(2024-10-03). Israel Planning Major Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Israel is planning to launch a "significant retaliation" attack against Iran over the Iranian missile barrage that targeted Israel on Tuesday, which was a response to several Israeli escalations in the region. Israeli officials acknowledged to Axios that the situation could lead to a full-blown regional war, which would involve the US. According to …
(2024-10-03). Israel Planning Major Attack On Iran. popularresistance.org Israel is planning to launch a "significant retaliation" attack against Iran over the Iranian missile barrage that targeted Israel on Tuesday, which was a response to several Israeli escalations in the region. Israeli officials acknowledged to Axios that the situation could lead to a full-blown regional war, which would involve the US. | According to the Axios report, Israel could target oil production facilities inside Iran or other strategic sites. Israeli officials say that if Iran hits back, then all options will be on the table, including strikes on Iran's civilian nuclear facilities. | "We have a big questi…
(2024-10-03). Israel Attacks Targets In and Around Russian Air Base in Western Syria. news.antiwar.com Israel has been attacking virtually all its neighbors on a near daily basis to the point that full-scale regional war looms. Now Israel looks to be picking fights beyond the region, targeting Russia's regional presence in Syria. On Tuesday, an Iranian cargo plane arrived in Latakia with humanitarian aid for the hundreds of thousands of …
(2024-10-03). Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Killed at Least 37 on Wednesday. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 37 people on Thursday, the country's Health Ministry said early Friday. "The Israeli enemy's raids in the past 24 hours on towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Nabatieh, Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, Mount Lebanon, and the capital Beirut resulted in a total death toll of 37 people and 151 injuries," …
(2024-10-03). Report: Iran Tells US It Doesn't Want War But Phase of 'Self-Restraint' Is Over. news.antiwar.com Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that Iran has delivered a message to the US, saying it doesn't want a regional war but warning that its "unilateral self-restraint" is over. The message, delivered through Qatari meditators, said that "individual self-restraint" does not secure Iran's "national security requirements." Iran also warned that if Israel launched an attack …
(2024-10-03). American Healthcare Workers Who Volunteered in Gaza Say Over 118,000 Have Been Killed. news.antiwar.com Ninety-nine American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza over the past year published an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris on Thursday that detailed the horrors they witnessed and called for an end to US military support for Israel. The healthcare workers said they believe the true death toll in Gaza is …
(2024-10-03). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 99 Palestinians in 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli forces killed 99 Palestinians in Gaza over the previous 24-hour period, bringing its death toll since October 7, 2023, to 41,788. Another 169 Palestinians were injured, bringing the number of wounded to 96,794. The ministry's numbers only account for dead and wounded Palestinians who have been brought to …
(2024-10-03). Biden Says US and Israel Are Discussing Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities. news.antiwar.com President Biden said Thursday that the US and Israel were discussing the possibility of striking Iran's oil facilities in retaliation for the Iranian missile barrage that targeted Israel on Tuesday, which was a response to multiple Israeli escalations. When asked by a reporter if he would support Israeli strikes on Iranian oil sites, Biden said, …
(2024-10-03). Cornell is about to deport a student over Palestine activism. therealnews.com 
The student encampment movement last school year turned institutions of higher education into flashpoints of struggle over Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, US support for it, and the right to speak out against it. This year, college and university campuses have become laboratories of repression where different administrative efforts to silence Palestine solidarity and antiwar demonstrators are being deployed. And that is playing out right now at Cornell University. | As Aaron Fernando writes at The Nation, "Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, has taken disciplinary action against an internati…
(2024-10-03). Cornell is about to deport a student over Palestine activism. therealnews.com The student encampment movement last school year turned institutions of higher education into flashpoints of struggle over Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, US support for it, and the right to speak out against it. This year, college and university campuses have become laboratories of repression where different administrative efforts to silence Palestine solidarity and antiwar …
(2024-10-03). Zelensky's Laughable 'Victory Plan' Seems to be 'Working' — He Already Got $8 Billion. Is He Engaged in "Election Meddling"? globalresearch.ca In the last two and a half years, the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky pitched a number of "peace" plans, formulas, platforms and whatnot. Last year,
(2024-10-03). West 'anxious' about Russian military — senior US diplomat. rt.com 
The "reconstitution" of Moscow's forces during the Ukraine conflict has surprised Washington, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has said | Washington is highly concerned about the rapid "reconstitution" of the Russian military and partly attributes this to Moscow's "formidable" ties with China, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has said. | Discussing the Ukraine conflict in an interview on Wednesday hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington-based think tank, Campbell stated that "what we've seen over the course of the last two years is a reconstitution of the Russian…
(2024-10-03). India looking for dollar 'workarounds' — foreign minister. rt.com 
New Delhi's transactions with key partners, including Russia, have been made difficult by Washington, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said | New Delhi is looking to secure its interest and find "workarounds" in settlements with global partners, including Russia, as Washington complicates trade, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said. He clarified, however, that India has no intention of moving away from the US dollar. | Speaking on Tuesday at an event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington-based think tank, Jaishankar noted that India has "no malicious intent towards the…
(2024-10-03). India looking for dollar 'workarounds' as US complicates trade — foreign minister. rt.com New Delhi's transactions with key partners, including Russia, have been made difficult by Washington, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said | New Delhi is looking to secure its interest and find "workarounds" in settlements with global partners, including Russia, as Washington complicates trade, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said. He clarified, however, that India has no intention of moving away from the US dollar. | Speaking on Tuesday at an event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington-based think tank, Jaishankar noted that India has "no malicious intent towards the…
(2024-10-03). Berliners Rallying for Peaceful Resolution to Conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 3,000 people rallied in the German capital on Thursday for a peaceful resolution to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
(2024-10-03). An Academic Boycott of Israel is Necessary But Not Sufficient. counterpunch.org 
When I first heard about the Palestinian Campaign for an Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, about twenty years ago, I thought, this makes perfect sense. Here was a way to bring international pressure to bear on Israel—a peaceful way for people of good conscience to try to stop Israel's abuse of the Palestinian people.
