hindustantimes(2024-08-23). Fresh Headache For Israel, Electricity Crisis Set To Worsen Amid Global Anger Over Gaza War | Watch.hindustantimes.com Just days after Colombia halted coal exports to Israel, similar demands erupted in South Africa. Anti-Israel protesters on August 22 gathered outside offices of Glencore coal in Johannesburg. Protesters demanded that the company end its economic relations with Israel. The protest occurred days after Colombia suspended coal exports to Israel on August 19. Watch for more.
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-08-23). China to hold high-level talks with Africa during FOCAC 2024 forum.plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The next Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 2024), which is scheduled for September 4th to 6th, will host four parallel high-level meetings for the first time, reported China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
newarab(2024-08-23). Algerian fuel tanker on mercy mission to power-short Lebanon.newarab.com An Algerian oil tanker set sail Thursday for power-hungry Clashes in Lebanon's south since last October has only added to the troubles of a country which is politically largely rudderless, whose economy collapsed five years ago and where Prime Mini…
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-23). More than 1,000 cases of sexual violence against minors in Angola.plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Angolan Courts of Common Jurisdiction are today processing 1,084 cases of sexual violence against minors, according to the spokesman of the Superior Council of the Judicial Magistracy, Correa Bartolomeu.
daijiworld.com (2024-08-23). Venezuelan top court validates presidential election resultsCaracas, Aug 23 (IANS): Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has validated the results of the presidential elections held last month, which declared that Nicolas Maduro was re-elected as president of Venezuela. | The National Electoral Council announced that the Electoral Chamber of the court validated the results of the presidential election on July 28, the president of the court Caryslia Beatriz Rodriguez read the ruling. | The ruling was "verified in an unrestricted and unequivocal manner" by national and international electoral experts who participated in the auditing process, she was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-23). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times.dissidentvoice.org Andry LeoÃÅn (Venezuela), José Gregorio Hernández, 2023. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 16 August 2024, the Organisation of American States (OAS), whose 1948 formation as a Cold War institution was instigated by the United States, voted on a resolution regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections. The nub of …
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-08-23). President of Nicaragua celebrates certification of Maduro's victory.plenglish.com Managua, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, congratulated Venezuela after the certification by the Supreme Court of Justice of Nicolás Maduro's victory in the elections on July 28TH.
Staff(2024-08-23). Venezuela: Supreme Court Confirms Nicolás Maduro's Victory (+Far-Right Response).orinocotribune.com The Electoral Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) validated the results issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE), which declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential elections held on July 28. The decision is contained in a ruling that was read at the TSJ headquarters in Caracas in the presence of the diplomatic corps and Venezuelan officials. | The ruling was issued this Thursday, August 22, by Judge Carislya Beatriz Rodríguez, president of the TSJ and the Electoral Chamber. The judge was accompanied by justices Fanny Márquez and Inocencio Figueroa. This ruling is the r…
Paul Craig Roberts(2024-08-23). Paul Craig Roberts: Defeat for Israel? What the Media Isn't Telling You! — NATO's Devastating Gamble.thealtworld.com Paul Craig Roberts (PCR) has had careers in scholarship and academia, journalism, public service, and business. He is chairman of The Institute for Political Economy. | President Reagan appointed Dr. Roberts Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy and he was confirmed in office by the U.S. Senate. From 1975 to 1978, Dr. Roberts served on the congressional staff where he drafted the Kemp-Roth bill and played a leading role in developing bipartisan support for a supply-side economic policy. After leaving the Treasury, he served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Departmen…
Janet Mayes(2024-08-23). Consciousness raising: personal and social — The struggle for change.workers.org The process of raising social consciousness about the need for revolutionary socialism parallels the process of raising personal consciousness in psychotherapy. People are brought up by people. Their original primary caretaker(s) are responsible for their existing, surviving and thriving even from before the moment of birth, usually until pre-adolescence, when . . . |
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). New energy smart cargo ship unveiled in Shandong.ecns.cn Compared with traditional inland vessels, new energy vessels can save 3 percent of energy, reduce pollutant emissions by more than 90 percent, and carbon emissions by 15 percent.
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). New energy smart cargo ship unveiled in Shandong.ecns.cn Compared with traditional inland vessels, new energy vessels can save 3 percent of energy, reduce pollutant emissions by more than 90 percent, and carbon emissions by 15 percent.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). China launches 4A satellite.ecns.cn A modified Long March-7 carrier rocket carrying the ChinaSat 4A satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan, Aug. 22, 2024.
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). China launches 4A satellite.ecns.cn A modified Long March-7 carrier rocket carrying the ChinaSat 4A satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan, Aug. 22, 2024.
Cameron Harrison(2024-08-23). Solidarity with Cuba event held at SEIU Chicago during DNC.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—"I'm a trade unionist, so I liked the idea of breaking rules," said Joe Richert, secretary-treasurer of Service Employees International Union Local 73, to a crowd of peace activists and union members at the SEIU Healthcare union hall. The event was organized on the third day of the Democratic National Convention happening in Chicago by …
Mauro Carlo Zanella(2024-08-23). Kiev, the wall of the fallen.pressenza.com August 18, was Sunday and in the ancient and splendid churches and cathedrals of Kiev resounded the evocative melodies of prayers and rites, intoned by the popes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, independent and separate from that of the Moscow Patriarchate. | I enter the Cathedral of St. Vladimir during the Eucharistic celebration and, judging by the tiara, the age and the solemnity of the gestures, the Patriarch of Kiev himself could be presiding over the concelebration. | There are mostly women, veiled as we did a few decades ago, and men who are generally old or very young. | Practically everyone, before, dur…
Yaniv Kubovich(2024-08-23). Israeli soldier killed in central Gaza combat.haaretz.com Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Evyatar Atuar, a 24-year-old from Rosh Ha'ayin, was killed in central Gaza on Friday ‚ñ Seven soldiers were wounded in the same incident…
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Unlock Chinese Cities: Ancient city ignites night economy.ecns.cn In Central China's Henan Province lies an ancient city Luoyang, hailed as the Divine Capital. It's one of the Eight Great Ancient Capitals, a cradle of Chinese civilization. The centuries-old Luoyang historical and cultural block is a must-visit spot for tourists who come to this central Chinese city.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). CPC leadership reviews measures on western region's development.ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review policies and measures to open up a new vista in the large-scale development of the western region.
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). Unlock Chinese Cities: Ancient city ignites night economy.ecns.cn In Central China's Henan Province lies an ancient city Luoyang, hailed as the Divine Capital. It's one of the Eight Great Ancient Capitals, a cradle of Chinese civilization. The centuries-old Luoyang historical and cultural block is a must-visit spot for tourists who come to this central Chinese city.
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). CPC leadership reviews measures on western region's development.ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review policies and measures to open up a new vista in the large-scale development of the western region.
