(2024-09-30). The Uhuru Three, African Stream, and the Black Scare/Red Scare. mronline.org On September 12, 2024, a ruling was handed down in the case of the "Uhuru Three."
(2024-09-30). SA condemns 'targeted' assassinations, recent bombing of Lebanon. sanews.gov.za SA condemns 'targeted' assassinations, recent bombing of Lebanon | The South African government has expressed its "profound concern" regarding the recent escalation of extrajudicial killings in the Middle East, most notably the tragic assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and other leaders in Lebanon. | This follows a series of widespread and indiscriminate attacks on communication and other devices used by civilians, particularly in Lebanon. | According to reports, Hezbollah's leader Nasrallah was killed Friday in a strike on the group's underground headquarters, where 20 Hezbollah members were also present. | Hezb…
(2024-09-30). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org
(2024-09-30). Frances W. Pritchett, Ghalib Institute to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards 2024. ummid.com Internationally acclaimed Scholar, Translator, Critic and Author Professor Frances W. Pritchett, Professor Emerita, Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Columbia University, New York will receive this year's Sir Syed Excellence Award in the international category.
(2024-09-30). How Israel is exploiting African asylum seekers to fight in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-09-30). Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights priorities to all member states of the United Nations General Assembly. fidh.org International organisations, including the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, seized the occasion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to urge the Member States to priorities human rights issues in Bahrain, especially the multiple arbitrary detentions of human rights defenders.
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(2024-09-30). New rising tensions in Horn of Africa: What is happening between Ethiopia and Somalia? liberationnews.org 
Only a politics based on building unity and mutually beneficial cooperation can deliver on the potential of the Horn of Africa and its peoples.
(2024-09-30). South Africa prepares to welcome more tourists from China and India. tvbrics.com 
These two countries have large populations and are important sources of tourists…
(2024-09-30). Why South Africa should adopt Namibia's reciprocal visa regime. aljazeera.com
(2024-09-30). A Refugee Crisis is Brewing and it's All the West's Fault. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why a refugee crisis is brewing due to the wars in Ukraine, West Asia and Africa, all of which the West is complicit in.
(2024-09-30). Forum on China-Africa Cooperation evades contradictions at the end of the Belt and Road: Chinese investment, finance and trade controversies in Southern Africa. cadtm.org
(2024-09-30). Africa is the world's largest market for Guinness beer — how its ad campaigns exploit men. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | JORDANNA MATLON | Africa is the world's largest market for Guinness beer (and Nigeria is second only to Britain for the most consumers in one country). The Irish brand's success on the continent is regarded as a trailblazing business model. And that has a lot to do with their advertising campaigns over the years. …
(2024-09-30). Condolences for Lusikisiki mass shooting victims' families. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Lusikisiki mass shooting victims' families | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the 18 people tragically killed in a mass shooting over the weekend in Ngobozana village, in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape. | The President has also extended his sympathies to the survivors of the two separate attacks, which took place on the same street and predominantly claimed the lives of women. | President Ramaphosa assured the grieving families that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has mobilised all available resources to bring the perpetrators to justice. A specia…
(2024-09-30). GNU working to build an inclusive economy. sanews.gov.za GNU working to build an inclusive economy | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated government's commitment to building an inclusive economy in South Africa and has assured Londoners that the Government of National Unity (GNU) is working around the clock to make this a reality. | The country's second-in-command was speaking on Monday at the Bloomberg roundtable discussion in London, during his second leg of a weeklong working visit, which kickstarted today. | The Deputy President is in the United Kingdom to engage with leaders with the hope of improving trade and investment relations between the two nati…
(2024-09-30). Mashatile kicks off working visit to the UK. sanews.gov.za Mashatile kicks off working visit to the UK | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in London, United Kingdom, for the second leg of his working visit scheduled to take place today and wrap up on Friday, 4 October 2024. | According to the Presidency, the purpose of the visit is to improve trade and investment relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom. | This visit follows a successful working visit to Ireland, which was aimed at advancing cooperation between South Africa and Ireland to improve trade and investment, and building on the significant progress made in the fields of science, innovat…
(2024-09-30). Northern Cape records second-lowest HIV prevalence rate in SA. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape records second-lowest HIV prevalence rate in SA | The Northern Cape had the second-lowest HIV prevalence at 8.9% in 2022, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) said on Monday. | This means an estimated 120 000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the province, which is 21 000 more PLHIV compared to 2017. | The information is based on the HSRC's key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for the Northern Cape. | SAnews reported last week that the Western Cape had the lowest HIV prevalence (7.4%) in 2022 and second lowest in 2017 (8.6%). | REA…
(2024-09-30). Reflections on SA's 12th official language. sanews.gov.za Reflections on SA's 12th official language | There's an old adage that states that the pen is mightier than the sword and the passage of time is proving this to be true. | President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted the South African Sign Language as the country's 12th official language at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings in July 2023. | And yes, while there's still a long way to travel to ensure all out inclusivity for South Africa's deaf community, the signing of the South African Sign Language Bill into law was a key step taken. | Ahead of the 19 July ceremony, the Presidency said the recognition of South African…
(2024-09-30). Government activities for the week 30 September — 4 October. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 30 September — 4 October | On Monday, 30 September, Deputy President Paul Mashatile is in the United Kingdom for the second leg of his working visit. The purpose of the visit is to improve trade and investment relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom. The visit will conclude on Friday, 4 October. | On Monday, 30 September, Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa hosts the Renewable Energy Seminar in Midrand, Gauteng. | On Tuesday, 1 October, President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch, on behalf of government, Phase 2 of the Business and Governme…
(2024-09-30). Nominations open for boards of PIC, Sasria and Land Bank. sanews.gov.za Nominations open for boards of PIC, Sasria and Land Bank | National Treasury has called for nominations of candidates to serve on the boards of directors of the Public Investment Corporation, Sasria and the Land and Agricultural Development Bank. | Qualifications and/or experience required to serve are as follows: | Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited: leadership, strategy, governance, law, actuary, economics, investment and asset management, corporate and project finance, human resources, auditing, accounting, risk, auditing, finance, information and communications technology, public administration, and so…
(2024-09-30). Renewable energy programme to be accelerated. sanews.gov.za Renewable energy programme to be accelerated | South Africa is determined to be "ultra aggressive" in onboarding renewable energy sources. | This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. | The Minister was speaking on Monday during the Ministerial Renewable Energy Seminar held in Midrand, under the theme: "Advancing Renewable Energy: A Comprehensive Review of the IPP Procurement Process". | Ramokgopa told the gathering that it is in the "collective interest" to accelerate the renewable energy programme. | "We must be ultra aggressive in the onboarding of renewables. It must be on…
(2024-09-30). Government registers 217 Fire Protection Associations to deal with veld fires. sanews.gov.za Government registers 217 Fire Protection Associations to deal with veld fires | In an attempt to be proactive in managing uncontrolled fires, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has to date registered 217 Fire Protection Associations (FPAs).
