Jeremy Kuzmarov(2024-05-04). Houthi Causing Headaches For the White House.covertactionmagazine.com Group That is Widely Vilified in U.S. Media Has Large Popularity in Yemen On April 7, the U.S. Central Command issued a press release boasting about their destruction of a mobile surface-to-air missile system in the Houthi-controlled territory of Yemen. Since commencing a bombing operation on January 12, the U.S. and Great Britain have carried …
The Independent(2024-05-04). Tanzania's weather authorities issue hurricane warning for Indian Ocean coast.independent.co.ug DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania's weather authorities have issued an alert for a hurricane caused by the presence of low pressure in the Indian Ocean, east of the coast of Mtwara Region. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) said in a statement that the severe tropical storm "Hidaya," which was currently approximately 401 kilometers …
newarab(2024-05-04). Hamas chief discusses Gaza ceasefire talks with Egypt, Qatar.newarab.com A statement by the Palestinian group on Thursday said a delegation is set to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks in the Gaza war. | The statement added that Haniyeh had affirmed the group's "positive spirit in studying the ceasefire proposal" in the phone call with Egypt's Kamel.
newarab(2024-05-04). Gaza needs biggest post-war reconstruction effort since WWII.newarab.com The world hasn't seen anything like the unprecedented destruction of housing in The UN assessment said the social and economic impact of the war following Hamas' surprise attack in southern Israel on October 7 has been…
newarab(2024-05-04). Iraqi group claims missile attack on Tel Aviv targets.newarab.com The Islamic Resistance in The source told news agency Reuters the attack was carried out with multiple Arqub-type cruise missiles and targeted the Israeli city of Tel Aviv for the first time. | The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed dozens of rockets and drone attacks on U…
newarab(2024-05-04). Eurovision organisers to ban Palestinian flags.newarab.com Organisers of the competition said on Thursday they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags or symbols, displayed at next week's event in Sweden, anticipating large protests by pro-Palestine groups in Malmo. | Ticket holders are permitted only to bring and display flags of the 37 participating countries, including Israel, and flags r…
newarab(2024-05-04). Israeli firms sold invasive surveillance tech to Indonesia.newarab.com At least four The investigation, which is based on trade records, shipping data, and internet scans, uncovered links between official government bodies and agencies in Indonesia—a country without formal diplomatic ties with Israel. | The links be…
newarab(2024-05-04). Tunisian students force university to cut pro-Israel partner.newarab.com Tunisian students have Last weekend, dozens of journalism students camped at Manouba's Institute of Press and Information Sciences (IPSI) to protest the establishment's partnership with the German Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). | They named their camp after Sherine Abu Akleh — a journalist killed while on duty by the Israeli army in 2022 [mdash…
newarab(2024-05-04). Sudan army chief's son dies after road crash in Turkey.newarab.com A son of Sudan's army chief and de-facto leader Mohammed Fattah al-Burhan Rahmane was riding his motorbike in Turkey's capital, Ankara, in March when he collided with a utility vehicle and was thrown several meters off his bike. | He was transferred to a hospital where he was admitted to inte…
newarab(2024-05-04). Suspected IS attack kills at least 13 in east Syria.newarab.com Suspected members of the The attack wounded others who were taken to hospitals in the central province of Homs, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. It said 15 were killed in the attacks on three posts near the c…
newarab(2024-05-04). Lebanon arrests paedophile gang suspects.newarab.com The minors were used to lure other minors who were allegedly "drugged, raped and blackmailed into promoting drugs", a judicial official said. | The eight arrested so far are suspected of being part of a wider group of 28 people identified in connection with the cas…
MEE staff(2024-04-29). Israel 'undoubtedly' committing genocide says Holocaust scholar Amos Goldberg.middleeasteye.net Israel 'undoubtedly' committing genocide says Holocaust scholar Amos Goldberg | Israeli researcher from Hebrew University argues that what is happening in Gaza does not need to resemble the Holocaust to qualify as genocide | | A baby cries in a damaged house at the site of an Israeli strike in Rafa…
Dave DeCamp(2024-04-29). Israel Threatens Rafah Invasion If Hostage Deal Not Reached.news.antiwar.com Israeli officials are threatening to invade Rafah if a hostage deal is not reached amid Egyptian and Qatari-mediated negotiations with Hamas. Axios reported on Friday that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is giving Hamas "one last chance" to reach a deal. If an agreement is not reached, Israel will order a ground …
Staff(2024-04-29). US Regime Arrests Presidential Candidate Involved in Pro-Palestine Protest.orinocotribune.com Jill Stein, Green Party candidate in the upcoming US presidential elections, was arrested for participating in a protest against the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip. | Jill Stein, 73, was arrested on Saturday, April 27, on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where students are holding demonstrations in support of Palestine. | Police officers took the presidential candidate to a van after she refused to leave the university campus. As part of this demonstration, another 80 people were also arrested. | Stein declared, "We are here with WashU students, defending our constitutional…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-29). What Comes First, a Rafah Invasion or a Netanyahu Ousting?libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb Facing domestic and international pressure for Israel's US-backed Gaza assault, the Biden administration appears poised to throw Netanyahu under the proverbial bus. In Gaza, a metaphorical "hostage" scenario has emerged, centered on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political future is being bartered at a steep political price. Although not physically detained, Netanyahu has been…
Staff(2024-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2024.democracynow.org Ceasefire Talks Resume Amid Expected Israeli Ground Invasion of Rafah, Israeli Airstrike Kills Daughter, Grandson and Son-in-Law of Acclaimed Poet Refaat Alareer, Police Arrest 275+ Campus Protesters as Student Uprising for Gaza Shows No Sign of Slowing Down, Protesters Outside Lavish WH Correspondents' Association Dinner Highlight Massacre of Gaza Reporters, U.S. Decides Not to Sanction Israeli Military as Officials Warn Blinken U.S. Weapons Used Unlawfully, NYT: ICC Could Order Arrest of Netanyahu for Israeli Crimes Against Gaza, Israel Arrests Rabbis Attempting to Bring Aid into Gaza; Gaza Freedom Flotil…
Olivia Rosane(2024-04-29). Israeli Bombs Kill at Least 5 Children in Rafah Ahead of Threatened Invasion.truthout.org Israeli airstrikes killed between 20 and 30 people in Rafah Sunday night, including at least five children. Among the slain children was a one-year-old boy whose parents had been trying to have a child for 10 years before he was finally born. "This is who they are targeting," the boy's uncle, Mahmoud Abu Taha, said in a video shot by CNN in the courtyard of Rafah's Abu Youssef al-Najjar Hospital. |
teleSUR(2024-04-29). Israeli Bombings Kill 20 Palestinians in Rafah.telesurenglish.net On Sunday night, at least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on three residential buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. | RELATED: | The victims include children and women. Many others were still trapped under the rubble, local sources told Xinhua, adding that civil defense crews were working to rescue them. | The strikes took place just ahead of the new round of truce talks between Hamas leaders and Egyptian mediat…
Sean Mathews(2024-04-29). Exclusive: Israel planning ring of checkpoints to prevent men from fleeing Rafah.middleeasteye.net Exclusive: Israel planning ring of checkpoints to prevent men from fleeing Rafah | Israel is setting up 'complex network' of checkpoints to prevent 'military age' men from fleeing Rafah assault, senior western official tells MEE | | Palestinian men rounded up and stripped by Israeli forces…
Steve France(2024-04-29). How Israel violates International Law in Gaza: expert report.mondoweiss.net An independent expert report lays out how Israel systematically violated U.S. and International Law in Gaza, concluding that Israel launched indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on civilian areas due to "extremely relaxed rules of engagement."
Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty for Justice in Palestine, Mondoweiss.(2024-04-29). Humboldt Faculty Condemn Police Violence Against Students.popularresistance.org As faculty at Cal Poly Humboldt, we deplore the use of physical violence by university, local, and regional police officers and sheriffs and the deployment of other extreme tactics such as helicopters, to surveil students, escalate tensions, and criminalize free speech exercised by students calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We also find unacceptable the attempt to shut down student voices by shutting down campus. | We call on all CPH administrators to reflect on the real harm that this crackdown on free speech inflicts and the message it sends to current and future students, their parents, faculty, and staff, and…
Qassam Muaddi(2024-04-29). Recent settler violence in the West Bank, explained.mondoweiss.net Recent settler attacks against the villages bordering the Jordan Valley between Nablus and Ramallah aren't random. They are part of a historic Israeli policy to annex the Jordan Valley and expel the Palestinian communities that live there.
_____(2024-04-29). Gaza Genocide: The Abysmal Moral Failure of the 'West'.transcend.org 22 Apr 2024 – There is little that could be more uncivilized, cruel and barbarous than the crimes Israel is committing or more morally depraved than the complicity of the governments helping it along.
Paul Craig Roberts(2024-04-29). Conservative Texas Republicans Align with Zionism.thealtworld.com The conservative Republican Governor of Texas has equated student protests of Israel's slaughter and genocide of the Palestinian to anti-semitism: | On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed that the arrests of protesting students would continue until the crowd dispersed. "These protesters belong in jail. Antisemitism will not be tolerated in Texas. Period. Students joining in hate-filled, antisemitic protests at any public college or university in Texas should be expelled," said Abbott. | From the conservative Republican governor's standpoint, it is OK for Israel to slaughter the Palestinians but not OK for…
Natalia Marques(2024-04-29). Students continue Gaza solidarity encampments, as Israel continues to undermine ceasefire talks.peoplesdispatch.org On April 29, National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the student movement with chapters around the US that are taking up the call to launch encampments in solidarity with Gaza, has urged faculty, academic workers, and graduate students to join the students by "withholding their labor from institutions that are invested in genocide," taking up a grading strike. "Your historical mission has never been clearer. Answer the call! Join the encampments! STRIKE!" | In many universities, faculty members have bravely defended their students staging encampments, with many being arrested and brutalized alongside th…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-04-29). It Is Everyone's Responsibility To Help Save Gaza.thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | I think one of the reasons it took so long for student protests against the Gaza genocide to kick into high gear in the US might be because it took some time for the collective realization to dawn that nobody in charge is interested in ending this nightmare. | If Trump had won in 2020, it may not have taken so long for this to occur. Progressive-minded students would have understood from the beginning that the president is an immoral Israel-coddling imperialist, and we may have been seeing these campus protests that are freaking out the empire manag…
Sharon Zhang(2024-04-29). Sanders: It Is Not Antisemitic to Oppose Israel's Assault of Gaza.truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks smearing thousands of U.S. students who are protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza, emphasizing that it is not antisemitic to oppose Israel's horrific bombing and starvation campaign against Palestinians. In an interview on CNN on Sunday, Sanders, who is Jewish, condemned antisemitism… |
Saurav Sarkar(2024-04-29). Campus Activism for Gaza Ignites.counterpunch.org Students at more than 40 universities and colleges in the United States and around the world have lit a fire under the Palestine solidarity movement by setting up encampments on their campuses. They are demanding that their universities end their complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine more broadly. While the first and
CounterPunch News Service(2024-04-29). Statement of Four Cornell Students Suspended for Protesting Israel's Genocide in Gaza.counterpunch.org On 4/26, four students were "temporarily suspended" by Cornell University for exercising their constitutional right to protest. In response, these students issued the following statement: "In the past months, we have seen an incredible movement form on Cornell's campus: students, faculty members, and staff have joined together to voice their support for the Palestinian Liberation
SFSU Faculty for Justice in Palestine(2024-04-29). Faculty for Justice in Palestine SFSU Statement of Support for Student Protests.indybay.orgApril 28, 2024 – As the newly launched chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) at SFSU, we are proudly watching students across the country assert their power to oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza and the ongoing settler-colonial oppression of the Palestinian people.
Kelly Hayes(2024-04-29). Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment Draws on Legacy of Palestinian Protests.truthout.org Following the arrest of over 100 students at Columbia University on April 18, Palestine solidarity encampment protests have multiplied across the US. Police crackdowns have occurred at other schools as well, including Northeastern University in Boston, where about 102 protesters were arrested. Officials at Northeastern claimed that the protest had been "infiltrated" by organizers who had "no… |
Amy Goodman(2024-04-29). Activists in Freedom Flotilla Blocked From Sailing to Gaza.truthout.org Hundreds of activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were blocked in Turkey on Saturday as they attempted to set sail for the besieged Palestinian territory with 5,500 tons of aid. Organizers say Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged ships under pressure from Israel and the United States. The Gaza Freedom Flotilla brings together a "cross-section of humanity" in hundreds of community leaders from… |
Alastair Crooke(2024-04-29). The Interlocking of Strategic Paradigms.thealtworld.com Many Europeans would opt for making Europe competitive again; making Europe a diplomatic actor, rather than as a military one. | Theodore Postol, Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy at MIT, has The leading Israeli daily, Yediot Ahoronot, has estimated the cost of attempting to down this Iranian flotilla at between…
Staff(2024-04-29). Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Activists Blocked from Sailing to Gaza But Vow to Keep Trying to Break Siege.democracynow.org Hundreds of activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were blocked in Turkey on Saturday as they attempted to set sail for the besieged Palestinian territory with 5,500 tons of aid. Organizers say Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged ships under pressure from Israel and the United States. The Gaza Freedom Flotilla brings together a "cross-section of humanity" in hundreds of community leaders from all walks of life to raise awareness of Israel's blockade of Gaza and rally support for its end. "We are determined to stop this by direct action" where international governments "have sadly…
Palestine Chronicle.(2024-04-29). White House Correspondents' Dinner; Biden Uses Back Door To Evade Protests.popularresistance.org Pro-Palestine demonstrators protested the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, denouncing the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza and media coverage of the conflict that has killed tens of thousands, the Anadolu news agency reported. | According to Al-Jazeera, Biden avoided the large crowd of protesters at the front entrance of the hotel, and entered through the back entrance, where he was greeted by a smaller number of protesters demanding a ceasefire . | Organized by the US-based activist group CodePink, the protest took place outside the Washington Hilton, where the dinner was…
teleSUR(2024-04-29). US Skyrocketing Military Spending Upsets World.telesurenglish.net A recently released report showed that defense spending by the United States — the world's largest military spender — accounted for nearly 40 percent of world's total military expenditures in 2023. | RELATED: | In the latest move of aggressive U.S. military spending, President Joe Biden signed a US$95-billion foreign aid bill, which includes more military aid for Ukraine and Israel. | With its skyrocketing military spe…
Staff(2024-04-29). "Lyd": Palestinian & Jewish Directors of New Sci-Fi Doc on How 1948 Nakba Devastated Palestinian City.democracynow.org A new film about the once-thriving Palestinian city of Lyd, now known as the Israeli city Lod and home to Ben Gurion Airport, has begun screening in the United States. The film is a "science fiction documentary" that depicts the Palestinian city both with and without the 1948 Nakba, when over 750,000 Palestinians were driven from their homes and villages. In Lyd, Israeli soldiers massacred hundreds of Palestinians in Dahmash Mosque during their takeover of the city. "We use the story of Lyd to symbolize the story of the Nakba, the Palestinian Nakba, the demolition and expulsion of over 600 villa…
_____(2024-04-29). Israel/Iran Tensions: Provocation, Retaliations, Wider War Option/Fears.transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – The focus is on the Israeli April 1st attack on Iran's Damascus consulate, and the international law implications of Iran's retaliation against Israeli targets on April 13, followed a week later by Israel's second drone attack on a military base not far from Isfahan, which both countries somewhat downplayed. Israel seemed to have given up the wider war option at least for the present in response to diplomatic pressures from allies to deescalate regional tensions.
Staff(2024-04-29). Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza.democracynow.org Israeli police arrested seven rabbis and Israeli activists Friday at the Gaza border during an action that accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians. The delegation of Rabbis for Ceasefire carried bags of food to the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza amid reports that famine is imminent for more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza. "It is incredibly important that those of us who have privilege use that privilege to call attention to this ongoing catastrophe," says Ayelet Waldman, one of the seven people arrested Friday. Waldman emphasizes that her "…
teleSUR(2024-04-29). Pro-Palestine Protests Heat Up in US Despite Crackdowns.telesurenglish.net Protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza have intensified across multiple American universities for over a week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as well as the cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel. | RELATED: | The growing protests underscore latest escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict, which, coupled with the Biden administration's doubles down on Israel support, have fueled…
The Independent(2024-04-29). Pro-Palestine protests heat up in U.S. despite crackdowns.independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza have intensified across multiple American universities for over a week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as well as the cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel. The growing protests underscore latest escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict, which, coupled with the …
Kim Petersen(2024-04-29). Is US Officialdom Insane?dissidentvoice.org A foreboding article was published on April 24. It was pointed out that China had provided a berth to a Russian ship Angara that is purportedly "tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers." Reuters cited Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) — that boasts of itself to be "the world's oldest and the UK's leading defence and …
_____(2024-04-29). UK and Others Cut Funding to UNRWA but Israel Gave NO EVIDENCE of Terror Links.transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – An independent report has just exonerated the UN relief agency that is the main channel of humanitarian support to Palestinians across the Middle East. The report by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna has said Israel has yet to provide any supporting evidence of its claims that employees of the UNRWA are members of terrorist organisations.
MEE staff(2024-04-29). US finds five Israeli military units guilty of 'gross human rights violations'.middleeasteye.net US finds five Israeli military units guilty of 'gross human rights violations' | Weapons transfers to the units will not be impacted by the State Department's findings, spokesperson says | | Israeli soldiers of the Ultra-Orthodox battalion Netzah Yehuda take part in their annual unit training in th…
cpj.org(2024-04-29). Israeli police detain and assault Palestinian journalist Saif Kwasmi.cpj.org New York, April 29, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday called on Israeli security forces to stop harassing journalists in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank and allow them to report the news freely and without fear of reprisal. On April 24, Palestinian freelance journalist Saif Kwasmi was reporting on activities at Jerusalem's…
Democracy Now!(2024-04-29). Police Arrest 275+ Campus Protesters as Student Uprising for Gaza Shows No Sign of Slowing Down.pressenza.com Police across the United States made at least 275 arrests over the weekend as campus protests against Israel's assault on Gaza continue to spread. | In Boston, police detained about 100 people after students set up a Palestine solidarity encampment on the campus of Northeastern University. The school justified the raid, citing what it called "virulent antisemitic slurs" after someone chanted "Kill the Jews" at the encampment. But video and eyewitness testimony revealed the antisemitic chant was actually done by a counterprotester holding an Israeli flag. | The group Huskies for a Free Palestine said, "The only pe…
Sharon Zhang(2024-04-29). UN Official Says Clearing Gaza of Unexploded Bombs Could Take 14 Years.truthout.org Israel's genocidal assault of Gaza has turned such a large volume of what were once homes and neighborhoods into ruins that it could take 14 years just to clear the debris, including a number of unexploded ordnance, according to a UN explosives expert. There is currently an estimated 37 million metric tonnes, or about 41 million tons, of debris across Gaza, Iraq UN Mine Action Service Chief Pehr… |
Mohamed Mandour(2024-04-29). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war.cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ's research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…
Manlio Dinucci(2024-04-29). Os Estados Unidos em guerra contra o "novo eixo do mal"globalresearch.ca O Congresso dos EUA aprovou um projeto de lei de "ajuda" de US$ 95 bilhàµes para a Ucrânia, Israel e Taiwan. O projeto de lei, votado por uma grande maioria bipartidária de democratas e republicanos, fornece US$ 60,8 bilhàµes para …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-29). US Congress Makes Downpayment on World War III: US President Proclaims Enduring Peace.libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris President Biden on Wednesday announces the signing of a $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine says the aid is critical as it seeks to regain momentum on the battlefield from Russia. Evan Vucci/AP The US Congress authorized a $95 billion military aid package for continuing the wars…
cpj.org(2024-04-29). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war.cpj.org Editor's notes: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
Jake Johnson(2024-04-29). Netanyahu Reportedly Worried ICC Is Preparing to Issue Arrest Warrant for Him.truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly growing increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for him and other top government officials for committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The Times of Israel reported Sunday that the Israeli government, in partnership with the U.S., is "making a concerted effort to head off" possible… |
Maha Hussaini(2024-04-29). War on Gaza: Remains of Palestinian grandmother found after Israeli raid.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Remains of Palestinian grandmother found after Israeli raid | Israeli forces separated Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, 92, from her family and took her to an undisclosed location. Weeks later, she was found dead | | Family of Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, 92, found her charred bones in a hou…
Editor(2024-04-29). Israel is holding more hostages than Hamas.mronline.org Hamas is holding 132 hostages: 130 of them were taken captive on October 7 and two were taken hostage before then (one in 2014, the other in 2015).
Alex Shams(2024-04-29). They Risked Their Lives for Freedom in Iran. Now They Fear Israel's Bombs.truthout.org In fall 2022, they were on the streets of Tehran facing down Iranian riot police. Chanting "Woman, Life, Freedom," their voices captured the world's attention — until their friends were shot, loved ones arrested, and they were forced to run for their lives. Less than two years later, those same protesters now face a very different kind of danger. Having survived waves of domestic repression… |
Editor(2024-04-29). When Che Guevara came to Gaza.mronline.org The iconic revolutionary visited Gaza to inspire a popular uprising against Israeli dominance, writes Yousef al-Helou.
