(2024-11-30). South Africa's anti-Apartheid effort to isolate Israel. presstv.ir A coalition of high-profile individuals from across the world has launched the South African chapter of the anti-Apartheid movement against Israel.
(2024-11-30). Robert Sobukwe, the South African leader once as revered as Mandela. aljazeera.com Born 100 years ago, Sobukwe was a titan of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle.
(2024-11-30). S. Africa Protests by COSATU, SAFTU & Palestine Movement Against US $ for Israel Genocide. indybay.org On November 29, 2024 as part of an international day of solidarity with Palestine South African trade unions and activists protested at US consulates and the US embassy in Pretoria. Workers and community members spoke out protesting the US arming of Israel and their support for the genocide.
(2024-11-30). The Grave Crisis in Bolivia: Interview with Rafael Bautista. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Aznarez There is no doubt that what is taking place in Bolivia, with the strong division in the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS), generates a dangerous scenario for the future. The rivalry between Evo Morales and President Luis Arce, which has led to the same fracture occurring at the base of the political party, would…
(2024-11-30). Maduro says Palestine 'most just cause', Israel behind Aleppo attack. presstv.ir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has reiterated Caracas' commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause.
(2024-11-30). Time for Starmer to Be Honest About What Net Zero Means: Rationing, Blackouts and Travel Restrictions in the Next Five Years. wattsupwiththat.com The shamble at COP demonstrates that the world is moving away from the idea that hydrocarbons can be removed from a modern economy. But an accident of recent electoral politics has left Britain with a fanatical Government of Net Zero zealots. The anti-working class Labour party was returned to power with a popular vote count less than its losing Marxist leader obtained in 2019. The U.K. FIRES work demonstrates what lies in store. A resurgent America bounding ahead on cheap energy and unleashed entrepreneurial spirits will contrast with its European allies shutting down industrial manufacturing in pursuit of an in…
(2024-11-30). Israeli Army Pushes Deeper Into South Lebanon, Violating Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Israeli forces continued to violate the ceasefire with Lebanon on 29 November, advancing on the southern towns of Markaba and Khiam and opening fire at citizens during a funeral — following continuous violations since the agreement went into effect two days ago. | "Israeli forces advanced today to the town square of Markaba, which they were unable to enter during the days of the confrontations, and occupied it now during the ceasefire, and the [Israeli] army is carrying out bulldozing operations and destroying roads. Civilians were present in the town yesterday," Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib reported.
(2024-11-30). Video: wounded hospital director mourns ICU head murdered by Israeli drone. skwawkbox.org 
Dr Ahmad al-Kahlout had refused to leave his patients Dr Hassam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, has paid tribute to his colleague Dr Ahmad al-Kahlout, the head of the hospital's intensive care unit. The Kamal Adwan is the only hospital in northern Gaza still functional in any form, …
(2024-11-30). Chi Bara col Nucleare? Scopriamo le Carte. globalresearch.ca Il ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani ha cosਠdescritto il nuovo missile ipersonico russo Oreshnik a testate multiple non-nucleari, armabile anche di testate nucleari, che ha distrutto un impianto aerospaziale militare ucraino: "Io penso che sia come facevano gli antichi …
(2024-11-30). Emergency Summit Regarding Antarctic Meltdown. popularresistance.org Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" within the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference d/d November 2024. This gathering of 450 mostly "early-career" polar scientists flexed scientific muscles to alert the world to the what's happening to our planet, taking off the gloves and coming out swinging. They claim we're got a bigger problem than generally realized: "Efforts to slow down climate change through coordinated global action are paramount to protect the future of Australia, Antarctica, and our planet," Ibid.
(2024-11-30). QR Code and More — What PAN 2.0 offers? ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday November 26, 2024 approved PAN 2.0 — an upgraded version of the existing PAN card or Permanent Account Number.
(2024-11-30). Huawei, JAC joint launch Maextro S800 to take on Rolls Royce, Mercedes. ummid.com Chinese tech giant Huawei and automobile leader JAC Group have joined hands to launch Maextro S800 luxury sedan that aims to take on leading car brands Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Maybach and Bentley.
