(2024-07-23). Israel attacks Gaza 'humanitarian zone,' 84 massacred in 24 hours. presstv.ir The regime's tanks and fighter jets continue operations against Khan Yunis.
(2024-07-23). Ansarullah promises 'escalation after escalation' following Khan Younis massacre. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement vows that the country's Armed Forces will ramp up their anti-Israeli strikes after the Tel Aviv regime's latest massacre in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-23). Hezbollah rockets rain down on Israeli settlement for first time. presstv.ir Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets at the Israeli Tzuriel moshav in response to the Israeli military's attacks in southern Lebanon.
(2024-07-23). Hezbollah's Chilling Video Of Rocket Barrage On Israel After Yemen Strike; IDF HQ Attacked | Houthis. hindustantimes.com Lebanon's Hezbollah group on July 22 claimed fresh aerial attacks on Israeli sites. Hezbollah said the group launched a salvo of rockets at Israeli Ramtha military post. The militant group also claimed to have attacked newly established IDF headquarters with a swarm of Kamikaze drones. Watch for more.
(2024-07-23). Hezbollah pummels Israeli military sites with rockets, kamikaze drones. presstv.ir Hezbollah has targeted Israeli military sites along the southern border of Lebanon in retaliation for the brutal aggression on Gaza.
(2024-07-23). Hamas, Hezbollah's Coordinated Attack On IDF Sites In Gaza, North Israel: Revenge For Houthis. hindustantimes.com Shortly after Israel conducted its first-ever direct airstrike on Yemen, it faced renewed attacks. A day after Hezbollah reportedly destroyed an Israeli school, there were fresh assaults on Israeli military positions. Both Hezbollah and Hamas claimed responsibility for multiple coordinated strikes on IDF sites. On July 22, Hamas asserted it had bombed an Israeli "command HQ" in Gaza's central Netzarim corridor, using 114mm short-range rockets in the attack. Watch the full video for more.
(2024-07-23). How drone footage became a potent tool in Middle East warfare. newarab.com Hezbollah in Lebanon and the On 9 July, Hezbollah released drone footage it had taken of military and intelligence sites in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights less than a month after
(2024-07-23). You will have no tanks left: Hezbollah addresses fresh warning to Israel. presstv.ir Hezbollah addresses a fresh warning to the Israeli regime against its potential invasion of the country.
(2024-07-23). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). A call to the July 24 demonstration: Take forward the fight against genocide and war! wsws.org Netanyahu and the Israeli regime are guilty of war crimes, for which they must be held accountable. But the invitation extended by the Democrats and Republicans in Congress for Netanyahu to speak at a joint session exposes the real relationship between US imperialism and Israel.
(2024-07-23). Iran condemns Israeli regime's participation in Paris Olympics. presstv.ir Iran has slammed Israel's participation in the Paris Olympics over the Gaza genocide.
(2024-07-23). Australian Zionist lobby targets journalist Mary Kostakidis for opposing Israeli war crimes. wsws.org The Zionist Federation of Australia, sections of the media and the Labor government are seeking to criminalise opposition to Israel's unfolding genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-23). United Auto Workers to spearhead labor ceasefire contingent in Netanyahu protests. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The United Auto Workers said its members will join a "mass mobilization" protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to Congress. Netanyahu left for the U.S. on Monday and is scheduled to speak to Congress Wednesday, amid continuing global anger over Israel's genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. A recent report from …
(2024-07-23). Hamas urges UN to intervene, halt Israel's systematic genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement called for an immediate action on the part of the United Nations.
(2024-07-23). France: Israeli Olympians put under protection amid Gaza genocide protests. presstv.ir French law enforcement agencies are ordered to provide 24-hr protection to the Israeli Olympics team amid Gaza genocide protests.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). 'Gates of hell': Yemen warns has 'surprises' for Israel in coming days. presstv.ir A senior official has cautioned that Yemen's retaliation for the recent deadly airstrike on al-Hudaydah will not be postponed.
