(2024-08-19). We Are the Bad Guys. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved by the Prime Minister, it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture to justify military policy in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(2024-08-19). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-19). Trump's 2016 take on Afghan women, veil goes viral ahead of 2024 Polls. ummid.com A short clip showing Donald Trump at a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire in 2016 talking about women in Afghanistan and Middle East, and Hijab they wear is viral ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
(2024-08-19). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). Putin in Baku: Visit beyond the borders of the South Caucasus. unitedworldint.com Wide range of issues on the agenda from the final peace in the South Caucasus to Azerbaijan's membership in the SCO. Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day visit to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It is noteworthy that the visit will last two days and that he will not visit Armenia afterward. It …
(2024-08-19). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). EconoScope | Why Chinese home appliances succeed overseas. ecns.cn China's home appliance industry is facing competition from emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, India, and Africa, where lower labor costs are challenging its market position.
(2024-08-19). Sunday 9/22: "Simone" Book Release & Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-08-19). Hasina has fallen, and so has India's flawed South Asia policy? ummid.com Sadly, most Indians, fail to see the connection between Hasina's rise as a despot and her fall because of and the role the India/Modi/Hasina Patron/Client relationship played in it.
(2024-08-19). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Research vessel from Xiamen visits Hong Kong. ecns.cn With a total length of 77.7 meters and a displacement of 3,611 metric tons, Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee was put into operation in April 2017 to commemorate Tan Kah Kee, founder of the university. It opened for visitors in Hong Kong from Aug. 17 to 19.
(2024-08-18). Research vessel from Xiamen visits Hong Kong. ecns.cn With a total length of 77.7 meters and a displacement of 3,611 metric tons, Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee was put into operation in April 2017 to commemorate Tan Kah Kee, founder of the university. It opened for visitors in Hong Kong from Aug. 17 to 19.
(2024-08-19). Why PM Modi's concern about Bangladeshi Hindus has no takers? ummid.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is required to show action needed to bring his own house in order before reminding his neighbours about their duties.
(2024-08-19). How Indian Media reporting of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus boomeranged? ummid.com The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India.
(2024-08-19). India assisting genocide with Israel arms exports: lawyer. newarab.com 
Prashant Bhushan, who had been engaging with St Albert's College (Autonomous) students after giving a speech, also said the exports breach the Indian constitution, the Hindu newspaper reported. | "We are filing a petition in the Supreme Court regarding India's exports of arms t…
(2024-08-19). As Israel Bomb Gaza, These Two Indian Judges Stand Tall. ummid.com People with conscience, shaken by watching daily the images and videos of shattered and half/fully burnt dead bodies of the Palestinians, women and children included, wonder isn't there a single person of integrity in the world's power corridors, who like the two Indian judges, has the courage to stand against the Zionists and held them accountable for their crimes?
(2024-08-19). Indian doctors demand tougher laws after colleague was raped. newarab.com 
Hundreds of doctors protested near India's Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect healthcare workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was The protesting doctors, holding up placards like "Justice delayed is justice denied," were stopped by police as they tried to set up free outpatient services outside the ministry in New Delhi. | Doctors and medics across India have held protests, candlelight marches and temporarily refuse…
(2024-08-19). Indian doctors protest colleague's murder, some stay off job. newarab.com 
Some Indian junior doctors remained off the job on Sunday, demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, despite the end of a 24-hour strike called by the country's biggest association of doctors. | Doctors across the country have held protests, candlelight marches and have refused to see non-emergency patients in the past week after the killing of the 31-year old postgraduate student of chest medicine around the early hours of August 9 in the eastern city of Kolkata. | Women activists say the incident at the British-era R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital has highlighted how women in I…
(2024-08-19). India vs Australia test series 2024/25: Cummins sees Marsh, Green key role. aljazeera.com Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming cricket test series.
(2024-08-19). Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape, murder. geo.tv 
Doctors shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 18, 2024. — Reuters Doctors to continue sit-in till demands are met. Police volunteer…
(2024-08-19). Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape, murder. geo.tv Doctors shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 18, 2024. — Reuters Thousands of Indian junior doctors on Monday refused to end protests over…
(2024-08-19). 'Sugarcane': Will survivors of Indian residential schools ever find justice for institutionalized abuse? peoplesworld.org 
A stunning new documentary film co-directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie and produced by National Geographic will open your eyes—and perhaps more importantly, your heart—to the widespread abuse of Indigenous children over the course of a century. Sugarcane speaks of the hundreds of schools in the U.S. and Canada dedicated to uprooting Indigenous …
(2024-08-19). India reports no monkeypox cases. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) India has not reported monkeypox (Mpox) cases, a disease declared as an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), authorities confirmed on Monday.
(2024-08-19). India-Africa Business Conclave kicks off in New Delhi. tvbrics.com 
Over 10,000 delegates have participated in the event over the years…
(2024-08-19). India celebrates its first National Space Day in honour of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. tvbrics.com 
The country showcases technological advancement and scientific potential…
(2024-08-19). Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Proposals and Apprehensions. ummid.com The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill has sparked significant concern among Indian social media creators, who fear it could stifle creativity and limit freedom of expression online.
(2024-08-19). Partition of India: Counterview. ummid.com I have maintained in the teeth of casual or contemptuous dismissal of critics that the Partition of India was part of the grand design of an Empire in retreat.
(2024-08-19). Jammu Kashmir, Haryana 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Friday announced the Assembly Election Schedule of Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana and the key statistics of the two states.
