(2024-08-27). West Africa's 'coup belt': Did Mali's 2020 army takeover change the region? aljazeera.com At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.
(2024-08-27). Declining U.S Hegemon and Rising Geopolitical Tension. globalresearch.ca Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, one of the leading neocon architects of the Greater Middle East and North Africa Project launched by the US after September 11, 2001, wrote a propaganda article titled "The Perils of Isolationism"…
(2024-08-27). Sentencing of notorious poaching kingpin welcomed. sanews.gov.za Sentencing of notorious poaching kingpin welcomed | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the recent sentencing of a notorious poaching kingpin by a Mozambican Court. | The individual, known as Simon Ernesto Valoi, or "Navara," has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in leading a rhino-poaching syndicate. His accomplice, Paulo Zukula, has also been handed a 24-year sentence.
Valoi, who hails from Massingir, a district near the border adjacent to the Kruger National Park, has long been a significant figure in the illegal poaching industry, targeti…
(2024-08-27). Limpopo examiner held for fraud and corruption. sanews.gov.za Limpopo examiner held for fraud and corruption | A Limpopo examiner has been arrested at the Lebowakgomo Licensing Centre for allegedly assisting four learner licence applicants get learners licenses without them being tested. | Three of the four applicants are foreign nationals who cannot read, write or speak English. | "The examiner was caught red handed assisting the applicants in the classroom during an exam. Upon further investigations and questioning, the applicants confessed to paying a fee of R3 000 each to the examiner," the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Tuesday. | The examiner was…
(2024-08-27). USAID and Swipha Achieve Historic WHO Prequalification Milestone in West Africa. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Swiss Pharma (Swipha), has achieved a landmark breakthrough in the pharmaceutical industry, marking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare in Nigeria and across West Africa. Through this partnership, Swipha has become the first pharmaceutical company in Nigeria and West Africa to receive World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for two essential medicines, a milestone that will protect and save countless lives.
(2024-08-27). The sky's not the limit for SAPS pilot. sanews.gov.za The sky's not the limit for SAPS pilot | Meet Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou, the first African female chief helicopter pilot attached to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Airwing in the Free State, and one of 17 female pilots nationwide. | Khunou is certainly living up to her first name, Kgothatso, which means 'courage,' loosely translated from Setswana. | During the month of August, SAPS continues to celebrate its women in blue by celebrating those who are not only game changers in their respective fields, but who also break barriers in male dominated environments. | Khunou hails from Rustenburg and…
(2024-08-27). Mpox surge grips Africa. independent.co.ug 
Africa CDC's vaccine hopes rise on Bavarian Nordic pledge ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | "The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is in talks with Bavarian Nordic to facilitate technology transfer for African manufacturers," said Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of the Africa CDC, who addressed the continent on the Mpox outbreak …
(2024-08-27). Majodina receives preliminary report into Riverlands dam failure. sanews.gov.za Majodina receives preliminary report into Riverlands dam failure | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has received a preliminary report into what led to the failure of three dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local Municipality.
Majodina granted departmental engineers time to conduct diligent and adequate investigation into what led to the failure of three farm dams located in Riverlands in the Western Cape.
