(2024-11-05). Carbon markets and the new scramble for African land. mronline.org Writing for ROAPE, Thelma Arko argues that while often presented as a solution to the climate emergency, the growth of carbon offset markets are fueling a new scramble for African land and perpetuating colonial-era exploitation. We must move beyond market-based solutions, Arko urges, to embrace strategies that centre on social equity, ecological integrity, and the rights of local communities.
(2024-11-05). South Africa urged to end Israel trade after new ICJ submission. newarab.com 
South Africa's recent "The filing of this memorial takes place at a time when Israel is intensifying its killing of civilians in Gaza and now seems intent on following a similar path of destructi…
(2024-11-05). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-11-05). Carbon Markets and the New Scramble for African Land. libya360.wordpress.com Thelma Arko Writing for ROAPE Thelma Arko argues that while often presented as a solution to the climate emergency, the growth of carbon offset markets are fueling a new scramble for African land and perpetuating colonial-era exploitation. We must move beyond market-based solutions, Arko urges, to embrace strategies that centre on social equity, ecological integrity, and…
(2024-11-05). President Lula da Silva with South African leader Ramaphosa discuss the upcoming G20 summit. tvbrics.com 
South Africa will take over the G20 presidency next year…
(2024-11-05). South African government funds 35 companies to participate in this year's China International Import Expo. tvbrics.com 
The companies intend to showcase products and services to potential buyers in China and other countries around the world…
(2024-11-05). President Ramaphosa to receive visit from Prince William. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to receive visit from Prince William | President Cyril Ramaphosa is today expected to receive a courtesy call from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Prince William., , Tuesday's meeting between the President and The Prince of Wales will take place at the Official Residence of the President in Cape Town., , "The President and Prince William will hold discussions on a number of key issues of mutual interest., , "The visit is indicative of the strong ties the United Kingdom, including the Royal Family, share with South Africa, and also another step towards the deepening of these historic ti…
(2024-11-05). Riverlands dam owner directed to decommission failed dams. sanews.gov.za Riverlands dam owner directed to decommission failed dams | The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a directive to the current owner of the Riverlands dams to safely decommission the failed dams. | Reflecting on the Ministry's performance during its first 100 days in office at a media briefing held in Pretoria on Tuesday, Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodima, said a series of inter-linked, privately-owned dams failed on a farm near the town of Riverlands in the Swartland Local Municipality, Western Cape ⚪ during the 100 days ⚪ causing extensive damage to municipal infrastructure and houses in the…
(2024-11-05). Majodina reassures residents of sufficient water storage amid tunnel closure. sanews.gov.za
(2024-11-05). Leaders in energy, investors converge for Africa Energy Week. sanews.gov.za Leaders in energy, investors converge for Africa Energy Week | The African continent's vast energy-related resources have the potential to forge a prosperous path for the continent. | This is according to Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's written notes for his address at the African Energy Week (AEW), which is underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. | AEW brings together Africa's leaders in energy, investors and executives in the sector. | "Africa's path forward lies in seizing control of our energy destiny. Our continent's vast resources, rich potential, and resil…
(2024-11-05). North West government wishes agricultural students well for end-of-year assessments. sanews.gov.za North West government wishes agricultural students well for end-of-year assessments | As the academic year draws to a close, the North West Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Madoda Sambatha, has extended his good wishes to all students at Taung and Potchefstroom Agricultural Colleges as they embark on their end-of-year assessments. | Recognising the dedication and resilience these future agricultural leaders have demonstrated throughout the academic year, Sambatha commended their commitment to advancing their knowledge and skills within the sector. | "As you approach this critical phase of your academic jou…
(2024-11-05). Govt, private sector urged to prioritise education and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. sanews.gov.za Govt, private sector urged to prioritise education and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities | As various government departments work around the clock to put final touches to the Medium-Term Development Plan (2024-2029), individuals and organisations representing persons with disabilities have called on government and the private sector to prioritise education and employment opportunities. | This, they say, is key to the realisation of the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in every aspect of South African life. | This emerged on Monday in Cape Town as the Deputy Minister of Social Deve…
(2024-11-05). Airtel Africa H1 profits surge to $79 million. independent.co.ug 
(2024-11-05). BRICS and Africa: A transformative opportunity. independent.co.ug 
For Africa, BRICS is not just a partnership but an opportunity that must be seized now COMMENT | IQBAL SURVE & SESONA MDLOKOVANA | As BRICS convened its pivotal summit, in Kazan, Russia, Africa stands on the brink of an unparalleled opportunity. This meeting is not just a gathering of global powers; it is a moment …
(2024-11-05). Celebrating Modern Innovation: Pioneers of progress from Sub-Saharan Africa. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we honour Black History Month, it is essential to recognise the remarkable contributions of sub-Saharan African innovators whose inventions and discoveries have had a profound impact on the global stage. These pioneers have not only enhanced their local communities but have also advanced technology, medicine, and agriculture worldwide, demonstrating …
(2024-11-05). Celebran en Etiopía conferencia mundial para la lucha contra el hambre. cubadebate.cu La Conferencia Mundial sin Hambre comienza hoy en Etiopía para deliberar sobre uno de los mayores desafíos de este tiempo aprovechando la tecnología, la innovación y la inversión en el sector alimentario y agrícola. Más de 1 500 participantes se reúnen con la colaboración de la Onudi y la Unión Africana.
