(2024-08-08). Houthi Leader Vows Yemen Will Join 'Axis of Resistance' in Attack on Israel. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi vowed the Yemeni group will coordinate with the "Axis of Resistance" in an attack on Israel in response to Israeli escalations in the region. The axis includes Iran, Hezbollah, Shia militias that operate in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthis, who are officially known as Ansar Allah. Iran is …
(2024-08-08). FBI Raids Home of Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the FBI raided the home of Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and outspoken critic of the NATO proxy war in Ukraine and Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. Ritter told reporters outside of his New York home that the raid was related to a suspected violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act …
(2024-08-08). Arab Officials Say Gaza Ceasefire Deal Won't Happen Unless US Pressures Israel. news.antiwar.com
(2024-08-08). Israeli Airstrikes Target Central Syria, Wounding Four Soldiers. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes targeted central Syria on Thursday as tensions are soaring in the region amid anticipation of an Iranian reprisal attack on Israel. A Syrian military source told Al Mayadeen that the strikes targeted several military sites and injured four Syrian soldiers. The strike was launched at about 8: 55 pm local time from the direction …
(2024-08-08). US Ambassador Boycotts Nagasaki A-Bomb Ceremony Because Israel Is Not Invited. news.antiwar.com US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will boycott Friday's memorial service in Nagasaki commemorating the 79th anniversary of the US dropping a nuclear bomb on the city because Israel was not invited to attend. Emanuel said the ceremony had become "politicized" by the decision not to invite Israel, but Russia and Belarus will also be …
(2024-08-08). Report: US Warns Iran of 'Serious Risk' If It Launches Major Attack on Israel. news.antiwar.com US officials have issued a threat to Iran, warning of serious consequences to the Iranian economy and the country's new government if it launches a major reprisal attack on Israel for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the …
(2024-08-08). Pentagon Says It Supports Ukraine Using US Weapons in Russia's Kursk Oblast. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said on Thursday that Ukraine is allowed to use US weapons in its offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, which began on Tuesday. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh was asked if Ukraine's use of US-provided weapons in Kursk was "consistent" with US policy. "It is consistent with our policy," she said. Singh framed the attack …
(2024-08-09). DSA Democrat Cori Bush defeated in primary by well-funded pro-Israel challenger. wsws.org Like New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Bush lost support within the working class despite her anti-war posturing due to her unstinting support for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party.
(2024-08-09). BBC Blocks Peace Organisation's Advert in Proms Guide Despite Planning to Broadcast 'Anti-War' Piece. bylinetimes.com The Pacifist group Peace Pledge Union and its associated peace education charity argue that its advert was "in no way polemical".
(2024-08-08). Lessons from the Sandinista Revolution. workers.org 
The writer was part of a Solidarity Delegation of members of Workers World Party and the Bronx Anti-War Coalition that traveled to Nicaragua in July for a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Sandinista Revolution. Mural of martyrs from 1959 student protest who were massacred by . . . |
(2024-08-09). Democracy Now! 2024-08-09 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home | Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC J…
(2024-08-09). Democracy Now! 2024-08-09 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home | Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC J…
(2024-08-09). US And UK To Boycott Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Disinvited. popularresistance.org The American and British ambassadors to Japan have announced they will skip an upcoming ceremony commemorating the victims of the US's 1945 atomic bombing because the city's mayor did not invite the Israeli ambassador. | The Russian and Belarusian ambassadors have also been excluded from the event this Friday by Japanese authorities. | The Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony is intended to mark the 79th anniversary of the US atomic bomb attacks on Nagasaki and Hiroshima that killed tens of thousands of Japanese civilians, with many more later dying from radiation poisoning. | The attacks in August 1945 preceded Japa…
(2024-08-09). Iran may dump revenge attack plan against Israel in exchange for Gaza ceasefire. muslimmirror.com Jeddah : In a last-ditch effort to quell Iran's seething rage against Israel over the assassination of Hamas' political leader in Tehran, leaders from Middle Eastern countries gathered at an emergency summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah to explore peace options, CNN reported. But could Tehran instead be prepared to pull …
(2024-08-09). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-09). 'What's Good For The Goose…'. popularresistance.org The head of the government said, 'This is violence, it is not protest'(1) and signaled that he had lost patience with "the far-right thugs" who caused civil unrest around the country. He said they were not peaceful protesters but demonstrating pure violence…and that they would have a standing army of specialist public duty officers…to deal with this where we need them.(2) | Furthermore, the government leader said they would "ramp up criminal justice. There have already been hundreds of arrests, some have appeared in court this morning…I have asked for early consideration of the earliest naming and identific…
(2024-08-09). Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as Bangladesh's Prime Minister. truthout.org We go to Dhaka for an update as Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is sworn in to lead Bangladesh's caretaker government just days after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled the country amid a wave of student-led protests over inequality and corruption. Yunus is known as the "banker to the poor" and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his work… |
(2024-08-09). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
(2024-08-09). Former Nigerian President Discusses US-Africa Relations. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Kicking off its inaugural African Leadership Perspective Series at the Wilson Center to discuss an everchanging geopolitical landscape, was former Nigerian President H.E Olusegun Obasanjo. The program is designed around a series of conversations with African public figures and former African heads of state to discuss "US-Africa relations, reflect on the past and current state of leadership in Africa and to share their insights on contemporary peace, security, and economic development opportunities or challenges facing the continent."
(2024-08-09). Saturday 8/10: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-08-09). Wednesday 8/7: Vigil for Peace at Panetta's office. indybay.org 701 Ocean Street (Santa Cruz County Building) Third floor…
(2024-08-09). Over 300 intellectuals and politicians globally support Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) A Nobel Peace prizewinner, former presidents, more than 300 intellectuals, politicians, journalists, and activists globally reportedly rejected the coup attempt against Venezuela following the electoral victory of President Nicolas Maduro.
(2024-08-09). Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda: ceasefire comes into effect. pressenza.com The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a crucial point with the recent ceasefire agreement between the DRC and Rwanda. This agreement is the result of the second ministerial meeting on the security and peace situation in the eastern DRC, which took place a week ago in Luanda, Angola. The talks were led by Angolan Foreign Minister Téte António, who has played a key role in mediating the conflict. | The ministerial meeting was attended by the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie of the DRC, Théresé Wagner, and the Minister of Foreign Affai…
(2024-08-09). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-09). Advocate slams NZ snub of Nagasaki peace tribute as 'outrageous'. asiapacificreport.nz By Mick Hall A leading peace campaigner is calling Aotearoa New Zealand's decision to stay away from a peace event in Nagasaki paying tribute to victims of the Japanese city's 1945 nuclear bombing "outrageous". Former trade union leader Robert Reid said New Zealand could have acted as a strong independent Pacific voice by attending today's…
(2024-08-09). Drax pumps out more pollution than any other company, but climate protesters are the criminals? thecanary.co 
The day after cops pre-emptively nicked 22 peaceful protesters, a new report has revealed the staggering climate-wrecking impact of their target. In 2023, Drax biomass power station pumped out by far the most carbon dioxide pollution of any UK power plant, and then some. Drax: planet and public enemy number one Bioenergy giant Drax operates […] | By
(2024-08-08). What The United Nations Chief Can Do For Gaza. popularresistance.org Secretary-General António Guterres has limited his role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to that of a town crier, expressing "grave concern" from time to time regarding the terrible Hamas attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 and Israel's collective punishment of the Palestinian people in Gaza every day since then and long before. | To change his legacy, Guterres should establish a truth commission, propose a U.N. transitional administration and present a peace plan to get us to the "day after" in Gaza and beyond. | Over decades, U.N. resolutions have compelled Palestinian leaders to surrender 78 percent of P…
(2024-08-08). Protest in Syria demanding peace for Palestinian children. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of Syrian children gathered today in front of the United Nations Office in this capital, to denounce the crimes of the Israeli regime against children in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and occupied Syrian Golan.
