(2024-10-21). How the Left Shrank. counterpunch.org 
I was born in 1967. When I was a baby, there was an intensely musical antiwar movement so big and so very attractive, that it swept much of society off its feet, demilitarized millions of hearts and minds, and played a serious role in curtailing the imperial interests of the world's biggest empire, for about
(2024-10-21). Israel Starts Bombing Banks in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Late Sunday, the Israeli military began launching a series of airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahieh and in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, targeting the branches of a bank. The strikes began shortly after an Israeli military spokesman said the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would start hitting buildings that belong to al-Qard al-Hassan Association, a …
(2024-10-21). Nuclear War Games: Finland's Controversial Role in NATO's Tactical Exercises. pressenza.com 
Tà§mà§n artikkelin suomenkielinen versio on esittelyvideon alla. | This article examines the content of the discussion session on Finland's nuclear weapons policy organized by the Nuclear Monitoring Group, Freedom to Choose Otherwise Civic Movement and Peace Union of Finland in Helsinki on October 15, 2024."A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | When opening the discussion, Erkki Tuomioja (NGO Historians without Borders) stated that the legislation in force in Finland prohibits the importation of nuclear weapons into Finland, and there is no need to change this. | However, after Finlan…
(2024-10-21). Israel names price of peace in Lebanon — Axios. rt.com 
West Jerusalem has reportedly given Washington a list of conditions for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, according to the outlet | Israel has reportedly demanded that the US allow the Israel Defense Force (IDF) to freely operate in southern Lebanon as a condition to ending the war in the country, Axios reported on Monday, citing two Israeli and two US officials. | According to the outlet, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office sent the list of demands to the White House last week, ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, to Beirut on Monday where he is expected to discuss a dipl…
(2024-10-21). António Costa wins 2024 UNESCO/Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Prize. ummid.com The Jury of the UNESCO – Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Peace Prize has conferred on António Luís Santos da Costa the 2024 laureate for his extraordinary commitment to peace and developing countries.
(2024-10-21). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.
(2024-10-21). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Macron v. Netanyahu: a Growing Rift Over Gaza. counterpunch.org 
It took nearly a year for French President Emmanuel Macron to confront the uncomfortable truth: the path to peace in Gaza cannot be paved with more weapons to Israel. His recent remarks, sharp and unapologetic, reflected the urgency of shifting away from military escalation. "I think that today, the priority is that we return to
(2024-10-21). Lynks to appear alongside Corbyn, Owen Jones, at Peace and Justice concert. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project has just announced more details of its upcoming concert in London — raising funds for people in Gaza. It will include a performance by anonymous British artist Lynks and feature the former Labour Party leader himself as well as Owen Jones. Pits and Perverts, revisited Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and […] | By
(2024-10-21). Historic Agreement: India and China Forge Path to Peace. devdiscourse.com India and China have reached a significant agreement concerning their disputed Himalayan frontier to resolve a military stand-off that has lasted four years, according to India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri. This development is a precursor to normalizing political and economic relations between the two neighboring giants.
(2024-10-21). We need to talk about peace! indybay.org Man is in a state of discord, comprehensively and fundamentally. He is at odds with himself, with his fellow human beings, with his home planet and with his place in the cosmos. War is merely the pinnacle of this state…"In war, from a psychological point of view, there are no winners, only losers. Violence does not solve problems, but continually creates new ones."
(2024-10-21). The Bolivarian Revolution: 25 years fighting imperialism. thecommunists.org Twenty-five years have passed since Hugo Chávez initiated Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution in February 1999. Twenty-five years of PSUV (United Socialist party) governments working to improve the economic, social and cultural conditions of the masses. Twenty-five years of participatory democracy; of empowering people to transform society on the road to socialism. Twenty-five years during which the …
(2024-10-21). Venezuela's Public Ministry Has Attended to More Than 317,000 Complaints of Violence Against Women During 2017-2023. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported that the Venezuelan Public Ministry (MP) has received 317,584 complaints of violence against women during 2017-2023. These complaints were received through the ministry offices as well as at squares, parks, and neighborhoods where the institution has organised events to receive complaints from citizens. | Saab explained that based on these complaints, "we have been able to prosecute and charge 74,037 individuals who have committed these crimes against women, and 62,392 accusations have been processed, of which 6,788 have been for convictions that bec…
(2024-10-21). Video: Understanding Venezuela's election — why claims of fraud are different this time. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-10-21). Israel escalates bombing of Gaza, Lebanon as NATO covers up war plans against Iran. wsws.org Biden and European heads of state have confirmed their knowledge of plans for an Israeli strike that would unleash war with Iran, but refused to discuss them publicly.
