(2024-08-25). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-25). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-25). New law grants Taliban morality police fresh powers to censor Afghan media. da.azadiradio.com
(2024-08-24). Taliban mandate face covering for Afghan women, beards for men. newarab.com 
The rules, promoted as in line with Islamic sharia law and to be enforced by the morality ministry, were based on a decree by the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader in 2022 and were now officially published as law, a Justice Ministry spokesman said. | The morality ministry, formally c…
(2024-08-24). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-24). New law grants Taliban morality police fresh powers to censor Afghan media. da.azadiradio.com
(2024-08-24). Abandoned Voices: Afghan Women's Rights Activists Stranded in Limbo. themedialine.org
(2024-08-24). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-23). Taliban mandate face covering for Afghan women, beards for men. newarab.com The rules, promoted as in line with Islamic sharia law and to be enforced by the morality ministry, were based on a decree by the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader in 2022 and were now officially published as law, a Justice Ministry spokesman said. | The morality ministry, formally c…
(2024-08-23). Afghans continue to bear the cost of two decades of US occupation. peoplesdispatch.org Three years since the defeat and withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan, the people of the country face extreme economic difficulties and deteriorating human rights…
(2024-08-23). Concerns rage over Fukushima discharge. ecns.cn Concerns and opposition persist as Saturday marks one year of Japan beginning to release contaminated water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean.
(2024-08-22). UN rights expert says ban from Afghanistan a backwards step. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoint ambassador to UAE first time since Afghanistan takeover. geo.tv 
Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 15, 2023. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-22). The Lies I Believed: Uncovering the Reality of U.S. Imperialism with Josephine Guilbeau. youtube.com 
In this segment from our episode of State of Play with Greg J Stoker, we are joined by Josephine Guilbeau, a former U.S. Military intelligence officer, to discuss her eye-opening journey of deconstructing the propaganda she encountered throughout her military career. Josephine shares her experiences from combat deployments in Afghanistan and her subsequent realization of …
(2024-08-22). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoints ambassador to UAE for first time since takeover. newarab.com 
The UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An earlier report by the Associated Press revealed that the UAE on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the Taliban's ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab s…
(2024-08-21). Taliban bars UN special rapporteur from Afghanistan. newarab.com 
(2024-08-21). Taliban bar UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan. geo.tv 
Members of the Taliban participate in a rally to mark the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 14, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-21). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-21). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-21). Deadly TTP Faction Clash Over Heist Money Leads to Five Deaths in DI Khan. devdiscourse.com New details have emerged about a deadly confrontation between two factions of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), which resulted in the deaths of five militants in the DI Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, according to The Express Tribune. The violence occurred between the Gandapur and Marwat groups of the TTP.
(2024-08-20). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-20). Trump's 2016 take on Afghan women, veil goes viral ahead of 2024 Polls. ummid.com A short clip showing Donald Trump at a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire in 2016 talking about women in Afghanistan and Middle East, and Hijab they wear is viral ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
(2024-08-20). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). We Are the Bad Guys. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved by the Prime Minister, it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture to justify military policy in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(2024-08-20). Philippines to host 'limited number' of Afghans seeking US visas. newarab.com 
A "limited number" of Afghans will temporarily stay The timeline for the programme is still being discussed by the two governments with both saying only a "limited number" of visa applicants will be covered, without revealing exact figures. | The programme to process possibly thousands of Muslim asylum seeke…
(2024-08-20). Philippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US. aljazeera.com US government to support 'necessary services' for Afghans undergoing visa processing in Southeast Asian country.
(2024-08-20). Russian MP Kuznetsov: We need a reliable world, with justice and respect to every nation's interests. unitedworldint.com Background of the Kursk Offensive and the future of Russia-Ukraine relations By Edvard Chesnokov Dmitry Kuznetsov is a member of the State Duma (the Russian Parliament) from the SRZP (A Just Russia — For Truth) party. Along with his party fellow, a famous Russian writer Zakhar Prilepin, Kuznetsov stands for Eurasianism and establishing a united …
(2024-08-20). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). What's Behind Regime Change in Bangladesh. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-20). Sunday 9/22: "Simone" Book Release & Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-08-20). Iran's shift from importer to Asia's largest dairy exporter. presstv.ir Agriculture is one of the sectors that has grown steadily since the Islamic Revolution and been able to contribute to exports in addition to ensuring the country's food security, where a peremptory comparison is telling.
(2024-08-20). Russian MP Kuznetsov: We need a reliable world, with justice and respect to every nation's interests. uwidata.com By Edvard Chesnokov Dmitry Kuznetsov is a member of the State Duma (the Russian Parliament) from the SRZP (A Just Russia — For Truth) party. Along with his party fellow, a famous Russian writer Zakhar Prilepin, Kuznetsov stands for Eurasianism and establishing a united anti-American front between Moscow, Ankara, Tehran, Beijing, Pyongyang and other non-western …
(2024-08-20). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org
(2024-08-20). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). India-Russia Friendship Relevant Even in Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org After assuming power for the third consecutive time, prime minister Narendra Modi has given the message to the western countries by choosing Russia for his first bilateral foreign tour that India's foreign policy is independent and it is driven by its national interests…
(2024-08-20). The Forgotten Trophy of India-Russia Friendship. infobrics.org If there is one single individual icon who epitomises India-Russia cooperation above and beyond politics, diplomacy and transactional ties, it is India's greatest chess player and five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand…
(2024-08-20). India's top court sets up doctors' panel on workplace safety after rape, murder. geo.tv 
Medical professionals hold posters during a demonstration amid nationwide strike by doctors to condemn the rape and murder of a young medic from Kolkata, along a street in New Delhi on August 17, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-20). As Israel Bomb Gaza, These Two Indian Judges Stand Tall. ummid.com People with conscience, shaken by watching daily the images and videos of shattered and half/fully burnt dead bodies of the Palestinians, women and children included, wonder isn't there a single person of integrity in the world's power corridors, who like the two Indian judges, has the courage to stand against the Zionists and held them accountable for their crimes?
(2024-08-20). Indian doctors demand tougher laws after colleague was raped. newarab.com 
Hundreds of doctors protested near India's Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect healthcare workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was The protesting doctors, holding up placards like "Justice delayed is justice denied," were stopped by police as they tried to set up free outpatient services outside the ministry in New Delhi. | Doctors and medics across India have held protests, candlelight marches and temporarily refuse…
(2024-08-20). India's top court orders national task force on doctors' workplace safety. aljazeera.com India's Supreme Court has ordered a national task force to be set up to improve doctors' workplace safety.
(2024-08-20). India's top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor. aljazeera.com Supreme Court also orders paramilitary forces to provide security at Kolkata state hospital where trainee was attacked.
(2024-08-20). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Study reveals export opportunities between Ethiopia and India. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) A market study released by the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and the Indian Embassy here on Monday revealed export opportunities and how to address challenges to improve trade bilateral countries.
(2024-08-20). India to land human on Moon by 2040. tvbrics.com 
The Indian space station Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) should be established and launched before 2035…
(2024-08-20). How Indian Media reporting of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus boomeranged? ummid.com The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India.
(2024-08-20). Jaya (Bachchan) vs Dhankhar Showdown in Rajya Sabha. ummid.com The treatment of Jaya Bachchan, an actor turned politician since 2012, and a 5th time elected MP from Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha at the hands of Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, 14th vice president of India was appalling.
(2024-08-20). Malegaon joins Doctors' nationwide strike against Kolkata rape, murder case. ummid.com Doctors in Malegaon joined 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Saturday August 17, 2024 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of their colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal.
(2024-08-20). Jammu Kashmir, Haryana 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Friday announced the Assembly Election Schedule of Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana and the key statistics of the two states.
(2024-08-20). Why PM Modi's concern about Bangladeshi Hindus has no takers? ummid.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is required to show action needed to bring his own house in order before reminding his neighbours about their duties.
(2024-08-20). Partition of India: Counterview. ummid.com I have maintained in the teeth of casual or contemptuous dismissal of critics that the Partition of India was part of the grand design of an Empire in retreat.
(2024-08-20). Attempt to polarize India in the name of Bangladeshi Hindus. ummid.com My assessment under the present situation is that whenever and wherever elections will be announced in India in the coming days, there will be election campaigns based on religious and communal polarization in the name of the Hindus of Bangladesh.
(2024-08-20). India's changing relationships with Maldives. ummid.com Changing relationships with the Maldives have come as India's Independence Day gift in the face of perceived Chinese dominance in the island nation following a rupture on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in the beginning of this year.
(2024-08-20). Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Proposals and Apprehensions. ummid.com The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill has sparked significant concern among Indian social media creators, who fear it could stifle creativity and limit freedom of expression online.
(2024-08-20). Jannik Sinner Cleared of Intentional Doping Charges After Testing Positive for Steroid. devdiscourse.com Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March and was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in Indian Wells, California. However, he will not be suspended as an independent tribunal determined the violation was unintentional.
(2024-08-20). India's Renewable Energy Path: Can Battery Storage Reduce Coal Dependence? devdiscourse.com India may sidestep building new coal plants and could keep its coal capacity steady through 2032 if the cost of battery-storage systems decreases by 15% annually, according to a new report.
(2024-08-20). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-20). India U20 Aims for Continuous Improvement After SAFF U20 Victory Against Bhutan. devdiscourse.com The India U20 Men's National Team is focusing on steady progress as they regroup after their initial victory in the SAFF U20 Championship 2024 against Bhutan. Edging out their Himalayan neighbors 1-0, India's provisional top spot in Group B comes with three crucial points.
(2024-08-20). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-20). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-20). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Guterres calls for an inclusive Bangladesh interim Government. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General António Guterres called Tuesday for the interim Government in Bangladesh to be inclusive, as it seeks to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections.
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh vows to continue to support Muslim Rohingya refugees. presstv.ir Bangladesh's new leader Muhammad Yunus has vowed to continue to support the Muslim Rohingya refugees living in his country.
(2024-08-20). UK riot fake-monger shared unverified 'Bangladeshi Hindus under attack' videos. ummid.com A British national and far right activist, who has been involved in fake-mongering during UK riots, shared unverified videos showing Muslims attacking Bangladeshi Hindus, BBC Verify has found.
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh: The 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. links.org.au 
Michael Roberts — The overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina's dictatorial government in Bangladesh is a startling outcome of the economic nightmare that many so-called developing economies are experiencing.
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh Unrest Fuelled by Far-Right Videos as new Interim Government Given 'Historic Opportunity' to set New Direction for Country. bylinetimes.com 
With the riots over in the UK,
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh to Establish Prof. Yunus-Led Foundation for Protest Victims. devdiscourse.com Bangladesh's interim government announced the establishment of a foundation led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to support those affected by the recent student-led protests. The protests led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government.
(2024-08-20). Indonesia and Australia finalise 'significant' defence pact. aljazeera.com The move comes as Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year.
(2024-08-20). World's inaction root cause of Israel's unrelenting crimes: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the inaction of the international community leads to the continuation of the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-08-20). Iran's unrealized retaliation and Netanyahu's strategic collapse. unitedworldint.com Amidst negotiations for a ceasefire, Netanyahu may try to continue process by provoking Hezbollah. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß * According to the latest US and Israeli claim, Iran cannot decide whether to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The assumption is that there is a rivalry between Pezeshkian and the hardliners of the …
(2024-08-20). Israel's futile war against massive Iranian hack of secret data. haaretz.com Anti-Israel hackers stole troves of sensitive Israeli data and are now publishing gigabytes of secret and classified information. Unable to stop the hacks, Israel is waging a futile war to against the leaks…
(2024-08-20). IRGC: Stronger response awaits Israel for Hamas leader's assassination. presstv.ir Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) vows to serve the Israeli regime with a stronger response over the assassination of senior Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-20). Wait for Iran's retaliation against Israel 'could be long'. newarab.com 
There could be a long wait for The Middle East has been bracing for Iran's avowed retaliation over the killing of
(2024-08-20). Iran's unrealized retaliation and Netanyahu's strategic collapse. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß * According to the latest US and Israeli claim, Iran cannot decide whether to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The assumption is that there is a rivalry between Pezeshkian and the hardliners of the Revolutionary Guards and that the new President Pezeshkian is opposed to any aggressive strategy …
(2024-08-20). IRGC Reaffirms Resolve to Respond to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps highlighted the "determination" to give a retaliatory response to the Israeli regime for its acts of aggression, noting that Iran decides when to take action.
(2024-08-20). International student federation kicks Israel out: 'Iran, Russia and Syria are still there'. haaretz.com Without documentation and without any written decision, Israeli representatives were suspended from the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations. What preceded it should raise alarms about the collapse of Israel's standing in the world…
(2024-08-20). Iran, Malaysia slam Western military support for Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian of Iran and Prime Minister Ibrahim of Malaysia discussed the latest developments on the phone.
(2024-08-20). IRGC: Iran will choose timing of its response, keeping Israel in limbo. presstv.ir Brigadier General Naeini, the IRGC's spokesman, said Iran's response might not necessarily be a repetition of the previous operations.
(2024-08-20). US says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns. newarab.com 
The "We have observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle," said a statement by the
(2024-08-20). Widespread anger after Kurdish courier killed by Iraqi guards. newarab.com 
The death of a young Kurdish courier, known as a "Kolbar", by Aram Khalil was fatally shot in Sargat village, near the Iranian border in the Hawraman area of Iraqi Kurdist…
(2024-08-20). Iran shuts down language institute recognized by German embassy. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Tuesday closed down the last language institute certified by the German embassy, local media said, in retaliation to the shuttering of Islamic centers in the European country. | A report by Nournews.ir, believed to be close to Iran's security bodies, published a photo of police forces taking down the sign showcasing the establishment's name. | The Institute For Teaching German Language was established in the capital in 1995 to teach the German language to Iranians, said the German embassy's website. | Mizanonline.ir, a news website affiliated with the country's judiciary, said judicial a…
(2024-08-20). US says Iran behind cyber attacks on Harris, Trump election campaigns. aljazeera.com Intelligence agencies accuse Iran of trying to create discord amid concern about foreign interference in November polls.
(2024-08-20). US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack. geo.tv 
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during his campaign event, in Racine, Wisconsin, US June 18, 2024. — ReutersIran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said on Monday, accusing…
(2024-08-20). FBI concludes Iran hacked Trump campaign. middleeasteye.net 
FBI concludes Iran hacked Trump campaign | US intelligence agencies say Iran sees 2024 US election as crucial to its interests | | FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, on 15 August 2022 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) | The FBI and other
(2024-08-20). Refreshing body and spirit in Yazd, the Bride of the Desert. pressenza.com Some parts of the northern hemisphere are experiencing a particularly hot summer 2024. In cities, it is often not easy to escape the heat unless you have air conditioners, which have a high energy and environmental impact anyway. Those who can, try to escape the summer heat by visiting mountain or hillside locations with better air circulation, or by visiting seaside resorts with sea, lakes, rivers and swimming pools. | This heat reminded us of a visit we made to Iran at the end of summer 2018 together with our friends from Occitania and Castilla as part of the Silo's Message on the Silk Roads meetings. | In…
(2024-08-20). Iran refutes allegations of intervention in US presidential election. presstv.ir Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has roundly rejected "unsubstantiated" allegations about the Islamic Republic's interference in the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-08-20). Iran pres. pick for defense minister: World rejects US-led unipolar order. presstv.ir Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who has been picked by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, to run the Ministry of Defense, says the world has rejected the US-led unipolar world order.
(2024-08-20). Iran's Chehel Dokhtaroon cave becomes officially recognised as national heritage site. tvbrics.com 
The cave contains 50 rock paintings…
(2024-08-20). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
(2024-08-20). Iran Pressing for Release of 2 Citizens Held in Saudi Arabia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian Foreign Ministry official had a meeting with Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Tehran to push for the release of two Iranian Hajj pilgrims imprisoned by the kingdom.
(2024-08-20). Iran Refutes Allegation of Interference in US Election. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations dismissed the "unsubstantiated" allegations of efforts to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-08-20). Nepal: New Transitional Justice Law a Flawed Step Forward. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Nepali man looks at photographs of disappeared persons displayed by human rights activists at an event to mark the International Day of the Disappeared in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 30, 2017. | © 2017 AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha…
(2024-08-20). Iran: Alarming Surge in Executions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Shadows of an Iranian policeman and a noose are seen on the ground before an execution in Tehran, Iran. | © 2005 Reuters | (Beirut) — Iranian authorities have reportedly executed at least 87 people in the month after the presidential elections in late June, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Among those executed was Reza (Gholamreza) Rasaei, a Kurdish man arrested during the 2022 nationwide "Women, Life, Freedom" protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini in custody.The nongovernmental group Iran Human Rights reported that in addition to the spate of…
(2024-08-20). Ministerial Nominees Picked Following High-Level Deliberation: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he has chosen his ministers after consultations with senior authorities.
(2024-08-20). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
(2024-08-20). Ministro de Salud ratifica compromiso de Cuba con la región y el mundo para el estudio y manejo clínico del Dengue y otros arbovirus emergentes. cubadebate.cu El compromiso de los profesionales médicos y científicos cubanos con el estudio y manejo clínico del Dengue y su control, así como con otros arbovirus emergentes en la región y el mundo, en pos de encontrar las respuestas que requieren los disímiles desafíos sanitarios que acechan al planeta, fue ratificado este lunes 19 de agosto por el ministro de Salud Pública, doctor José Angel Portal Miranda.
