(2024-10-14). It's not over! Fight back against the Uhuru 3 'conspiracy' verdict! workers.org 
The message below is excerpted from an Oct. 9 statement posted on handsoffuhuru.org. The Uhuru 3 — African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela and supporters Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel — were acquitted on Sept. 13 of bogus federal charges accusing them of being Russian agents. However, they were . . . |
(2024-10-14). As French embassy closes in Niger, West Africa charts a new course. mronline.org 
Over the past few years, numerous West African states have taken steps toward greater economic and security sovereignty, often in opposition to Western (specifically French) designs on the region.
(2024-10-14). Could the Sahel Alliance Divide Africa? An Answer from Burkina Faso. libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini Africa continues to rise up and delivers surprises. In recent days, several African leaders have made diplomatic trips that are reshaping the geometries of the international chessboard. The SAHEL Alliance states are charting a watershed that could divide Africa in two and determine a new historical course for the entire continent. The…
(2024-10-14). Why hasn't US President Biden made any state visits to Africa? aljazeera.com The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.
(2024-10-14). Cape Town Opera Choir Performs 'Horizons' at Beijing's Temple of Heaven. tvbrics.com 
The event took place at Beijing's Temple of Heaven…
(2024-10-14). South Africa welcomes over 5.8 million international tourists in 2024. tvbrics.com 
International tourism contributed approximately US$5.46 billion to the country's economy in 2023…
(2024-10-14). TV BRICS to present special programme at the South African Film Festival. tvbrics.com 
Films by directors from Argentina, Brazil, India, China and Russia are scheduled to be screened…
(2024-10-14). Non-payment of invoices within 30 days "a violation of the public" sanews.gov.za Non-payment of invoices within 30 days "a violation of the public" | Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says the non-payment of invoices within 30 days remains a concern to the Commission, and that it is a violation of the public. | "Consequence management should be instituted against accounting officers who fail to pay service providers within 30 days upon receipt of an invoice," Gxoyiya said. | Briefing media in Pretoria on Monday on the PSC's Quarterly Bulletin covering the period 1 April – 30 June 2024, Gxoyiya said the National Treasury needs to urgently consider an overhaul in system…
(2024-10-14). Call to recycle e-waste. sanews.gov.za Call to recycle e-waste | As the world marks International e-Waste Day, the public is being encouraged to recycle their e-waste and declutter their homes. | Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or become obsolete and are thrown away., These discarded devices are considered e-waste and can become a threat to health and the environment if they are not disposed of and recycled appropriately. | "To date almost 68 000 tons of e-waste has been diverted from landfill and recycled through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. The retailers are providing collec…
(2024-10-14). Call for the strengthening of family structures. sanews.gov.za Call for the strengthening of family structures | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reiterated the call for the reconstruction and strengthening of the family structure to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF)., , Chikunga's call follows the tragic death of five Khoza family members from Bethany, Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday night., , According to police, reports indicate that the suspect and his uncle went to visit the neighbours and, on their return, the suspect found his mother sitting in the lounge with others. Information fur…
(2024-10-14). Minister George welcomes decision on apportioning of squid total allowable effort. sanews.gov.za Minister George welcomes decision on apportioning of squid total allowable effort | The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an application by the commercial squid fishing sector, which sought to set aside a decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on apportioning 15% of the squid total allowable effort (TAE) to the small-scale fisheries sector and 85% thereof to the commercial squid sector. | The application by SASMIA NPC (the South African Squid Management Industrial Association) was dismissed on Friday, 11 October by Acting Judge Pangaker of the Western Cape Division of the…
(2024-10-14). Ex-Eskom official convicted of fraud and corruption. sanews.gov.za Ex-Eskom official convicted of fraud and corruption | Former Eskom Safety Risk Officer Thandi Ruth Magagula has been convicted of fraud and corruption in relation to the fraudulent awarding of contracts at the power utility., , According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Magagula pleaded guilty to seven counts of corruption and two of fraud. | She was subsequently convicted in the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court under Section 17(1) of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004., , "The offences stem from contracts valued at over R58 000 awarded to a company named Mantoza…
(2024-10-14). SANRAL invests R27.1 billion in road infrastructure. sanews.gov.za SANRAL invests R27.1 billion in road infrastructure | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) spent R4.1 billion on toll roads, while expenditure on non-toll roads came in at R23 billion in the 2023/24 financial year., , Of the R23 billion that was spent on non-toll roads, R12.3 billion went towards capital projects and R10.7 billion on maintenance., , "The significant investments in both toll and non-toll roads underscore our dedication to enhancing South Africa's road infrastructure, ensuring safer, more efficient mobility for all," SANRAL CEO, Reginald Demana, said on Friday. , , Looking a…
