(2024-10-08). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-10-08). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). Tunisia's Saied wins re-election, entrenching his power in Arab spring's birthplace. scmp.com Kai's Saied won Sunday's vote by a landslide — but low turnout reflected widespread discontent in the cradle of the Arab spring pro-democracy uprisings.
(2024-10-08). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-10-08). Ethiopian state media journalist detained at unknown location. bbc.com
(2024-10-08). Uganda Airlines to soon land at London Gatwick. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | After last month's foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and country manager in London, final …
(2024-10-08). TRIBUTE: Honouring the legacy of Dikembe Mutombo. independent.co.ug 
Silalei Shani, former captain of Kenya's national women's basketball team, honors Dikembe Mutombo, the African-American Hall of Famer from the DRC. Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, at 58. Mutombo leaves behind a towering legacy both on the court and through his global humanitarian work. NEWS ANALYSIS |BIRD AGENCY | Often times, a …
(2024-10-08). October 7th anniversary: "I don't think anyone considered something so horrific could happen". fidh.org
(2024-10-08). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org The commemorations of the Conakry massacre are being held today in Guinea, a few weeks after the 31 July 2024 verdict in which former senior officials were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. FIDH, OGDH and AVIPA are calling on the appeal judges to uphold the Guinean State's obligation to ensure the payment of the sums awarded to the victims. The three NGOs are concerned about the deteriorating political climate in which this historic trial will move forward.
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(2024-10-08). Algerian journalist Badreddine Guermat arrested over Facebook post. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-10-08). Statement Against Fascist Disaster Tourism in Western North Carolina. itsgoingdown.org Report and statement from antifascists in Appalachia about neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups attempting to intervene in disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We've been seeing local and regional responses in WNC from regular people autonomously addressing each other's immediate needs in the face of ongoing crisis from the effects of Hurricane…
(2024-10-08). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah Scares US Military, Big Attack On IDF Base Amid CentCom Chief's Israel Visit | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah fired non-stop rockets to target Israeli military bases in north and central Israel on the first anniversary of October 7 on Monday. The Lebanese armed group fired volleys of rockets and missiles at Israeli troops in Shlomi, Hanita, and Marj in northern Israel. The attack came shortly after Hezbollah claimed a missile attack on Israel's Glilot base near the central city of Tel Aviv, which is home to the intelligence unit 8200. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-08). Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune on card. ummid.com Apple is all set to open its retail stores in Pune and Bengaluru besides adding two new ones in Mumbai and Delhi NCR region.
(2024-10-08). Lessons from Drug Cartels for Arab Rulers Dealing Israel. ummid.com The drug dealers who operate in an illegal field have taken a stance that shows real action can be more effective than any diplomatic statements at Arab summits.
(2024-10-08). Berlin's Little Grosz Museum (Das kleine Grosz Museum) set to close. wsws.org The closure of the Little Grosz museum in Berlin is a great loss. In the current political situation, marked by wars and crises, the artistic legacy of the painter, graphic artist and caricaturist Grosz is of burning relevance.
(2024-10-08). From Bhopal to East Palestine: Corporate greed, sacrifice zones and the human cost of doing business. liberationnews.org 
Both disasters resulted from egregious corporate negligence.
(2024-10-08). Hermann Escarrá: We Will Not Recognize Whatever the International Court Says About the Essequibo (Interview). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan congressman Hermann Escarrá does not miss any detail of the century-old controversy over the Essequibo territory, the 159,500 square kilometers in eastern Venezuela that previously appeared on the official Venezuelan map with oblique lines and the inscription "zone under claim." | So as not to get lost in the details of this territorial claim made by Venezuela, which owns this piece of land, Escarrá has at hand a stack of documents that his assistant passes to him as he cites them during the interview conducted by àöltimas Noticias' Eligio Rojas. | "Find me the Argyle Declaration there… Have the…
(2024-10-08). Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): ICRC ready to carry out further forensic work. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Hurricane Helene brought devastation — and an opportunity — to Appalachia's power grids. grist.org 
By the time that Hurricane Helene made its way hundreds of miles inland on September 27, it had been downgraded to a tropical storm. But Helene remained unusually expansive and strong, fueled by the warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm brought high winds and catastrophic flooding, knocking out power for more than 2 million Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas, and tearing through a region of the country that wasn't widely seen as vulnerable to hurricane damage: the Mountain South. Asheville, North Carolina, the city hardest hit, had even appeared on lists of "climate havens" considered comparatively…
(2024-10-08). The solar supply chain runs through this flooded North Carolina town. grist.org 
Due to a quirk of geology, the purest quartz in all the world comes from the picturesque town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The mineral, created deep within the earth when silicon-rich magmas cooled and crystallized some 370 million years ago, is essential to the production of computer chips and China, India, and Russia provide high purity quartz as well, but what's mined there does not match the quality or quantity of what lies beneath t…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-08). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-08). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-08). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Let's talk low libido Although it may be difficult…
(2024-10-08). Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the sun rises above the St. Johns River and casts a glow on the glass buildings of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Ann Mackey returns from a walk with her dog Maggie and prepares to attend a book club discussion. It's moments like these she has come to truly appreciate after treatment for breast cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch: Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMZ_K3DG2Q "I have always said…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …
(2024-10-08). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…
(2024-10-08). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). Including Elderly Woman, Israeli Colonizers Injure Eight Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, a group of illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers invaded the village of Jamma'in, southwest of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and injured eight Palestinians, including an elderly woman. Media sources said many colonizers gathered near the village before invading it and attacked homes, cars, and several Palestinians. The Palestinian Red Crescent …
(2024-10-08). Day 368: Dozens Of Casualties As Israel Continues Bombing Gaza. imemc.org 
Early Tuesday, Day 368 of the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved, and besieged coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. Medical sources said the army fired a missile at a home in Block 3 of the Al-Bureij refugee camp, in central Gaza, …
(2024-10-08). IDF soldier killed in combat in northern Gaza: Reports of Israeli strikes in Beirut. haaretz.com Hezbollah fires missiles from Lebanon at central Israel after IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut ‚ñ IDF renews strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh, according to Lebanese report ‚ñ Israeli army says 190 launches from Lebanon detected in past day ‚ñ Kamala Harris vows to 'never forget October 7' during memorial ceremony ‚ñ Trump, marking October 7, says 'November 5 may also be the most important day in the history of Israel'…
(2024-10-08). China vows to expand budget investment to boost economic growth in 2025: NDRC. ecns.cn China plans to roll out more investment projects, including 100 billion yuan ($14.2 billion) from next year's central government budget and another 100 billion yuan to be used for key investment projects by the end of this year.