Peoples Dispatch(2024-04-29). Palestinian students and academics express solidarity with university encampments across the globe.peoplesdispatch.org In the past two weeks, thousands of students across the United States have launched encampments on the campuses of their universities in solidarity with the Palestinian people as Israel's genocidal assault enters a seventh month. Students are demanding that their universities divest their endowments from Israel and all companies that do business with Israel and benefit from its illegal occupation of Palestine, and cut all academic partnerships with Israel. They have declared that they will remain in the encampments until their demands are met. | These encampments have already been met with heavy repression by uni…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-29). "Military and Moral Failures": How Iran's Israel Strike Reshaped the Region.libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg On April 13, Iran, alongside Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansar Allah, executed Operation True Promise, a vast wave of drone, cruise and ballistic missile strikes on Israel, launched in retaliation to Tel Aviv's criminal bombing of Tehran's Damascus embassy less than two weeks earlier, which killed two Iranian generals. As a result, history…
Ragip Soylu(2024-04-29). Turkey: Istanbul mayor Imamoglu calls Hamas a terror group.middleeasteye.net Turkey: Istanbul mayor Imamoglu calls Hamas a terror group | Opposition CHP politician said 7 October attack on Israel was a terrorist act but that he does not approve of the oppression of Palestinians | | Ekrem Imamoglu addresses crowds after declaring victory after the 31 March 2024 local e…
Staff(2024-04-29). Watch: Protestors replace US flag with Palestinian at Harvard University.muslimmirror.comWashington : Amid the campus demonstrations in the US, anti-Israeli protesters at Harvard University raised the Palestinian flag at the Ivy League school in a spot usually reserved for the American flag, New York Post reported. The incident happened as the students continued to occupy campus with a video surfacing online showing three students raising …
_____(2024-04-29). Netanyahu Failed in Gaza, Tries to Widen War.transcend.org 20 Apr 2024 – It now seems either that the US reaction to the Damascus attack or the concerns of the Netanyahu war cabinet rejected the temptations of a wider war. Iran as well seemed to accept an outcome of its retaliation directed at Israel, resulting in neither death nor damage, was nevertheless sufficient for its purposes.
David Stewart(2024-04-29). Confrontation in Dunn Meadow: the Police Raids at Indiana University.counterpunch.org Thursday afternoon, April 25th, 2024, I was doing my job making sales calls as a staffperson at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana,.My wife was walking with me on campus and we heard shouts coming from Dunn Meadow. Earlier we had seen police cars blocking off Indiana Avenue north of Kirkwood, near the Sample Gates. As
Steve Early(2024-04-29). Between Big Money and A Black Socialist.counterpunch.org In late October, 2018, East Bay DSA members and other progressives organized a pre-election rally at a Berkeley High School auditorium. A wildly-cheering crowd of several thousand came to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Welcoming everyone to the event was 34-year old Jesse Arreguin, who was backed by Sanders when he
Sonali Kolhatkar(2024-04-29). India's Billionaire Wealth is on Display as Nation Votes.counterpunch.org Indian corporate interests are counting on incumbent Modi winning another five years in office, "hoping for further easing of stifling investment restraints," as per the Financial Times. This dismantling of regulations, which began a few decades before the BJP gained power, ushered in an erosion of India's socialist infrastructure. Economists Subhashree Banerjee and Yash Tayal explained in the Deccan Herald, that India's 1991 reforms ended up "liberalizing the Indian economy to an unprecedented extent. These reforms facilitated an environment for the wealthy to profit from the less-affluent without repercussions.
Ramzy Baroud(2024-04-29). Feeding War, Killing Peace: Why the US Vetoed 'Palestine'?counterpunch.org The outcome of the Palestine vote and the American veto at the United Nations Security Council on April 18 was predictable. Though European countries are becoming increasingly supportive of a Palestinian state, the United States is not yet ready for this commitment. These are some of the reasons that the US deputy envoy to the
Dave DeCamp(2024-04-29). US, Philippines Working on Intelligence Sharing Deal Amid China Tensions.news.antiwar.com The US and the Philippines are working on a new intelligence-sharing deal as tensions are soaring between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. The Defense Post reported that US and Philippine officials discussed the potential agreement, known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), during talks held in Washington last week. …
Student Body Votes to Support Divestment(2024-04-29). Stanford Encampment for Palestine Serene for Now: Night 4.indybay.org Students sat with laptops studying at the encampment on the fourth night of the current sit-in. About a dozen protesters took up a crocheting project. Stanford administration shut down the previous 120-day overnight camp for Palestine in February.
Campesina Womb Justice(2024-04-29). Sunday 5/12: Beach Flats Community Garden Festival.indybay.org 10am: Beach Flats Bike Ride in Solidarity with Palestine, Meet at Town Clock | 11am-1pm: Healing Clinic for Beach Flat Madrecitas | 1pm: Barrio Poetry at Poet's Park…
Student Body Votes to Support Divestment(2024-04-29). Stanford Encampment for Palestine Serene for Now: Night 4.indybay.orgStudents sat with laptops studying at the encampment on the fourth night of the current sit-in. About a dozen protesters took up a crocheting project. Stanford administration shut down the previous 120-day overnight camp for Palestine in February.
Phil Pasquini(2024-04-29). Iranian Rapper's Death Sentence Sparks Outrage, Global Rallies.indybay.org Popular Iranian dissident, rapper and hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi, a 33-year-old former factory worker known for his protest songs and social media posts critical of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been sentenced to death after being convicted of "spreading corruption on earth" charges. The sentence has been globally condemned including by the State Department's office of the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran by calling for his release and that of Kurdish-Iranian rapper Saman Yasin.
Jason Ditz(2024-04-29). Al-Qaeda Bombing Kills Six Members of South Yemen Secessionist Force.news.antiwar.com An explosive device struck a military vehicle carrying troops belonging to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) force today in Yemen, killing at least 6 and wounding 11. The attack was immediately blamed on al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), and took place in south Yemen's Abyan Province. AQAP has long had a presence in …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-29). Canada: Calls for Invoking War Measures Act Against Pro-Palestine Protests.libya360.wordpress.com Marthad Shingiro Umucyaba The colonial empire strikes back. Mass arrests and martial law are now openly being called for by the reactionary Zionist forces in the colonial periphery of Canada and the United States of America, in coordinated fashion with the ramping up of repressive tactics by the state, against pro-Palestine youth. The Sith lords…
Ragip Soylu(2024-04-29). Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief.middleeasteye.net Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief | Ankara expects Rutte to be more sensitive on fight against terrorism and consider Turkish input in running Nato | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L) during a joint press c…
Staff(2024-04-29). SC notice to Centre as 'non-believer' Muslim woman favours succession law.muslimmirror.comNew Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Kerala government on a plea of a non-believer Muslim woman that instead of Shariat, she wanted to be governed by the secular Indian succession law to deal with her ancestral property rights. Safiya P M, a resident of Alappuzha and …
Staff(2024-04-29). Crackdown on pro-Gaza university demos reveals West's true face : Ebrahim Raisi.muslimmirror.comTehran : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described the ongoing pro-Gaza university protests in Western countries as a big event, saying that authorities' crackdown against those demonstrations has revealed the true face of Western civilization. The protests by university students and academics as well as elites in Western countries, which are held in support of …
Staff(2024-04-29). Hindu Muslim Debate: Let's understand each other.muslimmirror.comBy Syed Ilyas Basha Hindus and Muslims in India form over 90% of its population. Both have been living here together for centuries. Though they follow different faiths, have distinctive places of worship, there are similarities in many living conditions and styles. For centuries India has been an ideal example of social amity as a …
_____(2024-04-29). Howard Richards (10 Jun 1938 — 7 Apr 2024) RIP.transcend.org Dr. Howard Richards was a member of the TRANSCEND Network and a philosopher of social science based in Chile, working also in South Africa. He was a Research Professor of Philosophy at Earlham College in Indiana, a Quaker school where he taught for thirty-five years. Howard will always be in our hearts as one of our most brilliant thinkers. RIP…
WSWS(2024-04-29). Former Japanese prime minister meets with Trump in New York.wsws.org The Japanese government is working to gain an understanding of where Trump stands on the war drive against China and to ensure Tokyo is not left in the lurch should he win the US presidency.
In Defense of Liberation!(2024-04-29). The Lines Have Been Drawn.podcasters.spotify.com We are a part of an international struggle against imperialism, colonialism, capitalism and exploitation. The resistance in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and elsewhere has proven that this system can only be defeated by direct confrontation between forces towards the objective of completely eliminating all forms and all systems of oppression. This is the only way forward.
ecns.cn(2024-04-29). Chinese art sales surge among U.S. collectors.ecns.cn The popularity of Chinese art is surging among the United States' and Asian collectors who value modern and ancient paintings, drawings, artifacts and objects, Christie's New York auction house says.
cpj.org(2024-04-29). Malaysia's prime minister calls for 'action' over Bloomberg casino report.cpj.org Bangkok, April 29, 2024 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should retract his call on local private companies to take action against Bloomberg news agency for a report on alleged plans to build a casino complex in a troubled real estate development, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On Friday, April 26, Anwar referred…
ecns.cn(2024-04-29). China's Shenzhou-17 astronauts to return to earth on April 30.ecns.cn The three astronauts of the Shenzhen-17, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, will return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on April 30. The landing site and all participating systems are making final preparations to welcome the astronauts back.
The Independent(2024-04-29). Bishop Mukasa condemns rising family related murders.independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has strongly condemned the alleged murders of parents by their own children driven by greed for property. Bishop Mukasa expressed deep concern over the disturbing trend where children resort to killing their parents when denied land titles …
ecns.cn(2024-04-28). Chinese mainland announces cross-Strait tourism measures.ecns.cn New measures regarding the resumption of cross-Strait tourism were announced by the Chinese mainland on Sunday, along with approval for shipments of Wendan pomelos from Taiwan to the mainland.
ecns.cn(2024-04-29). China, Mongolia prepare to conduct joint army training.ecns.cn China and Mongolia will conduct a joint army training as part of the annual cooperation plan between the two armies and mutual consensus, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday.
Staff(2024-04-29). The UN just slammed the G7 for completely falling short on tackling the climate crisis.thecanary.co On Monday 29 April the Group of Seven (G7) convened for two days of climate crisis talks in Turin. This was their first big political meeting since the UN's annual climate negotiations in November. Environment ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US held discussions after the UN warned that excuses …
ecns.cn(2024-04-29). China's concerns over Japanese export restrictions.ecns.cn China voiced grave concerns regarding Japan's proposed export restrictions on specific items within the semiconductor sector and other areas, according to an online statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
Arlene Getz(2024-04-29). Mass raid in Turkey jails 3 Kurdish reporters, others put under judicial control.cpj.org Istanbul, April 29, 2024—Turkish authorities should release reporters Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoƒüan Alayumat and end the systematic harassment of Kurdish journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On April 23, Turkish authorities took nine people, who local media reported were all Kurdish journalists and media workers, into police custody after conducting…
teleSUR, MS(2024-04-29). Israel asesina a 19 palestinos más durante bombardeos en Rafah.telesurtv.netLos ataques se produjeron luego que la ocupación israelí anunciara la planificación de una operación terrestre en la zona, lo que ha generado críticas por parte de la comunidad internacional debido a que la ciudad alberga a 1,4 millones de civiles.
teleSUR, MS(2024-04-29). Israel asesina a 19 palestinos más durante bombardeos en Rafah.telesurtv.net Los ataques se produjeron luego que la ocupación israelí anunciara la planificación de una operación terrestre en la zona, lo que ha generado críticas por parte de la comunidad internacional debido a que la ciudad alberga a 1,4 millones de civiles.
Raúl Rodríguez(2024-04-29). Ajedrecista Elier Miranda se coronó en Veracruz.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (JIT).- El cubano Elier Miranda puso ritmo triunfal a su despedida para apoderarse del trono en el Campeonato Nacional de Ajedrez de Veracruz, en México.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-04-29). Decenas de muertos y heridos en bombardeos israelíes contra Gaza.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Más de una veintena de palestinos murieron y decenas resultaron heridos hoy como resultado de los bombardeos israelíes contra la Franja de Gaza, en medio de contactos para alcanzar un acuerdo de cese el fuego.
Michael Roberts(2024-04-29). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj.cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
Sushovan Dhar(2024-04-29). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change.cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale. | India is undoubtedly at (…) | – | /…
newarab(2024-04-29). Hamas has 'no major issue' with Israel's Gaza truce proposal.newarab.com A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian militant group had "no major issues" with the latest proposal from Israel and Egypt for a Gaza ceasefire. | "The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles. There are no major issues in the observations and inquiries submitted by Hamas regarding the contents" of the proposal, said a Hamas official who spoke on condition of anonymity. | A Hamas delegation led by the movement's senior leader, Khalil al-Hayya, would deliver the group's response to the truce proposal during a meeting with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo on Mo…
newarab(2024-04-29). All Gazans 'drinking unsafe water' due to Israeli war, siege.newarab.com The health ministry in The ministry attributed its inability to test drinking water due to Israel's refusal to allow the delivery of chlorine or other alternatives, as well as the closure of the public health laboratory, as Israel…
newarab(2024-04-29). France's top diplomat in Lebanon in push for calm with Israel.newarab.com France's top diplomat on Sunday urged calm in Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have exchanged near-daily fire since the start of Israel's war on Gaza on October 7. Hezbollah says its attacks aim to divert some Israeli attention away from Gaza. | Fighting has intensified in r…
newarab(2024-04-29). Gaza aid pier ready in two to three weeks, US says.newarab.com The White House said Sunday that a Israel's nearly seventh-month war on Gaza has triggered a humanitarian crisis, and it faces growing pressure to enable more aid deliveries as the UN warns The Pentagon said last week that the US military had b…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-04-29). When Che Guevara Came to Gaza.orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Yousef Alhelou — Dec 4, 2018 | The iconic revolutionary visited Gaza to inspire a popular uprising against Israeli dominance, writes Yousef al-Helou. | Since the explicit Israeli colonisation of historic Palestine in 1948 supported by colonialist and imperialist powers, namely Britain and the US, the Palestinian struggle has become a global cause. Resistance was a natural response to the i…
newarab(2024-04-29). The world has failed Gaza: Saudi foreign minister.newarab.com Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a "The situation in Gaza obviously is a catastrophe by every measure – humanitarian, but also a complete failing of the existing political system to deal with that crisis," Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said during the first day of a Saudi-hosted World Economic Forum special meeting. | Only "a credible, irreversible path to a Palesti…
newarab(2024-04-29). Iran bans Egyptian TV drama on historical Islamic leader.newarab.com Iranian authorities have banned an "The Assassins", or "El-Hashashin" in Arabic, recounts the story of Hassan-i Sabbah, the controversial founder of an offshoot The 30-episode series about Sab…
newarab(2024-04-29). Iraq's criminalisation of LGBTQ+ draws diplomatic backlash.newarab.com Human rights groups and diplomats criticised a law that was quietly passed by the U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that the law passed Saturday "threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society" and "can be used to hamper free-speech and expression." He warned that the legisla…
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). US to be held responsible if Israel invades Rafah: Abbas.presstv.irPalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called on the US to stop Israel from carrying out an attack on Rafah, saying Washington will be held responsible if the occupying regime invades the city.
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). US to be held responsible if Israel invades Rafah: Abbas.presstv.ir Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called on the US to stop Israel from carrying out an attack on Rafah, saying Washington will be held responsible if the occupying regime invades the city.
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). Thousands call on UK government to stop arming Israel.presstv.irProtesters in London call for an end to Israeli apartheid and demand a ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing the UK government for complicity in Israeli genocide and war crimes.
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). Thousands call on UK government to stop arming Israel.presstv.ir Protesters in London call for an end to Israeli apartheid and demand a ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing the UK government for complicity in Israeli genocide and war crimes.
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). Iranian students voice solidarity with pro-Gaza rallies in West.presstv.irIranian university students have staged mass rallies to express their solidarity with pro-Palestine academic demonstrations across the United States and Europe demanding an end to Israel's months-long genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). Iranian students voice solidarity with pro-Gaza rallies in West.presstv.ir Iranian university students have staged mass rallies to express their solidarity with pro-Palestine academic demonstrations across the United States and Europe demanding an end to Israel's months-long genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
presstv.ir(2024-04-29). Uma Oya: Iran's engineering milestone for internationality.presstv.ir The participation of companies supplying technical and engineering services in Iraq, Syria, Latin America and many other countries is a clear example of the growth of Iran's technical and engineering services exports in recent years.
Narek Boyajian, Jadelynn Zhang, Mondoweiss.(2024-04-27). We're Occupying Emory University To Demand Divestment From Israel.popularresistance.org In Gaza and the West Bank, over 34,000 Palestinians have been murdered since the siege began on October 7, 2023. For over 75 years, the Palestinian people have been subjected to the illegal Zionist settler colonialism and white supremacy funded by Western Powers. The violence of the Israeli regime goes beyond denying Palestinian livelihood, making it its mission to sever Palestinians from their communities, land, and history. Halfway across the world, in the heart of Atlanta, a battle rages against the encroachment of Cop City, a sprawling police training facility slated to be erected in the Weelaunee Forest.
Frances Madeson(2024-04-27). Crackdowns on Protests Are Exposing Higher Ed's Complicity in Israel's Genocide.truthout.org As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza and the West Bank mounts daily, campus protests against Israel's genocidal war on Gaza continue to spread across the U.S., where students and faculty often face police crackdowns. Student activists from Pomona Divest from Apartheid in southern California, The Coalition for Mutual Liberation at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and Resist WashU in St. |
John Perry(2024-04-27). Germany Buries the Evidence of Complicity in Genocide; Nicaragua Exposes It.orinocotribune.com By John Perry — Apr 25, 2024 | On April 11, Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, the British-Palestinian war surgeon, gave his first address as the newly-appointed rector of Glasgow University, chosen in recognition of his work at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. The following day he flew to Berlin, where he had been invited to address a major conference on Palestine. On arrival he was taken away by police, interrogated for several hours and eventually told he had to leave Germany and wouldn't be allowed to return until at least the end of April. Any attempt to speak to the conference via Zoom could result in a fine or even a y…
Roberto Sirvent, Richard Medhurst, Black Agenda Report.(2024-04-27). United States Corporate Media Watch.popularresistance.org Many of the great lies about October 7 were printed by papers like the New York Times, and broadcast incessantly on CNN and MSNBC. The entire liberal establishment is immersed in Israeli propaganda and Zionist beliefs. Joe Biden, a proud Zionist, is the one supplying the bombs that are being dropped on Gaza. It is the Democratic party, including Bernie Sanders and AOC who said nothing during the first weeks and months of this genocide, and instead talked about the Israeli occupation's "right" to do drop bombs on Palestinians. It is Ilhan Omar, a self-declared "progressive" and Muslim woman, who not only voted to…
Palestine Legal(2024-04-27). Columbia Students File Civil Rights Complaint After NYPD Arrests, National Guard Threat.indybay.org April 25, New York, NY — Today, Palestine Legal filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), demanding an investigation into Columbia University's discriminatory treatment of Palestinian students and their allies, including by inviting NYPD officers in riot gear — for the first time in decades — to arrest over a hundred students peacefully protesting Israel's genocide last week.
Editor(2024-04-27). Apr 27, 2024.sitrepworld.info Blowing In The Wind — Bob Dylan (1963) Why Divine Wrath Will Fall on Israel and America, by Don Hank Students Go After the Hypocrites, by Eric Margolis Zionism's Expired Shelf-Life: Why Naomi Klein is right that it has become Pharaoh, by H. Scott Prosterman Craig Murray: Worse Than You Can Imagine Empire Managers Say Russia, China And Iran Are Tricking Students Into Opposing Genocide, by Caitlin Johnstone Peter Myers Digest: Columbia faculty walk out over Gaza "Kill All Arabs": The Feds Are Investigating UMass Amherst for Anti-Palestinian Bias, by Prem Thakker Gen Z wants peace for Pale…
A Guest Author(2024-04-27). German police shut down Palestine Congress in Berlin.workers.org By Andrew Johnson An anti-imperialist Palestine Congress "against German complicity in the genocide in Gaza" was planned for Berlin from April 12-14.. (junge Welt, April 15). Before police shut it down, the congress discussed the recent charges in the International Court of Justice, including South Africa's charges accusing Israel of . . . |
National Lawyers Guild(2024-04-27). NLG Condemns Attacks on Gaza Solidarity Encampments.indybay.org April 25th, 2024 – The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) unequivocally condemns the ongoing repression of pro-Palestinian activism taking place on university campuses across the country. The NLG is firm in its support for a free Palestine, and is against Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and occupation of the West Bank. The violent and unprovoked attacks by police on student encampments at Columbia, Yale, NYU, University of Southern California, Emory, University of Texas, and other universities exhibit a dangerous overreach against students' 1st Amendment rights and further illustrates our country's spiral into a surv…
WSWS(2024-04-27). Australian workers protest against Israel's genocide in Gaza.wsws.org Jasmin, a dentist, said the "doxxing of health workers criticising the attack on Gaza is inhumane and cruel. Healthcare workers should be able to give voice to the victims affected by the war."
Freedom Flotilla Coalition.(2024-04-27). Underhanded Israeli Tactic Delays Freedom Flotilla Departure.popularresistance.org The Freedom Flotilla is ready to sail. All the required paperwork has been submitted to the port authority, and the cargo has been loaded and prepared for the trip to Gaza. | However, today we received word of an administrative roadblock initiated by Israel in an attempt to prevent our departure. Israel is pressuring the Republic of Guinea Bissau to withdraw its flag from our lead ship—Akdeniz ("Mediterranean"). This triggered a request for an additional inspection, this one by the flag state, that delays our April 26 planned departure.
The Independent(2024-04-27). The Middle East needs a ceasefire now.independent.co.ug Paradoxically, Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel presents a unique opportunity for a regional ceasefire COMMENT | DAOUD KUTTAB | It is hard to imagine that anyone in the Levant or the broader Middle East managed to sleep on Saturday night, as Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles toward strategic sites in Israel and Israeli …
Occupy 4 Palestine(2024-04-27). Sonoma State University Launches Gaza Solidarity Encampment.indybay.org On April 26, students at Sonoma State University launched a Gaza solidarity encampment on Person Lawn. SSU Students for Justice in Palestine has published the solidarity encampment's demands on their Instagram page, and announced: "We have a beautiful and strong community surrounding us. Join us & stand for a PERMANENT ceasefire now!" Students are calling for support, and say they need the following items: tents, water bottles, and a PA system/speaker.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic Platform expands global footprint of its distributed data network.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The first-of-its-kind alliance moves into new regions to transform global healthcare and improve access, diagnostics and treatments for patients everywhere. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform continues to expand its distributed data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect1, which now includes eight of the world's leading health systems across three continents: Seoul National University Hospital, SingHealth and UC Davis Health, which join Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Mayo Clinic, Mercy, Sheba Medical Center and University Health Network (UHN)…
Leon Kunstenaar(2024-04-27). Day Three of UCB Gaza Support Encampment.indybay.org Campus protests against Israeli war crimes explode nationwide and in other countries. The UCB Gaza support encampment grows and settles in.