(2024-11-05). Day 396 in Gaza: Israeli Onslaught Continues; 29 Killed Before Dawn. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, day 396 of the Israeli genocide being carried out against the entire Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip, Israeli pre-dawn airstrikes tin Beit Lahia, Deir al-Balah, al-Zawaida, and Khan Yunis killed 29 in the hours before dawn. According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, four Palestinians were killed and others were injured on …
(2024-11-05). Biden-Harris regime-supported Israel attacks newborns in ventilators. indybay.org "There are 125 patients in the hospital, including children and the wounded. The incubator had eight babies and the Intensive Care Unit has seven newborns and children who all need to be on a ventilator," he told Al Jazeera. | But Israel's attack damaged the upper floors, where the children's ward was located, forcing staff to move the babies and children to the lower floors, which do not have the same equipment. | also: video, 1m 43s | Israeli raid leaves north Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital in ruins | Al Jazeera Newsfeed…
(2024-11-05). Israeli Army Assassinates Two Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces assassinated two Palestinian men in the village of Ash-Shuhada, southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, and carried out a prolonged attack against the town of Qabatiya, south of the city. The director of the Al-Razi Hospital, Dr. Fawaz Kamil, told the WAFA News Agency that the body of an …
(2024-11-05). Netanyahu government lawmakers bailing on contentious ultra-Orthodox 'daycare bill'. haaretz.com After Gideon Sa'ar announced that members of his party would vote against the bill, approximately 59 Knesset members are expected to oppose it. If Defense Minister Gallant joins them, the law will not pass…
(2024-11-05). Longshore job actions spread to largest Canadian seaports in BC and Montreal. wsws.org Worker unrest over contract disputes at Canada's largest ports in Montreal and British Columbia threatens to spill over into a significant curtailment of seaborne cargo traffic into and out of the country.
(2024-11-05). CAT 2024 Admit Card: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta is set to release on its official website iimcat.ac.in the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 exam.
(2024-11-05). Explained: Why North China Craton Undergoing Decratonization. ummid.com A team of researchers at China University of Geosciences Beijing have come out with clues on why cartons, like North China Craton (NCC), are undergoing decratonization.
(2024-11-05). CLAT 2025 Admit Card: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) is set to release on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2025.
(2024-11-05). Maharashtra TET 2024 Admit Card Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released the Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have registered for MAHA TET 2024 on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in.
(2024-11-05). Rafael se intensifica en el mar Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 nov (RHC) Durante la madrugada de hoy, la tormenta tropical Rafael, localizada en el mar Caribe central ha ganado en organización e intensidad. Los vientos máximos sostenidos se incrementaron a 95 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores, la presión mínima central descendió a 993 hectoPascal.