(2024-07-23). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |
(2024-07-23). The ICJ has ruled Israel an illegal power. Impose sanctions now! newarab.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision issued All controversy regarding the nature of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT…
(2024-07-23). Amazon Gets Fresh, Bayer Loves Basmati: Toxic Influences in Indian Agriculture. dissidentvoice.org The citizens of India have a problem. In what the media like to call 'the world's biggest democracy', there is a serious, proven conflict of interest among officials in the areas of science, agriculture and agricultural research that results in privileging the needs of powerful private interests ahead of farmers and ordinary people. This has …
(2024-07-23). Magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes Jordan. newarab.com A 3.6 magnitude While the Jordanian Seismological Observatory (JSO) revealed that residents felt the quake, no deaths have been reported so far. | The JSO says the earthquake happened at a depth of 9 kilometres. | The observatory added it has recorded 419 seismic activities since the start of the year, including 92 local tremors and its neighbouring countries. | The observator…
(2024-07-23). Yemen: Aden government and Houthis agree measures to 'de-escalate'. middleeasteye.net Yemen: Aden government and Houthis agree measures to 'de-escalate' | New agreement sees removal of banking restrictions and more activity by national airline | | Protesters brandish rifles during a rally in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa in solidarity with Palestinians on 19 July (AFP/Moham…
(2024-07-23). Houthis, Yemeni government reach financial 'de-escalation' deal. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). Knife-wielding Canadian shot dead near Israel-Gaza border. scmp.com Israel's Interior Ministry said the 22-year-old man entered the country on a tourist visa. A police spokesman described the Canadian as a terrorist.
(2024-07-23). Tehran exhibition drawing attention to Israel's barbarous campaign in Gaza. presstv.ir The exhibit in the Iranian capital is titled "Gaza 290 Days."
(2024-07-23). Japan sanctions four Israeli settlers over acts of violence against Palestinians. presstv.ir Japan has sanctioned four Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-07-23). Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian groups sign 'national unity' deal in China. middleeasteye.net Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian groups sign 'national unity' deal in China | Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed a Hamas commander in the occupied West Bank | | Left to right, Fatah's Mahmoud al-Aloul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Hamas's Mahmoud al-Aloul at an event at the Diaoyutai State G…
(2024-07-23). Morocco's ex-PM slams Rabat's silence on Israeli ship 'docking'. newarab.com "I wish Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita would deny this disturbing news. We cannot remain silent about everything," added Benkirane, head of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) on Sunday 21 July, during a gathering of his party.
(2024-07-23). Israeli delegation due in Doha this week for Gaza truce talks. newarab.com One Israeli official told the Israeli website Walla that Netanyahu held a four-hour meeting on Sunday, where he ordered the delegation "not to budge"
(2024-07-23). Democracy Now! 2024-07-23 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 23, 2024; Uncommitted Movement Welcomes Biden's Decision to Step Aside Hoping Harris Will Change Course on Gaza; Ex-Biden Staffer Who Quit over Gaza Says Kamala Harris Must "Chart a New Path" on Israel-Palestine; "The Prescription Is Ceasefire": Israeli Public Health Leaders Sound Alarm over Polio in Gaza; Bangladesh: 174 Killed, 2,500 Arrests in Student-Led Protests over Jobs, Inequality & Corruption | Headlines for July 23, 2024; Uncommitted Movement Welcomes Biden's Decision to Step Aside Hoping Harris Will Change Course on Gaza; Ex-Biden Staffer Who Quit ov…
(2024-07-23). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
(2024-07-23). Israeli government sent millions to West Bank settler outposts. newarab.com The Documents uncovered by Peace Now illustrate how Israel's pro-settler government has quietly poured money into the unauthorized outposts, which are separate…
(2024-07-23). Palestinian man killed cruel Israeli jailer in 'heroic operation': Sources. presstv.ir The 23-year-old Palestinian man has been hailed by resistance factions for staging such a heroic and sophisticated operation.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). Palestine Action Just Hit Two Israel Weapons Suppliers Before Dawn. popularresistance.org Just before 5am on Monday 22 July, one group of Palestine Action activists broke inside Manchester-based arms components manufacturer Dean Group International and dismantled machinery and equipment. Police have cordoned off the premises and remain at the scene as activists continue to occupy Dean Group International, Brinell Dr, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL. Then, in Sunbury-on-Thames another group jumped security fences, shattered windows and hardware belonging to an arms supplier, Ametek Airtechnology. Both companies supply parts to Israel's largest weapons firm, Elbit Systems.