(2024-10-03). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: International humanitarian law was created to move beyond division, paving the way from polarization to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Briefing to the UN Security Council — Maintenance of International Peace and Security, 25 September 2024, New York…
(2024-10-03). Fare Britannia: Greenpeace urges UK to tackle highest train fares in Europe with fairer pricing. leftfootforward.org The cost of rail travel in the UK is among the highest in Europe, especially for single travel tickets booked on the same day. A study by the TUC in 2019 found that rail fares in Britain had risen by 46 percent over the last 10 years while nominal weekly earnings increased by only 23 percent. | Across Europe, a new way to pay for train travel is becoming increasingly available, allowing passengers to pay a subscription basis through a monthly account. This is notably different to the UK, where the rail fare system has been described by Greenpeace as 'overly complex.' | In 2021, Austria took the lead by introdu…
(2024-10-03). Communist lawmakers in Israel demand end to bloodshed in Gaza and Lebanon. peoplesworld.org 
TEL AVIV—The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, who led Lebanese Hezbollah movement for more than three decades, will not bring peace or security for Israel. That's the warning being given by lawmakers from the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) coalition. The Israeli army announced Nasrallah's killing on Saturday morning, Sep. 28, which immediately prompted …
(2024-10-03). "What Should I Do With This Pain?" tomdispatch.com With the first anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel approaching, the death toll in Gaza climbing to more than 41,500, and Israel inflicting ever more extreme violence on the West Bank and now on Lebanon as well, something very different happened recently in a poky classroom at Columbia University. Two young men, one Palestinian and one Israeli, both of whom had lost people they deeply loved to the conflict, came to speak not about fear and anger, revenge or oppression, but about reconciliation, friendship, and peace. One of them was Arab Aramin, a 30-year-old Palestinian from Jerusalem whose litt…
(2024-10-03). A practical plan for peace in the Middle East>. newarab.com 
There will be no peace in the Middle East until the people of Palestine secure their unalienable right to life and liberty within a sovereign State of Palestine. | This is a right that Israel cannot deny or veto. It is a right that is enshrined in the UN Charter, many
(2024-10-03). US military action in the Middle East is not making Israel safer. aljazeera.com Lasting security for the entire region requires an equitable peace with the Palestinians, which the US will not broker.
(2024-10-03). The maps that help explain the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. aljazeera.com Israel is again fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, nearly two decades after a UN resolution that was meant to bring peace.
(2024-10-03). How to Get Aid to Victims of a Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 3, 2024 | Remarks to Global Peace Summit's Round Table Conference, October 3, 2024 | One obvious step would be for the U.S. government to restore funding of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency). For five reasons. | It's pocket change compared to what the U.S. is spending on militarism — not trillions or hundreds of billions but merely $100 million or so — (Note that the U.S. military spent over $200 million on a public…
(2024-10-03). Video: Faculty—Student Discussion on Humanity, Warfare, and Peacefare Held at U. of Wisconsin. worldbeyondwar.org On September 30th in Madison, Wisconsin, a Faculty-Student Roundtable Discussion on Humanity, Warfare, and Peacefare was held. Participants included Anthropology Professor Nam C. Kim. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2024-10-03). NicaNotes: They Are All Our Children: Memories from Nicaragua. afgj.org 
By Dorothy Granada (Dorothy Granada is a US-born peace activist and nurse who has lived and worked in Nicaragua for many years. She has been honored many times for her work with women and children by the Nicaraguan government, the Central American Parliament, and the North Caribbean Autonomous Region, among others. The hospital in Matiguas…
(2024-10-03). Nuclear Facilities Should Be Taken Out Of Middle East Conflict – Senior Russian Diplomat. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov had a sit down with Sputnik, sharing his take on most acute foreign policy issues, including Mideast escalation and BRICS peaceful expansion.
(2024-10-03). Corporate entitlement towards the Global South: Filing claims against Honduras worth 40% of its GDP. greenleft.org.au 
Honduras is facing at least US$14 billion in claims brought against it by corporations to protect their profits at the expense of people and the environment — a practice that applies across Latin America, reports Tamara Pearson.
(2024-10-03). Venezuela: Iran Has Invoked Its Right to Self-Defense. orinocotribune.com Through a statement published on the Telegram account of Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil, the government of Venezuela set out its position in relation to the events in West Asia, stating that the actions of Iran correspond with "its right to legitimate defense, as established in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, in response to the threats and crimes against humanity committed by the Netanyahu regime against Palestine, Lebanon, and the Iranian people." | The statement published this Wednesday, October 2, continued by stating that Venezuela "urges the international community to mobilize to resto…
(2024-10-03). President Maduro: àÅlvaro Uribe & Leopoldo López Were Masterminds Behind Robert Serra's Assassination. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has stated that the former president of Colombia, àÅlvaro Uribe, had hired a group of hitmen to assassinate the late Chavista revolutionary leader, Robert Serra. | During a ceremony this Tuesday, October 1, for the tenth anniversary of the assassination of the then-Deputy Robert Serra—when he was only 27 years old—the Venezuelan president praised the young revolutionary, and said he was a perfect model of a fighter against fascism. | In his speech, the head of state noted that the person who was in fact responsible for the murder committed on October 1…
(2024-10-03). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Gil: FM Albares Has Sided With Spanish Extremists (+Colombia's Murillo). orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil questioned the recent statements made by the Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, who described as "insults and slander" the statements issued by President Nicolás Maduro against the president of Spain's Popular Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo. | The controversy stems from statements issued by the Venezuelan head of state on September 29, after the leader of the PP (Feijoó) appeared publicly in Madrid offering support to the former Venezuelan far-right presidential candidate Edmundo González at a rally. | In this regard, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke o…
(2024-10-03). The Left in Latin America: Trends and Perspectives (2nd and final part). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein During the first 15 years of this century, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a series of democratic and popular processes that placed different versions of the left at the center of events. However, the leading role of Cuba and Venezuela and the overwhelming influence that commanders Fidel Castro and Hugo …
(2024-10-03). The Left in Latin America: Trends and Perspectives (2nd and final part). unitedworldint.com 6 major currents and the need to redefine what's left. By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein During the first 15 years of this century, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a series of democratic and popular processes that placed different versions of the left at the center of events. However, the leading role of Cuba and Venezuela …
(2024-10-03). Inicia Parlamento diálogo para revisar leyes electorales en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Venezuela iniciará hoy un diálogo político con todas las fuerzas y movimientos que participaron en las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio, con el objetivo de revisar todas las leyes electorales.