(2024-11-05). Argentina: The government reaches a year in office, attacking the people and surrendering sovereignty. uwidata.com By Oscar Rotundo, Buenos Aires / Argentina Many speculators announced the end of the government in at least six months, but as the days went by, what seemed to be crumbling, has been consolidated thanks to betrayal and corruption within the traditional political class. President Javier Milei stated at the event held for the 60th …
(2024-11-05). President Maduro Welcomes Delegates to World Antifascist Parliamentary Forum. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expressed his satisfaction with the start of the World Antifascist Parliamentary Forum, welcoming representatives from over 70 countries participating in the event taking place between November 4 and 5 in Caracas. | This Monday, November 4, through his The Forum | The event, which takes pl…
(2024-11-05). Israeli settlers torch over 20 Palestinian vehicles in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers carried out multiple arson attacks in the occupied West Bank town of The settlers first stormed the city's industrial zone before setting the cars ablaze, local sources and eyewitnesses told local media, as well as The New Arab's Arabic-language site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Videos…
(2024-11-05). Over 1,000 US arms exports to Israel made via Spain port: report. newarab.com 
An investigation by two NGOs has uncovered that The probe, carried out by the Palestinian Youth Movement and Progressive International and reported by Spanish website El Diario, revealed that US ships carrying weapo…
(2024-11-05). Russia launches dozens of satellites, including two from Iran. newarab.com 
Russia launched a Soyuz rocket early on Tuesday carrying two satellites designed to monitor the space weather around Earth and 53 small satellites, The Soyuz-2.1 launch spacecraft, which lifted off from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome, carried two The ionosphere, where Earth's atmosp…
(2024-11-05). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-11-05). Three dozen UK NGOs call on David Lammy to clarify his position on genocide. middleeasteye.net 
Three dozen UK NGOs call on David Lammy to clarify his position on genocide | The organisations say UK foreign secretary's statements about genocide in Parliament undermine international law | | British Foreign Secretary David Lammy speaks on the first day of the Labour Party conference In…
(2024-11-05). Increasingly Desperate Deep State — One Step Away from Checkmate. globalresearch.ca Those global despots, united by their common hatred of sentient humanity, do not actually hold the power. Do not have control of the life force, nor the means to get that control. | All their cards are stacked on winning a …
(2024-11-05). China's largest carbon fiber high-speed passenger ship launched. ecns.cn China's largest carbon fiber high-speed passenger ship with a capacity of 500 passengers was launched on Monday in Nansha New District of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, the Science and Technology Daily reported.
(2024-11-05). UN to present response plan after Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office in Cuba will present on Tuesday, at the Organization's headquarters, its response plan after the lashes of Hurricane Oscar, which severely affected that country's eastern region in October.
(2024-11-05). Full list of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet appointments. leftfootforward.org The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has today announced who will be in her top team by publishing a full list of her shadow cabinet appointments. | Here's the full breakdown of everyone she's appointed. | Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer: Mel Stride MP | Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs: Priti Patel MP | Shadow Home Secretary: Chris Philp MP | Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Alex Burghart MP | Shadow Secretary of State for Defence: James Cartlidge MP | Shadow Secretary of State for Justice: Robert Jenric…
(2024-11-05). A pregnant teenager died after trying to get care in three visits to Texas emergency rooms. nationofchange.org That is what many pregnant women are now facing in states with strict abortion bans, doctors and lawyers have told ProPublica.
(2024-11-05). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-11-05). CADTM International Council | Day 2 | A global overview of political, social and economic situations. cadtm.org
(2024-11-05). Colombia Peace Talks: ELN Delegation Arrives in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com To evaluate the possibility of resuming peace talks in Colombia, a delegation from the National Liberation Army (ELN) of Colombia arrived in Venezuela this Saturday, November 2, to meet with representatives of the administration of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. | The ELN announced their arrival on social media, representing a new opportunity for reconciliation and fostering peace in Colombia. | "The ELN dialogue delegation and its peace management arrive in Caracas to meet with the government delegation. The ELN comes to this meeting in an attempt to review and analyze the situation in the country and the ca…
(2024-11-05). PPFA Demands a Careful Re-verification of the NRC Draft Before Endorsement. pressenza.com Guwahati: As various organizations and civil society groups of Assam are demanding the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be endorsed by the Registrar General of India (RGI), a forum of nationalist citizens insisted on a thorough (100%) re-verification of the NRC Assam draft before finalizing the supplementary list that was published on 31 August 2019. In a media statement, the Patriotic People's Front Assam (PPFA) also demanded a fair probe into the findings of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG), which detected a financial irregularity of over Rs 260 crore in the NRC updation…
(2024-11-05). Fact Check: Did Donald Trump ever mention ending the Affordable Care Act? aljazeera.com Trump says he has 'never even thought about' ending the Affordable Care Act. Is that true?>
(2024-11-05). Argentina: The government reaches a year in office, attacking the people and surrendering sovereignty. unitedworldint.com Essential policies of the Milei Government. By Oscar Rotundo, Buenos Aires / Argentina Many speculators announced the end of the government in at least six months, but as the days went by, what seemed to be crumbling, has been consolidated thanks to betrayal and corruption within the traditional political class. President Javier Milei stated at …
(2024-11-05). Scientists found a new ally in the fight to clean up CO2 emissions: 'Chonkus'. grist.org 
Tucked away in the most extreme nooks and crannies of the Earth are biodiverse galaxies of microorganisms — some that might help scour the atmosphere of the carbon dioxide mankind has pumped into it. | One microorganism in particular has captured scientists' attention. UTEX 3222, nicknamed "Chonkus" for the way it guzzles carbon dioxide, is a previously unknown cyanobacterium found in volcanic ocean vents. A
(2024-11-05). Was Tony Abbot Australia's worst prime minister? onlineopinion.com.au This article argues yes. The main reasons are his disastrous and uncaring budget of 2014.