(2024-07-23). Israeli military says more indications show Mohammed Deif killed. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). Trump's Reckless Infatuation with Nuclear Weapons. counterpunch.org Over the past decade and more, nuclear war has grown increasingly likely. Most nuclear arms control and disarmament agreements of the past have been discarded by the nuclear powers or will expire soon. Moreover, there are no nuclear arms control negotiations underway. Instead, all nine nuclear nations (Russia, the United States, China, Britain, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea)
(2024-07-23). UAE, US, Israel held secret meeting to discuss postwar Gaza plan. newarab.com Israel, the US and the According to the report by Axios, which cited two Israeli officials, the discussions were hosted by
(2024-07-23). Over half of European Jews feel 'ashamed' of Israel's actions. newarab.com A new survey published this week has revealed over half of The poll recorded a sharp increase in respondents revealing they were "sometimes ashamed of the actions of the Israeli government", with 54 percent feeling this way, compared to 39 percent in 2021. | The American Joint Distribution Committee (AJDC) surveyed 879 responders from 32 countries. Over half were lay leaders, and over a quarter were community professionals, including r…
(2024-07-23). UN: Malnutrition affects pregnant women and children in Gaza. plenglish.com The agency warned on X about a growth in the number of babies born with low weight and "others who suffer from wasting and stunted growth," and insisted on the need to reach a ceasefire in the Strip to provide a respite for Gazans, who have been living under Israeli bombs for more than nine months. | UN Women reported recently that at least 557,000 women in the Gaza Strip suffer from severe food insecurity and various gender vulnerabilities, and warned that "the situation is particularly worrying for mothers and adult women, who often prioritize feeding others over themselves." | The institution noted that this…
(2024-07-23). Paris Olympics 2024: French MP denounces Israeli presence at games, sparking uproar. middleeasteye.net Paris Olympics 2024: French MP denounces Israeli presence at games, sparking uproar | Left-wing lawmaker says Israeli athletes should compete under a neutral banner in protest against the war on Gaza, drawing accusations of antisemitism | | Demonstrators hold a banner reading "Martyrised Palestine,…
(2024-07-23). France: MP says Israel 'not welcome' in Olympics during protest. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). Has Houthi-calculated chaos become the new norm in the Red Sea. newarab.com Though Gaza remains at the heart of Israel's regional aggression, the Red Sea is an increasingly The Israelis retaliated the following day with their first-ever large-scale air raid on the Yemeni port of Hodeida, bombing oil and gas depots, a power station, and cranes, all of which Israel al…
(2024-07-23). Israel: Detainees Face Inhumane Treatment. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sde Teiman, an army base in the Negev desert of Israel, on May 31, 2024. | © 2024 AVISHAG SHAAR-YASHUV/The New York Times/Redux | (Jerusalem) — Israeli forces have been publishing degrading photographs and videos of detained Palestinians, including children, a form of inhumane treatment and an outrage on their personal dignity that amount to war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. In many cases, detainees were stripped of their clothing, sometimes fully, then photographed or filmed, with the images published by Israeli soldiers, media outlets, or activists. Forced nudity…
(2024-07-23). Family remembers Gaza man with Down syndrome killed by Israel. newarab.com Since finding her son laying dead on the floor after being Muhammad Bahar, 24, who had Down's syndrome, held a special place in his mother's heart, who described him as "innocent" and someone who only spoke a few words. | On 4 July, Israeli forces stormed the home they were sheltering in, located in eastern Gaza City, with dogs being set on Muhammed. | "The dog…
(2024-07-23). Netanyahu Visit Highlights US Officials' Liability Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US President Joe Biden, left, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 18, 2023. | © 2023 Miriam Alster/Pool Photo via AP, File…
(2024-07-23). Israel kills another Palestinian journalist in Gaza, death toll hits 163. presstv.ir The Gaza government media office said Haider Ibrahim al-Masdar was killed in a bombing that targeted the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.
(2024-07-23). Seven Palestinians killed in latest Israeli raids in West Bank. newarab.com Seven Israeli vehicles and bulldozers stormed the city and
(2024-07-23). Hodeidah port still ablaze days after Israel strikes on Yemen. newarab.com Firefighting teams on Monday were struggling to contain a massive blaze at Heavy flames and black smoke were seen spiralling into the sky for a third consecutive day following the strike on Saturday, said an AFP correspondent in Hodeida. | Firefighting teams appear to have made little progress, with the blaze seemi…
(2024-07-23). Looking at Kamala Harris's Record on Israel. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-23). US action on a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine cannot wait. aljazeera.com Establishment of a viable Palestinian state will be the key to ending this conflict. So how do we get there?>
(2024-07-23). Israeli military behaved 'like Russian army' in West Bank, UK warned. middleeasteye.net Israeli military behaved 'like Russian army' in West Bank, UK warned | Newly released official files reveal UK and US frustrations with Israel over 2002 offensive in West Bank paralleling current concerns over Israel's Gaza offensive | | In Ramallah, Israeli soldiers take position near a Pales…
(2024-07-23). U.S. "charity" aids armed Israeli settlers. mronline.org HaYovel, a U.S. tax-deductible organization, is reaching out to "Christian Zionist" volunteers to work in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-07-23). Israeli drone attack in Tulkarm refugee camp kills 5, including Palestinian commanders. presstv.ir Israeli drone attack in the West Bank city of Tulkarm and its refugee camp has killed five Palestinians, including three resistance commanders.