(2024-08-20). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-20). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-20). Iraq says 'committed' to supplying Lebanon with fuel amid delays. newarab.com 
Iraq has reiterated its commitment to supplying An Iraqi cabinet spokesperson said on Monday that a delay in sending new shipments was due to "technical" and "logistical" reasons relating to transportation and shipping. | The spokesperson stressed that a new fuel shipment would arrive in Lebanon "in the coming days". | Le…
(2024-08-20). Iraq risks being drawn into war amid Gaza fallout: UN official. newarab.com 
The Claudio Cordone told The National that "the
(2024-08-20). Iraqi parliament's 'secret' salary hike vote sparks public fury. newarab.com 
The The decision—concealed from the official agenda during the parliamentary session on 7 August and kept away from media scrutiny—pr…
(2024-08-20). The Other Occupation: US Forces In Syria. popularresistance.org The strategic placement of US military bases in northeastern Syria is no coincidence. Extending from the Syrian—Jordanian—Iraqi border in the southwest of the country, to areas west of the Euphrates in the northeast, are 28 US installations — 24 of them US military bases. | This deployment, carefully planned out with specific geostrategic objectives, is there only to serve Washington's local, regional, and international interests. | According to US data, the number of American occupation soldiers in Syria increased dramatically from 50 troops in 2015 to over 2,000 by the end of 2017. Reports in…
(2024-08-20). Remembering TV Icon Phil Donahue: He Brought Antiwar Voices to the Airwaves Until MSNBC Fired Him. democracynow.org 
The acclaimed television host Phil Donahue died Sunday at the age of 88. Donahue's commitment to bringing major social and political issues to the American public spanned decades, a mission that was perhaps best encapsulated by his platforming of antiwar perspectives during the leadup to the Iraq War. He was fired in 2003 from his eponymous MSNBC talk show for doing so. In 2013, Democracy Now! spoke to Donahue about his firing. We play an excerpt from that interview and speak to journalist Jeff Cohen, who served as a senior producer on MSNBC's Donahue before its cancellation. "Phil was a progres…
(2024-08-20). Iraq to Share Profits with BP for Kirkuk Oil Fields Development. devdiscourse.com Iraq will share profits with BP from developing its giant Kirkuk oil and gas fields, two officials said on Tuesday, as the country moves away from low-margin service contracts to speed up production growth and lure back Western majors.
borderlessmag.org (2024-08-20). DNC Protesters Call For Ceasefire in Gaza, Israel Arms Embargo – Borderless Magazine NFP
As the Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday with caucus meetings for DNC delegates, 15,000 protesters from across the country assembled in Union Park, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. military aid for Israel. ⚪ Throughout the two-hour rally, speakers criticized President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive presidential nominee and the Democratic Party for supporting Israel's war on Gaza.
newsweek.com (2024-08-20). Hamas Says It Accepts Biden Ceasefire Deal Without 'New' Israel ConditionsAmid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Hamas has agreed to the ceasefire proposal presented by the United States, but remains opposed to what the group argues are "new conditions" added by Israel, according to a statement shared with Newsweek.
The statement, attributed to senior Hamas official and spokesperson Basem Naim, recounted the Islamic Palestinian movement's initial positive reaction to a three-phase plan first outlined by President Joe Biden on May 31. However, Naim argued Israel instead sought to double down on its 10-month war effort in Gaza and impose new demands, leading to another potential impasse in talks that U.S. officials claimed saw a breakthrough earlier on Monday.
(2024-08-20). Day 319: Israeli Bombardment Continues in Pre-Dawn Hours on Tuesday. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, August 20th, day 319 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their relentless assault by air, sea and land. A number of civilians were killed and injured, at dawn on Tuesday, as a result of the Israeli occupation forces' bombing of several areas …
(2024-08-20). Israel's "Shared Values" With The West Are Tyranny, War And Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel is a murderous, tyrannical, psychopathic regime. So is the western empire. So when westerners talk about having "shared values" with Israel, they're not actually lying.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian bombing attacks return amid uncertainty in ceasefire talks. peoplesdispatch.org While the United States is attempting to force the Palestinian people to accept a compromising unguaranteed ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, the Palestinian resistance has threatened to re-activate bombing attacks inside Israel as a tactic…
(2024-08-20). Israel army 'deliberately' targets TRT Arabi crew in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
The crew's car was reportedly shot at by long-barreled weapons during a field mission northwest of
(2024-08-20). UK Journalist Richard Medhurst Detained Under UK Terrorism Law Thursday 8/15/2024. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: This happened on the other side of the pond but it is the same IDF driven mechanism that underpins repression in the USA being dutifully encoded into law by legislators of both Israel supporting political parties — the Democrats and Republicans in the USA. Richard Medhurst is doing the same sorts of advocacy journalism as FightBackBetter albeit on a much more grand scale and greater platform. | If it can happen to him in UK it can happen to me in the USA, | Kamala is coming for us and if not Kamala — Trump is coming for us — both are beholden to Israel which demands crackdown on a…
(2024-08-20). UK Journalist Richard Medhurst Detained Under UK Terrorism Law Thursday 8/15/2024. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: This happened on the other side of the pond but it is the same IDF driven mechanism that underpins repression in the USA being dutifully encoded into law by legislators of both Israel supporting political parties — the Democrats and Republicans in the USA. Richard Medhurst is doing the same sorts of advocacy journalism as FightBackBetter albeit on a much more grand scale and greater platform. | If it can happen to him in UK it can happen to me in the USA, | Kamala is coming for us and if not Kamala — Trump is coming for us — both are beholden to Israel which demands crackdown on a…
(2024-08-20). Hamas leader says mediators to discuss Philadelphi Corridor. newarab.com 
The leader made the comments in an interview with The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, adding that Israel has occupied the corridor for three m…
(2024-08-20). Over 400 humanitarian organizations call for civilian protection amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Rights advocates have condemned US President Joe Biden and other senior officials for denying Palestinian sufferings.
(2024-08-20). Hamas: US 'buying time' for Israel to continue genocide. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the US is "buying time" for the Israeli regime so the latter can continue its war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-20). Israeli fire kills journalist Ibrahim Muharab in south Gaza. newarab.com 
A journalist was killed by "Ibrahim Muharab's body was taken to Nasser Hospital", in the southern city of
(2024-08-20). Wednesday 8/21: DNC: Stop Arming Israel! Immediate Ceasefire! End the Genocide! indybay.org 1390 Market St., San Francisco…
(2024-08-20). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.
(2024-08-20). Hamas decries Israel's attack on Gaza school, holds US accountable. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City has killed at least 12 Palestinian on Tuesday.
(2024-08-20). Cuban president reiterates denunciation of Israel's massacre in Gaza. plenglish.com On his X profile, the head of State noted that the bombings by the Israeli army since October 2023 have killed more than 40,000 Palestinians and have wounded nearly 92,000, in addition to displacing two million people. | The day when the future generations ask why we did not stop the Holocaust, we will not have a dignified and reasonable answer, he noted in his message. | On Tuesday, the general director of the Government Information Office in Gaza, Ismail Al-Thawabta, explained that among the population murdered "in a clear and massive manner" were 16,480 minors. | He noted that of that number, 115 were born an…
(2024-08-20). Lebanese resistance strikes Israeli military posts. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Hezbollah dropped Tuesday rockets and drones on Israeli barracks, as part of the battle front in support of Gaza and in retaliation for attacks on the Lebanese locations of Al-Dhayra, Bekaa and Naqoura.
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah says Israeli forces suffer casualties after infiltration in Lebanon repelled. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have carried out an operation against Israeli forces as they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon in the Hadab Aita forest area, causing casualties and forcing the Israeli troops to retreat.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian Resistance reaffirms unity with Lebanon's Hezbollah. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Resistance on Tuesday reaffirmed the unity of struggle with the Lebanese political and military movement Hezbollah in the confrontation with Israeli forces as part of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation.
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah Missiles Shower Israeli Barracks in Occupied Golan, Northern Palestine. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Islamic Resistance continued on Tuesday striking the Israeli occupation posts and settlements near Lebanon southern borders in response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon as well as Bekaa and support of Gaza. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that, in response to …
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah hammers Israeli targets after eight wounded in regime's attacks on Bekaa. presstv.ir Hezbollah in a retaliatory operation targeted two Israeli military positions on Tuesday.
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah: fired 'intense rocket barrages' at Israeli positions. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters launched "intense rocket barrages" at two Israeli army positions in the occupied Golan Heights "in response to the Israeli enemy's attack on the Bekaa" Valley — which a source close to
(2024-08-20). Palestinian Resistance Sends Letter to Hezbollah, Steps Up Ops against IOF in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Palestinian Resistance continued confronting the Zionist aggression on Gaza, inflicting more losses upon the Israeli occupation forces. In this regard, Al-Qassam Brigades announced, in a statement, targeting two Zionist military bulldozers (D9) in western Rafah. Al-Qassam fighters clashed with the IOF units in western Rafah, killing 3 occupation soldiers. Meanwhile, Al-Quds Brigades, the military …
(2024-08-20). Netanyahu doubts deal, insists Israel's control of Gaza-Egypt border; Hamas criticizes U.S. proposal. haaretz.com IDF says 55 rockets fired from Lebanon; some intercepted, others fell in open areas ‚ñ Biden: Working 'around the clock' for Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal ‚ñ Cease-fire talks to be held in Cairo on Thursday and Friday, Egyptian FM says ‚ñ Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim, says it 'raises many ambiguities'…
(2024-08-20). Israeli media: A barrage of 20 rockets fired from Lebanon at Western Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Israeli Airstrikes in East Bekaa Leave 8 Injured, Including Children. english.almanar.com.lb Last night, Israeli aircraft conducted a series of airstrikes in the eastern Bekaa region of Lebanon, resulting in injuries to eight people. The attacks targeted various areas, including the Kasrnaba, Tamnin al-Tahta, Nabi Sheth. In addition to the airstrikes, Israeli occupation forces also launched artillery attacks on several towns in the Baalbek district, including Dhour …
(2024-08-20). Lebanon files new complaint with Security Council over Israeli violations. presstv.ir The complaint points to Israeli pilots' breaking the sound barrier in the skies over Lebanese regions.
(2024-08-20). Israel strikes deep in east Lebanon after soldier killed. newarab.com 
Israel struck It came after an Israeli soldier was killed in northern Israel, amid 10 months of cross-border clashes between "Israeli strikes in the [eastern] Be…
(2024-08-20). Israel's "Shared Values" With The West Are Tyranny, War And Genocide: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
British journalist Richard Medhurst reports that on Thursday he was arrested and treated as a terrorism suspect for the …
(2024-08-20). Biden Says Civilians Being Killed on Both Sides in Gaza. The Ratio Is 45 to 1. truthout.org In a speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, President Joe Biden said that "both sides" in Israel's genocide of Gaza are experiencing civilian death — a blatant lie that ignores any semblance of reality on the ground in Gaza, where the Palestinian civilian death toll rises each day. "Those protesters out in the street, they have a point," Biden said… |
(2024-08-20). Blinken Blames Hamas for Ceasefire Impasse — But Hamas Supports Biden's Proposal. truthout.org On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas negotiators for causing the impasse in the latest ceasefire negotiations — but Hamas said that this is another of the Biden administration's "misleading claims" aimed at "buying time" for Israel to continue its genocide in Gaza. In a press conference after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… |
(2024-08-20). Jean-Pierre Page: in Gaza, France's CGT Union Turned Its Back on Internationalism. dissidentvoice.org While the CGT proudly participated in the 'Games of Shame,' a personal triumph for Macron and his repressive, regressive policies, with the participation of the Israeli delegation and even the Israeli President, who was honored amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, this letter from Jean-Pierre Page, former head of the CGT's International Department, condemns the …
(2024-08-20). Palestinians are being dehumanised to justify occupation and genocide. aljazeera.com Western media's framing of us as inherently violent is as deadly as Israeli bombs and bullets.
(2024-08-20). Headlines for August 20, 2024. democracynow.org Biden, AOC Address Night 1 of DNC as Palestinian Rights Activists Shine Light on Gaza Genocide, Women Affected by Abortion Bans in GOP-Led States Share Harrowing Experiences from DNC Stage, Protesters "March on the DNC" Amid Heavy Police Presence, Arrests, Blinken Says Netanyahu Agreed to Ceasefire Proposal, But Israel Continues Its Genocidal War in Gaza, Court Sentences Chrystul Kizer to 11 Years for Killing Her Sex Trafficker in Self-Defense as a Teen, Georgia Approves New Rule That Could Delay Election Certification, Sow Chaos Post-Election, Disgraced NY Congressmember George Santos Pleads Guilty t…
(2024-08-20). 'March on DNC': US pro-Gaza protesters call for end to Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in the US city of Chicago on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention.
(2024-08-20). Who Are They? The CA Legislative Jewish Caucus. counterpunch.org 
While University of California students chanted "Divest!" and erected "Free Palestine" encampments, a little-known pro-Israel faction of the California legislature introduced legislation to indoctrinate six million California public school children and stem the rising tide of college resistance to Israel's genocide in Gaza. What's in a name? They call themselves the California Legislative Jewish Caucus and they
(2024-08-20). Thousand of Chicago Protesters At DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-20). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-20). 'DNC represents genocide and war': Democratic convention kicks off as Gaza protests try to grab spotlight. haaretz.com As the Democratic Party attempts to foster a big-tent atmosphere toward pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian advocates alike, thousands march through Chicago to protest the 'U.S.-funded Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people'…
(2024-08-20). Muslim, Immigrant & Jewish Delegates Unfurl "Stop Arming Israel" Banner During Biden DNC Speech. democracynow.org 
During President Biden's speech on the first night of the DNC, protesters briefly unfurled a banner that read "Stop Arming Israel," before it was wrested away by convention staff. We speak to three members of the group Delegates Against Genocide who organized and carried out the action: Esam Boraey, a human rights activist and delegate from Connecticut; Florida DNC member Nadia Ahmad; and progressive Jewish activist Liano Sharon, an elected delegate from Michigan. "We were there specifically to confront President Joe Biden," says Ahmad, explaining why the protesters chose to disrupt…
(2024-08-20). UN satellite images reveal colossal damage to structures in Gaza amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir The most recent images released by the United Nations show the damage to structures in the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase over the past 11 months of genocidal war.
(2024-08-20). Journalist critical of Israeli genocide in Gaza arrested in UK under 'Terrorism Act'. presstv.ir An independent British journalist critical of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is briefly arrested in the UK under Section 12 of the country's Terrorism Act of 2000.
(2024-08-20). Kamala's Home Town Demands: "Not Another Bomb" indybay.org Over a thousand rally and march in Oakland to demand a cease fire and arms embargo to stop Israel's genocide of Palestine…
(2024-08-20). Al-Qassam Brigades says 3 Israeli soldiers killed as resistance fighters clash with occupation forces from point-blank range in Rafah's Tal Al-Sultan Neighborhood. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Women, children among dead in Israeli strike on Gaza City school. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City on Tuesday morning in an attack which claimed was targeting a Hamas "command and control centre" but has killed at least 12 civilians, according to local journalists. | Aerial shelling and gun battles were reported across Gaza, including in Rafah, Khan Younis and al-Bureij camp in central Gaza. | The attacks come as plans for a U…
(2024-08-20). Aid worker deaths hit record high following Israel's war on Gaza: UN report. presstv.ir The United Nations has revealed a distressing rise in the number of aid worker fatalities in conflict zones, largely linked to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-08-20). Thousands March on DNC in Chicago to Demand End to War on Gaza. democracynow.org 
On the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, Democracy Now! was on the streets of Chicago during the March on the DNC as thousands of protesters held a rally and march to call on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end U.S. support for Israel amid its ongoing assault on Gaza. We bring you the voices of some of the protesters.
(2024-08-20). In Gaza, Israel's dehumanization of the Palestinians has reached a new height. mronline.org 
The Israel Defense Forces has decided to downsize the Oketz unit, Unit 7142, ahead of its cancellation. The unit for dogs and their trainers has been suffering from a shortage recently.