Nava J. Thakuria(2024-08-23). A Minor Gang Raped in Assam's Dhing, Hundreds of Women Protesters Hit the Street.pressenza.com Guwahati: Hundreds of Assamese women on Friday hit the street of Dhing in central Assam demanding justice for a minor who was gang raped by a group of suspected Muslim migrants on 22 August 2024 while she was returning home from tutorial classes in the evening hours. Following a call by the Dhing unit of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), all commercial establishments and educational institutions remain closed in the locality as a mark of protest. Two of the accused have been detained by the police and a search for the third one is going on. | AASU president Utpal Sarma demanded stringent actions against the c…
infobrics(2024-08-22). BRICS vs. G-7: The Battle for Global Economic Supremacy.infobrics.org BRICS comprising of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is an organization that was made in 2009 for assisting each other. This actually come into being right after the economic crisis of 2008. When economic crisis occurs, developed nation like G-7 did not abet other nations which ultimately urge these countries to build an organization to assist each other and do economic collaborations…
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). BRI, African Union's Agenda 2063 in synergy, forum told.ecns.cn China is ready to promote synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the development strategies of African countries, experts said at a Sino-African forum on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-21). Modernization, unity seen as key to Sino-African ties.ecns.cn Working together to realize modernization and strengthening unity among members of the vast Global South should be prioritized amid the looming challenges worldwide, said senior officials and experts from China and Africa.
Roger McKenzie(2024-08-22). Russia repels large Ukrainian drone attack.peoplesworld.org Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-22). South African national health laboratory recovered after cyber-attac.plenglish.com According to a statement issued today by Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla, the Ministry thanks the NHLS for its swift and tireless efforts to restore its laboratories to full operational capacity, following a successful and comprehensive rebuilt of its information technology systems and infrastructure. | More than 70 percent of healthcare decisions depend on those services, he recalled, so the restoration of operations is a commitment with the country's public healthcare attention. | The NHLS is described in the text as the backbone of South Africa's public health, whose networked system serves more than 85…
Andy Kroll(2024-08-22). Donald Trump Confronts Kamala in his Usual Fashion.tomdispatch.com One of the nation's best-known Black Republicans is former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the twenty-first century (and perhaps ever), no African American woman rose higher in Republican politics than Rice, who served as President George W. Bush's national security adviser and then his secretary of state, both firsts. Like her or not, agree with her politics or not, she brought significant experience, knowledge, and professionalism to those positions. Donald Trump's first public words about Rice date back to 2006 when he labeled her with a vile term. In a speech before 8,000 people in New York City, he s…
WSWS(2024-08-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa.wsws.org Social workers and educators at French Judicial Protection of Youth service walk out to protest hundreds of job cuts affecting vulnerable youth; nurses continue strike in Iran over chronic understaffing; South African confectionary workers at Johannesburg factory owned by major food manufacturer walk out after rejecting pay offer…
GABIK(2024-08-22). Letsike leads SA delegation to Kazan Global Youth Summit.sanews.gov.za Letsike leads SA delegation to Kazan Global Youth Summit | Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, is leading a South African delegation to the Third Kazan Global Youth Summit in Russia.
The Kazan Global Youth Summit, taking place from 21-24 August 2024, is an annual event which brings together youth, policy leaders, diplomats, and experts on key issues on the international youth agenda.
The 2024 summit's agenda will be dedicated to various topics, including digitalisation; modern tools in youth policy; traditional values in the globalisation era.
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DikelediM(2024-08-22). Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding.sanews.gov.za Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has moved to set the record straight following recent allegations regarding the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). | In a statement, Director General Mathanzima Mweli, explained that the delay in the department's response was due to discussions between himself and DBE Minister Siviwe Gwarube. | Mweli refuted claims made in the Sunday Times article of 18 August 2024, titled, "Gwarube halts R10bn school food tender", stating that the article contained "numerous inaccuracies, fabrications, and falsehoods". | He…
The Independent(2024-08-22). Cheaper data beckons in Africa as satellite internet roll-out intensifies.independent.co.ug Africa's data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world's most expensive data plans. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa, significant …
The Independent(2024-08-22). IGAD member states challenged to increase financing of agricultural sector.independent.co.ug Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has raised concern over the slow progress by member states in meeting the commitments made under the Malabo Declaration. The Declaration, signed in 2014 in Equatorial Guinea, set ambitious goals for accelerating agricultural growth, enhancing shared prosperity, and improving livelihoods across Africa, with a …
Gabisile(2024-08-22). National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack.sanews.gov.za National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack | Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Wednesday that the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) operations have been fully restored following a cyber attack in June this year. | The NHLS was hit by a cyber attack that significantly disrupted the normal delivery of essential health services in the public health sector. | The Board and Executive Management have since briefed Phaahla, who oversees the work of public health entities under the Department of Health, on the progress made to restore the systems following the incident.
Janine(2024-08-22). Young perfumer's sweet smell of success.sanews.gov.za Young perfumer's sweet smell of success | By Khanyisile Rasmeni | Phumulile Mkhonza of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga is growing as a perfumer and revolutionising the African fragrance industry. | Mkhonza is the owner of PSD Scent Perfumes, a business that she started in 2019 but only registered in 2022. | It specialises in high quality personal care products including perfumes for men and women, body lotions, body butters, tissue oils, home diffusers, and car air-fresheners. | Mkhonza enrolled for a three-month perfume-making course while studying at the University of Johannesburg for a degree in political science. | "
DikelediM(2024-08-22). President mourns maths and science teacher William Smith.sanews.gov.za President mourns maths and science teacher William Smith | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of maths and science education innovator and Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab, William Smith. | In a statement on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the family and friends of the popular educator who passed away at the age of 85.
President Ramaphosa conferred the Order of the Baobab on Smith in 2019.
Born in Makhanda (in the Eastern Cape) to parents who were notable scientists, Smith made mathematics and science accessible to al…
The Independent(2024-08-22). Multichoice Talent Factory 2025 calls for entries.independent.co.ug MTF's curriculum is built on a hands-on approach, complemented by mentorship from industry experts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 fully funded academic program, extending an opportunity to aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers across Africa. The application is open to participants from diverse backgrounds …
noemail(2024-08-22). Leon MacDonald Departs All Blacks Amid Coaching Clash.devdiscourse.com New Zealand assistant coach Leon MacDonald has departed the All Blacks after a clash with head coach Scott Robertson over the team's direction, New Zealand Rugby announced Thursday. The departure occurs just prior to the two-test tour of South Africa, despite the All Blacks winning four of their first five tests under Robertson.
