2024-10-23: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-10-23). Harris Campaign Says She Denies Israel Is Committing Genocide. popularresistance.org Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has clarified that she does not believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza after an incident at a rally suggested that she did.

Jason Ditz (2024-10-23). Israeli Airstrikes Pound Ancient Lebanese City of Tyre. news.antiwar.com Overnight, Israel demanded an evacuation of civilians from a broad swathe of the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre. They announced that they were going to "forcefully" act against Hezbollah, and if you've been following the Lebanon news, that means they're going to hit a lot of residential buildings. This morning, the first airstrikes started. At …

Dave DeCamp (2024-10-23). Two US Troops Injured During Raid Against ISIS in Iraq. news.antiwar.com Two US troops were wounded in a raid against ISIS in central Iraq that was conducted with Iraqi government forces, US Central Command said on Wednesday. CENTCOM claimed seven ISIS fighters were killed in the raid, which it said was led by Iraqi forces. "During the Iraqi-led operation, two US military personnel were wounded while …

Scott Campbell (2024-10-23). The Watermelon Scare: Attacks on Palestine Solidarity Activists Aim to Silence Anti-War Movement. itsgoingdown.org On October 15th, the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network was labeled a "terrorist entity" by Canada and subjected to sanctions by the United States. These designations follow a previous ban in Germany and the labeling of Samidoun as a "terrorist organization" by Israel. The U.S. claims Samidoun is a "sham fundraiser whose efforts have supported…

UMMID (2024-10-23). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-23). On Disarmament Week UN calls for definitive step towards peace. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) World Disarmament Week promotes an effort for peace as the world goes through one of the tensest moments since World War II and the foundation of the UN.

ICRC (2024-10-23). ICRC congratulates Nihon Hidankyo on Nobel Peace Prize and work to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-23). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-23). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org

Pressenza IPA (2024-10-23). Israeli citizens calling for true international pressure on Israel for an immediate ceasefire. pressenza.com We, Israeli citizens residing in Israel and abroad, call on the international community — the UN and its institutions, the United States, the European Union, the League of Arab States, and all states around the world — to intervene immediately and implement every possible sanction towards achieving an immediate ceasefire between Israel and its neighbors, for the future of both peoples in Israel/Palestine and the peoples of the region, and for their rights to security and life. | Many of us are veteran activists against the occupation, for peace and mutual existence in this land. We are motivated by ou…

World without Wars, Violence (2024-10-23). Team of the Third World March for Peace and NonViolence entered Nepal. pressenza.com A corps of the '3rd World March for Peace Team' entered Nepal under the lead of Rafael de la Rubia, a great humanist from Spain, accompanied by prominent Humanist Peace Volunteers from UK, Italy, Australia, India and Bangladesh. | By Tulsi Sigdel, from Nepal | The Humanist Team of Nepal joined the international champions of peace and began their march yesterday from the cultural city of Tokha, in Kathmandu, where they were received by municipal officials in their facilities. | There, the local authorities handed over a "Token of Love" to the group of visitors as a sign of support and appreciation for the message…

W. T. Whitney Jr., Emile Schepers (2024-10-23). For Cuba, U.S. elections have major consequences. peoplesworld.org At the end of October, the United Nations General Assembly, for the 32nd consecutive year, will be voting on a resolution submitted by Cuba claiming "the necessity to put an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." As they do every year, the delegates will most likely …

newarab (2024-10-23). Turkey extends role in Lebanon UN peacekeeping mission. newarab.com The Turkey has contributed to

Brett Wilkins (2024-10-23). Universities Raze Jewish Students' Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs. indybay.org To honor the Sukkot holiday, students from Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and other Jewish-led organizations constructed Gaza solidarity sukkahs on campuses including Northwestern University; University of Chicago; Brown University; Columbia University; University of Washington; University of California, Berkeley; Stanford University; Yale University; University of North Carolina; University of California, Los Angeles; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rutgers University; University of California, San Diego; and other schools.

ecns.cn (2024-10-23). Chinese doctors perform ultra-remote surgery on Beninese patient. ecns.cn Chinese doctors successfully removed a kidney cyst from a Beninese patient by remotely controlling a surgical robot on the hospital ship Peace Ark on Monday.

Brett Wilkins (2024-10-23). Israeli use of white phosphorus in Lebanon injured UN peacekeepers: Report. therealnews.com

tn.ai (2024-10-23). Iran Urges BRICS to Push for Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the BRICS members to help stop the war on Gaza and Lebanon and deescalate tensions in the West Asia, stressing that global welfare and economic development will only be achieved in light of peace and security across the world.

Reuters (2024-10-23). Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire as Blinken pushes for peace. scmp.com Israeli pounded Beirut and hit the historic city of Tyre, while the militants turned to precision guided missiles for the first time.

GABIK (2024-10-23). Call for peace and stability in Nongoma. sanews.gov.za Call for peace and stability in Nongoma | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for peace and stability in Onyango Villages, Nongoma., , This as conflicts between villagers have tragically resulted in 10 deaths., , Buthelezi led a provincial government delegation to meet with the community, urging an end to the violence that has disrupted schooling and forced some residents to sleep in the bushes out of fear for their lives., , Addressing the community, Buthelezi said the meeting marked the beginning of the end of hostilities in the Onyango Vill…

Reuters (2024-10-23). Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict as Israel bombs historic Lebanese city. scmp.com The trip is also the last major US peace push before the November 5 presidential election, which could scramble US policy in the region.

W. T. Whitney Jr., Emile Schepers (2024-10-23). Para Cuba, las elecciones estadounidenses tienen importantes consecuencias. peoplesworld.org A finales de octubre, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas votará, por 32 ∫ año consecutivo, una resolución presentada por Cuba en la que se reclama "la necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba". Como cada año, es muy probable que los delegados …

Cira Pascual Marquina (2024-10-23). 'The Commune is nothing new here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune (Part I). mronline.org A socialist commune in the Venezuelan Amazon draws inspiration from the collective practices of its Indigenous members.

Editor (2024-10-23). Venezuela: Opposing the blockade is our main task. mronline.org The United States is waging an economic war against Venezuela.

María Candela (2024-10-23). Rusia apoya ingreso de Venezuela a los Brics. radiohc.cu Kazán, Rusia 23 oct (RHC) Rusia apoya el deseo de Venezuela de unirse al bloque de los Brics como país miembro, constató este miércoles Prensa Latina.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-23). Prorrogan inscripciones de aspirantes al Poder Ciudadano de Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) El Comité de Postulaciones del Poder Ciudadano de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela prorrogó hasta el 25 de octubre las inscripciones de aspirantes a ocupar cargos en el Poder Ciudadano, trascendió hoy.

Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina, Venezuelanalysis. (2024-10-23). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune. popularresistance.org Early in the last decade a set of communities along the Cataniapo River started to organize themselves to protect the river's ecosystem and bolster their agricultural and handicraft production. A few years later, in response to Chávez's call to build socialist communes, 15 community councils in the area came together to form the Rio Cataniapo Commune. | Today, approximately 1500 people participate in the Río Cataniapo Comune. They come from various ethnic backgrounds, but the majority identify as Indigenous and some still practice common ownership of land.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-10-23). Venezuelan government slams terrorist attack in Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Caracas, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela today strongly condemned the terrorist attack against the Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities, located in the district of Kahramankazan, in Ankara, which left four dead and several injured.

José David Delgado (2024-10-23). Maduro in Kazan: Venezuela is Ready for a New World. orinocotribune.com Upon his arrival in Kazan, the president said that "Venezuela comes to offer a portfolio to investors who wish to invest in the country with the largest oil reserves in the world." | The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, arrived this Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the 26th summit of the BRICS group that will be held until October 24. | Upon his arrival, President Maduro said that "the BRICS have become the epicenter of the multipolar world, and at the same time, they represent the hope that the countries of the global south, who aspire to development, have the possibility of accessin…

newarab (2024-10-23). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill over 40, as Beirut bombed again. newarab.com The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reiterated that water supplies in Gaza's Jabalia have now run out entirely, as living conditions worsen for those trapped there by Israeli forces…

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-10-23). US Government Behind Campaign Violating North Korean Airspace. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic North Korea has recently warned against the use of drones over its sovereign airspace to spread subversive propaganda. CNN in its October 11, 2024 article, "North Korea accuses South of flying drones over Pyongyang," reported, "North Korea accused South Korea of flying propaganda-filled drones over Pyongyang and threatened "retaliation," state media reported." The same…

Editor (2024-10-23). Widening the War: The US Sends Troops to Israel. scheerpost.com

Aseel Saleh (2024-10-23). Yahya Sinwar: from refugee to resistance leader. peoplesdispatch.org One week ago, on Wednesday, October 16, Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, also known as Abu Ibrahim, was killed in combat in the southern Gaza strip in the city of Rafah. Sinwar dedicated his life to struggling for the liberation of Palestine and resisting the occupation. | While Western media outlets have termed him a "terrorist mastermind" and his death as an achievement to be celebrated, this narrative seems to be in direct contradiction with the sentiments of people in Palestine and across the region. This is in part due to the fact that, for many, his story represents the decades-long story of oppression and resi…

UMMID (2024-10-23). How will India respond to Sheikh Hasina's arrest warrant? ummid.com International media has already made screaming news of the arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, who is is presently living in a safe house near New Delhi, India, and others.