(2024-10-21). Iran says it has identified targets to strike if Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Iran's Abbas Araghchi made the comments in a press interview early on Sunday, where he said "any attack on Iran is considered crossing red lines, and we will not let it go unanswered". | He added that any attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities will be met…
(2024-10-21). The US Sends Troops to Israel. dissidentvoice.org The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever. In that mix and mess will be its greatest sponsor and guardian, …
(2024-10-21). Why All Hurricanes Should Be Named 'Jim'. popularresistance.org The devastation effectuated by Hurricane Helene represents yet another elucidation of a quintessential climate crisis that is right here and right now. It demonstrates that climate change is not a conclusion that awaits us, but a set of present day precarities taking and altering lives right now. According to initial assessments, Helene could cost U.S. taxpayers upwards of $175 billion , and of course, there is no way to quantify the estimated 230 lives that were taken, thus far, with the death toll expected to rise. | Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, continued th…
(2024-10-21). The State Is Wielding Grand Jury Subpoenas Against Cop City Activists. popularresistance.org With each passing day, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (dubbed "Cop City" by opponents) inches toward completion. It's been just under a year since the last Stop Cop City mass mobilization march attempted to breach the site, but the struggle against the militarized police training facility continues. | Activists are organizing ping pong ball drops at city council meetings, pursuing legal remedies to recover what remains of the Weelaunee Forest, and continuing to hold teach-ins and small-scale protests. Organizers wait with bated breath for the resolution of the 61 pending RICO cases against activists.
(2024-10-21). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-21). Diplomatic Endeavors Amidst Conflict: Blinken's Middle East Mission. devdiscourse.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on another diplomatic effort to establish a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war, as he travels to the Middle East, the State Department announced. His mission seeks to rejuvenate talks aimed at resolving the conflict and mitigating the escalating tensions in Lebanon.
(2024-10-21). Russia plays key role in interaction within BRICS — Iranian Foreign Ministry. tass.com "Putting an end to [war] crimes in Gaza and Lebanon must be the first step," Esmaeil Baghaei specified…
(2024-10-21). Israel issues evacuation orders, airstrikes heard across Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued pounding several locations in Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least five in separate strikes on a house in Srifa, Sour district and on a house in Kfar Dounin in the Bint Jbeil district. | One village, Khiam, was struck at least 14 times. | The Lebanese military also said three of its soldiers have been killed in an Israeli air strike on their vehicle. | Israel went on to strike Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, after having issued a number of evacuation orders earlier on Sunday. | The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to a…
(2024-10-21). Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Syria. newarab.com 
Seven people in Lebanon and two Syrian regime soldiers on Israel claimed its air force attacked
(2024-10-21). Saudi channel attends Israeli army media briefing on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Saudi news channel Al Hadath has stirred controversy after letting one of its correspondents attend an exhibition by the Israeli army where it showcased what it claims are weapons it confiscated in southern Lebanon. | It is not clear whether the exhibition took place in Lebanon or in Israel. | Hezbollah and the Lebanese government had already
(2024-10-21). Trump promises things will turn out 'well' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Former US President The comments were made during his campaign tour, where he attended a large Arab community gathering and told Lebanon's MTV that "despite all the challenges Lebanon is fac…
(2024-10-21). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-21). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-10-21). Israel lists its demands to end war in Lebanon: Axios. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Axios released a report on Sunday, citing U.S. officials, saying that Israel presented a document with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon.The report said that Israel made its demands clear, stipulating that its forces must be allowed to engage in "active enforcement" to make sure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its military infrastructure close to the border.The two U.S. sources said that Israel is also demanding the freedom of operating within the Lebanese airspace at all times. The sources told Axios that Lebanon and the international community are highly unlikely to a…
(2024-10-21). Israel intensifies airstrikes on Southern Beirut Suburbsa. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Al-Jazeera, The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes on Sunday night on the southern suburbs of Beirut and other targets, claiming the raids were intended to target buildings associated with Hezbollah's finance branch.Before the attacks, the Israeli army warned that it will attack structures connected to the "Kard Hassan" group in the next several hours and urged locals to leave the area."We will strike multiple targets in the hours ahead," Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said at a press conference, adding that Lebanese citizens in Beirut and other locations would r…
(2024-10-21). Blasts hit Beirut as Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm. scmp.com Israel says it will attack 'infrastructure' of US-sanctioned Al-Qard Al-Hassan, calling on people to move away from its facilities.
