(2024-10-26). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-26). Uganda joins BRICS as Kampala Roots for New Strategic Partnerships. plusnews.ug Uganda, on Thursday, officially joined BRICS as partner state, allowing Kampala more opportunities to cooperate with an economic grouping looking to challenge a Western-led global status quo. The new partnership status follows months of speculation about Uganda's interest in joining the group, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In a three-day-long …
(2024-10-26). Our Revolutions Are For The Survival And Development Of Human Civilisation. popularresistance.org Next year is the seventieth anniversary of the Asian-African Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, in 1955 and attended by heads of government and state from twenty-nine African and Asian countries. Indonesia's President Sukarno (1901—1970), who had led the freedom movement in Indonesia against Dutch colonialism, opened the conference with a speech entitled 'Let a New Asia and a New Africa be Born!', in which he lamented that, while human technical and scientific progress had advanced, the politics of the world remained in a state of disarray.
(2024-10-26). Abu Dhabi to host Bitcoin Conference 2024. ummid.com Billed as the world's largest Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Conference 2024, is set to hold its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) conclave in Abu Dhabi.
(2024-10-26). United Nations Releases New Report On Death Of Dag Hammarskjold In 1961. popularresistance.org September 18, 1961, was a significant day in the struggle surrounding the African liberation movements aimed at ending colonialism on the continent. | United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold and the entire crew and passengers aboard his plane went down in Ndola located in the then British colony of Northern Rhodesia, now known as Zambia. | Although the colonial authorities claimed that the crash and subsequent deaths were the result of "pilot error", ever since this time questions have been raised over whether the crash was a deliberate act of sabotage designed to prevent a political solution to the cri…
(2024-10-26). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-26). UN agencies call for access to Sudan to address crisis. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 26 (Prensa Latina) Access limitations in Sudan are hampering the ability to deliver supplies and protection to the most vulnerable communities, United Nations agencies warned today, calling for ways to help this conflict-troubled African country.
(2024-10-26). Libya Fined For Stranding Nigeria at Airport. plusnews.ug 
The CAF Disciplinary Board fined Libya Football Federation $50,000 and awarded Nigeria three points for the unplayed game between the two teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Super Eagles faced a harrowing experience on 14 October when Libyan authorities stranded the team for over thirteen hours at Al Abraq Airport …
(2024-10-26). Why CAF Adjusted Uganda-South Africa Kickoff to 4 PM. plusnews.ug 
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced that Uganda's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against South Africa will kick off at 4 pm. A brief statement issued on Thursday by FUFA spokesperson Ahmed Hussein explained that it was the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that set the kickoff time for this …
(2024-10-26). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-26). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-26). DRC President Tshisekedi announces process for new constitution. independent.co.ug 
Kinshasa, DRC | ALL AFRICA.COM | President Félix Tshisekedi announced that a commission would draft the DR Congo's new Constitution next year, reports RFI, as the current one is "not good" and "written in a foreign country". Tshisekedi was addressing the nation from Kisangani in the Tshopo Province, where he also spoke of social and security …
(2024-10-26). Nyerere, 25 years later. independent.co.ug 
Remembering the legacy of one of Africa's most charismatic and iconic post-colonial statesmen THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Last week, I travelled to Tanzania to commemorate Nyerere Day. The event was held in Butiama, a small village in Northern Tanzania where Julius Nyerere was born. It marked 25 years since his death. Nyerere was the …
(2024-10-26). Cuba reaffirms commitment to health collaboration in Angola. plenglish.com Luanda, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Health Minister, Dr. José Angel Portal, today reaffirmed his country's commitment to continue providing health cooperation with Angola and thus contribute to the welfare of the people.
(2024-10-26). School Index 2024: South Asia's Top 5 Schools are in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ummid.com South Asia's top 5 schools ae – 3 in India and 1 each in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Carfax Education said while releasing the School Index 2024.
(2024-10-26). Fellow Letter Carriers, Stand Together, Vote No On Sellout Contract! popularresistance.org City letter carriers finally got to see the headlines of the tentative agreement Letter Carriers (NALC) President Brian Renfroe has negotiated—after more than 500 days of working without a contract and being kept completely in the dark about the state of bargaining. | In that time, a groundswell of enthusiasm and organizing for "Open Bargaining"—the right to be informed about the real state of negotiations—has swept through the union and became the Build a Fighting NALC movement. More than 40 union branches and a few state associations passed resolutions calling for this democratic right.