(2024-10-14). Improved sentiment is rooted in real economic progress – President. sanews.gov.za Improved sentiment is rooted in real economic progress – President | With just over 100 days since the members of the Government of National Unity were sworn into office, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the county has witnessed a marked increase in confidence in the direction of the country. | In his weekly newsletter, the President noted that South Africans across various sectors were increasingly supporting government's efforts, which is reflected in recent opinion polls. | One of the polls conducted by Ipsos revealed that the proportion of participants who believe the country is on the right track has doubled…
(2024-10-14). Alleged South African drug mule arrested in Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Alleged South African drug mule arrested in Ethiopia | National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has commended the collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS) Gauteng Counter Narcotics Intelligence unit and the Ethiopian Federal Police after a South African female suspected to be a drug trafficker was arrested in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | A team from the SAPS Gauteng counter narcotics covert unit flagged a 29-year-old South African woman, through SAPS Interpol, on suspicion that the woman was travelling to Brazil to collect drugs and fly back to South Africa via several countries. | T…
(2024-10-14). Deadline looms to upgrade Nelson Mandela Bay prepaid electricity meters. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms to upgrade Nelson Mandela Bay prepaid electricity meters | Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has urged prepaid electricity customers to update their meters before the November 2024 deadline. | This, as the municipality started the process of updating prepared electricity meters in April 2022. | The programme is being implemented in phases to replace the old KNR1 meters with the new KNR2 system. | The municipality's Electricity and Energy Portfolio Head, Zanele Sikawuti, commended customers for updating more than 146 921 meters to date. | She urged the remaining customers to join the programme, as the…
(2024-10-14). Can the SAHEL Alliance cut Africa? An answer from Burkina Faso. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-10-14). Minister attributes Eskom performance to hard work. sanews.gov.za
(2024-10-14). Minister Creecy orders safety inspection on commercial fishing vessels. sanews.gov.za Minister Creecy orders safety inspection on commercial fishing vessels | Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed the South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) to conduct an urgent safety inspection of all commercial fishing vessels operating in South African waters. | The instruction comes amid growing concerns regarding incidents involving vessels at sea. , , This as fishing vessel, FV Armana, caught fire while at sea on Sunday morning. | "I must express my concern about the increasing number of incidents involving fishing vessels in our waters. This year alone, we have witnessed no fewer than five signi…
(2024-10-14). PRASA to expose learners to careers in the rail industry. sanews.gov.za PRASA to expose learners to careers in the rail industry | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will today host a career day aimed at exposing about 70 learners from Mamelodi, Soshanguve, Soweto, Tembisa, and Kempton Park to diverse career paths within the agency and the broader rail industry. | "During the day, the group of learners will have the unique opportunity to get first-hand experience of the manufacturing process of the new world-class modern blue and white trains, known as Isitime Sabantu, at the state-of-the-art Gibela Manufacturing plant, and ignite their curiosity in the production of t…
(2024-10-14). Resistencia libanesa provoca numerosas bajas al ejército israelí. cubadebate.cu La Resistencia de Líbano anunció que llevó a cabo 38 operaciones este domingo, que incluyeron ataques contra el Centro de Rehabilitación y Mantenimiento 7200 y un campo de entrenamiento perteneciente a la Brigada Golani, al sur de Haifa, y concentraciones de soldados en emplazamientos y asentamientos militares en el norte de la Palestina ocupada. Mientras, Israel atacó nuevamente Gaza provocando al menos 19 muertes…
(2024-10-14). Global South Denounces Genocide; Nicaragua Ends Relations With Israel. popularresistance.org More and more countries in the Global South are cutting relations with Israel, accusing it of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. | United Nations experts have stated that there "are reasonable grounds to believe that the threshold indicating the commission of the crime of genocide … has been met", adding that "the genocide in Gaza is the most extreme stage of a long-standing settler colonial process of erasure of the native Palestinians". | Scientific experts have estimated that 186,000 Palestinians will die due to Israel's war of extermination on Gaza, representing roughly 8% of the po…
(2024-10-14). Israel uses military assassinations to legitimize civilian massacres. mronline.org 
Since the beginning of its large-scale attack against Lebanon, the Israeli army has committed more than 20 massacres of civilians, and has attempted to legitimize and justify them under the pretext of targeting military targets or carrying out military or political assassinations.