(2024-08-19). India's changing relationships with Maldives. ummid.com Changing relationships with the Maldives have come as India's Independence Day gift in the face of perceived Chinese dominance in the island nation following a rupture on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in the beginning of this year.
(2024-08-19). Malegaon joins Doctors' nationwide strike against Kolkata rape, murder case. ummid.com Doctors in Malegaon joined 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Saturday August 17, 2024 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of their colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Cuba estaría mejor sin bloqueo. radiohc.cu Cuba llevó a una importante conferencia internacional en India su añejo reclamo, rechazado por Estados Unidos, de poner fin al bloqueo, cuyo impacto es visible en la vida nacional.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh — A Color Revolution or Something Else? sonar21.com 
I contacted my friend, former member of the US Congress Cynthia McKinney, who is living in Bangladesh and working as a professor at the local university. If you know Cynthia, you know she is not a CIA-stooge. The woman is smart and as independent as they come. I reached out to her to get her take on the events in Bangladesh and she agreed to do a podcast with me. Added bonus? She brought along two of her students who, for obvious reasons of personal security, did not use their names and did not appear on camera. | As you will hear in our discussion, Cynthia and her students believe this coup is organic and…
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh war crimes tribunal probes cases against Hasina. geo.tv 
Ousted prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina speaking after swearing oath for a fifth term at the Presidential Palace in Dhaka, Banglades on January 11, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh vows to continue to support Muslim Rohingya refugees. presstv.ir Bangladesh's new leader Muhammad Yunus has vowed to continue to support the Muslim Rohingya refugees living in his country.
(2024-08-19). Cyprus proposes former minister as next European commissioner. plenglish.com Nicosia, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Cyprus on Monday announced former Minister of Health, Education and Agriculture Costas Kadis as its commissioner in the new European Union (EU)'s Executive, headed by Ursula von der Leyen.
(2024-08-19). This week in history: August 19-25. wsws.org Ocalan assassination plot; Harlan County striking miner murdered; Indonesia independence talks begin; Anti-colonial Rif rebellion in Morocco…
(2024-08-19). Air Force Units Will Flood The Western Pacific In Huge New Airpower Exercise Next Summer. twz.com 
(2024-08-19). Three UN peacekeepers injured in south Lebanon 'explosion'. newarab.com 
Three United Nations peacekeepers suffered light injuries Sunday, the UN said, after a blast near their vehicle close to Lebanon's southern border, where Hezbollah and Israel have traded near-daily fire. | The Iran-backed Hezbollah group has exchanged cross-border fire with the Israeli army in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel. | "Earlier today, three peacekeepers on patrol were lightly injured when an explosion occurred near their clearly marked UN vehicle in the vicinity of Yarine, in south Lebanon," the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement.
(2024-08-19). An Agreement That Can Bring Peace and Rehabilitation to Gaza and Motivates Iran Plus Hezbollah to Cancel Their Retaliation. globalresearch.ca High-profile talks have been continuing for some time for a peace agreement on Gaza, involving diplomats of the USA, Qatar and Egypt. It is strange that the two main parties are not directly involved in these. Anyway, as peace must …
(2024-08-19). Egypt is talking to Iran, with its eyes on the region beyond Gaza. unitedworldint.com Equations and balances in the triangle of Iran, Israel and Egypt, with the US position in the background. A look from Cairo. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is a state of intense anxiety throughout the region about Iran's expected response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and what Hezbollah …
(2024-08-19). Egypt is talking to Iran, with its eyes on the region beyond Gaza. uwidata.com By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is a state of intense anxiety throughout the region about Iran's expected response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and what Hezbollah will do in retaliation for the killing of Fouad Shukr, one of its most important military commanders, in an Israeli attack on …
(2024-08-19). Gaza Genocide A Perpetual Shame in Civilized World: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry abhorred the Israeli regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza, saying such heinous atrocities and violation of the international law mark an eternal shame in the apparently civilized world of today.
(2024-08-19). World's inaction root cause of Israel's unrelenting crimes: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the inaction of the international community leads to the continuation of the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-08-19). Iran, Malaysia Decry US Policies on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president and the prime minister of Malaysia denounced the policies adopted by the US and certain other Western states as a reason for the unrelenting Israeli crimes against the people of Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Iran, Malaysia slam Western military support for Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian of Iran and Prime Minister Ibrahim of Malaysia discussed the latest developments on the phone.
(2024-08-19). Is a ceasefire in Gaza a 'strategic opportunity' for Iran. newarab.com 
Many Iranians have experienced restless nights since the assassination of Hamas leader This is not the first time that the lives of
(2024-08-19). Iran court holds first trial session over US-orchestrated 1953 coup. presstv.ir An Iranian court begins the trial of the US administration and its officials over the 1953 coup against the democratically-elected government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.
(2024-08-19). Pezeshkian's pick for foreign minister vows to pursue removal of sanctions. presstv.ir The Iranian president's pick for foreign minister says dignified and honorable removal of sanctions will be top on his agenda if wins the Parliament's vote of confidence.
(2024-08-19). Russia, China and Iran Coordinate Their Support to Palestine Through BRICS. transcend.org 18 Apr 2024 – Those countries have also committed to a future long-term plan to the infrastructure economic and political reconstruction of the occupied territories.
