(2024-10-23). Harris Campaign Says She Denies Israel Is Committing Genocide. popularresistance.org Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has clarified that she does not believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza after an incident at a rally suggested that she did.
(2024-10-23). Israeli Airstrikes Pound Ancient Lebanese City of Tyre. news.antiwar.com Overnight, Israel demanded an evacuation of civilians from a broad swathe of the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre. They announced that they were going to "forcefully" act against Hezbollah, and if you've been following the Lebanon news, that means they're going to hit a lot of residential buildings. This morning, the first airstrikes started. At …
(2024-10-23). Two US Troops Injured During Raid Against ISIS in Iraq. news.antiwar.com Two US troops were wounded in a raid against ISIS in central Iraq that was conducted with Iraqi government forces, US Central Command said on Wednesday. CENTCOM claimed seven ISIS fighters were killed in the raid, which it said was led by Iraqi forces. "During the Iraqi-led operation, two US military personnel were wounded while …
(2024-10-23). The Watermelon Scare: Attacks on Palestine Solidarity Activists Aim to Silence Anti-War Movement. itsgoingdown.org On October 15th, the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network was labeled a "terrorist entity" by Canada and subjected to sanctions by the United States. These designations follow a previous ban in Germany and the labeling of Samidoun as a "terrorist organization" by Israel. The U.S. claims Samidoun is a "sham fundraiser whose efforts have supported…
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). On Disarmament Week UN calls for definitive step towards peace. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) World Disarmament Week promotes an effort for peace as the world goes through one of the tensest moments since World War II and the foundation of the UN.
(2024-10-23). ICRC congratulates Nihon Hidankyo on Nobel Peace Prize and work to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). Israeli citizens calling for true international pressure on Israel for an immediate ceasefire. pressenza.com We, Israeli citizens residing in Israel and abroad, call on the international community — the UN and its institutions, the United States, the European Union, the League of Arab States, and all states around the world — to intervene immediately and implement every possible sanction towards achieving an immediate ceasefire between Israel and its neighbors, for the future of both peoples in Israel/Palestine and the peoples of the region, and for their rights to security and life. | Many of us are veteran activists against the occupation, for peace and mutual existence in this land. We are motivated by ou…
(2024-10-23). Team of the Third World March for Peace and NonViolence entered Nepal. pressenza.com 
A corps of the '3rd World March for Peace Team' entered Nepal under the lead of Rafael de la Rubia, a great humanist from Spain, accompanied by prominent Humanist Peace Volunteers from UK, Italy, Australia, India and Bangladesh. | By Tulsi Sigdel, from Nepal | The Humanist Team of Nepal joined the international champions of peace and began their march yesterday from the cultural city of Tokha, in Kathmandu, where they were received by municipal officials in their facilities. | There, the local authorities handed over a "Token of Love" to the group of visitors as a sign of support and appreciation for the message…
(2024-10-23). For Cuba, U.S. elections have major consequences. peoplesworld.org 
At the end of October, the United Nations General Assembly, for the 32nd consecutive year, will be voting on a resolution submitted by Cuba claiming "the necessity to put an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." As they do every year, the delegates will most likely …
(2024-10-23). Turkey extends role in Lebanon UN peacekeeping mission. newarab.com 
The Turkey has contributed to
(2024-10-23). Universities Raze Jewish Students' Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs. indybay.org To honor the Sukkot holiday, students from Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and other Jewish-led organizations constructed Gaza solidarity sukkahs on campuses including Northwestern University; University of Chicago; Brown University; Columbia University; University of Washington; University of California, Berkeley; Stanford University; Yale University; University of North Carolina; University of California, Los Angeles; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rutgers University; University of California, San Diego; and other schools.
(2024-10-23). Chinese doctors perform ultra-remote surgery on Beninese patient. ecns.cn Chinese doctors successfully removed a kidney cyst from a Beninese patient by remotely controlling a surgical robot on the hospital ship Peace Ark on Monday.
(2024-10-23). Israeli use of white phosphorus in Lebanon injured UN peacekeepers: Report. therealnews.com 
(2024-10-23). Iran Urges BRICS to Push for Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the BRICS members to help stop the war on Gaza and Lebanon and deescalate tensions in the West Asia, stressing that global welfare and economic development will only be achieved in light of peace and security across the world.