This follows the failure of three farm dams that breached, resulting in flooding that caused severe property and infrastructure damage to the affected area, leading to hu…
(2024-08-27). Major General convicted for corruption. sanews.gov.za Major General convicted for corruption | The Kimberley Regional Court on Monday convicted Major General (retired), Advocate Thuto Gaogakwe Phefo (62), for contravention of the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act brought against him in August 2017. | It was reported that the complainant, a former employee of the South African Police Service (SAPS) had applied for a Brigadier post and was shortlisted. | Further allegations were that during assessment, she was approached by the accused, who gave her a document containing what he said would be expected in the interviews. | The complainant said upon…
(2024-08-27). Tributes for former Vice-Chancellor of UWC Prof Brian O'Connell. sanews.gov.za Tributes for former Vice-Chancellor of UWC Prof Brian O'Connell | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed great shock and sadness at the passing of the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Professor Brian O'Connell. | O'Connell passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. | The Minister has remembered O'Connell as an "illustrious" educationist and higher education leader who played a seminal role in basic and higher education following the advent of democracy in South Africa. | "The roots of his passion for social justice, equality and freedo…
(2024-08-27). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-27). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-27). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-27). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-27). Cameroon: 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces with Marks of Torture. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ramon Cotta (right), born Yves Kibouy Bershu, and also known as Steve Akam, with his lawyer Hippolyte Tiakouang Meli, on August 20, 2024, in military court in Yaoundé, Cameroon. | © 2024 Private…
(2024-08-27). Hezbollah Carries Out 'First Phase' Of Retaliation. popularresistance.org Hezbollah launched a major drone and rocket attack at over 10 Israeli targets early on 25 August in what it called the "first phase" of its response to the assassination of top military commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut's southern suburb on 30 July. | An undisclosed "vital military target," was the main objective of this operation, according to the Lebanese resistance. | "All the attack drones were launched at the times specified for them and from all their [predetermined] positions and crossed the Lebanese-Palestinian borders towards the desired target and from multiple paths, and thus our military operation for to…
(2024-08-27). Colombia's oil infrastructure under attack after ELN ceasefire expires. colombiareports.com Authorities in northeast Colombia have reported a wave of explosives attacks since an improvised ceasefire by guerrilla group ELN expired on Friday. According to newspaper El Espectador, guerrillas carried out…
(2024-08-27). Interview with Ima Alfaro, president of the Las Diosas coffee plant and member of Nicaragua's Fundación Entre Mujeres. afgj.org President of the Las Diosas coffee plant and member of Fundación Entre Mujeres Ima Alfaro discusses the "Troika of Oppression" (capitalism, colonalism and patriarchy) and the role of Nicaraguan women at the forefront of the Sandinista Revolution, whose daily existence lends testimony and hope to struggles against transnational exploitation.
(2024-08-27). New Report Reveals Torture of Palestinian Health Care Workers in Israeli Prisons. truthout.org We speak with Human Rights Watch researcher Milena Ansari about the organization's new report detailing the torture of Palestinian medical workers in Israeli prisons. HRW spoke with eight doctors, paramedics and nurses who were picked up in Gaza before being transferred to the notorious Sde Teiman camp and other facilities, where they say they suffered beatings, starvation, humiliation… |
(2024-08-27). Israel torturing detained Gaza healthcare workers: HRW. newarab.com 
According to the rights group, Israeli forces are abducting medical workers to detention facilities in Israel, where they are tortured and mistreated. | Doctors, nurses and paramedics released from Israeli detention told H…
(2024-08-27). 8 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli raids across occupied West Bank. presstv.ir As many as eight Palestinians are killed in raids carried out by the Israeli regime's military and illegal settlers across Tel Aviv-occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-27). Palestinian Healthcare Workers Chained, Starved, Sexually Abused: New HRW Report on Israeli Prisons. democracynow.org 
We speak with Human Rights Watch researcher Milena Ansari about the organization's new report detailing the torture of Palestinian medical workers in Israeli prisons. HRW spoke with eight doctors, paramedics and nurses who were picked up in Gaza before being transferred to the notorious Sde Teiman camp and other facilities, where they say they suffered beatings, starvation, humiliation, electric shocks and other forms of abuse. The men also describe threats of sexual violence during brutal interrogations and seeing another prisoner bleeding after being gang-raped with an M16 rifle by three soldiers. The fin…
(2024-08-27). Bike Theft Discourages People From Riding Bikes. popularresistance.org In 2019, I rode my bike about one mile to the metro station and locked it to a bike rack out front. Then, I took the train to a friend's party. When I got back, my bike was gone. I couldn't afford to buy a new bike, so I went without one for the next two years. | It's a familiar scenario for many bike riders. In a city like L.A., bike theft feels as everyday as sunny skies and fruit carts selling delicious sliced mango and watermelon. | One report estimates that a whopping two million bikes are stolen every year in America. Many people don't replace their bikes, a fact that Brooklyn-based cyclist and entrepreneur…
(2024-08-27). Degrowth Aims To Achieve 'Frugal Abundance'. popularresistance.org Degrowth is about building societies in which everyone is rich — without much material. It is a desirable project to strive for. | For critics, degrowth is not very appealing. According to them, it means impoverishment, restraint, scarcity, austerity or recession. It is seen as a project to reduce the overall prosperity of individuals and societies. | In contrast, in a recently published academic article, I argue that degrowth aims to achieve abundance, prosperity and richness. Other degrowth advocates have reached a similar conclusion, but here I claim that it first requires rethinking the dominant meaning…
(2024-08-27). Appellate Court Clears Way for Florida to Enforce Its Gender-Affirming Care Ban. truthout.org Florida can enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for minors and restrictions on adults pending appeal of a federal court ruling that the ban is unconstitutional. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit sided with Florida in allowing the state's ban on hormone replacement therapy for minors and limits on what kind of providers can administer hormones… |
(2024-08-27). UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's detention by France. aljazeera.com United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide 'all consular services' to Durov, says care of citizens a 'priority'.