(2024-07-23). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-23). Pezeshkian urges end to Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. presstv.ir The Iranian president-elect had a phone conversation with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
(2024-07-23). Who is Josh Shapiro, Harris' potential pro-Israel running mate. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). Knesset lends preliminary approval to bill calling UNRWA 'terror organization'. presstv.ir Knesset, the Israeli parliament, lends its preliminary approval to a bill branding the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees as a "terrorist organization."
(2024-07-23). What could a new Trump presidency mean for Netanyahu? aljazeera.com The Israeli premier and allies view a second Trump presidency as allowing them 'to fulfil their agenda', analysts say.
(2024-07-23). Photos: Israel-Gaza war takes unprecedented toll on journalists. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-07-23). Israeli military sends draft notices for ultra-Orthodox. newarab.com The The
(2024-07-23). Westerners Admire Ayatollah Khamenei's Valiant Support for Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A group of young people from Europe and North America responded to a letter from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, praising the Leader for his resolute rebuttal of the Israeli regime's atrocities and for courageous support for Palestinians.
(2024-07-23). Israel places over 80% of Gaza under evacuation orders or 'no-go zones'. presstv.ir The UN says the Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of more than 80% of the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-23). Iran Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Syria, Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations denounced the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Yemen and Syria as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the principles of the UN Charter and a serious threat to regional peace and security.
(2024-07-23). WHO warns polio spreading across Gaza as Israel vaccinates its troops. middleeasteye.net WHO warns polio spreading across Gaza as Israel vaccinates its troops | Health officials say outbreak could 'spill over' into other territories if not controlled | | A Unrwa employee provides a polio vaccine for a child in a clinic in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on 9 September 2020 (Moh…
(2024-07-23). U.S. urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce. ecns.cn The United States as a staunch backer of Israel should seize the opportunity to urge visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to observe United Nations resolutions and international laws, experts said.
(2024-07-23). Gaza: 2 Hostages Died When IDF Was Attacking Khan Younis; Deaths Confirmed As Netanyahu Flies To US. hindustantimes.com The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the deaths of two hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Alex Dancyg, 75 and Yagev Buchshtav, 35, were both abducted on October 7, 2023. The IDF disclosed on Monday that both hostages had died several months ago while in captivity in Khan Younis, where IDF operations were ongoing from December 1 to April 7, 2024. The Israeli military did not specify the circumstances of their deaths, citing an ongoing investigation, though some reports suggest they may have been mistakenly killed during IDF operations. Watch the full video to know more.
(2024-07-23). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). Oxfam: Israel Has Reduced Water Access in Gaza by 94 Percent Since October. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-23). Israel has killed 16,000 Palestinian children in Gaza since October: Media office. presstv.ir The Government Media Office in Gaza said the figure is part of the overall death toll of more than 39,000 people.
(2024-07-23). Jordan slams Israeli laws designating UNRWA as a 'terror entity'. newarab.com In a statement, the Jordanian foreign ministry said the Israeli bid breaks international law and the country's obligations as…
(2024-07-23). In Numbers: 290 days of death and destruction unleashed by Israeli regime in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip has completed 291 days and there are still so signs of this murderous aggression ending or even slowing down.
(2024-07-23). Netanyahu's US Congress address to be marked by protests, boycotts, road closures. presstv.ir The embattled Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu's address to US Congress on Wednesday will be marked by protests, boycotts, detours and road closures.