(2024-10-23). Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire as Blinken pushes for peace. scmp.com Israeli pounded Beirut and hit the historic city of Tyre, while the militants turned to precision guided missiles for the first time.
(2024-10-23). Call for peace and stability in Nongoma. sanews.gov.za Call for peace and stability in Nongoma | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for peace and stability in Onyango Villages, Nongoma., , This as conflicts between villagers have tragically resulted in 10 deaths., , Buthelezi led a provincial government delegation to meet with the community, urging an end to the violence that has disrupted schooling and forced some residents to sleep in the bushes out of fear for their lives., , Addressing the community, Buthelezi said the meeting marked the beginning of the end of hostilities in the Onyango Vill…
(2024-10-23). Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict as Israel bombs historic Lebanese city. scmp.com The trip is also the last major US peace push before the November 5 presidential election, which could scramble US policy in the region.
(2024-10-23). Para Cuba, las elecciones estadounidenses tienen importantes consecuencias. peoplesworld.org 
A finales de octubre, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas votará, por 32 ∫ año consecutivo, una resolución presentada por Cuba en la que se reclama "la necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba". Como cada año, es muy probable que los delegados …
(2024-10-23). 'The Commune is nothing new here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune (Part I). mronline.org A socialist commune in the Venezuelan Amazon draws inspiration from the collective practices of its Indigenous members.
(2024-10-23). Venezuela: Opposing the blockade is our main task. mronline.org The United States is waging an economic war against Venezuela.
(2024-10-23). Rusia apoya ingreso de Venezuela a los Brics. radiohc.cu Kazán, Rusia 23 oct (RHC) Rusia apoya el deseo de Venezuela de unirse al bloque de los Brics como país miembro, constató este miércoles Prensa Latina.
(2024-10-23). Prorrogan inscripciones de aspirantes al Poder Ciudadano de Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) El Comité de Postulaciones del Poder Ciudadano de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela prorrogó hasta el 25 de octubre las inscripciones de aspirantes a ocupar cargos en el Poder Ciudadano, trascendió hoy.
(2024-10-23). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune. popularresistance.org Early in the last decade a set of communities along the Cataniapo River started to organize themselves to protect the river's ecosystem and bolster their agricultural and handicraft production. A few years later, in response to Chávez's call to build socialist communes, 15 community councils in the area came together to form the Rio Cataniapo Commune. | Today, approximately 1500 people participate in the Río Cataniapo Comune. They come from various ethnic backgrounds, but the majority identify as Indigenous and some still practice common ownership of land.
(2024-10-23). Venezuelan government slams terrorist attack in Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Caracas, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela today strongly condemned the terrorist attack against the Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities, located in the district of Kahramankazan, in Ankara, which left four dead and several injured.
(2024-10-23). Maduro in Kazan: Venezuela is Ready for a New World. orinocotribune.com Upon his arrival in Kazan, the president said that "Venezuela comes to offer a portfolio to investors who wish to invest in the country with the largest oil reserves in the world." | The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, arrived this Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the 26th summit of the BRICS group that will be held until October 24. | Upon his arrival, President Maduro said that "the BRICS have become the epicenter of the multipolar world, and at the same time, they represent the hope that the countries of the global south, who aspire to development, have the possibility of accessin…
(2024-10-23). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill over 40, as Beirut bombed again. newarab.com 
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reiterated that water supplies in Gaza's Jabalia have now run out entirely, as living conditions worsen for those trapped there by Israeli forces…
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). US Government Behind Campaign Violating North Korean Airspace. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic North Korea has recently warned against the use of drones over its sovereign airspace to spread subversive propaganda. CNN in its October 11, 2024 article, "North Korea accuses South of flying drones over Pyongyang," reported, "North Korea accused South Korea of flying propaganda-filled drones over Pyongyang and threatened "retaliation," state media reported." The same…
(2024-10-23). Widening the War: The US Sends Troops to Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-23). Yahya Sinwar: from refugee to resistance leader. peoplesdispatch.org One week ago, on Wednesday, October 16, Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, also known as Abu Ibrahim, was killed in combat in the southern Gaza strip in the city of Rafah. Sinwar dedicated his life to struggling for the liberation of Palestine and resisting the occupation. | While Western media outlets have termed him a "terrorist mastermind" and his death as an achievement to be celebrated, this narrative seems to be in direct contradiction with the sentiments of people in Palestine and across the region. This is in part due to the fact that, for many, his story represents the decades-long story of oppression and resi…
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). Yahya Sinwar died like the heroes of ancient legends. ummid.com America labeled Yahya Sinwar a terrorist, just as they had once labeled Nelson Mandela. But history does not follow the desires of the great powers. If it did, the occupiers would rule the world…
(2024-10-23). 2024 Jharkhand Polls: Irfan Ansari, Rameshwar Oraon in Congress 1st list. ummid.com The Congress Party Monday released its first list of 21 candidates for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-23). California law mandates that public school children be taught about State's genocide of Indigenous Peoples. mronline.org 
From the time the Europeans arrived on American shores, the U.S. government authorized more than 1,500 wars and attacks on Indigenous people and at the conclusion of the "Indian wars" in the late 19th century, of the estimated 10 million to 15 million native peoples, fewer than 238,000 remained.