(2024-11-30). Emergency Summit re Antarctic Meltdown. pressenza.com "Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes." (Source: Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action, Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024) | Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" under the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference d/d November 2024. This gathering of 450 mostly "early-career" polar scientists flexed scientific muscles to alert the world to what's happening to our planet, taking off the gloves and coming out swingin…
(2024-11-30). Xizang sees significant advances in healthcare. ecns.cn The health levels of residents in the Xizang autonomous region has reached an all-time high in history thanks to a combination of funds and medical aid projects dedicated to boosting the region's healthcare sector.
(2024-11-30). InsightsÔΩúFAO's Rep.: China's goal of food security and green development worth learning. ecns.cn The second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is being held from Tuesday to Saturday in Beijing. During an interview, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative ad interim in China Vinod Ahuja told China News Network that global agriculture is facing a lot of challenges, therefore, it needs a transformation by reducing carbon and water footprint of agriculture and making the whole supply chains much greener.
(2024-11-30). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-11-30). ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech of Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, on the occasion of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Siem Reap, 25 November 2024…
(2024-11-30). Online-Friendly Real Estate Investing 101: What You Need to Know Before Starting. moguldom.com Real estate investing is a very remote-friendly career; many investors can purchase and manage their properties from anywhere. Local real estate agents, contractors, and property managers can handle on site operations while you oversee investments digitally. While many beginner investors choose to stick close to home for their first property, it's not long before they …
(2024-11-30). Star-Studded Begin to the 21st Marrakech Film Festival. devdiscourse.com The 21st Marrakech Film Festival commenced with a dazzling lineup of film industry stalwarts walking the red carpet. Key figures like Zoya Akhtar, a distinguished filmmaker, joined director Luca Guadagnino and Hollywood actors Andrew Garfield and Jacob Elordi in the jury panel.
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist's tips for a healthy heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-11-30). Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. "For the past twelve years, I've scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions," says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "It gives me peace of mind, knowing I'm doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues." During these visits, Dan meets with his primary care team to discuss medication and lifestyle changes that may affect his well-being. The team…
(2024-11-30). Mayo researchers develop AI-enhanced strategy to personalize medication alerts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jean Marrero-Polanco (left ) and Caroline Grant (right) collaborate on concepts for their study. Courtesy of Marrero-Polanco and Grant. Electronic health records are increasingly including technology-aided predictions of how patients may respond to specific medications, known as pharmacogenomic alerts. Two Mayo Clinic Ph.D. candidates are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to make these alerts more actionable and less intrusive for clinicians, who can suffer from alert overload. In a new study, Ph.D….
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic researchers develop new AI tools to reveal seizure hotspots, improve patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to pinpoint specific regions of the brain with seizure hotspots more quickly and accurately in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Their study, published in Nature Communications Medicine, highlights the potential of AI to revolutionize epilepsy treatment by interpreting brain waves during electrode implantation surgery. This transformative approach could significantly reduce the time patients spend in the hospital, accelerating the identification and removal of seizure-generating…
(2024-11-30). China, Russia militaries patrol Sea of Japan airspace. ecns.cn The Chinese and Russian militaries carried out a joint strategic aerial patrol in the relevant airspace of the Sea of Japan, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Friday.
(2024-11-30). The East Bay Holiday Blues Music Links. indybay.org The East Bay Holiday Blues Music Links:…
(2024-11-30). Bhopal gas tragedy survivors denounce Justicemakers Mela 2024. ummid.com Leaders of four organizations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal have jointly condemned the "Justicemakers Mela 2024" to be held in the City from November 29th for being sponsored by Tri-legal.
(2024-11-30). Conmemoran en Nicaragua aniversario 68 de las FAR. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El aniversario 68 del desembarco del Yate Granma y Día de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) se conmemoró en Managua donde se resaltaron las tradiciones de lucha que mantiene hoy esa institución militar.
(2024-11-30). Chapeando: El decreto tergiversado (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La importante norma jurídica, que a todas luces busca preparar al país para alcanzar antes de 2030 más de un 24 por ciento de generación eléctrica a partir de fuentes renovables, ha sido presentada de la peor manera posible en los medios de la contrarrevolución. No se está decretando ningún apagón de 72 horas consecutivas. Y es falso que el decreto obligue a todos los actores económicos a buscarse fuentes de energía renovable como puedan.
