(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). 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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(2024-09-28). 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
(2024-09-28). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). Algeria reimposes visa requirements on Moroccan nationals. newarab.com 
(2024-09-28). Qatar boosts agrifood investments in Algeria with new projects. newarab.com 
On 20 September, Algeria's National Agricultural Land Office (ONTA) granted
(2024-09-28). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. cadtm.org
(2024-09-28). Hezbollah confirms the death of Hasan Nasrallah in Israeli carpet-bombing. mondoweiss.net 
Considered an icon of resistance against Israel and one of the most influential political figures in the Arab world, Hasan Nasrallah was killed by a massive Israeli airstrike that leveled an entire residential block in Beirut's Dahiya district.
(2024-09-28). 'Precarious moment in Mideast': U.S. warns of deepening conflict after Israel's Beirut strike. haaretz.com U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement denying that the U.S. was involved or had any knowledge of Israel's targeted strike on Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, after Israeli officials claimed the U.S. was informed of the operation shortly ahead of time…
(2024-09-28). IDF renews strikes on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut; missile from Yemen aimed at Israel intercepted. haaretz.com Hezbollah confirms longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Friday's Israeli strike in Beirut ‚ñ Deputy chief of Iran's Guards was killed in the strikes alongside Nasrallah ‚ñ Biden: Nasrallah's killing a 'measure of justice,' but it's 'time for Israel to reach cease-fire deals' ‚ñ Iranian leader Ali Khamenei vows revenge ‚ñ IDF says attacked 140 Hezbollah targets since Friday night ‚ñ IDF: Calling up three reserve battalions…
(2024-09-28). Hezbollah fires at north, central Israel and West Bank after IDF targets Nasrallah in Beirut. haaretz.com IDF: Missile launched from Lebanon landed in open area in central Israel ‚ñ IDF says it killed 'head of Hamas infrastructure in southern Syria' ‚ñ Israel checking to see if Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike ‚ñ Netanyahu cuts short U.S. visit ‚ñ Biden: 'The U.S. had no knowledge of IDF action' ‚ñ New York Times: Iran's supreme leader Khamenei called an urgent meeting of Iran's Security Council…
(2024-09-28). After Bombing Hezbollah HQ, IDF To Invade Lebanon? Amid Nasrallah Suspense, Israel's Plan Revealed. hindustantimes.com An Israeli official made a big revelation on IDF's possible ground operation against Hezbollah. The official reportedly claimed the operation will be 'carried out as swiftly as possible'. The official also accused the Lebanese group of using civilians as human shields. Watch for more.
(2024-09-28). Israeli Shock and Awe in Lebanon Aims to Create Anger, Fear, Panic, Division. thealtworld.com Accompanying Israeli aggression against Lebanon is a central psychological element of "shock and awe" meant to amplify the very real destruction and damage being done to Lebanon and Hezbollah. | It is designed to create fear, anger, panic, division, and desertion among US-Israeli opponents and disrupt the ability to resist military operations. | Independent media, by remaining objective and avoiding sensationalism, creates a bulwark against the effects of "shock and awe."
(2024-09-28). Iraqi resistance hits Israeli targets with drones 'in support of Palestine, Lebanon'. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has carried out new operations in the Israeli-occupied territories of Palestine, hitting the targets with drones "in support of Palestine, Lebanon."
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). Hypocrisy: The Conflict of Zionist Hawks and Vultures. cadtm.org
(2024-09-28). US charges three Iranians over Trump campaign hack. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-09-28). USA Sees 'Arrest Netanyahu' Campaign Amid Israel PM's UNGA Speech | New York, Gaza, Hamas, Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Massive protests erupted in New York City against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations General Assembly. Hundreds of demonstrators marched in New York City. Protesters also carried banners, including one that read "arrest Netanyahu." Watch for more. s…
(2024-09-28). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-09-28). Iran Fumes At Netanyahu's UNGA Speech, Israel's Beirut & Gaza War; 'No Less A Devil Than Hitler…'. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the IDF carried out massive strikes in Beirut, Lebanon. Addressing the United Nations Security Council Media Stakeout in New York on Friday, Araghchi said, "The whole world must stand up and stop this bloodthirsty monster that is no less a devil than Hitler." He also attacked the US for supporting Israel.
(2024-09-28). Venezuela Suspends Commercial Flights with Chile. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( Until now, only the Venezuelan airline Estelar Airlines was flying the Caracas-Santiago de Chile route from the Simón Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, with a weekly frequency. | The Notam, not y…
(2024-09-28). Big Money is trying to privatize, and sabotage our election system and voting rights. indybay.org Protesters In Front Of The Home Of Billionaire Leonard Anthony Leo:…
(2024-09-28). Campaigning in Arizona, Kamala Harris pledges to "work across the aisle" to expand border police. wsws.org Hours after Trump promised to carry out mass deportations of legal immigrants, Harris, who has yet to visit Springfield, Ohio, flew to the US-Mexico border wall where she pledged to adopt virtually all of the Republicans' anti-immigrant agenda.
(2024-09-28). Shubhankar Sharma's Resilience Shines at Acciona Open de Espana. devdiscourse.com India's Shubhankar Sharma showcased remarkable resilience in the second round of the 2024 Acciona Open de Espana, carding a 1-under 70 to secure a place tied-57th.
(2024-09-28). 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…
(2024-09-28). 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: …
(2024-09-28). 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…
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). 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….
(2024-09-28). 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…
(2024-09-28). 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…
(2024-09-28). Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' confirmed as India's Oscar entry. ummid.com The Film Federation of India (FFI) Monday September 23, 2024 confirmed Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2025, also known as Oscar 2025.
(2024-09-28). Jamia Researcher Wins Carl June CAR-TCR Summit Travel Award. ummid.com Areej Akhtar, a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research and Studies (MCARS), Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) has been honored with the first-ever Carl June CAR-TCR Summit travel award at an event held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
(2024-09-28). Exclusive: Sen. Warren to campaign for Harris-Walz in MontCo Sunday. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Sen. Elizabeth Warren will visit Warren, a progressive Democrat who has represented Massachusetts since 2016, led the creation of the <...
(2024-09-28). Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A federal agency has awarded $1.2 million dollars to community health centers in Philadelphia to expand mental health care and The money will be split into two $600,000 grants, going to nonprofit
(2024-09-28). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul Regarding NYC Mayor Adams. urbancny.com 
"This is an extraordinarily difficult day for New York City." "I have carefully reviewed the indictment released by the United States Department of Justice. This indictment is the latest in a disturbing pattern of events that has, understandably, contributed to a sense of unease among many New Yorkers. "Our judicial system is based on the foundational principle that all of us are presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Yet those of us who have chosen a career in elected office know that we're held to a higher standard. Given the responsibilities we hold as public servants, that's entirely appropriate. "New York…
(2024-09-28). Cuba recuerda el 75 aniversario del nacimiento de la República Popular China. cubadebate.cu En un acto encabezado por el Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el Primer Ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuba recordó el aniversario 75 del nacimiento de la República Popular China, un país que al cual la isla caribeña "estará invariablemente unido frente a cada adversidad". En el Palacio de la Revolución, Marrero Cruz subrayó que la fundación de la Nueva China cambió el curso de la historia.
