(2024-07-20). India's hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher? aljazeera.com India had nearly 1.2m excess deaths in 2020, new data shows. The life expectancy of Muslims fell more than five years.
(2024-07-20). Lebanon's Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israeli kibbutz. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Also Saturday, the Palestinian group Hamas said it fired rockets from Lebanon toward an Israeli army post in the northern Israeli village of…
(2024-07-20). Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets from Lebanon at Israeli sites. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have launched dozens of rockets from southern Lebanon at strategic sites in the northern side of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-07-20). Hezbollah unveils homegrown heavy rocket in attack on Israeli outpost. presstv.ir The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has used for the first time a new rocket with heavy warhead to strike an Israeli military outpost in the occupied Kfar Chouba hills.
(2024-07-20). 24 July, Vancouver: All Out for Palestine — Protest Netanyahu in Congress! samidoun.net 
ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE: PROTEST NETANYAHU'S ADDRESS TO THE US CONGRESS VANCOUVER RALLY AND MARCH Wednesday, July 24 5: 30 pm Olympic Cauldron — March to US Consulate The people charge Benjamin Netanyhu with genocide: the brutal murder of what is estimated to be nearly two hundred thousand Palestinians, and the decimation of schools, hospitals, and …
(2024-07-20). NATO/U.S. complicity in the relentless Israeli genocide of Gaza. mronline.org 
As the genocide continued and a few days after the end of the NATO celebrations, an assassination attempt on former President Trump caused President Biden to address the nation and orate that "political violence has no place in America and U.S. politics should never be a killing field."
(2024-07-20). Iran: World must take practical steps to end Israeli aggression, occupation. presstv.ir Iran says the international community must take practical steps to end the Israeli regime's aggression against Palestinians and its illegal occupation of their land.
(2024-07-20). Yemen's Ansar Allah declares attacks will continue until genocide in Gaza ends. peoplesdispatch.org The Yemeni Support Front is escalating its attacks on Israeli "primary targets" in solidarity with the Palestinian people, until the aggression on Gaza is halted and the siege is lifted…
(2024-07-20). Yemen targets another ship in latest anti-Israel operation. presstv.ir Yemen's Army says they have attacked another ship in waters around the country in a continuation of operations retaliating against the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Mobilizing global support for Gaza's mental health emergency. mondoweiss.net 
A new Gaza Community Mental Health Programme report paints a stark picture of the severe mental health crisis unfolding in Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli genocide.
(2024-07-20). Israeli warplanes bomb oil facilities in Yemen's Hudaydah. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes against Yemen's strategic western province of Hudaydah, after Yemeni forces launched a drone strike on Tel Aviv in response to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Massive pro-Palestine demonstrations flood Yemen streets for 39th week. presstv.ir This week's rally was held with the theme of "steadfast with Gaza despite all traitors," with people carrying giant Palestinian flags while denouncing the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Lancet Study Places Gazan Death Toll at Possibly Over 186,000. covertactionmagazine.com Staggering Figure Amounts to 8% of Population of Gaza August 7 marks the ten-month anniversary of the Israeli attack on Gaza. A study by The Lancet, the prestigious British peer-reviewed medical journal, warns that the death toll could be 186,000 or more, almost five times the "official" figure of just over 38,000 and a staggering figure which …
(2024-07-20). Obituary] Michael Mosley. thelancet.com Doctor, author, and television and radio presenter. Born on March 22, 1957, in Kolkata, India, he died of natural causes on June 9, 2024, in Symi, Greece, aged 67 years.
(2024-07-20). World Report] Calls for closure of Israeli detention centre and hospital. thelancet.com Israeli medics working at Sde Teiman have spoken out over conditions and practices at the facility. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2024-07-20). Israel keeps up attacks on displaced Palestinians in Gaza, kills 37 more. presstv.ir In attacks on Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday, the regime's forces kill at least 13 displaced Palestinians, medics say.
(2024-07-20). Israel displaces more Palestinians amid operations in north, south Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli forces conducted military operations in Gaza City in the north and the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the south.
(2024-07-20). New worries as polio virus detected in Gaza sewage. imemc.org 
Polio risk added to long list of crises in Gaza; Amnesty speaks out on Israeli torture, Oxfam speaks out on Israeli water weaponization; LA may hire ex-IDF soldiers to patrol streets; 1,000+ attacks on Palestinian healthcare; Ben Gvir's provocative prayer visit to Al Aqsa; Netanyahu nixes children's hospital for Gaza kids; ICC arrest warrants expected …
(2024-07-20). Grim milestone: Journalist death toll hits 161 as Israel attacks Gaza. presstv.ir Another Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll to 161 since last October.