(2024-10-14). Tension grows in Italy due to threats to its troops in Lebanon. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The tension between Italy and Israel is still alive today, after a call from the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni to her counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who reaffirmed his intention to carry on with the attacks in Lebanon, which threaten Italian troops.
(2024-10-14). Israeli Strike On Northern Lebanon Christian Village Kills at Least 21. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Israeli warplanes carried out an attack on a small apartment building in the northern Lebanese village of Aito, in the Christian-majority Zgharta District. At least 21 people have been killed in the attack, according to the Lebanese Red Cross, and a number of others wounded. There has been no official comment from the …
(2024-10-14). Venezuela Sends Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon and Syria. orinocotribune.com Venezuela sent its first batch of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Syria, consisting of almost 14 tons of medicines, food, and other supplies. | In solidarity with the peoples of the Middle East, Venezuela established a collection center in the Salvador Allende Hall of the Foreign Ministry in Caracas. | View this post on Instagram | The first shipment of humanitarian aid will…
(2024-10-14). FEMA Workers Told to Flee North Carolina After Threats From "Armed Militias" truthout.org A progressive policy group in North Carolina was among those expressing alarm on Sunday as news spread that federal emergency workers were forced to evacuate an area hit hard by Hurricane Helene late last month after officials warned that "armed militias" were "hunting" hurricane response teams. But the news didn't come as a shock to Carolina Forward, an independent think tank… |
(2024-10-14). Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich breaks women's marathon world record in Chicago. aljazeera.com Chepngetich wins the Chicago Marathon in 2: 09: 56, dedicating the record to Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash.
(2024-10-14). Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich breaks women's world record at Chicago Marathon. aljazeera.com Chepngetich wins the Chicago Marathon in 2: 09: 56, dedicating the record to Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash.
(2024-10-14). Opposing The Western War Machine Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If there's one thing this past year has made clear, it's that opposing the foreign abuses of the western empire is the most important task you can undertake if you care about truth, justice, and human rights. There are other important fronts upon which this struggle takes place, but opposing western warmongering, militarism and empire-building is the most important. | It's the most important because it's the most consequential. Western warmongering is responsible…
(2024-10-14). Iraqi resistance launches fresh drone attacks on vital Israeli targets. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has carried out separate attacks on strategic Israeli targets in the occupied Palestinian territories with kamikaze drones.
(2024-10-14). BRI to play role in sustainable development push. ecns.cn China will step up efforts to boost green development while promoting the Belt and Road Initiative, and support low-carbon transformation in developing countries, China's ecology and environment minister said.
(2024-10-14). Liaoning aircraft carrier participates in drills to the east of Taiwan island. ecns.cn A carrier strike group led by the CNS Liaoning aircraft carrier has taken part in the ongoing "Joint Sword-2024B" exercise near Taiwan, according to the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army.