(2024-09-28). Sancionan en Sancti Spíritus a un ciudadano por malversar más de 200 mil pesos al Estado. cubadebate.cu Nunca se había visto delante de un tribunal en los 35 años de vida y ahora debía responder por la apropiación de más de 200 mil pesos en solo diez meses que desempeñó el cargo de administrador de la bodega La Riviera, perteneciente a la Unidad Empresarial de Base (UEB) Sur de la Empresa Municipal de Comercio de Sancti Spíritus.
(2024-09-28). Se descarrila tren local en Matanzas e interrumpe tráfico por la Línea Central. cubadebate.cu Un tren local con tres coches de pasajeros que se dirigía hacia Los Arabos, en la provincia de Matanzas, se descarriló a las 5: 15 pm de este 27 de septiembre, cuando circulaba por el Km 149,2 de la Línea Central, entre las estaciones de Quintana y Jovellanos.
(2024-09-28). Cuba prorroga beneficios arancelarios para importación de productos sin carácter comercial. cubadebate.cu Cuba prorrogó hasta el próximo 31 de enero de 2025 la importación sin carácter comercial de alimentos, aseo, medicamentos e insumos médicos, como equipaje acompañado y exentos del pago del impuesto aduanero. Según la Resolución 311 del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios, publicada en la edición número 45 (extraordinaria) de la Gaceta Oficial, la decisión se hará de forma excepcional.
(2024-09-28). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja: Cambio climático y economía: øcómo seguir produciendo? cubadebate.cu Esta semana Cuadrando la Caja les invita a sumarse al debate sobre Cambio climático y economía: øCómo seguir produciendo? øQué relación tienen? øCómo afectan nuestros bolsillos? Si les cuadra el tema déjennos sus preguntas o dudas y súmese al debate junto a expertos en clima y economía. La cita es éste domingo 29 de septiembre por Canal Caribe a las 07: 00 p.m.
(2024-09-28). IDF imposes emergency measures restricting gatherings to 1,000 people in central Israel. haaretz.com The Israeli army spokesperson stated that Hezbollah still possesses strategic capabilities that threaten Israel, following the killing of Nasrallah in Beirut on Friday…
(2024-09-28). Hezbollah Boss Caught In IDF Attack Launched Right After Netanyahu's UN Speech? | Nasrallah | Beirut. hindustantimes.com IDF claimed to have struck Hezbollah's central headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut on Sep 27. Israeli media reported that the Hezbollah headquarters was built under civilian buildings. IDF did not mention its target, but multiple reports said the Hezbollah chief was the pick-out. Israeli media reported that Tel Aviv is now checking if Hasan Nasrallah was present at the site. Watch for more.
(2024-09-28). Families flee Israeli attacks on Beirut suburbs. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). 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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(2024-09-28). Baguio Central University Participates in the 2024 WURI Global Conference. pressenza.com 
Seoul, Korea | The Smart WUNI leaders—a global network of innovators united by their commitment to making a difference. BCU's Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang (5th from L), Dean of the Graduate School and a member of the Board of Directors, is seated alongside the elected President of the WUNI Leaders, Dr. Robert F. Hayden Jr., WGC 2024 Conference Chair Dr. Jin Suk Kim, and other esteemed members of the Board of Directors. | Baguio Central University (BCU) has showcased its commitment to innovation and academic excellence by participating in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Conference…
(2024-09-28). '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…
(2024-09-28). Sharpton and Central Park Five members get out the vote in battleground Pennsylvania. whyy.org A few dozen New Yorkers boarded a bus in Harlem on Friday with civil rights leader With less than 40 days until Election Day, the choice of a battleground state for a get-out-the-vote bus tour mad…
(2024-09-28). Azerbaijan: PACE should hold an Urgency Debate to address the grave human rights situation. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). 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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(2024-09-28). Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland's failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). Actualización del estado actual de pacientes afectados en el accidente en la central flotante KPS-57 ubicada en la bahía de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Al amanecer de este 28 de septiembre continúan ingresados con quemaduras en el Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras cinco extranjeros de nacionalidad turca, trabajadores de la central flotante KPS-57, y un cubano con politraumas en el Hospital Calixto García. Todos afectados en el accidente en la bahía de La Habana que provocó un incendio en la mañana de este viernes.
(2024-09-28). Why 'Shy' Iqra Hasan Decided To Join Active Politics | Samajwadi Party MP Reveals | The Interview. hindustantimes.com In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha, Iqra Hasan, a member of the Samajwadi Party, discussed her decision to enter active politics. She also reflected on her earlier life experiences that shaped her political journey. Watch the full interview on September 29 at 11 AM.
(2024-09-28). The 2024 elections and the danger of fascism: The working class must no longer remain at the mercy of its enemies. workers.org 
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 . . . |
(2024-09-28). Oppose the persecution of Momodou Taal! Mobilize the working class to defend democratic rights! wsws.org The move to suspend and deport Taal is part of a broader assault on democratic rights under conditions of escalating global war.
(2024-09-28). Restoring trust seen as key after runoff in Japan. ecns.cn Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to be Japan's next prime minister after being elected the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a runoff election on Friday, needs to lead the party in regaining public trust, according to analysts.
(2024-09-28). If we don't confront the Deep State head-on, we will continue to live under its rule. expose-news.com The Deep State is a network of unelected officials, powerful institutions, and corporate elites that operate beyond democratic control. It involves bureaucratic, military and intelligence actors who shape national and global policies …
(2024-09-28). The Heat: UN General Assembly. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations General Assembly has heard from global leaders this week on a wide range of challenges facing the world. | To discuss some of these pressing issues, we are joined by: | Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Foreign Minister. | @ICRC_lbüëáüèΩ
(2024-09-28). South Asia in the New Global Debt Crisis — A Call for Collective Solutions. cadtm.org
(2024-09-28). Normalizan circulación vial por túnel de la bahía. cubadebate.cu Una obstrucción en los conductos de drenaje del túnel impidió el manejo de las aguas derivadas del evento meteorológico. Con apoyo de las autoridades del territorio y la participación de brigadas y medios especializados se logró la evacuación de las aguas y el túnel vuelve a la normalidad.
(2024-09-28). Nigerian official talks about the country's potential to join BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The Nigerian representative spoke about possible cooperation with Russia at the state level…
(2024-09-28). There would be no resistance to Israel in the region without Iran: Lebanese scholar. presstv.ir It is not farfetched to say there would be no resistance to the Israeli regime in the region without the Islamic Republic of Iran, says a Lebanese scholar…
(2024-09-28). Trump, Standing Beside Zelensky, Flaunts Ties With Putin. Watch What Happens Next | Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump met in New York on September 27. During a press conference, Trump said he has a "very good relationship" with both Putin and Zelensky. Zelensky quickly interjected Trump and said, "I hope we have more good relations." Watch this video to know what happened next. | eat…
(2024-09-28). Xi to award national medals, honorary titles ahead of National Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will award national medals and honorary titles at a ceremony to be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 10 a.m. Sunday ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). Walz vs. Vance: The Vice Presidential Showdown to Watch. devdiscourse.com Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next week in the sole scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, offering each candidate a platform to reinforce their running mate's message just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
(2024-09-28). Israel's military says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. aljazeera.com While Hezbollah has yet to comment, Israel says it hit the group's leadership at their headquarters in south Beirut.