(2024-10-23). David North addresses meeting at Frankfurt Book Fair. wsws.org On Saturday, David North, chairman of the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site, spoke to over 100 attendees at the Frankfurt Book Fair on the topic "Back to the Future: Fascism, War and Class Struggle in the 21st Century."
(2024-10-23). More miners die, others left unpaid, as Russia's workers pay the price for war economy. wsws.org Siberian miners began a hunger strike over unpaid wages on Monday, four days after three were killed in a gold mine collapse in the Russian Far East.
(2024-10-23). Widening The War: The US Sends Troops To Israel. popularresistance.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 States, a giant of almost blind antiquity in all matters concerning the Jewish state. | In a measure that should have garnered bold headlines, the Biden administration has announced the deployment of some 100 US soldiers to Israel who will be responsible for operating the Terminal Hig…
(2024-10-23). Stifling the Sikh Diaspora: India's Continuing War on Khalistan. globalresearch.ca It was never a good look. Advertised as the world's largest, complex and most colourful of democracies, India's approach to certain dissidents, notably of a Sikh patriotic sensibility, has not quite matched its lofty standing. The strength of a liberal …
(2024-10-23). US Economist Warns: Dollar System is Weakening as Gold BRICS Rise. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS. More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South,…
(2024-10-23). Elite US economist warns: dollar system is weakening as gold BRICS rise. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS.
(2024-10-23). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing America's News. popularresistance.org One year after Oct. 7 attacks, Netanyahu is on a winning streak." So reads the title of a recent Axios article describing the Israeli prime minister riding on an unbeatable wave of triumphs. These stunning military "successes," its author Barak Ravid notes, include the bombing of Yemen, the assassinations of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and the pager attack against Lebanon. | The same author recently went viral for an article that claimed that Israeli attacks against Hezbollah are "not intended to lead to war but are an attempt to reach 'de-escalation through escalation.'"
(2024-10-23). Yahya Al-Sinwar, 1962-2024: His life will inspire many more to liberate Palestine. workers.org 
Workers World Party salutes the heroic revolutionary leader Yahya Al-Sinwar, chair of the Political Bureau of the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement and Commander of the Al-Aqsa Flood Battle, who died heroically in battle along with other Hamas combatants on Oct. 17 in Gaza. While the Israeli war criminals, led by . . . |
(2024-10-23). Lessons On Fighting For The Climate Under Authoritarianism. popularresistance.org In 2013, in the devastating wake of Typhoon Haiyan, Yeb Saño began a two-week hunger fast. Saño, then a diplomat and the head of the Philippines delegation at the U.N. climate talks in Poland, had watched as one of the most powerful tropical storms in history obliterated his hometown of Tacloban. Just a few days after the typhoon, a weeping Saño declared to the delegates in Warsaw that he would not eat again until meaningful climate progress was made. But the fast, which Saño now also calls a hunger strike, was not just a political move.
