(2024-10-23). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-23). Welcome to BRICS+: The Economic Power of a Multipolar World. pressenza.com The developing world arrived in Kazan, the capital of Republic of Tatarstan, driving by economic transformation proposals backed by the numerical strength of participants to portray their collective weight of influence to boost de-dollarization and a new global financial payment system, design a new mechanism for a long-term economic integration and complex architecture. For much of its significant collective activities these past several years, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has been viewed and described from perspectives of supporting the economic development in the Global South, Southeas…
(2024-10-23). Abu Dhabi to host Bitcoin Conference 2024. ummid.com Billed as the world's largest Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Conference 2024, is set to hold its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) conclave in Abu Dhabi.
(2024-10-23). Gaza: Britain's Seventh Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Mark Curtis A Palestinian amid the rubble of Jabalia. (Photo: Mahmoud Issa / Alamy) Since the 1960s, Labour and Conservative governments have supported or acquiesced in several cases of genocide across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Many people in Britain I speak to struggle to understand how their government can acquiesce in, still less…
(2024-10-23). Can the BRICS+ Help the World Transition to Climate Neutrality?>. infobrics.org The BRICS economic grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are sitting in the catbird seat as the world's wealthiest nations spend billions of dollars to transition their economies away from fossil fuels…
(2024-10-23). Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Evades Contradictions at the End of the Belt and Road: Chinese Investment, Finance and Trade Controversies in Southern Africa. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in early September follows a markedly unsuccessful Dakar FOCAC in 2021 (where Chinese investment commitments dropped radically), in turn following overhyped events in Beijing in 2018 and Johannesburg in 2015. To be sure, …
(2024-10-23). Unlocking Chinese Cities | The global hub for 'trendsetting wigs'. ecns.cn Xuchang's wigs are exported to over 120 countries and regions, capturing more than half of the global market share. In European and American markets, the share exceeds 40%, while in the African market, it surpasses 70%.
(2024-10-23). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). War and instability bring African governance progress to a halt: Report. aljazeera.com Democratic backsliding in Africa reflects global trend towards 'strongman politics' emboldening autocrats.
(2024-10-23). Global warming worsening deadly flooding in Africa, warn scientists. aljazeera.com Africa is bearing the brunt of climate change despite producing tiny percentage of global emissions.
(2024-10-23). South Africa, Russia set sights on expanded trade relations. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Russia set sights on expanded trade relations | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin says there are "promising spheres of cooperation" for Russia and South Africa to expand their trade relations. | President Putin was delivering remarks during the bilateral meeting between the two countries held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The meeting was also addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. | The BRICS Summit, held from 22 – 24 October, is a platform for the bloc's leaders to reflect on the status of mutually beneficial BRICS cooperation, regional and…
(2024-10-23). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-23). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-23). BRICS: A convergence of states committed to mutual respect in diversity. sanews.gov.za BRICS: A convergence of states committed to mutual respect in diversity | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the BRICS nations, saying the bloc has the potential to possess "truly immense" power. , Putin was delivering remarks at the 16th BRICS Summit underway in Kazan, Russia. | The now expanded BRICS bloc of countries includes Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, as well as newly minted Member States Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | "We are all witnessing the dynamic growth of BRICS and the strengthening of its authority and influen…
(2024-10-23). Committee satisfied with report on matric examinations readiness. sanews.gov.za Committee satisfied with report on matric examinations readiness | The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education is satisfied with the updated Status Report on Matric Examinations Readiness, noting that the first day proceeded smoothly, despite challenges posed by severe weather conditions in the Eastern Cape. , , On Tuesday, the Portfolio Committee received an update report from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) on examination readiness for the National Senior Certificate (NSC). | The committee said it noted concern…
(2024-10-23). Policy frameworks bear fruit. sanews.gov.za Policy frameworks bear fruit | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says through the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP), the dtic has provided critical incentives and policy frameworks to help drive investment, innovation and job creation., , Tau was speaking at the South Africa Auto-Week in Cape Town recently., , According to Tau, this has enabled South Africa to remain competitive on the global stage. , , He said since its inception in 2011, the Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) disbursed R20.7 billion to component manufacturers (CMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEM…
(2024-10-23). Government considers strategy to elevate children's development. sanews.gov.za Government considers strategy to elevate children's development | Children, individuals and organisations promoting child rights and wellbeing have put their collective weight behind a shared set of national priorities that have the potential to transform the lives of children and shape the future of the nation. , , According to a statement released by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the priorities are aimed at ensuring that the 3 000 children born each day have enough food, love, safety and brain power to take the country forward, grow the economy, and break intergenerational cycles o…
(2024-10-23). Call for peace and stability in Nongoma. sanews.gov.za Call for peace and stability in Nongoma | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for peace and stability in Onyango Villages, Nongoma., , This as conflicts between villagers have tragically resulted in 10 deaths., , Buthelezi led a provincial government delegation to meet with the community, urging an end to the violence that has disrupted schooling and forced some residents to sleep in the bushes out of fear for their lives., , Addressing the community, Buthelezi said the meeting marked the beginning of the end of hostilities in the Onyango Vill…
(2024-10-23). BRICS economic potential must be realised – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za BRICS economic potential must be realised – President Ramaphosa | By Neo Bodumela, , Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the BRICS bloc of countries to ensure that the potential of the bloc's economic partnership is realised for the benefit of all the members., , He was delivering South Africa's country statement during the 16th BRICS Summit currently underway in Kazan, Russia., , The leaders of Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg II BRIC…
(2024-10-23). Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation. sanews.gov.za Gender equality remains key in climate change adaptation | Government has affirmed its commitment to addressing gender equality in relation to women being disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change through policy, legislation and action. | , Addressing the Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming Dialogue in Pretoria, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, said the increased burden on women necessitates that government makes gender equality a central tenet of the climate change strategies. , , "Our National Climate Change Response White Paper explic…
(2024-10-23). BRICS bloc a beacon for the global south. sanews.gov.za BRICS bloc a beacon for the global south | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the BRICS bloc of countries as a beacon of hope for countries in the global South. | The President was delivering remarks at a plenary session of the BRICS Summit currently underway in Kazan, Russia. | The now expanded BRICS bloc of countries includes Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, as well as newly minted Member States Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | This makes it one of the most powerful blocs on the global stage, with 3% of the world's population, 32% of the…