(2024-07-20). Yemen says ready for any scenario following drone strike on Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah popular resistance movement says it is ready for any scenario that could follow the Yemeni Armed Forces' recent drone strike against Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-20). Israel is unlawful occupying power, ICJ in landmark ruling. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a landmark ruling Friday July 19, 2024 said Israel is an occupying power which has unlawfully occupied the Palestinian land that must end earlier than later.
(2024-07-20). Palestinians laud ICJ decision to call Israeli settlements illegal. presstv.ir Palestinian groups hail a decision made by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to deem the Israeli regime's settlements in the occupied West Bank as illegal.
(2024-07-20). International Court of Justice (ICJ) says Israel's presence in Palestinian territory is unlawful. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The International Court of Justice (ICJ) while referring to the construction and development of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Quds described the presence of the Zionist regime in the occupied Palestinian territories as illegal and demanded its end. The 15-judge panel said Israel's "abuse of its status as the occupying …
(2024-07-20). International Court of Justice (ICJ) says Israel's presence in Palestinian territory is unlawful. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The International Court of Justice (ICJ) while referring to the construction and development of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Quds described the presence of the Zionist regime in the occupied Palestinian territories as illegal and demanded its end. The 15-judge panel said Israel's "abuse of its status as the occupying …
(2024-07-20). International Court of Justice finds Israel's occupation of Palestine illegal. wsws.org In a devastating condemnation of the Israeli government and its imperialist backers, the court ruled that Israel's occupation of Palestine is illegal, ordering all countries to cease enabling it.
(2024-07-20). ICJ Ruling Reflects Concerns over Israel's Criminality: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) advisory opinion that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful reflects the international community's grave concerns about the Zionist regime's crimes.
(2024-07-20). Hamas demands 'immediate action' against Israel after ICJ ruling. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Hamas has called for "immediate" international action to end Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories after the top UN court ruled it was illegal. A statement from the group, welcomed the ruling from the International Court of Justice, saying it puts "the international system before the imperative of immediate action to …
(2024-07-20). Hamas demands 'immediate action' against Israel after ICJ ruling. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Hamas has called for "immediate" international action to end Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories after the top UN court ruled it was illegal. A statement from the group, welcomed the ruling from the International Court of Justice, saying it puts "the international system before the imperative of immediate action to …
(2024-07-20). Yemen: Israel confirms airstrikes targeting Yemen's Hodeidah port. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen: Israel confirms airstrikes targeting Yemen's Hodeidah port | Israeli attacks on Yemen will not stop support for Gaza, say Houthis following deadly Israeli strikes | | Photos shared on social media show a huge fire at the Hodeidah port in Yemen (X) | The official spokesperson for the Houthis,…
(2024-07-20). ICJ: Israel's presence in Palestinian territories 'illegal'. presstv.ir The United Nations' top court has ruled that Israel's presence in the 1967-occupied Palestinian territories is "unlawful" and must end.
(2024-07-20). Rights groups hail ICJ ruling on Israel occupation of Palestine. newarab.com 
Human rights groups have hailed a "historic" Friday ruling by the The
(2024-07-20). Reports in Gaza: At least 25 people killed in series of overnight airstrikes. haaretz.com U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: Spoke to Israel counterpart about recent attack on Tel Aviv ‚ñ Two Palestinians wounded by settlers in Sha'ab al-Botum, West Bank ‚ñ Israeli settler shoots Palestinian in Hawara, West Bank, clashes erupt ‚ñ British Foreign Secretary says only UNRWA can get aid in Gaza 'at the scale needed' ‚ñ Former Palestinian PM on ICJ ruling occupation 'unlawful': World Court decision is 'historic,' calls for int'l sanctions on Israel…
(2024-07-20). ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-07-20). Legal experts: ICJ ruling mandates Palestinian return to 1967 lands. presstv.ir Legal experts say the 'landmark' opinion issued on Friday by the ICJ necessitates Israel to facilitate the return of Palestinians to their lands occupied by the Zionist regime since 1967.
