(2024-12-05). United Nations Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Golan Heights. popularresistance.org The UN General Assembly adopted on 3 December a resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal from Syria's illegally occupied Golan Heights, which the Israeli army captured during the 1967 war. | The resolution demanded "once more" that Israel withdraw from the occupied Golan Heights "to the line of 4 June 1967" while stressing the illegality of settlement building and other activities in the territory. | "The continued occupation of the Syrian Golan and its de facto annexation constitute a stumbling block in the way of achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region," it added. Any decision imposing…
(2024-12-05). There is now a window of opportunity for peace in Syria. aljazeera.com The opposition taking control of Aleppo may give it enough leverage to jumpstart peace negotiations.
(2024-12-05). A World in Turmoil: Examining Destruction, Geopolitics, and the Path to Peace. globalresearch.ca The modern world is witnessing unprecedented levels of destruction, loss of life, and devastation of cities. This is evident in conflict zones such as Ukraine, Syria, and Palestine, where human suffering has reached harrowing proportions. These crises, however, are not …
(2024-12-05). Iran urges diplomatic efforts to counter 'serious' threat of terrorism. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the resurgence of terrorism in Syria poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability and security.
(2024-12-05). What Does It Take To Build A Peaceful Society? The 3 Golden Rules That Make A Difference #What #Does #Take #Build #Peaceful #Society? #Golden #Rules #That #Make #Difference #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What is a peaceful society? When peacebuilders or policymakers think about peace, they have to decide what they mean by it what kind of society they are trying to …
(2024-12-05). Report: 2024 Protests Against Military Air Shows. popularresistance.org In 2024, Veterans For Peace organized nine protests of military air shows across the country and invited 350.org, a global climate justice organization, to join the No Military Air Shows (No MAS!) campaign. Members of Veterans For Peace, 350.org, Extinction Rebellion, US Resist, and local environmental and civic groups showed up to educate the public and protest air shows from Portland, Oregon to New Brunswick, Maine. Veterans For Peace and 350.org also launched a petition to the Secretaries of the Navy and the Air Force to end these noisy, expensive, and polluting air shows.
(2024-12-05). Wishes and message to mark December 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA December, the final chapter of the year, is a time of reflection, celebration, and new beginnings. Whether you're marking festive holidays, looking back on the year, or setting intentions for the future, thoughtful wishes and messages can help spread warmth and positivity. Here are some ideas to inspire your greetings this December. General December Wishes: "As the year comes to an end, may December fill your days with joy, love, and cherished memories.""Wishing you a magical December full of celebrations, warmth, and laughter!""May this December bring peace to your heart, s…
(2024-12-05). West could 'exile' Zelensky to London if ceasefire reached — newspaper. tass.com According to the report, this move could allegedly be accompanied by the country's "swift" accession to the EU, with economic aid for reconstruction and the deployment of European peacekeeping forces…
(2024-12-05). Lebanon deserves peace, so does Gaza. electronicintifada.net The silence of world governments, and the indifference that accompanies it, weighs heavily on people in Gaza.
(2024-12-05). Iran FM Abbas Araghchi: 'Our region needs peace and stability'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-05). Iran frees Nobel winner for three weeks, calls for release grow. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Wednesday freed Nobel peace prize winner Addressing reporters in Paris, Mohammadi's 18-year-old son, Ali Rahmani, said he had been able to speak by phone to his mother for the first time in two years. | Her lawyer Mostafa Nili earlier announced on X that her jail sentence had been "suspended" for three weeks and she had…
(2024-12-05). Red Sea ecosystem at risk after cargo ship sinks near El Quseir. newarab.com 
Efforts are underway in Egypt's El Quseir to contain an oil slick caused by the sinking of the cargo ship VSG Glory near the shore on 2 December. | The ship, en route from Yemen to Egypt's Port Tewfik, Greenpeace MENA reports the cargo included 4,000 metric tonnes of bran, 70 tonnes of fuel oil, and 50 tonnes of diesel. The incident caused a fuel spill, with some of the ship's 70-tonne oil reserv…
(2024-12-05). Zelensky's top aide holding talks with Trump's team. rt.com 
Andrey Yermak is telling the president-elect's inner circle that Kiev won't stand in the way of peace | Vladimir Zelensky's right-hand man Andrey Yermak is trying to convince people close to US President-elect Donald Trump that Kiev could endorse his peace plans rather than being an obstacle, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The Republican has claimed that he can resolve the Ukraine conflict in 24 hours after he returns to the Oval Office in January. | Yermak, the chief of staff to the Ukrainian leader, is visiting the US to meet key figures picked by Donald Trump for his future administration, t…
(2024-12-05). Zelensky aide visits US to charm Trump team — WSJ. rt.com Andrey Yermak is telling the president-elect's inner circle that Kiev won't stand in the way of peace | Vladimir Zelensky's right-hand man Andrey Yermak is trying to convince people close to US President-elect Donald Trump that Kiev could endorse his peace plans rather than being an obstacle, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The Republican has claimed that he can resolve the Ukraine conflict in 24 hours after he returns to the Oval Office in January. | Yermak, the chief of staff to the Ukrainian leader, is visiting the US to meet key figures picked by Donald Trump for his future administration, t…
(2024-12-05). Top Hungarian diplomat sees prospects for resolving Ukraine conflict under Trump. tass.com According to Peter Szijjarto, the outgoing US administration "is trying to make sure that it is hard to establish peace after January 20"
(2024-12-05). Protest in Georgial's capital Tbilisi ends peacefully. tass.com At some point, the participants decided to leave the square in front of the parliament building, marching down Rustaveli Avenue towards the Tbilisi Opera building…
(2024-12-05). Africa's foreign policy must focus on continental needs. plusnews.ug 
Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa's development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence. The international order is being challenged by tensions between the global north or West and the emerging global south powers, particularly the BRICS+ group. In a divided world, major and middle powers from both sides are …
(2024-12-05). France's Macron Calls for Unified Approach to Middle East Peace, Rejects Normalization with Assad. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-05). Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammadi gets 3-week reprieve from prison after surgery. scmp.com Narges Mohammadi's release on medical grounds sparks calls for permanent freedom and adequate healthcare.