(2024-10-23). Naples Protests G7 'Lords Of War'. popularresistance.org Thousands of people took to the streets of Naples on October 19, demonstrating against the G7 military agenda and Italy's proposed reforms that would limit the freedom to dissent. Protesters, representing a host of organizations including student associations, trade unions, and community centers, rallied against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government's policies, demanding a shift in priorities toward social needs instead of military spending. Side by side with the protest in Naples, demonstrations were held in dozens of cities across Italy, as reported by the left political party, Power to the People (Potere…
(2024-10-23). Canada Must Act NOW to Stop Israeli War Crimes in Northern Gaza. socialistproject.ca 
Dear Prime Minister, | We, the undersigned humanitarian, religious, community and civil society organizations from all over Canada, express profound alarm at the rapidly worsening situation in northern Gaza. Civilians are being burned alive in an ongoing campaign of violence that has reached unimaginable levels of brutality. | The humanitarian infrastructure has completely collapsed — no clean water is available, with
(2024-10-23). SCOTT RITTER: Iran's Bomb Is Real — And It's Here. strategic-culture.su 
By Scott Ritter | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For months now, the world has focused on the danger of nuclear war between the United States an…
(2024-10-23). Residents of Argentine city get acquainted with traditional Russian clothing. tvbrics.com 
Headdresses, special shirts and "sarafans" were presented among the wardrobe items…
(2024-10-23). The Global War on Children. fpif.org
(2024-10-23). Peter Lynch's death should be a warning to us all. expose-news.com On the 19th of October, 2024, Mr Peter Lynch, 61, died in HMP Moorland, near Doncaster. He was a husband of 36 years, a father to 3 grown children, and a grandfather …
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-23). 'Unbelievable response' awaits any Israeli action against Iran: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's president asserts that any potential Israeli act of aggression against the country will be met with a "decisive and unbelievable" response.
(2024-10-23). Leader: Struggles of Nasrallah, Sinwar changed fate of West Asia. presstv.ir Iran's Leader says the martyrdom of Hamas Political Bureau chief, Yahya Sinwar, and Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah served to change the fate of the West Asia region.
(2024-10-23). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-23). Pezeshkian says seeking to prevent conflict expansion as Modi blasts Israel's genocide. presstv.ir Iran's president lays emphasis on the country's underway endeavor towards preventing expansion of regional tensions during a meeting with India's prime minister.
(2024-10-23). 'Unbelievable response' awaits any Israeli action against Iran: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's president asserts that any potential Israeli act of aggression against the country will be met with a "decisive and unbelievable" response.
(2024-10-23). 'Make every wound a weapon: Dissecting Yahya Sinwar's poetic and powerful last will. presstv.ir Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, in his poetic and powerful last will, called for the continuation of resistance against the Israeli occupation, urging Palestinians to carry the dream of Palestine in their hearts.
(2024-10-23). Leader: Struggles of Nasrallah, Sinwar changed fate of West Asia region. presstv.ir Iran's Leader says the martyrdom of Hamas Political Bureau chief, Yahya Sinwar, and Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah served to change the fate of the West Asia region.
(2024-10-23). Angela Rayner roasts Oliver Dowden at PMQs over Tories failing working people. leftfootforward.org 'The definition of working people are the people that the Tory party has failed for the last 14 years'
(2024-10-23). Farage and Truss in meltdown over Labour volunteers helping Harris slammed for their own hypocrisy. leftfootforward.org Where was the outrage from sections of the right-wing press when Farage and Truss went over to support Trump?
(2024-10-23). Ofcom says social media algorithms must change after the Southport riots. leftfootforward.org Ofcom is recommending that apps change their algorithms so that content which is illegal or harmful is down-ranked for children's accounts.