(2024-10-26). Fact check: Does Donald Trump want to do away with the Affordable Care Act? aljazeera.com Kamala Harris's campaign claims that he does.
(2024-10-26). Hezbollah hits Israeli Merkava tanks in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir The Hezbollah resistance movement has carried out more retaliatory attacks on Israeli positions in the occupied territories and in southern Lebanon.
(2024-10-26). Day 386 in Gaza: Carnage Continues in Northern Gaza, 250+ Killed Since Wednesday. imemc.org 
On Saturday, day 386 of Israel's ongoing and relentless genocide against the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their 22-day long siege on Jabalia in northern Gaza, and continued their forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from northern Gaza. According to the Health Ministry in Gaza,The Israeli occupation forces …
(2024-10-26). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-10-26). Italy raises funds to support hurricane victims in Cuba. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 26 (Prensa Latina) The National Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (Anaic) is reportedly carrying out a fund-raising campaign to help the victims of hurricane Oscar that recently hit the eastern Cuban province of Guantanamo.
(2024-10-26). Forest Fire Prevention in the Cordillera Administrative Region for Climate Resilience. pressenza.com 
by Alaska J. Turaray | The Philippines, an archipelago with a rich biodiversity, is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Among its regions, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) stands out for its unique geography as the country's only landlocked area. CAR's lush mountainous landscape, coupled with its cool climate, has earned it the reputation as a top tourist destination. This natural charm has also contributed to the region's high Human Development Index (HDI), with Benguet leading the charge as one of the top-ranked provinces, according to the 2023 Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA…
(2024-10-26). Biden apology for Indian abuses interrupted by Gaza protester. newarab.com 
"This to me is one of the most consequential things I've ever had an opportunity to do in my whole career," Biden said in his apology at an outdoor football and track field in Laveen Villag…
(2024-10-26). Israel strikes kill Iranian soldiers as Gaza hospital besieged. newarab.com 
Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran early on Saturday, in retaliation for Tehran's missile attacks on 1 October, warning Iran that it would "pay a heavy price" if it Two Iranian soldiers, Hamze Jihandideh and Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar, were killed during Israel's attacks, the Iranian army said. The Revolutionary Guard Corps named Mehdi Naqvi and Sajjad Mansouri as the latest casualties of the attack. | Israel's military said it struck missile manufacturing facilities, missile arrays and other systems…
(2024-10-26). Israeli army carries out third incursion in a month into Syria. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Lebanon: More than 160 health workers killed in Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
Israel has carried out hundreds of attacks on Lebanon's healthcare system since last year, the country's health minister revealed, as he called on the international community to stop ignoring During a press conference Friday, Firas Abyad detailed what he called Israel's "direct and intentional" attacks on facilities, workers and vehicles. | Abyad said there has been at least 200 attacks on first-aid agencies. There have been 55 attacks on hospitals — 36 of them direct attacks —…
(2024-10-26). Biden apology to Native Americans interrupted by Gaza protester. newarab.com "This to me is one of the most consequential things I've ever had an opportunity to do in my whole career," Biden said in his apology at an outdoor football and track field in Laveen Villag…
(2024-10-26). Ohio's attorney general uses anti-BDS legislation to attack divestment movement in Ohio. liberationnews.org 
In Ohio, more than $330 million dollars are currently invested in Israel, $80 million of which comes from county governments.