(2024-12-05). Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. "For the past twelve years, I've scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions," says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "It gives me peace of mind, knowing I'm doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues." During these visits, Dan meets with his primary care team to discuss medication and lifestyle changes that may affect his well-being. The team…
(2024-12-05). 139 arrested in Christmas operations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and the military have arrested 139 suspected criminals in joint operations intended to ensure peace during the Christmas and New Year's Day festivities. The fresh operations targeted criminals terrorizing residents majorly in densely populated municipalities of Nansana, Mukono and Kira. In Kira municipality, 38 suspected thugs have been arrested …
(2024-12-05). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Venezuela: Amid fears of new sanctions, Maduro proposes more privatisations. greenleft.org.au 
Speculation of more privatisations by the Nicolás Maduro government is growing amid fears incoming United States president Donald Trump may tighten sanctions on Venezuela, reports Federico Fuentes.
(2024-12-05). Venezuela: Tense calm reigns ahead of threats of dual presidential inaugurations. greenleft.org.au 
There are fears in Venezuela that the situation could trigger a new round of political violence and state repression, reports Federico Fuentes.
(2024-12-05). Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com The human rights group concludes that Israel's war on Gaza meets the legal threshold for genocide in a damning report.
(2024-12-05). Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty probe finds. newarab.com 
A new investigation carried out by the leading rights group Amnesty International has concluded that A report published by the group, entitled 'You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza', uses evidence compiled to document how Israel was committing grave atrocities in the besieged enclave…
(2024-12-05). Video: U.S. Crimes of Genocide against Korea: "We Killed Off — What — 20% of the Population. We Burned Down every Town in North Korea…" globalresearch.ca First published on April 30, 2017 | The crimes committed by the US against the people of Korea in the course of the Korean War but also in its aftermath are unprecedented in modern history. | "We Killed Off — What …
(2024-12-05). UNGA chief urges end to 'horror in Gaza', laments failure to vote for truce. presstv.ir The UN General Assembly president calls for an end to Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-05). Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will side with Syria against the takfiri war invested by US, 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-05). What is happening in Syria? internationalviewpoint.org In just a few days, after having remained relatively static for a few years, Syria has turned anew into a theatre of war of movement, in what looks like a resumption of the last major displacement of the battlefronts that took place in 2016, when the Assad regime regained control of Aleppo with Iranian and Russian support and Turkish complicity. Here we are now, facing a surprise attack accompanied by a sudden expansion of the forces of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (Organization for the Liberation of al-Sham, i.e. Syria, commonly referred to by its Arabic acronym HTS), the Salafi jihadist group that has controlled the I…
(2024-12-05). Video shows US A-10 'Warthog' 'providing air cover for al Qaeda-linked rebels' in Syria. skwawkbox.org 
Warplane's distinctive outline clear in video clip A US A-10 'Warthog' ground attack aircraft has been filmed apparently attacking Syrian government forces in support of rebel fighters who have advanced to take control of Aleppo. The plane, which can devastate tank and infantry columns, has a distinctive silhouette as shown in this US Air Force …
(2024-12-05). There's No Upside To Trump. popularresistance.org "Trump could surprise on the upside," writes Edward Luce, who claims to know "what Trump most cares about." Lacking intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the president-elect's personal thoughts, us non-pundits are relegated to looking at other indicators. | We can try to decipher Trump's abysmal cabinet picks. "If Trump has nominated second-tier establishment types for powerful positions that is partly because so many of the more accomplished practitioners have migrated to the Democrats," according to a London Review of Books commentator.
(2024-12-05). The South Korean coup attempt and the global attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The attempted military coup is a warning, not only to workers in South Korea but internationally, that the ruling classes around the world are being driven to dictatorial methods to impose their agenda of war and austerity.
(2024-12-05). Which airlines have resumed flights to Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon is set to welcome Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamieh announced on 4 December he had approved the resumption of airline operations to and from Beirut's internation…
(2024-12-05). There's No Upside to Trump. counterpunch.org 
"Trump could surprise on the upside," writes Edward Luce, who claims to know "what Trump most cares about." Lacking intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the president-elect's personal thoughts, us non-pundits are relegated to looking at other indicators. We can try to decipher Trump's abysmal cabinet picks. "If Trump has nominated second-tier establishment types
(2024-12-05). Ukraine War Day #1016: More Gruzia, A Lamb Is Needed. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Yes, we are still in Gruzia today. At least in our thoughts. Or should I say, "Georgia is on our mind?" — only if you like tacky headlines. | But today, instead of Dina, Valentin Alfimov | Alfimov: The revolution is dying down. The government is w…
(2024-12-05). Marc André: Algeria in the Archives. newleftreview.org The Algerian War of Independence remains a raw nerve for the French state. André reveals how national-security interests have mobilized, under cover of individual rights to privacy, to block access to sensitive dossiers—and what the files themselves disclose of the lives of young militants and police informers.
(2024-12-05). The Syrian Civil War: New Phases, Old Lies. counterpunch.org 
A new bloody phase has opened up in Syria, as if it was ever possible to contemplate another one in that tormented land. Silly terms such as "moderate" are being paired with "rebels", a coupling that can also draw scorn. What counts as news reporting on the subject in the Western press stable adopts a
(2024-12-05). Syrians fleeing war zones with "whatever they could carry" aljazeera.com Ahmed Bayram talks about the challenges civilians in Syria had to face in order to escape from the latest armed conflict…
(2024-12-05). 'Lebanon Wanted Us Gone … It Was A Risk To Leave' " Syrian Refugees Who Fled Israeli Bombs Face Hostility And Uncertainty On Return #'Lebanon #Wanted #Gone #Risk #Leave' #Syrian #Refugees #Fled #Israeli #Bombs #Face #Hostility #Uncertainty #Return #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought a cautious sense of relief to a Lebanese population battered by a yearlong conflict, not least the more than 1 …
(2024-12-05). Will Lebanon's Hezbollah join the war in Syria. newarab.com 
Several Lebanese media outlets reported this week that the group was not going to participate in the conflict in Syria, with reports…
(2024-12-05). How Turkey aims to capitalise on Syria's rebel offensive. newarab.com 
(2024-12-05). Iraq ramps up stance on Syria amid regional unrest. newarab.com 
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(2024-12-05). Syria rebels surround Hama 'from three sides' amid offensive. newarab.com 
The fightin…
(2024-12-05). Ukraine intelligence may be coordinating with Syrian rebels. newarab.com 
A Syrian opposition figure has said that Ukraine and Speaking to The New York Times, Mouaz Moustafa, who heads the US-based 'Syrian Emergency Task Force' humanitarian organisation said that both Ukraine and the rebels wanted to work together to deal a blow to mutual enemy Russia. | "Two nations are fighting for their country to be free of tyranny and outside occupation," he told the newspaper. "It's natural for them to coord…
(2024-12-05). White Helmets warn Assad could use chemical weapons in Syria. newarab.com 
The director of the White Helmets, the Raed Al-Saleh made the comments on Tuesday during a UN Security Council meeting raising alarm over the Syrian regime's expected ret…
(2024-12-05). Gilbert Achcar: What is happening in Syria? (Plus Leila al-Shami: 'Our dream of an Assad-free Syria has returned with Aleppo rebel advance'). links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar writes that after having remained relatively static for a few years, Syria has turned anew into a theatre of war. But while the future is murky at best, Leila al-Shami says Syrians can hope again.