"The department is empowered by the National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (NVFFA) to prevent and combat veld, forest and mountain fires throughout the Republic, and provides for a variety of institutions, methods and practices for achieving this purpose," the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, sai…
(2024-09-30). Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel undergoes maintenance. sanews.gov.za Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel undergoes maintenance | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her counterpart from the Kingdom of Lesotho, Minister Mohlomi Moleko, have expressed optimism on the state of readiness for the two countries to carry out the six-month maintenance closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel.
"Given the temporary halt in water deliveries, it is essential to use water sparingly and avoid wastage during this time. Despite preparations already made by government to ensure continued supply of water, it is crucial that we collectively minimise the im…
(2024-09-30). SA's G20 Presidency to prioritise Africa and Global South. sanews.gov.za SA's G20 Presidency to prioritise Africa and Global South | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced in his weekly newsletter that when South Africa takes over the G20 Presidency later this year, it will focus on the priorities of Africa and the Global South. | South Africa will assume the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to November 2025, approximately five years before the deadline of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. | The President said that as a signatory to the Pact for the Future, the country aims to push for people-driven, sustainable development. | "When South Africa assu…
(2024-09-30). SASSA reminds citizens of October payment dates for social grants. sanews.gov.za SASSA reminds citizens of October payment dates for social grants | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded social grant beneficiaries of the payment dates for its various social grants for the month of October. | The older person's grants will be paid from Wednesday this week, while disability grant beneficiaries will be paid on Thursday. | "There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account, it will remain there until it is needed," the agency said. | Here are all social grant payment dates for October:
• Older Persons/Pension…
(2024-09-30). Home Affairs announces a new five-year strategic vision. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs announces a new five-year strategic vision | In the week marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity (GNU), Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced a new five-year strategic vision to turn Home Affairs into a digital-first department during the 2024-2029 term of office. | This new approach, dubbed Home Affairs @ home, envisions an ambitious new future, where no one has to visit a Home Affairs office in-person again to access routine services. | The vision directs that over the next five years, all of the department's services must become fully automated, digitised…
(2024-09-30). SA, Ireland eye improved trade. sanews.gov.za SA, Ireland eye improved trade | Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, has committed to addressing the decline in trade between South Africa and Ireland and unlocking opportunities for future growth. | Whitfield said this during his address at the South Africa-Ireland Trade and Investment Round Table, which took place on the sidelines of a working visit to Dublin, Ireland, recently. | "Our mission is to confront the challenges faced by investors, and to ensure that pertinent issues are dealt with, we have brought with us a dedicated team from the Department of Trade, Industry and C…
(2024-09-30). Petrol, diesel prices to decrease from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol, diesel prices to decrease from Wednesday | There will be further relief at the pumps starting from Wednesday, 2 October, when the prices of all grades of petrol and diesel are set to decrease. | Illuminating paraffin is also expected to decrease, with the only price rise coming in the cost of LP Gas. | The fuel price adjustments were announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources on Monday. | The price adjustments for fuel, paraffin and gas are as follows: | Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): R1,06 decrease. | Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): R1,14 decrease. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R1,14 decrease. | Diesel (0…
(2024-09-30). Phase 2 of Government and Business partnership to be launched. sanews.gov.za Phase 2 of Government and Business partnership to be launched | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch Phase 2 of the Business and Government partnership on Tuesday. | The launch will be held at the Industrial Development Corporation in Johannesburg. | READ | "The partnership was established over a year ago with the aim of securing progress in energy, transport and logistics, and the combating of crime and corruption as enablers of econom…
(2024-09-30). Weather service warns of light snow conditions. sanews.gov.za Weather service warns of light snow conditions | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive snowfall which is expected over the Cape Winelands, Cederberg, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Central and Little Karoo mountains of the Western Cape as well as the southern high ground of Namakwa District on Monday. | The closure of the following mountain passes is likely: Swartberg, Franschhoek, Hex River, Ouberg and Katbakkies. | "Snowfall accumulation of between 5-10 cm is expected, with possible low-level or ground snowfall especially over the southern high ground of the Northern Cape and the Cape Wineland…
(2024-09-30). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org
(2024-09-30). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-09-30). Israeli strike on central Beirut marks further escalation. aljazeera.com Israeli military carries out an air raid on target in the heart of Lebanon's capital for first time in years.
(2024-09-30). Israeli, US Airstrikes Expand to Lebanon, Syria and Yemen; Killing Dozens. imemc.org 
Israeli forces continue expanding their aggression on Sunday, dropping bombs on civilians in southern, central and northern Lebanon, while also bombing sites in Yemen. The US, while sending additional troops and naval air carriers to the area, also dropped bombs in Syria on Sunday. Seventeen people from one family were killed on Sunday afternoon as …
(2024-09-30). In Lebanon Carnage, Biden Deepens US 'Obligation' to Israeli Aggression. transcend.org 28 Sep 2024 – Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, emboldening a US-backed war for hegemony in which Arab civilians are an open Israeli target.