(2024-10-26). 'They Must Carry this Genocide with Shame' — UN Urges World Leaders to End the Genocide. defenddemocracy.press The UN special rapporteur on health accused world leaders of bankruptcy for failing to stop the genocide in Gaza. Oct 26, 2024 The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, urgently appealed on Friday to world leaders to exert all efforts and use their power to stop the ongoing genocide on the besieged Gaza …
(2024-10-26). How Hong Kong could be a regional leader in green transport. scmp.com With plans for sustainably designed MTR stations and zero-emission buses, the city is moving foward on its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
(2024-10-26). Over 180 rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel's north, mostly in three-hour period. haaretz.com IRAN: The IDF carried out a series of strikes against military targets in Iran in response to 'continuous attacks' by the Iranian regime, the IDF said ‚ñ GAZA: IDF announces expansion of Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone in southern Gaza ‚ñ LEBANON: 130 rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel in two-hour period on Saturday ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Mossad, Egyptian intelligence chiefs meet ahead of Sunday's Qatar summit…
(2024-10-26). Israel warns Iran it 'will be obligated to respond' if it opens new round of escalation. haaretz.com IRAN: The Israeli army carried out a series of strikes against military targets in Iran in response to 'continuous attacks' by the Iranian regime, the IDF said ‚ñ GAZA: Health officials in Gaza say Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital, in the northern Strip ‚ñ LEBANON: Two Israelis killed, seven wounded, in northern Israeli city of Majdal Krum following a rocket barrage from Lebanon ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Mossad, Egyptian intelligence chiefs meet ahead of Sunday's Qatar summit…
(2024-10-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon. Dr. Kakar says almost one-third of those Halloween hand injuries are among kids ages 10 to 14. And most of them happen when people are carving pumpkins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-10-26). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate and JETRO Japan join forces with U.S. Healthcare Immersion Program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced a strategic agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to implement a two-phase program aimed at enhancing U.S. healthcare and business immersion opportunities for Japanese health technology companies. In the first phase, 16 Japanese companies will gain insights through an educational immersion program led by Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate aimed to provide firsthand experience in observing how healthcare professionals use or would benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2024-10-26). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…
(2024-10-26). Mayo Clinic named Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been designated a Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders by Team Telomere, an international organization devoted to improving the lives of those affected by these complex conditions. This recognition reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to enhance diagnostic precision, advance patient care and develop groundbreaking treatments. Telomere biology disorders, also known as short telomere syndromes or disorders, are rare diseases due to genetic mutations that accelerate shortening of telomeres, which are…
(2024-10-26). Canciller cubano exposición artística "Cuba no está sola" radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 oct (RHC) El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla saludó este sábado desde la red social X la exposición #CubaIsNotAlone (Cuba no está sola) en las calles de Nueva York, los días días 29 y 30 de octubre próximos, coincidiendo con la discusión de la Resolución 78/7 de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas que denuncia el bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo de esta nación caribeña.
(2024-10-26). Un héroe de verdad. cubadebate.cu Con un grupo de jóvenes traje gente de la cuadra para la casa de mi tía arriba, en la segunda planta, y de ahí me tiré de cabeza a buscar a los niños. Fue una madrugada dura. Cuando vino Salvamento y Rescate, ya de día, les ayudé a sacar a los vulnerables, personas adultas y de la tercera edad para allá", dice mientras intenta contener el sollozo y señala rumbo a la carretera que enlaza la capital sanantoniense con la ciudad de Guantánamo.
(2024-10-26). Desde Italia apoyo a damnificados por huracán en Cuba (+Audio). radiohc.cu Roma, 26 oct (RHC) La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic) desarrolla una campaña de recaudación de fondos para ayudar a damnificados por el huracán Oscar en la oriental provincia cubana de Guantanamo, señaló este sábado un portavoz.
(2024-10-26). Priorizan entrega de alimentos en municipio afectado por Oscar. radiohc.cu Guantánamo, 26 oct (RHC) La distribución de alimentos a la población afectada es una de las prioridades en el municipio de San Antonio del Sur, inmerso en la recuperación de los estragos del huracán Oscar, categoría uno de cinco, el cual tocó tierra guantanamera en la madrugada del pasado 21 de octubre.
(2024-10-26). Camino a Guantánamo primer contenedor con donaciones del occidente (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 oct (RHC) El primer contenedor con donaciones provenientes de las provincias occidentales partió este sábado, desde la capital, como parte de la ayuda solidaria de la población y las organizaciones de la sociedad civil para los municipios guantanameros afectados por el huracán Oscar.
(2024-10-26). Los Dodgers dejan al campo a los Yankees en extrainnings en primer juego de la gran final. cubadebate.cu Freddie Freeman se levantó de las cenizas y pegó un jonrón ganador en el décimo inning y los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles vencieron por 6-3 a los Yanquis de Nueva York para colocarse 1-0 arriba en la Serie Mundial 2024 el viernes por la noche en Dodger Stadium ante 52,394 enloquecidos aficionados.
(2024-10-26). CBSE 2025: 10th, 12th Practical Exam Dates Out, Theory Date Sheet Soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Thursday released the Practical Exam Dates of Class 10th (X) and 12th (XII) board exams 2025 and is likely to release the time table and date sheet of theory exams any moment.
