(2024-09-18). Explosion rocks Hezbollah walkie-talkies in Lebanon, just a day after pager blast incident. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: On Wednesday, hand-held radios used by Hezbollah members detonated in Lebanon's southern region and the capital, Beirut. This incident follows a similar explosion that occurred just a day earlier.According to Reuters, one of the recent explosions occurred near a funeral organized by Hezbollah for victims of the previous day's pager explosions. The blasts on Tuesday involved pagers used by Hezbollah members, leading to the tragic death of at least nine individuals and injuring approximately 2,750 others.The pager explosions are part of a series of security breaches affecting Hezbollah's communicati…
(2024-09-18). Nine dead in new wave of Lebanon device blasts: health ministry. newarab.com Nine people were killed and over 300 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed nine people and wounded more than 300," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during the fun…
(2024-09-18). 2,800 Wounded, At Least Nine Killed In Lebanon After Pagers Explode. popularresistance.org Thousands have been injured and at least nine killed after handheld devices exploded en masse across Lebanon, and in some parts of Syria, in an apparent attack on Tuesday. | According to Lebanon's health minister, Firas al-Abyad, at least 2,750 people have been wounded, while more than 200 are in critical condition. That count was preliminary, as the reported toll was rising rapidly shortly after the attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon local time. | One of the eight people killed was an 8-year-old girl. Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was reportedly minorly injured in the attack.
(2024-09-18). Eichmann in Toronto. counterpunch.org Last week the president of the U of T allowed the Jewish Defense League, bolstered by Toronto police, to break up, brutalize and physically assault anti-genocide protesters on the campus encampment. This was even reported in Ha-aretz but not in local news. In this article I liken the president, Merick Gertler, to Hannah Arendt'spicture of
(2024-09-18). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 345: Israel Threatens Lebanon Again. popularresistance.org The U.S. envoy to the Middle East Amos Hochstein began a visit to Israel on Monday in a new attempt to diffuse tensions between Israel and Hezbollah as the Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet today to discuss a plan to "enlarge the objectives of the war" on the Lebanese front. | Israeli media reported that the U.S. presented a new proposal to define the border line between Israel and Lebanon, which Israel reportedly rejected ahead of Hochstein's arrival. | Meanwhile, Israel's Kan channel reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed verbally with his war minister Yoav Gallan during a cabinet me…
(2024-09-18). Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in apparent attack on Hezbollah.
(2024-09-18). Resistance groups denounce Israel's cyberattack on Lebanon. workers.org The following statements condemning Israel's cyberattack in Lebanon by detonating thousands of pagers were posted on Sept. 17, 2024, by Resistance News Network. Hamas: We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), strongly condemn the Zionist terrorist aggression that targeted Lebanese citizens by detonating communication devices in various areas of Lebanese . . . |
(2024-09-18). Political Quake In Israel? Netanyahu's 'Fire Gallant' Plan In Final Stage; IDF Chief To Be Axed Too. hindustantimes.com With Israel facing multiple threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Speculation suggests Gideon Sa'ar, head of New Hope, could step in as Israel's next defense minister or foreign minister. Will this major shake-up impact Israel's war strategy?>
(2024-09-18). Russia warns Lebanon pager attack is possible trigger for wider Middle East conflict. haaretz.com IDF sends additional forces north, recruits reserve personnel ‚ñ Israel Police say Hezbollah tried to assassinate ex-IDF, defense chief Ya'alon in 2023 ‚ñ IDF says it shot down a drone launched from Iraq toward northern Israel overnight ‚ñ Lebanese security source: Mossad planted explosives in 5,000 pagers ordered by Hezbollah several months ago ‚ñ New York Times: Iran's ambassador to Lebanon lost one eye in Israeli-attributed attack…
(2024-09-18). Ukraine War Turns Into Russian Roulette. popularresistance.org U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with U.S. President Joe Biden in the White House on Friday with the question of the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine to hit deep inside Russia on their agenda of conversation. But there were no announcements, nor was there any joint press conference. | Starmer later told the media that the talks were "productive" but concentrated on "strategy" rather than a "particular step or tactic." He did not signal any decision on allowing Kiev to fire long-range missiles into Russia. | Starmer said no final decision had been taken on the Storm Shadow missiles and hinted that further…
(2024-09-18). In contrast to Lebanon pager attacks in Russia impossible — expert. tass.com Anton Nemkin explained that nowadays almost all the functions that pagers once performed have been completely taken over by smartphones, messengers, social networks and e-mail…
(2024-09-18). Mossad could have planted explosives into Taiwan-made pagers for Hezbollah — Reuters. tass.com According to one source, Hezbollah ordered 5,000 pagers from Taiwan-based Gold Apollo several months before the detonations that occurred in Lebanon on Tuesday…
(2024-09-18). Israel planted explosives inside Hezbollah pagers fearing group was onto operation — Axios. tass.com A former Israeli official with knowledge of the operation said the country's special services intended to use the booby-trapped pagers they had planted in Hezbollah ranks in a surprise attack "in an all-out war"
(2024-09-18). Israeli terror attack in Lebanon injures thousands, kills 9. wsws.org Israel launched a coordinated attack throughout Lebanon Tuesday, triggering tiny bombs which it had hidden in thousands of pagers that exploded simultaneously, killing nine people and wounding 2,750 others.
(2024-09-18). Lebanon pager explosions: What is a pager? Why Hezbollah still uses it? ptcnews.tv Lebanon pager explosions: Thousands of wireless devices used by Hezbollah members exploded, killing at least nine people and injuring almost 3,000 others in Lebanon. According to a senior Lebanese security source, Israel's Mossad spy agency put explosives inside 5,000 Taiwan-made pagers or "beepers" asked by the Iran-backed group months prior to the blasts. | How does a pager work?: Pagers worked simply yet effectively. When a message was sent over radio waves, the pager would make a distinctive beep to notify the user. The notification would then prompt the user to find a nearby public or landline phone…
(2024-09-18). Israel's Device Attacks in Lebanon Reveal it's Military Limits, with Mike Prysner. mintpressnews.com Detonating countless pagers, now two-way radios as well, scattered all over a wide-ranging civilian population with no knowledge or accountability of where they would detonate fits any Western definition of terrorism. | On Tuesday, Israeli intelligence services detonated thousands of pager devices used by members of Hezbollah's military units and institutions. | This Wednesday afternoon, Israeli Intelligence detonated a second wave of explosives during the funerals of those killed in the first attack. | It is clear that Israel's goal in the following attacks was to increase paranoia and fear in Hezbollah's ranks…
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(2024-09-18). Iraq's Nujaba says will target all Israeli settlements after Lebanon terrorist attacks. presstv.ir Iraq's Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba has vowed to open fire on all Israeli settlements in response to the occupying regime's terrorist attacks in Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). 'Thirst for blood': Syria says Israel terror attacks in Lebanon shows its 'desire to expand war'. presstv.ir Syria says the Israeli regime's recent deadly attack on Lebanon reflects its warlike and bloodthirsty nature.
(2024-09-18). Pagers used for terrorism in Lebanon 'made in Hungary': Taiwan's Gold Apollo. presstv.ir Taiwanese company Gold Apollo says the pagers used in a recent deadly attack on Lebanon had been made by a Hungarian firm.
(2024-09-18). Which Hezbollah and Hamas leaders have been assassinated since October Gaza war. geo.tv Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023. — Reuters DUBAI: Hezbollah accused its arch-foe Israel of detonating pagers across…
(2024-09-18). From Taiwan to Budapest: The murky trail of Lebanon's exploding pagers. middleeasteye.net From Taiwan to Budapest: The murky trail of Lebanon's exploding pagers | Hours after 12 were killed and thousands injured in surprise attack, details are emerging about the origins of the weaponised devices | | A building in Budapest where BAC Consulting is said to be registered (Reuters/…
(2024-09-18). Lebanon deadly pager blasts: What we know so far. middleeasteye.net Lebanon deadly pager blasts: What we know so far | Thousands have been injured across Lebanon after pagers, commonly used for communication by Hezbollah, exploded almost simultaneously | | Ambulances are surrounded by crowds at the entrance of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (A…
(2024-09-18). Was Hassan Nasrallah injured in Israel's pager attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A cyber attack that was carried out by a joint operation between Israel's intelligence service, Mossad, and the Israeli military targeted pager devices causing their explosion in Lebanon and Syria. Till this moment, nine people were killed, including a little girl, and about 2,800 wounded in an attack that targeted hundreds of pagers, commonly used by the Hezbollah group.The New York Times reported that Israel secretly planted explosives inside a batch of pager devices ordered from Gold Apollo company by Hezbollah. However, Gold Apollo founder and chairman Hsu Ching-kuang confirmed to the media on Wedn…
(2024-09-18). Golden Apollo calls Lebanon pager blasts "embarrassing," denies responsibility. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hsu Ching-Kuang, the founder of Gold Apollo, the firm located in Taiwan and blamed to be behind the pagers used by Hezbollah, spoke to media stating that his company did not produce the pagers that were used in the explosions that occurred in Lebanon on Tuesday, Reuters reports.On Tuesday, pagers that were being used by members of Hezbollah exploded simultaneously throughout Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 people and injuries to at least 3,000 more including the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon.An individual who is close to Hezbollah and who asked not to be named told AFP that Israeli intel…
(2024-09-18). AUB Medical Center paging system changed last minute, was the mass attack preplanned. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A theory roamed social media following the tragic mass pager explosion that the staff at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) had changed their paging system on August 29th, hinting at them having previous information regarding the tragic attack.An alleged screenshot of a message addressing the AUB Medical Center community roamed X calling on all staff members to hand in their pager devices to be replaced with a different system, claiming that the new system provides "better coverage".The pagers of all doctors and nurses were targeted. With one exception, the AMERICAN University of…
(2024-09-18). Budapest company made pagers under its brand: Gold Apollo. newarab.com Taiwanese company Gold Apollo said Wednesday that it authourised its brand on the The AR-924 pagers used by the Hezbollah militants were manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT, based in Hungary's capital, according to a statement released Wednesday by Gold Apollo . | "According to the cooperation agreement, we authorise BAC to use our brand trademark for product sales in designated regions, but…
(2024-09-18). Iraq condemns Israel's pager attack on Lebanon, dispatches aid. newarab.com The governments of Thousands of people in Lebanon and Syria have been wounded and at least 12 killed when pagers belonging to Hezbollah-linked personnel and other in…
(2024-09-18). Exploding pagers kill 9, injure thousands in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, killing at least nine people.
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah pagers explode, memes erupt, but not all Israelis are laughing. haaretz.com This feat was monumental, but if it leads to further ruin, it won't be its ingenuity it's remembered for…
(2024-09-18). Flamboyant cyber operations like the 'pagers attack' in Lebanon are no substitute for strategy. haaretz.com As Israel knows well, a mass casualty attack creates national insecurity, which in turn can create immense public pressure on decision-makers. But if the goal of the strike was to produce such an effect in Lebanon and weaken Hezbollah, that may turn out to be a far-reaching ambition…
(2024-09-18). Pager blasts humiliated Hezbollah, but they won't win any wars for Israel. haaretz.com Hezbollah's weakness was exposed by the simultaneous attack on thousands of pagers and its leaders were humiliated — allegedly by Israel. Such things do not usually go unanswered in the Middle East ‚ñ Meanwhile, negotiations between Netanyahu and Sa'ar have been put on ice and it's possible that the prime minister has already reaped the political dividend without even without realizing it…
(2024-09-18). Mossad Behind Deadly Pager Blasts In Lebanon? Explosive Report Lays Bare Sinister Plot | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military hid explosive material inside a batch of pagers that Hezbollah ordered from a Taiwanese company, according to the New York Times, citing US and other officials. The NYT report said Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 pagers from Taiwanese company Gold Apollo, but they had been tampered with before reaching Lebanon. Watch for more.