(2024-10-08). Russia denies freed 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout is now dealing arms in Yemen. scmp.com Wall Street Journal reported that Bout, released from US in a 2022 prisoner exchange, appears to have brokered sale of small arms to Houthis.
(2024-10-08). Fear, Chaos In Israel's Largest City As New Hamas Attack Hurts Many; IDF Fails Despite Alert? Oct 7. hindustantimes.com IDF on Oct 7 said Hamas fired five rockets on central Israel from the Gaza Strip. The attack originating from Khan Yunis forced Israel to sound rocket sirens. Alerts were sounded in Tel Aviv, Kfar Chabad, and Rishon Lezion, among other areas. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-08). India Haj Qurrah 2025 — Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Ministry of Minority Affairs in India has conducted in coordination with Haj Committee of India, Haj Qurrah 2025 (Hajj 2025 Qurrah, Hajj 1446 H Qurrah also known as Hajj Lottery and Hajj Draw) using a centralised Random Digital Selection process today i.e. Monday October 07, 2024.
(2024-10-08). Volunteer Spotlight / Coup de projecteur sur nos bénévoles: Wardougou Kelley Sakine. worldbeyondwar.org 
In English below | Chaque mois, nous partageons les histoires des volontaires et stagiaires de World BEYOND War à travers le monde. Vous souhaitez vous porter volontaire ou effectuer un stage auprès de World BEYOND War ? Envoyez un message à greta@worldbeyondwar.org. | Je m'appelle Wardougou Kelley Sakine, de nationalité Tchadienne et je poursuis actuellement mes études universitaires au Sénégal, particulièrement à l'Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis. | Lieu : : | Saint-Louis, Senegal | Comment vous êtes-vous impliqué dans l'activisme contre la guerre et dans World BEYOND War (WBW) ? : | La…
(2024-10-08). Kamala Harris silent on China, says no to direct talks with Putin: 60 Minutes interview. scmp.com The US vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee sits down for a CBS News interview less than a month before election day.
(2024-10-08). A Very Democratic Genocide — Terror Intrinsic to Israel's Survival. indybay.org Occupying states terrorise and resistance movements terrorize in an infinitely smaller way when they strike back. The difference between them, apart from the firepower of the state and the puny or relatively puny weapons available to a resistance movement, lies in the right of the movement to resist invasion and occupation. In such situations, the state has no rights, only responsibilities. Between Hezbollah and Israel it should also be noted that whereas Hezbollah has minimized civilian casualties by attacking mostly military sites, Israel has maximized them through the large-scale bombing of residential distric…
(2024-10-08). In Egypt, an outpouring of solidarity with Lebanon. newarab.com 
Over the past few days, since Israeli aggressions on Lebanon started, Egyptian artists used various media to express this solidarity and denounce Israeli actions in a country they consider another home. | Famou…
(2024-10-08). How did Egypt's and Israel's economies do in a year of Houthi attacks? aljazeera.com Traffic through Suez Canal has slowed, driving the cost of goods up, and impacting the two countries' economies.
(2024-10-08). Jewish Voice for Peace — A Sinister Extension of the Zionist Occupation Regime. indybay.org JVP's role has been to "normalize" the existence of israel while simultaneously reducing the Palestinian struggle for National Liberation to an abstract "human rights" based campaign that poses no threat to the zionist entity. Article with print-format zine attached.
(2024-10-08). Elon Musk 'publicly' endorses Donald Trump. ummid.com SpaceX and Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X (originally launched as Twitter) has publicly endorsed former President and Republican Party candidate for the 2024 US Elections Donald Trump.
(2024-10-08). Republicans lose bid to block Pennsylvania voters from 'curing' mail-in ballots. scmp.com Republicans had wanted to block 'notice and cure' system that notifies voters of any mistakes in their mail-in ballots and allows changes.
(2024-10-08). Nathan Sperber: The French Crisis: Organic or Conjunctural? newleftreview.org Since 2017, France's Fifth Republic has been polarized between three novel coalitions—techno-bourgeois, far-right and radical left. After July's snap elections, as Macron once again pockets the 'anti-fascist' vote and installs a conservative Prime Minister, Nathan Sperber argues that a Meloni-style domestication of Le Pen may be on the horizon.
(2024-10-08). My Memory of China | French teacher: I fall in love with China thanks to its inclusiveness, friendliness. ecns.cn 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Fleur Chabaille-Wang, a French associate professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, shared her unique bond with China in an exclusive interview with China News network, saying that she fell in love with China at first sight during her first visit in 2010.
(2024-10-08). Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians, Injure Many Others, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli forces shot two young men and injured dozens of citizens in the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron in the southern West Bank. Media sources said that on Monday evening, occupation forces invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, sparking protests from local Palestinian youths. Sources added that the soldiers opened …
(2024-10-08). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-10-08). Israeli strike kills 10 firefighters in south Lebanon: official. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday an Israeli strike in "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said. | The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing. | The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers
(2024-10-08). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-08). Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold. aljazeera.com The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.