(2024-08-19). Putin invites Iranian president to BRICS summit. tvbrics.com 
There is an opportunity to exchange opinions between the officials of the two sides states Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani…
(2024-08-19). Iran-Russia currency agreement to provide new impetus for bilateral trade and model for BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The agreement will simplify settlements and make goods and services more accessible to BRICS countries‚Å…
(2024-08-19). US Not Competent to Mediate in Gaza Truce: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The US government is too incompetent to play a role in the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza since Washington has always thrown its weight behind the Zionist regime's killing machine in Palestine, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2024-08-19). Iranian Researchers' Web 2.0 Educational Tools Project Gains Global Recognition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An educational project by Iranian researchers focused on using Web 2.0 tools as an innovative learning method has gained international attention.
(2024-08-19). Over 400,000 Iranians Sue US for 1953 Coup. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — More than 400,000 Iranian citizens have filed a lawsuit against the US government for plotting a coup against the Iranian administration back in 1953, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Iraq resistance hits Israeli military sites on Golan Heights. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out new operations against Israeli military targets on the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
(2024-08-19). Iraq summons UK ambassador over remarks reflecting 'bleak image'. newarab.com 
Hitchen made the comments on the Kurdish-owned TV channel Rudaw, where he spoke about the government facing challenges. | "The challenge for the Iraqi government is how to deal with the militias…the decision to bring the militias into the government is logical, but if a Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) memb…
(2024-08-19). Iraq risks being drawn into war amid Gaza fallout: UN official. newarab.com 
The Claudio Cordone told The National that "the
(2024-08-19). Iraqi parliament's 'secret' salary hike vote sparks public fury. newarab.com 
The The decision—concealed from the official agenda during the parliamentary session on 7 August and kept away from media scrutiny—pr…
(2024-08-19). Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter Persecuted by His Own Government. globalresearch.ca Author, journalist, former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter, correctly advised the world that Iraq did not have Weapons of Mass Destruction prior to Washington's criminal invasion of Iraq in 2003 "for humanitarian reasons". | The war continues to take a …
(2024-08-19). Iraq Protests British Ambassador's Comments on Security Issues. themedialine.org 
telanganatoday.com (2024-08-19). Hamas criticises new Gaza ceasefire proposal as favouring Netanyahu's conditionsHamas has criticised the new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, presented in Doha last week, as catering to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conditions, particularly his refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire.
The group claimed the proposal aligns with Netanyahu's demands, including rejecting a permanent ceasefire, maintaining control over the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor, and setting new conditions on the prisoner exchange, which Hamas said hindered the deal's completion.
(2024-08-19). Tens of thousands still under rubble in Gaza, many with 'disintegrated bodies'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Civil Defense says at least 10,000 Palestinians remain under the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israel in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as Blinken arrives in region. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Israel Sought To Bypass Foreign Agent Law To Spread Propaganda In US. popularresistance.org The Israeli government sought legal advice on how to bypass US federal law governing the spreading of propaganda among the US population by foreign states, an investigation published on 17 August by The Guardian in collaboration with journalists Lee Fang and Jack Poulson shows. | US federal law requires the disclosure of foreign-backed lobbying campaigns, but leaked documents reviewed by The Guardian show the Israeli government sought legal advice concerning the law out of concern that Jewish and Christian Zionist lobbying groups working in coordination with the Israeli government would be required to register as…
(2024-08-19). Four Talking Points Used To Smear DNC Protesters. popularresistance.org The Democratic National Convention is taking place this week in Chicago, and efforts to smear, co-opt and deflate the planned massive protests—and the Uncommitted movement within the convention itself—are already underway. Since securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, Vice President Kamala Harris has not only refused to signal any real break from President Joe Biden's Gaza policy of lockstep support for Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, instead she has reaffirmed it. | Those committed to pressing Democratic Party leadership into ending their arming of Israel have not let up their pr…
(2024-08-19). When Offense is Defined as Defense—Kursk Version. counterpunch.org 
So, let me get this straight. When Kyiv sends its military into Russia, occupying territory and killing residents, it's a defensive move. When Israel sends its military into Gaza and the West Bank, it's also a defensive move. When the United States occupies countries around the world, sails its warships off the coast of China
(2024-08-19). Every Place in Gaza, Including Schools, Is a Target. globalresearch.ca It is almost as if the Israeli army is trying to gather as many Palestinians as possible in one place and then kill them all. Ahmed Abed and his family fled the Dalal al-Maghribi school in early August after an …
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah says Israeli forces suffer casualties after infiltration in Lebanon repelled. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have carried out an operation against Israeli forces as they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon in the Hadab Aita forest area, causing casualties and forcing the Israeli troops to retreat.
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu's lackeys change tune on Hamas deal, but his far-right allies likely won't join them. haaretz.com Netanyahu's mouthpieces suddenly changed their views on a hostage release deal with Hamas in a week that is likely to be critical in negotiations, but the chances that the PM's far-right allies will join them don't look high…
(2024-08-19). U.S. and Israeli military resisters reach out to U.S. service members. workers.org 
Israeli and U.S. military resisters held a zoom news conference Aug. 15 to publicize a call to active duty U.S. service members to declare their opposition to the Israeli massacres in Gaza — and U.S. complicity with what many people consider genocide. U.S. Conscientious Objector Joy Metzler speaks out urging . . . |
(2024-08-19). The Fajr Massacre: Every 70 Kg Bag of Human Remains Is Considered a Martyr. transcend.org The bodies of Palestinians killed in the latest Israeli massacre in Gaza were destroyed so far beyond recognition that doctors have only been able to give grieving families an anonymous bag of human remains to bury.
(2024-08-19). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.
