosions heard were the result of attacks by the incoming drones," sources told the news outlet. | The drone attack comes two days after a source in the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) told Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar that the armed coalition was considering renewing their operations against US bases in Iraq and Syria. | "The [Iraqi] government's positions are contradictory regarding the…
(2024-07-19). Israel's Legalization Of Settlements In Northern West Bank, Explained. popularresistance.org Israel's offensive against the West Bank, both political and military, has concentrated on its northern part in recent months, mainly in Jenin and Tulkarem. Israeli military raids have become a daily occurrence, unleashing levels of violence that have not been seen there in two decades. Since the beginning of the year, Israeli forces have killed 149 Palestinians in the Jenin governorate, 117 in the Tulkarem governorate, and 31 in the Tubas governorate, most of them in the refugee camps of Jenin, Tulkarem, Nur Shams, and Far'a. | At the same time, the Israeli political establishment has launched a political offens…
(2024-07-19). Democratic Party Turmoil, African Americans And Attempted Trump Assassination. popularresistance.org An attempted assassination of former United States President Donald Trump while he addressed a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania has been blamed on monumental intelligence and security failures by the Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement agencies. | Hosting an open-air rally with thousands of participants in an area where there were unsecured rooftops and trees cannot be explained away absent a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. | One person attending the rally was killed instantly by some of the bullets fired. Two other peop…
(2024-07-19). Trump shooting: conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from rally, 'one screen, two movies'. scmp.com Two duelling conspiracy theories are taking root online following Trump's attempted assassination, one for each end of America's polarised political spectrum.
(2024-07-19). Trump shooting: conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from rally, 'one screen, two movies'. scmp.com Two duelling conspiracy theories are taking root online following Trump's attempted assassination, one for each end of America's polarised political spectrum.
(2024-07-19). Jul 19, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Dolly Parton — My Tennessee Mountain Home On the astonishing security failures attending the attempted assassination of Trump, by eugyppius Puzzling Features of Crooks Crime Scene, by John Leake Scott Ritter on JD Vance, Donald Trump and the Assassination Attempt (Video) Crooke: "The Slow-Motion Advance to the Edge of the Abyss," by Karl Sanchez The False Flag Trump Shooting: How I'd have done it (and why), by Kevin Barrett "The Attempt on President Trump's Life," by Naomi Wolf (Video) Woman Sitting Behind Trump Details Witnessing Assassination Attempt: 'Out-of-Body Experience.' What do…
(2024-07-19). Al-Mawasi massacre, Knesset resolution, and migration forum. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). The Solution To Political Violence In The US: Transfer Power To The People. popularresistance.org Violence has always been at the heart of how the United States makes policy, whether internally or externally, from the massacres of original populations and minorities to the two-party system that favors economic power and alienates the people. The way out of this vicious cycle is the empowerment of the working class, both politically and economically. | This is one of the thoughts that the minority candidate for the presidency of the United States, Claudia De la Cruz of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), expressed in an interview with Brasil de Fato, after the shots fired at the rally of Republican D…
(2024-07-19). Israeli pressure cancels Italian conference on Palestine. presstv.ir An Italian parliamentary press conference regarding the Gaza massacre and the dire humanitarian situation there and in the West Bank was called off following Israeli pressure on the Italian far-right ruling party, Brothers of Italy.
(2024-07-19). Argentina commemorates centennial of Napalpi Massacre. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Organizations and legislators are commemorating today the centennial of the Napalpí Massacre, which occurred in the northern province of Chaco and was declared by the Argentine justice system as a crime against humanity.
(2024-07-19). IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon Airstrike. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-19). Israel says strike kills elite Hezbollah unit field commander. newarab.com 
A field commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan forces was killed in an Israeli strike on Habib Maatouk had replaced another commander in the elite unit, Ali Ahmed Hassin, who was killed in April in an Israeli strike, the security sources said. | The Israeli military said it had killed a Radwan Force operations unit commander it named as Ali Ja…
(2024-07-19). Nasrallah says Israel faces 'worst days', warns military of 'extensive damage' in case of war. presstv.ir Hezbollah's secretary general warns the Israeli regime about an extensively destructive response should it launch a ground invasion of Lebanon.
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu's insistence on war quickens Israel's demise: Hezbollah official. presstv.ir Senior Hezbollah official says the Israeli prime minister's insistence on waging another war against Lebanon only serves to speed up the occupying entity's demise.
(2024-07-19). Israeli army: No interception of Tel Aviv drone or sirens due to human error. haaretz.com Houthi rebels in Yemen take responsibility for attack ‚ñ Two top Hezbollah commanders killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon ‚ñ IDF says it attacked UNRWA compound which served as Hamas headquarters ‚ñ Israeli soldier dies of wounds sustained in Hezbollah drone attack ‚ñ Netanyahu visits Rafah, southern Gaza…
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu's insistence on war quickens Israel's demise: Hezbollah official. presstv.ir Senior Hezbollah official says the Israeli prime minister's insistence on waging another war against Lebanon only serves to speed up the occupying entity's demise.
(2024-07-19). Hezbollah unveils homegrown heavy rocket in attack on Israeli outpost. presstv.ir The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has used for the first time a new rocket with heavy warhead to strike an Israeli military outpost in the occupied Kfar Chouba hills.
(2024-07-19). Israeli officer succumbs to wounds, Hezbollah hits new target. newarab.com 
An Israeli reserve officer died from wounds sustained from a "Retired officer Efraim Ben Amram, 25, a soldier of the 53rd Battalion, died of his wounds about two weeks after he was seriously injured in a drone attack launched from southern Lebanon on a military base in the Golan Heights," an a…
(2024-07-19). Iran insists on exhausting all legal capacities in pursuing Gen. Soleimani's assassination case. presstv.ir Iran insists on exhausting all available legal capacities towards consigning those involved in General Soleimani's assassination to justice.
(2024-07-19). Increasing signs that Hamas' Mohammed Deif killed in Israeli strike, IDF spokesperson says. haaretz.com IDF says 65 rockets, drones fired from Lebanon into Israel since morning ‚ñ Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Tel Aviv ‚ñ IDF says drone wasn't intercepted, no siren activated due to human error ‚ñ Israeli army spokesperson says increasing evidence that Hamas' Deif killed in Israel strike ‚ñ Computer systems cause disruptions at Israel's hospitals ‚ñ German FM calls for Gaza cease-fire, says IDF hits safe zones 'again and again'…
(2024-07-19). Iran insists on exhausting all legal capacities in pursuing Gen. Soleimani's assassination case. presstv.ir Iran insists on exhausting all available legal capacities towards consigning those involved in General Soleimani's assassination to justice.
(2024-07-19). Lebanese survivor of Israeli attack to carry Olympic flame. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). At UN, Iran urges intl. action to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The ICRC president made the remarks in a meeting with Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in New York.
(2024-07-19). FIFA's failure to ban Israel makes it complicit in Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Every Israeli football player is a soldier. | Joining the Israeli army is mandatory in order to become a football player in the national team. | This is one of many reasons why the Palestine Football Association (PFA) is asking FIFA to expel Israel and uphold its own rules and regulations. | When the Ukraine war began, athletes from Russia and Belarus were forced to compete as "neutral" athletes. This meant no flag, no anthem, and no connection to the armed forces or support for the war. | Not only are all Israeli football players soldiers, but they regularly advertise and promote the Israeli army, posting pho…
(2024-07-19). Yemen targets another ship in latest anti-Israel operation. presstv.ir Yemen's Army says they have attacked another ship in waters around the country in a continuation of operations retaliating against the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-19). At UN, Iran urges intl. action to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The ICRC president made the remarks in a meeting with Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in New York.
(2024-07-19). Australia: IYSSE campaigns at meatworks plant for anti-war movement of the working class. wsws.org IYSSE members spoke to workers at the plant about the necessity to build an international movement of the working class and youth to stop the Israeli genocide in Gaza and the danger of nuclear war.
(2024-07-19). Iran urges UN Security Council action to halt Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani was addressing the Security Council in New York.
(2024-07-19). Wednesday 7/24: Arrest Netanyahu for Genocide! People's "Red Line". Demand Our Senators Boycott Netanhayu! indybay.org One Post St., (above Montgomery BART), San Francisco…
(2024-07-19). Massive pro-Palestine demonstrations flood Yemen streets for 39th week. presstv.ir This week's rally was held with the theme of "steadfast with Gaza despite all traitors," with people carrying giant Palestinian flags while denouncing the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-19). Remembering a Genocide in the Midst of Another. dissidentvoice.org This month on 11th July 2024, the UN commemorated the Srebrenica Genocide of 1995 with official statements and speeches by dignitaries, memorial services, moments of silence and designating a day for remembering what has been called the greatest atrocity in modern Europe. What is ironic, however, is the fact that the world comes together to …
(2024-07-19). Israel: Where Genocide Meets Real Estate. counterpunch.org 
Recently, real estate events in synagogues in Toronto, Los Angeles, and New Jersey, among other locations, have promoted property sales in Israel and the Occupied West Bank. In response, Palestinian communities have protested the sales and engaged in legal action. Marketing property assets in "Anglo neighborhoods," events of this nature target Zionist Jews from the
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/27: Art Intifada in the Park (Lake Merritt). indybay.org By the Mid Century Monster Sculpture | 664-658 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610…
(2024-07-19). Iran urges UN Security Council action to halt Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani was addressing the Security Council in New York.
(2024-07-19). Israel bombs Gaza refugee camps as tanks push deeper into Rafah. presstv.ir Images showed mourners at the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. One man cradled the covered body of a child.
(2024-07-19). Israel displaces more Palestinians amid operations in north, south Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli forces conducted military operations in Gaza City in the north and the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the south.
(2024-07-19). Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation. middleeasteye.net 
Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation | The top UN court issues its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories | | "> | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on Friday regarding the legal…
(2024-07-19). Israel displaces more Palestinians amid operations in north, south Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli forces conducted military operations in Gaza City in the north and the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the south.
(2024-07-19). Israel bombs Gaza refugee camps as tanks push deeper into Rafah. presstv.ir Images showed mourners at the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. One man cradled the covered body of a child.
(2024-07-19). ICC to issue warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant 'within two weeks'. newarab.com 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister A report by Israel's Channel 14 cited unnamed Israeli officials who said they believed that it was "highly probable" that the arrest warrants would be issued in that time frame. | This comes weeks a…
(2024-07-19). Monday 7/22: Virtual Teach-In/Class: Codepink Gaza Summer School. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/summerenroll…
(2024-07-19). 170 Years Of United States Aggression Against Nicaragua. popularresistance.org When the Monroe Doctrine was declared in 1823 it was aimed at European colonial powers. It told them to butt out: the US "sphere of influence" included all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Virtually every Latin American and Caribbean country has had to endure US intervention and interference in their internal affairs since then. The coups, political manipulation and aggression directed by Washington have been relentless. | One of the most victimized countries has been Nicaragua. In this article, I will review the different types of aggression used by Washington against Nicaragua. This is not ancient history; t…
(2024-07-19). 45 years ago: 'Rebellion wins in Nicaragua'. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Forty-five years ago, on July 19, 1979, the Nicaraguan Revolution was victorious. The hated U.S.-backed Somoza family dictatorship was overthrown and the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) established a new revolutionary government. Led by Daniel Ortega, the FSLN governed Nicaragua from 1979 to 1990. It …
(2024-07-19). Israel's Vice-Like Grip Over British Politics, with John McEvoy. mintpressnews.com Lowkey is joined by John McEvoy to discuss his work uncovering Israel's surprisingly firm grip over the British political system. John McEvoy is an investigative journalist for Declassified UK, a media outlet covering British foreign policy and intelligence agencies' true role around the world.
(2024-07-19). Houthi raps Arab states for idly watching Israeli carnage, warns Saudi. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has censured certain Arab countries for their inaction in the face of relentless Israeli attacks on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-19). Yemen says ready for any scenario following drone strike on Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah popular resistance movement says it is ready for any scenario that could follow the Yemeni Armed Forces' recent drone strike against Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). Houthi raps Arab states for idly watching Israeli carnage, warns Saudi. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has censured certain Arab countries for their inaction in the face of relentless Israeli attacks on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-19). ICJ considers Israel's presence in Palestinian territories illegal. plenglish.com The Hague, The Netherlands, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday considered Israel's ongoing presence in the Palestinian territories illegal in a historic decision that called on Tel Aviv to evacuate all occupying settlers.
(2024-07-19). World Court Reviews 57-Year Israeli Occupation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, August 27, 2018. | © 2018 Mike Corder/AP Photo | (The Hague) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, with significant consequences for human rights protections in Palestine under Israel's 57-year occupation, Human Rights Watch said today. The expected advisory opinion stems from a December 2022 request by the United Nations General Assembly to the court to consider the legal consequences of Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
(2024-07-19). When Supporting Israel is a Liability: Is Gaza Changing the West? counterpunch.org 
Much has been written about the political earthquakes in Britain and France, the first resulting in the crushing defeat of the Conservative Party and the latter in the overpowering of the far right, by a largely leftist coalition. But these were not the only important outcomes of the July 4 and July 7 general elections
(2024-07-19). Washington abandons aid to Gaza via floating pier, as famine intensifies. wsws.org Announced with great fanfare by President Joseph Biden in March, the pier ended up taking two months to deliver 80 percent of the 500 truckloads of aid that arrived in Gaza each day prior to the launching of Israel's genocidal onslaught on October 7.