(2024-10-23). Wera Hobhouse MP: We can't keep shying away from it — it's time we had an open and honest conversation about legalising Assisted Dying. leftfootforward.org It's clear the tide is turning when it comes to legalising assisted dying…
(2024-10-23). Israeli warplanes strike Khiam and the outskirts of Litani riverbed between the town of Blat and Al-Jabbour Heights: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-23). Chinese president on the war on Gaza and Lebanon: We need to push for a ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-23). The Global War on Children. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-23). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-23). Ukraine war ending scenarios. strategic-culture.su Russia must closely monitor the actions of Prime Minister Rutte. His statements about his desire to engage in dangerous confrontation suggest that he is not willing to wait to carry out his plans | Join us on , , and . | Co…
(2024-10-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 971. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-23). Trump campaign accuses UK Labour Party of election interference. newarab.com 
The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…
(2024-10-23). Moroccan TV condemned for casting Israeli-Moroccan actress. newarab.com 
Moroccan "She's a war criminal who supports the annihilation of Gaza. There's no difference between her and Netanyahu (Israeli PM)", argued Mohamed El-Ghafri, a pro-Palestine activis…
(2024-10-23). Netanyahu swerves US calls to reject genocidal 'General's Plan'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resisted calls from top US officials to publicly disavow the so-called ' The Israeli leader and top aide Ron Dermer denied that the plan was being implemented in talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, but sidestepped the top US diplomat's urging for a public clarification, according to The Times of Israel, citing an unnamed US official. | The talks came amid Isr…
(2024-10-23). 41-year lessons of the 1983 U.S. Marines Beirut barracks bombing. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of The United States also has been attacking targets…
(2024-10-23). X admits 'error' reinstating Khashoggi murder suspect's account. newarab.com 
Social media platform The account of "Due to an error the suspension was originally lif…
(2024-10-23). How Biden's Middle East policy helped fuel a regional war. newarab.com 
The Biden administration responded optimistically to The White House immediately However, Israeli Prime Minister Be…
(2024-10-23). Israel is targeting Gazans trying to go back to their homes. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Strangers in Light Coats: Poetry of time, memory, and exile. newarab.com 
The book is section…
(2024-10-23). US Arab film festival to screen authentic films from the region. newarab.com 
After pausing last year's film series due to Israel's The 28th edition of the festival will open with a Palestinian film from Gaza at the Palace of Fine Arts in the city's Marina District, and close w…
(2024-10-23). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Activists say over 70 dead in two days of fighting in Sudan. newarab.com 
Four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday, The strike wounded 27 people, including women and children, and left bodies "charred", according to the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups. | In Al-Jazira state just south of Khartoum, fierce clashes ignited on Sunday after a paramilitary commander defected…
(2024-10-23). Family of Israeli soldier killed in Gaza told to remove cross. newarab.com 
The family of a David Bogdanovskyi was killed in December during Israel's His family told Israeli media that they were ordered by the Public Council for Commemoration of Fallen Soldiers in the…
(2024-10-23). Gaza and Lebanon in focus as BRICS leaders call for ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Gaza war sees Arab Americans tilt toward Trump. newarab.com 
Former President The Saudi-based news outlet Arab News commissioned a poll looking at voter intentions among Arab Americans ahead of the upcoming The poll indicates that 45 pe…
(2024-10-23). Iranian IRGC general charged in murder plot of dissident in US. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Israel committed 'countless' war crimes in Lebanon in one month. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Israel used US-linked SPICE 2000 in Beirut tower attack: expert. newarab.com 
A The ten-story block in Beirut's Tayouneh neighbourhood was flattened shortly after an evacuation order was issued by the Israeli army's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee. | The building was "completely destroyed", according to Lebanon's National News Agency. | Video captu…
(2024-10-23). Israeli army bans radical 'Messiah' patch from uniforms. newarab.com 
The Israeli Army Chief of Staff
(2024-10-23). Israelis plan Gaza resettlement at conference on enclave border. newarab.com 
Hundreds of far-right The two-day event, held on 20-21 October under the slogan "Gaza is Ours, Forever", Jewish extremists meet in a closed military zone near the settlement of Be'eri, at the Gaza border, to call…
(2024-10-23). Mia Khalifa 'warns U.S. soldiers against fighting for Israel'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Turkey says three dead, five injured after attack at TUSAS site. newarab.com 