(2024-08-08). President Mulino: 'The United States Has No Better Ally Than Panama (+Venezuela). orinocotribune.com The agreements between the US and Panama include migratory control and to carry out coordinated actions against the Venezuelan government | Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, and the Head of the US Department of Defense Southern Command, Laura Richardson, met in the Peace Room of the Palacio de las Garzas (the seat of government in Panama City) on August 6, to discuss possible action plans in the face of regional phenomena such as migration, drug trafficking, organized crime, and the recent presidential elections in Venezuela. | One more "gap" in the Darien Gap | For several months now, the United States gover…
(2024-08-08). US Atomic Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Remembered. popularresistance.org Over 50,000 people, including representatives from 109 countries, joined an event marking the 79th anniversary of the US's bombing of Hiroshima. The main ceremony was held at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park on Tuesday, August 6. | A total of 344,306 people were killed during the bombing as well as in the aftermath. Despite knowing the widespread destruction and irreversible losses caused by the attack, the US dropped another nuclear bomb on Nagasaki just three days later on August 9, killing 40,000 people immediately. The number of people killed in Nagasaki would double that figure in most estimates.
(2024-08-08). Effective responses to pandemics and peace. expose-news.com The recently published New Zealand Pandemic Plan shows they intend to repeat all the wrong things they did during covid. It ignores, as was the case during the covid era, natural health …
(2024-08-08). Biden 'not confident' of peaceful transfer if Trump loses. geo.tv 
President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in Washington, US, April 28, 2021. — ReutersTrump warned of a "bloodbath" if he fails to win. He falsely claimed he won 2020 election against Biden."He means what he says," said Biden in an interview. US President Joe…
(2024-08-08). Simla agreement key to resolving Kashmir issue, says UN deputy spokesperson. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Nations has reiterated its position that the final settlement of the Kashmir dispute must be reached peacefully, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and with full respect for human rights. Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that the Simla Agreement of 1972 between India …
(2024-08-08). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-08). 1] The Position of The Believer Regarding Fitan [Trials, Tests, Tribulations, Turmoils, Temptations] — By the Erudite Scholar (Imam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz). salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: All praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, and the (praiseworthy) final outcome is for the righteous. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, His servant …
(2024-08-09). Camilla Escalante on Venezuela's Presidential Election & Opposition Violence. ingaza.wordpress.com I spoke with Latin America correspondent for Press TV, Camilla Escalante, about what she saw and heard on the ground in Caracas, Venezuela, before, during and after the recent Presidential Election. A well-travelled, longtime correspondent all over Latin America, Camilla brings a deep understanding of the history of the country and region, and of the…
(2024-08-09). Colombia, Brazil, and México Issue Joint Statement on Venezuelan Elections: CNE Needs To Present Electoral Results. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The statement, made public this Thursday, August 8, indicates that the three Latin American countries believe that the National Electoral Council of Venezuela (CNE) must present the results of the electoral process in full, based in the principles that the CNE is the legally responsible institution to do this as established…
(2024-08-09). Lula's Game: Interests, Influences, and Dilemmas With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Aug 8, 2024…
(2024-08-09). Maduro, An Expert In Defense And Counterattack. popularresistance.org One of the few advantages of being a country systematically besieged with increasing intensity for more than a quarter of a century is that its leaders become increasingly adept at defense and counterattack. | This is one of the conclusions that can be drawn from the events following the Venezuelan presidential elections of July 28, which are still unfolding. The actions taken by the adversaries of the Bolivarian revolution have been countered one by one, so far with a favorable balance for the re-elected president, Nicolás Maduro. | The Parallel Government Strategy | One of the key maneuvers was the statement by…
(2024-08-09). President Maduro blocks access to X in Venezuela for 10 days. aljazeera.com Row with social media platform owner Elon Musk escalates after Maduro was declared the winner of last month's election.
(2024-08-09). Venezuela is a marvelous country in motion: The Thirty-Second Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
Venezuela's opposition yet again cries fraud in the 28 July presidential but fails to provide evidence. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Chavistas, their frustrations grounded in the understanding that the US-hybrid war is the root of the crisis, take to the streets and chant no volverán: they [the oligarchy] will not return.
(2024-08-09). People's movements across the world launch campaign of solidarity with Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org Social and workers' movements across the world have launched a campaign to stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people as they face a wave of attacks following the presidential elections.
(2024-08-09). Venezuelan lawyer Olga àÅlvarez: "Whoever alleges fraud has to prove it" peoplesdispatch.org Following the presidential elections held in Venezuela on July 28, right-wing political figures and media outlets have created a hysteria alleging that fraud had been committed in the vote count. The hysteria was based on the allegation that the country's National Electoral Council (CNE) has refused to disclose detailed election data, namely the paper vote tallies. | The media charade has been based on partial and in some cases unverified information, exit polls conducted by private US-based companies, and declarations from the right-wing opposition which contradict the official information released by the author…
(2024-08-09). Acción Humanista: Public statement on the political situation in Venezuela. pressenza.com Faced with the delicate situation that the Venezuelan people are experiencing today, as Acción Humanista we join the calls of the international community and of governments, parties and sectors of the left and progressives of various countries that raise the need to clear up the doubts that exist around the recent elections in that country, since it is essential that the result of this electoral process be known with total transparency. | We call on all political sectors in Venezuela to respect democratic processes in a broad and pluralistic manner, leaving aside all forms of violence. In addition, we express our…
(2024-08-09). Vote counting begins in Venezuela's presidential election. presstv.ir Polling stations close in Venezuela's presidential election after millions turn out to cast their ballots.
(2024-08-09). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Continúa la batalla en Venezuela por la verdad. radiohc.cu En Venezuela continúa la batalla por sacar a la luz toda la verdad, y defender, por encima de todo, la paz y estabilidad ante los intentos de instaurar un golpe de estado ciberfascista en esta nación, que cada vez más queda descaracterizado y sin argumentos.
(2024-08-09). ONU por preservar comunidades indígenas en aislamiento voluntario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) El Día Mundial de los Pueblos Indígenas insta hoy a proteger los derechos de las 200 comunidades en aislamiento voluntario localizadas en Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papúa Nueva Guinea, Perú y Venezuela.
(2024-08-09). Estados Unidos fuera de Venezuela, será el reclamo en día de acción internacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) "Por la democracia y la soberanía: Estados Unidos fuera de Venezuela", reclamarán hoy miles de personas en calles del mundo y redes sociales en el día de acción de solidaridad con el país sudamericano.