(2024-07-19). Houthis Claim Tel Aviv Drone Strike, 'Human Error' in Israeli Defense. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-19). One killed, eight wounded in drone attack on Tel Aviv; Houthis claim responsibility. haaretz.com Eight people were wounded from the drone's blast ‚ñ The IDF said it identified the drone but didn't intercept or activate sirens due to human error…
(2024-07-19). One killed, eight wounded in drone attack on Tel Aviv; Houthis claim responsibility. haaretz.com Emergency services report eight people were wounded from the blast of the drone ‚ñ The IDF said it identified the drone but didn't intercept or activate sirens due to human error…
(2024-07-19). Headlines for July 19, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Accepts GOP Nomination with Longest-Ever Convention Speech, 2nd Dem. Senator Calls on Biden to Step Down Amid Reports He May Be on Verge of Ending Campaign, Israel Bombs Another U.N. School; Families Grieve Loved Ones as Bodies Exhumed from Al-Amal Hospital, Israel's "Weaponization of Water" Leading to Death, Disease as Polio Virus Is Detected in Gaza, Houthis Claim Responsibility for Strike in Tel Aviv That Kills One, Death Toll Climbs to 28 in Bangladesh Student Protests as Crackdown Intensifies, Microsoft Outage Grounds Planes, Causes Global Chaos, U.K. Court Hands 4- and 5-Year Prison…
(2024-07-19). Lethal Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv marks dramatic new phase for war since Oct. 7. haaretz.com The Houthis, armed with increasingly sophisticated long-range weapons supplied by Iran, say Tel Aviv will now be a main target. That means Israel's multifront war just got tougher — and the conflict is set to become regional…
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthis claim Tel Aviv drone attack that left 1 dead. scmp.com The Houthis, who have carried out dozens of attacks against Red Sea shipping to show support for Palestinians during the Gaza war, said their 'UAV force' attacked Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands is 'unlawful' and breaches laws concerning apartheid. middleeasteye.net 
ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands is 'unlawful' and breaches laws concerning apartheid | Top UN court says Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories should be brought to an end 'as rapidly as possible' | | Judge and President of the International Cou…
(2024-07-19). ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation upends the order that oppresses Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation upends the order that oppresses Palestinians | Western leaders can no longer pretend to ignore what is actually happening on the ground in occupied Palestine | | Israeli soldiers stand guard as Palestinians line up to enter a checkpoint in Qalandia, in the…
(2024-07-19). Gaza under attack as ICJ says Israeli occupation is 'illegal'. newarab.com 
The UN's top court on Friday The advisory opinion of The Hague-based is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel's war in Gaza. | Meanwhile, the Houthi group said they fired a drone that
(2024-07-19). How Israeli settlements are taking over the West Bank as Gaza war rages. aljazeera.com Ahead of key ICJ ruling on settlements, here's a look at how much West Bank land Israel has grabbed since October 7.
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israel policies in occupied Palestine amounts to apartheid. newarab.com 
The United Nations' highest court said that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal and all states should cooperate to bring an end to The findings by judges at the "Israeli settlements in the W…
(2024-07-19). ICJ finds Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories 'unlawful,' must end presence. haaretz.com Though the top UN court's advisory opinion is nonbinding, a ruling against Israel would probably lead to greater international sanctions against the settlement movement…
(2024-07-19). Modimania in Moscow: The Wide Resonance of Narendra Modi's Visit. infobrics.org To a greater extent than on specific agreements, the summit was aimed at securing already-achieved successes and promising areas of cooperation in the economic sphere: support for mutual investments, the further development of payment infrastructure, the stimulation of settlements in national currencies, and the development of the insurance and logistics system…
(2024-07-19). Ukrainians increasingly rejecting European identity. infobrics.org According to a recent survey, more than a half of Ukrainians don't "feel European".
(2024-07-19). US-Australia submarine deal under AUKUS partnership faces delays. infobrics.org "The jury's still out" on the submarine part of the AUKUS deal.
(2024-07-19). Sri Lanka Explores Joining BRICS Amid Faster Post-Debt Restructuring Growth Hopes. infobrics.org Sri Lanka has been exploring plans to join BRICS, a bloc of the world's major emerging economies…
(2024-07-19). Rejection of Palestinian Statehood Proves Israel's Racist Nature: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli parliament's vote opposing a Palestinian state as a testimony to the racist nature of the Zionist regime, which he said threatens world peace and security.
(2024-07-19). Hamas, Islamic Jihad urge PLO to withdraw recognition of Israel. presstv.ir The appeal was made during a meeting attended by the leaders of the resistance movements in the Qatari capital Doha.
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Army Declares Tel Aviv 'Hit Zone'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have extended their support for Gaza by launching a successful drone strike against Tel Aviv, declaring the tourist and economic hub of the Israeli regime a hit zone.
(2024-07-19). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-19). Why Israel's high ranking on the happiness index is one big lie. haaretz.com The high rankings Israel gets on the international happiness index conceals a society suffering from a loss of hope and apathy. To change this situation we must cultivate a different feeling: rage…
(2024-07-19). Biden administration sent Iran warning about nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US President The warning was sent to Tehran last month highlighting US-Israeli knowledge of new research activities by Iranian scientists which could indicate steps are being taken towards nuclear weapons, Axios reported on Wednesday. | US and Israeli offi…
(2024-07-19). Israel lobbyist in House of Lords claims thousands of pounds in public funds. middleeasteye.net 
Israel lobbyist in House of Lords claims thousands of pounds in public funds | Lord Polak said David Cameron encouraged him to 'stand up for Israel' in parliament at the time of his appointment | | Lord Polak stepped down as head of Conservative Friends of Israel when he entered the House o…
(2024-07-19). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Blast near US consulate rocks Tel Aviv; Yemen claims drone op. presstv.ir The coastal city of Tel Aviv in the occupied territories is hit by a powerful explosion, which is being investigated as a possible drone attack.
(2024-07-19). Israel prison 'incommunicado' detention of Palestinians must end. newarab.com 
Amnesty International on Thursday called on Israel to end the "Israeli authorities must end their indefinite incommunicado detention of Palestinians from the occupied Gaza Strip, without charge or trial … (which is) in flagrant violation of international law," the rights group said statement. | Amnes…
(2024-07-19). Blast near US consulate rocks Tel Aviv; Yemen claims drone op. presstv.ir The coastal city of Tel Aviv in the occupied territories is hit by a powerful explosion, which is being investigated as a possible drone attack.
(2024-07-19). Gaza: UNSC, UNGA must swing in action to rein in Israel. ummid.com UN Security Council (UNSC), UN General Assembly (UNGA), and all international justice institutions must act swiftly and decisively to compel Israel to cease its frequent, systematic military assaults against shelter centres housing internally displaced people in Gaza.
(2024-07-19). After Warning Israel, Putin To Host Palestinian Leader Amid Netanyahu-Biden Tension | Russia | USA. hindustantimes.com Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Russia on August 12-14, according to RIA Novosti. Abbas will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 13, RIA Novosti reported citing a diplomatic source. The announcement of Abbas's visit to Moscow came days before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's onvisit to the US on July 24.
(2024-07-19). Hamas, Islamic Jihad urge PLO to withdraw recognition of Israel. presstv.ir The appeal was made during a meeting attended by the leaders of the resistance movements in the Qatari capital Doha.
(2024-07-19). What happened when an ultra-Orthodox settler offered to teach an ultra-secular Tel Avivian about Judaism. haaretz.com One day someone knocked on my door. It was an ultra-Orthdox man who asked me with a smile whether I wanted to learn Judaism. I invited him in…
(2024-07-19). Drone attack on Israel's Tel Aviv leaves one dead, at least 10 injured. aljazeera.com Israel's military says it is investigating the attack and why aerial defences failed to intercept the 'aerial target'.
(2024-07-19). Iran Blames Politicized Stances for Prolonged Gaza Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran said the politicized and wrong approaches as well as double standards have hampered the efforts to end the crisis in Gaza, where the Israeli regime has been committing genocidal crimes for over nine months.
(2024-07-19). Vigil in Berkeley Honors Gaza Martyrs. indybay.org Gathering at Old City Hall shows photos of victims of Israel's attempted Holocaust…
(2024-07-19). In the post-October 7 world, there are no promised lands for Jews. haaretz.com The last year has been deeply unsettling for Jews, leading to a feeling that a period of unique tolerance and safety may be over. It's not only the Hamas attack, but also internal political developments in Israel…
(2024-07-19). Palestinians suffer as Israel cuts off vital WB water springs. newarab.com 
As temperatures climbed above 40 ∞C in Al-Auja village in the Kaabneh is one of 150
(2024-07-19). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-19). Israel using water as 'weapon of war' in Gaza, Oxfam says. newarab.com 
The report, titled Water War Crimes, details how Israel has obstructed aid and "weaponised water against Palestinians in Gaza". | According to the findings, the water availab…
(2024-07-19). Trump vows to 'end the war caused by the attack on Israel,' blames Biden for October 7. haaretz.com Accepting the Republican presidential nomination, former president promised 'to end every single international crisis the current administration has created'…
(2024-07-19). Negotiating for American Hostages Overseas and in Gaza. indybay.org Former Israel Defense Forces special operations officer Mickey Bergman, who has been engaged in the delicate art of international high-stake hostage negotiations for the release of Americans being held overseas for the past 18 years, spoke of his experiences at the Stimson Center in introducing his new book "In The Shadows."
(2024-07-19). Oxfam: Israel weaponizing water in ongoing invasion of Gaza. presstv.ir The charity group Oxfam says Israel has been systematically using water as a weapon of war against Palestinians in Gaza, showing disregard for human life and violating international law.
(2024-07-19). Top UN court to issue opinion on Israel's occupied territories. newarab.com 
The top United Nations court is delivering a nonbinding advisory opinion Friday on the legality of Friday's hearing comes against the backdrop of In a separate case, the Inter…
(2024-07-19). SAWA Foundation faces surge in crisis calls amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
More than nine months after Israeli armed forces escalated their attacks on Gaza, the impacts have been catastrophic. Beyond the visible destruction, the region suffers from The
(2024-07-19). Israeli groups create own 'civil' probe into October 7 failings. newarab.com 
Several groups representing victims of the Families of the victims, both those who died in and survived the attack led by
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: Film Plus Food – Palestine-Israel. indybay.org Mukunda Studio walk from Civic Center Bart | 1250 Folsom Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103…
(2024-07-19). Zionists angered as Bella Hadid becomes face of new Adidas shoes. newarab.com 
Several Zionists have criticised The model, who has been outspoken about her Palestinian heritage and criticised Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, adorned posters of the retro-inspired shoe. | However, the promotional advertisements and social media posts were quickly lambasted by Israeli and Zionist public figure…
(2024-07-19). Video shows deadly drone attack in Israeli city of Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com Videos show the moment a drone struck a building in Israel's Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring several more.
(2024-07-19). Adidas 'revises' campaign with Bella Hadid after Israel backlash. newarab.com 
Adidas has apologised for teaming up with Palestinian-American model The sportswear brand used Hadid's face for a relaunch of the SL72 shoes worn by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. | The tournament that year saw 11
(2024-07-19). A 'historic' U.S. visit awaits, but Netanyahu will hear the same message from Biden and Trump. haaretz.com It remains unclear whether Israel's prime minister will meet with Biden — whom he sees as a lame duck — or with Trump, but they will both tell him to 'get over it' and end the war ‚ñ The most widely shared view is that Netanyahu will end up approving a hostage deal, possibly as part of a plea deal to end his criminal nightmare ‚ñ Bibi finally faces his Waterloo — well, not really…
(2024-07-19). Cyber outage grounds flights, causes disruptions in Israel and around the world. haaretz.com Israel's health ministry says hospitals and additional health services are among those affected…
(2024-07-19). Israeli Forces Abduct a Palestinian Near Qalqilia. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, before dawn Friday, a Palestinian young man in the town of 'Azzun, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Media sources said that several occupation vehicles invaded the town of 'Azzun, east of Qalqilia, before storming several citizens' homes, and abducting the young man, Salim Badran. Palestine TV …
(2024-07-19). US hits former Israeli military sergeant with visa restrictions. newarab.com 
The State Department on Wednesday barred a former Washington also imposed visa restrictions on a group of people involved in actions undermining peace, security and stability in the
(2024-07-19). Day 286 Update: Israeli Forces Continue Bombing of Civilians in Refugee Camps. imemc.org 
On Thursday, July 18th, day 286 of the Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli bombardment continued from the pre-dawn hours, through the morning, afternoon and into the evening.
(2024-07-19). A 'historic' U.S. visit awaits, but Netanyahu will hear the same message from Biden and Trump. haaretz.com It remains unclear whether the Israeli prime minister will meet with Biden – whom he sees as a lame duck – or with Trump, but they will both tell him to 'Get over it' and end the war ‚ñ The most widely shared view is that Netanyahu will end up approving a hostage deal – possibly as part of a plea bargain to end his criminal nightmare…
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu left alone on Israel's rejectionist front as conditions ripen for Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Even within government there is growing support for a hostage deal, but leaks – and the prime minister himself – are thwarting progress…
(2024-07-19). Mike Johnson threatens to arrest lawmakers who disrupt Netanyahu's Congress speech. haaretz.com At 'Salute to Pro-Israel Elected Officials' on the sidelines of the GOP convention, Speaker Johnson tells Republican Jews: We are the only-pro Israel party…
(2024-07-19). Israel's Tour Guide Industry Imploding. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu Desperate For Trump Meeting During USA Trip: Here's Why | Israel | Biden | US Election. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Prime Minister has reportedly expressed a desire to meet former US President Donald Trump during his visit to the United States next week. According to Israel's Kan public broadcaster, Netanyahu wants to meet Trump, or at least to speak to the Republican presidential contender on the phone. This comes after US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and has been recovering in quarantine. Netanyahu will also meet US Vice President Kamala Harris.