(2024-09-30). Rogue Israel Escalates Military Attacks on Lebanon Raiding Residential Areas and Civilians. transcend.org 23 Sep 2024 – Urgent international intervention is required to prevent the massacres being carried out by Israel in Gaza from occurring in Lebanon. Israel's army carried out over 330 raids in over 117 Lebanese towns and cities.
(2024-09-30). Jhumpa Lahiri Refuses New York Museum Award Over Palestine Scarf. ummid.com Pulitzer winning author Jhumpa Lahiri refused to accept an award from New York's Noguchi Museum protesting its decision to fire three employees for wearing Keffiyeh, an emblem of Palestinian solidarity and resistance.
(2024-09-30). Football forges bonds of diplomacy in Guizhou. ecns.cn (ECNS) ⚪ The 2024 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guizhou for Diplomats kicked off on last Saturday in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. | A team of diplomats from Latin American and Caribbean countries played a football match against a Guizhou Village Super League named "Luohanguo". | The match kicked off at 8: 30 p.m. The players on both sides fought intensely on the field. The crowd cheered in the distinctive style of "Guizhou Village Super League", enthusiastically shouting "Hanbala!" ("Go!" in the Dong ethnic language). | The match ended in a 2-2 draw. . | Sebastián Bandera, second secr…
(2024-09-30). Israeli airstrike on Syria 'targets Maher al-Assad's villa'. newarab.com 
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike near the Syrian capital Sunday night, with reports saying a villa belonging to President A military source told the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper that a drone targeted Maher al-Assad's home with three missiles in the Yafour area, west of Damascus, along the highway leading to the Sounds of…
(2024-09-30). India Pledges Commitment to Health Sector Collaboration with Ethiopia. infobrics.org Ethiopia's Health Minister, Dr. Mekdes Daba, met with a delegation from India, led by Ambassador Anil Kumar Rai, to discuss deepening cooperation in healthcare between the two nations…
(2024-09-30). Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Honored With Woody Guthrie Prize. covertactionmagazine.com Tom Morello Has Nobly Carried on the American Protest Music Tradition On September 25, former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello was honored with the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for using his music to support social justice causes. Morello received the prize from Woody Guthrie's granddaughter Anna Canoni, who said that "Tom …
(2024-09-30). Israeli peace movement: 'Accept the deal, end the war, out of Gaza'. peoplesworld.org 
TEL AVIV—"Accept the deal, end the war, out of Gaza!" Thousands of placards carrying this message, in both Hebrew and Arabic, were distributed last weekend in the weekly anti-government protests in cities throughout Israel. Some looked with suspicion at these signs, as they preferred sticking to the popular "Deal now!" signs. But others, many others, …
(2024-09-30). UAE condemns 'heinous' attack on ambassador's home in Sudan. newarab.com 
The The oil-rich Gulf state, which has repeatedly denied accusations of involvement in the Sudan's army denied carr…
(2024-09-30). Zelensky's Cancelled Meeting with Latin American Countries Reflects a Lack of Support for Kiev. transcend.org 21 Sep 2024 – The Ukrainian president cancelled a meeting with leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean on the sidelines of the UNGA on 24 Sep due to low number of participants. It could also be a sign of the difficulties NATO faced in disseminating its narrative among non-Western countries, which is increasingly centered on a zero-sum logic, defending NATO's exclusive interests in relation to Russia.
(2024-09-30). Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis says he can't get a job after losing election because of his views. leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis says that he's been unable to get a job after losing his seat in the general election, blaming 'woke teachers' after being rejected for teaching posts. | Gullis, who is no stranger to controversy and was previously pictured campaigning with a convicted heroin dealer, spoke to Times Radio earlier today about his career prospects after being dumped by the voters of Stoke-on-Trent North. | The former Tory MP told Hugo Rifkind that he hasn't been able to get a job since leaving politics, and that schools do not want to interview him because he used to represent the Conservative Party…
(2024-09-30). Robert Jenrick in car crash interview after details of 'mystery' £75,000 donation emerge. leftfootforward.org A mystery company which has zero employees, has never made a profit and is reportedly in more than $300,000 in debt.
(2024-09-30). Real winners of Sri Lanka's election: A people emboldened to force change. aljazeera.com Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader's position is precarious today.
(2024-09-30). France's World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann quits international football. aljazeera.com Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.
(2024-09-30). Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 100 in US with rescues continuing. aljazeera.com Severe damage in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as Trump, Harris set to visit region.
(2024-09-30). Vulture Fund Elliott chosen as winner of CITGO court-mandated auction. mronline.org The $7.3 billion offer from the investment fund falls significantly short of the Venezuelan refiner's valuation.
(2024-09-30). Vet-on-Vet Debate: Will Walz or Vance Tackle Issue of VA Privatization? counterpunch.org Amid the rhetorical fog of their game-changing presidential debate in June, Donald Trump and his then-opponent only dealt with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in passing. Former president Trump claimed that, after he vacated the White House, "crazy Joe Biden" no longer allowed military veterans to choose between VA care and private sector alternatives
(2024-09-30). "We run everything": East Coast dockworkers defiant on eve of contract expiration. wsws.org With a contract covering 45,000 US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers expiring midnight Monday, the rank and file is determined to carry out a strike to defend jobs and working conditions.
(2024-09-30). Canada's carbon emissions down for first time since pandemic. peoplesworld.org 
Canada's carbon emissions are down for the first time since the pandemic, according to a 2023 estimate from publicly funded think tank the Canadian Climate Institute. The drop of 0.8 percent between 2022 and 2023 brings the total reduction since the baseline year of 2005 to eight percent — a long way from the 2030 goal of 40 percent, a …
(2024-09-30). Workers called on to promote role model spirit. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has encouraged industrial workers to carry forward the spirit of role models and craftsmanship to contribute to the building of China into a country strong in manufacturing.