(2024-10-21). Israeli army strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiyeh; 25 rockets fired from Lebanon. haaretz.com Netanyahu's spokesperson: 'New ideas' raised in cabinet meeting about a potential hostage deal ‚ñ U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says Pentagon's THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel ‚ñ Wall Street Journal: Sinwar declined an Egyptian offer to leave Gaza ‚ñ IDF says air force strikes dozens of Hezbollah's financial assets across Lebanon ‚ñ Investigation underway into leak of U.S. intelligence on Israel-Iran, House's Johnson says…
(2024-10-21). Seven Israelis accused of spying for Iran over two-year period. haaretz.com Seven Israelis accused of providing Iran with intelligence, including on IDF bases, Iron Dome batteries ‚ñ Lebanese PM says 'no alternative to Resolution 1701, new understandings can be reached' ‚ñ Netanyahu's spokesperson: 'New ideas' raised in cabinet meeting about a potential hostage deal ‚ñ U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: Pentagon's THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel ‚ñ Wall Street Journal: Sinwar declined an Egyptian offer to leave Gaza ‚ñ IDF says air force strikes Hezbollah's financial a…
(2024-10-21). Israeli forces launch raids on West Bank cities, storm Al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, a young Palestinian man was killed after being run over by an Israeli army vehicle in the town of Anabta, east of Tulkarem. | The young man was identified as Karim Imad Mazid, with medics saying he died due to serious wounds sustained after the Israeli army jeep hit him while he w…
(2024-10-21). Kamala Harris appears to say genocide in Gaza is 'real'. newarab.com 
US presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared to agree with a protester who called In a Harris was telling students that she was "so invested in them" before the protesting student, who was…
(2024-10-21). 'You are not my king' — Australian lawmaker to Charles III (VIDEO). rt.com 
"F**k the colony," independent Senator Lidia Thorpe shouted at the British monarch in the Parliament House in Canberra | A reception of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the Parliament House in Canberra has been interrupted by an obscene rant from an indigenous Australian lawmaker. | After the British monarch finished his address to the gathering on Monday, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe stepped forward and confronted him. | "You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. Give us back what you stole from us: Our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people. You destroyed our land," she sh…
(2024-10-21). Israel, US prepare to widen Middle East war; protesters demand genocide ends. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-10-21). From stash of cash to UNRWA supplied food bags; inside slain Hamas Chief Sinwar's bunker. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Following Yahya Sinwar's death, Israeli military has released a video showcasing glimpses into the lavish bunker of slain Hamas chief which he occupied during the first half of the ongoing Gaza conflict. Sinwar who is known as the architect of the brutal Oct 7 attack was allegedly prepared to ride out the war with UN food rations, thousands in cash, and other basic amenities. | The video footage gave a peek into how the October 7 attack perpetrator spent his days in Khan Younis before he was forced to flee to Rafah, where he was killed last week. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) shared video foota…
(2024-10-21). US probing release of unauthorised files on Israel attack plans. newarab.com 
The US is investigating an unauthorised The documents are attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a
(2024-10-21). Military Source Warns Israel of Iran's Decisive Response to Any Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian military source warned the Zionist regime that it would receive a crushing and surprising response if it attacked Iran.
(2024-10-21). Arielle Angel: Leaving Zion. newleftreview.org The rejection of Israel's hegemony by a new generation of Jewish Americans—and their radical critique of its revenge war on Gaza—have altered the political-intellectual terrain in the US. Arielle Angel, editor in chief at Jewish Currents, discusses the journal's role in this rupture with the Zionist establishment.
(2024-10-21). Trump, Chuck Schumer and the ultra-rich yuk it up at New York "charity dinner" wsws.org The bipartisan event, attended by billionaires, celebrities and politicians of both parties, underscored the fundamental class unity of both parties in waging war and attacking the working class at home.
(2024-10-21). Suharto-era general inaugurated as Indonesia's next president. wsws.org As social and economic conditions decline and the danger of a US-instigated war against China looms, the Indonesian ruling class believes Prabowo is best equipped to suppress workers' growing anger.
(2024-10-21). Why Are Young Working-Class Men More 'Conservative'? counterpunch.org 
It has been a safe assumption for generations that young people tend to be more liberal than their elders. However, in today's United States, some of the conventional wisdom around age and ideology is being upended. Young women are moving farther to the left than expected while their male peers are disturbingly tending toward conservatism, even in comparison to older men. The reasons behind this cleaving, broadly speaking, stem from the twilight of patriarchy and the failure of capitalism.
(2024-10-21). How will India respond to Sheikh Hasina's arrest warrant? ummid.com International media has already made screaming news of the arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, who is is presently living in a safe house near New Delhi, India, and others.