(2024-07-20). ICJ: Israel policies in occupied Palestine amounts to apartheid. newarab.com 
The United Nations' highest court said that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal and all states should cooperate to bring an end to The findings by judges at the "Israeli settlements in the W…
(2024-07-20). Palestinians hail ICJ ruling on occupation amid Israeli anger. newarab.com 
The Palestinian leadership hailed a "historic" ruling by the top UN court on Friday that The office of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said it welcomed the "historic decision and demands that Israel be compelled to implement it." | In its non-binding advisory opinion, The Hague-based court found that Israel was "under an obligation to cease immediately all new settlement activities and to evacuate…
(2024-07-20). ICJ Tells Israel to End Occupation of Palestinian Territories, Pay Reparations. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-20). Israelis open week of protests for hostage deal and against gov't as Netanyahu heads to U.S. haaretz.com Demonstrations will take place in dozens of locations across Israel on Saturday amid reports of progress in negotiations. In the coming week, hostages' relatives plan to follow PM Netanyahu on his visit to the U.S. and hold a mass rally during his planned address to Congress…
(2024-07-20). DAY 287: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza. imemc.org 
On Friday, Day 287 of the Israeli aggression against Gaza, the military killed several Palestinians, including children, and injured others in various regions of the devastated Gaza Strip. Media sources said that occupation airstrikes killed six Palestinians, on Friday evening, in the Nusseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip. Sources added that warplanes targeted the …
(2024-07-20). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). UN Court Rules Israeli Presence in 1967-Occupied Palestinian Territories 'Unlawful'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations' top court has declared that Israel's continued presence in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 is illegal and must be terminated immediately.
(2024-07-20). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man West Bank raid. newarab.com 
The raid took place in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, where confrontations broke out and Israeli forces used live fire on civilians. | The Palestinian man has been identified as 20-year-old Ibrahim Hamza Zaqeq, with medical sources at…
(2024-07-20). Israeli groups create own 'civil' probe into October 7 failings. newarab.com 
Several groups representing victims of the Families of the victims, both those who died in and survived the attack led by
(2024-07-20). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-20). Israeli forces kill Gaza Journalist Mohammed Abu Jasser. newarab.com 
An The journalist's home in the Jabalia area was targeted at dawn, making him the latest of 161 journalists to be killed in the enclave since the start of Israel's latest war on Gaza on 7 October. | Local Palestinian media reported his two children and wife were also kill…
(2024-07-20). FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian bid to suspend Israel. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) had
(2024-07-20). Madhya Pradesh : Hindutva leader threatens to kill Palestine supporters. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : A right-wing leader described all those who support Palestine as "anti-nationals" and in a viral video is heard inciting a Hindu group to attack everyone (who supports Palestine) and kill them. This came as members of Hindu right-wing outfits took to the streets with Israeli flags in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa on Thursday, …
(2024-07-20). Iran: Israel's criminal actions won't make up for its 'strategic defeats'. presstv.ir Iran has condemned Israel's deadly strikes on schools and educational facilities in the besieged Gaza Strip, saying the attacks cannot make up for the regime's "strategic defeats".
(2024-07-20). Israel kills 24 Palestinians in new strikes in Gaza. presstv.ir At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Bureij, Nuseirat, Gaza City and Jabalia in Gaza in recent hours, according to reports.
(2024-07-20). Gaza war: 13 Palestinians killed in air strikes as Israel-Hamas truce talks 'make progress'. scmp.com The latest casualties follow a rare moment of hope in war ravaged Gaza, after a medical team recovered a live baby from a heavily pregnant Palestinian mother killed in an air strike.
(2024-07-20). Two Palestinians wounded by settlers in West Bank amid violent clashes. haaretz.com An Israeli settler also shot a Palestinian man in Hawara, and several settlers set fire to an olive grove and damaged an ambulance in the same area…
(2024-07-20). On Cam: How Houthi Drone Entered Israel, Evaded IDF Air Defence, Hit Tel Aviv Building Amid Gaza War. hindustantimes.com
(2024-07-20). Mossad Chief Says Netanyahu's Demand May Thwart Ceasefire Deal. defenddemocracy.press David Barnea has been leading the Israeli negotiation team July 17, 2024 Mossad Director David Barnea, the Israeli official leading indirect negotiations with Hamas, said Wednesday that one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest demands may prevent a potential ceasefire and hostage deal. According to Haaretz, Barnea presented the security cabinet with the differences between …
(2024-07-20). Iraqi Resistance Launches Missile on Israeli Target in Haifa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for a missile attack on an Israeli military target in Haifa, citing retaliation for Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Palestinian Young Man Succumbs to Previous Wounds Near Jenin. imemc.org 
On Friday, a Palestinian young man succumbed to previous wounds inflicted on him by Israeli forces in January 2024 in the town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank. According to medical sources at the Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin, the young man, Yamen Ahmad Asfour, 19, died as a result of …
(2024-07-20). Israel army chief demands Netanyahu proceed with Hamas deal. newarab.com 
The Herzi Halevi's move during a security discussion prompted Prime Minister Discussi…
(2024-07-20). Top UN court to issue opinion on Israel's occupied territories. newarab.com 
The top United Nations court is delivering a nonbinding advisory opinion Friday on the legality of Friday's hearing comes against the backdrop of In a separate case, the Inter…
(2024-07-20). Israel Erupts With Anti-Netanyahu Anger After Houthi Drone Beats IDF, Causes Mayhem In Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu faces fire from Israeli politicians over the Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the drone attack is proof of the Israeli government's failure to ensure the security of citizens. Meanwhile, far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir sought a greater role for himself in Gaza war decision-making. Several other opposition leaders also blasted the Israeli government over the drone attack. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-07-20). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man, on Friday night, in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. According to medical sources at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron, the former prisoner, Ibrahim Hamza Ibrahim Zaqaqiq, 20, died shortly after being shot in the head with live …
(2024-07-20). Israel bombs Yemen port city after Tel Aviv drone strike. newarab.com 
Israel said its warplanes hit military targets of the Houthi group Saturday, a day after a drone attack claimed by the Yemeni rebels Israeli jets struck the area of Hodeida port in Yemen, saying it came in response to the hundreds of attacks carried out against Israel in recent months, according to a military statement. <...