(2024-09-28). Israel targets Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut suburb attack. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-09-28). Hezbollah Confirms Martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah. orinocotribune.com Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah confirmed on 28 September the assassination of its Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah in the intense Israeli airstrikes that hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday. | "His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great and immortal martyred comrades, whose path he led for nearly thirty years, during which he led them from victory to victory, succeeding the Master of the Martyrs of the Islamic Resistance in 1992 until the liberation of Lebanon in 2000 and to the glorious divine victory in 2006 and all the battles of honor and sacrifice…
(2024-09-28). Nasrallah's assasination: These are the command centers and buildings attacked by the IDF in Beirut. haaretz.com In the Israeli attack that killed Hassan Nasrallah, at least four buildings collapsed, under which Hezbollah's main command center was located. Later, six additional buildings in southern Beirut were attacked, where missiles and other equipment were hidden…
(2024-09-28). Israel at war, day 358: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah killed by Friday's Israeli airstrike in Beirut. haaretz.com Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah killed in Friday's IDF airstrike on Beirut ‚ñ Israel: Commander of Hezbollah's southern front, commander of Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon and Iran's Revolutionary Guards deputy commander also among top officials killed in Lebanon ‚ñ Report: Iran's supreme leader transferred to safe location with increased security ‚ñ Blinken: Coming days 'will determine which path this region is on, with profound consequences for its people' ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 358 days into the war…
(2024-09-28). Nasrallah Pronounced Martyred. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary General of Hezbollah Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah was pronounced martyred in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a number of residential buildings in Beirut's densely populated southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Friday.
(2024-09-28). Israeli troops leak video of themselves blowing up Rafah mosque. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers have leaked video of themselves blowing up a mosque in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. | Video shared on The mosque appeared empty, with signs of bombardment damage in the footage. | One Israeli soldier appearing in the footage smiled as he tossed an explosive in the air. | Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi shared the footage, saying on X that it had been provided to right-wing Israe…
(2024-09-28). Netanyahu declares all-out war at UN, then Israel slaughters hundreds in Beirut. wsws.org Barely an hour after Netanyahu finished speaking, his regime demonstrated the genocidal content of his war vow, as huge explosions reduced residential apartment buildings to rubble in heavily-populated southern Beirut.
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). Barakat From Beirut: The Resistance Will Be Victorious and the Zionists and Imperialists Will Be Defeated. orinocotribune.com Speaking today from Beirut, Lebanon, after the Zionist entity's massive terror bombing of the southern suburbs of Beirut, Khaled Barakat, member of the Executive Committee of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, emphasized that "the resistance will be victorious and the zionists and imperialists will be defeated, despite their horrific crimes. They will fall before the unified power of the resistance, from Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and throughout the region." | He urged all to participate widely and massively in the demonstrations on October 5, 6 and 7 around the world,…
(2024-09-28). Iran Stands By Lebanon: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Condemning the Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Tehran's solidarity with Lebanon and the resistance front.
(2024-09-28). Iran Condemns Israeli Assault on Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson roundly condemned the Zionist regime's "brutal and terrorist" aerial attacks that targeted a number of residential buildings in Beirut's densely populated southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Friday.
(2024-09-28). Speculation over Hezbollah leader's fate after Israeli bombing. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-09-28). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-09-28). Israel continues to pound Beirut early Saturday after deadly Hezbollah HQ strike. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | Israel launched fresh attacks on targets in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh early Saturday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah weapons stored under civilian buildings. Eyewitnesses in Beirut reported Israeli warplanes flying over the city's southern suburb and conducting several rounds of bombings within an hour in the Dahieh district. Prior to …
(2024-09-28). Israel Continues Massive Airstrikes in Southern Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Beirut and other areas in Lebanon on Saturday, intensifying a conflict that has left hundreds dead, while Hezbollah denied Israeli claims of weapon storage in civilian buildings hit during the raids.
(2024-09-28). Fresh Israel massacre in Lebanon as officials scramble for truce. newarab.com 
An The family was among at least 25 people killed so far on Friday, as Israeli strikes hit several villages and towns in Lebanon's south including in Nabatiyeh, Tyre, Marjeyoun and Jezzine. | Around noon, air raids targeted towns in the Zahleh district in the northeastern Bekaa. | The attacks c…
(2024-09-28). Families flee to Beirut's seafront to escape devastating Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Waves of Israeli attacks on southern areas in Lebanon's capital kill several people and force many residents to flee.
(2024-09-28). Iran says Israel deadly airstrike on Beirut 'game-changing escalation'. presstv.ir Iran's embassy in Lebanon says Israel's major attack on Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahiya represents a dangerous escalation.
(2024-09-28). New wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut hours after deadly raids. presstv.ir A new wave of Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital Beirut, which had come under deadly aerial attacks by the regime just hours earlier.
(2024-09-28). At least 8 killed, nearly 80 injured in Israeli bombing of Beirut suburb; rescue op underway. presstv.ir Thick plumes of smoke were visible rising from the sites of the strikes, which reportedly targeted at least four buildings.
(2024-09-28). Escaping the Inferno: Beirut's Displaced Families Face Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com Smoke was still rising from Beirut's southern suburbs Saturday morning, visible to many of the families who had fled their homes there the night before to escape Israel's massive bombardment.
(2024-09-28). Ancient Iranian Paintings Unveil Sassanian Social and Artistic Traditions. tvbrics.com 
Images reveal social customs and artistic traditions of an ancient civilisation in southern Iran…
(2024-09-28). Hurricane Helene devastates a wide swathe of southeastern United States. wsws.org The size and intensity of the storm, as well as its duration over land, must be attributed to the impact of climate change.
(2024-09-28). Seoul City Hosts 19th Homeless World Cup 2024: 49 Nations Representing All Continents. pressenza.com 
A Photo Reportage! | From 21 to 28 September 2024, the capital of South Korea, Seoul City is hosting the 19th Homeless World Cup 2024 at Hanyang University. It is bringing 500 men and women players from 64 teams representing 49 nations, which is said to be the first tournament in Asia. | Some of the players from the 64 teams… ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ The opening ceremony was adorned by a parade, and welcoming, and congratulatory speeches. Mel Young, President of the Here ar…
(2024-09-28). China's trade with ROK increasingly competitive. ecns.cn The industrial business sectors of China and South Korea, once complementary a decade ago, have become increasingly competitive in mid — to high-end manufacturing, a trend that is expected to intensify in the coming years, said market watchers on Friday.
(2024-09-28). China Coast Guard monitors Philippines' resupply to its warship illegally grounded in Ren'ai Reef. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said on Friday that it monitored the Philippines' resupply to its warship illegally grounded in Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea on Thursday.
(2024-09-28). PLA organizes routing training near Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army said on Sunday morning that it conducted routine training activities near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Sunday.
(2024-09-28). South China Sea world's most open space, report says. ecns.cn The South China Sea is the world's busiest, most prosperous, and most open sea, with freedom of navigation and overflight for ships and aircraft fully guaranteed, according to a report released on Friday.