(2024-10-03). Rechazamos la Política de Injerencia y Agresión Contra Venezuela y Honduras. worldbeyondwar.org 
Por: Campaña América una Zona de Paz, World BEYOND War, Jueves de Octubre 2024 | La Campaña América una Zona de Paz, espacio integrado por diversas organizaciones y movimientos sociales de América, rechazamos las acciones de agresión e injerencismo por parte del imperialismo estadounidense contra el pueblo de Venezuela y Honduras, durante los últimos días. | El abultado expediente de acciones violatorias del derecho internacional, del respeto a la soberanía de los pueblos y de intromisión en los asuntos internos por parte de EE.UU, ha marcado la historia de este país, y la forma en la que ha pretendido imponer…
(2024-10-03). Nuclear Annihilation Threatened By Revival Of Cold War And Red Scare. popularresistance.org There had been a sense of waiting with bated breath in the wake of Russia's President Vladimir Putin recent announcement that he would lower the threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weapons, as the US and its NATO allies broadcasted their plans to ignore a repeated "red line" articulated by US President Biden not to provide arms to Ukraine which could be launched deep inside Russia. | Britain is playing its usual provocative role by sending clear messages that it would welcome US approval to let Ukraine use its "Storm Shadow" long-range missiles. We just got a short breather, in light of this recently issued pub…
(2024-10-03). US Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for Iran. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the US military shot down Iranian missiles headed towards Tel Aviv, launched by Iran as part of a broader response against Israel's aggression in Lebanon | US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on October 1, that Iran's missile attack on Israel "appears to have been defeated and ineffective." He also stressed that "this is a significant escalation by Iran, a significant event. We have made clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences, for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make that the case." Such statements by US officials leave many waiting on potential US retaliat…
(2024-10-03). US leaves Hurricane Helene survivors behind while funding Israel's genocidal war. peoplesdispatch.org At least 204 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Helene, which has
(2024-10-03). Expanding Middle East War. Planned US-Israeli Attack on Iran, The War on Energy, Strategic Waterways. globalresearch.ca
(2024-10-03). Glenn Greenwald: Who is Really Dragging the US Into Israel's Wars? scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-03). US-Israeli Rampage in the Middle East: Barreling Towards WWIII. scheerpost.com 
By Abby Martin / The Empire Files Journalist Séamus Malekafzali joins Abby Martin to talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, the assassination of Nasrallah, and the potential for war with Iran. They are also joined by Empire Files producer Mike Prysner. Abby Martin Abigail Suzanne Martin (born September 6, 1984) is an American journalist, TV presenter, and …
(2024-10-03). Democracy Now! 2024-10-03 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 03, 2024; "Don't Do It": Lebanese Lawyer Warns Israel Against Using War to Create a "New Middle East"; "Starving Gaza": Al Jazeera Film Shows U.S. Keeps Arming Israel as It Uses Hunger as a Weapon of War; Six Factory Workers Feared Dead in Tennessee After Being Swept Away During Hurricane Helene | Headlines for October 03, 2024; "Don't Do It": Lebanese Lawyer Warns Israel Against Using War to Create a "New Middle East"; "Starving Gaza": Al Jazeera Film Shows U.S. Keeps Arming Israel as It Uses Hunger as a Weapo…
(2024-10-03). Biden's Israel policy has led us to the brink of war on Iran. nationofchange.org How Biden's unconditional support for Israel's expanding war with its neighbors has brought the United States to the brink of war with Iran.
(2024-10-03). Biden's Israel Policy Has Led Us to the Brink of War on Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2024-10-03). Biden's Israel Policy Has Led Us to the Brink of War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
On October 1, Iran fired about 180 missiles at Israel in response to Israel's recent assassinations of leaders of its Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), Hezbollah and Hamas. There are conflicting reports about how many of the missiles struck their targets and if there were any deaths. But Israel is now considering a counterattack that could propel it into an all-out
(2024-10-03). Frances W. Pritchett, Ghalib Institute to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards 2024. ummid.com Internationally acclaimed Scholar, Translator, Critic and Author Professor Frances W. Pritchett, Professor Emerita, Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Columbia University, New York will receive this year's Sir Syed Excellence Award in the international category.
(2024-10-03). Google invites application for Software Engineering Winter Intern 2025. ummid.com Software major Google has invited applications from aspiring students for the "Software Engineering Winter Intern 2025" to hire bright minds to join its team and work as intern.
(2024-10-03). Fighting against war means fighting capitalism! wsws.org Never before has the threat of nuclear annihilation been as great as it is today. It is high time to stop the unbridled escalation of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine by the NATO powers.
(2024-10-03). Biden escalates toward disastrous war against Iran. wsws.org The United States and Israel stand on the verge of a direct attack on Iran, with the most far-reaching and catastrophic consequences for the Middle East and the whole world.
(2024-10-03). Vice-presidential debate: Political humbug covers up US drive to global war. wsws.org The 90-minute debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz put on display the basic agreement between the two right-wing corporate parties.
(2024-10-03). For The First Time, Congress Will Vote On Blocking Weapons To Israel. popularresistance.org Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. | The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days before ceasefire talks were set to resume. The package includes fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles. | "Sadly, and illegally, much of the carnage in Gaza has been carried out with U.S.-provided military equipment," said Sanders in a statement. "Providing more offensive weapons to continue this disastrous war would violate U.S. and inter…
(2024-10-03). Regional War Is Heating Up In West Asia. popularresistance.org "The UAV force of Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the [Tel Aviv] area in occupied Palestine with several Yaffa drones. The operation successfully achieved its objectives, as the drones reached their targets without the enemy being able to [shoot them down]," Saree said in a statement shared on social media. | The Ansrallah official did not give any details about the target of the strike, which he described as being part of the "fifth phase" of Yemen's military operations in support of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. | Saree also called on "all Arab and Islamic…
(2024-10-03). US-Israeli Rampage in the Middle East: Barreling Towards WWIII. popularresistance.org Israel has started a ground invasion into Lebanon with the approval of the Biden/Harris administration. This is following an intense bombing campaign by Israeli authorities against Lebanon killing hundreds of civilians and leaving thousands injured. Hezbollah, the militant group Israel claims it's targeting, has been engaged in cross border exchange with the Israeli military over the last year, primarily hitting military targets. This is a defensible military action considering they are trying to prevent a full-scale genocide in Gaza. | Joining Abby Martin is Séamus Malekafzali to talk about Israel's invasion of…
(2024-10-03). Who Will Care For Americans Left Behind By Climate Migration? popularresistance.org When Hurricane Helene, the 420-mile-wide, slow-spinning conveyor belt of wind and water, drowned part of Florida's coastline and then barged its path northward through North Carolina last week, it destroyed more than homes and bridges. It shook people's faith in the safety of living in the South, where the tolls of extreme heat, storms and sea level rise are quickly adding up. | Helene was just the latest in a new generation of storms that are intensifying faster, and dumping more rainfall, as the climate warms. It is also precisely the kind of event that is expected to drive more Americans to relocate as climate…
(2024-10-03). Palestine Action Halt F-35 Supply Chain At Wirral Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Palestine Action activists shut down a factory today that is known to supply crucial parts for warplanes being used in Israel's Gaza genocide. | They climbed onto the roof of Teledyne CML Composites in Bromborough on the Wirral, cut holes into it and sprayed blood-red paint into the factory. | Parent company Teledyne Technologies is the single-largest exporter of weaponry from Britain to Israel. | CML Composites specialises in components for the F-35 fighter jet, which Israel has used to drop 2,000lb bombs on Gaza. | Activists from the group previously targeted the site in July, driving a van through the factory…
(2024-10-03). Regional war feared as Biden backs Israel's threat to retaliate after Iranian missile attack. nationofchange.org The United States aided Israel in intercepting many of the Iranian missiles on Tuesday, and President Joe Biden has vowed to support Israel in further retaliation.
