(2024-08-14). New Orleans Residents Rebuke Sham 'Peace Statement'. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On August 6, at 9: 30 a.m., nearly 100 local activists and community organizations converged onto New Orleans City Hall. They gathered to stand against the New Orleans City Council adopting a "Statement of Peace," and demanded instead a resolution for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. | The so-called "Statement of Peace" was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, an openly Zionist organization. It calls for peace while conveniently omitting Palestine or Palestinians, ignores local victims of Israeli genocidal violence such as Tawfic Abdeljabbar, and implies that local anti-…
(2024-08-14). 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.
(2024-08-14). 'Less flexible?' Just say it NYT, Israel is sabotaging a ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel has been sabotaging efforts for peace since long before the beginning of this latest round of slaughter in Gaza.
(2024-08-14). Headlines for August 14, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Widens Evacuation Orders for Khan Younis Amid Deadly Strikes on Gaza and West Bank, U.N. Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting After Israeli Attack on Gaza School Kills 100+, Biden Administration Approves $20 Billion in Additional Weapons Sales to Israel, Sudan Peace Negotiations Open Without Participation of Sudan's Army, Second Russian Region Declares State of Emergency as Ukrainian Forces Push Deeper into Russia, Germany Seeks Arrest of Ukrainian Diving Expert for Bombing Nord Stream Pipeline, Bangladesh Opens Murder Probe into Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Sacke…
(2024-08-14). UAE says no to post-Gaza peacekeeping force without PA control. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Saturday 8/17: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-08-14). Palestine will not agree to Russia's exclusion from Middle East settlement — Abbas. tass.com As the Palestinian president emphasized, Russia "has always sought and is seeking ways for a peace solution" and is striving for "a just solution to the Middle East issue in accordance with of international law"
(2024-08-14). Kiev's attacks on Kursk Region put issue of peace talks on long-term hold — Russian MFA. tass.com Rodion Miroshnik also pointed out that the reason why Ukraine was using unmanned vehicles to target civilians was clear, and was "part of the Kiev regime's strategy"
(2024-08-14). Talk World Radio: Working for Peace in Africa. worldbeyondwar.org 
Our guest Brenda Wanjiru is based in Africa where she works on peace education, peace activism, aiding children and refugees impacted by war, and rehabilitating child soldiers. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2024-08-14). Talk World Radio: Working for Peace in Africa. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about working for peace in Africa. Our guest Brenda Wanjiru is based in Ghana where she works on peace education, peace activism, aiding children and refugees impacted …
(2024-08-14). Hochstein in Lebanon says Gaza deal can prevent wider Israel war. newarab.com 
US envoy Amos Hochstein confirmed on Wednesday that work is underway at various diplomatic levels to avoid an all-out war between Hochstein, a senior adviser to US President Joe Biden, landed in the Lebanese capital earlier that day in a bid to deter an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, after the latter killed a senior comman…
(2024-08-14). Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein says war between Hezbollah and Israel can be avoided. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein says war between Hezbollah and Israel can be avoided | During a visit to Beirut, the diplomat added that a ceasefire in Gaza was necessary as soon as possible | | US special envoy Amos Hochstein attends a press conference after meeting Lebanese Parliament Sp…
(2024-08-14). Defense officials warn Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit could empower Hamas, incite riots in Israel's Arab society. haaretz.com Israel Police's failure to enforce the status quo at the Temple Mount/Al Aqsa complex during Ben-Gvir's visit could lead Arab citizens in Israel to heed calls by Hamas and Hezbollah to clash with Israelis, defense officials warn…
(2024-08-14). The northern Israelis coming home after 10 months of war — despite threats from Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com 'The behavior of Israel's government of chaos and its criminal gang worries me more': After months of displacement amid the Gaza war and conflict with Hezbollah, some northern Israelis are returning to their abandoned homes…
(2024-08-14). Revisiting Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury's truths on Palestine. newarab.com 
Elias Khoury, a well-known Lebanese novelist and public intellectual, recognised globally for his Khoury is celebrated for his engaging storytelling and distinctive viewpoint and is known for his advocacy of free speech and democratic principles. | His writing frequently
(2024-08-14). Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of Victory in 33-Day War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran congratulated the Lebanese nation and government on the anniversary of victory in the 2006 war against the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-14). Haifa Wehbe responds to Egypt's suspension with Quran verse. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After being suspended from acting and singing in Egypt over contract issues, Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe allegedly took to her official Instagram and responded to the issue in question. The Lebanese singer took to her Instagram and posted a verse from the Holy Quran's Surat Fatir which said, "But the evil plot, does not encompass except its own people." This triggered a swarm of comments from social media users who questioned Wehbe's choice to share religious text despite her controversial music career and fashion. Haifa Wehbe responds to Egypt's suspension with Quran verse : Users s…
(2024-08-14). Palestinian Reverend Munther Isaac to Faith Leaders in U.S.: If You Are Silent, You Approve of Genocide. democracynow.org 
Nearly 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war on Gaza, according to the official death toll, though the true casualty figure is likely far higher with thousands of the dead unaccounted for. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have raided towns and villages across the occupied West Bank, and settlers under military protection have repeatedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in recent days. This all comes as the State Department on Tuesday announced the approval of $20 billion in new arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets. We speak with the Reverend Munther Isaac, pastor at the Evangeli…