(2024-11-30). Realizan en Cuba taller regional de proyectos cinematográficos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Los Estudios de Animación Icaic (Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográficos) abren sus puertas hoy en esta capital al VIIII Taller de Desarrollo de Proyectos Cinematográficos para Centroamérica y el Caribe del Programa Ibermedia.
(2024-11-30). El Jardín Botánico Nacional se recupera tras el paso de Rafael (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional también sufrió la furia del huracán Rafael. Arboles e instalaciones muestran todavía hoy el impacto del fenómeno natural. El director general de esta institución, Carlos Manuel Pérez Cuevas, comentó a Cubadebate en entrevista exclusiva algunas de las principales afectaciones y las medidas pertinentes tomadas para recuperar en el menor tiempo posible todos los espacios del lugar.
(2024-11-30). International Criminal Court arrest warrants: France is lying about Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). HK, Macao visit restrictions eased. ecns.cn Central authorities on Friday relaxed restrictions to allow residents in selected areas of Guangdong province to visit Hong Kong and Macao more frequently, just in time for the peak travel season.
(2024-11-30). Delhi Police Officers Arrested in Bribery Scandal. devdiscourse.com Three Delhi Police officers have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to permit an illegal betting racket to operate.
(2024-11-30). Rare Mahseer Fish Discovery in Odisha's Indravati River. devdiscourse.com Researchers at the Central University of Odisha have unveiled a significant discovery of two Mahseer fish species in the Indravati river system, southern Odisha, as confirmed by university officials.
(2024-11-30). Nine settlers wounded in resistance operation in West Bank. presstv.ir As many as nine illegal settlers are wounded, three of them seriously, in a resistance operation targeting a bus in the central part of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-11-30). Recorre Díaz-Canel territorio de Santa Clara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda recorrieron entidades de importancia socioeconómica en Santa Clara…
(2024-11-30). Marifélix Sarría participará en Campeonato Mundial de Levantamiento de Pesas. cubadebate.cu El próximo 9 de diciembre la titular juvenil del orbe Marifélix Sarría viajará a Manama, capital de Bahréin, para participar en el Campeonato Mundial de Levantamiento de pesas. Marifélix Sarría, natural de la central provincia de Cienfuegos, debutará en citas mundialistas absolutas en calidad de número siete del ranking universal.
(2024-11-30). Israel vs. the Israeli people: The state was supposed to protect us. Instead, it turned on us. haaretz.com The idea of the democratic state sought to offer a fair alternative to the one-way connection between humans and God. But similar to Russia, Venezuela and Syria, the Israeli state has now also turned against its citizens…
(2024-11-30). To The Last Ukrainian. popularresistance.org The U.S. is willing to (proxy-)fight Russia down to the last Ukrainian. | White House presses Ukraine to lower draft age to meet manpower needs against Russia | WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. | A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that the outgoing Democratic administration wants Ukraine to lower the mobilization a…
(2024-11-30). Time To Prepare For A Fascist Government And Attacks On The Unions and Oppressed. indybay.org The need for a united front to defend working people and the oppressed is a key task. A fascist government will launch violent, racist and murderous attacks on the oppressed. Only a united front of the entire working class can organize and defend against the coming assaults. We also need a mass democratic working class party as a political alternative to the Democrats and Republicans. Relying on the Democrats to confront fascism has been shown to be utopian and dangerous.
(2024-11-30). Israeli jets target Hezbollah facilities near Syria-Lebanon border, IDF says. haaretz.com LEBANON: IDF fires at suspects entering no-go zone in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Iran: Tehran plans uranium-enrichment expansion, IAEA report says ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu to convene meeting of defense officials to discuss Lebanon truce, Syrian rebels' Aleppo offensive ‚ñ GAZA: Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to discuss Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as Hamas reportedly ready for truce following Lebanon deal ‚ñ WEST BANK: Nine Israelis wounded, three seriously, in shooting in West Bank, rescue service says…
(2024-11-30). Arrogant display of U. S. financial power. workers.org 
Gautam Adani, ranked the second richest man in India and the 22nd richest man in the world by Forbes, was indicted in New York on Nov. 20 on charges rising from the Foreign Corrupt Practices (FCP) Act, a U.S. anti-bribery law. A few days later, federal prosecutors issued arrest warrants . . . |
(2024-11-30). Señalan inequidad en atención de salud en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El próximo gobierno del Frente Amplio tendrá que revertir la inequidad en la atención sanitaria en Uruguay, opinó hoy el exsubsecretario de Salud Pública, Leonel Briozzo.