(2024-08-27). Workers, Unchecked: The Case for Card Check This Labor Day. counterpunch.org 
The process of union certification is a critical area of labor rights, acting as a precursor to collective bargaining. One method, card check, simplifies this process by allowing workers to express their desire for union representation through majority sign-up. Because it reduces opportunities for employer interference and expedites union certification, card check has come under
(2024-08-27). Money or Your Life. counterpunch.org 
Money or Your Life. Alphonse Daumier's caricature of the Europeans ready to kill Greece unable to pay back the money it borrowed primarily from England, February 15, 1850. Public Domain In 2009, Greece had a deficit of 6 percent of GDP. But concocted statistics made the deficit 12.5 percent of GDP. This higher deficit became
(2024-08-27). You Will Hear the Names of the Dead: The DNC in Chicago. counterpunch.org 
Luxury SUVs carried important people into important buildings for important events. And between us and the importance, there were police with rifles strapped to their chests. A couple of weeks ago, I plunged into Lake Michigan. Unlike usual, the water felt warm. It was easy to run all the way in and easy to float
(2024-08-26). 'Black Myth: Wukong' sparks merch sales surge and fervor for historical attractions. ecns.cn Sony Play-Station 5 consoles, personal computers, video cards and other derivative products are in high demand, fueled by the global hit video game "Black Myth: Wukong."
(2024-08-27). Monday 8/26: Action: PELOSI Out of South Bay! indybay.org California Theater, | 345 S First St | (Just south of San Carlos Ave.) | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-27). Red states and MAGA Republicans are embracing Ku Klux Klan activities. indybay.org Reportedly, If Trump Gets Back Into The White House, He Will Force Government Workers To Sign A Loyalty Oath To Trump, Which May Be Reminiscent To A Loyalty Oath Of The Ku Klux Klan.
(2024-08-27). For Russia, recovering Kursk is no walk in the rose garden. gilbertdoctorow.com In my last appearance on Judging Freedom, Judge Napolitano asked me whether the Ukrainian invasion of the Kursk region would be ended by the time of our next chat, two days from today. The implicit assumption behind this question is that the Russians were doing so well destroying all the NATO-supplied tanks, personnel carriers and …
(2024-08-27). The twilight of American democracy (1991-2024). wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Tom Carter. The congress was held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-27). Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to make first US appearance in six years. wsws.org Netrebko's career has continued to flourish in Europe.
(2024-08-27). Kazakhstan: Unjustified 'Financing Terrorism' Restrictions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold placards during an opposition rally in Almaty, Kazakhstan on February 28, 2021. | © 2021 RUSLAN PRYANIKOV/AFP via Getty Images | Authorities in Kazakhstan are misusing extremism and terrorism legislation to target peaceful government critics and others, in violation of international human rights law.People convicted on overbroad extremism and terrorism charges — even those who have not participated in, instigated, or financed violence — are automatically subject to wide-ranging financial restrictions that interfere with their economic and social rights.