(2024-10-26). New Israeli Aggression on Syria, Air Defenses Repel Attack. english.almanar.com.lb Syrian army air defenses repelled an Israeli missile aggression that targeted some military sites in the central and southern regions, SANA news agency reported early Saturday. "Our anti-aircraft defense is confronting hostile targets in the skies around Damascus," the agency said on Telegram after reporting "sounds of explosions" in the vicinity of the Syrian capital. …
(2024-10-26). BCU Hosts the 3rd World March for Peace Philippine Leg: A Symphony of Global Harmony. pressenza.com 
(First in a Series) | by Josefa P. Dampilag, Pacita E. Gawaen, Genevieve B. Kupang, Christine S. Luyosen, Alaska J. Turaray | The 3rd World March (3WM) for Peace and Nonviolence was more than just a gathering—it was a powerful testament to humanity's enduring yearning for harmony and compassion. Held on October 21, 2024, at the Margarita J. Fernandez Hall of Baguio Central University, the event resonated like a symphony of peace, each moment contributing to a grand crescendo of hope. The gathering was attended by BCU administrators, faculty, students, and both local and international guests, all united in t…
(2024-10-26). Presidente cubano felicita a Machado Ventura en su cumpleaños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 oct (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, envió este sábado un abrazo fuerte y agradecido al comandante del Ejército Rebelde José Ramón Machado Ventura en su 94 cumpleaños.
(2024-10-26). Díaz-Canel lamenta fallecimiento de destacado educador cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 oct (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, lamentó este sábado el fallecimiento de Juan Virgilio López Palacio, profesor y Doctor Honoris Causa en Pedagogía de la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas (UCLV).
(2024-10-26). Congo Week Draws Attention To The Congolese Struggle. popularresistance.org Teach-ins, concerts, screenings of films and documentaries, rallies, demonstrations, and other actions and events were organized in several cities around the globe from October 13 to 19 to raise global consciousness about the struggles of the Congolese people for peace and justice. | "Breaking the Silence: Congo Week" has been observed annually in the third week of October since 2008 to commemorate the more than 5.4 million killed over the last 10 to 12 years, amid what the UN described as the deadliest conflict since World War II.
(2024-10-26). UPDF Speaks Out on Road Crash in DRC. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have spoken out on a road crash involving soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). UPDF's response comes on a picture that shows that several soldiers had perished in a road crash that occurred at Beni-Biakato road. Maj Bilal Katamba, the Public Information Officer for UPDF's Mountain Division …
(2024-10-26). UPDF speaks out on road crash in DRC. independent.co.ug 
North Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have spoken out on a road crash involving soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). UPDF's response comes on a picture that shows that several soldiers had perished in a road crash that occurred at Beni-Biakato road. Maj Bilal Katamba, the Public …
(2024-10-26). SEP (Australia) members menaced while campaigning against CFMEU administration. wsws.org The CFMEU bureaucracy and its defenders are hostile to the fight to mobilise construction workers against putting the union into administration, which is a historic attack on their democratic rights aimed at slashing pay and conditions.
(2024-10-26). DPRK Foreign Ministry denounces US provocations. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Oct 26 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) denounced that today's intention of the United States to confront the armed forces of this country is becoming more open, after provocations by the Republic of Korea.
(2024-10-26). Egypt's Prime Minister stresses the importance of the Export Reimbursement Programme for the country's economic growth. tvbrics.com 
The programme plays an important role in achieving the government's goal of doubling exports in priority sectors…
(2024-10-26). Egypt probes mass food poisoning at Al-Azhar's Luxor campus. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). More than 31,000 citizens complete training programme under initiative Five Million Ethiopian Coders. tvbrics.com 
More than 246,000 citizens have so far participated in the training programme…
(2024-10-26). Cuba and Ethiopia assess trade potential. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The charge d'affaires of the Cuban Embassy here, Natalys Dinza, and the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations of Ethiopia, Sebsib Abafira, today addressed the potential of collaboration between the two nations.
(2024-10-26). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-26). Ruto vows to promote peace with Uganda, South Sudan through cultural festivals. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday pledged to promote peace among communities along the country's borders with Uganda and South Sudan through cultural activities. Ruto said the country will host annual cultural activities that bring together the Turkana of Kenya, Toposa of South Sudan, and Karamajong of Uganda, communities that …
(2024-10-26). Russia worried over military escalation between Israel and Iran. plenglish.com The spokeswoman wrote on her Telegram channel on Saturday that the concern stems from the fact that the situation poses a real threat to stability and security in the Middle East region. | According to the diplomat, the causes of this situation lie in the failure to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the well-known decisions of the Security Council and the UN General Assembly, which has lead to increasing tensions. | "We consider it extremely necessary to normalize the military and political situation in the Middle East as soon as possible, which would meet the interests of all reasonable pl…
(2024-10-26). Deadly Militant Assault Shakes Gulmarg's Security Apparatus. devdiscourse.com A lethal militant attack on an Army convoy has jolted the Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming the lives of four individuals, including two soldiers. The attack occurred in the Bota Pathri area, affecting a convoy on its way to the Nagin post, senior police official Mohammad Zaid Malik reported Saturday.
