(2023-11-10). NZ Should Consider Building with BRICS. infobrics.org As a geriatric news junkie, I watch a lot of news and commentary on the international channels, specifically Al Jazeera, BBC and CNN. Recently they were full of reports on the BRICS conference in South Africa. Surprisingly, it was largely ignored by the NZ media…
(2023-11-10). BRICS Holds Diverse Potential Support For Africa. infobrics.org As stipulated by the guidelines, Russia takes over the rotating chairmanship of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) from January 2024. There are high hopes a lot more will change, especially towards widening its numerical strength and increase support for the Global South…
(2023-11-10). Palestinian-Israeli crisis to impact North Africa, with global consequences. infobrics.org Middle Eastern stormy waves reach the Horn of Africa and beyond – thus the European continent's industrial, economic and energy crises remain deadlocked – and so do emerging North African power aspirations towards becoming key energy providers, as the current Middle-Eastern conflict risks spilling across the Red Sea.
(2023-11-10). Kenya Hosts China-Africa Investment Summit, Green Transition. telesurenglish.net The China-Africa 2023 Summit on Sustainable Investment kicked off in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Thursday, with delegates renewing a call for greater collaboration to ensure a just and green transition. | RELATED: | Co-organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Alliance of Chinese Business in Africa for Social Responsibility (ACBASR) and the Financial Center for South-South Cooperation, the summit was attended by senior policymakers, diplomats, investor…
(2023-11-10). Haiti: Kenyan intervention delayed; conflict grows over border canal. workers.org 
A month ago, it looked like U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had muscled an African state — Kenya — to provide a cover for U.S. intervention in Haiti. Once the "multilateral security and support" facade to authorize Kenya's role was in place, the Joe Biden administration could start implementing . . . |
(2023-11-11). US And Israel Poised To Open Lebanon Front. popularresistance.org The announcement late Sunday night by the U.S. Central Command headquartered in Doha about the arrival of an Ohio-class U.S. nuclear submarine in its "area of responsibility" presages a significant escalation of the Palestine-Israel conflict. | It is very rare that the use of these submarines is publicized. CENTCOM provided no additional details but it posted an image that apparently showed an Ohio-class submarine in Egypt's Suez Canal Bridge. Interestingly, CENTCOM also separately shared an image of a nuclear-capable B-1 bomber operating in the Middle East. | Taken together, these U.S. deployments, coming on top…
(2023-11-10). The "Great Beast" Stirs as Palestine Explodes. dissidentvoice.org We are witnessing the sick relationship between the United States and Israel. — Egyptian podcaster Rahma Zain The outpouring of support for Palestine around the world in recent weeks has been a very encouraging sight. Dotted with signs calling for "Freedom For Palestine," "Ceasefire Now," and "We Are All Palestinians," protests burst forth in London, …
(2023-11-10). There Will Be Repercussions: The West is Collectively Responsible for Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On October 20, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, stood on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, between Egypt and besieged Gaza. Guterres was not the only international figure to travel to the Gaza border, hoping to mobilize the international community in the face of an ongoing genocide, in an already impoverished and
(2023-11-10). Russia and Turkey sends another humanitarian aid to Gaza. muslimmirror.com Moscow : Russia on Friday sent another cargo plane containing 25 tons of humanitarian aid for the people of the besieged Gaza Strip. The Il-76 cargo plane departed from southwestern Russian city of Kazan, and will land in Egypt, where humanitarian assistance will be transferred to the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, which will then deliver …
(2023-11-10). Twelve Gazan Children With Cancer Leave for Egypt and Jordan. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that twelve children with cancer and blood disorders managed to leave the Gaza Strip for Egypt and Jordan, where they will continue their treatment safely and accompanied by their families. | RELATED: | St. Jude Hospital and WHO coordinated the transfer of the child patients with officials from Egypt, Jordan, the occupied Palestinian territory, Israel, and the U.S. | "The…
(2023-11-10). Thousands of Egyptian fans of the Al-Ahly Football in Cairo chant for Palestine. youtube.com 
aa.com.tr (2023-11-11). Egypt's Al-Azhar urges Muslim leaders to stop genocide in GazaWe, your people, support you and hope that you harness all your experience and policy to stop this Zionist aggression against our people in Palestine
(2023-11-10). Colombia Joins Algeria in International Criminal Court Complaint Against Netanyahu for War Crimes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The announcement was reported this Thursday, November 9, by the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, through posts via social media and i…
(2023-11-10). From Gaza and Cuba, they ask—are you human like us?: The Forty-Fifth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October, nearly half of them children, according to the most recent report by spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health Dr Ashraf Al-Qudra.