(2024-10-21). Leader Yahya Sinwar Ascended As Martyr: Hamas. ummid.com Palestinian Governing Authority in Gaza Hamas Friday confirmed the 'martyrdom' of its Chief Yahya Sinwar while fighting the Israeli occupation forces.
(2024-10-21). PLA monitors U.S., Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored the USS Higgins and the Canadian warship respectively abiding by laws and regulations as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the command's spokesman Li Xi said.
(2024-10-21). China keeps eye on warships. ecns.cn China follows and monitors U.S. and Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Chinese military spokesman says.
(2024-10-21). Trade frameworks linking China, Africa set to broaden. ecns.cn In the face of a turbulent global landscape, characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism, China and Africa should lean toward embracing globalization and win-win cooperation more than ever before, to benefit their own populations and catalyze the modernization of the broader Global South, experts said.
(2024-10-21). Charles III and Keir Starmer have violated the rule of law and must step down. expose-news.com Last month, Steven Ward delivered a letter to King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating they have violated the rule of law. By doing so they have acted unconstitutionally. …
(2024-10-21). Pepe Escobar: Date With Destiny – BRICS Offers Hope in a Time of War. sputnikglobe.com This is it. A date with destiny. All set for the most crucial geopolitical/geoeconomic gathering of the year and arguably the decade: the BRICS Summit under the Russian presidency in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, where Sunni Tatars coexist in perfect harmony with Orthodox Christians.
(2024-10-21). Right-wing conservatives in Europe loyal to their electorates, not Russia — Lavrov. tass.com "The interests of a sizable portion of the EU population lie in the fact that they do not wish to see yet another war break out," the minister said…
(2024-10-21). Russian Ka-52M combat helicopter thwarts Ukrainian troop rotation in borderline Kursk area. tass.com A forward air controller confirmed the target destruction…
(2024-10-21). Russia's Pacific Fleet warship detachment leaves Chinese port of Qingdao. tass.com The crews of the ships took part in sports, cultural and formal events during the business call…
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu says Hezbollah 'tried to kill him' after drone launch. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy goal to 40%, citing natural gas. newarab.com 
Before hosting the
(2024-10-21). Egypt's Sisi: regional 'pressure' could trigger economic woes. newarab.com 
Egypt's President "If these challenges will make us put unbearable pressure on public opinion, then the situation must be revie…
(2024-10-21). Hamas to conceal successor of Yahya Sinwar, mull over contenders. newarab.com 
The decision to hide the successor's identity comes following Multiple sources quoted in local media have said the group is cu…
(2024-10-21). Iran protests EU support for UAE over disputed islands. newarab.com 
The statement, published after the first summit between the two r…
(2024-10-21). Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot. newarab.com 
A The suspect, identified only as Omar A., was arrested on Saturday evening at his home in Bernau, just outside the Omar A. was accuse…
(2024-10-21). Saudi Arabia investigates officials over MBC 'terrorism' report. newarab.com 
The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday evening. | The decision comes following reports that the Saudi-owned MBC TV channel aired a report calling Hamas and Hezbollah leaders "terrorists", with excerpts from the report making rounds on social media, sparking anger from viewers, particular…
(2024-10-21). Sudan army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). Video of dog climbing Egypt's second-largest pyramid goes viral. newarab.com 
Video of a stray dog spotted on top of the iconic 136-metre-tall The video taken by an American In the video that has so far garnered millions of views and made news headlines worldwide, the dog seemed happy while playing and jumping around as it barked…
(2024-10-21). Voters in Iraqi Kurdistan cast ballots in long-delayed elections. newarab.com 
Residents of The election comes after a ruling by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court in May 2…
(2024-10-21). Israel destroying northern Gaza in new offensive: UN. newarab.com 
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has said that Israel's actions in northern Gaza "may be causing the destruction of the Palestinian population in Gaza's northernmost governorate through death and displacement". | The UN is especially worried about Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahiya. In Beit Lahiya, over 87 Palestinians were killed or reported missing after an Israeli strike demolished a residential block. | "Appalling news from northern Gaza where Palestinians continue to endure unspeakable horrors under siege by Israeli forces," the UN's acting humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya said on X. | Gaza's civil def…
(2024-10-21). Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dies at 83. newarab.com 
A US based Multiple reports confirmed he died on Sunday evening in a US hospital where he was being treated. | Gulen lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999, and has denied any involvement in the attempted coup which saw at le…
(2024-10-21). Life Beyond the Duopoly. A People's Analysis of Election 2024. globalresearch.ca "The fight in the U.S. is to fight for a real authentic democracy! It is a struggle to shift power from this repressive minority government — this ruling class that is committed to war and rep repression. To shift power …
(2024-10-21). Malaysia Strengthens New Diplomatic Ties with Russia and India, Boosting Tourism. infobrics.org Malaysia, as an independent and sovereign nation, is focused on maintaining diplomatic relationships with various countries across the globe, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
(2024-10-21). Charity regulator reopens complaint against Institute of Economic Affairs. leftfootforward.org The charity regulator has reopened a complaint into the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), to reassess whether the right-wing charity has broken charity law. | The IEA, which has been widely credited as the inspiration for Liz Truss's disastrous mini budget, and which has previously received a warning from the Charity Commission for using its resources to campaign for a hard Brexit, once again finds itself at the centre of an investigation. | The charities regulator took just 12 days to clear the IEA when the initial complaint was made by the Good Law Project on behalf of Layla Moran, Clive Lewis and Alyn Sm…
(2024-10-21). Nigel Farage increases his shareholding in GB News. leftfootforward.org Farage also continues to rake it in from the channel, making £60,000 for just 20 hours of work according to his latest register of interests.