UMMID (2024-10-23). Leader Yahya Sinwar Ascended As Martyr: Hamas. ummid.com Palestinian Governing Authority in Gaza Hamas Friday confirmed the 'martyrdom' of its Chief Yahya Sinwar while fighting the Israeli occupation forces.

UMMID (2024-10-23). Yahya Sinwar died like the heroes of ancient legends. ummid.com America labeled Yahya Sinwar a terrorist, just as they had once labeled Nelson Mandela. But history does not follow the desires of the great powers. If it did, the occupiers would rule the world…

UMMID (2024-10-23). 2024 Jharkhand Polls: Irfan Ansari, Rameshwar Oraon in Congress 1st list. ummid.com The Congress Party Monday released its first list of 21 candidates for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections.

Editor (2024-10-23). California law mandates that public school children be taught about State's genocide of Indigenous Peoples. mronline.org From the time the Europeans arrived on American shores, the U.S. government authorized more than 1,500 wars and attacks on Indigenous people and at the conclusion of the "Indian wars" in the late 19th century, of the estimated 10 million to 15 million native peoples, fewer than 238,000 remained.

WSWS (2024-10-23). David North addresses meeting at Frankfurt Book Fair. wsws.org On Saturday, David North, chairman of the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site, spoke to over 100 attendees at the Frankfurt Book Fair on the topic "Back to the Future: Fascism, War and Class Struggle in the 21st Century."

WSWS (2024-10-23). More miners die, others left unpaid, as Russia's workers pay the price for war economy. wsws.org Siberian miners began a hunger strike over unpaid wages on Monday, four days after three were killed in a gold mine collapse in the Russian Far East.

Binoy Kampmark, Counter Punch. (2024-10-23). Widening The War: The US Sends Troops To Israel. popularresistance.org The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever. In that mix and mess will be its greatest sponsor and guardian, the United States, a giant of almost blind antiquity in all matters concerning the Jewish state. | In a measure that should have garnered bold headlines, the Biden administration has announced the deployment of some 100 US soldiers to Israel who will be responsible for operating the Terminal Hig…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-23). Stifling the Sikh Diaspora: India's Continuing War on Khalistan. globalresearch.ca It was never a good look. Advertised as the world's largest, complex and most colourful of democracies, India's approach to certain dissidents, notably of a Sikh patriotic sensibility, has not quite matched its lofty standing. The strength of a liberal …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-10-23). US Economist Warns: Dollar System is Weakening as Gold BRICS Rise. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS. More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South,…

Ben Norton (2024-10-23). Elite US economist warns: dollar system is weakening as gold BRICS rise. geopoliticaleconomy.com The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS.

Alan Macleod, MintPress News. (2024-10-23). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing America's News. popularresistance.org One year after Oct. 7 attacks, Netanyahu is on a winning streak." So reads the title of a recent Axios article describing the Israeli prime minister riding on an unbeatable wave of triumphs. These stunning military "successes," its author Barak Ravid notes, include the bombing of Yemen, the assassinations of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and the pager attack against Lebanon. | The same author recently went viral for an article that claimed that Israeli attacks against Hezbollah are "not intended to lead to war but are an attempt to reach 'de-escalation through escalation.'"

Workers World Party (2024-10-23). Yahya Al-Sinwar, 1962-2024: His life will inspire many more to liberate Palestine. workers.org Workers World Party salutes the heroic revolutionary leader Yahya Al-Sinwar, chair of the Political Bureau of the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement and Commander of the Al-Aqsa Flood Battle, who died heroically in battle along with other Hamas combatants on Oct. 17 in Gaza. While the Israeli war criminals, led by . . . |

Alessandra Bergamin, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-10-23). Lessons On Fighting For The Climate Under Authoritarianism. popularresistance.org In 2013, in the devastating wake of Typhoon Haiyan, Yeb Saño began a two-week hunger fast. Saño, then a diplomat and the head of the Philippines delegation at the U.N. climate talks in Poland, had watched as one of the most powerful tropical storms in history obliterated his hometown of Tacloban. Just a few days after the typhoon, a weeping Saño declared to the delegates in Warsaw that he would not eat again until meaningful climate progress was made. But the fast, which Saño now also calls a hunger strike, was not just a political move.

Ana Vraƒçar, People's Dispatch. (2024-10-23). Naples Protests G7 'Lords Of War'. popularresistance.org Thousands of people took to the streets of Naples on October 19, demonstrating against the G7 military agenda and Italy's proposed reforms that would limit the freedom to dissent. Protesters, representing a host of organizations including student associations, trade unions, and community centers, rallied against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government's policies, demanding a shift in priorities toward social needs instead of military spending. Side by side with the protest in Naples, demonstrations were held in dozens of cities across Italy, as reported by the left political party, Power to the People (Potere…

Editor (2024-10-23). Canada Must Act NOW to Stop Israeli War Crimes in Northern Gaza. socialistproject.ca Dear Prime Minister, | We, the undersigned humanitarian, religious, community and civil society organizations from all over Canada, express profound alarm at the rapidly worsening situation in northern Gaza. Civilians are being burned alive in an ongoing campaign of violence that has reached unimaginable levels of brutality. | The humanitarian infrastructure has completely collapsed — no clean water is available, with

A A (2024-10-23). SCOTT RITTER: Iran's Bomb Is Real — And It's Here. strategic-culture.su By Scott Ritter | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For months now, the world has focused on the danger of nuclear war between the United States an…

tvbrics (2024-10-23). Residents of Argentine city get acquainted with traditional Russian clothing. tvbrics.com Headdresses, special shirts and "sarafans" were presented among the wardrobe items…

Nick Turse (2024-10-23). The Global War on Children. fpif.org

Barbara Expose (2024-10-23). Peter Lynch's death should be a warning to us all. expose-news.com On the 19th of October, 2024, Mr Peter Lynch, 61, died in HMP Moorland, near Doncaster. He was a husband of 36 years, a father to 3 grown children, and a grandfather …

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). 'Unbelievable response' awaits any Israeli action against Iran: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's president asserts that any potential Israeli act of aggression against the country will be met with a "decisive and unbelievable" response.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). Leader: Struggles of Nasrallah, Sinwar changed fate of West Asia. presstv.ir Iran's Leader says the martyrdom of Hamas Political Bureau chief, Yahya Sinwar, and Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah served to change the fate of the West Asia region.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). Pezeshkian says seeking to prevent conflict expansion as Modi blasts Israel's genocide. presstv.ir Iran's president lays emphasis on the country's underway endeavor towards preventing expansion of regional tensions during a meeting with India's prime minister.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). 'Unbelievable response' awaits any Israeli action against Iran: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's president asserts that any potential Israeli act of aggression against the country will be met with a "decisive and unbelievable" response.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). 'Make every wound a weapon: Dissecting Yahya Sinwar's poetic and powerful last will. presstv.ir Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, in his poetic and powerful last will, called for the continuation of resistance against the Israeli occupation, urging Palestinians to carry the dream of Palestine in their hearts.

presstv.ir (2024-10-23). Leader: Struggles of Nasrallah, Sinwar changed fate of West Asia region. presstv.ir Iran's Leader says the martyrdom of Hamas Political Bureau chief, Yahya Sinwar, and Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah served to change the fate of the West Asia region.

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-23). Angela Rayner roasts Oliver Dowden at PMQs over Tories failing working people. leftfootforward.org 'The definition of working people are the people that the Tory party has failed for the last 14 years'

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-23). Farage and Truss in meltdown over Labour volunteers helping Harris slammed for their own hypocrisy. leftfootforward.org Where was the outrage from sections of the right-wing press when Farage and Truss went over to support Trump?

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-23). Ofcom says social media algorithms must change after the Southport riots. leftfootforward.org Ofcom is recommending that apps change their algorithms so that content which is illegal or harmful is down-ranked for children's accounts.

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-23). Wera Hobhouse MP: We can't keep shying away from it — it's time we had an open and honest conversation about legalising Assisted Dying. leftfootforward.org It's clear the tide is turning when it comes to legalising assisted dying…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-10-23). Israeli warplanes strike Khiam and the outskirts of Litani riverbed between the town of Blat and Al-Jabbour Heights: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-10-23). Chinese president on the war on Gaza and Lebanon: We need to push for a ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb

Nick Turse (2024-10-23). The Global War on Children. counterpunch.org

Michael Roberts (2024-10-23). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...