(2024-10-23). Mchunu commends law enforcement for swift arrest of armed robbers. sanews.gov.za Mchunu commends law enforcement for swift arrest of armed robbers | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended law enforcement's swift response to an armed robbery at a jewellery shop at Clearwater Mall, in Roodepoort. | "The swift action of all law enforcement agencies has once again shown our commitment to safeguarding our communities. This incident demonstrates that we are on the right path, as evidenced by the quick turnaround time in apprehending the suspects," Mchunu said on Tuesday. | The Minister commended the efforts of the SAPS' Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, the Jo…
(2024-10-23). The SIU welcomes the arrest of former Transnet CEO. sanews.gov.za The SIU welcomes the arrest of former Transnet CEO | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest and court appearance of former Transnet Group Capital (TGC) Chief Executive Officer Herbert Msagala. | He appeared before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court on fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering charges. | Following his first appearance, Msagala was granted R60 000 bail. | The arrest and court appearance follows a thorough investigation by the SIU, which uncovered that Msagala unduly benefited from kickbacks worth over R26 million from IGS Consulting Engineering, which he all…
(2024-10-23). Department rebukes rape culture targeting teenagers. sanews.gov.za Department rebukes rape culture targeting teenagers | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has urged communities to report cases of abuse of women, youth and people with disabilities to their nearest police stations. | The department reiterated the call following the disturbing number of rape cases that are being reported at different police stations across the country. | According to recent crime statistics, between April and June this year, a total of 9 309 rape cases and 6 198 murder cases were registered. | "These statistics call upon society to be on high alert over the growing incide…
(2024-10-23). Energy Justice in Africa? Energy Exceptionalism Please. wattsupwiththat.com The ideological environmental movement imposes the views of mostly wealthy, comfortable Americans and Europeans on mostly poor, desperate Africans, Asians and Latin Americans. It violates these people's most basic human rights, denying them economic opportunities, the chance for better lives, the right to rid their countries of diseases that were vanquished long ago in Europe and the United States.
(2024-10-23). Africa urged to act now against climate change. sanews.gov.za Africa urged to act now against climate change | With climate-driven events such as droughts and floods disrupting agricultural production across the continent, and leading to increasing food insecurity, government has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act now against climate change. | , "To counter this, it is essential to promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve irrigation systems, invest in agricultural research and technology, and develop resilient crop varieties," Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, said on Wednesday in Durban., ,…
(2024-10-23). African health experts meet in Uganda over cross-border mpox response. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Experts from African countries that have reported mpox outbreaks, along with regional health organizations, started a meeting in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, Monday to assess the cross-border response to the spread of the viral disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda posted on X platform that experts from 10 African countries, …
(2024-10-23). Uganda procures 500,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccines to combat new infections. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has procured 500,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccines to be administered to children at birth and adults to combat and contain new infections, a public health distribution agency said here on Tuesday. The hepatitis B vaccines will be delivered to public health facilities across the East African country to …
(2024-10-23). "62 since 62": Uganda at 62. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Uganda at 62 mirrors many African countries, brimming with hustle and bustle, a vibrant kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures tethered to demigod leaders with extravagant convoys who promised them a better tomorrow, just not today. In spite of her history, Uganda trudges on like the beehive of activity that is downtown …
(2024-10-23). Black History Month: Celebrating the scientific heritage of Sub-Saharan Africa. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Sub-Saharan Africa, with its diverse cultures, languages, and histories, has made significant contributions to modern science that often go unrecognised in mainstream narratives. This region is a treasure trove of traditional knowledge, particularly in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. These contributions are not merely remnants of the past …
(2024-10-23). Why youth entrepreneurs are key to tackling climate change in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Climate change is impeding access to necessities: water, power, food, and education but these challenges also offer opportunities for those with an entrepreneurial mindset ANALYSIS | TONY O. ELUMELU | I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change …
(2024-10-23). Space Engineer Mujuni recognized as 'Emerging Space Leader' at International Astronautical Congress. independent.co.ug 
Milan, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Edgar Mujuni, one of the three pioneering engineers behind Uganda's first satellite PearlAfricaSat-1, has been honored at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan as one of the four African young professionals recognized as an Emerging Space Leader. This prestigious award, conferred by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), …
(2024-10-23). Chinese doctors perform ultra-remote surgery on Beninese patient. ecns.cn Chinese doctors successfully removed a kidney cyst from a Beninese patient by remotely controlling a surgical robot on the hospital ship Peace Ark on Monday.
(2024-10-23). Resilience And Regeneration, Disaster After Disaster. popularresistance.org Long before the winds and the rain and the flooding, there was already so much healing work that needed doing, and some of it was already happening. That's not really in question. Like the fungi beneath our feet, the work of regenerating, reconstituting and rebuilding never really stops, even in the aftermath of a hurricane or other disaster. | But with every tragic deluge, the open wounds of carnage and destruction also open up new lines of sight for others to see who has been doing that work in their community — and then to either join them or bulldoze right over them.
(2024-10-23). ONU apoyará esfuerzos de Cuba para recuperación de daños de huracán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) Naciones Unidas apoyará los esfuerzos para la recuperación de los territorios de Cuba severamente afectados por el azote del huracán Oscar, afirmó hoy el coordinador residente de ese organismo internacional en la isla, Francisco Pichón.
(2024-10-23). Presidente cubano en zonas más afectadas por àìscar (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Guantánamo, 23 oct (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, junto al Primer Ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, llegaron a Guantánamo para conocer de primera mano la marcha de la recuperación en el territorio, severamente afectado por el paso del huracán àìscar.
(2024-10-23). ONU apoyará esfuerzos de Cuba para recuperación de daños de huracán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) Naciones Unidas apoyará los esfuerzos para la recuperación de los territorios de Cuba severamente afectados por el azote del huracán Oscar, afirmó hoy el coordinador residente de ese organismo internacional en la isla, Francisco Pichón.
(2024-10-23). Prorrogan inscripciones de aspirantes al Poder Ciudadano de Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) El Comité de Postulaciones del Poder Ciudadano de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela prorrogó hasta el 25 de octubre las inscripciones de aspirantes a ocupar cargos en el Poder Ciudadano, trascendió hoy.