The mayor of Kahramankazan, Slim Cirpanoglu, told Turkish TV channel Tele1 that three people were killed and five wounded in the attack. | In a social media post on X Int…
(2024-10-23). UK PM Starmer meets UK-Palestinian families after Gaza criticism. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister
(2024-10-23). University of Milan suspends ties with Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). From Gaza to media scandals: Starmer's disastrous first 100 days. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). US Arab film festival to screen authentic films from the region. newarab.com
(2024-10-23). Egypt's Sisi hails Russian support at BRICS summit. newarab.com 
In statements aired by Russian news agencies, Sisi praised "the development of bilateral relations" between Egypt and Russia in recent years, in particular Moscow's "effective contribution to (Egypt's) national projects". | Chief among them, Sisi said, is Egy…
(2024-10-23). EU migrant deal with Tunisia lacked transparency. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Gaza war sees Arab Americans tilt toward Trump over Gaza war. newarab.com Former President The Saudi-based news outlet Arab News commissioned a poll looking at voter intentions among Arab Americans ahead of the upcoming The poll indicates that 45 pe…
(2024-10-23). Iran, Saudi reportedly plan joint Red Sea military exercises. newarab.com 
The two Middle East
(2024-10-23). Israel bombards Lebanon's Tyre, WHO halts Gaza polio vaccines. newarab.com 
Israel has bombarded Many of the city's residents, who
(2024-10-23). Israel expels hundreds from Jabalia as 'bodies fill streets'. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have expelled hundreds of Palestinians from the Jabalia refugee camp in The move comes amid fears that Israel was implementing the ' Palestinians forced to leave northern Gaza along 'safe' routes to the south have reported seeing streets strewn…
(2024-10-23). Israel orders expulsion of Tyre neighbourhoods amid strikes. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Israel seeks Egypt's help for truce talks with Hamas. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Lebanese students displaced by Israel resume education in Iraq. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). 'Smell of death is everywhere' in northern Gaza. newarab.com 
All roads in the Dozens of bodies are lying in the streets. Some of the corpses are being eaten by stray dogs because ambulances and civil defence crews are unabl…
(2024-10-23). Tunisia adds jail time for former presidential candidate. newarab.com 
Jailed Tunisian politician Zammel, one of only two candidates allowed to run against President Kais Saied earlier this month, was arrested in early September, on the same day that electoral authorities had approved his candidacy. | A court in the central city of Kairouan sentenced Zammel late Monday to five more years…
(2024-10-23). UK says Israel arms exports won't be used to break int'l law. newarab.com 
A UK minister has told parliament that arms exports to Israel comply with UK Labour Minister It comes a…
(2024-10-23). Gaza parents' heartbreak as children's clothes, shoes fall to pieces. aljazeera.com Children are underdressed and exposed to the elements a year into Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-10-23). War and instability bring African governance progress to a halt: Report. aljazeera.com Democratic backsliding in Africa reflects global trend towards 'strongman politics' emboldening autocrats.
(2024-10-23). Risking my life to feed people displaced by Israel's war on Lebanon. aljazeera.com As Israel intensifies its bombardment of Lebanon, volunteers risk their lives to feed those displaced across the country…
(2024-10-23). Global warming worsening deadly flooding in Africa, warn scientists. aljazeera.com Africa is bearing the brunt of climate change despite producing tiny percentage of global emissions.
(2024-10-23). Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills. aljazeera.com Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.
(2024-10-23). Vinicius is going to win the Ballon d'Or, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti. aljazeera.com The Brazilian forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
(2024-10-23). Saturday 10/26: From Frisco to Falastin: Stop Scott Wiener's War Machine. indybay.org 24th St. and Noe St. (meet in front of the Gaza mural) – in the heart of Noe Valley, San Francisco. Nearest BART station is the 24th St. Mission BART station.
(2024-10-23). Saturday 10/26: FROM FRISCO TO FALASTIN: STOP SCOTT WIENER'S WAR MACHINE. indybay.org 24th St. and Noe St. (meet in front of the Gaza mural) – in the heart of Noe Valley, San Francisco. Nearest BART station is the 24th St. Mission BART station.
(2024-10-23). A Broken Rules Based Order: Why Malaysia Is Staging a Come Back?>. infobrics.org Although PM Anwar could have rested on his laurels to lead Malaysia as the Chairman of Asean and the East Asian Summit in 2025, he chose to pitch Malaysia's aspiration to join BRICS…
(2024-10-23). October 7, 2001: America's "Just War" against Afghanistan: Women's Rights "Before" and "After" America's Destructive Wars. globalresearch.ca Unknown to Americans, in the 1970s and early 1980s, Kabul was "a cosmopolitan city. Artists and hippies flocked to the capital. Women studied agriculture, engineering and business at the city's university. Afghan women held government jobs".