(2024-08-20). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-20). The US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Talks Are A Complete Sham. thelastamericanvagabond.com The US Biden administration is claiming that the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations have been the most productive in months. However, the deal that is currently on the table, after the Israeli government has additional conditions which go well beyond what was previously agreed to, no longer even make the agreement worthy of the
(2024-08-20). Gaza War, Lack of Palestinian Labor Drives Decline of Israeli Economy. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on continuing his total war on Gaza is not only inflicting untold misery on thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza but is also hurting the economic well-being of Israelis. According to the Israeli newspaper Arab 48, the Israeli economy's …
(2024-08-20). Israel Sought to Bypass Foreign Agent Law to Spread Propaganda in US: Report. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-20). CA Educators Are Resisting Anti-Palestine Bills Pushing "Academic Police State" truthout.org A raft of bills proposed in the California legislature would stifle Palestine-related speech in public schools and on college campuses, including protests against Israel's war on Gaza and the teaching of ethnic studies and histories of Palestine and the Middle East. "These bills are really about censorship of teaching Palestine. They're about perpetuating right-wing myths about people of… |
(2024-08-20). First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights Asks: Will Dems Take Urgent Action? truthout.org This year, the Democratic National Convention held its first-ever panel on Palestinian human rights. The panel came after persistent grassroots organizing against U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza. We play excerpts, including from the Arab American Institute's James Zogby, a former executive member of the Democratic National Committee; Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care… |
(2024-08-20). Israel Bombed School That Served as Shelter for Hundreds of Palestinian Families. truthout.org Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians, including two children, in the bombing of a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City on Tuesday, according to Gaza's civil defense agency. An Israeli plane dropped a bomb on the Mustafa Hafiz School, which housed hundreds or thousands of displaced people, without warning, leaving Palestinian rescue workers to sift through the rubble of the collapsed… |
(2024-08-20). Uncommitted Delegates Say They "Have a Duty to Serve" Their Constituents. truthout.org While Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the vast majority of delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination for president in this year's election, dozens of delegates remain uncommitted, and are attempting to use their status to persuade Harris's campaign to adopt a stricter policy against Israel as it wages a genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. |
(2024-08-20). Al-Manar correspondent in Gaza: At least 9 martyred, many others injured as Israeli occupation strike Mustafa Hafez School, west of Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Israeli military retrieves bodies of 6 hostages killed in Hamas captivity, relatives slam Netanyahu. haaretz.com Family members of the hostages, all of whom died while held in Gaza, accuse the government of abandoning them and call for the urgent release of the remaining hostages…
(2024-08-20). Israeli Gov't Under Fire as Bodies of 6 Israeli Captives Retrieved from Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
Families of Israeli captives whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza accused the Zionist government of abandoning them, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. Israeli occupation military announced early on Tuesday it has recovered the bodies of six captives during an overnight operation in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli media identified the dead hostages …
(2024-08-20). IDF retrieves bodies of six Israeli hostages overnight, all kidnapped alive and killed in Hamas captivity. haaretz.com Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim, says it 'raises many ambiguities' ‚ñ Israeli army officer killed, six soldiers wounded from IDF missile in Gaza's Khan Yunis ‚ñ Hundreds gather outside Blinken meeting with hostage relatives, calling for hostage deal ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in attack on northern Israel ‚ñ Netanyahu's office says meeting with Blinken was 'positive, good spirited'…
(2024-08-20). Biden's claim about ceasefire status 'green light' for Israel to continue war: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas has denounced Biden's "misleading" claim that the resistance group is blocking a Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2024-08-20). Israel Announces Recovery of 6 Hostage Bodies From Gaza Strip. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-20). First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights: We Need to "Restore the Soul of the Democratic Party" democracynow.org 
This year, the Democratic National Convention held its first-ever panel on Palestinian human rights. The panel came after persistent grassroots organizing against U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza. We play excerpts, including from the Arab American Institute's James Zogby, a former executive member of the Democratic National Committee; Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care surgeon who recently worked in Gaza; and Layla Elabed, co-chair of the Uncommitted National Movement. | Later that day, during President Biden's convention speech, protesters standing near the Florida delega…
(2024-08-20). Israel releases Gaza detainees, who reveal 'inhuman' conditions. newarab.com 
A new batch of WAFA and Quds News Network both reported that 25 detainees arrived in Gaza via the
(2024-08-20). Rights groups sue UK over arms sales to Israeli regime. presstv.ir Human rights groups file a complaint against the British government over the licensing of arms sales to the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-20). British diplomat quits over UK-Israel arms sales amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
A British Mark Smith, who worked as a second secretary in the UK embassy in Dublin,
(2024-08-20). Scotland suspends all meetings with Israel. plenglish.com London, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The autonomous government of Scotland, in the United Kingdom, reiterated today the suspension of all its meetings with representatives of the Government of Israel until real progress is made towards peace in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-20). Hostage deal won't bring down Israeli government, sources close to Netanyahu say. haaretz.com Even if far-right minister Ben-Gvir and Smotrich quit the coalition over a possible deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war, the prime minister won't be forced to call fresh elections…
(2024-08-20). Hamas accuses US of 'buying time for Israel' in Gaza ceasefire talks. aljazeera.com Blinken visits Egypt as US pushes Hamas to agree to an amended deal that allows Israel to keep troops in Gaza.
(2024-08-20). What is the Gaza ceasefire 'bridging proposal' and will it work? aljazeera.com US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire 'bridging proposal', but the Palestinian group says it only serves the Israelis.
(2024-08-20). Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention. whyy.org Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined the march to the United Center, where the convention is being held, to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. As the larger group marched peacefully, a few dozen who broke away tore…
(2024-08-20). Palestine features prominently in Algeria election campaigns. newarab.com 
Some of the key topics discussed in speeches were Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, the rights of Palestinians and delivery of much needed aid, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Algeria's President Abdelmajid Tebboun…
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces wound Palestinians in violent raid on Nablus. newarab.com 
Four Palestinians were wounded during a violent According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the They agency added that Israeli forces de…
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces kill 18-year-old Palestinian in West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed an 18-year-old Palestinian during several raids on Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Haroub was shot in his right eye by the Israeli army at the al-Fawar camp in the town of Dura, south of Hebron. Al-Haroub was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. | Soldiers fired live rounds, sound bombs and gas cannisters at residents during the confrontation in which al-Haroub was killed, local sources told Wafa. Two other people we…
(2024-08-20). Palestinian teenager killed in West Bank after Israeli forces shoot him in head. presstv.ir Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid in the town of Dura, south of the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials say.
(2024-08-20). New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel. middleeasteye.net 
New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel | Platform touts 2016 memorandum that sends $3.8bn to Israel each year as 'ironclad' | | Demonstrators in support of Palestinians in Gaza on sidelines of Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on 19 August 2024…
(2024-08-20). Israel air strike on Gaza school kills several displaced Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
Israel air strike on Gaza school kills several displaced Palestinians | Children were among those killed after Israeli warplanes targeted Mustafa Hafez school in Gaza City | | Palestinians inspect a school sheltering displaced people after it was hit by an Israeli strike in Gaza City on 20 August…
(2024-08-20). Bari Weiss, Zionist crusaders, and the era of the toxic troll. newarab.com 
In a As the founder, public face and heat-seeking curator of The Free Press, a new media company with ambitions to overtake the old media, Ms. Weiss, 40, has identified a mélange of reliable foils: the illiberal left; diversity, equity and inclusion programs; opponents of Israel; The New York Times, where Ms. Weiss worked until 2020…For her sins against groupthink, Ms. Weiss has suggested, she faced evic…
(2024-08-20). Independent journalist critical of Israel's Gaza genocidal briefly arrested in UK. presstv.ir An independent British journalist critical of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is briefly arrested in the UK under Section 12 of the country's Terrorism Act of 2000.
(2024-08-20). Another FIVE Palestine Action activists have just been jailed. thecanary.co On Tuesday 20 August at Glasgow Sheriff Court, five young people from Palestine Action Scotland were jailed. Israel, the climate crisis, and the UK's political prisoners It was after they occupied Thales's weapons factory in Govan, Glasgow, on 1 June 2022. The five occupied the roof of the arms maker and dropped banners to disrupt […] | By
(2024-08-20). Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv attack. presstv.ir The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-20). Chaos at the DNC as peaceful protesters face violence from DEMOCRATS over Israel. thecanary.co 
Yesterday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), delegates chose violence when peaceful protesters held up a sign which read 'stop arming Israel': Nonviolent protest met with violence at the DNC. A man hitting a woman in a hijab and he wasn't thrown out. t.co/qYvWbQl7eT — Charles Preston (@_CharlesPreston) August 20, 2024 DNC: silencing minority voices […] | By
(2024-08-20). Reginald D Hunter stung by Zionist smear op as 'Mark and Mandy' return to agitate in UK. thecanary.co 
Comedian Reginald D Hunter has been the victim of a Zionist smear operation — but not even a very good one, at that. Because the central actors at the heart of the story have a long history of agitating for the Israeli state; just ask Jeremy Corbyn. So, it wasn't hard to expose who they […] | By
(2024-08-20). Young children among those killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza market. aljazeera.com Video from the immediate aftermath of an Israeli air strike on a market in Deir el-Balah, Gaza shows young victims.
(2024-08-20). Israeli jet hits Gaza school killing at least 12. thecradle.co
(2024-08-20). Tensions Rise as Israel Retrieves Bodies of Hostages from Gaza. devdiscourse.com Israel retrieved the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, the military announced on Tuesday. Negotiations continue to secure the return of over 100 captives from the besieged Palestinian enclave.
(2024-08-20). Israel's Big Security Lapse 1 Hour After Blinken Arrives; Netanyahu Govt Admits… | Hamas | Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com The Israeli government made a big admission a day after a bomb blast in the country's biggest city. Netanyahu's government spoke on the Tel Aviv attack after Hamas issued a sinister threat to Israel. Earlier in the day, Hamas took responsibility for the Tel Aviv blast and said more such attacks are in store. The timing of the explosion coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to the city. Watch for more.
(2024-08-20). Thousands protest US support for Israel's war on Gaza as Democratic convention begins in Chicago. muslimmirror.com CHICAGO : Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors gathered in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off on Monday to push for an end to US support for Israel's war on Gaza, where more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed. Located just half a mile east of the convention hall, Union Park was filled with …
(2024-08-20). How Israel's 'moral compass' justifies the rape of Palestinians. newarab.com 
The gang rape footage of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards at the Sde Teiman detention centre in the Negev sent a shockwave across the world. However shocking, certain sections of Israel's society were prepared to defend the indefensible. | Following the arrests of ten reservists caught on camera sexually assaulting Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman, far-right mobs, including government ministers, flooded the facility to protest the arrest. | "Gang rape is permissible for the security of the state," commented Security Minister Itmar Ben Gvir. Meanwhile, Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich was angered no…
(2024-08-20). Thousands march at Democratic National Convention demanding end to US support for Israel amid Gaza conflict. nationofchange.org As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, thousands of protesters take to the streets, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end unconditional U.S. military support for Israel as the Gaza conflict enters its tenth month.
(2024-08-20). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-20). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-20). Nearly 65% of Israeli settlers oppose prosecution for rape of Palestinian detainees: Poll. presstv.ir A new survey has revealed that 65 percent of Israelis believe that soldiers who have sexually assaulted Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility should not face criminal charges.
(2024-08-20). Israeli Missile Kills Israeli Soldier In Gaza, Wounds 6 Others Far From Hamas Target: IDF Red-Faced. hindustantimes.com Huge confession by Israeli military on August 19 amid mounting losses in the Gaza Strip. An Israeli officer was killed and several wounded in a faulty airstrike, as per IDF. The Israeli Army said the incident happened in the Southern Gaza Strip on the morning of August 19. IDF's initial probe said one of the missiles fired by Israeli jets did not correctly glide to the intended target due to technical issues. Watch for more.
(2024-08-20). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Two, Near Tubas. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Tuesday, three Palestinian young men, assaulted another, and abducted two brothers in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces simultaneously invaded the city of Tubas and the town of Tammun, to the south, where they stormed …
(2024-08-20). What are the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com Israeli forces continue attacks as attention moves to talks in Egypt.
(2024-08-20). 'Return of martyrdom': 'The Engineer' Yahya Ayyash trends as Hamas threatens more suicide attacks. haaretz.com Infamous for introducing suicide bombings into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Ayyash — who was killed by Israel in 1996 — is getting renewed attention after an attempted bombing in Tel Aviv…
(2024-08-20). The supposed free-press UK just held Richard Medhurst under counter-terror laws. thecanary.co Independent journalist Richard Medhurst was detained for 24 hours by cops at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws — presumably, he believes, for his reporting on Israel and Gaza. Richard Medhurst: detained by cops Richard Medhurst posted a video on social media explaining the situation. He said that on Thursday 15 August he was escorted off […] | By
(2024-08-20). Explainer: What are the scenarios and likely targets of retaliatory strike on occupied al-Quds? presstv.ir The occupied Jerusalem al-Quds is home to a number of important Israeli military and intelligence sites that could be targeted in the retaliatory military operation.
(2024-08-20). DNC 2024: New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel. middleeasteye.net DNC 2024: New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel | Platform touts 2016 memorandum that sends $3.8bn to Israel each year as 'ironclad' | | Demonstrators in support of Palestinians in Gaza on sidelines of Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on 19 A…
(2024-08-20). IOF Kills Young Palestinian in al-Khalil, Sparking Confrontations in West Bank Cities. english.almanar.com.lb A Palestinian young man Mahmoud Ibrahim al-Haroub 18-year-old was shot in the head by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Dura, south of al-Khalil. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, al-Haroub succumbed to his injuries. Another Palestinian was also injured during the gunfire. Following al-Haroub's martyrdom, the number of Palestinian lives …
(2024-08-20). War on Gaza: Six Israeli captives retrieved from Gaza likely killed by Israel. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Six Israeli captives retrieved from Gaza likely killed by Israel | The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six captives in Gaza, five are believed to have died in a tunnel after an Israeli strike | | A woman walks past a mural in support of captives taken during the 7 October att…
jsonline.com (2024-08-20). Milwaukee pro-Palestinian protesters outside DNC say neither Harris, Trump deserves support
(2024-08-20). Reginald D Hunter stung by Zionist smear op as 'Mark and Mandy' return to agitate in UK. thecanary.co 
Comedian Reginald D Hunter has been the victim of a Zionist smear operation — but not even a very good one, at that. Because the central actors at the heart of the story have a long history of agitating for the Israeli state; just ask Jeremy Corbyn. So, it wasn't hard to expose who they […] | By
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). 15 people arrested in protests outside DNC as demonstrators push for Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, reproductive and LGBTQ rights protection
(2024-08-20). Reginald D Hunter stung by Zionist smear op as 'Mark and Mandy' return to agitate in UK. thecanary.co Comedian Reginald D Hunter has been the victim of a Zionist smear operation — but not even a very good one, at that. Because the central actors at the heart of the story have a long history of agitating for the Israeli state; just ask Jeremy Corbyn. So, it wasn't hard to expose who they …
(2024-08-20). At least 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza school. presstv.ir At least a dozen Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli military attacked a Gaza City school, the eleventh deadly strike against Gaza schools in August alone.
(2024-08-20). Sirens sound in Kabri, east of Nahariya: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Thousands protest US support for Israel's war on Gaza as Democratic convention begins in Chicago. muslimmirror.com CHICAGO : Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors gathered in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off on Monday to push for an end to US support for Israel's war on Gaza, where more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed. Located just half a mile east of the convention hall, Union Park was filled with …
(2024-08-20). Israeli killed in WB settlement, suspect's home to be demolished. newarab.com 
The attack was allegedly carried by a Palestinian suspect, who hit Gidon Peri on the head with a hammer. The Israeli man was later taken to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, where he as later pronounced dead. | The 38-year-old Peri was on duty in the i…
(2024-08-20). Hamas or Israel: Who's blocking the Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Following ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks in Doha last week, there have been conflicting reports over whether a new ceasefire deal between Israel and While the
(2024-08-20). A grim flashback: Suicide bombing by Hamas in Tel Aviv was a response to Gaza. haaretz.com Hamas sees the many proposals for a deal as a trap in which the U.S. adopts Israel's position of refusing to end the war and withdrawing from the Gaza Strip…
(2024-08-20). Palestinian prisoners facing 'systematic torture' at Israel's Ofer prison. presstv.ir Recently released Palestinian abductees have recounted their suffering at the hands of the regime's jailers.
(2024-08-20). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-20). UK: Lobby group paid for former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's £28,000 trip to Israel. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Lobby group paid for former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's £28,000 trip to Israel | In the parliamentary register of interests, Braverman described the four-night trip as a 'solidarity visit' in response to the 7 October attack | | As home secretary, Braverman tried to proscribe pro-P…
(2024-08-20). 'A war crime': Gaza says US, Israel use starvation as political weapon. presstv.ir Gaza's Government Media Office says the United States and its key ally, Israel, are using the policy of starvation as a tool to exert political pressure on the Palestinians, condemning the practice as "a war crime and a crime against humanity."
(2024-08-20). Canada refuses to comment on US sale of Canadian-made weapons to Israel. aljazeera.com Rights advocates say Canada is not being transparent and has failed to take danger of arms exports to Israel seriously.
(2024-08-20). NGOs call for UK gov't to ban arms sales to Israel over Gaza. newarab.com 
A group of Lawyers have put forward a case detailing claims of Palestinians being
(2024-08-20). Arms embargo and ceasefire are the demands of thousands marching on DNC. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Today we are voting in the streets!" Allen Harris, a member of United Steel Workers, told People's World at the March on the DNC rally that saw 10,000 protesters hit the streets of Chicago Monday afternoon. Marchers demanded the Biden administration stop providing weapons to Israel and pressure its ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, …
mississippivalleypublishing.com (2024-08-20). Michigan delegate escorted out of Biden's DNC speech over Israel-Hamas war protest
(2024-08-20). Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Top US diplomat Blinken, on his ninth visit to the Middle East since the
(2024-08-20). Netanyahu accused of 'doublespeak' over Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
The contradiction between Israeli Prime Minister "Doublespeak" — a term used by George Orwell in 1984 to describe a distortion of words — was used in the Axios piece to describe how Netanyahu has hardened his position…
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces launch deadly attack Gaza City school shelter. aljazeera.com An Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has killed at least 10 people.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school. newarab.com 
Murtaja was a photographer and journalist with several media outlets. His brother, Yasser Mortaja, was also a journalist who was killed in the 2018-2019 Following M…
(2024-08-20). Why Did Israel Invade the Gaza Strip? globalresearch.ca After the asymmetric punishment inflicted by Israel in Gaza, all basic infrastructure, schools, mosques, hospitals and 90 per cent of buildings were reportedly destroyed by systematic aerial bombardments resulting in over 40,000 Palestinian civilian casualties and several thousand more buried …
(2024-08-20). Israeli settlers befuddled, shaken by Tel Aviv truck bombing claimed by Hamas, PIJ. presstv.ir A high-intensity explosion claimed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad ripped through southern Tel Aviv on Sunday, creating more panic among the already befuddled Israeli settlers.