(2024-10-26). Xi congratulates Chapo on election as Mozambique's president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Daniel Francisco Chapo on his election as president of the Republic of Mozambique.
(2024-10-26). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-26). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-26). Trump visits Texas to tape Joe Rogan's podcast and attack Harris on immigration. scmp.com The Republican nominee says the US is being treated like a 'garbage can for the rest of the world to dump the people that they don't want'.
(2024-10-26). Chinese hackers targeted Trump, Vance, as well as Harris election campaign, US reports say. scmp.com Perpetrators are said to have tapped into Verizon's network in bid to access devices used by the Republican nominee and his running mate.
(2024-10-26). Israel retaliates against Iran by striking military targets as Middle East tensions soar. scmp.com Several strong explosions heard around the capital Tehran and the Islamic republic suspended all flights until further notice.
(2024-10-26). Another fuel tanker explodes in Kabale. independent.co.ug 
kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traffic is paralyzed along the Mbarara-Kabale highway following an explosion by a fuel tanker. The tanker rolled down at Kyanamira corner Kyanamira sub-county, Kabale district and exploded around midday on Saturday. The fuel tanker was destined for Kabale direction from Kampala. Mbarara-Kabale highway connects to the Uganda-Rwanda border of Katuna …
(2024-10-26). Xi's Russia trip strengthens BRICS' pillars. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Russia to attend the 16th BRICS Summit provides a fresh outlook on how China effectively responds to the changing global landscape, reflects the common will of the Global South countries.
(2024-10-26). BBQ / Fundraiser for Palestine, Sun, Oct 27, 12-4pm Cooper River Park. fightbackbetter.com Join us and Spare change? Bring it! We'll have a jar for loose change, and every penny counts. All proceeds will provide emergency aid to a family from Gaza. | WHEN: Sunday, October 27th, 12: 00 — 4: 00 PM | WHERE: South Park Pavilion, Camden, NJ 08103 (…
(2024-10-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Construction workers in Thailand protest unpaid wages; India: Punjab road transport workers demand permanent jobs and equal pay; Australia: Qantas maintenance engineers strike for pay rise; New South Wales public hospital mental health doctors threaten to resign during pay dispute.
(2024-10-26). Eaton workers in southern Illinois call for globally unified fight with Boeing workers: "We're small individually, but together we can become huge" wsws.org On Monday, nearly 400 Eaton workers at the Troy and Highland, Illinois, facilities went on strike and joined a global strike wave of their coworkers in the United States and in Britain.
(2024-10-26). Halevi hints at 'sharp end' in Lebanon as Israel suffers deadliest days. presstv.ir The Israeli military has suffered the deadliest days of its ground invasion of southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip when at least 13 soldiers were killed in less than 48 hours.
(2024-10-26). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance drones directly hit the Tel Nof Air base south of Tel Aviv: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-26). Havana's Latin American Stadium turns 78 years old. plenglish.com Initially baptized as Gran Stadium de La Habana or Estadio del Cerro, the colossus opened its doors on October 26, 1946 for the game between the capital's Alacranes del Almendares team and the southern team Elefantes de Cienfuegos, within the framework of the now defunct Cuban Professional Baseball League. | More than 30 000 fans gathered that day, breaking all attendance records for a sporting event in the history of Cuba and since then it has become the island's baseball cathedral. | Its grounds have witnessed many unforgettable moments such as the fight of the famous American boxer Joe Luis, the game in which…
(2024-10-26). 10 Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon in 24 hours. newarab.com 
Five Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon Thursday night, the military has announced, as invading troops continue clashing with Hezbollah fighters. | Twenty-four other soldiers were wounded, four of them in critical condition, the military said. | According to Times of Israel, four of the reservists were killed when Hezbollah fighters emerged from a tunnel shaft and threw grenades, while the fifth soldier was killed in a separate incident. | This brought the number up to 10 soldiers killed and more than 60 wounded in the past 24 hours, according to the military. | Israel says only 27 soldiers have…
(2024-10-26). 10 policemen killed in 'terror attack' in Iran's southeast. newarab.com 
At least 10 police officers were killed in a "terrorist attack" in an area of They were killed during an attack on "police vehicles" in No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred so…