(2024-10-08). Israel marks 7 October anniversary under shadow of war on Gaza. newarab.com 
Israelis on Monday marked the Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel's south began around 6: 29 am (3: 29 am GMT), the hour when Hamas-led operatives launched rockets into Israel at the start of the 7 October attack last year. | They killed some 1,200 people and took about 250…
(2024-10-08). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-08). Stunning scenery of rice paddies in Guangxi. ecns.cn Drone photo taken on Oct. 7, 2024 shows thestunning scenery of rice paddies with mountains at the background in Yangshuo of Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2024-10-08). Army Injures Several Palestinians, Abducts One, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers injured several Palestinians and abducted one near Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, leading to protests, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs. Medical sources said the soldiers caused several Palestinians to …
(2024-10-08). Israeli Soldiers Abduct 23 Palestinians From Hebron Governorate. imemc.org 
On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded several areas in the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part, stormed and ransacked dozens of homes, causing damage, and abducted at least twenty-three Palestinians. Media activist, Mohammad Awad from the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, stated that many military vehicles invaded the town, before …
(2024-10-08). Sunday 10/13: CA Propositions 2024 – Come Learn About Your Ballot w/ LWV South Bay (nonpartisan). indybay.org Willow Glen United Methodist Church | 1420 Newport Ave | San Jose, CA 95125…
(2024-10-08). Sunday 10/20: CA Propositions 2024 – Come Learn About Your Ballot w/ LWV San Jose/SC (nonpartisan). indybay.org Emmanuel Baptist Church | 467 N White Rd | San Jose, CA 95127…
(2024-10-08). Amid Panic Over Iran Threat To USA's Arab Allies, Mid-East Leader's Urgent Letter To Biden | Israel. hindustantimes.com Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in a letter addressed to U.S. President and EU leaders, alerted over skyrocketing tensions in Middle East. Al-Sudani warned that expanding Israeli strikes could lead to even more wars in the region. Iraq's message came after Tehran issued a threat if Israel attacked Iranian oil fields. Watch for more.
(2024-10-08). Prudential Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Partner to enhance financial inclusion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations' commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering exceptional value to clients. Through …
(2024-10-08). Tunisia: Saied re-elected president with 90.7% of the vote. newarab.com 
Three years after Saied made a sweeping power grab, rights groups fear his re-election will entrench his grip on the only democracy to emerge from the 2011 protests. | Saied, 66, won S…
(2024-10-08). A eulogy to Dr. Jackie Stone; An extraordinary woman who saved millions. expose-news.com This is a tribute to the late Jackie Stone, a Zimbabwean doctor who tragically ended her life after she was stripped of her licence to practice medicine by the Zimbabwean medical board …
(2024-10-07). Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel Gathers Global Momentum: S. Africa Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Africa's Ambassador to Tehran, Dr. Francis Moloi, confirmed growing international support for the Gaza genocide case against Israel, with 18 countries joining the legal battle at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-10-07). (Italiano) Più creatività , per favore! transcend.org Le istituzioni latin-americane domani possono diventare quelle dell'Asia Orientale, entrambe ispirate da e ispirazione per l'Unione Africana e soprattutto dalla madre delle Unioni, quella Europea, persa nel divario fra il desiderio di essere emulata e la paura d'irritare i nordamericani.
(2024-10-07). The Heat: Africa Opportunities. america.cgtn.com 
When the United Nations was created, in 1945, most of today's African countries were still under colonial rule and had no voice in international affairs. After almost 80 years, the continent is still lacking permanent representation at the UN's Security Council. | We spoke to Mali Foreign Minister, Our panel guests: |
(2024-10-07). Massive budget increase for TERS. sanews.gov.za Massive budget increase for TERS | In a bid to cushion companies in distress and prevent job losses, the Department of Employment and Labour has significantly increased its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) budget from R400 million to R2.4 billion for the current financial year. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the department said this significant boost aims to assist companies in distress and prevent employee layoffs amid unstable economic conditions, as revealed by Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth. | TERS is an intervention by the department that provides financial assistance t…
(2024-10-07). Natjoints monitoring Cosatu strike. sanews.gov.za Natjoints monitoring Cosatu strike | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) through its National Coordination Centre (NCC) is monitoring the nationwide Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) strike, taking place today. | The structure, which is responsible for the policing of major events and large gatherings, has mobilised all its resources working closely with all law enforcement agencies – including traffic officials – to ensure the safety of workers who will be taking part in the strike. | The NATJOINTS urged workers to gather and demonstrate peacefully within the con…
(2024-10-07). SA, Botswana strengthen economic ties. sanews.gov.za SA, Botswana strengthen economic ties | South Africa and Botswana have committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries and reducing the barriers that currently impede the free flow of goods. | The commitment was made during a meeting between the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi and the Botswana Minister of Trade and Industry Mmusi Kgafela in Pretoria recently. | The two discussed the promotion of trade and investment and committed to addressing key challenges hindering the full potential of economic cooperation between the two countries. | They also reaffirmed th…
(2024-10-07). Agriculture dept oversees surveillance programme for African citrus greening disease. sanews.gov.za Agriculture dept oversees surveillance programme for African citrus greening disease | The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has announced a planned surveillance programme for African citrus greening disease in and around Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. | The surveillance programme is an official process conducted to determine pest presence or absence in an area. | The planned surveillance programme follows the African strain of the disease, which was recently detected in the residential areas of Gqeberha. | African citrus greening disease is a bacterial disease of citrus trees,…
(2024-10-07). KZN Premier commends arrest of unscrupulous officer. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier commends arrest of unscrupulous officer | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended the swift response of law enforcement agencies, which led to the arrest of a police officer for theft and fraud charges. | The constable, stationed at Cato Manor, was arrested on Friday morning during a raid at his home in Seaview after being found in possession of a bank card stolen from a hijacking incident, which left an 11-yer-old girl, Zarah Ramsamy, dead in Malvern last month. | According to the KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the constable was arrested after he was found in possessi…
(2024-10-07). Leaders challenged to ensure women enjoy full access to water, sanitation. sanews.gov.za 
Leaders challenged to ensure women enjoy full access to water, sanitation | Minister Pemmy Majodina has challenged women leaders in her department and its entities to ensure that the rights enshrined in the Constitution, especially access to water and sanitation, become the lived experience for all women in South Africa. | "The Constitution guarantees access to water and basic sanitation as a fundamental human right," Majodina said. | Majodina, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, was speaking at the Women in Leadership Dialogue held in Pretoria on Friday, 4 October. | The dialogue was hosted by the Department o…
(2024-10-07). Department of Science and Innovation renamed to highlight focus on tech. sanews.gov.za Department of Science and Innovation renamed to highlight focus on tech | The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the renaming of the department as proclaimed in Government Gazette No. 51283 on 27 September 2024. | The new name, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, follows the splitting of the Ministry of Higher, Science and Innovation into the Ministry of Higher Education and Training and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation under the seventh administration. | "The department's name has undergone several changes in the past years.