(2024-10-23). School Index 2024: South Asia's Top 5 Schools are in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ummid.com South Asia's top 5 schools ae – 3 in India and 1 each in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Carfax Education said while releasing the School Index 2024.
(2024-10-23). Boeing machinists to vote on sellout contract to end five-week strike. wsws.org One worker told the World Socialist Web Site: "They didn't address the key issues of the members, which is the retirement, and they didn't address correctly the way of how they're going to be taking care of the medical. The contract is a joke."
(2024-10-23). 2,400 mental healthcare workers begin strike at Kaiser Permanente. wsws.org While workers are determined to win better conditions for patients and themselves, the NUHW has limited the strike to only a few select days and locations to disrupt workers' unity.
(2024-10-23). Venezuelan government slams terrorist attack in Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Caracas, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela today strongly condemned the terrorist attack against the Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities, located in the district of Kahramankazan, in Ankara, which left four dead and several injured.
(2024-10-23). US lawmakers are criticized in Honduras for meddling. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Honduras' National Congress Speaker, Luis Redondo has reportedly chastised US Republican lawmakers Maria Elvira Salazar and Carlos Gimenez for meddling in this nation's elections.
(2024-10-23). Cuba debuts with victory at the Caribbean Baseball Cup. plenglish.com Nassau, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban baseball team, made up of young talents, defeated Saint Martín 8-0 at the opening game of the 6th Caribbean Cup, which will be played in this capital until next Monday.
(2024-10-23). Chinese press denounces US blockade facing Cuba's energy crisis. plenglish.com Beijing, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Chinese media, on Wednesday, condemned the US blockade against Cuba and denounced its responsibility in the energy emergency the Caribbean nation is facing.
(2024-10-23). Cuban government focuses attention on province hit by Oscar. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government is carrying out a series of actions to support the province of Guantánamo, located in the easternmost part of the country, which remains in an alert phase as a result of the flooding caused by tropical storm Oscar.
(2024-10-23). ECLAC to present regional foreign trade outlook in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will present at its headquarters in Chile the annual report on the outlook for international trade in the region for 2024.
(2024-10-23). Universities Raze Jewish Students' Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs. indybay.org To honor the Sukkot holiday, students from Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and other Jewish-led organizations constructed Gaza solidarity sukkahs on campuses including Northwestern University; University of Chicago; Brown University; Columbia University; University of Washington; University of California, Berkeley; Stanford University; Yale University; University of North Carolina; University of California, Los Angeles; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rutgers University; University of California, San Diego; and other schools.
(2024-10-23). Popular Detroit Muslim leader ejected from Kamala Harris rally. indybay.org The police officer said, 'You either leave now or I'll put you in the back of my car.'"
(2024-10-23). Climate Can't Be Ignored This Election. otherwords.org Roswell, New Mexico isn't the kind of place you'd expect to find underwater, but that's exactly what happened this October. | Unfortunately, it's a sign of a troubling new reality. | Asheville, North Carolina, known for its pict…
(2024-10-23). Day 381 Update: Serious Escalation In Northern Gaza, Dozens Of Casualties. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Day 381 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli occupation forces continued the bombing and shelling of various parts of the coastal enclave, especially in northern Gaza, causing dozens of casualties. Al-Jazeera said that the Israeli army carried out more than 20 airstrikes on various parts of the Gaza Strip in just a few hours. …
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). Hezbollah launches retaliatory strikes on Israeli military positions. presstv.ir Fighters from Hezbollah have carried out a series of operations, aiming at various Israeli military positions in the occupied territories.
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). 'Make every wound a weapon: Dissecting Yahya Sinwar's poetic and powerful last will. presstv.ir Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, in his poetic and powerful last will, called for the continuation of resistance against the Israeli occupation, urging Palestinians to carry the dream of Palestine in their hearts.
(2024-10-23). Hezbollah launches retaliatory strikes on Israeli military positions. presstv.ir Fighters from Hezbollah have carried out a series of operations, aiming at various Israeli military positions in the occupied territories.
(2024-10-23). Roadblocks Erected Throughout Bolivia in Protests Against Arce Government. orinocotribune.com In Bolivia, the government of Luis Arce is confronted by the protests of peasants and workers, who are carrying out massive roadblocks. The pressure measure, which began five days ago, already affects four of the nine departments of the country and continues to expand. | The government's strategy of containment and delegitimization of this mass action, a strategy that was led by the minister of the presidency, Marianela Prada, and the minister of government, Eduardo del Castillo, did not yield results. Both authorities took on the task of minimizing the scope of the protest, stating that it was only seeking to pr…
(2024-10-23). 'Under the Same Sky'—China-France climate cooperation exemplary for the world, international experts say. ecns.cn Climate change, carbon emissions, and environmental protection have long been key areas of cooperation between China and France, highlighting both nations' responsibility in tackling global challenges. These topics were a focal point at the opening ceremony of the "Peking University-Sciences Po Climate Week," held in Beijing on Oct. 21, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
(2024-10-23). China prepares to launch Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launch area, Oct. 22, 2024.
(2024-10-23). China launches new remote-sensing satellite group. ecns.cn A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a group of remote-sensing satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 23, 2024.
(2024-10-23). The Watermelon Scare: Attacks on Palestine Solidarity Activists Aim to Silence Anti-War Movement. itsgoingdown.org On October 15th, the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network was labeled a "terrorist entity" by Canada and subjected to sanctions by the United States. These designations follow a previous ban in Germany and the labeling of Samidoun as a "terrorist organization" by Israel. The U.S. claims Samidoun is a "sham fundraiser whose efforts have supported…
(2024-10-23). Ukraine war ending scenarios. strategic-culture.su 
Russia must closely monitor the actions of Prime Minister Rutte. His statements about his desire to engage in dangerous confrontation suggest that he is not willing to wait to carry out his plans | Join us on , , and . | Co…
(2024-10-23). Robin Monotti answers James Roguski's call: "I object to the WHO's Pandemic Agreement" expose-news.com "I object to the WHO's Pandemic Agreement. Medicine should only be carried out between doctor and patient," Robin Monotti said. It's bad enough when governments start to dictate medicine. It's even worse …
(2024-10-23). Palestinians flee North Gaza amid Israeli bombardment. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out numerous deadly attacks since laying siege to the north of the enclave more than two weeks ago.