(2024-08-20). Israeli Envoy Openly Says UN HQ In USA Must Be Bombed, 'Wiped Off Earth's Face' | Gilad Erdan | Gaza. hindustantimes.com In a shocking declaration amid growing criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, the outgoing Israeli ambassador to the United Nations has made a controversial statement, calling for the UN building to be "wiped off Earth's face." Netanyahu's envoy to the UN also described the organisation as "twisted" and "distorted." Watch the full video for more.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian leader's Gaza visit could help on 'the day after' — but only if there's a deal with Hamas. haaretz.com If Israel allows Abbas to travel to Gaza, it could help advance a plan for an international force to take control of the Strip and even finalize a hostage deal — but Israel will also have to declare the fighting over and that it will withdraw its troops…
(2024-08-20). Israel's Economy Is Officially Over! youtu.be
(2024-08-20). Yemen says will surely respond to Israel's 'vicious' attack on Hudaydah. presstv.ir "Yemen's response in retaliation for the barbaric and vicious Israeli assault on Hudaydah will be delivered through any possible means."
(2024-08-20). Why Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas wants to go to Gaza. haaretz.com Days after Abbas declared 'victory or martyrdom' in the Turkish parliament, his office asked Israel for permission to travel to Gaza. Such a trip could advance…
(2024-08-20). Friday 8/23: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-20). Scottish government suspends meetings with Israeli ministers over war on Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Scottish government suspends meetings with Israeli ministers over war on Gaza | The move comes amid backlash following a secret meeting held between the external affairs secretary and an Israeli diplomat | | Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein, posted a photo with Angus R…
(2024-08-20). War on Gaza: Palestinian youth self-censoring online for fear of repercussions. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Palestinian youth self-censoring online for fear of repercussions | Report shows that digital security for Palestinians aged 15 to 30 has worsened since Israel's war on Gaza | | Social media users in Palestine increasingly face online scrutiny over their posts (AFP)
(2024-08-20). Israel strikes market and school in Gaza, killing at least 20 Palestinians. aljazeera.com At least eight killed in Deir el-Balah market, hours after yet another school attack kills 12 displaced Palestinians.
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces say they recovered six captives' bodies from Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces say they recovered six captives' bodies from Gaza | Five of those recovered had already been confirmed dead by authorities before their bodies were found in Khan Younis | | A protester carries a poster during a gathering calling for the release of Israeli captives in Tel Aviv on 19…
(2024-08-20). Israel has expelled Norwegian diplomats. What does it mean. newarab.com 
On 8 August 2024, Eight days later, Norway was forced to shut down its Representative Office in the occupied West Bank as a result of Israel's action. | "This decision seeks to target the Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority and all those who defend international law, the two-state solution and the Palestinians' leg…
(2024-08-20). Short on forces, Israeli army calls up reservists previously given exemptions but deemed fit to serve. haaretz.com Army officials say that around 15,000 soldiers, all under 35, have been called up in three rounds 'as part of the IDF's plan to expand the pool of serving soldiers'…
(2024-08-20). Likud MP claims The Matrix written by Yeshiva students. newarab.com 
An Israeli During the program, she was qu…
(2024-08-20). Presidente de Cuba reitera denuncia sobre masacre israelí en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró hoy a través de su perfil en X, la denuncia sobre el genocidio que comete el gobierno sionista de Israel contra la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-20). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-19). "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Health officials in Gaza said today that the official death toll from Israel's 10-month genocide has topped 40,000–though that is believed to be a vast undercount–just days after the Biden administration greenlit $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel.
(2024-08-19). Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening | Cairo to allow Israel to keep soldiers in Philadelphi Corridor or build an underground barrier – but the border crossing must be operated by Palestinians | | Egyptian soldiers stand guard near the Rafah Crossin…
(2024-08-19). The International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – In its historic ruling, the ICJ found that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza is entirely unlawful, that Israel practices apartheid and racial segregation, and that all states are under a duty to help bring this to an end, including by cutting off all economic, trade and investment relations with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
(2024-08-19). Hamas says latest ceasefire proposal deviates from previous agreements. middleeasteye.net 
Hamas says latest ceasefire proposal deviates from previous agreements | Palestinian group criticises Biden for 'misleading' comments and accuses Washington of buying Israel more time in its war on Gaza | | Hamas officials Khalil al-Hayya and Osama Hamdan attend a press conference in B…
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net 
Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | Demonstrators rally on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) i…
(2024-08-19). US Approves $20 Billion Arms Deal for Israel. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – The United States today approved more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Reuters reported that the move was approved by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The deal reportedly includes F-15 fighter jets.
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net 
Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | People take part in a protest on eve of Democratic National Convention in Chicago,…
(2024-08-19). He Had Two Babies. transcend.org 14 Aug 2024 – He had two babies. Twins. Aysal and Aser, a boy and a girl, and a loving wife. An Israeli airstrike killed both his babies, and their mother, and their grandmother, while he was out collecting their birth certificates. There's a video of him screaming, screaming the way any of us would scream.
(2024-08-19). 'Words like Slaughter:' A Comparative Study of The New York Times Reporting in Ukraine and Gaza. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – An in-depth comparison of The New York Times coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine vs. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza shows how the Times dutifully launders the news to fit the U.S. government's agenda.
(2024-08-19). Israel concerned US advocacy ran afoul of foreign agents law: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Israel concerned US advocacy ran afoul of foreign agents law: Report | Israel's strategic affairs ministry secretly hired a DC law firm to analyse Foreign Agents Registeration Act | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, on 4 August 2024 (Naama Gry…
(2024-08-19). EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Sanctions against Israeli Ministers for 'Incitement to War Crimes'. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – Josep Borrell said yesterday that the bloc must impose sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "incitement to war crimes." He called Smotrich's comments on starving two million Gazans by withholding aid "sinister."
(2024-08-19). Israelis Use the Same Tactics of the Nazis During WWII. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – Probe Confirms Israeli Military Using Palestinians as Human Shields – Despite global condemnation, the Haaretz investigation found that the technique is nonetheless a recurrent element of the IOF's operating routines.
(2024-08-19). The Responsibility of Western 'Liberal Democracies' for Gaza Catastrophe. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – This is certainly either gross incompetence on Israel's part or a deliberate effort to provoke a wider war. And a shady effort by Israel to compel the engagement of the US in its multiple struggles in the region.
(2024-08-19). Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith. middleeasteye.net 
Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith | Ex-diplomat says he raised concerns about UK complicity, including with David Lammy, but received an 'unsatisfactory' response | | Chained Israeli protesters hold placards in a call for an end to the war in Gaza,…
(2024-08-20). Japan's ruling party to pick new leader, successor to PM Kishida next month. aljazeera.com The winner of the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election in September will also become the next prime minister.
(2024-08-20). Candidates emerge as LDP race heats up. ecns.cn More than 10 candidates have emerged in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida decided not to seek reelection for the presidency.
(2024-08-20). Jordanian crown prince shares photo of newborn daughter. newarab.com 
(2024-08-20). Workers At Cornell Strike As Student Move-In Begins. popularresistance.org Ithaca, N.Y. — For the first time in decades, workers at Cornell University are on strike. | Thousands of students are scheduled to begin moving into Cornell's campus on Monday for the fall semester, but workers on the night shift began to walk off the job Sunday, when the strike officially started at 10 p.m.. Workers are scheduled to picket on the university's campus during student move-in day. | The United Auto Workers (UAW) and Cornell University have been locked in tense labor contract negotiations since April. UAW Local 2300 represents a bargaining unit of about 1,200 workers at Cornell, the majority o…
(2024-08-20). Monaco Strengthens Defense by Signing Jordan Teze. devdiscourse.com Monaco bolstered its defense by signing Netherlands defender Jordan Teze, adding crucial Champions League experience ahead of its return to the competition.
(2024-08-19). Reading Chinese FM Wang Yi's Meetings with Myanmar Military Leaders. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Despite Wang Yi's carefully worded diplomatic message designed to convey China-Myanmar bilateral relations as "friendship with all Myanmar peoples, the political significance of his official and public meetings for the embattled military cannot be overstated.
(2024-08-20). North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report. aljazeera.com Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of South Korea.
(2024-08-20). All-woman Arab bands blazing a trail in Yemen and Oman. aljazeera.com Backstage with two female bands finding new audiences in Yemen and Oman, celebrating women in modern Arab music.
(2024-08-20). President Díaz-Canel congratulates Mijaín López on his 42nd birthday. plenglish.com On his X profile, the head of State noted that López's fifth Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024 turned him into one of the legends of that sports event. | In his message, Díaz-Canel praised "the dedication, dignity and commitment of the true athlete, proud of the four-letter (Cuba) team shirt." | With his victory on August 6 in Paris, López became the best wrestler in history, winning gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games in an individual discipline (130 kg Greco-Roman wrestling). | He had previously won the titles in Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
(2024-08-20). Tragic Discovery: Nursing Student Found Dead in Suspected Suicide. devdiscourse.com A tragedy unfolded in New Ashok Nagar, East Delhi, as a 22-year-old nursing student was discovered dead, police said Tuesday. The young woman was found with a cannula in her hand at her PG accommodation.
(2024-08-20). SATIRE: 'Ketamine Queen' Charged In Connection With Matthew Perry's Death. theonion.com 
Two California doctors, Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, and a reputed drug dealer known as the "ketamine queen" have been charged in connection with the accidental overdose death of the Friends star last year. What do you think?
(2024-08-20). Pakistan suffers snail-speed internet with some accusing government of setting up national firewall. newarab.com 
People in The problem has affected millions of users, disrupting businesses and drawing nationwide complaints, while authorities have denied allegations that the installation of a national firewall was behind the slowdown. | Since February, users have been either unable to use social media or allo…
(2024-08-20). Two British-Pakistani professionals honoured in UK. geo.tv 
British-Pakistanis Ahmed Junaid and Asim Khan. — Provided by reporter LONDON: Two distinguished British-Pakistanis have been acknowledged at an awards ceremony for their contribution to Islamic financing and the British public life.The awards honoured Asim Khan, the founder…
(2024-08-20). 'Muhammad Ali': 11-yr-old Pakistan teen's AI robot thrills tech enthusiasts. ummid.com An 11-year-old Pakistani teen has astounded by developing an AI Assistant Robot which after accepting the voice commands responds as directed humanway.
(2024-08-20). 'Monsoon Brides': Economic Desperation Drives Child Marriages in Flood-Ravaged Pakistan. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-20). Bassem Youssef X account 'vanishes' following pro-Palestine post. newarab.com 
Supporters posted a screenshot of Youssef's final tweet, which slammed the conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism and the targeting of pro-Palestine advocates. | "Antisemitism was an accusation that used to freeze the blood on people's veins. I see many people now realizing how this fear tactic is used to shut down conversat…
(2024-08-20). 'The Uncommitted movement did a service to the Democratic Party'. 972mag.com
(2024-08-20). Gaza protesters have a point, says Biden. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden has said pro-Palestine protesters "have a point" after thousands had rallied outside the DNC.
(2024-08-20). British journalist arrested and detained at Heathrow Airport. expose-news.com Richard Medhurst says he was arrested at Heathrow Airport, London, under the Terrorism Act, Sec 12. He believes he is being persecuted because he reports on Palestine. Six police officers were waiting …
(2024-08-20). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-20). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-20). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-20). Monday 8/19: Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass! indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West, 2414 6th St. Berkeley CA…
michiganchronicle.com (2024-08-20). Michigan Delegate Removed from DNC After Pro-Palestine Protest
(2024-08-20). Inside the Push to Get Palestinian Speakers on the DNC Main Stage. theintercept.com 
The speaker list at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago includes names from across the Democratic Party, such as Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and of course Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. But notably absent from the lineup are any Palestinian American voices. | "Uncommitted" Democratic delegates and political leaders, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, are pushing to correct the omission by urging DNC officials to include two Palestinian American speakers on the convention's main stage to address the ongo…
(2024-08-20). 'Free Palestine!': Thousands march through Chicago before DNC begins. therealnews.com 
Hours before the Democratic National Convention officially began on Monday, Aug. 19, thousands of people gathered in Chicago's Union Park for a rally and march organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC. "Democratic Party leadership switching out their presidential nominee does not wash the blood of over 50,000 Palestinians off their hands," the coalition's
(2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins. middleeasteye.net 
'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outsid…
(2024-08-19). DNC 2024: 'Welcome to Hell week' as Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine. middleeasteye.net DNC 2024: 'Welcome to Hell week' as Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outside…
(2024-08-20). The trilogy of Philippines in the Xianbin Reef. ecns.cn Recently, two Philippine Coast Guard patrol boats 4410 (BRP Bagacay) and 4411 (BRP Cape Engano) forced their way into waters near Xianbin Reef of the Nansha Islands and illegally entered waters near Ren 'ai Reef again. The Philippine side laterly made a false accusation against China.
(2024-08-20). The BMP's resolute struggle for socialism in the Philippines. links.org.au 
Rasti Delizo — The enduring struggle for the socialist transformation of the Philippines resolutely marches onward in the early half of the 21st century.
(2024-08-20). Report: Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Derailed Partial Ceasefire Talks. popularresistance.org Ukraine's offensive into Russia's Kursk Oblast has derailed planned indirect negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials that could have resulted in a partial ceasefire, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. | The two sides were scheduled to send officials to Qatar for negotiations on an agreement that would halt strikes on energy and power infrastructure on both sides. Qatari officials would have acted as mediators instead of having the Russian and Ukrainian negotiators meet directly. | An unnamed diplomat told…
(2024-08-19). Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says | Saad al-Jabri tells BBC documentary that Mohammed bin Salman falsified signature to commit ground troops in Yemeni conflict in early 2015 | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman attending a meeti…
(2024-08-20). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-20). IMF mission lays down the law to next Sri Lankan president. wsws.org Ahead of the election, the IMF has insisted "sustaining the reform momentum and ensuring timely implementation of all program commitments are critical" for the next government to carry out to the letter.
(2024-08-20). Journalist Richard Medhurst 'detained under UK Terrorism Act'. newarab.com 
British independent journalist The Syria-born writer known for his critical coverage of Western foreign policy on the Middle East, said six officers apprehended him upon arriving to the airport in a Medhurst said that he was interrogated for almost 24 hours, his phone was seized, and was prevented…
(2024-08-20). Syrian villagers take up rifles to shoot down explosive-laden drones. middleeasteye.net 
Syrian villagers take up rifles to shoot down explosive-laden drones | Government forces step up drone attacks in northwest Syria, wreaking havoc in civilian areas | | Young men hide under olive trees in al-Nayrab village, monitoring the sky for drones (Abd Almajed Alkar…
(2024-08-20). China urges U.S. to uphold one-China policy. ecns.cn The United States should respect China's core interests, uphold the one-China policy, and avoid sending erroneous signals to forces advocating for "Taiwan independence".
(2024-08-20). Tajikistan journalist Ahmad Ibrohim arrested on bribery charges. rus.ozodi.org
(2024-08-20). Tajikistan journalist Ahmad Ibrohim arrested on bribery charges. rus.ozodi.org
(2024-08-20). Can Turkish mediation mend Somalia and Ethiopia's rift. newarab.com 
In a move that shuffled all the cards, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Turkey launched an initiative to reconcile two of its
(2024-08-20). Moscow region summarises results of dressage tournaments for United Arab Emirates Cup. tvbrics.com 
The 17 strongest dressage duets in the country competed for the trophy…
(2024-08-20). Yemen flood toll climbs to 60, thousands affected: UN. newarab.com 
Flooding caused by torrential rainfall in war-torn
(2024-08-20). What the Houthi government reshuffle means for Yemen. newarab.com 
(2024-08-20). Ex-official alleges MbS forged signature on Yemen war decree. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). We Are the Bad Guys. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved by the Prime Minister, it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture to justify military policy in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(2024-08-19). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-19). Trump's 2016 take on Afghan women, veil goes viral ahead of 2024 Polls. ummid.com A short clip showing Donald Trump at a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire in 2016 talking about women in Afghanistan and Middle East, and Hijab they wear is viral ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
(2024-08-19). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-19). Putin in Baku: Visit beyond the borders of the South Caucasus. unitedworldint.com Wide range of issues on the agenda from the final peace in the South Caucasus to Azerbaijan's membership in the SCO. Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day visit to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It is noteworthy that the visit will last two days and that he will not visit Armenia afterward. It …
(2024-08-19). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). EconoScope | Why Chinese home appliances succeed overseas. ecns.cn China's home appliance industry is facing competition from emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, India, and Africa, where lower labor costs are challenging its market position.
(2024-08-19). Sunday 9/22: "Simone" Book Release & Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-08-19). Hasina has fallen, and so has India's flawed South Asia policy? ummid.com Sadly, most Indians, fail to see the connection between Hasina's rise as a despot and her fall because of and the role the India/Modi/Hasina Patron/Client relationship played in it.
(2024-08-19). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Research vessel from Xiamen visits Hong Kong. ecns.cn With a total length of 77.7 meters and a displacement of 3,611 metric tons, Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee was put into operation in April 2017 to commemorate Tan Kah Kee, founder of the university. It opened for visitors in Hong Kong from Aug. 17 to 19.
(2024-08-18). Research vessel from Xiamen visits Hong Kong. ecns.cn With a total length of 77.7 meters and a displacement of 3,611 metric tons, Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee was put into operation in April 2017 to commemorate Tan Kah Kee, founder of the university. It opened for visitors in Hong Kong from Aug. 17 to 19.
(2024-08-19). Why PM Modi's concern about Bangladeshi Hindus has no takers? ummid.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is required to show action needed to bring his own house in order before reminding his neighbours about their duties.
(2024-08-19). How Indian Media reporting of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus boomeranged? ummid.com The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India.
(2024-08-19). India assisting genocide with Israel arms exports: lawyer. newarab.com 
Prashant Bhushan, who had been engaging with St Albert's College (Autonomous) students after giving a speech, also said the exports breach the Indian constitution, the Hindu newspaper reported. | "We are filing a petition in the Supreme Court regarding India's exports of arms t…
(2024-08-19). As Israel Bomb Gaza, These Two Indian Judges Stand Tall. ummid.com People with conscience, shaken by watching daily the images and videos of shattered and half/fully burnt dead bodies of the Palestinians, women and children included, wonder isn't there a single person of integrity in the world's power corridors, who like the two Indian judges, has the courage to stand against the Zionists and held them accountable for their crimes?