(2024-10-07). After October 7, my home became a bag I carry with me. mondoweiss.net 
I have lived through my own Nakba and understand why thousands of Palestinians fled their homes in 1948. I made the most difficult decision of my life and left Gaza, not knowing that what I carried might be all I will ever possess of my homeland.
(2024-10-07). Letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris: "A Ceasefire Must be Imposed on Gaza" globalresearch.ca The Honorable Joseph R. Biden | President of the United States | The White House | Washington, DC | United States of America | The Honorable Kamala D. Harris | Vice President of the United States | The White House | Washington, DC | United States of America | October …
(2024-10-07). On This Day In Particular. thealtworld.com On this day in particular, I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the victims of Israeli murderousness over the past year. | On this day in particular, I would like to mourn the thousands upon thousands of children who have been killed by western-supplied bullets and bombs in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon over the last twelve months. | On this day in particular I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the Palestinian parents who have had to bury their children, or pieces of their children, or bags of shapeless carnage they've been told were their children‚Ää—‚&A…
(2024-10-07). Report: Blinken Signed Off on Israeli Policy to Attack Humanitarian Aid Trucks. truthout.org In the early days of Israel's genocide in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on a policy for Israeli forces to attack humanitarian convoys carrying much-needed aid for the millions of Palestinians trapped in Gaza, new reporting finds. Drop Site News, citing reports from Israeli media, revealed in a report this week that the powerful Israeli Security Cabinet developed a plan… |
(2024-10-07). Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Emergency Abortion Care Rule in Texas. truthout.org On Monday, the United States Supreme Court refused to advance a case to its docket in which the Biden administration sought to have some abortion protections (specifically in emergencies) restored in states with near-total abortion bans. The court order, which came out on the first day of the new Supreme Court term, was listed among several other cases in which the Court denied a writ of… |
(2024-10-07). Report: Housing Deregulation in NC Likely Made Devastation From Helene Worse. truthout.org State Republican lawmakers' years-long efforts to deregulate housing in North Carolina likely played a major role in the scale of Hurricane Helene's destruction, a new report highlights. At least 227 people have died as a result of the storm, with an unknown number still missing or unaccounted for. The storm is the deadliest to hit the country since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. |
(2024-10-07). Abortion Advocates Say GOP Candidates Are Tempering Rhetoric as Electoral Ploy. truthout.org In New York's Hudson Valley region, first-term GOP Rep. Mike Lawler is vying for reelection by saying he will never vote for a federal abortion ban and will fight to "preserve access to mifepristone," one of two drugs commonly used for medication abortion. In Southern California, where Matt Gunderson is challenging three-term Democratic Rep. Mike Levin, the Republican car dealership owner is… |
(2024-10-07). Iran's Quds Force Says Its Commander Qaani Is in 'Good Health' Amid Rumors That He's Missing. news.antiwar.com The deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force said Monday that the commander of the military unit, Esmail Qaani, is in "good health" amid rumors that he's been missing after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. "Many are asking us about Brig. Gen. Qaani's condition. He is safe and sound and is carrying out his activities," said …
(2024-10-07). Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Impede Fleeing Civilians, Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People carry their luggage as they cross into Syria on foot, through a crater caused by Israeli airstrikes aiming to block Beirut-Damascus highway at the Masnaa crossing, in the eastern Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, October 5, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Hassan Ammar…
(2024-10-07). Israeli tourists attack anti-war protesters on Rhodes. defenddemocracy.press Oct. 4, 2024 A group of Israeli tourists on vacation to the island of Rhodes allegedly carried out an unprovoked attack against a gathering of solidarity with the people of Palestine and Lebanon, organized by unions and agencies of the island, media reported. Specifically, on Thursday afternoon, Following a call by the Rhodes Private Employees …
(2024-10-07). A God Ordered Theft of Land and Genocide. dissidentvoice.org Israeli pilots know that they kill children when dropping massive amount bombs on city centers, the bombardment these pilots carry out resulting in the death of exponentially monstrously more civilians, including children, than died in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
(2024-10-07). The End Game in Palestine. dissidentvoice.org I've appended an excellent article by Mike Whitney, which I read as I was starting to write this. It makes mine much shorter because it says much of what I intended, and better, with good references. It's worth reading carefully, even if you find that much of it simply confirms what you suspected, with more …
(2024-10-07). Sixty years after Kubrick's film, meet the U.S.'s real Dr. Strangelove. mronline.org 
SOLOMON HUGHES looks at the sorry career of Brett McGurk.
(2024-10-07). Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune on card. ummid.com Apple is all set to open its retail stores in Pune and Bengaluru besides adding two new ones in Mumbai and Delhi NCR region.
(2024-10-07). Lessons from Drug Cartels for Arab Rulers Dealing Israel. ummid.com The drug dealers who operate in an illegal field have taken a stance that shows real action can be more effective than any diplomatic statements at Arab summits.
(2024-10-07). "We make all the money, they take it": Eaton workers discuss sellout of dock strike. wsws.org At Eaton Aerospace, 525 workers have begun their fourth week on strike. Workers at Eaton in Jackson have rejected two contracts, striking in opposition to the company's attacks on pensions, the threat against creating a second tier of workers at the plant as well as current and retiree healthcare cost increases.
(2024-10-07). ALBA-TCP se solidariza con Palestina (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 oct (RHC) El secretario ejecutivo de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza expresó este lunes en Caracas la solidaridad de los Estados miembros del bloque con la causa de Palestina.