DikelediM(2024-08-22). Have your say on 2025 National Minimum Wage determination.sanews.gov.za Have your say on 2025 National Minimum Wage determination | The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all stakeholders with an interest in the National Minimum Wage to make representations of possible adjustments in the policy instrument. | "The closing date for submission of written comments/representations concerning possible adjustments to the National Minimum Wage is 30 September 2024," the Commission said in a statement. | This as the Commission is conducting an investigation into possible adjustments to the NMW and will submit its recommendations to the Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakho…
newarab(2024-08-22). Tunisian court orders pre-trial detention of Saied opponent.newarab.com A Tunisian former parliamentarian who tried to stand in upcoming presidential elections before dropping out has been placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly crossing the border with Algeria illegally, a court told local media on Wednesday. | Safi Said, 70, a former journalist and a vocal opponent of
Amy Goodman(2024-08-22). Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in US-Enabled Massacres.truthout.org Tanya Haj-Hassan is a pediatric intensive care physician who has volunteered in Gaza multiple times over the past 10 months. She joins us to recount what she witnessed there and to explain why she is calling for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli military and the resumption of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Over the course of Israel's assault, Haj-Hassan has treated victims… |
Amos Harel(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict.haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
Madelyn Hoffman(2024-08-22). The Proof is in the Platform: Ironclad Support for Israel.fightbackbetter.com The on-going Democratic National Convention, which will end on Thursday night, August 22nd, was billed by some as an opportunity to see what the Democrats would do about the on-going genocide in Palestine. Thousands of protesters were outside the convention marching in the streets. Others, the Uncommitted movement in particular, created their own convention, sitting in to impress upon the Democrats that they deserved a chance to speak inside. Others carried in banners, one read, "Stop Arming Israel." And the Abandon Biden movement that had contributed to Biden stepping out of the race, morphed into the Abandon…
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss.(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid.popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
hindustantimes(2024-08-22). U.S. Aircraft Carrier With F-35 Jets Reaches Middle East As Iran Mulls All-Out War On Israel | Watch.hindustantimes.com Iran Vs Israel | Israel Attack: The US military increased its presence in the Middle East amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike on Israel. USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group reached the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on August 22. It is equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets and is also accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
Kevin Gosztola, The Dissenter.(2024-08-22). Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest.popularresistance.org During the Democratic National Convention, Chicago police aggressively cracked down on a protest outside of the Israeli consulate. Officers carried out a mass arrest that included multiple members of the press, according to several independent reporters that were on the ground. | Josh Pacheco, a photojournalist from New York City, and Olya Fedorova, a freelance photojournalist, were singled out by police and arrested and charged with "disorderly conduct." | Police reportedly damaged Pacheco and Fedorova's camera equipment during their arrests, and they were released from the Area 3 police station in the early mor…
hindustantimes(2024-08-22). Netanyahu's Son On Iran's Radar? Israeli PM's Son's Miami Apartment Locked Down After… | Watch.hindustantimes.com Security scare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son in the United States amid tensions with Iran. Yair Netanyahu's Miami home was put under lockdown after a warning about a suspicious object, according to Israel's N12. Residents received a message from the building management and police department telling them to stay indoors and not to go near the windows. A resident told N12 that the building's WhatsApp group was filled with rumours of bombs.
diegoramos718(2024-08-22). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times.scheerpost.com Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current progressive cycle of governments and weakness of the left in Latin America today.
ecns.cn(2024-08-20). Beijing, Moscow sign deals to strengthen cooperation.ecns.cn China and Russia signed multiple cooperation documents on Wednesday covering areas such as investment, education, science and technology, and cross-border cargo transportation.
Rhoda Wilson(2024-08-22). UK Riots: The UK is under the biggest PsyOp of the 21st century.expose-news.com We are witnessing the confluence of carefully implemented legislation, judicial and enforcement mechanisms combined with hyper-effective PsyOp manipulation through fake media, Ignasz Semmelweisz writes and uses images from various sources to explain …
geo.tv(2024-08-22). Indian state plans law for Muslim marriages and divorces.geo.tv Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters | Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen kissing the Holy Quran during his visit to a mosque in Chechnya this week in a video that has gone viral on social media. | Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his actions in response to former pres…
geo.tv(2024-08-22). Taliban appoint ambassador to UAE first time since Afghanistan takeover.geo.tv Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 15, 2023. — Reuters | Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — ReutersMuslims consider new bill as an attack on their faith.Bill to be tabled during next state assembly session: …
Mauro Carlo Zanella(2024-08-22). Kiev, the war is there, but you can't see it.pressenza.com Kiev is a very large and very beautiful city, tidy, and clean, with churches, ancient buildings, others of clear Soviet imprint, and finally very modern skyscrapers. | I arrived on Saturday 17 August at 5.30 in the morning, after the driver, unable to arrive before the curfew, made a long night stop at the gates of the city and reached the bus station, which is located next to the train station, exactly at the end of the curfew. The station was already in full operation, with many buses and minibuses arriving or departing. | Few speak English, but we have all learned to use mobile phone applications to translat…
hindustantimes(2024-08-22). Trump's Big Claim On Russia's Hypersonic Missiles, Says 'U.S. Had It, But Somebody…' | U.S. Polls.hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a big claim while addressing his first outdoor rally on August 21 in Asheboro, North Carolina, since the attempted assassination attempt. Trump said, "Somebody from the US gave hypersonic missile technology to Russia." Trump, however, hinted at the role of former President Barack Obama.
Staff(2024-08-22). The Lies I Believed: Uncovering the Reality of U.S. Imperialism with Josephine Guilbeau.youtube.com In this segment from our episode of State of Play with Greg J Stoker, we are joined by Josephine Guilbeau, a former U.S. Military intelligence officer, to discuss her eye-opening journey of deconstructing the propaganda she encountered throughout her military career. Josephine shares her experiences from combat deployments in Afghanistan and her subsequent realization of …
Naveena Sadasivam(2024-08-22). Why the EPA is relying on unproven technology to stop cancer-causing emissions.grist.org In the late 1980s, the aptly named Package Products Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, was facing a toxic problem. The consumer packaging company printed eye-catching candy wrappers, soft-drink shrink wrap, and other materials doused with colorful inks. But the company discovered that the chemicals in the ink vaporized when the wrappers were set out to dry, poisoning the air and creating a dangerous environment for workers and even those who lived nearby. | The company brought in Michael Lukey, an air pollution control engineer, to solve the problem. He had a novel idea: He set up blowers that pumped clean…
Matt Simon(2024-08-22). This simple farming technique can capture carbon for thousands of years.grist.org Simon Kitol's 25-acre farm in western Kenya teems with maize, tomatoes, and beans, but also an invasive menace: Prosopis juliflora, better known as the mathenge plant. Its long roots steal water from his crops, and the shrub takes up valuable room for growing food. Kitol's livestock also dine on the mathenge pods, which are loaded with sugar, causing even more problems. | "It damages their teeth, and eventually the cows or goats die," Kitol said. The thickets also provide cover for predators like wild dogs and hyenas. "They hide there because it is so thick that you can't see them. At night, when the goats or…
Carmen Russell-Sluchansky(2024-08-22). 'Out of many, one': Area Democrats dominate third night of the DNC.whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A number of area politicians featured in the prime-time lineup at the Democratic National Convention on its
hindustantimes(2024-08-22). Shielded By Bulletproof Glass, Trump Calls For Doctor Midway During Rally. Here's Why | U.S. Polls.hindustantimes.com Trump Rally | Trump in North Carolina | Trump Carolina Rally Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally on August 21 since the attempted assassination attempt on July 13 in Pennsylvania. Trump was protected by bulletproof glass at the podium in Asheboro, North Carolina. However, the former president stopped midway through his speech to ask for a doctor. Watch this video to know why.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-22). Campaña Cuba àönica aumenta expectativas en turismo de Bolivia hacia la isla.radiohc.cu La Paz, 22 ago (RHC) La representante del Ministerio de Turismo (Mintur) de Cuba en el Cono Sur, Janet Ayala, afirmó hoy que puede acontecer una nueva etapa en la comercialización de este destino en Bolivia, al concluir una caravana promocional.