(2024-09-30). The Haitian migrant lie is a practice run for Trump's mass deportationsÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org Make no mistake: The demagoguery over Haitian immigrants in Ohio is just the beginning.
(2024-09-30). Unexpected Tragedies Demand Paid Leave. inequality.org Millions of working American families are facing a crisis: how to care for loved ones. We all need to give or get care at some point in our lives, but all too often this can be incredibly burdensome or even impossible. Too many Americans simply cannot afford their own care or are unable to take …
(2024-09-30). Biden Pledges Support After Devastating Hurricane Helene. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he has communicated with the governors of Georgia and North Carolina in the aftermath of the catastrophic Hurricane Helene, which has claimed more than 100 lives and left millions without power. The president stated he would visit North Carolina later this week, expecting to arrive by Wednesday or Thursday. Furthermore, Biden indicated that he might request a special session of Congress to approve a supplemental funding package for the disaster's victims.
(2024-09-30). 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…
(2024-09-30). 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…
(2024-09-30). As blood cancer treatments evolve, so does the patient journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — Treatment for blood cancers is advancing, giving more options to people living with the disease. Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., an oncologist and hematologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, says that physicians are identifying, monitoring and eliminating disease earlier and more deeply, thanks to targeted drug therapies and novel treatments like CAR-T cell therapy. Dr. Ailawadhi is an expert in blood cancers, particularly myeloma….
(2024-09-30). American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital in Turkey join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ISTANBUL and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Koàß Healthcare and Mayo Clinic have announced that two Koàß Healthcare hospitals, American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital, are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital are the first institutions in Europe to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. The announcement ceremony on Sept. 18 was…
(2024-09-30). 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: …
(2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic recognized in Newsweek's 2025 rankings for World's Best Smart and Specialized Hospitals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is recognized in Newsweek's list of "World's Best Smart Hospitals" with seven No. 1 rankings in "World's Best Specialized Hospitals." Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is recognized as a Best Smart Hospital and Best Specialized Hospital with seven No. 1 specialty rankings, more than any other hospital, according to Newsweek's "World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025" and "World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025." The "World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks 350 healthcare organizations from 28 countries…
(2024-09-30). 7 advances in CAR-T cell therapy at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are advancing and improving CAR-T cell therapy to expand its capabilities to treat more conditions. Read more about the latest advances in CAR-T at Mayo Clinic.
(2024-09-30). The Dirty Business of Clean Energy: The U.K. Power Company Polluting Small Towns Across the U.S. theintercept.com 
Based on dubious carbon accounting, Drax, which runs the U.K.'s biggest power plant, is rapidly expanding its wood pellet operations across America.
(2024-09-30). Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Early voting has begun in parts of Pennsylvania, and Democrats aren't wasting any time starting their door-to-door canvassing to get voters out to the polls. | Montgomery County became one of the first counties in the closely watched swing state to begin accepting mail-in ballots. Residents can return ballots by mail or take them to election precincts or secure boxes across the county for in-person drop-off. | "Starting Friday, you're going to be able to walk in, registe…
(2024-09-30). Harris campaign issues report detailing how repealing ACA would effect Pennsylvanians. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? The Republican candidates hoping to win the White House — Donald Trump and JD Vance — are facing criticism for their Democrats are using the crack in specific policy as an opening t…
(2024-09-30). New generation of AEDs designed to reach cardiac arrest victims faster. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
| Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, almost ended up being Jaclyn McGlone's last day alive. She woke up feeling sluggish and tired, but she pulled herself together to go coach a girls' soccer team in a s…
(2024-09-30). 'I Am Maroon': The life of Black Panther Russell 'Maroon' Shoatz. therealnews.com 
For nearly half a century, Russell 'Maroon' Shoatz was a political prisoner of the United States. Prior to his incarceration, Shoatz fought against US capitalism and imperialism as a member of the Black Panther Party, and then as a soldier of the Black Liberation Army. Due to his two successful escapes from prison and organizing behind bars, Shoatz spent two decades in solitary confinement. Despite this brutal repression, Shoatz continued to struggle for liberation, leaving behind a trove of political writings that continue to inspire revolutionaries to this day. Shoatz's children, Russell Shoatz III and Sh…
(2024-09-30). Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Prevention Point Philadelphia's drop-in center on Kensington Avenue used to be a place where Kali Lamb went to rest, clean up or get a bite to eat while she was homeless and injecting drugs. But on a recent Tuesday morning, Lamb sat comfortably in a soft hoodie and sipped on a cup of coffee, a backpack at her feet. She checked the time to make sure she was on schedule for work in Center City. | Lamb, 37, has found purpose and passion in her new career as a paralegal. She hel…
(2024-09-30). In Florida's Big Bend, small towns bear the brunt of Helene's impact. grist.org 
In the hours just after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida, James Pike sat in his truck, with his mobile home behind him. He was in the parking lot of a grocery store in Inglis, a town of 1,500 people in the state's rural Big Bend region, waiting alongside dozens of other campers. Trucks rumbled by carrying utility linemen, search and rescue workers, and law enforcement as the displaced residents sat and waited for news. | Pike had moved a few months earlier into a trailer park called Eleanor Oaks, in the neighboring hamlet of Yankeetown, after being priced out of another trailer park on higher ground w…
(2024-09-30). A federal attempt to foster 'high-integrity voluntary carbon markets' falls short, experts say. grist.org 
After two years of meetings and consultation with the public, a little-known federal regulator this month issued its Experts had hoped that the guidance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, would address widespread concerns about carbon credit-related fraud — essentially, the fear that credits are not delivering their promised emissions…
(2024-09-30). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-09-30). XV Bienal de La Habana: "Que el arte se entrecruce y tienda puentes de conexión" cubadebate.cu "Más allá de todas las diferencias, existe un espacio de conocimientos, expectativas y afectos que compartimos la mayoría de los seres humanos. Buscar estos puntos de conexión, esas zonas comunes que nos permitan avanzar juntos hacia un futuro más equitativo y sustentable debería ser nuestra principal divisa". Esta es la plataforma conceptual que se plantean los organizadores de la XV Bienal de La Habana.