A A (2024-10-23). Ukraine war ending scenarios. strategic-culture.su Russia must closely monitor the actions of Prime Minister Rutte. His statements about his desire to engage in dangerous confrontation suggest that he is not willing to wait to carry out his plans | Join us on , , and . | Co…

aljazeera (2024-10-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 971. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments.

newarab (2024-10-23). Trump campaign accuses UK Labour Party of election interference. newarab.com The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…

newarab (2024-10-23). Moroccan TV condemned for casting Israeli-Moroccan actress. newarab.com Moroccan "She's a war criminal who supports the annihilation of Gaza. There's no difference between her and Netanyahu (Israeli PM)", argued Mohamed El-Ghafri, a pro-Palestine activis…

newarab (2024-10-23). Netanyahu swerves US calls to reject genocidal 'General's Plan'. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resisted calls from top US officials to publicly disavow the so-called ' The Israeli leader and top aide Ron Dermer denied that the plan was being implemented in talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, but sidestepped the top US diplomat's urging for a public clarification, according to The Times of Israel, citing an unnamed US official. | The talks came amid Isr…

newarab (2024-10-23). 41-year lessons of the 1983 U.S. Marines Beirut barracks bombing. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of The United States also has been attacking targets…

newarab (2024-10-23). X admits 'error' reinstating Khashoggi murder suspect's account. newarab.com Social media platform The account of "Due to an error the suspension was originally lif…

newarab (2024-10-23). How Biden's Middle East policy helped fuel a regional war. newarab.com The Biden administration responded optimistically to The White House immediately However, Israeli Prime Minister Be…

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel is targeting Gazans trying to go back to their homes. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Strangers in Light Coats: Poetry of time, memory, and exile. newarab.com The book is section…

newarab (2024-10-23). US Arab film festival to screen authentic films from the region. newarab.com After pausing last year's film series due to Israel's The 28th edition of the festival will open with a Palestinian film from Gaza at the Palace of Fine Arts in the city's Marina District, and close w…

newarab (2024-10-23). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Activists say over 70 dead in two days of fighting in Sudan. newarab.com Four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday, The strike wounded 27 people, including women and children, and left bodies "charred", according to the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups. | In Al-Jazira state just south of Khartoum, fierce clashes ignited on Sunday after a paramilitary commander defected…

newarab (2024-10-23). Family of Israeli soldier killed in Gaza told to remove cross. newarab.com The family of a David Bogdanovskyi was killed in December during Israel's His family told Israeli media that they were ordered by the Public Council for Commemoration of Fallen Soldiers in the…

newarab (2024-10-23). Gaza and Lebanon in focus as BRICS leaders call for ceasefire. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Gaza war sees Arab Americans tilt toward Trump. newarab.com Former President The Saudi-based news outlet Arab News commissioned a poll looking at voter intentions among Arab Americans ahead of the upcoming The poll indicates that 45 pe…

newarab (2024-10-23). Iranian IRGC general charged in murder plot of dissident in US. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel committed 'countless' war crimes in Lebanon in one month. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel used US-linked SPICE 2000 in Beirut tower attack: expert. newarab.com A The ten-story block in Beirut's Tayouneh neighbourhood was flattened shortly after an evacuation order was issued by the Israeli army's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee. | The building was "completely destroyed", according to Lebanon's National News Agency. | Video captu…

newarab (2024-10-23). Israeli army bans radical 'Messiah' patch from uniforms. newarab.com The Israeli Army Chief of Staff

newarab (2024-10-23). Israelis plan Gaza resettlement at conference on enclave border. newarab.com Hundreds of far-right The two-day event, held on 20-21 October under the slogan "Gaza is Ours, Forever", Jewish extremists meet in a closed military zone near the settlement of Be'eri, at the Gaza border, to call…

newarab (2024-10-23). Mia Khalifa 'warns U.S. soldiers against fighting for Israel'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Turkey says three dead, five injured after attack at TUSAS site. newarab.com The mayor of Kahramankazan, Slim Cirpanoglu, told Turkish TV channel Tele1 that three people were killed and five wounded in the attack. | In a social media post on X Int…

newarab (2024-10-23). UK PM Starmer meets UK-Palestinian families after Gaza criticism. newarab.com UK Prime Minister Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister

newarab (2024-10-23). University of Milan suspends ties with Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). From Gaza to media scandals: Starmer's disastrous first 100 days. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). US Arab film festival to screen authentic films from the region. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Egypt's Sisi hails Russian support at BRICS summit. newarab.com In statements aired by Russian news agencies, Sisi praised "the development of bilateral relations" between Egypt and Russia in recent years, in particular Moscow's "effective contribution to (Egypt's) national projects". | Chief among them, Sisi said, is Egy…

newarab (2024-10-23). EU migrant deal with Tunisia lacked transparency. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Gaza war sees Arab Americans tilt toward Trump over Gaza war. newarab.com Former President The Saudi-based news outlet Arab News commissioned a poll looking at voter intentions among Arab Americans ahead of the upcoming The poll indicates that 45 pe…

newarab (2024-10-23). Iran, Saudi reportedly plan joint Red Sea military exercises. newarab.com The two Middle East

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel bombards Lebanon's Tyre, WHO halts Gaza polio vaccines. newarab.com Israel has bombarded Many of the city's residents, who

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel expels hundreds from Jabalia as 'bodies fill streets'. newarab.com Israeli forces have expelled hundreds of Palestinians from the Jabalia refugee camp in The move comes amid fears that Israel was implementing the ' Palestinians forced to leave northern Gaza along 'safe' routes to the south have reported seeing streets strewn…

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel orders expulsion of Tyre neighbourhoods amid strikes. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Israel seeks Egypt's help for truce talks with Hamas. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). Lebanese students displaced by Israel resume education in Iraq. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-23). 'Smell of death is everywhere' in northern Gaza. newarab.com All roads in the Dozens of bodies are lying in the streets. Some of the corpses are being eaten by stray dogs because ambulances and civil defence crews are unabl…

newarab (2024-10-23). Tunisia adds jail time for former presidential candidate. newarab.com Jailed Tunisian politician Zammel, one of only two candidates allowed to run against President Kais Saied earlier this month, was arrested in early September, on the same day that electoral authorities had approved his candidacy. | A court in the central city of Kairouan sentenced Zammel late Monday to five more years…

newarab (2024-10-23). UK says Israel arms exports won't be used to break int'l law. newarab.com A UK minister has told parliament that arms exports to Israel comply with UK Labour Minister It comes a…

aljazeera (2024-10-23). Gaza parents' heartbreak as children's clothes, shoes fall to pieces. aljazeera.com Children are underdressed and exposed to the elements a year into Israel's war on Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-10-23). War and instability bring African governance progress to a halt: Report. aljazeera.com Democratic backsliding in Africa reflects global trend towards 'strongman politics' emboldening autocrats.

aljazeera (2024-10-23). Risking my life to feed people displaced by Israel's war on Lebanon. aljazeera.com As Israel intensifies its bombardment of Lebanon, volunteers risk their lives to feed those displaced across the country…

aljazeera (2024-10-23). Global warming worsening deadly flooding in Africa, warn scientists. aljazeera.com Africa is bearing the brunt of climate change despite producing tiny percentage of global emissions.

aljazeera (2024-10-23). Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills. aljazeera.com Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.

aljazeera (2024-10-23). Vinicius is going to win the Ballon d'Or, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti. aljazeera.com The Brazilian forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

QUIT!, GayShame (2024-10-23). Saturday 10/26: From Frisco to Falastin: Stop Scott Wiener's War Machine. indybay.org 24th St. and Noe St. (meet in front of the Gaza mural) – in the heart of Noe Valley, San Francisco. Nearest BART station is the 24th St. Mission BART station.

QUIT!, GayShame (2024-10-23). Saturday 10/26: FROM FRISCO TO FALASTIN: STOP SCOTT WIENER'S WAR MACHINE. indybay.org 24th St. and Noe St. (meet in front of the Gaza mural) – in the heart of Noe Valley, San Francisco. Nearest BART station is the 24th St. Mission BART station.

infobrics (2024-10-23). A Broken Rules Based Order: Why Malaysia Is Staging a Come Back?>. infobrics.org Although PM Anwar could have rested on his laurels to lead Malaysia as the Chairman of Asean and the East Asian Summit in 2025, he chose to pitch Malaysia's aspiration to join BRICS…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-10-23). October 7, 2001: America's "Just War" against Afghanistan: Women's Rights "Before" and "After" America's Destructive Wars. globalresearch.ca Unknown to Americans, in the 1970s and early 1980s, Kabul was "a cosmopolitan city. Artists and hippies flocked to the capital. Women studied agriculture, engineering and business at the city's university. Afghan women held government jobs".

Richard C. Cook (2024-10-23). World War III Is "On" But the Empire Has Already Lost. An American Civil War Looms. Spiritual Transformation Is the Only Way to Prevent Extinction. globalresearch.ca

tn.ai (2024-10-23). Palestinian Envoy Warns of Imminent Massacre in Gaza amid Israeli Siege. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations warned of an impending mass slaughter in northern Gaza, as Israeli forces continue their siege, blocking aid and striking hospitals and shelters, leaving thousands of civilians at risk.

tn.ai (2024-10-23). President Warns of Iran's Decisive Response to Any Israeli Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned the Zionist regime that the mistake of committing an act of aggression against Iran will trigger a decisive and unimaginable response from Tehran.

tn.ai (2024-10-23). IRGC Quds Force Chief Visits Hamas Office in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani visited the office of the Islamic Resistance Movement in Tehran to offer his condolences on the loss of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Associated Press (2024-10-23). Photos capture exact moment Israeli missile strikes building in Beirut. scmp.com Associated Press images provide a striking look at the speed, power and devastation of modern warfare.