(2024-07-20). Israel using water as 'weapon of war' in Gaza, Oxfam says. newarab.com 
The report, titled Water War Crimes, details how Israel has obstructed aid and "weaponised water against Palestinians in Gaza". | According to the findings, the water availab…
(2024-07-20). Iraqi resistance group warns Israel of 'growing costs' of Gaza war. presstv.ir The leader of Iraq's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq anti-terror resistance group has warned Israel of "growing costs" of its continuing ground and aerial invasion of the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-20). Madhya Pradesh : Hindutva leader threatens to kill Palestine supporters. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : A right-wing leader described all those who support Palestine as "anti-nationals" and in a viral video is heard inciting a Hindu group to attack everyone (who supports Palestine) and kill them. This came as members of Hindu right-wing outfits took to the streets with Israeli flags in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa on Thursday, …
(2024-07-20). Gaza war: Israel-Hamas ceasefire close to the goal line, Antony Blinken says. scmp.com The US has been working with Qatar and Egypt to reach a deal to free hostages and get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2024-07-20). 'Israelis have led the way': Why U.S. Jews will be protesting against Netanyahu during his visit to D.C. haaretz.com For decades, many American Jews believed it wrong to publicly criticize the Israeli state while living in the U.S. The policies of Benjamin Netanyahu changed all that, especially his current extremist government and its conduct of the Gaza war…
(2024-07-20). Drone strike hits commercial ship off Yemen coast. presstv.ir Britain's maritime safety agency, UKMTO, says a commercial vessel has reportedly come under attack off Yemen coast, near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(2024-07-20). At least 24 Palestinians were killed in new Israeli attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in the last hours in new Israeli bombings against the Gaza Strip, medical sources reported.
(2024-07-20). The biggest computer crash ever? What happened — and why the impact was so widespread. haaretz.com The Crowdstrike security update may have caused 'the shutdown of the decade, if not the century'; its main product, a kind of sophisticated anti-virus, needs frequent updates, and the latest was apparently defective…
(2024-07-20). Adidas 'revises' campaign with Bella Hadid after Israel backlash. newarab.com 
Adidas has apologised for teaming up with Palestinian-American model The sportswear brand used Hadid's face for a relaunch of the SL72 shoes worn by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. | The tournament that year saw 11
(2024-07-20). Mister Netanyahu comes to Washington and will receive a warm welcome. mronline.org 
Next week, on Wednesday, July 24th, Israeli Prime Minister and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington, DC, although he has not yet received a formal invitation.
(2024-07-20). Islamic Resistance fighters strike a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers near Al-Manara site with artillery shells, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-20). Rights group: Israeli forces using 'unwarranted lethal force' in West Bank. presstv.ir A major international humanitarian organization says Israeli military forces are using "unwarranted lethal force" in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-07-20). How Chicago Jews are helping Druze youth fight for a better future in Israel. haaretz.com A new program aims to empower and foster leadership among Israel's Druze and address some of the many problems the community faces. The initiative was born in, of all places, Illinois…
(2024-07-20). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-07-20). Israel forces using 'unwarranted lethal force' in West Bank: NGO. newarab.com 
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said the first half of this year had seen a serious escalation of violence and rights violations in the Palestinian terri…
(2024-07-20). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Killing of Hind Rajab may be Israeli war crime: UN experts. newarab.com 
The death of Rajab was Two paramedics with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) were also killed trying to rescue the family. | It was reported the six-y…
(2024-07-20). July 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, which has killed nearly 38,900 Palestinians so far, resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2024-07-20). Blast near US consulate rocks Tel Aviv; Yemen claims drone op. presstv.ir The coastal city of Tel Aviv in the occupied territories is hit by a powerful explosion, which is being investigated as a possible drone attack.