(2024-10-07). "Hit Iran's Nuclear Sites First": Donald Trump's Advice To Israel. defenddemocracy.press The former president, speaking at a campaign event in North Carolina, referred to a question posed to Democratic President Joe Biden this week about the possibility of Israel targeting Iran's nuclear program. Oct 5, 2024 Washington: Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump said Friday he believes Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities in response to …
(2024-10-07). A venue debacle at cricket's Caribbean Premier League shines a spotlight on how 'the biggest party in sport' is run. globalvoices.org 
'Bizarre,' 'ridiculous and crazy' Global Voices Feature image created using Canva Pro elements. | On October 1, cricket fans filled Guyana's National Stadium in Providence to see Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago play. The The eventual result would see the Barbados Royals
(2024-10-07). A venue debacle at cricket's Caribbean Premier League shines a spotlight on how 'the biggest party in sport' is run. globalvoices.org 'Bizarre,' 'ridiculous and crazy' Originally published on Feature image created using Canva Pro elements. | On October 1, cricket fans filled Guyana's National Stadium in Providence to see Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago play. The
(2024-10-07). Venezuelan Oil minister meets with OPEC chief. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Oil Minister, Delcy Rodríguez, met in Caracas on Monday with the Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al Ghais, official sources reported.
(2024-10-07). Surcharge Reform: Three Scenarios for the IMF Board. cepr.net 
In April of this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) formally announced that it would be carrying out a review of the IMF's controversial "surcharge" policy — punitive fees that are levied on countries whose debt to the IMF exceeds a certain threshold. Over the last four quarters, the IMF has imposed over $1.9 billion …
(2024-10-07). Israel supporters attack woman wearing keffiyeh in Germany. aljazeera.com Video shows Israel supporters in Berlin attacking a woman wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf and pulling it off.
(2024-10-07). Chinese hospital unveils radiation-free cardiovascular treatment breakthrough. tvbrics.com 
It is beneficial for pregnant women, allergy sufferers, and cancer patients, as it avoids the risks associated with radiation…
(2024-10-07). Hurricane Helene: A case of state-sponsored murder. expose-news.com Hurricane Helene which hit North Carolina on 25 September and was the second worst hurricane since Katrina, dumped 40 trillion gallons of water in a short amount of time, causing unprecedented flooding and …
(2024-10-07). Reflections on October 7. transcend.org For the several months after 7 Oct 2023, Israel's public discourse allowed it to carry out the genocidal assault on Gaza with little diplomatic friction in the West but growing discontent among progressive sectors of civil society.
(2024-10-07). Charting India's Foreign Policy Course: Challenges and Prospects Under Mody 0.3. infobrics.org From April 19 to June 1, India conducted its general elections to select 543 Lok Sabha members. These elections, regarded as the world's largest festival of democracy, involved 969 million eligible voters, approximately one-eighth of the global population. India is the fifth-largest economy and a rising global power, so its polls carry significant global importance…
(2024-10-07). Civil War Breaks Out in the Green Blob But Don't Expect the BBC to Report it. wattsupwiththat.com The hatred arises because carbon capture is seen as legitimising the continued use of hydrocarbons. The less insane greens are finally realising that they cannot ban hydrocarbons altogether. This is due to the fact that half the world's population would die without hydrocarbon-based medicine, fertiliser, waste disposal etc. But of course the true believers are right in that carbon capture is a colossal waste of money providing little more than a fig leaf to cover the continued use of oil and gas.
(2024-10-07). After October 7, my home became a bag I carry with me. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in We spent years inventing new ways of surviving under an Israeli blockade that had lasted for nearly a generation. We always nurtured the feeling that after long years of sacrifice and continuous struggle to achieve our freedom, we would be greeted by a light at the end of the tunnel. The Palestinian people were destined to end the occupation and wrest the right to live on their land and return to the lands of the…
(2024-10-07). MDS responds to serious needs in wake of Hurricane Helene. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Disaster Service assessment teams and early response crews are on the ground in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on Sept. 27. Reporting from western North Carolina just outside of Asheville, MDS Executive Director Kevin King said that conditions of roads, destruction of homes, lack of ability to …
(2024-10-07). North Carolina Implements Flexible Voting Amid Hurricane Helene Aftermath. devdiscourse.com Election officials in North Carolina have approved measures to accommodate voters in regions impacted by Hurricane Helene ahead of the U.S. presidential election on November 5.
(2024-10-07). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-10-07). Defender a Palestina también es proteger la existencia de América Latina y el Caribe, afirma Maduro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 oct (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro alertó este lunes en Caracas que defender a Palestina y su derecho a la vida es también defender la existencia de Venezuela y de América Latina y el Caribe.
(2024-10-07). Cuba solicitó inclusión al BRICS como país socio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 oct (RHC) El director general de Asuntos Bilaterales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos M. Pereira informó este lunes que la mayor isla de las Antillas solicitó oficialmente incorporarse a los BRICS como país socio.
(2024-10-07). Distinguen con título Honoris Causa a notables creadores cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 oct (RHC) Los artistas de la plástica Roberto Fabelo y Manuel Mendive, la coreógrafa y pedagoga Lizt Alfonso, el director de teatro Carlos Alberto Cremata y el actor Jorge Perugorría recibieron el pasado viernes, el título de Doctor hispano honoris causa Magistral Bellas Artes de la Universidad Anglohispano Mexicana (UAHM), con sede en el Estado de Puebla, México.
(2024-10-07). India Haj Qurrah 2025 — Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Ministry of Minority Affairs in India has conducted in coordination with Haj Committee of India, Haj Qurrah 2025 (Hajj 2025 Qurrah, Hajj 1446 H Qurrah also known as Hajj Lottery and Hajj Draw) using a centralised Random Digital Selection process today i.e. Monday October 07, 2024.
(2024-10-07). As grim recovery efforts continue from Helene, powerful new hurricane threatens west-central Florida. wsws.org Hurricane Milton is forecast to strengthen to a Category 4 storm before striking the Gulf Coast of Florida.
(2024-10-07). Expressions of encampment in student films: THIS CAMPUS DOES NOT EXIST and HIND'S HALL. newschoolfreepress.com New School Free Press at the New York Counter Film Festival This fall, the film festival season is showcasing contrasting themes and motives, but the New York Counter Film Festival (NYCFF) is staying true to just one: liberating Palestinian voices. The films screened on Thursday, Oct. 3 encompassed a central theme of Palestinian displacement, but…
(2024-10-07). Ukraine claims cyberattack that blocked Russian state TV online on Putin's birthday. scmp.com Hackers reportedly disrupted 20 Russian state TV and radio channels. Russia calls the cyberattack part of a 'hybrid war'.