(2024-08-19). Cuban FM: US, Israel have no intention to cease Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The Cuban foreign minister says the United States and Israel have no intention of stopping massacres being committed against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-19). Israeli military alarmed by Hezbollah drone filming Netanyahu's home. presstv.ir Israeli regime's defense systems have issued a warning message on the presence of a reconnaissance drone belonging to Hezbollah that has possibly filmed the private villa of Netanyahu in Caesarea, south of Haifa.
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah's Tunnels Increase Threat as Israel Weighs Response. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli soldier and two Hezbollah fighters killed in clashes. newarab.com 
An Israeli soldier and two The Israeli military said Monday a member of its Bedouin Trackers Unit "fell during combat in northern Israel". | Hezbollah said two of its fighters were "martyred" after Lebanon's health ministry reported that an Israeli strike left two people dead in the border village of Hula. | At the same time, Israel continues its assault…
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah strikes Israeli forces in fresh retaliation, causing 'multiple deaths, injuries'. presstv.ir Hezbollah conducts fresh retaliatory airstrikes against Israeli forces in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories, killing and injuring a number of the troops.
(2024-08-19). Lebanon says two dead in Israeli strike in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed two people in An "Israeli enemy strike" on the border village of Hula killed two people, Lebanon's health ministry said, without specifying if they were fighters or civilians. | Lebanon's official National News Agency reported Israeli shelling and raids on several southern areas, saying "enemy drone strikes" killed two people in H…
(2024-08-19). Israeli soldier killed in drone attack near border with Lebanon. haaretz.com Israeli fire fighting units worked to put out the flames in northern Israel Monday ignited by the by the exploding drones. This comes after Sunday's barrage in which 33 rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel.
(2024-08-19). Lebanon files new complaint with Security Council over Israeli violations. presstv.ir The complaint points to Israeli pilots' breaking the sound barrier in the skies over Lebanese regions.
(2024-08-19). Partners in Genocide: Israel is Slaughtering Palestinians with Western Arms. counterpunch.org 
While many are earnestly pointing at the devastation of war, the rampant human rights violations and the deliberate relegation of international and humanitarian law, there are those who see war from an entirely different perspective: profits. For the merchants of war, the collective pain and misery of whole nations is dwarfed by the lucrative deals
(2024-08-19). Protests in Chicago parallel to Democratic National Convention. plenglish.com Washington, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) While Chicago with extreme security measures prepares for the opening of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, groups of protesters gathered in that US city to demand an end to Israel's genocide in Gaza.
newarab.com (2024-08-19). Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicks off with hope, frustration over Israel's genocide on Gaza
(2024-08-19). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). UN satellite images reveal colossal damage to structures in Gaza amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir The most recent images released by the United Nations show the damage to structures in the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase over the past 11 months of genocidal war.
(2024-08-19). Colombia Halts Coal Exports to Israel amid Genocide in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a decree halting coal exports to Israel, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from Israel's ongoing genocidal military aggression.
(2024-08-19). After calling to 'wipe out Gaza,' state prosecutor mulls criminal probe of Israeli megastar Eyal Golan. haaretz.com In January, Golan's statements were cited in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. Golan's career has faced legal issues, including convictions for tax evasion and fraud, as well as longstanding allegations of sex offenses against minors…
(2024-08-19). Wednesday 8/21: DNC: Stop Arming Israel! Immediate Ceasefire! End the Genocide! indybay.org 1390 Market St., San Francisco…
(2024-08-19). "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Health officials in Gaza said today that the official death toll from Israel's 10-month genocide has topped 40,000–though that is believed to be a vast undercount–just days after the Biden administration greenlit $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel.
(2024-08-19). Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening | Cairo to allow Israel to keep soldiers in Philadelphi Corridor or build an underground barrier – but the border crossing must be operated by Palestinians | | Egyptian soldiers stand guard near the Rafah Crossin…
(2024-08-19). Why Gaza's Philadelphi route and Rafah are so important for Egypt — and for hostage deal. haaretz.com While a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is not on the agenda at this stage of cease-fire talks, the status of the Philadelphi route and Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Sinai border are key to Egypt's position…
(2024-08-19). 65% of Israeli Jews oppose criminal prosecution for soldiers suspected of raping Palestinian detainees. mondoweiss.net 
A shocking new poll shows that almost two out of three Jewish Israelis oppose criminal prosecution for soldiers suspected of gang-raping Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman torture facility.
(2024-08-19). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 318: Gazans given new evacuation orders as Netanyahu insists on additional ceasefire conditions. mondoweiss.net 
Antony Blinken arrives in the region to push for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers commit new pogrom east of Qalqilya as Israeli forces ramp up raids on Jenin and Nablus…
(2024-08-19). Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN. aljazeera.com UN office warns that a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and fears further grim milestones could be set.
(2024-08-19). Israel Is Rape. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Just like the ongoing mass atrocity we are witnessing in Gaza, this fondness for rape is just one of the many, many symptoms of the injustice and abusiveness that the state of Israel is founded on and built from.
(2024-08-19). The International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – In its historic ruling, the ICJ found that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza is entirely unlawful, that Israel practices apartheid and racial segregation, and that all states are under a duty to help bring this to an end, including by cutting off all economic, trade and investment relations with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
(2024-08-19). Forced displacement of Bedouins by Israel 'ethnic cleansing': Palestine. presstv.ir The Palestinian Foreign Ministry says the attacks by the Israeli settlers against the Bedouin communities come with the protection of the Israeli military.