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah blames Israel for deadly pager blasts in Lebanon — but how was it done? scmp.com Analysts are trying to work out how hundreds of devices were sabotaged, as Taiwan company says it didn't make pagers that exploded in Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). Israel's long history of pulling off complex attacks like exploding pagers. scmp.com Here is a look at decades of covert operations, assassinations and retaliatory strikes attributed to Israel.
(2024-09-18). Israel's Mossad planted explosives in 5,000 pagers imported by Lebanon's Hezbollah: sources. scmp.com Exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attacks in Lebanon were made in Hungary, Taiwanese firm says.
(2024-09-18). 3 killed as Hezbollah handheld radios detonate across Lebanon a day after pager blasts. scmp.com This comes a day after thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah exploded across the country and killed 12 people.
(2024-09-18). At Least 9 Killed, 2,800 Wounded in Lebanon Pager Explosions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese health ministry said at least nine people have been killed and 2,800 others wounded in explosion of wireless communication devices, known as pagers, in Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). Pagers Used in Israeli Cyberterrorism on Lebanon Likely Made in Taiwan: Expert. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A cybersecurity analyst said pagers tied to Israeli cyberterrorism against Lebanon were likely produced by Taiwan's Apollo Paging Electronics.
(2024-09-18). No IRGC Force Martyred in Lebanon Pager Blasts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps denied stories that IRGC forces have been martyred in the explosions of handheld pagers across Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). A Brief History of Booby-Trapping Electronics to Blow Up>. theintercept.com Two large-scale, coordinated attacks this week rocked Lebanon — the latest iteration in a historical pattern of booby-trapping electronics. | On Tuesday, one attack
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah Warns Israel to Expect Response for Wave of Lebanon Pager Blasts. sputnikglobe.com BEIRUT (Sputnik) – Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based Shiite movement, said on Wednesday that it would respond to Israel for the mass detonation of pagers that left thousands of Lebanese maimed and injured.
(2024-09-18). Israeli Intelligence Accused of Planting Explosives in 5,000 Pagers Imported by Hezbollah. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Why the US is Militarily a Paper Tiger. thesiriusreport.com Following the recent Houthi hypersonic missile strike on Tel Aviv, we highlight why by extension the US is militarily a paper tiger, in light of this and other developments we have witnessed in recent years.
(2024-09-18). US acknowledges Yemen's Houthis shot down 2 Reaper drones, worth US$30 million each. scmp.com Houthis claim to have shot down 10 Reapers since November, a figure the US said was 'not accurate'.
(2024-09-18). 10 Years of Houthi-Iranian Presence in Yemen. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Starlink services are now available in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Elon Musk, the American billionaire, and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company, announced today on "X" platform the official launch of Starlink services in Yemen.Starlink now in Yemen: Musk posted on "X," formerly Twitter, this morning that Starlink services are now available in Yemen.It is worth noting that Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American aerospace company SpaceX, providing coverage to over 100 countries and territories. | Yemen's government finalized a deal with Musk to provide satellite…
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(2024-09-18). Iran Supports Lasting Peace in Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Tehran's support for lasting peace and security in Yemen under the auspices of the United Nations.
(2024-09-18). Kiev regime fired its missile at Kharkov park, but blamed Russia — official. tass.com On August 31, 2024, the forces of the Ukrainian air defense system carried out a false launch of an anti-aircraft guided missile, which hit civilian objects in the area of Yuriev Park in Kharkov, Yevgeny Lisnyak said…
(2024-09-18). Air defense downs 2 missiles, 27 drones in Kursk Region overnight. tass.com The region's governor Alexey Smirnov warned people against approaching the fragments, as they may be harmful, and urged people to report them to emergency services…
(2024-09-18). DPRK launches suspected ballistic missile — Japan Coast Guard. tass.com The missile was launched eastward and it fell outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, NHK reported…
(2024-09-18). North Korea launches several short-range ballistic missiles. tass.com According to the report, the missiles were launched at about 06: 50 local time from the Kaechon area…
(2024-09-18). Berlin supports US-British missile plans against Russia. wsws.org At a joint press conference with his Lithuanian counterpart Lurynas Kasčiūnas last Friday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius claimed that the use of long-range NATO weapons against targets on Russian territory was covered by international law.
(2024-09-18). Opposing Gaza genocide demands a political struggle against the Starmer government. wsws.org Labour has not only continued to fully back Israel's genocide but confirmed its role as a right-wing government of savage austerity, anti-migrant measures, attacks on democratic rights and advocating for the use of long-range NATO missiles that would transform the proxy war in Ukraine into a direct war with Russia.
(2024-09-18). Mapping the range of Storm Shadow missiles in the Ukraine-Russia war. aljazeera.com These cruise missiles have a range of 250km (155 miles). What does this mean for Russia?
(2024-09-18). Russian Forces Destroy U.S-Made Launcher Day After Mega Military Move; Putin's War Message To West. hindustantimes.com Russia delivered a big blow to the Ukrainian army amid the ongoing intense fighting in Kursk. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian forces targeted and destroyed a U.S.-made M270 rocket system deployed by Ukraine near Novy Put. The missile strike reportedly obliterated the multiple-launch rocket system completely. This fresh attack follows President Putin's recent order to expand the Russian military amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Watch for more.
(2024-09-18). Russian nuclear test chief says Moscow ready to resume testing 'at any moment'. scmp.com Russia has not done such tests in over 30 years, but Putin could do so to send a message to the West over long-range missiles for Ukraine.
(2024-09-18). Some Whys? An Open Letter to President Biden. counterpunch.org Mr. President, The ongoing wars in Gaza, the West Bank and Ukraine raise serious questions about American foreign policy, questions that call for honest answers. 1. Gaza Why do you continue to enable Israel's genocide against Palestinian civilians in Gaza? The death toll from IDF bombs and missiles has reached more than 40,000 (not counting untold
(2024-09-18). North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week. aljazeera.com The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
(2024-09-18). (Video) New hope for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is leading the way with a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer, specifically for prostate-specific membrane antigen-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (PSMA-positive mCRPC). This treatment involves a radiopharmaceutical known as Pluvicto. It acts like a smart missile, targeting and eliminating cancer cells. Mayo Clinic experts offer this therapy for patients whose prostate cancer has spread and is resistant to standard treatments such as hormonal treatments and chemotherapy. Dr. Oliver Sartor, a Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-18). A Ceasefire Is Not Enough in Gaza. fpif.org The numbers are clear. The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in November last year resulted in the release of 109 hostages. Compare that to Israeli military operations, which have managed to rescue 8 hostages while killing three by accident. The military has also recovered the bodies of another 34 hostages, including six killed shortly before the Israelis made it to the underground tunnel where they were being held. Meanwhile, 33 hostages are presumed dead. | By the most conservative accounting, ceasefire tactics have been more effective than military tactics by a factor of 10 in saving Israeli lives.
(2024-09-18). Protesters in Tel Aviv demand release of Gaza hostages. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives in Gaza staged a new protest in Tel Aviv, urging a deal with Palestinian resistance groups.
(2024-09-18). Russia's FSB Dismantles 'Female Terrorist Cell' in Republic of Tatarstan. themoscowtimes.com The women allegedly conspired to recruit Russian citizens for an unnamed terrorist organization banned inside the country.
(2024-09-18). Media watchdog condemns Israel's 'harassment' move to strip Al Jazeera journalists of press passes. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The International Press Institute (IPI) has strongly condemned the Israeli government's recent decision to revoke the press passes of Al Jazeera journalists, months after the global news outlet was banned in the country. "The Israeli government's decision to revoke Al Jazeera press passes highlights a broader and deeply alarming pattern of harassment…
(2024-09-18). Thursday 9/19: The Political Victory of the Uhuru 3 / Build the Uhuru Solidarity Movement! indybay.org Zoom meeting | Register at http: //tinyurl.com/buildusmwest…
(2024-09-18). Secret Service director talks about global conflict, while NATO wants long-range strikes on Russia. infobrics.org However, the (acting) SS Director and the failed assassin aren't the only ones pushing for WW3. Namely, the outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg openly supports the Kiev regime's use of Western-made weapons to strike targets deeper within Russia.
(2024-09-18). Nearly a year of the Gaza genocide: The way forward in the fight against war. wsws.org As millions of students are re-entering their classrooms in schools, colleges and university campuses across the UK, a blunt warning must be issued: The threat of world war and fascism is greater today than at any point since the 1930s.
(2024-09-18). Can the World Save Palestine from US-Israeli Genocide? fairobserver.com Today, the UN General Assembly is scheduled to debate and vote on a resolution calling on Israel to end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within six months. Given that the General Assembly, unlike the exclusive 15-member UN Security Council, allows all UN members to vote and there is no veto, this is…
(2024-09-18). 'Silence is violence' – Pro-Gaza demonstrators in Rotterdam urge end to Israel genocide. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched across the streets of Rotterdam.
(2024-09-18). Rohingya Crisis: A Call for Repatriation or Resettlement. pressenza.com The Rohingya people, victims of genocide and ethnic cleansing by Myanmar's military junta, continue to face severe displacement and hardship. The internal crisis in Myanmar, particularly the renewed hostilities between the Arakan Army and the Junta, along with targeted attacks on Rohingya settlements, has intensified the flow of refugees into Bangladesh. Reports indicate that 15,000 refugees have recently crossed into Bangladesh via the Ukhia-Teknaf border, with more waiting to follow. Despite efforts by Bangladesh's Border Guard (BGB) to prevent further entries, the situation remains critical. Over a million Roh…
(2024-09-18). Terrorism 'inseparable' part of Israel's evil nature: Iran parliament speaker. presstv.ir The Iranian parliament speaker says terrorism and murder of innocent civilians are an intrinsic quality of the Zionist regime.
(2024-09-18). Palestine-Israel and A Moral Dilemma Concerning War Crimes. counterpunch.org Most American Jews perceive the conflict between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians according to some variation of the Zionist narrative. That is that Israel's creation was a legitimate response to historical antisemitism and particularly the Holocaust. The Palestinians are classified in much the same category as the American Indians. That is, the struggle is between a
(2024-09-18). Deception, Bribery and Blackmail – How Israel was Born. ummid.com Zionists resorted to deception, bribery, and blackmail and brought pressure on United Nations General Assembly to pass the resolution to partition Palestine.
(2024-09-18). Iran UN Envoy Holds Israel Accountable for Beirut Pager Explosions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations condemned the Israeli regime's recent cyber terrorist act of detonating communication devices in Beirut, saying the Zionists must be held accountable for this heinous crime that has also injured Iran's ambassador to Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-09-18). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.