(2024-08-27). Why Mississippi coal is powering Georgia's data centers. grist.org 
Last October, Georgia Power approached regulators with what it said was a crisis. Unless they did something soon, they discovered, the growing demand for electricity would outpace production sometime in the winter of 2025. Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp and other state leaders had been
(2024-08-27). Pesaje público deja lista la escena para la Noche de Campeones del Boxeo. cubadebate.cu Los encuentros pactados para este martes en la Noche de Campeones quedaron oficializados hoy tras la ceremonia de pesaje público de los doce boxeadores que chocarán en el ring instalado en el coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva de La Habana. Todos los protagonistas de los enfrentamientos pasaron por la báscula.
(2024-08-27). Atilio Borón: "Bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba es un crimen de guerra" cubadebate.cu El politólogo argentino Atilio Borón catalogó al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba como un crimen de guerra, un acto cobarde y brutal. En un artículo publicado en su blog personal y en el sitio Resumen Latinoamericano, el analista denunció que esa política tiene como objetivo intentar quebrar la autodeterminación del país caribeño.
(2024-08-27). Cuba enfrentará a España en octavos de final del mundial sub 17 de voleibol (m). cubadebate.cu Luego de cerrar la fase de grupos con balance de tres derrotas sin victorias, el equipo varonil cubano que interviene en el Campeonato Mundial sub 17, con sede en la ciudad búlgara de Sofía, chocará este martes ante su similar de España en la ronda de octavos de final. Los cubanos cayeron este lunes en sets corridos ante Puerto Rico.
(2024-08-27). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-27). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-27). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-27). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-27). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-27). Cuba y Rusia realizan consultas intercancillerías. cubadebate.cu Representantes diplomáticos de Cuba y Rusia reafirmaron hoy el compromiso de ambas naciones con el ejercicio del multilateralismo, como parte de las consultas intercancillerías celebradas en La Habana. Las partes ratificaron el respeto pleno a los propósitos y principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y al Derecho Internacional.
(2024-08-27). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-27). Librarians Resist Israel's Efforts to Destroy Palestinian Cultural Heritage. truthout.org Ten months into its assault on Gaza, Israel has killed more than 40,000 people from the besieged strip and also demolished some of the main repositories of Palestinian cultural heritage, including the Central Archives of Gaza City, the Gaza Municipal Library and the Islamic University of Gaza Library — acts condemned by the American Library Association in January. As the United States funds Israel'… |
(2024-08-27). China issues guidelines to ramp up green transition of economic, social development. mronline.org 
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council have unveiled a set of guidelines to ramp up green transition in all areas of economic and social development.
(2024-08-27). Central bankers reassured after Jackson Hole, but others are not. wsws.org Warnings are being sounded not least because the market turmoil in the first week of August was the most significant since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
(2024-08-27). UN Urges Action on Libya's Central Bank Crisis. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-27). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-27). U.S. Welcomes Resumption of Humanitarian Aid Deliveries into Sudan, Secures Commitments for Safe Access. devdiscourse.com The United States has welcomed the resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries through the Adré border crossing from Chad into Sudan, along with diplomatic efforts to reopen emergency aid routes via the Dabbah Road from Port Sudan to famine-stricken areas of Darfur. The severe lack of humanitarian access over the past six months has intensified the already dire famine and acute hunger across Sudan, particularly within the Zamzam camp.
(2024-08-27). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-27). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-27). I Survived Chicago. counterpunch.org 
As Kamala Emanuel (the Other Kamala) and I were touring on the west coast, people frequently wished us luck in Chicago, particularly with regards to the Chicago police, who will, for good reason, forever be associated with the police riots at the Democratic National Convention in 1968. I wasn't worried about the cops. I've been
(2024-08-27). Franco-Russian billionaire Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram app, arrested in Paris. wsws.org The arrest of Durov comes as France and the major NATO powers escalate war with Russia and attacks on basic democratic rights, amid growing opposition to the war in Ukraine.
(2024-08-27). Indian-American Lawmakers Shekar, Arvind On Why They Prefer Kamala Over Trump | HT Exclusive | US. hindustantimes.com Indian-American politicians Shekar Krishnan and Arvind Venkat shared their thoughts on the upcoming US presidential elections. The two leaders, both from the Democratic Party and also party delegates, revealed why Kamala Harris is a far better choice for America than her Republican rival Donald Trump. The two Indian-American leaders also talked about their shared connections with Kamala Harris — their Indian heritage. Watch this exclusive interview brought to you by Hindustan Times in partnership with URL Media.