(2024-08-08). A US Attack on Venezuela is an Attack on Africa Too! orinocotribune.com By Luwezi Kinshasa — Aug 7, 2024 | The We condemn US secretary of state Antony Blinken's recognition of Edmundo González as the "winner" of the recent elections organized by the Venezuela National Electoral Council (CNE). | We consider this intervention of the US government, born from the genocide of Africans and of the Indigenous of the so-called "Americas" as a gross provocation o…
(2024-08-08). US Interference and Venezuela's Stalemate: Alan MacLeod on State of Play. mintpressnews.com Alan MacLeod discusses the persistent US attempts at regime change in Venezuela, the polarized views on Maduro, and the consequences of American sanctions on Venezuelans.
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Far-Right Opposition Insists on Ignoring Supreme Court. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This Tuesday, August 6, the president of the Supreme Court of Justice and president of the Electoral Chamber of the highest court, Caryslia Rodríg…
(2024-08-08). Venezuela's Authorities Launch Investigation into Hate via Messaging Apps. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) is investigating people who have sent hate messages and threats via WhatsApp, announced the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, on Monday. | Conatel is reportedly carrying out a legal—administrative investigation against people who have posted threats on WhatsApp, a platform accused of spreading hate messages, particularly after the presidential elections held in Venezuela last Sunday, July 28. | The Venezuelan president noted that "thousands of messages have been sent on WhatsApp calling for the killing of President Maduro, ordering the killi…
(2024-08-08). Turkey's Erdoƒüan Congratulates President Maduro for Electoral Victory (+Mali & Laos). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, in which the Turkish leader conveyed a message of congratulations to all the Venezuelan people following the presidential elections of Sunday, July 28. | This was announced this Wednesday, August 7, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil via a statement in which he pointed out that, during the conversation, Erdoƒüan was pleased with the reports received from Venezuela's electoral observers. These individuals attended all phases of the electoral process and support…
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Online Army of Bots Making Up for Diminished Far-Right Popular Support. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Aug 6, 2024 | The attempted coup in the context of the July 28 presidential elections is losing strength in its ability to mobilize. The extremist opposition wing, represented by María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, faces eroding support on social media due to unclear strategy that seeks to replicate failed scenarios of the past, creating uncertainty and low morale among their own followers. | In this context, social media has become a crucial battlefield to maintain the illusion of support and accompaniment that does not hold a real correlate in the streets of Venezuela in the days…
(2024-08-08). Former Candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia's Criminal Past, Traces Impossible to Erase. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara L. Behind the apparent fragility of Edmundo González Urrutia, former candidate to the presidency of Venezuela for the extreme right in the elections of July 28, 2024, hides his past as an agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States and operator in the execution of the Condor Plan, a…
(2024-08-08). Defending Maduro's victory is to oppose fascism. mronline.org 
"Let them show the records!" has become the buzzword to refer to Venezuela and its recent electoral process.
(2024-08-08). In Venezuela, the "silent vote" was decisive for Maduro's victory. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was re-elected in a race marked by uncertainty due to the lack of reliable opinion polls. With no indicators to estimate the outcome, analysts heard by Brasil de Fato believe that a determining factor in the result was the so-called "silent vote." | On the eve of the elections, the center of Caracas was bustling. The streets and stores were full and there was little movement for the vote. When asked, Venezuelans were divided. Out of 15 interviewees, 5 said they would vote for Edmundo González. A smaller group (3) said they would go for Maduro. A larger group (7) had no qualms a…
(2024-08-08). Vote counting begins in Venezuela's presidential election. presstv.ir Polling stations close in Venezuela's presidential election after millions turn out to cast their ballots.
(2024-08-08). Venezuela: Defender la victoria de Maduro es oponerse al fascismo. workers.org 
A la izquierda, Presidente Nicolás Maduro de Venezuela. Por Carlos Aznárez MO publica, sin modificar, varias declaraciones de medios de comunicación antiimperialistas para mostrar la amplitud del apoyo a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y la oposición a las mentiras del gobierno estadounidense y los medios corporativos. Aznárez es dirigente . . . |
(2024-08-09). Zionism on the Brink: The Gaza War Beyond Netanyahu. counterpunch.org 
The idea that the war on Gaza is essentially waged and sustained by and for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for long, dominated political analyses on the subject. The notion is often kept alive by public opinion inside Israel. Most polls produced since the start of the Israeli genocide on Gaza suggest that an
(2024-08-09). We Must Oppose Israel's Dangerous Gamble Before It's Too Late. counterpunch.org Following World War II, Albert Camus posed a "formidable gamble" to those who had survived a tragedy of immense proportions. "We're in history up to our necks," he observed, yet we must wager that "words are more powerful than munitions." "Leave or die" are the horrid words threatening largely unprotected Palestinian civilians in Gaza as dismayed populations
(2024-08-09). The World Court Has Ended The Oslo Ruse. popularresistance.org Israel is on trial for genocide in the International Court of Justice (the ICJ). The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Israel's leaders for crimes against humanity. Millions of people across the globe, Palestinians, Jews, Muslims, Christians, students, workers, and others, are mobilized to challenge Israeli settler-colonialism, apartheid, and genocide. The 76-year-old wall of impunity, built brick-by-brick by the US, the UK, and other Western governments, is beginning to crumble. | Further evidence of this came on July 19 when, in a stunning advisory opinion, t…
(2024-08-09). War on Gaza: Israel advances into Khan Younis after mediators call for ceasefire summit. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel advances into Khan Younis after mediators call for ceasefire summit | US, Qatar and Egypt urge Hamas and Israel to finalise the deal on the table during a meeting scheduled for next week | | Mourners pray beside the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes at Nasser Hosp…
(2024-08-09). Newly released video shows chaos and confusion after Trump assassination attempt. whyy.org Newly released body camera video reveals the chaotic law enforcement response to the The footage obtained by NPR shows what was seen by the local officer who encountered the gunman moments before the shooter opened fire at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. | The video shows the officer's point of view as he runs toward the building where the gunman had taken position on the roof. A fellow officer hoists him up, and the officer peeks over the roof. | The encounter last…
(2024-08-09). Will United States Lead A War Against Iran? ummid.com Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-09). Lebanon proposes additional LAF troops in south to restore calm. newarab.com 
The Lebanese government has circulated a detailed proposal to all its diplomatic missions abroad, outlining what it says is a plan aimed at achieving long-term stability in southern This initiative, which includes pledging to deploy more Lebanese army personnel through a new recruitment campaign into the border region, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. | This proposal marks the first time the Lebanese go…
(2024-08-09). Israel's enemies seek revenge, but not so harsh as to start all-out war. haaretz.com The public in Israel is taking seriously the threats by Iran and Hezbollah to unleash a missile and drone attack on the domestic front, and Netanyahu is not willing to make the compromises required for a deal that would bring the war closer to an end…
onlineopinion.com.au (2024-08-08). Netanyahu is dragging Israel down on his catastrophic journey to hellHow has Israel reached this point of utter despair and terrifying uncertainty? How is it possible that after 76 years of existence, Israel's relations with the Palestinians have reached a new nadir? How on earth is Israel now facing inescapably coordinated attacks by Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and other militant Islamist groups? How is it conceivable that Israel has alienated its closest ally and protector-the United States – to a degree never seen before? How has Israel become a rogue state, a pariah that has lost its morals and is putting Jewish values to shame? How is it imaginable that Israel today is governed by a bunch of criminals, fascists, warmongers, and messianic extremists who are destroying the country brick by brick, causing irreversible damage that will impact generations to come? And how has Israel reached this point of dire social and political schism and divisiveness, which is consuming the country from within, exposing its vulnerability and dreadful lack of cohesion and unity of purpose? The answer to these troubling generational questions is NETANYAHU.