(2024-09-18). Number of children killed by Israel in West Bank doubles. newarab.com The number of According to a new report from Save the Children, 158 children have been killed since last October, as raids by Israeli forces and attacks by
(2024-09-18). Sunday 10/27: Richard Hardigan The Wild West Bank: Lawless Settlers. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via zoom: | zoom.us/j/91968837793?pwd=KWrbN71lYYtRhr… | Meeting ID: 919 6883 7793 | Passcode: 791889…
(2024-09-18). How The Israeli Settlers Movement Shaped Modern Israel #Israeli #Settlers #Movement #Shaped #Modern #Israel #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The increase in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank over the past year has been unprecedented. Since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack and the start of the …
(2024-09-18). Palestinian poll finds big drop in support for October 7 Hamas attack. haaretz.com The survey marks the first time since the Hamas offensive that a poll found a majority of Gazan respondents judging it as a mistake. It was accompanied by a drop in support for the attack in the West Bank, though a majority of 64 percent of respondents there thought it was the correct move…
(2024-09-18). Most of the World Agrees Israel's Occupation of Palestine Must End. The U.S. Is Fine With It. theintercept.com The United States voted against a U.N. resolution that sets a 12-month timeframe to end Israel's illegal occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
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(2024-09-18). Friday 9/27: 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…
(2024-09-18). US envoy Thomas-Greenfield defends using veto against Palestine. newarab.com New York ⚪ U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, defended her country's repeated use of the The U.S. has vetoed five resolutions, including three calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, one Russian oral amendment, and a proposal for full Palestinian membership in the U.N. | In remarks to Al-Araby A…
(2024-09-18). Colombian president warns rebel attack threatens peace process. aljazeera.com Attack on military base blamed on ELN rebels, who were engaged in peace talks until ceasefire agreement ended in August.
(2024-09-18). SATIRE: Injured Cyclist Briefly Regains Consciousness To See RFK Jr. Dragging Him Into Kitchen. theonion.com MALIBU, CA—Groaning as his bruised head thumped along the tiled flooring, 35-year-old injured cyclist Paul Zablocki briefly regained consciousness to see Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dragging him by the legs into the former presidential candidate's kitchen, sources reported Wednesday. Confused and bleary-eyed upon awakening, Zablocki reportedly noticed a feral aroma of what seemed to be …
(2024-09-18). Selling War: How Raytheon and Boeing Fund the Push for NATO's Nuclear Expansion. mintpressnews.com A MintPress investigation reveals that the Atlantic Council's call for NATO nuclear deployments is directly tied to millions in donations from weapons manufacturers who profit from war escalation.
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah condemns Israel's cyberattack in Lebanon. workers.org The following statement was issued by Hezbollah on Sept. 17, 2024, by @Suppressed News on X. The first confirmed death was a 10-year-old girl named Fatima Abdullah from Beirut, Lebanon, due to a Pager device exploding after a cyberattack by Israel. Hezbollah fighters After thoroughly reviewing all the current facts, . . . |
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah vows to continue pro-Gaza ops as death toll from pager blasts rises to 12. presstv.ir Hezbollah vows to continue its anti-Israeli strikes, adding that the recent Israeli atrocity that caused maximal casualties in Lebanon will only strengthen its resolve to keep up its resistance operations.
(2024-09-18). Israel shifts military focus from Gaza to the North: Is the war expanding. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – ccording to reports from Israeli Channel 14, Israel may soon declare the northern front to be its main area of interest in the continuing battle. The station claims that as of tonight, the nation's military and security resources would be moved from the Gaza Strip to the country's northern frontier, indicating a major change in the Israeli defense forces' strategic goals.Military experts say a recent explosion targeting wireless communication gear in Lebanon signals Israel may be preparing for a ground attack against Hezbollah. | Experts informed Al-Jazeera that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…
(2024-09-18). Death toll rises after Israeli cyber-attack on Lebanese communication network. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The death toll from the Israeli cyberattack on Hezbollah's communication network has risen to eight, with at least 2,800 people injured, primarily suffering injuries to the hands and face from exploding devices. Among the victims is the son of Lebanese MP Ali Ammar, with the number of casualties expected to increase, according to Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad. A senior Hezbollah official confirmed to Reuters that Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah was not harmed in the blasts, which also killed seven people in the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood of Syria, according to local media. Israeli Channel 14…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah was planning to assassinate Moshe Ya'alon: Walla. albawaba.com
(2024-09-18). Iranian embassy in Lebanon reveals Mojtaba Amani health condition, denies 'vision loss' rumor. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Iranian Embassy in Lebanon has released a statement clarifying the truth about the health condition of Ambassador Mojtaba Amani who was injured in Israel's pager attack on Sept. 17.The attack was carried out by a joint operation between Mossad and the Israeli military targeting pager devices causing their explosion in Lebanon and Syria.The New York Times reported that Israel secretly planted explosives inside a batch of pager devices ordered from Gold Apollo company by Hezbollah. However, Gold Apollo founder and chairman Hsu Ching-kuang confirmed to the media on Wednesday that his firm had signed a…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah vows to avenge Israel after deadly pager blasts. newarab.com Hezbollah vowed on Wednesday to retaliate against Israel after thousands of There was no immediate comment from Israel on the explosions that killed 12 people, including two children, and wounded up to 2,800 others. | Iran-backed Hezbollah vowed Wednesday to continue its fight against Israel in support of Gaza, while reiterating it would avenge the attack. | "This path is ongoing and separate from the difficult reckoning…
(2024-09-18). Israel says foiled Hezbollah assassination plot. newarab.com Israel's A Shin Bet statement, which said the plot was foiled "in its final stages", was issued
(2024-09-18). Taiwanese, Hungarian firms at centre of Hezbollah pager mystery. newarab.com A Taiwanese manufacturing firm has been thrust into what has become a global paper trial over how Gold Apollo in New Taipei had its office raided by police on Wednesday, with its director faci…
(2024-09-18). New wave of explosions in Lebanon as hand-held radios blow up. newarab.com A new wave of explosions has hit Lebanon after hand-held radios reportedly blew up across the country on Wednesday in regions with a large Hezbollah presence. | Witnesses and security sources said that the communication devices that exploded across Lebanon on Wednesday are hand-held radios, different to Hezbollah earlier on Wednesday vowed to retaliate against Israel after thousand…
(2024-09-18). Taiwanese, Hungarian firms at centre of Hezbollah pager mystery. newarab.com A Taiwanese manufacturing firm has been thrust into what has become a global paper trail over how Gold Apollo in New Taipei had its office raided by police on Wednesday, with its director facing…
(2024-09-18). The history of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. aljazeera.com Yesterday's dramatic pager attack on Hezbollah operatives was just the latest salvo in a decades-long battle.
(2024-09-18). 14 killed, over 450 wounded in new Hezbollah-targeted radio device explosions, Lebanon says. haaretz.com The explosions, involving Hezbollah's radio devices, occurred just over 24 hours after Tuesday's pager blasts, which killed 11 and injured nearly 4,000. Israel's Defense Minister Gallant stated on Wednesday that 'the war is entering a new phase'…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah tried to assassinate ex-IDF, defense chief Moshe Ya'alon in 2023 Tel Aviv park blast. haaretz.com Eight Israelis and Palestinians were indicted for assisting terrorist activities and collaborating with a hostile entity and were allegedly recruited by Hezbollah member, a former Israeli now living in Lebanon, in exchange for payment…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah pager blast: Everything you need to know on Tuesday's Israel-attributed attack. haaretz.com While Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attacks, attributing the booby-trapped devices to the Mossad, Israel has not taken responsibility for the detonations that killed at least 12 people and wounded some 2,800 more across Lebanon…
(2024-09-18). Israeli army division diverted from Gaza fighting to Lebanon border amid Hezbollah escalation. haaretz.com The Israeli army is also implementing a limited reserve recruitment to supplement the forces on the northern front. The IDF's top northern general said the army 'is determined to change the security situation as soon as possible'…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah pager blast: Everything you need to know on the Israel-attributed attack. haaretz.com While Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attacks, attributing the booby-trapped devices to the Mossad, Israel has not taken responsibility for the detonations that killed at least 12 people and wounded some 2,800 more across Lebanon…
(2024-09-18). After Lebanon Pager Blasts, Shin Bet Claims Big Hezbollah Plot To Kill Ex-Israeli Official Foiled. hindustantimes.com Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, thwarts Hezbollah's attempt to kill a former Israeli defence official. Shin Bet said it had seized an explosive device attached to a remote detonation system, using a mobile phone and a camera. Shin Bet said Hezbollah had planned to carry out the attack from Lebanon in the coming days.
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah Vows Continued Pro-Gaza Ops after Deadly Pager Explosions in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement pledged to continue its anti-Israeli attacks in solidarity with Gaza, following a series of deadly pager explosions in Lebanon that left at least 12 dead.
(2024-09-18). Second Day of Explosions Targets Hezbollah Devices, Killing 9 in Lebanon. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Pager Blasts in Lebanon Require Probe, International Attention – Russian Foreign Ministry. sputnikglobe.com Hezbollah pledged to retaliate against the Jewish state, with the Lebanese government condemning the pager attack as "criminal Israeli aggression."
(2024-09-18). BRICS to Discuss Accelerated Use of Local Currencies at Summit. infobrics.org The BRICS group of emerging-market nations will discuss deepening the use of local currencies in trade between member states at a summit in South Africa next week, the nation's ambassador to the bloc said…
(2024-09-18). Scholz disavows Kiev over using German weapons to attack Russian territory. infobrics.org Germany has ignored Israel's weapons purchase request since 2023.
(2024-09-18). Joining BRICS Will Be Recognition for Malaysia as Global Middle Economic Power. infobrics.org Economy minister Rafizi Ramli says it will not affect its international relations as Malaysia practices neutral principles in dealing with global issues…
(2024-09-18). Rise of India Through Economic Corridors. infobrics.org Under the Modi regime, India's foreign policy has seen considerable changes in geopolitical strategies, economic development, and power shifts in the global arena…
(2024-09-18). Zelensky openly calls for terrorism against ordinary Russians. infobrics.org According to the Ukrainian president, by using terror against Russians, Kiev would be able to make local people turn against Putin.
(2024-09-18). Russian diplomat slams Lebanon explosions as monstrous terrorist attack. tass.com "The criminals and the clients behind them must be identified and punished," Maria Zakharova stressed…
(2024-09-18). Hungarian BAC company denies involvement in pager blasts in Lebanon — media. tass.com BAC Consulting has blocked access to its website following claims by Gold Apollo, the Hungarian Telex website reported…
(2024-09-18). Lebanese army warns citizens south Beirut dangerous due to explosions. tass.com In addition, car drivers are advised to leave the city's main streets so as not to interfere with the passage of ambulances to hospitals…
(2024-09-18). 400 people injured in mass pager detonation in Lebanon currently in severe condition. tass.com According to Health Minister Firass Abiad, a total of 4,000 people were injured in the incident, 11 of them died…
(2024-09-18). Taiwan police investigate Gold Apollo over pager detonations in Lebanon. tass.com According to the report, the police currently inquire the details of pager production and sales from the company…
(2024-09-18). Israel behind pager operation in Lebanon — media. tass.com The NYT noted that the devices were remodeled before they were brought to Lebanon…
(2024-09-18). Lebanon Pager EXPLOSION With Lebanese Journalist Rania Khalek + Craig Mokhiber On Self Defense. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-18). Iran condemns Lebanon's deadly pager explosions as Israeli 'mass murder'. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned the deadly pager explosions across Lebanon as an act of mass murder perpetrated by the occupying Israeli regime.
(2024-09-18). 'We call it terrorism': Netizens react to mass pager explosions in Lebanon by Israel. presstv.ir Social media is abuzz with condemnation of pager explosions in Lebanon that have resulted in nearly 3,000 casualties in the latest terrorist act by Israel.
(2024-09-18). Iran's medical team arrives in Lebanon to assist victims of Israeli terrorist attacks. presstv.ir A medical relief delegation from the IRCS has arrived in Lebanon to assist the victims of the Israeli regime's recent attack in the Arab country.