(2024-09-28). A public art project in Germantown will use poetry to combat gun violence. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two former Philadelphia poets laureate have launched a poetry and public art program in Germantown designed to curb gun violence. | Selected poems from the workshops will inform 20 new public artworks…
(2024-09-28). School safety: Survey finds most teachers question active shooter drills. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Teachers deal with nearly all types of challenges in the classroom. While they are pretty equipped to handle most of them, Arthur Steinberg, President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers explained, "Our members report mixed opinions about the utility of safety drills, but many agree that they are traumatizing and underscore the absolute fai…
(2024-09-28). Sudan paramilitary attack kills 18 at El-Fasher market: medic. newarab.com 
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(2024-09-28). Rape is being weaponised in Sudan's war. newarab.com 
(2024-09-28). Vanessa Fox: Understanding Moral Injury. worldbeyondwar.org 
Moral injury is a trauma that occurs when we are forced to act against our moral values, World BEYOND War's organizing intern Vanessa Fox tells us. With wars raging from Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan to the US/Mexico border, we are all suffering from moral injury right now. #worldbeyondwar…
(2024-09-28). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). 'It's needless death': Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws. aljazeera.com Abortion is generally illegal in Uganda, and fear of imprisonment leads many to resort to extreme and unsafe practices.
(2024-09-28). Janet Museveni launches Emerging Leaders Program. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, has launched the Emerging Leaders Program at Makerere University. The program is aimed at promoting positive behaviour change among youth in higher education institutions. The program, which the minister initiated last year, targets issues such as corruption, substance abuse, gambling, and the risks …
(2024-09-28). Mpuuga's proposed amendment to reduce size of parliament. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the former Leader of the opposition in parliament has said next week he will be ready to seek leave of parliament to introduce a private member's bill to cause electoral and constitutional amendments. The amendments among others will reduce the number of MPs. Speaking to reporters on …
(2024-09-28). PostBank, MTN MoMo partner to usher more Ugandans into the money economy through the XtraCash. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda (PBU) in partnership with MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) have launched Xtracash, a digital Micro Lending solution that is positioned to extend short term facilities to MTN mobile money subscribers. This initiative is poised to provide approximately 13 million mobile wallet holders in the country with …
(2024-09-27). Maryland Supreme Court Decision Favors The Bethesda African Cemetery. popularresistance.org On Friday, August 30, the Supreme Court of Maryland issued its decision in the case of Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition v. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County. The case, which began in the Circuit Court of Maryland in 2021, deals with the issue of whether or not the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), a government agency responsible for building, developing, financing, owning, and managing low and moderate-income housing, could legally sell an African Cemetery and the remains of African people without permission from descendants or the court. For decades, Montgomery County, the HOC and th…
(2024-09-27). Algeria reimposes visas on Moroccans, accusing Rabat of 'Zionist espionage'. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria reimposes visas on Moroccans, accusing Rabat of 'Zionist espionage' | Algiers says Israeli intelligence agents with Moroccan passports are carrying out actions detrimental to its security | | According to estimates, Moroccans represent the largest North African community settle…
(2024-09-27). At the UNGA, Europe has a good look in a distorting mirror. peoplesdispatch.org More than 30 European leaders are attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where they are supposedly tackling the world's most urgent crises. Their speeches, however, revealed much in common: a reluctance to break with support for Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, a lack of commitment to any real peace process for Ukraine, intentionally alienating China, and eyeing Africa's natural resources. | In his speech, European Council President
(2024-09-27). African Union Must Intervene — Asylum Seekers Enlisted to Kill Palestinians in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
If one is to visit the Mahal website, a pop-up reminder, reading 'Apply online', keeps appearing. It is as if the repeated beep is a reminder of the state of emergency, if not outright panic, in the Israeli military. Mahal is one of several recruiting agencies that aim to entice mercenaries from all around the
(2024-09-27). Israel plans to recruit African asylum seekers in exchange for residency. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-09-27). The Egyptian-Ethiopian dispute: A historic opportunity for BRICS to prove its international worth. uwidata.com By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt The visit of the head of Egyptian intelligence, General Abbas Kamel, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Aati, to Eritrea was a very significant message to all eyes monitoring the Horn of Africa region. The visit by the two Egyptian officials appeared to be a warning to …
(2024-09-27). African nations push for urgent UN reforms and call the current format illegitimate. peoplesdispatch.org The demand for reform is also supported by the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and countries such as China which want greater representation from the developing countries in global decision making.
(2024-09-27). South Africa finds oldest human DNA ever discovered in the region, some 10,000 years old. tvbrics.com 
Previously, the oldest DNA in the region had only been dented for about 2,000 years…
(2024-09-27). Zimbabwe ranks as one of five most educated countries in Africa. tvbrics.com 
UNESCO recognises Zimbabwe's achievements in education…
(2024-09-27). Organizations Globally Condemn the Fascism of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). globalresearch.ca October 1, 2024, marks the start of the
(2024-09-27). U.S. shooting itself in the foot with info warfare in Africa. mronline.org 
U.S. efforts to control information in Africa will ultimately backfire, says African journalist, author, and filmmaker David Hundeyin.
(2024-09-27). Responsible Betting in Uganda: The Best GamStop Alternatives. independent.co.ug 
The global digital revolution couldn't get around Africa, and Uganda is one of the best-developed countries on the continent. The rise in online betting has made this risky entertainment more accessible than ever, so locals are increasingly excited. According to reports, 57% of Ugandan residents make sports predictions regularly. Unfortunately, such a rapid industry rise …
(2024-09-27). Self-Exclusion in Uganda: A Path to Responsible Gambling. independent.co.ug 
A responsible approach to gambling is highly promoted across all continents, including Africa. Uganda is a relatively young market that is just beginning to boom, so appropriate actions to control the sector are necessary. The iGaming industry is legal and regulated in the country, but it still lacks user awareness about the possible negative consequences. …
(2024-09-27). The Egyptian-Ethiopian dispute: A historic opportunity for BRICS to prove its international worth. unitedworldint.com The bilateral conflict around the dam should be solved in a legal frame. To achieve sustainable peace, both sides need to address also issues around the Horn of Africa. By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt The visit of the head of Egyptian intelligence, General Abbas Kamel, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Aati, …
(2024-09-27). When You Suffer For Your Sanity And Struggle To Get Free. popularresistance.org In 1930, Clément Fraisse (1901—1980), a shepherd from France's Lozère region, was confined in a nearby psychiatric hospital after he tried to burn down his parents' farmhouse. For two years, he was held in a dark, narrow cell. Using a spoon, and later the handle of his chamber pot, Fraisse carved symmetrical images into the rough, wooden walls that surrounded him. Despite the inhumane conditions in these psychiatric hospitals, Fraisse made beautiful art in the darkness of his cell. Not far from Lozère is the monastery of Saint Paul de Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where Vincent van Gogh had been confin…
(2024-09-27). Israeli Army Carries Out 'Targeted' Strikes in Beirut Against Hezbollah. haaretz.com Following Beirut strike, a barrage of rockets targets northern Israel ‚ñ Netanyahu cuts short U.S. visit, will head back to Israel in few hours ‚ñ Biden: 'The U.S. had no knowledge of IDF action' ‚ñ New York Times: Iran's supreme leader Khamenei called an urgent meeting of Iran's Security Council ‚ñ Netanyahu addresses UN, insists Israel will continue Gaza and Lebanon strikes unabated…
(2024-09-27). Israeli Air/Missile Defenses. thealtworld.com 
Incoming strikes hitting targets across Israel may not be indicative of Israel exhausting its defenses but instead of local saturation & the fact no defense system is 100% effective; Saturation occurs when defenses are temporarily overwhelmed by more incoming targets in a specific area than can be intercepted at any given time; Full depletion of Israeli air defenses would be indicated by more incoming strikes hitting targets than being intercepted; To ascertain how long Israeli air defenses can be sustained, monthly production rates and stockpile levels of both Israeli and Hezbollah arsenals must be known; Such n…
(2024-09-27). Israel's Iron Dome. thealtworld.com The system is designed to counter cheap, numerous and ineffective rockets fired by Hamas and Hezbollah and the occasional precision guided weapon, not large quantities of precision guided weapons; While recent conflicts see 1000s of rockets fired at Israel, most are not targeted by the Iron Dome because they are deemed not a threat to critical targets; Production rates for Iron Dome interceptors are likely sufficient for all future scenarios of this manner; However, should 100s or even 1000s of cheap but effective precision guided rockets/missiles/drones be used in future conflicts, the Iron Dome will likely face…
(2024-09-27). Israel at war, day 357: Hezbollah chief reportedly survives IDF strike in Beirut. haaretz.com IDF says it carried out 'precise strike' on Hezbollah's central HQ in southern Beirut ‚ñ White House: U.S.-French cease-fire proposal between Israel and Lebanon was issued after 'careful consultation' with Israel ‚ñ Hamas has stopped responding to cease-fire proposals, diplomatic sources say ‚ñ Hamas' military wing has been defeated, IDF sources tell Haaretz ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 357 days into the war…
(2024-09-27). Massive Israeli strikes hit residential area in Beirut Southern Suburb. defenddemocracy.press The new Israeli aggression targeted residential neighborhoods in the Haret Hreik area. Sep 27, 2024 The Israeli occupation military carried out on Friday several airstrikes that hit residential neighborhoods in the Haret Hreik area in the Southern Suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported. This comes in parallel with the massive aggression …
(2024-09-27). Life & Death in the Information Domain: Implications of Israel's Pager Terror Attack. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-27). 'Not serious': Blinken again urges diplomacy as Israel strikes Beirut. aljazeera.com Antony Blinken warns region faces 'precarious moment', but experts say US's failure to pressure Israel fuelling crisis.