News Desk, The Cradle.(2024-04-27). Third State Dept Official Resigns Over US Gaza Policy.popularresistance.org Hala Rharrit, the Arabic-language spokeswoman for the US State Department, has resigned in protest against White House support for Israel's war on Gaza. | Her resignation, effective Wednesday, was confirmed through her State Department biography page. The State Department is the US equivalent of other nations' foreign ministries. | In a statement on the social networking site LinkedIn, Rharrit stated, "I resigned in April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition to the United States' Gaza policy. Diplomacy, not arms. Be a force for peace and unity."
Dongsheng Collective(2024-04-27). Overcapacity, the West's new narrative against China | April 2024.dongshengnews.org For China, Iran's attack on Israel was "an act of self-defense"; the West's new narrative against China: overcapacity; China exceeds its 5% GDP growth target in first quarter; historic "peace trip" by former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou…
Steve Early, Popular Resistance.(2024-04-27). A Tale Of Two Labor Candidates.popularresistance.org In late October, 2018, East Bay DSA members and other progressives organized a pre-election rally at a Berkeley High School auditorium. A wildly-cheering crowd of several thousand came to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Welcoming everyone to the event was 34-year old Jesse Arreguin, who was backed by Sanders when he ran for mayor of Berkeley two years before. | On the platform with them was Jovanka Beckles, a former Richmond City Council member then running—with backing from DSA, Sanders, and Lee—for a State Assembly seat against a corporate Democrat named Buffy Wicks.
Pro Palestine Support(2024-04-27). Stanford U. Encampment in Second Day.indybay.org Stanford administration is using police to intimidate students into leaving pro-Palestine encampment. Students are being supported by community and alumni.
Occupy 4 Palestine(2024-04-27). Stanford Launches Gaza Solidarity Encampment.indybay.org On Thursday afternoon, Students at Stanford University launched an encampment at White Plaza in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Later on Thursday evening, student organizers issued a call to all Bay Area residents to come to White Plaza for support.
MEE staff(2024-04-27). Iraqi Tik-Tok star shot dead outside home in Baghdad.middleeasteye.net Iraqi Tik-Tok star shot dead outside home in Baghdad | Om Fahad is the latest in a string of social media stars murdered in Iraq in recent years | | Iraqi TikTok celebrity Om Fahad at the Basra International Stadium during a game at the Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament on 19 January 2023 (Husse…
Staff(2024-04-27). Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU): A centre for educational excellence.muslimmirror.com By Dr. S. Mohammad Fayez Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has significantly influenced the educational landscape of India over the last two decades. The institution's overarching objective extends beyond the mere provision of quality education in Urdu, encompassing a broader vision acknowledged nationally. Within the societal fabric of India, there exists a demography characterized …
Staff(2024-04-27). Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU): A centre for educational excellence.muslimmirror.comBy Dr. S. Mohammad Fayez Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has significantly influenced the educational landscape of India over the last two decades. The institution's overarching objective extends beyond the mere provision of quality education in Urdu, encompassing a broader vision acknowledged nationally. Within the societal fabric of India, there exists a demography characterized …
Jose Eloy Richards Richards(2024-04-27). Syrian capital inaugurates strategic road project.plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Prime Minister, Hussein Arnous, inaugurated today the Mowassat tunnel and road network, considered the largest service project in this capital, since the beginning of the war in this nation in 2011.
WSWS(2024-04-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific.wsws.org Bangladesh police open fire on protesting garment workers; Australia: Fraser Island Council workers protest for better pay and conditions; New Zealand doctors to strike after rejecting pay deal.
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-27). 'Dil hai Hindustani': This is how Indian heart transforms Pakistani teen's life in Chennai.ptcnews.tv 'Dil hai Hindustani': In a heartwarming tale of cross-border compassion, 19-year-old Pakistani woman from Pakistan's Karachi battling a severe heart ailment found a lifeline across the border in Delhi and the benevolence of Chennai's MGM Healthcare. Nineteen-year-old Ayesha Rashan had endured a decade-long struggle with heart disease. Her quest for treatment led her to India in 2014, where she underwent a heart pump implantation to support her failing heart. However, this intervention proved insufficient over time, necessitating a heart transplant to secure her survival.The Rashan family sought expert consultati…
Daniel Marchalik, Diane Rehm(2024-04-27). Perspectives] On not cutting corners.thelancet.com For want of a nail, the ancient proverb goes, the shoe was lost. It has long been observed that the smallest oversights can have downstream effects. Indeed, all of life is a series of actions and consequences—a truth that serves a guiding principle of Abraham Verghese's 2009 novel Cutting for Stone. As a physician and writer born in Ethiopia to parents of Indian descent, Verghese's fiction draws on his personal, cultural, and professional experiences. His literary writing often features intricate medical passages that explore the complexities of both illness and its management, as well as explorations of po…
Cassia Roth(2024-04-27). Perspectives] Making pregnant bodies whole: a historical perspective.thelancet.com In 1987, medical anthropologist Emily Martin published her groundbreaking book The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction, in which she grounded the female experience of reproduction within the historical sociocultural processes structuring women's embodiment in the USA during the 20th century. Martin focused on capitalism's influence on medicine, arguing that it shaped how the medical profession defined reproduction, and, in turn, how women understood their bodies. She argued that medical texts typically treated female reproduction as production, successful when reaching its "goal" (eg, pregnancy…
Christian Popescu, Jamela Al Raiby, Saverio Bellizzi(2024-04-27). Correspondence] Cancer among women and girls in Syrian refugee populations.thelancet.com The Lancet Commission on women, power, and cancer makes it clear that when it comes to cancer, women and girls must be considered vulnerable.1 Using data on Syrian refugees, we would like to highlight the specific vulnerabilities of a subgroup of women and girls—namely, those who left their homes as migrants and refugees.
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-27). US car accident: 3 Gujrati women killed as speeding SUV flies 20 feet over bridge, crashes into trees.ptcnews.tv US car accident: In a horrific, dreadful and spine-chilling incident, three Indian-origin women from Gujarat killed in a US car crash. Three Indian Gujarti women identified as Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel, tragically lost their lives in a devastating car accident in the United States as their heir SUV veered off the road, crossing all lanes of traffic, and careened over a bridge, soaring at least 20 feet into the air before crashing into trees on the opposite sideThe harrowing incident unfolded in Greenville County, South Carolina traveling northbound on I-85. Chief Deputy Coroner Mike…
ecns.cn(2024-04-27). Digital payment services in Hong Kong expanded.ecns.cn The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu kicked off on Friday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, bringing the beauty and wonder of plants and flowers to millions.
teleSUR, MS(2024-04-27). Israel asesinó a 51 palestinos en menos de 24 horas en Gaza.telesurtv.net Los equipos de rescate enfrentan dificultades para llegar a las víctimas atrapadas bajo los escombros, ya que las fuerzas israelíes obstruyen el movimiento de ambulancias y equipos de defensa civil.
Michael Roberts(2024-04-27). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj.cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
newarab(2024-04-27). 202 days on: All of Gaza is a mass grave, and Rafah is next.newarab.com Earlier this year, during the Israeli army's siege of Al-Shifa, The Israeli army forced the children, along with around 200 to 300 other patients, to stay together in one hospital section, with no medical care, limited food or water for…
newarab(2024-04-27). Premature Gaza baby rescued from her dead mother's womb dies.newarab.com A baby saved from her dying mother's womb in the war-battered Sabreen al-Rouh was the only surviving member of her immediate family after she was delivered by Caesarean section while her mother lay fatally wounded from an Israeli air strike at the weekend. | Sabreen's second name means "soul" in Arabic. | The Emirati hospital in the southern Gaza city of Rafah said the premature baby died on Thursday "despite efforts by the neonatal unit staff" to kee…
newarab(2024-04-27). Germany president's Gaza roundtable without any Palestinians.newarab.com The event titled 'How do we talk about the war in the Middle East?' will see Germany's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, discussing the topic with Meron Mendel, director of the Anne Frank Educational Centre, journalist and podcaster Tilo Jung and Melody Sucharewicz, a political advisor and expert on German-Israeli relations. | However, many critics have noticed the absence of Palestini…
newarab(2024-04-27). Gaza: Hamas 'studying' latest Israel truce proposal.newarab.com Hamas said it was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a The signs of fresh truce talks came alongside ongoing Israeli preparations for an invasion of the Gaza Strip's southern city of
newarab(2024-04-27). Gaza baby rescued from dead mother's womb dies.newarab.com A baby girl who was delivered from her dying mother's womb in a The baby had been named Sabreen al-Rouh. The second name means "soul" in Arabic. | Her mother, Sabreen al-Sakani (al-Sheikh), was seriously injured when the Israeli strike hit the family home in
newarab(2024-04-27). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir involved in car accident.newarab.com Israel's hardline national security minister Video aired on Israeli media showed the car Ben-Gvir was travelling in had flipped over. | Police commissioner Kobi Shabtai told reporters two other people were injured in the incident. | "Minister Ben-Gvir feels good, is conscious, and will continue to receive medical treatment at Assaf HaRofeh Hospital," his office said. | Ben-G…
newarab(2024-04-27). Saudi Arabia hosts first ever Arabic opera.newarab.com The 'Zarqa Al Yamama' opera premiered in Riyadh last night, performed by acclaimed British opera singer Dame Sarah Connolly. She leads the prin…
newarab(2024-04-27). Kurdish officials hand over women and children to Tajikistan.newarab.com Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern The 17 women and 33 children, all citizens of Tajikistan, were handed over to a delegation headed by the Tajik ambassador to Kuwait, Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda, Syrian Kurdish officials said. | After the Islamic State…
newarab(2024-04-27). Lebanon steps up repression of Syrians: HRW.newarab.com The rights organisation documented the deportation of a Syrian army defector and an opposition activist by the Lebanese Army and General Security Directo…
newarab(2024-04-27). Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal.newarab.com The deal is the latest high-profile investment in global sports for Saudi Arabia who have already been confirmed as the only bid for the 2034 World Cup. | In a joint statement it was confirmed Aramco would become FIFA's Major Worldwide Partner exclusive in the energy category. | T…
newarab(2024-04-27). Student protests: From Vietnam to Palestine.newarab.com The recent Whether pushing back against international conflicts or fighting for social justice on their turf, student activists have consistently been at the forefront of societal transformation. | The Vietnam Era: A turning point in student activism: | Let's rew…
presstv.ir(2024-04-27). Students in Tehran rally to support Gaza solidarity demos in US.presstv.ir Students and staff of Tehran University have held a rally in support of growing protests on US university campuses where students have erected encampments to demand action to end Israel's war on Gaza.
presstv.ir(2024-04-27). Iran condemns new sanctions by US, Britain and Canada.presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman condemns sanctions imposed by the US, the UK and Canada against a number of Iranian individuals and companies, stressing that such steps cannot erode the Iranian government and nation's determination.
Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research.(2024-04-13). The Premises Of The Diplomatic Mission Shall Be Inviolable.popularresistance.org We live in dishonest times, where certainties have crumbled, and malevolence stalks the landscape. There is Gaza, of course. Gaza above all else is on our minds. Over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since 7 October, with more than 7,000 people missing (5,000 of them children). The Israeli government has brutally disregarded the global public opinion mounted against them. Billions of people are outraged by the stark fact of their violence and yet we are unable to force a ceasefire from an army that has decided to raze an entire people.
People's Dispatch.(2024-04-13). US Officials Brazenly Deny Genocide.popularresistance.org US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was pressed by Senator Tom Cotton during a recent Senate Armed Services Committee meeting, on whether Israeli actions in Gaza constitute a genocide. | "We don't have any evidence of genocide being created," Austin responded, who recently met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (the same Israeli official who called Gazans "human animals" in October), as Gallant came knocking on the US's door to ask for more weapons. The United States has sent tens of thousands of weapons to Israel since October, with Israel being the largest recipient of US military aid for decades.
WSWS(2024-04-13). Berlin police raid and shut down anti-genocide conference.wsws.org On Friday afternoon, Berlin witnessed scenes reminiscent of the era of the Nazi regime. Hundreds of police officers terrorised a Palestine Congress, which was directed against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, eventually banning it altogether.
Mohammad Saleh(2024-04-13). Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry.middleeasteye.net Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry | The British-Palestinian surgeon speaks to MEE after being denied role in Palestine conference, which was shut down by police | | British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah at an emergency prot…
Editor(2024-04-13). Apr 13, 2024.sitrepworld.info Daniil Trifonov — Bach: Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Imagine No War, by A.J. Smuskiewicz Getting Gaza Right Is The Absolute Bare Minimum Requirement, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel is Losing the War and the IDF Won't Survive Iran's Retaliation | Scott Ritter (Video) Israel in despair over possible Iranian retaliation, by Lucas Leiroz 'Utterly Insane Strategy' — Why Friedman Thinks Gaza War is 'Unwinnable' for Israel — Pal Chronicle Israel Humiliated, Iraq, Lebanon Down Ships, Ports, and IDF Drones — Danny Haiphong (Video) Day 189: Israel and U.S. brace…
Fayha Shalash(2024-04-13). Several Palestinians wounded as Israeli settlers renew attacks on West Bank.middleeasteye.net Several Palestinians wounded as Israeli settlers renew attacks on West Bank | The attacks come a day after hundreds of settlers stormed al-Mughayyir village, killing one Palestinian and wounding 25 others | | A Palestinian man inspects the damage to a house after Israeli settlers attack…
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-13). Israel-Iran conflict: Israel braces for possible Iranian attack in retaliation for Damascus embassy killing.ptcnews.tvPTC Web Desk: Israel is preparing for a potential direct attack from Iran in retaliation for the recent killing of a senior officer in Iran's embassy in Damascus. US intelligence reports suggest the retaliation could occur as early as Sunday, sparking concerns about a possible regional conflict. | US President Joe Biden has warned Israel about the possibility of an Iranian strike, urging the clerical state to re…
Richard Horton(2024-04-13). Comment] Offline: A mirage of progress for health and democracy.thelancet.com "Hong Kong parliament passes draconian law to crack down on dissent." "Macron feels force of Kremlin's fake news machine." News headlines suggest democracy is under threat. And so it is. Last month, the Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) recorded a further decline (between February, 2021, and January, 2023) in the quality of democracy across 137 countries. Only 63 nations were classified as democracies. The majority were labelled autocracies—covering 4 billion people. The BTI deploys words such as "gloomy", "gradual erosion", and "a new nadir".
Pierre-Franàßois Pradat, Sara Piazza, Claire Fourcade, Pierre-Franàßois Perrigault(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Exceptional euthanasia: a theoretical construct or medical necessity?thelancet.com In France, the medical community is deeply engaged in a pivotal debate surrounding a draft bill that is set to be presented to the Presidential Cabinet for legalising active assistance in dying.1 The heart of this debate centres around the proposed addition within the bill of exceptional euthanasia, where the lethal drug is directly administered by a medical professional, alongside assisted suicide, where the individuals self-administer the lethal medication provided by a health-care professional; this addition is aimed at ensuring equal access to active assistance in dying for individuals with motor disabilities…
Himmatrao Saluba Bawaskar, Gargi H Sapkal, Pramodini Himmatrao Bawaskar(2024-04-13). Correspondence] The complexities of mental health in rural India.thelancet.com Depression is often taken as a fact of life. Relentless competition, stressful work lives, and additional responsibilities aggravate mental health circumstances for young people. Many parents also impose their interests and passions onto their children, causing them to neglect their own passions.1 Between 2017 and 2023, 23 students died by suicide at Kota, a popular education hub for examination preparation and pre-entrance examinations in Rajasthan, India, due to low examination grades.2 Poor mental health and suicide elsewhere in the world have been detailed in the literature.
The Lancet(2024-04-13). Editorial] India's elections: why data and transparency matter.thelancet.com Later this month, Indians will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history. 970 million people, more than 10% of the world population, will vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections between April 19 and June 4. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term. Under Modi's leadership, India has seen a remarkable, albeit unequal, economic boom.
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-13). Pakistan: Historic Hindu temple demolished near Pakistan-Afghanistan border for commercial complex.ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A historical Hindu temple near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, known as the 'Khyber Temple', has been demolished in the Khyber district's Landi Kotal Bazaar, raising concerns among Hindu groups and cultural preservation advocates. The site, which had been closed since 1947 when the original Hindu occupants migrated to India, is now being used for constructing a commercial complex.The temple had slowly deteriorated over the years and was being dismantled brick by brick. The construction work at the site began around 10 to 15 days ago. Officials from various administrative departments have either de…
newarab(2024-04-13). Al-Shifa Hospital witnesses reveal bloodshed of Israeli raid.newarab.com Witnesses of According to testimonies collected by Mondoweiss, civilians working for the Gaza government had been at the hospital collecting salaries at the time of the Israeli assault. | This included civil defence crews, police officers, internal secu…
newarab(2024-04-13). Gaza war: Israeli strikes kill, injure dozens in Gaza City.newarab.com At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes that targeted areas in and around Additionally, two Palestinians were also killed in an Israeli bombing targeting north of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza…
newarab(2024-04-13). Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces, West Bank raids.newarab.com Israeli forces have killed two Palestinians early Friday near Tubas in the The deceased Palestinians have since been identified as Mohammed Rasoul and Mohammad Issam al-Shahmawi. | Rasoul was reported to be targeted by Israeli gunfire during an ambush in his vehicle, while al-Shahmawi was shot during a military raid in the al-Far'a refugee camp, located in south of Tubas. | Rasoul led the Tubas Battalion, which consists of a group of young men who h…
newarab(2024-04-13). France, Germany sued over Israel arms exports amid Gaza war.newarab.com Five Palestinians living in the The complaint seeks to "revoke the export licences issued by the German government for arms deliveries to Israel", the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) said in a statement. | A spokeswoman for the administra…
newarab(2024-04-13). Contract shows Google Cloud deal with Israeli military.newarab.com A document A draft contract dated 27 March shows the military having its own "landing zone" in Google Cloud. This zone is a secure entry point to Google-provided computing, allowing the military to store and process data and access
newarab(2024-04-13). US-Iraq defence ties part of talks next week, official says.newarab.com The security and defence relationship between the The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said the emphasis of Al-Sudani's visit would be economic ties, even as Washington and…
newarab(2024-04-13). Australia: Six killed in Sydney shopping centre knife attack.newarab.com Six people were Multiple people were stabbed by the unidentified assailant, who was shot dead by a policewoman at the scene. | The incident occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was packed with Saturday afternoon shoppers. | "I'm…
newarab(2024-04-13). 20 years on, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US court.newarab.com Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling US soldiers guarding them at Iraq's Now, three survivors of Abu Ghraib will finally get their day in US court against the military contractor they hold responsible for their mistreatment. | The trial is scheduled to begin Monday in
newarab(2024-04-13). Sudanese women: The backbone of society in the face of war.newarab.com "I know a 30-something woman from Al Geneina [in West Darfur] whose kids were shot dead in front of her eyes while they were on their way to the border with Chad trying to escape from the country," begins Dallia Abdelmoneim, a political commentator from Khartoum. | Dallia, who currently works at the Sudanese think-tank Fikra for Studies and Development, tells The New Arab that the young woman, a lawyer and activist, now helps refugees in Chad offering them legal assistance and ensuring they have access to food and healthcare. | "Millions of women in Sudan have been bearing the brunt of violence and displacemen…
newarab(2024-04-13). Anousheh Ansari: Building a better world, from here to space.newarab.com Anousheh Ansari was born a curious child, always asking 'why?' But the question more suited to the history-making entrepreneur and CEO is perhaps 'why not?' | In 2006, Anousheh became the first Iranian to travel to space, a goal she'd set her sights on from a very young age. | | But there were more than a few barriers to getting there — firstly, the fact that Iran didn't have a space progr…
presstv.ir(2024-04-13). 'Punishing aggressor a necessity', Iran FM tells German counterpart.presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister has told his German counterpart that "legitimate defense with the aim of punishing the aggressor is a necessity" after Israel's April 1 airstrike on the Iranian consular section in Damascus.
presstv.ir(2024-04-13). Hezbollah strikes Israeli military sites with dozens of rockets.presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has targeted Israeli military positions in the northern part of the 1948-occupied territories in retaliation for aggression on southern Lebanon towns and villages.
presstv.ir(2024-04-13). Israel failed to eliminate Hamas, free its captives: Haniyeh.presstv.ir The leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, says Israel has failed to achieve any of the declared goals of its war on Gaza, including eliminating the group and freeing its captives.
presstv.ir(2024-04-13). French FM's about-face on Israel sanctions.presstv.ir French foreign minister, Stephane Sejourne, was showered with praise for saying that sanctions on Israel could be coming over their refusal to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza. However, he quickly backtracked in a session before Parliament the very next day.
presstv.ir(2024-04-13). Iran's need for production surge and its requirements.presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has designated the new Persian year of 1403 as the year of "Surge in Production Through People's Participation".
Larry Johnson(2024-04-13). Western Countries Panic as Iran Weighs Its Options.sonar21.com Notwithstanding all of Israel's tough talk and Biden's repeated vow to defend Israel, Israel's military campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is turning into a real debacle. And things don't look much better for the United States. The world is now in bona fide tenterhooks mode — i.e., nervously waiting for Iran's promised military retaliation for Israel's illegal bombing of Iran's Consulate in Damascus a week ago. The 1961 The premises of a diplomatic m…
Staff(2024-04-12). Parliament facing action from tens of thousands of people over Israel's genocide.thecanary.co One hundred thousand people are expected to march on parliament for Palestine on Saturday 13 April — in a call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to UK arms sales to Israel. Marching on parliament for Palestine On 13 April tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in London calling on the …
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Dave DeCamp(2024-04-11). Biden Walks Back Call for Israel to Declare a Ceasefire in Gaza.news.antiwar.com President Biden on Wednesday walked back a call for Israel to declare a six-to-eight-week ceasefire in Gaza, saying the truce must be tied to a hostage deal and that it was "up to Hamas." The comments came a day after an interview aired in which Biden appeared to say Israel should unilaterally declare a temporary …
Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss.(2024-04-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 186: Hamas Calls For Permanent Ceasefire.popularresistance.org The Gaza-based Palestinian health ministry announced that 153 Palestinians were killed and 60 wounded by Israeli forces' ongoing strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. | Meanwhile, local media sources reported that Israeli forces continued to conduct airstrikes on different parts of Khan Younis, after having withdrawn from the city. In the town of al-Qarara, north of the city, an Israeli airstrike reportedly wounded several Palestinians. In Rafah, medical sources reported recovering two Palestinians killed in the al-Tanour neighborhood by an Israeli airstrike.