(2024-08-14). Active Duty U.S. G.I.S, Israeli Soldiers and Palestinian Fighters Declare: "We're Done With War!" pressenza.com All urge U.S. military personnel to tell Congress "Stop Funding Gaza Genocide!": | An Online News Conference: Noon EDT, August 15, 2024: | link here. | Here are the social platforms where it will be streaming; these will include: | RLC Facebook: RLC YouTube: Shane's Twitter:
(2024-08-14). Israeli scholar Omer Bartov accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli genocide scholar Omer Bartov has accused Israel of committing Bartov, a professor at Brown University in the
(2024-08-14). Israel scrambling to delay ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant. newarab.com 
Israel is attempting to delay the issuing of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court ( According to Haaretz,
(2024-08-14). Poland confirms received arrest warrant for Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-14). Nord Stream suspect flees Poland despite European arrest warrant, say prosecutors. tribune.com.pk 
Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a Ukrainian man named as Volodymyr Z, has already left Poland, Polish prosecutors told Reuters. | He was able to leave as Germany had failed to include his name in a database of wanted persons, added the prosecutors. | The multi-billion dollar Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines transporting gas under the Baltic Sea were ruptured by a series of explosions in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. | German investigators believe Volodymyr…
(2024-08-14). Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian diver suspected of role in Nord Stream attack. tass.com The German Federal Public Prosecutor is also investigating two other Ukrainian diving instructors, including a woman, the newspaper said…
(2024-08-14). Bloody Eschatology: Israel and the next Big War. dissidentvoice.org The push towards an all-out war in the Middle East is moving out of its sleepwalking phase to that of conscious eschatological reckoning. A blood filled, fiery Armageddon will reveal the forces of virtue, linking the evangelicals of the United States with the right-wing Jewish nationalists in Israel. That appalling prospect is certainly not one …
(2024-08-14). Yemen's Houthis seized UN office in Sanaa, UN official says. newarab.com 
Yemen's Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations' Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture and vehicles, a senior UN official said Tuesday. | The seizure was the latest move in The rebels to…
(2024-08-14). US To Iran: Only Israel May Escalate. popularresistance.org In an article titled "U.S. Warns Iran of 'Serious Risk' if It Conducts Major Attack on Israel," The Wall Street Journal reports that officials within the Biden administration have been warning Iran not to "escalate" against Israel in its planned retaliatory strikes for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran. | "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they do a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high," an anonymous U.S. official told The Wall Street Journal, adding that "there is a serious risk of consequences for Iran's economy and t…
(2024-08-14). Why Germany must end blanket support for Israeli war in Gaza? ummid.com Germany's blanket support for the Israeli war in Gaza is harmful not only for it's own interests but also for its international standing.
(2024-08-14). How close is Netanyahu's government to taking down Israel's rule of law? haaretz.com Israel's attorney general is under constant threat of being ousted, ministers and MKs actively support soldiers suspected of war crimes, and the plan to strip the judiciary of its independence and legitimacy is in full force, even as regional war looms. This government will stop at nothing…
(2024-08-14). Why Western feminists ignore proven Israeli rape of Palestinians. newarab.com 
In the immediate aftermath of October 7, before the dust had settled and the wholesale destruction of Gaza had commenced, claims of High-profile figures penned pieces about not believing Jewish women and the undermining of the
(2024-08-14). Warding Off Witchcraft With Paper: An Everyday Solution For Everyday Problems #Warding #Witchcraft #Paper: #Everyday #Solution #Everyday #Problems #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We tend to think that the idea of being cursed by a witch or being a victim of witchcraft was something that people had dispensed with by the 18th century, but it was …
(2024-08-14). Earth Has Just Ended A 13-Month Streak Of Record Heat Here's What To Expect Next #Earth #Just #Ended #13-Month #Streak #Record #Heat #Here's #What #Expect #Next #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A 13-month streak of record-breaking global warmth has ended . | From June 2023 until June 2024, air and ocean surface water temperatures averaged a quarter of a degree …
(2024-08-14). Five Palestinians killed in latest Israeli raid on West Bank. newarab.com 
The The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that one man was kille…
(2024-08-14). The Tale of a Wall: Nasser Abu Srour's 30 years of incarceration. newarab.com 
In his remarkable literary memoir, Palestinian prisoner Nasser Abu Srour crafts a universe from the monotonous surroundings of his prison cell. | Srour's memoir, The Tale of a Wall, was written from within the carceral condition that he has endured since 1993 when he was imprisoned towards the end of the Accused of being an accomplice to the murder of an Israeli intelligence officer, he was convicted based on a confession extracted under torture and sentenced to life in…
(2024-08-14). ln Choosing Sides, The US Says 'Embassies Are Fair Game'. sputnikglobe.com Israel, which is currently waging a war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands since October, has provoked Iran with attacks in April as well as recently. Iran has said it plans to retaliate as the US continues to stock Israel with military arms.
(2024-08-14). Hamas to skip Doha talks, insist on return to Biden-backed plan. newarab.com 
Hamas will not participate in crunch In a statement to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Hamas politburo member Suhail Al-Hindi reiterated his group's insistence on a return to the Israel is reportedly pushing for new c…
(2024-08-14). Ilhan Omar defeats AIPAC-backed opposition in Minnesota primary amid escalating battle over Progressive policies. nationofchange.org Ilhan Omar's resounding victory in Minnesota's 5th District primary is a significant win for progressives, thwarting a well-funded effort by pro-Israel groups to unseat her and other Squad members over their stance on Gaza and other key issues.