(2024-12-05). Award-winning Syrian photojournalist Anas Alkharboutli killed in Hama. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-05). Turkey says 'too soon' to expect refugees to return to Aleppo. newarab.com 
But a government minister cautioned the time may not yet be ripe for large scale population movements to Ale…
(2024-12-05). How Sudan's civil war is unfolding. aljazeera.com What's driving Sudan's conflict, casualties, and displacement crisis?>
(2024-12-05). Looting, Black Market Chaos Deepen Crisis for Gaza's War-Weary Residents. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-05). A Strategically Timed ICC Arrest Warrant Request. counterpunch.org 
On November 27, Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, announced that he is seeking an arrest warrant against Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar's military junta, for his role in the commission of crimes against humanity against his country's Rohingya minority. This announcement comes at an awkward moment for American politicians of both parties who have been promising to impose sanctions on the ICC, its Prosecutor, its judges and their families as punishment for the ICC's "outrageous" issuance of arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for their roles in the co…
(2024-12-05). A massive database of evidence, compiled by a historian, documents Israel's war crimes in Gaza. haaretz.com A woman with a child is shot while waving a white flag ‚ñ Starving girls are crushed to death in line for bread ‚ñ A cuffed 62-year-old man is run over, evidently by a tank ‚ñ An aerial strike targets people trying to help a wounded boy ‚ñ A database of thousands of videos, photos, testimonies, reports and investigations documents the horrors committed by Israel in Gaza…
(2024-12-05). International Criminal Court arrest warrants: France is lying about Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). Israeli President Herzog discusses hostage deal with Elon Musk at request of hostages' families. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Former Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu asked to eavesdrop on confidant of secret project; Qatar resumes mediation between Israel and Hamas on Egyptian proposal ‚ñ GAZA: 39 killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says; Report: Israel strikes in southern Lebanon close to Litani River…
(2024-12-05). FM Sa'ar to Secretary of State Blinken: 'Israel is serious' about hostage deal. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Former Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu asked to eavesdrop on confidant of secret project; Qatar resumes mediation between Israel and Hamas on Egyptian proposal ‚ñ GAZA: Qatar to resume Israel-Hamas mediation ‚ñ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says; Report: Israel strikes in southern Lebanon close to Litani River…
(2024-12-05). 'If Israelis had taken to the streets on the first day, the hostages would have returned'. haaretz.com Ofir Engel, 17, was abducted from his girlfriend's home in Kibbutz Be'eri and released in a deal a year ago. His aunt, Yael Engel Lichi, is angry at Netanyahu for failing to bring everyone home and worried about general apathy toward the hostages: 'I feel a very significant moral decay' in Israel, she says…
(2024-12-05). FightBackBetter Editor to NJ Legislature on Codifying IHRA Fraudulent Definition of "Antisemitism" fightbackbetter.com Dear NJ Legislators, | Throughout 2024, NJ citizens have been in contact with members of the NJ Assembly and NJ Senate to oppose some of your support of the IHRA fraudulent definition of "antisemitism" to include criticism of Israel. The laws you are considering will bring legal harm to between a half million to a million NJ citizens and residents. You have been made aware of the harm these laws will bring and the destruction they will have on our beloved First Amendment Free Speech (and related) protections. That has not stopped the consideration of these harmful laws. As we collectively continue to try to ed…
(2024-12-05). Settlers Attack Huwwara and Beit Furik, Burn Homes and Vehicles. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers burned Palestinian-owned homes and vehicles in the towns of Beit Furik and Huwwara, southeast and south of Nablus, on Wednesday morning. Media sources said that Israeli settlers set fire to a citizen's under-construction house, a commercial shop, and two vehicles in the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus. Sources added that …
(2024-12-05). Congress Must Prevent Nuclear War. popularresistance.org Congress can be somewhat intimidating to the uninitiated—a literal shining house on a hill, where the empowered elite gather in chambers to debate the finer points of issues that impact our daily lives. | What is sometimes overlooked by the average citizen is that the vehicle of empowerment that allows these anointed lawmakers to take their seats in these chambers is themselves — every two years these representatives of the people must stand muster before their respective constituents and convince enough of them to cast a vote in their favor.
(2024-12-05). Britons favour proportional representation over First Past the Post, poll finds. leftfootforward.org It comes after MPs narrowly voted in favour of reforming the voter system, in what was a symbolic vote, unlikely to become law, earlier this week.