(2024-08-19). The Starving of Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Daily reports of Palestinians killed in Gaza focus on deaths from Israeli bombs and missiles, now exceeding 40,000. Yet the famine stalking the Strip today threatens the lives of many times that number. Already children in North Gaza are dying of malnutrition. Like canaries in coal mines, they signal mass starvation to come. Sadly, the major media has largely ignored the accelerating famine conditions in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). 'Strong Record of Supporting the u.s.-Israel Relationship': A Look at Tim Walz's Votes on Palestine as a Member of Congress. scheerpost.com 
Tim Walz at the Bemidji Veterans Home in Minnesota on July 1, 2024. Photo from Wikimedia Commons byt the Office of Governor Walz. | By Nicolas Sawaya / When Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her Vice-P…
(2024-08-19). Blinken Heads to Israel for Gaza Cease-Fire Push as IDF Slaughter Continues. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-19). US-Israel spy network confessions expose American role in destabilizing Yemen: Report. presstv.ir New confessions from members of a US-Israeli spy network reveal that Washington's strategic goal is to fragment Yemen geographically, sow division and create instability in the Arab country, a report says.
(2024-08-19). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians and Their Property in the Occupied West Bank. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers carried out, on Sunday, several attacks against Palestinians and their property in the governorates of Tulkarem, Tubas, Jericho, and Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. In the northern Jordan Valley, illegal Israeli colonizers fenced off a dirt road used by Palestinian communities in the northern Jordan Valley and set fire to lands …
(2024-08-19). Israeli Authorities Send Millions of Polio Vaccine Doses to War-Torn Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli forces wound Palestinians in violent raid on Nablus. newarab.com 
Four Palestinians were wounded during a violent According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the They agency added that Israeli forces de…
(2024-08-19). Israeli settlers befuddled, shaken by Tel Aviv truck bombing claimed by Hamas, PIJ. presstv.ir A high-intensity explosion claimed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad ripped through southern Tel Aviv on Sunday, creating more panic among the already befuddled Israeli settlers.
(2024-08-19). Humans of Gaza: 3-day-old twins killed with mother hours after birth was registered. presstv.ir Three-day-old twins were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, along with their mother and grandmother, hours after their birth had been registered.
(2024-08-19). Explainer: What are the scenarios and likely targets of retaliatory strike on occupied al-Quds? presstv.ir The occupied Jerusalem al-Quds is home to a number of important Israeli military and intelligence sites that could be targeted in the retaliatory military operation.
(2024-08-19). Yemen says will surely respond to Israel's 'vicious' attack on Hudaydah. presstv.ir "Yemen's response in retaliation for the barbaric and vicious Israeli assault on Hudaydah will be delivered through any possible means."
(2024-08-19). Israeli president calls for removal of extremists from Netanyahu cabinet. presstv.ir The Israeli president, pressed by protesters who confronted him for not taking measures to return captives held in Gaza, called for the removal of minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet.
(2024-08-19). He Had Two Babies. transcend.org 14 Aug 2024 – He had two babies. Twins. Aysal and Aser, a boy and a girl, and a loving wife. An Israeli airstrike killed both his babies, and their mother, and their grandmother, while he was out collecting their birth certificates. There's a video of him screaming, screaming the way any of us would scream.
(2024-08-19). Blinken in Israel as Netanyahu, Hamas clash over Gaza talks. newarab.com 
Making his ninth trip to the Middle East since the war on Gaza began in October, the US secretary of state is to meet Prime Minister Benjamin N…
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net 
Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | People take part in a protest on eve of Democratic National Convention in Chicago,…
(2024-08-19). Hamas hails Colombia's ban on coal exports to Israel amid genocidal Gaza war. presstv.ir Hamas hails Colombia's move to suspend the export of coal to Israel over the regime's 10 months of genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Palestine features prominently in Algeria election campaigns. newarab.com 
Some of the key topics discussed in speeches were Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, the rights of Palestinians and delivery of much needed aid, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Algeria's President Abdelmajid Tebboun…
(2024-08-19). Israel's demolition strategy in East Jerusalem denounced. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Israel has demolished 187 structures in the occupied area of East Jerusalem since the beginning of the current cycle of violence, in October 2023, a Palestinian NGO denounced on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Only 11 percent of Gaza remains safe zone: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA says Israel's new evacuation orders in Gaza have shrunk to only 11 percent the so-called humanitarian zone for Palestinians in the besieged territory.
(2024-08-19). 'Words like Slaughter:' A Comparative Study of The New York Times Reporting in Ukraine and Gaza. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – An in-depth comparison of The New York Times coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine vs. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza shows how the Times dutifully launders the news to fit the U.S. government's agenda.
(2024-08-19). Israeli police say '99%' sure Tel Aviv deadly attack was attempted. presstv.ir An Israeli police officer says he is "99%" sure that a recent bomb blast in Tel Aviv was an attempted attack.
(2024-08-19). US Approves $20 Billion Arms Deal for Israel. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – The United States today approved more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Reuters reported that the move was approved by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The deal reportedly includes F-15 fighter jets.
(2024-08-19). Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv attack. presstv.ir The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-19). Colombia's Petro signs decree halting coal exports to Israel. newarab.com 
The decree was published on the presidential website dated 14 August and comes as the Gaza death toll has surpassed 40,000…
(2024-08-19). Day After Hamas Killed 2 Israeli Soldiers, New Blow To IDF In Gaza: Paratrooper Hurt, While PM Says… hindustantimes.com Day after two Israeli soldiers were killed, IDF suffered fresh losses in the Gaza Strip. IDF said a soldier with the Paratroopers Brigade's 202nd Battalion was severely injured by RPG fire in Southern Gaza. The attack on IDF soldiers came after Israeli Army claimed to have killed two senior Hamas operatives last week. Watch for more.