(2024-09-18). Lebanon pager blasts disgrace to the West: Iranian president. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Israel's pager detonations in Lebanon are a shame for the regime's Western backers, not least the United States.
(2024-09-18). CAIR Calls on Biden to Condemn Israeli Govt for Killing Children, Maiming Civilians in Lebanon Pager Attack. fightbackbetter.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Biden…
(2024-09-18). Turning People Into Involuntary Suicide Bombers To Fight Terrorism. thealtworld.com Israel just turned thousands of Lebanese people into involuntary suicide bombers in the name of fighting terrorism. | At least nine people have been killed and thousands injured in According
(2024-09-18). Borrell warns of war expanding to Lebanon following mass pager explosion. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following the tragic mass pager explosion in Beirut's Dahieh which claimed the lives of at least nine people and 2,800+ people, the European Commission VP Josep Borrell warned of the war "spilling over" to Lebanon.In a joint press conference with the Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, Borrell warned that stirring the already boiling pot in the Middle East will only lead to expanding the war with Israel and worsen the already dire situation."Certainly there is the possibility of the war spilling over to Lebanon," Borrell said.European Union's Borrell seeks info from Beirut following e…
(2024-09-18). Shock, disbelief in Lebanon after Israeli-linked pager blasts. newarab.com A day after a chain of explosive
(2024-09-18). Two children among 12 dead in Lebanon pager blasts: minister. newarab.com Hundreds of the wireless devices exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Tuesday, hours after Israel said it was broadening the aims of the Israel has yet to c…
(2024-09-18). Air France, Transavia extend Israel flight suspension until Friday amid Lebanon escalation. haaretz.com The French and Dutch airlines have announced that they will not resume flights to Ben Gurion Airport before September 20. British airline Virgin Atlantic stated it will resume its Tel Aviv-London flights as scheduled next week…
(2024-09-18). Despite lacking clearance, Netanyahu briefs defense chief contender on Lebanon amid coalition talks. haaretz.com Netanyahu is updating Knesset Member Gideon Sa'ar on the war to prevent talks on Sa'ar's coalition entry from collapsing. A security source called the prime minister's actions 'outrageously irresponsible' for political deals…
(2024-09-18). Mayhem across Lebanon after simultaneous pager blasts. ummid.com Hospitals have been flooded by dead and wounded as people are exploding on roads after simultaneous 'pager blasts' in Lebanon bordering Israel.
(2024-09-18). Russia Condemns Lebanon Pager Blasts, Warns of Worsening Tensions. themoscowtimes.com "The region itself is in an explosive situation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Every incident like this has the potential to be a trigger."
(2024-09-18). Iran Condemns Pager Blasts in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon, which have killed at least nine people and wounded nearly 2,800 others.
(2024-09-18). Iraqi Resistance Group Vows Retaliation against Israel after Terrorist Attack on Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) —An Iraqi resistance group has vowed to target Israeli settlements across the occupied Palestinian territories following a terrorist cyberattack on Lebanon that left at least eleven people dead and nearly 3,000 thousands injured.
(2024-09-18). Rumors Denied about Health of Iran's Beirut Envoy after Pager Blasts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's embassy in Lebanon denied rumors that Iranian envoy to Beirut Mojtaba Amani has lost his sight in the wake of Tuesday's pager explosions in the Arab country.
(2024-09-18). Ten Killed, over 450 Wounded As More Electronic Devices Explode in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Numerous explosions rocked homes and offices in Beirut and elsewhere in Lebanon, killing and injuring many people on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Cyprus, Lebanon Collaborate To Block Syrian Refugees From Reaching Europe, Report Shows. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Israeli military confirms 4 troopers killed, several injured in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has announced the death of four of its occupation forces and the injury of several others in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
(2024-09-18). Facts & Figures: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). 4 Israeli Soldiers Killed During Fighting in Gaza's Rafah. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region. gnnhd.tv Unverified video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame blasting high…
(2024-09-18). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Russia calls to show US it is on wrong side of history — UN envoy. tass.com "We also hope that the UN Security Council, which has effectively been taken hostage by the United States and its Israeli allies, will be able to fulfill its role on maintaining international peace and security," Vasily Nebenyza said…
(2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not to mention Israel where she . . . |
(2024-09-18). The Sphinx and the Sultan. fpif.org At least one thing is now obvious in the Middle East: the Biden administration has failed abjectly in its objectives there, leaving the region in dangerous disarray. Its primary stated foreign policy goal has been to rally its partners in the region to cooperate with the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu while upholding a "rules-based" international order and blocking
(2024-09-18). Amman anger: Jordanian protesters gather at Israeli embassy in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Protesters in Amman marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza after Friday (August 16) prayers.
(2024-09-18). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-18). Gaza Health Ministry condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli jail. presstv.ir The Gaza Strip's health ministry has denounced the death of a Palestinian doctor during his detention in an Israeli jail, calling for Israel to be held accountable for its crimes against medical staff in the besieged enclave.
(2024-09-18). Why Pennsylvania Is The Key To A Harris Or Trump Electoral College Victory #Pennsylvania #Harris #Trump #Electoral #College #Victory #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | With less than two months until Election Day, Pennsylvania has emerged as the keystone state in each party's plan to win the White House. | The Pennsylvania focus is so …
(2024-09-18). Abortion Rights Are On 10 State Ballots In November " Democrats Can't Count On This To Win Elections For Them #Abortion #Rights #Ballots #November #Democrats #Can't #Count #This #Elections #Them #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ten states will vote on ballot initiatives on abortion this November : Arizona , Colorado , Florida , Maryland , Missouri , Montana , Nebraska , New York , Nevada and …
(2024-09-18). How The World's First Open-Source Digital Map Of Mass Graves Could Help Bring Justice To Victims In Ukraine And Other War Zones #World's #First #Open-Source #Digital #Mass #Graves #Help #Bring #Justice #Victims #Ukraine #Other #Zones #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Mass graves were reported in Ukraine soon after Russia's full-scale invasion in early 2022, and were promptly probed by investigators and forensic experts as likely …
(2024-09-18). Growing Number Of War-Weary Ukrainians Would Reluctantly Give Up Territory To Save Lives, Suggests Recent Survey #Growing #Number #War-Weary #Ukrainians #Would #Reluctantly #Give #Territory #Save #Lives, #Suggests #Recent #Survey #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is trying his best to shake up the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war. He recently undertook a major cabinet reshuffle in …
(2024-09-18). For Many In The UK, 2024 Was The Year Without A Butterfly #Many #2024 #Year #Without #Butterfly #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The charity behind the world's largest butterfly survey has declared a national emergency . | Butterfly Conservation's annual Big Butterfly Count, which started in 2010, …
(2024-09-18). Climate Science Needs To Talk More About 'Justice' Here's How Philosophy Can Help #Climate #Science #Needs #Talk #More #About #'Justice' #Here's #Philosophy #Help #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Climate scientists have all kinds of language to discuss their scientific theories. But when it comes to values and justice, scientific language is less helpful. This …
(2024-09-18). Why The Open Work Permit For Migrant Workers Is An Inadequate Solution #Work #Permit #Migrant #Workers #Inadequate #Solution #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Every year, thousands of migrant workers arrive in Canada to grow, process and prepare our foods. Yet, in July 2024, a United Nations report referred to Canada's …
(2024-09-18). Glue In The Face: How Frogs' Sticky Secretions Defend Them From Attack #Glue #Face: #Frogs' #Sticky #Secretions #Defend #Them #Attack #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Many of us are familiar with the story of The Frog Prince, where a princess kisses a frog and, to her surprise, it transforms into a human prince. | The Frog …
(2024-09-18). Palestina condena continuos ataques israelíes contra escuelas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El Ministerio de Educación palestino condenó hoy los continuos ataques israelíes contra instituciones del sector tanto en la Franja de Gaza como en Cisjordania.
(2024-09-18). UN experts accuse Israel of 'starvation campaign' in Gaza & demand end to Western complicity. nationofchange.org This comes as the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, is accusing Israel in a new report of carrying out a deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza.
(2024-09-18). Gaza: Doctor dies in Israeli custody after being abducted from al-Shifa Hospital, officials say. middleeasteye.net Gaza: Doctor dies in Israeli custody after being abducted from al-Shifa Hospital, officials say | Ziad Mohammed al-Dalou is the third physician from Gaza to die in Israeli detention within 11 months | | Israeli forces abducted Dr Ziad Mohammed al-Dalou from Gaza City's al-Shifa H…
(2024-09-18). China's first university in Israel closes, pulls out. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Egypt won't accept security changes on Gaza border: FM. newarab.com Egypt will not accept any changes to the security arrangements that were in place on its border with Gaza before the war on Gaza broke out last October, the Egyptian foreign minister said on Wednesday. | Security on the border, and whether Israel will maintain a troop presence along a 14-km (9-mile) buffer zone known as the Israeli troops entered the buffer zone in May as th…
(2024-09-18). Sisi vows intesified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
(2024-09-18). Thousands of Gaza amputees to receive prosthetic limbs. newarab.com Thousands of Gazans who lost their limbs due to Israel's war on the enclave will be receiving prosthetic limbs. | Sky News reports that the Jordan-led initiative involves UK-based companies Koalaa and Amparo, both of which have developed "easy-to-fit" sockets for upper and lower limb prosthetics. | The Brigadier General Mustafa al Hiyari, from the Jordanian A…
(2024-09-18). Israeli ministers urge Netanyahu to expel north Gaza civilians. newarab.com A group of 27 Israeli ministers and members of the Knesset are calling for the Israeli Prime Minister to expel civilians in In a letter to The plan…
(2024-09-18). Sisi vows intensified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
(2024-09-18). Biden's Bear Hug of Netanyahu. counterpunch.org At least one thing is now obvious in the Middle East: the Biden administration has failed abjectly in its objectives there, leaving the region in dangerous disarray. Its primary stated foreign policy goal has been to rally its partners in the region to cooperate with the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu while upholding a
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). BDS webinar told of Israel's decline from 'start-up nation' to 'shut-down nation'. greenleft.org.au
(2024-09-18). Israeli army spotter to Oct. 7 inquiry panel: 'Military didn't listen to what we reported'. haaretz.com A spotter in the Nahal Oz IDF base told a civil commission of inquiry that their warnings of 'crazy disturbances' in Hamas' conduct in the months leading up to the October 7 attack were ignored, and that they had no instructions as to what to do in case of an incursion…
(2024-09-18). War, apartheid, dehumanization: Polls reveal bleak parallels between Palestinians and Israelis. haaretz.com The latest joint Palestinian-Israeli Pulse survey shows a striking symmetry: Both Israelis and Palestinians feel that their victimhood justifies violence toward the other side…
(2024-09-18). Jewish Chronicle scandal: When 'pro-Israel' means becoming a megaphone for the Netanyahu government. haaretz.com The venerable British Jewish paper has increasingly abandoned journalistic integrity in order to champion causes widely associated with the Israeli right. In Israel too, parts of the media share its descent from reporting to propaganda…
(2024-09-18). 'Trump and Harris are focusing on the Jewish vote': Haaretz answers your questions about the U.S. election. haaretz.com
(2024-09-18). Officials in Israeli jail accused of covering up rape of female guards by prisoner. haaretz.com The prisoner, Mahmoud Atallah, was accused of a series of rapes and other sexual offenses against two female soldiers serving as guards in Israeli jails in 2015 and 2016. The former commander of Gilboa Prison and the intelligence officer were accused of failing to report the assaults…
(2024-09-18). 100,000 in East Jerusalem face severe water crisis; Israel blames the Palestinian Authority. haaretz.com A month ago, the Israeli government pledged to address the water shortage in East Jerusalem's Kufr Aqab, under Jerusalem's municipal jurisdiction, but has taken no action. In response to a High Court petition, Israel now claims the responsibility lies with the Palestinian Authority…
(2024-09-18). 'Jerusalem's Burj Khalifa': Israeli capital's tallest building approved. haaretz.com Jerusalem's Planning and Building Committee rejected objections to the construction of the 40-story Epstein Tower, but ordered its height reduced by 30 meters. Opponents of its consturction will likely ask for another hearing or seek legal proceedings…
(2024-09-18). Haaretz Hebrew runs front-page ads poking Sara Netanyahu, Israel's police chief. haaretz.com After the Prime Minister's wife reportedly had to approve bringing Gideon Sa'ar into the government, Haaretz used a front-page ad to poke fun at her. Another front-page spread greeted Israel's new allegedly homophobic police chief…
(2024-09-18). UN overwhelmingly adopts resolution to impose sanctions, arms embargo on Israel. haaretz.com The U.S. urged the General Assembly to reject the resolution demanding Israel end its 'unlawful presence' in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, arguing it undermines the two-state solution, but lacked veto power.