(2024-08-27). Egyptian and Djibouti Energy Misters hold meeting to discuss cooperation in renewable energy sources. tvbrics.com 
The meeting demonstrated the desire of both countries to actively co-operate on energy and sustainable development issues…
(2024-08-27). Egypt denies Israeli claim that tunnels run under Gaza border. newarab.com 
The Israeli army said they had located several tunnels on the Gaza side of the border in recent weeks, however, Egypt reasserted that all tunnels have been blocked on the Egyptian side,…
(2024-08-27). Will Bangladesh Be Another Egypt? popularresistance.org The day after former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka, I was on the phone with a friend who had spent some time on the streets that day. He told me about the atmosphere in Dhaka, how people with little previous political experience had joined in the large protests alongside the students—who seemed to be leading the agitation. I asked him about the political infrastructure of the students and about their political orientation. He said that the protests seemed well-organized and that the students had escalated their demands from an end to certain quotas for government jobs to an end to the…
(2024-08-27). India and Ethiopia deepen health cooperation. tvbrics.com 
The two sides discussed opportunities for Ethiopian students to study at Indian universities…
(2024-08-27). Ethiopia makes progress in its national enterprise support programme. tvbrics.com 
The country's manufacturing output grew by more than 10 per cent last year…
(2024-08-27). Libya's east government says closes oil fields, suspends exports. newarab.com 
(2024-08-27). Regional war has been averted for now, but the army still ignores the reality in Israel's north. haaretz.com The successful thwarting of Hezbollah's attack symbolized the intelligence and operational edge that Israel was so sorely lacking on October 7 ‚ñ Ben-Gvir's provocations over the Temple Mount are part of a complex game — some of which is coordinated with Netanyahu…
(2024-08-27). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-08-27). 100s of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta. newarab.com 
Thousands of migrants have attempted to cross the border from Videos broadcast on Spanish media over the weekend showed Spanish police intercepting migrant…
(2024-08-27). Trump is expected to tie Harris to Afghanistan War withdrawal. newarab.com 
Former President Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is expected to visit Arlington National Cemetery to pay his respects to the service…
(2024-08-27). Trump-Appointed Judge Halts Protections for Undocumented Spouses. truthout.org Immigrant rights advocates said Monday that they were "deeply troubled" by Trump-appointed judge's ruling that brought the Biden administration's protections for undocumented spouses to a grinding halt, just a week after officials began taking applications from couples who wanted to take part in the Keeping Families Together program. Siding with 16 Republican-led states that sued over the… |
(2024-08-27). Harris's Failed Opportunity? counterpunch.org 
Harris's language of "opportunity agenda" leans right. She shared at the DNC, "My mother kept a strict budget. We lived within our means. Yet, we wanted for little and she expected us to make the most of the opportunities that were available to us, and to be grateful for them." Such words could easily have been said by a Republican and reflect the party's ideas about "fiscal responsibility."