(2024-08-14). Jordan-Israel ties tested by tainted vegetables scandal. newarab.com 
Relations between Jordan and Israel have come under further strain over a scandal related to allegedly tainted vegetables exported from the kingdom. | Israeli media outlets reported on Monday that Tel Aviv had halted imports of some fruits and vegetables from Despite no evidence yet of produce being contaminated, the pause on imports was taken as a precautionary measure while Israel's Health Ministry investigates further. | T…
(2024-08-14). BBC, Sky News blasted over titles on twins killed by Israeli strike in Gaza. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Social media was blasted and filled with sorrow over the killing of twins in Gaza along with their mother in an Israeli airstrike.According to local media, 4-day-old twins were killed in an Israeli attack in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip while their father was at a local government office to register their birth.Mohammad Abu AlQumsan, the father was shocked to come back to find his newborn twins; Asser and Aysel, and their mother Dr. Juman Arfa were killed in an Israeli airstrike as the war in Gaza has entered its 10th month.BBC, Sky News blasted over headlines on twins killed by Israeli attack…
(2024-08-14). ln Choosing Sides, US Says 'Embassies Are Fair Game'. sputnikglobe.com Israel, which is currently waging a war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands since October, has provoked Iran with attacks in April as well as recently. Iran has said it plans to retaliate as the US continues to stock Israel with military arms.
(2024-08-14). Israel uses Palestinians as human shields to sweep bombs: report. newarab.com 
The Israeli army has been using abducted Palestinian civilians as The civilians, who the soldiers refer to as shawish, or 'sergeant' in Arabic, are used by the army to carry out dangerous search operations while dressed in Israeli army uniform, according to soldiers…
(2024-08-14). The Gaza war means that Israel is also under siege. haaretz.com Traveling around the country is virtually impossible these days, and foreign airlines have deserted us. But it turns out there will always be someone looking to make money from your distress…
(2024-08-14). Lists Of 'Eligible Supports' Could Be A Backwards Step For The NDIS And People With Disability #Lists #'Eligible #Supports' #Backwards #Step #NDIS #People #Disability #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What should or shouldn't be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme? | You might think having a list of things that are in or out seems like a pragmatic way …
(2024-08-14). 'Happened To Turn Black': How Donald Trump Evoked A History Of White Authorities Using Their Power To Define Race #'Happened #Turn #Black': #Donald #Trump #Evoked #History #White #Authorities #Using #Their #Power #Define #Race #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In late July, former President Donald Trump told a room of Black journalists that Vice President Kamala Harris, his rival in the 2024 presidential election, happened to …
(2024-08-14). War is hell. And it doesn't come cheap. haaretz.com Netanyahu shrugged off Israel's credit downgrade by Fitch and promised all will soon be well for the economy. But he's doing nothing to ensure that…
(2024-08-14). Struggling to assess ICC's next step on Netanyahu, Gallant, Israel pushes to delay warrants. haaretz.com Open questions remain for Israeli officials as ICC judges review their jurisdiction in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meanwhile, two out of the three Hamas leaders the prosecutor requested warrants for have been recently assassinated…
(2024-08-14). Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie Says Government 'Scared Stiff' Of Gambling Companies #Politics #Michelle #Grattan: #Andrew #Wilkie #Government #'Scared #Stiff' #Gambling #Companies #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Gambling reform has become a major issue of tension for the government as it prepares to respond to a cross-party committee inquiry led by former Labor member, the late …
(2024-08-14). Israel approves new settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem. newarab.com 
Israel has approved a new
(2024-08-14). US approves sale to Israel of $20 billion weapons package. newarab.com 
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion along with tank cartridges valued at $774 million, explosive mortar cartridges valued at ove…
(2024-08-14). Global outrage after Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa compound. newarab.com 
The US, UN EU, and several regional countries have strongly condemned the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised Ben-Gvir's leading of some 2,250 Je…
(2024-08-14). Opposition defeats Netanyahu gov't legislation amid Ben-Gvir knesset boycott. haaretz.com 'If you want to know how governments fall, it's like this' opposition leader Yair Lapid said; Ben-Gvir's party is boycotting votes over his demand to join the war cabinet, forcing the government to withdraw all bills on the day's agenda…
(2024-08-14). Iran Laughs As Attack Fear Sparks Netanyahu's New Fight With Own Defence Minister? | Haniyeh, Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently clashed over the Gaza war strategy. Gallant reportedly dismissed Netanyahu's goal of "total victory" against Hamas as "gibberish" and "beating of war drums." Following this, Israeli MP Tally Gotliv criticised Gallant on X, urging Netanyahu to fire him. Netanyahu's office accused Gallant of adopting an "anti-Israel" stance. Watch for more.