(2023-11-10). Colombia Supports International Accusation Against Netanyahu. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Gustavo Petro announced that Colombia will support Algeria in the denunciation of crimes against humanity against Benjamin Netanyahu. | RELATED: | "Colombia will contribute to the complaint of the Republic of Algeria filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes against Benjamin Netanyahu in light of the massacre of children and civilians of the Palestinian people that he has produced," he said.
(2023-11-11). Angola celebrates 48 years of independence. plenglish.com Luanda, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Angola commemorates today the 48th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Portuguese colonialism, a hard-won freedom after 14 years of armed struggle during which many people laid down their lives.
(2023-11-11). Angola to expand cooperation with UN peace operations. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Angola and the United Nations Department of Peace Operations will expand cooperation, an aspect addressed by Foreign Minister Tete Antonio, during his working stay in this headquarters, the Foreign Ministry reported Saturday.
(2023-11-11). Presidente de Venezuela: el 3D la cita es con la Patria. telesurtv.net El mandatario subrayó que es una fecha para reivindicar a Simón Bolívar, al comandante Hugo Chávez y a los hombres y mujeres que han luchado por Venezuela.
(2023-11-10). Colombia Joins Algeria in International Criminal Court Complaint Against Netanyahu for War Crimes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The announcement was reported this Thursday, November 9, by the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, through posts via social media and i…
(2023-11-10). From Gaza and Cuba, they ask—are you human like us?: The Forty-Fifth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October, nearly half of them children, according to the most recent report by spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health Dr Ashraf Al-Qudra.
(2023-11-10). Colombia Supports International Accusation Against Netanyahu. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Gustavo Petro announced that Colombia will support Algeria in the denunciation of crimes against humanity against Benjamin Netanyahu. | RELATED: | "Colombia will contribute to the complaint of the Republic of Algeria filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes against Benjamin Netanyahu in light of the massacre of children and civilians of the Palestinian people that he has produced," he said.
(2023-11-11). Angola celebrates 48 years of independence. plenglish.com Luanda, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Angola commemorates today the 48th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Portuguese colonialism, a hard-won freedom after 14 years of armed struggle during which many people laid down their lives.
(2023-11-11). Angola to expand cooperation with UN peace operations. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Angola and the United Nations Department of Peace Operations will expand cooperation, an aspect addressed by Foreign Minister Tete Antonio, during his working stay in this headquarters, the Foreign Ministry reported Saturday.
(2023-11-11). Presidente de Venezuela: el 3D la cita es con la Patria. telesurtv.net El mandatario subrayó que es una fecha para reivindicar a Simón Bolívar, al comandante Hugo Chávez y a los hombres y mujeres que han luchado por Venezuela.
(2023-11-10). Ultraderecha española ataca al PSOE tras acuerdos de gobierno. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, las fachadas de las sedes de los socialistas han sido pintadas con escritos de "Traidores".