(2024-10-23). Sinaloa shootout: Mexico troops kill 19 suspected cartel members. aljazeera.com Violence has surged in Sinaloa since the arrest in July of the cartel's co-founder Ismael Zambada, now on trial in US.
(2024-10-23). Malaysia's eviction of 'sea nomads' casts light on precarious lives. scmp.com A security crackdown has left hundreds of the indigenous seaborne community homeless.
(2024-10-23). Several dead in 'terrorist attack' in Türkiye (VIDEOS). t.co 
The assailants targeted a key defense firm near Ankara, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said | Several people have been killed and wounded in an attack on the headquarters of a defense and aerospace company near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Wednesday. | "A terrorist attack was carried out against the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities," Yerlikaya wrote in a post on X. "Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people after the attack." | Video footage shared on social media shows an explosion at the facility, while gunfire could be heard in…
(2024-10-23). Video: Environment Sec Reed's car-crash interview over private water parent company freebie. skwawkbox.org 
Stammering minister claims he hasn't been influenced and water wasn't discussed Environment Secretary Steve Reed has suffered a 'car-crash' interview on Sky News, when challenged about accepting a £2,000 football freebie from a massive investment firm that owns Northumbrian Water. The water industry, privatised in the 1980s, is regulated by Ofwat, which takes direction from …
(2024-10-23). Emergency Services Career Fair to be Held Wednesday, October 23, 2024. urbancny.com 
The Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications/911 Center is pleased to present the Emergency Services Career Fair on Wednesday October 23, 2024, 3 PM-7 PM. The event, which is open to the public, is being held at Nedrow Fire Department located at 6505 S Salina St. Nedrow, NY. Every day the 911 center collaborates with many agencies, both public and private, to serve the community. This recruiting event will bring together members of the 911 Center as well as agencies from law enforcement, fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Also in attendance will be representatives from various branches of t…
(2024-10-23). Rockets fired from Lebanon trigger sirens in Tel Aviv, across central Israel. haaretz.com GAZA: At least 74 killed in last day, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF reportedly carries out large-scale strikes in Lebanon's Tyre hours after telling residents in parts of city to evacuate north ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Biden administration pushing for limited cease-fire deal to release some hostages…
(2024-10-23). Rockets fired from Lebanon trigger sirens across northern Israel, Golan Heights. haaretz.com GAZA: At least 74 killed in last day, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF reportedly carries out large-scale strikes in Lebanon's Tyre hours after telling residents in parts of city to evacuate north ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Biden administration pushing for limited cease-fire deal to release some hostages…
(2024-10-23). Omukama Iguru discharged from hospital. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omukama (King) of Bunyoro Kitara, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a deteriorating health condition. The King was airlifted last Thursday in a military helicopter to Kampala, where he received care at Ruby Hospital. In an exclusive interview …
(2024-10-23). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions about the flu, COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. The best way to protect yourself from either of these illnesses is to get vaccinated. Updated vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19 are now available. In this Q&A, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, answers some common questions he gets…
(2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate and JETRO Japan join forces with U.S. Healthcare Immersion Program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced a strategic agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to implement a two-phase program aimed at enhancing U.S. healthcare and business immersion opportunities for Japanese health technology companies. In the first phase, 16 Japanese companies will gain insights through an educational immersion program led by Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate aimed to provide firsthand experience in observing how healthcare professionals use or would benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2024-10-23). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…
(2024-10-23). Uruguay se apresta para ir a las urnas. radiohc.cu Apenas cuatro días separan a Uruguay de las elecciones generales, y las distintas encuestas de opinión coinciden en que el opositor Frente Amplio lidera la intención de voto de cara a la designación del nuevo presidente del país suramericano.
(2024-10-23). Temporada ciclónica 2024, lo que se espera para noviembre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) Los meses de septiembre y octubre figuran entre los más activos en la formación de ciclones durante esta temporada 2024 en el Atlántico y el Caribe, sin embargo, noviembre podría sorprender, auguran hoy meteorólogos.
(2024-10-23). Gobierno de Cuba prioriza atención a provincia de Guantánamo, golpeada por Oscar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) El Gobierno de Cuba ejecuta una serie de acciones para apoyar a la oriental provincia Guantánamo, que continúa hoy en fase de alarma ciclónica como consecuencia de las inundaciones que dejó la tormenta tropical Oscar.
(2024-10-23). Temporada ciclónica 2024, lo que se espera para noviembre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) Los meses de septiembre y octubre figuran entre los más activos en la formación de ciclones durante esta temporada 2024 en el Atlántico y el Caribe, sin embargo, noviembre podría sorprender, auguran hoy meteorólogos.
(2024-10-23). Diario de Sri Lanka detalla sobre situación de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) El periódico The Lanka leader mantiene hoy en su edición en cingalés un artículo de actualización sobre la interrupción del sistema electroenergético y el impacto del huracán Oscar en Cuba.
(2024-10-23). El Bosque un remanso de paz en el turismo del Oriente cubano. radiohc.cu Una exuberante vegetación con especies de la flora cubana y del Caribe ambienta de manera natural y elegante una de las instalaciones icónicas del turismo en Holguín. La Villa El Bosque, es gestionada por la Sucursal Islazul. Se ubica en la zona moderna en desarrollo en la ciudad capital provincial de la mayor de las Antillas.
(2024-10-23). Sincronizó al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos (+Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 23 oct (RHC) La Unidad Japonesa No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, de esta ciudad industrial , sincronizó al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional en horas de la tarde del martes y se encuentra trabajando de manera estable.
(2024-10-23). Continúan suspendidas actividades docentes y laborales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) Para continuar las labores derivadas del período de recuperación de los daños causados por el paso del Huracán Oscar por la región oriental del país y del restablecimiento del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, el Consejo de Defensa Nacional ha dispuesto extender hasta el próximo domingo 27 de octubre, las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno, publicadas el pasado 20 de octubre de 2024, relacionadas con las actividades laborales y docentes.