(2024-07-19). July 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, which has killed nearly 38,900 Palestinians so far, resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2024-07-19). Israeli Forces Demolish Four Tourist Villas in Jericho. imemc.org 
Israeli forces demolished, on Thursday, four tourist villas in Jericho city, in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, and delivered orders to demolish a residential building north of occupied Jerusalem. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed near the "Hisham's Palace" archaeological site in Jericho city, accompanied by bulldozers. Sources added that the …
(2024-07-19). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-07-19). Army Shoots a Palestinian Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man with live rounds in the village of 'Asira al-Qibliya, southwest of Nablus in the northern West Bank. According to Ahmad Jibril, the director of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Ambulance and Emergency Services in Nablus, said its ambulance crews transported a 19-year-old who sustained a …
(2024-07-19). UN top court rules Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal, calls for its end. scmp.com The advisory opinion of The Hague-based is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel's war against Hamas sparked by the group's brutal October 7 attacks.
(2024-07-19). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Palestinian factions join Hamas to condemn HRW's 'Israel bias'. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu left alone on Israel's rejectionist front as conditions ripen for Gaza ceasefire. haaretz.com Even within government there is growing support for a hostage deal, but leaks – and the prime minister himself – are thwarting progress…
(2024-07-19). FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian bid to suspend Israel. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) had
(2024-07-19). Israel forces using 'unwarranted lethal force' in West Bank: NGO. newarab.com 
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said the first half of this year had seen a serious escalation of violence and rights violations in the Palestinian terri…
(2024-07-19). Israel Bombs UN School, 2 Refugee Camps in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli regime's bomb attacks on a UN-run school and two refugee camps in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-19). Syria's ruling Baath party expectedly wins parliamentary vote. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Algeria elections: Tebboune, other hopefuls submit candidacies. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). GOP convention abuzz over Biden's possible replacement. newarab.com 
US President Joe Biden's The news broke on the same day that US Senator
(2024-07-19). Britain will resume funding to UN Palestinian agency UNRWA. newarab.com 
Britain's new Labour government said on Friday it would resume funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency Britain was one of several countries to
(2024-07-19). As convention comes to a close, Republicans turn to Michigan. newarab.com 
On Saturday, Donald Trump, boost…
(2024-07-19). Dubai princess Mahra says divorcing husband on Instagram. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Relief for France's immigrant communities after far right defeat. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). EU pledges $435M to prevent Palestinian Authority collapse. newarab.com 
The European Commission
(2024-07-19). Egypt remains silent about Bob Menendez's bribery conviction. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Saudi Arabia has executed over 100 people so far in 2024. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). The Palestinian baker bringing heritage flavours to South London. newarab.com 
From Thursday to Sunday, Sara Assad-Mannings opens the shutters to her small bakery in Herne Hill, South London. | Proudly proclaiming 'Sourdough buns, Palestinian flavours,' But now with its first physical store, which opened in May, things have gone to a whole new level. |
(2024-07-19). You can compete in 24 Olympics as a hijabi, unless you're French. newarab.com 
Activists and sports fans have criticised The decision to ban French athletes from wearing a headscarf during the competition was announced in September and was quickly denounced by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who said no one should dictate what women should or should not wear. | However, the debate has reignited online with the games just days away, with many people slamming the de…
(2024-07-19). Children as young as 7 'arrested' by German police at Gaza demos. newarab.com 
Berlin police is arresting children at The most recent confirmed arrest of children involved the early June detention of a 7-year-old boy for allegedly hitting an officer's helmet with his flag. In a witness statement shown to The New Arab (TNA), the boy's father said he had been carrying his son on his shoulders at a march when they suddenly found themselves surrounded by officers who lashed out…
(2024-07-19). Food critic rejects invite from Saudi Arabia over 'whitewashing'. newarab.com 
Prominent British food critic and journalist Jay Rayner said he had declined an invitation to write a culinary guide for Writing on social media platform X, the well-known critic who has been published in the Guardian and also worked for the BBC, Channel4 and The Observer, hit out at the kingdom, citing a number of reasons. | ".
(2024-07-19). Iran's police cracks down on unveiled Ashura mourners. newarab.com 
The summoning and prosecution of a group of girls who participated in the Many believe this incident serves as a warning that, with conservatives leaving the presidential office, pressures on civil society, opponents of the mandatory hijab, and political activists will increase. | On Tuesday…
(2024-07-19). Tunisia presidential hopeful gets jail sentence, life ban. newarab.com 
A potential Tunisian presidential candidate on Friday received an eight-month prison sentence and lifetime ban from running for office, reports said, with NGOs warning of increasing obstacles for Lotfi Mraihi, head of left-wing opposition Republican People's Union, was arrested on July 3 on suspicion of corruption. | In addition to the prison sentence, Mraihi, who announced his candidacy in early April, was given a lifetime ban from standing in any election, Tunisian media said.
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh protesters set state TV HQ ablaze as toll mounts. newarab.com 
Police fired rubber bullets at hundreds of protesters, who fought back and chased retreating officers to the headquarters of Bangladesh Television (BTV) in the capital Dhaka.
(2024-07-19). Talks with Sudan warring parties 'encouraging': UN. newarab.com 
Talks between a United Nations envoy and delegations from both warring parties in War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese regular army under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's personal envoy for…
(2024-07-19). Are Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks in Beijing a waste of time. newarab.com 
The latest round of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks are due to take place in
(2024-07-19). Civilian killed by Turkish airstrike in Iraqi Kurdistan's Duhok. newarab.com 
A Kurdish civilian was killed by a Turkish airstrike early on Thursday while the situation in Duhok province is
(2024-07-19). How has CrowdStrike global IT outage affected the MENA region. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Oman Shia mosque attackers were Omani citizens, police say. newarab.com 
The three gunmen who shot and The
(2024-07-19). Iraq: Blast hits former pro-Iran paramilitaries depot. newarab.com 
An explosion ripped through "logistics" warehouses belonging to former "At 7: 00 pm (1600 GMT) an explosion occurred in logistics warehouses belonging to the 42 Brigade in the Yusufiyah area, south of
(2024-07-19). UAE could join Gaza multinational force, official says. newarab.com 
The "The UAE could consider being part of the stabilisation forces alongside Arab and international partners…at the invitation of a reformed PA [
(2024-07-19). Is Sudan's army on the verge of collapse. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Australia senator in hot water over 'Hamas' chocolate headband. newarab.com 
The senator, who serves as an Independent for Victoria state, posted the selfie on X on Tuesday but deleted it soon after receiving comments comparing the headband to the Hamas flag. | Thorpe, who…
(2024-07-19). On day 3 of RNC, Trump, Vance focus on Americans 'left behind'. newarab.com 
If there was one theme on the third day of the After reconfirming that he was accepting the role as
(2024-07-19). Polio virus found as flies and mosquitoes feast on Gaza's waste. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). Give Peace A Chance In Haiti: Restoring Security And Stability. popularresistance.org At 9: 16 a.m. on June 25, a Kenya Airways plane touched down in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. On board were some 200 Kenyan police, the vanguard of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission approved by the United Nations Security Council late last year. Eventually, the force is expected to consist of 2,500 officers from at least a half dozen countries who will be tasked with restoring security and clearing the way for free and fair elections. | It's certainly not the first such mission in Haiti, where, since the mid-1990s, there have been nearly constant UN and foreign security deployments. Almost 10,000 troops we…
(2024-07-19). Thousands March Against Republicans On The First Day Of The RNC. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — After two years of work, the Coalition to March on the RNC culminated its efforts with a 3500-person rally and march on the opening day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. The Coalition was truly national in character, composed of more than 120 organizations representing all manner of social movements. The principle rallying cry of the broad united front was to fight against the racist and reactionary Republican agenda. | "The most visible figurehead of the Republican Party right now is Donald Trump, but we want to be clear: we are marching on the Republicans' entire agenda.
(2024-07-19). Milwaukee Shipped In 4,500 Cops To Suppress Protest At RNC. popularresistance.org Contestations over the Republican National Committee's efforts to foreclose avenues for lawful protest outside this week's Republican National Convention (RNC) were already heated months before GOP delegates started booking their flights to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the convention. | So it was something of a victory for free speech that, after months of mobilizing and negotiations — and in the unexpectedly heightened state of policing following the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump — some protesters managed to demonstrate close enough to the RNC to be seen and heard by its attendees. | The…
(2024-07-19). Never Forget Julian Assange. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-19). Retrospective on Trump/Biden Debate with Professor Shen Yi of Fudan University. sonar21.com 
One of the benefits of attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is that I met and befriended some amazing people. One of these is Yi Shen currently works at the Department of International Politics , Fudan University. Yi does research in Foreign Policy, Information Technology, National Cybersecurity Strategy, Global Cyberspace Gonvernance and Politics and International Relations. | Professor Yi graciously agreed to let me interview him. Actually, it was sort of a joint-interview. Since he is a technical guru,…
(2024-07-19). To a Starving Orphan Who Died Alone in Rubble. counterpunch.org 
Tales of infants and young children dying because they can't get enough to eat and distraught parents robbed of their dignity because they can do nothing for their kids (or themselves) are too numerous and ghastly to detail here. But just for a moment imagine that all of this was happening to your loved ones.
(2024-07-19). UK announces it will resume funding Unrwa. middleeasteye.net 
UK announces it will resume funding Unrwa | Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces $27m in new funding to agency, months after previous UK government suspended financing | | A man walks with a gilet bearing the logo of the UN at school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
(2024-07-19). UK to resume funding to UN agency for Palestinian refugees. aljazeera.com New Labour government says UNRWA 'absolutely central' to humanitarian aid, commits to providing $27m.
(2024-07-19). HK council issues apology to Nongfu. ecns.cn The Consumer Council of Hong Kong has issued an apology for saying that a product of Nongfu Spring, the Chinese mainland's largest bottled water company, has a substance at the highest level set by the European Union.
(2024-07-19). China vows more opportunities for private enterprises. ecns.cn China vowed to create a favorable environment, to offer more opportunities for private enterprises, and enhance mechanisms for private companies to participate in major national projects, said a senior financial official at a news conference on Friday.
(2024-07-19). 1 million yuan reward for stolen stone lions. ecns.cn Authorities in Shaanxi province are offering a reward for information about the theft of two cultural relics — a pair of stone lions — 14 years ago.
(2024-07-19). China to focus on talent cultivation. ecns.cn China will focus on strengthening targeted talent cultivation and scientific and technological innovation in higher education to provide strong support for establishing a major global center for talent and innovation, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). New think tank set to promote world peace. ecns.cn Beijing launched a think tank on Thursday to focus on the 2-year-old Global Security Initiative, and it outlined plans to pool strengths for making peace, boosting the unity of nations and rejecting bloc confrontation.
(2024-07-19). China to pursue major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded its third plenary session on Thursday, issuing a communique that emphasizes China's commitment to pursuing major-country diplomacy with distinctive Chinese characteristics.
(2024-07-19). New quality productive forces will be one of China's top priorities. ecns.cn Driving a shift to new quality productive forces will be among China's top priorities in promoting high-quality development in the long run, said Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs.
(2024-07-19). China to step up efforts for financial reforms. ecns.cn China expects to improve its macroeconomic governance system with further efforts to deepen the reform of the fiscal and financial systems as well as enhanced fiscal policy consistency, an official said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Paris Olympic Village officially opens. ecns.cn The Olympic and Paralympic athletes Village officially opened on Thursday. Situated north of Paris, it is expected to accommodate over 14,000 athletes and team officials during the game.
(2024-07-19). Yuan's global payment ranking remains in fourth place for eighth consecutive month in June. ecns.cn The yuan maintained its position as the fourth most active currency – accounting for 4.61 percent – in the global payment system in June for the eighth consecutive month, new data show.
(2024-07-19). Xi chairs symposium to seek opinions of non-CPC personages on key reform resolution. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, chaired a symposium in May to solicit views and suggestions of non-CPC personages on the drafting of the CPC resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization.
(2024-07-19). China launches urgent steps with Philippines to probe killing of citizen. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday that it has immediately initiated law enforcement cooperation with authorities in the Philippines to investigate the recent kidnapping and killing of Chinese citizen surnamed Xia.
(2024-07-19). High-standard socialist market economy to provide important guarantee for Chinese modernization. ecns.cn A high-standard socialist market economy will provide an important guarantee for Chinese modernization, according to the Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC) issued on Thursday.
(2024-07-19). China issues plan and preliminary results of anti-dumping probe into EU pork. ecns.cn MOFCOM issued notice on Thursday, saying that investigating authorities will use a sampling method in anti-dumping probe into EU pork, while providing further details on the sampling plan and the preliminary sampling results for anti-dumping case involving pork and pig by-products from Europe.
(2024-07-19). 144-hour visa-free transit policy triggers 'China Travel' boom. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Administration announced on Monday that the country's 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been expanded to three more entry ports, taking the number of ports covered by the policy to 37.
(2024-07-19). World's first report of a rare B subtype blood identified in North China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Even rarer than Rh-negative blood, a B subtype blood has been identified in a hospital in Handan, North China's Hebei Province for the first time worldwide, expanding to scientific understanding of blood types and enhancing the effectiveness of blood transfusions.