(2024-09-27). Google Was Set to Host an Israeli Military Conference. When We Asked About It, the Event Disappeared. theintercept.com The military tech conference, set for November at one of Google's Tel Aviv offices, was scrubbed from the internet when The Intercept asked questions.
(2024-09-27). The most appalling, 'Black Nazi' nominee looks to hand over North Carolina, thus the election to Harris. nationofchange.org So, hats off to extremist NC primary voters who endorsed this absurd, super-MAGA bigot, managing to put in play among the greatest backfires in American political history.
(2024-09-27). Capitalism Is Driven By Mental Illness. thealtworld.com 
I saw a "Of the Silicon Valley founders I know who went on some of the psychedelic self-discovery trips, almost 100% quit their jobs as CEO within a year," Allred said, adding, "Could be random anecdotes, but be careful with that stuff." | Allred tweeted this in response to writer Ashlee Vance
(2024-09-27). Civil war in the home of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel: Fear grips Culiacan. aljazeera.com Recent abduction and arrest of a top drug lord has set off a vicious war inside Mexico's most violent cartel.
(2024-09-27). Hanging by a Thread: US-led War Drills in the Korean Peninsula and the Threat of Global Nuclear War. counterpunch.org In her closing speech during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris presented the most openly militaristic take on Washington's Korea policy "since the GOP convention that nominated [Senator Barry] Goldwater in 1964". Harris's hawkish view all but discards diplomacy to focus on herding South Korea and Japan together to form a
(2024-09-27). Venetian Art and American Art. counterpunch.org 
We philosophers believe that there is something called 'art', which has an essence. And so our goal is to offer a general definition, encompassing all art made anywhere anytime. Art historians have a different goal. For the art historian, the aim is to describe diverse visual cultures, treating art as a form of cultural expression.
(2024-09-27). The Falsehoods At The Center Of Nuclear Deterrence. progressivehub.net ELAINE SCARRY | BOSTON REVIEW…
(2024-09-27). Saudi crown prince said he personally 'doesn't care' about Palestinian issue. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi crown prince said he personally 'doesn't care' about Palestinian issue | Mohammed bin Salman reportedly told Antony Blinken that while he was not concerned about 'the Palestinian issue', the young Saudi population were | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince…
(2024-09-27). Sudan army chief attacks 'regional players' in veiled reference to UAE. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan army chief attacks 'regional players' in veiled reference to UAE | Abdel Fattah al-Burhan addressed the UN General Assembly as fighting raged in Khartoum and el-Fasher | | Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaking at the UN General Assembly, 26 September 2024 (Reuter…
(2024-09-27). Live at 1 pm Eastern: It's Climate Week in NYC — The Climate Realism Show #128. wattsupwiththat.com It's climate week in New York City, yet another expensive and carbon-intensive gathering of global chicken littles clucking about the end of the world. More than 6,000 attendees from more than 100 countries converged on the Big Apple to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly Meeting, all the better to coordinate efforts to stop climate change by taking your freedom and money. But is Climate Week losing its cache and are there cracks in support for achieving goals like Net Zero?>
(2024-09-27). Are Ft. Worth police running a car towing racket? A dubious and violent arrest raises questions. therealnews.com 
Like many cop watchers, Carolina Ft. Worth has an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of her local city. So when she noticed Fort Worth police seemed to be targeting the vehicles of bar workers late at night, she set out to investigate. According to Carolina, many of the tow companies in the city are operated by retired police officers, raising questions about the possibility of a racket being run from within the police department. As she was filming police towing cars in the downtown area, an officer familiar to Carolina confronted her and began to arrest her. The ensuing police-initiated altercation le…
(2024-09-27). Finding Health Insurance for Expats. thecanary.co Getting reliable expatriate health insurance is key for those living abroad. Expats face new healthcare challenges in their new homes. It's vital to pick the right expat insurance solutions to navigate these issues. This article explores the various options available for expats and emphasizes the importance of careful planning and understanding. Given the complexities of […] | By
(2024-09-27). Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work? whyy.org Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. | The former president and current Republican nominee asserts that tariffs — basically import taxes — will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare. | He even says tariffs can promote world peace. | "Tariffs are the greatest thing ever invented," Trump said this month in Flint, Michigan. | As president, Trump imposed tariffs with a flourish — targeting imported solar…
(2024-09-27). When Every Second Counts: Advances in Cardiac Care. whyy.org With cardiac emergencies, every second counts. We look at the latest innovations saving patients and their hearts.
(2024-09-27). La campaña de Kamala Harris representa el amplio y poderoso movimiento anti-MAGA. peoplesworld.org 
La entrada de la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris en la carrera presidencial de 2024 ha transformado una contienda electoral renqueante en una carrera a toda velocidad hacia la meta. Tal vez lo que parece menos apreciado es el reconocimiento expreso de Harris de este momento sin precedentes en la vida de la nación: una tiranía sanguinaria …
(2024-09-27). Waves of explosions rock Beirut as Israel says it attacked Hezbollah HQ. aljazeera.com Israel says the attack targeted 'the central headquarters' of Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital.
(2024-09-27). What we know about Israel's latest attacks on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel says the attacks that levelled residential buildings in southern Beirut targeted Hezbollah's 'central command'.