(2024-07-20). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Vigil in Berkeley Honors Gaza Martyrs. indybay.org Gathering at Old City Hall shows photos of victims of Israel's attempted Holocaust…
(2024-07-20). FIFA puts off decision to suspend Israel from international football. presstv.ir FIFA puts off a decision on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from international football and says more time is required.
(2024-07-20). Turkey to send navy to Somalia after agreeing oil and gas search. newarab.com 
Turkey is set to send President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to the Turkish parliament late on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish military to Somalia including the country's territorial waters, state-run Anadolu Agency reported. | The move came a day after the Turkish energy ministry announced that Turkey will send an exploration v…
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh calls in military after scores killed in unrest. newarab.com 
(2024-07-20). Pakistan arrests 'close associate' of Osama Bin Laden. newarab.com 
Pakistani authorities said Friday they had arrested a "close associate" of Counter-terrorism officials in the most populous province of Punjab swooped in on Amin Ul-Haq in the city of Gujrat, accusing him of planning "sabotage activities" and seeking to "target important installations" in the country. | "The arrest of
(2024-07-20). Iran can produce fissile material in 'one or two weeks': Blinken. newarab.com 
Iran is capable of producing fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," News of Iran's capabilities follows the recent Blinken said that "what we've seen i…
(2024-07-20). Drone strike damages ship off Yemen: UK agency. newarab.com 
(2024-07-20). Samidoun Toronto conducts study session on "Strategy for the Liberation of Palestine" samidoun.net 
The following report, by Samidoun Toronto, illustrates part of the political education work that has been so important to the development of Samidoun and the development of a strong revolutionary movement in support of the Palestinian people's struggle for liberation, return and self-determination from the river to the sea. One of the ways we at …
(2024-07-20). From Kanaky to Palestine, resistance to colonial incarceration. samidoun.net 
The following statement/article, by Samidoun Paris Banlieue, was published first in French. The English translation is below: samidoun.net/fr/2024/07/la-question-carcerale-dans-la-colonisation-de-la-kanaky-a-la-palestine/. Kanaky, called New Caledonia by the French, is a French colony ("overseas collectivity") where, this year, after widespread protests and demonstrations, French military forces targeted demonstrators, imposed a countrywide ban on TikTok, and have now seized multiple …
(2024-07-20). Japan's defense white paper criticized. ecns.cn China's Ministry of National Defense criticized Japan's recently released defense white paper on Thursday evening.
(2024-07-20). Mainland protests Japan's joint drill with Taiwan. ecns.cn Beijing has made stern representations to Tokyo for conducting a joint drill with Taiwan region, urging Japan to rectify its wrongdoings and abide by the one-China principle.
(2024-07-20). China's vice-foreign minister to visit Japan, ROK. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry confirmed on Friday that Vice-Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu will visit Japan and the Republic of Korea respectively to conduct consultations.
(2024-07-20). CPC sends condolences on demise of Vietnam leader. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee sent condolences on Friday over the death of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). Motorcycle-riding Sultan Ibrahim crowned as Malaysia's 17th king in grand ceremony. geo.tv 
Malaysia welcomed a motorcycle-riding billionaire as its 17th king. —AFPMalaysia welcomed a new king, Sultan Ibrahim, in a grand ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The newly crowned monarch is known for riding motorcycles, who took his oath in…
(2024-07-20). Sheila Jackson Lee, head of Pakistan caucus in US Congress, dies at 74. geo.tv 
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on gun violence on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. June 8, 2022. — Reuters Sheila was battling with pancreatic cancer. She was awarded Hilal-e-Pakistan by…
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina cancels foreign visit amid curfew. geo.tv 
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina speaks during a meeting with foreign observers and journalists at the PM's residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh on January 8, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-07-20). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Thursday 7/25: From Asian America to Palestine: A Teach-In on Zionism, Empire, and Hindutva. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/AA2PALI…
(2024-07-20). Saturday 7/20: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-07-20). Turkey and Cyprus remain divided 50 years after island split. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey and Cyprus remain divided 50 years after island split | Turkey said 'no point' in continuing negotiations, while Cyprus said reunification was the only way | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seen leaving a military ceremony commemorating 50 years since the spli…
(2024-07-20). "Parenting for Liberation": An interview with Jalessah T. Jackson. mronline.org 
Jalessah T. Jackson: Rooted in revolutionary love, parenting for liberation is an embodied practice in which, to paraphrase June Jordan, I aim to love and nurture my children into their own freedom.
(2024-07-20). RNC Tributes Racist 'Ole Miss' Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman. newsone.com 
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman.
(2024-07-20). National mourning in Vietnam for the death of VCP general secretary. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) A special statement to declare national mourning on the occasion of the death, the day before, of the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PCV), Nguyen Phu Trong, was released today in this capital.