(2024-08-14). Earth's Oldest, Tiniest Creatures Are Poised To Be Climate Change Winners And The Repercussions Could Be Huge #Earth's #Oldest, #Tiniest #Creatures #Poised #Climate #Change #Winners #Repercussions #Huge #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The world's oceans are home to microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. The tiny creatures, known as prokaryotes , comprise 30% of life in the world's …
(2024-08-14). Dangers and Lessons from the Perennial Israeli-Palestinian War: The Big Picture of Propaganda and False Flag Operations. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-14). Israelis accused of raping Gazan detainee put on house arrest. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Over 10,000 Israeli troops wounded since start of Gaza war. newarab.com 
The The Defence Ministry Rehabilitation Department said that of the 10,056
(2024-08-14). Jonathan Cook: Israel is in a death spiral — who will it take down with it? asiapacificreport.nz Israel's zealots are ignoring the pleas of the top brass. They want to widen the circle of war, whatever the consequences. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook in Middle East Eye There should be nothing surprising about the revelation that troops at Sde Teiman, a detention camp set up by Israel in the wake of Hamas's October…
(2024-08-14). After Rocket Fire On Tel Aviv, Israel Minister Alerts Citizens; Iran To Hit After Hamas? | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Defence Minister has called on citizens to be "alert and ready" amid fears of a massive attack by Iran. The warning came after Hamas launched two rockets at Tel Aviv for the first time since May. The United States on August 12 said Iran could attack Israel this week. Reuters on August 13 reported that Iran may not attack Israel if a ceasefire deal is reached as talks are scheduled in Cairo on August 15. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-08-14). Are The Latest NAPLAN Results Really An 'Epic Fail'? #Latest #NAPLAN #Results #Really #'Epic #Fail'? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On Wednesday, Australia woke up to a barrage of reports about the latest NAPLAN results. Media coverage described an epic fail , plummeting performances and a bleak …
(2024-08-14). Why Did Japan's Prime Minister Decide To Step Down? And Who Might Replace Him? #Japan's #Prime #Minister #Decide #Step #Down? #Might #Replace #Him? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, …
(2024-08-14). Israel detains Palestine Olympics chief Rajoub at Jordan border. newarab.com 
Rajoub, who is also the head of the Palestinian Football Association, was detained at the King Hussein border (Karama)…
(2024-08-14). Gaza death toll nears 40,000 on eve of ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Harris Vs. Trump: How real is the prospect of civil war in USA. newarab.com 
The United States appears to have moved far from its self-proclaimed post-racial status, with deepening societal and political divides echoing some of the old Civil War battle lines that never really healed. | The current election campaign, pitting white nationalist Donald Trump against the biracial Kamala Harris, is exacerbating these divides. | But this dynamic reflects longstanding racial tensions that were intensified during Obama's presidency, underscoring the persistent impact of race on American politics. | Just as Obama faced accusations of being "foreign" due to his upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia,…
(2024-08-14). Polanyi's The Great Transformation and the myth of free markets. newarab.com 
Karl Polanyi's 1944 work, The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time, exposes the myths of laissez-faire, which remains widespread in the West and elsewhere. | Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." In…
(2024-08-14). Tunisia women protest Saied's 'misogyny' on national women's day. newarab.com 
In Marching from Habib Bourguiba Avenue to the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday, 13 August…
(2024-08-14). In Kais Saied's Tunisia, an election with few opponents. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). J.K. Rowling, Musk named in Imane Khelif cyberbullying lawsuit. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Polanyi's The Great Transformation and the myth of free markets. newarab.com Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." Indeed, his ideas underpin much economic policy today. | However, unlike Keynes who was an apologist for some form of capitalism, the less-remembered Polanyi's "scribbling" shows that market f…
(2024-08-14). Egypt abortion ban pushes women to unsafe black market practices. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Has Egypt been trying to influence US politics. newarab.com 
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been fondly described by Donald Trump as But bombshell Whether the allegations are true or not, Cai…
(2024-08-14). 'Anti-Palestinian' crackdown in Australia sees pianist show axed. newarab.com 
British- The comments, made on Sunday at a performance in the Iwaki Auditorium alongside the According to D'Netto the song is a commemoration of…
(2024-08-14). Taliban celebrate three years since takeover of Afghanistan. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Palestinians meet in Istanbul to prepare for national conference. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). US sued for alleged discrimination against Palestinian Americans. newarab.com 
A Muslim advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday against the FBI and leaders of other US government agencies over what it called the discriminatory and racist placement of The lawsuit is related to the placement of one
(2024-08-14). Ilhan Omar of progressive 'Squad' wins Democratic nomination. newarab.com 
Firebrand US Representative Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th District Democratic primary. | With 216 of 217 precincts reporting results, Omar was leading Samuels 5…
(2024-08-14). Tunisia mourns Yasser Jradi, singer of love and revolution. newarab.com 
On 12 August, the artist's family announced his death after a brief, sudden battle with health issues. The news came as a blow to his many fans, who…
(2024-08-14). Amnesty urges US to keep ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi. newarab.com 
The Biden administration must maintain its years-long suspension of "offensive" The United States should reconsider lifting the ban on sales to the Gulf country, Amnesty International USA said, slamming the move as "reckless". | "The US and other arms-supplying states must halt all transfer of…
(2024-08-14). Exclusive: Yemenis go on hunger strike over detention in Russia. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Judge denies appeal on longer pro-Palestine protest route at DNC. newarab.com 
With a federal judge's denial on Tuesday to activists for a longer protest route at the "The court case is not the be-all-end-all. We're going to appeal and will continue pressuring the city to say that this is ridiculous, Muhammad Sank…
(2024-08-14). Germany's citizenship law: A crackdown on pro-Palestine support. newarab.com 