(2024-08-09). Israel ramps up psychological warfare on Lebanon with broadcasts. newarab.com 
An The drone flew over the town of Bint Jbeil playing an audio recording that urged the residents of the town to "blame Hezbollah and [its Secretary-General] Hassan Nasrallah" for the attacks on southern…
(2024-08-09). Hamas official killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Sidon. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). 'Scheherazade': The 1001 nights show that came to life in Oman. newarab.com 
Considered one of the Arab world's most prestigious musical venues, the The star of the show, however, was off-stage: veteran Lebanese choreographer The colourful show, based on the legendary female prota…
(2024-08-09). Lebanon only has '4 months worth of food' in case of Israel war. newarab.com 
Nasser Yassin, the minister overseeing contingency planning for a wider conflict, told Reuters Lebanon would need $100 million monthly for food, shelter, healthcare and other needs in a worst-case scenario. | "A small fraction…
(2024-08-09). English Wikipedia editors say Israel committing genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
Editors of the English-language edition of The article, which had been called "Allegations of genocide in the 2023 Israeli attack on Gaza", is now titled "Gaza genocide". | The change, reportedly made on 25 July, comes as Israel stands a…
(2024-08-09). Namibian genocide victims' descendants feel betrayed by Germany. newarab.com 
In late June, Namibia announced that starting in 2025, June 28 will be a public holiday to commemorate a 19th century German genocide against the Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah meanwhile announced the creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) dedicated to the descendants of the Nama and Herero tribes which will oversee the allocation and use of German funds earmarked for reconstruction and reconciliation programs for affected communities, according to…
(2024-08-09). Friday 8/9: Webinar: Fighting Against War and Militarism Worldwide. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/warworldwide…
(2024-08-09). Japan Issues First-Ever 'Megaquake' Warning After 7.1 Magnitude Tremors Jolt Nation | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Japanese Meteorological Agency on August 8 issued its first-ever 'megaquake' warning, following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Kyushu. Japan's authorities believed chances of a possible major earthquake around the Nankai Trough. 'Megaquake' explained in this video. Watch…
(2024-08-09). Japan's Prime Minister Cancels Visit Amid Increased Earthquake Risk. devdiscourse.com Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled plans to visit Central Asia, following an unprecedented warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency about an increased risk of a major Pacific coast earthquake. This marks the agency's first-ever advisory of this kind, following a 7.1 magnitude quake on Kyushu island.
(2024-08-09). Investigation Exposes How Etsy Profits From Israeli Apartheid. popularresistance.org Etsy, the popular U.S.-based e-commerce website, is profiting from goods made and sold in Israel's illegal settler colonies in the occupied West Bank, a report published Wednesday revealed. | "Under the radar, Etsy—the popular online platform for selling and buying artisanal and vintage items, with a mission to 'keep commerce human'—has been profiting from businesses with shops in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT)," states the briefing, which was published by the Institute for Journalism and Social Change (IJSC), Global Justice Now, and War on Want. | "It's time t…
(2024-08-09). US leads G7 in ambassadors' boycott of ceremony commemorating atomic bombing of Nagasaki. wsws.org Justified on the basis that the mayor of Nagasaki refused to invite the ambassador of the genocidal Israeli regime to the ceremony, the coordinated decision by the imperialist powers to stay away underscores that they are risking a world war waged with nuclear weapons.
(2024-08-09). Israel agrees to resume Gaza truce talks on August 15. scmp.com After a week-long pause in November, US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have endeavoured to secure a second truce in the 10-month-old war.
(2024-08-09). Iran's Chilling Warning To Arab World Against Backing Israel: 'Security Of All Muslim States…'. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a strong warning to the Arab world ahead of a potential attack on Israel. Iranian acting Iranian FM Ali Bagheri Kani labeled Israel as an "evil entity" threatening the entire Muslim world and condemned its assassination policy as a strategic threat. His remarks came during a meeting with Pakistan's FM in Jeddah on August 6, where Kani praised Pakistan's support for Iran.
(2024-08-09). Sinwar's appointment proves path of resistance 'eternal': Leader's advisor. presstv.ir The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as Hamas's new political leader signifies that Palestinians remain committed to resisting the Israeli regime and liberating Al-Quds, says Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
(2024-08-09). Mainstream Media's Leading Warmonger: NYT Columnist Bret Stephens. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-09). Why Iran Hasn't Attacked Israel Yet Over Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination | Top 4 Reasons Explained. hindustantimes.com The killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31 has sparked fears of a fresh war in the Middle East. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that it is Iran's "duty to avenge the martyr's blood." However, Iran has not acted on its vow to "punish Israel" over Haniyeh's killing yet. Some reports now suggest that Iran may be mulling to scrap its plan to strike Israel. Watch this video to know the top 4 reasons why Iran hasn't attacked Israel yet.
(2024-08-09). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-09). Palestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from Israeli war, survey finds. middleeasteye.net 
Palestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from Israeli war, survey finds | Study concludes Israel's invasion and bombing leave most women in the Gaza Strip facing tragic living conditions | | A woman sits with others gathering outside the morgue of the Aqsa Martyrs Hos…
(2024-08-09). While Netanyahu waits for Trump, Israel's demolition crew government undermines Western support. haaretz.com Israel has three options when it comes to the multifront war being waged, but the prime minister prefers to delay ‚ñ A fashionable 308 days late, Netanyahu remembered to apologize for October 7 — but only in English ‚ñ The badly divided opposition and the vain search for defectors from the coalition…
(2024-08-09). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill two more Palestinian journalists, their family members. presstv.ir Two more Palestinian journalists have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, raising the number of media professionals killed since the beginning of the genocidal war on the territory to 168.
(2024-08-09). U.S. Issues 'Dire Consequences' Warning To Iran Over 'Punish Israel' Plan; Threatens To Target… hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-09). Palestine Mission to UK welcomes pension selling Israeli assets. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Iran's president trying to dissuade generals from striking Tel Aviv and avert all-out war, report says. haaretz.com Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported that Iranin President Masoud Pezeshkian opposes the Revolutionary Guards' desire to attack military sites in Israel's economic capital and other cities…
(2024-08-09). Israeli ministers, politicians defend soldiers accused of rape. newarab.com 
Israeli ministers and politicians have defended soldiers accused of raping a Writing on social media platform X, he called for an "imm…
(2024-08-09). Gaza faces looming polio outbreak as Israeli bombings devastate healthcare infrastructure. nationofchange.org With polio detected in Gaza's wastewater and ongoing conflict crippling vaccination efforts, the World Health Organization warns of a potential public health catastrophe.