Staff(2024-08-22). Sinfonía de las cavernas, un libro para pensar en la vida (+ Video).cubadebate.cu Es un día agitado. Hay personas que entran y salen. Camino por el pasillo, Subo y bajo escaleras. Veo en la carretera el ritmo de la gente al caminar y también como pasan los carros, algunos con más ruidos que otros, con más o menos colores. Hoy traigo en mis manos el libro Sinfonía de las cavernas, del joven escritor tunero Alejandro Rama…
Staff(2024-08-22). Elecciones en Estados Unidos: Trump reaparece en un acto al aire libre protegido por cristales antibalas.cubadebate.cu El candidato republicano a la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump, retomó este miércoles los mítines al aire libre, protegido por un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad, que incluyó láminas de cristales antibalas. El museo de Aviación de la ciudad de Asheboro, en el estado clave de Carolina del Norte, fue el escenario de la primera reunión en un espacio abierto, desde el atentado que sufriera el magnate el 13 de julio pasado, cuando resultó herido en una oreja.
Staff(2024-08-22). Pronóstico cubano ratifica temporada ciclónica muy activa.cubadebate.cu En una reciente actualización, el pronóstico emitido por especialistas del Instituto de Meteorología ratificó su proyección inicial de que la temporada ciclónica de 2024 tendrá un comportamiento muy activo en la cuenca del Atlántico norte, conformada también por el golfo de México y el mar Caribe.
Staff(2024-08-22). Legisladores mexicanos demandan retirar a Cuba de lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo.cubadebate.cu Senadores y diputados mexicanos emitieron un pronunciamiento para que el Gobierno de México reitere a Estados Unidos la solicitud de retirar a Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. El documento denuncia los antecedentes de esa injusta decisión, sus nocivas consecuencias para Cuba y su carácter violatorio del derecho internacional.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-22). Carlos Acosta presentará un Cascanueces diferente en Reino Unido.radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El afamado bailarín cubano Carlos Acosta muestra hoy gran entusiasmo ante el próximo debut de su espectáculo Cascanueces en La Habana, que llegará a escenarios del Reino Unido a finales de este año.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-22). Brasil restringirá entrada de inmigrantes sin visa.radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El Ministerio de Justicia anunció que restringirá la entrada de inmigrantes sin visa a Brasil, después de que la Policía Federal identificara que el país se convirtió en una ruta para redes de tráfico de personas.
María Candela(2024-08-22). Concluyó Radiomorfosis Cuba 2024 (+Foto y Video).radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El evento que sesionó en el Hotel Habana Libre de la capital cubana inició su última jornada con el panel, De la radio tradicional al pódcast, moderado por Yuzaima Cardona, directora general de la Radio Cubana.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-22). Cuba mantiene tolerancia cero frente a las drogas ilícitas.radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Cuba mantiene hoy una política de tolerancia cero en el enfrentamiento al tráfico ilícito de estupefacientes, y aplica con rigor y severidad su legislación al respecto, aseguró la víspera el jefe del órgano antidrogas del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), Coronel Juan Carlos Poey Guerra, al intervenir programa radio televisivo Mesa Redonda.
Raúl Rodríguez(2024-08-22). Albornoz suma otro triunfo en Festival de Ajedrez de Abu Dabi.radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (JIT).- Aunque transitó con éxito por la quinta ronda, el cubano Carlos Daniel Albornoz mantuvo una discreta ubicación en el Festival Internacional de Ajedrez de Abu Dabi, en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, a falta de cuatro fechas para el cierre.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-22). Recuerdan en Nicaragua epopeya de campaña de alfabetización.radiohc.cu Managua, 22 ago (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, recordó la epopeya de la primera Gran Cruzada Nacional de Alfabetización, considerada hoy aquí como la mayor proeza educativa y cultural en la historia del país.
IMEMC News(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eight Palestinians In West Bank.imemc.org On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eight Palestinians after storming their homes and violently searching them in Al-Biereh, Qalqilia, Nablus, Hebron, and Jerusalem. In Al-Biereh city, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh, the soldiers abducted Jihad Ahmad Ad-Damsi, 23, after storming his home and violently searching it. The soldiers …
IMEMC News(2024-08-22). Army Abducts A Child Near Salfit.imemc.org On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Deir Ballout town, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town, searched homes and streets, and abducted Shadi Ahed Mousa, 15, in the Deir Ballout Medow, and moved him to a military post at the …
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts.ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
ecns.cn(2024-08-21). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts.ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
ecns.cn(2024-08-20). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts.ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
Alex MacDonald(2024-08-22). Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff.middleeasteye.net Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-22). Low temperature causes fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers.plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The prevailing low temperatures are the cause of fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers, according to technicians of the Ministry of Environment and scientists. The appearance since July of thousands of lifeless fish on beaches and rivers of the coast in central and southern Uruguay caused concern among citizens.
Hugo GABBERO(2024-08-22). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras.fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
newarab(2024-08-22). Comoros becomes 165th member of WTO.newarab.com The "I am particularly proud to welcome Comoros as the newest member of the WTO," said the organisation's director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. | "Comoros's membership will add a valuable voice to the multilateral trading system as it has shown commitment to the values of the WTO and has clearly demonstrated willingness…
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-22). Actualmente no se registran casos de viruela símica en el país.radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El pasado 14 de agosto, la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró como emergencia internacional de salud pública el brote de viruela símica (MPOX), ante su recrudecimiento en la República Democrática del Congo y en un número creciente de países de àÅfrica, así como su extensión fuera de este continente.