For migrants and refugees, the change was long-awaited. After years of promises, major amendments to Germany's citizenship law came into force earlier this summer, announced by the interior ministry as " In the revamp, migrants and refugees could now become dual nationals, no longer needing to give up official ties to their home country. They could also apply for citizenship after a shorter period of living in Germany, from eight years down to five or even three years. | A…
(2024-08-14). Sudan ceasefire talks set to start despite army no-show. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). Ukraine claims new Russia advances, Belgorod declares emergency. newarab.com 
Ukrainian forces entered
(2024-08-14). Labour Party VAT hike threatens future of UK Islamic schools. newarab.com 
As Britain watched on with bated breath during this historic
(2024-08-14). Legal Experts: US Unilateral Economic Sanctions Violate International Law. popularresistance.org New York, NY — A new letter from legal groups, legal scholars, and attorneys calls on the Biden administration to end the use of broad unilateral economic sanctions, noting their civilian harms and illegality under international law. The letter, sent to the White House today, is signed by 38 organizations and 200 individual attorneys, including dozens of legal scholars. | The letter notes that, 75 years since the signing of the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit the collective punishment of civilian populations as a war crime, "collective punishment is a standard practice of US foreign policy in the form of…
(2024-08-14). Germany locks military base in Cologne due to sabotage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – German media reported that a military base in Cologne city was placed on lockdown due to sabotage.German Der Spiegel news website revealed that the lockdown is possibly linked to a contamination of the water supply.Officials warned staff at the site not to drink the tap water due to the possibility of contamination. They also discovered damage to a fence around the property's boundary.Police, military police, and the military intelligence agency MAD are all investigating the suspected crime, according to Der Spiegel.JUST IN – Deutscher Milità§rstàºtzpunkt in Kà∂ln ist wegen Sabotage abge…
(2024-08-14). Imane Khelif lawsuit includes Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling were both named in a cyberbullying lawsuit made against them by Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif. This comes after both individuals and many others including former US President Donald Trump claimed that Imane Khelif is a transgender male competing against women at the Olympics causing a swarm of hateful comments made against her across social media platforms. Several others also started claiming that she has (XY) chromosomes instead of (XX) adding to the damage. The complaint in question was filed to French authorities under…
(2024-08-14). Mark Zuckerberg builds giant statue of wife in his yard. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg went viral across social media after commissioning a large sculpture of his wife Priscilla Chan and placing it in their home's backyard. The 41-year-old took to his official Instagram account and shared the photo with fans across the globe. The photos in question were shared yesterday and quickly swarmed other social media platforms including Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). The statue is Tiffany green with flowy silver metal surrounding the body. Moreover, it's almost double Chan's size giving it an ancient Rome-inspired look and feel.Mark Zuckerberg builds a giant st…
(2024-08-14). Belgorod declares state of emergency amid Ukrainian escalation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following a series of Ukrainian attacks, the Russian city of Belgorod declared a state of emergency, with Kyiv continuing to claim control over several Russian territories.In a video on his Telegram channel, Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov warned of the deteriorating situation across the city. "The situation in the Belgorod region continues to be extremely difficult and tense,"."Therefore, we are making a decision, starting today, to declare a regional emergency situation throughout the Belgorod region … with a subsequent appeal to the government to declare a federal emergency situation," Gladkov ad…
(2024-08-14). Germany seeks arrest of Ukrainian diver for Nord Stream sabotage. aljazeera.com Ukrainian diving instructor Volodymyr Z is accused of being part of a team that blew up the gas pipelines.
(2024-08-14). Germany probes suspected sabotage at sealed military base. aljazeera.com Soldiers at base next to Cologne airport warned not to drink tap water.
(2024-08-14). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 901. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 901st day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-14). Letter from London: The Sun Also Rises. counterpunch.org 
One morning last week I headed out to the local newsagents in what had rapidly become an overexcitable land. The sun was warm on my face. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. The local butcher shop was being gutted for refurbishment. The nearby Turkish food store was not quite open yet. The optician was
(2024-08-14). How Amazon "Lied, Spied, Cheated Its Way to the Top": WSJ Reporter Dana Mattioli. democracynow.org 
We speak with Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli about her new book, The Everything War, which examines how Amazon came to dominate the U.S. economy through its "scorched-earth" tactics. "I found just a ton of business practices driven by this toxic culture at Amazon, where the company lied, spied, cheated its way to the top," she says. Mattioli also discusses the threat of antitrust lawsuits to Amazon and other Big Tech firms, political pressure on Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and more.
(2024-08-14). Melbourne Airport mulls more flights. ecns.cn Melbourne Airport in Australia considers China as one of the most important markets and looks forward to opening more direct flight routes to Chinese cities through cooperation with Chinese airports and airlines.
(2024-08-14). America's Perpetual War: Six Questions. globalresearch.ca America's multi-trillion dollar perpetual war has denied and deprived millions of Americans of decent income, adequate housing, needed foods, necessary health care, safety on the street, reliable infrastructure facilities, essential education…
(2024-08-14). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-14). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-14). Europe's left: the time for tactics is over. indybay.org Across Europe, we are experiencing a crisis of democracy; a systemic crisis that cannot be solved with the old structures and offers, in terms of personnel and programmatic. This is an opportunity for the left to put forward candidates like Li Andersson in Finland or Dadgostar in Sweden: both formulate a clear new policy that prioritizes social justice combined with climate justice.
(2024-08-14). The Valley Film Festival Announces Winners! indybay.org The Valley Film Festival announced the winners of the 10 Degrees Hotter Award! The festival was held at Laemmle NoHo 7 in the North Hollywood Arts District.
(2024-08-14). Shane Gray's Sign Mission to Free Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier. indybay.org Shane Gray Has made Thousands of Free Leonard Signs In The San Francisco Bay Area To Make The Public Aware Of Leonard Peltier Being A Political Prisoner.