(2024-08-09). Israeli forces shoot US citizen in occupied West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces shoot US citizen in occupied West Bank | Bullet fired by an Israeli soldier ripped through the thigh of a US citizen protesting against Israeli settler encroachment | | Israeli policeman fires rubber bullets towards Palestinian demonstrators in the West Bank town of Beita…
(2024-08-09). Iran's crushing revenge, heroic resistance to expedite Israel's annihilation: Quds Force chief. presstv.ir An Iranian commander says says Iran's harsh punishment of the Israeli regime for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, and anti-occupation struggle by the regional resistance front will speed up the Israeli regime's elimination.
(2024-08-09). US elections: Trump offers 3 September TV debates against Harris. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Keep calm and carry on: The UK far-right won't win the media war. newarab.com 
We warned this could happen. After years of Last weekend, far-right rioters tried to kill asylum seekers living in hotels. Not once but twice — in two different English towns. | The rioters claimed they had "legitimate concerns" about immigration policy that had gone unheard, and that a reasonable response was to set fire to their accommo…
(2024-08-09). Amnesty urges release of Saudi after death sentence quashed. newarab.com 
In a statement on Friday, the UK-based rights group said that the court of appeal was yet to impose a new sentence despite the ruling, adding that al-Ghamdi was now awaiting news about his fate. | The retired teacher was convicted and sentenced to death on 9 Jul…
(2024-08-09). Sudan delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks with US mediators. newarab.com 
The United States last month invited Sudan's warring sides to hold
(2024-08-09). Scotland: Humza Yousaf parents-in-law readying ICC Gaza evidence. newarab.com 
Relatives of The parents of Elizabeth a…
(2024-08-09). Saudi Arabia to host Halo's test flight amid space ambitions. newarab.com 
The upcoming
(2024-08-09). Yahya Sinwar selection as Hamas chief surprises many in Gaza. newarab.com 
Like many in the region who did not expect it,
(2024-08-09). What does Allahu Akbar mean and why do Muslims say it. newarab.com 
From happy occasions to sad ones, to protest and during mosque sermons, This week, the UK Conservative MP The comment was quickly condemned by Muslims and other MPs, who said it was "comp…
(2024-08-09). UK: Muslim NHS staff report rise in abuse since far-right riots. newarab.com 
Muslim medical staff across the UK have been targeted in their personal and professional spaces, forcing them to close practices early, avoid certain rout…
(2024-08-09). UK riots: Is Elon Musk right about an 'inevitable' civil war. newarab.com 
The British commentariat is like a doctor grappling with an unknown disease. Struggling to identify the root causes, it can only panic as its patient, a maimed English working class, spasms before it. | The prescribed injections of classism and brute force aren't working. | To truly understand what ails old England, it must see where this has happened before. That means facing its legacy in This week saw roadblocks on English…
(2024-08-09). PM Starmer says UK 'on high alert' for more far-right unrest. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Three Columbia deans resign over 'antisemitic tropes' in texts. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Algeria's Tebboune puts interior minister as campaign manager. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Syria: Fighting in eastern Deir Ez-zor kills at least 13. newarab.com 
Fighting between Six children were among the victims of intense shelling of Dahla in the eastern province of Deir Ez-zor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. | Fighting erupted on Wednesday when pro-Iranian fighters attacked Kurdish-held areas, according to the Britain-bas…
(2024-08-09). Iran hackers 'targeting US officials before election': Microsoft. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). As War Widens, US Assets Become Easy Targets. popularresistance.org During a White House press conference on 31 July, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby underscored the US commitment to maintaining readiness to protect its security interests in West Asia. | We have and will maintain a level of readiness to preserve our national security interests in the region. It's not like we take a blind eye to what Iran is capable of doing and has shown their capability of doing in the region. | His comments came amid spiked regional tensions, the highest since 7 October. Protecting Washington's interests in the Levant and the Persian Gulf is a top priority for the Biden administr…
(2024-08-09). Thailand's disbanded opposition party relaunches under new name, leader. aljazeera.com Move Forward Party has been renamed the People's Party, the largest in parliament, and has promised to advance reforms.
(2024-08-09). Is Xi Jinping's China on a path to war? aljazeera.com Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China's geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.
(2024-08-09). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 896. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 896th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-09). Japan PM scraps Central Asia trip after 'megaquake' warning. aljazeera.com Fumio Kishida says he will remain in Japan after experts warn of higher than usual risk along Nankai Trough.
(2024-08-09). Terror Threats and Radicalization Down Under. counterpunch.org Bureaucrats tasked with protecting national security are often inclined to encourage insecurity. It's all part of the job prescription. The imperative is understandable if chillingly amoral: increased budgets are demanded to counter threats, however spectral; justifications for existing budgets needlessly bloated are always sought. In the Cold War, an old favourite was the teeth-chattering concern that the other
(2024-08-09). The Prisoner Swap was Multinational But Not Multilateral Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-09). The US is Preparing for an Unwinnable War Against China. counterpunch.org 
In war, there are no winners— and in a war between the US and China, the entire world would lose. That's not just considering the mass loss of life that would occur, but also the reverberating effects of war that would sink millions into economic devastation, destroy the environment, and lead to widespread displacement and
(2024-08-09). Paris 2024 | Chinese diver defends Olympic title. ecns.cn Gold medalist Xie Siyi of China celebrates during the awarding ceremony after the men's 3m springboard final of diving at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 8, 2024.
(2024-08-09). China's self-developed intelligent platforms enhance marine early warning. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in developing advanced intelligent tsunami monitoring and early warning platforms in recent years.
(2024-08-09). Seniors warned of illegal fundraising. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Procuratorate has warned senior citizens to remain vigilant about illegal fundraising activities within the elderly care sector.
(2024-08-09). The Rockefeller Foundation and the destruction of global agriculture. expose-news.com No one group has done more to damage our global agriculture and food quality than the Rockefeller Foundation. They began in the early 1950s after the War to fund two Harvard Business …
(2024-08-09). Ukraine: US Launches a Fascist Government, and World War Three? globalresearch.ca It all started on March 5, 2014: a US sponsored fascist coalition government under the disguise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. | With historical foresight pertaining to the dangers of a Third World War, this article by Felicity Arbuthnot was …
(2024-08-09). Towards a WW III Scenario. The Privatization of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Canadian economist Prof. Michel Chossudovsky criticizes the U.S. government for promoting nuclear war propaganda and advocating for the 'safe use' of nuclear weapons in conventional war. He highlights the brainwashing of decision-makers and the dangers of their own power. | Chossudovsky …
(2024-08-09). The War is Ending, and Canada Lauds a Nazi as a Ukrainian Hero. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-09). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-09). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-09). Attack on Deutsche Bahn's Railway Infrastructure — Sabotaging War & Colonialism (Germany). indybay.org DB's rail network is a central component of military infrastructure and is used by the Bundeswehr and NATO for troop movement and, together with highways, is a backbone of transporting armaments such as tanks and heavy war equipment around the world and in active theaters of war.