(2024-08-19). Israeli economy struggles to grow amid war in Gaza, regional tensions. haaretz.com Overall growth was led by gains in consumer and government spending as well as investment in fixed assets, offsetting an 8.3% decline in exports.
(2024-08-19). Video: Moment of Tel Aviv explosion captured on camera. aljazeera.com Israeli police say an explosion on a truck in Tel Aviv is being investigated as a possible terror attack.
(2024-08-19). Two Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Jenin. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials have confirmed two people were killed in an "Two bodies were transferred to Jenin public hospital after the occupiers (Israeli forces) bombed a car in the centre of the city," the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the strike was carried out by an "Isra…
(2024-08-19). Israeli Forces Abduct Palestinians in Pre-Dawn West Bank Raids. imemc.org 
On Monday morning before dawn, Israeli forces again invaded a number of towns and villages across the West Bank, wounding people with live bullets, damaging property and abducting a number of Palestinians. Four young men were injured with live bullets, and another was abducted, on Monday, when Israeli special forces stormed the old city of …
(2024-08-19). Hamas leader says mediators to discuss Philadelphi Corridor. newarab.com 
The leader made the comments in an interview with The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, adding that Israel has occupied the corridor for three m…
(2024-08-19). One out of every five Jews in the world is a migrant, more than any other religious group. haaretz.com A new Pew study has found that 20 percent of the world's Jews are migrants, making them more likely than members of any other religious group to be living outside their birthplace. Israel is the top destination, but also, the top country of origin for most of the world's Jewish migrants…
(2024-08-19). Israeli killed in WB settlement, suspect's home to be demolished. newarab.com 
The attack was allegedly carried by a Palestinian suspect, who hit Gidon Peri on the head with a hammer. The Israeli man was later taken to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, where he as later pronounced dead. | The 38-year-old Peri was on duty in the i…
(2024-08-19). Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith. middleeasteye.net 
Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith | Ex-diplomat says he raised concerns about UK complicity, including with David Lammy, but received an 'unsatisfactory' response | | Chained Israeli protesters hold placards in a call for an end to the war in Gaza,…
(2024-08-19). Israelis Use the Same Tactics of the Nazis During WWII. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – Probe Confirms Israeli Military Using Palestinians as Human Shields – Despite global condemnation, the Haaretz investigation found that the technique is nonetheless a recurrent element of the IOF's operating routines.
(2024-08-19). Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks are at 'decisive moment'. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv to meet Israeli leaders to push for a Gaza ceasefire.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestine US protesters call for Gaza ceasefire as Democrats gather in Chicago. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets of Chicago to call for an end to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in the US city.
(2024-08-19). Smotrich says it's 'justified, moral' to let Gaza's Palestinians die of hunger. socialistproject.ca Far-right minister supports blocking aid to besieged enclave, but adds Israel lacks 'international legitimacy' to do so.
(2024-08-19). Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to DNC to push for Israel arms embargo. newarab.com 
Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at Calling itself "Delega…
(2024-08-19). Blinken says ceasefire talks 'maybe last' chance to free captives from Gaza. aljazeera.com Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
(2024-08-19). Israeli forces arrest over two dozen Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
At least 25 The arrests took place across most of the territory's provinces, and the detained in…
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu meets Blinken as U.S. pushes Israel, Hamas for Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Sunday night's Tel Aviv explosion ‚ñ Palestinian health ministry: Four wounded from IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ IDF pursuing assailant who killed Israeli security guard in West Bank ‚ñ IDF soldier seriously wounded by RPG in Gaza ‚ñ Biden: We're not giving up on cease-fire, it's still possible…
(2024-08-19). Israel army 'deliberately' targets TRT Arabi crew in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
The crew's car was reportedly shot at by long-barreled weapons during a field mission northwest of
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Sanctions against Israeli Ministers for 'Incitement to War Crimes'. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – Josep Borrell said yesterday that the bloc must impose sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "incitement to war crimes." He called Smotrich's comments on starving two million Gazans by withholding aid "sinister."
(2024-08-19). The Responsibility of Western 'Liberal Democracies' for Gaza Catastrophe. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – This is certainly either gross incompetence on Israel's part or a deliberate effort to provoke a wider war. And a shady effort by Israel to compel the engagement of the US in its multiple struggles in the region.
business-standard.com (2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo
(2024-08-19). Israel's strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port a 'possible war crime'. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Israel said on 20 July that its warplanes The attack targete…
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Israeli Port Attack Possible War Crime. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil tanks burn following an Israeli strike at the port in Hodeidah, Yemen, July 20, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo | (Beirut) — The Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port on the evening of July 20, 2024, were an apparently unlawful indiscriminate or disproportionate attack on civilians that could have a long-term impact on millions of Yemenis who rely on the port for food and humanitarian aid, Human Rights Watch said today.The Israeli strikes came a day after a Houthi drone strike, which may amount to a war crime, on a Tel Aviv residential neighborhood that killed one civilian…
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Hodeidah port attack by Israel was a 'potential war crime'. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-19). Blinken returns to Israel in Gaza truce push. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Making his ninth trip to the Middle East since US, Qatari and Egypti…
(2024-08-19). Blinken's Straight Talk On Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal As Hamas & Israel Spar; 'Last Chance To…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a stark warning, calling the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks possibly the "last opportunity" to secure a hostage deal. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Blinken urged all parties to avoid provocations that could derail the peace process. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog squarely blamed Hamas for the failure of the truce negotiations, further deepening the crisis.