Marcy Winograd, CODEPINK.(2024-04-11). Protests At German Diplomatic Missions: Stop Arming Genocide.popularresistance.org On the first day of ICJ proceedings, April 8, 2024, in Nicaragua v. Germany, pickets and letter deliveries took place in DC, NYC, LA, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Houston, Miami and Seattle. Demonstrators echoed Nicaragua's requests of the World Court to order Germany and the United States to stop supplying weapons to Israel. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the US supplies 69% of Israel's arsenal; Germany supplies 30% of the weaponry. | Benjamin Alvarez Gruber, US correspondent for Deutsche Welle (DW), state-owned German state-television, covered the story at the DC German em…
Ramzy Baroud(2024-04-11). Killing Humanitarian Workers as a Strategy: Israel's Endgame in Gaza.counterpunch.org Israel described its clearly deliberate killing of seven humanitarian aid workers on April 1 as a "grave mistake", a "tragic event" that "happens in war". Israel is, obviously, lying. This entire so-called war — actually genocide — in Gaza, has been based on a series of lies, some of which Israel continues to peddle. For
Binoy Kampmark(2024-04-11). Germany, Gaza and the World Court: Broadening the Scope of Genocide.counterpunch.org Can it get any busier? The World Court, otherwise known as the International Court of Justice, has been swamped by applications on the subject of alleged genocide. The site of interest remains the Gaza Strip, the subject of unremitting slaughter since the October 7, 2023 cross-border attacks by Hamas against Israel. The retaliation by Israel
Jeremy Kuzmarov(2024-04-11). Tribunal Holds Defense Contractors Accountable For Murder of Iraqi Civilians.covertactionmagazine.com Kathy Kelly is a peace activist from Chicago who was in Iraq in March 2003 when the Bush administration illegally invaded Iraq. She directly observed the shock-and-awe bombing campaign, which deployed overwhelming destructive air power in an attempt to paralyze the will of the Iraqi people to fight. More than 20 years later Kelly is …
Eric Walberg(2024-04-11). 2024: Historic al-Quds Day.dissidentvoice.org It took a genocide for Torontonians to commit themselves to the goal of defeating Israel. It turns out Iranian President Akhmedinejad was right after all. 'Israel' must be wiped off the map. It is an ugly cancer that could kill its Earthly host. But it will disappear only by the will of the people, Palestinian, …
Sahar Qeshta(2024-04-11). Ramadan amid the rubble.dissidentvoice.org The area around al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, following an Israeli massacre. (Omar Ishaq DPA via ZUMA Press) Ramadan in Gaza is unlike any we have previously seen. We don't have the traditional suhoor to brace us for the day ahead. There are no feasts here. No invitations extended for people to come and visit. We …
Marc Steiner, The Real News Network.(2024-04-11). Illegal Real Estate Sales Of Palestinian Land Happening In The United States.popularresistance.org Six months into the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, there is little use denying that what is taking place before our eyes is an intended land grab. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have called for Gaza to be "resettled" and for the Palestinian population to be expelled. And in the US, the likes of Ben Gvir and Smotrich have their allies and accomplices who hope to profit from the theft of Palestinian land. Across the US, real estate events advertising the sale of land parcels in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem have begun to appear.
Consortium News.(2024-04-11). Aid Flotilla Heading To Gaza To Break Siege.popularresistance.org Hundreds of human rights activists with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, including CODEPINK's Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin, are due to set sail on multiple vessels in mid-April to carry 5,500 tons of aid for Gaza. | Their mission, aside from delivering the much-needed humanitarian aid, is to challenge Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza amid dire conditions, including widespread hunger and lack of medical attention intentionally caused by Israeli policies. Time is running out for many in Gaza as Israel threatens an all-out attack on Rafah and experts warn hunger and disease could soon surpass casualties from bombin…
Fayha Shalash(2024-04-11). Israel shuts down a town in the occupied West Bank, cancelling Eid for Palestinians.middleeasteye.net Israel shuts down a town in the occupied West Bank, cancelling Eid for Palestinians | Israeli officials have imposed a total curfew in Jayyus, claiming a Palestinian responsible for a shooting attack fled there | | Israeli soldiers stationed in the occupied West Bank town of Qalandiya i…
Patrick Lawrence, Cara Marianna, Scheer Post.(2024-04-11). 'Automated Murder': Israel's 'Artificial Intelligence' In Gaza.popularresistance.org Along with the +972 report on the use of AI came others in a week notable for its stomach-churning news of Israeli depravity. In its April 3 editions The Guardian revealed that the IDF intentionally deploys snipers and quadcopters—remotely controlled sniper drones—to target children. The evidence of this comes from U.S. and Canadian doctors who, while serving in Gaza, treat many children with wounds consistent with and easily identified as caused by snipers' bullets. These are larger than the ammunition generally used in combat because they are intended to kill rather than wound.
Binoy Kampmark(2024-04-11). Death by Algorithm: Israel's AI War in Gaza.counterpunch.org Within the first weeks of the war, the IDF placed extensive, even exclusive reliance on Lavender, with as many as 37,000 Palestinians being identified as potential Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants for possible airstrikes. This reliance signaled a shift from the previous "human target" doctrine used by the IDF regarding senior military operatives. In such cases, killing the individual in their private residence would only happen exceptionally, and only to the most senior identified individuals, all to keep in awkward step with principles of proportionality in international law. The commencement of "Op…
MEE staff(2024-04-11). Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report.middleeasteye.net Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report | Jakarta requires unanimous approval from 38 member states, including Israel, to gain membership to trade organisation | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part on a rally in front of the US embassy in Jakarta on 17 De…
A15 Action.(2024-04-11). April 15: Coordinated Economic Blockade To Free Palestine.popularresistance.org The proposal states that in each city, we will identify and blockade major choke points in the economy, focusing on points of production and circulation with the aim of causing the most economic impact, as did the port shutdowns in recent months in Oakland, California and Melbourne, Australia, as just a few examples. | There is a sense in the streets in this recent and unprecedented movement for Palestine that escalation has become necessary: there is a need to shift from symbolic actions to those that cause pain to the economy.
Arun Kundnani(2024-04-11). The "War on Terror" Is the Ghost Haunting This Year's Election.truthout.org No one ever announced that the "war on terror" was over. But the rushed withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in 2021 was the closest the U.S. came to an official end point. There was no release of prisoners of war; instead "enemy combatants" continued to be caged at the military prison in Guantánamo Bay. Nor was the geographical spread of the U.S.'s counterterrorism operations much reduced… |
Michael Otto(2024-04-11). EcuadorPalestine solidarity; neoliberal president assaults Mexican Embassy.workers.org Quito, Ecuador April 8, 2024 — Most of the world commemorated Al Quds Day on Friday, April 5. On Saturday I traveled to Quito to join the annual commemoration. This year it was a march of solidarity with Palestine that started in Arbolito Park and ended with a protest at . . . |
Phyllis Bennis, Jackson Lears, Jeffrey Sachs(2024-04-11). Roundtable on Current U.S. Foreign Policy: Militarism Unhinged.counterpunch.org U.S. policymakers are still mired in imperial delusions, fueling fights to maintain and extend their hegemony in Ukraine, Palestine and even in the South China Sea, and refusing to recognize the emerging reality of a multipolar world which is expressed in so many ways economically in the rise of the BRICS countries but also simply in the refusal of other nations to go along with what the imperial hegemon expects them to do.
Nava J. Thakuria(2024-04-11). Projecting Begusarai and Guwahati as Highly Polluted Regions.pressenza.com Rapid urbanization in the last few decades has made Guwahati, the prime city of Assam, a polluted city, but can it feature on top of a list comprising the regions containing highly polluted air across the Asian region? The issue came for discussions as an air quality monitoring body (Switzerland-based IQAir) recently revealed that the virtual capital of northeast India emerged as the second highest polluted city in the continent. Many jumped into the revelation of the World Air Quality Report 2023 and started making voluminous reports in various media outlets terming the prehistoric city as an unhealthy place for…
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-11). Bus falls into ravine in Pakistan's Balochistan; 17 pilgrims dead, 38 injured.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tragedy struck near the border of Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces as a bus carrying pilgrims to the remote Muslim Sufi shrine Shah Noorani in Khuzdar district plunged into a deep ravine. The incident, which occurred in the town of Hub, resulted in the loss of 17 lives and left 38 others injured.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended condolences to the victims' families, attributing the accident to the driver's apparent loss of control at a bend in the road. The passengers, all hailing from Thatta town in Sindh province, were en route to the shrine when the tragic event unfolded approxi…
ecns.cn(2024-04-11). Changsha captures hearts of HK tourists.ecns.cn Changsha, the capital city of Central China's Hunan Province, has captured hearts of Hong Kong residents, following the introduction of direct trains, making travel to the mainland city more convenient.
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-11). Hardeep Nijjar killing: 'We have stood up for Canadians,' Justin Trudeau affirms defense of Canadians.ptcnews.tv Hardeep Nijjar killing: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who testified at a public inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canada's electoral process said that his government was firm on the issue of protecting Canadians, including addressing the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead in Surrey last June.During a hearing of the Foreign Interference Commission which is headed by Quebec judge Marie-Josee Hogue, Trudeau accused the previous Conservative government in the country of being "cosy" with the current Indian government. | Asked about foreign interference during the 2019 elections an…
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-11). PM Modi urges urgent addressal of India-China border situation.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgency of addressing the India-China border situation to rectify the existing "abnormality" in bilateral interactions, stressing the significance of the relationship between the two nations. In an interview with Newsweek magazine based in the United States, PM Modi underscored the importance of stable India-China relations not only for the two countries but for the entire world.Expressing his belief in the need for prompt action to resolve the prolonged border situation, PM Modi conveyed his hopes for restoring peace through positive engagement between…
ptcnews.tv(2024-04-11). Bus falls into ravine in Pakistan's Balochistan; 17 pilgrims dead, 38 injured, driver allegedly drunk.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tragedy struck near the border of Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces as a bus carrying pilgrims to the remote Muslim Sufi shrine Shah Noorani in Khuzdar district plunged into a deep ravine. The incident, which occurred in the town of Hub, resulted in the loss of 17 lives and left 38 others injured.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended condolences to the victims' families, attributing the accident to the driver's apparent loss of control at a bend in the road. The passengers, all hailing from Thatta town in Sindh province, were en route to the shrine when the tragic event unfolded approxi…
ecns.cn(2024-04-11). China firmly opposes latest groundless accusations in Philippine media reports.ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the Philippines refuted the claims on Wednesday, saying that it was just malicious speculation and groundless accusations against China with the purpose of inciting Sinophobic sentiments in the Philippines.
ecns.cn(2024-04-11). U.S. advisory regarding China travel 'makes no sense'.ecns.cn The U.S. Department of State's rating of advisory for travels to China "makes no sense", Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday, urging the U.S. to revise the advisory.
ecns.cn(2024-04-11). Guangdong to recruit HK, Macao graduates.ecns.cn Public service organizations in cities across Guangdong province plan to recruit 4,722 young graduates from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions this year — accounting for more than 35 percent of their total recruitment.
teleSUR, ahf, JGN(2024-04-11). Pueblo de Jordania se manifiesta en apoyo a Gaza.telesurtv.net El pueblo jordano ha llenado las arterias principales portando banderas palestinas y carteles con mensajes que reclaman un cese al fuego en territorio gazatí.
newarab(2024-04-11). Israel is carrying out an AI-assisted genocide in Gaza.newarab.com Throughout history, marking people for death with a number or tattoo has become a trait of oppressive regimes. It is a process of And now it's happening to Palestinians. | Palestinians in Gaza are given an
newarab(2024-04-11). Israel kills 14 Palestinians in Gaza Eid Al-Fitr airstrikes.newarab.com Israel bombed apartment buildings in The air strikes targeted both Jabalia and Nuseirat, killing 14 members of the Abu Youssef family, according to Gaza authorities. | Gaza's government media office described the attack in Nuseirat as a "massacre" and said the Israeli army was continuing its war of "genocide and ethni…
newarab(2024-04-11). Israel strike kills three of Hamas leader Haniyeh's sons.newarab.com The bombing, which targeted a civilian vehicle in north Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp, also killed several of his grandchildren, the Al-Jazeera news network reported. | There were at least five people killed, Al-Jazeera j…
newarab(2024-04-11). Palestinians try to find joy in Eid amid Israeli bombings.newarab.com Palestinians in Many gathered in the rubble of destroyed mosques across Gaza, to perform special Eid prayers in congregation. | Local Palestinian media reported that volunteers and activists also launched a campaign to distribute toys to wounded ch…
newarab(2024-04-11). US envoy asked Middle East foreign ministers to mediate with Iran.newarab.com The U.S. Middle East envoy called the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iraq to ask them to deliver a message to Iran urging it to lower tensions with Israel following an White House Middle East czar Brett McGurk asked the officials to contact the Iranian foreign minister to convey a message that Iran should de-escalate with Israel, which they did, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymit…
newarab(2024-04-11). German police arrest Iraqi couple suspected of enslaving Yazidi girls.newarab.com German police have arrested an Iraqi couple alleged to be Twana H. S. and Asia R. A., whose surnames were not released under German privacy law, were arrested on Tuesday for their treatment of the girls between 2015 and 2017 in Iraq and Syria. | Prosecutors said the girls were physically abused, repeatedly raped and banned from practicing their religion. The c…
newarab(2024-04-11). A Turkey of an Election for Erdogan>.newarab.com The recent local elections in Turkey did not go to plan for President Erdogan. | The voters sent a clear message to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) party and the strongman president, when they voted in unprecedented numbers for the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). | The CHP took control of Turkey's biggest cities and also managed to make significant headway into provinces that had been traditional AKP territory. | Additionally, the AKP also lost out to the New Welfare Party (YRP), and Islamist party, who collected former AKP voters, who were angered by Erdogan's Gaza policy. | The rec…
newarab(2024-04-11). Iran seeking free trade agreement with Lebanon.newarab.com The Director General of the West Asia Office of the Iranian Trade Development Organisation, Abdul Amir Rabihawi, said that work is underway to expand the existing bilateral trade agreement into a free-trade agreement. | Lebanon and Iran signed a framework bilat…
newarab(2024-04-11). Released Bahraini political prisoners chant for Palestine.newarab.com Around 600 political prisoners in The released prisoners left the jail "with their heads held high and chanting for Palestine", Bahraini human rights defender and activist Maryam Al-Khawaja said, while videos showed them clapping, chanting and celebrating. | Some waved Palestinian flags, while others praised the Prophet Muhammad. | The release comes…
presstv.ir(2024-04-11). Raeisi: Killing of Haniyeh family members sign of Israel's desperation.presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Israel has revealed its desperation in the face of the Palestinian resistance with its killing of three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza Strip.
presstv.ir(2024-04-11). 'Punishing aggressor a necessity', Iran FM tells German counterpart.presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister has told his German counterpart that "legitimate defense with the aim of punishing the aggressor is a necessity" after Israel's April 1 airstrike on the Iranian consular section in Damascus.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-04-10). Israel's War on Lebanon's Trees.orinocotribune.com By Bilal Nour Al-Deen — Apr 7, 2024 | Israel has escalated its war on south Lebanon's woodland — incinerating all life in the agricultural belt and rendering it an uninhabitable buffer zone. | Lebanon has a deep cultural connection to its trees. Its ancient As with other countries around the world, the iconic, resilient cedar faces the growin…
Binoy Kampmark(2024-04-10). Death by Algorithm: Israel's AI War in Gaza.dissidentvoice.org Remorseless killing at the initiation of artificial intelligence has been the subject of nail-biting concern for various members of computer-digital cosmos. Be wary of such machines in war and their displacing potential regarding human will and agency. For all that, the advent of AI-driven, automated systems in war has already become a cold-blooded reality, deployed …
Editor(2024-04-10). Apr 10, 2024.sitrepworld.info Jean Sibelius — Finlandia Gaza Asks Us A Question About What Kind Of Future We Want To Have, by Caitlin Johnstone Sympathy for the Devil, Part Two: The Amalek Effect, by Scott Ritter Origins of Israel's Anti-Arab Racism, by Lawrence Davidson MoA: Israel To Launch Major Escalation? Biden has no emotional attachment to Israel, it's about politics, by Philip Weiss Israel's killing of aid workers is no accident. It's part of the plan to destroy Gaza, by Jonathan Cook Israel's Other Defeat, by Ramzy Baroud Language in the War on Gaza, by Dubravka ≈Ωarkov A "Herculean" Task: Can G…
Staff(2024-04-10). Israel's Ultimate Goal Is to Make Gaza Unfit for Human Habitation: Middle East Analyst Mouin Rabbani.democracynow.org President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies in Gaza a "mistake" and urged Israel to call for a temporary ceasefire to allow in more aid in a televised interview on Tuesday. While Israel has pledged to open new aid crossings, the U.N. said on Tuesday that there has been "no significant change in the volume of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza," and the Biden administration has not actually changed its policies or withheld any arms transfers to Israel. "Words are cheap, and statements are a dime a dozen," says Middle East analyst Mouin Rabb…
Dave DeCamp(2024-04-10). Biden Says Israel Should Call a 6-8 Week Ceasefire in Gaza.news.antiwar.com President Biden said in an interview with Univision that aired on Tuesday that Israel should call a six-to-eight-week ceasefire in Gaza and appeared not to condition a truce on a hostage deal with Hamas. "So what I'm calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight …
Staff(2024-04-10). Headlines for April 10, 2024.democracynow.org Arizona Supreme Court Revives 1864 Law Banning Abortion, Biden: Israel Should "Just Call for a Ceasefire"; Netanyahu Is Making a "Mistake" in Gaza, Israel Continues to Attack Gaza as Palestinians Mark End of Ramadan, Lloyd Austin Denies Israel Is Commiting Genocide; About 50 Protesters Arrested on Capitol Hill, Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel to Protest Gaza Assault, Trump Loses 10th Attempt to Delay Hush Money Trial, Missouri Executes Brian Dorsey; 70 Prison Guards Pushed for His Life to Be Spared, Parents of Oxford High School Shooter Sentenced to Between 10-15 Years in Prison, NYC Re…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-10). Why is Jordan Cracking Down on Support for Gaza?libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Support for the Palestinian cause, at an all-time high globally, is being actively suppressed by Jordanian authorities, under pressure to keep a lid on anti-Israel displays in the kingdom. For the past fortnight, thousands of Jordanians have taken to the streets of Amman, besieging the Israeli embassy, condemning the Gaza genocide, demanding the…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-10). Australia and Genocide Complicity: Secrets of the Weapons Trade.libya360.wordpress.com Michelle Fahy As sole global supplier of numerous F-35 jet fighter components and spare parts — such as the bomb release adaptors made in Brisbane and the bomb bay door unlock actuators made in Melbourne — Australian defence exports enable Israel's fleet of F-35 jet fighters to operate lethal missions in the sky over Gaza….
Betsey Piette, Workers' World.(2024-04-10). Launch Of Pennsylvania 'Uncommitted' Vs. Biden.popularresistance.org Pennsylvania organizers from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and cities in between held a Zoom press conference April 3 to promote their write-in vote "Uncommitted" campaign for the April 23 Democratic Party primary for president. An "Uncommitted" vote demonstrates opposition to Genocide Joe Biden's support for Israel. | The goal of the campaign, endorsed by over 30 interfaith, multigenerational and multiracial groups across the state, is to turn out at least 40,000 people who vote "uncommitted."
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-04-10). 'Slow Killing' — Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Prisoner Walid Daqqa Dies in Israeli Prison.orinocotribune.com Cancer-Stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa died on Sunday after 38 years of detention in an Israeli prison. | The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commision and the Prisoners' Club announced in a brief statement that Daqqa died at the Assaf Harofeh Hospital as a result of the policy of deliberate medical negligence and slow killing carried out by Israeli occupation authorities. | Daqqa's health has reportedly deteriorated since March of last year, as a result of a severe pneumonia and acute kidney failure. | The 62-year-old Palestinian prisoner was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to 37 years in prison, which h…
Editor(2024-04-10). Patrick Lawrence: 'Automated Murder': Israel's 'AI' in Gaza.scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence and Cara Marianna / Original to ScheerPost ZURICH—"Technological change, while it helps humanity meet the challenges nature imposes upon us, leads to a paradigm shift: It leaves us less capable, not more, of using our intellectual capacities. It diminishes our minds in the long run. We strive to improve ourselves while risking …
Ramzy Baroud, Consortium News.(2024-04-10). Israel's Other Defeat.popularresistance.org Historically, wars unite Israelis. Not anymore. | Not that Israelis do not agree with Benjamin Netanyahu's war; they simply do not believe that the prime minister is the man who could win this supposedly existential fight. | But Netanyahu's war remains unwinnable simply because liberation wars, often conducted through guerrilla warfare tactics, are far more complicated than traditional combat. Nearly six months after the Israeli attack on Gaza, it has become clear that Palestinian resistance groups are durable and well-prepared for a much longer fight.