(2024-10-03). "Don't Do It": Lebanese Lawyer Warns Israel Against Using War to Create a "New Middle East" democracynow.org 
Israeli strikes continue to rain down on Lebanon, including a strike that killed rescue and health workers in Beirut. Lebanese authorities say 1.2 million people have been displaced by the Israeli attacks. Israel announced eight of its soldiers were killed while invading southern Lebanon this week. Israel launched the ground invasion after assassinating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday, despite Nasrallah reportedly agreeing to a 21-day ceasefire. "This overwhelming use of force cannot change people's agency," says Nadim Houry, Lebanese researcher and executive director of the Arab Ref…
(2024-10-03). "Starving Gaza": Al Jazeera Film Shows U.S. Keeps Arming Israel as It Uses Hunger as a Weapon of War. democracynow.org 
A deliberate, man-made famine is underway in Gaza, according to many human rights experts. Starving Gaza is a new documentary by Al Jazeera English's Fault Lines investigating how Israel has killed civilians seeking aid and attacked humanitarian networks. The harrowing film is based on the work of Palestinian reporters in Gaza who are suffering the same conditions as their subjects. "They've been displaced, they've been injured, they've watched their own children die in front of them, and yet they somehow conjure the professionalism to pick up a camera and record and tell other peopl…
(2024-10-03). In Madison, Wisconsin, Pressuring Congress to End Wars. worldbeyondwar.org 
We want our members of Congress to join Senators Merkley, Welch, and Sanders in blocking weapons sales to Israel. We also call on Congress to halt NATO-backed strikes inside Russia, stop arming Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2024-10-03). Even Upgraded F-16s of Ukrainian Army 'Vulnerable' to Russian Warplanes – US General. sputnikglobe.com Western countries have ramped up their military and financial aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's special military operation. Moscow has repeatedly warned against arms deliveries to Kiev, saying this would lead to further escalation of the conflict.
(2024-10-03). Nato's new chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip since taking office. scmp.com Rutte pledged continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
(2024-10-03). Ukrainian neo-Nazi ideology causing problems in Kiev-Warsaw cooperation. infobrics.org According to Poland's Defense Minister, Ukrainian have "no memory" about his country's war efforts to support Kiev.
(2024-10-03). Roundup: G7 Leaders Call For Middle East De-Escalation, Highlighting Diplomatic Solutions #Roundup: #Leaders #Call #Middle #East #De-Escalation, #Highlighting #Diplomatic #Solutions #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | ROME, Oct 3 (NNN-XINHUA) The Group of Seven (G7) leaders, yesterday, called for de-escalation in the Middle East, emphasising the possibility of a diplomatic …
(2024-10-03). Ukraine War Day #953: Ugledar Falls. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-10-03). China's stance on Ukraine balanced, consistent — top Russian diplomat. tass.com Sergey Lavrov said, that primary causes of conflict include NATO's eastward expansion…
(2024-10-03). Balkan Stability Threatened: Kosovo PM Warns of Russian Influence. devdiscourse.com Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has expressed concerns that the Balkans' stability could be at risk if Russia emerges victorious in Ukraine, potentially emboldening Serbia's expansionist tendencies. Kurti urged the West to maintain firm support for Ukraine to prevent further instability in the region.
(2024-10-03). Israel's Orwellian Strategy in Lebanon. progressive.org Turning pagers and walkie-talkies into weapons of war is a new escalation in a growing war in the Middle East.
(2024-10-03). The Most Important US Presidential Election of Our Lifetime: The Rightward Trajectory of the Two-Party System. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris — Sep 30, 2024 | Left-liberals plea every four years that this really is the most important election ever and time to hold our noses and send a Democrat to the White House. The manifest destiny of US world leadership, we are told, is at stake, as is our precious democracy which we have so generously been Let's leave aside the existential threats of climate change or nuclear war. However important, these issues are not on the November 5 ballot. No…
(2024-10-03). These Are US Wars. These Are Biden's Wars. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israeli warmongering isn't getting worse and worse because the Biden administration can't control Israel, it's getting worse and worse because the Biden administration knowingly refuses to make use of the control that it has.