(2024-10-14). Cell therapy gives hope to children with lupus. ecns.cn Doctors in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, have successfully completed the world's largest clinical study of involving the use of CAR-T cell therapy to treat children with systemic lupus erythematosus.
(2024-10-14). China coast guard patrols around Taiwan island. ecns.cn Four coast guard vessels carried out patrols and control around the Taiwan island on Monday.
(2024-10-14). Keir Starmer's First 100 Days in Power: A Report Card. bylinetimes.com 
In less than 100 days in office, the shine of Recent polls have
(2024-10-14). Who is saying what about China today: Western mainstream versus Russian mainstream. gilbertdoctorow.com The lead story on the BBC World News broadcast this morning was the military exercises China is now carrying out in the Taiwan Strait and its encirclement of the island by its 'coast guard' vessels in what is clearly meant to demonstrate its ability to impose a blockade at any time of its choosing and …
(2024-10-14). Tesla car fire kills 4 in France. scmp.com Accident happened outside the French city of Niort, causing the deaths of the driver and three passengers.
(2024-10-14). 'Israeli society needs to be rebuilt from scratch — and care for its citizens and soldiers'. haaretz.com Hadar Goldin was killed by Hamas in the 2014 Gaza war, and his body has been held captive ever since. His father sensed early on that 'something was broken' in Israeli society when it failed to bring his son home, and says that what happened on Oct. 7 was the ultimate 'disintegration of Israeli society'…
(2024-10-14). Netanyahu's vision of endless war is becoming Israel's reality. haaretz.com While Hezbollah's resistance in Lebanon has so far been limited, the organization struck an IDF base in central Israel, killing four Israeli soldiers and wounding dozens ‚ñ With increased political security for Netanyahu and little pressure from the U.S. to end the Lebanon incursion, Israel's investment in the war is deepening…
(2024-10-14). Palestinian refugees burned alive as Israel bombs tents at Gaza hospital. presstv.ir The Israeli regime bombs a refugee camp in central Gaza, triggering a huge fire that consumed the displaced Palestinians there alive.
(2024-10-14). Israel burns displaced Palestinians alive in central Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The images of displaced Palestinians being burned alive by Israeli attacks sparked outrage across the world as Israel appears to be no closer to heeding international calls for a ceasefire.
(2024-10-14). Palestinians: At least 20 killed in overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza; Hezbollah rockets target Haifa. haaretz.com Four soldiers killed, dozens wounded in Hezbollah drone strike on IDF base ‚ñ U.S. confirms deployment of anti-ballistic missile system and crew to Israel ‚ñ Anti-tank fire wounds 25 IDF soldiers in two incidents in Lebanon ‚ñ Netanyahu to UN chief: Remove UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Iran has 'no red lines' in defending its people and interests, FM says…
(2024-10-14). Palestinians report at least 20 killed in Israeli attack in central Gaza. haaretz.com U.S. confirms deployment of anti-ballistic missile system and crew to Israel ‚ñ Anti-tank fire wounds 25 IDF soldiers in two incidents in Lebanon ‚ñ Netanyahu to UN chief: Remove UNIFIL forces from Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Iran has 'no red lines' in defending its people and interests, FM says…
(2024-10-14). 'Israel' Burns Palestinians Alive in Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. orinocotribune.com Three Palestinians were killed and over 40 others were injured in the Zionist regime's midnight bombardment of makeshift tents set up by displaced Palestinians on the grounds of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. | The Gaza Civil Defense reiterated that not a single safe place in the Strip exists, with the most recent attack against civilians and patients at the hospital serving as additional proof. | As a result of the violent bombings on Monday, October 14, fires broke out, burning at least 30 tents and civilians sheltering inside. The raging flames spread to the hospital itself as civ…
(2024-10-14). 'Burned and charred bodies' as Israel hits tents at central Gaza hospital. aljazeera.com Videos from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital show rescuers scrambling to save people as they struggle to contain a major fire.