(2024-07-19). Guangxi posts standout first-half trade performance. ecns.cn Despite facing mounting complexities and uncertainties in the global landscape, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region's foreign trade sector continues to flourish.
(2024-07-19). China will advance reforms in monopoly sectors. ecns.cn China will advance the market-oriented reforms in monopoly sectors within industries, such as energy and railways, said a senior financial official on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Promotion of the property sector development is a key focus. ecns.cn As the deepening of reform practices continues, China aims to drive the transition from its traditional growth drivers to new growth drivers, providing robust support for high-quality development, a senior official said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). QR codes to ease border crossing for HK-Macao travel. ecns.cn Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao traveling between the two special administrative regions will soon find it more convenient to cross the border with the launch of a QR code system.
(2024-07-19). Resolution highlights mechanism for integrated urban-rural development. ecns.cn The resolution adopted by the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session has highlighted the importance of improving the mechanism for integrated urban-rural development.
(2024-07-19). China to stick to reform and opening-up. ecns.cn The increasing uncertainties in the outside world will not affect China's determination and confidence in deepening reform and expanding opening-up.
(2024-07-19). China slams Japan's defense white paper. ecns.cn China's Ministry of National Defense criticized Japan's recently released defense white paper on Thursday evening, accusing it of using China as a pretext to deceive the Japanese public and mislead the international community, thereby justifying Japan's military expansion.
(2024-07-19). Xinjiang sets winter wheat yield records for a second year. ecns.cn With the summer grain harvest underway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, one of China's major grain-growing areas, the region has set yield records for wheat.
(2024-07-19). Natural scenery of Makehe primitive forest farm in Qinghai. ecns.cn Situated in Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve with an average elevation of 3,600 meters, Makehe is the highest natural primitive forest in China, spanning Qinghai and Sichuan provinces.
(2024-07-19). HK council issues apology to Nongfu. ecns.cn The Consumer Council of Hong Kong has issued an apology for saying that a product of Nongfu Spring, the Chinese mainland's largest bottled water company, has a substance at the highest level set by the European Union.
(2024-07-19). Xinjiang sets winter wheat yield records for a second year. ecns.cn With the summer grain harvest underway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, one of China's major grain-growing areas, the region has set yield records for wheat.
(2024-07-19). China launches urgent steps with Philippines to probe killing of citizen. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday that it has immediately initiated law enforcement cooperation with authorities in the Philippines to investigate the recent kidnapping and killing of Chinese citizen surnamed Xia.
(2024-07-19). China to continue pursuing high-standard opening-up. ecns.cn China will staunchly adhere to international economic and trade rules and steadily expand institutional opening-up, in order to develop new institutions for a higher-standard open economy and translate its vast market into a significant opportunity for the world.
(2024-07-19). World's first report of a rare B subtype blood identified in North China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Even rarer than Rh-negative blood, a B subtype blood has been identified in a hospital in Handan, North China's Hebei Province for the first time worldwide, expanding to scientific understanding of blood types and enhancing the effectiveness of blood transfusions.
(2024-07-19). China to bring legislation in sync with its modernization drive. ecns.cn China will advance its path to modernization by deepening reforms in legislation, with greater efforts in formulating and revising some major legislative items, Shen Chunyao, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Robust foreign trade to further drive economic growth, experts say. ecns.cn China's supportive policies and ongoing quality upgrades in foreign trade are set to bolster economic growth throughout the year despite lingering external challenges, market watchers and business leaders said on Thursday.
(2024-07-19). China to enhance integration of planning, systematic layout of reforms. ecns.cn China will introduce a series of measures to better coordinate economic reforms between the macro and micro levels, said an official on Friday.
(2024-07-19). China to shift focus from access to quality of education. ecns.cn China will increase the supply of high-quality educational resources, including optimizing the regional allocation to meet changes in school-age population, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Shaanxi to build national research center for crested ibis. ecns.cn The construction of China's first national research center for the crested ibis will start in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, in September, according to the management bureau of the Shaanxi Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve.
(2024-07-19). Taiwan-Guangzhou internship program doubles student participation. ecns.cn Coming from 23 universities in Taiwan and 10 universities in the mainland, they will work in 50 companies and institutions in the southern city.
(2024-07-19). Insights | I would give China an 'A' for its high-quality development: U.S. scholar. ecns.cn "China's success story for the last 75 years has been written by the CPC. It is a story that created the greatest political, economic, and social changes in history," a U.S. expert has said.
(2024-07-19). China to promote high-quality development as its primary task. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its third plenary session on Thursday, stressing in a communique that China will promote high-quality development as its primary task in building China into a modern socialist country in all respects.
(2024-07-19). Stegosaurus sets auction record for almost $45 mln. ecns.cn Measuring 3.3 meters tall and nearly 8.2 meters long from nose to tail, with 254 fossil bone elements of an approximate total of 319, the fossil, nicknamed "Apex," is one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found.
(2024-07-19). Panda cub's healthy growth celebrated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A grand ceremony was held at a safari park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Thursday to celebrate the first month of a female panda cub born to Mengmeng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets.
(2024-07-19). Vietnam's continental shelf claim opposed. ecns.cn China on Thursday rejected Vietnam's unilateral move to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea, saying that such an act violated China's sovereignty and maritime interests and would not help resolve disputes.
(2024-07-19). AI model capable of reading various cancer images. ecns.cn A Chinese team has developed the country's first versatile artificial intelligence model capable of examining medical images of more than 20 human organs, including the lungs, breasts and liver.
(2024-07-19). China issues plan and preliminary results of anti-dumping probe into EU pork. ecns.cn MOFCOM issued notice on Thursday, saying that investigating authorities will use a sampling method in anti-dumping probe into EU pork, while providing further details on the sampling plan and the preliminary sampling results for anti-dumping case involving pork and pig by-products from Europe.
(2024-07-19). Party charts reform course. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and other members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee vote during the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in Beijing.
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen wins 2nd term as Commission head but splits emerge. ecns.cn European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen secured her second five-year term of office after winning the vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, just a day after she lost a court case relating to the bloc's COVID-19 vaccine purchase contracts.
(2024-07-19). Giant panda cub turns one month old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The cub turned one month old on Thursday. It has grown from 178 grams to 1,280 grams as of Thursday.
(2024-07-19). Highlights of news conference on 3rd plenary session. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds a news conference on Friday on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Here are the highlights:…
(2024-07-19). QR codes to ease border crossing for HK-Macao travel. ecns.cn Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao traveling between the two special administrative regions will soon find it more convenient to cross the border with the launch of a QR code system.
(2024-07-19). China launches new Earth observation satellite. ecns.cn China sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Friday."ÄÄ…
(2024-07-19). Hopes of stable stock market rise on H1 data. ecns.cn The improving half-year profitability of A-share companies can be interpreted as an indication that stock market performance will further stabilize in the following months and, more importantly, China's economic transformation will advance, said experts on Thursday.
(2024-07-19). China to foster stable development of the real estate market. ecns.cn China will foster the stable and sound development of the real estate market while accelerating the growth of emerging industries and expanding domestic demand. This is with the aim of facilitating the transition from old to new development drivers.
(2024-07-19). China to deepen reforms and promote its path to modernization by rule of law. ecns.cn China will also deepen reforms and promote its path to modernization by rule of law, Shen Chunyao, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Yuan's global payment ranking remains in fourth place for eighth consecutive month in June. ecns.cn The yuan maintained its position as the fourth most active currency – accounting for 4.61 percent – in the global payment system in June for the eighth consecutive month, new data show.
(2024-07-19). Nuclear Lunacy Down Under. counterpunch.org 
Politics and facts are not necessarily good dinner companions. Both often stray from the same table, taking up with other, more suitable company. The Australian opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has never been discomforted by facts, preferring the chimera-like qualities demagoguery offers. His vision for Australia is admirably simple and simplistic. In foreign policy, he supports US interventions in
(2024-07-19). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Europe is turning black and brown. cadtm.org How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections?
| In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35%
| The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But keep in mind that countries where voting is compulsory also figure into the calculation of that average — for example Belgium, where voter turnout was 90%. Without those countries, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-19). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Structural Adjustment and the Washington Consensus Are Not Abandoned in 2000. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). The Ten Commandments: Coming Soon to a Public School Near You. counterpunch.org 
Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms, up to and including state-funded universities. Since Louisiana regularly places towards the bottom of state rankings in education, health, poverty, violent crimes, and overall quality of life, Louisiana must find it gratifying that
(2024-07-19). Labour Government: The Politics of Service. counterpunch.org 
After 14 years of Conservative incompetence, corruption and lies, the election of The Labour Party led by Kier Starmer, has ignited a feeling of hope and optimism in the country. In a historic election, on 4 July Labour won a landslide with 412 parliamentary seats (of 650 in total); the Tories, as if anyone cares,
(2024-07-19). US Academia and the Censoring of an Anti-Zionist Professor. counterpunch.org 
In this essay, I will describe my activism on behalf of Palestinians' human rights and their right to self-determination, from my graduate student days on a US campus, to the present in my position as a tenured full professor, and the ways in which I've experienced attempts at silencing and censorship. These attempts today are more blatant and worrisome than ever before on anyone speaking up for Palestine in the USA
(2024-07-19). Roaming Charges: Politics on the Verge of Nervous Breakdown. counterpunch.org 
(2024-07-19). Hope In Muddied Waters? Peeling Back The Curtain On PBS's New "Hope In The Water" Series. counterpunch.org 
PBS has a new docu-series called "Hope in the Water," full of feel-good stories about aquatic foods that come from the ocean and other waterways. As someone who does communications for a grassroots nonprofit rallying around a healthy ocean commons and local, values-based seafood, I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I fundamentally believe there's
(2024-07-19). National Organization for Women, Intersectionality, and Gaza. counterpunch.org 
The National Organization for Women was seen as a radical organization in the 1970's because of its valiant fight to protect reproductive rights for women. But even in those early days, NOW was not radical enough to include black women and LGBTQ as part of their mission. As the times changed and some people of
(2024-07-19). The Decline and Fall of Presidential America. counterpunch.org 
It's not a happenstance or some sad mistake that, barring a surprise, Americans will go to the polls in November to vote for one of two distinctly ancient men, now 77 and 81, both of whom have clearly exhibited language and thought problems for a significant period of time. To put this in perspective, remember for a moment
(2024-07-19). Biden to Justices Alito and Thomas: "You're Fired" counterpunch.org 
A Modest Proposal for Improving American Democracy The far-right ideologues celebrate With the Supreme Court's recent decisions disempowering federal regulatory agencies (the "Chevron deference") and granting the President criminal immunity for "official acts" in office, American democracy — long infirm — is nearly moribund. The far-right ideologues of the Claremont Institute, Foundation for Government Accountability,
(2024-07-19). A Tribute to Happy Traum. counterpunch.org 
1961 was a remarkable year, in which the USA was first being led by a young idealistic president, John F. Kennedy. It was also the year of the Freedom Rides, when busloads of Freedom Riders had their buses attacked and burned when proceeding through the South, attempting to integrate restrooms and eating places. And it
(2024-07-19). Trump the Survivor Exudes Power and Invites Sympathy at the Same Time. counterpunch.org The expected electoral bump for Donald Trump after the failed assassination attempt could be because of his raised fist show of strength, urging the crowd to "Fight, fight, fight" while bleeding and being ushered away from the podium by Secret Service agents. Or it could be because of voters' sympathetic feelings towards someone who narrowly
(2024-07-19). Trump's Day of the Jackal. counterpunch.org 
Trump might well owe his next presidency to his would-be assassin, so perhaps, as it becomes clear that Crooks was in lockstep with Trumpism, a revived Warren Commission might be pressed into service to explain how the gunman himself was a victim of Deep State transgenderism and to attribute his rooftop violence to hormone blockers that robbed him of him of his manhood.