(2024-10-03). Russia's warning has been heard in most Western capitals — intelligence chief. tass.com Sergey Naryshkin pointed out that speculations about the possibility of crossing Russia's red lines on the issue of strikes with long-range Western weapons was a great delusion…
(2024-10-03). Borrell warns against attacks on nuclear facilities during conflict in Middle East. tass.com "The European Union has always taken a firm position on an attack on any nuclear facility in the world," the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy said…
(2024-10-03). Israeli reserve brigade joins fighting in southern Lebanon. tass.com According to the statement, the Israeli troops are conducting targeted raids to thwart and destroy the infrastructure of the Hezbollah organization…
(2024-10-03). Russia warns Kiev's sponsors against attempts to affect BRICS summit in Kazan — diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia can see "what is happening in terms of West sponsoring the most instigating and far-reaching plans of the Kiev regime," and is ready to repel such attempts in all fields…
(2024-10-03). Full-scale war in Middle East may well happen — Lebanon's ambassador to Russia. tass.com "So let's hope that the diplomatic efforts will succeed in containing this kind of escalation and lead all of us to a political solution which is the only way to guarantee the security and the stability in the region for all parties," Shawki Bou Nassar said…
(2024-10-03). EcoWaste Coalition to PBBM: Waste-to-Energy Is Not the Answer to Flooding. pressenza.com 
A critical factor exacerbating waste and flooding issues is the continued production and use of single-use plastics. These materials dominate waste streams, clogging drainage systems and waterways, leading to severe flooding in urban areas. Rather than relying on WtE, we must shift towards reducing plastic production, promoting reuse, and phasing out single-use plastics. | At the heart of addressing this issue is ecological waste management, as envisioned in Republic Act 9003. The law mandates the segregation, collection, and disposal of waste through environmentally sound methods such as recycling, composting, a…
(2024-10-03). India-Russia Collaborate on Space Monitoring for Disaster Management. infobrics.org India and Russia discussed utilizing space monitoring technologies for risk forecasting and emergency response at their joint commission meeting on emergency management in Moscow. They signed a working plan for 2025-26, focusing on disaster management cooperation, including training rescue specialists, and agreed to intensify joint efforts for enhanced early warning systems and capacity building…
(2024-10-03). New Study Confirms LNG is Worse for Climate Than Coal. commondreams.org A peer reviewed study published today provides conclusive evidence that liquefied natural gas (LNG) has a larger greenhouse gas footprint than coal, dealing a major blow to claims that LNG can serve as a "bridge fuel" to a clean energy future. The study, conducted by Dr. Robert Howarth of Cornell University, found that the total …
(2024-10-03). Towards A New Oil Crisis? globalresearch.ca The US is looking to start a new regional war in the Middle East with the dual objective of drying up China's energy sources and subsequently, designing the cartography of the new Greater East. Such an escalation of war could …
(2024-10-03). Video: 'My Biggest Battle' against the Covid-19 Vaccine: The Journey of Heiko Sepp, Norway's Courageous Ironman. globalresearch.ca Join Heiko Sepp, Norway's extreme triathlete, on a harrowing journey from heart inflammation to autoimmune disease. | Witness his relentless quest for answers. | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article to your friends and …
(2024-10-03). "Rules-based international order": The US-Israeli terror state. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China The decline of American hegemony, which has spread blood and death across the globe for decades, is now gasping for breath, especially with the terror state it created in West Asia—Israel. The inhumane war that Israel, the satellite of American imperialism, is waging in Palestine, alongside its increasing acts …
(2024-10-03). South Africa to modernise payment systems for greater accessibility and security. tvbrics.com 
South African bank launches major payment system upgrades to accelerate the transition towards digital payments…
(2024-10-03). The Rightward Trajectory of the Two-Party System. counterpunch.org 
Left-liberals plea every four years that this really is the most important election ever and time to hold our noses and send a Democrat to the White House. The manifest destiny of US world leadership, we are told, is at stake, as is our precious democracy which we have so generously been exporting abroad. Let's leave aside
(2024-10-03). Lebanese resistance strikes Israeli forces. plenglish.com The Lebanese resistance movement confirmed in separate statements that it had launched artillery shells and rockets towards these Israeli concentrations in the early morning, achieving precise impacts. | According to the statements, the operations are part of the response in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and in defense of Lebanon and its people. | Hizbullah stopped yesterday several Israeli attempts to enter Lebanese soil and caused casualties in the enemy ranks in clashes in the axes of Maroun Al-Ras, Yaroun, Kafr Kila and Odaisseh. | Resistance sources revealed to the Al-Mayadeen pan-Arab chann…
(2024-10-03). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-10-03). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: We must continue to raise awareness of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons. icrc.org Speech by Mirjana Spoljaric at the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Signing Ceremony, 24 September 2024…
(2024-10-03). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-10-03). Dramatic aerial video shows massive fire at California's Trabuco Canyon. presstv.ir Aerial video shows a brush fire raging in Trabuco Canyon, prompting evacuation warnings.
(2024-10-03). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). Iran slams G7's 'irresponsible' stance on 'necessary response' to Israel. presstv.ir Iran has condemned the Group of Seven (G7)'s "biased and irresponsible" approach toward the developments in West Asia, including Tehran's "necessary response" to Israel's acts of aggression.
(2024-10-03). Houthi: Nasrallah foiled Israeli plots, inflicted heavy defeats on regime. presstv.ir Houthi says the late Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah thwarted Israeli conspiracies, and inflicted pretty humiliating defeats on the usurping regime.
(2024-10-03). Report shows financial gap between disabled community and others is widening, and urgent action is required. leftfootforward.org 'The new UK government claims that "there is light at the end of the tunnel" well, shine it on disability, urgently.'
(2024-10-03). Reversing two-child limit would be 'cost-effective' way to pull 540,000 children out of poverty, says IFS. leftfootforward.org 'The recent rise in measured child poverty is entirely driven by higher rates of poverty among families with three or more children. Scrapping the two-child limit would be a cost-effective way of reducing child poverty.'
(2024-10-03). The maddest comments at the Conservative Party conference. leftfootforward.org If there's one thing the Tories are good at, it's conference blunders. Who can forget Theresa May and Here are some of the maddest comments from Birmingham this week. | "Lock up thousands of civil servants" | It was a close call between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick for the most controversial comments, but Badenoch may have taken the lead…
(2024-10-03). October 7: A year on with no end in sight. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Marking the first year of Israel's most brutal and destructive wars launched on the Gaza Strip, the following timeline highlights some of the major key events over the course of 11+ months of war: Al Aqsa Flood Operation (October 7): Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.Palestinian fighters "infiltrated" Israel from the Gaza Strip captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupat…
(2024-10-03). Biden 'frustrated' by Israel — Politico. rt.com 
The White House reportedly accepts that it may be unable to prevent a "regional war" in the Middle East | US President Joe Biden is increasingly angry that he is unable to influence Israel's military conduct, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed White House officials. | Biden and his aides have been "repeatedly frustrated" by Israel's war in Gaza, especially by the large death toll among Palestinian civilians, the report said. It added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored US advice. | "As his influence over Netanyahu shrunk, the president's anger grew," Politico wrote. It ci…
(2024-10-03). 'Colonization of the soul': What made a European power fear this language? rt.com 
After many years of French language domination, former colonies in Africa are returning to their cultural roots | In the aftermath of the Second World War, the colonial system started to collapse. Many countries in Asia and Africa gained independence in accordance with the principles of self-determination stated in the UN Charter of 1945 and a UN declaration adopted in 1960. However, decades of dependence on European powers and their policies had significantly altered the destinies of Afro-Asian peoples and disrupted historical processes that had existed prior to the colonial era. | This is particularly eviden…
(2024-10-03). Bank of England issues oil price shock warning. rt.com 
Global prices for crude have risen 3% on concerns about disruption of supplies from the Middle East | The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel could leave the global economy vulnerable to a 1970s-style energy shock, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday, in an interview with the Guardian. | The warning comes shortly after Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon and Iran's subsequent launch of ballistic missiles at Israel. The prospect of an all-out regional war in the Middle East immediately sent oil prices surging as much as 3%. | Brent futures for December delivery was up 1.91% at $75.