(2024-08-14). Jordan using cybercrime laws 'against pro-Palestine' sentiment, Amnesty says. middleeasteye.net 
Jordan using cybercrime laws 'against pro-Palestine' sentiment, Amnesty says | Violations under the law include 'spreading fake news', 'provoking strife' and 'contempt for religions' | | Protesters in Amman, Jordan, carry placards honouring slain Palestinian figures on 9 August 2024 (Reuters/Alaa…
(2024-08-14). Amazon rainforest's role as carbon sink now in danger, new study warns. peoplesworld.org 
The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a new study. Following an analysis of satellite data provided by the Planet company, the U.S.-based Amazon Conservation Association has concluded that, with deforestation, the rainforest could start contributing more …
(2024-08-14). Those Who Planned… smoothiex12.blogspot.com this FUBAR in Kursk for VSU–some even state that the whole idea originated in London, not surprising then with the level of UK's military–was obviously planned by amateurs. You see, they are still obsessed with operational indices, such as the length (range) of advance, the speed of advance and other purely Hollywood representations of war taken out of serious operational context and real military science. Well, you remember this, I recon…The American Army as it is now exists could beat the Russians with the greatest of ease, because while the Russians have good infantry, they are lacking in artillery, a…
(2024-08-14). Robots on display at Army 2024 arms show adapted to real warfare — top brass. tass.com According to Vasily Yelistratov, the servicemen tested the equipment in the special military operation area and sent their feedback and criticical remarks to developers…
(2024-08-14). US base in Syria comes under shelling attack, no casualties reported. tass.com Reuters, in turn, reported that shells had been fired towards the facility, but failed to reach it…
(2024-08-14). Rostec unveils counter-drone system at Army 2024 forum. tass.com It is reported that the system analyzes the air situation, displays it in real time on a 3D map and warns an operator about threat…
(2024-08-14). Kursk Invasion Plan Developed By Lessons Learned From Failed Counteroffensive: Retired Ukrainian Officer. twz.com 
The invasion of Kursk, "After the unsuccessful counteroffensive operations in 2023, lasting delay of security assistance, and challenges in [the] mobilization [of] new manp…
(2024-08-14). AUKUS documents underscore advanced plans for war against China. wsws.org The new AUKUS "Agreement" and "Understanding" mark another step toward a potentially catastrophic nuclear conflict, with Australia as a crucial war-fighting base.
(2024-08-14). Stop the mass layoffs at Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly Plant! wsws.org The auto companies are relying completely on the bureaucrats in the UAW, and their counterparts in other countries, to strangle opposition to layoffs.
(2024-08-14). 2024 likely to be warmest year on record: US Agency. ummid.com The year 2024 has a 77% chance of being the warmest year on record, news agency AFP reported citing a US environmental body Monday.
(2024-08-14). "Every day we see Muslim children being killed. But…": Londoners have a powerful message. ummid.com In a powerful message coming in the wake of wars and conflicts, the Londoners said they see Muslim children being killed everywhere around the world but they don't retaliate in the manner "the far right English Defence League goons are responding".
(2024-08-14). Never seen any discrimination in 40 years of service: JNMC AMU Principal. ummid.com Refuting the allegations made by BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam, Prof (Dr) Veeena Maheshwari said she had never seen any discrimination at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) run under the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during her long tenure.
(2024-08-14). Malaysian PM pledges support to Bangladesh's interim govt. tribune.com.pk 1723633422-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(97)1723633422-0.jpg)
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured Bangladesh's transitional government of Kuala Lumpur's "help and support" during a phone call with the interim administration's head, Muhammad Yunus. | "I am very pleased that Prof. Yunus has given his assurances to protect the rights of all Bangladeshis, including minorities," Anwar said. | Yunus, a Nobel laureate and an economist, was appointed to lead the 17-member interim government last week following the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after month-long protests against her government. | "Prof. Y…
(2024-08-14). Japan contemplates recognising Palestine amid growing global support. tribune.com.pk 
Tokyo will consider recognising an independent state of Palestine in a "comprehensive manner," Japanese officials told Anadolu, pitching Tokyo's "unique" role to move toward a two-state solution in the Middle East. | Japan does not recognise Palestine as an independent state but hosts the semi-status diplomatic mission, known as the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Tokyo. | The diplomatic mission representing the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) government opened in 1977, and is headed by Ambassador Waleed Siam, who had told Anadolu that Japan is "now studying seriously, and also South Korea,…
(2024-08-14). FBI warns Harris campaign of 'foreign influence operation'. tribune.com.pk 1723613248-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(80)1723613248-0.jpg)
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said it was notified by the FBI last month that it was "targeted by a foreign actor influence operation," a campaign official said on Tuesday. | "We have robust cybersecurity measures in place, and are not aware of any security breaches of our systems resulting from those efforts," the official said, adding that the campaign remains in communication with authorities. | The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | The bureau said on Monday that it was investigating after Republican rival Donald Trump's presidential campaign said that it had…
(2024-08-14). 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.