(2024-07-19). Fukushima Toxic Dumping. counterpunch.org 
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the world's leading epicenter of toxic radioactive water released into the ocean. Yet, these activities are no longer closely monitored by mainstream media. As it happens, Tokyo Electric Power Company is the electric utility that manages the decommissioning of the collapsed nuclear reactors. This controversial ongoing release of radioactive
(2024-07-19). The Astonishing Success of the Wealthy at Accumulating More Wealth. counterpunch.org 
As of July 15, 2024, the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows that the wealth of the 10 wealthiest U.S. citizens continues to surge ahead—by over 24.5% during the first part of the year, an increase of $336.9 billion, bringing their total wealth to $1.71 trillion or $1,710 billion. The increase in their
(2024-07-19). You're a Hypocrite, And So Am I. counterpunch.org 
We're all hypocrites. For the most part, it's not our fault. We necessarily live in the systems we're working to change. I'm writing this on a device made possible by conflict materials dug up by children in Congo. I'm sitting in an air-conditioned home that most likely requires dirty energy to operate. In a month,
(2024-07-19). Zionism: the End of an Illusion. counterpunch.org 
(2024-07-19). True Purpose of NATO Remains USA Hegemony. counterpunch.org 
NATO's new focus on China harkens back to the belligerent alliance's early days. At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, DC, last week China was a big part of the agenda. The NATO summit's final declaration mentioned the People's Republic of China's (PRC) 14 times. It noted that "the PRC continues to
(2024-07-19). Re-Opening a Permanently Shut Nuclear Reactor is a Dangerous Gamble. counterpunch.org 
Forty U.S. nuclear power reactors have shut permanently. But for the first time, an attempt is being made to re-start a closed reactor — the Palisades reactor in southwest Michigan. The American experience with nuclear power began as Cold War fears of nuclear war and health hazards from bomb test fallout were widespread. President Eisenhower's
(2024-07-19). The U.S. Hurtles Toward Political Crisis. counterpunch.org 
The United States was already headed for one of the most acute political crises in recent memory. Then former president and convicted felon Donald Trump was nearly assassinated at a rally in Pennsylvania. Having survived, Trump has consolidated his base and cornered the Democrats by blaming them for the attack. Trump will now position himself
(2024-07-19). Chick-fil-A is Running a Child Labor Summer Camp. counterpunch.org 
"Summertime, and the living is easy, fish are jumping, and"… wait a minute, what is this? It's a summer camp for kids — but with a disturbing corporate twist. Some outlets of Chick-fil-A, the fast food chicken chain, are now promoting a summer camp where children as young as 5 can learn "how to be
(2024-07-19). Joe Biden's Symbolic Legacy. counterpunch.org As of this writing, the fiasco that is Joe Biden's presidential campaign goes on like the worst SNL sketch ever, one saved to use very late in the night when most have the television turned off. A sketch among already shitty sketches thrown in as filler. Certainly not high caliber fare like Fred Garvin, male
(2024-07-19). Milwaukee Protesters Demand Justice for Samuel Sharpe and D'Vontaye Mitchell. democracynow.org 
A march through downtown Milwaukee Thursday called for justice for Samuel Sharpe and D'Vontaye Mitchell, two Black men killed before and during the Republican National Convention amid a massive security buildup. Sharpe was a 43-year-old unhoused Black man who was shot dead by police officers from Ohio who were in Wisconsin as part of a group of 4,500 law enforcement officials in Milwaukee for the RNC. The shooting took place a mile from the RNC's proceedings. Weeks earlier, security guards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel killed D'Vontaye Mitchell, a 43-year-old Black father who died after security gu…
(2024-07-19). The GOP Is Waging a War on Abortion Rights, But You Wouldn't Know It If You Watched the RNC. democracynow.org 
The Washington Post reports the word "abortion" was not mentioned a single time from the stage during the first three days of the Republican National Convention. Reporter Amy Littlefield, abortion access correspondent at The Nation, says the silence from Trump and others at this week's RNC in Milwaukee does not reflect a change in attitude from the Republican Party, which is still fiercely opposed to reproductive rights. "Republicans can read the polls. They know that abortion has triumphed in all seven instances where it's been on the ballot since the Dobbs decision. They know that…
(2024-07-19). "Justice for My Brother": Sister of Samuel Sharpe Speaks Out After Police Killing During RNC. democracynow.org 
As anger grows in Milwaukee over the police killing of 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe during the Republican National Convention, we speak with his sister, Angelique Sharpe, who says the family is fighting for transparency from the authorities and the full video of the fatal incident. "We really want justice for my brother," says Angelique, who also explains that her brother's life had been threatened by a "bully" and that he had actually called the police for help before he was killed. Samuel Sharpe was an unhoused Black man shot 27 times by police on Tuesday — but the officers were…
(2024-07-19). Bishop William Barber: Trump & Republicans Did Not Offer "Unity" at RNC, Only More Lies & Hate. democracynow.org 
Bishop William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, joins us as the Republican National Convention wraps up in Milwaukee. On the final night, Donald Trump's invective-filled speech, coming just days after the attempt on his life, was promoted as an address about unity. But Barber says it was only "a unity of rejection" on offer — rejecting the rights of women, immigrants, workers, poor people, disenfranchised voters and more. "They may have toned down their voices, but they did not tone down their extreme policies," he says.
(2024-07-19). In "Unity" Speech, Trump Demonizes Migrants, Spreads Lies & Embraces Authoritarianism. democracynow.org 
We host a roundtable the morning after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, just five days after surviving an assassination attempt, delivering the longest acceptance speech in convention history. Trump began with a somber recounting of what happened in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his right ear, and soon went off script to deliver a rambling diatribe against various political enemies and repeatedly demonized immigrants. "The first three or four days of the convention were pitched as a display of unity," says Benjamin Wallace-Wells of The New Yorker,…
(2024-07-19). Fake meat is being introduced into the UK as pet food; they hope to expand the market to humans. expose-news.com The UK has become the first European country to approve the sale of artificial meat for pet food. The regulatory clearance was granted to Meatly, a company developing cultivated meat from animal …
(2024-07-19). Obama 'concerned' over Biden bid as president battles Covid. geo.tv 
(2024-07-19). Once defiant, Biden is now 'soul searching' about dropping out of race. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, March 26, 2024. — ReutersUS President Joe Biden is taking calls to step aside as the Democratic presidential candidate seriously and multiple Democratic officials think an…
(2024-07-19). Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination. geo.tv 
(2024-07-19). Trump recounts attempt on his life, then abandons unity theme in marathon convention speech. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on July 18, 2024. —ReutersTrump adopts softer tone at outset of convention speech.Convention…
(2024-07-19). Trump's hashmoji '#MAGA' soars on X following Elon Musk's endorsement. geo.tv 
Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in the forthcoming elections — Reuters/FileSocial media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, now has two hashtags for Donald Trump after Elon Musk's endorsement of the former president following his survival from the assassination…
(2024-07-19). Ivanka Trump celebrates her daughter's 13th birthday with all-white themed party. geo.tv 
Ivanka Trump kissing her daughter Arabella in a picture she uploaded on her Instagram account on July 18, 2024. —Instagram/ @ivankatrumpIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner's daughter, Arabella, turned 13 on Thursday. On this special day, Ivanka wrote a heartwarming caption and posted…
(2024-07-19). Trumps reunite for Republican campaign: politics remains family business. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is joined on stage by his wife Melania and other relatives on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024. — ReutersThe Republican candidate's wife, Melania, and his daughter,…
(2024-07-19). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-07-19). Workplace Burnout Syndrome is finally being recognized in Bosnia and Herzegovina. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-19). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC's response to missing and dead migrants along the US—Mexico border. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-19). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Environmental wartime protection is central to the protection of civilians. icrc.org Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in New York City.
(2024-07-19). China: Regional Symposium for the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1977 Protocols Additional to the 1949 Geneva Conventions held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Mexico: ICRC urges Latin American and Caribbean states to reaffirm commitment to the 'rules of war' on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Virtual Reality & Innovation. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Launch of the Chinese Version of the Customary International Humanitarian Law Study. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Education programmes for young people. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). D, Delegations, 1921-ongoing, 356 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Georgia: Closure after 30 years as family receives remains of missing loved one, give a burial. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Wednesday 7/31: Mar Monte Monthly: The Hottie Summer Guide to Sexual Health. indybay.org Virtual – Registered attendees will be sent Zoom details the week of the event…
(2024-07-19). WW On IBU Alcatraz Cruise Workers Strike & Supreme Court & Workers, IBT & TechnoFascism. indybay.org WorkWeek covers IBU ILWU Alcatraz Cruise Workers Strike, Supreme Court & Workers, Robotics IBT, TechnoFascism And Argentine Workers Protest Milei Repression…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Palestinian" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rPki8z4aThiZjmfmOeh68g#/registration…
(2024-07-19). Wednesday 7/17: "Education Wars": Protecting Public Education – Race & Gender Prejudice, Book Bans, More. indybay.org YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA…
(2024-07-19). Thursday 7/25: From Asian America to Palestine: A Teach-In on Zionism, Empire, and Hindutva. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/AA2PALI…
(2024-07-19). Houston Residents Face Catastrophic Heat Without Power or Water; Wall Street Vultures Prey. indybay.org On Pacifica's CRD Houston Residents Face Catastrophic Heat Without Power or Water; Wall Street Vultures Prey on Puerto Rico's Energy Crisis; Burkina's Ibrahim Traore Addresses the Alliance of Sahel States…
(2024-07-19). The center will not hold. indybay.org The existing late capitalist ideology in the center of society, the tattered national identity, is being driven to barbaric extremes in reaction to the crisis. Neo-liberalism, with its social Darwinism and economic nationalism, provided the springboards that the new right used.
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-07-19). Occupation Regime in "Chile" Raids Movement Spaces. indybay.org Excerpts from detailed translated updates.
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/27: Film Screening + Live Q&A on Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA.
(2024-07-19). Thursday 7/25: Phone Bank for Cori Bush. indybay.org Virtual | www.mobilize.us/jvpaction/event/640443/…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-07-19). We Demand the Disability Establishment End Its Relationships with War Profiteers. indybay.org Disability rights organizations go further than accepting money from war profiteers: they honor them with disability inclusion awards.
(2024-07-19). Friday 7/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/27: Screening: "THE NIGHT WON'T END"–Biden's War on Gaza. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-07-19). Ladies Knyte Ryderz MC Gives Bay Area Girls Club Members A Day To Remember. indybay.org All Ladies Knyte Ryderz MC Gives Bay Area Girls Club in Richmond, CA, a day of mentoring and leadership skills along with a | Princess Bruch and Spa Day.
(2024-07-19). Breaking out of subcultures: the need for organisation and strategy. indybay.org The text aims to identify the main issues with anarchism in the imperial core today with lack of strategy and the absorption of anarchism itself into subcultures. It introduces Especifismo as a theory of strategy for organised anarchists, and highlights its relevance in the current conditions of global crisis, while pointing out some open questions on approaches to build popular power along the way.
(2024-07-19). Samuel Sharpe Jr. Murdered by Ohio Police in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at The RNC! indybay.org Samuel Sharpe Jr. was Murdered by Ohio police in town for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
(2024-07-19). Our Turn To Speak. indybay.org Dr. Jill Biden discusses that democracy and our Constitutional Rights could be in jeopardy if the racist, colonial RNC and MAGA regime of T**** wins the election and commentary by the writer of this article .
(2024-07-19). Thursday 7/18: Webinar: NATO: An Aggressive, Destabilizing Danger to the World. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/lZ7clV05a0SGx1_XaeDNLA2…
(2024-07-19). Glasiers Local 718 Members Strike For Living Wages. indybay.org Members of Glasiers Local 718 have been on strike for over three weeks for living wages.
(2024-07-19). Will Democrats Decide To Lose The Election? levernews.com
(2024-07-19). Saudi fitness teacher, jailed for supporting women's rights, target of sexual harassment campaign. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi fitness teacher, jailed for supporting women's rights, target of sexual harassment campaign | Sentenced to 11 years in prison over social media posts, Manahel al-Otaibi is now being followed around prison by harassers, her sister says | | Manahel al-Otaibi is a Saudi fitness instructor a…
(2024-07-19). UK: Far right blames Muslims and 'third world' migrants for Leeds unrest. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Far right blames Muslims and 'third world' migrants for Leeds unrest | Green councillor Mothin Ali worked to combat the disorder, but was accused by far-right commentators of taking part in it | | Councillor Mothin Ali helps to clean up after the disorder in Leeds (Screengrab/ Sky News)…
(2024-07-19). Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan's Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia. middleeasteye.net 
Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan's Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia | Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sets up call between two leaders, as Sudanese army continues to accuse UAE of arming and funding its rival | | Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Ethiopian…
(2024-07-19). Groundbreaking study highlights urgent need to protect global forest carbon sinks. nationofchange.org Published in Nature, the study underscores the importance of global forests in absorbing carbon dioxide and calls for immediate action to protect these ecosystems.
(2024-07-19). Billionaire-backed JD Vance claims working class support despite anti-labor record. nationofchange.org Vance accepted the party's vice-presidential nomination with promises to champion the interests of everyday Americans.
(2024-07-19). 'Largest IT outage in history' causes global chaos: Flights grounded, hospitals and banks disrupted. nationofchange.org As the global community grapples with the aftermath of what is being termed the largest IT outage in history, the focus remains on restoring normalcy and addressing the vulnerabilities exposed by this incident.
(2024-07-19). Clooney, Holt, and others push ageist tropes against Biden instead of addressing Project 2025. nationofchange.org George Clooney pushed ageist tropes against Biden in New York Times. Then Lester Holt and others piled up as well, instead of whistleblowing Project 2025.
(2024-07-19). Venezuela's election is a referendum on revolution. peoplesdispatch.org The former vice-president of Venezuela and leader of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — Trade Agreement for the People (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza, said on July 15 that the country's elections are not just any contest. According to him, it is a dispute that will define power in the coming years. | "It is not just any election, it is an election that defines the future. If by any chance in some of these elections or in the next one the bourgeoisie comes back to power in Venezuela, well we would see an immediate fascist reaction because all the chapters of the Bolivarian Revolution in powe…
(2024-07-19). Still advertising for himself: 'How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer'. peoplesworld.org 
Do you enjoy guilty pleasures? For me, it's consuming tell-alls about the private lives of geniuses, such as Franàßoise Gilot's Life With Picasso and May Pang's Loving John: The Untold Story of life with Lennon. A new documentary is the latest member of this exclusive tattletale club. A renowned 101-year-old, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author is …
(2024-07-19). The profits of death (and near death). peoplesworld.org 
(2024-07-19). Trump's sleeper of an acceptance speech full of hatred and threats. peoplesworld.org 
Donald Trump accepted the 2024 presidential nomination with a rambling 90-minute speech Thursday night that had Republican National Convention delegates falling asleep in their chairs. He departed from his promise of using the address to push for unity and sunk instead into his worn-out story of a nation in decline and calls for the biggest …
(2024-07-19). Project 2025: Trump's real platform is bad news for workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Eliminate the minimum wage. Emasculate the National Labor Relations Board by cutting its budget, killing its rules and ending its jurisdiction over "small" businesses. Curb overtime pay. Make job safety and health depend on bosses' "voluntary compliance." Kill worker protections in construction, seafaring and mass transit. Eliminate the Department of Education. Fire 50,000 federal workers …
(2024-07-19). Cuba's problems multiply, but proposals for what to do are in short supply. peoplesworld.org 
The Cuban economy is the worse it's been since the "Special Period" following the end of the Soviet Union. The country is in the midst of a years-long economic contraction that's affecting food production and the availability of medicines. For the first time ever, the government has officially requested aid from the United Nations World …
(2024-07-19). Report says CHIPS Act subsidies should come with stock buyback restrictions. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies recommends that the Biden administration implement restrictions on corporate stock buybacks for companies that receive federal funding through the government's manufacturing infrastructure incentive program. The CHIPS Act (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) provides $39 billion in federal subsidies directly to corporations for the construction …
(2024-07-19). UN welcomes first step of dialogue with parties in conflict in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations special envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, described the recent talks with the parties in conflict in that country as "an encouraging first step in a longer and more complex process".