(2024-10-26). Israel's strikes on Iran: What do we know so far. newarab.com 
The strikes targeted the capital Tehran as well as the southwestern provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam, lasting several hours and involving more than 100 Israeli fighter jets, including F35s, F16s and F15s, Israeli media reported. | Israel used…
(2024-10-26). Lebanese nationals welcomed in Iraq as Israel's war escalates. newarab.com 
When Israel started attacking Gaza in October last year, Lebanese native Dalia Hourani said, "We knew we were next." | But it was only after Lebanon's Hezbollah chief The 42-year-old mother of two from southern Lebanon said she has learnt what the "copy and paste" speeches of Israeli politicians mean now — especially when looking at the brutality of Israel's war in Gaza. |
(2024-10-26). Israel 'deliberately' kills three journalists in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Al-Mayadeen, a Beirut-based pan-Arab broadcaster, said its cameraman Ghassan Najjar and technician Mohammad Reda were killed in what it described as a "deliberate strike on a journalists' residence" in Hasbaya. | Lebanese television station Al-Manar said its cameraman Wissam Qassem was also killed in the strike. Three others were injured in the attac…
(2024-10-26). Lebanon: 'Whole neighbourhood wiped out' in Israel air strike. defenddemocracy.press By Emir Nader Oct 24, 2024 When the air strike hit on Monday night, Fouad Hassan, 74, was sitting on his balcony in south Beirut's Jnah neighbourhood, reading his phone. No evacuation order was given by the Israeli army before the rocket slammed into the home of his children and grandchildren a short walk away. …
(2024-10-26). Shin Bet Warned of Possible Hamas Assault Hours Before October 7 Attack. defenddemocracy.press by Connor Freeman Oct 24, 2024 Approximately three hours prior to the Hamas' attack in southern Israel on October 7, Shin Bet warned other elements of the police and security establishment that a potential assault emanating from the besieged Gaza Strip could be imminent. The Kan public broadcaster and Channel 12 news reported the internal …
(2024-10-26). Gunmen Kill 10 Police Forces in Southeast Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 10 Police forces were martyred in an attack by unknown armed assailants in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan on Saturday.
(2024-10-26). China-India border detente paves way for a more balanced world order. scmp.com While Beijing and New Delhi have their own interests in settling tensions, greater cooperation is a net positive for the Global South.
(2024-10-26). Dozens killed by paramilitary RSF in Sudan's Gezira, aid groups say. aljazeera.com UNICEF calls for more international attention to 'the forgotten crisis' as about 25.6 million people face acute hunger.
(2024-10-26). Sudan: Over 120 killed in RSF attack on al-Jazira state. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). KAKEETO: Investments in tech, digital spur growth in Postbank Uganda. independent.co.ug 
PostBank's 5-year transformation journey bears fruit ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the past few years, PostBank Uganda has embarked on an ambitious journey to revamp its operations, harness technology, and redefine customer experience. For a fully government owned financial institution, embracing transformation has been a strategic imperative. In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, innovation and …
(2024-10-26). PICTORIAL: Equity Bank Uganda MD in Dubai. independent.co.ug 
Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Anthony Kituuka has delivered a keynote speech to the bank's customers in Dubai about building a successful business back home. This was at the Smart Minds Business Conference Friday at the Royal Pillar Events Auditorium. He will follow this with another talk at the 3rd annual Uganda-UAE business forum on …
(2024-10-26). Critic of Tunisia's Kais Saied given sentence of two years. newarab.com 
A Dahmani, 56, was Her arrest came when masked police…
(2024-10-26). Government Signs Agreement With UAE Company to Revamp UTCL. plusnews.ug 
Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) on Friday 25th October 2024 received a new lease of life following the signing of an agreement between the Government of Uganda and Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC), a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event was witnessed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Following …
(2024-10-26). Kwoyelo Jailed 40 Years. plusnews.ug 
The International Crimes Division of the High Court (ICD) has sentenced to 40 years in jail former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo over war crimes and crimes against humanity. The sentence was delivered Friday by a four-member panel of judges of the ICD sitting at Gulu High Court in Northern Uganda. Kwoyelo was …