(2024-11-05). Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away At 91: 7 Things To Know About His Legacy. moguldom.com Iconic composer, conductor, trumpeter, producer, and civil rights activist Quincy Jones passed away on Nov. 3 at his home in Bel-Air, California, at the age of 91, Variety reported. Over his extraordinary seven-decade career, he shaped the soundscape of multiple generations and elevated both music and the broader cultural landscape. Here are seven things to …
(2024-11-05). Israeli coalition lawmakers reverse themselves after saying they won't support gov't bill. haaretz.com Under pressure by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, two Religious Zionism members of Knesset said the announcement that they would oppose the legislation…
(2024-11-05). The ever-shifting Middle Eastern kaleidoscope doesn't care who is in the White House. haaretz.com The assumption that Trump is dangerous for the Arabs and Harris is dangerous for Israel ignores many years of evidence showing that there is often little connection between the plans cooked up by the administration and what happens on the ground…
(2024-11-05). Foreign airlines threaten complete flight suspension to Israel without law change over war risks. haaretz.com Fifteen airlines, including major carriers, warn they will not return to Israel without amendments to compensation laws, citing significant financial risks due to ongoing security concerns…
(2024-11-05). Traders applaud KPA for streamlined cargo operations. independent.co.ug 
The organization has embarked on an ambitious four-year strategic plan focused on elevating customer experience and surpassing expectations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The majority of Ugandan users of the Mombasa Port in Kenya are pleased with the Kenya Ports Authority's (KPA) ongoing efforts to enhance cargo clearance efficiency. According to a recent independent Customer …
(2024-11-05). 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…
(2024-11-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cardiac amyloidosis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis shortly after his 70th birthday. It's difficult to pronounce let alone understand. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Am I at risk if it is genetic? ANSWER: Amyloidosis is a rare condition defined by the abnormal production of proteins that bind together to form amyloid proteins. These amyloids can gather in different organs throughout the body, including the heart, liver and kidneys. When amyloids form in the…
(2024-11-05). 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: Stroke treatment Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. When the symptoms of stroke present, calling 911 and seeking care immediately is the most crucial step to prevent disability or death.‚Å The 4 types of systemic therapy for…
(2024-11-05). A shared journey through breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jane Hanson and Samantha Duke When Samantha Duke discovered she had breast cancer, she didn't have to look far for support. Her mother Jane walked a similar path 16 years earlier. Inspired both by her mom and the strong network of healthcare physicians and professionals on her team, Samantha remained positive throughout her treatment and is committed to advancing research on breast cancer. Jane Hanson vividly recalls the day in late April 2022 when her…
(2024-11-05). ONU lanzará plan de respuesta tras azote de huracán Oscar en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 nov (RHC) La Oficina de la ONU en Cuba presentará hoy en la sede del organismo su plan de respuesta tras el azote del huracán Oscar, que dejó severas afectaciones al oriente del país a finales de octubre.
(2024-11-05). Descubren en Luxor una tumba familiar de hace 4 000 años con tesoros funerarios únicos. cubadebate.cu Entre los hallazgos se encuentran 11 tumbas individuales con restos de hombres, mujeres y niños, que sugieren el uso familiar de la tumba durante las dinastías XII y XIII. Las excavaciones revelaron joyas y cerámicas en buen estado, incluyendo collares y anillos escarabajo, así como espejos de cobre con asas de marfil. Además, una figurilla de fertilidad de barro vidriado azul verdoso.
(2024-11-05). Autoridades cubanas se reúnen con el ministro de la Comisión Nacional de Salud de China. cubadebate.cu El vice primer ministro cubano, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz y el ministro de Salud Pública, José Angel Portal Miranda, se reunieron en la tarde de este lunes, en la sede del Consejo de Ministros, con el ministro de la Comisión Nacional de Salud de China, doctor Lei Haichao, quien realiza una visita oficial a la Mayor de las Antillas desde el pasado sábado.
(2024-11-05). Lanzan al espacio el primer satélite de madera, desde Japón. cubadebate.cu LignoSat, el primer satélite de madera del mundo, fue lanzado al espacio este martes. Desarrollado en Japón por la Universidad de Kioto y Sumitomo Forestry, el satélite será transportado a la Estación Espacial Internacional en una misión de SpaceX y se ubicará en órbita a unos 400 kilómetros de altura durante seis meses.
(2024-11-05). CBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2025: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education or CBSE has confirmed to commence classes X and XII exams from February 15, 2025 and is all set to release detailed time table and date sheet of the two on its official website cbse.nic.in soon.