(2024-10-14). UAE says BRICS countries committed to strengthening South-South cooperation. tvbrics.com 
The United Arab Emirates participated in the second meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors…
(2024-10-14). Russian troops seize Levadnoe village in Zaporozhye province. plenglish.com The military institution published a message on its Telegram channel this Monday, stating that units of the Battlegroup East entered the settlement of Levadnoye in Zaporozhye and took more advantageous positions. | The Defense Ministry amounted to 120 the number of casualties suffered by the Ukrainian Army on the operational line of the Battlegroup East over the last 24 hours. | Additionally, the Ukrainian Army inflicted 620 casualties within the operation line of the Battlegroup South, 490 were killed in the Battlegroup West, 465 were killed in the Battlegroup Central, 25 were killed in the Dnieper Group, and 4…
(2024-10-14). Ukraine's Zelensky says North Korea sending troops to Russian army. scmp.com Ukrainian president says relationships with partners would have to change as alliance between Russia and North Korea gets stronger.
(2024-10-14). Recruitment for 39,700 civil service jobs to start soon. ecns.cn China's central ministries and their affiliated government bodies will start recruiting civil servants from Tuesday, with a quota of 39,700 positions this year.
(2024-10-14). Wave of resignations and attacks put indicted Adams administration on life support. wsws.org Amid the barrage of federal indictments and corruption investigations faced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Democratic politician's inner circle is quickly falling by the wayside.
(2024-10-14). Democrats forced out of Tempe, Arizona campaign office after being targeted by gunfire three times in less than a month. wsws.org The Democratic National Committee office served as a major campaign hub in the pivotal "battleground" state.
(2024-10-14). Three weeks before the US elections: The political issues confronting the working class. wsws.org The closeness of the race does not mean that tens of millions of American workers are in favor of a fascist dictatorship. Instead, it reflects a deep and widespread hostility toward the Democratic Party, which is both opposed to and incapable of advancing policies that address the needs of the broad mass of the population.
(2024-10-14). China starts new round of war games around Taiwan. aljazeera.com Beijing begins manoeuvres in 'stern warning' days after President Lai's first National Day speech.
(2024-10-14). Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential race, polls suggest. aljazeera.com Democratic and Republican nominees locked in dead heat with less than a month until vote, according to new polling.
(2024-10-14). Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential election, polls suggest. aljazeera.com Democratic and Republican nominees locked in dead heat with less than a month until vote, according to new polling.
(2024-10-14). Egypt and Saudi Arabia outline plans to double trade. tvbrics.com 
Ministers of the two countries discuss mutual investment strategy…
(2024-10-14). Egypt detains and forcibly disappears journalist Ahmed Bayoumy. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Train crash in Egypt kills one and injures more than 20 people. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). The New York Times Finally Admits Gaza is an Outdoor Prison. counterpunch.org 
Fourteen years after British Prime Minister David Cameron charged the Israels with creating a "big outdoor prison" in Gaza, the New York Times finally acknowledged that the Palestinians in Gaza have been "effectively imprisoned…in a 141-square-mile strip of land between Egypt and Israel that has become a killing zone." On the same day, the Washington Post finally acknowledged that it would take "80 years to rebuild all of Gaza's destroyed homes" if the pace of construction "mirrors previous conflicts." Israel has bombed Gaza on several previous occasions, but the past year has seen "an unprecedented scale of de…
(2024-10-14). Egypt's Sisi Highlights Nile's Importance, Urges International Support. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-14). Train Collision in Egypt Kills One, Injures 20. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-14). Ethiopia announces the implementation of Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement. tvbrics.com 
The agreement officially came into force…
(2024-10-14). Kenyan MPs vote to impeach deputy president. independent.co.ug 
Gachagua, a wealthy businessman from the vote-rich Mount Kenya region, battled previous corruption scandals to become Ruto's running mate in a closely fought election in August 2022 ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | On Oct.08, Kenyan MPs did the unthinkable voting overwhelmingly in favour of removing the country's deputy president over accusations of corruption. Lawmakers also accuse Rigathi …