(2024-08-14). Nitesh Rane Slams Munawar Faruqui Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks on Konkani People. devdiscourse.com Nitesh Rane, a leader from the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), on Wednesday labeled comedian Munawar Faruqui as a 'habitual offender' following Faruqui's derogatory comments about Konkani people. The controversial statements, which have since been retracted with an apology, have once again placed the comedian in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
(2024-08-14). Blinken felicitates Pakistanis. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended felicitations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day on Wednesday (today). | In a statement, Blinken stated that for the past 77 years, the ties between the peoples of the two countries had served as the foundation of their bilateral relationship. | "In the year ahead, we will deepen the US-Pakistan partnership and expand our people-to-people ties to build a more prosperous future for both our nations," he added. | "We look forward to continuing a partnership that makes both countries more secure, as we strengthen our shared commitment to…
(2024-08-14). UN-Organized Art Exhibition Raises Awareness on Global Environmental Challenges. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An art exhibition in Tehran highlights global environmental challenges, focuses on the interconnected issues of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.
(2024-08-14). 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?
(2024-08-14). Your Solution to Riots: Technology or Critical Thinking? fairobserver.com William Shakespeare, Edward Gibbon and Monty Python are among a host of famous English writers, thinkers and celebrities who took inspiration from events, peoples and cultures from outside Merry England. They stand among many other British creators who lived and produced their finest work centuries or decades before the earth-shaking event that would definitively transform…
(2024-08-14). These candidates are on the ballot for Delaware's Sept. 10 primary election. whyy.org
(2024-08-14). Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Super Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to action, scoring and assisting in Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory on Wednesday over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, setting the stage for a potential silverware win. | Following a disappointing end to his Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, Ronaldo wasted no time in making an impact, assisting Ayman Yahya's goal in the eighth minute after Sadio Mane's strong run down the left flank. Al-Nassr secured their place in the final, where they will face Al-Hilal, Goal reported. | Ronaldo's contribution didn't stop with t…
(2024-08-14). Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship. twz.com 
When unfounded rumors began to circulate online earlier this year that the aircraft carrier USS
(2024-08-14). Blinken engages with Qatari, Egyptian FMs ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks over the phone on Wednesday with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts on the eve of a new round of Gaza cease-fire and prisoner swap negotiations. | Discussions between Blinken and Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman took up Palestinian developments, "joint mediation efforts to end the war in Gaza, the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and the emphasis on the need for calm and de-escalation in the region," Qatar's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The top US diplomat also discussed with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty "the key effor…
(2024-08-14). Court convicts Kwoyelo of war crimes committed between 1993 and 2005. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has convicted former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni of war crimes and crimes against Humanity. Kwoyelo was found guilty by the court for committing 44 out of the 78 counts he was indicted in a long-awaited verdict delivered …
(2024-08-14). How San Francisco Longshoremen Made Their Union A Powerhouse. popularresistance.org Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University and the author of Dockworker Power: Race & Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area (University of Illinois Press, 2018). In this interview, Cole and Jacobin's Benjamin Y. Fong discussed the dedication and success of the longshore workers in the 1930s and '40s in overcoming racial division on the docks. | Clips from this interview are included in Episode 6 of Organize the Unorganized (among others), which also includes archival interviews with the first International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) president, Harry Bridges, and…
(2024-08-14). A Coup is Taking Place in Venezuela Aided by the United States. covertactionmagazine.com The United States is at it AGAIN!! The current social unrest in Venezuela aided and abetted by the United States is not the first time, and undoubtedly not the last time, it will interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries. On December 22, 2016, Ari Shapiro, the NPR Host of All Things Considered, had …
(2024-08-14). Venezuela's Attorney General Confirms 25 Dead in Wake of Opposition-Led Violence. orinocotribune.com 
This Monday, the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, confirmed that 25 people died in the violent events following the presidential elections on July 28. The two regions with the most fatalities were Caracas and Aragua, with seven deaths in each. He attributed the deaths to the "comanditos" organized by the opposition. The executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, also presented reports on the subject. | Before the National Defense Council and the Council of State, AG Saab provided a detailed report of the investigations that the Public Ministry began on Sunday, July 28, when "the origins of a pla…
(2024-08-14). Kolombiya, kom≈üu àºlke Venezuela'nƒ±n egemenliƒüine saygƒ± duyuyoruz. aa.com.tr Kolombiya Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Luis Gilberto Murillo, kom≈üu àºlke Venezuela'nƒ±n egemenliƒüine ve iàßi≈ülerine saygƒ± duyduklarƒ±nƒ± belirtti.
(2024-08-14). The Fracturing of Latin America as a Preamble to Regional Balkanization. libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. Mà£o of Oscar Niemeyer, representing the "open veins of Latin America," in the Latin American Memorial in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil. The alignment of certain governments to the crutch of "fraud", to delegitimize the last elections in Venezuela, is seriously fracturing the region. The consequences of this new conformation of a bloc aligned…
(2024-08-14). Race on social media to win elections in Venezuela. uwidata.com UWI author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Turkish daily newspaper aslƒ±nda.com. Below we presented the interview, conducted by Leyla ƒ∞lhan, in translation to English. In the elections held on July 28 in the South American country of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president. The US-backed opposition, which did not recognize Maduro's victory, claimed …
(2024-08-14). Race on social media to win elections in Venezuela. unitedworldint.com UWI author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Turkish daily newspaper aslƒ±nda.com. Below we presented the interview, conducted by Leyla ƒ∞lhan, in translation to English. In the elections held on July 28 in the South American country of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president. The US-backed opposition, which did not recognize Maduro's victory, claimed …
(2024-08-14). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-14). Comienza en Venezuela consulta pública sobre ley antifascista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela iniciará hoy en todo el país un proceso de consulta pública sobre la Ley contra el Fascismo, Neofascismo y Expresiones Similares, que busca convertirse en escudo protector de la nación.