(2024-10-26). Uganda Signs Air Services Agreement With Oman. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has left the just-ended ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), hopeful of getting landing rights in more countries as it keeps expanding. ICAN 2024 that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 October, brought together aviation industry leaders from around the globe, with the Ugandan delegation led by Uganda Civil Aviation …
(2024-10-26). Akugizibwe's narrow escape in Kigogwa fuel tank explosion. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thomas Akugizibwe a resident of Kigoogwa is recovering from shock three days after he narrowly survived death following the fuel tank explosion. On Tuesday, a fuel tanker, registration number UAM 292Q, overturned in Kigoogwa town from Kampala, heading to Gulu. Akugizibwe, a 20-year-old shop attendant in Kigoogwa town, is reported …
(2024-10-26). New documentary links climate change to sexual and reproductive health rights. independent.co.ug 
Reach A Hand Uganda Calls for Integration of SRHR into National Climate Change Policies. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While premiering a documentary titled "Youth at the Crossroads: Sex and Climate" at the American Centre in Kampala this week, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) called on the Government and other stakeholders to incorporate sexual and …
(2024-10-26). NOVEMBER 9: Tororo Diocese laity to raise money to rehabilitate St Anthony's Hospital. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tororo Archdiocese Development Association of the Laity (TADAL) will on November 9 hold a grand fundraising dinner in support of the renovation of St Anthony's Hospital in Tororo. Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among and Archbishop Dr. Emmanuel Obbo will grace the fundraising dinner to be held at Rivonia Suites in …
(2024-10-26). Turnboy's body burnt to ashes in Kabale fuel accident. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have confirmed that a turn boy of a fuel tanker that exploded in Kyanamira sub county, Kabale district along Mbarara-Kabale highway on Saturday was burnt to ashes. The Nissan semi trailer fuel tanker registration number UAQ 912N/ SSD 351Y rolled down at Kyanamira corner and exploded. The vehicle …
(2024-10-26). Uganda signs Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Oman. independent.co.ug 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has left the just-ended ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), hopeful of getting landing rights in more countries as it keeps expanding. ICAN 2024 that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 October, brought together aviation industry leaders from around the globe, with the Ugandan …
(2024-10-26). World Polio Day: Rotarians recommit fight to end polio. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary fraternity in Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight to end polio across the world. This reaffirmation was made by Rotarians and Rotaractors from Districts 9213 and 9214, at the commemoration of World Polio Day. The recommitment aligns with Rotary International's shared vision of eradicating polio globally …
(2024-10-26). Fresh details emerge in Timbitwire case. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh details have emerged in the case in which a woman, Mercy Timbitwire, was remanded for slapping a traffic policeman Charles Makawa. The viral video, which captured Timbitwire slapping Makawa, sparked significant public interest and scrutiny. A woman who identified herself as Jane said Makawa pursued Timbitwire on a motorcycle …
(2024-10-26). Kigogwa fire responders blame police for delayed response. independent.co.ug 
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The first responders to the fire outbreak in Kigoogwa town have described it as a horrifying incident and blamed the Police for the delayed response. On Tuesday, a fuel tank registration number UAM 292Q, from Kampala heading to Gulu overturned and caught fire in Kigoogwa town. At least 11 people …
(2024-10-26). Rose Kabagyeni declared as NRM flag bearer in the Kisoro Woman MP race. independent.co.ug 
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rose Kabagyeni has won the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Kisoro Woman MP race. Kabagyeni, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture was announced winner with 39,941 votes. Her closest rival Grace Ngabirano Akifeza got 39197 votes. Irene Mahirwe got 1729, Brenda Fancy Nirere 1593, Faith Winfred Igiraneza 510, …
Ethiopia was one of the founding fathers of African football and remains committed to the development of the sport in the region…
President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering South Africa's country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia. | The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit o…
An increasingly assertive group of African nations are constraining the ability of Canadian companies to profit from resources.