(2024-09-27). Outcry erupts after Pakistani man's death in Greek police custody amid allegations of abuse. defenddemocracy.press Sep. 27, 2024 An investigation into the death of Mohamed Kamran Asik, a 37-year-old Pakistani national, is underway following his death on September 21 inside a police station in central Athens. The official autopsy report listed the cause of death as "undetermined," with indications of "prior beating" and pending laboratory test results. Asik's body showed …
(2024-09-27). Feds charge NYC Mayor Adams with taking bribes and foreign funds. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—After months of mounting pressure, and multiple scandals in his administration, the federal indictment roof fell in on Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams. And with a grand jury stating Adams took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests—and thus was an unregistered foreign agent for Turkey—next year's New York City mayoral …
(2024-09-27). AIPAC's War on Democracy: Joint Statement from Veterans For Peace and Move to Amend. pressenza.com Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza has produced increasing calls for an immediate ceasefire, while a pro-Israel, U.S.-based group has waged an increasing war on democracy with little public scrutiny and no end in sight. | The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is one of the most politically and electorally influential groups in this country. They have bombarded our "democratic" system spending over
(2024-09-27). Black MAGA: How, Why, and What is to be Done? counterpunch.org 
"What, there's such a thing as Black MAGA? That's insane. Trump hates Black people. No way! It can't be anything more than Astroturf." So exclaimed a liberal Democratic white friend of mine, aghast when I told him about a recent confrontation violent and self-described Black MAGAts and about recent polling data suggesting that Trump has
(2024-09-27). Who's Nazi Now? The Dangerous U.S. War on Immigrants. counterpunch.org 
Faced with two wars, nuclear confrontation, extreme economic inequality, and a climate crisis ⚪ not to mention threats to reproductive rights, forever chemicals, housing shortages, gun violence, and rising educational debt — what do 82% of Republican and 39% of Democratic voters, according to a Pew Research poll, say is the most important issue in the Presidential election? Immigration. A nation of immigrants, with dying main streets, empty classrooms, and labor shortages in key industries, is about to cast its votes based in large part on which candidate can best be trusted to reduce rates of both legal a…
(2024-09-27). New York City Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery. wsws.org Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor of law and order whose administration has been engulfed by corruption charges, faces five counts of taking bribes and committing fraud.
(2024-09-27). Poll reflects "seismic shift" in support for Harris from young voters. peoplesworld.org 
According to new polling, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is experiencing a "seismic shift" in support among young voters. Youth are a critical part of the anti-MAGA coalition and could play a decisive role in November if they turn out in big numbers for Harris and down-ballot Democratic candidates. "In just a few weeks, Vice …
(2024-09-27). How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance. whyy.org Minnesota Gov. Walz, who is Democratic Vice President
(2024-09-27). Iran Makes Big Appeal To Muslim Nations Amid Israel's Belligerence; 'Expel Envoys, Cut Off Ties…'. hindustantimes.com Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh reached out to the Muslim countries amid the Israeli onslaught in Gaza and Lebanon. Nasirzadeh urged the Muslim countries to cut off diplomatic relations with Israel, expel its ambassadors, and impose sanctions on the regime. Meanwhile, Houthi chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi also warned Muslims for being submissive to Israel.
(2024-09-27). Will the West Normalise Genocide? counterpunch.org 
At the last London protest — the 18th National march against the Genocide in Gaza — a solitary protester held up a home-made sign which read, 'Imagine Being Stupid Enough to Actually believe A Genocide Doesn't Affect You', which I took not only as an exhortation to remember our common humanity, but also as a
(2024-09-27). Iran Loses to Morocco in 2024 Futsal World Cup Last 16. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran lost to Morocco 4-3 in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup Last 16 on Thursday.
(2024-09-27). Russia's Port Deal With Sao Tome & Principe Is A Step In The Right Direction. thealtworld.com The example set by Sao Tome & Principe is that even tiny countries can multi-align between Great Powers in the New Cold War instead of resigning themselves to becoming anyone's vassal. | The Russian Duma
(2024-09-27). Iran Will Not Stay Silent if Full-Scale War Breaks Out in Lebanon: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that the Islamic Republic will not remain indifferent to a full-scale war in Lebanon, criticizing the international community's inaction in stopping Israeli regime's atrocities.
(2024-09-27). 'The war heightens everything': Democrats and Republicans work to get out the vote in Israel. haaretz.com There could be as many as 500,000 U.S. expats in Israel eligible to vote for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump on November 5. They won't decide the election, but both parties' activists agree that a large turnout will send an important message to Washington…
(2024-09-27). Dominican tourist industry warns of local lingering challenges. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES) exposed Friday the challenges this local sector is facing, which could weaken its performance compared to other destinations, despite current stability.
(2024-09-27). Trump meets Zelenskyy in NYC amid concerns about US support for Ukraine. aljazeera.com Kyiv worries a peace deal brokered by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would lead to loss of territory.
(2024-09-27). The Talented Mr. Trump. counterpunch.org 
(2024-09-27). Haiti has disturbed U.S. ruling class for two centuries; Springfield is latest flare-up. peoplesworld.org 
Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates expressed horror a couple of weeks ago on apparently learning from social media that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating dogs and cats, "eating people's pets," as Trump put it. The reports, as we all know now, were false, but their fallout was quite real. Bomb threats followed, schools …
(2024-09-27). Putin's Glide Bombs Hit Kyiv's Drone Factory; Russia 'Liberates' Two DPR Towns; U.S. Aid For Ukraine. hindustantimes.com The Russian defence ministry released a video of their forces destroying a Ukrainian drone factory in the Zaporizhzhia region on September 26. The Russian military said 250 Ukrainian drones were blown up in a glide bomb attack. The Ukrainian army also suffered a massive blow in the Donetsk Republic. Russian forces liberated the Ukrainsk settlement in the Krasnoarmeysk direction in Donetsk. The Russian defence ministry said it also captured Lesovka in the Donetsk people's republic. Servicemen of the 114th separate rifle brigade liberated the settlements of Ukrainsk and Lesovka.
(2024-09-27). Israel Amasses Troops Near Lebanese Border For Possible Ground Invasion. popularresistance.org The Israeli army has completed the recruitment of two reserve infantry and tank brigades for operational missions on the northern front, Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military's Arabic language spokesman, said on the social media site X on 27 September. | The announcement comes as Israel prepares for a ground invasion of south Lebanon to fight Hezbollah. The Israeli Air Force began a massive bombing in south and east Lebanon on Monday, killing over 700 people and displacing at least 70,000 more. | Adraee stated that reservists from the Etzioni Brigade and the Northern Nahal Brigade have arrived in the north.
(2024-09-27). Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, as Houthis fire missile at Tel Aviv. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, as Houthis fire missile at Tel Aviv | Family of nine killed by Israeli attack on southern Lebanese town, as projectile launched from Yemen is intercepted by Israeli air defences | | Rescuers check the destruction following an overnight Israeli air st…
(2024-09-27). Hezbollah Targets Zionist Settlements as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah announced a series of missile attacks on Israeli settlements in northern occupied Palestine, while Israel continued to bomb southern Lebanon, killing nine civilians.