(2024-10-07). Russian court jails US citizen for nearly 7 years on Ukraine mercenary charge. scmp.com 72-year-old Stephen Hubbard's sentence for his alleged mercenary role in Ukraine marks first conviction for a US national in the conflict.
(2024-10-07). 'They tried to murder everyone': Haiti reels after deadly gang attack. aljazeera.com More than 6,200 people are staying with relatives or in makeshift shelters after massacre in central Haiti town.
(2024-10-07). Vietnam y Cuba también estrechan relaciones en el ámbito militar.(+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 (RHC) El coronel general Trinh Van Quyet, jefe de la Dirección Política General del Ejército Popular de Vietnam, fue recibido oficialmente este lunes por el miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, general de División Víctor Rojo Ramos, jefe de la Dirección Política de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias.
(2024-10-07). Conflict Minerals Rule Fails to Curb Violence in DRC: GAO Report. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has announced that a 2012 rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandating conflict minerals disclosure has not reduced violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite efforts to monitor and regulate mineral use, armed groups remain active in the eastern parts of the country.
(2024-10-07). Protest in Bangladesh demands: Ban Israel from the United Nations! Nationwide protests on October 7. workers.org 
The following are excerpts from a message Workers World received from Razequzzaman Ratan of the Socialist Party of Bangladesh: On Oct. 2 the Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) organized a powerful rally and protest march in front of the National Press Club of Dhaka, capital city of Bangladesh, demanding an immediate . . . |
(2024-10-07). The War on Gaza: The Case for the Only Durable Solution: One Democratic State from the River to the Sea. Amir Nour. globalresearch.ca [Links to Parts I to XI are provided at the bottom of this article.] | "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." —(George Santayana)[1] | Bad Students of History: | General Vo Nguyen Giap, the great military …
(2024-10-07). The German Democratic Republic, a socialist state still villainized long after its demise. peoplesworld.org 
Oct. 7, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic. For several years in the 1980s, People's World Editor John Wojcik served as chair of the U.S. Committee for Friendship with the GDR. He traveled there extensively during the country's last decade, leading tours of American visitors and building opportunities …
(2024-10-07). Indigenous voters worry a Harris presidency means endangering sacred lands. grist.org 
At an August rally in Glendale, Arizona, the rowdiness of the crowd suggested a rockstar was about to take the stage. Instead, a booming voice welcomed the spectators with a full-throated endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris: "She is the right person at the right time to be our country's 47th president!" The voice belonged to Governor of the Gila River Indian Community Stephen Roe Lewis, a tribal leader who helped resolve long overdue water rights in the state for the tribe last year. Later on…
(2024-10-07). Egypt and UAE forge cooperation to launch Ras El-Hekma development project. tvbrics.com 
Several partnerships between international, Egyptian, and Emirati firms were announced…
(2024-10-07). Ethiopia to strengthen trade and economic relations through BRICS membership. tvbrics.com 
The country aims to expand trade and attract Russian investors for the establishment of economic zones…
(2024-10-07). IRGC to Decisively Respond to Any Israeli Act of Malice: General Salami. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The people of Iran may rest assured that the military forces will neither hesitate nor rush to respond to hostilities, the IRGC commander said, vowing that the IRGC will vigorously foil the Zionist regime's plots.
(2024-10-07). Raw Deals: The Continued Shafting of the Chagossians. dissidentvoice.org 
It was a spectacular example of a non-event, alloyed by pure symbolism and cynicism. Here was a British government offering — how generous of them — to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, whose residents had been brutally displaced between 1965 to 1973, to Mauritius. In an October 3 joint statement between London and Port …
(2024-10-07). Johnson Refuses to Acknowledge Legitimacy of 2020 Election in Weekend Interview. truthout.org During an interview on Sunday, Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refused to say whether he believed President Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 election against former President Donald Trump. In an appearance on ABC News's "This Week" program, host George Stephanopoulos posed the question to Johnson, noting that Trump's vice presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) avoided… |
(2024-10-07). Ethics Experts Sound Alarm on North Dakota Governor Candidate's Oil and Gas Ties. truthout.org When Republican Kelly Armstrong filed his federal financial disclosure after being elected to Congress in 2018, he revealed his extensive ties to the oil and gas industry in his home state of North Dakota. It detailed his income from hundreds of oil wells and his financial relationship with two of the state's largest oil producers. Those ties will matter a great deal if, as is likely… |
(2024-10-07). Iran Has At Least 10 Scenarios for Tough Response to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Informed sources said the Iranian military forces have prepared at least ten scenarios for a response to the Zionist regime's possible action against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-10-07). Elon Musk 'publicly' endorses Donald Trump. ummid.com SpaceX and Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X (originally launched as Twitter) has publicly endorsed former President and Republican Party candidate for the 2024 US Elections Donald Trump.
(2024-10-07). Mexico's National Defense extols President Sheinbaum. plenglish.com Mexico City, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's National Defense Minister said on Monday that Claudia Sheinbaum's access to the Presidency of the Republic is living proof of the fruitful path all Mexican citizens have been paving for years.
(2024-10-07). Trump blames murders in US on immigrants with 'bad genes'. aljazeera.com White House condemns Republican candidate and former president's remarks as 'hateful' and 'disgusting'.
(2024-10-07). Happy 75th Birthday, Dear China! transcend.org 1 Oct 2024 – Today marks the 75th anniversary of Mao Zedong's proclamation of the People's Republic of China. There are many reasons to congratulate China.
(2024-10-07). My Memory of China | French teacher: I fall in love with China thanks to its inclusiveness, friendliness. ecns.cn 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Fleur Chabaille-Wang, a French associate professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, shared her unique bond with China in an exclusive interview with China News network, saying that she fell in love with China at first sight during her first visit in 2010.
(2024-10-07). Deportation Controversy: Tensions Rise Between Haiti and Dominican Republic. devdiscourse.com The Haitian government has voiced strong opposition to a new deportation policy announced by the neighboring Dominican Republic, targeting tens of thousands of migrants, predominantly Haitians, for repatriation. Haiti's foreign minister, Dominique Dupuy, condemned the measure as an affront to human dignity and stressed the urgent need for respect and justice.