(2024-09-18). Germany halts war weapons exports to Israel amid alleged humanitarian law violations, source says. haaretz.com A German source said arms export approvals to Israel are on hold due to legal challenges. The Gaza war has caused friction within Germany's government, with the Chancellery supporting Israel and the Greens-led economy and foreign ministries criticizing Netanyahu…
(2024-09-18). Why hasn't Israel assassinated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza? haaretz.com The Shin Bet security service has set up two special assassination-planning teams, one just for Sinwar. He's shunning cellphones and computers, and probably even wears gloves when he writes his notes, but Israeli security officials are sure he's living on borrowed time…
(2024-09-18). Israeli researchers discover genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are shared. haaretz.com The two common disorders have been challenging quite a few scientists all over the world for years, until researchers at Israel's Haifa University were surprised to discover that about 75 percent of the genes associated with Autism were also associated with schizophrenia…
(2024-09-18). UN considers resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories. haaretz.com Israel's ambassador to the UN urged member nations to reject the measure, describing it as a 'reward for terrorism'; U.S. Ambassador to the UN said that the resolution has 'a significant number of flaws'…
(2024-09-18). Four Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza explosion. haaretz.com The four soldiers were killed after a hidden explosive device caused a building to collapse partially. Among them was the first female soldier to be killed in Gaza fighting since the start of the war…
(2024-09-18). UN vote to end Israeli Occupation of Palestine. ummid.com The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 a historic resolution that calls Israel to end the occupation of the Palestinian lands.
(2024-09-18). 'An act of terror': Israel behind pager explosions that killed 11, wounded thousands. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Several news outlets
(2024-09-18). Facing the Possibility of More Weapons Embargoes, Israel Copes. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). One Dead American. Will Israel Investigate? Don't Count on it. fairobserver.com The campaign to restore what some of its proponents appear to consider a divinely imposed order within the boundaries of Greater Israel has, alas, produced a few embarrassing moments for the Biden administration in Washington, known for its "iron-clad" support for that campaign. The wanton destruction of hospitals, schools, mosques, churches and the killing of…
(2024-09-18). UN demands Israel end 'unlawful' presence in Palestinian territories within 12 months. scmp.com The action isolates Israel days before world leaders travel to New York for their annual UN gathering.
(2024-09-18). Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel without Palestinian state, says Crown Prince. gnnhd.tv MBS condemned the "crimes of the Israeli occupation" against the Palestinian people…
(2024-09-18). Report: Legal Challenges Lead Germany To Freeze Arms Exports to Israel. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Tupperware brand files for bankruptcy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Tupperware, the American multinational company that produces home product lines that include kitchen gadgets, preparation, storage containers, and serving products for the kitchen and home, announced filing for bankruptcy. The company permanently closed its only factory and laid off 150 employees.Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Tupperware announced plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as possible, according to sources. The company spent years attempting to revive the business amid decreased demand and struggles in the business. | The brand is planning to seek court protection after violat…
(2024-09-18). US: Blinken briefed on Ukraine plan to push Russia to end war. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Egypt's 2036 and 2040 Olympic bid: Is there potential to win? newarab.com The global sporting landscape has evolved significantly over the years. | Historically, Western countries This Western-centric approach shaped events like the Olympics and the World Cup, often overlooking the potential of the MENA region. | For instance, in the 1966 World Cup, only one of the…
(2024-09-18). A year in exile: The fading hopes of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians>. newarab.com Yerevan, Armenia – Twenty-year-old Susanna Hovsepyan recalls her final September in Although any military-related item could have endangered her and the Her father, a serviceman,…
(2024-09-18). Dearborn: A mini-encyclopaedia of Arab-American life in the US. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Arms industry 'deeply entrenched' in UK govt, CAAT report says. newarab.com The arms industry plays a major role in influencing A new report by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and the World Peace Foundation has claimed that defence companies have regular access to senior government figures, including a "dedicated arms export promotion agency" in the business department. | The report sounds the alarm over the arms industry's ap…
(2024-09-18). Iran's president names first Sunni governor in 45 years. newarab.com Iran's new president, Arash Zerehtan was appointed head of the western state, IRNA news agency said, citing government spokesman Fatemeh Mohajerani. | He is the first Sunni to be made a regional governor in the predominantly
(2024-09-18). IRGC commander Qaani in Baghdad to push U.S. withdrawal. newarab.com Baghdad — Mohammed Imad ⚪ General Qaani's visit comes amid an ongoing political crisis, following last month's revelation of…
(2024-09-18). Jordan's king swears in new government led by technocrat. newarab.com Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic modernisation crucial to reversing a decade of sluggish growth, officials said. | The Harvard-educated prime minister, Jafar Hassan, headed the monarch's office in his last job. Hasan has proven to be an able administrator during a long public career in which he oversaw economic reforms as a deputy premier and during a stint as planning minister, according to officials and politicians. | Politicians say a key task is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and re…
(2024-09-18). Matt Nelson, 3rd in US to self-immolate over Gaza, remains alive. newarab.com On 11 September, a man identifying himself as Matt Nelson spoke on a
(2024-09-18). Mixed feelings in Gaza on Hamas chief Sinwar's upcoming speech. newarab.com According to Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan, the Islamic movement's political bureau chief Remarking to AFP on Monday, Hamdan said, "Sinwar will deliver his direct message to our people and to the world and to confirm that he will never leave Palestine as he did everything to liberate our lands." | Hamadan added the Palestinia…
(2024-09-18). Two killed near Algerian-Moroccan border amid rise in attacks. newarab.com In On Monday, 16 September, an armed group killed two shepherds in a forested area of Beni Snouss in western Algeria, near the Moroccan borders. The victims, Abdelhamid Jorda and Abdelkader Ben Chert, aged 40 an…
(2024-09-18). US hate crimes hearing overshadowed by senator's 'extremism'. newarab.com A historic US congressional hearing on the proliferation of hate crime in the US was overshadowed by a series of questions seemingly accusing an Arab speaker of supporting Hamas, At the centre of the hearing was the case of Wadea Al-Fayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian boy from Plainfield, Illinois near
(2024-09-18). The Dilemma of Arab & Muslim voters in the US elections. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). A year in exile: The fading hopes of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians. newarab.com Yerevan, Armenia – Twenty-year-old Susanna Hovsepyan recalls her final September in Although any military-related item could have endangered her and the Her father, a serviceman,…
(2024-09-18). Iraq parliament closer to pass personal status law amendments. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Saudi oil giant spends over $1bn on 'sportswashing' deals. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Developing Countries Demand Withdrawal Of Sanctions By US, Allies. popularresistance.org In the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held in Geneva on Friday, September 13, China and several other developing countries from across the world denounced all forms of illegal unilateral coercive measures by the US and its allies, demanding their immediate and unconditional withdrawal. | The interactive session was held to discuss the latest report submitted by Alena Douhan, the UN special rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures, to the UNHRC on September 9. Representatives from various countries agreed that these unilateral sanctions, as they are commonly referred t…
(2024-09-18). US Senator Lindsey Graham: Ukraine Sits On 'Trillion Dollars Of Minerals'. popularresistance.org US Senator Lindsey Graham has argued that Washington must support Ukraine because of its lucrative natural resources. | During a visit to Kiev in September, Graham published a video standing next to Ukrainian leader Zelensky, in which the US senator said, "They're sitting on a trillion dollars worth of minerals that could be good to our economy". | "They just need weapons", Graham implored, calling for more arms shipments to Kiev. | The US senator added that Ukraine is "trying to stop the Russians, so we don't have to fight them". | Zelensky expressed gratitude for the "bipartisan support" he has received in Wash…
(2024-09-18). Torture and other forms of ill-treatment: The definitions used by the ICRC. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Despite prison, torture, this Kashmiri politician won't give up on India. aljazeera.com As Kashmir votes in its first regional elections in a decade, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para battles his own demons to contest.
(2024-09-18). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including 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, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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(2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his racism and xenophobia by scapegoating migrants. . . . |
(2024-09-18). Bangladesh students script a victory undaunted by repression. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). The Case for the Complete Removal of IMF Surcharges: Historical Precedents and a Growing Burden. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in May 2025. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil-Free Future! cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Fanon and the Psychology of Oppression and Liberation. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Jackson Hole celebrates itself. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Corporate Profiteers Are Robbing America's Farmers. otherwords.org A farmer was asked what he'd do if he won a million-dollar lottery. "Well," he said, "I guess I'd just keep farming 'til the money runs out." | Trying to make a living as a farmer is not for the fainthearted. You have to take out high-interest loans from cold-eyed bankers to put in a crop and buy supplies. Then you're also at the mercy of everything from bugs to monopolistic middlemen. And here's a cruel twist: If you defy the odds and produce a great crop, you lose money! | This is happening right now. With unusually-good weather this year, corn and soybean harvests are expected to set records. But this abundanc…
(2024-09-18). To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy. otherwords.org New waves of workers are standing up and demanding fair treatment on the job — from But as these workers have made significant gains, they've simultaneously run into huge barriers: our broken democratic systems. That's why one of the most important priorities for…
(2024-09-18). Hold GOP Officials Accountable for Illegal Voter Intimidation. otherwords.org
(2024-09-18). Innovation drives Anhui's smart plants. ecns.cn As for the province itself, with 16 prefecture-level cities, including Hefei, and a population of some 62 million, its GDP reached 4.71 trillion yuan in 2023, up 5.8 percent year-on-year.
(2024-09-18). Demand for mountain hiking companions peaks. ecns.cn The popularity of mountain hiking companions, particularly during the Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, has swiftly gained public attention and raised safety concerns, reported Guangming Daily.
(2024-09-18). 93rd anniversary of the September 18th Incident marked in Liaoning. ecns.cn A bell-tolling ceremony marking the 93rd anniversary of the September 18th Incident was held at the September 18 Incident History Museum in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). China a key driver of global nuclear energy development: CAEA vice chairman. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland has 56 nuclear power units in operation, and 46 units approved or under construction, making it a key driver of global nuclear energy development, said Liu Jing vice chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), at the 68th International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) general conference in Vienna on Monday.