(2024-11-05). Yangtze River Culture and Art Festival season concludes in Yichang. ecns.cn The 51-day Yangtze River Culture and Art Festival season concluded on Monday in Yichang City, Central China's Hubei Province.
(2024-11-05). Xi inspects central China's Hubei Province. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the cities of Xiaogan and Xianning, central China's Hubei Province, from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
(2024-11-05). PFLP: Boycott Both Parties, Don't Vote for Génocidaires & Colonialists. indybay.org The Popular Front Calls for a Boycott of the Democratic and Republican Parties and Emphasizes the Need for Not Voting for Advocates of Genocide and Supporters of Colonialism…
(2024-11-05). DSA-backed "Uncommitted Movement" received nearly half a million dollars from pro-Democratic Party Super PAC. wsws.org Far from a "grassroots" operation, the "Uncommitted" trap was controlled and financed from the beginning by party operatives seeking to divert mass anger over the genocide in Gaza back into the Democratic Party.
(2024-11-05). Harris holds rally at Muhlenberg College in wake of firing of professor for speaking out against Palestinian genocide. wsws.org Harris's campaign stop was not geared toward making any statements in defense of democratic rights but lent her campaign's stamp of approval to the college's effort to banish them.
(2024-11-05). Australia: New South Wales teachers' union rams through sell-out wages and conditions deal. wsws.org An illegitimate and antidemocratic process was organised to suppress any discussion and scrutiny of the terms of the union-government agreement.
(2024-11-05). American historians issue politically bankrupt and intellectually dishonest appeal for Kamala Harris. wsws.org The appeal is an appalling document, which exposes both the political bankruptcy of American liberalism and the deplorable role played by its intellectual exponents in propping up the Democratic Party.
(2024-11-05). Cuban Parliament Chairman Esteban Lazo winds up visit to Laos. plenglish.com Vientiane, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) Chairman Esteban Lazo concluded in this capital on Tuesday an official visit, commemorating the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
(2024-11-05). Kemi Badenoch Told to Face up to Conservatives' Democratic Failings After Years of Sleaze and Rule-Breaking. bylinetimes.com Leading democracy experts have hit out at the dire state of ethics and integrity in the last Conservative Government, in a warning to the party's new leader Kemi Badenoch to learn from their mistakes. | The United Kingdom Constitution Monitoring Group (UKCMG) is run by the independent Constitution Society and made up of leading academics and former Government practioners, including Lord John Thomas, Dame Ursula Brennan, Sir Richard Mottram, Sir Paul Silk and a suite of respected professors. | The timeframe of their 'state of the constitution' report covers the period between July 2023 and July 2024, while Kem…
(2024-11-05). With JD Vance and Elon Musk, suddenly ideas are back in this campaign. strategic-culture.su 
This presidential campaign season may be one of those turning points in history for reasons good and bad. Anyone watching the one debate between the Republican and Democratic Party candidates would not have come away with the view that this was a great battle of competing principles and visions for the future.
(2024-11-05). The Race to the White House: A Historic Showdown. devdiscourse.com As millions flocked to polling stations, the United States stood on the brink of a significant decision — electing the 47th President. The nail-biting contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Kamala Harris could define American politics for years to come.
(2024-11-05). Egypt condemns Israel's 'illegitimate decision' to ban of UNRWA. newarab.com 
Egypt condemned Israel's decision to ban On Monday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry In an official statem…
(2024-11-05). Egypt PM says IMF to begin delayed review of loan programme. newarab.com 
The The It comes under an agreement Cairo signed with the IMF in April, expanding an original loan from $3 bi…
(2024-11-05). Uproar in Egypt over Israeli warship crossing Suez Canal. newarab.com 
Egyptian journalists and activists held a
(2024-11-05). Egypt responds to calls to halt demolitions in Cairo Necropolis. newarab.com 
Founded in the 7th century CE, this ancient necropolis is the resting place of figures who shaped Egypt's religious, political, and artistic heritage. | But on 22 October, as videos of the demolition "Some countries go to great lengths to protect 100-year-old tree…
(2024-11-05). Artificial intelligence and programming to become core subjects for first year high school students in Egypt. tvbrics.com 
Egypt's Education Minister is pushing new initiatives aimed at enhancing students' skills and improving the classroom environment…
(2024-11-05). Hamas Rejects Egypt's Cease-fire Deal, Netanyahu Criticized for Lack of Flexibility. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-05). Papua New Guinea to boycott 'waste of time' UN climate summit. independent.co.ug 
Papua New Guinea on Oct.31 declared a boycott of next month's UN climate summit, branding the global warming negotiations a "waste of time" full of empty promises from big polluters. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | While plenty have criticised the annual COP summit in the past, it is rare for any government to so totally dismiss the …