(2024-10-03). White Helmets are back! RT investigates what jihadi-linked Oscar winners are up to. rt.com 
The self-proclaimed NGO is allegedly working on another false-flag chemical attack in Syria | The White Helmets, a self-proclaimed civil defense group formed a decade ago in Syria at the height of the civil war, is back in the spotlight, after the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service RT's Saskia Taylor looks back at the shady origins of the group, which was generously sponsored by Western governments and lionized by Western press. She…
(2024-10-03). P Diddy faces 120 new sexual misconduct allegations. rt.com 
The claims against the rapper stretch back to 1991 with some accusers saying they were as young as nine at the time, according to a lawyer | Rapper Sean Combs, also known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy, is facing sexual misconduct allegations from an additional 120 accusers, with some claiming to have been minors at the time of the offenses, according to lawyer Tony Buzbee, who is representing the claimants. | The 54-year-old three-time Grammy award winner and prominent hip-hop producer is already facing criminal charges for alleged sex trafficking, drug possession and firearm offenses. Last month, he was arrested a…
(2024-10-03). Israel is replicating its brutal Gaza playbook in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). How did paper play an integral role in Zaha Hadid's designs? newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Theatre play Ostan on asylum, profit over lives & 'Kurdishness'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). After Iran's rockets hit, Israel commits massacres in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Australia charges woman over pro-Hezbollah protest. newarab.com 
"She was arrested and charged with cause public display of prohibited terrorists organisation symbol," said New South Wales Police. | Other attendees at the pro-Palestine protests, which took place in Sydney and Melbourne last week, also waved Hamas flags or placards with…
(2024-10-03). Australia helps hundreds of its citizens leave Lebanon, thousands remain. newarab.com 
Australia has secured 580 seats on flights departing on Thursday and Saturday for citizens, permanent residents and their families who want to leave Lebanon, Wong told a press confe…
(2024-10-03). Coates defends pro-Palestine views in 'hostile' CBS interview. newarab.com 
American writer and activist Coates faced what many said was an "aggressive" and "hostile" interview with US journalist Tony Dokoupil, who had accused the renowned American author of using his latest book, The Message', to call for the Coates and Dokoupil…
(2024-10-03). Four Iraqi soldiers killed in Islamic State group ambush. newarab.com 
Four Iraqi troops were killed Wednesday and several wounded in an ambush by the extremist Islamic State group, Iraq's Interior Ministry said. | The attack came days after the U.S. military announced that troops from its coalition against IS in Iraq and Syria Despite IS losing its so-called caliphate where it controlled large swaths of land in Iraq and eastern Syria in 2019, it continues to launch attacks through its scattered…
(2024-10-03). Fresh Israeli strikes on Beirut as nations ramp-up evacuations. newarab.com 
A Lebanese soldier was killed and four Red Cross volunteers were wounded in a rescue operation after they were targeted by The latest attack comes after an Israeli strike on an apartment in central Beirut late on Wednesday killed seven civil defence rescue workers in a rare attack in the heart of the Lebanese capital without prior warning. | "A soldier was killed and another was wounded as a resul…
(2024-10-03). Harris adviser meets Muslim, Arab leaders about Israel support. newarab.com 
A senior adviser to Vice President Harris'
(2024-10-03). Hezbollah's Nasrallah agreed to a ceasefire before assassination. newarab.com 
Lebanon's foreign minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, revealed on Thursday that Hezbollah's secretary-general, In an interview with American broadcast PBS, Bou Habib said that Nasrallah had agreed to a ceasefire moments before he was assassinated,…
(2024-10-03). As Israel invades Lebanon, Biden under pressure for no action. newarab.com 
As Israel The concern is coming from multipl…
(2024-10-03). Israel strikes Beirut for the second time, killing six. newarab.com 
Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against the Hezbollah militant group. | It was the second airstrike within the Lebanese capital's city limits since border hostilities began a year ago. | Israel claimed it conducted a "precise" airstrike on Beirut. Reuters witnesses reported hearing a massive blast, and a security source said it targeted a building in the Bachoura neighbourhood, close to downtown, the nearest Israeli strikes have come to Lebanon's seat of government.
(2024-10-03). Israel 'used phosphorus bombs' in Beirut medical office strike. newarab.com 
The strike started a fire in the heavily-populated Beirut district close to Lebanon's parliament and UN headquarters, according to comments from the prime minister's office and the Lebanese parliament. | It hit the office of a medical centre run b…
(2024-10-03). Israeli army has wiped out over 900 Gaza families since 7 Oct. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has wiped out 902 The office says that the killing of entire family members has erased them from the civil registry. | The GMO also adds the army has killed 1,364 Palestinian families, killing all their members except one and killing 3,472 families, leaving only two survivors per family. | "We strongly condemn the Israeli occupation's crime of killing entire Palestinian families, and we also condemn…
(2024-10-03). Lebanese factions revive bid to fill presidency as Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Lebanon has not had a president or a fully empowered cabinet since October 2022 due to a power struggle in which Iran-backed Hezbollah has played a big part. Along with its allies, the heavily armed Shia group has insisted…
(2024-10-03). New Israeli air strikes target Beirut suburbs, border clashes. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Sadr bloc sues Iraqi diplomat on attending Netanyahu's UN speech. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Satellite images show Israeli bases damaged by Iran missiles. newarab.com 
Satellite images have revealed damage to areas of an The images from Planet Labs PBC show that rockets struck two aircraft hangars housing F-35 fighter jets at the A large hole can be s…
(2024-10-03). Ship carrying Israel explosives requests Portugal flag removal. newarab.com 
A The German-owned MV Kathrin is due to arrive in Montenegro on Thursday, where the explosives will be transferred to arms manufacturers producing weapons for Israel. The ship will also head to Slovenia to offload the cargo, according to Amnesty International. | Citing an u…
(2024-10-03). Walz and Vance agree on backing Israel against Iran in VP debate. newarab.com 
Minnesota Governor Although foreign policy did not get much attention on the debate stage, it was the inaugural issue of the night, specifically in…
(2024-10-03). WHO chief says Lebanon health system 'struggling to cope'. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that Lebanon's health system was struggling to keep up, after Israel escalated airstrikes and launched ground raids into the country. | "The death toll in Lebanon is rising, and hospitals are overwhelmed with the influx of injured patients," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on X. | "The health system has been weakened by successive crises and is struggling to cope with the immense needs," he said, adding that WHO was scaling up its response. | Israel shifted its focus last month from the war in Gaza, which was sparked by the October 7 attacks by Iran-backed H…
(2024-10-03). Yazidi woman freed from Gaza in US-led operation. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Coconut is not a racial slur, it's a critique of White supremacy. newarab.com 
There are moments in life that are so bizarre you feel as though you have stepped onto a movie set. I've found myself in utter disbelief twice in the last few weeks. | The first was watching Professor Gargi Bhattacharyya tell off the prosecution barrister in the case against Marieha Hussain for "not doing his homework".