(2024-10-23). Continúan suspendidas actividades docentes y laborales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) Para continuar las labores derivadas del período de recuperación de los daños causados por el paso del Huracán Oscar por la región oriental del país y del restablecimiento del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, el Consejo de Defensa Nacional ha dispuesto extender hasta el próximo domingo 27 de octubre, las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno, publicadas el pasado 20 de octubre de 2024, relacionadas con las actividades laborales y docentes.
(2024-10-23). US Economist Warns: Dollar System is Weakening as Gold BRICS Rise. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS. More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South,…
(2024-10-23). Elite US economist warns: dollar system is weakening as gold BRICS rise. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS.
(2024-10-23). Two US Troops Injured During Raid Against ISIS in Iraq. news.antiwar.com Two US troops were wounded in a raid against ISIS in central Iraq that was conducted with Iraqi government forces, US Central Command said on Wednesday. CENTCOM claimed seven ISIS fighters were killed in the raid, which it said was led by Iraqi forces. "During the Iraqi-led operation, two US military personnel were wounded while …
(2024-10-23). Tunisia adds jail time for former presidential candidate. newarab.com 
Jailed Tunisian politician Zammel, one of only two candidates allowed to run against President Kais Saied earlier this month, was arrested in early September, on the same day that electoral authorities had approved his candidacy. | A court in the central city of Kairouan sentenced Zammel late Monday to five more years…
(2024-10-23). Colonizers Cut 100 Olive Trees Near Bethlehem, Burn Dozens Near Salfit. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers cut down 100 olive trees, demolished an agricultural room near Bethlehem, and burned dozens of olive trees near Salfit, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. On Tuesday night, illegal Israeli colonizers cut down 100 olive trees, destroyed an agricultural room, and stole its contents near the "Asfar" …
(2024-10-23). Army Abducts Two Palestinians In Ramallah And Qalqilia. imemc.org 
At dawn on Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians in Ramallah and Qalqilia Governorate, and invaded Salfit, in the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, the soldiers invaded the village of Jiljilyya, north of the city. They abducted a young man, Mustafa Hassan Al-Atrash, after storming his home and ransacking it.
(2024-10-23). Army Abducts Two Palestinians In Ramallah And Qalqilia. imemc.org At dawn on Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians in Ramallah and Qalqilia Governorate, and invaded Salfit, in the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, the soldiers invaded the village of Jiljilyya, north of the city. They abducted a young man, Mustafa Hassan Al-Atrash, after storming his home and ransacking …
(2024-10-23). China's central bank conducts first SFISF operation of 50 billion yuan. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China has conducted its first operation of the Securities, Funds and Insurance Companies Swap Facility (SFISF), with a scale of 50 billion yuan ($7.04 billion), according to the central bank on Monday.
(2024-10-23). IDF tells some residents of Lebanon's Tyre to evacuate; One wounded by shrapnel in central Israel. haaretz.com GAZA: IDF calls on north Gaza residents of Beit Lahia to evacuate ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF tells residents in parts of Lebanon's Tyre to evacuate north ‚ñ ISRAEL: Hezbollah launched rockets at central Israel two days in a row ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken in Israel for Middle East tour amid push to restart cease-fire/hostage release talks…
(2024-10-23). Why is Hungary's Orban sending soldiers to Chad? aljazeera.com An unlikely friendship is budding between Budapest and N'Djamena with the goal of stemming migration to Europe.
(2024-10-23). Not Too Late For Uncommitted Movement To Hold Democrats Accountable. popularresistance.org The activists had them right where they wanted them. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had done everything they could think of to suppress the growing public outrage over their administration's complicity in the genocide in Palestine, but hundreds of thousands of potential Democratic voters weren't giving in. Led by the Uncommitted National Movement, they'd refused to pull the lever for Biden in the primaries, and were now threatening to withhold their support for Harris in November unless she and her current boss placed an embargo on America's weapons shipments to Israel before the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-10-23). Another Nobel for Anglocentric Neoliberal Institutional Economics. mronline.org 
New institutional economics has received another so-called Nobel prize, ostensibly for again claiming that good institutions and democratic governance ensure growth, development, equity & democracy.
(2024-10-23). Democracy Now! 2024-10-23 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 23, 2024; "We Have Lost All Credibility": Hala Rharrit on Quitting State Dept. & Ending U.S. Complicity in Gaza; "Historic Opportunity": New Pro-Independence Alliance Aims to Shake Up Puerto Rico Politics; Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Enters NYC Race as Indicted Mayor Eric Adams Refuses to Resign | Headlines for October 23, 2024; "We Have Lost All Credibility": Hala Rharrit on Quitting State Dept. & Ending U.S. Complicity in Gaza; "Historic Opportunity": New Pro-Independence Alliance Aims to Shake Up Puerto Rico Politics; Democratic Social…
(2024-10-23). El Occidente de los "valores democráticos" junto al terror nazifascista. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-23). Egypt's Sisi hails Russian support at BRICS summit. newarab.com 
In statements aired by Russian news agencies, Sisi praised "the development of bilateral relations" between Egypt and Russia in recent years, in particular Moscow's "effective contribution to (Egypt's) national projects". | Chief among them, Sisi said, is Egy…
(2024-10-23). Israel seeks Egypt's help for truce talks with Hamas. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). Trade between Egypt and BRICS countries increases by 15 per cent in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Saudi Arabia ranked first in the list of BRICS countries with the highest investment in Egypt…
(2024-10-23). Iranian, Egyptian Presidents Hold Landmark Meeting in Russia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Egypt discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues at a meeting in the Russian city of Kazan.