(2024-10-14). Lebanon: CIA Ramp Up Intel Gathering to Support Israel's War. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The CIA may have played a role in Israel's recent attempt to assassinate an official from Hezbollah's political wing in the center of Beirut. The CIA has sent additional agents to Lebanon and has increased its communications with Lebanese military, security, and political officials in an effort to obtain information about Hezbollah, and…
(2024-10-14). Araghchi's Message to Gulf States: An Olive Branch in One Hand, a Weapon in the Other. libya360.wordpress.com Masoud Sadrmohammadi On the Iranian Foreign Minister's recent travels in West Asia As Israel escalates its attacks on Lebanon and conducts limited ground operations along the border, extending the flames of war from Gaza to the wider Middle East, Iran's Foreign Minister has undertaken a series of diplomatic trips across the region over the past…
(2024-10-14). Resistance Pact Signs 'Israel's' Death Warrant. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg All the pact's signatories will provide "comprehensive" economic, military, and political assistance to one another, should they come under attack from the Zionist entity or its allies. On October 7, it was announced that Iran's parliament is drafting a defense and security pact, which will formally bind the Resistance, "and their supporting countries," together in…
(2024-10-14). CIA Spy Network in Yemen Promoted Western Values, Normalization with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem While Yemen usually conjures images of conflicts with Israel and the Saudi-led coalition, a new dimension to the complex country and its people has emerged: Yemen's secret war of spies. MintPress News delves into the largest CIA spy cell ever uncovered in Yemen, revealing a major security operation that apprehended its members and…
(2024-10-14). Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over 'inhumane treatment'. aljazeera.com Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says his team have been left at an abandoned airport for more than 17 hours.
(2024-10-14). Exclusive: CIA Spy Network in Yemen Pushed Homosexuality, Normalization with Israel. mintpressnews.com 
Exclusive MintPress access reveals the CIA's efforts to promote homosexuality and normalize relations with Israel in Yemen through a vast spy network involving blackmail and sectarian manipulation.
(2024-10-14). Cuba confirms willingness to strengthen ties with Bulgaria. plenglish.com "We confirm the willingness to strengthen relations of friendship and cooperation between our countries," says a publication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in X. | The text was published on occasion of the 64th anniversary of official ties between both nations. | Cuba and Bulgaria formalized their diplomatic ties on October 14, 1960 and since then they have strengthened the friendship and collaboration between their governments and peoples, according to repeated messages from the Cuban Foreign Ministry. | The two States consider the exchange they have maintained for more than six decades to be important. | A…
(2024-10-14). Iran says will activate 'all capacities' to punish Israel for IRGC general assassination. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry says the Islamic Republic will use all its capacities to hold Israel accountable for assassinating senior IRGC general Abbas Nilforoushan.
(2024-10-14). Public Health will assist Haitians expelled from Dominican Republic. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Haiti, at different border points, will assist to its nationals who continue to be expelled in masse from the Dominican Republic.
(2024-10-14). Could Palestine Be the Catalyst for an Islamic Renaissance? orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Oct 11, 2024 | It's impossible to count on corrupt Arab regimes — the weak link — to stop the Gaza genocide, Pepe Escobar writes. | Of all the countless analyses across the lands of Islam about the profound significance of fateful Al-Toofan (Al-Aqsa Flood) on October 7, 2023, this one stands out: a cycle of conferences in Istanbul earlier this week, including October 7, titled Palestine: the Lynchpin of Civilizational Renaissance, linked to the Kuala Lumpur Forum for Thought and Civilization. | Call it a Türkiye partnership: Southeast Asia meets West Asia, a graphic illustr…
(2024-10-14). 4 Israeli Soldiers Killed, 60 Wounded in Hezbollah Drone Strike on Military Base. imemc.org 
A weaponized drone from Lebanon on Sunday night bombed an Israeli military base south of Haifa, killing 4 and wounding 60 — all of them active duty Israeli military. According to the Israeli Ha'aretz newspaper, the Israeli medical organization Magen David Adom sent rescue teams to Binyamina military base south of Haifa, where over 60 …
(2024-10-14). UN chief: Israeli attacks on UNIFIL 'may constitute a war crime'. presstv.ir The UN chief strongly condemns attacks on peacekeepers in southern Lebanon as a violation of international law and a war crime.