(2024-09-30). Precios, bancarización y presupuesto entre los temas del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de septiembre. cubadebate.cu Es decisiva la etapa que vive el país asociada al proceso de implementación de las acciones aprobadas con el propósito de respaldar las Proyecciones de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía en 2024, trascendió en la reunión del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de septiembre.
(2024-09-30). Israeli Forces Abduct 13 Palestinians in Ramallah, Jerusalem, and Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, on Sunday, at least thirteen Palestinian citizens in the central and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Occupation forces abducted three young men in the Al-Am'ari refugee camp, south of Al-Biereh in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Bierheh. Media sources said that soldiers abducted Asem Mohammed Al-Bureiji, Yousef …
(2024-09-30). Israel preparing to build new segregation wall in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli forces began sweeping farmlands on Sunday in preparation for the construction of a segregation wall in the Bulldozers leveled crops in the town of Sinjil in the central West Bank, with the wall set to deprive landowners of access to their groves and confiscate around 8,000 dunams of land. | The decision to erect the wall was taken eight months ago, part of the far-right Israeli government's plan to isolate Palestinian lands from Highway 60, a South—North intercity road…
(2024-09-30). Massive craters, four collapsed buildings: This is how the site of Nasrallah's killing looks. haaretz.com Satellite images and ground footage reveal the aftermath of the attack on Hezbollah's central command HQ, which killed its chief, Nasrallah, along with a top militant and a key Iranian Revolutionary Guards general…
(2024-09-30). Israel 'Breaks' Hezbollah's Backbone; After Nasrallah, IDF Kills Top Leader Nabil Qaouk | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military claimed to have killed a senior Hezbollah official just a day after the assassination of the Lebanese military group's chief, Hassan Nasrallah. IDF said it killed Nabil Qaouk in an airstrike last night in Beirut. According to the IDF, Qaouk was the commander of Hezbollah's "preventive security unit" and a senior member of the terror group's central council. Watch this for more.
(2024-09-30). Israel's plan to assassinate leaders. unitedworldint.com First impressions from Iran and evaluations of Palestinian journalist Mohammed Abu Taqiyya The world's eyes are on Lebanon after the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and the central commanders in Israel's attack. We continue to present the observations and evaluations of our sources in the region. Gàºrkan Demir, the Iran correspondent for Türkiye's Ulusal …
(2024-09-30). Israel's attack on Beirut's Kola: What happened and why it matters. aljazeera.com The attack on Sunday was the first one to target a central district of Beirut, not its suburbs, since October 7.
(2024-09-30). Israeli air attack hits central Beirut. aljazeera.com An Israeli air attack on an apartment in central Beirut on Sunday reportedly killed three members of a Palestinian group…
(2024-09-30). 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.
(2024-09-30). Three senior PFLF members killed in first Israeli strike in central Beirut since Oct 7. presstv.ir At least three senior members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in central Beirut.
(2024-09-30). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, 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, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-30). Lion dragon dance performed to greet National Day in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A lion and dragon dance is staged on the street of Central to greet the upcoming National Day in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Sept. 29, 2024.
(2024-09-30). Xi pays tribute to fallen heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen heroes at Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Monday.
(2024-09-30). 'Draconian Decision': Mushawarat on CBSE order to drop Urdu. ummid.com All India Muslim Majlis e Mushawarat has slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its decision to drop Urdu as one of the languages to write Class 10 and Class 12 board exams…
(2024-09-30). CBI Chief Leaves for Istanbul to Attend 6th OIC Central Banks Conference. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin left Tehran for Istanbul at the head of a high-ranking delegation late on Sunday to participate in the 6th International Conference of the Central Banks of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
(2024-09-30). Iranian, Turkish Top Bankers Stress Enhancing Bilateral Monetary, Banking Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The governors of the central banks of Iran and Turkey stressed the need to enhance bilateral ties in the field of banking.
(2024-09-30). Azerbaijan: PACE should hold an Urgency Debate to address the grave human rights situation. fidh.org
(2024-09-30). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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(2024-09-30). Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland's failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad. fidh.org
(2024-09-30). El tiempo este 30 de septiembre: Algunas lluvias en gran parte del país. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en todo el país, con nublados ocasionales y aisladas lluvias en la mañana en la costa norte central, oriental y el sur occidental. Desde el final de la mañana se nublará con chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en gran parte del país, estas lluvias pueden extenderse hasta horas de la noche.
(2024-09-30). Historic 'Trail of Tears' art show held for second year in Tennessee town. peoplesworld.org 
WOODBURY, Tenn.—For the second year in a row, the "Trail of Tears" art show was held in this Tennessee city a few miles from the bustling municipality of Murfreesboro, 30 miles south of Nashville. The show opened on Aug. 2 in the city art center. The exhibition was organized by Melba Checote-Eads, a citizen of …
(2024-09-30). Mistaking Militarism for Statecraft, Empire for Democracy and Debt for Prosperity. transcend.org 26 Sep 2024 – No strategy to the war game, no accounting to our economy, we have fumbled and stumbled to the precipice of global war, now led by a Democratic Administration.