(2024-11-30). Armed men in speedboats take migrants off Libyan coast. newarab.com 
Armed men in two speedboats took off with women and children after a Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said. The group's boat, Geo Barents, arrived at the scene in international waters on Thursday, rescuing 83 men and unaccompanied mi…
(2024-11-30). COP29, climate change and the normalization of mass death. wsws.org The latest climate summit embraced the same policy that has been adapted since such climate talks began in 1995: the subordination of Earth's environment and the lives of those impacted to the corporate and economic demands of the United States and the other major capitalist powers.
(2024-11-30). The abnormality: War promotion laws passed one after another. unitedworldint.com US Imperialism's "Encircling China" Strategy and Japan's steps. By Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokio / Japan In the current ordinary Diet session, the U.S. imperialist strategy for East Asia ("Encirclement of China" strategy) is being pushed forward to raise military expenditures and enact a number of war promotion laws to make Japan a war state in line …
(2024-11-30). Thousands Protest across Morocco against Israeli Genocide in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Following a call from civil society groups, thousands of Moroccans marched in cities Friday to protest genocide, condemn Israeli aggression in Gaza, and express solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-11-30). Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after 'irregularities'. aljazeera.com Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
(2024-11-30). At least 27 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel.
(2024-11-30). Southport stabbings: Who trained Axel Rudakubana? Could he have learnt from his father? expose-news.com Louise Uwacu, a Rwandan who fled from the criminal dictatorship of Paul Kagame and is now living in Canada as a refugee, has been asking some no-holds-barred questions about the links between …
(2024-11-30). Senegal leader calls on France to close military bases. newarab.com 
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the closure of French military bases in Senegal ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. | In an interview with AFP on Thursday, Faye said that France's military presence in Senegal is "incompatible" with the country's sovereignty. | The former tax inspector, who rose to power at the general election last March behind the promise of achieving Senegal's independence, said: "Sovereignty does not allow for foreign military presence on our soil." | However, Faye insisted that his call for the withdrawal of French troops should not be seen as a…
(2024-11-30). The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon and American imperialism's drive for hegemony in the Middle East. wsws.org Aimed at setting the stage for a stepped-up region-wide confrontation with Iran, the agreement comes after the far-right Zionist regime has killed upwards of 4,000 people in its onslaught on southern Lebanon and Beirut, and largely wiped out Hezbollah's leadership.
(2024-11-30). Israeli Army Pushes Deeper Into South Lebanon as Ceasefire Violations Intensify. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-30). A model of apartheid: Residents of this Palestinian village pay taxes in Jerusalem, but are forbidden to enter it. haaretz.com The inhabitants of Nu'man, in southeast Jerusalem, are residents of the territories and as such are not allowed to enter the capital. Other residents of the territories are banned from visiting the village, which pays municipal taxes but receives nothing in return — except demolished homes…
(2024-11-30). Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold? aljazeera.com Israel is stil launching strikes in Lebanon and is preventing people from returning to southern areas.
(2024-11-30). Georgia's South University turns 125. ummid.com South University (SU) has completed 125 years of establishment, and to celebrate the occasion the university has planned a time capsule ceremony and reception at its historic Savannah campus on December 5, 2024.
(2024-11-30). Cuban official in Montevideo: Cuba is open to Uruguayan tourists. plenglish.com Montevideo, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has much to offer Uruguayan tourists, the island's tourism advisor for South America, José Antonio Aguilera, told tour operators here on Friday.
(2024-11-30). Israeli Forces Shoot Two, Injure Others, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men and injured several citizens after invading the village of Iraq Burin, south of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The army also invaded towns and villages in the governorates of Jenin, Bethlehem, and Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the village of Iraq Burin, on …
(2024-11-30). China and Singapore relation in numbers. ecns.cn Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore's strategic position at the Strait of Malacca transformed it from a fishing village into a global trade hub. | Today, it thrives as a global maritime hub with thriving trade, finance, and one of the world's busiest container ports.