(2024-08-27). Headlines for August 27, 2024. democracynow.org U.N. Forced to Halt Aid in Gaza Amid Dire Humanitarian Needs Due to Nonstop Evacuation Orders, U.S. Has Sent Over 50,000 Tons of Arms and Military Equipment to Israel Since Genocide Started, Israeli Forces and Illegal Settlers Continue Deadly Attacks in Occupied West Bank, Greek Tanker in Red Sea with 150,000 Tons of Crude Has Been on Fire for Days After Houthi Strike, Russia Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine in Wake of Kyiv's Surprise Incursion, Baloch Separatists Claim Attacks That Kill 40+ in Southwestern Pakistan, "There's No Lifeboat to Take Us Back: " U.N. Head Demands Urgent Action Before…
(2024-08-27). Malaysia Joining BRICS Offers Golden Opportunity for Universities and Research. infobrics.org Southeast Asia is witnessing a potential power shift with Malaysia's application to join the BRICS+alliance confirmed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. With Thailand's application under way as well, the grouping now lengthens its reach and could signal a significant shift in the region's economic and geo-political alignment in the Southeast Asia region…
(2024-08-27). BRICS+ as the Integrator of the Regions of the Global South. infobrics.org BRICS was originally created as a constellation of the regional leaders of the developing world. The economic imperatives of BRICS development and the opportunities offered by its unique cross-continental/regional format imply that BRICS is in a position to co-integrate the respective regional integration platforms and development institutions, in which BRICS economies are playing a leading role…
(2024-08-27). Israeli Army Abducts Four Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
Early Tuesday morning, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinian citizens from the Hebron Governorate in the occupied West Bank's southern part. According to media sources, several military vehicles invaded Yatta town, south of Hebron, where the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. They added that the soldiers abducted Hisham Ramadan Reb'ey, Ayman Rasmi Al-Haroush, 23, and Wissam …
(2024-08-27). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Bethlehem And Salfit. imemc.org 
On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians, including a former political prisoner whom the army also assaulted, in Bethlehem and Salfit, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the army invaded the Al-Manshiyya village, south of Bethlehem, before storming and ransacking homes. They added that the soldiers abducted Mohammad Taha Abu Hussein and …
(2024-08-27). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-27). PLA to conduct live-fire drill near Myanmar border. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command will conduct a joint live-fire drill on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border starting on Tuesday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday morning.
(2024-08-26). PLA to conduct live-fire drill near Myanmar border. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command will conduct a joint live-fire drill on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border starting on Tuesday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday morning.
(2024-08-27). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.
(2024-08-27). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-27). Temple's Institute on Disabilities launches a new community center. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Temple University's Institute on Disabilities' new community center engages and teaches community members with and without disabilities about life-enhancing technology and seeks to remove the stigma of having a disability via technology. | The program, housed at the center is
(2024-08-27). Dozens missing after dam collapses in east Sudan after rainfall. newarab.com 
A dam collapsed in Sudan's eastern In a statement late Sunday, the ministry said that the Arbaat dam had collapsed and that resources had been deployed to the area to help the people who had been stranded. | The statement said at least four people had died in the
(2024-08-27). Campaign For Public Rail: Private Rail Companies Put Profits Over Safety. popularresistance.org Private railroad corporations are failing their workers, their clients and the public in general. Their drive for profits means fewer workers, longer hours and neglecting basic safety protocols, unpredictable schedules for freight customers, which is devastating for farmers, and delays for passengers as well as deterioration of railway infrastructure. Clearing the FOG speaks with Maddock Thomas, the author of a new white paper, "Putting America Back on Track: The Case for a 21st Century Public Rail System," who explains the problems with the current system and how a public, electrified rail system would cost less…
(2024-08-27). China pledges sh18 billion to expand Naguru Hospital. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chinese Ambassador to Zhang Lizhong has said his country is to fund to the tune of US$ 5 million (Shillings 18.5 billion) the expansion and renovation of China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru. Speaking to senior editors from different media organizations at the Chinese Embassy in Kampala, Lizhong said this …
(2024-08-27). KITEEZI: NUP says government's negligence caused tragedy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi-Wine says the recent garbage disaster at Kiteezi was a result of negligence on the part of KCCA and the Museveni government. Kyagulanyi says with all the warnings, the disaster that claimed the lives of Ugandans would have been prevented had …
(2024-08-27). Court remands Tabula to Luzira prison. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mwanga 2 Magistrates Court has remanded Tabula Lujja, the prime suspect in the murder of Ndiga Clan head Daniel Bbosa Kakeedo, to Luzira Prison. Bbosa was gunned down near his home in Lungujja, a Kampala suburb, on February 24, 2024, by assailants on a motorcycle. Lujja, who had been …
(2024-08-27). Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon gives Ugandan tourism a big boost. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Saturday, running enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the world gathered in Kasese District for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This event, which attracted participants from over 20 countries, has grown in prominence, with three of its courses receiving certification from World Athletics. The event, …
(2024-08-27). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
Flights heading to The disruptions affected take-off and landing operations at the airport, with the Israeli Airport Authority announcing further diversions to Cairo, the Hebrew news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth reported. | Two Ethiopian Airlines flights were diverte…