(2024-10-23). World War III Is "On" But the Empire Has Already Lost. An American Civil War Looms. Spiritual Transformation Is the Only Way to Prevent Extinction. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-10-23). Palestinian Envoy Warns of Imminent Massacre in Gaza amid Israeli Siege. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations warned of an impending mass slaughter in northern Gaza, as Israeli forces continue their siege, blocking aid and striking hospitals and shelters, leaving thousands of civilians at risk.
(2024-10-23). President Warns of Iran's Decisive Response to Any Israeli Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned the Zionist regime that the mistake of committing an act of aggression against Iran will trigger a decisive and unimaginable response from Tehran.
(2024-10-23). IRGC Quds Force Chief Visits Hamas Office in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani visited the office of the Islamic Resistance Movement in Tehran to offer his condolences on the loss of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
(2024-10-23). Photos capture exact moment Israeli missile strikes building in Beirut. scmp.com Associated Press images provide a striking look at the speed, power and devastation of modern warfare.
(2024-10-23). It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under blockade, UN report says. scmp.com The war between Israel and Hamas has caused staggering destruction across Gaza, with entire neighbourhoods obliterated.
(2024-10-23). When it comes to China, Britain must play smart, not be emotional. scmp.com If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world's second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.
(2024-10-23). Jerusalem Residents Reflect on Celebrating Sukkot Amid War and Loss. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-23). Christian Zionists Defy War To Stand With Israel at Feast of Tabernacles. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-23). IMF Slashes Israel's 2024 Growth Forecast to 0.7%. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-23). Government considers strategy to elevate children's development. sanews.gov.za Government considers strategy to elevate children's development | Children, individuals and organisations promoting child rights and wellbeing have put their collective weight behind a shared set of national priorities that have the potential to transform the lives of children and shape the future of the nation. , , According to a statement released by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the priorities are aimed at ensuring that the 3 000 children born each day have enough food, love, safety and brain power to take the country forward, grow the economy, and break intergenerational cycles o…
(2024-10-23). Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation. sanews.gov.za Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation | Government has affirmed its commitment to addressing gender equality in relation to women being disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change through policy, legislation and action. | , Addressing the Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming Dialogue in Pretoria, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, said the increased burden on women necessitates that government makes gender equality a central tenet of the climate change strategies. , , "Our National Climate Change Response White Paper explic…
(2024-10-23). 'Tattoos for the climate concerned': Why people are getting inked for the planet. grist.org 
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(2024-10-23). What frightens Ezra Klein most about Israel becoming a pariah state. haaretz.com After the 2014 Gaza war, U.S. journalist Ezra Klein took a 'personal break' from reporting on Israel-Palestine. A decade later he is one of the most influential voices on the conflict. In an interview with Haaretz, he discusses how October 7 're-confronted' him with Israel's impact on Diaspora Jews and why people who still think of the Jewish state as a democracy are 'delusional'…
(2024-10-23). 'OCTOBER H8TE': What a new film on repercussions of Israel-Hamas war on U.S. Jews leaves out. haaretz.com The documentary produced by Debra Messing, set to premiere in Tel Aviv next week, will bring Israelis up to speed on how the events of October 7 played out on the streets and campuses of America. But it ignores critical information and paints a black-and-white picture…
(2024-10-23). Israel at war, day 383: Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah command posts in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com IDF: Tens of thousands of Palestinians evacuated from north Gaza's Jabalya since Thursday ‚ñ IDF says likely Hezbollah chief successor killed in Beirut three weeks ago ‚ñ Blinken: U.S. working to push limited deal in which a few hostages would be released for temporary Gaza cease-fire ‚ñ FBI says it is investigating leak of documents on Israel's preparation for retaliatory Iran strike ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 383 days into the war…
(2024-10-23). It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says. haaretz.com A UN Conference on Trade and Development report estimates that should economic growth rates in Gaza return to pre-war levels, it would take Gaza '350 years just to restore the GDP levels of 2022'.