Staff(2024-04-10). Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak Out Against Occupation.democracynow.org Democracy Now! speaks with two former Israeli soldiers who are members of Breaking the Silence, an anti-occupation group of Israeli army veterans. The group's education director, Tal Sagi, describes growing up in a settlement and joining the military without understanding what occupation was. "We've been told that this is security and we have to control millions of lives and we don't have other options," says Sagi, who says Israeli society is not open to ending the occupation. "We're trying to say that there are other options." We also speak with Breaking the Silenc…
Hank Pellissier(2024-04-10). RACCOON activist group is seeking "Co-Leaders"indybay.org RACCOON (Radical Anti-Capitalist Collective of Outrageous Noise) is a new SF Bay Area activist group. We have done six actions for Gaza / Palestine – at City Hall, the Israeli Consulate, and Ferry Building Plaza. In the future we will also do actions for Climate Justice. Our future actions will be at Ferry Building Plaza on the 2nd and 4th Saturday every month from 12: 30-2: 00 | We are seeking co-leaders to join our leadership team. The co-leaders will lead 25% of our actions, and provide attendance and assistance on the other 75%…
Dalal al-Zainabi(2024-04-10). The House of Saud and the Origins of Arab Zionism.orinocotribune.com By Dalal Zainabi — Apr 8, 2024 | Only a few weeks before the glorious October 7th Al-Aqsa Flood operation, Mohammed Bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, had announced in an interview that normalization between the Kingdom and the Zionist entity was getting "
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-04-10). Washington's Political Capture of the Philippines: A Former Colony, a Future Proxy.libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic Tensions continue to grow in the Asia-Pacific region and more specifically in the South China Sea where China faces off against the United States and its collection of regional proxies including Japan and Australia. While the US claims these growing tensions stem from China's desire to undermine "freedom of navigation" and stability in the region, it is…
Staff(2024-04-10). Arizona Supreme Court Revives 1864 Abortion Ban Passed Before Women Could Even Vote.democracynow.org In a historic ruling, Arizona's conservative Supreme Court has upheld an 1864 law banning almost all abortions in the state. The court sent out this warning: "Physicians are now on notice that all abortions, except those necessary to save a woman's life, are illegal." The 160-year-old law predates Arizona becoming a state and was passed decades before women could even vote. Although Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes said she will not enforce the "draconian law," the ruling sent shockwaves across the nation. "The central strategy of the anti-abortion movement is…
teleSUR, lvm, YSM(2024-04-10). OCHA denuncia la permanencia del cierre de Erez de Israel a Gaza.telesurtv.net "Los convoyes con comida que deberían ir sobre todo al norte, donde el 70 por ciento de la población enfrenta condiciones de hambruna, son denegados tres veces más que cualquier otro convoy humanitario", dijo Jens Laerke.
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-04-10). Brutal Israeli Aggression Against Gaza Continues for 187th Consecutive Day.english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli occupation forces have continued their brutal aggression against the Gaza Strip for the 187th day in a row, with new massacres being committed against civilians, particularly in the Nuseirat and Jabalia camps. Yesterday evening, at least 14 citizens, including children and women, were killed and others were injured in an Israeli bombing of …
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-04-10). Israeli occupation Soldiers Ambushed by Hamas in Deadly Attack.english.almanar.com.lb Several Israeli occupation soldiers were killed in a devastating ambush by Hamas resistance group in the southern Gaza Strip. The attack, named "the Ambush of the Righteous," took place in the al-Zanna area, east of Khan Younis, and was captured in a video released by the Ezzeddine al-Qassam Brigades. The video showed the Hamas fighters …
newarab(2024-04-10). As Israel's pariah status grows, what will the US do next.newarab.com More than half a year into Israel's annihilatory campaign in Gaza, the besieged enclave's residents face mass death through Without a ceasefire, Gaza's humanitarian disasters can only worsen while Israel's war machine continues making the Strip even more of an Throughout much of the past six months, the Biden administration has maintained that the White House can't do mu…
newarab(2024-04-10). Jewish actor Miriam Margolyes 'ashamed of Israel' over Gaza.newarab.com Jewish actor Miriam Margolyes has called on fellow Jews to "shout, beg, scream for a ceasefire" in The Harry Potter star recently told the Jewish Council of Australia that she was "so ashamed of Margolyes is the late…
newarab(2024-04-10). Israel blocking more food than other aid in starved Gaza: UN.newarab.com Israel is blocking far more convoys carrying food aid within Gaza, A spokesman for the United Nations' humanitarian agency pointed to statistics from March showing that it was much more difficult to get clearance for delivering food than other aid in the "Food convoys that should be going particularly t…
newarab(2024-04-10). Has UK support for Israel reached a tipping point.newarab.com Six months have elapsed since Israel launched its Despite the "After six months of relentless, indiscriminate bombardment by the Israeli military, there are no more words I can use to adequately describe the horror a…
newarab(2024-04-10). Israel strikes Gaza as US says Rafah attack 'not imminent'.newarab.com Israel bombed targets in Gaza on Tuesday as mediators in Cairo sought progress towards a truce and hostage deal and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Israeli troops would launch a US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had no indication of an "imminent" Israeli assault on
newarab(2024-04-10). Israel hits Hezbollah posts in Syria amid war escalation.newarab.com The Israeli army said early on Wednesday it had carried out bombardments on positions of Israel has exchanged cross-border fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon since it began waging its war in Gaza on October 7, as well as An Israeli Defence Force statement said the a…
newarab(2024-04-10). Moroccan activist sentenced for critising ties to Israel.newarab.com An activist who criticised Morocco's decision to Abdul Rahman Zankad of Mohammedia, Morocco was arrested in March after posting on Facebook about Israel's war on Gaza and Morocco's 2020 decision to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, the Moroccan Spac…
newarab(2024-04-10). UK won't stop weapons to Israel, despite Gaza war: Cameron.newarab.com The British government has concluded it "On Israel and international humanitarian law, and as required by the UK's robust arms export control regime, I have now reviewed the most recent advice about the situation in Gaza and Israel's conduct of the…
newarab(2024-04-10). Australia suggests it could recognise Palestinian state.newarab.com Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that recognising a state of Palestine could restart the moribund Middle East peace process and undermine extremist forces in the Middle East. | "Recognising a Palestinian state – one that can only exist side by side with a secur…
newarab(2024-04-10). Qatar denies US lawmaker's accusations of 'funding Hamas'.newarab.com The claim was made by James Comer, Republican chair of the US House of Representatives' Committee on Oversight and Accountability, in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland bearing Monday's date. | "Qatar has reportedly hosted a…
Atef Said(2024-03-31). Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need.truthout.org "Famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70 percent of the population faces catastrophic hunger, according to the United Nations Food Agency. Israeli journalist Zvi Bar'el reported that "Gazans are collecting weeds to prepare meals and mothers cannot breastfeed because they are so weak." It took more than five months and the loss of more than 32,000 Palestinian lives for the UN… |
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-31). The Plan Is To Turn Palestine Into A Historical Footnote So It's Too Late To Save It.thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The Zionist plan for the Palestinians is to kill them and drive them off their land by whatever cruelty is necessary, with the understanding that one day people will look back on it in the same way they look back on the genocides of other indigenous populations, saying "Yeah it was bad, but that was in the past so there's nothing we can do about it." | The Zionists take a long view of history, understanding that all the outrage and backlash they're facing over Gaza right now will one day be irrelevant if they can carry out their plan for the territo…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-31). The Plan Is To Turn Palestine Into A Historical Footnote So It's Too Late To Save It.caitlinjohnstone.com.auListen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): The Zionist plan for the Palestinians is to kill them and drive them off their land by whatever cruelty is necessary, with the understanding that one day people will look back on it in the same way they look back on the genocides of …
Staff(2024-03-31). Hamas says decision to end Gaza war in US hands.muslimmirror.comTehran : Making a decision on stopping the war in Gaza is in the hands of the United States, a representative of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement in Lebanon says. The US supports genocide and starvation against the Palestinian people, the news channel Al Mayadeen quoted Ahmad Abdel Hadi as saying early on Sunday. Negotiations …
Julia Conley(2024-03-31). Palestinians and Allies Around the Globe Mark Land Day Amid Genocide in Gaza.truthout.org Palestinians on Saturday were joined by people across the globe in marking Land Day, the 48th anniversary of Israel's killing of six unarmed protesters who rose up against the Israeli government's confiscation and occupation of Palestinian land. Thousands of Palestinian people marched through Deir Hanna, one of the Israeli towns where authorities violently cracked down on nonviolent protesters on… |
Staff(2024-03-31). Gaza: 77 Palestinians killed, 108 wounded by Israeli attacks last 24 hrs.muslimnews.co.uk (Wafa, Al Jazeera): 77 Palestinians killed and 108 wounded by Israeli indiscriminate bombings in Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, according to Ministry of Health. This brings death toll from Israeli Defence Force's attacks on Gaza to 32,782, including 14,000 children, and 75,298 injured since October 7 reports the Health Ministry of Health. A …
Jonathan Kuttab(2024-03-31). This Easter, Palestinian Christians Will Be Praying for Palestine's Resurrection.truthout.org The dream of a truly joyful Easter — one aligned with the holiday's message of hope and resurrection — feels far, far away for Christian Palestinians as Israel's mounting toll of civilian casualties in Gaza marches onward relentlessly. More than 32,000 Palestinians have now been killed and 70,000 wounded, most of them women and children. The constant buzzing of armed drones is ceaseless, and there'… |
Editor(2024-03-31). Palestine Action Permanently Shutsdown Israeli Military Contractor Elbit Plant in UK.socialistproject.ca Relentless direct action has secured another victory in the fight against Israel's arms trade, as Elbit Systems are forced to sell their 'Elite KL' factory in Tamworth, England. The company had previously manufactured cooling and power management systems for military vehicles, but was sold after stating that it faced falling profits and increased security costs resulting from Palestine Action's efforts. | After the sale was completed last month, Elite KL's new owners,
Staff(2024-03-31). Palestinian president demands Israel 'rapidly and completely' withdraw from Gaza.muslimmirror.comRAMALLAH, Palestine : Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas said Friday that Israel must "rapidly and completely" withdraw from the Gaza Strip and cease all unilateral actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian news agency, WAFA. The remarks were made when Abbas spoke with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on the telephone, focusing on …
aa.com.tr (2024-03-31). Church of England archbishop urges action to save starving children in Gaza, Ukraine The top cleric of the Church of England on Sunday called for action to save starving children in Gaza and Sudan. Delivering his Easter Sunday sermon at Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby urged action for the starving children of Gaza and Sudan, and the parents who desperately try to find food for them.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-03-31). Iraqi Resistance hits Israeli target in Galilee.plenglish.com Baghdad, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) The Iraqi Resistance announced today the strike on an Israeli target in the town of Eilabun, in response to the Zionist massacres against Palestinian civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
MEE staff(2024-03-31). UK MPs pressure government to disclose legal advice on Israel's law compliance after leak.middleeasteye.net UK MPs pressure government to disclose legal advice on Israel's law compliance after leak | One MP calls for David Cameron's to resign after revelations government received legal advice that Israel is in violation of international law | | Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron as he leaves Westm…
ecns.cn(2024-03-31). Indonesia's president-elect to visit China.ecns.cn Indonesian President-elect and Great Indonesia Movement Party General Chairman Prabowo Subianto will pay a three-day visit to China starting on Sunday.
ecns.cn(2024-03-31). Leaders call for deeper Sino-Kazakh relations.ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent congratulatory messages on Friday to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Kazakhstan Year of Tourism in China.
The Independent(2024-03-31). CHRIS PATTEN: China tightens its grip on Hong Kong.independent.co.ug COMMENT | CHRIS PATTEN | A few weeks ago, I was invited by several churches in and around Oxford to participate in a full-day meeting they had organized to welcome Hong Kong émigrés and their families to the area. Nearly all attendees were beneficiaries of the visa scheme introduced by the United Kingdom in 2021, which …
Pressenza Philippines(2024-03-31). Building Bridges Through Collaboration: Baguio Central University To Co-Host International Conference.pressenza.com BCU Signs MOU to Co-Host International Conference with WCC Aeronautical & Technological College: | By Genevieve Balance Kupang | In a collaborative spirit that transcends traditional boundaries, Baguio Central University (BCU), led by its Graduate School, College of Nursing and School of Midwifery, and the College of Business Administration, joins forces with WCC Aeronautical & Technological College (WCC-ATC) to co-host the International Conference on Research and Exhibits on Aviation and Aeronautics, Tourism, Engineering and Education (RISE: ICREATE 2024). The conference will be held on May 28-29, 2024,…
Jason Ditz(2024-03-31). Eight Killed, 30 Wounded in Overnight Market Blast in Northern Syria.news.antiwar.com An overnight car blast tore through a crowded marketplace in the rebel-held northern Syrian city of Azaz, killing at least eight people and wounding some 30 others. Two children were reported among the slain. The market was extra busy at night because of the holy month of Ramadan, and shoppers were flocking to the marketplace …
ecns.cn(2024-03-31). Washington draws flak for sending wrong signal.ecns.cn China voiced its firm opposition to military collusion between the Taiwan region and the United States, and urged the U.S. to adhere to the one-China principle.
Staff(2024-03-31). INDIA bloc rally to protect democracy and Constitution: Congress.muslimmirror.comNew Delhi : The Congress on Saturday asserted that the INDIA opposition bloc's "Loktantra bachao rally" to be held at the Ramlila Maidan here is aimed at saving the Constitution and democracy and not any particular person. It said a "strong message" will be sent out from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance's (INDIA) rally …
scorinoco(2024-03-31). Russia Criticizes UN Monitoring Mechanism of North Korea Sanctions, Vetoes Extension.orinocotribune.com The UN mechanism for monitoring compliance with sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has become a "tool of North Korea's geopolitical opponents," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, stating that this was the reason for Russia's veto against the extension of this mechanism. | On Friday, March 29, the Russian veto of the corresponding draft resolution, proposed by the United States, put an end to the mandate of the UN experts monitoring compliance with the UN Security Council sanctions imposed on DPRK. | "The Group of Experts of the 1718 Committee of the UN Security Co…
ecns.cn(2024-03-31). Bridge assists in rapid delivery of goods.ecns.cn A fleet of trucks carrying reinforced bars, cement pipes and prefabricated building materials recently passed through the port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to construction sites in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region after rapid customs inspection and clearance.
albawaba(2024-03-31). Tom Cruise reportedly ended his relationship with Elsina Khayrova due to her ex-husband.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After splitting with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova, 36, Hollywood icon Tom Cruise is back on the singles scene. After a brief romance, the couple, who had been romantically linked since December, called it quits on February 21.According to recent information about the split, Dmitry Tsetkov, Khayrova's ex-husband, was a major factor.Cruise's crew appears to be concerned about Tsetkov's interview and is cautious about its public release. It's said that Cruise, who is reportedly too busy working, would rather ignore his ex-wife's disparaging comments.Khayrova, though, seems upbeat about the possibilit…
RONALD MUSOKE(2024-03-31). The forgotten humanitarian catastrophe in DR Congo's Ituri Province.independent.co.ug NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When, in 2019, Georgette, a mother of four fled Lonalo-Lotsikpa, her village in the Ituri Province of northeastern DR Congo following a flair-up in conflict which left her husband dead, she hoped she would soon return to her home. Instead, it has been five years of living a near …
Olivier Turquet(2024-03-31). "Voice of Media" Fight for Journalist and Journalism.pressenza.com The organization 'Voice of Media' was initiated by 20 editors from Maharashtra, India. This initiative started in Maharashtra, then expanded to India, and now encompasses all countries around the globe. Over the past four years, 'Voice of Media' has worked for journalism and journalists. Through research, the organization identified five main areas of concern for journalists, including their well-being, health, education for their children, skill development, and post-retirement plans. Positive journalism is essential, as it forms the basis of public opinion. Journalism should serve as a thought-provoking force f…
Pressenza Philippines(2024-03-31). A PhD Student's Resilience: Defying Signal Challenges for Online Learning.pressenza.com By Genevieve Balance Kupang | Though International Women's Month (March) has just come to a close, I would like to greet and celebrate the inspiring women who contribute, persevere, and achieve something for humanity every day! Here is to honoring and uplifting women everywhere! | As a facilitator of adult learning, there's a constant joy in serving as an educator. In the narrative I'm about to share, however, the tables were turned. While I believed I was imparting knowledge, skill, and values, I became the student. As someone who thrives on learning life's lessons, I'm humbled by the example set by my graduate…
ecns.cn(2024-03-31). Boao forum displays green energy future.ecns.cn Green energy technology is integrated into Boao's Dongyu island, the permanent site of the Boao Forum for Asia in Qionghai, Hainan province.
MEE correspondent(2024-03-31). Iranian press review: Missile and drone arsenal growing, say domestic reports.middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Missile and drone arsenal growing, say domestic reports | Meanwhile, Iranians mourn death of prominent dissident musician, and a moderate politician says some radicals in power lack mental well-being
| | A Sayad-3 missile during the unveiling of the…
teleSUR, JCM(2024-03-31). Suman 32.705 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza.telesurtv.net "Las (fuerzas) de ocupación israelíes cometieron ocho masacres contra familias en la Franja de Gaza, dejando 82 mártires y 98 heridos durante las últimas 24 horas", dijo un comunicado del ministerio.
newarab(2024-03-31). The New Arab Weekly: IS-K attack Moscow and UNSC resolution.newarab.com This week on The New Arab Weekly, we look at the deadly Islamic State — Khorasan Province attack in Moscow, the Gaza ceasefire resolution that was passed at the United Nations Security Council, and the release of a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | We're joined by The New Arab's Head of News Paul Mcloughlin (
newarab(2024-03-31). Gaza: Israel approves ceasefire talks as attacks kill dozens.newarab.com Israeli forces intensified their attacks across the Gaza Strip overnight, killing at least 15 people in a strike on a The sports centre sheltered scores of displaced Eight civilians were also killed overnight in Israeli strikes targeting the home of the Aliwa family in Shujayah, east of Gaza C…
newarab(2024-03-31). South Lebanon: Four UN peacekeepers wounded in explosion.newarab.com The United Nations said four of its military observers were wounded Saturday when a shell exploded near them in Lebanon's official National News Agency said Israel was behind the explosion, though the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) has not yet…
newarab(2024-03-31). Gaza: Dozens killed in new strikes amid reports of talks.newarab.com Deadly Israeli airstrikes pounded the Gaza Strip overnight as Israeli attacks continued in the besieged and devastated Palestinian territory, including around several hospitals. | At least 75 people were killed overnight in new Israeli bombardment and ground attacks, most of them women and children, according to Gaza's health ministry. | Gaza's government media office also said that over 4…
newarab(2024-03-31). 1948 Palestinians protest for Gaza on Land Day.newarab.com Thousands of Palestinians living within Israel's 1948 borders have protested on the 48th On 30th March 1976, Israeli troops killed six unarmed Palestinian citizens of Israel who were protesting against a planned seizure of huge swathes of Palestinian land in the Galilee region by the Israeli government. | That event has been comme…
newarab(2024-03-31). Eight killed in car bomb attack at north Syria market.newarab.com A bomb exploded in a shopping area in a northern Syrian city held by At least "eight people were killed and 23 others wounded" when "a car bomb exploded in the middle of a popular market" in The Britain-based Observatory, which has a network of sour…
newarab(2024-03-31). Istanbul top prize as Turkey votes in local polls.newarab.com Turks were voting on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that But there appeared no excess of enthusiasm at polling stations, AFP correspondents reported, to a backdrop of "Everyone is worried about the day to day," said Guler Kaya, admitting she had had to stop…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-29). 'Israel' Carries Out Attacks in Lebanon and Syria in Violation of ICJ and UN.orinocotribune.com An Israeli attack on an emergency response center in Lebanon killed seven people. Another set of strikes on Syria killed several soldiers and an Iranian military adviser | Despite the UN Security Council adopting a resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive with Israel's continued attacks on Palestinians and other countries in the region. | In the past 24 hours, Israeli forces carried out several airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria, killing over a dozen people. Early on Wednesday, March 27, its forces bombed an emergency response center at al-Habbariyeh in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh region killing at l…
John V. Walsh(2024-03-29). Cut Off Funds for Genocide and War By Stopping the Congressional Discharge Petition.counterpunch.org Nothing can justify a genocide. And nothing can justify providing weaponry and support for those conducting a genocide. Nevertheless, the US Senate on February 13 passed a bill that provides billions for Israel's slaughter of tens of thousands of Palestinians. It authorizes $14 billion dollars in military aid for Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. And it passed the Senate on
Daniel Warner(2024-03-29). U.S. Complicity in Israel's "Plausible" Genocide.counterpunch.org The ICJ ruled on January 26 that Israel was committing "plausible genocide." In addition, in a March 25 Report to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese wrote in the Summary: "By analyzing the patterns of violence and Israel's policies in its onslaught on Gaza, this report concludes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the threshold indicating Israel's commission of genocide is met."
unitedEditor(2024-03-29). The day after the war in the Holy Land.uwidata.com There is great interest in the day after the war in Gaza. As horrific as the Israeli genocide and the magnitude of the Palestinian sacrifices, the obvious question is the following: "What comes after this new Nakba?" Will Hamas end or will it remain? And which Hamas: the organization or the idea? Will its leaders …
unitedEditor(2024-03-29). The day after the war in the Holy Land.unitedworldint.com There is great interest in the day after the war in Gaza. As horrific as the Israeli genocide and the magnitude of the Palestinian sacrifices, the obvious question is the following: "What comes after this new Nakba?" Will Hamas end or will it remain? And which Hamas: the organization or the idea? Will its leaders …
Staff(2024-03-29). "Like Lying in a Coffin": UNICEF Spokesperson Warns of Devastating Toll on Gaza's Children.democracynow.org As the death toll in Gaza tops 32,600, we speak with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder in Rafah near the Egyptian border, now home to some 1.5 million Palestinians seeking shelter from the fighting. He says Israel's continued obstruction of aid into the territory is a "man-made and preventable" crisis of hunger and acute malnutrition that could be ended if Israel just opened access to more aid trucks, especially in northern Gaza, where desperate people could be reached in as little as 10 minutes. "When I'm on the street, every person, the first thing they want to tell me in English or…
Staff(2024-03-29). Headlines for March 29, 2024.democracynow.org ICJ Orders Israel to Allow "Unhindered" Aid into Gaza in New Order as Starvation Deaths Mount, Reports: Israeli Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Syria Kill 40 People, Including Civilians, Hebrew University Reinstates Palestinian Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Following Outcry, "Let Gaza Live!": Activists Disrupt Glitzy Biden Fundraiser with Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Activist Vivien Sansour Highlights Destruction of Gaza's Soil, Trees Since War, South Carolina, Florida Will Vote in Racially Gerrymandered Districts in November, Texas Acquits Crystal Mason, Who Faced 5-Year Sentenc…
Cesar Chelala(2024-03-29). Settlements are an Obstacle to Peace.counterpunch.org Almost eight months after the brutal Hamas' attack on innocent Israeli and Jewish citizens, including women and children, there are still some essential questions that need to be answered. Why did Hamas did it? and in such a cruel, barbaric, unnecessary way? Even more puzzling, why did they do it aware of the terrifying response
Staff(2024-03-29). Over 1.1 mn people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN.muslimmirror.comGaza : The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that more than 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing "an extreme level of food insecurity," as Israel prevents aid from entering the enclave. The statement, posted on Thursday on social media platform X, emphasised the need to …
Staff(2024-03-29). Over 1.1 mn people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN.muslimmirror.com Gaza : The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that more than 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing "an extreme level of food insecurity," as Israel prevents aid from entering the enclave. The statement, posted on Thursday on social media platform X, emphasised the need to …
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-29). Israel Thinks Only 60-70 Out of 134 Hostages in Gaza Are Still Alive.news.antiwar.com Israel believes only 60 to 70 Israeli hostages in Gaza are alive out of the 134 people and bodies that are being held in the Strip as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sabotaging chances for a hostage deal with Hamas, Haaretz reported on Thursday. The Israeli military previously confirmed at least 36 of the …
Sean Reynolds(2024-03-29). Mountaintop Removal: David Brooks and the Elite Consensus on Gaza.counterpunch.org In his March 24th opinion piece for the Times, David Brooks agrees with a "broad consensus atop the Democratic Party" (is there room for such breadth on the peak of that lofty mountain?) saying that Israel has the right to defend its apartheid regime by killing, banishing or imprisoning not only Gaza's entire military but its entire elected government
albawaba(2024-03-29). Israeli raids in Lebanon claim lives of 11 civilians, including 10 paramedics, in a single day.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon reported that 11 civilians, including 10 paramedics, were killed by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon within a single day.He emphasized that such attacks on health facilities violate international humanitarian law and expressed concern over the escalating violence against medical teams in the region.This statement comes amidst increased tensions between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters along the Southern Lebanese borders. Hezbollah retaliated by targeting Israeli military sites in the occupied Kfar Shuba hills and launching over 150 missiles a…
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-29). Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Major Biden Campaign Event.news.antiwar.com Pro-Palestinian activists surrounded the Radio City Music Hall in New York City as President Joe Biden hosted one of his most prominent campaign events featuring his two Democratic predecessors. Inside the hall, protesters disrupted the speeches criticizing Biden's unyielding support for Israel. Thursday night's event raised a record-setting $26 million for the president and featured …
Jason Ditz(2024-03-29). Israel Kills at Least 42, Wounds Dozens in Attack on Syria's Aleppo.news.antiwar.com Syria's Aleppo Province saw the deadliest Israeli attacks in years on Friday, when Israeli warplanes hit multiple targets in the Aleppo countryside and targeted a Hezbollah warehouse near Aleppo's airport. So far, at least 42 people were reported killed in the Israeli attacks, 36 of them Syrian soldiers and 6 members of Hezbollah. The toll …
Staff(2024-03-29). Iran calls for international action against Israel's 'genocidal crime' in Gaza.muslimmirror.comTehran : Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has called on governments and international organisations to fulfill their "human, legal and historical responsibility" and take action to stop Israel's "genocidal crime" against Palestinians in Gaza. He made the remarks on Thursday in a post on social media platform X, citing as proof of Israel's "genocidal …
Caitlin A. Johnstone(2024-03-29). Imagine if Russia or China did the things Israel is doing in Gaza.mronline.org It's almost cliché at this point to say "imagine if Russia or China did this", but such comparisons are important for retaining a sense of perspective on just how evil the western political-media class is being about Gaza right now.