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns.counterpunch.org An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(2024-08-22). Democrats Propose No Change On Unflinching Support For Israel.popularresistance.org Following the first day of the Democratic National Convention, which runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, delegates voted to approved the 2024 Democratic Party platform. Notably, the platform still reads: "President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats are running to finish the job." | While there are still no concrete policies outlined in the Harris-Walz official campaign website, the 2024 Democratic Party platform can be seen as the first glimpse into what this administration promises to offer to the people of the US. | Many were waiting to see if the platform would indicate any changes to the Democrati…
Chris Walker(2024-08-22). DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker.truthout.org Since the start of the week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), pro-Palestinian voices, including the uncommitted delegates who have dedicated themselves to a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, have sought to have a Palestinian speaker included in the programming. Early on Thursday morning, the leaders of that movement were told that wasn't going to happen. |
Mike Ludwig(2024-08-22). Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC.truthout.org Israel's assault on Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis is not getting much airtime on the main stage of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Inside the convention hall, Democratic leaders act as if the death toll of 40,000 Palestinians is an uncomfortable fact to avoid during a celebration of party unity. But outside the convention, where protesters gather alongside the long… |
Chris Walker(2024-08-22). As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In.truthout.org Night three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded in the traditional manner, with the party's vice presidential nominee giving an acceptance speech before a crowd of excited delegates. As the night's events were progressing, however, uncommitted delegates dedicated to pushing the party toward supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and placing an arms embargo against Israel… |
Staff(2024-08-22). Uncommitted delegates explain why they disrupted the DNC for Gaza.therealnews.com The mood inside the Democratic National Convention is triumphant, but not everyone is content to toe the party line. On the first day of the convention, three uncommitted delegates dropped a banner calling for a stop to US arms to Israel. In what has now become a viral internet moment, the delegates around them responded …
Sophia Tareen, Jake Offenhartz, Joey Cappelletti, Lea Skene(2024-08-22). Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention's 3rd night.whyy.org More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the The demonstration, which stayed largely peaceful, came a day after As marchers passed under a
Mike Ludwig, Truthout.(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights.popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
Niko Georgiades, Unicorn Riot.(2024-08-22). Chicago Firefighters Protest For New Contract During 2024 DNC.popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Just blocks away from the United Center, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held, Chicago firefighters are protesting for a new contract. Patrick Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, said they've "been without a contract with the city for over three years" and are "trying to turn up the heat" by protesting during four days of the DNC. Cleary said the main issues are manning variances, Battalion chief aides the need for 20 more ambulances. | "The city has neither accepted nor rejected our proposals. They've been dragging their feet for three years an…
Staff(2024-08-22). DNC 2024 LIVE: Beyond the Hype.youtube.com Watch BreakThrough News for special LIVE coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in collaboration with @freespeechtv and Act TV. Hosts Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek will be joined by a panel of special guests bringing analysis and perspectives you won't see in the corporate media. BT's Kei Pritsker will report from outside the DNC …
Eman Abdelhadi(2024-08-22). Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine.truthout.org June Rose's hope was simultaneously realistic and wildly far-fetched. "All I hope to get out of this and everything else that we're doing are meaningful policy concessions," Rose, an Uncommitted delegate from Rhode Island, told me shortly before heading to Chicago for this week's Democratic National Convention (DNC). "If attending doesn't lead to the Vice President taking a new posture… |
Stewart Lawrence(2024-08-22). RFK Jr. and the Politics of Opportunism.counterpunch.org Some politicians give opportunism a bad name. A case in point is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of JFK and son of Robert Kennedy, two of the most beloved figures — and martyrs — in the annals of the Democratic party. When RFK Jr., then a lifelong Democrat. launched his quixotic bid for the White
geo.tv(2024-08-22). 'Honour of my life': Tim Walz formally accepts nomination as VP candidate.geo.tv US Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gestures on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 21, 2024. — ReutersFormer students marched onstage to introduce Walz.Democratic VP candidate expresses love…
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-22). Tim Walz: "We've got the ball and we have the momentum"peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's pick for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, introduced himself to the nation on August 21 as a trade unionist, a high school teacher, football coach and military veteran— whom Democrats hope will appeal across party lines. And he said that's a good combination with the "energy, passion and joy" which …
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-22). Rev. Barber: Cross race "moral fusion" key to Poor People's Campaign.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—"Moral fusion" crossing racial lines, will be a key feature of the Poor People's Campaign during and after this fall's election, campaign co-chair, the Rev. William Barber II says. And along the way, he declares, it'll try to dispel a lot of American myths. Barber told an August 21 press conference here, during the Democratic …
presstv.ir(2024-08-22). Chicago DNC Gaza protest.presstv.ir Over 15,000 people held a historic protest against the Democratic Party on the opening day of their National Convention.
WSWS(2024-08-22). Behind silence over foreign policy at DNC, Democrats prepare escalation of global war.wsws.org The most striking aspect of the Democratic National Convention, which is currently underway in Chicago, is the absence of any discussion of the foreign policy of either the Biden administration or a future Harris administration, despite the fact that the United States is currently engaged in a war against Russia and preparing for a potential war with China.
The Onion Staff(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Stammering Democrats Unsure How To Accept Positive Feedback.theonion.com CHICAGO—Admitting this was the first time in quite a while they'd heard anything remotely close to positive feedback, stammering and confused Democratic National Committee leaders were reportedly unsure Monday how to process newfound praise from their constituents. "You like the candidates? Really? That's…huh," DNC chair Jaime Harrison said to a group of voters on the …
The Onion Staff(2024-08-22). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.theonion.com With Chicago playing host to the Democratic National Convention, Mayor Brandon Johnson is in the national spotlight. The Onion sat down with the progressive to discuss the DNC, tourism, and his first year in office. The Onion: What advice do you have for those visiting Chicago this week? Johnson: Please take your shoes off when visiting our …
The Onion Staff(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Tim Walz Unveils New Retro-Futurist Persona After Feeling Boxed In By Folksy Image.theonion.com CHICAGO—Informing the crowd at the Democratic National Convention that he had come from a distant and unimaginable realm ruled by robotic beings, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz unveiled a new retro-futurist persona this week during a speech in which he dispensed with his folksy image. "Greetings, citizens of America, it is I—Artemus!" the Minnesota …
Staff(2024-08-22). University of Illinois Hospital nurses strike against low wages, workplace violence.therealnews.com Nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital on Chicago's West Side have gone on strike after a prolonged contract negotiation that union representatives say management hasn't taken seriously. The Real News speaks with members of the Illinois Nurses Association from the picket line in Chicago, where the Democratic National Convention is simultaneously taking place. Videography: …
Staff(2024-08-22). EXCLUSIVE: UAW's Shawn Fain on Trump, Democrats, & winning the class war.therealnews.com Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, didn't mince words in his speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Wearing a shirt with the words "TRUMP IS A SCAB" emblazoned on the front, Fain told the crowd, "For the UAW and for working people everywhere, it comes down one question: what side are you …
newarab(2024-08-22). Activists rally online in support of satirist Bassem Youssef.newarab.com Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of
newarab(2024-08-22). China-Egypt joint Mediterranean naval exercises conclude.newarab.com China and Egypt concluded joint naval exercises on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its military influence to the eastern Mediterranean, with a guided missile destroyer part of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group. | Naval vessels from the Chinese People's Liberation Army took part in drills, training, and a flotilla ceremony with their Egyptian counterparts off the coast of Alexandria, which began on Monday and ended Wednesday, as part of a five-day visit by Beijing's naval forces. | The exercises were perceived, by some, as another projection of Chinese military power far beyond its borders, as the US holds mo…
ecns.cn(2024-08-22). China, Egypt hold joint naval exercise in Mediterranean Sea.ecns.cn PLA Navy recently held a joint naval exercise with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, with observers on Wednesday highlighting the PLA Navy's strides toward blue water operations and the deepening of friendships with its foreign counterparts.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-22). Ethiopia and Kenya strengthen efforts to fight terrorism.plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) A Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS) delegation is visiting Ethiopia on Thursday to continue operations against leaders and militants of terrorist groups operating in the border region and Nairobi.