(2024-10-23). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). Ethiopia doubles coffee production. independent.co.ug 
The country's coffee export revenue has seen substantial growth, jumping from US$700 million in 2018 to US$1.4 billion in 2023 ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed has announced an impressive achievement of doubling Ethiopia's annual coffee production from 500,000 tons to over 1 million tons within the last five years. This significant milestone …
(2024-10-23). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-23). US Government Behind Campaign Violating North Korean Airspace. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic North Korea has recently warned against the use of drones over its sovereign airspace to spread subversive propaganda. CNN in its October 11, 2024 article, "North Korea accuses South of flying drones over Pyongyang," reported, "North Korea accused South Korea of flying propaganda-filled drones over Pyongyang and threatened "retaliation," state media reported." The same…
(2024-10-23). BRICS Nations Make Urgent Call for Palestinian Statehood, Gaza Ceasefire. libya360.wordpress.com Editorial Comment: BRICS offer no hope for Palestine, only hollow gestures and declarations. Their statement does not even come close to supporting the enforcement of measures imposed against "israel" by the International Court of Justice. They perpetuate the "two-state myth" (which provides eternal cover for ethnic cleansing) in the face of genocide, rather than delegitimize…
(2024-10-23). The Earth is Closing On Us. libya360.wordpress.com Editors, The Black Agenda Review "Where should we go after the last frontiers? Where should the birds fly after the last sky?" We are at a loss for words. We have lost all language. What words can describe the horrors and sorrows of a genocide, unremittingly live streamed, that has continued for more than a…
(2024-10-23). Iran, Saudi Arabia In Talks For Joint Naval Drills. popularresistance.org The Iranian and Saudi navies are planning to hold a joint exercise in the Red Sea region, Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced on 22 October. | ISNA news agency quoted Irani as saying that the Iranian naval forces are present in the Red Sea and that Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in organizing joint maneuvers in the region. | The admiral stressed that the delegations from both countries would hold consultations on organizing the maneuver, adding that they had extended mutual invitations to visit each other's ports. | Iran and Saudi Arabia normalized relations in March 2023 following a six-year r…
(2024-10-23). Any sane, responsible leader would try to end the war. Not Netanyahu. haaretz.com When the Israeli prime minister talks about 'revival,' there is only one thing on his mind ‚ñ The idea of resettling the Gaza Strip is well on the way to being normalized ‚ñ Israel's housing minister,…
(2024-10-23). Now, Old persons also complain about UBOS census figures. independent.co.ug 
HANU raise concerns on understatement of figures for older persons in the census provisional results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU) has warned that they have found substantial anomalies on Older Persons data in the current Census Report 2024 released on October 3. Namara Arthur Araali, the chairman of HANU addressed …
(2024-10-23). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-23). Republicans aren't waiting for Trump — Project 2025 starts now. peoplesworld.org 
The far-right Heritage Foundation may have drafted its Project 2025 as an ambitious agenda for a second Trump presidency, but Republicans in Congress aren't waiting around for that. GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives have already added more than 300 Project 2025 poison pills into draft government spending bills that must be passed before …
(2024-10-23). Republican officials in Indiana seek to purge voter rolls, Hoosiers fight back. peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS—In an attack on the voting rights of legal immigrants and Black and brown working people, on Oct. 7 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales asked Ur M. Jaddou, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to "verify" the citizenship of over 10% of the state's registered voters — some …
(2024-10-23). Trump campaign accuses UK Labour Party of election interference. newarab.com 
The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…
(2024-10-23). How Republican-linked ads stir Israel tensions to undermine Kamala Harris. aljazeera.com Ad campaign focused on Gaza in key swing states invokes 'anti-Semitic and anti-Arab' bigotry, advocate says.
(2024-10-23). Why has Trump accused the UK's Labour Party of election interference? aljazeera.com The US Republican presidential candidate has filed a legal complaint against UK's governing party for meddling.
(2024-10-23). Yahya Sinwar: from refugee to resistance leader. peoplesdispatch.org One week ago, on Wednesday, October 16, Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, also known as Abu Ibrahim, was killed in combat in the southern Gaza strip in the city of Rafah. Sinwar dedicated his life to struggling for the liberation of Palestine and resisting the occupation. | While Western media outlets have termed him a "terrorist mastermind" and his death as an achievement to be celebrated, this narrative seems to be in direct contradiction with the sentiments of people in Palestine and across the region. This is in part due to the fact that, for many, his story represents the decades-long story of oppression and resi…
(2024-10-23). Transport workers and other sectors in Peru go on strikes. plenglish.com Lima, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) A transport worker's strike, which the government is trying to minimize and discredit, will take place in Peru, while protests continue against a transnational mining project in the southern Andean region of Arequipa.
(2024-10-23). Israeli warplanes strike Khiam and the outskirts of Litani riverbed between the town of Blat and Al-Jabbour Heights: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-23). Watch Hezbollah Man Steadily Fighting Israelis: "Our Soul Which Fights" english.almanar.com.lb Israeli media released on Tuesday a video showing Hezbollah fighter valiantly combating the enemy troops in southern Lebanon. With calm and measured movements, Ibrahim Haidar, known as "Karrar Al-Chyah", is seen switching between his machine gun and RPG to inflict casualties on the invading Zionist forces. With unwavering resolute, and despite bullets raining on him …
(2024-10-23). Activists say over 70 dead in two days of fighting in Sudan. newarab.com 
Four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday, The strike wounded 27 people, including women and children, and left bodies "charred", according to the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups. | In Al-Jazira state just south of Khartoum, fierce clashes ignited on Sunday after a paramilitary commander defected…
(2024-10-23). Israel expels hundreds from Jabalia as 'bodies fill streets'. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have expelled hundreds of Palestinians from the Jabalia refugee camp in The move comes amid fears that Israel was implementing the ' Palestinians forced to leave northern Gaza along 'safe' routes to the south have reported seeing streets strewn…
(2024-10-23). BRICS 16th Summit in Kazan: Building a Platform for the Global South. Reversing the Tide of Western Domination. globalresearch.ca Heads-of-State and other leading government officials gathered in Kazan of the Russian Federation to continue their work aimed at building a more equitable form of relations between countries and peoples largely centered in the Global South. | BRICS 2024 delegates convened …
(2024-10-23). Israeli Soldiers Abduct, Assault Two Palestinians, Assault Another, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces abducted two Palestinian young men after assaulting them and assaulted another young man in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Media sources said that occupation forces assaulted and abducted two unidentified young men while they were in the vicinity of the Beit Furik military roadblock, southeast of Nablus. Meanwhile, the …
(2024-10-23). Updated: Israeli Soldiers Shoot Two Teenage Boys Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Early Wednesday, Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinian teenage boys with live ammunition during protests that erupted after several military vehicles invaded the town of Halhul, north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media reported that several military jeeps invaded the town before the soldiers closed several streets, leading to protests. They added …
(2024-10-23). Soldiers Invade Two Villages In Bethlehem and Hebron. imemc.org 
On Tuesday evening, Israeli troops raided Al-Manshiyya village, south of Bethlehem, and Ethna, west of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, closing streets and interrogating many Palestinians. Khader 'Obeyyat, head of the Al-Manshiyya Village Council, stated that several military vehicles invaded the village from its main entrance. He added that the soldiers stormed the village's …
(2024-10-23). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Teenage Boy Near Hebron. imemc.org Early Wednesday, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian teenage boy with live ammunition during protests that erupted after several military vehicles invaded the town of Halhul, north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media reported that several military jeeps invaded the town before the soldiers closed several streets, leading to protests. They added …
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). Maduro in Kazan: Venezuela is Ready for a New World. orinocotribune.com Upon his arrival in Kazan, the president said that "Venezuela comes to offer a portfolio to investors who wish to invest in the country with the largest oil reserves in the world." | The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, arrived this Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the 26th summit of the BRICS group that will be held until October 24. | Upon his arrival, President Maduro said that "the BRICS have become the epicenter of the multipolar world, and at the same time, they represent the hope that the countries of the global south, who aspire to development, have the possibility of accessin…
(2024-10-23). China launches new remote-sensing satellites. ecns.cn China launched a new group of remote-sensing satellites into space at 9: 09 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Wednesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
(2024-10-23). Chinese experts sample Fukushima Nuclear contaminated water. ecns.cn Experts from China, South Korea, and Switzerland, in coordination with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), began marine samplings near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on October 15. These experts personally collected samples, which will later be analyzed in their respective laboratories.