(2024-11-05). Israeli Strikes Demonstrates Limits of Western Military Might. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic Israel's most recent missile strikes on Iran reveal the limits to conventional Western military power in the Middle East, reflecting wider limits globally. While Israel's air force conducted a sophisticated, large-scale operation requiring well-trained, well-coordinated personnel as well as capable air-launched long-range precision guided missiles, a combination of Iranian defensive capabilities and constraints…
(2024-11-05). Uganda calls on global miners to invest in critical minerals. independent.co.ug 
The government outlined efforts to formalize small-scale miners activities, including providing training and resources Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is calling on international mining giants to invest in the country's rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy ambitions and economic growth. Dr. Luisa Moreno, Advisor on Minerals to President Yoweri Museveni, …
(2024-11-05). Morocco reasserts ties with Israel for first time since Gaza war. newarab.com 
For the first time since the outbreak of Israel's war on In an interview with French outlet Le Point, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita defended Morocco's agreement with Israel, arguing that maintaining relations with Tel Aviv does not signify…
(2024-11-05). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-11-05). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-11-05). Innovative therapy helps one man with cancer pay it forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brian Principe, 60, knew he needed to get a colonoscopy. He'd been putting it off for years. The truth was, he'd had the colorectal exam already — when he was in his 20s and experiencing unexplained abdominal pain. At the time, the colonoscopy detected polyps, which are abnormal tissue growths, but, he says, "No one told me how important it was to follow up." Last summer, after a lot of urging from his doctor, Brian…
(2024-11-05). Iran says French couple imprisoned since 2022 'in good health'. newarab.com 
"The two are… in good health, so any claim regarding their poor condition is denied," judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir told reporters in Tehran, citing a report from the authorities. | Kohler and Paris have been jailed in Iran since May 2022 on charges of espionage, a capital offence in the Islamic republic. | In October 2022, Iran's state t…
(2024-11-05). Indonesian president to visit China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will pay a state visit to China from Nov. 8 to 10 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Tuesday.
(2024-11-05). Disabilities and Bullying and the Harris-Trump Road Show. dissidentvoice.org 
Remember this? Oh, yeah, that Messiah, Mister Rapist, Grifter, Dirtier than Dirt Kushner-Guided, Roy Cohen-Trained TRUMP: "My Uncle Donald Trump Told Me Disabled Americans Like My Son 'Should Just Die'" Read the Time Magazine article written by his nephew. Here, reality check for democrats and republicans: Some legit writing here from me to be published …
(2024-11-05). Trump praises Muslim supporters, says they could win him Michigan. aljazeera.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised his Muslim supporters at one of his final campaign rallies.
(2024-11-05). David Lammy is desecrating genocide by denying it in Gaza. newarab.com 
"These [genocide] are quite properly legal terms that must be determined by international courts… Those terms were largely used when millions of people lost their lives in crises like Rwanda, the Second World War and the Holocaust, and the way that they are used now undermines the seriousness of that term." | These were the words of Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Parliament
(2024-11-05). SUKAT DI MAKAN: A Traditional Kankanaey Food Exchange Ritual Before Marriage. pressenza.com 
by Beberly T. Calugan | A place's identity is defined by its cultures and traditions. In Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines, cultural traditions are rooted in the beliefs, customs, knowledge, practices, and skills of its indigenous people. One of these is the sukat di makan , a pre-marriage practice involving the food exchange between the families of future spouses. This is known by different names in other parts of the province but refers to the same practice: an 'exchange of food.' For instance, in Sagada and Besao, it is sometimes called alis di makan , while in Dalican, Bontoc, i…
(2024-11-05). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian Near Tubas. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man, on Tuesday, after besieging a home in the town of Tamoun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, and invaded the Al-Far'a refugee camp, southwest of Tubas. Media sources said that soldiers fired "Energa" anti-tank grenades at the home, at dawn Tuesday, killing …
(2024-11-05). Video shows Israeli detonations of Lebanon border village. newarab.com 
Footage verified by AFP on Monday showed massive detonations in a southern The video, shared widely online on Monday, showed more than a dozen simultaneous
(2024-11-05). After a year, first school reopens in Gaza for 1,500 students. newarab.com 
In the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis in the southern For the second year in a row, around 630,000 male and female…
(2024-11-05). For Syrians fleeing Israel's war on Lebanon, nowhere is safe. newarab.com 
In late September, Ahmad Hamdo, a 28-year-old Syrian father of four, was forced to flee with his family from Mays el Jabal in south Lebanon as Leaving the town, located some 30 metres from the Blue Line, the "The Lebanon Intelligence Agency threatened the shawish [ca…
(2024-11-05). Guangdong steps up fight against dengue. ecns.cn Guangdong province in South China has stepped up preventive measures to control the spread of dengue fever, with more than 10,300 confirmed cases having been reported by the end of October.