(2024-07-23). Israeli Settlers Attack And Injure Palestinian, US Activists. popularresistance.org A Palestinian citizen and several foreign activists, including US citizens, were injured on 21 July following an assault by Israeli Jewish settlers in the town of Qusra, located south of the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. | WAFA news agency reported that, according to local sources, a group of settlers attacked the activists with batons and stones while they were working to plow and clear weeds from village lands. | The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its medics transferred two US citizens to the hospital after they were assaulted. | Jewish settlers have become increasingly bold in confisc…
(2024-07-23). Where does Kamala Harris stand on Israel and Palestine. newarab.com US Vice President A source of continuity between administrations, Harris would be picking up on the legacy of her predecessor and will have to address the same
(2024-07-23). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). Iran says Yemen resistance 'Muslim world's pride', voices solidarity in face of Israel. presstv.ir Iran's interim FM expresses solidarity with the Yemeni people and resistance in the face of Israel's crimes.
(2024-07-23). Israel v Belgium game moved to Hungary after Belgian red card. newarab.com A football match between Belgium and The move to Hungary comes after the Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) announced last week it would not host the game on 6 September, as it would likely spark demonstrations amid Israel's ongoing war on Ac…
(2024-07-23). How the UK's approach to Israel has changed under Labour. middleeasteye.net How the UK's approach to Israel has changed under Labour | Foreign Secretary David Lammy has significantly shifted Labour's approach to arms sales and international law since he entered government | | Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the restoration of UK funding to Unrwa last week (A…
(2024-07-23). Gaza's Shujaiya 'destroyed, in ruins' following Israeli assault. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). Iran slams Israel participation in Paris Olympics. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). How Israel uses 'hasbara' to shift narratives in its favour. aljazeera.com We'll delve into Israel's intricate art of shaping perceptions also known as 'hasbara'.
(2024-07-23). Iraqi parliament to discuss key bills on general amnesty, PMF. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). Iraq resumes rice cultivation with new climate friendly strain. newarab.com Deputy Minister of Agriculture Mahdi Sahar al-Jubouri told Reuters the country has earmarked 150 sq km (58 sq miles) for rice growing this season and forecast a yield of 150,000 tonnes, as officials said water is more abundant due to h…
(2024-07-23). The Iraq Report: Mosul's long road to recovery after IS. newarab.com Mosul, located 465 km northwest of Baghdad on the west bank of the Tigris River, is the main city of Nineveh Governorate. It sits directly across from the ancient city of Nineveh and Jonah's Tomb, also known as Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque. | Strategically positioned, throughout history Mosul has connected China, the Mediterranean, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia as a crucial hub for trade and learning. Its Arabic name, meaning By the 6th century, Mosul had become a significant centre for the Assyrian Church of the East,…
(2024-07-23). UAE sentences Bangladeshis to prison over Dhaka govt protests. newarab.com A The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on Sunday handed 10-year prison sentence…
(2024-07-23). The legal battle to protect Germany's pro-Palestine movement. newarab.com
(2024-07-23). UN warns Iraq becoming major regional drug conduit. newarab.com " In 2023 alone, authorities "seized a record-high 24 million captagon tablets", the equ…
(2024-07-23). New Military Alliances Forming In The Pacific. popularresistance.org On the heels of a new alliance announced this summer by Russia and North Korea for a pact pledging mutual defense, with the support of China, it is now shockingly being suggested in South Korea that it review its security policy with the US and end its reliance on the US guarantee, to employ on South Koreas' behalf, US nuclear weapons as part of its "nuclear umbrella". | The "umbrella" is offered to all NATO states as well as the Pacific states of Japan, Australia, and South Korea. Such questioning is evidence of the growing havoc faced in the world by the failure of the United States to make good on its legal ob…
(2024-07-23). A Student Movement Sets Out To Conquer Bangladesh. popularresistance.org The university campuses of Dhaka are usually peaceful spaces, far from the din of the traffic of the city outside. The buildings of Jahangirnagar University are immersed in the jungle forests of the Bay of Bengal where the youth can enjoy exchanging ideas in the tea rooms and train for their future. Dhaka University also boasts of large parks that seek to generate the same tranquility and seclusion. | Until a few days ago, few would have guessed that the youth of these campuses would flood the streets of the capital and start a major rebellion that would soon spread across the country, sparking an unprecedented c…
(2024-07-23). The Mother Tongue: Recovering Indigenous Languages from the Identity Thieves. indybay.org Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction in Russia. An ancient language in Japan is denied recognition by the government, while Native Americans struggle to recover from the torture in boarding schools that was meant to silence them. In Canada, efforts are underway to revitalize Anishinaabe after Native languages and culture were targeted with erasure in residential schools, presenters told the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
(2024-07-23). Chinese Embassy urges U.S. to give explanation to the Philippines for disinformation against Chinese COVID-19 vaccines. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a statement on Monday urging the U.S. to give "a long-overdue explanation" for the severe damage it inflicted on the Philippines by the lies it has told regarding China's Sinovac vaccine.