(2024-07-19). Niger's army neutralizes Islamist group in border region. plenglish.com Niamey, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) New military operations in Niger killed 13 Islamists and captured 30 others in the Tillaberi region last week, military sources reported in this capital on Friday.
(2024-07-19). EU promises 400 million euros in financial support to Palestine. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission today pledged financial support worth 400 million euros in grants and loans to the Palestinian Authority, scheduled in three payments between July and September.
(2024-07-19). Saharawis denounce Moroccan atrocities in occupied areas. plenglish.com Algiers, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Social organizations settled in the occupied Saharawi city of El Ayoun denounced Friday the abuses committed by the Moroccan army against native residents of the town.
(2024-07-19). Uruguayan Artigas Dept. is inactive after corruption convictions. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The administration of northern Artigas Department is now inactive after judicial convictions against its authorities in a case involving the ruling National Party (PN).
(2024-07-19). Alert in El Salvador due to tropical wave. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in El Salvador are on alert due to a tropical wave that is affecting the national territory from Thursday night to Saturday, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) informed on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Extraordinary: nuclear weapons are in danger of extinction!!!! pressenza.com In the last twenty-four hours, frightening news has been leaked to the international press about the imminent disappearance of nuclear weapons! According to cross-referenced information, following the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), one country after another is becoming a full member. This will drastically limit the areas available for these otherwise elegant and shiny creatures to breed, reside, and migrate. | In particular, 70 states, [2] representing more than 60% of the available land and the population of Homo sapiens, have already raised the treaty barrier, with…
(2024-07-19). Extraordinary: nuclear weapons are in danger of extinction!!!! pressenza.com In the last twenty-four hours, frightening news has been leaked to the international press about the imminent disappearance of nuclear weapons! According to cross-referenced information, following the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), one country after another is becoming a full member. This will drastically limit the areas available for these otherwise elegant and shiny creatures to breed, reside, and migrate. | In particular, 70 states, [2] representing more than 60% of the available land and the population of Homo sapiens, have already raised the treaty barrier, with…
(2024-07-19). CAP Celebrates 41 Years of Art and Cultural Advocacy. pressenza.com 
The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) celebrated 41 years of dedicated service to the people through art and cultural work at their 41st General Assembly, successfully held on July 13, 2024 at the UP College of Fine Arts. | The organization paid the highest tribute to the martyrs and heroes who paved the way for national liberation. During the General Assembly, CAP successfully selected a new Board of Directors and approved its General Plan of Action for the next two years. This event also featured the opening of the CAP interactive exhibit. The assembly saw active participation from the CAP Bicol Chapte…
(2024-07-19). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-19). Thierry Henry kicks off Olympic torch relay in Paris. presstv.ir Arsenal and France football great Thierry Henry bears the Olympic torch as it begins its journey through Paris.
(2024-07-19). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-19). Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to go on indefinite strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union will go on an indefinite strike.
(2024-07-19). Germany halves Ukraine military aid as Trump's re-election odds rise. presstv.ir Donald Trump is against the war in Ukraine. He looks more likely to become the new president of the United States.
(2024-07-19). Leftists lead in French legislative elections, no party wins absolute majority. presstv.ir A left-wing coalition leads in French legislative elections, with no party winning an absolute majority,…
(2024-07-19). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen retains position as EU Commission president. presstv.ir European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has managed to retain her position. Yet, she faces intense scrutiny for her policies, including funding Ukraine amid EU financial hardships and accusations of double standards.
(2024-07-19). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-19). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-19). Germany halves Ukraine military aid as Trump's re-election odds rise. presstv.ir Donald Trump is against the war in Ukraine. He looks more likely to become the new president of the United States.
(2024-07-19). Russia says destroyed multiple Ukrainian warplanes over past 24 hours. presstv.ir The Russian army conducted cluster strikes on Ukrainian military airports with high-precision weapons.
(2024-07-19). Russia downs 36 drones, HIMARS rockets; Ukraine reports 69 battles. presstv.ir Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday that Russian air defense forces had shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft.
(2024-07-19). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.
(2024-07-19). Iran's air defense focuses on maximum effectiveness in critical moments: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says the country's air defenses seek to maintain maximum efficiency at a sensitive and critical juncture.
(2024-07-19). At least 32 killed in Bangladesh as protesters torch state broadcaster. presstv.ir Bangladeshi students have set fire to the country's state broadcaster amid escalating clashes that have killed at least 32 people.
(2024-07-19). 'Heroic': Palestinians praise Yemen's operation in Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas, praise the drone operation conducted by Yemen's armed forces in Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). Major global IT outage hits airlines, banks, media outlets. presstv.ir An outage of IT systems worldwide affects businesses, including banks, airlines, telecommunications companies, media broadcasters, supermarkets and hospitals.
(2024-07-19). At least 32 killed in Bangladesh as protesters torch state broadcaster. presstv.ir Bangladeshi students have set fire to the country's state broadcaster amid escalating clashes that have killed at least 32 people.
(2024-07-19). Kenya bans protests against US-backed austerity imposed by IMF. presstv.ir The Kenyan government calls for an end to weeks of protests and police prohibit demonstrations in central Nairobi, citing infiltration by criminal gangs.
(2024-07-19). Tonnes of dead fish surface in western Mexico. presstv.ir Tonnes of dead fish surface on the banks of the Santiago River in western Mexico, with local communities pointing the finger at pollution caused by factories upstream. Around 250 companies discharge their waste in the area, which previously led authorities to prohibit fishing.
(2024-07-19). Leftists lead in French legislative elections, no party wins absolute majority. presstv.ir A left-wing coalition leads in French legislative elections, with no party winning an absolute majority,…
(2024-07-19). Russia downs 36 drones, HIMARS rockets; Ukraine reports 69 battles. presstv.ir Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday that Russian air defense forces had shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft.
(2024-07-19). Tel Aviv 'no longer a safe zone', Yemen says after drone attack. presstv.ir The Yemeni army spokesman says Tel Aviv will continue to be a primary target and that it is "within the range of our weapons."
(2024-07-19). Russia says destroyed multiple Ukrainian warplanes over past 24 hours. presstv.ir The Russian army conducted cluster strikes on Ukrainian military airports with high-precision weapons.
(2024-07-19). Thierry Henry kicks off Olympic torch relay in Paris. presstv.ir Arsenal and France football great Thierry Henry bears the Olympic torch as it begins its journey through Paris.
(2024-07-19). Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to go on indefinite strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union will go on an indefinite strike.
(2024-07-19). Kenya bans protests against US-backed austerity imposed by IMF. presstv.ir The Kenyan government calls for an end to weeks of protests and police prohibit demonstrations in central Nairobi, citing infiltration by criminal gangs.
(2024-07-19). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2024-07-19). Righting historic wrongs — the DOJ must fully decriminalize marijuana. splcenter.org
(2024-07-19). Bethany Christian Services: Meet the Organizations Exposing the Truth About Adoption and Supporting Families In Need. thelastamericanvagabond.com Mothers who have been mistreated by Bethany Christian Services and similar adoption firms are now organizing on social media and founding non-profits to provide crucial education and support for parents considering adoption. Kathryn Joyce, author of The Child Catchers: Rescue, Trafficking, and the New Gospel of Adoption, believes the roots of the current problems with
(2024-07-19). Iran's economy to grow by 3.3 per cent in 2024. tvbrics.com 
The growth rate will be 4.3 per cent in developing countries…
(2024-07-19). UAE energy startups attract more funding. tvbrics.com 
Around a third of the funding is going to battery companies…
(2024-07-19). The Indian Natural Farming System initiative begins in India. tvbrics.com 
The purpose of the strategy is to encourage natural farming‚Å…
(2024-07-19). Ethiopia to host First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. tvbrics.com 
The session will be held in Addis Ababa in July…
(2024-07-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-19). Ukraine says its Sea Baby drones can now hit Russian ships anywhere in Black Sea. scmp.com The drones have been upgraded to carry over a tonne of explosives across more than 1,000km, and have been used to strike 11 enemy vessels.
(2024-07-19). More statements demanding freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk from Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org "We need to stand with Bogdan now, because it's easy to imagine the alternative: if Ukraine is able to imprison socialists and ban the WSWS without protest, what's to stop the UK, Germany or the US, from doing the same?"
(2024-07-19). Zelensky, in address to UK cabinet, seeks help to boost Ukraine's 'long-range' capability. scmp.com Zelensky, the first foreign leader to address the UK cabinet in person since 1997, renewed his call for help in boosting his country's 'long-range capability'.
(2024-07-19). NATO To Deploy Warships In Black Sea Amid Ukraine War? Putin Issues This Dire Warning To West. hindustantimes.com Russia has responded to NATO's possible deployment of warships in the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would consider any plans to establish a permanent presence of NATO warships in the Black Sea as a threat. He also vowed that "Russia will take all necessary measures to ensure its security." The fresh escalation came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on July 17 and proposed "ensuring the permanent presence of NATO forces in the Black Sea."
(2024-07-19). Ukraine says its Sea Baby drones can now hit Russian ships anywhere in Black Sea. scmp.com The drones have been upgraded to carry over a tonne of explosives across more than 1,000km, and have been used to strike 11 enemy vessels.
(2024-07-19). Socialist Equality Party candidates submit 20,000 signatures to appear on Michigan presidential ballot. wsws.org The signatures are an expression of the broad sentiment among workers and youth for a socialist, anti-war and anti-capitalist alternative to the capitalist parties.
(2024-07-19). Alabama executes Keith Gavin despite serious constitutional questions in his case. wsws.org Gavin had argued that his attorneys were ineffective during his trial and that the prosecution lacked forensic or DNA evidence against him. Defense counsel failed to present mitigating evidence that might have led jurors to vote for a life sentence without the possibility of parole instead of a death sentence.
(2024-07-19). Trump delivers fascistic rant to conclude Republican National Convention. wsws.org The Republican National Convention concluded Thursday night with a speech by the party's candidate, ex-president Donald Trump, which was an unequaled display of political degradation.
(2024-07-19). IATSE members ratify tentative agreements, big struggles lie ahead. wsws.org While the contract was set to expire July 31, IATSE officials did not even bother to organize a strike authorization vote. The union has never held a national strike in its history.
(2024-07-19). Cluster of H5N1 bird flu cases among Colorado poultry farm workers raises alarm. wsws.org Beholden to the profit interests of the poultry and dairy industries, federal and state agencies with the authority and technology to contain H5N1 and prevent it from becoming the next pandemic are not doing what is both within their means and required.
(2024-07-19). Two recent studies on Long COVID underscore the dangers posed by the "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org Two new studies on Long COVID show that the virus that causes COVID-19 poses significant ongoing threats to the well-being of the world's population.
(2024-07-19). Mexico's pseudo-left launches coalition inspired by Argentine FIT-U. wsws.org The newly formed "Left, Independent, Anti-Capitalist and Anti-Patriarchal Bloc" has joined the wave of triumphalism following the victory of Claudia Sheinbaum, the hand-picked successor of incumbent President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
(2024-07-19). UAW Monitor cites continuing "culture of fear or retaliation" in latest status report. wsws.org The last court filing lends further weight to the call by the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees for new UAW elections under the control of the rank and file.
(2024-07-19). China and Japan Ignite Asian Hypersonic Arms Race. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-19). Department commends recovery of NSFAS funds. sanews.gov.za Department commends recovery of NSFAS funds | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has commended the recovery of R112 million in irregular payments from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to undeserving recipients by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). | "Two days after the Ministerial leadership team in the DHET [Department of Higher Education and Training] made a firm commitment to address the systemic governance issues at NSFAS, we commend the SIU for taking active steps to claw back irregular payments and send a clear message that abuse of the student funding system…
(2024-07-19). JoSAA 2024 Round 5 Seat Allotment Announced: Check Here. ummid.com Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has published the 5th and Final Round of Seat Allocation, also known as JoSAA 2024 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result, for the academic year 2024-25 on its official website josaa.nic.in.
(2024-07-19). 'Britain is back,' new UK PM Keir Starmer tells Europe. scmp.com The prime minister is seeking to rebuild bridges after Brexit, telling EU leaders the country will 'reset' its approach.
(2024-07-19). Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace recognises Wiwa people and their ancestral territory as victims of international crimes. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media. aljazeera.com Government says Trong died at a military hospital 'due to old age and serious illness'.