(2024-11-05). Why U.S. Foreign Policy Is Under Fire from the Populist Right. fpif.org The toll from hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit America's southeastern coast in late September and early October, has been terrific. Hundreds have been
(2024-11-05). Russia's Soyuz rocket puts more than 50 satellites into orbit. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) The Soyuz-2.1b rocket, successfully launched from the Vostochny space center in southeastern Russia, put 53 satellites into orbit, the Roscosmos space corporation announced.
(2024-11-05). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-11-05). 'Hello my enemies': Lebanese journalist on Israeli threats and his resolve to continue. presstv.ir A Lebanese journalist who survived an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon says he will not abandon his work and continue reporting on Israeli crimes despite threats to his life.
(2024-11-05). Israeli military withdraws several brigades from southern Lebanon: Report. presstv.ir The Israeli military has reportedly pulled several brigades out of southern Lebanon following its failure to yield any significant territorial gains in the Arab country.
(2024-11-05). Syria Condemns Deadly Israel Air Strikes on Civilian Sites near Damascus. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Syria's Foreign Ministry has called on the United Nations to respond after Israeli air strikes south of Damascus killed two people and injured five others, according to Syrian state media.
(2024-11-05). BRICS and Smart Cities: Lessons from China's Model for the Global South. infobrics.org China's approach to smart city development offers valuable lessons for countries in the Global South…
(2024-11-05). BRICS Isn't de-Dollarizing Anytime Soon. infobrics.org BRICS Summit failed to announce alternative to US dollar-dominated global payment system as Global South still deeply dependent on US markets…
(2024-11-05). The mainstream Western worldview pretends the Global South does not exist. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-05). Drone fired from east shot down in Israel's south; Hezbollah drone intercepted in north. haaretz.com LEBANON: 70 rockets fired at Israel on Monday, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Strike on Israel will be 'largest in quantity and quality so far,' Iranian sources tell Al-Araby Al-Jadeed; Iranian army will reportedly participate ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Lebanon: 30% of southern villages 'wiped out' by Israeli offensive; 70 rockets fired at Israel's north. haaretz.com LEBANON: 70 rockets fired at Israel on Monday, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Strike on Israel will be 'largest in quantity and quality so far,' Iranian sources tell Al-Araby Al-Jadeed; Iranian army will reportedly participate ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Lebanon: 30 southern villages 'wiped out' by Israeli offensive; 70 rockets fired at Israel's north. haaretz.com LEBANON: 35 rockets fired at Israel since midnight ‚ñ IRAN: Tehran would respond to Israel's strike in a 'measured' way, Iran's FM says ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Sudan 'cancels $6 billion Abu Amama port agreement with UAE'. newarab.com 
(2024-11-05). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-11-05). Mehdi Hasan CNN racism, Gaza & why Muslim lives don't matter. newarab.com 
So accustomed are we to seeing Palestinian life being debated in garishly lit studios, that the most recent Girdusky's glibly worded threat to Hasan regarding a potential going off of his 'beeper' is a refer…
Hezbollah said in a statement issued on Friday morning that in the past 45 days, it has destroyed a large number of Israel's military vehicles, including 42 Merkava tanks, 4 military bulldozers, 2 Hummer vehicles, 1 armored vehicle, and 1 troop carrier.
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Even a "limited" nuclear war "could cause hundreds of millions or billions of humans worldwide to starve to death," as these crop failures combine with broader ecosystem destruction, the breakdown of human support of agricultural systems, and the collapse of food transportation and distribution infrastructure. As Khrushchev once remarked, "The living would envy the dead." 