(2024-12-05). Richard Tice condemned for defending Reform MP who kicked girlfriend. leftfootforward.org Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has been condemned after he appeared to question court records that detailed how another Reform MP assaulted a former partner. | James McMurdock was jailed 18 years ago for repeatedly kicking his then girlfriend. The shocking revelations were made by the Times newspaper. | McMurdock, who was previously an investment banker, joined Reform this year and agreed to be a paper candidate for the party in South Basildon and East Thurrock, a seat he ended up winning after defeating Tory candidate Stephen Metcalfe by just 98 votes. He had not publicly disclosed the conviction before…
(2024-12-05). Why Did The French Government Fall And What Happens Next? #French #Government #Fall #What #Happens #Next? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | France's shortest-lived government has fallen in a vote of no confidence triggered by a dispute over now-departing prime minister Michel Barnier's budget. | The vote was …
(2024-12-05). French lawmakers vote to oust PM Barnier in no-confidence vote. newarab.com 
For the first time in over sixty years, the
(2024-12-05). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-12-05). Maariv: While those affected by the war throughout 'Israel' are waiting for compensation, Hezbollah is implementing a quick and effective plan to restore homes that were destroyed and damaged in the villages of southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-05). As Hezbollah threatens the Lebanese army, ending the war with Israel still faces obstacles. haaretz.com The rifts within Lebanon's political leadership are deep and the country's army is redeploying for challenges no one is sure it can meet. In the meantime, disarming Hezbollah is a long way from completion — as are the measures needed to rebuild Lebanon…
(2024-12-05). Israel, Hamas mull Egyptian proposal for hostage deal as Qatar returns as mediator. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Shin Bet and army retrieve body of hostage killed in captivity; IDF releases findings of investigation into death of six hostages; Israel's AG, president call for state inquiry ‚ñ GAZA: 20 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strike, Gaza-based authorities say ‚ñ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, 16,638 wounded in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says…
(2024-12-05). Atlantic Salmon Need Saving, But Current Conservation Measures Could Do More Harm Than Good #Atlantic #Salmon #Need #Saving, #Current #Conservation #Measures #More #Harm #Than #Good #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Cairngorms national park has some of Scotland's wildest rivers. The Spey, Dee and Tay are famous for salmon fishing. The mountain headwaters of these rivers have …
(2024-12-05). Why Are Boys Outperforming Girls In Maths? #Boys #Outperforming #Girls #Maths? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in maths among Australian school students. | In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science …
(2024-12-05). Grattan On Friday: Frustrated Government Can Only Bite Its Tongue As It Waits On Michele Bullock #Grattan #Friday: #Frustrated #Government #Only #Bite #Tongue #Waits #Michele #Bullock #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As she reads the economic commentators, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock might, in moments of doubt, wonder whether she's making a similar misjudgement to her …
(2024-12-05). The Cost Of Heritage: Notre Dame Rises From The Ashes, But Will It Remain Free For All? #Cost #Heritage: #Notre #Dame #Rises #Ashes, #Remain #Free #All? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On April 15, 2019, viewers around the world watched live footage of one of the most famous cathedrals on the planet, Notre-Dame de Paris, being devastated by fire. More …
(2024-12-05). Five Things Young Women Need To Know About The Menopause #Five #Things #Young #Women #Need #Know #About #Menopause #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If you're under 40, the menopause might seem like the least of your worries right now. But for some women, this transition can happen earlier than they might expect …
(2024-12-05). What Is A Self-Coup? South Korea President's Attempt Ended In Failure " A Notable Exception In A Growing Global Trend #What #Self-Coup? #South #Korea #President's #Attempt #Ended #Failure #Notable #Exception #Growing #Global #Trend #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Something unexpected but hardly unprecedented happened in South Korea on Dec. 3, 2024. With little warning, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law , …
(2024-12-05). Long-Standing American Principle Of Birthright Citizenship Under Attack From Trump Allies #Long-Standing #American #Principle #Birthright #Citizenship #Under #Attack #Trump #Allies #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to implement sweeping policy changes affecting American immigration and immigrants, one of the issues under scrutiny by his …
(2024-12-05). Some Black Holes At The Centers Of Galaxies Have A Buddy " But Detecting These Binary Pairs Isn't Easy #Some #Black #Holes #Centers #Galaxies #Have #Buddy #Detecting #These #Binary #Pairs #Isn't #Easy #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists …
(2024-12-05). Can You Choose To Believe Something, Just Like That? #Choose #Believe #Something, #Just #Like #That? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Some years ago, I was in a lively conversation with a software developer about arguments for and against God's existence. After discussing their merits and …
(2024-12-05). Fossil Tracks Paint A Picture Of South Africa's Ancient Coastal Landscape: Five Essential Reads #Fossil #Tracks #Paint #Picture #South #Africa's #Ancient #Coastal #Landscape: #Five #Essential #Reads #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Fossils may look to the untrained eye like an unremarkable set of sandy bones. But those bones can deepen or even rewrite our understanding of ancient history and …
(2024-12-05). Mozambique's Deadly Protests: How The Country Got Here #Mozambique's #Deadly #Protests: #Country #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The protests that followed Mozambique's contested October elections have been the most protracted and deadliest since multiparty democracy in 1990 . Police have …
(2024-12-05). Hunter Biden Pardon: Both Sides Are Finding Fault With The US President Here's Why They Are Right #Hunter #Biden #Pardon: #Both #Sides #Finding #Fault #President #Here's #They #Right #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | After months of saying he would not, this week Joe Biden this week issued a full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter. The fairly sweeping pardon applies to all …
(2024-12-05). Putin's 'Yes Men': Why Some Senior Officials Resort To Flattery And Others Don't #Putin's #'Yes #Men': #Some #Senior #Officials #Resort #Flattery #Others #Don't #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | All dictators need loyal elites to survive in office and govern effectively. High-level officials and other powerful figures can help an authoritarian ruler remain in …
(2024-12-05). Israel returns bodies of Jordanians who shot Israeli soldiers. newarab.com 
Amman announced on Wednesday that they had received the bodies of the Jordanians. | "In coordination with the concerned authorities in the Kingdom, the bodies were received through the King Hussein (Allenby) Br…
(2024-12-05). Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank towns. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers on Wednesday wounded a Palestinian and set buildings on fire while raiding two villages in the "Israeli civilians entered the village of Beit Furik" east of the Palestinian city of Local…
(2024-12-05). Norway wealth fund divests from Israel's Bezeq over settlements. newarab.com 
The decision to divest comes after the fund's ethics watchdog, the Council on Ethics, adopted a new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel's operations in the occupied Palesti…
(2024-12-05). Israel's prison chief suspected of warning senior West Bank cop he was being investigated. haaretz.com Kobi Yaakobi found out about the probe when his effort to push for Avishai Mualem's promotion ran into trouble ‚ñ Mualem is alleged to have ignored intelligence on Jewish terror…
(2024-12-05). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud 
(2024-12-05). Scott Ritter: Congress Must Prevent Nuclear War. scheerpost.com 
U.S. House of Representatives Building and the east portico of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. (Ron Cogswell, Flickr, CC BY 2.0) By Scott Ritter / Consortium News Congress can be somewhat intimidating to the uninitiated—a literal shining house on a hill, where the empowered elite gather in chambers to debate the finer points of issues that …
(2024-12-05). Kash Patel vows war on FBI weaponization. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Aaron's past interviews with Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, and his promises to crack down on the Bureau's political weaponization, as seen during the Russiagate saga. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: facebook.com/thegrayzone …
(2024-12-05). Democracy Now! 2024-12-05 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 05, 2024; Chase Strangio, First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court, on Landmark Trans Healthcare Case; "Surveilled": Ronan Farrow on the Spyware Technology the Trump Admin Could Use to Hack Your Phone | Headlines for December 05, 2024; Chase Strangio, First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court, on Landmark Trans Healthcare Case; "Surveilled": Ronan Farrow on the Spyware Technology the Trump Admin Could Use to Hack Your Phone…
(2024-12-05). Support Koreans against Yoon! workers.org 
Nudutdol demonstrates at South Korean Consulate, New York City, Dec. 4, 2024. The labor unions and mass organizations of the people of South Korea deserve the support of everyone who wants to struggle against war and dictatorship. They are fighting at this time — Dec. 4, 2024 — to rid . . . |
(2024-12-05). Delegation From Alliance Of Sahel States Visits Cuba. popularresistance.org From November 8 to 15, twelve people from the countries of the Sahel visited Cuba to meet with Cuban people who carry forward the revolutionary project, and learn about Cuba's socialist model and deep friendship with the peoples of Africa. The delegation sought to learn lessons from Cuba's decades-long revolution to help advance the new revolutions being constructed in the Sahel. | This was the first delegation of Africans traveling to Cuba from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a Pan-African anti-imperialist confederation consisting of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
(2024-12-05). The problem with Joe and Hunter. mronline.org 
The outrage surrounding President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden is not just about clemency for the relatively minor charges he was facing. The younger Biden has lived a life of great privileges, all granted to him by his father, who is equally undeserving of his own success. Fortunately, the two corrupt mediocrities will soon fade away and the public will be spared from watching them fail upward.