Staff(2024-03-29). Gaza: 71 Palestinian killed, 112 injured by Israeli bombardment last 24 hrs.muslimnews.co.uk (Al Jazeera and Wafa): According to Ministry of Health, 71 Palestinians were killed and 112 others injured by Israeli indiscriminate bombings in the past 24 hours in Gaza Strip. This brings total of Palestinians killed by Israeli Defence Forces since 7 October 2023 to 32,623, including at least 13,000 children and at least 75,092 others …
Prof Michel Chossudovsky(2024-03-29). Who Was Behind the Downing of Malaysian Airlines MH17?globalresearch.ca The MH17 Inquiry has been conducted in an insidious fashion. Important pieces of evidence including eye witness reports, audio & video material transmitted through Ukraine Intelligence (SBU) have been manipulated or excluded from the Dutch inquiry, which largely endorses Washington's accusations directed against Moscow.
The Independent(2024-03-29). Kampala Archdiocese installs first woman Head of Laity.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has installed its first-ever female Head of Laity, breaking the tradition of male dominance in the highest office of lay apostolate within the Archdiocese. Emily Kitto Mwaka, who was recently elected to the position, was formally presented on Thursday alongside other elected members of the Archdiocesan Council …
Staff(2024-03-29). Swatantraveer Savarkar; How Indian films are building up majoritarian narratives.muslimmirror.comBy Ram Puniyani Films are a very powerful medium which create a social understanding in various ways. Till decades ago we had films which reflected social realities and promoted progressive values. The films like 'Mother India', 'Do Bigha Jameen' and 'Naya Daur' are just a few of these. Some biopic films have also contributed a …
David McCall(2024-03-29). Why America Needs a Commercial Shipbuilding Industry.counterpunch.org James Crawford served five years in the U.S. Marine Corps maintaining the radar systems on super-sophisticated warplanes built to fend off enemy attacks from air, sea, and land. But not once during his time in numerous ports as far away as Asia did he see a U.S. commercial vessel plying the seas, a sign, he
ecns.cn(2024-03-28). Experts see signs of recovery in economy.ecns.cn China's economy is showing signs of steady recovery with effective measures to boost domestic demand and tackle structural issues, participants attending the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 said on Thursday.
Staff(2024-03-29). Protesters Disrupt Record $25 Million Biden Fundraiser in NYC as Thousands March Against Gaza War.democracynow.org Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the largest one-night fundraiser in presidential campaign history on Thursday. The event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City included numerous celebrities and featured President Biden alongside former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raising a record $25 million for Biden's reelection campaign. The main event was an onstage conversation with the three U.S. presidents moderated by late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert, but people began disrupting it just 10 minutes into their conversation, as Biden was talking, with protesters calling on the president to…
Adam Fishbein(2024-03-29). CEPR Sanctions Watch March 2024.cepr.net In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering March 2024: World Bank finds that sanctions overcompliance is hindering the private sector in Afghanistan; Cuba turns to the UN for assistance amid embargo-fueled food shortages; New book argues that Iran sanctions have hurt civilians, strengthened government; Human Rights Watch reports that North Korea sanctions negatively impact health, …
Tony Murphy(2024-03-29). Pro-Palestine protest says 'no' to National Guard.workers.org New York City, March 27 Outside Metropolitan Transit Authority meeting, New York City, March 27, 2024. Reflecting the widespread, popular rejection of National Guard troops in the New York City subway system, on March 27 pro-Palestinian activists protested in front of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. They demanded New York Gov . . . |
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-29). Sri Lankan tourism leader interested in relations with Cuba.plenglish.com Colombo, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Western Province Tourist Board Chairman Sugath Hewapathirana expressed on Friday his interest in the possibilities of exchanges with Cuban institutions for developing bilateral relations.
Anand Naidoo(2024-03-29). The Heat: Boao Forum for Asia.america.cgtn.com World leaders gathered for the annual Boao Forum to discuss regional and global development. China's top legislator made a keynote speech reaffirming the country's commitment to being open for business and to lead economic growth. | Joining the discussion: | Carl Fey is a Professor at BI Norwegian Business School and a Visiting Scholar at the Boao Forum. | John…
teleSUR, JDO(2024-03-29). CIJ emite nuevas medidas contra Israel.telesurtv.net Entre otras, le exige a la potencia ocupante que asegure la provisión a gran escala de asistencia humanitaria y evitar que su ejército cometa genocidio.
Pierre Rousset, Sushovan Dhar(2024-03-29). View from India: a retrospective of Emmanuel Macron's visit to Narenda Modi in late January 2024.cadtm.org Emmanuel Macron visited India on 25 and 26 January. The interview below was prepared for this occasion. However, for reasons largely beyond our control, its finalisation was postponed until now. Better late than never? | Sushovan Dhar is an Indian political activist and trade unionist. He is a member of the CADTM International network. | Pierre Rousset — Can we look back at the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India on 25 and 26 January? On the 26th, he attended the Republic Day (…) | – | /…
newarab(2024-03-29). Germany to quiz would-be citizens on Israel in new test.newarab.com Future In the new test, which applicants must pass to acquire German nationality, candidates could be asked the founding year of Israel or Germany's alleged particular The punishments for Holocaust denial, the name of the Je…
newarab(2024-03-29). New hope grows as more Americans oppose Israel's war in Gaza.newarab.com The majority of Americans oppose Israel's actions in Gaza, according to a The poll, conducted by Gallup, shows a 10 per cent increase in American public disapproval of Israel's military actions, compared with one released in November. | The research, conducted between 1 and 20 March, shows a marked shift in public opinion. Seeing an even bigger shift is Americans' approval of Israel's conduct in…
newarab(2024-03-29). Israeli strike kills 42 Syrian soldiers near Aleppo.newarab.com While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans for an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israel has launched its largest attack on Syria since 7 October. | An Israeli
newarab(2024-03-29). Israeli strikes in Rafah escalate fear of ground assault.newarab.com Israel bombed at least four homes in One of the airstrikes killed 11 people from a single family, health officials said. | Mussa Dhaheer, looking on from below as neighbours helped an emergency worker lower a victim i…
newarab(2024-03-29). Israeli settlers 'dressed as soldiers' kill Palestinians.newarab.com Eyewitness testimonies suggest a disturbing trend of On the afternoon of 19 March, 40-year-old farmer Fakher Bani Jaber from Khirbat al-Tawil, a small village in the northern occupied
newarab(2024-03-29). US official quits State Dept. over Israel Gaza war support.newarab.com A US State Department official working on human rights issues in the Middle East resigned Wednesday in protest over Annelle Sheline, 38, left her position as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor just a year into her role, with nearly half of that period overshadowed by Israel's
newarab(2024-03-29). UNRWA suspends teacher in Lebanon.newarab.com Dozens of people protested outside the Beirut office of the United Nations Palestinian Refugee Agency School teacher Fathi al-Sharif was put on leave for three months without pay as the UN agency investigated alleged activities "that are in violation of the Agency's regulatory framework governing staff conduct," the agency told Reuters in a statement. | UNRWA said it could…
newarab(2024-03-29). Afghan girls refrained from schools for third year running.newarab.com Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to education. | Shekiba has turned to online learning since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and shut her out of classrooms, signing up for live economics lectures she squints at on a pocket-sized phone screen. | Boys and men returned to classes with the start of the Afghan new year, but girls and women will be left behind again by a Taliban government education blockade that is part of a raft of restrictions the United Nations has labelled 'gender apartheid'
presstv.ir(2024-03-29). Ayatollah Khamenei: Gazans already victors of war with Israel.presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the resistance forces and the people of Gaza are already the victors of the war with Israel and their resistance is a "divine phenomenon".
presstv.ir(2024-03-29). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states.presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.
Staff(2024-03-28). February report on communal violence, hate speeches and hate crimes in India.muslimmirror.com By CSSS Team The build up to the 18th Lok Sabha election witnessed communal churning in India. According to the monitoring of Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, in February alone, the media reported ten communal riots, nine minor and one major riot. The communal riots left over 153 injured and six dead. It appears …
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-26). Things That Have Been Discredited During The Destruction Of Gaza.caitlinjohnstone.com.auNotes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ‚ùñ | List of things that have been discredited during the destruction of Gaza: | • Israel | • the "rules-based international order" | • liberals | • the label "antisemitism" | • the mainstream media | • Joe Biden | • the "two-state solution" myth | &sb…
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-26). Trump Says Israel Has To 'Finish the War' Because It's 'Losing a Lot of Support'.news.antiwar.com Former President Trump said in an interview with Israel Hayom over the weekend that Israel made a "big mistake" by broadcasting images and videos of the destruction in the Gaza Strip, saying it's losing Israel "a lot of support." Trump said he would have done the same thing as Israel in response to the October …
Democracy Now!(2024-03-26). Democracy Now! 2024-03-26 Tuesday.democracynow.org Headlines for March 26, 2024; Assange Extradition Delayed: British MP Jeremy Corbyn on U.K. Court Seeking More Assurances from U.S.; Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire Resolution, Says World Must Prevent "Another Nakba"; Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution; David Cay Johnston: Donald Trump "Finally Being Held to Account" After Half-Century of Criminality | Headlines for March 26, 2024; Assange Extradition Delayed: British MP Jeremy Corbyn on U.K. Court Seeking More Assurances from U.S.; Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire R…
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-26). Israel Pulls Negotiators From Qatar, Blames UN Resolution for Lack of Deal With Hamas.news.antiwar.com Israel is withdrawing its negotiators from Qatar and is blaming the lack of a hostage deal with Hamas on a UN Security Council resolution that called for a Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas officials said on Monday that the Palestinian group was still seeking a hostage deal that included a permanent ceasefire and an Israeli …
Staff(2024-03-26). Headlines for March 26, 2024.democracynow.org U.K. High Court Delays Possible Extradition of Julian Assange Until U.S. Provides "Assurances", UNSC Approves Its First Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Ater U.S. Abstains, Israeli Attack on Rafah Home Kills at Least 18 People, Half of Them Children, U.N.-Commissioned Report Lays Out Evidence of Israeli Genocide in Gaza, Baltimore Bridge Collapse Plunges Vehicles into Freezing River; Officials Warn of "Mass Casualties", Bassirou Diomaye Faye Clinches Senegalese Presidency, Vows to Fight Corruption and Inequality, Ecuador's Youngest Mayor Brigitte García Killed in Targeted Shooting, NBC News…
Staff(2024-03-26). Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution.democracynow.org We speak with former top U.N. human rights official Craig Mokhiber after the Security Council voted Monday on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing it to pass after nearly six months of obstructing similar efforts at the Security Council. Mokhiber, who resigned in October over the U.N.'s failure to address rights violations in Israel-Palestine, says "Israel has the world record" for violating U.N. resolutions and is certain to violate this ceasefire resolution, as well, even though it e…
MEE staff(2024-03-26). War on Gaza: US-Israel row escalates over UN ceasefire resolution.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: US-Israel row escalates over UN ceasefire resolution | The US said Israel was 'inaccurately' blaming a UN resolution for stalled talks on a hostage deal | | People inspect damage to a building that was hit overnight during Israeli bombardment in Rafah in southern Gaza, on 26 March 2024…
Staff(2024-03-26). Venezuela's UN Ambassador: Ceasefire in Gaza is Binding for 'Israel'.orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Moncada made this statement on social media, where he wrote: "Today, the UN Security Council approved a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This is a legal order for Israel and all states in the world. Now, the US, protecting Israel, affirms that the resolution 'is not bindin…
socialistworker.co.uk (2024-03-26). Israel storms the last four hospitals still open in GazaIsrael launched a deliberate assault on Gaza's remaining hospitals last week, murdering patients, workers and people sheltering in medical compounds. Zionist forces hit the areas around four hospitals—Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr in Gaza City, and Al-Amal and Nasser in Khan Younis.
palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-26). UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Votes to Demand Gaza CeasefireThe text passed with 153 votes in favor, while 23 countries abstained from the vote. Israel voted against the resolution, along with eight other countries and the United States, which vetoed a similar resolution at the United Nations Security Council
Pressenza New York(2024-03-26). Munich Peace Alliance for the Easter March Munich 2024.pressenza.com On March 24, 2024, the Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, traveled for talks to Egypt, Israel, and the "Palestinian Territories" (AA). On the Foreign Ministry website, she is quoted as follows: "We stand by our responsibility for Israel's security: Hamas must lay down its weapons and must never bring back the terror of October 7 upon the people of Israel. However, this goal cannot be achieved purely militarily. Military action has its limits in international humanitarian law. Only an immediate humanitarian ceasefire leading to a lasting ceasefire keeps the hope for peace alive…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Ismail Haniyeh set to visit Tehran today.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Iranian media, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be visiting the Iranian capital Tehran to hold meetings with senior officials. This counts as Haniyeh's second visit to Iran since October 7, and just a day after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group, Iran's official Press TV reported.Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel: Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.Palestinian fighters "infiltra…
Peoples Dispatch(2024-03-26). Protesters across Arab countries call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.peoplesdispatch.org People took to the streets in a number of countries across West Asia and North Africa after the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire. However, Israel refused to heed the call and continued its attacks on Gaza on Tuesday…
Staff(2024-03-26). Israel isolated as UN security council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.muslimmirror.comUNITED NATIONS : The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Monday demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas after the United States abstained from the vote, sparking a spat with its ally Israel. The remaining 14 council members voted for the resolution — proposed by the 10 elected members of …
Democracy Now!(2024-03-26). Democracy Now! 2024-03-26 Tuesday.democracynow.org Headlines for March 26, 2024; Assange Extradition Delayed: British MP Jeremy Corbyn on U.K. Court Seeking More Assurances from U.S.; Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire Resolution, Says World Must Prevent "Another Nakba"; Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution; David Cay Johnston: Donald Trump "Finally Being Held to Account" After Half-Century of Criminality | Headlines for March 26, 2024; Assange Extradition Delayed: British MP Jeremy Corbyn on U.K. Court Seeking More Assurances from U.S.; Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire R…
albawaba(2024-03-26). US refuses to comply with Israel, Netanyahu responds sternly.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted quickly in response to the recent UN ruling, calling off the Israeli delegation's planned trip to the US. This action is in response to the US choosing not to exercise its veto power on a UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.Following the abstention at the UN Security Council, Netanyahu acknowledged that the visit—which had been requested by US President Joe Biden to discuss extending humanitarian aid to Gaza and investigating potential alternatives to a planned military action in Rafah—had been canceled…
Alex Bainbridge, Jacob Andrewartha, Jim McIlroy, Alex Salmon, Renfrey Clarke(2024-03-26). 24 weeks of protest: 'We're not normalising genocide'.greenleft.org.au The traditional Palm Sunday rallies for peace and refugee rights were organised on the 24th week of continuous protests against Israel's genocide against the people of Gaza. Alex Bainbridge reports.
albawaba(2024-03-26). Colombia threatens to sever diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza ceasefire violations.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a bold move, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has urged the international community to cut diplomatic relations with Israel if it fails to adhere to the UN Security Council's ceasefire resolution for Gaza. The call comes after the long-awaited UN resolution aimed at an immediate ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Gaza. Petro emphasized that Colombia would take decisive action if Israel disregards the UN's directive.However, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz, condemned Petro's stance, labeling it as support for Hamas and a disgrace to the Colombian people. Katz reiterated Israel's com…
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-26). U-Haul Separation Wall at "Kibbutz Israel"indybay.org The exterior of the Israeli Embassy that was transformed earlier this month into "Kibbutz Israel" by human rights activists as a living reminder of the ongoing genocide in Gaza while calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, has been transformed yet again. In the "kibbutz" latest iteration, the embassy has utilized its leased public street curbside parking area in front of the building to block activists from view in favor of establishing a "separation wall."
Gabisile(2024-03-26). President welcomes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire.sanews.gov.za President welcomes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire | President Cyril Ramaphosa is the latest world leader to back the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decision which demands an "immediate ceasefire" between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza. | This follows the UNSC's adoption of Resolution 2728 (2024) on Monday, which demands an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the duration of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, ending in two weeks. | The United States abstained from the vote, with the 14 other council members all voting in favour to none against the Security Council ceasefire resoluti…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-03-26). Hamas chief arrives in Iran for talks on Gaza war.tribune.com.pk Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials, the Palestinian group said. | Haniyeh's talks in Iran will focus on Israel's ongoing war on the Gaza Strip and the latest Palestinian developments, Hamas said in a statement. | The visit came one day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. | While Hamas welcomed the resolution, Israel rejected the cease-fire call and vowed to continue its war on the Palestinian enclave. | Read also: Hamas issues ceasefire proposal detailing ex…
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-03-26). South Africa satisfied with Security Council resolution on Gaza.plenglish.com Pretoria, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa today endorsed the recent UN Security Council decision calling for a temporary "immediate ceasefire" in the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.
Marjorie Cohn(2024-03-26). Israel Remains Intent on Genocide Despite World Court Orders.truthout.org Israel is continuing its genocidal campaign against the Palestinians in Gaza and hindering humanitarian relief efforts despite specific orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), or the World Court, to refrain from these very actions. On January 26, in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the ICJ ordered the following provisional measures be taken: Since the ICJ issued the order… |
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Pressure mounts on Israel to spare Rafah.ecns.cn The international community and humanitarian agencies have warned Israel not to attack Rafah, but to end "hell on earth" and prevent a looming "man-made famine "in Gaza, as several Arab countries reaffirmed their commitment to the Palestinian people.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-26). Draft UN Report Finds Israel Has Met the Threshold for Genocide.libya360.wordpress.com Brett Wilkins Gazan mother mourns her daughter killed in an Israeli air strike in Deir Al Bala (Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images) "Israel's genocide on the Palestinians in Gaza is an escalatory stage of a long-standing settler-colonial process of erasure." The United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday published a draft report that…
Yves Engler(2024-03-26). On Cartoon Noses, Antisemitism, and the Slaughter in Gaza.dissidentvoice.org Once again, the accusation of antisemitism was weaponized to trump both common sense and support for the victims of Israel's murderous rampage. Last week prominent Quebec cartoonist Serge Chapleau caricatured Benjamin Netanyahu as a vampire. The cartoon published in La Presse reads "Nosfenyahou, en route to Rafah." The pro-Israel and genocide lobby immediately condemned the caricature …
Staff(2024-03-26). Journalist infiltrates Israel's grassroots pro-genocide protest.youtube.com Journalist Jeremy Loffredo joins The Grayzone to discuss his shocking and highly revelatory video report from inside the ranks of the Israeli nationalists blocking aid to Gaza with the quiet support of their government. Loffredo explains how he gained access to the demonstrators and the unsettling scenes he witnessed while filming his exclusive Grayzone documentary. …
MEE staff(2024-03-26). War on Gaza: 'Reasonable grounds' to believe Israel committing genocide, says UN expert.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: 'Reasonable grounds' to believe Israel committing genocide, says UN expert | Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has called for an arms embargo on Israel | | Francesca Albanese attends a side event during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 2…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-26). Israel and Genocide: Not Only in Gaza.libya360.wordpress.com Mark Lewis Taylor International Women's Day demonstrators in Ciudad de Guatemala tagged sidewalks and building facades. The phrases "FALTA LUCIA" (LUCIA IS MISSING) and "Free Gaza" are seen here. March 8, 2024. (Image courtesy of Festivales Solidarios) It was on the streets of Guatemala City in 1987 when I began awakening to Israel's partnership with…
| Reuters | (2024-03-26). Houthis say six ships attacked in past 72 hours.tribune.com.pk Houthi militants in Yemen said on Tuesday they had mounted six attacks on ships with drones and missiles in the last 72 hours in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. | The Houthis attacked the Maersk Saratoga, APL Detroit, and the Huang Pu after identifying them as either US or British, in addition to Pretty Lady ship which they claim was heading to Israel, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement. | The Houthis, who control Yemen's capital and most populous areas, have attacked international shipping in the Red Sea since November in what they say is solidarity with Palestinians, drawing…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Houthis target four American-British destroyers, pledge support for Gaza.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a recent press statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, it was confirmed that on the eve of the tenth year of the American-British and KSA-led military aggression, the Yemeni Armed Forces launched six military operations. These operations targeted four American and British ships, as well as two American destroyers, while also aiming at Umm Al-Rashrash, Eilat, in southern occupied Palestine.Additionally, the statement reiterated their decision to prevent ships heading to the occupied Palestinian territories from navigating.This action follows the declaration of support for Gaza by the Ho…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-26). Israeli "Commission" on 7 October Rape Claims Exposed as Fraud.libya360.wordpress.com Ali Abunimah In early December, the White House received Cochav Elkayam-Levy, whom it described in a press statement as the "Chair of Israel's Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children." The subject of multiple media profiles, Elkayam-Levy played a key role in giving international legitimacy to Israel's baseless atrocity propaganda about mass rapes….