(2024-08-09). Daily Express brands anti-racist demonstrations 'far-left'. leftfootforward.org On the evening of Wednesday 7 August, local communities came together across the UK to stand up against racism and make clear that the far-right aren't welcome in their area. | Anti-racist demonstrations took place in dozens of towns and cities in response to reports that as many as 100 different locations were set to be targeted by the far-right as part of the surge in violence and intimidation in recent weeks. The far-right were
(2024-08-09). Anti-fascist demonstrations planned in over 30 towns and cities on August 10. leftfootforward.org Following the wave of far-right violence and intimidation that has sprung up across the country, local communities have been organising demonstrations to celebrate diversity and oppose racism. | On Wednesday August 7, campaigners across the UK gathered in towns and cities in response to planned far-right activities, far Now, another day of action has been called, with anti-fascist demonstrations planned in more than 30 towns a…
(2024-08-09). Bombshell survey suggests Kemi Badenoch is frontrunner in Tory leadership election. leftfootforward.org The Tory leadership election is now in full swing, with six contenders vying to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the opposition. | The Tory-linked website Conservative Home has given some insight as to where the future of the party might lie. According to a Conservative Home's survey found 33% of Tory me…
(2024-08-09). Maulana Mahmood Madani slams proposed Waqf Act amendments, warns of threats to property protection. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, has expressed serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. Speaking today, he criticized the changes, stating that they could harm the protection of waqf properties. Maulana Madani said, "The amendments presented in Parliament today are detrimental to the preservation of waqf properties. …
(2024-08-09). Maulana Mahmood Madani slams proposed Waqf Act amendments, warns of threats to property protection. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, has expressed serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. Speaking today, he criticized the changes, stating that they could harm the protection of waqf properties. Maulana Madani said, "The amendments presented in Parliament today are detrimental to the preservation of waqf properties. …
(2024-08-09). Haniyeh's assassination violates UN charter, escalates regional conflict: Chinese foreign minister. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, calling the incident a violation of international norms and the UN Charter. Wang expressed deep concern over the assassination, which took place on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, warning that it has escalated tensions in …
(2024-08-09). Australia, New Zealand to fund project against climate disasters. plenglish.com Canberra, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Australia and New Zealand announced on Friday that they will fund the Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program, as an immediate humanitarian response to disasters in the region.
(2024-08-09). Nigerian Army neutralizes 108 extremist elements. plenglish.com Abuja, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The Nigerian army neutralized 108 elements of extremist groups and rescued 214 hostages held by these groups in different parts of the country, a military source informed. According to the Director of Defense Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, through the raids, especially in the north of the country, the military forces also recovered 66 firearms in the last week.
(2024-08-09). Far-right riots raise specter of civil war in UK. presstv.ir Britain is facing a national crisis in the face of the worst rioting in 13 years. The violence was sparked by the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport last week and stoked by misinformation on social media.
(2024-08-09). Million-man march: Yemenis stage rallies to support war-hit Palestinians. presstv.ir Yemenis hold mass nationwide rallies to express their support for the war-stricken people of Palestine.
(2024-08-09). IRGC releases footage of surveilling US warships at Strait of Hormuz. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC Navy has released new footage showing surveillance of US and allied navy vessels in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-08-09). Here Is Why US Army Will Never Win… smoothiex12.blogspot.com a real war. As one historian correctly noted–Rommel's myth was created by Churchill and Monty in order to embellish own achievements on the secondary theater of operations against rather average military commander, while colossal spectacle was happening on the Eastern Front with military leaders on both sides who would make Rommel nothing but the average corps commander who rode the wave of Hitler's propaganda when things started to go really sour for Wehrmacht in USSR. So, here is H.R. McMaster still not understanding what real war is and exposing his ignorance of REAL military history. He should have "mod…
(2024-08-09). Ukraine War Day #897: The Battle Of Kursk — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Even those of us who have been following this war literally from day to day, and even understanding the process of collapse of the Ukrainian army in the Donbass — even we are somewhat impressed with this latest Ukrainian adventure. Thus, try to imagine the feelings of the uninformed persons out there who get only casual news about the war, and mostly from mainstream sources. To these people, following upon on the one-two knock-out punch of Wagner troops in Mali, at the hands of the Ukrainians, it must truly seem like the Ukrainian army is on the verge of a glorious victory over the Russian…
(2024-08-09). Zelensky wants Russia to 'feel' the war as Ukraine presses cross-border attack. scmp.com A major incursion into the Kursk region has stretched into its third day, with pro-Kyiv forces advancing up to 10km (six miles) into Russia.
(2024-08-09). Zelensky wants Russia to 'feel' the war as Ukraine presses cross-border attack. scmp.com Ukraine pressed on with a major cross-border incursion into Russia on Friday, also launching a significant air attack on a Russian airfield hundreds of kilometres behind the front lines.
(2024-08-09). Elon Musk proclaims inevitable "civil war" after UK's anti-migrant riots. wsws.org Musk's role in stoking far-right violence confirms Marx's description of the financial aristocracy as "the rebirth of the lumpenproletariat on the heights of bourgeois society".
(2024-08-09). Fifty years since the resignation of Richard Nixon. wsws.org The threat of dictatorship and world war is even greater today than in the period of the Watergate crisis and Vietnam.
(2024-08-09). Quit India Movement: A Unique Model of Non-Violent Resistance. ummid.com How Quit India Movement, a non-violent resistance, was made possible amidst a raging World War certainly demands serious analysis, if only to give those intellectuals who fixated on the Indian role in violence in 1942 (and also in 1857) a much-needed perspective.
(2024-08-09). UK Police rush to protect Mosques after PM Starmer's stern warning. ummid.com The UK Police and Security Forces announced introduction of a new 'rapid response' security scheme for mosques after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stern warning against the rioters, calling them 'far-right thugs'.
(2024-08-09). A survivor's tale: Mike Africa Jr.'s 'On a Move' tells the story of the MOVE bombing. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Nearly four decades after the MOVE bombing, survivor Mike Africa Jr.'s new book, Africa Jr. discussed the new release Thursday with journalist and professor Linn Washington Jr. at the Charles Library on the campus…
(2024-08-09). See how the world is honoring Indigenous communities. america.cgtn.com 
Friday, Aug. 9, marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. First designated by the United Nations 30 years ago, the day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the needs of countless global communities that still live on their ancestral lands. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy has more.