(2024-07-23). Philippines urged to abide by 'provisional arrangement'. ecns.cn Manila is being urged to abide by its promises after China and the Philippines reached a "provisional arrangement" on managing the situation at Ren'ai Jiao, or Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea.
(2024-07-23). Beijing, Manila agree on managing Ren'ai Reef situation. ecns.cn China and the Philippines have reached a provisional arrangement on "humanitarian resupply of living necessities" to an illegally grounded Philippine vessel at China's Ren'ai Reef.
(2024-07-23). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org
(2024-07-23). PM Hasina's govt to formally accept SC ruling on job quotas. geo.tv Members of the Bangladesh Army gesture to commuters on the second day of curfew, as violence erupted in parts of the country after protests by students against government job quotas, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 21, 2024. — ReutersNearly 150 people have died in violent nationwide…
(2024-07-23). India's Modi spends billions on jobs, key allies in first budget after election. geo.tv Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media after his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, to stake claim to form the new government at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2024. — Reuters India cuts its fiscal deficit target to 4.9% of GDP in 2024-25.New…
(2024-07-23). Kamala Harris wins Democratic heavyweight Pelosi's support for White House race. geo.tv This combination of pictures shows US Vice President Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi. — AFP/File
(2024-07-23). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). 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…
(2024-07-23). U.S. imperialism has never been 'beyond the purview' of the American Medical Association. liberationnews.org The AMA refuses to support a call for a ceasefire, consistent with its long history of racism under the guise of medical neutrality.
(2024-07-23). UAE court sentences 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10-year prison terms for protesting against their home government. muslimmirror.com A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10 years in prison each for organizing and participating in protests against their home government. The verdict, announced on Monday, has drawn international attention and concern over the treatment of expatriates involved in political activities. The convicted individuals were found guilty of …
(2024-07-23). UAE court sentences 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10-year prison terms for protesting against their home government. muslimmirror.com A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10 years in prison each for organizing and participating in protests against their home government. The verdict, announced on Monday, has drawn international attention and concern over the treatment of expatriates involved in political activities. The convicted individuals were found guilty of …
(2024-07-23). Power shift at India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC): Upcoming election sparks intense interest. muslimmirror.com By Special Correspondent The upcoming election for the top leadership position at the India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) has generated significant interest in the Muslim political sphere and elite circles. This marks a notable shift from the typical results seen at the Centre over the past two decades. It's particularly noteworthy that this will be …
(2024-07-23). Outrage and calls for justice after Sonya Massey's fatal shooting by police in Illinois. nationofchange.org Campaigners and political leaders across the United States respond with outrage and calls for justice after the release of body camera footage showing the deadly police shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois.
(2024-07-23). Russia and Iran close comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Iran finalized the preparation for a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty to be signed soon, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said on Tuesday.
(2024-07-23). Palestinian factions sign consensus in Beijing in favor of unity. plenglish.com Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the closing ceremony and witnessed the signing of the deal, which he described as historic for the cause of Palestinian liberation. | According to the head of Chinese diplomacy, the most crucial outcome of this talks between the several factions was the confirmation that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is the sole legitimate representative of the entire Palestinian people. | In addition, he said that the most outstanding point is the agreement to focus on post-conflict governance in Gaza and the setting up of a temporary national reconciliation government.
(2024-07-23). Over ten countries to attend Angola International Fair. plenglish.com Hermenegildo Santos, Communications and Marketing manager of the Arena Group, stated that among the nations represented in the pavilions of the Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone are Portugal, Brazil, Italy, the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. | The number of exhibitors, in general, has already exceeded the previous edition of the event, when 1,300 companies brought their products and services. but organizers continue to receive registration requests, Santos told Jornal de Angola. | FILDA will be held until July 28 under the theme "Food Security and International Partnership." | Angola's Industry…
(2024-07-23). Cuba's participation in UNESCO event in India is crucial. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) Nilson Acosta, vice president of the National Heritage Council, noted the importance of Cuba's participation in a UNESCO event here to analyze processes on sites of outstanding universal value.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). Iran breaks monopoly in nuclear products, services, manages to export despite sanctions. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has managed to break monopoly in the nuclear industry.