(2024-07-20). India mourns death of Vietnamese party leader. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the condolences of world leaders on the death of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). China: President Xi Jinping pays tribute to Vietnamese leader. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping went to the Vietnamese Embassy here to pay tribute and express his sorrow for the death of leader Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). Bangla Reporter Killed in Dhaka, PEC Expresses Shock. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses shock and grief over the killing of a young reporter in the Bangladesh capital during a nationwide protest demonstration against the job quota system in the South Asian nation. Hasan Mehedi (35), who worked for the Bangla digital media outlet Dhaka Times, was killed while covering the clashes that erupted between the police forces and agitating students in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka on Thursday (18 July 2024). Dhaka Times management confirmed that Hasan was killed by a bullet injury in his head. He has become the 72nd journo-…
(2024-07-20). Up and Coming for the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in Asia-Pacific. pressenza.com 
The monthly interchange among the 3rd World March organizing teams and supporters in the Asia-Pacific— India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Philippines, and friends from Australia and Europe— was held on July 14, 2024. 19-20 participants attended. Rafael de La Rubia, founder of World without Wars and Violence, promoter of the 1st, 2nd, and the upcoming 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence, and Antonio Carvallo, English translator, were on hand to share some of the latest developments worldwide. It was a lively affair. Activities being done and plans for the coming days were shared by the…
(2024-07-20). Iran says 'fully' ready to play active role in promoting security in West Asia. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran is "fully" ready to actively counter challenges and promote peace and security in the West Asia region.
(2024-07-20). Iran's air defense focuses on maximum effectiveness in critical moments: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says the country's air defenses seek to maintain maximum efficiency at a sensitive and critical juncture.
(2024-07-20). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.
(2024-07-20). Tel Aviv 'no longer a safe zone', Yemen says after drone attack. presstv.ir The Yemeni army spokesman says Tel Aviv will continue to be a primary target and that it is "within the range of our weapons."
(2024-07-20). 'Heroic': Palestinians praise Yemen's operation in Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas, praise the drone operation conducted by Yemen's armed forces in Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-20). Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to go on indefinite strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union will go on an indefinite strike.
(2024-07-20). Troops deployed to cities in Bangladesh to control unrest as toll rises. presstv.ir Soldiers have been deployed in Bangladeshi cities to quell civil disorder triggered by student protests, with riot police firing on demonstrators who disobeyed a government-imposed curfew.
(2024-07-20). Pezeshkian: Gen. Soleimani perfect epitome of unity, convergence. presstv.ir Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian praises top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani as the perfect epitome of unity and convergence.
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh imposes curfew, as death toll from unrest tops 100. presstv.ir Bangladesh has imposed a curfew and deployed military forces after police failed to control days of violent protests that have spread throughout the country.
(2024-07-20). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-20). Saudi Arabia identifies the most invasive plants. tvbrics.com 
The Kingdom aims to reach its 2030 goals…
(2024-07-20). Donald Trump says spoke with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, pledges to 'end the war'. scmp.com Zelensky congratulated Trump on becoming the Republican US presidential nominee and expressed thanks for US military aid.
(2024-07-20). Russia Says 'Let's Be Realistic' About Chances of Trump Ending Ukraine War. defenddemocracy.press The Russian Foreign Ministry noted Trump's comments about ending the war and Vance saying the US needs to focus on China July 18, 2024 On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said she noted comments from former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance about ending the war in Ukraine but said …
(2024-07-20). Vance. He wants (?) peace with Russia, more wars in the Middle and the Far East. defenddemocracy.press Trump's VP Pick Vance Says Iran Needs To Be 'Punched Hard' The Ohio senator also said he believes Trump will bring the Ukraine war to an end so the US can focus on China, which he labeled the 'biggest threat' July 16, 2024 Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) took a hawkish tone toward Iran in an …
(2024-07-20). Sri Lankan university non-academic trade unions betray 75-day strike. wsws.org The union leadership did not consult with members prior to ending industrial action and then held meetings blocking any discussion on their decision.
(2024-07-20). SC asks NTA to publish NEET UG 2024 result city-wise, centre-wise. ummid.com NEET UG 2024 Hearing in SC: The Supreme Court of India Thursday July 18, 2024 asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to publish the NEET UG 2024 result city-wise and centre-wise.
(2024-07-20). India Eyes Semifinals in Women's Asia Cup Clash with UAE. devdiscourse.com Dominant India will aim to perfect their tactics further while warding off United Arab Emirates, pushing firmly towards the semifinals in the Women's Asia Cup on Sunday.