(2024-10-23). Israeli Jews very rarely agreed to spy on behalf of Israel's worst enemies. What's changed? haaretz.com But in recent years, and especially in the last year of war, many Israelis are depressed because they don't see an end to Netanyahu's belligerent policies; the economy is deteriorating and the government doesn't offer hope to its citizens. All these are fertile ground for the cultivation of spies…
(2024-10-23). Any sane, responsible leader would try to end the war. Not Netanyahu. haaretz.com When the Israeli prime minister talks about 'revival,' there is only one thing on his mind ‚ñ The idea of resettling the Gaza Strip is well on the way to being normalized ‚ñ Israel's housing minister,…
(2024-10-23). UNDP and UNESCWA Warn of Soaring Poverty in Palestine Amid Conflict. devdiscourse.com A new assessment launched today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) forecasts a staggering increase in poverty in the State of Palestine, predicting that 74.3% of the population will live in poverty by 2024, impacting approximately 4.1 million individuals, including 2.61 million newly impoverished people.
(2024-10-23). Brick by Brick, Xi Jinping drives BRICS cooperation. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | As Chinese President Xi Jinping and a host of other leaders gather in Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS summit, the world is once again turning its limelight on the burgeoning international mechanism for how it will push forward self-development and respond to global woes. A steadfast champion of BRICS cooperation, …
(2024-10-23). Now, Old persons also complain about UBOS census figures. independent.co.ug 
HANU raise concerns on understatement of figures for older persons in the census provisional results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU) has warned that they have found substantial anomalies on Older Persons data in the current Census Report 2024 released on October 3. Namara Arthur Araali, the chairman of HANU addressed …
(2024-10-23). Kwoyelo's sentencing set for Friday, what next? independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A four-panel member of Judges at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court of Uganda will on Friday, issue a sentencing in the case of former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. Kwoyelo was convicted on August 13 of committing 44 crimes comprising war crimes and crimes …
(2024-10-23). Space Engineer Mujuni recognized as 'Emerging Space Leader' at International Astronautical Congress. independent.co.ug 
Milan, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Edgar Mujuni, one of the three pioneering engineers behind Uganda's first satellite PearlAfricaSat-1, has been honored at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan as one of the four African young professionals recognized as an Emerging Space Leader. This prestigious award, conferred by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), …
(2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…
(2024-10-23). How to step up to manage bunions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Stylish shoes can add the finishing touch to an outfit and help you feel like you're putting your best foot forward. But those dressy shoes might not be the best for your feet — especially your toes. Shoes that are narrow, tight, pointed or high-heeled can push the tip of your big toes toward and over your smaller toes, causing bunions. Bunions are bulging, bony bumps at the base of your big toes….
(2024-10-23). Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gynecologic exams might not top the list of things you look forward to, but whether it's for a wellness visit or a new concern, such exams are critical for detecting gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable. Gynecologic cancers include endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Gynecology visits should provide a valuable opportunity for you to ask questions, raise concerns and learn about your body from an expert who prioritizes your health and well-being. But if you've had difficulty…
(2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How surgery can reduce breast cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer. With my family history, when should I consider preventive surgery options, and what do those look like? Are there other risk factors I should be aware of? ANSWER: Given your family history of breast cancer, I'm so glad you want to know more about reducing breast cancer risk. There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of getting breast…
democracynow.org (2024-10-22). Israeli Troops Separate Men from Women and Children, March Displaced Palestinians at Gunpoint… ⚪ Meanwhile, Gaza officials say Israeli forces have blocked the entry of more than a quarter of a million trucks carrying food and other vital aid into Gaza in the last year, as Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war. Comment: The monstrous terrorist entity known as 'Israel' is showing that it has no sense of decency nor humanity. These scenes of mass forced marches give us a live-streaming view reminiscent of the historic genocides of the ages, such as the forced displacement of Armenians in Europe and Native Americans of the Americas, for example. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is ultimately complicit. Shameful, absolutely shameful.
Israeli forces have barred rescue teams from reaching Palestinians trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings as Israel's siege on the northern Gaza Strip continues into its 18th day. On Monday, Israeli drones equipped with loudspeakers hovered over shelters for displaced Palestinians in Beit Lahia, blaring messages ordering them to flee through military checkpoints. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers entered the shelters, separated men from their families at gunpoint and instructed women and children to move southward. The mass expulsion came amid continued unrelenting Israeli attacks