Robert Koehler(2024-03-26). A One-State Solution Could Transform the World.counterpunch.org Probably fewer ideas are treated with more contempt in today's world than . . . ahem: a one-state solution for Palestine and Israel, with, good God, every resident equally valued, equally free. "Snort! No one wants this! It's not possible — it's not true!" My reply to the cynics is this: We will not enter
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-26). Ramadan Flood: Why 'Israel' Fears Religious Practices During Ramadan.orinocotribune.com By Lama Ghosheh — Mar 23, 2024 | The connection to al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as rebellion and resistance for its sake and defending it, is based on national, religious, spiritual, social, and cultural dimensions. | Ahead of the outset of the holy month of Ramadan, Israeli "Heritage" Minister Amichai Eliyahu called for the complete erasure and eradication of the month of Ramadan. In statements to the Israeli Army Radio, he said, "The so-called month of Ramadan must be wiped out, just as our fear of this month must also be wiped out." He made this statement in response to concerns about rising tensions in the We…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Hezbollah hits Israeli Liman's military barracks.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Hezbollah Islamic resistance in Lebanon launched a targeted attack on the headquarters of the Israeli occupation's 'Liman' military barracks, achieving a direct hit with artillery shells. In a decisive strike, Hezbollah bombed the Liman Battalion headquarters in the Upper Galilee region, further exacerbating tensions.Simultaneously, a missile was fired at an Israeli site in the occupied Shebaa Farms area, located in southern Lebanon, marking another act of resistance against Israeli forces in the area.Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark threat, warning that if the Uni…
MEE staff(2024-03-26). New video contradicts Israeli medic's account of 7 October sexual assault, report says.middleeasteye.net New video contradicts Israeli medic's account of 7 October sexual assault, report says | Video seen by New York Times undermines account of unnamed military paramedic whose testimony was key part of its own report alleging sexual assault in Kibbutz Be'eri | | German President Frank-Walter Steinmeie…
Abdel Bari Atwan(2024-03-26). Erdoƒüan's inaction over Gaza.thealtworld.com Verbal condemnation needs to be matched by practical measures | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan is coming under heavy criticism in Turkey and from within his governing AK party — not to mention the opposition — these days, and his popularity in the Arab and Islamic world has been plummeting. In both cases, the reason is his failure to take practical seps to oppose Israel's war of extermination and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, in contrast to far less powerful but more principled countries like Yemen. | Erdoƒüan has, to be sure, made some strong and scathing statements…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Israeli government rift deepens as Gideon Sa'ar resigns.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Religious Zionism Party, under the Israeli minister of finance, Bezalel Smotrich's leadership, asserts that Gideon Sa'ar's resignation from the government undermines the morale of soldiers and the ongoing Gaza conflict. Minister Sa'ar stepped down from the emergency government, citing exclusion from the war council as the reason for his resignation. Meanwhile, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid sees Sa'ar's resignation as the initial move toward dissolving Netanyahu's government. Israeli Minister Gideon Sa'ar, a veteran politician who joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency unity gove…
Staff(2024-03-26). Gaza: 81 Palestinians killed, 93 wounded by Israeli attacks last 24 hours.muslimnews.co.uk By Abdul Adil London, (The Muslim News): More than 81 Palestinians have been killed and 93 wounded by indiscriminate bombing by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, according to the enclave's Health Ministry. This brings the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli bombings since October 7 to 32,414, including at least …
Staff(2024-03-26). Paul Mason smears audience member who calls out pro-Israel lobby partnership with Labour.thecanary.co Commentator Paul Mason, who is trying to become a Labour MP, slandered an audience member as antisemitic during a Q&A discussion at an event entitled 'Is it worth voting Labour in 2024?' The audience member said: I can't believe that there hasn't been any mention here of the Labour Files, like you know the way …
Norman Solomon(2024-03-26). Close-up of Death Culture: 1,000 in Entertainment Biz Proclaim Support for Gaza Slaughter.counterpunch.org Last week, Variety reported that "more than 1,000 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals have signed an open letter denouncing Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest' Oscar speech." The angry letter is a tight script for a real-life drama of defending Israel as it continues to methodically kill civilians no less precious than the signers'
albawaba(2024-03-26). Israeli strikes hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah retaliates.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Amid escalating tensions, Israel conducted several airstrikes and artillery shelling operations across southern Lebanon. The town of Kafr Kila in southern Lebanon was targeted in an Israeli raid, followed by airstrikes in the vicinity of the Hermel district in northeastern Lebanon and the Wadi Faara area in the eastern Bekaa. Israeli artillery shells also hit near the towns of Naqoura and Khiam in southern Lebanon. Reports from Israeli media indicated that sirens sounded in "Hanita" as five rockets were launched from Lebanon. Al-Mayadeen correspondent in the south reported direct fire from Lebanon towar…
albawaba(2024-03-26). American raids on Syria claim 8 soldiers in Deir ez-Zor.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- 7 Syrian soldiers and a civilian lost their lives in Deir ez-Zor as a result of American airstrikes conducted at dawn today. Reports from Syrian agencies indicate that the raids targeted various towns, villages, and military sites in the region.Official Syrian media sources confirmed the devastating toll, stating that the American bombing in eastern Syria resulted in the deaths of 7 soldiers and one civilian.Meanwhile, Israeli security sources have corroborated reports of airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard positions in eastern Syria. Skynews Arabia, citing Iranian sources, reported that th…
Nada Almadhoun(2024-03-26). A volunteer doctor in Gaza faces her patients' traumas along with her own.mondoweiss.net I am in my final year in medical school and have seen hundreds of critical cases as a volunteer doctor during Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. The traumas I have seen in my patients are no different from those I have experienced myself.
albawaba(2024-03-26). Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah's airstrip and military installations.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation of tensions, the Israeli army spokesperson confirmed multiple airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's airstrip and military installations deep within Lebanese territory. The strikes specifically targeted locations in Aita al-Shaab, Kafr Kila, and Maroun al-Ras.Notably, sirens blared across Israeli towns in the Upper Galilee and the occupied southern Golan Heights, signaling imminent rocket attacks by Hezbollah.Rockets were indeed launched from southern Lebanon towards Israeli positions in these areas, with explosions heard as far as Tiberias. The intensity of the attacks was evident…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Anger after Yemeni antiquities placed for auction in Tel Aviv.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Anger in Yemen after the exposure of Israeli stealing of Yemeni antiquities and placing them for sale in auction.The Yemeni researcher Abdullah Mohsen revealed that Israel is placing the seventh Yemeni antiquities for auction in Tel Aviv. On Monday, he posted on his Facebook a picture of an artwork saying it is now being placed for action in Israel.He wrote: "Starting yesterday, Sunday, March 24, visitors with prior appointments began visiting the Archaeological Center's auction showroom, organized by Israeli archaeologist Dr. Robert Deutsch, on the international auction platform Bidspirit, at the Dan…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-26). Things That Have Been Discredited During The Destruction Of Gaza: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix.thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | List of things that have been discredited during the destruction of Gaza: | • Israel | • the "rules-based international order" | • liberals | • the label "antisemitism" | • the mainstream media | • Joe Biden | • the "two-state solution" myth | • Bernie Sanders | • Robert F Kennedy Jr | • the label "terrorist" | • the "human shields" lie | ‚Ä&ce…
Jake Johnson(2024-03-26). Sanders Says State Department's Position on Israel "Makes a Mockery of US Law"truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday said the U.S. State Department's determination that Israel is not violating international law with its assault on the Gaza Strip is "absurd on its face," pointing to the mass death, destruction, and starvation that Israeli forces have inflicted on the territory's population over the past six months. "Thirty-two thousand Palestinians in Gaza have been killed and almost… |
ecns.cn(2024-03-25). UN Security Council adopts first cease-fire for Gaza.ecns.cn The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan, marking the first such directive since the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict began on Oct 7, 2023.
albawaba(2024-03-26). Palestinian resistance responds to Israeli aggression with missile barrage to Ashdod.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- After nearly six months of relentless Israeli aggression on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 32,000 Palestinians and leaving 75,000 injured, with many succumbing to malnutrition, the Palestinian resistance has struck back. In a significant development, missiles were launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israeli sites and towns. Sirens blared in Ashdod, situated north of the Gaza Strip.The Al-Qassam Brigades, a military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility, stating that they bombed occupied Ashdod in retaliation for the Israeli targeting of civilians.Reports from Israeli sources indicate that while…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-26). Chile Marches for Palestine: "As Long as Zionism Exists There Will Be No Peace"libya360.wordpress.com Andrés Figueroa Cornejo Along the Alameda, the main artery of Santiago de Chile, and from the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center to Plaza Los Héroes, humanity marched today in solidarity with the cause of the people of Palestine to demand that the Boric administration break diplomatic, commercial and military relations with Israel. Likewise, demonstrations were replicated in…
infobrics(2024-03-26). Trends and Prospects for Indian-China Trade and Entrepreneurship.infobrics.org Trade and entrepreneurship are crucial in shaping the broader bilateral relations between India and China. Beyond the economic realm, they serve as channels for cultural exchange, technological cooperation and diplomatic engagement. India and China, being two of the world's fastest-growing economies, recognise the immense potential for mutual benefit through increased trade and entrepreneurial ventures…
infobrics(2024-03-26). BRICS Under Russian Chairship — Analysis.infobrics.org On 1 January 2024, the chairship of BRICS shifted from South Africa to Russia, with a full agenda in tow. BRICS, a multilateral forum of five nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — made history by accepting the applications of six other states — Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to join it, a decision taken at its 15th summit in Johannesburg in August 2023. These need to be absorbed into the grouping…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Airstrike kills 9 fighters in eastern Syria.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights, pro-Iranian fighters including a leader were killed Tuesday in air strikes in war-torn eastern Syria."Nine pro-Iranian fighters, including a leader and a Syrian, were killed and more than 20 wounded in air strikes targeting the villa they were staying in, which served as a communications center," the Observatory stated, not specifying the origin of the strike. It is believed that the death toll is likely to rise, as there was a massive number of injuries, 20+, most of whom are recorded as severe.According to Syrian government-backed media, the latest…
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). 'Operation against dacoits in riverbed areas inevitable'.tribune.com.pk Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) President in Sindh, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive operation targeting dacoits operating in riverbed areas and street criminals in urban centres. | In a statement released from Larkana on Tuesday, he highlighted the escalating incidents of robbery and kidnapping along the major transportation routes, including the Sukkur-Multan motorway and highways in Sukkur and Larkana divisions, which often lead to disruptions in traffic flow during the evening hours. | Khuhro lamented the brazen activities of dacoits and robbers who not only plunder innoc…
albawaba(2024-03-26). 2 Moscow attackers "traveled freely" with no arrest warrants.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Senior Turkish official stated that two members of the group that carried out the vicious Crocus City Hall in Moscow attack have "traveled freely" because there were no arrest warrants issued against them.Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Turkish official told AFP that two "Tajik nationals Rachabalizoda Saidakrami and Shamsidin Fariduni were able to travel freely between Russia and Turkey since there was no warrant for their arrest,".Crocus City Hall Concert Attack: On Friday evening, masked gunmen entered and set fire to the Crocus City Hall in Moscow's northern district of Krasnogorsk, k…
albawaba(2024-03-26). Anne Hathaway listens to Lana Del Rey during Vanity fair latex shoot.albawaba.com Hollywood's own Anne Hathaway recently graced the cover of Vanity Fair, and the photoshoot was nothing short of sensational.Known for her versatile roles, from the princesses to the gritty, Hathaway has once again reinvented her image, this time by embracing a darker, more gothic persona.anne hathaway being a lana del rey fan is my roman empire
Staff(2024-03-26). USCIRF expresses concern over India's exclusionary Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) during Congressional hearing.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Desk Washington, DC — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concern over the Indian government's implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Rules (CAR) to enact the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schneck recently testified at a Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing regarding this development. "The …
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Taiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to mainland.ecns.cn A Buddhist association from the island of Taiwan donated 30 lost relics to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) at a donation ceremony held at the National Museum of China (NMC) on Monday"…
| Ayesha Khan Ansari | (2024-03-26). Bike lifters target Karachi University.tribune.com.pk Incidents of robbery are on the rise within the premises of University of Karachi due to poor security arrangements, leading to heightened feelings of insecurity among students. The university has previously experienced episodes of terrorism, yet adequate security measures have not been taken by the administration. | Recent reports reveal that the largest university in Karachi has become an open ground for thieves, with students' motorcycles being stolen and incidents of mobile phone snatching occurring outside the campus. The thefts have significantly impacted academic activities and have caused mental distre…
ecns.cn(2024-03-25). Policy shift sparks surge in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge crossings.ecns.cn According to data from the Gongbei Customs of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, the number of vehicles only registered in Hong Kong and Macao, or so-called single-plated vehicles, passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has increased significantly.
albawaba(2024-03-26). Demet àñzdemir warms online users' hearts with her dreams to end world oppression.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recent interview featured in an Indian magazine, popular Turkish actress Demet àñzdemir revealed thought-provoking sentiments, igniting conversations online. Gracing the cover alongside Bollywood stars, àñzdemir's statement, "If I weren't an actress, I would be an activist fighting against injustices," resonated deeply with readers.Reflecting on her life and career, àñzdemir shared insights into her passion for social activism, highlighting her admiration for the vibrant culture of Bollywood. She expressed delight in watching Indian films, emphasizing the allure of their color…
Julia Gledhill(2024-03-26). White House Wants $895 Billion for Pentagon and Nukes in Fiscal Year 2025.truthout.org The White House released its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 on March 11th, and the news was depressingly familiar: $895 billion for the Pentagon and work on nuclear weapons at the Department of Energy. After adjusting for inflation, that's only slightly less than last year's proposal, but far higher than the levels reached during either the Korean or Vietnam wars or at the height of the Cold… |
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Hot weather likely to persist for a week.tribune.com.pk The city weather remained clear and bright on Tuesday as the mercury soared to 36.7 degrees Celsius, marking a day of elevated temperatures. Despite the presence of active sea breezes, the weather remained predominantly sunny, with a noticeable increase in heat intensity anticipated during the afternoon. | According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), maximum temperature in the city was recorded as 36.7 degrees Celsius. The PMD's Early Warning Centre forecasts predicted hot and humid weather for the city over the next three days. Temperature is expected to range between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, w…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Asian economy expected to increase 4.5 percent in 2024: report.ecns.cn The Asian economy is expected to increase by 4.5 percent in 2024 amid a strong consumption and proactive fiscal policy, faster than 2023, according to the Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress flagship report issued at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 in South China's Hainan Province on Tuesday.
Ragip Soylu(2024-03-26). Moscow concert attack: Suspects travelled to Turkey to renew Russian visa.middleeasteye.net Moscow concert attack: Suspects travelled to Turkey to renew Russian visa | Two of the four Moscow attack suspects, both Tajik nationals, travelled to Turkey in February to renew their visa-free stay in Russia, Turkish authorities told MEE | | Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda, a suspect in t…
| Radio Pakistan | (2024-03-26). PM Shehbaz vows to bring economic stability, ensure GDP growth.tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the resolve on Tuesday to bring macroeconomic stability and put Pakistan the path of growth. | Addressing the Tax Excellence Awards ceremony in Islamabad, the premier said ensuring export-led growth through joint efforts was the only solution to make the country debt-free. | The prime minister also said the government will strive to elevate productive sectors such as industries, information technology (IT), and agriculture. | Referring to the new IMF programme, the premier said the government is taking the step to bring stability to the country's economy. | "The state wi…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Media center of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 opens.ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. A total of 5,000 people, including nearly 1,200 registered media journalists will take part in this year's meeting.
Staff(2024-03-26). Twelve Opposition Candidates Register for Venezuela's July 28 Presidential Elections.orinocotribune.com Caracas ( According to the CNE's electoral schedule, aspirants were required to register between March 21 and March 25. Subsequently, they will have between April 1 and April 20 to replace candidates, if necessary. On Sunday, March 24, the far-right opposition coalition Unitary Platform (PUD) publicized a request to exten…
Oscar Rickett(2024-03-26). Bahrain opposition activist detained for criticising McLaren ownership.middleeasteye.net Bahrain opposition activist detained for criticising McLaren ownership | Ebrahim Sharif was arrested by Bahraini authorities over social media posts critical of Bahrain's decision to take full ownership of the British car company | | A McLaren car is seen against the backdrop of the Bah…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). 30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan.ecns.cn Thirty Buddhist cultural relics have been returned to the Chinese mainland from Taiwan thanks to the joint efforts of people on both sides of the Strait.
WSWS(2024-03-26). Social collective agreements prepare way for closure of Ford Saarlouis parts supplier park.wsws.org Ford has been in the process of closing or reorganising entire plants in Europe, the US, Brazil, Russia and India for four years in order to increase profits at the expense of the workforce. However, works council representatives and the IG Metall have done everything in their power for years to ensure that resistance to this has come to nothing.
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Forum focus on world challenges.ecns.cn The concept of building a community of shared future for mankind is the way forward for the world to tackle complex challenges through joint dialogues and construction, mutual respect and benefits, experts said ahead of the Boao Forum for Asia, or BFA, annual conference.
albawaba(2024-03-26). Turkey detains 147 ISIS affiliates in nationwide raids.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Turkish authorities announced detaining scores of suspects who are believed to be ISIS affiliates in raids across the country. During simultaneous raids carried out in 30 cities across the country, 147 suspects were detained, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on social media.
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Taiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to Mainland.ecns.cn A Buddhist association from the island of Taiwan donated 30 lost relics to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) at a donation ceremony held at the National Museum of China (NMC) on Monday."ÄÄ…
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-03-26). India tests vaccine against tuberculosis in adults with HIV.plenglish.com New Delhi, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) India began clinical trials of a vaccine against tuberculosis by the Spanish biopharmaceutical company Biofabri in adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it was reported here.
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Plea on SIC referred to LHC CJ.tribune.com.pk A Lahore High Court judge on Monday referred petitions against the non-allocation of reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to the LHC chief justice with a request for the formation of a larger bench for their hearing. | Justice Raheel Kamran passed the orders while hearing petitions filed by SIC Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza and others. | During the proceedings, a provincial law officer submitted that the reply to the petition was almost ready; however, it was yet to be signed by the Advocate General Punjab, who was currently busy before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a case. APP…
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Swati's nomination papers reinstated.tribune.com.pk The appellate tribunal on Monday reversed the decision to reject the nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati for the upcoming Senate election, slated for April 2. | Convened by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to address electoral grievances, the appellate tribunal took up Swati's petition contesting the rejection of his nomination papers for the Senate's general and technocrat seats. | However, the tribunal has deferred its verdict on Swati's appeal regarding his nomination for the technocrat seat. | Presided over by Justice Shakeel Ahmad, the tribunal's hearing saw pres…
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Justice Hashim Kakar recommended as BHC CJ.tribune.com.pk The Judicial Commission of Pakistan recommended Justice Hashim Khan Kakar for the position of Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday. | The decision came during a meeting chaired by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, where various appointments of judges were reviewed. | Kakar took oath earlier this month as the acting chief justice of the Balochistan High Court. | He was appointed Acting Chief Justice of BHC after Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan was elevated to the Supreme Court as a judge. | In addition, the commission suggested making six additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC) perma…
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-03-26). U.S. aggression against Syria killed eight people.plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Defense Ministry announced today that seven military personnel and one civilian were killed by U.S. airstrikes in the northeast of this Levantine nation.
| AFP | (2024-03-26). Govt 'mapping' Afghans ahead of eviction push after Eid.tribune.com.pk Data is being gathered on Afghan migrants — including those legally resident in the country — ahead of a renewed eviction push slated to start after Eid, official sources told AFP on Tuesday. | More than half a million Afghans fled Pakistan last year after the former government ordered undocumented migrants to leave or face arrest, as Islamabad-Kabul relations soured over security. | Islamabad initially set a November 2023 deadline, however two officials, who asked to remain anonymous, said evictions would resume in the coming weeks. | "This time, instructions have been given to also collect data and…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-26). Neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman accused of manipulation and misconduct by several women.tribune.com.pk Andrew Huberman, renowned US neuroscientist and host of the popular 'Huberman Lab' podcast, is under scrutiny after several women accused him of manipulation, erratic behavior, and infidelity. | Another claim further suggests that his infidelious behaviour possibly resulted in a sexually transmitted disease. | The accusations published in a New York Magazine expose paint a troubling picture of a man who used his position and charm to mislead and control. | The feature on Huberman unveils allegations from a woman identified as Sarah, who believed she was in an exclusive relationship with the neuroscientist. | S…
ecns.cn(2024-03-25). China again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai Jiao.ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Monday lodged representations with the Philippines over the recent illegal trespassing by Philippine resupply vessels into waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao.