(2024-10-03). Israeli soldiers 'TikToking' potential war crimes in Gaza, new documentary reveals. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli soldiers 'TikToking' potential war crimes in Gaza, new documentary reveals | Since invading Gaza, Israeli soldiers have routinely taken photos and videos of themselves blowing up homes and schools, and abusing captives | | This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 23 Au…
(2024-10-03). Singapore's ex-transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark ruling. aljazeera.com S Iswaran sentenced to a year in jail in a rare corruption trial in the city-state that prides itself on a clean image.
(2024-10-03). What would be the cost of a regional war in the Middle East? aljazeera.com Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are escalating after Iran's major missile attack on Israel.
(2024-10-03). Here's what's revealed in Al Jazeera's damning new documentary into Israel's war crimes. thecanary.co Al Jazeera has released a damning new documentary called Investigating war crimes in Gaza. It outlines the horrors of the last 12 months of Israel's genocide in Gaza, using video footage and interviews with people on the ground, journalists, human rights workers, and other experts. It is an essential watch. It will serve as a …
(2024-10-03). Shocking new figures show increasing rates of sexual violence against older people in the NHS. thecanary.co A groundbreaking new piece of research has uncovered increasing rates of sexual violence against older people in NHS hospitals in England. The NHS: sexual assaults going under the radar Charity Hourglass has teamed up with independent researcher Amanda Warburton-Wynn to publish her new research which reveals there were 274 allegations of staff sexually assaulting older …
(2024-10-03). The Reason Netanyahu and Putin Both Want a Trump Victory. theintercept.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet on Jan. 23, 2020, in Jerusalem, Israel. | Photo: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images | The outcomes of the two biggest wars in the world hang in the balance of the American presidential election, even though U.S. troops are not involved in combat in either one. | If Donald Trump wins the election, both wars will get much, much worse. | Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both want Trump to win the American presidential election so that they can prolong and intensify their brutal wars with…
(2024-10-03). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud
(2024-10-03). The Walz-Vance VP debate was a civil display of our appalling politics. therealnews.com 
Tuesday night's VP debate took place in the context of multiple overlapping crises: Iranian missiles raining down on Tel Aviv, intensifying the threat of a regional war; a catastrophic hurricane ripping through Appalachia; a massive explosion at a biolab in the Atlanta metro area; a rising tide of neo-fascist anti-immigrant sentiment fueled by the Trump campaign and rightwing media. The Real News staff and friends of the outlet recap Tuesday night's debate and discuss what it revealed about the political crisis Americans are facing. | Studio: Maximillian Alvarez | Post-Production: Alina Nehlich |
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(2024-10-03). The Walz-Vance VP debate was a civil display of our appalling politics. therealnews.com Tuesday night's VP debate took place in the context of multiple overlapping crises: Iranian missiles raining down on Tel Aviv, intensifying the threat of a regional war; a catastrophic hurricane ripping through Appalachia; a massive explosion at a biolab in the Atlanta metro area; a rising tide of neo-fascist anti-immigrant sentiment fueled by the Trump …
(2024-10-03). Encuentro de Nuestra América: "Militarización Vs Paz Global" worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, October 3, 2024 | Upcoming webinar in Spanish only / Próximo seminario web solo en español |
(2024-10-03). We Can Learn from the Greensboro Massacre. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 3, 2024 A new book called Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre And The Struggle For An American City's Soul by Aran Shetterly provides a detailed examination, in historical context, of a largely forgotten incident in which KKK and Nazi shooters (some of them veterans of the war on …
(2024-10-03). Macron Warns EU "Could Die" as He Issues Dire Warning About Bloc's Economy. dailysceptic.org Emmanuel Macron has warned that the EU "could die" as he issued a dire warning about the bloc's economy, saying Brussels is "over-regulating and under-investing".
(2024-10-03). Hezbollah Artillery Thwarts Israeli Incursion Into Lebanese Territory. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Fighters of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah with the help of artillery stopped an attempt by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to break into the Lebanese territory in the area of the former Fatima border checkpoint, the press service of the movement said on Thursday.
(2024-10-03). Deadly strike on central Beirut after Israel and Iran exchange threats. scmp.com Israel's warplanes bombed Lebanon's capital as the world awaited its response to Iran's missile attacks.
(2024-10-03). How Much Longer Will Donald Trump and American Democracy Survive Political Violence? fairobserver.com When Eric Trump said, "My father is running out of lives here," it served not only as an expression of concern for a potential cataclysm that would affect his family but as a warning that the violence creeping into politics and the frequency of threats might upend the election altogether. In two months, there have…
(2024-10-03). Cambodia: Investigative Journalist Arrested on Baseless Charge. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mech Dara on December 10, 2022. | © Private | (Bangkok) — Cambodian authorities have arrested and charged an award-winning journalist in apparent reprisal for his investigative journalism, Human Rights Watch said today. Mech Dara, 36, had recently reported on human trafficking and cybercrime that was critical of the government's role.Military police arrested Dara on September 30, 2024, while he was in his car with his family in an expressway toll line heading to Phnom Penh. A court charged him with inciting social unrest under articles 494 and 495 of the Criminal Code. Prior…
(2024-10-03). Iran's Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader of Israeli plot to kill him: sources. scmp.com Iran is concerned about possible infiltration of its own after the killing of Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah in a Beirut strike.