(2024-10-23). Ofcom says social media algorithms must change after the Southport riots. leftfootforward.org Ofcom is recommending that apps change their algorithms so that content which is illegal or harmful is down-ranked for children's accounts.
(2024-10-23). Ancient Urban Settlement Uncovered in Southeast Iran Through Archaeological Survey. tvbrics.com 
An archaeological survey reveals ancient urban settlements in Southeast Iran…
(2024-10-23). Israeli strikes pound Lebanese southern coastal city of Tyre. aljazeera.com Hezbollah confirms death of Hashem Safieddine, who had been widely expected to be chosen as the group's next leader.
(2024-10-23). Israel at war, day 383: Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah command posts in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com IDF: Tens of thousands of Palestinians evacuated from north Gaza's Jabalya since Thursday ‚ñ IDF says likely Hezbollah chief successor killed in Beirut three weeks ago ‚ñ Blinken: U.S. working to push limited deal in which a few hostages would be released for temporary Gaza cease-fire ‚ñ FBI says it is investigating leak of documents on Israel's preparation for retaliatory Iran strike ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 383 days into the war…
(2024-10-23). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). 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.
(2024-10-23). Army kills dozens in Sudan since Sunday as ongoing conflict escalates. thecanary.co Sudanese volunteer rescuers reported four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Tuesday 22 October, adding to dozens killed in Al-Jazira state since Sunday. Dozens killed in Sudan by its own army The army strike wounded 27 people, including women and children, and left bodies "charred", […] | By
(2024-10-23). EU migrant deal with Tunisia lacked transparency. newarab.com 
(2024-10-23). IOC President Thomas Bach in Uganda for official visit. independent.co.ug 
ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach arrived in Uganda on Tuesday for an official two-day visit. "I am very happy to finally be in Uganda. Uganda continues to produce champions, and it's good to be here," said Bach when speaking to the press at the Entebbe …
(2024-10-23). Former Makerere ICT director faces eviction amidst NSSF payment dispute. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Engineer Frank Kitumba, the former Director of Information and Communication Technology at Makerere University, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police for protection against an impending eviction by Makerere Police and the university's management. Kitumba, who served at the institution for seven years until April 2018, claims the university …
(2024-10-23). Glovo's Commitment to Food Security: Over 500,000 meals delivered in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world observed World Food Day under the theme, "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future" Glovo Uganda stands at the forefront of tackling food insecurity nationwide. Glovo, a leading on-demand delivery platform, reaffirms its commitment to addressing food insecurity in Uganda by delivering over …
(2024-10-23). Kwoyelo's sentencing set for Friday, what next? independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A four-panel member of Judges at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court of Uganda will on Friday, issue a sentencing in the case of former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. Kwoyelo was convicted on August 13 of committing 44 crimes comprising war crimes and crimes …
(2024-10-23). Police officer under probe for blocking MP from accessing Hoima Blood Bank construction site. independent.co.ug 
HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in the Albertine region have launched investigations after Asinansi Nyakato, the Hoima City Woman Member of Parliament was blocked from accessing the construction site for the Hoima Blood Bank situated in Kasingo cell. Nyakato who had gone to monitor the construction of the blood bank on Saturday was …
(2024-10-23). UCU unveils new graduation gowns for under and post graduate students. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) has unveiled new graduation gowns to replace the traditional black gowns ahead of the second edition of its 25th graduation, scheduled for Friday this week. During the unveiling ceremony, Rev. Dr. Assoc. Prof. John Kitayimbwa, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics, announced that the new gowns mark …
(2024-10-23). Vivo Energy Uganda unveils new Shell Rimula Lubricant and campaign dubbed 'Simbula ne Rimula R3X'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has unveiled its 'Simbula ne Rimula R3X' campaign. This initiative is targeted at heavy-duty diesel-powered engine vehicles, including taxis, lorries, trucks, and buses with older engines. The campaign introduces Shell Rimula R3X 20W-50 API …
(2024-10-23). India explores investment opportunities in Zimbabwe. tvbrics.com 
A delegation of Indian businessmen is visiting Zimbabwe in a bid to explore investment opportunities in the country based on its potential economic growth…
democracynow.org (2024-10-22). Israeli Troops Separate Men from Women and Children, March Displaced Palestinians at Gunpoint… ⚪ Meanwhile, Gaza officials say Israeli forces have blocked the entry of more than a quarter of a million trucks carrying food and other vital aid into Gaza in the last year, as Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war. Comment: The monstrous terrorist entity known as 'Israel' is showing that it has no sense of decency nor humanity. These scenes of mass forced marches give us a live-streaming view reminiscent of the historic genocides of the ages, such as the forced displacement of Armenians in Europe and Native Americans of the Americas, for example. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is ultimately complicit. Shameful, absolutely shameful.