(2024-10-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-21). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-21). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
(2024-10-21). Hamas: 'Sinwar storm' will destroy Israel; our power impervious to assassinations. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the anti-Israeli struggle led by Yahya Sinwar will eventually lead to Israel's destruction.
(2024-10-21). Yemen warns US of facing far worse than 'hell of Vietnam' if Hudaydah invaded. presstv.ir Yemen warns the US that if it invades the western Yemeni port of al-Hudaydah, it will face consequences that are far worse than the dire situation it faced during the Vietnam War.
(2024-10-21). Trump claims he threatened Putin with strike on Moscow. rt.com 
The former US president says he warned the Russian leader not to "go after Ukraine" | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that he threatened to strike Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine. | Asked in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday whether he would use military force to respond to a potential blockade of Taiwan by Beijing, Trump said he would not have to, as his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, "respects me and he knows I'm f**king crazy." | Pivoting to Russia, Trump said the same is true of Putin, who he claimed to have…
(2024-10-21). Trump claims he threatened to 'hit' Putin in Moscow. rt.com The former US president says he warned the Russian leader not to "go after Ukraine" | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that he threatened to strike Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine. | Asked in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday whether he would use military force to respond to a potential blockade of Taiwan by Beijing, Trump said he would not have to, as his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, "respects me and he knows I'm f**king crazy." | Pivoting to Russia, Trump said the same is true of Putin, who he claimed to have…
(2024-10-21). Kremlin reacts to Trump's 'Moscow strike' threat. rt.com 
The Republican candidate's comments are part of his election rhetoric, Dmitry Peskov has said | Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's claim that he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with a strike on Moscow is attributable to US election rhetoric, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested on Monday. | In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Trump said that when he was president he warned Putin that he would target Moscow if Russia decides to use force against Ukraine. | When asked by journalists to address the issue on Monday, Peskov replied that the Russian authorities st…
(2024-10-21). Ukraine War Day #971: Quadrobics Pros And Cons — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-10-21). Ukraine's Zelensky seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war. scmp.com Ukrainian president cites satellite and video evidence of North Korean involvement on Russia's side.