(2024-07-23). Iran seizes tanker smuggling huge amount of fuel in Persian Gulf. presstv.ir All the 12 crew members with Indian and Sri Lankan nationalities were also arrested.
(2024-07-23). China, Philippines reach provisional deal to ease maritime tensions. presstv.ir China and the Philippines have reached a provisional deal on resupply missions to a grounded Filipino ship in the South China Sea, amid efforts to ease maritime tensions.
(2024-07-23). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.
(2024-07-23). Iran: Relations with US hinge on change in its 'hostile' policies. presstv.ir "As we have previously said, the comings and goings of governments and individuals do matter to us," Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani said.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). UAE imprisons 57 Bangladeshis for protests against their home government. presstv.ir The UAE sentences 57 Bangladeshi expatriates to lengthy prison terms for staging protest in the Persian Gulf Arab country against their government.
(2024-07-23). US convoy transfers missile launch systems from Iraq to eastern Syria. presstv.ir The US military has reportedly dispatched a military convoy carrying short-range Avenger air defense systems from Iraq to eastern Syria.
(2024-07-23). Why global IT outage did not affect Iran. presstv.ir While a global software outage Friday brought many computer systems to a screeching halt and paralyzed daily activities, no disruptions were reported in Iran.
(2024-07-23). Importante participación de Cuba en evento de Unesco en India. radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 23 julio (RHC) El vicepresidente del Consejo Nacional de Patrimonio, Nilson Acosta, subrayó hoy la importancia de la participación de Cuba aquí en el evento de Unesco por el análisis de procesos sobre sitios de valor universal excepcional.
(2024-07-23). Iran to host the 15th Nanotechnology Exhibition. tvbrics.com The country is gradually becoming a leader in this field…
(2024-07-23). India shows significant progress in combating climate change. tvbrics.com The country also aims to increase the share of electricity generated by non-fossil fuels and strengthen forest cover…
(2024-07-23). Kremlin calls EU plan to aid Ukraine with interest from Russian assets 'theft', vows action. scmp.com After Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, the US and its allies prohibited transactions with Russia's central bank and finance ministry, blocking around US$300 billion of sovereign Russian assets.
(2024-07-23). Bodycam footage shows former Illinois sheriff deputy murdered Sonya Massey. wsws.org Footage of the brutal murder of Massey, an unarmed woman holding a pot of water in her home, has provoked widespread anger.
(2024-07-23). Top US envoy expects to meet with Chinese foreign minister during tour of Asian allies. scmp.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to engage with Wang Yi, but will also face partners' questions about the direction of US policy in a tumultuous election season.
(2024-07-23). Founder of South Korea's Kakao arrested over alleged stock price rigging. aljazeera.com Kim Beom-su is accused of conspiring to inflate SM Entertainment's stock price to prevent takeover by rival agency.
(2024-07-23). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |
(2024-07-23). Bodycam video shows US policeman fatally shooting Black woman in her home. aljazeera.com Deputy Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after shooting at her three times.
(2024-07-23). Bangladesh curfews, internet blackout batter economy amid quota protests. aljazeera.com The South Asian country is estimated to have lost $1.2bn in revenue over the past five days with garment exports hit.
(2024-07-23). In Bangladesh, protests are no longer about the quota system. aljazeera.com The violence has led even common people to demand the prime minister's exit.
(2024-07-23). Bangladesh: The defiance continues (plus statements from South Asian left). links.org.au Omer Abdullah Khan — Students across Bangladesh are grieving, but their anger and grief is fueling a heroic movement of resistance and defiance.
(2024-07-23). Video shows US shooting of Black woman by police she called. aljazeera.com Video shows US shooting of Black woman by police she called for help.
(2024-07-23). Assad Urges Expansion of Syria's Strategic Ties with Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reiterated his country's willingness to enhance strategic relations with Iran.