(2024-09-30). Time for Tough Questions to Tester and Sheehy. counterpunch.org 
A recent column by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan called into sharp question the "gallingly disingenuous" refusal of Montana's Democratic Senator Jon Tester to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket at the very top of his party. And the Daily Montanan is right — it's the worst kind of phony stances taken by people who have
(2024-09-30). Trump intensifies his racist attacks on Harris and immigrants. peoplesworld.org 
ERIE, Pa.—Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters in …
(2024-09-30). Trump intensifies his racist attacks on Harris and immigrants. peoplesworld.org ERIE, Pa., — Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist, Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters …
(2024-09-30). Trump intensifies his racist attacks on Harris and immigrants. peoplesworld.org 
ERIE, Pa., — Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist, Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters …
(2024-09-30). Activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah's mother launches hunger strike. newarab.com 
"As of today, the 30th of September 2024, I consider that Alaa is unlawfully detained [and] kidnapped. I am going on a full hunger strike until he is released. This is to protest the crime committed against him by the Egyptian authorities and to protest th…
(2024-09-30). Egyptian rights defenders abroad face 'transnational repression'. newarab.com 
(2024-09-30). After Egypt's accession: BRICS "high hopes and tougher challenges" unitedworldint.com Perspectives, expectations and doubts in Egypt. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The BRICS summit will be held from October 22-24 in the Russian city of Kazan, and the summit is starting amid high hopes and difficult challenges. After the addition of new countries, most notably Egypt, interest in the new bloc has increased. The …
(2024-09-30). Kenya: Ruto's UDA party shaken by infighting. independent.co.ug Grassroots elections, which are held to pick local leaders for the party across the country, is also said to be a political headache for UDA. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Kenya's ruling UDA is at crossroads amid internal fight for control and influence. Ruto warns the infighting threatens the party's future. In recent weeks, a feud between …
(2024-09-30). Eat, Pray, Pollute: On The Needed Death of Tourism. counterpunch.org 
A crowd of 3,000 anti-tourism protesters descended on posh downtown Barcelona last July, their demeanor one of delighted malice. They cordoned off hotels and eateries with hazard tape, as if demarcating a crime scene. They sprayed with water guns the blithe holidaymakers seated in restaurants. Video footage showed unhappy couples and glowering young men chased from their seats by the mob, stunned at the indignity. | The protesters shouted "tourists go home." They held signs that said "Barcelona is not for sale." They spoke of "mass touristification" and inveighed against the greed of restaurateurs and hoteliers a…
(2024-09-30). South Asia in the New Global Debt Crisis — A Call for Collective Solutions. cadtm.org
(2024-09-30). 1] A Captivating Story of Truthfulnes Reflected Upon by Al Allaamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Story of Kab Bin Malik [may Allah be pleased with him] Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al Mad'khali — [may Allah preserve him] said: All praise and thanks be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon Allah's Messenger, his family, companions, and …
(2024-09-30). Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers on the sidelines of a march in support of the coup plotters in Niger's capital, Niamey, July 30, 2023. | © 2023 Djibo Issifou/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images…
(2024-09-30). This week in history: September 30-October 6. wsws.org Paddington rail crash; Spinola steps down in Portugal; People's Republic of China founded; League of Nations adopts bankrupt anti-war measure.
(2024-09-30). Russia All Set To Achieve Putin's 'Main Goal' Of Ukraine War? Zelensky Loses More Of Donbas | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian Defence Ministry on Sep 29 claimed capturing another settlement in Donbas. The settlement of Makeevka in Lugansk People's Republic has fallen into Russian control. Russia said it destroyed a volley of western arms in its campaign in the region. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-30). China strives for global stability, prosperity. ecns.cn The 75-year journey of the People's Republic of China has witnessed the relentless efforts of the Chinese people to pursue development and progress, creating a miracle of long-term economic growth and social stability.
(2024-09-30). 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC. ecns.cn The country marks the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-09-30). Concert marks 75th founding anniversary of PRC. ecns.cn A concert was held at the Great Hall of the People on Sunday night to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
(2024-09-30). What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate. whyy.org Republican
(2024-09-30). The climate fight that's holding up the farm bill. grist.org 
Every five years, farmers and agricultural lobbyists descend on Capitol Hill to debate the farm bill, a massive food and agriculture funding bill that helps families afford groceries, pays out farmers who've lost their crops to bad weather, and props up less-than-profitable commodity markets, among dozens of other things. The last farm bill was passed in 2018, and in 2023 Congress extended the previous farm bill for an additional year after its negotiations led to a stalemate. That extension expires today, and Congress seems poised to settle for another one. | House Republicans and Democrats' primary dispute i…
(2024-09-30). Rwanda reports eight deaths linked to Marburg virus. aljazeera.com The deadly Marburg virus originates in fruit bats and spreads among people through close contact.
(2024-09-30). The first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. wsws.org Six people have died and 20 others are being treated for Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. This is the first-ever outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic disease in the country.