(2024-08-19). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-19). Blinken says current talks 'maybe last' chance to free captives from Gaza. aljazeera.com Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
(2024-08-19). Colombia officially approves ban on coal exports to Israel. presstv.ir Colombia officially approves ban on coal exports to Israel as punishment for the Gaza War.
(2024-08-19). At Israel's Supreme Court, less than 5 percent of all law clerks aren't Jewish. haaretz.com Israel's Supreme Court has awarded 134 clerkships over the past two and a half years. Less than five percent were given to non-Jews — and the vast majority studied at either Tel Aviv University or Hebrew University…
(2024-08-19). British diplomat quits over UK-Israel arms sales amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
A British Mark Smith, who worked as a second secretary in the UK embassy in Dublin,
(2024-08-19). Army Abducts Eight Palestinians in Nablus, Ramallah, and Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces, on Monday, carried out a series of incursions in various regions of the West Bank and abducted eight Palestinian citizens, including three in Nablus, one in Ramallah, and four in Hebron, including a child. On Monday afternoon, Israeli forces stormed the village of Kafr Ra'i, southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, …
(2024-08-19). Israel's Economic Growth Slows Sharply in 2nd Quarter. themedialine.org
(2024-08-19). Over 400 humanitarian organizations call for civilian protection amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Rights advocates have condemned US President Joe Biden and other senior officials for denying Palestinian sufferings.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). 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.
(2024-08-19). The Feeding Frenzy of Consumerism and Environmental Destruction. counterpunch.org 
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that consumerism was one of the major shortcomings of US society. The other issues were militarism and racism. Those were the three major themes King raised in his famous "Beyond Vietnam" speech delivered in April 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City. King spoke against the ongoing debacle of
(2024-08-19). Kuwait Struggles With Power Cuts as Temperatures Soar. themedialine.org
(2024-08-19). Algeria Pledges Support for Gaza, Lebanon During Regional Crises. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations. newarab.com 
Lebanon has not had round-the-clock power since the 1990s and cash transfers to Lebanon's state electric…
(2024-08-19). Algeria Pledges Support for Gaza, Lebanon During Regional Crises. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.
(2024-08-18). Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.
(2024-08-19). Reading Chinese FM Wang Yi's Meetings with Myanmar Military Leaders. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Despite Wang Yi's carefully worded diplomatic message designed to convey China-Myanmar bilateral relations as "friendship with all Myanmar peoples, the political significance of his official and public meetings for the embattled military cannot be overstated.
(2024-08-19). Bishop Mukasa: Land grabbers targeting Katikamu Parish. independent.co.ug 
Katikamu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has voiced grave concerns over threats from land grabbers targeting St. Joseph the Worker, Katikamu Parish. During his homily on Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of Peace Kasana Cathedral, where he officiated the ordination …
(2024-08-19). 'Students For Justice In Palestine' Coalition Unites Arizona Campuses. popularresistance.org On Friday, June 28, we formed a coalition of Students for Justice in Palestine chapters throughout Arizona in response to state-wide suppression of pro-Palestine activism. | As leaders in Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, we faced little choice but to respond to the slew of bills targeting pro-Palestinian activism on Arizonas' public campuses— as the threats to our activism grew, our strategy had to change with them. The only way to combat repressive laws and policies was to take a stand together, facing head-on a historically ruthless, right-wing l…
(2024-08-19). Over 90% of Gaza schools destroyed: Palestine education minister. newarab.com 
Over 90 percent of schools have been destroyed in Amjad Barham said that of 309 schools, 290 had been destroyed, while the remainder were repurposed as refuges for the displaced. | Educational sites belonging to UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA were not safe from
(2024-08-19). Mahmoud Abbas wants to visit Gaza, what do Palestinians think. newarab.com 
Yesterday, the "Preparations are taking place for the leadership's planned visit to Gaza […] Palestinian officials are communicating with pro-Palestine countries to get their support," the Palestinian presidency said in…
truthout.org (2024-08-19). DNC Swarms With Police as Activists March for Palestine, Reproductive Rights
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestine protests demand the right to be heard outside Democratic National Convention. workers.org 
The Democratic National Convention held in 1968 was noteworthy due to the massive protests held outside the convention against the U.S. imperialist war in Vietnam. Those antiwar demonstrators blamed Democratic President Lyndon Johnson and his vice president and presumed presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey for the war. A brutal Chicago police . . . |
(2024-08-19). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-19). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-19). Monday 8/19: Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass! indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West, 2414 6th St. Berkeley CA…
(2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins. middleeasteye.net 
'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outsid…
middleeasteye.net (2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins
(2024-08-19). Peace forces gather ahead of the Democratic National Convention. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"It's not radical for us to believe in humanity," Rania Batrice, former Deputy Campaign Manager for Bernie Sanders, said to a crowd of delegates, union workers, and peace activists at the Chicago Teachers Union hall ahead of the Democratic National Convention on Sunday evening. The panel at Progressive Central, "Palestine and Foreign Policy," convened to …
(2024-08-19). US universities impose 'police state' rules to prevent campus protests over Gaza war. presstv.ir US universities impose "police state" rules to prevent repeat of pro-Palestinian students' campus protests, with students and faculties warning of the chilling effect they would have on free speech.
therealnews.com (2024-08-19). DNC protests begin: 'Reproductive justice means free Palestine!'