(2024-08-19). Indian doctors demand tougher laws after colleague was raped. newarab.com Hundreds of doctors protested near India's Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect healthcare workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was The protesting doctors, holding up placards like "Justice delayed is justice denied," were stopped by police as they tried to set up free outpatient services outside the ministry in New Delhi. | Doctors and medics across India have held protests, candlelight marches and temporarily refuse…
(2024-08-19). Indian doctors protest colleague's murder, some stay off job. newarab.com 
Some Indian junior doctors remained off the job on Sunday, demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, despite the end of a 24-hour strike called by the country's biggest association of doctors. | Doctors across the country have held protests, candlelight marches and have refused to see non-emergency patients in the past week after the killing of the 31-year old postgraduate student of chest medicine around the early hours of August 9 in the eastern city of Kolkata. | Women activists say the incident at the British-era R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital has highlighted how women in I…
(2024-08-19). India vs Australia test series 2024/25: Cummins sees Marsh, Green key role. aljazeera.com Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming cricket test series.
(2024-08-19). Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape, murder. geo.tv 
Doctors shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 18, 2024. — Reuters Doctors to continue sit-in till demands are met. Police volunteer…
(2024-08-19). Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape, murder. geo.tv Doctors shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 18, 2024. — Reuters Thousands of Indian junior doctors on Monday refused to end protests over…
(2024-08-19). 'Sugarcane': Will survivors of Indian residential schools ever find justice for institutionalized abuse? peoplesworld.org 
A stunning new documentary film co-directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie and produced by National Geographic will open your eyes—and perhaps more importantly, your heart—to the widespread abuse of Indigenous children over the course of a century. Sugarcane speaks of the hundreds of schools in the U.S. and Canada dedicated to uprooting Indigenous …
(2024-08-19). India reports no monkeypox cases. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) India has not reported monkeypox (Mpox) cases, a disease declared as an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), authorities confirmed on Monday.
(2024-08-19). India-Africa Business Conclave kicks off in New Delhi. tvbrics.com 
Over 10,000 delegates have participated in the event over the years…
(2024-08-19). India celebrates its first National Space Day in honour of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. tvbrics.com 
The country showcases technological advancement and scientific potential…
(2024-08-19). Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Proposals and Apprehensions. ummid.com The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill has sparked significant concern among Indian social media creators, who fear it could stifle creativity and limit freedom of expression online.
(2024-08-19). Partition of India: Counterview. ummid.com I have maintained in the teeth of casual or contemptuous dismissal of critics that the Partition of India was part of the grand design of an Empire in retreat.
(2024-08-19). Jammu Kashmir, Haryana 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Friday announced the Assembly Election Schedule of Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana and the key statistics of the two states.
(2024-08-19). India's changing relationships with Maldives. ummid.com Changing relationships with the Maldives have come as India's Independence Day gift in the face of perceived Chinese dominance in the island nation following a rupture on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in the beginning of this year.
(2024-08-19). Malegaon joins Doctors' nationwide strike against Kolkata rape, murder case. ummid.com Doctors in Malegaon joined 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Saturday August 17, 2024 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of their colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal.
(2024-08-19). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-19). Cuba estaría mejor sin bloqueo. radiohc.cu Cuba llevó a una importante conferencia internacional en India su añejo reclamo, rechazado por Estados Unidos, de poner fin al bloqueo, cuyo impacto es visible en la vida nacional.
(2024-08-19). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh — A Color Revolution or Something Else? sonar21.com 
I contacted my friend, former member of the US Congress Cynthia McKinney, who is living in Bangladesh and working as a professor at the local university. If you know Cynthia, you know she is not a CIA-stooge. The woman is smart and as independent as they come. I reached out to her to get her take on the events in Bangladesh and she agreed to do a podcast with me. Added bonus? She brought along two of her students who, for obvious reasons of personal security, did not use their names and did not appear on camera. | As you will hear in our discussion, Cynthia and her students believe this coup is organic and…
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh war crimes tribunal probes cases against Hasina. geo.tv 
Ousted prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina speaking after swearing oath for a fifth term at the Presidential Palace in Dhaka, Banglades on January 11, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-19). Bangladesh vows to continue to support Muslim Rohingya refugees. presstv.ir Bangladesh's new leader Muhammad Yunus has vowed to continue to support the Muslim Rohingya refugees living in his country.
(2024-08-19). Cyprus proposes former minister as next European commissioner. plenglish.com Nicosia, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Cyprus on Monday announced former Minister of Health, Education and Agriculture Costas Kadis as its commissioner in the new European Union (EU)'s Executive, headed by Ursula von der Leyen.
(2024-08-19). This week in history: August 19-25. wsws.org Ocalan assassination plot; Harlan County striking miner murdered; Indonesia independence talks begin; Anti-colonial Rif rebellion in Morocco…
(2024-08-19). Air Force Units Will Flood The Western Pacific In Huge New Airpower Exercise Next Summer. twz.com 
(2024-08-19). Three UN peacekeepers injured in south Lebanon 'explosion'. newarab.com 
Three United Nations peacekeepers suffered light injuries Sunday, the UN said, after a blast near their vehicle close to Lebanon's southern border, where Hezbollah and Israel have traded near-daily fire. | The Iran-backed Hezbollah group has exchanged cross-border fire with the Israeli army in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel. | "Earlier today, three peacekeepers on patrol were lightly injured when an explosion occurred near their clearly marked UN vehicle in the vicinity of Yarine, in south Lebanon," the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement.
(2024-08-19). An Agreement That Can Bring Peace and Rehabilitation to Gaza and Motivates Iran Plus Hezbollah to Cancel Their Retaliation. globalresearch.ca High-profile talks have been continuing for some time for a peace agreement on Gaza, involving diplomats of the USA, Qatar and Egypt. It is strange that the two main parties are not directly involved in these. Anyway, as peace must …
(2024-08-19). Egypt is talking to Iran, with its eyes on the region beyond Gaza. unitedworldint.com Equations and balances in the triangle of Iran, Israel and Egypt, with the US position in the background. A look from Cairo. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is a state of intense anxiety throughout the region about Iran's expected response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and what Hezbollah …
(2024-08-19). Egypt is talking to Iran, with its eyes on the region beyond Gaza. uwidata.com By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt There is a state of intense anxiety throughout the region about Iran's expected response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and what Hezbollah will do in retaliation for the killing of Fouad Shukr, one of its most important military commanders, in an Israeli attack on …
(2024-08-19). Gaza Genocide A Perpetual Shame in Civilized World: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry abhorred the Israeli regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza, saying such heinous atrocities and violation of the international law mark an eternal shame in the apparently civilized world of today.
(2024-08-19). World's inaction root cause of Israel's unrelenting crimes: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the inaction of the international community leads to the continuation of the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-08-19). Iran, Malaysia Decry US Policies on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president and the prime minister of Malaysia denounced the policies adopted by the US and certain other Western states as a reason for the unrelenting Israeli crimes against the people of Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Iran, Malaysia slam Western military support for Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian of Iran and Prime Minister Ibrahim of Malaysia discussed the latest developments on the phone.
(2024-08-19). Is a ceasefire in Gaza a 'strategic opportunity' for Iran. newarab.com 
Many Iranians have experienced restless nights since the assassination of Hamas leader This is not the first time that the lives of
(2024-08-19). Iran court holds first trial session over US-orchestrated 1953 coup. presstv.ir An Iranian court begins the trial of the US administration and its officials over the 1953 coup against the democratically-elected government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.
(2024-08-19). Pezeshkian's pick for foreign minister vows to pursue removal of sanctions. presstv.ir The Iranian president's pick for foreign minister says dignified and honorable removal of sanctions will be top on his agenda if wins the Parliament's vote of confidence.
(2024-08-19). Russia, China and Iran Coordinate Their Support to Palestine Through BRICS. transcend.org 18 Apr 2024 – Those countries have also committed to a future long-term plan to the infrastructure economic and political reconstruction of the occupied territories.
(2024-08-19). Putin invites Iranian president to BRICS summit. tvbrics.com 
There is an opportunity to exchange opinions between the officials of the two sides states Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani…
(2024-08-19). Iran-Russia currency agreement to provide new impetus for bilateral trade and model for BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The agreement will simplify settlements and make goods and services more accessible to BRICS countries‚Å…
(2024-08-19). US Not Competent to Mediate in Gaza Truce: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The US government is too incompetent to play a role in the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza since Washington has always thrown its weight behind the Zionist regime's killing machine in Palestine, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2024-08-19). Iranian Researchers' Web 2.0 Educational Tools Project Gains Global Recognition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An educational project by Iranian researchers focused on using Web 2.0 tools as an innovative learning method has gained international attention.
(2024-08-19). Over 400,000 Iranians Sue US for 1953 Coup. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — More than 400,000 Iranian citizens have filed a lawsuit against the US government for plotting a coup against the Iranian administration back in 1953, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2024-08-19). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-19). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Iraq resistance hits Israeli military sites on Golan Heights. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out new operations against Israeli military targets on the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
(2024-08-19). Iraq summons UK ambassador over remarks reflecting 'bleak image'. newarab.com 
Hitchen made the comments on the Kurdish-owned TV channel Rudaw, where he spoke about the government facing challenges. | "The challenge for the Iraqi government is how to deal with the militias…the decision to bring the militias into the government is logical, but if a Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) memb…
(2024-08-19). Iraq risks being drawn into war amid Gaza fallout: UN official. newarab.com The Claudio Cordone told The National that "the
(2024-08-19). Iraqi parliament's 'secret' salary hike vote sparks public fury. newarab.com The The decision—concealed from the official agenda during the parliamentary session on 7 August and kept away from media scrutiny—pr…
(2024-08-19). Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter Persecuted by His Own Government. globalresearch.ca Author, journalist, former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter, correctly advised the world that Iraq did not have Weapons of Mass Destruction prior to Washington's criminal invasion of Iraq in 2003 "for humanitarian reasons". | The war continues to take a …
(2024-08-19). Iraq Protests British Ambassador's Comments on Security Issues. themedialine.org 
telanganatoday.com (2024-08-19). Hamas criticises new Gaza ceasefire proposal as favouring Netanyahu's conditionsHamas has criticised the new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, presented in Doha last week, as catering to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conditions, particularly his refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire.
The group claimed the proposal aligns with Netanyahu's demands, including rejecting a permanent ceasefire, maintaining control over the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor, and setting new conditions on the prisoner exchange, which Hamas said hindered the deal's completion.
(2024-08-19). Tens of thousands still under rubble in Gaza, many with 'disintegrated bodies'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Civil Defense says at least 10,000 Palestinians remain under the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israel in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as Blinken arrives in region. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Israel Sought To Bypass Foreign Agent Law To Spread Propaganda In US. popularresistance.org The Israeli government sought legal advice on how to bypass US federal law governing the spreading of propaganda among the US population by foreign states, an investigation published on 17 August by The Guardian in collaboration with journalists Lee Fang and Jack Poulson shows. | US federal law requires the disclosure of foreign-backed lobbying campaigns, but leaked documents reviewed by The Guardian show the Israeli government sought legal advice concerning the law out of concern that Jewish and Christian Zionist lobbying groups working in coordination with the Israeli government would be required to register as…
(2024-08-19). Four Talking Points Used To Smear DNC Protesters. popularresistance.org The Democratic National Convention is taking place this week in Chicago, and efforts to smear, co-opt and deflate the planned massive protests—and the Uncommitted movement within the convention itself—are already underway. Since securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, Vice President Kamala Harris has not only refused to signal any real break from President Joe Biden's Gaza policy of lockstep support for Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, instead she has reaffirmed it. | Those committed to pressing Democratic Party leadership into ending their arming of Israel have not let up their pr…
(2024-08-19). When Offense is Defined as Defense—Kursk Version. counterpunch.org 
So, let me get this straight. When Kyiv sends its military into Russia, occupying territory and killing residents, it's a defensive move. When Israel sends its military into Gaza and the West Bank, it's also a defensive move. When the United States occupies countries around the world, sails its warships off the coast of China
(2024-08-19). Every Place in Gaza, Including Schools, Is a Target. globalresearch.ca It is almost as if the Israeli army is trying to gather as many Palestinians as possible in one place and then kill them all. Ahmed Abed and his family fled the Dalal al-Maghribi school in early August after an …
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah says Israeli forces suffer casualties after infiltration in Lebanon repelled. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have carried out an operation against Israeli forces as they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon in the Hadab Aita forest area, causing casualties and forcing the Israeli troops to retreat.
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu's lackeys change tune on Hamas deal, but his far-right allies likely won't join them. haaretz.com Netanyahu's mouthpieces suddenly changed their views on a hostage release deal with Hamas in a week that is likely to be critical in negotiations, but the chances that the PM's far-right allies will join them don't look high…
(2024-08-19). U.S. and Israeli military resisters reach out to U.S. service members. workers.org 
Israeli and U.S. military resisters held a zoom news conference Aug. 15 to publicize a call to active duty U.S. service members to declare their opposition to the Israeli massacres in Gaza — and U.S. complicity with what many people consider genocide. U.S. Conscientious Objector Joy Metzler speaks out urging . . . |
(2024-08-19). The Fajr Massacre: Every 70 Kg Bag of Human Remains Is Considered a Martyr. transcend.org The bodies of Palestinians killed in the latest Israeli massacre in Gaza were destroyed so far beyond recognition that doctors have only been able to give grieving families an anonymous bag of human remains to bury.
(2024-08-19). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.
(2024-08-19). Cuban FM: US, Israel have no intention to cease Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The Cuban foreign minister says the United States and Israel have no intention of stopping massacres being committed against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-19). Israeli military alarmed by Hezbollah drone filming Netanyahu's home. presstv.ir Israeli regime's defense systems have issued a warning message on the presence of a reconnaissance drone belonging to Hezbollah that has possibly filmed the private villa of Netanyahu in Caesarea, south of Haifa.
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah's Tunnels Increase Threat as Israel Weighs Response. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli soldier and two Hezbollah fighters killed in clashes. newarab.com 
An Israeli soldier and two The Israeli military said Monday a member of its Bedouin Trackers Unit "fell during combat in northern Israel". | Hezbollah said two of its fighters were "martyred" after Lebanon's health ministry reported that an Israeli strike left two people dead in the border village of Hula. | At the same time, Israel continues its assault…
(2024-08-19). Hezbollah strikes Israeli forces in fresh retaliation, causing 'multiple deaths, injuries'. presstv.ir Hezbollah conducts fresh retaliatory airstrikes against Israeli forces in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories, killing and injuring a number of the troops.
(2024-08-19). Lebanon says two dead in Israeli strike in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed two people in An "Israeli enemy strike" on the border village of Hula killed two people, Lebanon's health ministry said, without specifying if they were fighters or civilians. | Lebanon's official National News Agency reported Israeli shelling and raids on several southern areas, saying "enemy drone strikes" killed two people in H…
(2024-08-19). Israeli soldier killed in drone attack near border with Lebanon. haaretz.com Israeli fire fighting units worked to put out the flames in northern Israel Monday ignited by the by the exploding drones. This comes after Sunday's barrage in which 33 rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel.
(2024-08-19). Lebanon files new complaint with Security Council over Israeli violations. presstv.ir The complaint points to Israeli pilots' breaking the sound barrier in the skies over Lebanese regions.
(2024-08-19). Partners in Genocide: Israel is Slaughtering Palestinians with Western Arms. counterpunch.org 
While many are earnestly pointing at the devastation of war, the rampant human rights violations and the deliberate relegation of international and humanitarian law, there are those who see war from an entirely different perspective: profits. For the merchants of war, the collective pain and misery of whole nations is dwarfed by the lucrative deals
(2024-08-19). Protests in Chicago parallel to Democratic National Convention. plenglish.com Washington, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) While Chicago with extreme security measures prepares for the opening of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, groups of protesters gathered in that US city to demand an end to Israel's genocide in Gaza.
newarab.com (2024-08-19). Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicks off with hope, frustration over Israel's genocide on Gaza
(2024-08-19). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). UN satellite images reveal colossal damage to structures in Gaza amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir The most recent images released by the United Nations show the damage to structures in the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase over the past 11 months of genocidal war.
(2024-08-19). Colombia Halts Coal Exports to Israel amid Genocide in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a decree halting coal exports to Israel, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from Israel's ongoing genocidal military aggression.
(2024-08-19). After calling to 'wipe out Gaza,' state prosecutor mulls criminal probe of Israeli megastar Eyal Golan. haaretz.com In January, Golan's statements were cited in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. Golan's career has faced legal issues, including convictions for tax evasion and fraud, as well as longstanding allegations of sex offenses against minors…
(2024-08-19). Wednesday 8/21: DNC: Stop Arming Israel! Immediate Ceasefire! End the Genocide! indybay.org 1390 Market St., San Francisco…
(2024-08-19). "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Health officials in Gaza said today that the official death toll from Israel's 10-month genocide has topped 40,000–though that is believed to be a vast undercount–just days after the Biden administration greenlit $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel.
(2024-08-19). Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening. middleeasteye.net Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening | Cairo to allow Israel to keep soldiers in Philadelphi Corridor or build an underground barrier – but the border crossing must be operated by Palestinians | | Egyptian soldiers stand guard near the Rafah Crossin…
(2024-08-19). Why Gaza's Philadelphi route and Rafah are so important for Egypt — and for hostage deal. haaretz.com While a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is not on the agenda at this stage of cease-fire talks, the status of the Philadelphi route and Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Sinai border are key to Egypt's position…
(2024-08-19). 65% of Israeli Jews oppose criminal prosecution for soldiers suspected of raping Palestinian detainees. mondoweiss.net 
A shocking new poll shows that almost two out of three Jewish Israelis oppose criminal prosecution for soldiers suspected of gang-raping Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman torture facility.