(2024-07-20). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Trump and Vance's 'America first': hawkish on China, more flexible on Russia. scmp.com The Republican ticket for the US presidential election seems intent on shifting US foreign policy from Europe to Asia, analysts say.
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts. aljazeera.com Communications blackout persists as deadly crackdown on demonstrators continues in the nation of 170 million.
(2024-07-20). Baba Culture: The India Story. ummid.com The present system where the poor are becoming poorer and rich are becoming richer needs to be substituted by Mahatma Gandhi's vision where the social policies are planned keeping the last person in the line in mind.
(2024-07-20). Iranian Navy Salvages Sunken Destroyer. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy's Sahand destroyer that had sunk after an accident at a pier in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas was raised from the bottom of the sea.
(2024-07-20). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Iran: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org On 17 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iran.
The report, jointly prepared with the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI), highlights the deteriorating human right situation in Iran since the previous UPR in November 2019.
| The report covers the following thematic areas: the judiciary and fair trial rights; the death penalty; civil society and human rights defenders; (…) | – |
(2024-07-20). Should Students Rely on AI Grammar Tech to Write Better? fairobserver.com 
Artificial intelligence (AI) can supposedly solve any grammatical query for us. If it can do that, does it make learning grammar obsolete? What should English instructors teach their students, then? As increasingly advanced AI technology starts to challenge writing, we need to reevaluate what it means to be able to write. How can students wield…
(2024-07-20). Iran capable of producing fissile material for nuclear weapon in '1 or 2 weeks', Blinken says. scmp.com Though new leader Pezeshkian favours reviving a 2015 nuclear deal, Blinken says Tehran's atomic activities are 'actually moving forward'.
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-07-20). Top Iranian Commanders Admire Outgoing Administration. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The highest-ranking military commanders and officials of Iran appreciated the administration's efforts to enhance the country's defense capabilities, paying tribute to late President Ebrahim Raisi for his handling of national security.
(2024-07-20). 'Proud of our diversity': Minister trashes Trump VP nominee's UK is Islamist taunt. ummid.com Treasury Minister James Murray Wednesday rubbished Donald Trump's running mate for US Vice President J.D. Vance's sarcastic remarks that "it is not Iran or Pakistan but UK which is actually the first Islamist country with nuclear power".
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh Violence: Why Govt Job Quota Sparked Student Protests | Explained. hindustantimes.com Hours after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation regarding the deadly clashes that have claimed over 30 lives, students set fire to a TV station. In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing job quota protests gripping the country and its capital, hundreds of demonstrators clashed with riot police. Amidst this turmoil, internet services have been cut, several TV channels are offline, and educational institutions remain shuttered. Watch the full video to know why Bangladesh is on fire.
(2024-07-20). Iranian President-Elect Extols Gen. Soleimani's Unifying Approach. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President-elect of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to late Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for devoting his life to serving the nation, pledging to draw inspiration from the popular commander's unifying policies to settle the problems.
(2024-07-20). Shooting near Imam Ali mosque in Oman, 9 killed. ummid.com Nine people, including 3 shooters, have been killed in a shooting incident during Muharram mourning near a mosque in Wadi Al Kabir area of Oman's capital Muscat Tuesday, media reports said.
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh students' protest over job quota leaves 32 dead, thousands injured. ummid.com At least 32 students have been killed and over 2,500 others have been injured in the students' protest over quota in government jobs, media reports said Friday July 19, 2024.
(2024-07-20). Tragedy Strikes BSF: Officer and Jawan Succumb to Heat in Gujarat. devdiscourse.com A Border Security Force officer and a jawan tragically lost their lives during a patrol at the Harami Nallah creek area along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat, official sources confirmed on Saturday. The victims, Assistant Commandant Vishwadeo and Head Constable Dayal Ram, fell to extreme heat exposure on Friday.
(2024-07-20). 'Akin to terrorist attack': Asad Owaisi on Kolhapur Mosque vandalisation. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Parliament and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), termed an incident similar to "terrorist attack" the vandalisation of mosque in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra Sunday.
(2024-07-20). 2024 Polls: Palestine in Political Discourses of UK, France. ummid.com One important outcome is the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the political discourses in London and Paris which, in truth, are only reflections of greater changes underway on the entire European continent and body politic.
(2024-07-20). What is CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity giant behind the global IT outage? scmp.com The company is known for building software defences for the cloud computing age and exposing Russian and North Korean threats.
(2024-07-20). Ex-Trump diplomat, Mike Pompeo, hired by Japan's Nippon Steel to clinch US Steel purchase. scmp.com Nippon Steel has positioned the purchase of US Steel as a potential counterweight to China, arguing the purchase would give it sufficient scale to compete with Chinese counterparts.