(2024-12-05). French National Assembly brings down Barnier government. wsws.org A movement must be prepared and built in the working class to bring down Macron and halt his widely despised policies of austerity and imperialist war.
(2024-12-05). Japan integrates itself into Washington's war preparations in the Philippines. wsws.org The war plans of Washington against China involve the return of Japanese militarism to the Philippines, a country it occupied and ravaged during World War II.
(2024-12-05). French National Assembly brings down Barnier government. wsws.org A movement must be prepared and built in the working class, to bring down Macron and halt his most widely despised policies of austerity and imperialist war.
(2024-12-05). Papa Biden is a liar, and American justice is a lie. aljazeera.com The brouhaha over President Biden's predictable volte-face to pardon his wayward son is missing an obvious point.
(2024-12-05). Rising to the Challenge: Morocco's short-statured football team. aljazeera.com The inspirational story of the Moroccan football team that raises awareness of dwarfism through sport.
(2024-12-05). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,015. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,015th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-05). Myanmar: International Criminal Court Prosecutor requests arrest warrant for military leader in key step towards accountability for crimes against Rohingya. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). Arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana II case. gnnhd.tv 
Court issued bailable arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi for her continuous absence…
(2024-12-05). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-05). NATO discussing ceasefire move for Ukraine — Bloomberg. rt.com 
Officials in the bloc are privately considering diplomatic ways to wind down Kiev's conflict with Russia, according to the outlet | Ukraine's Western backers are shifting from attempting to push for a military victory against Russia towards trying to gain Kiev the best position to negotiate a ceasefire, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. | The report comes as Russian forces advance in Donbass at a rate unseen since 2022, while recapturing ground from Ukrainian forces entrenched in Russia's Kursk Region. | Russian President Vladimir Putin "has shown no willingness to discus…
(2024-12-05). NATO discussing ceasefire move for Ukraine — Bloomberg. rt.com Bloc officials are privately considering diplomatic ways to wind down Kiev's conflict with Russia, according to the outlet | Ukraine's Western backers are shifting from attempting to push for a military victory against Russia towards trying to help Kiev achieve the best position to negotiate a ceasefire, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. | The report comes as Russian forces advance in Donbass at a rate unseen since 2022, while recapturing ground from Ukrainian forces entrenched in Russia's Kursk Region. | Russian President Vladimir Putin "has shown no willingness to discu…
(2024-12-05). The future of Hezbollah after Lebanon's ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-12-05). Trump's Tech-Driven Legacy in the Middle East. counterpunch.org The Middle East stands at a critical technological crossroads, where America's influence could shift dramatically from oil fields to data fields under a second Trump presidency. As regional powerhouses like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accelerate their transition toward digital economies, Trump's business-centric approach to foreign policy could fundamentally reshape America's role in
(2024-12-05). CCG takes measures against Japanese vessel illegally entering waters off China's Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn Japanese fishing boat Zuihou Maru illegally entered Chinese territorial waters off Diaoyu Islands on Thursday. China Coast Guard vessels took necessary control measures in accordance with the law, warning and driving it away.
(2024-12-05). Ukrainian care workers' union growth shows strength, resilience during war. internationalviewpoint.org In the heart of a war-torn nation, Ukraine's care workers are showing extraordinary resilience and unity in some of the most difficult conditions imaginable. Through their union Be Like Nina (BLN), these healthcare heroes are organizing under challenging circumstances not just to protect their livelihoods and improve their jobs but also to strengthen a healthcare system stretched to its limits. | – | / |
(2024-12-05). Trump aide says militias must disarm in all Lebanon under truce. newarab.com 
The Massad Boulos,
(2024-12-05). Brexit cuts British food exports to the EU by nearly £3bn per year. leftfootforward.org Exports to the EU have fallen by an average of 16% per year in the last three years…
(2024-12-05). Tough Talk On Nato From Putin And His Proxies May Hide A Willingness To Compromise #Tough #Talk #Nato #Putin #Proxies #Hide #Willingness #Compromise #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | With the war nearly three years old and the Russian economy under severe pressure after a collapse of the ruble and rising inflation, the Kremlin needs to show domestic …
(2024-12-05). Billionaire pick for key Pentagon job tied to Khashoggi's murderers and defense industry conflicts. nationofchange.org Critics warn Stephen Feinberg's nomination for a top Pentagon role underscores troubling ties to Khashoggi's murder and the defense industry.
(2024-12-05). Watchdogs say Elon Musk has 'declared war on Social Security'. nationofchange.org Critics warn Musk's endorsement of anti-Social Security rhetoric and his advisory role could pave the way for privatization, threatening millions of Americans' financial security.