(2023-11-11). Politicians and Tech CEOs Are Calling for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Can the Public Trust Them? thelastamericanvagabond.com The first week of November 2023 was a big one for artificial intelligence. On Monday, October 30, US President Joe Biden issued a broad executive order (EO) aimed at promoting new standards for AI, which the White House claims will protect Americans' privacy and provide safety from AI-related threats. On Wednesday, the US announced the
(2023-11-10). New Book Examines How Pirates Tried to Sabotage the Growth of the Slave Trade. truthout.org In historian Angela C. Sutton's new book, Pirates of the Slave Trade: The Battle of Cape Lopez and the Birth of an American Institution she shows how a pivotal battle fought off the coast of present-day Gabon between the British navy and an infamous pirate crew had devastating consequences for the U.S. that are still felt today. She uncovers the largely forgotten role of pirates in thwarting… |
(2023-11-10). Truth vs. Conspiracy in the Israeli Regime: Israel's Real Goals in Gaza. thelastamericanvagabond.com Since the beginning of Israel's war on Gaza, triggered by the Hamas-led offensive of October 7, the regime has battered the Palestinian civilian population of the Gaza Strip. Many ideas are floating around as to what Israel's goals are, whether securing more oil, the Ben Gurion Canal, the re-occupation of Gaza, or the expulsion of
(2023-11-11). 200 Doctors, 50 Journalists, 100 UN Staff, 4500 Kids & 10k Civilians Killed By Israel In One Month. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/11/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-11-10). Gacheke Grachihu: "Sending Police to Haiti Was Not a Kenyan Decision, it Was the Decision of a Reactionary President" libya360.wordpress.com Pedro Stropasolas Gacheke Gachihi, head of the Mathare Social Justice Center in Nairobi, Kenya "Sending police to Haiti was not a Kenyan decision, it was the decision of a reactionary president," say the country's popular leaders. Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily prohibited the deployment of security forces to Haiti. The international mission had been approved…
(2023-11-10). Arab Normalizers Turn Their Cheek as 'Another Hiroshima' Unfolds in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb While Israel has dropped the equivalent of two nuclear bombs on Gaza — and mulls over the prospect of deploying an actual one — normalized Arab regimes are quietly protecting their commitment to support Tel Aviv over Tehran. "The world cannot see another Hiroshima. If the world sees 100,000 people dead, that means…
(2023-11-10). Interview With Khaled Barakat: 'Gaza Demands End of Genocide, Not 'Ceasefire'. libya360.wordpress.com Orinoco Tribune Orinoco Tribune interviewed Palestinian activist and author Khaled Barakat about Palestine and the Palestinian struggle in the context of the Israeli occupation's genocidal aggression against Gaza following the Palestinian Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7. The ongoing genocidal attack on Palestine has killed more than 10,000 Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and…
(2023-11-10). US Shapes Philippines into Southeast Asia's "Ukraine" libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic With the rise of China, so too rises Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia has slowly transformed in terms of economics, infrastructure, tourism, industry, and politically over the last two decades as Chinese influence increases and inevitably displaces US influence over the region. At its height, US influence resulted in a major war spanning two…
(2023-11-10). Venezuela's Critical Conjunctures. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina A historian with four decades of life and work in Venezuela reflects on the Bolivarian Process and the events leading up to the revolution. Steve Ellner is a US historian who came to Venezuela decades ago and committed his life to studying the country's history from a left perspective. Ellner taught at…
(2023-11-10). Madagascar: Head of NA Calls to Suspend Presidential Elections. telesurenglish.net The leader of the lower house of parliament in Madagascar, Christine Razanamahasoa called to suspend the presidential elections that are scheduled for November 16, after weeks of regular opposition rallies against the outgoing President Andry Rajoelina. | RELATED: | "Electoral process must comply with international standards," and "this is not the case at the moment with the election that we are trying to organise on November 16. We are s…
(2023-11-11). Mehbooba questions Centre's claim on normalisation of J-K situation. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday questioned the Centre's claims about normalisation of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing to the concretisation of temporary security bunkers. "What do I say? If the situation has improved, it should reflect on the ground. Then we should not have so many new concrete …
(2023-11-10). Shit is Out Da Box: Mass Death, Catastrophe, War, Genocide, and Fascism Normalized. counterpunch.org 
Shit is out da box even as the dominant United States media-politics culture tries to make it all seem like same old business as usual: lots to superficially see between commercials and nothing to deeply understand or radically oppose. Just a Matter of Time The "world's greatest country" is now a shooting gallery, for example.
(2023-11-10). The Israel Exception to Free Speech. thealtworld.com Israel's stranglehold on American foreign policy must be identified and eliminated | Last Tuesday there took place a disgraceful display of visceral malignancy in the United States House of Representatives Chamber in the south wing of the Capitol building. The House, long characterized by its aversion to truth, justice and what was once the American way, has been corrupted by special interests who have effectively bought an overwhelming majority of legislators, to include the leadership of the two major political parties. In the area of foreign policy, as well as a spill-over into many domestic and constitutional…
(2023-11-11). World Report] Sudan facing humanitarian crisis of "epic proportions" thelancet.com Conflict has led to the biggest internal displacement of people in the world, causing widespread harm to health. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-11-11). UN: Over 20 million people face severe hunger in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) More than 20 million people are currently facing severe hunger and depend on humanitarian assistance to survive in Sudan, according to estimates by the UN World Food Program (WFP).