Associated Press (2024-10-23). It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under blockade, UN report says. scmp.com The war between Israel and Hamas has caused staggering destruction across Gaza, with entire neighbourhoods obliterated.

Mark Logan (2024-10-23). When it comes to China, Britain must play smart, not be emotional. scmp.com If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world's second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.

Dario Sanchez (2024-10-23). Jerusalem Residents Reflect on Celebrating Sukkot Amid War and Loss. themedialine.org

Maayan Hoffman (2024-10-23). Christian Zionists Defy War To Stand With Israel at Feast of Tabernacles. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2024-10-23). IMF Slashes Israel's 2024 Growth Forecast to 0.7%. themedialine.org

DikelediM (2024-10-23). Government considers strategy to elevate children's development. sanews.gov.za Government considers strategy to elevate children's development | Children, individuals and organisations promoting child rights and wellbeing have put their collective weight behind a shared set of national priorities that have the potential to transform the lives of children and shape the future of the nation. , , According to a statement released by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the priorities are aimed at ensuring that the 3 000 children born each day have enough food, love, safety and brain power to take the country forward, grow the economy, and break intergenerational cycles o…

nosihle (2024-10-23). Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation. sanews.gov.za Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation | Government has affirmed its commitment to addressing gender equality in relation to women being disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change through policy, legislation and action. | , Addressing the Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming Dialogue in Pretoria, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, said the increased burden on women necessitates that government makes gender equality a central tenet of the climate change strategies. , , "Our National Climate Change Response White Paper explic…

Emma Loewe (2024-10-23). 'Tattoos for the climate concerned': Why people are getting inked for the planet. grist.org | | The vision: | "Yep, let's stick with the plan." | After a couple of pokes, the tattoo of my youth, The climate changed, has a new ending: And so did we. | — a

David Issacharoff (2024-10-23). What frightens Ezra Klein most about Israel becoming a pariah state. haaretz.com After the 2014 Gaza war, U.S. journalist Ezra Klein took a 'personal break' from reporting on Israel-Palestine. A decade later he is one of the most influential voices on the conflict. In an interview with Haaretz, he discusses how October 7 're-confronted' him with Israel's impact on Diaspora Jews and why people who still think of the Jewish state as a democracy are 'delusional'…

Judy Maltz (2024-10-23). 'OCTOBER H8TE': What a new film on repercussions of Israel-Hamas war on U.S. Jews leaves out. haaretz.com The documentary produced by Debra Messing, set to premiere in Tel Aviv next week, will bring Israelis up to speed on how the events of October 7 played out on the streets and campuses of America. But it ignores critical information and paints a black-and-white picture…

Staff (2024-10-23). Israel at war, day 383: Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah command posts in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com IDF: Tens of thousands of Palestinians evacuated from north Gaza's Jabalya since Thursday ‚ñ IDF says likely Hezbollah chief successor killed in Beirut three weeks ago ‚ñ Blinken: U.S. working to push limited deal in which a few hostages would be released for temporary Gaza cease-fire ‚ñ FBI says it is investigating leak of documents on Israel's preparation for retaliatory Iran strike ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 383 days into the war…

The Associated Press (2024-10-23). It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says. haaretz.com A UN Conference on Trade and Development report estimates that should economic growth rates in Gaza return to pre-war levels, it would take Gaza '350 years just to restore the GDP levels of 2022'.

Yossi Melman (2024-10-23). Israeli Jews very rarely agreed to spy on behalf of Israel's worst enemies. What's changed? haaretz.com But in recent years, and especially in the last year of war, many Israelis are depressed because they don't see an end to Netanyahu's belligerent policies; the economy is deteriorating and the government doesn't offer hope to its citizens. All these are fertile ground for the cultivation of spies…

Yossi Verter (2024-10-23). Any sane, responsible leader would try to end the war. Not Netanyahu. haaretz.com When the Israeli prime minister talks about 'revival,' there is only one thing on his mind ‚ñ The idea of resettling the Gaza Strip is well on the way to being normalized ‚ñ Israel's housing minister,…

____ (2024-10-23). UNDP and UNESCWA Warn of Soaring Poverty in Palestine Amid Conflict. devdiscourse.com A new assessment launched today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) forecasts a staggering increase in poverty in the State of Palestine, predicting that 74.3% of the population will live in poverty by 2024, impacting approximately 4.1 million individuals, including 2.61 million newly impoverished people.

The Independent (2024-10-23). Brick by Brick, Xi Jinping drives BRICS cooperation. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | As Chinese President Xi Jinping and a host of other leaders gather in Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS summit, the world is once again turning its limelight on the burgeoning international mechanism for how it will push forward self-development and respond to global woes. A steadfast champion of BRICS cooperation, …

The Independent (2024-10-23). Now, Old persons also complain about UBOS census figures. independent.co.ug HANU raise concerns on understatement of figures for older persons in the census provisional results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU) has warned that they have found substantial anomalies on Older Persons data in the current Census Report 2024 released on October 3. Namara Arthur Araali, the chairman of HANU addressed …

The Independent (2024-10-23). Kwoyelo's sentencing set for Friday, what next? independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A four-panel member of Judges at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court of Uganda will on Friday, issue a sentencing in the case of former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. Kwoyelo was convicted on August 13 of committing 44 crimes comprising war crimes and crimes …

The Independent (2024-10-23). Space Engineer Mujuni recognized as 'Emerging Space Leader' at International Astronautical Congress. independent.co.ug Milan, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Edgar Mujuni, one of the three pioneering engineers behind Uganda's first satellite PearlAfricaSat-1, has been honored at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan as one of the four African young professionals recognized as an Emerging Space Leader. This prestigious award, conferred by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). How to step up to manage bunions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Stylish shoes can add the finishing touch to an outfit and help you feel like you're putting your best foot forward. But those dressy shoes might not be the best for your feet — especially your toes. Shoes that are narrow, tight, pointed or high-heeled can push the tip of your big toes toward and over your smaller toes, causing bunions. Bunions are bulging, bony bumps at the base of your big toes….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gynecologic exams might not top the list of things you look forward to, but whether it's for a wellness visit or a new concern, such exams are critical for detecting gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable. Gynecologic cancers include endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Gynecology visits should provide a valuable opportunity for you to ask questions, raise concerns and learn about your body from an expert who prioritizes your health and well-being. But if you've had difficulty…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How surgery can reduce breast cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer. With my family history, when should I consider preventive surgery options, and what do those look like? Are there other risk factors I should be aware of? ANSWER: Given your family history of breast cancer, I'm so glad you want to know more about reducing breast cancer risk. There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of getting breast…

democracynow.org (2024-10-22).   Israeli Troops Separate Men from Women and Children, March Displaced Palestinians at Gunpoint… ⚪ Meanwhile, Gaza officials say Israeli forces have blocked the entry of more than a quarter of a million trucks carrying food and other vital aid into Gaza in the last year, as Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war.   Comment: The monstrous terrorist entity known as 'Israel' is showing that it has no sense of decency nor humanity.   These scenes of mass forced marches give us a live-streaming view reminiscent of the historic genocides of the ages, such as the forced displacement of Armenians in Europe and Native Americans of the Americas, for example.   Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is ultimately complicit.   Shameful, absolutely shameful.   Israeli forces have barred rescue teams from reaching Palestinians trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings as Israel's siege on the northern Gaza Strip continues into its 18th day. On Monday, Israeli drones equipped with loudspeakers hovered over shelters for displaced Palestinians in Beit Lahia, blaring messages ordering them to flee through military checkpoints. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers entered the shelters, separated men from their families at gunpoint and instructed women and children to move southward. The mass expulsion came amid continued unrelenting Israeli attacks

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2024-10-21: News Headlines

David Rovics (2024-10-21). How the Left Shrank. counterpunch.org I was born in 1967. When I was a baby, there was an intensely musical antiwar movement so big and so very attractive, that it swept much of society off its feet, demilitarized millions of hearts and minds, and played a serious role in curtailing the imperial interests of the world's biggest empire, for about

Dave DeCamp (2024-10-21). Israel Starts Bombing Banks in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Late Sunday, the Israeli military began launching a series of airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahieh and in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, targeting the branches of a bank. The strikes began shortly after an Israeli military spokesman said the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would start hitting buildings that belong to al-Qard al-Hassan Association, a …

Timo Nissilà§ (2024-10-21). Nuclear War Games: Finland's Controversial Role in NATO's Tactical Exercises. pressenza.com Tà§mà§n artikkelin suomenkielinen versio on esittelyvideon alla. | This article examines the content of the discussion session on Finland's nuclear weapons policy organized by the Nuclear Monitoring Group, Freedom to Choose Otherwise Civic Movement and Peace Union of Finland in Helsinki on October 15, 2024."A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | When opening the discussion, Erkki Tuomioja (NGO Historians without Borders) stated that the legislation in force in Finland prohibits the importation of nuclear weapons into Finland, and there is no need to change this. | However, after Finlan…

Staff (2024-10-21). Israel names price of peace in Lebanon — Axios. rt.com West Jerusalem has reportedly given Washington a list of conditions for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, according to the outlet | Israel has reportedly demanded that the US allow the Israel Defense Force (IDF) to freely operate in southern Lebanon as a condition to ending the war in the country, Axios reported on Monday, citing two Israeli and two US officials. | According to the outlet, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office sent the list of demands to the White House last week, ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, to Beirut on Monday where he is expected to discuss a dipl…

UMMID (2024-10-21). António Costa wins 2024 UNESCO/Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Prize. ummid.com The Jury of the UNESCO – Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Peace Prize has conferred on António Luís Santos da Costa the 2024 laureate for his extraordinary commitment to peace and developing countries.