(2024-08-09). Interview with Sophia Williams – On Kwame "Beans" Shakur, Continuing the Legacy, Spirit of Mandela, People's Senate, About the People. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode I and another member of the Spirit of Mandela Coalition ( more on spiritofmandela.org ), the People's Senate, About the People and a member of many more such groups and organizations, Sophia, to speak with me on the upcoming event happening at Maysles Documentary Center | On August 10th, this Saturday, from 5-7pm there will be a screening of a film on the life and work of Kwame "Beans" Shakur, a political prisoner/prisoner of war, an organizer, and a student of the Black Liberation Struggle, and his want to contniue the legacy of those who came before. | We speak briefly on our own stories and how…
(2024-08-09). Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For more than a decade about a dozen neighbors have been informally commandeering a vacant lot on East York Street in Kensington, and used it to build a ragtag community. | The lot is nothing special, just a patch of weedy dirt where three rowhomes used to be. But since 2010, it has been a daily respite for people who may not have otherwise known each other. | "We would come out after work. We'd have a bonfire. We would drink beer. Smoke cigarettes and talk about our day," s…
(2024-08-09). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-08-09). The philosophy of Hamas in the writings of Yahya Sinwar. defenddemocracy.press The concepts of self-sacrifice, asceticism, and security awareness were crucial to Yahya Sinwar's philosophy of resistance. The revolt that culminated with October 7 was the direct application of his political thought. By Haneen Odetallah July 3, 2024 The following was originally published in Arabic in Babelwad, titled "The Philosophy of Hamas: Politics and Existence According …
(2024-08-09). Philly street resurfacing begins next week. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Street resurfacing is coming to some Philadelphia neighborhoods next week. | That means residents can expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions. To avoid being towed, residents are urged to move their cars from the work sites where temporary "No Parking" signs are posted. | Here's what you need to know: | What does street resurfacing mean?:…
(2024-08-09). Africa's 5G rollout gains speed. independent.co.ug 
Telecom Egypt, a leading telecommunications firm, has teamed up with Nokia to roll out 5G networks across the country's major cities as the adoption of 5G technology across Africa accelerates. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Months after Egypt awarded its first 5G license to Telecom Egypt in a 15-year deal, the operator has partnered with …
(2024-08-09). The Heat: COVID-19 Summer Surge. america.cgtn.com 
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is "still very much with us" and is urging governments to strengthen their vaccination campaigns. Officials warn that cases are rising globally with a high percentage of positive tests across Europe and the United States. | In Paris, at least 40 athletes competing at the summer Olympics tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses. The WHO says the rise comes at a time of pandemic fatigue, diminished testing and low vaccination rates. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-08-09). 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.
(2024-08-09). States want to clean up leaky oil wells. Well-intentioned laws are getting in the way. grist.org 
An estimated 880,000 abandoned oil and gas wells dot the United States. These orphaned wells, some of which were deserted as long as a century ago, can leak toxic oil and gas into the groundwater and air. They also emit methane, the planet-warming primary component of natural gas. In 2021,
(2024-08-09). FA Community Shield: GOtv focus on Amad Diallo. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Ivorian forward Amad Diallo gets another opportunity to shine in the FA Community Shield against their bitter rivals Manchester City. GOtv will broadcast Saturday's season opener. Diallo was instrumental in helping Manchester United at the quarter final stage of the FA Cup, which ultimately led to them winning the trophy …
(2024-08-08). Congo: Greed is the heart of darkness in Africa's worst conflict. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). WCK staff member killed in Gaza as Israel continues bombardment. newarab.com 
The The WCK identified the person as Nadi Sallout, saying in a post on X that he was "an integral member of our warehouse team from the early days of our response in Rafah and a humanitarian at his very core". | At the same time, seven civilians were killed on Thursday, and…
(2024-08-08). Poll reveals strong British support for ICC warrants over Gaza. newarab.com 
The majority of Britons believe that authorities should arrest any individual with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against them if they enter British jurisdiction, a new poll has shown. | Eighty-four percent of the British public back arresting those wanted by the ICC, whose Th…
(2024-08-08). We Must Oppose Israel's Dangerous Gamble Before It's Too Late. dissidentvoice.org Following World War II, Albert Camus posed a "formidable gamble" to those who had survived a tragedy of immense proportions. "We're in history up to our necks," he observed, yet we must wager that "words are more powerful than munitions." "Leave or die" are the horrid words threatening largely unprotected Palestinian civilians in Gaza as …
(2024-08-08). Japanese PM did not mention US during Hiroshima nuclear bomb commemoration. infobrics.org He did, however, warn of a fake Russian nuclear threat.
(2024-08-08). Brics Needs Common Values, Respect for Human Dignity. infobrics.org The Association for Welfare, Community, and Dialogue (Acid) welcomes the statement by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Malaysia is preparing to join the emerging economic group known as Brics…
(2024-08-08). The United States, Israel and Ukraine Are Shooting themselves in the Foot. sonar21.com 
Quite a few developments today. Let's start with the FBI raid on Scott Ritter's home today. I am giving a shout out to Mark Wauck, a retired FBI agent who frequently links to my posts, for his latest post on this. The RT article is the first full length account I've seen. Note that Ritter states that the search warrant was issued pursuant a suppose…
(2024-08-08). International Campaign Targets Tanker Supplying Israeli War Planes With Texas oil. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-08). 'Dead or Alive': Israel vows to capture new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Israeli leaders responded to the news that Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar has been named the organization's new commander by the leadership who live in hiding in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Taking to X, Israeli foreign minister Israel Katz stated the election of Yahya Sinwar as the leader of …
(2024-08-08). Palestinians 'burned to death alive' as Israel bombs Khan Yunis tents. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh air raids on Khan Yunis governorate, in southern Gaza Strip, killing at least 19 Palestinians.
(2024-08-08). Israeli forces blow up Fatah's Balata camp HQ, raid West Bank. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Israel halts PA funds transfer to Norway as 'punishment'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Iran to make Israel regret its terrorist aggression: UN mission. presstv.ir Iran's UN mission says the country seeks to make the Israeli regime regret committing its recent assassination of senior Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran.
(2024-08-08). Deliberate starvation of civilians a war crime, EU warns Israel. presstv.ir The European Union and the UK slam remarks by an Israeli minister who controversially labeled starvation in Gaza as morally acceptable.
(2024-08-08). Israel to soon receive 'strong, definitive' response for Haniyeh assassination: Army chief. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Iranian Army has praised the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the new political leader of Hamas, warning that the Israeli regime will soon be met with a strong response over the assassination of the Palestinian resistance movement's chief Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-08). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-08). Will the UK stop selling arms to Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Iran warns of Israeli plots to jeopardize security of all Muslim states. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister warns of Israel's plots to endanger security of the entire Muslim world.
(2024-08-08). Paris 2024 Olympics double standards. presstv.ir The IOC last year suspended Russia over the Ukraine war, but this year, Israel, which has killed more than 400 Palestinian athletes in Gaza, has been allowed to compete.