(2024-09-18). Freight volume surpasses 10 mln metric tons on China-Laos railway. ecns.cn The China-Laos railway has transported over 100 million metric tons of goods, according to data from the China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co Ltd.
(2024-09-18). Yangtze-themed cultural festival opens in Wuhan. ecns.cn A feast of technology and culture recently kicked off in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province.
(2024-09-18). China's new civilian airship to enable low-altitude tourism. ecns.cn China's first home-grown civil manned airship blimp, the AS700 , was delivered to a client in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, paving the way for the commercial low-altitude tourism sector.
(2024-09-18). World's highest BeiDou meteorological observation station put into use in Xizang. ecns.cn The world's highest BeiDou upper-air meteorological observation station was put into operation in Baingoin County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
(2024-09-18). (W.E. Talk) David Gosset: Our world is in need of Chinese wisdom. ecns.cn With the upcoming Beijing Cultural Forum 2024, David Gosset, a French international expert, founder of the China-Europa Forum and the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, will once again attend this international forum focusing on the exchange and mutual understanding of civilizations. As a European scholar who has been observing and studying China for many years, David Gosset recently received a written interview with "W.E. Talk" of China News Service, in which he made a profound explanation on how to understand China from multiple dimensions, the necessity of intercultural communication in today's world, as…
(2024-09-18). China sees over 5.2 million cross-border trips this Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn China recorded a total of 5.256 million cross-border trips during this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival, according to the National Immigration Administration on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Themed architectural exhibition 'Tracé Bleu' kicks off in Shanghai. ecns.cn A themed exhibition "Tracé Bleu" (blueprint in English) kicked off in Shanghai on Sept. 10, inviting the public to reflect on contemporary architectural practices and to explore new ways of living on the Earth.
(2024-09-18). Exhibition explores Mei Lanfang's legacy, historic visit. ecns.cn Mei Lanfang is a legendary figure in Peking Opera, and the University of Southern California is marking the 130th anniversary of his birth and whirlwind tour of the US with an exhibition.
(2024-09-18). Experts: More tariffs will be costly to U.S. consumers. ecns.cn American consumers could soon be stung with rising costs for buying imported goods, warn economists and retail trade organizations, after the Biden administration finalized tariff increases on certain products made in China.
(2024-09-18). King of Malaysia to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will pay a state visit to China from Sept. 19 to 22, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Former vice-minister of education under review. ecns.cn Du Yubo, former vice-minister of education, is undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation, the country's top anti-graft watchdogs announced on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Chinese restaurants in U.S. look to enhance dining experience. ecns.cn In the diverse culinary landscape of the United States, there are nearly 100,000 Asian restaurants in the U.S., where Chinese cuisine is prominent.
(2024-09-18). Poll: More turning to TikTok for news in U.S. ecns.cn Although TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States, that prospect hasn't stopped an increasing number of Americans from turning to the platform for news.
(2024-09-18). Mid-Autumn Festival sees rise in entry, exits. ecns.cn National order inspection authorities recorded about 5.25 million entries and exits for both Chinese and foreign individuals, during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, from Sunday to Tuesday, marking an 18.6 percent year-on-year increase.
(2024-09-18). Man, 44, stabs minor on Shenzhen street. ecns.cn A minor was injured after being stabbed by a man on a street in Nanshan district of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Wednesday morning, the Nanshan branch of the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau announced in a notice on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Full moon shines on night of Mid-Autumn Festival across China. ecns.cn The moon rises over Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province on the Mid-Autumn Festival day, Sept. 17, 2024.
(2024-09-18). Various activities to fuel celebrations of National Day in Hong Kong. ecns.cn HKSAR is planned to host over 400 activities to celebrate the upcoming National Day.
(2024-09-18). Mid-Autumn Festival activities showcase Chinese intangible cultural heritage. ecns.cn The three-day 2024 "Moonlit Lugou Bridge at Dawn" series of Mid-Autumn Festival activities conclude on Sept. 17, 2024, in Fengtai District, Beijing.
(2024-09-18). West Lake glows in morning light in E China. ecns.cn The West Lake scenic area glows in the morning light in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 17, 2024.
(2024-09-18). 93rd anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in China. ecns.cn Today marked the 93rd anniversary of the September 18 Incident.
(2024-09-18). LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort to open in 2025. ecns.cn The LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort unveiled plans for its opening in 2025 at the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival on September 14.
(2024-09-18). Mexican president-elect refuses to visit Ukraine. tass.com "I will attend certain international events, which we consider important, but we will not travel much – our responsibility lies here," Claudia Sheinbaum said…
(2024-09-18). CIS to hold another air defense exercise in Kazakhstan. tass.com "In the course of this exercise, the results of combat operation of air defenses of the joint regional air defense system are modeled," Commander of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces Andrey Lukyanovich explained…
(2024-09-18). Azerbaijan – Russia trade turnover increases by 5.7% in first 8 months of 2024. tass.com According to the State Customs Committee, Russia is the third trade partner of Azerbaijan in January-August after Italy and Turkey…
(2024-09-18). Expert: Demand for Far Eastern, Arctic hectares is growing. tass.com More than 140,000 people have participated in the program, and more than 92,000 hectares of land have been allocated for free…
(2024-09-18). Industrial emissions in Murmansk Region 30% down over 5 years. tass.com Over the past five years, the region has restored 7,000 hectares of forests in the Kola Arctic, cleaned more than 200 km of the World Ocean coastline…
(2024-09-18). State Transport Leasing Company to invest $219M in Murmansk ship repair cluster. tass.com The design is due to be completed by the end of 2025…
(2024-09-18). Yuan rate exceeds 13 rubles for the first time since April 18, 2024 — Moscow Exchange. tass.com The yuan rate grew by 0.94% to 13.0025 rubles…
(2024-09-18). IMF postpones consultations with Russia while collecting and analyzing relevant data. tass.com On September 12, the fund's official representative Julie Kozak said at a regular briefing that the IMF is resuming consultations with Russia under article IV of the Charter…
(2024-09-18). Population inflation expectations fall to 12.5% in September after growth in August. tass.com Observed inflation among those with savings fell from 13.5% to 12.9% and to 16.1% from 16.7% among those who have no savings…
(2024-09-18). Second security guard wounded in shooting in Wildberries office dies — source. tass.com According to the press service of the Wildberries-Russ company, the shooting in the Wildberries office in the Romanov Dvor business center in Moscow was started by people accompanying the co-owner of the online retailer Vladislav Bakalchuk…
(2024-09-18). Participation of convicts in special military operation needs to be formalized — Kremlin. tass.com At a plenary meeting on Wednesday, the State Duma considered draft laws to exempt those mobilized or people who sign up for military service from criminal charges…
(2024-09-18). West manipulates issue of fighting terrorism — diplomat. tass.com According to Maria Zakharova, history has shown that "Western curators are usually behind many terrorist organizations created in the Middle East and North Africa"
(2024-09-18). Russian diplomat sees US mired in tyranny already. tass.com Earlier, American entrepreneur Elon Musk surmised that there would no longer be real US elections if Trump lost the presidential race in 2024…
(2024-09-18). Six people died of hunger in Kharkov Region after Ukraine blocked supply routes — official. tass.com Yevgeny Lisnyak said the victims were mostly elderly people who struggle to take care of themselves…
(2024-09-18). Six mln women do business in Russia, with number constantly increasing — Putin. tass.com According to the president, "women are engaged in almost all industries"
(2024-09-18). Thirteen people in hospital after drone attack on Tver Region — Russian Health Ministry. tass.com Aide to the Russian health minister Alexey Kuznetsov noted that 15 more people were being examined by doctors…
(2024-09-18). Putin says he spoke with Brazilian president on Wednesday. tass.com The Russian president mentioned the issue of interaction between the countries on various issues…
(2024-09-18). Global challenges should be solved through joint effort, says Putin. tass.com The Russian leader said that the Eurasian Women's Forum is "one of the more prestigious international venues which showcases the potential and opportunities of modern women"
(2024-09-18). Russia welcomes Pakistan's bid to join BRICS — Russian Deputy Prime Minister. tass.com "Over the past year, we have seen a significant expansion of BRICS, and countries from all over the world are showing great interest in joining," Alexey Overchuk said…
(2024-09-18). Putin notes importance of building new, progressive world. tass.com The head of state said Russian women make a huge contribution to the achievement of national development goals and thanked them for their work for the benefit of society…
(2024-09-18). Russia looks forward to further expand multifaceted cooperation with Chile — MFA. tass.com "Moscow is confident in the inviolability of friendship ties and sympathy that bring our peoples together," the statement reads…
(2024-09-18). Russian, Chinese ambassadors to Cyprus discuss strategic cooperation of Moscow, Beijing. tass.com The Russian ambassador attended a reception on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China the day before…
(2024-09-18). Four members of female cell of terrorist group arrested by Kazan court. tass.com According to the investigation, the accused women were members of the Islamic Liberation Party international terrorist organization…
(2024-09-18). Two people killed, seven inured in shooting in downtown Moscow. tass.com The list of wounded includes two law enforcement officers who arrived at the site to stop criminal actions…
(2024-09-18). Belarus coup conspirators planned to shoot at Lukashenko's helicopter. tass.com On September 5, 2022, a court in Minsk sentenced lawyer Yury Zenkovich to 11 years in prison in the case of conspiracy to seize power in Belarus…
(2024-09-18). Iran expects to sign strategic partnership agreement with Russia at BRICS Summit. tass.com "Iran and Russia are advancing on their path towards strategic cooperation," MP Abolfazl Zohrevand underlined…
(2024-09-18). Ukraine lost in conflict with Russia, says Iranian lawmaker. tass.com Abolfazl Zohrevand pointed out that the country's Foreign Ministry has repeatedly denied allegations of arms sales…
(2024-09-18). Kiev asks West's permission for strikes on Russia, funds for defense, NATO membership. tass.com Kiev believes these measures would increase pressure on Moscow in military, economic, political, and diplomatic terms…
(2024-09-18). North Korea sending trash balloons to South Korea again. tass.com The presidential administration of South Korea issued a warning, advising Pyongyang to refrain from "provocations"
(2024-09-18). Gas supplies from Russia to Gagauzia will start when risks of their disruption eliminated. tass.com Eugenia Gutsul emphasized that Moldovan authorities will not allow the residents of the Gagauz autonomy to receive gas at a good, optimal price…
(2024-09-18). Health Ministry reveals number of Palestinians dead, injured over day. tass.com "Since October 2023, 41,272 people have died and 95,551 people have been injured," the ministry said…
(2024-09-18). Guterres urged to avert threat of third world war amid multiple conflicts. tass.com "Any country or any military entity feels that they can do whatever they want, because nothing will happen to them, and this poses an even greater threat to stability," the UN secretary-general…
(2024-09-18). Russia-China Pacific Patrol exercise to be held annually. tass.com Admiral Roman Tolok emphasized that future training tasks would become more complex, allowing ship and aircraft crews to practice "according to the Suvorov principle: a hard drill makes an easy battle"
(2024-09-18). Belarus and Russia to determine details of new gas contract in 2025 — Energy Minister. tass.com In early February, the Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoy announced that Minsk and Moscow plan to reduce the cost of Russian natural gas for the Belarusian market after 2026…
(2024-09-18). Russian stock indices decline at start of trading, yuan strengthens against ruble. tass.com By 10: 20 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX index declined to 2,767.15 points (-0.25%), the RTS index was at 953.43 points (-0.25%)…
(2024-09-18). Almost 30 injured in incident on leisure ship in Berlin — report. tass.com According to Bild, there were about 100 people aboard…
(2024-09-18). US uses sanctions to show off harsh stance toward strategic rival Russia — ambassador. tass.com Anatoly Antonov said sound-minded US analysts and journalists repeatedly questioned the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia…
(2024-09-18). State Duma to review bill freeing special op participants of criminal prosecution. tass.com The Duma will also review a bill that will make it possible for defendants in certain categories of offenses to sign military service contracts during mobilization period, martial law or wartime…
(2024-09-18). Untrained Ukrainian soldiers seen deserting 'en masse' near Kremennaya — expert. tass.com The majority of freshly mobilized Ukrainian soldiers have no military specialty record, Andrey Marochko stressed…
(2024-09-18). Schools in one municipality of Russia's Tver region withdraw services after drone attack. tass.com The region's governor Igor Rudenya has authorized a partial evacuation of residents to the town of Zapadnaya Dvina…
(2024-09-18). Rwanda discusses NPP construction with Rosatom — Russian envoy. tass.com According to Alexander Polyakov, a Rosatom delegation will soon visit Rwanda…
(2024-09-18). US mistaken if it thinks nuclear conflict would affect Russia, Europe only — diplomat. tass.com Anatoly Antonov reiterated that there must never be a nuclear war and that there can be no winners in any nuclear conflict…
(2024-09-18). Alexander Beglov assumes office as St. Petersburg governor. tass.com The ceremony took place on Wednesday at the first fall session of the legislative assembly in the Mariinsky Palace…
(2024-09-18). Extinction awaits humanity if it never masters outer space — Musk. tass.com The entrepreneur is convinced that people should populate other planets, as well as have a Moon base and cities on Mars…
(2024-09-18). Russian Chess Federation head urges not to turn world of chess into battlefield. tass.com "Under current conditions, the Ukrainian Chess Federation should become an example of improving and fostering peaceful co-existence instead of opening new frontlines, and serve as an example for their political elite," President of the Chess Federation of Russia Andrey Filatov said…
(2024-09-18). Trump believes US to benefit from cooperating with Russia, China. tass.com Republican presidential candidate reiterated that he had good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping…
(2024-09-18). Georgia should cancel its LGBT law 'derailing the country from its EU path' — Borrell. tass.com "The Georgian Parliament adopted laws on 'family values and protection of minors' which will undermine the fundamental rights of the people and increase discrimination & stigmatization," the EU top diplomat stated…
(2024-09-18). In wake of attempted assassination, Trump and Vance continue anti-immigrant agitation. wsws.org As Republicans broadened their fascist anti-immigrant terror campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris refused to defend Haitian immigrants by name at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia.