(2024-07-19). Launching Tariffs Targeted at Chinese Automakers? Not Right, EU. fairobserver.com On June 23, 2024, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made a trip to China. This development was unsurprising, as the EU had just announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) on June 12. China did not strike back against the EU's exports of automobiles but instead chose pork and brandy for anti-dumping investigations. This…
(2024-07-19). 17 July: Ensuring justice for victims at the ICC on International Criminal Justice Day. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). In DRC's Ituri, women coffee farmers wrestle with an uncertain future. aljazeera.com Local cooperatives are stepping in to support vulnerable farmers, mostly women, struggling in conflict-ridden east DRC.
(2024-07-19). Trump, accepting Republican presidential nomination, vows high tariffs on China-made cars. scmp.com Party convention ends with Trump vowing 'a tariff of around 100 to 200 per cent on each car, and they will be unsellable in the US'.
(2024-07-19). 'By the grace of Almighty God': Key moments from Trump's RNC speech. aljazeera.com Here are some of the key moments from Donald Trump's speech to the Republican National Convention.
(2024-07-19). Five reasons why Spanish football is facing a new golden era. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN,GERMANY | Xinhua | The Euro 2024 champions players' children turning the Berlin Olympic stadium pitch into a playground seemed to be in an enchanting way to symbolize a bright future for Spanish football. Winning Euro 2024 has also created a connection to their national team predecessors, with Spain having the 2008 and 2012 European …
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Trump On Accepting Nomination: 'This Is Boring, I'm So Bored'. theonion.com 
(2024-07-19). Global airline traffic forecast to double in 20 years led by Asia, Middle East. scmp.com Growth in the Asia-Pacific will be propelled by India, China, Thailand and Vietnam, the International Air Transport Association says.
(2024-07-19). From Alvarez to Olise: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024. aljazeera.com With men's football kicking off the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 24, Al Jazeera runs through five stars to watch.
(2024-07-19). What to know about Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, announced Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday, ending months of speculation on his vice president pick. Vance, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023, has quickly risen to prominence …
(2024-07-19). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-07-19). Kololo grounds not available for NUP celebrations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence has rejected the request by National Unity Platform-NUP for its fourth-anniversary celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NUP wrote to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs last week requesting permission to hold their commemorative event at Kololo independence grounds. The biggest opposition party said it expected …
(2024-07-19). MTN Uganda partners with Microsoft. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced the formalization of its strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to accelerate digital and cloud transformation across Uganda. This partnership marks a signifcant milestone in MTN's Ambition 2025 strategy to transition from a telecommunications company to a leading technology company, delivering innovative solutions for Africa's progress. …
(2024-07-19). Indonesia: Investigate Killing of Journalist and His Family. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eva Meliana Pasaribu, daughter of the late journalist Rico Sempurna Pasaribu, delivers a press statement accompanied by representatives of the Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and the Journalist Safety Committee (KKJ) in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia, July 18, 2024. | © Photo by Panyahatan Siregar/NurPhoto via AP…
(2024-07-19). Assam Flood Situation Shows Improvement, Relief Efforts Continue. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Friday, with water levels receding across the state, officials said.
(2024-07-19). Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years after convicting him of espionage. scmp.com Evan Gershkovich, 32, who worked for the Wall Street Journal, is the first US journalist arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War.
(2024-07-19). Barack Obama tells allies Joe Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, US reports say. scmp.com Top Democrats are upping the pressure on the US president to step aside, as a Covid episode hampers his ability to campaign against Trump.
(2024-07-19). The next frontier in Australian STEM education: Opportunities in early childhood education. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-19). Two more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to quit US presidential race. aljazeera.com Senator Jon Tester and House Representative Jim Costa join calls for Biden to step aside.
(2024-07-19). Skin Cancer Melanoma: Signs and Symptoms. ummid.com Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that give your skin its colour. Read its symptoms, signs and treament options.
(2024-07-19). AP EAMCET Seat Allotment 2024: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) said AP EAMCET 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment result will be published today on the official website eapcet-sche.aptonline.in.
(2024-07-19). President's call to turn SA into a construction site welcomed. sanews.gov.za President's call to turn SA into a construction site welcomed | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to turn South Africa into a construction site through increased infrastructure investment and support for Infrastructure South Africa. | Infrastructure South Africa is, said the Minister, the central authority for the coordination and planning of major construction projects. | "As Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, I have publicly mentioned that my focus for the department will be to unleash a wave of construction projects in the…
(2024-07-19). Democracy's supporters would do well to accept it for what it is. scmp.com Public trust is shaken. Those who still believe in democracy as a viable form of government must be realistic about its limitations.
(2024-07-19). Shooting near Imam Ali mosque in Oman, 9 killed. ummid.com Nine people, including 3 shooters, have been killed in a shooting incident during Muharram mourning near a mosque in Wadi Al Kabir area of Oman's capital Muscat Tuesday, media reports said.
(2024-07-19). Death Toll in Hoima Road Crash Rises to 9. plusnews.ug 
The death toll in the Hoima Road crash has risen to 9. The accident that involved a Kikuube police car registration number UP 9799 occurred on Thursday at Kitegwa B village in Kabaale parish, Kabaale sub-county in Hoima district. Seven people died on the spot while two others died on arrival at Hoima Regional …
(2024-07-19). Kashmir heading for a powerless Assembly. ummid.com In the assembly elections if and when they are held, the BJP is most likely to face a crushing defeat and they know they can never come in power in Jammu and Kashmir that's why they are strengthening the power of the LG more as they can.
(2024-07-19). Trump's RNC Speech: A Survivor's Tale Amid Political Bluster. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump described on Thursday how he narrowly survived an attempt on his life, telling a rapt audience at the Republican National Convention in his first speech since the attack that he was only there "by the grace of Almighty God."
(2024-07-19). 'Poverty, traditional birth attendants responsible for high fistula cases in Busoga'. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gynecologists say reliance on traditional birth attendants is contributing to the high number of obstetric fistula in Busoga. An obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a woman's genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum.The condition is caused by prolonged, obstructed labor which often leaves women leaking urine, feces, or …
(2024-07-19). GNU provides an opportunity to build a prosperous country. sanews.gov.za GNU provides an opportunity to build a prosperous country |
(2024-07-19). Global IT outage causes chaos, disrupting airlines, banks, media, telecoms. aljazeera.com Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says outage caused by 'defect' in software update, rules out 'cyberattack'.
(2024-07-19). SIU to collect over R100 million from unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries. sanews.gov.za SIU to collect over R100 million from unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has signed Acknowledgement of Debt (AoD) agreements with 421 students who did not qualify to be funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | SIU Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, said the total value of the AoD amounts to R112 174 825,97. | "In addition to the AoDs, the SIU has made progress in recovering unallocated funds with the University of Fort Hare being the latest university to pay back unallocated funds of R277 666 450. This brings the total of recoveries to R1 165 887 062," Kganyag…
(2024-07-19). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-19). Government leaders pay respects to families of KZN fallen firefighters. sanews.gov.za Government leaders pay respects to families of KZN fallen firefighters | Government leaders have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families of six firefighters who died while battling a runaway fire which engulfed a farm in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Sunday. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, visited the grieving families this week to convey their condolences on behalf of the national and provincial governments. | Mabongi Shishane, Ntombikhona Nxele, Nonsikelelo Zuma, Vusi Hudula, Nomfundo Nxele, and Kheth…
(2024-07-19). America's gathering storm: Trump a victim of his own violent rhetoric. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-19). CoGTA Minister describes GNU as 'a bold, necessary step in the right direction'. sanews.gov.za CoGTA Minister describes GNU as 'a bold, necessary step in the right direction' |
(2024-07-19). Shein, Temu face uncertain times in South Africa, EU, other markets amid high-tariff push. scmp.com Low-cost goods shipped from mainland China could potentially be subjected to higher tariffs and scrutiny in other countries, following South Africa's latest initiative.
(2024-07-19). New Video Shows Trump's Head In Crosshairs; How Slight Head Tilt Saved Life: Report | US Election. hindustantimes.com
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Petting Zoo Selling Toddler Fingers For 25 Cents. theonion.com 
(2024-07-19). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz lifts Men's Single Trophy 2nd time in a row. ummid.com Wimbledon 2024: Third seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated World No 2 Novak Djokovic in three straight sets to win his second consecutive Wimbledon Singles title Sunday July 14, 2024.
(2024-07-19). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh bans rallies as violent protests spiral out of control. aljazeera.com Student protests against quotas for government jobs have escalated into the country's worst unrest in years.
(2024-07-19). The beginning of the end of China's rise? An interview with Au Loong-Yu. links.org.au 
Au Loong-Yu discusses the factors that fueled China's phenomenal economic rise, how they have begun to exhaust themselves, and the significance of the White Paper movement, which he argues heralds a new period in Chinese politics.
(2024-07-19). Russia prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist Evan Gershkovich. aljazeera.com Court expected to issue verdict in espionage trial of The Wall Street Journal reporter on Friday.
(2024-07-19). UN Assured of Iran's Aid in Ensuring Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian caretaker foreign minister gave an assurance that the United Nations can count upon Iran's capacities in the efforts to establish regional peace and security.
(2024-07-19). Joe Biden contemplates dropping out of 2024 US presidential race. scmp.com The once-defiant US president is now 'soul searching' about stepping aside, one insider says.
(2024-07-19). SC verdict will create more problems for divorced women: Muslim Panel. ummid.com Emphasizing that the Supreme Court verdict vis-à -vis maintenance to divorced women is against the Islamic Law or Shairiah, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Sunday said it will created more problems for the woman who has already suffered.
(2024-07-19). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-07-19). Messi off the ground, Argentina clinches Copa America 2024 title – Highlights. ummid.com Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina Sunday defeated Colombia 1-0 to clinch the Copa America 2024 title in a thrilling match played in front of the spirited football fans in Miami.
(2024-07-19). Biden's campaign chair acknowledges support 'slippage' but says he's staying in the race. scmp.com The president, who has insisted he can beat Republican Donald Trump, is with family and relying on a few long-time aides as he weighs whether to bow to the mounting pressure to drop out.
(2024-07-19). CLAT 2025: Registration Begins, Last Date Oct 15. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has started from today i.e. Monday July 15, 2024 Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test — CLAT 2025, to be held in the month of December.
(2024-07-19). US stocks tumble as tech share rebound falters. aljazeera.com Fears of new trade tensions with China drive main indexes lower.
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a drone strike on Tel Aviv that injured at least 10 people and killed 1, reports AP. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-19). Donald Trump talks about moment he was shot at. aljazeera.com Former US President Donald Trump spoke about how he survived Saturday's assassination attempt.
(2024-07-19). 'It's war now': As Bangladesh quota protests escalate, what's next? aljazeera.com The websites for PM Hasina's office, Bangladesh's central bank have been hacked amid a telecommunications blackout.
(2024-07-19). Key takeaways from Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. aljazeera.com Former US president accepts the Republican nomination in lengthy speech at the end of four-day convention in Milwaukee.
(2024-07-19). Gov't Starts Processing Land Titles for Karusandara Residents. plusnews.ug 
The government has started processing land titles for residents of Karusandara Sub County, Kasese District. Karusandara sub-county was created in 1989. It is mainly occupied by members of the Basongora communities from Virunga National Park, who had settled on a piece of land measuring over 5,000 acres, mainly carved out of Mubuku Prisons farm. …
(2024-07-19). Mamata Banerjee to Attend Crucial NITI Aayog Meeting. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is slated to attend the NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting in New Delhi next week, an official confirmed on Friday.
(2024-07-19). URA Destroys 180 Tons of Contraband Goods. plusnews.ug 
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed 180 tons of smuggled goods The items that were destroyed at Luwero Industries include cosmetics, used underwear garments, beer, wines, and spirits, computers, and drugs, among others. "These items were confiscated and collected over some time, more than just one year of enforcement operations. If we were to value …
(2024-07-19). Trump's New Tone: A Relief for Conservative Voters. devdiscourse.com Former President Donald Trump adopted a noticeably softer tone during his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination on Thursday night, offering a respite for some conservative voters.
(2024-07-19). Museveni launches Lake Victoria logistics, Equity Bank's Mwangi hailed. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni Thursday launched the Lake Victoria Logistics facility in Kawuku Bwerenga, a project to transport and store oil from the port of Kisumu to Entebbe using oil tanker ships. He said it would crucially help the country stop relying solely on road transport to import fuel. "Our transport …
(2024-07-19). Japan sees record 17.78 million visitors in first half of 2024. aljazeera.com East Asian country sees tourism burst past pre-pandemic levels as weak yen draws record visitors.
(2024-07-19). Now use AI to create girlfriend of your own choice, taste. ummid.com Taking Artificial Intelligence to next level, adult entertainment company, CamSoda, Wednesday launched personalized AI girlfriend feature that will allow users to create their own AI companion at no charge along with free NSFW roleplay and chat.
(2024-07-19). Obama's Delicate Dance: Balancing Loyalty to Biden Amid Democratic Discontent. devdiscourse.com Former President Barack Obama finds himself navigating a complex political landscape as Democratic leaders and donors express mounting concerns about President Joe Biden's campaign viability. These concerns follow Biden's underwhelming debate performance on June 27 against Donald Trump.
(2024-07-19). LCI Chairpersons blamed after three students removed from list for District Quota Scheme. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero district have warned the LCI Chairpersons and teachers against recommending non-resident students to the district quota scheme (scholarship). On 24th June 2024, Dr Safinah Museene Kisu on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports wrote to the LCV Chairperson of Luwero …
(2024-07-19). 'Proud of our diversity': Minister trashes Trump VP nominee's UK is Islamist taunt. ummid.com Treasury Minister James Murray Wednesday rubbished Donald Trump's running mate for US Vice President J.D. Vance's sarcastic remarks that "it is not Iran or Pakistan but UK which is actually the first Islamist country with nuclear power".