(2024-12-05). New UN aid head to prioritise spending amid urgent calls for aid. newarab.com 
The new head of the Tom Fletcher, a longtime British diplomat who took up the UN post last month, said his agency is asking for less money in 2025 than this year. | He said it wants to show "we will focus and target the resources we have," even as crises grow more numerous, intense and long-lasting. | His agency, the UN Office…
(2024-12-05). 'Wicked' film pulled from Kuwait cinemas 'over LGBTQ cast'. newarab.com 
The critically acclaimed musical Wicked has been While a reason for the ban has not been given, local media reports have suggested that the ban may be linked to the film's LGBTQ cast. | The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is an adaptation of Broadway's reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. It pre…
(2024-12-05). Britain, Qatar to sign agreement on financial services. newarab.com 
A delegation from Qatar will be hosted by
(2024-12-05). France, KSA to co-chair conference on Palestine state: Macron. newarab.com 
(2024-12-05). South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law. newarab.com 
South Korean lawmakers submitted a bill on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol The surprise declaration of martial law in the major US ally late on Tuesday caused a standoff with parliament, which rejected Yoon's attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, as armed troops forced their way into the National Assembly building in Seoul. | The main opposition Democratic…
(2024-12-05). Trump considers DeSantis over Hegseth for the Pentagon. newarab.com 
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the "I'm doing this for the war fighters, not the warmongers. The Left is afraid of disrupters and change agents. They are afraid of @realDonaldTrump — and me. So they smear w/ fake, anonymous sources & BS stories. They don't want truth. Our warriors ne…
(2024-12-05). UN urges Afghan Taliban not to block women's medical training. newarab.com 
The UN mission to Afghanistan on Wednesday urged the A health ministry source and managers from private medical institutes, which offer training in subjects such as midwifery and nursing, told AFP on Tuesday the public health ministry had issued a directive fr…
(2024-12-05). Uproar in Egypt over Trump's threat amid official silence. newarab.com 
US President-elect Donald Trump's recent Over the past 48 hours, Egyptian analysts and talk show hosts, known for their loyalty to the government of President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, denounced Trump's threats. | For his pa…
(2024-12-05). Uproar in Egypt over Trump's threat amid official silence. newarab.com US President-elect Donald Trump's recent Over the past 48 hours, Egyptian analysts and talk show hosts, known for their loyalty to the government of President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, denounced Trump's threats. | For his p…
(2024-12-05). This Is Why Blinken, Sullivan, Biden and Their Advisors Are Attempting To Instigate a World War Before January 20, 2025. pressenza.com Two New Major Realizations: | By late 2023, it had become clear to countries all over the world that: | Nearly 10 rounds of US/NATO economic sanctions against Russia had no effect. in fact, the sanctions had the opposite effect of the one that was intended. Instead of collapsing, Russia's economy jumped from number 6 in the world to number 4, surpassing Germany and Japan by the beginning of 2024.(1) | It became clear after a year and a half of battle, that Ukraine had no chance of winning the proxy war of attrition against Russia.(2) | The World Received Its Cue and the World Bolted (Away From the US)…
(2024-12-05). Iran bids farewell to 300 unidentified martyrs of Iraqi-imposed war. presstv.ir Funeral processions have been held across Iran to honor 300 unidentified martyrs of Iraq's 1980-88 war.
(2024-12-05). Can this nation finally turn G20 to the Global South? rt.com 
South Africa's presidency is expected to change the group's vision of the world economy | As South Africa assumes the presidency of the G20 in December 2024, it carries the hopes of Africa and the Global South for a more equitable world order. This pivotal moment comes amid growing discontent over neo-colonial economic systems, wars of profit, and unchecked exploitation of natural resources by the Global North. South Africa's leadership must challenge these systemic injustices and forge a path toward unity, sustainability, and justice for the Global South. | The stakes: Neocolonialism and exploitation:…
(2024-12-05). Investment giant issues AI warning. rt.com 
Market players betting "wildly" on the technology are risking a correction, Vanguard's chief economist has said | Investor enthusiasm for AI equities in the US stock market has overestimated the near-term potential of the technology, risking a "correction" in share prices, American asset management giant Vanguard has warned, according to the Financial Times. | AI-related stocks have become key drivers behind the rise of the US stock market, with the S&P 500 index soaring by 27% this year. About one fifth of the increase comes from the contribution of Nvidia, a core chip supplier for AI, which saw its stock pri…
(2024-12-05). Ukraine Briefing: Russia's Oreshnik redefines modern warfare, Zelensky admits it's game over & more. thesiriusreport.com 
We discuss why the Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile is indeed a gamechanger and has redefined global warfare and why NATO is privately admitting so. We then discuss Ukraine's perspective on the war and how finally reality is hitting home.
(2024-12-05). Russia studies West's reconciliation offers that align with its interests — top diplomat. tass.com "We bear in mind that after the end of the Cold War, the West agreed on some right things, extolled these right things in theory, however, in practice, blatantly violated all agreements and did everything to undermine the legitimate interests of Russia, and any other competitor in general," the minister said…
(2024-12-05). Polish MFA says Moscow's response to closure of consulate in Poznan symmetrical. tass.com Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Pawel Wronski offered no answer to the interviewer's question whether Warsaw was going to take any action in response to Russia's decision…
(2024-12-05). Trump's policies against BRICS to affect supplies of semiconductors — Malaysian minister. tass.com Malaysia as a BRICS partner country is aware of Trump's threats to impose tariffs for participants of the alliance should they abandon the dollar in mutual trade settlements, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said…
(2024-12-05). Iran unveils tourist card initiative to boost international travel. tvbrics.com 
The introduction of the tourist card is seen as a step towards greater convenience for international travellers…
(2024-12-05). Russian FM Lavrov Warns of New Cold War Turning 'Hot'. themoscowtimes.com The comments come as Lavrov makes his first visit to the EU since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
(2024-12-05). Ukraine war: Putin relative accidentally reveals secret figure on missing Russian soldiers. scmp.com The confidential number provided by Anna Tsivilyova, daughter of the president's cousin, could be a clue to the extent of Russian casualties.
(2024-12-05). Church of England Spending "Excessively" on Diversity, LGBT and Net Zero Officers, Report Warns. dailysceptic.org The Church of England is overspending on HR and "politicised roles" such as diversity, social justice, LGBT and Net Zero officers at the expense of parishes, a report has warned.
(2024-12-05). Russian Ship's Crew Fired Signal Flares Toward German Helicopter. themoscowtimes.com German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not go into detail about the incident but said, "In this case, no one was hurt and no one was in danger."
(2024-12-05). CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Package Theft. urbancny.com 
New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates, or those who steal packages from people's homes. Package theft increases during the holiday season, and Attorney General James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement. "Package and mail theft can be heartbreaking and put New Yorkers' personal and financial information at risk," said Attorney General James. "As package theft spikes duri…
(2024-12-05). Trump picks Peter Navarro, architect of US-China trade war, for senior counsellor role. scmp.com Beijing-sanctioned economist who spent time in federal prison tasked with advancing White House agendas on 'manufacturing, tariff and trade'.