(2024-07-23). Plea to 'uncounted' PNG residents to call in as census winds down. asiapacificreport.nz By Bramo Tingkeo in Port Moresby Port Moresby residents who have missed out on the Papua New Guinea's national census counting have been urged to call the census call center on 1801676 to have themselves counted as part of the 2024 census "mop-up" exercise in NCD. While the counting of the residents in the National…
(2024-07-23). Olympics: Abuse in Indian Wrestling Exposes Need for Global Hotline. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Indian wrestlers Sangita Phogat (left), Vinesh Phogat (center), and Sakshi Malik hold candles during a march in response to allegations of sexual harassment of athletes by the Wrestling Federation of India chief, in New Delhi, May 23, 2023. | © 2023 Kabir Jhangiani/NurPhoto via AP…
(2024-07-23). Judge orders Malaysia's Jho Low to surrender mother's US$1.8 million in diamonds. scmp.com The 1MDB fugitive was ordered to forfeit a trio of 'flawless' diamonds he bought for his mother from Beyoncé and Adele's jeweller.
(2024-07-23). Iran Lauds Yemen's Support for Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran admired the Yemeni nation, resistance forces and leaders for their "historic" backing for the Palestinian nation, saying such support has brought glory to the Islamic world.
(2024-07-23). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org
(2024-07-23). 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; (…) | – |
(2024-07-23). Iraq and US Discuss Timetable for Coalition Troop Withdrawal. themedialine.org
(2024-07-23). Trump Attack: Angry US Congressman Shouts At Secret Service Chief For Refusing To Answer Questions. hindustantimes.com Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) ripped apart into the director of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, over her handling of former president Donald Trump's security. Jordan's comments came during a hearing on "Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service and the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump." Watch for more.
(2024-07-23). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org
(2024-07-23). Azerbaijan: Free Academic Facing Bogus Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A photograph of Gubad Ibadoghlu taken in 2021. | © 2021 Private | (Berlin, July 23, 2024) — Azerbaijan should free Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, an academic arrested a year ago who is facing up to 17 years in prison on trumped-up charges, and end its crackdown on activists and journalists who criticize the government, a group of nongovernmental organizations including Human Rights Watch said in a statement released today.The following is their statement: July 23 — We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the ongoing crackdown against civil society in Azerbaijan that h…
(2024-07-23). Why the US' ties with its Asian partners have their limits. scmp.com Despite US efforts to isolate Russia and counter China, countries such as India and Vietnam are keen to keep counterbalances in play.
(2024-07-23). Japan Ready to Mediate in JCPOA Revival Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his country's readiness to mediate between Iran and the US in the talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
(2024-07-23). Singapore named safest city for travellers. Philippines' Manila, 1 of the riskiest. scmp.com Asia is home to four of the safest cities in the world — and four of the most dangerous for travellers, according to a new ranking.
(2024-07-23). Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tracy Somani arrived at the Philadelphia Ballet building on North Broad Street wearing a nervous look. | She came to take a class but wasn't sure where to go. She poked her head into a studio. Somani has been a longtime audience member at ballet performances, but never attempted to dance ballet. It seems really hard. | "I see what makes it beautiful, but I think it would demand a lot for the body and the mind and the rigor and the conditioning," she said. "I think that's why…
(2024-07-23). Anant Ambani's glitzy wedding highlights India's 'missing middle class'. aljazeera.com India's middle class is much poorer than China's after decades of strong growth despite starting at a similar base.
(2024-07-23). South Korea's Supreme Court Affirms Rights of Same-Sex Partners. hrw.org Click to expand Image | So Seong-wook, left, and Kim Yong Min leave the Supreme Court building in Seoul, South Korea, July 18, 2024. | © 2024 Suh Dae-yeon/Yonhap via AP Photo | On July 18, South Korea's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling affirming that the country's National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) must extend dependent benefits to same-sex partners.The plaintiff in the case, So Sung-uk, had registered his partner, Kim Young-min, as a dependent to obtain employer health insurance benefits. The NHIS initially accepted Kim as a dependent, but later revoked that status when its decision to recogn…
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). Masacre en Palestina: Se contabilizan más de 39 000 fallecidos. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud de Gaza, mediante una declaración en la plataforma Telegram, señala que, hasta la fecha, se han contabilizado 39 006 palestinos muertos y 89 818 heridos, antes de denunciar que "la ocupación israelí ha llevado a cabo tres masacres contra núcleos familiares en la Franja de Gaza durante el último día".
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). Palestina reclama al COI y a la FIFA sanciones contra Israel. radiohc.cu Ramala, 23 jul (PL) El Comité Olímpico Palestino y la Asociación Palestina de Fútbol reclamaron la exclusión de Israel de los juegos de París 2024 por los crímenes de ese país, en especial la Franja de Gaza, se informó en Ramala.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). 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.