To escape from the Gaza and Lebanon 24/7 genocide news reports, since October 2023 I've had to find a safe and serene space in which I could drown all the misery and carnage orchestrated and perpetrated by Netanyahu and senile Genocide Joe, his criminal co-partner, his secretaries of State and Defense, AIPAC, a subservient Congress, 
Ishmael Reed: I've been reading these jazz biographies, where aspiring jazz musicians go to a concert and they see some great performer, and they either want an instrument like the one they have, or they want to imitate them. Now, when you were a child, did you ever go to some concert where you saw 
Talk is stirring of a The UN resolution mandated Lebanon's caretaker prim…
More than half of the officially recognised MENA countries have already selected their national film entries for consideration in the upcoming 97th Academy Awards nominations for Best International Feature. | The finalists will be announced on 17 January, and the ceremony will take place on 3 March 2025. | Additionally, Germany has submitted the widely discussed Meanwhil…
The British cannot help themselves. They are a meddling island people who conquered huge swathes of the earth in a fictional fit of absentmindedness and remain haughty for having done so. They have fought more countries they can name, engaged in more wars they care to remember. They have overthrown elected rulers and sabotaged incipient democracies. In the twilight 
Trumpism is capacious. It contains contradictions and absurdities. It borrows from the left and the right. An explosive mix of love and hate propels it. Anyone can afford the price of admission. They only need to embrace Trump, MAGA, and conspiracies. | MAGA was in force on a crisp Sunday afternoon outside Madison Square Garden in late October. I joined tens of thousands of faithful seeking entry to the Woodstock of fascism. The lineup featured some of the worst people in America: Elon Musk, Stephen Miller, Rudy Giuliani, Tulsi Gabbard, RFK, Jr., JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Elise Stefanik, Trump's progeny, C-list r…
On Thursday, Israeli forces injured several Palestinian citizens after storming Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem, and abducted a young man in the town of Beitunia, west of Ramallah, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the town of Al-Khader, on Thursday evening, and opened …
On Friday, Day 392 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including infants, children and women, in addition to scores who remain under the rubble, in various parts of the impoverished, devastated, besieged, and starved Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes launched several intense airstrikes on northern and central Gaza …
SEOUL | Xinhua | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a "crucial" test of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasongpho-19 on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. The missile flew a distance of 1,001.2 km for 5,156 seconds before landing on a preset area in the open …
With a constant stream of media exposing genocidal war in Palestine, child labor in the Congo, and Indigenous struggles in South America, neoliberalism's colonial nature is clearer than ever. Now is the time to return to the works of Fanon and explore a radically different future liberated from coloniality, Ken Olende explores.
A discussion in New York with Dissent contributors Waleed Shahid, Daniel Schlozman, and Lissy Romanow.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has granted a sh2million cash bail to each of the 36 former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) members charged with terrorism. The group, comprising 33 men and three women, were arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and extradited to Uganda in August. However, …
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The country plans to produce 150 million chickens, 12 billion litres of milk, 12,000 tonnes of fish…
On Friday, April 29, 2022, USLBA hosted a meeting with U.S. officials and U.S. corporate executives to discuss the implementation of the Global Fragility Act in Libya to "prevent conflict and promote stability". Photo: The U.S.-Libya Business Association…
What precedes modern warfare? A lofty and grave sermon from, more often than not, a Western head of state. Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 Speech to Congress (ahead of Vietnam). George W. Bush's 2003 Address to the Nation (pre Iraq). Barack Obama's 2011 Speech on Libya. The list goes on. | Uniting these verbal landmarks is a distinct mechanism and message: we are saving you from yourselves, saving you from the Communist Viet Cong, saving you from Saddam Hussein and Gaddafi. The West has mastered the craft of this PR game — just look at its colonial and post-colonial CV. | The most recent addition to that resumé…
Moroccan authorities used force to disperse pro-Palestine 
Langston Hughes traveled to Haiti in April 1931 and lived in Port-au-Prince for about three months. He observed the ongoing brutal occupation of the country by U.S. Marines, along with the economic exploitation of the independent Black republic by white supremacist nations. In an article for New Masses titled "People Without Shoes," he recorded the …
The family WhatsApp group chat buzzed with constant messages. Reda Gharib woke up uncharacteristically early that day, 23 September. Living a continent away in Senegal, he scrolled through videos and pictures shared by his sisters and aunts of explosions around their neighborhood in Tyre, Lebanon's ancient coastal city. | His aunts decided to leave for Beirut. His father, m…
The world yearns for 'active' peace, tired of the attitude of superiority that defines the North's relations with the South. This means that wealth, which is produced by society, must not deepen the pockets of the rich and fuel the engines of war, but fill the bellies of the many.
The Israeli military's horrendous massacres in Gaza extend now to Lebanon. Housing, schools, and hospitals are destroyed. Residents of Northern Gaza are being herded south, again. People starve. The U.S. government supplies the bombs, planes, and weapons. The war's continuation relates to U.S. strategic interests in the region and U.S. pretensions to world domination. War 
By incorporating AI and machine learning, Ethiopia aims to quickly analyse large datasets for economic and health trends…
The government, in collaboration with national and international institutions, is adopting advanced technologies such as digital geospatial systems…
In a malicious ploy, a hospital in Honolulu locked out its nurses after a one-day strike—and not just for a couple days, as hospitals often do, but indefinitely. The message was, you can come back only when you accept our demands.
The meeting will coincide with the opening of the Global South Institute…