(2024-10-21). Ukraine to crack down on military draft dissenters. rt.com 
People could be punished for reporting the locations of conscription patrols, according to an MP | Ukrainian citizens could face prosecution for spreading "misinformation" about Kiev's mobilization efforts, or even for helping draft dodgers avoid conscription patrols, the military and a ruling party MP warned over the weekend. | Kiev overhauled the military system this year seeking to boost the draft, but the campaign has been undermined by public resistance. The military warned on Saturday that actions undermining conscription could result in criminal charges. | The Ukrainian army urged citizens to only share…
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. uwidata.com By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. 1. We all die before the war ends. The …
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. unitedworldint.com What if the war in Ukraine lasts 100 years. By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. …
(2024-10-21). King Charles, Queen Camilla heckled by Australian Lawmaker shouting 'you are not my king'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been removed from the parliamentary reception that was organized for King Charles and Queen Camilla in Canberra after she hurled anti-colonial slogans at King Charles. After King Charles ended his speech, Lidia Thorpe walked up the aisle and started yelling at the royal couple and saying 'this is not your land' and 'you are not my king'. | 'You stole from us,' she shouted, as officials stepped forward to stop her reaching the stage. King Charles is not the legitimate sovereign of these lands. Any move towards a republic must not continue this injustice. Treaty…
(2024-10-21). Did Yahya Sinwar's wife carry a $32,000 luxury bag in tunnel? albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – With pictures circulating from Israeli media and the IOF showing late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's wife, Samar reportedly holding a $32,000 luxury bag in a tunnel in Gaza, many users on social media took to several platforms and debunked the claims in question. Some claimed that the bag was a copy of the Hermes Birkin since uncanny ones to the original exist in the market. In contrast, others argued that it wasn't even a Hermes bag with one writing, "Her bag has two gold sergeant stripes on the bag handles". Did Yahya Sinwar's wife carry a $32,000 luxury bag in tunnel? : üá&AE…
(2024-10-21). Kerem Bàºrsin reflects on changing his language after recognizing the impact of sexist profanity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Kerem Bàºrsin, a guest on ƒ∞brahim Selim's show, said that he changed his method because he felt swearing was sexist.It is important to remember that one of the themes that became a prominent subject on social media following the recent spike in the number of femicides was the use of sexist profanity.Sadly, as you are aware, femicide has once again been the focal point of our agenda, particularly in light of the horrible murders committed against two women who were 19 years old.The responses to these killings, which we discuss virtually every day, not just today, have, of course, also ri…
(2024-10-21). Microsoft to provide US Army with HoloLens goggles worth $21.9B. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Microsoft, the American multinational corporation and technology company, will secure a deal with the US Army to provide its IVAS goggles in a contract worth approximately $21.9 billion.Microsoft HoloLens: Microsoft is expected to secure a deal worth $21.9 billion upon providing the US Army with HoloLens goggles, software, and hardware components, according to Bloomberg. | The Microsoft HoloLens is an advanced mixed-reality device that allows users to experience a seamless blend of the digital and physical worlds. | According to the US Army's latest statement, the cost of Microsoft's HoloL…
(2024-10-21). Philosophy At School Gives Young People The Tools To Discuss Difficult Topics Such As The Israel-Gaza War #Philosophy #School #Gives #Young #People #Tools #Discuss #Difficult #Topics #Such #Israel-Gaza #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the beginning of conflict in Gaza left UK schools with a dilemma: how to mark the event. It has …
(2024-10-21). A new world order in the making: Here's why this BRICS summit will be special. rt.com 
The potential presence of the UN secretary-general in Kazan would send a strong signal that the world is moving towards a new architecture | The upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia could mark a turning point in global geopolitical history. Faced with the slow erosion of the Western world order, a new balance is emerging, driven by a coalition that seems increasingly determined to chart its own course. This unique event brings together 24 heads of state from various nations, including iconic figures such as China's Xi Jinping. The inclusion of Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in…
(2024-10-21). People without a center. indybay.org Without awareness of and trust in his own self, a person is disconnected from both himself and his environment, according to Fromm. He believes neither in what he is nor in what surrounds him. Where there was once interest, love and solidarity, there now reigns the desire "to have, to possess and to rule the world, and thus to become a slave to one's own possessions".
(2024-10-21). Shady NHS spy tech firm Palantir has just been handed ANOTHER public contract. thecanary.co 
US spy tech firm Palantir has weaseled its way further into the British state. This time, the nefarious surveillance technology firm has seized a contract with the Leicestershire Police force. It appears to be for its key intelligence platform. This is, of course, after the Tories awarded Palantir a contract for NHS data. Palantir poking […] | By
(2024-10-21). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud
(2024-10-21). Lionel Richie likens touring to vacation as he announces Europe shows. gnnhd.tv 
The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter's 'Say Hello To The Hits' tour will begin in Belfast on May 31…
(2024-10-21). Third son born to Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari. gnnhd.tv 
She has not revealed the name of her third son…
(2024-10-21). Cuba's president warns against unrest over nationwide blackout. scmp.com Cubans struggled with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm.
(2024-10-21). Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist. theintercept.com 
On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer from the lobbying firm gave $1,000 to "Pete Sessions for Congress."