(2024-09-18). Leaked communique increases China-Malaysia tensions over South China Sea. wsws.org The decisive factor that has brought the Philippines to the brink of war with China, while Malaysian relations with China remain comparatively peaceful, is the involvement of the United States.
(2024-09-18). 7,000 California CVS retail pharmacy workers hold strike vote against poverty wages. wsws.org 7,000 low-wage CVS retail pharmacy workers across California are carrying out a strike vote that coincides with a powerful strike by 33,000 Boeing workers along the West Coast…
(2024-09-18). Sri Lankan presidential election: Sordid manoeuvres by the Tamil capitalist parties. wsws.org Whatever their tactical differences, their common aim is to pressure the next government for greater powers and privileges for the Tamil bourgeoisie at the expense of the Tamil masses.
(2024-09-18). Biography as demonology: Aidan Beatty's The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism. wsws.org Aidan Beatty's new book is not a biography, but rather a political diatribe against Gerry Healy and Trotskyism.
(2024-09-18). Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams faces execution September 24 for a crime he did not commit. wsws.org Williams' case demonstrates how the death penalty in America is meted out in the most arbitrary manner—to those denied adequate legal counsel, those facing racial discrimination at trial, those railroaded to death on "technicalities," as well as to the factually innocent.
(2024-09-18). Mobilize the working class behind the Boeing strike! Break the IAM-imposed isolation! wsws.org The strike by 33,000 Boeing workers in the states of Washington, Oregon and California, which began five days ago, is of immense significance for the working class throughout the US and internationally.
(2024-09-18). Meta Platforms and YouTube ban RT worldwide. wsws.org Social media giants Meta and Alphabet took measures to censor RT and other Russian media outlets on Monday and Tuesday in response to sanctions announced by the US State Department for "covert influence operations."
(2024-09-18). Australia: Vote "no" to union-Labor sellout of Victorian nurses. wsws.org Under the proposed agreement, base pay rates in most classifications will remain lower in real terms than they were in 2019, until at least October 2027. Moreover, the deal will do nothing to address the deepening crisis in the state's public health system.
(2024-09-18). Long COVID patient in Canada requests medical assistance in dying due to lack of health and social care. wsws.org It was not a coincidence that Canada's ruling elite implemented what is in all essentials a program of social euthanasia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like governments the world over, the Canadian Liberal government prioritized the protection of corporate profits over human lives.
(2024-09-18). Catastrophic floods in Central Europe claim over 20 lives. wsws.org While storm Boris, which brought the enormous rainfall, was caused by the rather unusual collision of polar air and warm, humid air from the unusually hot Mediterranean, the deeper causes lie in the dramatic acceleration of climate change.
(2024-09-18). Australian YouTuber faces backlash for referring to Indian spices as 'dirt' in viral post. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Australian YouTuber has ignited a social media uproar after making derogatory comments about Indian cuisine, specifically targeting its spices. Sydney Watson's remarks have faced widespread condemnation, with many users defending the rich culinary heritage and cultural significance of Indian food.The controversy began when a user on X (formerly Twitter) praised Indian cuisine with a post saying, "Indian food is the best on earth. Fight me," accompanied by a vibrant photo of various curries and rice. While…
(2024-09-18). British Columbia's Provincial Elections: 27 Punjabi-origin candidates in race. ptcnews.tv British Columbia's Provincial Elections: As British Columbia gears up for its provincial elections on October 19, a notable feature of the contest is the significant number of Punjabi-origin candidates in the fray. As many as 27 Punjabis are seeking election across the province's 93 constituencies, reflecting the growing political influence of South Asians, particularly Punjabis, in Canadian politics. Both major parties—the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Conservative Party—are relying heavily on the support of South Asian communities, especially Punjabis, and have ensured they are well-repre…
(2024-09-18). 'Say it to my face': Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh confronts protesters as they heckle him. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A video has surfaced on the internet showing Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh confronting a man who heckled him as he was leaving Parliament Hill on Tuesday. | In a video, two people can be seen following Singh from a distance as he exits West Block, with one appearing to call the NDP leader a "corrupted bastard."In the video, Singh responds by turning around and asking the people who made the comment if they wanted to repeat it to his face. The video shows both men denying they made the comment.The politician who is known for his calm nature can be seen approaching the hecklers and confronting o…
(2024-09-18). China's new heliport heightens tensions along eastern Arunachal border. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: China is constructing a new heliport just 20 kilometers east of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near the sensitive 'Fishtails' region in Arunachal Pradesh, raising concerns over potential military activity in the remote area. Located along the Gongrigabu Qu river in Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, the heliport could significantly enhance the ability of the Chinese military to move troops and resources quickly to the underdeveloped frontier with India.Satellite imagery from EOS Data Analytics shows that no construction existed at the site as of December 1, 2023. However, images from…
(2024-09-18). Modi-Trump Meet: Trump calls India 'very big abuser' of trade ties, to meet PM Modi next week. ptcnews.tv Modi-Trump Meet: Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "fantastic man" and at the same time called India a "very big abuser" of trade ties. He also announce | Modi-Trump Meet: Trump calls India 'very big abuser' of trade ties, to meet PM Modi next week…
(2024-09-18). Trudeau faces political turmoil as by-election defeat sparks potential no-confidence vote. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Following a stinging defeat in a Quebec by-election, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is bracing for a possible no-confidence vote as early as next week. The ruling Liberal Party lost the LaSalle-Émard-Verdun riding to Louis-Philippe Sauvé of the Bloc Québécois. This seat had been considered a Liberal stronghold, previously held by former Cabinet Minister David Lametti, who won the 2021 election with a significant margin.This defeat, compounded by the loss of another previously secure Liberal seat in Toronto-St. Paul's in June, has deepened concerns about Trudeau's diminishing p…
(2024-09-18). Cognitive warfare (in Ukraine and everywhere). indybay.org There are people who believe that the aim of Russian warfare is to protect the Russian-speaking population in eastern Ukraine. Yet the bombs used there contain so much explosive that even the old people holding out in the cellars in Donbass are being turned to dust. | On the other hand, there are people who believe that Russia wants to occupy other European countries after eastern Ukraine. They overlook the fact that it could not even take Kiev and that NATO's military expenditure is 14 times that of Russia. | So it seems that the formation of political opinion is not very rational. This is another reason why we…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/21: Film Screening of Gaza Fights for Freedom and Conversation. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3949 Twilight Drive (parking lot) | San Jose, Ca…
(2024-09-18). Wednesday 9/25: From Bhopal to the Bay. indybay.org downtown oakland…
(2024-09-18). Friday 9/20: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-09-18). Friday 9/27: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-09-18). Thursday 9/19: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/21: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-09-18). Rereading the victory discourses of liberalism. indybay.org Proponents of this view (end of history) argue that human development and progress have largely been completed and that large-scale political change, transformation and revolution are outdated notions. In the twentieth century, the most important of such finalizing discourses were the 'end of ideology' and the 'end of history'.
(2024-09-18). Monday 9/16: CA Memorial Project: 22nd Remembrance Ceremony for Patients' Deaths in State Institutions. indybay.org Online vigil ceremony…
(2024-09-18). Sunday 10/6: Haiti Solidarity: A Concert and Fundraiser to Benefit the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/21: Break the Mold: Solutions to Our Broken Economic System. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Room 225 | 150 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/17: Power Lines: Building a Labor and Climate Justice Movement. indybay.org Muddy Waters, 521 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2024-09-18). Bay Area Palestine People's Conference in Oakland Brings Hundreds of Activists Together. indybay.org
(2024-09-18). Banners Dropped on Pedestrian Bridge Over Geary Boulevard. indybay.org Women, Life, Freedom and Save Gaza!
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/17: Book Presentation: Chile: Overcoming 51 years of Denial with journalist Cristian Opaso. indybay.org Medicine For Nightmares | 3036 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-09-18). U.S. Foreign Policy and Economic Shifts: Trump vs. Harris. indybay.org We are living through a massive reorganization of the world economy. The near-monopolistic position of the United States, which lasted most of the last century, is over. There's another player now, China, which is catching up or has surpassed the U.S. in high-tech and other areas. The BRICS group is already a larger economic bloc than the G7. (Richard Wolff, Democracy at Work)…
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/17: Strike Back at CEO Phil Kramer's "Housing Matters" Estates. indybay.org Housing Matters (more properly known as "Funding Matters") | 115b Coral St. | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2024-09-18). Monday 9/30: Threats to Democracy and the 2024 Election w/ ProPublica. indybay.org
(2024-09-18). The (Ukraine) war in our minds. indybay.org How 'they' try to manipulate our minds…
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/24: The Dangers of Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism. indybay.org
(2024-09-18). War criminal Netanyahu at UN on September 27th. indybay.org War criminal Netanyahu plans to leave for New York early on Tuesday, September 24th and pollute the General Assembly on Friday afternoon, September 27th, before arriving back in occupied Palestine on the afternoon of Sunday the 29th.