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-22). Ethiopia highlights strong bilateral economic cooperation with China.plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, reportedly welcomed a delegation led by the Chinese Deputy Minister of Commerce, Sheng Qiuping, on which occasion he highlighted the strong bilateral economic cooperation in the last two decades.
Derrick Broze(2024-08-22). Long-Delayed U.S. Government Report Finally Released, Concludes Fluoride Lowers IQ in Children.thelastamericanvagabond.com The final version of the report confirms what previous draft versions have concluded — fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. The long-delayed and censored final report from the U.S. National Toxicology Program has found "moderate confidence" that fluoride exposure is "consistently associated with lower IQ in children". The NTP report has been
Derrick Broze(2024-08-22). America's Frontier Fund: The Venture Capital Firm with Ties to Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt.thelastamericanvagabond.com While Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt fund opposing sides of the U.S. election, they are both invested in a venture capital firm with deep ties to U.S. intelligence and military. American's are increasingly becoming aware of the fact that the secretive Bilderberg Group is funding both sides of the 2024 Presidential Election, with former Google
The Independent(2024-08-22). Curbing debt-fueled unrest in emerging markets.independent.co.ug Three important weaknesses that have impeded progress and way forward ANALYSIS | VERA SONGEWE & ISHAC DIWAN | The recent protests in Kenya reflect the frustrated aspirations of young people for higher-quality social services and better economic opportunities. It also highlights the difficulty — in Kenya, and across the developing world — of achieving macroeconomic …
The Independent(2024-08-22). LM Re and Britam partner with insurtech to protect Kenyan coffee from climate risks.independent.co.ug Parametric insurance has grown in popularity in recent years, with the World Economic Forum recently describing it as a potential "game changer" for mitigating disaster risk ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re) has partnered with Kenyan financial services provider Britam and farming-focused insurtech Sprout to offer a parametric insurance product to Kenyan coffee growers. …
United World International(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran"uwidata.com West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I asked Viacheslav Matuzov, …
United World International(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran"unitedworldint.com Russia's perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the …
mforinoco(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel.orinocotribune.comBy Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 | Riyadh's once stealthy pursuit of normalization with Tel Aviv is becoming increasingly overt, driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambition to secure his future throne. It is a task that has become infinitely more difficult since 7 October 2023. | Despite Israel's ongoing brutal assault on the Gaza Strip and its 2.4 million Palestinians, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) continues to pursue a controversial deal to normalize relations with the occupation state. Riyadh has persisted in deepening relations with Tel Aviv in multiple se…
mforinoco(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel.orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 | Riyadh's once stealthy pursuit of normalization with Tel Aviv is becoming increasingly overt, driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambition to secure his future throne. It is a task that has become infinitely more difficult since 7 October 2023. | Despite Israel's ongoing brutal assault on the Gaza Strip and its 2.4 million Palestinians, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) continues to pursue a controversial deal to normalize relations with the occupation state. Riyadh has persisted in deepening relations with Tel Aviv in multiple se…
infobrics(2024-08-22). Russia-China Trade May Reach $300 Billion by 2030 – Denis Manturov.infobrics.org The 11th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation co-chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang has taken place…
Julia Conley(2024-08-22). Arkansas Supreme Court Disqualifies Abortion Amendment From November Ballot.truthout.org Abortion rights defenders in Arkansas said Thursday it was "a dark day" after the state's Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure that would enshrine stronger reproductive rights protections for people in the state was ineligible for November election ballots. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of arguments presented by Republican officials including Secretary of State John Thurston and Attorney… |
Cameron Harrison(2024-08-22). Labor to Trump: You can't be anti-union and claim you're pro-worker.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—"Workers in their unions are the biggest exercise in democracy," declared Julie Su, acting Secretary of Labor in the Biden administration, during the second Labor Council session at the DNC on Wednesday. The opposing ticket in the presidential race, Trump-Vance of the Republican Party, have claimed that their platform represents the working families in the …
Basit Mahmood(2024-08-22). Jonathan Gullis rinsed after it is announced that he has joined TalkTV as a presenter.leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis has been roasted online after it was revealed that he has joined TalkTV as a presenter. | The former Tory Deputy chair and MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, is set to present his first TalkTV show this Friday, according to Guido Fawkes. | Gullis, who holds disgraceful views about child refugees and who has defended the Rwanda scheme, found himself ridiculed online after the announcement was made. | One social media user wrote in response: "Loudmouth right wing idiots, joins platform for Loudmouth right wing idiots." | Another user posted on X: "Playing to your strengths eh @GullisJona…
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes(2024-08-22). U.S. federal judge orders increased protection of marine life from oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico.peoplesworld.org At the urging of Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth and other green groups, a United States federal judge has thrown out a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) assessment governing how threatened and endangered marine species like whales and sea turtles ought to be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The Maryland district court struck down the assessment — …
newarab(2024-08-22). Israeli forces continue West Bank raids, arrests, demolitions.newarab.com Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
Ali Salam(2024-08-22). Soldiers Throw a Concussion Grenade Into a Vehicle in Hebron, Injure One.imemc.org Israeli forces injured a Palestinian citizen, at midnight Wednesday/Thursday, in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after hurling a concussion grenade into his vehicle. The citizen, Mohammad Tayseer Jabr told the WAFA News Agency that occupation forces, stationed in the southern part of Hebron city, opened fire towards his vehicle with live ammunition. Jabr …
ecns.cn(2024-08-21). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea.ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
ecns.cn(2024-08-20). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea.ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
Basit Mahmood(2024-08-22). Advertiser boycott on X leads to revenue collapse causing headache for Elon Musk.leftfootforward.org Elon Musk's woes have increased after it was revealed that an advertiser boycott of social media platform X has led to a collapse in revenues. | X, formerly Twitter, has come in for some heavy criticism in recent weeks after allowing misinformation to be spread freely following the horrific attacks in Southport, in which three young girls were killed in the attack that took place during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. | The misinformation played a significant role in far-right riots in towns and cities across the UK, while Musk has also welcomed back the likes of far-right figures and groups such as Tommy R…