UMMID (2024-10-21). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.

ICRC (2024-10-21). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-21). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org

Imran Khalid (2024-10-21). Macron v. Netanyahu: a Growing Rift Over Gaza. counterpunch.org It took nearly a year for French President Emmanuel Macron to confront the uncomfortable truth: the path to peace in Gaza cannot be paved with more weapons to Israel. His recent remarks, sharp and unapologetic, reflected the urgency of shifting away from military escalation. "I think that today, the priority is that we return to

Steve Topple (2024-10-21). Lynks to appear alongside Corbyn, Owen Jones, at Peace and Justice concert. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project has just announced more details of its upcoming concert in London — raising funds for people in Gaza. It will include a performance by anonymous British artist Lynks and feature the former Labour Party leader himself as well as Owen Jones. Pits and Perverts, revisited Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and […] | By

____ (2024-10-21). Historic Agreement: India and China Forge Path to Peace. devdiscourse.com India and China have reached a significant agreement concerning their disputed Himalayan frontier to resolve a military stand-off that has lasted four years, according to India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri. This development is a precursor to normalizing political and economic relations between the two neighboring giants.

Marcus Zeller (2024-10-21). We need to talk about peace! indybay.org Man is in a state of discord, comprehensively and fundamentally. He is at odds with himself, with his fellow human beings, with his home planet and with his place in the cosmos. War is merely the pinnacle of this state…"In war, from a psychological point of view, there are no winners, only losers. Violence does not solve problems, but continually creates new ones."

thecommunists (2024-10-21). The Bolivarian Revolution: 25 years fighting imperialism. thecommunists.org Twenty-five years have passed since Hugo Chávez initiated Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution in February 1999. Twenty-five years of PSUV (United Socialist party) governments working to improve the economic, social and cultural conditions of the masses. Twenty-five years of participatory democracy; of empowering people to transform society on the road to socialism. Twenty-five years during which the …

Brant Roberts (2024-10-21). Venezuela's Public Ministry Has Attended to More Than 317,000 Complaints of Violence Against Women During 2017-2023. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported that the Venezuelan Public Ministry (MP) has received 317,584 complaints of violence against women during 2017-2023. These complaints were received through the ministry offices as well as at squares, parks, and neighborhoods where the institution has organised events to receive complaints from citizens. | Saab explained that based on these complaints, "we have been able to prosecute and charge 74,037 individuals who have committed these crimes against women, and 62,392 accusations have been processed, of which 6,788 have been for convictions that bec…

greenleft.org.au (2024-10-21). Video: Understanding Venezuela's election — why claims of fraud are different this time. greenleft.org.au

WSWS (2024-10-21). Israel escalates bombing of Gaza, Lebanon as NATO covers up war plans against Iran. wsws.org Biden and European heads of state have confirmed their knowledge of plans for an Israeli strike that would unleash war with Iran, but refused to discuss them publicly.

newarab (2024-10-21). Iran says it has identified targets to strike if Israel attacks. newarab.com Iran's Abbas Araghchi made the comments in a press interview early on Sunday, where he said "any attack on Iran is considered crossing red lines, and we will not let it go unanswered". | He added that any attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities will be met…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-21). The US Sends Troops to Israel. dissidentvoice.org The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever. In that mix and mess will be its greatest sponsor and guardian, …

Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, Black Agenda Report. (2024-10-21). Why All Hurricanes Should Be Named 'Jim'. popularresistance.org The devastation effectuated by Hurricane Helene represents yet another elucidation of a quintessential climate crisis that is right here and right now. It demonstrates that climate change is not a conclusion that awaits us, but a set of present day precarities taking and altering lives right now. According to initial assessments, Helene could cost U.S. taxpayers upwards of $175 billion , and of course, there is no way to quantify the estimated 230 lives that were taken, thus far, with the death toll expected to rise. | Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, continued th…

Cody Bloomfield, Truthout. (2024-10-21). The State Is Wielding Grand Jury Subpoenas Against Cop City Activists. popularresistance.org With each passing day, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (dubbed "Cop City" by opponents) inches toward completion. It's been just under a year since the last Stop Cop City mass mobilization march attempted to breach the site, but the struggle against the militarized police training facility continues. | Activists are organizing ping pong ball drops at city council meetings, pursuing legal remedies to recover what remains of the Weelaunee Forest, and continuing to hold teach-ins and small-scale protests. Organizers wait with bated breath for the resolution of the 61 pending RICO cases against activists.

_____ (2024-10-21). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

____ (2024-10-21). Diplomatic Endeavors Amidst Conflict: Blinken's Middle East Mission. devdiscourse.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on another diplomatic effort to establish a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war, as he travels to the Middle East, the State Department announced. His mission seeks to rejuvenate talks aimed at resolving the conflict and mitigating the escalating tensions in Lebanon.

TASS (2024-10-21). Russia plays key role in interaction within BRICS — Iranian Foreign Ministry. tass.com "Putting an end to [war] crimes in Gaza and Lebanon must be the first step," Esmaeil Baghaei specified…

newarab (2024-10-21). Israel issues evacuation orders, airstrikes heard across Lebanon. newarab.com Israeli forces continued pounding several locations in Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least five in separate strikes on a house in Srifa, Sour district and on a house in Kfar Dounin in the Bint Jbeil district. | One village, Khiam, was struck at least 14 times. | The Lebanese military also said three of its soldiers have been killed in an Israeli air strike on their vehicle. | Israel went on to strike Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, after having issued a number of evacuation orders earlier on Sunday. | The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to a…

newarab (2024-10-21). Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-21). At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Syria. newarab.com Seven people in Lebanon and two Syrian regime soldiers on Israel claimed its air force attacked

newarab (2024-10-21). Saudi channel attends Israeli army media briefing on Hezbollah. newarab.com Saudi news channel Al Hadath has stirred controversy after letting one of its correspondents attend an exhibition by the Israeli army where it showcased what it claims are weapons it confiscated in southern Lebanon. | It is not clear whether the exhibition took place in Lebanon or in Israel. | Hezbollah and the Lebanese government had already

newarab (2024-10-21). Trump promises things will turn out 'well' in Lebanon. newarab.com Former US President The comments were made during his campaign tour, where he attended a large Arab community gathering and told Lebanon's MTV that "despite all the challenges Lebanon is fac…

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.

albawaba (2024-10-21). Israel lists its demands to end war in Lebanon: Axios. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Axios released a report on Sunday, citing U.S. officials, saying that Israel presented a document with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon.The report said that Israel made its demands clear, stipulating that its forces must be allowed to engage in "active enforcement" to make sure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its military infrastructure close to the border.The two U.S. sources said that Israel is also demanding the freedom of operating within the Lebanese airspace at all times. The sources told Axios that Lebanon and the international community are highly unlikely to a…

albawaba (2024-10-21). Israel intensifies airstrikes on Southern Beirut Suburbsa. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Al-Jazeera, The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes on Sunday night on the southern suburbs of Beirut and other targets, claiming the raids were intended to target buildings associated with Hezbollah's finance branch.Before the attacks, the Israeli army warned that it will attack structures connected to the "Kard Hassan" group in the next several hours and urged locals to leave the area."We will strike multiple targets in the hours ahead," Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said at a press conference, adding that Lebanese citizens in Beirut and other locations would r…

Reuters (2024-10-21). Blasts hit Beirut as Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm. scmp.com Israel says it will attack 'infrastructure' of US-sanctioned Al-Qard Al-Hassan, calling on people to move away from its facilities.