(2024-08-19). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 318: Gazans given new evacuation orders as Netanyahu insists on additional ceasefire conditions. mondoweiss.net 
Antony Blinken arrives in the region to push for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers commit new pogrom east of Qalqilya as Israeli forces ramp up raids on Jenin and Nablus…
(2024-08-19). Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN. aljazeera.com UN office warns that a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and fears further grim milestones could be set.
(2024-08-19). Israel Is Rape. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Just like the ongoing mass atrocity we are witnessing in Gaza, this fondness for rape is just one of the many, many symptoms of the injustice and abusiveness that the state of Israel is founded on and built from.
(2024-08-19). The International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – In its historic ruling, the ICJ found that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza is entirely unlawful, that Israel practices apartheid and racial segregation, and that all states are under a duty to help bring this to an end, including by cutting off all economic, trade and investment relations with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
(2024-08-19). Forced displacement of Bedouins by Israel 'ethnic cleansing': Palestine. presstv.ir The Palestinian Foreign Ministry says the attacks by the Israeli settlers against the Bedouin communities come with the protection of the Israeli military.
(2024-08-19). The Starving of Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Daily reports of Palestinians killed in Gaza focus on deaths from Israeli bombs and missiles, now exceeding 40,000. Yet the famine stalking the Strip today threatens the lives of many times that number. Already children in North Gaza are dying of malnutrition. Like canaries in coal mines, they signal mass starvation to come. Sadly, the major media has largely ignored the accelerating famine conditions in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). 'Strong Record of Supporting the u.s.-Israel Relationship': A Look at Tim Walz's Votes on Palestine as a Member of Congress. scheerpost.com 
Tim Walz at the Bemidji Veterans Home in Minnesota on July 1, 2024. Photo from Wikimedia Commons byt the Office of Governor Walz. | By Nicolas Sawaya / When Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her Vice-P…
(2024-08-19). Blinken Heads to Israel for Gaza Cease-Fire Push as IDF Slaughter Continues. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-19). US-Israel spy network confessions expose American role in destabilizing Yemen: Report. presstv.ir New confessions from members of a US-Israeli spy network reveal that Washington's strategic goal is to fragment Yemen geographically, sow division and create instability in the Arab country, a report says.
(2024-08-19). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians and Their Property in the Occupied West Bank. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers carried out, on Sunday, several attacks against Palestinians and their property in the governorates of Tulkarem, Tubas, Jericho, and Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. In the northern Jordan Valley, illegal Israeli colonizers fenced off a dirt road used by Palestinian communities in the northern Jordan Valley and set fire to lands …
(2024-08-19). Israeli Authorities Send Millions of Polio Vaccine Doses to War-Torn Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Israeli forces wound Palestinians in violent raid on Nablus. newarab.com Four Palestinians were wounded during a violent According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the They agency added that Israeli forces de…
(2024-08-19). Israeli settlers befuddled, shaken by Tel Aviv truck bombing claimed by Hamas, PIJ. presstv.ir A high-intensity explosion claimed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad ripped through southern Tel Aviv on Sunday, creating more panic among the already befuddled Israeli settlers.
(2024-08-19). Humans of Gaza: 3-day-old twins killed with mother hours after birth was registered. presstv.ir Three-day-old twins were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, along with their mother and grandmother, hours after their birth had been registered.
(2024-08-19). Explainer: What are the scenarios and likely targets of retaliatory strike on occupied al-Quds? presstv.ir The occupied Jerusalem al-Quds is home to a number of important Israeli military and intelligence sites that could be targeted in the retaliatory military operation.
(2024-08-19). Yemen says will surely respond to Israel's 'vicious' attack on Hudaydah. presstv.ir "Yemen's response in retaliation for the barbaric and vicious Israeli assault on Hudaydah will be delivered through any possible means."
(2024-08-19). Israeli president calls for removal of extremists from Netanyahu cabinet. presstv.ir The Israeli president, pressed by protesters who confronted him for not taking measures to return captives held in Gaza, called for the removal of minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet.
(2024-08-19). He Had Two Babies. transcend.org 14 Aug 2024 – He had two babies. Twins. Aysal and Aser, a boy and a girl, and a loving wife. An Israeli airstrike killed both his babies, and their mother, and their grandmother, while he was out collecting their birth certificates. There's a video of him screaming, screaming the way any of us would scream.
(2024-08-19). Blinken in Israel as Netanyahu, Hamas clash over Gaza talks. newarab.com 
Making his ninth trip to the Middle East since the war on Gaza began in October, the US secretary of state is to meet Prime Minister Benjamin N…
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | People take part in a protest on eve of Democratic National Convention in Chicago,…
(2024-08-19). Hamas hails Colombia's ban on coal exports to Israel amid genocidal Gaza war. presstv.ir Hamas hails Colombia's move to suspend the export of coal to Israel over the regime's 10 months of genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). Palestine features prominently in Algeria election campaigns. newarab.com Some of the key topics discussed in speeches were Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, the rights of Palestinians and delivery of much needed aid, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Algeria's President Abdelmajid Tebboun…
(2024-08-19). Israel's demolition strategy in East Jerusalem denounced. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Israel has demolished 187 structures in the occupied area of East Jerusalem since the beginning of the current cycle of violence, in October 2023, a Palestinian NGO denounced on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Only 11 percent of Gaza remains safe zone: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA says Israel's new evacuation orders in Gaza have shrunk to only 11 percent the so-called humanitarian zone for Palestinians in the besieged territory.
(2024-08-19). 'Words like Slaughter:' A Comparative Study of The New York Times Reporting in Ukraine and Gaza. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – An in-depth comparison of The New York Times coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine vs. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza shows how the Times dutifully launders the news to fit the U.S. government's agenda.
(2024-08-19). Israeli police say '99%' sure Tel Aviv deadly attack was attempted. presstv.ir An Israeli police officer says he is "99%" sure that a recent bomb blast in Tel Aviv was an attempted attack.
(2024-08-19). US Approves $20 Billion Arms Deal for Israel. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – The United States today approved more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Reuters reported that the move was approved by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The deal reportedly includes F-15 fighter jets.
(2024-08-19). Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv attack. presstv.ir The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-19). Colombia's Petro signs decree halting coal exports to Israel. newarab.com 
The decree was published on the presidential website dated 14 August and comes as the Gaza death toll has surpassed 40,000…
(2024-08-19). Day After Hamas Killed 2 Israeli Soldiers, New Blow To IDF In Gaza: Paratrooper Hurt, While PM Says… hindustantimes.com Day after two Israeli soldiers were killed, IDF suffered fresh losses in the Gaza Strip. IDF said a soldier with the Paratroopers Brigade's 202nd Battalion was severely injured by RPG fire in Southern Gaza. The attack on IDF soldiers came after Israeli Army claimed to have killed two senior Hamas operatives last week. Watch for more.
(2024-08-19). Israeli economy struggles to grow amid war in Gaza, regional tensions. haaretz.com Overall growth was led by gains in consumer and government spending as well as investment in fixed assets, offsetting an 8.3% decline in exports.
(2024-08-19). Video: Moment of Tel Aviv explosion captured on camera. aljazeera.com Israeli police say an explosion on a truck in Tel Aviv is being investigated as a possible terror attack.
(2024-08-19). Two Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Jenin. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials have confirmed two people were killed in an "Two bodies were transferred to Jenin public hospital after the occupiers (Israeli forces) bombed a car in the centre of the city," the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the strike was carried out by an "Isra…
(2024-08-19). Israeli Forces Abduct Palestinians in Pre-Dawn West Bank Raids. imemc.org 
On Monday morning before dawn, Israeli forces again invaded a number of towns and villages across the West Bank, wounding people with live bullets, damaging property and abducting a number of Palestinians. Four young men were injured with live bullets, and another was abducted, on Monday, when Israeli special forces stormed the old city of …
(2024-08-19). Hamas leader says mediators to discuss Philadelphi Corridor. newarab.com The leader made the comments in an interview with The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, adding that Israel has occupied the corridor for three m…
(2024-08-19). One out of every five Jews in the world is a migrant, more than any other religious group. haaretz.com A new Pew study has found that 20 percent of the world's Jews are migrants, making them more likely than members of any other religious group to be living outside their birthplace. Israel is the top destination, but also, the top country of origin for most of the world's Jewish migrants…
(2024-08-19). Israeli killed in WB settlement, suspect's home to be demolished. newarab.com The attack was allegedly carried by a Palestinian suspect, who hit Gidon Peri on the head with a hammer. The Israeli man was later taken to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, where he as later pronounced dead. | The 38-year-old Peri was on duty in the i…
(2024-08-19). Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith. middleeasteye.net Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith | Ex-diplomat says he raised concerns about UK complicity, including with David Lammy, but received an 'unsatisfactory' response | | Chained Israeli protesters hold placards in a call for an end to the war in Gaza,…
(2024-08-19). Israelis Use the Same Tactics of the Nazis During WWII. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – Probe Confirms Israeli Military Using Palestinians as Human Shields – Despite global condemnation, the Haaretz investigation found that the technique is nonetheless a recurrent element of the IOF's operating routines.
(2024-08-19). Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks are at 'decisive moment'. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv to meet Israeli leaders to push for a Gaza ceasefire.
(2024-08-19). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestine US protesters call for Gaza ceasefire as Democrats gather in Chicago. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets of Chicago to call for an end to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in the US city.
(2024-08-19). Smotrich says it's 'justified, moral' to let Gaza's Palestinians die of hunger. socialistproject.ca Far-right minister supports blocking aid to besieged enclave, but adds Israel lacks 'international legitimacy' to do so.
(2024-08-19). Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands. newarab.com 
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to DNC to push for Israel arms embargo. newarab.com 
Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at Calling itself "Delega…
(2024-08-19). Blinken says ceasefire talks 'maybe last' chance to free captives from Gaza. aljazeera.com Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
(2024-08-19). Israeli forces arrest over two dozen Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
At least 25 The arrests took place across most of the territory's provinces, and the detained in…
(2024-08-19). Netanyahu meets Blinken as U.S. pushes Israel, Hamas for Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Sunday night's Tel Aviv explosion ‚ñ Palestinian health ministry: Four wounded from IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ IDF pursuing assailant who killed Israeli security guard in West Bank ‚ñ IDF soldier seriously wounded by RPG in Gaza ‚ñ Biden: We're not giving up on cease-fire, it's still possible…
(2024-08-19). Israel army 'deliberately' targets TRT Arabi crew in Khan Younis. newarab.com The crew's car was reportedly shot at by long-barreled weapons during a field mission northwest of
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-19). EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Sanctions against Israeli Ministers for 'Incitement to War Crimes'. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – Josep Borrell said yesterday that the bloc must impose sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "incitement to war crimes." He called Smotrich's comments on starving two million Gazans by withholding aid "sinister."
(2024-08-19). The Responsibility of Western 'Liberal Democracies' for Gaza Catastrophe. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – This is certainly either gross incompetence on Israel's part or a deliberate effort to provoke a wider war. And a shady effort by Israel to compel the engagement of the US in its multiple struggles in the region.
business-standard.com (2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo
(2024-08-19). Israel's strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port a 'possible war crime'. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Israel said on 20 July that its warplanes The attack targete…
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Israeli Port Attack Possible War Crime. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil tanks burn following an Israeli strike at the port in Hodeidah, Yemen, July 20, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo | (Beirut) — The Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port on the evening of July 20, 2024, were an apparently unlawful indiscriminate or disproportionate attack on civilians that could have a long-term impact on millions of Yemenis who rely on the port for food and humanitarian aid, Human Rights Watch said today.The Israeli strikes came a day after a Houthi drone strike, which may amount to a war crime, on a Tel Aviv residential neighborhood that killed one civilian…
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Hodeidah port attack by Israel was a 'potential war crime'. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-19). Blinken returns to Israel in Gaza truce push. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Making his ninth trip to the Middle East since US, Qatari and Egypti…
(2024-08-19). Blinken's Straight Talk On Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal As Hamas & Israel Spar; 'Last Chance To…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a stark warning, calling the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks possibly the "last opportunity" to secure a hostage deal. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Blinken urged all parties to avoid provocations that could derail the peace process. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog squarely blamed Hamas for the failure of the truce negotiations, further deepening the crisis.
(2024-08-19). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-19). Blinken says current talks 'maybe last' chance to free captives from Gaza. aljazeera.com Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
(2024-08-19). Colombia officially approves ban on coal exports to Israel. presstv.ir Colombia officially approves ban on coal exports to Israel as punishment for the Gaza War.
(2024-08-19). At Israel's Supreme Court, less than 5 percent of all law clerks aren't Jewish. haaretz.com Israel's Supreme Court has awarded 134 clerkships over the past two and a half years. Less than five percent were given to non-Jews — and the vast majority studied at either Tel Aviv University or Hebrew University…
(2024-08-19). British diplomat quits over UK-Israel arms sales amid Gaza war. newarab.com A British Mark Smith, who worked as a second secretary in the UK embassy in Dublin,
(2024-08-19). Army Abducts Eight Palestinians in Nablus, Ramallah, and Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces, on Monday, carried out a series of incursions in various regions of the West Bank and abducted eight Palestinian citizens, including three in Nablus, one in Ramallah, and four in Hebron, including a child. On Monday afternoon, Israeli forces stormed the village of Kafr Ra'i, southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, …
(2024-08-19). Israel's Economic Growth Slows Sharply in 2nd Quarter. themedialine.org
(2024-08-19). Over 400 humanitarian organizations call for civilian protection amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Rights advocates have condemned US President Joe Biden and other senior officials for denying Palestinian sufferings.
(2024-08-19). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-19). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-19). The Feeding Frenzy of Consumerism and Environmental Destruction. counterpunch.org 
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that consumerism was one of the major shortcomings of US society. The other issues were militarism and racism. Those were the three major themes King raised in his famous "Beyond Vietnam" speech delivered in April 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City. King spoke against the ongoing debacle of
(2024-08-19). Kuwait Struggles With Power Cuts as Temperatures Soar. themedialine.org
(2024-08-19). Algeria Pledges Support for Gaza, Lebanon During Regional Crises. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations. newarab.com 
Lebanon has not had round-the-clock power since the 1990s and cash transfers to Lebanon's state electric…
(2024-08-19). Algeria Pledges Support for Gaza, Lebanon During Regional Crises. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-19). Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.
(2024-08-18). Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.
(2024-08-19). Reading Chinese FM Wang Yi's Meetings with Myanmar Military Leaders. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Despite Wang Yi's carefully worded diplomatic message designed to convey China-Myanmar bilateral relations as "friendship with all Myanmar peoples, the political significance of his official and public meetings for the embattled military cannot be overstated.
(2024-08-19). Bishop Mukasa: Land grabbers targeting Katikamu Parish. independent.co.ug 
Katikamu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has voiced grave concerns over threats from land grabbers targeting St. Joseph the Worker, Katikamu Parish. During his homily on Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of Peace Kasana Cathedral, where he officiated the ordination …
(2024-08-19). 'Students For Justice In Palestine' Coalition Unites Arizona Campuses. popularresistance.org On Friday, June 28, we formed a coalition of Students for Justice in Palestine chapters throughout Arizona in response to state-wide suppression of pro-Palestine activism. | As leaders in Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, we faced little choice but to respond to the slew of bills targeting pro-Palestinian activism on Arizonas' public campuses— as the threats to our activism grew, our strategy had to change with them. The only way to combat repressive laws and policies was to take a stand together, facing head-on a historically ruthless, right-wing l…
(2024-08-19). Over 90% of Gaza schools destroyed: Palestine education minister. newarab.com 
Over 90 percent of schools have been destroyed in Amjad Barham said that of 309 schools, 290 had been destroyed, while the remainder were repurposed as refuges for the displaced. | Educational sites belonging to UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA were not safe from
(2024-08-19). Mahmoud Abbas wants to visit Gaza, what do Palestinians think. newarab.com 
Yesterday, the "Preparations are taking place for the leadership's planned visit to Gaza […] Palestinian officials are communicating with pro-Palestine countries to get their support," the Palestinian presidency said in…
truthout.org (2024-08-19). DNC Swarms With Police as Activists March for Palestine, Reproductive Rights
(2024-08-19). Pro-Palestine protests demand the right to be heard outside Democratic National Convention. workers.org 
The Democratic National Convention held in 1968 was noteworthy due to the massive protests held outside the convention against the U.S. imperialist war in Vietnam. Those antiwar demonstrators blamed Democratic President Lyndon Johnson and his vice president and presumed presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey for the war. A brutal Chicago police . . . |
(2024-08-19). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-19). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-19). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-19). Monday 8/19: Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass! indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West, 2414 6th St. Berkeley CA…
(2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins. middleeasteye.net 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outsid…
middleeasteye.net (2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins
(2024-08-19). Peace forces gather ahead of the Democratic National Convention. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"It's not radical for us to believe in humanity," Rania Batrice, former Deputy Campaign Manager for Bernie Sanders, said to a crowd of delegates, union workers, and peace activists at the Chicago Teachers Union hall ahead of the Democratic National Convention on Sunday evening. The panel at Progressive Central, "Palestine and Foreign Policy," convened to …
(2024-08-19). US universities impose 'police state' rules to prevent campus protests over Gaza war. presstv.ir US universities impose "police state" rules to prevent repeat of pro-Palestinian students' campus protests, with students and faculties warning of the chilling effect they would have on free speech.
therealnews.com (2024-08-19). DNC protests begin: 'Reproductive justice means free Palestine!'