(2024-10-07). Trump's Controversial Remarks on Immigration and Crime. devdiscourse.com In a recent interview, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stirred controversy by suggesting that there are 'a lot of bad genes' in the United States, attributing this to crimes supposedly committed by immigrants living illegally in the country. He highlighted a statistic from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerning convicted murderers, framing it as a critique of the current administration's immigration policies.
(2024-10-07). Hebron: Army Shoots 2, Abducts 19, Demolishes a Home. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinians, abducted nineteen, and demolished a citizen's home in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men, on Monday, after invading the town of Halhul, north of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. Palestine TV reported that occupation forces shot two young …
(2024-10-07). Army Abducts Eight Palestinians in Bethlehem and Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli forces abducted three Palestinian young men in the Bethlehem governorate and five others in the Hebron governorate, in the southern occupied West Bank. Occupation forces abducted three Palestinian young men in the southern West Bank governorate of Bethlehem after invading and searching their homes. Media sources said that on Sunday morning, occupation …
(2024-10-07). Army Abducts Two Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians from Bethlehem governorate, in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem, before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. They added that the soldiers abducted two young men, Jibril Karim Hasanat, 21, from his home in …
(2024-10-07). Final Straw: Mutual Aid and Disaster Relief in Southern Appalachia. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw presents two interviews on mutual aid in the face of Hurricane Helene in Appalachia. Over the first weekend of October, 2024, there was a deluge from two storms (including level 4 Hurricane Helene) descended on southern Appalachia, mostly on the eastern side which includes Asheville and…
(2024-10-07). IDF Hits French Oil Facilities in Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Attack, Tensions with Macron Soar. defenddemocracy.press Israeli forces reportedly targeted a gas station owned by French company TotalEnergies in southern Beirut amid escalating tensions with French President Emmanuel Macron. The strike, resulting in a large fire but no casualties, comes after Macron criticized Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu blasted Macron for halting arms supplies to …
(2024-10-07). New Israeli Assault on North Gaza Signals Start of Ethnic Cleansing Plan. defenddemocracy.press Israel ordered all Palestinian civilians in northern Gaza to head south, the first step in the so-called "general's plan" that ends with ethnic cleansing by Dave DeCamp October 6, 2024 The Israeli military has launched a fresh assault on northern Gaza and ordered all Palestinian civilians living in the north to head south, signaling Israel …
(2024-10-07). Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 10 Fire Fighters in Southern Lebanon Town. news.antiwar.com At least 10 fire fighters in the southern Lebanon town of Baraachit were killed overnight when the municipal building they were in was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Israel has not commented directly on the attack, insisting it targeted only "Hezbollah-controlled" buildings in southern Lebanon. The fire fighters were preparing to respond to the ongoing …
(2024-10-07). Israeli forces blow up mosque in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have blown up a mosque in the southern Lebanese village of Yaroun as Israel intensifies its attacks.
(2024-10-07). Vania Bambirra: A voice from the Global South. mronline.org Consequently, despite co-founding dependency theory, teaching at some of the most important universities in Latin America, and publishing dozens of highly original books and articles, Vania Bambirra's name is completely absent from IR and IPE handbooks and disciplinary surveys.
(2024-10-07). Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5, Cuba on alert. en.escambray.cu Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 on the Saffir Simpson scale on Monday and is moving slowly east-southeast over the Gulf of Mexico, a situation that Cuba is watching closely…
(2024-10-07). Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5, Cuba on alert. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 on the Saffir Simpson scale on Monday and is moving slowly east-southeast over the Gulf of Mexico, a situation that Cuba is watching closely.
(2024-10-07). How California boosted composting — but broke local composters in the process. grist.org 
Reporting for this story was supported by the Climate Equity Reporting Project at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. | In the first few years after Monique Figueiredo founded Compostable LA in 2019, it grew rapidly. The small business picked up food scraps from homes, event spaces, and businesses — ranging from Walmart to Nike — and delivered it to urban farms and community gardens where it was made into high-quality compost. It wasn't long before the venture had more than 1,000 customers throughout the city of Los Angeles. | Figueiredo's business diverted food waste from landfills whil…
(2024-10-07). Saied's low turnout win in Tunisia election sparks repression concerns. aljazeera.com Preliminary results show Saied winning 90.7 percent of the vote with 28.8 percent turnout, revealing deep divisions.
(2024-10-07). Tunisia's Saied wins presidential election, electoral commission says. aljazeera.com Saied takes 90.7 percent of the vote on 28.8 percent turnout, commission says.