(2024-10-14). Deadliest Day For IDF In Lebanon? Hezbollah's Massive Attack On Israeli Soldiers; 25 Injured. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army reportedly suffered heavy casualties in a single day in Lebanon. Kan reported that some 25 Israeli soldiers were injured on Oct 13 across southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant toured the Israeli region bordering Lebanon. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). IDF Vs Hezbollah Fighter Chilling Confrontation On Camera; Militant Stripped Almost Naked | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army claimed to have captured a Hezbollah fighter in an underground bunker. IDF on Oct 12 said it identified a tunnel shaft inside a building in southern Lebanon. IDF posted a video of the incident, where troops are heard instructing the alleged militant. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Lebanon Army, Hezbollah To Jointly Attack IDF Now? Israeli Military Faces Wrath Of Anti-Tank Fire. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army continues to suffer losses in its ground invasion of Lebanon. IDF on Oct 13 said two soldiers were critically injured by Hezbollah anti-tank missile fire in southern Lebanon. The latest IDF casualties come as the Lebanese Army reportedly plans to enter the conflict. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Seoul on alert as North Korea 'to blow up border roads' amid drone row. aljazeera.com Seoul says it is 'fully ready' for any provocation as Pyongyang deploys eight artillery brigades to the border.
(2024-10-14). Intercommunity clashes in South Sudan leave 20 dead. plenglish.com Juba, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) New inter-community clashes in South Sudan left some 20 deaths and about 40 wounded in the county of Tonj North, in Warrap state, local media highlight here today.
(2024-10-14). World's largest 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine rolls off production line in China. ecns.cn The world's largest 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine rolled off the production line in southeast China's Fujian on Saturday.
(2024-10-14). PLA conducts joint drill surrounding Taiwan island. ecns.cn PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its troops of army, navy, air force and rocket force to conduct joint military drills code-named Joint Sword-2024B in the Taiwan Straits and areas to the north, south and east of Taiwan island.
(2024-10-14). Giant panda cubs born in 2024 meet public in Sichuan. ecns.cn Giant panda cubs born in 2024 meet the public at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 12, 2024.
(2024-10-14). SE Asia trade prospects to get boost. ecns.cn Businesses in Southeast Asia are eyeing more opportunities in the Chinese market following the announcement of a significant upgrade to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
(2024-10-14). 17 injured after army occupies southwest Colombia guerrilla stronghold. colombiareports.com Seventeen people were injured in a drone attack that followed a military operation that uprooted guerrilla groups from a town in southwest Colombia. The drone attack on El Plateado was…
(2024-10-14). Sudan rescuers say air strike killed 23 in Khartoum market. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Scientists use AI to discover 4 smallest exoplanets closest to host stars. ecns.cn An international research team developed an deep learning algorithm that combines GPU phase folding and convolutional neural networks. Using this method, the team discovered five ultra-short-period planets — each smaller than Earth with orbital periods of less than one day — in stellar photometric data released by the Kepler space telescope in 2017.