PASADENA, Calif. — How does the indelible stain of slavery reverberate down into the 20th century? Specifically into a modest, haunted African-American home in Pittsburgh's Hill District—where August Wilson grew up—in the 1930s, in The Piano Lesson, the fourth of August Wilson's extraordinary 10-play "American Century Cycle," each devoted to exploring themes of 10 sequential …
SPECIAL REPORT | Melody Chironda — ALL AFRICA | Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent's booming film industry. "I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider — it's going to happen," he told BBC. "I think [I'll move] in the next …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday confirmed its first death of mpox as the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone on Wednesday that the death was registered in the mid-western district of …
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly opened on Tuesday …
COLUMBUS—Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, with Congressional district lines carving up the state in ways that guarantee right-wing political domination in election after election. Many people in Ohio are tired of it, but Republicans in the state are doing everything they can to keep things exactly as they are. …
On Wednesday, four Palestinians were injured when an Israeli military jeep rammed their car east of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Medical sources reported that the four Palestinians suffered concussions and bruises after a speeding Israeli military jeep rammed their car near Azmut village, east of Nablus. They added that …
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems that enabled them to live with storms and limit their exposure to damage. On the 
Dr. Ana Malinow. Earlier this year, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article titled — Less Care at Higher Cost: The Medicare Advantage Paradox — by three medical doctors — Adam Gaffney, Stephanie Woolhandler, and David U. Himmelstein. The authors say that we must get rid of Medicare Advantage plans and 
In early May, on a blue-sky day in Jefferson City, Missouri's Secretary of State's Office had a few unlikely visitors: Louie the blue bear, Fredbird the cardinal, and Sluggerrr the lion, some of the state's 
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 15 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Share on: WhatsApp…
Vice President Harris met with President Herzog of Israel during the MSC 2024. Office of the Vice President of the United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Well, Kamala Harris has had her fun with all those "progressive" voters, in and at the edge of the Democratic Party, …
The polls are tightening as the presidential election races toward its final week, and it's clear that successfully blocking Trump is going to hinge on turnout. But with the Harris campaign spending considerable time showcasing its big-name Republican endorsers and refusing to differentiate itself from the Biden administration when it comes to enabling Israel's genocide …
The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…
On Thursday dawn, Israeli forces abducted ten Palestinians from Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, stormed into and ransacked many homes, and abducted Sayyaf Kamal Abu T'eima, Hussein Mustafa Al-Hasniya, Rami Jihad Al-Khatib, Abdul-Jalil Al-Hasniya, Mustafa Mohammad Al-Qassas. The sources …
Israel's expansion of airstrikes to its northern neighbors, Lebanon and Syria, continued with renewed bombing of civilian areas in both countries on Wednesday. Israeli occupation aircraft launched a series of raids on the southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction to buildings, facilities and infrastructure. According to local sources, …
On Wednesday, Israeli forces invaded the town of Al-Khader, south of the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, and assaulted schoolchildren. Media sources reported that the soldiers entered the town and positioned their jeeps in the 'Tal' area of the Old Town. They fired live rounds, gas bombs, and concussion grenades at the students as …
Lebanon's military said Sunday that an Israeli strike had targeted the soldiers' vehicle in the country's south. | The dea…
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and South Sudan leaders have convened in Kitgum Municipality, Northern Uganda, to discuss mutual interests and challenges along their international border points. The two-day meeting, which began on Tuesday, has attracted leaders from five districts in Northern Uganda: Karenga, Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru, and Kabong. They are meeting with counterparts …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has recognized the effort of Uganda's president to contribute to the growth of sports by awarding him a medal. Bach awarded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni an honorary gold medal during his Wednesday visit to the State House in Entebbe. The IOC …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals sentenced are Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid …
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of people who perished after a fuel tanker caught fire in Kigoogwa town has risen to 15. The accident occurred on Tuesday in Kigoogwa Town when the tanker, registration number UAM 292Q, travelling from Kampala to Gulu, overturned and caught fire in the town. Ismail Musoke, an eyewitness, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Nyanzi, a TikToker, has been released on police bond after issuing a public apology for defamatory remarks he made against former Minister for Water, Ronald Kibuule, in a viral video. Nyanzi, who was arrested earlier this week, expressed deep remorse for his false statements and offered to meet Kibuule in …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To address the unrelenting sanitation needs at the Portbell Landing site in Luzira Uganda Breweries Limited has embarked on a cleaning exercise together with other partners; Rotaract Club of Luzira, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and others to restore the cleanliness at the …
Kampala, Uganda | GCIC | Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric mobility and associated technologies. The program, housed at the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak-UniPod), aims to provide specialised training to 25 selected …
The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS.
Most people don't know the extraordinary methods used to influence and shape a pro-Israeli narrative in the corporate owned mainstream media. Practices like banning the use of the word genocide allows U.S. policy makers to normalize imperialism and Israel's killing spree in Gaza and Lebanon. Brian Becker is joined by Alan MacLeod, a journalist with …
INDIANAPOLIS—In an attack on the voting rights of legal immigrants and Black and brown working people, on Oct. 7 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales asked Ur M. Jaddou, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to "verify" the citizenship of over 10% of the state's registered voters — some …
On Wednesday, Israeli forces abducted two Palestinian young men after assaulting them and assaulted another young man in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Media sources said that occupation forces assaulted and abducted two unidentified young men while they were in the vicinity of the Beit Furik military roadblock, southeast of Nablus. Meanwhile, the …