(2024-12-05). Elon Musk's $100m Threat to Bankroll Nigel Farage and Reform Exposes the Gaping Loopholes Endangering UK Democracy. bylinetimes.com Reports that billionaire X/Twitter owner Elon Musk is considering donating nearly £80 million ($100m) to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party have sounded alarm bells about the state of Britain's loophole-ridden election laws. | Anti-corruption experts warn that outdated regulations leave the door open for hugely wealthy foreign donors to interfere in UK elections. | The sheer scale of Musk's mooted donation should not be underestimated, given it is close to the total amount donated by all other political donors put together in the UK last year. | However, as things stand there is little to prevent it happeni…
(2024-12-05). Drink calculator, awareness posters: Nightlife industry players urge responsible drinking. channelnewsasia.com The number of drink driving accidents in Singapore increased by 9 per cent in the first half of 2024, compared with the same period last year.
(2024-12-05). URA warns of scam involving letter to homeowners requesting tenant registration. channelnewsasia.com The letter requires private homeowners to transfer a "validation fee" to a bank account in order to "register their tenants", says URA.
(2024-12-05). Honoring Change: Harroop Singh Bola Wins Diana Award for Social Impact. devdiscourse.com In a prestigious recognition of outstanding leadership and social impact, Harroop Singh Bola, a 23-year-old student from London, was named a winner of this year's Diana Award.
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can diet help with inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: Dec. 1-7 is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It includes conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. People with IBD may experience persistent symptoms like frequent diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue. There is no cure and no exact cause, though researchers continue to look at how genes, the microbiome and environmental factors play a role in this chronic…
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. In fact, there are more than 70,000 new cases of IBD in the United States each year, according to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. IBD is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, but it can also affect other areas of the body. Crohn's and Colitis (both classified as IBD) Awareness Week is observed each year from Dec. 1-7. Dr. Victor Chedid,…
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does thyroid cancer affect women more than men? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Women are three to four times more likely than men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk of developing this type of cancer. Dr. Victor Bernet, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, says men also need to be aware of thyroid cancer risks. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PGH3TROOSn4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…
(2024-12-05). Why Thanksgiving is the perfect time to share family health history. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving to share meals, stories and traditions, consider taking a moment to talk about something that could save lives: your family's health history. Thanksgiving Day is recognized as Family Health History Day, a national call to raise awareness of inherited health risks. Mayo Clinic experts are encouraging families to use the holiday to identify these risks and take proactive steps toward prevention. "Hereditary conditions range from autoimmune disorders…
(2024-12-05). Fredric Jameson: Agon: The Iliad. newleftreview.org Drafted as the foundational first chapter of Volume One, the last to be written, of Jameson's monumental Poetics of Social Forms. A richly rewarding study of the Iliad, located within the 'immense transition' from the great imperial cities of the Bronze Age. The logic of agon—a multi-sided struggle—as governing principle of the great poem.
(2024-12-05). Perry Anderson: Fredric Jameson, 1934—2024. newleftreview.org Warm remembrance of a fifty-year relationship, intellectual and personal, with a thinker whose work has been a landmark for NLR. Close bonds of common engagement—continental Marxism, postmodernity, the historical novel—with some contrasts in culture, politics, temperament.
(2024-12-05). TikTok owner ByteDance wins outstanding research award at annual 'Olympics of AI'. scmp.com The award, however, triggered speculation about whether the paper's lead author was the ex-intern who ByteDance sued for US$1.1 million.
(2024-12-05). Court orders prisons to produce Besigye on charges of inciting violence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued a production warrant directing Uganda Prisons Services to produce Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye for the continuation of his trial on charges of inciting violence. The warrant was issued on Thursday by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko following a …
(2024-12-05). Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) announce 2024 finalists ahead of the Marketers Biggest Night on December 13th. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have announced this year's finalists that will tussle for the gold standard of Marketing, at the fourth instalment of the UMEAS, slated for next Friday- December 13th, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This year's UMEAS nominees were announced by Evolve Group Africa, the awards …
(2024-12-05). Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
This article was posted on the Bronx Anti-War Coalition website on Nov. 28, 2024. Syria has become the central target of a coordinated U.S./Zionist-backed offensive, because it plays a crucial role in the Resistance against U.S. and "israeli" dominance in the region. The offensive, led by terrorist proxies supported by . . . | 
The Peter Tatchell Foundation staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday 3 December against the state visit to Britain by the emir of Qatar, citing the Gulf nation's appalling abuse of the human rights of women, LGBTQ+ people, and migrant workers. The emir of Qatar should NOT be having a state visit Thirty protestors chanted "Qatar […] | By 
"Stop sending military arms to Israel! Stop the genocide in our name!" exclaimed Joan Simon, the coordinator of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, as she spoke before a crowd on Oct. 6 in front of City Hall. Simon and other South Bay community members have been fighting for over a year for a …
Petitioner's lawyer pleads despite peaceful protests, cases were registered in different cities…
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The International Criminal Court's recent issuance of arrest warrants to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza has stirred up a considerable backlash. Dismissing the charges as "absurd and false," Netanyahu announced that Israel would "not recognize the validity" of the ICC's action. U.S. President Joe Biden denounced 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "I am working hard to promote the encouragement of migration from Gaza with the prime minister, and I am beginning to discover some openness on the matter," Ben Gvir said in an interview…
In a resolution passed by a 157-8 vote, with the United States and Israel among those voting no, and seven abstentions, the Assembly expressed "unwavering support, in acc…
Lebanese officials are considering dumping war rubble from Talks are taking place on reconstruction efforts following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel which came into effect last week and followed months of intense Israeli bombing across Lebanon, including Beirut, which saw apartment blocks and homes flattened with thousands killed and wounded. | In a meeting held at the Serail Palace on Monday to address the war damage…
With a "The situation here is still the same as before the ceasefire," says Pierre, a schoolteacher in Rmeish, a small Lebanese town just 2km from the Israeli border. "The Israeli warning is still in place, and they are still bombing around us," he added. | "We still have to stay in our homes in Rmeish, we can't go to our neighbouring vill…
Brokered by the US and France, the From the agreement's implementation on 27 November until 25 January 2025, there will be a 60-day period for Israeli military forces to leave southern Lebanon. | Hezbollah agreed to transfer its arms north of the Litani River and the 
We look at the world of high-tech surveillance with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow and filmmaker Matthew O'Neill. Their new HBO documentary Surveilled is now available for streaming. Farrow says he became interested in the topic after he was tracked by the Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube during his reporting on Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse. Although Black Cube used a "relatively low-tech approach," Farrow says the experience started him on a path to investigate more sophisticated methods of surveillance, including the powerful spyware Pegasus…
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that diplomatic contacts were "ongoing and intensified" to stop Mikati said that the Lebanese army was expanding deployment in south Lebanon, where Israeli forces were still occupying border areas. | He added that the Lebanese army had begun a…
Palestinians in the town of The town's residents told The New Arab that the Israeli army escalated its assault, besieging a school housing displaced people and targeting…
The Canadian government said the group had instigated "unrest in the Middle East" through various attacks on civilian and naval vessels in the Red Sea and other waters, as well as strikes on Israel. | It noted that the group was closely linke…
"Three Hamas terrorists who planned an imminent terrorist attack were eliminated" when the Israeli air force struck vehicles in the Aqaba area near Tubas, the military said. | Following the strike, "soldiers conducted a…
Upon arriving at the "Al-Yassin" station, the largest desalination station in northern Gaza, Saleh Barakat, 42 years old, was surprised to find its doors closed until further notice. | Barakat was one of hundreds of citizens who returned to their families without providing drinking water for their children due to the closure of the station.