(2024-08-19). Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint. aljazeera.com They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
(2024-08-19). Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel. aljazeera.com Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.
(2024-08-19). China and Philippines Clash in disputed South China Sea. devdiscourse.com China's Coast Guard has accused a Philippine vessel of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel in an incident described as 'unprofessional and dangerous,' according to statements released on Monday.
(2024-08-19). Tensions Escalate: Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards Clash in West Philippine Sea. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the West Philippine Sea escalated as the Philippines reported that one of its coast guard vessels was rammed and another subjected to 'aggressive maneuvers' by Chinese coast guard ships, according to local media on Monday.
(2024-08-19). New Mpox Case Detected in the Philippines; Health Authorities Await Key Test Results. devdiscourse.com The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus, marking the first instance since December, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday. The department is currently awaiting test results to determine the strain.
(2024-08-19). Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says. middleeasteye.net Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says | Saad al-Jabri tells BBC documentary that Mohammed bin Salman falsified signature to commit ground troops in Yemeni conflict in early 2015 | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman attending a meeti…
(2024-08-19). Russia and Saudi Arabia discuss measures to increase tourist traffic. tvbrics.com 
Over the past year, the number of the Kingdom's subjects visiting the Russian Federation has increased 12 times…
(2024-08-19). 'Dangerous and grave': S Korea, US kick off extensive war games. presstv.ir South Korea and the US begin conducting extensive annual war games, which are denounced by the North as a means of simulating acts of aggression.
(2024-08-19). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-19). The Other Occupation: US Forces in Syria. orinocotribune.com By Mohamed Nader Al-Omari — Aug 16, 2024 | The strategic placement of This deployment, carefully planned out with specific geostrategic objectives, is there only to serve Washington's local, regional, and international interests. | Accord…
(2024-08-19). Turkey and Syria Both Want the US Military Out of Syria. transcend.org Removing foreign troops from occupation can be done peacefully through diplomatic negotiations in which each side benefits. Or, it can be achieved through violent attacks on the occupation forces in order to make them decide to leave on their own.
(2024-08-19). Maritime patrol operation carried out in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn he Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea rescue bureau, both under the Ministry of Transport, conducted a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
(2024-08-19). Scholars call for fight against separatism. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's recent move to criminally punish "Taiwan independence" separatists displays its resolve and ability to promote the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, experts say.
(2024-08-18). Maritime patrol operation carried out in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn he Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and the East China Sea rescue bureau, both under the Ministry of Transport, conducted a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
(2024-08-19). Can Turkish mediation mend Somalia and Ethiopia's rift. newarab.com In a move that shuffled all the cards, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Turkey launched an initiative to reconcile two of its
(2024-08-19). Forest fires in Turkey under control: minister. newarab.com 
Fires that have ravaged forests around Turkey's third most-populous city Izmir for the past four days have largely been brought under control, authorities said Sunday. | Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said that efforts to douse hotspots were continuing but that the flames were now largely controlled in one place. | "There is no risk in the section overlooking the city. Firefighters have trapped the fire in a valley. Thank God, this fire in the Yamanlar area of Izmir is now under control," Yumakli told reporters. | Among the new fires that broke out Saturday in the province of Izmir, one thre…
(2024-08-19). Project GENESIS: How Turkey Resurrected Its Secondhand Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates. twz.com 
The U.S. Oliver Hazard Perry (OHP) class frigates,
(2024-08-19). China's Xi holds talks with Vietnam's new leader in Beijing. aljazeera.com Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
(2024-08-19). Xi holds talks with Vietnam's top leader To Lam in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing.
(2024-08-19). Xi, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attended the signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-18). Xi holds talks with Vietnam's top leader To Lam in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing.
(2024-08-18). Xi, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's top leader To Lam attended the signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-18). Vietnam's top leader arrives in Guangzhou. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam kicked off his three-day state visit to China as he arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2024-08-19). Vietnam's top leader arrives in Guangzhou. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam kicked off his three-day state visit to China as he arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2024-08-19). Chinese and Vietnamese leaders meet in Beijing. tvbrics.com 
Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the relationship between the two countries and parties…
(2024-08-19). China aboga por profundizar amistad con Vietnam y promover socialismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, instó hoy a su homólogo vietnamita, To Lam, a defender la amistad tradicional entre ambos países y promover el desarrollo del socialismo en el mundo.
(2024-08-19). Yemen: Famine imminent in four districts, experts warn. newarab.com 
Famine is looming in four Yemeni districts after instances of hunger have rapidly surged among children in areas controlled by the internationally recognized government, a report by international experts said. | All 117 districts in government-controlled areas are expected to suffer from "serious" levels of acute malnutrition. Among them, the four districts — Mawza and Mocha in Taiz province, and Hays and Khawkhah in Hodeida province — are projected to slip into famine between July and October this year, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC. | The report reflects t…
(2024-08-19). Ex-official alleges MbS forged signature on Yemen war decree. newarab.com
(2024-08-19). Yemen flood toll climbs to 60, thousands affected: UN. newarab.com Flooding caused by torrential rainfall in war-torn Yemen has led to at least 60 deaths since July, with 13 others still missing and a total of 268,000 people affected, the United Nations said Monday.Yemen, already grappling with an almost decade-long war, suffers from severe floods on a near-annual basis that are triggered by torrential rainfall, while climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of precipitation.Since July, flash floods have caused 36 deaths in Hodeida province, nine in Ibb, eight in Marib and seven in Taiz, the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a report released on Monday."Publ…
(2024-08-19). Senior Yemeni Security Commander Killed in Suspected al-Qaida Ambush. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-18). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-18). Trump's 2016 take on Afghan women, veil goes viral ahead of 2024 Polls. ummid.com A short clip showing Donald Trump at a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire in 2016 talking about women in Afghanistan and Middle East, and Hijab they wear is viral ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
(2024-08-18). Mystery Surrounds Identification and Murder of Five Afghan Nationals in Chagai. devdiscourse.com Authorities have confirmed the identities of five Afghan men found hanging from electricity poles in Dalbandin, Chagai district. Despite the identification, no group has claimed responsibility for the gruesome killings, according to Dawn.
(2024-08-18). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). 'An island of freedom': Inside the secret beauty salons of Afghanistan. aljazeera.com In Kabul, an army of clandestine beauticians is keeping morale alive for women under the Taliban-led government.
(2024-08-17). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-17). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). Pakistan: Iran has right to self-defense in face of Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir Pakistan says Iran has every right to defend itself in the face of the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-17). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-17). Afghan interim govt offers mediation between Pakistan, TTP. gnnhd.tv 
Zabihullah Mujahid said that if Pakistan wants, we can play the role of mediator between Pakistan and TTP…
(2024-08-17). The Asian elephant population grows in southwest China. tvbrics.com 
The Republic strives to conserve the species…
(2024-08-17). Giant panda twins born in HK. ecns.cn Hong Kong is experiencing a new wave of panda fever, with residents warmly extending wishes to the first locally-born twin giant pandas, and hailing the new progress on the delivery of one more pair of pandas gifted by the central government.
(2024-08-17). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.
(2024-08-17). Ten Theses On The Far Right Of A Special Type. popularresistance.org There has been widespread consternation about how to understand Donald Trump's emergence as a serious candidate for US president since 2016. Far from an isolated phenomenon, Trump rose to power alongside other strongmen such as Viktor Orbán (prime minister of Hungary since 2010), Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan (president of Turkey since 2014), and Narendra Modi (prime minister of India since 2014). People like this, who came to power and cemented their rule through liberal institutions, seem to be impossible to permanently remove through the ballot box. It has become clear that a rightward shift is taking place…
(2024-08-17). Indian-administered Kashmir to hold first elections in 10 years. presstv.ir India has announced three-phased assembly elections in the Kashmir region scheduled for next month, the first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in 2019 stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy status.
(2024-08-17). Scientists discover herbal medicines in India. tvbrics.com 
They were discovered on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar…
(2024-08-17). While Modi professes concern for the jobless, his government's budget escalates class war. wsws.org The re-elected Modi-led BJP government is whipping up communalism, persecuting political opponents, expanding India's involvement in Washington's incendiary military-strategic offensive against China, and implementing a raft of anti-worker, "pro-investor" policies.
(2024-08-17). Book Release: 'Modi's Governance Triumph' by BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh. devdiscourse.com New Delhi—BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh released his new book, 'Modi's Governance Triumph: Reshaping India's Path to Prosperity,' on Saturday. The event saw the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
(2024-08-17). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-17). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-17). Assam Partners with Geological Survey of India for Advanced Landslide Warning System. devdiscourse.com The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has entered into a partnership with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to implement a regional Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) for combating landslides in the state. The agreement was signed by ASDMA CEO Gyanendra Dev Tripathi and GSI's Deputy Director General, Siladitya Sengupta.
(2024-08-17). Third Voice of Global South Summit Amplifies the Needs and Aspirations of Developing Nations. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's commitment to uplifting the developing countries during his address at the third Voice of Global South Summit. Modi emphasized India's role in sharing its developmental experience in infrastructure, digital, and energy sectors, significantly boosting cooperation among participating nations.
(2024-08-17). Indian hospitals hit as doctors strike to protest rape, murder of medic. gnnhd.tv 
More than one million doctors were expected to join the strike…
(2024-08-17). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-17). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Rain threatens to disrupt first test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. gnnhd.tv 
Match between two countries is scheduled from August 21…
(2024-08-17). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian: Close Iran-Indonesia ties foster unity among Muslim nations. presstv.ir Pezeshkian made the remark in a message to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
(2024-08-17). Pakistan: Iran has right to self-defense in face of Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir Pakistan says Iran has every right to defend itself in the face of the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-17). Iran urges 'practical measures' to end Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani underlines the need for "practical measures" aimed at putting an end to Israel's ongoing Gaza genocide.
(2024-08-17). Doha talks: Iran warns about 'deceit, dishonesty' of Israel, US. presstv.ir Commenting on Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Qatar, Iran has warned about "the deceit and dishonesty" of the criminal Israeli regime and its the United States.
(2024-08-17). US warns Iran faces 'cataclysmic' consequences if strikes Israel. newarab.com 
A US official warned Friday that Iran would face "cataclysmic" consequences and derail momentum toward a Gaza truce if it strikes The United States "would encourage the Iranians — and I know many are — not to move down that road, because the consequences could be quite cataclysmic, particularly for Iran," a senior US official told reporters on customary…
(2024-08-17). Why I Left The Service: Military Officer On Ukraine, Gaza, And US Decline. popularresistance.org At this point, we have a clear understanding of the fundamental mechanism behind U.S. foreign policy: the use of hard power, including the threat or actual deployment of military intervention and economic sanctions, to contain and isolate perceived rival powers such as Russia, China, and, to a lesser extent, Iran and the Axis of Resistance. For those familiar with the disinformation operations of Western legacy media and intelligence agencies, it is increasingly evident that U.S. hard power is experiencing unprecedented decline. | The sheer inertia behind the United States Empire will ensure a measure of global d…
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian calls for national consensus as parliament debates cabinet lineup. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament has officially started reviewing the qualifications of proposed ministers in the new administration.
(2024-08-17). IRGC Sets Up Field Hospital on Border with Iraq to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As the Arbaeen season has gained momentum with huge crowds of Iranians traveling to Iraq, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force has built a large makeshift hospital at a western border crossing to provide medical services to the pilgrims.
(2024-08-17). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian in Parliament to Defend His Proposed Cabinet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has attended an open session of the Parliament on Saturday morning to defend his nominees for the cabinet posts.
(2024-08-17). Diez cubanos competirán en Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo. cubadebate.cu Cuba estará representada por diez exponentes en el Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo de Lima 2024, que entre el 27 y el 31 de agosto retomará las emociones dejadas por este deporte en los recién concluidos Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. Lideran el grupo la vallista Jocelyn Echazabal y el triplista Gian Carlos Baxter, ubicados en los lugares tres y cinco, respectivamente, del ranking universal para menores de 20 años.
(2024-08-17). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-17). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Six killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon. gnnhd.tv 
Israeli military said the airstrike targeted a weapons depot used by Hezbollah militants…
(2024-08-17). Day 316: Dozens Of Casualties As Israeli Continues To Bomb Gaza. imemc.org 
Earlier Saturday, day 316 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles, shells, and live fire, killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Palestinian children were torn to pieces as the army bombarded displaced families in central Gaza. At least 11 Palestinians were killed, and many were …
(2024-08-17). Australian opposition leader spearheads bipartisan offensive against Gaza refugees. wsws.org Liberal-National Coalition leader Peter Dutton this week demanded a total ban on Palestinians trying to flee the intensifying US-armed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Update: Day 316: Dozens Of Casualties As Israel Continues To Bomb Gaza. imemc.org Updated: On Saturday, day 316 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles, shells, and live fire killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Palestinian children were torn to pieces as the army bombarded displaced families in central Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Israeli Colonizers Displace 14 Families In Northern Plains. imemc.org 
The remaining fourteen Palestinian families in the Umm al-Jimal Bedouin community, located in the northern Jordan Valley, have been compelled to dismantle their residences and vacate the area due to increasing assaults and serious violations by fanatic, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers, supported by Israeli occupation forces. Official reports state that 14 families were forced out …
(2024-08-17). 15 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strike on Central Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 15 people have been reported killed, with some still missing, after the Israeli military bombed a warehouse reportedly sheltering displaced Palestinians in the az-Zawayda area of central Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Hezbollah's Upper Hand Slaps 'Israel': Deaths, Injuries, Fires in North of Occupied Palestine (Video). english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday striking the Israeli occupation posts and settlements near Lebanon southern borders in response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon and support of Gaza. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that, in response to the "Israeli" enemy's assaults …
(2024-08-17). Israeli Media Overwhelmed by Hezbollah Tunnel Video Posing Strategic Questions. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli media concentrated in the recent hours on the military clues of the tunnel video published by Hezbollah Military Media. Hezbollah's Military Media published on Friday a video showcasing a massive missile facility located deep underground, in a clear message of full readiness to the Israeli enemy. The four-and-a-half-minute video displays ready-to-launch precision and …
(2024-08-17). Israeli media report casualties due to heavy missile fire from Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). West Bank Residents Fight Back Against Israeli Raids. english.almanar.com.lb Locals in the West Bank are taking a stand against Israeli raids in their towns, with confrontations erupting in Ya'bad and Tulkarm. Palestinian resistance fighters fought back against Israeli occupation forces, firing upon military vehicles in Tulkarm. Despite Israeli attempts to oppress Palestinians in the West Bank, support for Gaza remains strong. The number of …
(2024-08-17). Resignation of Columbia's Shafik over Gaza protest widely lauded. newarab.com 
The resignation of Columbia University president Many in the left-leaning pro-Palestine camp have been criticising her for ordering a brutal police crackdown on student demonstrators, and many in the right-leaning pro-Israel camp have been…
(2024-08-17). Israeli settlers launch new pogrom in Palestinian W Bank village. newarab.com 
Dozens of masked The Palestinian ministry of health reported several wounded following the violent attack, with settlers' also targeting residents of the village of Jit with live fire. | The Palestinian man killed in the attack has been identified as 23-year-o…
(2024-08-17). Denmark in court over arms sales to Israel amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Hamas against Israeli plan to leave troops on Egypt-Gaza border. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-17). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.
(2024-08-17). Hezbollah unveils new missile facility, warns Israel of 'unexpected destiny'. presstv.ir Lebanon's resistance movement revealed the "Imad 4" facility in a video released by its Military Media outlet.
(2024-08-17). Ten killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon building: Ministry. presstv.ir At least ten people have been killed and five others seriously wounded after an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building northwest of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
(2024-08-17). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Hamas, Islamic Jihad call for popular uprising after deadly Israeli settler attack in West Bank. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have denounced the attack by illegal Israeli settlers on a northern West Bank village, where they killed a Palestinian and set fire to homes and cars belonging to other residents.
(2024-08-17). Hamas: Ceasefire must involve 'complete' Israeli withdrawal. presstv.ir Hamas has once again stressed that any agreement with Israel must ensure a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Israeli doctor exposes shocking conditions at notorious prison. presstv.ir An Israeli military doctor has presented a horrendous testimony on the appalling and fairly inhumane conditions of sick Palestinian prisoners being held at a detention center in Israel.
(2024-08-17). Yemenis reiterate support for Palestinians against Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital Sana'a and other provinces across the country to reiterate their support for Palestinians in Gaza who are subjected to an Israeli genocidal war.