(2024-09-27). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Palestinians Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot and injured two Palestinian young men, on Friday, including one seriously, near the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation soldiers positioned in the military tower at the entrance to the Al-Arroub refugee camp, on Friday afternoon, and opened fire at two …
(2024-09-27). Hezbollah Confirms Martyrdom of Commander in Israeli Airstrike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah has confirmed the assassination of senior commander Mohammad Hussein Srour in an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking the fourth such targeted attack by Israeli regime in a week.
(2024-09-27). Disregarding diplomatic efforts Israel keeps bombing Beirut (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Beirut, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Israel ignores all international diplomatic efforts, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, denounced on Friday, condemning new air raids against the southern suburb of this capital.
(2024-09-27). Lebanese community steps up to help people displaced by the war. aljazeera.com Lebanese volunteers came together to help people displaced by the Israeli war on Southern parts of Lebanon.
(2024-09-27). Israel bombards Beirut. aljazeera.com Video shows the aftermath of successive Israeli strikes on the southern Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut.
(2024-09-27). Proposal for Military Expansion in the Southwest is Rife with Negligence. counterpunch.org 
Warplane practice over the civilian countryside is reckless endangerment of anyone intent on recreation, schooling, research or spiritual practice in remote areas where peaceful activities are not only a way of life, but an economic anchor. There's little incentive to fish, hunt, birdwatch, study or pray in once pastoral wild lands where fighter jets weighing
(2024-09-27). 'Waitress': Broadway musical centers on a loving community around Joe's Pie Diner. peoplesworld.org 
LA MIRADA, Calif. — Waitress will amuse, delight and inspire, entertain, and teach. It had a four-year run on Broadway, then traveled to London's West End. It's now on stage in suburban Los Angeles, enjoying its "Southern California regional theater premiere" (obliquely referring to its Pantages Theatre production in Hollywood back in 2018). Highly watchable, …
(2024-09-27). Hundreds of schools will join together to provide information to Philly families at the 2024 K-12 Kids School Fair. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philly parents choosing which school is the best for their children will get to meet representatives from more than 200 options. | Elevate 215 communications director David Saenz said they hope to "help bring the schools…
(2024-09-27). Philly's tourism economy is still chugging along, with notable uptick from summer hotel travel. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It was an unexpectedly hot day when a family of five visited Philadelphia from New York City this summer. The Weinbergs had several young children in tow so they rented a quad pedal bike to explore Kelly Drive with views of the Schuylkill River. | They also popped into the
(2024-09-27). Is Sudan's army on the verge of recapturing Khartoum? aljazeera.com Sudan's army launched a major assault on Khartoum in a bid to recapture the capital from the Rapid Support Forces.
(2024-09-27). What will bring an end to Sudan's conflict? aljazeera.com Sudan's army made gains in the capital Khartoum this week.
(2024-09-27). Over 1 million Ugandans at risk from torrential rains. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda warned on Thursday that more than one million people could be affected by ongoing torrential rains, which are likely to trigger landslides and flooding. Lilian Aber, minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, said in a disaster situation statement that the country is currently facing heavy rains, …
(2024-09-27). BNI Uganda to Launch BNI Legacy Chapter: A New Era of Business Networking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This October, BNI Uganda is gearing up to launch one of its newest and most dynamic chapters: BNI Legacy. As part of the world's leading business networking and referral organisation, BNI Legacy consists of resilient and ambitious business owners who came together earlier this year with a shared vision. …
The 68th Taking place over twelve days, from October 9 to 20, the festival features 253 films, shorts, series, and immersive works. This year's lineup boasts an impressive number of Middle Eastern and North African films and filmmakers. | Having covered the LFF for nearly a decade, I've learned that many of the MENA films in its annual program take a long time to secure worldwide distr…
As New York City's Climate Week begins, we speak to environmental justice activist Kumi Naidoo, the former head of Greenpeace International and Amnesty International and now the president of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, about his work to end the use of fossil fuels, the leading driver of climate change. Naidoo calls for "urgency and the fastest withdrawal" from the world's dependence on fossil fuel companies, slamming the "arrogance," "control" and "impunity" of their profit-maximizing CEOs. Naidoo is from South Africa, which brou…
He believes this could contribute to fairer international trade…
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that its ally Hezbollah "cannot stand alone" against Israel which carried out its "Hezbollah cannot stand alone against a country that is being defended and supported and supplied by Western countries, by European countries and the United States," Pezeshkian said in an interview with CNN translated from Farsi to English. | He called on the international community to "not allow Lebanon to become another Gaza," in response…
Four things you missed in Gaza since Israel's Lebanon bombings | While Israel carried out its bombing campaign in Lebanon, its forces continued pounding Gaza, killing at least 22 people | | A Palestinian woman reacts as she inspects the damage to a school sheltering displaced people after it wa…
Scientists in Haiti are studying seismic activity around the Caribbean island. Recently, a French research vessel dedicated its efforts to mapping the seabed to better understand the complex fault lines that traverse the region. This research comes nearly 14 years after the devastating 2010 earthquake which killed hundreds of thousands of people. CGTN's Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.
Spanish actor Javier Bardem has criticised the Israeli government, accusing it of committing "crimes against humanity" in Addressing reporters at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, the Oscar winner called for an Bardem was a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the count…
After almost a year of stress and anxiety, Marieha Hussain was found The 'crime'? | Holding up a placard depicting the then Prime Minister and former home secretary as The courtroom cheered as the judge read out her ve…
A group of Jewish US Congress members have issued a The cartoon was published in the conservative publication in reference to recent explosions of pagers used by the…
Leaks expose a secret effort by retired National Endowment for Democracy leader Carl Gershman to consolidate war-hungry neoconservative control over Iran's opposition, while channeling US government funds into his own pet regime change initiatives. | By Kit KLARENBERG AND Max BLUMENTHAL | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on ,…
HENDERSON, N.C.— The body of 21-year-old Javion Magee was discovered on Wednesday, Sept. 11 with his back against a tree, and a rope, connected to a tree branch, tied eleven times around his neck. Magee was a newly licensed truck driver reportedly pleased about his newly acquired credentials. While Vance County Sheriff Curtis R. Brame …
Tunisia: Families of jailed politicians urge ICC to investigate abuses against Black people | Lawyers are also calling on the court to investigate President Kais Saied's crackdown on dissent, which has ramped up as the election nears | | Members of civil society groups and opposition parties ho…
As the state keeps details around the death penalty hidden, an investigation into its execution team raises questions about how incarcerated people are treated in their final moments.