(2024-10-14). The immense power of labels. independent.co.ug 
How assigning a name to something changes public perceptions of its character THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Words are used to obscure the truths. Attach a label to something, and people will see it in a particular way. For instance, in Uganda, a person who is a born-again Christian is assumed or seen to be …
(2024-10-14). Battle of the Hashtags. independent.co.ug 
Inside Uganda' s social media disinformation campaigns COVER STORY | As Uganda edges closer to yet another election cycle in 2026, The Independent's RONALD MUSOKE revisits one of the most controversial government decisions during election campaigns; the January 13, 2021 ban on Meta's platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and You Tube on election eve. As he writes, …
African countries' large and growing debt burdens have become a major obstacle to poverty reduction COMMENT | KENNETH ROGOFF | How long can the complacent West continue to ignore Africa's sovereign-debt crisis? As African countries grapple with unsustainable debt burdens, restructuring negotiations with Western governments and multilateral institutions such as the International Monetary Fund have …
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | On the bustling streets of Nairobi, the green glow of the M-Pesa (a mobile money platform) logo is inescapable, from high-end hotels to street vendors. In some tourist hotspots, signs declaring "No Cash" highlight a striking shift: over 90 percent of adults in the East African country now use mobile …
Blinken however, said that Israel, which has been carrying out deadly strikes on Lebanon, "has a right to defend itself" against Hezbollah, but said he was alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation. | The US is Israel's key alley, and has supplied billions of dollars worth of weapons used…
Nicaragua's government, in a statement, said the break in relations was due to Israel's attacks on The nation's congress had, earlier…
Salah added to an opener from Trezeguet in Cairo as Egypt toiled for almost 70…
The plan is to support the preparation of graduation projects of students studying journalism and technical specialities…
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Egypt and Sudan have rejected the recently ratified agreement on The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) which was expected to come into force today, 13th October 2024. The Agreement aimed to among many initiatives, establish the Nile River Basin Commission to succeed all the rights, obligations, and …
Forty nations that contribute to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Saturday that they "strongly condemn recent attacks" on the peacekeepers. | "Such actions must stop immediately and should be adequately investigated," said the joint statement, posted on X by the Polish UN mission and signed by nations including leading contributors Indonesia, Italy and India. | Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain, France and China ⚪ all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force. | At least five peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days as Israel attempts an invasion o…
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews An initial hearing of a class action against mining giant Rio Tinto over the toxic legacy of the Panguna copper mine on the autonomous island of Bougainville has been held in Papua New Guinea. The lawsuit against Rio Tinto and its subsidiary Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) is seeking compensation, expected…
On Saturday, Israeli forces injured Palestinian citizens and damaged their homes near Nablus in the northern West Bank, in addition to the Bethlehem and Hebron governorates, in the southern West Bank. Occupation soldiers invaded the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, on Saturday, sparking protests. Media sources said that Israeli …
When Hamas launched an unprecedented assault into southern Israel on 7 October, the date became emblematic for many Palestinians in besieged Gaza…
Israeli forces have intensified their assault on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, an area where some 200,000 Palestinians have been besieged for over a week. | The army has ordered civilians to leave for the south of Gaza, however numerous reports have emerged of civilians being targeted by snipers and drones while attempting to flee. | Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) project coordinator Sarah Vuylsteke said on X that "nobody is allowed to get in or out". | Images posted to social media showed bodies strewn across streets of the camp, amid reports of massacres of civilians by Israeli strikes. | Early…
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Northern Uganda Diocese Emeritus Bishop Rt Rev Nelson Onono Onweng has called on the people in the Acholi Sub-region to forgive Severino Kiberu Okoya, the father to former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Auma Lakwena. Speaking to mourners during the burial of Okoya on Saturday, Bishop Onono-onweng says …
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Bamwine, Commissioner for Resident District Commissioners and Jacinta Tushabomwe, Kabale District Principal Human Resource Officer have disagreed over the early retirement of teachers in the district. Bamwine was meeting district technical and political leaders at Kabale district council hall on Friday as he assessed the status of service delivery …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, has urged employees at the Bukalasa Land Offices in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luwero District, to prioritize service delivery based on ethics. The Bukalasa Land Offices have faced scrutiny due to bribery, fraud, and mismanagement of land records. Reports …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University management is set to meet with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service to resolve the ongoing staff strike. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mukadasi Buyinza, said this in his response to a plea by Guild President Lubega Nsamba, who had urged the university to engage with the …