(2024-08-17). Hamas says will not accept new truce conditions from Israel: Report. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas reportedly says it will not accept new truce conditions from the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-17). Israel Is Holding Thousands of Palestinians Captive — Including Children. truthout.org In October 2023, Fadiah Barghouti's home in Ramallah was raided by Israeli forces. Soldiers broke down her door and smashed everything that they could get their hands on. They were searching for her son Basel, whom they beat along with her other son, saying they would all "pay the price for supporting Hamas." It was a claim Barghouti was familiar with: Her husband Mahmoud is currently being held… |
(2024-08-17). Israeli drone targets a motorcycle on Cadmous road in northern Tyre: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-17). Snow White remake slammed over casting of Gal Gadot. newarab.com 
Activists have called for a boycott of the Snow White remake after it was announced Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be featuring in it. | Earlier this week, the film's trailer was slammed by social media users who criticised the choice of casting Gadot in the film. | The Israeli actress, who will be featured as the Evil Queen in the film, has previously expressed support for Israel. | On 7 October, the day Israel launched its war on Gaza following a surprise Hamas-led attack, the actress posted "I stand with Israel" on Instagram. | "The thing about Gal Gadot being cast as an evil queen is that she doesn't have…
(2024-08-17). Israeli Soldiers Invade Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Saturday dawn, several Israeli military vehicles invaded Tulkarem city, in the occupied West Bank's northwestern part. Media sources said the army stormed the city from its southern part, before invading several neighborhoods and storming homes. They added that the soldiers concentrated the invasions into the area of Nablus Street, near the Tulkarem refugee camp, …
(2024-08-17). Gaza one of 21st century's 'bloodiest wars' amid high death toll. newarab.com 
Israel's war in Gaza, ongoing for The number is considered excessive due to the small population of the Strip a…
(2024-08-17). Yemenis Rally in Support of Palestinians amid Ongoing Israeli War in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa and other provinces on Friday afternoon, showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
(2024-08-17). Soldiers Abduct A Father And His Son In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Saturday at dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part before abducting a father and his son. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded the refugee camp and fired barrages of live rounds. They added that the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, before …
(2024-08-17). New harrowing abuse details emerge from Israel's Sde Teiman. newarab.com 
More details have surfaced on the human rights violations taking place at the notorious Israeli reservist soldiers who served at the prison over the months spoke to the Haar…
(2024-08-17). Ben Gvir: Israeli army should shoot Palestinians throwing stones. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan, dad of newborns killed by Israel, speaks. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-17). Borrell to propose sanctions against Israel over West Bank settler attacks. presstv.ir "Day after day, in an almost total impunity, Israeli settlers fuel violence in the occupied West Bank, contributing to endanger any chance of peace," Borrell wrote on X.
(2024-08-17). Israeli media: Number of soldiers dead or injured in a "hard incident" in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Israel Approves New Colony On Lands Marked As UNESCO World Heritage Site. imemc.org 
The far-right Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu and his fanatic colonial settlers' coalition partners, has officially published plans to establish a new illegal Israeli colony in the Al-Makhrour Mountain, officially registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. The decision was made after the Israeli government vowed to "legalize" …
(2024-08-17). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-17). Israeli media outlets report "hard incident" in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-17). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Gaza records first polio case as UN urges vaccinations. newarab.com 
Gaza has recorded its first Tests in Jordan confirmed the
(2024-08-17). Islamic Resistance fires Katyusha missile barrages at Ayelet HaShahar settlement in response to Zionist aggression on Kfour town in South Lebanon: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Hezbollah video appears to show its tunnels, missiles. newarab.com 
Lebanon's The release comes as negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were to meet for a second day in
(2024-08-17). CPJ urges Mongolia not to contest investigative journalist's appeal against conviction. zarig.mn
(2024-08-17). Woman Defends Herself Against Drunken Advances with Kitchen Spatula in Thane. devdiscourse.com A 30-year-old man was injured after a woman used a metal spatula to fend off his alleged unwanted advances in Thane district, Maharashtra, officials said on Saturday.
(2024-08-17). Mainland slams DPP for deceiving, intimidating Taiwan compatriots. ecns.cn A spokeswoman from the Chinese mainland condemned on Friday the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan for distorting measures against "Taiwan independence", with the intention to deceive and intimidate Taiwan people.
(2024-08-17). Chinese mainland criticizes Taiwan's findings on fatal fishing boat incident near Jinmen. ecns.cn A spokeswoman from the Chinese mainland on Friday criticized Taiwan's released investigation findings regarding a mainland fishing boat incident earlier this year near Jinmen, where two fishermen died, as disregarding the facts.
(2024-08-17). Pakistan logs first mpox case as fears grow of global spread. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-17). 'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels child marriages in Sindh. gnnhd.tv 
Pakistan's high rate of marriages for underage girls had been inching lower in recent years…
(2024-08-17). Voters Are Sending A Clear Message Ahead Of The DNC. popularresistance.org As Democrats prepare for their National Convention in Chicago next week, anti-genocide protesters and advocates are gearing up to meet them there. While Democratic leaders hope to demonstrate unusual party unity at the Convention, the yawning gap between those leaders and most Democratic voters—especially the key sectors of young voters, progressives, Muslim- and Arab-Americans—stands in the way of that unity. | Democratic policy toward Palestine is not the only problematic issue in the Democrats' policy book, but it's a prominent one. Neither Vice President Kamala Harris nor her running mate, Governo…
(2024-08-17). A Turning Point or More of the Same? The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Palestine and Its Global Impact. justpeaceadvocates.ca Just Peace Advocates was pleased to be invited to join the Faculty for Palestine at University of Victoria for this critical and timely session. Over 300 people registered with over 150 attending. As the global spotlight shifted to the U.S. election and University campuses quieted for the summer with the end of student encampments, the …
(2024-08-17). Critical Updates on Kursk and the War in Palestine. sonar21.com 
A very busy day. I did a controlled rant on Daniel Davis Deep Dive and my usual Friday interview with Nima. I want to start with the latest update on what happened at Kursk from my good friend, Pepe Escobar. He has excellent sources in Russia. The following article was published originally at An extremely serious debate is already raging among selected circles of power/intelligence in Moscow — and the heart of the matter could not be more incandescent. | To cut to the chase: wh…
(2024-08-17). Hamas rejects 'new' Gaza truce conditions as Biden says deal closer than ever. gnnhd.tv 
Washington has joined its European allies in pushing for a swift ceasefire in Gaza…
(2024-08-17). Head of Qatari intelligence receives top CIA award>. newarab.com 
The spy chief was recognised for his work towards strengthening US-Qatari intelligence cooperation, the report said, citing two sources privy to the matter. | The Qatari official was awarded in a ceremony that took place at the CIA headquarters earlier this week, as the two coun…
(2024-08-17). Saudi Arabia opens new areas of study for professional development in the arts and culture sector. tvbrics.com 
Amateurs and professionals have the opportunity to enrol in courses and contribute to the cultural sector…
(2024-08-17). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-17). SEP stands in Sri Lankan presidential election to fight for a socialist program. wsws.org The SEP is intervening in the election to advance the program and perspective of international socialism for the working class, against imperialist war, ruling class austerity and moves toward dictatorial forms of rule.
(2024-08-17). The conjuncture in the crisis. polity.lk If Sri Lanka is on the 'road to recovery', why is the public unpersuaded?>
(2024-08-17). Protests in Syria's Suwayda: What did they achieve one year on. newarab.com 
Activists in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda on Friday marked the first anniversary of The protests in Suwayda which began in August 2023 were reminiscent of
(2024-08-17). SDF lift siege of Syrian regime-held areas of Qamishli, Hasakah. newarab.com 
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have lifted a blockade they imposed last week on Syrian regime-held areas of the cities of Qamishli and Al-Hasakah. | The blockades were imposed after The agreement to lift them came following mediation by the regime's other main ally, Russia. | Most of Qamishli…
(2024-08-17). Wildfires, fanned by strong winds, blaze in Turkey's west and north. newarab.com 
A forest fire in The fire in Izmir started late on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons, as firefighters already worked to contain three separate fires in northwestern Turkey. | Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said the fire in Karsiyaka continued in between four and five…
(2024-08-17). Lawmakers in Turkey draw blood in brawl during debate on jailed colleague. newarab.com 
A brawl broke out among Televised footage showed Ahmet Sik, a representative from the same party as the imprisoned deputy, being approached and attacked by a lawmaker from President In a su…
(2024-08-17). Brawl in Turkish parliament over ousted MP. geo.tv 
Former Turkish football player and deputy of ruling AKP Alpay Ozalan scuffles with Turkish Workers Party deputy Ahmet Sik at Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara on August 16, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-16). Twenty-fifth anniversary of the August 17, 1999 Gà∂lcàºk earthquake. wsws.org Time is being wasted when the technology and labour are available to build millions of safe houses in a very short time in Turkey and everywhere in the world where there is a risk of earthquakes.
(2024-08-17). Yemen: Heavy flooding leaves at least 57 dead. newarab.com 
At least 57 people have been killed in heavy flooding across OCHA's head of finance, Lisa Dutton, said the flooding has injured over 600 people and caused widespread devastation in central Yemen. | "Heavy rains and floods have hit several governorates in Yeme…
(2024-08-17). Al-Qaeda kills 16 Yemeni pro-government fighters: official. newarab.com 
A bomb attack on Friday in southern An explosive-laden vehicle targeted a site of the
(2024-08-17). Yemen rivals threaten to resume war, UN envoy warns. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.
(2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.
(2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.
(2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…
(2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…
(2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…
(2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…
(2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.
(2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.
(2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.
(2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.
(2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.
(2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.
(2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.
(2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.
(2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).
(2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.
(2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.
(2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.
(2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.
(2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.
(2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.
(2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.
(2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.
(2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.
(2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.
(2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.
(2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.
(2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.
(2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.
(2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.
(2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
(2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.
(2024-08-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.
(2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.
(2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-08-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-08-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-08-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-08-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-08-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-08-15). Western analysts worry Ukraine throwing scarce resources at Kursk. infobrics.org EU does not want to increase aid to Kiev but current support gives no chance of victory.
(2024-08-15). BRICS 'Suspends' Its Strategic Expansion: Implications and Challenges — Analysis. infobrics.org Russia has suspended BRICS expansion. It happened on the eve of the XVI summit under the motto "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security" when a multitude of countries with interconnected interest are scheduled for converge in Kazan…
(2024-08-15). Russia Discusses Boosting Electricity Exports to China. infobrics.org Russia and China are discussing the possibility of Russia increasing its electricity exports to China, but taking into account the growing power demand in Russia's Far East, the Russian Energy Ministry has said…
(2024-08-15). Malaysia Eyes Economic Growth Through BRICS Collaboration Says Minister. infobrics.org Malaysia aims to enhance economic cooperation opportunities through the BRICS platform as an alternative to reducing dependence on traditional markets…
(2024-08-15). Japanese PM to resign, once again confirming Western political instability. infobrics.org The sole reason the highly unpopular Kishida stayed in power for three years is the lack of remotely serious challengers, both within the opposition and his LDP.
(2024-08-15). West wants neo-Nazi hardliner to replace Zelensky. infobrics.org According to recent intelligence reports, Western backers are once again plotting to replace Zelensky, this time betting on former minister Arsen Avakov as a "candidate."
(2024-08-15). Headlines for August 15, 2024. democracynow.org Father Grieves Newborn Twins, Wife Who Were Killed by Israel as Gaza's Death Toll Tops 40,000, "You Are Complicit": Journalists, Media Groups Demand End to U.S. Arming of Israel, Columbia Univ. President Minouche Shafik Resigns After Ordering Brutal Crackdown on Protesters, Univ. of Chicago Delivers Diplomas, Drops Cases Against Gaza Solidarity Student Protesters, Tim Walz to Debate JD Vance on Oct. 1; WaPo: RFK Jr. Courted Both Harris and Trump for WH Jobs, Zelensky Denies WSJ Report Ukrainian Gov't Approved Plan to Blow Up Nord Stream Pipelines, Tanzania Frees Opposition Leaders Amid Cra…
(2024-08-15). Kishida to step down amid public distrust. ecns.cn His term as LDP president lasts until Sept 30, and the party's rules stipulate that the leadership election Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, announced on Wednesday he does not intend to run in the party's leadership election next month.
(2024-08-15). Bairen Town ruins begin 5th excavation in Hebei. ecns.cn The 5th excavation of the Bairen town, an important city during the Warring State Period (475-221 B.C.) was carried out in Hebei.
(2024-08-15). Suspects detained for Guangxi Detian Waterfall tragedy. ecns.cn Individuals responsible for a recent incident that resulted in one fatality and 60 injuries at the Guangxi Detian Waterfall have been placed in police custody, according to local authorities on Tuesday night.
(2024-08-15). Netizens wary of proposed marriage registration procedure. ecns.cn A recent move by authorities to simplify marriage registration procedures has sparked intense debate online.
(2024-08-15). Top court emphasizes protection of forest resources. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court has directed judges nationwide to continue handing down harsh punishments against those who destroy forest resources.
(2024-08-15). China's reform, opening-up add certainty to world, Indonesian envoy says. ecns.cn China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up inject certainty to a world plagued by challenges including weak economic recovery and frequent regional conflicts, an Indonesian diplomat said.
(2024-08-15). Scientists chart Earth's ancient rotation slowdown. ecns.cn A joint study of geological data by Chinese and foreign researchers has revealed that the Earth's rotation decelerated in a step-like pattern 700 million to 200 million years ago.
(2024-08-15). China funding aids Africa development. ecns.cn Financial assistance from China has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Africa since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, was established, paving the way for economic prosperity.
(2024-08-15). China reports growth in the consumer economy. ecns.cn China reported major economic data on Thursday that pointed to faster growth on the consumer side while both industrial production and investment grew at a slower pace in July.
(2024-08-15). Ex-Party chief of Guizhou pleads guilty. ecns.cn Sun confessed his crimes and made a final statement in court. The court announced that sentencing will be made at a later date.
(2024-08-15). Advanced material gives university admission letter a cutting edge. ecns.cn Video footage of a freshman-to-be at Beijing University of Chemical Technology using the admission letter to cut a watermelon has astonished many netizens and aroused their curiosity as it looks just like a typical admission letter.
(2024-08-15). 2024 Shanghai Book Fair kicks off. ecns.cn The book fair kicked off on Wednesday and will last until Aug. 20.
(2024-08-15). Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says. ecns.cn Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said.
(2024-08-15). Scholars hail Zhejiang's green progress. ecns.cn Foreign experts lauded the progress Zhejiang province has made toward sustainable development during a recent visit to several sites focused on green energy and green industrial production.
(2024-08-15). China to increase support for foreign businesses to attract investment: official. ecns.cn Ministry of Commerce will increase whole-process support for foreign-invested projects and will help to address issues facing foreign businesses in order to attract more foreign investment.
(2024-08-15). China and Thailand to launch joint air force drill. ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold a joint air force exercise in Thailand this month, with the Chinese side sending multiple types of warplanes and special operations forces.
(2024-08-15). Brain training helps boy cope with ADHD. ecns.cn The video game method is part of an electroencephalograph biofeedback therapeutic treatment designed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
(2024-08-15). Xi, Lula exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of China-Brazil ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Brazil.
(2024-08-15). Camphor tree a witness to Changting's green transformation. ecns.cn Once among the regions most severely affected by soil erosion in southern China, Changting County in Fujian Province was dubbed "Flaming Mountains" due to its scorching summer surface temperatures capable of cooking an egg.
(2024-08-15). Vietnam president to visit China. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnam's president, will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 20, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced on Thursday.
(2024-08-15). Zheng sparks golden age of tennis products. ecns.cn Paris 2024 women's tennis singles gold winner Zheng Qinwen of China has fueled a nationwide trend in tennis sportswear and related fashion.
(2024-08-15). Eye surgeries gain popularity among young. ecns.cn A growing number of young Chinese adults like Li have opted to undergo surgical procedures to correct their vision. This summer, hospitals are registering a spike in the number of such operations.
(2024-08-15). China's 2nd TIR assembly center launched in Xinjiang. ecns.cn China's second TIR assembly center certified by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) was unveiled at Urumqi Multimodal Transportation Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
(2024-08-15). China's retail sales up 2.7% in July year-on-year. ecns.cn China's domestic consumption continued to expand in July, with consumption of services and upgraded industrial goods growing at a faster pace, showcasing the country's vast potential in ramping up consumption and economic growth.
(2024-08-15). Lula says Brazil-China ties key to building a multipolar order, more just global governance. ecns.cn Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that Brazil-China ties are increasingly important for building a multipolar order, as well as more just and effective global governance.
(2024-08-15). Xi hails China, Brazil as like-minded good friends. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Brazil, both major developing countries and key emerging markets, are like-minded good friends.
(2024-08-15). Xi says China ready to work with Brazil to promote the building of China-Brazil community with shared future. ecns.cn China is ready to work with Brazil to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point to jointly promote the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday.
(2024-08-15). Germany says Ukrainians sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines. ecns.cn This handout photo taken on September 28, 2022 from an aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard (Kustbevakningen) shows the release of gas emanating from a leak on the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, in the Swedish economic zone in the Baltic Sea.
(2024-08-15). Online visas to enhance business, tourism for Pakistan. ecns.cn Pakistan offering online visas for Chinese citizens signals closer economic cooperation and mutual exchanges between the South Asian nation and China, analysts said, adding that it can help enhance Pakistan's economy.
(2024-08-15). Over 20 types of humanoid robots to be on display at 2024 World Robot Conference. ecns.cn More than 20 types of humanoid robots will be exhibited at the upcoming 2024 World Robot Conference that will be held in Beijing from Aug 21.
(2024-08-15). Xi steers China into sweeping green transition. ecns.cn "Protect the ecological environment, and it will reward you." This statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping is vividly exemplified by the people of Anji county in East China's Zhejiang province, where a shift in perception has successfully driven a green transition.
(2024-08-15). China carries out mitigation efforts after rocket breaks up. ecns.cn China has taken necessary measures and is closely monitoring relevant orbit area and conducting data analysis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday in response to a breakup of a Chinese rocket.
(2024-08-15). Fatima Payman: eyeing the Lodge? onlineopinion.com.au The Greens, who started it all, with what their critics would call a political stunt, a resolution to recognize the state of Palestinian, may have to lick their own wounds come election result of 2025.
(2024-08-15). Critical limitations of the main sources of electricity generation. onlineopinion.com.au There are no immaculate solutions, currently that are generally applicable, to the world's demand for electricity and so the use of fossil fuels will persist, at least in the short to medium term.
(2024-08-15). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-15). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-15). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-15). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-08-15). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-08-15). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-08-15). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-15). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-15). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-08-15). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-08-15). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-15). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-15). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-15). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-15). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-15). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-15). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-15). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-15). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-15). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-15). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-15). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-15). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-15). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-15). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).