Tunisia holds a presidential election Sunday with Three years after a sweeping power grab by Saied, the election is seen as a closing chapter in Tunisia's experiment with democracy. | The North African country had prided itself for more than a decade for being the birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings against dictatorship. | Polling stations open at 8: 00 am (0700 GMT) and close at…
SAPS pilot flies high at Forty under 40 Awards | The South African Police Service's Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou has done SAPS proud by walking away as the overall winner in the aviation category at the Forty under 40 Awards. | Khunou has received praise from National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, for her stellar achievement. | "We are immensely proud of both our pilots, who were nominated in the aviation category of the Forty under 40 Awards. This is an example of the pockets of excellence that exists in the SAPS [South African Police Service]," said Masemola. | Khunou is the first female…
Kenya wins third straight Africa Region IV tourney in Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Kenya rode to a third straight victory at the prestigious Africa Region IV Championship at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas in Rwanda on Sunday, thanks to some breath-taking golf from reigning Kenya amateur champion Michael Karanga. Karanga single-handedly ensured …
Project is located at the common border of Rwanda and Tanzania on River Kagera ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | For any surgeon, one of the worst moments in the operating room is the sudden, gut-wrenching silence that comes with a power outage in the middle of a medical operation. Dr. Franck Arnaud Ndorukwigira, the Deputy Director of …
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has been slammed online for wearing a The keffiyeh, a chequered fabric, has come to represent Palestinian solidarity, resistance and steadfastness. | The scarf has been seen over the last year at pro-Palestine rallies and protests, as people around the world call for a Gaza ceasefire. | The 30-year-old was photographed with the keffiyeh wrapped around his head while driving his car. | Online, man…
More than two dozen Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them very violent, with explosions heard for over two hours in one of the most intense barrages yet. | "Israeli enemy warplanes carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Choueifat" area, with ambulances rushing to the site, Lebanon's National News Agency said at the beginning of the attacks. | Explosions were heard for miles across the city and beyond. Plumes of smoke could be seen rising from targeted areas, which included Burj al Barajneh, Haret Hreik, and Ghobeiry.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame makes a 30-year old case for physical, intellectual and spiritual hygiene COMMENT | JEANNETTE KAGAME | The past few months have been a whirlwind of celebrations, with Rwandans from every corner of the country rejoicing over new milestones, new aspirations, and a renewed opportunity to bring our "big dreams" to …
Hana Al-Hamami, 52 years old, sits next to the radio for long hours, hoping to hear news of a ceasefire agreement in the Nearby, her husband Jamil Al-Hamami was busy repairing holes in their worn-out tent in preparation for the winter and did not seem interested in listening to the radio. | The Al-Hamami family lives in a tent in the Deir al-Balah camp in the central 
With little more than four weeks to go before the November elections, polls show the Trump/Harris race as "too close to call." Winning should be a breeze for Harris and the other Democratic candidates. The GOP's Congressional votes and policies are bad for women, children, and workers. The GOP doesn't recognize and act against climate 
Several days after the Washington Post bogusly declared that Israel has recovered the "military primacy" that it lost a year ago, the New York Times goes one step further. It obscenely proclaims that the Israeli military has regained its "stature." We're are talking about a sophisticated and lethal military force that has been facing Arab adversaries who lack air power and air defense for the past 57 years. Israel, a superpower in the Middle East, has been facing Arab states that have not threatened Israel since Egyptian President Anwar Sadat capitulated in Jerusalem 45 years ago. As a result of that decision, Sa…
Israeli police on Sunday said The incident took place a day before the first anniversary of Israel's brutal war in Gaza, which has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians. | "Paramedics have pronounced a 25-year-old female deceased, and are evacuating 10 casualties," emergency service provider Magen David Adom said in a statement. | Police identified the victim as Sergeant Shira Haya Suslik, a memb…
Appalling mix of regurgitated and already-discredited lies with grotesque one-sidedness Sir Keir Starmer's statement today on the anniversary of the Hamas raid on southern Israel was a regurgitation of Israeli atrocity propaganda that has already been disproven, mixed with omissions of known facts about Israel's killing of its own people during the raid and a …
Across the Tunisian diaspora, many "If I go back to Tunisia, I'll probably be arrested", says Kaouther Ferjani, the daughter of political prisoner Said Ferjani, currently living in the U…
The life of a reporter, editor, lecturer, media proprietor, legislator, presidential press secretary and corporate guru THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | On Friday, September 27, Ivan Okuda called me announcing the death of Onapito Ekomoloit. It was as shocking as it was surprising. I had talked to Onapito only a few days earlier about my …
How EU agreed to delay deforestation-free coffee export directive to December 2025 COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Sustained pressure from both within the European Union and coffee-producing countries such as Uganda has compelled the EU to extend the implementation of its Deforestation Regulation directive by 12 months. The ban is now set to take effect on …
ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Safina Virani, a Ugandan feminist and activist, recalls a pivotal moment from about a year ago when her tweet against child marriage in the Middle East went viral. "I got bullied from all sides; Christians, Muslims, Arabs—they were like, 'Oh, you westernized people, you American,' because they had the assumption that …
Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | At the 13th mineral wealth conference organized by Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, there was an urgent call from everyone: we need more funding. A national mining company is in the works and so investors are positioning themselves to tap into the country's mineral wealth. The keynote speech …
Fort-Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & MOFA MEDIA | The award-winning documentary "Rwenzori Source of Life" that features Oyo Nyimba Kamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King of Tooro Kingdom summiting the Margherita — the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, is now part of the entertainment package on all Brussels Airlines long-haul flights. "We are thrilled to announce …
By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu (The Wretched of the Earth) French colonialism in Africa, spanning from the 19th to the mid-20th century, profoundly impacted the continent's political, economic, and cultural landscape. Driven by economic interests, national prestige, and the mission civilisatrice (civilizing mission), France established colonies across West, Central, and North Africa, including territories such as …
France's colonial legacy in Africa is a somber reminder of the brutalities of empire. By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu Colonialism is not satisfied merely with holding a people in its grip and emptying the native's brain of all form and content. Frantz Fanon (The Wretched of the Earth) French legacy in West Africa (The Wretched of …
Thousands of Venezuelans participated in a demonstration in Caracas to express their solidarity with Palestine and reject the genocide committed by the Zionist occupation in Gaza. The march started at the Parque del Este Francisco de Miranda and ended in front of the headquarters of the United Nations (UN). The demonstration was organized by social movements, as well as organizations from the Arab, Palestinian, Persian (Iranian), Syrian, and Lebanese communities, along with various political parties. | The objective of the street protests on Saturday, October 5, was clear. Participants demanded an end to the atta…
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The damage from an Israeli airstrike to the home of the deputy secretary-general of the Popular, Jamil Mazhar, in the central Gaza Strip, on August 12, 2024 (Shutterstock) | By Qassam Muaddi / Israel killed 20 Palestinians in an airstrike on Tulkarem refugee camp in the northern West Bank late on Thursday, October 3, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported. Several children and an entire family were among the dead, as the strike targeted a three-f…
The United States will head to the polls one month from Saturday for the U.S. Presidential election. | Both Presidential candidates are continuing the campaign trail with Democrat Kamala Harris in the swing state Michigan on Friday. | Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, continued his campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Oct. 5, the town where he survived an assassination attempt in July. | CGTN's Dan Williams has the story.
Israeli forces shot three Palestinian young men, on Sunday, after storming the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. According to Hussein Hajj Mohammad, the Mayor of Beit Furik, said that occupation forces invaded the town on Sunday afternoon, sparking protests from local Palestinian youths. Mohammad added that soldiers …
Lessons from the intersections of Sudan and Palestine in politics, media, and organizing.