Staff (2024-10-21). Israeli army strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiyeh; 25 rockets fired from Lebanon. haaretz.com Netanyahu's spokesperson: 'New ideas' raised in cabinet meeting about a potential hostage deal ‚ñ U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says Pentagon's THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel ‚ñ Wall Street Journal: Sinwar declined an Egyptian offer to leave Gaza ‚ñ IDF says air force strikes dozens of Hezbollah's financial assets across Lebanon ‚ñ Investigation underway into leak of U.S. intelligence on Israel-Iran, House's Johnson says…

Staff (2024-10-21). Seven Israelis accused of spying for Iran over two-year period. haaretz.com Seven Israelis accused of providing Iran with intelligence, including on IDF bases, Iron Dome batteries ‚ñ Lebanese PM says 'no alternative to Resolution 1701, new understandings can be reached' ‚ñ Netanyahu's spokesperson: 'New ideas' raised in cabinet meeting about a potential hostage deal ‚ñ U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: Pentagon's THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel ‚ñ Wall Street Journal: Sinwar declined an Egyptian offer to leave Gaza ‚ñ IDF says air force strikes Hezbollah's financial a…

newarab (2024-10-21). Israeli forces launch raids on West Bank cities, storm Al-Aqsa. newarab.com According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, a young Palestinian man was killed after being run over by an Israeli army vehicle in the town of Anabta, east of Tulkarem. | The young man was identified as Karim Imad Mazid, with medics saying he died due to serious wounds sustained after the Israeli army jeep hit him while he w…

newarab (2024-10-21). Kamala Harris appears to say genocide in Gaza is 'real'. newarab.com US presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared to agree with a protester who called In a Harris was telling students that she was "so invested in them" before the protesting student, who was…

Staff (2024-10-21). 'You are not my king' — Australian lawmaker to Charles III (VIDEO). rt.com "F**k the colony," independent Senator Lidia Thorpe shouted at the British monarch in the Parliament House in Canberra | A reception of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the Parliament House in Canberra has been interrupted by an obscene rant from an indigenous Australian lawmaker. | After the British monarch finished his address to the gathering on Monday, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe stepped forward and confronted him. | "You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. Give us back what you stole from us: Our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people. You destroyed our land," she sh…

greenleft.org.au (2024-10-21). Israel, US prepare to widen Middle East war; protesters demand genocide ends. greenleft.org.au

ptcnews.tv (2024-10-21). From stash of cash to UNRWA supplied food bags; inside slain Hamas Chief Sinwar's bunker. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Following Yahya Sinwar's death, Israeli military has released a video showcasing glimpses into the lavish bunker of slain Hamas chief which he occupied during the first half of the ongoing Gaza conflict. Sinwar who is known as the architect of the brutal Oct 7 attack was allegedly prepared to ride out the war with UN food rations, thousands in cash, and other basic amenities. | The video footage gave a peek into how the October 7 attack perpetrator spent his days in Khan Younis before he was forced to flee to Rafah, where he was killed last week. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) shared video foota…

newarab (2024-10-21). US probing release of unauthorised files on Israel attack plans. newarab.com The US is investigating an unauthorised The documents are attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a

tn.ai (2024-10-21). Military Source Warns Israel of Iran's Decisive Response to Any Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian military source warned the Zionist regime that it would receive a crushing and surprising response if it attacked Iran.

newleftreview (2024-10-21). Arielle Angel: Leaving Zion. newleftreview.org The rejection of Israel's hegemony by a new generation of Jewish Americans—and their radical critique of its revenge war on Gaza—have altered the political-intellectual terrain in the US. Arielle Angel, editor in chief at Jewish Currents, discusses the journal's role in this rupture with the Zionist establishment.

WSWS (2024-10-21). Trump, Chuck Schumer and the ultra-rich yuk it up at New York "charity dinner" wsws.org The bipartisan event, attended by billionaires, celebrities and politicians of both parties, underscored the fundamental class unity of both parties in waging war and attacking the working class at home.

WSWS (2024-10-21). Suharto-era general inaugurated as Indonesia's next president. wsws.org As social and economic conditions decline and the danger of a US-instigated war against China looms, the Indonesian ruling class believes Prabowo is best equipped to suppress workers' growing anger.

Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-10-21). Why Are Young Working-Class Men More 'Conservative'? counterpunch.org It has been a safe assumption for generations that young people tend to be more liberal than their elders. However, in today's United States, some of the conventional wisdom around age and ideology is being upended. Young women are moving farther to the left than expected while their male peers are disturbingly tending toward conservatism, even in comparison to older men. The reasons behind this cleaving, broadly speaking, stem from the twilight of patriarchy and the failure of capitalism.

UMMID (2024-10-21). How will India respond to Sheikh Hasina's arrest warrant? ummid.com International media has already made screaming news of the arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, who is is presently living in a safe house near New Delhi, India, and others.

UMMID (2024-10-21). Leader Yahya Sinwar Ascended As Martyr: Hamas. ummid.com Palestinian Governing Authority in Gaza Hamas Friday confirmed the 'martyrdom' of its Chief Yahya Sinwar while fighting the Israeli occupation forces.

ecns.cn (2024-10-21). PLA monitors U.S., Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored the USS Higgins and the Canadian warship respectively abiding by laws and regulations as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the command's spokesman Li Xi said.

ecns.cn (2024-10-21). China keeps eye on warships. ecns.cn China follows and monitors U.S. and Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Chinese military spokesman says.

ecns.cn (2024-10-21). Trade frameworks linking China, Africa set to broaden. ecns.cn In the face of a turbulent global landscape, characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism, China and Africa should lean toward embracing globalization and win-win cooperation more than ever before, to benefit their own populations and catalyze the modernization of the broader Global South, experts said.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-21). Charles III and Keir Starmer have violated the rule of law and must step down. expose-news.com Last month, Steven Ward delivered a letter to King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating they have violated the rule of law. By doing so they have acted unconstitutionally. …

sputnikglobe (2024-10-21). Pepe Escobar: Date With Destiny – BRICS Offers Hope in a Time of War. sputnikglobe.com This is it. A date with destiny. All set for the most crucial geopolitical/geoeconomic gathering of the year and arguably the decade: the BRICS Summit under the Russian presidency in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, where Sunni Tatars coexist in perfect harmony with Orthodox Christians.

TASS (2024-10-21). Right-wing conservatives in Europe loyal to their electorates, not Russia — Lavrov. tass.com "The interests of a sizable portion of the EU population lie in the fact that they do not wish to see yet another war break out," the minister said…

TASS (2024-10-21). Russian Ka-52M combat helicopter thwarts Ukrainian troop rotation in borderline Kursk area. tass.com A forward air controller confirmed the target destruction…

TASS (2024-10-21). Russia's Pacific Fleet warship detachment leaves Chinese port of Qingdao. tass.com The crews of the ships took part in sports, cultural and formal events during the business call…

newarab (2024-10-21). Netanyahu says Hezbollah 'tried to kill him' after drone launch. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-21). Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy goal to 40%, citing natural gas. newarab.com Before hosting the

newarab (2024-10-21). Egypt's Sisi: regional 'pressure' could trigger economic woes. newarab.com Egypt's President "If these challenges will make us put unbearable pressure on public opinion, then the situation must be revie…

newarab (2024-10-21). Hamas to conceal successor of Yahya Sinwar, mull over contenders. newarab.com The decision to hide the successor's identity comes following Multiple sources quoted in local media have said the group is cu…

newarab (2024-10-21). Iran protests EU support for UAE over disputed islands. newarab.com The statement, published after the first summit between the two r…

newarab (2024-10-21). Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot. newarab.com A The suspect, identified only as Omar A., was arrested on Saturday evening at his home in Bernau, just outside the Omar A. was accuse…

newarab (2024-10-21). Saudi Arabia investigates officials over MBC 'terrorism' report. newarab.com The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday evening. | The decision comes following reports that the Saudi-owned MBC TV channel aired a report calling Hamas and Hezbollah leaders "terrorists", with excerpts from the report making rounds on social media, sparking anger from viewers, particular…

newarab (2024-10-21). Sudan army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-21). Video of dog climbing Egypt's second-largest pyramid goes viral. newarab.com Video of a stray dog spotted on top of the iconic 136-metre-tall The video taken by an American In the video that has so far garnered millions of views and made news headlines worldwide, the dog seemed happy while playing and jumping around as it barked…

newarab (2024-10-21). Voters in Iraqi Kurdistan cast ballots in long-delayed elections. newarab.com Residents of The election comes after a ruling by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court in May 2…

newarab (2024-10-21). Israel destroying northern Gaza in new offensive: UN. newarab.com The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has said that Israel's actions in northern Gaza "may be causing the destruction of the Palestinian population in Gaza's northernmost governorate through death and displacement". | The UN is especially worried about Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahiya. In Beit Lahiya, over 87 Palestinians were killed or reported missing after an Israeli strike demolished a residential block. | "Appalling news from northern Gaza where Palestinians continue to endure unspeakable horrors under siege by Israeli forces," the UN's acting humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya said on X. | Gaza's civil def…

newarab (2024-10-21). Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dies at 83. newarab.com A US based Multiple reports confirmed he died on Sunday evening in a US hospital where he was being treated. | Gulen lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999, and has denied any involvement in the attempted coup which saw at le…

Michael Welch (2024-10-21). Life Beyond the Duopoly. A People's Analysis of Election 2024. globalresearch.ca "The fight in the U.S. is to fight for a real authentic democracy! It is a struggle to shift power from this repressive minority government — this ruling class that is committed to war and rep repression. To shift power …

infobrics (2024-10-21). Malaysia Strengthens New Diplomatic Ties with Russia and India, Boosting Tourism. infobrics.org Malaysia, as an independent and sovereign nation, is focused on maintaining diplomatic relationships with various countries across the globe, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-21). Charity regulator reopens complaint against Institute of Economic Affairs. leftfootforward.org The charity regulator has reopened a complaint into the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), to reassess whether the right-wing charity has broken charity law. | The IEA, which has been widely credited as the inspiration for Liz Truss's disastrous mini budget, and which has previously received a warning from the Charity Commission for using its resources to campaign for a hard Brexit, once again finds itself at the centre of an investigation. | The charities regulator took just 12 days to clear the IEA when the initial complaint was made by the Good Law Project on behalf of Layla Moran, Clive Lewis and Alyn Sm…

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-21). Nigel Farage increases his shareholding in GB News. leftfootforward.org Farage also continues to rake it in from the channel, making £60,000 for just 20 hours of work according to his latest register of interests.

aljazeera (2024-10-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Hamas: 'Sinwar storm' will destroy Israel; our power impervious to assassinations. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the anti-Israeli struggle led by Yahya Sinwar will eventually lead to Israel's destruction.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Yemen warns US of facing far worse than 'hell of Vietnam' if Hudaydah invaded. presstv.ir Yemen warns the US that if it invades the western Yemeni port of al-Hudaydah, it will face consequences that are far worse than the dire situation it faced during the Vietnam War.