(2024-08-19). Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint. aljazeera.com They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
(2024-08-19). Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel. aljazeera.com Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.
(2024-08-19). China and Philippines Clash in disputed South China Sea. devdiscourse.com China's Coast Guard has accused a Philippine vessel of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel in an incident described as 'unprofessional and dangerous,' according to statements released on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Tensions Escalate: Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards Clash in West Philippine Sea. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the West Philippine Sea escalated as the Philippines reported that one of its coast guard vessels was rammed and another subjected to 'aggressive maneuvers' by Chinese coast guard ships, according to local media on Monday.
(2024-08-19). New Mpox Case Detected in the Philippines; Health Authorities Await Key Test Results. devdiscourse.com The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus, marking the first instance since December, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday. The department is currently awaiting test results to determine the strain.
(2024-08-19). Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says | Saad al-Jabri tells BBC documentary that Mohammed bin Salman falsified signature to commit ground troops in Yemeni conflict in early 2015 | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman attending a meeti…
(2024-08-19). Russia and Saudi Arabia discuss measures to increase tourist traffic. tvbrics.com 
Over the past year, the number of the Kingdom's subjects visiting the Russian Federation has increased 12 times…
(2024-08-19). 'Dangerous and grave': S Korea, US kick off extensive war games. presstv.ir South Korea and the US begin conducting extensive annual war games, which are denounced by the North as a means of simulating acts of aggression.
(2024-08-19). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-19). The Other Occupation: US Forces in Syria. orinocotribune.com By Mohamed Nader Al-Omari — Aug 16, 2024 | The strategic placement of This deployment, carefully planned out with specific geostrategic objectives, is there only to serve Washington's local, regional, and international interests. | Accord…
(2024-08-19). Turkey and Syria Both Want the US Military Out of Syria. transcend.org Removing foreign troops from occupation can be done peacefully through diplomatic negotiations in which each side benefits. Or, it can be achieved through violent attacks on the occupation forces in order to make them decide to leave on their own.
(2024-08-19). Maritime patrol operation carried out in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn he Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea rescue bureau, both under the Ministry of Transport, conducted a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
(2024-08-19). Scholars call for fight against separatism. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's recent move to criminally punish "Taiwan independence" separatists displays its resolve and ability to promote the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, experts say.
(2024-08-18). Maritime patrol operation carried out in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn he Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea rescue bureau, both under the Ministry of Transport, conducted a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
(2024-08-19). Can Turkish mediation mend Somalia and Ethiopia's rift. newarab.com 
In a move that shuffled all the cards, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Turkey launched an initiative to reconcile two of its
(2024-08-19). Forest fires in Turkey under control: minister. newarab.com 
Fires that have ravaged forests around Turkey's third most-populous city Izmir for the past four days have largely been brought under control, authorities said Sunday. | Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said that efforts to douse hotspots were continuing but that the flames were now largely controlled in one place. | "There is no risk in the section overlooking the city. Firefighters have trapped the fire in a valley. Thank God, this fire in the Yamanlar area of Izmir is now under control," Yumakli told reporters. | Among the new fires that broke out Saturday in the province of Izmir, one thre…
(2024-08-19). Project GENESIS: How Turkey Resurrected Its Secondhand Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates. twz.com 
The U.S. Oliver Hazard Perry (OHP) class frigates,
(2024-08-19). China's Xi holds talks with Vietnam's new leader in Beijing. aljazeera.com Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
(2024-08-19). Xi holds talks with Vietnam's top leader To Lam in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing.
(2024-08-19). Xi, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attended the signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-18). Xi holds talks with Vietnam's top leader To Lam in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing.
(2024-08-18). Xi, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attended the signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-18). Vietnam's top leader arrives in Guangzhou. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam kicked off his three-day state visit to China as he arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2024-08-19). Vietnam's top leader arrives in Guangzhou. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam kicked off his three-day state visit to China as he arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2024-08-19). Chinese and Vietnamese leaders meet in Beijing. tvbrics.com 
Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the relationship between the two countries and parties…
(2024-08-19). China aboga por profundizar amistad con Vietnam y promover socialismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, instó hoy a su homólogo vietnamita, To Lam, a defender la amistad tradicional entre ambos países y promover el desarrollo del socialismo en el mundo.
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Famine imminent in four districts, experts warn. newarab.com 
Famine is looming in four Yemeni districts after instances of hunger have rapidly surged among children in areas controlled by the internationally recognized government, a report by international experts said. | All 117 districts in government-controlled areas are expected to suffer from "serious" levels of acute malnutrition. Among them, the four districts — Mawza and Mocha in Taiz province, and Hays and Khawkhah in Hodeida province — are projected to slip into famine between July and October this year, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC. | The report reflects t…
(2024-08-19). Ex-official alleges MbS forged signature on Yemen war decree. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Yemen flood toll climbs to 60, thousands affected: UN. newarab.com Flooding caused by torrential rainfall in war-torn Yemen has led to at least 60 deaths since July, with 13 others still missing and a total of 268,000 people affected, the United Nations said Monday.Yemen, already grappling with an almost decade-long war, suffers from severe floods on a near-annual basis that are triggered by torrential rainfall, while climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of precipitation.Since July, flash floods have caused 36 deaths in Hodeida province, nine in Ibb, eight in Marib and seven in Taiz, the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a report released on Monday."Publ…
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