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). China strongly opposes Blinken's criticism of Article 23.ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry voiced strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Monday to U.S.' repeated slander and smear of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance that just took effect on Saturday in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Staff(2024-03-26). Talk World Radio: What's Been Carefully Forgotten About Nixon and Kissinger.davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we are speaking with Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, the author of the new award-winning book, Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia. Total run time: 29: 00 …
MEE staff(2024-03-26). Deadly air strikes in Syria kill over a dozen including WHO worker.middleeasteye.net Deadly air strikes in Syria kill over a dozen including WHO worker | Air strikes in Deir Ezzor also killed a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, but no one has claimed responsibility for the attack | | A damaged building following an air strike in Syria's eastern city of Deir Ezzor, on…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). China's record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 successfully installed.ecns.cn Asia's first deepwater jacket, Haiji-2, was successfully installed at an oilfield in the Pearl River Mouth Basin sea area of the South China Sea on Tuesday, which will advance China's offshore oil and gas exploration capability."ÄÄ…
unitedEditor(2024-03-26). Iranian views on Türkiye's potential military operation in Iraq.uwidata.com As reported in Turkish and Iraqi media, Türkiye intends to launch a large-scale operation against the PKK terrorist group's positions in Iraq in the very near future. The goal of these extensive operations, the specifics of which are still undetermined, is to eradicate terrorism at its source by eliminating terrorist threats against Türkiye. Following a …
| news.desk | (2024-03-26). In a first, Saudi Arabia set to participate in Miss Universe.tribune.com.pk 27-year-old model Rumy Alqahtani is set to make history by representing Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant for the very first time, the Khaleej Times reported. | Alqahtani, a seasoned beauty pageant contestant and influencer boasting a million-strong following on Instagram, took to social media platform on Monday to share her exhilarating news. | "I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the debut of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the competition," she declared in Arabic on her Instagram account. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by rumy alqahta…
| Reuters | (2024-03-26). Indian opposition supporters detained ahead of protest at Modi's home.tribune.com.pk Police in the Indian capital detained dozens of opposition supporters on Tuesday as they attempted to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to protest against last week's arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. | Kejriwal, a key opposition leader whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has governed the national capital territory for a decade, was arrested by the financial crime-fighting agency on corruption charges relating to the city's liquor policy, weeks before India begins voting in general elections on April 19. | He was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28, with…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Beijing urges Manila to act with caution.ecns.cn A Chinese senior diplomat on Monday said the current China-Philippines relations are "at a crossroads" and urged Manila to act with caution and stop any unilateral actions that may complicate the situation.
WSWS(2024-03-26). US/Japan to strengthen military pact against China.wsws.org The plans for greater operational control by the commander of US Forces in Japan underscore the fact that the Pentagon is preparing for war with China in the next immediate period, not many years down the track.
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). China again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai Jiao.ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Monday lodged representations with the Philippines over the recent illegal trespassing by Philippine resupply vessels into waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-26). Japan approves plan to sell fighter planes.plenglish.com Tokyo, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) In an agreement with the United Kingdom and Italy, Japan announced on Tuesday that it would sell fighter jets, which is another difference from the pacifist commitments made here after World War II.
| APP | (2024-03-26). Iqbal directs expediting work on Gwadar Power Plant.tribune.com.pk Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to expedite the construction work on the Gwadar Power Plant. | The minister passed the directives while chairing a meeting to review progress of the plant. The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is processing the 300MW coal power project at Gwadar, being developed by M/s CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt) Limited (CPPCL). | Read also: Pakistan, China to form WG on 5 new economic corridors under CPEC | The project is in the 'priority list' of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and holds paramount importance for the e…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). 30 Buddhist relics donated to Chinese Mainland.ecns.cn The United Association of Humanistic Buddhism, Chunghua from the island of Taiwan donated 30 Buddhist relics dating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Monday.
teleSUR, JCM(2024-03-26). Cinco ciudadanos chinos mueren en atentado suicida en Pakistán.telesurtv.net Aunque aún no se ha descubierto al culpable del ataque terrorista en la central hidroeléctrica de Dasu en Pakistán, los expertos chinos creen que este ataque es una "copia" del ataque terrorista de Dasu de 2021.
teleSUR, MS(2024-03-26). Magistrados inhabilitados retoman cargos en la JNJ de Perú.telesurtv.net Los jueces superiores de la Primera Sala Institucional en Lima declararon "fundada" la solicitud cautelar interpuestas por los magistrados; de esta forma ordenaron la "suspensión provisional de los efectos de la resoluciones legislativas" del pasado 8 de marzo.
Pierre Rousset, Sushovan Dhar(2024-03-26). View from India: a retrospective of Emmanuel Macron's visit to Narenda Modi in late January 2024.cadtm.org Emmanuel Macron visited India on 25 and 26 January. The interview below was prepared for this occasion. However, for reasons largely beyond our control, its finalisation was postponed until now. Better late than never? | Sushovan Dhar is an Indian political activist and trade unionist. He is a member of the CADTM International network. | Pierre Rousset — Can we look back at the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India on 25 and 26 January? On the 26th, he attended the Republic Day (…) | – | /…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-26). Hamas Chief Meets with Iranian Officials in Tehran.english.almanar.com.lb In the wake of the UN Security Council adopting a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has traveled to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was welcomed by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian upon arrival in pic.twitter.com/wW4wkFerRx — Press TV üîª (@PressTV) March …
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-26). Significant Damage as Hezbollah Pounds Israeli Settlements in Support of Gaza.english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah carried out several strikes on northern Israeli settlements on Tuesday, with Israeli media circulating photos and videos showing serious damage in a number of structures. The first strike was carried out overnight at 00: 45, when Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a building used by Israeli enemy forces in Shomera settlement with appropriate weapons, a …
newarab(2024-03-26). Trump tells Israel media 'you're losing support' over Gaza war.newarab.com Former US president Donald Trump warned Israel in an interview published Monday that it was losing support over the war in Gaza, reiterating his call to "finish it up". | The comments from Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee to take on President Joe Biden in November's US election, came as Washington abstained at a UN Security Council vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. | "You have to finish up your war. To finish it up. You gotta get it done," Trump told the Israel Hayom newspaper in an interview the right-wing freesheet said had been recorded over the weekend. | "And I will…
newarab(2024-03-26). UN votes for Gaza ceasefire as Israel kills dozens in Rafah.newarab.com After more than five months of relentless Israeli war on Gaza, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained. | Drawing unusual applause in the often staid Security Council, all 14 other members voted in favour of the resolution which "demands an immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | The resolution calls for the truce to lead to a "lasting, sustainable ceasefire" and demands that Hamas and other militants free hostages seized on October 7. | The vote came as Israeli…
newarab(2024-03-26). Hamas leader Haniyeh visits Iran after UN Gaza resolution.newarab.com Hamas political leader There is no sign of a let-up in the war in the Gaza Strip, despite the UN Security Council demanding in a resolution an "immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Muslim holy month…
newarab(2024-03-26). US raises concerns on Rafah offensive with Israel's Gallant.newarab.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to send the delegation to Washington but cancelled it after the United States abstained on a UN Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire…
newarab(2024-03-26). Battered Gazans sceptical over UN ceasefire call.newarab.com Bilal Awad, a 63-year-old displaced Gazan, welcomed Monday Without forceful action from The vote triggered an angry reaction from Israel, which says it must "destroy Hamas" a…
newarab(2024-03-26). 101 Jordanians arrested protesting outside Israeli embassy.newarab.com Hundreds of Witnesses said Jordanian security services prevented protestors from getting past a heavy police cordon surrounding the Israeli embassy in the capital's Al-Rabia district, and several protestors were beaten. | The heavy-handed response comes ami…
newarab(2024-03-26). West Bank: 70 killed by Israeli airstrikes since October 7.newarab.com Israeli airstrikes have killed 70 Palestinians in the According to a report by Israel's daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Sunday, the Israeli air force has carried out at least 50 Yedioth Ahronoth said that this number of deaths from airstr…
newarab(2024-03-26). UPDATE 1-Israeli minister quits Netanyahu's unity government, saying he was sidelined.newarab.com | (Adds minister's comments, background) | JERUSALEM, March 25 (Reuters) – A veteran Israeli | minister who joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's | emergency unity government after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack said on | Monday he had resigned after not being included in the | highest-level war cabinet. | Gideon Saar joined the unity government along with several | other members of the opposition to help manage the war on Hamas | in Gaza. | Saar's departure, along with another of his allies, is not | expected to affect the stability of Netanyahu's government, | which still controls a clear majority in parli…
newarab(2024-03-26). Lebanon: Hamas-allied official survives Israeli strike.newarab.com An Israeli drone strike on Lebanon's official National News Agency said the strike Sunday near the village of Suwairi in the The security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that the target was Mohammad Assaf of Ja…
newarab(2024-03-26). Israel prevents UNRWA from delivering aid to north Gaza.newarab.com The "Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they will no longer approve any @UNRWA food convoys to the north," Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the agency, said on X. | "This is outrageous & makes it intentional to obstruct lifesaving assistance during a man…
newarab(2024-03-26). Where is @BayanPalestine, Gaza's missing reporter.newarab.com "Israeli forces just murdered my only brother in front of my eyes." | These are the last words Abusultan has not posted on social media ever since, prompting concerns about her safety and speculations about her whereabouts, | Her last post on Instagram, where she has over 184,000 followers, was on 16 March. | "Where is Bayan?"
newarab(2024-03-26). Ras al-Hekma: How the UAE deal dumps the UN in choppy waters.newarab.com The beaches of Egypt's Mediterranean coast have long attracted tourists from across the world. They are now also catching the eye of foreign investors with tens of billions of dollars to spare. On February 23, Reuters reported that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates concluded The agreement has offered Egypt's economy a lifeline as it continues…
newarab(2024-03-26). Saudi female robot trained not to discuss 'sex and politics'.newarab.com A Saudi company has unveiled the country's first "She should be nice, not talking politics, not talking sex because we're in Saudi Arabia," Elie Metri, the CEO of Riyadh-based QSS AI & Robots, told Business Insider on Sunday. "It shouldn't go into those topics." | Named "Sara" by her creators, the robo…
newarab(2024-03-26). 11 killed in suspected IS attack on Syria truffle hunters.newarab.com An attack by the Islamic State group (IS) killed at least 11 people searching for desert truffles in northern Syria on Sunday, a war monitor said, in Between February and April each year, hundreds of impoverished Syrians risk their lives to forage for the delicacy in the vast Syrian desert – a known hideout for IS militants that is also littered with mines. | Desert truffles can fetch high prices in a country battered by 13 years of war and a crushing economic crisis. | "At least…
presstv.ir(2024-03-26). Palestinian resistance movements welcome UNSC resolution.presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movements have welcomed the UN Security Council resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza which has been under Israeli bombardment since early October.
presstv.ir(2024-03-26). UN expert: Israel committing genocide in Gaza.presstv.ir A UN rights expert says there are reasonable grounds to determine that Israel has committed acts of genocide and ethnic cleansing in its onslaught on Gaza.
presstv.ir(2024-03-26). British political class seized by the Zionist lobby.presstv.ir With the British political class seized by the Zionist lobby, what are the implications for the democratic process when British lawmakers are in thrall to Israel?
presstv.ir(2024-03-26). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states.presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.
positiveuniverse.com (2024-03-25). Please note: At about 10 minutes into the official UN video recording today, the Ambassador from the Russian Federation explains how the wording of the Security Council Ceasefire Resolution was changed just before the meeting started to weaken the language for a 'PERMANENT' ceasefire to something more contrived (a two week pause).
Staff(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians.muslimmirror.comBy Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
Workers World Party(2024-03-14). PDF of March 14 issue.workers.org Download the PDF. Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine Editorial: State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
Staff(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians.muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
Staff(2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader.muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …
Staff(2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader.muslimmirror.comBEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-14). Israel To Move Civilians to 'Humanitarian Islands' Before Invasion.news.antiwar.com The Israeli military announced that it plans to relocate the 1.5 million Palestinians taking refuge in Rafah to "humanitarian islands." After Tel Aviv said it was planning to attack Rafah, the White House urged Israel to develop a strategy for evacuating civilians first. Israel's chief military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said the Palestinians would …
Simon Hooper(2024-03-14). UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism.middleeasteye.net UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism | Government concedes new wording is non-statutory and will create no new powers amid concerns Muslim communities and pro-Palestine advocacy organisations could be targeted | | Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza dem…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-14). Politico: US Secretly Tells 'Israel' What Type of Rafah Operation It Could Support.english.almanar.com.lb The American Newspaper Politico reported that the United States has secretly informed 'Israel' about the kind of Rafah operation it could support. Senior American officials reportedly told their Israeli counterparts that the Biden administration would back 'Israel' in targeting high-value Hamas individuals in and around Rafah, as long as it avoids a large-scale invasion. …
usatoday.com (2024-03-14). Israel war live updates: 'Humanitarian islands' for Rafah civilians Israel plans to relocate a large portion of the 1.4 million people sheltering in Rafah to protect them from its anticipated major offensive in the southern Gaza city as it pursues Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces' chief spokesman said Wednesday.
newarab(2024-03-14). As Ramadan begins, Israeli settlers increase attacks in WB.newarab.com The attack was followed by a wave of house searches by Israeli forces throughout the night, local sources told The New Arab. | "The occupation army forces had been present in the eastern part of the village, and just after the
newarab(2024-03-14). South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza to face arrest.newarab.com South Africa's foreign minister says her country's citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa laid accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. | Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party. | She also encouraged people to protest outside the embassies of what she called the "five primary supporters" of Israel and its mili…
newarab(2024-03-14). Israel strikes UN warehouse in Rafah as famine looms in Gaza.newarab.com The main UN aid agency in war-ravaged Gaza said an Israeli strike on Wednesday hit one of its warehouses, killing an employee, as calls intensified for land routes to bring food into the besieged territory. | "At least one UNRWA staff member was killed and another 22 were injured when Israeli forces hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah" in southern Gaza, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement. | The agency's chief, Philippe Lazzarini, said the "attack on one of the very few remaining UNRWA distribution centres in the Gaza Strip comes as food supplies are r…
newarab(2024-03-14). Protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire block terminal at San Francisco airport.newarab.com Hundreds of anti-war protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to US military assistance for Israel blocked the international terminal at the San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. | Footage from the scene showed protesters carrying banners with messages such as "Permanent Ceasefire Now," "Stop the World for Gaza" and "Stop Arming Israel". | Protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza have occurred in many US cities in recent months, including near airports and bridges in New York City and Los Angeles, vigils outside the White House and marches in Washington. |
Ahmed Abdulkareem, MintPress News.(2024-03-14). Ansar Allah Leader Dr. Hizam Al-Assad On Yemen's Struggle.popularresistance.org Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza and subsequent tensions in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, MintPress News has sought dialogue with the most important decision-makers in Ansar Allah, who are leading the charge in Yemen's resistance against Israeli interests there in a bid to force Israel to accept a ceasefire and allow aid to enter the besieged Strip. | We aim to ask deep and fundamental questions that are of interest to Western readers and people around the world, particularly in the United States, where the media often fails to provide an alternative, let alone opposing, point of view.
newarab(2024-03-14). Sinn Fein president meets Rashida Tlaib before Biden event.newarab.com "Met with [Rashida Tlaib] – a powerful voice for Palestine in the US Congress. We stand with her in calling for a ceasefire, an end to occupation and a free Palestine," McDonald wrote on X, accompanied w…
albawaba(2024-03-14). American-British target Hodeida airport with four airstrikes.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to Ansar Allah, the Houthi group, American-British forces launched four airstrikes on Hodeida International Airport in western Yemen. Al-Masirah TV confirmed the attacks, stating three airstrikes initially targeted the airport, followed by a fourth raid. The outcomes remain undisclosed, and there has been no response from the US or UK. Hodeidah Airport, previously active for domestic and international flights, is currently inactive due to conflict. Earlier this week, the Houthis targeted the US and UK with 13 airstrikes in the province. Despite this, Hodeida experienced relative calmness on Tu…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-14). Iraq Front| New Drone Strike on Israeli Base.english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a new drone strike deep in the Zionist entity, in support of the Palestinian resistance. In a statement late on Thursday, its fighters targeted the Israeli Palmachim Airbase with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Iraqi Resistance voiced determination "to go ahead with striking the enemy's strongholds, in completion …
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-14). Protesters Target Event Pitching West Bank Real Estate Deals.popularresistance.org On Sunday, hundreds gathered in the New Jersey township of Teaneck to protest an event where dozens of companies pitched real estate deals in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank. | Protesters marched over a mile from the Teaneck Armory to Congregation Keter Torah synagogue, where the real estate show was held. They waved Palestinian flags and chanted, "Free Palestine!" | "In a world where uncertainty looms and antisemitism shows its ugly face more boldly than ever, the decision to invest in a home in Israel is not just wise—it's exhilarating!," declared a post promoting the event.
newarab(2024-03-14). US pro-Israel Jewish group backs ban on 'antisemitic' TikTok.newarab.com One of America's largest Jewish pro-Israel groups has thrown its weight behind a proposed ban on popular video-sharing and social media app TikTok citing 'anti-Semitism' and growing criticism of Israel among its mostly young users. | American Jewish organisation, "Our comm…
Editor(2024-03-14). Mar 14, 2024.sitrepworld.info Fauré Élégie in C minor Op. 24 — Jacqueline du Pré The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis — The Decline and Fall of It All? by Alfred McCoy The CIA and the Decline of the American Empire, by Rob Urie Depression, thy name is Biden/Trump; A clash of dinosaurs marks the end of empire, by Bill Astore Russia Doesn't Have To Strike Beyond the Ukrainian Battlefield — The West is Destroying Itself, by John Helmer NATO Closer to Direct War, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Rules, Rules Rules, Because that's all they can do, by Aurelien Philip Giraldi — Is Israel a U.S. ally? (Video) Isr…
Staff(2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel.muslimmirror.com London : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …
Staff(2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel.muslimmirror.comLondon : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …
haberler(2024-03-14). Hundreds Of Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Shut Down Terminal At Major US Airport.indybay.org The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza's population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave's infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN. Protesters block access to security gates, shut down traffic outside of San Francisco International Airport's international terminal to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the end of all US military assistance to Israel. Israel's war in Gaza has sparked continuous mass demonstrations in major cities across the US and has led to repeated interruptions at US Presi…
albawaba(2024-03-14). Israeli minister, Ben Givr, accused of law violation and interference in investigation.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Channel 12 reports, citing the Board of Grievances, that Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, has been accused of violating the law. This accusation stems from his visit to the offices of the Attorney General, where he allegedly politicized enforcement agencies. Ben Gvir's visit was purportedly in support of a soldier who had been summoned for his involvement in the death of a Palestinian boy in Shuafat. The Board of Grievances asserts that Ben Gvir's actions constitute a breach of the law and interference in the ongoing investigation.Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National…
Asma Aamir(2024-03-14). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles.cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey. | I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |
ecns.cn(2024-03-14). CNOOC's major deepwater jacket platform completed.ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction in Zhuhai on Tuesday.
newarab(2024-03-14). Erdogan to visit Iraq next month for anti-PKK military plans.newarab.com Turkish and Iraqi officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Erdogan's last visit to Baghdad was in 2012 during his tenure as prime minister. His expected visit this year is…
WSWS(2024-03-14). Sri Lankan health unions to strike as government talks near collapse.wsws.org Discussions between HTUA bureaucrats and health ministry officials have been held behind closed doors, ensuring that the more than 100,000 members of the alliance know nothing about on the proposals under discussion.
ecns.cn(2024-03-14). Short-term mobile SIM-card for overseas visitors debuts in Shanghai.ecns.cn Short-term mobile SIM cards for visitors from aboard and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are available in Shanghai with valid dates from 7, 15 through 30 days and a fixed price of 85 yuan ($11.8), 125 yuan and 195 yuan respectively.
newarab(2024-03-14). UK lawyer to oversee ICC Gaza probe.newarab.com Barrister and former military prosecutor Andrew Cayley has been appointed to oversee the A spokesperson for the prosecutor confirmed Cayley had joined the court as "a principal trial lawyer" overseeing the unit of investigators responsible for the case on Palestine. | Cayley joined the ICC after being chosen by the court's chief pr…
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-14). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza.indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.
Codepink(2024-03-14). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension.pressenza.com I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort of discursive battles they had to face in the United States with other "feminist" groups in the lead up to the US invasions and occupations of the early 2000's. Media or politicians would show pictures of women in Kabul or Baghdad wearing hijabs and insist that it was actually the US military that would bring them empowerment. | That notion is obviously, to us at least, rooted in racism, condescension, and quite frankly — misogyny. And I want to talk about the condescension p…
A Guest Author(2024-03-14). Car caravan for Palestine delivers message to Greater Cleveland.workers.org Vehicles line up in car caravan for Palestine, March 9, 2024, Parma, Ohio. Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters joined a car caravan for a free Palestine on March 9. The long line of vehicles left a parking lot in the suburb of Parma, Ohio, proceeding to the nearby Cleveland airport . . . |
albawaba(2024-03-14). US congress votes to ban TikTok today, China warns with legal battle on the table.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would result in the ban of Chinese video sharing app TikTok, unless it severs ties with parent company ByteDance, with Beijing warning that a ban would "inevitably come back to bite the United States" as reported by AFP.When ByteDance released TikTok in 2017, the app became viral, amassing over a billion users in a span of four years, however concerning governments and security authorities over its possible Chinese ownership, government involvement and Beijing Communist Party subordination.I'm currently on the floor man…
teleSUR, nbb, JGN(2024-03-14). Conoce a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Rusia.telesurtv.net Inicialmente, se presentaron 11 aspirantes a la presidencia de Rusia, pero solo cuatro cumplieron todos los requisitos y obtuvieron la aprobación de la Comisión Electoral Central como candidatos.