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Members of Canada's Sikh community participate in an 'Azad Khalistan' rally near Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in British Columbia, ahead of the Khalistan Referendum, on October 28, 2023. — Geo News
This representational image shows a UN Security Council meeting in session at UN headquarters in New York City, US on December 3, 2024. — AFPThe United Nations appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate…
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol visits the Navy Special Warfare Flotilla in Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, on March 10, 2023. (Republic of Korea, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) By Kiji Noh / Consortium News South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, suspended the South Korean legislature and banned elected representatives from accessing the National …
ALBAWABA – Afra Saraàßoƒülu emotional speech moved everyone at GQ Türkiye Awards.A warm ovation greeted Afra Saraàßoƒülu following her remarks yesterday, which were made in front of a group of Turkish celebrities as part of GQ Türkiye magazine's honoring her.Specifically, Afra celebrated her 27th birthday on December 2, the same day she was born, and received the "Outstanding Achievement of the Year" award.On behalf of all women, Afra, who frequently receives criticism from social media users due to her relationship with Mert Ramazan Demir, her co-star in the Kingfisher s…
The Lowndes, commander of the South Litani Sector, is a senior military figure with "significant experience" coordinating security and stability efforts with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the source said, adding that he wou…
Americans have been fighting culture wars since the nation was founded four centuries ago. In 1624, John Morton arrived in what is now Quincy, MA, and a decade late this apparently rakish fellow published New English Canaan (1637), what today would be called an exposé. One critic called it "a harsh and heretical critique of Puritan customs and power structures 
The Justice Department has just released a scathing 96-page report accusing the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, GA of engaging in "cruel and unusual punishment" in the September 2022 death of a mentally disabled inmate, LeShawn Thompson, who was found lying face down dead in his cell, his body covered with lice and bedbugs. The Department 
The novel, Khalifah's first, appeared in Arabic in 2020 and is out this month in The short, bantering book starts on ordinary ground, introducing us to four bumbling Palestinian journalists in Jordan. But the action soon veers in…
"Rain soaks our open wounds, deepening the pain." | Instead of enjoying the warmth and comfort of their homes, this is how Gazans are describing the harsh reality of winter in displacement camps. | Currently, over For many, these conditions are reminiscent of 1948, during…
The first group of detainees which were held in the "As part of the political agreement between the three Arab bloc members…
Palestinians in the besieged Speaking to The New Arab, several Palestinians have argued that Abbas does have a role to play to end the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, even if his actions may violate Palestinian laws. | "In Gaza…
The event will be just one of a handful of appearances that Prince William's wife, better known as Kate, has made since she was diagnosed with cancer in…
The "The partnership is expected to create thousands of highly skilled jobs over its lifetime and will see the launch of world-leading climate technology hubs across the UK and Qatar to accelerate development in climate-friendly technologies," according t…
Al-Nassr was already guaranteed a place in the round of 16 so Ronaldo, who has five goals in his last three matches, was rested. He watched from the sidelines. | Al-Sadd took the lead through Akram Afif, named the Asian player of the year in November, eight minutes after the break…
According to the Naval News website and open-source intelligence analysts, one of the vessels station…
"To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements… I hereby declare emergency martial law," Yoon said in a live televised address to the nation. | It wasn't immediately clear how the steps would affect the country's governance and democracy. | Yoon — whose approval ra…
A Turkish court has jailed pending trial nine protesters who disrupted The incident occurred during Erdogan's televised address at a forum on Friday, where the protesters said the government was failing to uphold They chanted slogans…
Reversing an earlier ruling that found too much time had passed since the alleged wrongdoing, the Brussels appeals court said the women, born in Belgian-ruled Congo and now in their 70s, were abducted in "an inhumane act of persecution". | The conduct of colonial Belgium constituted a crime aga…
The journalist Emilio Silva Barrera (born in Elizondo, Navarra, Spain, in 1965) belongs to the generation of grandchildren of those who experienced the Spanish Civil War as adults. His grandfather and namesake, a politically moderate small business owner in a small town in Northwestern Spain, was first harassed and extorted, later arrested, killed, and thrown …
Recent actions at the 2024 International Association of Machinists (IAM) Grand Lodge National Convention in New York City point the way to increased labor movement leadership in combating climate change and creating a more just society. The IAM passed a resolution to include "Just Transition" in any actions oriented toward fighting climate change, creating new …
Earlier this year, Gregor Formanek was deemed not fit to appear before the courts | German courts have opened the way for a 100-year-old alleged former concentration camp guard to stand trial, overturning an earlier lower court's decision that he was unfit to do so. | The suspect, identified as Gregor Formanek in the German media, was charged last year with complicity in the murder of more than 3,300 people while working in an SS guard battalion at the Sachsenhausen death camp during World War II. | An medical expert determined in February that the centenarian was unable to stand trial due to his physical and…
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He stated that as a proud Pakistani, he was deeply honoured and humbled to receive Diversity and Cultural Impact Award…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teams from CoCreate Advertising were outstanding in the just concluded Young Silverback Competition, with Team Mind Craft (Jeremiah Muwanguzi and Benjamin Muwanguzi) and Team Routz (Catherine Kemigisha and Daniel Atuhairwe) emerging victorious in the Design and Film categories, respectively. The Young Silverback Competition, an extension of the prestigious Silverback Awards, …
Award won for pioneering fruit preservation technology; Innovative nanotechnology solution helps reduce food loss, supports farmers, and promotes sustainable agriculture Rome | THE INDEPENDENT | Freza Nanotech Limited, a startup from Uganda, has won the 2024 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Innovation Award for developing a groundbreaking nanotechnology-based solution that extends the shelf life of …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention and treatment strategies. The MIS …