(2024-08-08). Israel's war on Gaza: 10 months of death and destruction. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Israel prison footage 'shows sexual abuse' of Palestinian. newarab.com 
A video leaked from an Israeli detention camp purportedly showing the The video, aired by Israel's Channel 12 broadcaster on Wednesday, documents Israeli soldiers allegedly sexually assaulting…
(2024-08-08). US, UK boycott Japan nuclear bomb memorial after Israel snubbed. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). International Gathering of Anarchist and Antiauthoritarian Practices Against Prisons. itsgoingdown.org Invitation to international anti-prison gathering in Argentina July 2025. The importance of these types of gatherings, which lead to international and reproducible agitation, are essential for sharing experiences in the war against domination. To continue the initiative of the International Gathering of Anarchist and Antiauthoritarian Practices against Borders which was organized by compañerxs in Tijuana,…
(2024-08-08). Egypt +100: Reimagining Egypt a century after the revolution. newarab.com 
Egyptian writers are great at writing sci-fi and dystopian fiction but are completely unappreciated. | This is quite a bold and generic statement to make, but hear me out: for decades, Western writers have been conjuring up dystopian world orders in which your every move is monitored by state surveillance, every written word censored and every spoken sentence informed on, but Egyptians have been living this authoritarian reality for the past seven decades. | This then poses the question, what does an Egyptian sci-fi writer write about when your current reality is as far-fetched as the sci-fi novels of American…
(2024-08-08). Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush after AIPAC spends 8.5 million. newarab.com 
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated US Representative Bush, a member of the progressive congressional group known as the "Squad," was seeking a third term in Missouri's 1st Congression…
(2024-08-08). Egyptian authorities accused of torturing cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
During the renewal session of his detention held on Sunday via video conference, Omar's defence team demanded that their client be legally considered a victim…
(2024-08-08). Iraq dissolves three Yazidi and Kurdish parties over PKK ties. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). My Brother, My Land: Tales of Palestinian resistance and return. newarab.com 
In a harmonious collaboration at preserving oral history, Sami Hermez provides the space for Sireen Sawalha to tell the story of her family in The title itself reflects the fact that there is no dividing Palestine from the people and their narratives. | "What I remember most from what my mother told me, is how people were walking in the opposite direction screaming at us to turn around," Sireen reflects at th…
(2024-08-08). UK religious leaders condemn anti-Muslim riots, mob violence. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Fear for Syrian refugees in Turkey amid riots and data leaks. newarab.com 
Once a refuge for those fleeing the Syrian war, Turkey has become a hostile environment for over 3.2 million Syrians who now live in constant fear of deportation, violence, and deadly attacks. | "I fear leaving my house," says 28-year-old Syrian, Ahmed Rahmani, who lives in Gaziantep, a city close to the Syrian border hosting one of the largest Syrian communities in Turkey. | "I just want to be safe and live without threats. I want everyone to give me and my family a break, but now we may need to leave Turkey and never come back." | Political tensions have recently escalated after Turkish President Recep Tayyi…
(2024-08-08). Algeria falls in love with boxing thanks to Imane Khelif. newarab.com 
On 6 August, the Algerian welterweight Khelif defeated Thailand's 2023 world silver medallist, Janjaem Suwannapheng, in a unanimous points decision, advancing to t…
(2024-08-08). Migrants in UN buffer zone limbo on divided Cyprus. newarab.com 
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), a total of 59 asylum seekers have been living in the UN-patrolled buffer zone in recent months between the areas controlled by the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), having attempted to cross southwards. | Sitting on a plastic chair under the shade of trees and surrounded by UNHCR-branded tents, Hussein Zare said he fled his home country of Iran for Cyprus in the hope of gaining entry to the European Union and starting a new life in France. | In May, he flew from Iran to Istanbul with his wife a…
(2024-08-08). Who is Yahya Sinwar and why did Hamas appoint him. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). UK MP Robert Jenrick urges arrests over 'Allahu Akbar' chant. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). Rights groups condemn Iran's 'abhorrent' execution of protester. newarab.com 
Gholamreza Rasaei, in his mid-thirties, is the 10th man
(2024-08-08). UK refugee centres 'preparing' for potential far-right attacks. newarab.com 
Dozens of immigration law specialists' offices, asylum support charities, and immigration services in the UK are preparing for possible attacks from A list of almost 40 entities, widely circulated on social media, was reportedly leaked from
(2024-08-08). Ancient secrets unearthed in vast Turkish cave city. newarab.com 
Through a basement door in southeastern Turkey lies a sprawling underground city — perhaps the country's largest — which one historian believes dates back to the ninth century before Jesus Christ. | Archaeologists stumbled upon the city-under-a-city "almost by chance" after excavation of house cellars in Midyat, near the Syrian border, led to the discovery of a vast labyrinth of caves in 2020. | Workers have already cleared more than 50 subterranean rooms, all connected by 120 metres (131 yards) of tunnel carved out of the rock. | But that is only a fraction of the site's estimated 900,000-square-m…
(2024-08-08). Libya Sharara oil field production halted amid Haftar-Spain woes. newarab.com 
One of Weeks of protests at the Spanish-operated
(2024-08-08). Man arrested after Muslim couple chased with hedge trimmer in UK. newarab.com 
A man has been arrested in England after a video went viral of a Muslim couple being chased by a man wielding a hedge trimmer, which The video, filmed from inside the couple's car, shows a man carrying the garden tool running after the car as they drive away. | On X, Greater Manchester Police revealed a man was arrested on Tuesday night on "suspicion of affray". The police also confirmed he remains in custody. | While many social media users believed the man to be a "far-right thug", British onlin…
(2024-08-08). Ukraine Shifts Wagner Confrontation to Mali. orinocotribune.com By Habib Lassoued — Aug 5, 2024 | Ukraine's entry into the Sahel-Saharan war provides new confirmation that the region has become a playground for international conflict. | Kiev sees Mali as an opportunity for revenge | Ukraine entered the geopolitical conflict in the Sahel region when it officially announced its support for Tuareg separatists and members of the Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin group during a military operation in northern Mali, which led to the killing of a number of government soldiers and militants of the Russian Wagner Group. | Ukraine's entry into the war provides new confirmation that the…
(2024-08-08). Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar As Political Leader After Haniyeh's Assassination. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-08). Hamas announces replacement for martyr Ismail Haniyeh. workers.org 
Yahya Sinwar The following statement was made by Hamas on Aug. 6, 2024, and published by Resistance News Network. After extensive and comprehensive consultations and deliberations within the movement's leadership institutions, the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has decided to elect the brother and fighter leader, Yahya Sinwar [Abu Ibrahim], as . . . |
(2024-08-08). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-08). Yahya Sinwar, the Right Man at the Right Time? libya360.wordpress.com
(2024-08-08). Far-right riots: UK government warns of more trouble as anti-racists take to streets in solidarity. middleeasteye.net 
Far-right riots: UK government warns of more trouble as anti-racists take to streets in solidarity | A hundred far-right demonstrations were reportedly planned for Wednesday evening, but largely failed to materialise | | Anti-fascist protesters gather for a counter-demonstration against far…
(2024-08-08). Why Hamas picked Yahya Sinwar as its new leader. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-08). The US is preparing for an unwinnable war against China. nationofchange.org Make no mistake: This is not another small play of some far-away war game. This is a big deal.
(2024-08-08). Iranian commanders hail Sinwar appointment as new Hamas political leader. presstv.ir Senior Iranian military commanders congratulate Yahya Sinwar on his appointment as the new political leader of Hamas.
(2024-08-08). Yahya Sinwar's pistol with silencer and its link with Mossad's 2018 failed operation. presstv.ir On Nov. 11, 2018, eight undercover Mossad agents entered Gaza to infiltrate communications of Hamas. They left behind cars and weapons after the operation was thwarted.
(2024-08-08). The Heat: Global Market Turmoil. america.cgtn.com 
Weak jobs numbers and recent speculation about a U.S. recession contributed to warnings that this year's stock rally may have gone too far. From New York to London and Tokyo, equities were hit hard. Wall Street's "fear gauge" dropped from 65 on Monday to about 28 on Wednesday, indicating that investor's fears were easing. What's behind the instability in global financial markets? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. |
(2024-08-08). Doctors union: Sudan's El Fasher "worst place to live on earth" independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, Sudan | Xinhua | El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State in western Sudan has become "the most dangerous and worst place to live on earth" due to the deadly civil war, according to a non-governmental doctors' union. "All residents of El Fasher may become dead, either from hunger, thirst, bullets, lack …