(2024-09-30). Jared Kushner says Israel must 'finish the job' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A top adviser to former US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Israel must be allowed to finish defeating Hezbollah after Jared Kushner, who is also former US president Donald Trump's son-in-law praised the Friday killing of Nasrallah in a massive Israeli airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb. | Kushner was seen as the architect of Trump's "Deal of the Century" peace plan which would have allowed Israel to annex huge tracts of the West Bank and was unanim…
(2024-09-30). More than 100 killed in Lebanon by Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Israel The death toll in Israeli strikes across the country Sunday rose to 105, including 32 in Ain Deleb, a town southeast of the port city of Sidon, 33 in the northeastern district of Baalbek-Hermel and seven more in Marjayoun | The strikes come after Nasrallah was killed in a massi…
(2024-09-30). Beirut: Dozens of buildings destroyed following Israel strikes. newarab.com 
Dozens of buildings in Smoke could still be seen billowing from several buildings on Saturday in the southern suburb of
(2024-09-30). Even after taking out Nasrallah, Netanyahu looks to intensify Israeli attacks on all fronts. haaretz.com Israel's massive airstrikes in Lebanon have dealt Hezbollah a severe blow, but will the IDF launch a ground offensive in south Lebanon? ‚ñ Netanyahu has completely lost interest in negotiations with Hamas while still paying lip service to bringing the hostages home…
(2024-09-30). Report: Israeli army conducts targeted raids in south Lebanon ahead of ground offensive. haaretz.com Hamas says Lebanon chief killed in IDF attack amid Israeli strikes across country ‚ñ Iranian official says 'criminal acts of Zionist regime' will not go unanswered ‚ñ U.S. officials reportedly concerned Tehran planning retaliation against Israel for Nasrallah killing ‚ñ Palestinian militant group says three of its leaders killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut ‚ñ 109 people killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Health Ministry says ‚ñ IDF says air force struck militants in northern Gaza Hamas compound once used as a school…
(2024-09-30). Gaza: Israeli Attacks Devastate Lives of Children with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Muhammad Haitham Hammad, a 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, and his mother, Marwa Atef Khalil Hammad, 27, in a tent after they were displaced, following the Israeli military's order directing civilians to evacuate from the north of Gaza to the south, September 5, 2024. Muhammad experiences recurrent seizures and was not getting regular access to his medication. | © 2024 Ahmad AL lulu for Human Rights Watch | The Israeli government's attacks and unlawful blockade against Gaza have inflicted profound suffering on children with disabilities, and explosive weapons have left many ot…
(2024-09-30). Hasan Nasrallah died on the road to liberate Palestine. mronline.org Israel's assassination of Hasan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hizballah, in an apocalyptic bombing attack on Beirut's southern suburb on Friday is likely, at least in the short term, to cause enormous shock, despair and demoralization among supporters of the resistance to Zionism in Lebanon and across the region.
(2024-09-30). Israeli settler group shares ad for properties in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An extremist Israeli settler group which wants to The group, known as
(2024-09-30). Hamas announces martyrdom of its leader in Lebanon in Israeli airstrike. presstv.ir Hamas announces the martyrdom of its leader in Lebanon during an Israeli airstrike against the southern part of the country.
(2024-09-30). Europeans, Arab and Muslim Nations Launch a New Initiative for an Independent Palestinian State. transcend.org 29 Sep 2024 – Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that "there is a growing consensus from Western and Arab countries, and from the Global South, that we need to establish a Palestinian Authority, Government and State, which has to be recognized."
(2024-09-30). 1,000 missing, at least 66 dead, as Hurricane Helene devastates southern Appalachia. wsws.org Upwards of three feet of rain caused disastrous flash flooding and mudslides in the region, taking out roads, bridges and towns.
(2024-09-30). Guangzhou lifts home buying restrictions. ecns.cn Guangzhou, located in south China's Guangdong Province has lifted restrictions on home purchases, the municipal government announced Sunday.
(2024-09-30). Achievements, opportunities of China, ASEAN countries spotlit at CAEXPO. ecns.cn The 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) concluded Saturday in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, showcasing development achievements and recommending business opportunities in China and across the ASEAN region.
(2024-09-30). Flash mob showcases beauty of Yi embroidery in Yunnan. ecns.cn Models present creations featuring embroidery of Yi ethnic group from Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, one of China's intangible cultural heritages, during a flash mob in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 29, 2024.
(2024-09-30). Relics from South China Sea make debut in Hainan. ecns.cn A total of 408 pieces (sets) artifacts from the two ancient shipwrecks were on display, along with 34 borrowed artifacts from the Palace Museum and other museums, bringing the total number of exhibits to 442.
(2024-09-30). Pregnant Philadelphians can still apply to the Philly Joy Bank for cash assistance. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Slots are filling up for the city's new But city leaders say there are still opportunities for people to participate and encourage eligible residents to apply sooner rather than later. | "We're still doing continuous outreach with organizations in our target neighborhoods, reminding folks, hey, we're still accepting…
(2024-09-30). Iran, India to Hold Joint Naval Drill in Persian Gulf. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Indian naval fleet has berthed at Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas for a joint exercise with the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf's waters.
(2024-09-30). Sudan military denies targeting UAE diplomatic post in Khartoum. aljazeera.com The Sudanese army accuses the RSF armed group of the 'shameful and cowardly' attack on ambassador's residence.
(2024-09-30). End Ukraine, Middle East and Sudan Wars Now. ummid.com Keeping in view all the high risks and possibilities of escalations, it has become extremely important that all these three conflicts – in Ukraine, Middle East and Sudan, should end as soon as possible.
(2024-09-30). Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast. aljazeera.com At least 10 people still missing and 29 rescued in latest boat disaster in the Mediterranean.