(2024-07-19). 'Ticking time bomb': Poliovirus found in Gaza sewage. aljazeera.com Looming health disaster for displaced Palestinians living in tent camps, where sewage flows freely, contaminating water.
(2024-07-19). African countries must make their voices heard on deep-sea mining. aljazeera.com The clock is ticking, and the decisions we make today will have a profound impact on the future of our planet.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Trump: 'You All Look Really Stupid With Those Things On Your Head'. theonion.com 
(2024-07-19). Don't expect big changes in France's China policy, at least not yet. scmp.com With a divided parliament and economic interests at stake, Paris is more likely to keep promoting engagement with Beijing for the time being.
(2024-07-19). Maha Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2024: Registration Starts. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released on its official website dse2024.mahacet.org.in the Notification and has simultaneously started online registration for Admission to Direct Second Year (DSE 2024) Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering and Technology (B.E. and B.Tech) for the year 2023-24 from Monday July 15, 2024.
(2024-07-19). Singapore varsity announces 3rd Syed Ahmad Khan AMU Memorial Award. ummid.com The National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced its prestigious "Syed Ahmad Khan AMU Memorial Award" for the year 2024.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: MLB Reminds White Sox That Games Televised. theonion.com 
CHICAGO—With the franchise on track to have what may be the single worst season in the modern history of the sport, Major League Baseball sought to remind the Chicago White Sox on Friday that the team's games were televised. "Based on the way you're playing, we just wanted to make sure you understand that there are…
(2024-07-19). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-07-19). Spain outclass England to lift Euro Cup 2024 – Highlights. ummid.com Euro 2024 Final: Spain Sunday defeated England 2-1 to lift the Euro Cup 2024 trophy, dashing the Three Lions' hope of winning the first title in over six decades.
(2024-07-19). Oil, gas exploration key for economic growth – Minister Mantashe. sanews.gov.za Oil, gas exploration key for economic growth – Minister Mantashe | Minister of Minerals and Petroleum, Gwede Mantashe, says gas and oil exploration is critical for the future of South Africa's economy. | The Minister was speaking during a debate on the Opening of Parliament Address held in Cape Town. | "Our country is endowed with petroleum deposits that are not yet exploited. We appeal to South Africans to appreciate that our quest for exploration of oil and gas deposits is not a nice to have. | "It is important to turnaround the composition of our economy and therefore, that will translate into growth of the e…
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Plastic Surgeon Tears New Wife Down To The Studs. theonion.com 
CORAL GABLES, FL—Calling the project "a labor of love," plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Ruttenberg reportedly tore his new wife, Natalia Barova, down to the studs this week. "She's not perfect, but she's got good bones," said Ruttenberg, who boasted that he was spending "a small fortune" on cosmetic updates and…
(2024-07-19). EXPERTS: ICT, innovation industry has potential to employ millions. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda's young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda has a population of 46 …
(2024-07-19). Launched: FLSUN T1 – 3D printer having lightning-fast speed. ummid.com A pioneer in Delta 3D printing, FLSUN, has launched 'Flsun T1', 3D printer, which, the company claims, prints with lightning-fast speed.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Simone Biles. theonion.com 
Athletes from around the world have begun arriving in Paris ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Onion met up with Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, to discuss mental health, the pressure to succeed, and her experience at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
(2024-07-19). FO ∞ Crucible: Money Matters in a Multipolar World, Part 9. fairobserver.com One of the key events that took place in June was the G7 meeting in Rome. France's President Emmanuel Macron, smarting from the disastrous results for his party in the European parliamentary elections, had already dissolved the National Assembly. He presented it as a hope against hope that the electorate would come to its senses…
(2024-07-19). Spooked U.S. Admits Russian Nuclear Fear As Putin Aide Issues Dire Warning Over Germany Missile Plan. hindustantimes.com The US State Department reacted on July 18 to Russia's chilling nuclear warning over its plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany in 2026. The US State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, said, "Any kind of rhetoric about the use or deployment of nuclear warheads is of course concerning and something we will pay close attention to." Patel's reaction came after Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on July 18 that "no options are ruled out," including nuclear options, in response to US missile deployments in Germany.
(2024-07-19). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-07-19). Dubai princess' bombshell 'I divorce you' Instagram post rocks royal family. scmp.com Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appeared to invoke the controversial 'triple talaq' practice in her explosive post.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Trump Accepts GOP Nomination. theonion.com 
Donald Trump formally accepted the 2024 Republican nomination for president, the announcement coming days after an attempted assassination on the former president's life. What do you think?
(2024-07-19). Navy Destroyer Modified With Naval Strike Missiles Sailing In RIMPAC Wargames. twz.com 
(2024-07-19). Does Reform UK's election success signal a far-right future for Britain? aljazeera.com Nigel Farage's eurosceptic, anti-immigration political project appears to have already reached its full potential.
(2024-07-19). Samsung collaborates with K-Pop icons for new Galaxy brand anthem. ummid.com Samsung Electronics has collaborated with K-Pop icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) for the new Galaxy brand anthem.
(2024-07-19). ASUS NUC 14 Performance, New AI-Enabled Mini PC, Launched – What's New. ummid.com Hardware major ASUS Monday unpacked 'ASUS NUC 14 Performance' – a business-friendly barebones mini PC that offers a dynamic fusion of efficiency and raw power.
(2024-07-19). Chinese team on tracking US warships, abandoned cats in Hong Kong: 7 highlights. scmp.com From tracking US warships to pet smuggling, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-07-19). Intel announces U.S. apprenticeship for manufacturing facility technicians. ummid.com Intel has announced its first U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians in Arizona with a plan to train facility technician apprentices over the next five years.
(2024-07-19). CARTOONS: Trump picks new running mate. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-19). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). 'Akin to terrorist attack': Asad Owaisi on Kolhapur Mosque vandalisation. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Parliament and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), termed an incident similar to "terrorist attack" the vandalisation of mosque in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra Sunday.
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Goa Assembly Speaker's Miraculous Escape: Car Accident on New Zuari Bridge. devdiscourse.com Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar narrowly avoided a serious mishap earlier this week when his vehicle encountered a technical glitch on the New Zuari Bridge in South Goa. The incident transpired as Tawadkar was en route to the state's ongoing monsoon session.
(2024-07-19). France offers Sh2.1bn for food security in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Government has given 535,000 euros (sh2.1 billion) worth of humanitarian assistance to the Karamoja region under the Aid Food Programme 2024. Through this project, ACTED, in consortium with Caritas Moroto diocese, received a grant from the French Embassy in Uganda, to enhance food security and nutritional health of …
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Archaeologists Celebrate After Uncovering Ancient Certificate Congratulating Them For Finding All The Stuff. theonion.com 
(2024-07-19). Cracks in the NY Climate Act Facade. wattsupwiththat.com There was this herd mentality … and I think it was unworkable from day one; I said so as much internally…
(2024-07-19). Marcel Crok: Do we have to win the climate wars in court? A response to activist climate litigation. wattsupwiththat.com EIKE — European Climate and Energy Institute…
(2024-07-19). Trump, accepting Republican presidential nomination, vows high tariffs on China-made cars. scmp.com Party convention ends with Trump vowing 'a tariff of approximately 100 to 200 per cent on each car, and they will be unsellable in the US'.
(2024-07-19). Kim backs Putin's 'sacred war' as North Korea-Russia ties deepen, border tensions flare. scmp.com With North Korea's Moscow ties growing, Kim Jong-un assures a visiting Russian military delegation of Pyongyang's unwavering support.
(2024-07-19). On North Korea's tense border, Swiss and Swedes keep a fragile peace. aljazeera.com Peacekeepers at the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas say their job is getting more complex amid evolving threats.
(2024-07-19). Credit growth should not run ahead of deposit growth, there has to be reasonable balance between the two: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-19). Baba Culture: The India Story. ummid.com The present system where the poor are becoming poorer and rich are becoming richer needs to be substituted by Mahatma Gandhi's vision where the social policies are planned keeping the last person in the line in mind.
(2024-07-19). 'Britain is back,' new UK PM Keir Starmer tells Europe. scmp.com The prime minister is seeking to rebuild bridges after Brexit, telling EU leaders the country will 'reset' its approach.
(2024-07-19). Muslims in Tamil Nadu Police can sport beard: Madras High Court. ummid.com The Madras High Court ruled in support of a Muslim police constable who was punished for growing a beard in adherence to his religious belief.
(2024-07-19). Colleges, HEIs unaware of Maharashtra govt's free education for girls scheme. ummid.com The colleges and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Maharashtra are unaware of the state government's scheme to provide free higher education to girl students.
(2024-07-19). Students Challenge Gov't on Tax Waivers, Free Sanitary Pads. plusnews.ug 
Students have appealed to the government to consider dropping tax levies on private education institutions and to accelerate the process of providing free sanitary pads to schools. While making submissions before the Education Police Review Commission, during its regional consultation meeting at Masaka Senior Secondary School, the students challenged the government to remove all bottlenecks …
(2024-07-19). Barack Obama tells allies Joe Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, US reports say. scmp.com Top Democrats are upping the pressure on the US president to step aside, as a Covid episode hampers his ability to campaign against Trump.
(2024-07-19). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-07-19). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Completely Alone Man Really Thought Blowing Out Birthday Candle In Dark Apartment Would Have Cheered Him Up. theonion.com 
KENOSHA, WI—Stunned at the act's failure to benefit his mood in any discernible way, completely alone 37-year-old Doug Kaczmarek told reporters Friday that he had really thought blowing out a birthday candle in his dark apartment would cheer him up. "Huh. I expected sitting by myself in the shadows and blowing out a…
(2024-07-19). Secret Service's Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers. twz.com 
In the moments after a bullet nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents who then whisked him away to a nearby armored suburban. In the chaotic aftermath of
(2024-07-19). Microsoft cloud outage grounds hundreds of US flights before tech giant restores Azure. scmp.com Budget airlines Frontier, Allegiant and Sun Country all reported outages during a major technical disruption to Microsoft's Azure cloud.
(2024-07-19). 2024 Polls: Palestine in Political Discourses of UK, France. ummid.com One important outcome is the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the political discourses in London and Paris which, in truth, are only reflections of greater changes underway on the entire European continent and body politic.
(2024-07-19). Russian court sentences US journalist Gershkovich to 16 years for spying. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2024-07-19). Bravo! 'Twisters' Director on Not Mentioning Climate Change: Movies Shouldn't 'Preach a Message'. wattsupwiththat.com "I just wanted to make sure that with the movie, we don't ever feel like it is putting forward any message," Chung told CNN. "I just don't feel like films are meant to be message-oriented."
(2024-07-19). Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling. scmp.com Lawyers for the US president's son argue that the conviction should be thrown out for the same reason Trump's case was dismissed.
(2024-07-19). Fort Portal university accredited to offer Bachelor Of Medicine program. independent.co.ug 
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education- NCHE has accredited FINS Medical University to offer new courses of Bachelor of medicine, and Bachelor of Pharmacy. According to a letter dated July 12th signed by Prof. Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director NCHE and sent to the Vice Chancellor of Fins …
(2024-07-19). SC asks NTA to publish NEET UG 2024 result city-wise, centre-wise. ummid.com NEET UG 2024 Hearing in SC: The Supreme Court of India Thursday July 18, 2024 asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to publish the NEET UG 2024 result city-wise and centre-wise.
(2024-07-19). Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent. sanews.gov.za Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent |
(2024-07-19). Foreign direct investment: The opium for development. links.org.au 
Dmitry Pozhidaev — If religion is the opium of the people, FDI is the opium of development: it creates an appearance of development while undermining and restricting development opportunities.
(2024-07-19). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh student protests over jobs escalate, telecoms disrupted. aljazeera.com Death toll expected to rise amid violence that has seen government buildings torched and telecommunications disrupted.
(2024-07-19). Iran: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org On 17 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iran.
The report, jointly prepared with the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI), highlights the deteriorating human right situation in Iran since the previous UPR in November 2019.
| The report covers the following thematic areas: the judiciary and fair trial rights; the death penalty; civil society and human rights defenders; (…) | – |
(2024-07-19). PANG talks to journalist David Robie on Pacific decolonisation issues. asiapacificreport.nz 
PANG Media The PANG media team at this month's Pacific International Media Conference in Fiji caught up with independent journalist, author and educator Dr David Robie and questioned him on his views about decolonisation in the Pacific. Dr Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report and deputy chair of Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN), a co-organiser…
(2024-07-19). Innovation Industry Hugely Lacking Skilled Players, Says ICT Ministry. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda's young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda has a population of 46 million people (and an economy of …
(2024-07-19). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-07-19). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-07-19). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-07-19). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-07-19). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-07-19). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-19). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-07-19). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-07-19). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-07-19). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-07-19). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-19). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-07-19). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-07-19). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-07-19). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-07-19). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-07-19). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-07-19). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-07-19). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-07-19). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-07-19). Vice primer ministro de Cuba, Ramiro Valdés viajará a Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 jul (RHC) El vice primer ministro y Héroe de la República de Cuba, Ramiro Valdés llegará este viernes a Nicaragua para participar en el acto central por el aniversario 45 del triunfo de la Revolución Popular Sandinista.
(2024-07-19). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-07-19). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-07-19). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-07-19). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-07-19). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).