(2024-10-03). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Joaquin Phoenix And Lady Gaga. theonion.com Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star and sing in the jukebox musical Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the controversial 2019 Academy Award-winning movie. The Onion sat down with the actors to discuss collaboration, chemistry, and craft. The Onion: How would you describe your relationship on set? Gaga: We had this really playful chemistry …
(2024-10-03). The Israeli rampage in the Middle East is in fact a new U.S. proxy war to avenge its humiliations there in the last two decades. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-10-03). "Rules-based international order": The US-Israeli terror state. unitedworldint.com Humanity's common destiny against US-backed separatism. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China The decline of American hegemony, which has spread blood and death across the globe for decades, is now gasping for breath, especially with the terror state it created in West Asia—Israel. The inhumane war that Israel, the satellite of American imperialism, is waging …
(2024-10-03). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-03). Award-winning journalist Mech Dara arrested for incitement in Cambodia. CPJ Staff
(2024-10-03). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-03). Warm welcome to Malaysian PM, Guard of Honor presented. gnnhd.tv 
Guard of honor was presented to Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim upon his arrival at the Prime Minister's House…
(2024-10-03). If economic proposals followed, Pakistan program likely to be last: IMF. gnnhd.tv 
IMF mission chief added that this program can provide good base to move the economy forward…
(2024-10-03). 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' release blocked in India. gnnhd.tv 
President of MNS Cinema Wing warned cinema owners in India to reconsider screening the film…
(2024-10-03). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org The commemorations of the Conakry massacre are being held today in Guinea, a few weeks after the 31 July 2024 verdict in which former senior officials were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. FIDH, OGDH and AVIPA are calling on the appeal judges to uphold the Guinean State's obligation to ensure the payment of the sums awarded to the victims. The three NGOs are concerned about the deteriorating political climate in which this historic trial will move forward.
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(2024-10-03). Gold Over America, GOAToberfest, Apple Butter Frolic and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
On Saturday, book lovers can head to the
(2024-10-03). Microsoft Paint is getting Photoshop-like generative AI fill and erase features. gnnhd.tv 
Microsoft's Copilot Plus PCs are getting some new AI-powered editing features for Paint and Photos that could make creatives less reliant on more professional software.
(2024-10-03). Preserving seeds as cultural heritage. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Across Philadelphia, community gardeners and farmers are preserving seeds and plants that reflect the cultural heritage of residents from the Philippines,‚ÄØBurma, Puerto Rico, Vietnam and‚ÄØthe African Diaspora. | Thursday evening, WHYY's Maiken Scott
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). Iran President Warns Netanyahu After Missile Blitz, 'If Israel Responds, Tehran Will…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of a "stronger response" if Israel retaliates to Tehran's October 1 missile attack. "If it (Israel) wants to react, we will have a stronger response," Pezeshkian said in Doha during his visit to Qatar which hosts the top political figures of Hamas. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dubbed the Iran missile attack a "big mistake" and vowed to make Tehran "pay for it".
(2024-10-03). Netanyahu's Big Admission After Hezbollah Kills 8 Soldiers In Lebanon: 'Israel Is In Tough War'. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to IDF losses in its Lebanon ground invasion. Netanyahu, in a video message on Oct 2, admitted that Israel is in 'midst of a tough war'. Netanyahu's comments came after IDF's death toll in Lebanon operation increased to eight. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). Iran President Mocks Israel's Famed Iron Dome After Tehran's Missile Blitz; 'More Fragile Than…'. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked Israel's famed Iron Dome air defence system after its missile blitz on October 1. Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian cited Iran's 'Op True Promise II' to mock Israel and said Iran's blitz proves Iron Dome is "more fragile than glass." He also warned Iran would give a more "crushing response" to any new Israeli mistake.
(2024-10-03). Israel Repeating Gaza Mistakes In Lebanon? Hezbollah Destroys Three IDF Tanks Amid Deadly Clashes. hindustantimes.com Intense clashes were reported as the Israeli Army continued its Lebanon ground invasion. Hezbollah militants on Oct 2 claimed to have destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with rockets. The group alleged the Israeli tanks were advancing towards the village of Maroun Al-Ras. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). New Iran Strategy? Khamenei Skips 'Israel' Mention In First Address After Missile Attack, Blames… hindustantimes.com Iranian supreme leader made his first public address after massive missile attack on Israel. In a warning to Israel, Khamenei said that Iran is hopeful of 'getting rid of enemies' evil'. However, Khamenei made no mention of the missile attack the night before. The Iranian leader also slammed presence of American and EU nations in Mideast, as per IRNA. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). U.S. Calls Iran's Missile Attack On Israel 'Support For Terror', Iran Gives Fierce Response | Watch. hindustantimes.com Massive faceoff between the United States and Iran at the UN Security Council. US envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Iran's Amir Saeid Iravani exchanged heated arguments after Iran launched 180 missiles and drones at Israel on October 1. Linda warned Iran and its proxies to take action against the United States or further actions against Israel. The Iranian envoy, on the other hand, accused the US, UK, and Western states of providing unwavering support to Israel, saying it has given carte blanche to this aggressive terrorist regime for all sorts of sinister behaviour.
(2024-10-03). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2024-10-03). 3 facts about acute lymphocytic leukemia in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The most common type of childhood cancer is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a blood and bone marrow cancer that creates immature white blood cells that can't perform their typical functions. Because of this, the disease worsens quickly. Most likely to occur in early childhood, ALL is more common in boys than girls, according to the American Cancer Society. Children younger than five are at highest risk for developing ALL. Asmaa Ferdjallah,…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who is at risk for a brain aneurysm? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Brain aneurysms affect millions of people, with 6.7 million in the U.S. living with unruptured aneurysms. Globally, they can cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually. Dr. Chris Fox specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. He says not all brain aneurysms need to be treated immediately. However, a brain aneurysm that bursts or ruptures causes a serious medical emergency. Dr. Fox explains who may be…
(2024-10-03). Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the sun rises above the St. Johns River and casts a glow on the glass buildings of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Ann Mackey returns from a walk with her dog Maggie and prepares to attend a book club discussion. It's moments like these she has come to truly appreciate after treatment for breast cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch: Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMZ_K3DG2Q "I have always said…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic awarded federal grant to study experimental ALS drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to begin an innovative study that will provide hundreds of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) access to the experimental drug ibudilast over six months. The grant totals $22 million. Mayo Clinic will receive $12 million and manage the distribution of the remainder to its collaborators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
(2024-10-03). UAE: NBA Games Risk "Sportswashing" Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The NBA logo at center court. | © 2020 Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo | (Beirut) — The National Basketball Association (NBA) is risking "sportswashing" the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) egregious human rights record by hosting its upcoming preseason games in Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE government's promotion of an image of openness, while failing to speak out about the government's ongoing abuses, Human Rights Watch said today.The NBA is hosting two preseason games, on October 4 and 6, 2024, in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has a zero-tolerance policy toward dissent and has sentenced dozens o…