(2024-09-18). Sunday 10/13: Olivia Gleason & Tannah Oppliger of CURB (Californians United for a Responsible Budget). indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via zoom: | zoom.us/j/91968837793?pwd=KWrbN71lYYtRhr… | Meeting ID: 919 6883 7793 | Passcode: 791889…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/28: Healing Salon for Gaza Aid. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-09-18). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-09-18). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-18). Dramatic aerial video shows massive fire at California's Trabuco Canyon. presstv.ir Aerial video shows a brush fire raging in Trabuco Canyon, prompting evacuation warnings.
(2024-09-18). 'Salman Farsi', Mirbagheri's magnum opus TV series on life of Prophet's companion. presstv.ir Salman Farsi, a biographical TV series on the life of Salman the Persian, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), will be premiered in two years on IRIB.
(2024-09-18). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-09-18). Iran-Russia ties will continue to expand on lasting basis: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Iran-Russia relations will continue to expand along a permanent and lasting path.
(2024-09-18). IAEA chief Grossi visits exhibition of Iran's civil nuclear achievements, hails progress. presstv.ir The IAEA chief has visited Iran's achievements in the nuclear industry during an exhibition in Vienna.
(2024-09-18). Iran poised to become world's third pharmaceutical power. presstv.ir Iran's pharmaceutical industry has gone through a fundamental transformation since the Islamic Revolution, moving from complete reliance on imports into a sector which is now able to domestically provide more than 97% of the country's needs for medicine.
(2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African Union Commission, the UN secretary …
(2024-09-18). Modi govt sued for assassination attempt on Khalistan lawyer with 'murder for hire' plot in New York. geo.tv Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. — Photo via reporterLONDON/NEW YORK: The New York based attorney and General Counsel of pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice , Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, through his attorneys has filed a civil lawsuit in the US Federal District Court…
(2024-09-18). Presidential polls: US judge warns of election-year risks of foreign hacking. geo.tv
(2024-09-18). IIOJK holds first provincial polls in a decade. geo.tv Kashmiri women stand in a queue to vote at a polling station, during the first phase of assembly election, in Kokernag, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on September 18, 2024. — Reuters9 million voters choosing members for 90-seat legislature.Vote count, results are…
(2024-09-18). FBI probes suspicious packages sent to election officials across US. geo.tv
(2024-09-18). 'This Is Historic': Electric Vehicles Now Outnumber Petrol-Powered Cars in Norway. pressenza.com Last month, 94% of new vehicles sold in the oil-producing nation were electric.: | In what's believed to be a global milestone, electric vehicles now outnumber gasoline-fueled automobiles on Norway's roads, as the overwhelming bulk of new cars sold in recent months have been battery-powered. | Norway's Road Information Council (OFV)
(2024-09-18). PH and TH NGOs Laud FDA Thailand for Banning 12 Mercury Cosmetics Being Sold to Filipino Consumers. pressenza.com 18 September 2024, Quezon City, Philippines/ Bangkok, Thailand. Environmental health organizations Ecological Waste Coalition of the Philippines (EcoWaste Coalition) and Ecological Alert and Recovery — Thailand (EARTH) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand for its action to stop the production and trade of 12 skincare cosmetics contaminated with mercury. | Together with the Foundation for Consumers (FFC) and the International Pollutants Elimination Network — Southeast and East Asia (IPEN-SEA), the two groups had earlier sought the help of the Thai FDA in addressing the illegal p…
(2024-09-18). Statement from Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated on Human Rights Violations in Bugsuk, Palawan. pressenza.com The Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) expresses its deep concern regarding human rights violations arising from a land-grabbing case faced by the Indigenous Molbog and Palaw'an communities in Bugsuk, Palawan. | On 9-10 September 2024, seven representatives of the Molbog and Palaw'an, accompanied by the National Federation of Peasant Organizations (PAKISAMA), presented their testimonies to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). These testimonies reveal a pattern of violence and intimidation orchestrated allegedly by armed forces associated with San Miguel Corporation (SMC). Since 29 June 2024,…
(2024-09-18). Afghanistan: Vocational training empowers people with disabilities and fosters social inclusion. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Armenia: Finding strength through helping others. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Cameroon: Humanitarian reporting awards. icrc.org RULES AND REGULATIONS…
(2024-09-18). China: ICRC signs MoU with ACBASR to help Chinese enterprises improve overseas practices. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). China: ICRC VP calls for strengthening global security governance through IHL. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). ICRC Impact in Ethiopia: January – June 2024 Bulletin. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Haiti: Under chronic stress and in constant fear, health workers strive to save lives. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Mali: The struggle for food security in Ménaka. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Myanmar: Our impact on the ground – January to June 2024. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the International Red Cross Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Preserving our common humanity — 75 years of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Republic of Korea: Preserving humanity in war by upholding the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Republic of Korea: Upholding humanitarian principles amid security crises in an interconnected world. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Resiliance and hope: The untold stories of the familes of the missing. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Guidelines on the use of the red cross emblem and the name and logo of the ICRC for fundraising purposes. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss pressing humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). ICRC president concludes visit to Moscow. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). ICRC President: Rising humanitarian needs in Myanmar demand urgent action. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Philippines: Families of missing people from 2017 Marawi conflict honour loved ones, urge government to provide support and answers. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). Ukraine: 3 ICRC staff killed after shelling hits aid distribution site in Donetsk region. icrc.org
(2024-09-18). ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians. icrc.org High-level Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, at the 12th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 10-13 September 2024, Geneva…
(2024-09-18). It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. icrc.org A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…
(2024-09-18). Should workers beware? 88 corporate honchos back Harris. peoplesworld.org SAN FRANCISCO—Should workers beware? Some 88 present and former corporate CEOS signed a letter endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. They say she'd bring stability and promote "a sound business environment," and that's good for…well, for them. That's not to say that such backing automatically disqualifies Harris from workers' support. Far from it. After …
(2024-09-18). Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The hate of Haitians and other people of color, spewed by the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. "Childless Cat Lady" Vance, is hurting and endangering other innocent people. Especially now in Springfield, Ohio, a small city in the Republican senator's home state. Vance began the latest spurt of hate with what …
(2024-09-18). Vance defends pet-eating claims, says he will 'create stories' to get media attention. peoplesworld.org Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence We hope you appreciate this cartoon. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, …
(2024-09-18). Nuevas explosiones en Líbano dejan al menos 14 muertos y 450 heridos. cubadebate.cu Al menos 14 personas murieron y 450 fueron heridas este miércoles por explosiones de dispositivos electrónicos (walkie-talkies y equipos de energía solar) en el sur de Líbano y en suburbios de Beirut, según fuentes de seguridad y el Ministerio de Salud Pública libanés. Las explosiones tuvieron lugar luego de un ataque similar que tuvo lugar el martes contra miembros de Hezbolá, que dejó 12 muertos y cerca de 3 000 heridos.
(2024-09-18). Asamblea General de la ONU respalda resolución palestina que exige a Israel fin de ocupación. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas respaldó este miércoles una resolución palestina jurídicamente no vinculante que exige a Israel el fin de su presencia ilegal en la Franja de Gaza y en la ocupada Cisjordania en un año. La votación en la asamblea fue de 124 votos a favor y 2 en contra, con 43 abstenciones.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Israel: Netanyahu habla por primera vez desde las explosiones de buscas en el Líbano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu se dirigió a su país por primera vez desde que se produjeron una serie de explosiones de buscapersonas en el Líbano, de las que las autoridades de Beirut culpan a Tel Aviv.
(2024-09-18). Presidente de Cuba repudió ciberataque de Israel a Líbano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, rechazó el ataque cibernético de Israel contra Líbano, que causó miles de heridos y al menos nueve víctimas mortales, por medio de un mensaje divulgado este miércoles en su cuenta en X.
(2024-09-18). Sabor y tradición: Quimbombó y albóndigas de pescado a la habanera. cubadebate.cu En estos días fue el cumpleaños de un gran amigo que no está entre nosotros, pero sigue ahí en el día a día, Eusebio Leal. øQué decir de él que no se sepa? Investigar acucioso, capaz de entrar por una rendija y con sus ojos de águila husmear en todos los rincones, hacer de las cosas más sencillas una oda a la vida. Les propongo quimbombó y albóndigas de pescado a la habanera.
(2024-09-18). Foro de Inversión Extranjera y Negocios por primera vez en MINEMETAL 2024. cubadebate.cu El inicio de las sesiones del primer Foro de Inversión Extranjera y Negocios dentro del V Congreso Internacional de Minería y Metalurgia, MINEMETAL 2024 marcó la segunda jornada de este encuentro que tiene lugar en el Centro de Convenciones Plaza América de Varadero. Los intercambios en los paneles estuvieron dirigidos a presentar las potencialidades y resultados de este ámbito en la geología y la minería de Cuba.
(2024-09-18). UNE pronostica afectación de 1 390 MW durante pico nocturno de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este miércoles una disponibilidad de 1 930 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 250 MW, para un déficit de 1 320 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 390 MW en este horario. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 7 a.m. fue de 1 830 MW y la demanda, 2 790 MW.
(2024-09-18). Biden debe poner fin a la designación de Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo. peoplesworld.org Ignacio Ramonet, académico y ex editor de Le Monde diplomatique, ha escrito una carta abierta al presidente Joe Biden. Ofrece a las naciones, organizaciones e individuos un momento de oro para deshacerse de una pieza crítica del sistema estadounidense de bloqueo económico a Cuba. Ramonet argumenta en los términos más enérgicos posibles que el presidente …
(2024-09-18). Zelenski cancela reunión con líderes latinoamericanos. cubadebate.cu El presidente ucraniano, Vladímir Zelenski, canceló una reunión con líderes latinoamericanos prevista antes de la semana de alto nivel de la Asamblea General de la ONU, informó Folha de S. Paulo. Kiev decidió reconsiderar sus planes debido al escaso número de confirmaciones.
(2024-09-18). Lanzan desde Irak ciberataque masivo contra webs israelíes. cubadebate.cu La cadena libanesa Al-Mayadeen informó este miércoles sobre un ciberataque masivo contra docenas de sitios web israelíes en la Palestina ocupada lanzado desde Irak. Israel confirmó el ciberataque y apuntó a Irak como el origen. De acuerdo con la información, grupos de la resistencia iraquí estarían detrás del ataque.
(2024-09-18). Comenzó en Varadero primer Simposio de Deporte, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad. cubadebate.cu El primer Simposio de Deporte, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad en un entorno de inclusión social quedó inaugurado este miércoles en Varadero, Matanzas, con la presencia del presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación, (Inder), Osvaldo Vento Montiller.
(2024-09-18). Inauguran en La Habana Tercer Salón Internacional de Energías Renovables. cubadebate.cu "No podemos hablar de desarrollo, de construir un socialismo próspero y sostenible, de soberanía energética y mitigación del cambio climático sin el desarrollo de las fuentes de energía renovable ", afirmó Vicente de la O Levy, ministro de Energía y Minas, en las palabras de apertura.
(2024-09-18). Presentan "Iluminadas por la cultura", nueva serie documental de Resumen Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La nueva producción del medio argentino Resumen Latinoamericano, la serie documental Iluminadas por la cultura, del realizador Daniel Chile, fue presentada el lunes 16 de septiembre en el teatro del Ministerio de Cultura. La serie se centra en cuatro jóvenes artistas cubanas: la violinista Tania Haase; Claudia Alvariño, actriz y subdirectora de La Colmenita; la fotógrafa May Reguera, y Grettel Morejón, bailarina del Ballet Nacional de Cuba.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.