Staff (2024-10-21). Trump claims he threatened Putin with strike on Moscow. rt.com The former US president says he warned the Russian leader not to "go after Ukraine" | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that he threatened to strike Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine. | Asked in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday whether he would use military force to respond to a potential blockade of Taiwan by Beijing, Trump said he would not have to, as his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, "respects me and he knows I'm f**king crazy." | Pivoting to Russia, Trump said the same is true of Putin, who he claimed to have…

Staff (2024-10-21). Trump claims he threatened to 'hit' Putin in Moscow. rt.com The former US president says he warned the Russian leader not to "go after Ukraine" | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that he threatened to strike Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine. | Asked in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday whether he would use military force to respond to a potential blockade of Taiwan by Beijing, Trump said he would not have to, as his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, "respects me and he knows I'm f**king crazy." | Pivoting to Russia, Trump said the same is true of Putin, who he claimed to have…

Staff (2024-10-21). Kremlin reacts to Trump's 'Moscow strike' threat. rt.com The Republican candidate's comments are part of his election rhetoric, Dmitry Peskov has said | Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's claim that he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with a strike on Moscow is attributable to US election rhetoric, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested on Monday. | In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Trump said that when he was president he warned Putin that he would target Moscow if Russia decides to use force against Ukraine. | When asked by journalists to address the issue on Monday, Peskov replied that the Russian authorities st…

yalensis (2024-10-21). Ukraine War Day #971: Quadrobics Pros And Cons — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com

Reuters (2024-10-21). Ukraine's Zelensky seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war. scmp.com Ukrainian president cites satellite and video evidence of North Korean involvement on Russia's side.

Staff (2024-10-21). Ukraine to crack down on military draft dissenters. rt.com People could be punished for reporting the locations of conscription patrols, according to an MP | Ukrainian citizens could face prosecution for spreading "misinformation" about Kiev's mobilization efforts, or even for helping draft dodgers avoid conscription patrols, the military and a ruling party MP warned over the weekend. | Kiev overhauled the military system this year seeking to boost the draft, but the campaign has been undermined by public resistance. The military warned on Saturday that actions undermining conscription could result in criminal charges. | The Ukrainian army urged citizens to only share…

United World International (2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. uwidata.com By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. 1. We all die before the war ends. The …

United World International (2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. unitedworldint.com What if the war in Ukraine lasts 100 years. By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. …

ptcnews.tv (2024-10-21). King Charles, Queen Camilla heckled by Australian Lawmaker shouting 'you are not my king'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been removed from the parliamentary reception that was organized for King Charles and Queen Camilla in Canberra after she hurled anti-colonial slogans at King Charles. After King Charles ended his speech, Lidia Thorpe walked up the aisle and started yelling at the royal couple and saying 'this is not your land' and 'you are not my king'. | 'You stole from us,' she shouted, as officials stepped forward to stop her reaching the stage. King Charles is not the legitimate sovereign of these lands. Any move towards a republic must not continue this injustice. Treaty…

albawaba (2024-10-21). Did Yahya Sinwar's wife carry a $32,000 luxury bag in tunnel? albawaba.com ALBAWABA – With pictures circulating from Israeli media and the IOF showing late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's wife, Samar reportedly holding a $32,000 luxury bag in a tunnel in Gaza, many users on social media took to several platforms and debunked the claims in question. Some claimed that the bag was a copy of the Hermes Birkin since uncanny ones to the original exist in the market. In contrast, others argued that it wasn't even a Hermes bag with one writing, "Her bag has two gold sergeant stripes on the bag handles". Did Yahya Sinwar's wife carry a $32,000 luxury bag in tunnel? : üá&AE…

albawaba (2024-10-21). Kerem Bàºrsin reflects on changing his language after recognizing the impact of sexist profanity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Kerem Bàºrsin, a guest on ƒ∞brahim Selim's show, said that he changed his method because he felt swearing was sexist.It is important to remember that one of the themes that became a prominent subject on social media following the recent spike in the number of femicides was the use of sexist profanity.Sadly, as you are aware, femicide has once again been the focal point of our agenda, particularly in light of the horrible murders committed against two women who were 19 years old.The responses to these killings, which we discuss virtually every day, not just today, have, of course, also ri…

albawaba (2024-10-21). Microsoft to provide US Army with HoloLens goggles worth $21.9B. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Microsoft, the American multinational corporation and technology company, will secure a deal with the US Army to provide its IVAS goggles in a contract worth approximately $21.9 billion.Microsoft HoloLens: Microsoft is expected to secure a deal worth $21.9 billion upon providing the US Army with HoloLens goggles, software, and hardware components, according to Bloomberg. | The Microsoft HoloLens is an advanced mixed-reality device that allows users to experience a seamless blend of the digital and physical worlds. | According to the US Army's latest statement, the cost of Microsoft's HoloL…

marketing (2024-10-21). Philosophy At School Gives Young People The Tools To Discuss Difficult Topics Such As The Israel-Gaza War #Philosophy #School #Gives #Young #People #Tools #Discuss #Difficult #Topics #Such #Israel-Gaza #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the beginning of conflict in Gaza left UK schools with a dilemma: how to mark the event. It has …

Staff (2024-10-21). A new world order in the making: Here's why this BRICS summit will be special. rt.com The potential presence of the UN secretary-general in Kazan would send a strong signal that the world is moving towards a new architecture | The upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia could mark a turning point in global geopolitical history. Faced with the slow erosion of the Western world order, a new balance is emerging, driven by a coalition that seems increasingly determined to chart its own course. This unique event brings together 24 heads of state from various nations, including iconic figures such as China's Xi Jinping. The inclusion of Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in…

Lilly Gebert (2024-10-21). People without a center. indybay.org Without awareness of and trust in his own self, a person is disconnected from both himself and his environment, according to Fromm. He believes neither in what he is nor in what surrounds him. Where there was once interest, love and solidarity, there now reigns the desire "to have, to possess and to rule the world, and thus to become a slave to one's own possessions".

Hannah Sharland (2024-10-21). Shady NHS spy tech firm Palantir has just been handed ANOTHER public contract. thecanary.co US spy tech firm Palantir has weaseled its way further into the British state. This time, the nefarious surveillance technology firm has seized a contract with the Leicestershire Police force. It appears to be for its key intelligence platform. This is, of course, after the Tories awarded Palantir a contract for NHS data. Palantir poking […] | By

_____ (2024-10-21). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2024-10-21). Lionel Richie likens touring to vacation as he announces Europe shows. gnnhd.tv The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter's 'Say Hello To The Hits' tour will begin in Belfast on May 31…

Noor Fatima (2024-10-21). Third son born to Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari. gnnhd.tv She has not revealed the name of her third son…

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-21). Cuba's president warns against unrest over nationwide blackout. scmp.com Cubans struggled with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm.

Georgia Gee (2024-10-21). Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist. theintercept.com On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer from the lobbying firm gave $1,000 to "Pete Sessions for Congress."