(2024-07-20). Tragic Heat Exposure Claims Two BSF Lives at India-Pakistan Border. devdiscourse.com A Border Security Force officer and a jawan succumbed to extreme heat exposure during a patrol at the 'Harami Nallah' creek area along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat, official sources reported Saturday.
(2024-07-20). Turkey's Erdogan, Cyprus president see different paths for divided island. aljazeera.com Turkish leader says he sees no point in UN-led talks as Christodoulides declares reunification is the only way forward.
(2024-07-20). Picturesque India: A Journey In Early Picture Postcards (1896—1947). fairobserver.com Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it can speak. But, there is also another sense in which seeing comes before words. It is seeing which establishes our place in the surrounding world; we explain that world with words, but words can never undo the fact that we are surrounded by it….
(2024-07-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-07-20). El Líbano llama a intensificar la presión global contra Israel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jul (RHC) El presidente del Parlamento libanés, Nabih Berri advirtió en Beirut de las peligrosas secuelas que amenazan la seguridad y estabilidad de la región si Israel sigue atacando al territorio palestino de Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Vietnam ha perdido un líder de talla mundial. cubadebate.cu Recientemente, el mundo conoció la triste noticia del fallecimiento del máximo líder de la hermana República Socialista de Vietnam y secretario general del Partido Comunista, Nguyen Phu Trong. Pocas veces se identifica un mandatario que reúna la capacidad de ser un estratega político, un destacado teórico del sistema sociopolítico que enrumba su país y que sea muy querido por su pueblo.
(2024-07-20). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-07-20). Una pérdida irreparable para Cuba. radiohc.cu Mensaje de condolencia del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz y de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República de Cuba a To Lam, miembro del Buró Político y presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam, en ocasión del deceso del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, compañero Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-07-20). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-07-20). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-07-19). Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation. middleeasteye.net 
Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation | The top UN court issues its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories | | "> | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on Friday regarding the legal…
(2024-07-19). In a historic ruling, ICJ declares Israeli occupation unlawful, calls for settlements to be evacuated, and for Palestinian reparations. mondoweiss.net 
The International Court of Justice declared Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is unlawful, the settlements must be evacuated, and Palestinians must be compensated and allowed to return to their lands.
(2024-07-19). Top US commander calls for more powerful response to Houthi attacks: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Top US commander calls for more powerful response to Houthi attacks: Report | Letter comes after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied Russian President Vladimir Putin against arming Houthis with cruise missiles | | Supporters of Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa, on 24 June 2024 (Mohammed Huwais/AF…
(2024-07-19). ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation upends the order that oppresses Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation upends the order that oppresses Palestinians | Western leaders can no longer pretend to ignore what is actually happening on the ground in occupied Palestine | | Israeli soldiers stand guard as Palestinians line up to enter a checkpoint in Qalandia, in the…
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands is 'unlawful' and breaches laws concerning apartheid. middleeasteye.net 
ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands is 'unlawful' and breaches laws concerning apartheid | Top UN court says Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories should be brought to an end 'as rapidly as possible' | | Judge and President of the International Cou…
(2024-07-19). ICJ opinion necessitates arranging Palestinian right to return to 1967 lands, legal experts say. middleeasteye.net 
ICJ opinion necessitates arranging Palestinian right to return to 1967 lands, legal experts say | While nonbinding, the advisory opinion was described as historic by legal experts who say it has ramifications for Israel | | Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinians protesting against Isra…
(2024-07-19). Israel lobbyist in House of Lords claims thousands of pounds in public funds. middleeasteye.net 
Israel lobbyist in House of Lords claims thousands of pounds in public funds | Lord Polak said David Cameron encouraged him to 'stand up for Israel' in parliament at the time of his appointment | | Lord Polak stepped down as head of Conservative Friends of Israel when he entered the House o…
(2024-07-19). UK announces it will resume funding Unrwa. middleeasteye.net 
UK announces it will resume funding Unrwa | Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces $27m in new funding to agency, months after previous UK government suspended financing | | A man walks with a gilet bearing the logo of the UN at school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
(2024-07-19). Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal | Erdogan is seeking authorisation for troop deployment to Somali territorial waters as Ankara set to conduct maritime exploration activities there | | Turkish naval forces warship sails during a military naval parade on Bosph…
(2024-07-19). US shrugs off Baghdad's bid to broker Turkey-Syria talks. middleeasteye.net 
US shrugs off Baghdad's bid to broker Turkey-Syria talks | US officials paid lip service to Turkey and Syria reconciliation in their meeting with Iraq's top diplomat, putting more pressure on Kurdish-led SDF | | US soldiers patrol an area in town of Tal Hamis, southeast of Qameshli in Syria…