Israeli forces have barred rescue teams from reaching Palestinians trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings as Israel's siege on the northern Gaza Strip continues into its 18th day. On Monday, Israeli drones equipped with loudspeakers hovered over shelters for displaced Palestinians in Beit Lahia, blaring messages ordering them to flee through military checkpoints. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers entered the shelters, separated men from their families at gunpoint and instructed women and children to move southward. The mass expulsion came amid continued unrelenting Israeli attacks
A policy brief by 3 top economists warns continent is in the worst crisis in 80 years ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa has long struggled with a silent debt crisis, one that has exacerbated its vulnerability to climate shocks and constrained its economic potential. It is time to give voice to these challenges and address …
The 11th Ecobank Day Celebration, for 'Keep A Girl in School' Initiative Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of Ecobank's commitment to the "Transforming Africa through Education" theme, this year's 11th Ecobank Day group-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative will focus on giving back to the community. This year, Ecobank are continuing their …
Anne Harris from Coal Action Network interviews Pat Carr about his and other steelworkers' experience in Consett in the 1980s The scientific consensus is that we need to decarbonise heavy industry. Steelworks are amongst the worst carbon emitters. Both of the UK steelworks using coal have agreed to convert to electric arc furnaces, a process […] | By 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between A row of executives from grain-processing behemoth Archer Daniels Midland watched as Verlyn Rosenberger, 88, took the podium at a Decatur city council meeting last week. It was the first meeting since she and the rest of her central Illinois community learned of a second leak at ADM's carbon dioxide sequestration well beneath Lake Decatur, their…
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were looking forward to their annual Cherokee Indian Fair this year — 2024's event was to be the 112th celebration. There were going to be Indigenous stickball tournaments, bubble gum-blowing contests, and a longest-hair competition. | But the tribe, located in the western part of North Carolina, was slammed by Hurricane Helene less than a week before the fair, with floods, destruction, and a death toll of 
When CounterPunch went to press 30 years ago on paper printed with ink that smeared your fingers, Bill Gates was worth a mere $6 billion, the atmosphere was clotted with a (barely) liveable 357PPM of carbon dioxide, Bill Clinton was plotting his first missile strikes (Iraq, of course), Larry Summers was scheming how to turn Brazil into the US's toxic waste dump and Al Gore's great invention was little more than a dial-up traffic jam. 
Updated: On Sunday, Israeli soldiers abducted fourteen Palestinians, including two children in the governorates of Jericho, Ramallah, Jerusalem, and Jericho, in the central occupied West Bank. In Jericho, in the northeastern West Bank, the soldiers invaded the Nabi Mousa area, south of the city, stopped and interrogated four young Palestinian men, before abducting them.
Early Monday, Israeli occupation soldiers conducted extensive invasions and violent searches across multiple neighborhoods in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said many Israeli military vehicles invaded the Ein Misbah, Al-Ersal, Al-Masayef, Al-Masyoun, and Lower Ramallah before the soldiers began massive and violent searches of homes and …
A new fire station in central Germany, which was destroyed in a fire, did not have a fire alarm system, with local officials claiming no alarm was installed because experts had considered it unnecessary. What do you think?
A big issue for Democratic US presidential election nominee Kamala Harris is her party's handling of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Many argue that the US could end the suffering overnight by cutting off funding. The fact that the US continues to send money and weapons is seen as a clear endorsement of the situation. Given […] | By 
Trade with BRICS members accounts for about a third of Egypt's total trade volume…
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Egypt's President "If these challenges will make us put unbearable pressure on public opinion, then the situation must be revie…
Video of a stray dog spotted on top of the iconic 136-metre-tall The video taken by an American In the video that has so far garnered millions of views and made news headlines worldwide, the dog seemed happy while playing and jumping around as it barked…
Egyptian security forces arrest economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk | Farouk was detained previously in 2018 after the publication of a book criticising the government's economic policy | | Economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk was detained by security forces on Sunday and taken to an unkn…
Ethiopia's transport and logistics ministry strengthens services for economic growth‚Å…
A The suspect, identified only as Omar A., was arrested on Saturday evening at his home in Bernau, just outside the Omar A. was accuse…
America is both a democracy and a republic. Citizens hold supreme power, and so America is a republic. At the same time, it is obviously a representative democracy. MAGA Republicans, however, like to say America is not a democracy, but a republic, which is ironic for the party that championed the spread of democracy throughout 
On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer from the lobbying firm gave $1,000 to "Pete Sessions for Congress."
Saudi news channel Al Hadath has stirred controversy after letting one of its correspondents attend an exhibition by the Israeli army where it showcased what it claims are weapons it confiscated in southern Lebanon. | It is not clear whether the exhibition took place in Lebanon or in Israel. | Hezbollah and the Lebanese government had already 
At dawn on Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including two children, from their homes in the Bethlehem governorate, south of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem before the soldiers stormed and ransacked several homes. They added that the soldiers abducted …
On Sunday evening, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers set fire to a residential room in the Shuab al-Batem area, attempted to assault Palestinians in Khirbet al-Halawa, and invaded Bedouin dwellings and villages in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Local nonviolent activist Osama Makhamra stated that several colonizers invaded the …
Israeli jets hit financial institutions as they pound Beirut and southern Lebanon | US envoy arrives in Beirut to try and negotiate resolution to violence in Lebanon | | An overnight Israeli air strike targeted a branch of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan finance group in Beirut's southern suburbs on 21 Oct…
INTERVIEW: TEN questions for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces, (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ***** THE INDEPENDENT: Briefly tell us about the role of the office of the UPDF Chief of Defense Forces as you see it? CDF MUHOOZI: The job of the CDF is to command, control and …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital have warned men to seek screening for breast cancer, as there has been a notable rise in the number of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Speaking on Wednesday during the ongoing radiology health camp at the hospital, Dr. Kintu Luwaga, a Consultant Surgeon who …
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