(2024-10-21). Telegraph Misled Readers on Climate Change Impact, rules Press Watchdog in Rare Slap-Down. bylinetimes.com 
Following a six month back-and-forth with a climate think tank, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) has now upheld a complaint against the newspaper over an article published in April this year, which claimed there had been a "fall in weather [related] delays" on the rail network. | The story claimed that it "eroded" the Network Rail chief's warnings over the impact of climate change on the sector. | But in response to a complaint from the non-profit Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, which tackles misinformation on the climate crisis, Ipso found that the article's headline and opening sente…
(2024-10-21). Seitlholo conducts inspection of Vaalharts Main Canal. sanews.gov.za Seitlholo conducts inspection of Vaalharts Main Canal | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo has conducted a site inspection of the Vaalharts Main Canal in Hartswater in the Northern Cape following the drowning of a 13-year-old boy. | The body of the child was retrieved on Thursday between Magogong and Taung, about 20 kilometres away. | The Vaalharts Main Canal stretches about 140 kilometres from the Vaal River at Warrenton in the Northern Cape, passing through the towns of Jan Kempdorp, Hartswater, Magogong, Taung and ends at the Pudimoe Water Treatment Works in Pudimoe, which ultimately treat a…
(2024-10-21). Weather warnings for Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za Weather warnings for Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued alerts for heavy rain and flooding over parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal., , Due to a cut off low pressure system, these conditions are expected from Sunday to Tuesday., , "Some areas in the summer rainfall region recently experienced their first Spring thunderstorms, but much of South Africa experienced calm weather conditions over the last few days. This is set to change with the arrival of a cut-off low pressure system, which will impact the southern, central, and eastern provinces from Sunday unt…
(2024-10-21). Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas on Monday and Tuesday. | "A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places," the SAWS said. | A surface high pressure south of the land will feed in a deep layer of moisture over the province, resulting in heavy downpours along the southeast coast between Cape St Francis and Port St Johns where the highest amounts of…
(2024-10-21). Musk Pledges to Award $1Mln to Voters Daily for Signing His Petition. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The petition supports the US Constitution's First and Second Amendments on free speech and the right to bear arms. It's open to all registered voters, Democrats and Republicans alike, who simply need to sign to enter the draw.
(2024-10-21). West's Conflict With Russia Remains Hybrid but Morphing Into 'Direct' War – Lavrov. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The West's war against Russia still has hybrid elements, but is increasingly turning into a real, "direct" war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
(2024-10-21). Tribes help tribes after natural disasters. Helene is no different. grist.org 
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were looking forward to their annual Cherokee Indian Fair this year — 2024's event was to be the 112th celebration. There were going to be Indigenous stickball tournaments, bubble gum-blowing contests, and a longest-hair competition. | But the tribe, located in the western part of North Carolina, was slammed by Hurricane Helene less than a week before the fair, with floods, destruction, and a death toll of
(2024-10-21). 'Like a new planet': Inside the monumental effort in Wilmington to 'Resurrect Riverside'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? There are lots of roadways in and out of Wilmington, Delaware. | Thousands of commuters use Interstate 95, which bisects the city of 72,000 people. Other visitors to town use roads that weave through smaller towns or the suburbs. | Yet one former major artery is hardly ever used. | That's Northeast Boulevard. | The two-mile stretch that parallels the Delaware River has deteriorated for decades. | Once-thriving auto dealerships, restaurants, clothing stores and other neighbor…
(2024-10-21). Stay focused, stay off social media, Gwarube urges matrics. sanews.gov.za Stay focused, stay off social media, Gwarube urges matrics | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, are monitoring the start of the 2024 NSC Exams in Soshanguve East Secondary School in Tshwane. | The National Senior Certificate Exams have started today, with learners writing languages, English and Afrikaans Paper 3. Just over 880 000 candidates from across South Africa will sit for this year's matric exams. | The exams will be concluded on 27 November 2024, and marking will commence immediately thereafter. | The Minister took the opportunity to speak to learner…
(2024-10-21). Meet the activist who fought for American Indians' voting rights — her face may be on your next quarter made in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, also known as Zitkála-≈ á, may not be nearly as recognizable as former U.S. President George Washington, but her face will share a quarter with him in your pocket soon enough. | That's because she was chosen The U.S. Mint uses a…
(2024-10-21). A digital archive of Philly artists with disabilities finds physical form at the Painted Bride. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover?
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? unitedworldint.com The research the Nobel Prize was awarded to. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective …
(2024-10-21). Israel and Hamas' positions remain unchanged after Sinwar's death, top negotiator says. haaretz.com The senior official told Haaretz that while the defense establishment's view is that the killing should be leveraged to get a deal, he thinks Israel will have to make concessions to do so…
(2024-10-21). Hamas is using his mentally ill son as a bargaining chip, with no hope he'll be freed soon. haaretz.com Hisham, who suffers from schizophrenia, entered Gaza in 2015 and has been held by Hamas ever since. His father has been fighting for his return for nine years, but is not optimistic; 'Hamas insists and isn't releasing him, even though it contravenes Islam's attitude towards the mentally ill.'…
(2024-10-21). Reports: Israel Police, NSC warned of 'unusual activity by Hamas' before dawn on October 7. haaretz.com Israeli media reported that the Shin Bet warned several organizations about unusual telephone activity by Hamas. The report states that the Shin Bet wrote that the unusual activity might indicate a possible attack, the National Security Council denied receiving the warnings…
(2024-10-21). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-10-21). Congress Unites Against Cowardly Terror Attack in Kashmir. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, labeling it an 'inhumane and despicable act' of targeted violence intended to derail infrastructure projects in the region. This statement comes after a gruesome assault on a tunnel-construction site.