Imran Mulla(2024-08-22). Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse.middleeasteye.net Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse | The newly elected British lawmaker said fellow independents are 'deciphering' whether their visions are aligned for a potential alliance | | Shockat Adam makes his maiden speech in parliament as the independent MP…
Urban CNY News(2024-08-22). Travel Advisory: Weekend Closure of East Seneca Turnpike in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County.urbancny.com The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that East Seneca Turnpike (State Route 173) will be closed to traffic between South Salina Street and East Brighton Avenue in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, to 6 a.m. on Monday, August 26. The closure is necessary to facilitate the erection of steel on the I-81 southbound bridge over East Seneca Turnpike as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Motorists traveling eastbound on East Seneca Turnpike are advised to follow the signed detour that directs traffic to north on South Salina Street to east on…
Lisa Song, ProPublica.(2024-08-22). When Is 'Recyclable' Not Really Recyclable?popularresistance.org Is there anything more pathetic than a used plastic bag? | They rip and tear. They float away in the slightest breeze. Left in the wild, their mangled remains entangle birds and choke sea turtles that mistake them for edible jellyfish. It takes 1,000 years for the bags to disintegrate, shedding hormone-disrupting chemicals as they do. And that outcome is all but inevitable, because no system exists to routinely recycle them. It's no wonder some states have banned them and stores give discounts to customers with reusable bags. | But the plastics industry is working to make the public feel OK about using them again…
The Independent(2024-08-22). 76 lives lost in 6 days due to unsafe overtaking.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unsafe overtaking has been identified as a major factor contributing to last week's devastating road crashes, which claimed 76 lives across Uganda. According to the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, most of the fatal incidents between August 11 and August 17 occurred when drivers and motorcyclists attempted to overtake at …
The Independent(2024-08-22). Archbishop Kaziimba wants proposed church law amendments postponed.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda has requested a postponement of the proposed amendments to the Provincial Constitution and Canons. In his Charge to the 27th Provincial Assembly currently underway at Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Archbishop Kaziimba suggests that these changes be delayed until the Provincial …
The Independent(2024-08-22). Stanbic records 17.6% profit growth in H1 2024 to Shs 235.5bn.independent.co.ug The bank's low-cost payment solution, FlexiPay, now boasts over 900,000 clients and is gaining traction in both transaction numbers and volumes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Holdings Uganda Ltd (SUHL) recorded 17.6% growth in profit after tax to Shs 235.5 billion for the first half of 2024 on the back of robust revenue growth …
The Independent(2024-08-22). Kampala property market sees shift toward short-term rentals.independent.co.ug The developers in prime areas like Nakasero and Kololo have responded to these market dynamics by replacing older, detached houses with modern apartment blocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala's property market is undergoing significant changes as property owners increasingly shift their tenancy preferences from long-term leases to short stays, particularly for furnished apartments. This …
The Independent(2024-08-22). Centenary Bank opens 81st branch in Buliisa District.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and Gas sector. Beatrice Lugalambi, General …
The Independent(2024-08-22). Ugandans, where is this NRM relationship taking YOU.independent.co.ug COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Sometimes, it seems like Ugandan news headlines are stuck in a depressing loop — like a demented algorithm that constantly drones despair and discouragement into our ears, stoking our deep-seated grievances and insecurities. The headlines blare dysfunction and regression — the good news stories cannot compete, tucked away safely in …
The Independent(2024-08-22). Army wants Education Ministry to host Kiswahili Council.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs wants the Uganda National Kiswahili Council to be hosted under the Ministry of Education and Sports as the suitable institution to promote Kiswahili language. The Undersecretary in the Defence Ministry, James Mutabazi said their position is premised on the basis of the ministry's …
The Independent(2024-08-22). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Survivor returns to Kasese with call on parents to prioritize education.independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR cultural institution in Kasese is asking parents to prioritize education of their children. The call came after the institution received 16-year- old Gilbert Mumbere, who survived the Kitezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district last week. Mumbere had gone to serve as a house helper in one …
An Algerian oil tanker set sail Thursday for power-hungry Clashes in Lebanon's south since last October has only added to the troubles of a country which is politically largely rudderless, whose economy collapsed five years ago and where Prime Mini…
Andry LeoÃÅn (Venezuela), José Gregorio Hernández, 2023. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 16 August 2024, the Organisation of American States (OAS), whose 1948 formation as a Cold War institution was instigated by the United States, voted on a resolution regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections. The nub of …
The process of raising social consciousness about the need for revolutionary socialism parallels the process of raising personal consciousness in psychotherapy. People are brought up by people. Their original primary caretaker(s) are responsible for their existing, surviving and thriving even from before the moment of birth, usually until pre-adolescence, when . . . | 
CHICAGO—"I'm a trade unionist, so I liked the idea of breaking rules," said Joe Richert, secretary-treasurer of Service Employees International Union Local 73, to a crowd of peace activists and union members at the SEIU Healthcare union hall. The event was organized on the third day of the Democratic National Convention happening in Chicago by …
August 18, was Sunday and in the ancient and splendid churches and cathedrals of Kiev resounded the evocative melodies of prayers and rites, intoned by the popes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, independent and separate from that of the Moscow Patriarchate. | I enter the Cathedral of St. Vladimir during the Eucharistic celebration and, judging by the tiara, the age and the solemnity of the gestures, the Patriarch of Kiev himself could be presiding over the concelebration. | There are mostly women, veiled as we did a few decades ago, and men who are generally old or very young. | Practically everyone, before, dur…
Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
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Africa's data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world's most expensive data plans. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa, significant …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has raised concern over the slow progress by member states in meeting the commitments made under the Malabo Declaration. The Declaration, signed in 2014 in Equatorial Guinea, set ambitious goals for accelerating agricultural growth, enhancing shared prosperity, and improving livelihoods across Africa, with a …
MTF's curriculum is built on a hands-on approach, complemented by mentorship from industry experts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 fully funded academic program, extending an opportunity to aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers across Africa. The application is open to participants from diverse backgrounds …
A Tunisian former parliamentarian who tried to stand in upcoming presidential elections before dropping out has been placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly crossing the border with Algeria illegally, a court told local media on Wednesday. | Safi Said, 70, a former journalist and a vocal opponent of 
At least 28 "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night," 
Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current progressive cycle of governments and weakness of the left in Latin America today.
Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters
Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 15, 2023. — Reuters
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Kiev is a very large and very beautiful city, tidy, and clean, with churches, ancient buildings, others of clear Soviet imprint, and finally very modern skyscrapers. | I arrived on Saturday 17 August at 5.30 in the morning, after the driver, unable to arrive before the curfew, made a long night stop at the gates of the city and reached the bus station, which is located next to the train station, exactly at the end of the curfew. The station was already in full operation, with many buses and minibuses arriving or departing. | Few speak English, but we have all learned to use mobile phone applications to translat…
In this segment from our episode of State of Play with Greg J Stoker, we are joined by Josephine Guilbeau, a former U.S. Military intelligence officer, to discuss her eye-opening journey of deconstructing the propaganda she encountered throughout her military career. Josephine shares her experiences from combat deployments in Afghanistan and her subsequent realization of …
In the late 1980s, the aptly named Package Products Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, was facing a toxic problem. The consumer packaging company printed eye-catching candy wrappers, soft-drink shrink wrap, and other materials doused with colorful inks. But the company discovered that the chemicals in the ink vaporized when the wrappers were set out to dry, poisoning the air and creating a dangerous environment for workers and even those who lived nearby. | The company brought in Michael Lukey, an air pollution control engineer, to solve the problem. He had a novel idea: He set up blowers that pumped clean…
Simon Kitol's 25-acre farm in western Kenya teems with maize, tomatoes, and beans, but also an invasive menace: Prosopis juliflora, better known as the mathenge plant. Its long roots steal water from his crops, and the shrub takes up valuable room for growing food. Kitol's livestock also dine on the mathenge pods, which are loaded with sugar, causing even more problems. | "It damages their teeth, and eventually the cows or goats die," Kitol said. The thickets also provide cover for predators like wild dogs and hyenas. "They hide there because it is so thick that you can't see them. At night, when the goats or…
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eight Palestinians after storming their homes and violently searching them in Al-Biereh, Qalqilia, Nablus, Hebron, and Jerusalem. In Al-Biereh city, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh, the soldiers abducted Jihad Ahmad Ad-Damsi, 23, after storming his home and violently searching it. The soldiers …
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Deir Ballout town, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town, searched homes and streets, and abducted Shadi Ahed Mousa, 15, in the Deir Ballout Medow, and moved him to a military post at the …
Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
The "I am particularly proud to welcome Comoros as the newest member of the WTO," said the organisation's director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. | "Comoros's membership will add a valuable voice to the multilateral trading system as it has shown commitment to the values of the WTO and has clearly demonstrated willingness…
An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate 
The mood inside the Democratic National Convention is triumphant, but not everyone is content to toe the party line. On the first day of the convention, three uncommitted delegates dropped a banner calling for a stop to US arms to Israel. In what has now become a viral internet moment, the delegates around them responded …
Watch BreakThrough News for special LIVE coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in collaboration with @freespeechtv and Act TV. Hosts Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek will be joined by a panel of special guests bringing analysis and perspectives you won't see in the corporate media. BT's Kei Pritsker will report from outside the DNC …
Some politicians give opportunism a bad name. A case in point is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of JFK and son of Robert Kennedy, two of the most beloved figures — and martyrs — in the annals of the Democratic party. When RFK Jr., then a lifelong Democrat. launched his quixotic bid for the White 
US Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gestures on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 21, 2024. — ReutersFormer students marched onstage to introduce Walz.Democratic VP candidate expresses love…
CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's pick for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, introduced himself to the nation on August 21 as a trade unionist, a high school teacher, football coach and military veteran— whom Democrats hope will appeal across party lines. And he said that's a good combination with the "energy, passion and joy" which …
CHICAGO—"Moral fusion" crossing racial lines, will be a key feature of the Poor People's Campaign during and after this fall's election, campaign co-chair, the Rev. William Barber II says. And along the way, he declares, it'll try to dispel a lot of American myths. Barber told an August 21 press conference here, during the Democratic …
Nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital on Chicago's West Side have gone on strike after a prolonged contract negotiation that union representatives say management hasn't taken seriously. The Real News speaks with members of the Illinois Nurses Association from the picket line in Chicago, where the Democratic National Convention is simultaneously taking place. Videography: …
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, didn't mince words in his speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Wearing a shirt with the words "TRUMP IS A SCAB" emblazoned on the front, Fain told the crowd, "For the UAW and for working people everywhere, it comes down one question: what side are you …
Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of 
China and Egypt concluded joint naval exercises on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its military influence to the eastern Mediterranean, with a guided missile destroyer part of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group. | Naval vessels from the Chinese People's Liberation Army took part in drills, training, and a flotilla ceremony with their Egyptian counterparts off the coast of Alexandria, which began on Monday and ended Wednesday, as part of a five-day visit by Beijing's naval forces. | The exercises were perceived, by some, as another projection of Chinese military power far beyond its borders, as the US holds mo…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has The proposal was apparently poorly received in Egy…
Three important weaknesses that have impeded progress and way forward ANALYSIS | VERA SONGEWE & ISHAC DIWAN | The recent protests in Kenya reflect the frustrated aspirations of young people for higher-quality social services and better economic opportunities. It also highlights the difficulty — in Kenya, and across the developing world — of achieving macroeconomic …
Parametric insurance has grown in popularity in recent years, with the World Economic Forum recently describing it as a potential "game changer" for mitigating disaster risk ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re) has partnered with Kenyan financial services provider Britam and farming-focused insurtech Sprout to offer a parametric insurance product to Kenyan coffee growers. …
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
CHICAGO—"Workers in their unions are the biggest exercise in democracy," declared Julie Su, acting Secretary of Labor in the Biden administration, during the second Labor Council session at the DNC on Wednesday. The opposing ticket in the presidential race, Trump-Vance of the Republican Party, have claimed that their platform represents the working families in the …
At the urging of Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth and other green groups, a United States federal judge has thrown out a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) assessment governing how threatened and endangered marine species like whales and sea turtles ought to be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The Maryland district court struck down the assessment — …
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian citizen, at midnight Wednesday/Thursday, in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after hurling a concussion grenade into his vehicle. The citizen, Mohammad Tayseer Jabr told the WAFA News Agency that occupation forces, stationed in the southern part of Hebron city, opened fire towards his vehicle with live ammunition. Jabr …
Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse | The newly elected British lawmaker said fellow independents are 'deciphering' whether their visions are aligned for a potential alliance | | Shockat Adam makes his maiden speech in parliament as the independent MP…
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that East Seneca Turnpike (State Route 173) will be closed to traffic between South Salina Street and East Brighton Avenue in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, to 6 a.m. on Monday, August 26. The closure is necessary to facilitate the erection of steel on the I-81 southbound bridge over East Seneca Turnpike as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Motorists traveling eastbound on East Seneca Turnpike are advised to follow the signed detour that directs traffic to north on South Salina Street to east on…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unsafe overtaking has been identified as a major factor contributing to last week's devastating road crashes, which claimed 76 lives across Uganda. According to the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, most of the fatal incidents between August 11 and August 17 occurred when drivers and motorcyclists attempted to overtake at …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda has requested a postponement of the proposed amendments to the Provincial Constitution and Canons. In his Charge to the 27th Provincial Assembly currently underway at Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Archbishop Kaziimba suggests that these changes be delayed until the Provincial …
The bank's low-cost payment solution, FlexiPay, now boasts over 900,000 clients and is gaining traction in both transaction numbers and volumes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Holdings Uganda Ltd (SUHL) recorded 17.6% growth in profit after tax to Shs 235.5 billion for the first half of 2024 on the back of robust revenue growth …
The developers in prime areas like Nakasero and Kololo have responded to these market dynamics by replacing older, detached houses with modern apartment blocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala's property market is undergoing significant changes as property owners increasingly shift their tenancy preferences from long-term leases to short stays, particularly for furnished apartments. This …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and Gas sector. Beatrice Lugalambi, General …
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Sometimes, it seems like Ugandan news headlines are stuck in a depressing loop — like a demented algorithm that constantly drones despair and discouragement into our ears, stoking our deep-seated grievances and insecurities. The headlines blare dysfunction and regression — the good news stories cannot compete, tucked away safely in …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs wants the Uganda National Kiswahili Council to be hosted under the Ministry of Education and Sports as the suitable institution to promote Kiswahili language. The Undersecretary in the Defence Ministry, James Mutabazi said their position is premised on the basis of the ministry's …
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR cultural institution in Kasese is asking parents to prioritize education of their children. The call came after the institution received 16-year- old Gilbert Mumbere, who survived the Kitezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district last week. Mumbere had gone to serve as a house helper in one …