(2024-09-30). Tunisia: Release Former Truth Commission President. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sihem Bensedrine. | © 2018 NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — A Tunisian judge has detained a prominent activist and former president of the Truth and Dignity Commission, Sihem Bensedrine, apparently in retaliation for her work on accountability for decades of human rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. Tunisian authorities should immediately release her.An investigative judge of a Tunis court ordered Bensedrine detained on August 1, 2024, after a hearing connected to her work as head of the Truth and Dignity Commission between 2014 and 2018. The ju…
(2024-09-30). Karuma Hydropower Dam. independent.co.ug 
Uganda makes a major leap in energy future but more work lies a head COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda commissioned its largest hydropower project, the Karuma Hydropower Dam, on September 26, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards enhanced electricity generation for both industrial growth and household access. The commissioning of the …
(2024-09-30). 18 seek compensation for injuries sustained in factory fire. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen workers who sustained serious injuries from a fire that broke out at Landy Industries in Mukono district are demanding compensation. The factory manufactures Plastic shoes, Sandals, boots, and health sandals. The fire broke out after an explosion was heard in the factory. Vicky Akello, 19, from Pader District in Northern …
(2024-09-30). UNOC hails Ugandan logistics companies for maximizing local content. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Oil Company-UNOC has commended players in the oil and gas sector for adhering to the local content needs that have seen numerous Ugandans benefit from the sector. Jessica Kyeyune made the remarks while representing the UNOC CEO at a National Supplier engagement organised by Threeways Shipping (TWS) …
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Evolve Africa, on Friday, September 27th , announced the fourth edition of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) 2024. This year's awards will be held under the theme 'Promoting Sustainable Marketing. The awards aim to inspire and motivate marketers to create campaigns that drive business success and contribute positively to society …
Across Africa, effects of climate change are deepening gaps in access to food, water, and energy COMMENT | HAKAINDE HICHILEMA | With vast arable lands, rich reserves of critical minerals, and almost endless solar and wind power potential, Africa could practically be the world's engine room. Many of its economies continue to be propelled by improved …
The continent has natural resource wealth and great strength in its young, talented, growing population COMMENT | TOSIN ENIOLORUNDA | Tech innovations empower individuals, drive financial inclusion and foster economic resilience across the continent. Africa's economic revival is real. Economic progress in Africa has seen various false dawns. Whether halted by tragic natural disasters, political instabilities or military …
On Sunday, day 359 of Israel's ongoing, continuous assault on the entire population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued dropping bombs on civilians, as well as wiring and detonating buildings in Gaza City. With no fuel left in northern Gaza, the casualties were carried to the hospital on stretchers by men walking on foot, …
The United States unveiled charges Friday against three individuals as it accused Iran of election interference, saying malicious actors had hacked the campaign of former president The three defendants were said to have conspired with others to carry out "a years-long, wide ranging hacking operation on behalf of the The ope…
Hundreds of families crammed into vehicles and fled Fresh strikes struck Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday after huge raids hours before that the Israeli army said it targeted Hezbollah's "central headquarters". | Bottlenecks formed in the middle of the night on normally…
Israeli forces abducted four Palestinian young men, before dawn on Sunday, in various areas of the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the village of Abu Qash, northwest of Ramallah and abducted the young man, Khaled Ahmad Qad after storming his home. Sources added that Israeli soldiers abducted …
Early Sunday morning, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians from their homes in Bethlehem, located in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said several army jeeps invaded Saff Street in central Bethlehem, where they stormed and ransacked the home of 21-year-old Ibrahim Husam Abdullah before abducting him. The sources further reported that soldiers also invaded the …
Tripartite MOU signing between Baguio Central University (Baguio City, Philippines), aSSIST University (Korea), and the SDG School of Management (Geneva). | On September 25, 2024, during the second day of the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation Global Conference (WGC24) in Seoul, Korea, Baguio Central University (BCU) achieved a significant milestone in its internationalization efforts. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formalized between BCU, aSSIST University in Seoul, and the SDG School of Management in Geneva, cementing a partnership that will foster global academic collaboration. T…
Image by Allison Saeng. | America and its origin story are full of unexamined assumptions, one of the biggest being that voters actually cast their ballots for presidential candidates. Is democracy — which comes from the Greek words for people (demos) and rule (kratos) — the USA's foundational "Big Lie"? Consider that, according to Ari Berman's new book Minority Rule, only 1.8% of the population of the 13 original states voted in George Washington's 1789 presidential election. In One Person, One Vote? director Maximina Juson goes behind the closed doors of 1787's Constitutional Convention, when Ame…
Mass protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. The writer is First Secretary of Workers World Party. The presidential election this year is a watershed moment for the working-class movement and for the anti-imperialist forces within it. It is time to do what has yet to . . . | 
Egyptian authorities have refused to release dissident Abdel Fattah, 42, was arrested on September 29, 2019. | Just over two years later, he was handed a five-year sentence for "spreading false news" by sharing a Facebook post about police brutality. | His family on Thursday urged the government of 
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The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that Israeli airstrikes on Saturday led to the deaths of 33 individuals and left 195 others injured. The Israeli military continued its bombardment across various Lebanese cities and towns, targeting the southern suburbs, an industrial area near Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, and regions along the Lebanese-Syrian border. …
Workers World condemns Israel's assassination of the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, that took place in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, on Sept. 27. Nasrallah had been leading the Lebanon-based liberation organization for 32 years. His assassination was part of a larger massacre, as the same Israeli airstrikes . . . | 
Israel conducted a wave of air strikes on the south of Lebanon's capital Beirut on Friday, levelling several buildings in a densely populated neighbourhood. | The The strikes were heard across the Mediterranean city, and sparked panic in the residential area. | They were by far the fiercest strikes to hit Beirut since Israel increased attacks on Lebanon this week, killing hundreds of people. | Israeli Pr…
GAZA | Xinhua | Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed in the Israeli airstrikes targeting the militant group's command headquarters a day earlier in Dahieh, Beirut's southern suburbs. In a statement, the group mourned Nasrallah, describing him as "a great martyr" and "a heroic, bold, brave, wise, insightful, and …
Violent explosions rocked the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in the Dahiyeh southern suburb of Ten loud explosions were heard in a wave of air raids that hit an area close to the road leading to Lebanon's only international airport in Beirut, with local media reporting that a large crater was seen on the site of the attack and that several buildings were flattened. | Footage aired on local media showed a massive column of smoke rising from the s…
A paramilitary attack on a market in the The 
COMMENTS | Oscord Mark Otile | The recent remarks made by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, suggesting that Uganda's tax burden is among the lowest in the region, merits a critical examination. While the statement may hold some statistical truth, it does not accurately reflect the lived realities of many Ugandans. In consideration with …
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has eulogized Fr. Darmian Grimes as a selfless man who strived for the betterment of others at the expense of his wellbeing. In a message read by Businessman and old student, Patrick Bitature at the burial of Grimes at Namasagali on Saturday, Museveni noted that, Grimes's act …
"Ageing is not optional; let's promote and protect older persons' rights." Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda aims to commemorate this day under the theme "Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Older Persons; Everyone's Responsibility because Ageing is Not Optional." This theme emphasises the need for collective action to promote and protect the …
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICT State Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku has promised new government commitment to work with partners to prevent and eliminate the rabies disease in Uganda by 2030. "Government is committed to work with all stakeholders to fight rabies. Rabies is a deadly disease and it is too expensive for individuals …