Josiah Mortimer (2024-10-21). Telegraph Misled Readers on Climate Change Impact, rules Press Watchdog in Rare Slap-Down. bylinetimes.com Following a six month back-and-forth with a climate think tank, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) has now upheld a complaint against the newspaper over an article published in April this year, which claimed there had been a "fall in weather [related] delays" on the rail network. | The story claimed that it "eroded" the Network Rail chief's warnings over the impact of climate change on the sector. | But in response to a complaint from the non-profit Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, which tackles misinformation on the climate crisis, Ipso found that the article's headline and opening sente…

NEO (2024-10-21). Seitlholo conducts inspection of Vaalharts Main Canal. sanews.gov.za Seitlholo conducts inspection of Vaalharts Main Canal | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo has conducted a site inspection of the Vaalharts Main Canal in Hartswater in the Northern Cape following the drowning of a 13-year-old boy. | The body of the child was retrieved on Thursday between Magogong and Taung, about 20 kilometres away. | The Vaalharts Main Canal stretches about 140 kilometres from the Vaal River at Warrenton in the Northern Cape, passing through the towns of Jan Kempdorp, Hartswater, Magogong, Taung and ends at the Pudimoe Water Treatment Works in Pudimoe, which ultimately treat a…

NEO (2024-10-21). Weather warnings for Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za Weather warnings for Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued alerts for heavy rain and flooding over parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal., , Due to a cut off low pressure system, these conditions are expected from Sunday to Tuesday., , "Some areas in the summer rainfall region recently experienced their first Spring thunderstorms, but much of South Africa experienced calm weather conditions over the last few days. This is set to change with the arrival of a cut-off low pressure system, which will impact the southern, central, and eastern provinces from Sunday unt…

nosihle (2024-10-21). Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas on Monday and Tuesday. | "A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places," the SAWS said. | A surface high pressure south of the land will feed in a deep layer of moisture over the province, resulting in heavy downpours along the southeast coast between Cape St Francis and Port St Johns where the highest amounts of…

sputnikglobe (2024-10-21). Musk Pledges to Award $1Mln to Voters Daily for Signing His Petition. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The petition supports the US Constitution's First and Second Amendments on free speech and the right to bear arms. It's open to all registered voters, Democrats and Republicans alike, who simply need to sign to enter the draw.

sputnikglobe (2024-10-21). West's Conflict With Russia Remains Hybrid but Morphing Into 'Direct' War – Lavrov. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The West's war against Russia still has hybrid elements, but is increasingly turning into a real, "direct" war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-10-21). Tribes help tribes after natural disasters. Helene is no different. grist.org Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were looking forward to their annual Cherokee Indian Fair this year — 2024's event was to be the 112th celebration. There were going to be Indigenous stickball tournaments, bubble gum-blowing contests, and a longest-hair competition. | But the tribe, located in the western part of North Carolina, was slammed by Hurricane Helene less than a week before the fair, with floods, destruction, and a death toll of

Cris Barrish (2024-10-21). 'Like a new planet': Inside the monumental effort in Wilmington to 'Resurrect Riverside'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? There are lots of roadways in and out of Wilmington, Delaware. | Thousands of commuters use Interstate 95, which bisects the city of 72,000 people. Other visitors to town use roads that weave through smaller towns or the suburbs. | Yet one former major artery is hardly ever used. | That's Northeast Boulevard. | The two-mile stretch that parallels the Delaware River has deteriorated for decades. | Once-thriving auto dealerships, restaurants, clothing stores and other neighbor…

DikelediM (2024-10-21). Stay focused, stay off social media, Gwarube urges matrics. sanews.gov.za Stay focused, stay off social media, Gwarube urges matrics | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, are monitoring the start of the 2024 NSC Exams in Soshanguve East Secondary School in Tshwane. | The National Senior Certificate Exams have started today, with learners writing languages, English and Afrikaans Paper 3. Just over 880 000 candidates from across South Africa will sit for this year's matric exams. | The exams will be concluded on 27 November 2024, and marking will commence immediately thereafter. | The Minister took the opportunity to speak to learner…

Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza (2024-10-21). Meet the activist who fought for American Indians' voting rights — her face may be on your next quarter made in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, also known as Zitkála-≈ á, may not be nearly as recognizable as former U.S. President George Washington, but her face will share a quarter with him in your pocket soon enough. | That's because she was chosen The U.S. Mint uses a…

Peter Crimmins (2024-10-21). A digital archive of Philly artists with disabilities finds physical form at the Painted Bride. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover?

United World International (2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? unitedworldint.com The research the Nobel Prize was awarded to. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective …

Bar Peleg (2024-10-21). Israel and Hamas' positions remain unchanged after Sinwar's death, top negotiator says. haaretz.com The senior official told Haaretz that while the defense establishment's view is that the killing should be leveraged to get a deal, he thinks Israel will have to make concessions to do so…

Ofer Aderet (2024-10-21). Hamas is using his mentally ill son as a bargaining chip, with no hope he'll be freed soon. haaretz.com Hisham, who suffers from schizophrenia, entered Gaza in 2015 and has been held by Hamas ever since. His father has been fighting for his return for nine years, but is not optimistic; 'Hamas insists and isn't releasing him, even though it contravenes Islam's attitude towards the mentally ill.'…

Staff (2024-10-21). Reports: Israel Police, NSC warned of 'unusual activity by Hamas' before dawn on October 7. haaretz.com Israeli media reported that the Shin Bet warned several organizations about unusual telephone activity by Hamas. The report states that the Shin Bet wrote that the unusual activity might indicate a possible attack, the National Security Council denied receiving the warnings…

newleftreview (2024-10-21). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.

____ (2024-10-21). Congress Unites Against Cowardly Terror Attack in Kashmir. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, labeling it an 'inhumane and despicable act' of targeted violence intended to derail infrastructure projects in the region. This statement comes after a gruesome assault on a tunnel-construction site.

____ (2024-10-21). Saudi Dissident Takes Spyware Battle to London Court. devdiscourse.com A Saudi dissident, Yahya Assiri, has been allowed to pursue a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia in London's High Court over claims of espionage via spyware.

____ (2024-10-21). Shifting Winds Escalate India's Summer Heatwaves. devdiscourse.com A recent study led by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has discovered a concerning trend about high-altitude winds intensifying heatwaves over north-central India. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights a northward shift of winds between 10-20 kilometers above sea level during the summer months.

RONALD MUSOKE (2024-10-21). Climate Change and Africa's debt crisis. independent.co.ug A policy brief by 3 top economists warns continent is in the worst crisis in 80 years ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa has long struggled with a silent debt crisis, one that has exacerbated its vulnerability to climate shocks and constrained its economic potential. It is time to give voice to these challenges and address …

The Independent (2024-10-21). BREAST CANCER: Mulago warns men on increasing cases. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital have warned men to seek screening for breast cancer, as there has been a notable rise in the number of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Speaking on Wednesday during the ongoing radiology health camp at the hospital, Dr. Kintu Luwaga, a Consultant Surgeon who …

channelnewsasia (2024-10-21). Singapore software game developers seek to crack global market. channelnewsasia.com Singapore-based game developers said software designers in Southeast Asia want to bring the region's cultures and flavours to a global stage.

channelnewsasia (2024-10-21). 'Climate change requires us to do it faster': Global body flags risks of missing 2030 renewable energy target. channelnewsasia.com At this rate, the world will be unable to meet a target of tripling renewable energy capacity within the next six years, said the director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency.

channelnewsasia (2024-10-21). Actor Christopher Lee, singer Tanya Chua win at Taiwan's prestigious Golden Bell Awards. channelnewsasia.com Malaysia-born, Singapore-based actor Christopher Lee beat out his younger brother in the same category — Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film — at the 59th Golden Bell Awards, while Singaporean singer Tanya Chua nabbed Best Original Song.

greenleft.org.au (2024-10-21). Israel's war on the United Nations. greenleft.org.au

Maxime Duriez (2024-10-21). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |

Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-21). Widening the War: The US Sends Troops to Israel. counterpunch.org The dangers should be plastered on every wall in every office occupied by a military and political advisor. Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever. In that mix and mess will be its greatest sponsor and guardian, the United

ecns.cn (2024-10-20). Trade frameworks linking China, Africa set to broaden. ecns.cn In the face of a turbulent global landscape, characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism, China and Africa should lean toward embracing globalization and win-win cooperation more than ever before, to benefit their own populations and catalyze the modernization of the broader Global South, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-10-20). PLA monitors U.S., Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored the USS Higgins and the Canadian warship respectively abiding by laws and regulations as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the command's spokesman Li Xi said.

ecns.cn (2024-10-20). China keeps eye on warships. ecns.cn China follows and monitors U.S. and Canadian warships passing through Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Chinese military spokesman says.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). FM: 'All Israeli targets' identified for retaliation in case regime attacks Iran. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that Iran has "identified all its targets" in the occupied territories for a retaliatory attack against Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Hamas urges Muslims, Arabs to besiege Israeli, US embassies to halt Gaza war. presstv.ir Hamas tells supporters to besiege Israeli and US embassies to mount pressure to stop the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.

Michael Mick Webster (2024-10-21). The arrival of North Korean fighting troops in Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict. indybay.org The arrival of North Korean troops in Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict could have significant implications for global geopolitical dynamics and the trajectory of the war…

Michael Mick Webster (2024-10-21). Mystery of Drone Swarms: Unraveling Recent Incidents Over the United States. indybay.org In recent years, a series of unsettling incidents involving mysterious drones has captured the attention of both military officials and the public in the United States.

Guest Blogger (2024-10-21). The DEFR Follies — Cost Of Hydrogen Storage. wattsupwiththat.com I understand that there are people moving forward on setting up some of this hydrogen infrastructure, funded with government subsidies. It's almost impossible to imagine how much subsidies it would take to make such a system fully functional. It will never happen.

Sondos Asem (2024-10-21). Netanyahu arrest warrant and the ICC: What to expect next. middleeasteye.net Netanyahu arrest warrant and the ICC: What to expect next | Amid Israel's war on Gaza, why is the International Criminal Court taking its time? | | Karim Khan announces his request for arrest warrants from the Hague on 20 May 2024 (ICC) | It has been five months since the prosecutor of the International…

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