(2024-08-14). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-14). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-14). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-14). Sistema eleitoral da Venezuela é mais confiável que o do Brasil, diz observador brasileiro. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-14). Inauguran en Venezuela Exposición fotográfica Fidel Castro, guerrillero del tiempo. radiohc.cu Para honrar al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en el aniversario 98 de su natalicio, en la sede de la Cancillería venezolana en Caracas, quedó inaugurada la exposición Fidel Castro, Guerrillero del tiempo.
(2024-08-14). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-14). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-14). Destaca Daniel Ortega resistencia de la Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) El presidente Daniel Ortega destacó la resistencia de la Revolución cubana ante las embestidas imperiales y mencionó otros procesos similares como el de Nicaragua y Venezuela.
(2024-08-14). 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.
Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Aturai village in Kapelebyong district have handed over 204 acres of land to facilitate the establishment of Military Brigade headquarters and its associated infrastructures. The customary land was handed over to UPDF on Tuesday. It is anticipated that once in place, the installation will foster peace, security, and …
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…
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…
The comments come less than a month after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful and must end. | He also expressed that he opposed the formation of a sovereig…
Prominent Gaza journalist Tamim Muammar was killed along with several family members in an Israeli air strike which targeted their house in Khan Younis, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Muammar worked for Palestine Voice Radio and was mourned by other journalists and official Palestinian media outlets. | Social media was also awash with photos of Muammar and his family, with people remembering his work and contributions. | "He trained me on how to write the news at the Palestine Voice radio – the respected and intelligent journalist Tamim Muammar, was martyred after his home and his family members…
The Israeli military claimed it was attacking militants from the Hamas group who were using those areas to stage attacks and fir…
A senior The senior official told Israel's Channel 12 that the captives are believed to be in serious condition and may not be able to survive much longer. | "We know that some of the hostages will not survive much longer in the conditions in which they are be…
The State Department said Friday it has opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an While the US has not publicly identified the Israeli unit, it is believed to be the The unit and some o…
Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris has urged for an "urgent review" of the European Union's partnership agreement with Speaking at the Tullamore Show in Co Offaly early on Sunday, Harris urged for a Gaza ceasefire and an end to Israel's ongoing assaults on the besieged enclave. | He said the "world is standing a…
Rescuers in The bombardment of Al-Tabeen school and mosque drew criticism from across the Middle East and beyond alongside calls for a 
Violent According to Israeli media, the Al-Jaar family were travelling to the occupied West Bank city of Nablus when they made a wrong turn into the Giva'at Ronen settlement. | Nofa, the mother, told th…
A US citizen told AFP he was shot by Israeli forces and wounded in the leg during a protest Friday against settlement expansion in the Palestinian medics reported that a foreign activist was shot during the demonstration in the town of Beita, while the Israeli military said he was "accidentally injured". | Th…
A far-right Lawmaker Limor Son Har-Melech, who is part of the extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, spoke about the attack during a Knesset commit…
The Jordanian state-owned Al-Mamlaka news TV quoted an informed source who said the kingdom would not allow using its airspace "under any circumstances to any party, and won't allow a military response for any belligerent party currently." | However, the Israeli Channel 12 reported they would, citing an informed official in Jordan's capital. | "It stems from a secu…
A joint statement published on Saturday by the Prisoners Affairs Authority and the Palestinian Prisoners Club added that Israeli forces have arrested at leas…
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Elaheh Mohammadi, 37, and Niloufar Hamedi, 31, are out on bail after more than a year in Tehran's 
US Democratic presidential candidate Around 15,000 people gathered at the rally in the city of Glendale, where Kamala is hoping to win to defeat Republican opponent Donald Trump. | Loud chants of "free, free Palestine" could be heard from the crowd. | "I have been clear, now is the time to…
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This is the Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Iran-backed Hamas, was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran on…
B-girl Talash, 21, unveiled the blue top with the slogan on Friday just before the first duel of the whole competition, against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands. | "Refugee athlete B-girl Talash was dis…
The continent has never staged an Olympic Games. Cairo last made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Olympics. | The most populous country in the Arab world, Egypt has spent billions of dollars building facilities, stadiums…
Iraq's top Shia Muslim cleric Sistani also urged an end to the 
Khelif, silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight as part of a gender dispute in Paris that has dominated headlin…
The Energy-rich Libya has been wracked by unrest since the 2011 overthrow of It is split between the UN-recognised government in the capital Tripoli in the west a…
The United States has brought criminal charges against the former head of a notorious Samir Ousman Al-Sheikh, 72, oversaw severe physical abuse of inmates while head of the 
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Dear Readers: | In its 1,000 year history Russia has been invaded quite a lot of times. For this reason, Russian rulers (at least the wise ones) always placed much emphasis on fortifying and controlling the border areas. For example, Tsar Ivan Grozny, who put together the basic architecture of the centralized Empire, had designated four major border cities: Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, and Kazan. The first three were assigned to keep out Poles and Swedes; and the latter, Crimean Tatars. To govern these border towns, the Tsar appointed four Dukes of high-ranking nobility who also served in his privy council. Thes…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eng. David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has revealed that although KCCA was aware that the Kiteezi landfill had reached its maximum capacity, they were unable to relocate due to insufficient funding. KCCA's Public Health Directorate 2023 site visit report recommended that government address the Kiteezi landfill's …