Early Tuesday morning, Israeli soldiers abducted three siblings from the village of Deir Abu Mash'al, northwest of Ramallah, and a young man from the Al-Masayef neighborhood in Al-Bireh, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Local sources said the soldiers invaded the home of Saleh Ankoush in Deir Abu Mash'al and abducted his …
The internet was cut off in areas of southern and central "We regret to announce the halting of internet services in areas of Khan Younis and Deir Al-Balah because of the [Israeli] aggression," Paltel said. | "We are working hard to restore services as quickly as possible." | It is the second outage this…
No Democratic administration has been willing to challenge the excesses of Israeli policy, and the Biden administration is no exception. President Joe Biden's bear hug of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several days after the Hamas attack on October 7th indicated that U.S. policy would be one-sided. Even worse, Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on October 12th, and said that he was there not only as secretary of state but "as a Jew." Accordingly, the United States has been complicit in virtually every aspect of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza as well as negligent in accepting Israe…
The 2024 election is a time of great risk and opportunity. The outcome of this election will determine the direction of our country and the daily lives of working people for years to come. That is why building the broadest unity possible and joining others in political action to defeat Trump and win progressive victories up and down the ballot is critically important. | A working-class victory in November would mean new opportunities to protect our planet better, increase workers' rights, defend reproductive rights, defend and expand our voting and democratic rights, and so much more. | The people's movement i…
The This increase will see Egypt importing 1.2 billion cubic feet per day, up from 850 million cubic feet in July. | The revelation came last weekend when Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced at a press conference that there would be no…
Egypt's cabinet For Egypt's standing in financial markets, the implications were immediately positive, with sovereign bonds rallying to two-year highs. While the amount may not be on the same scale as the UAE's Economic ties between the two na…
An Egyptian warship has delivered a significant arms shipment to Somali Defence Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur thanked Egypt in a post on X, formerly know…
Egypt: Lawyer fears activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah will be held beyond prison release date | Khaled Ali said he feared the government will keep Abd el-Fattah in jail for two more years despite the impending end of his prison sentence on 29 September | | A protest in London on 6 November 2022 calling for…
In the background of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the normalisation process of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime came back to the fore with two recent events. | First, the Saudi embassy was opened in Damascus in September 2024, after multiple failed announcements. Chargé d'Affaires Abdullah al-Harees stated during the open ceremony the Kingdom's embassy's commitment In the same month, Turkey participated for the first time in an Arab Le…
The move appears to some to be the latest step in Assad's attempts to pave the way to normalising relations with neighbouring Arab states and 
Count on one thing: armed conflict lasts for decades after battles end and its effects ripple thousands of miles beyond actual battlefields. This has been true of America's post-9/11 forever wars that, in some minimalist fashion, continue in all too many countries around the world. Yet those wars, which we ignited in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan in the wake of the 
On 23 September, Lebanon's deadliest day in two decades, the Morocco-born politician condemned the mass…
In On Sunday, 22 September, dozens of doctors flocked from across Morocco to Rabat to stress the urgent need for a streamlined process for those wishing to assist the over 200,000 injured in Gaza. | "We urge th…
The state of Missouri is set to kill Marcellus Williams tonight. Williams has always maintained his innocence in the 2001 killing of St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Lisha Gayle during a robbery. The jurors, prosecutors and victim's family are all supporting Williams's bid for clemency, which has been denied by Missouri's Republican governor and state Supreme Court. "What we see is a system that's looking at finality over fairness, rushing to get to an execution date instead of taking the time to stop this execution and look at the merits of what is being argued," says Williams…
On Monday, Israeli forces demolished 2 houses, a water well, and agricultural rooms in the town of Ethna, west of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. Occupation forces demolished a Palestinian-owned house and a water well in the town of Ethna, west of Hebron, on Monday morning. Media sources said that Israeli soldiers, accompanied …
On Tuesday, Israeli soldiers abducted a young Palestinian man from the town of Beit Ummar and searched many homes in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Mohammad Awad, a local activist, said the soldiers invaded the neighborhoods of Aseeda, Ath-Thaher, and Shu'ab Al-Seer in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, stormed several homes, …
On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted eleven Palestinians; seven after invading and ransacking their homes in Madama village, south of Nablus, one at a military roadblock, and three in their homes in Askar Al-Qadim refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part. The head of the Madama Village Council, Abdullah Ziyada, …
The Israeli military continued striking south Lebanon and the country's eastern Beqaa region overnight, a day after it launched a massive wave of air raids on Lebanon's deadliest day in decades. It also struck the southern suburbs of Beirut for a fifth time this year. | At least 558 people have been killed and over 1,800 wounded in the two days of attacks, including children. | On Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike hit the southern Beirut suburb of Ghobeiry. Two Lebanese security sources have said the raid killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Qubaisi, who led the group's rockets division. | Hezbollah fired doz…
The focus of On Monday, the Israeli army conducted a series of massacres against many southern and eastern areas in Lebanon, the most violent attacks since the outbreak of confrontations on 8 October and the larg…
A fresh wave of displacement has engulfed the embattled 
Lebanon said six people were killed Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb, with the Israeli army confirming it had hit the capital for the second time in as many days. | The " Rescuers had earlier reported three dead in the strike. | "An Israeli strike targeted two floors in a residential building in the Ghobeiri area," a Lebanese security source earlier told AFP, requesting anony…
Lebanon: Israeli bombing kills 11 members of one family | Strikes in a Beqaa Valley village flatten a home where a man and his nephews were gathered | | A rescuer inspects the debris at the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a pharmacy in the southern Lebanese village of Akbi…
Israel's massive aerial bombardment of Lebanon killed at least 558 people on Monday in what is the highest single-day death toll in Lebanon in nearly two decades. Thousands more have been injured in strikes that targeted hospitals, medical centers and ambulances, while tens of thousands of civilians have been forced from their homes. "It has been havoc," says Michelle Eid, editor-in-chief of Al Rawiya, in Beirut, describing attempts by family members to flee the attacks in the south. "The speed with which this has happened has been incredibly shocking," says Lebanese writer and trans…
I guess by way of full disclosure I should state at the outset that I've known Marvin Zuckerman for almost 30 years, from the time I assumed the directorship of the Southern California District of Workers Circle/Arbeter Ring, of which he's been a member all his life, and he's over 90 now. When he asked …
As the United Nations General Assembly meets in New York City alongside Climate Week, dozens of activists were arrested Monday at a protest outside of Citibank's global headquarters while demanding the company divest from fossil fuels. Democracy Now! spoke to many activists from the Gulf South about the impact of Citibank-funded projects in their communities. "I'm not even a teenager yet, and I have to fight for my life and many others my age," says 12-year-old Kamea Ozane from Southwest Louisiana. "I shouldn't have to do this. This is not right."…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The CT machine stood ready like a giant white gleaming donut, but the patient wasn't quite cooperating. | It was evening, and the third floor of the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was mostly empty. Medical testing and imaging during regular business hours were done for the day. | But in this one exam room, half a dozen people crowded around the CT scanner bed, trying to position the patient just right. | "Can we move it?" asked Leening Liu, a PhD…
US Congress members are pressuring Biden will host The Sudanese government has accused the UAE of providing weapons to its rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and prolonging the 17-month war that is…
Cleveland Starbucks Workers United held "Red for Bread" actions outside stores across the country during the weekend of Sept. 20-22. Supporters held informational picket lines and leaflet distributions to educate customers and passersby on why Starbucks workers need a union. September was the third month that SBWU held hundreds of . . . | 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) recently (Sept.16) announced the results of the August 2024 Certified Public Accountants (CPA(U)) examinations, revealing a slight drop in the overall pass rate compared to last year. The exams, which took place from 19 to 23 August 2024, were conducted at …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda has officially taken over as the Ministry of Education and Sports Permanent Secretary, following her recent appointment. The First Lady of Uganda and the Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, congratulated Dr. Turyagyenda on her new role, expressing confidence in the ministry's ability to provide …
Savers set to earn double-digit return on their contributions for the last financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's National Social Security Fund (NSSF) saw its earnings rise by 15% to Shs 2.53 trillion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, driven by gains across its investment portfolio, according to the fund's Managing …