(2024-10-21). Saudi Dissident Takes Spyware Battle to London Court. devdiscourse.com A Saudi dissident, Yahya Assiri, has been allowed to pursue a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia in London's High Court over claims of espionage via spyware.
(2024-10-21). Shifting Winds Escalate India's Summer Heatwaves. devdiscourse.com A recent study led by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has discovered a concerning trend about high-altitude winds intensifying heatwaves over north-central India. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights a northward shift of winds between 10-20 kilometers above sea level during the summer months.
(2024-10-21). Climate Change and Africa's debt crisis. independent.co.ug 
A policy brief by 3 top economists warns continent is in the worst crisis in 80 years ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa has long struggled with a silent debt crisis, one that has exacerbated its vulnerability to climate shocks and constrained its economic potential. It is time to give voice to these challenges and address …
(2024-10-21). BREAST CANCER: Mulago warns men on increasing cases. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital have warned men to seek screening for breast cancer, as there has been a notable rise in the number of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Speaking on Wednesday during the ongoing radiology health camp at the hospital, Dr. Kintu Luwaga, a Consultant Surgeon who …
(2024-10-21). Singapore software game developers seek to crack global market. channelnewsasia.com Singapore-based game developers said software designers in Southeast Asia want to bring the region's cultures and flavours to a global stage.
(2024-10-21). 'Climate change requires us to do it faster': Global body flags risks of missing 2030 renewable energy target. channelnewsasia.com At this rate, the world will be unable to meet a target of tripling renewable energy capacity within the next six years, said the director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency.
(2024-10-21). Actor Christopher Lee, singer Tanya Chua win at Taiwan's prestigious Golden Bell Awards. channelnewsasia.com Malaysia-born, Singapore-based actor Christopher Lee beat out his younger brother in the same category — Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film — at the 59th Golden Bell Awards, while Singaporean singer Tanya Chua nabbed Best Original Song.
(2024-10-21). Israel's war on the United Nations. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-10-21). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |
(2024-10-21). Widening the War: The US Sends Troops to Israel. counterpunch.org 
The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever. In that mix and mess will be its greatest sponsor and guardian, the United
(2024-10-20). Trade frameworks linking China, Africa set to broaden. ecns.cn In the face of a turbulent global landscape, characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism, China and Africa should lean toward embracing globalization and win-win cooperation more than ever before, to benefit their own populations and catalyze the modernization of the broader Global South, experts said.
(2024-10-20). PLA monitors U.S., Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored the USS Higgins and the Canadian warship respectively abiding by laws and regulations as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the command's spokesman Li Xi said.
(2024-10-20). China keeps eye on warships. ecns.cn China follows and monitors U.S. and Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Chinese military spokesman says.
(2024-10-21). FM: 'All Israeli targets' identified for retaliation in case regime attacks Iran. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that Iran has "identified all its targets" in the occupied territories for a retaliatory attack against Israel.
(2024-10-21). Hamas urges Muslims, Arabs to besiege Israeli, US embassies to halt Gaza war. presstv.ir Hamas tells supporters to besiege Israeli and US embassies to mount pressure to stop the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-10-21). The arrival of North Korean fighting troops in Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict. indybay.org The arrival of North Korean troops in Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict could have significant implications for global geopolitical dynamics and the trajectory of the war…
(2024-10-21). Mystery of Drone Swarms: Unraveling Recent Incidents Over the United States. indybay.org In recent years, a series of unsettling incidents involving mysterious drones has captured the attention of both military officials and the public in the United States.
(2024-10-21). The DEFR Follies — Cost Of Hydrogen Storage. wattsupwiththat.com I understand that there are people moving forward on setting up some of this hydrogen infrastructure, funded with government subsidies. It's almost impossible to imagine how much subsidies it would take to make such a system fully functional. It will never happen.
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu arrest warrant and the ICC: What to expect next. middleeasteye.net 
Netanyahu arrest warrant and the ICC: What to expect next | Amid Israel's war on Gaza, why is the International Criminal Court taking its time? | | Karim Khan announces his request for arrest warrants from the Hague on 20 May 2024 (ICC) | It has been five months since the prosecutor of the International…