(2024-11-30). 2 migrants dead, one missing off Tunisia. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Akashaba leads clean sweep of Uganda Veterinary Association elections. independent.co.ug 
‚ú≥ PRESIDENT Andrew Akashaba 111 Ben Ssenkeera 59 Joseph Byaruhanga 20 David Okello 10 Ismail Asiimwe 4 ‚ú≥ VICE PRESIDENT Joshua Waiswa 102 Madrine Sitenda 99 ‚ú≥GENERAL SECRETARY David Eseru 78 Silver Masiko 74 William Blatter 50 ‚ú≥ DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY Bill Kizito Sseguya (unopposed) ‚ú≥ TREASURER Geoffrey Mukama 100 Jesse Mutesasira 61 Justine Wobusobozi 41 ‚ú≥ DEPUTY TREASURER Michael …
(2024-11-30). Bugisu Cooperative Union demands gov't intervention to combat landslides. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) are seeking government intervention over the persistent landslides which have claimed lives. Bugisu is one of the sub-regions prone to landslides. On Wednesday over 20 people were killed in landslides in the districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko and Namisindwa. John Musila, the Vice Chairperson of …
(2024-11-30). Bulambuli: Gov't gives shs5 million to relatives of landslide victims. independent.co.ug 
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has provided financial assistance to families affected by the recent landslide in Buluganya Sub-County, Bulambuli District. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja delivered UGX 5 million in cash to the relatives of each person who lost their life in the landslide that struck on Wednesday this week. During her …
(2024-11-30). BYABASHAIJA: No Vet Doctor should be poor. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Even Uganda Prisons boss Dr Johnson Omuhunde Rwashote Byabashaija can run, but he cannot hide. After nearly four decades 'hiding' from his colleagues in the veterinary sector, he confessed on Thursday that, "I can probably say I am back to the profession". He made the admission as he gave …
(2024-11-30). Europe promotes bicycle transport in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union (EU) has joined local initiatives to promote emission-free mobility as part of efforts to transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city. In partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the EU Delegation in Uganda is encouraging more Ugandans to adopt bicycling as an alternative to …
(2024-11-30). KCCA officials embroiled in Busega market stall scandal. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | A group of businesspeople from various parts of Kampala have accused Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials of fraudulently selling them stalls in the new Busega Market, which was designated to accommodate roadside vendors free of charge. On Thursday and Friday, the Minister for Kampala, Misa Kabanda, and Kampala Resident …
(2024-11-30). UBOS, MoH flag off teams to conduct malaria indicator survey. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct a countrywide malaria indicator survey with data collection scheduled to start on Sunday. The results of this survey which is intended to obtain national estimates of the prevalence of malaria and its risk factors in addition to checking the levels …
(2024-11-30). Uganda aims to reduce drowning deaths by 25% in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Urgent call to action as 2.5 Million Ugandans reported to have lost their lives to drowning in the last decade. Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner, International and Transboundary Water Affairs, Ministry of Water and Environment, Eng. Sowed Sewagude, has called for collective action in addressing the rising cases of drowning deaths which have …
(2024-11-30). Salman Ali Agha to Lead Pakistan in T20I Opener Against Zimbabwe. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move, Salman Ali Agha has been appointed captain of Pakistan's cricket team for their first T20I match against Zimbabwe, scheduled for Sunday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This comes on the heels of Pakistan's recent 2-1 triumph in the ODI series.
(2024-11-29). Abahlali baseMjondolo reaffirms people's democracy in its National Elective Congress. peoplesdispatch.org Abahlali baseMjondolo, South Africa's largest grassroots movement for the landless and marginalized, hosted its National Elective Congress in Durban on November 16. This congress was part of a series of milestones for the movement in 2024, including the Women's League Elective Congress on August 9 and the General Assembly on October 6. These events reaffirmed the movement's dedication to land rights, equality, and grassroots democracy as it also marks 19 years since its formation in 2005. These milestones were achieved even as the movement faced a relentless wave of evictions in areas like Ballito, Umhlali, and o…
(2024-11-29). Proposed electricity tariff hikes in South Africa met with widespread opposition. peoplesdispatch.org Amid Following Eskom's revenue application to the regulator in late Septembe…
(2024-11-29). At least 42 Palestinians killed as Israel ramps up Gaza attacks. aljazeera.com Medics say an Israeli drone strike killed Ahmed al-Kahlout, head of the Intensive Care Unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital.
(2024-11-29). US escalates aggression in Asia-Pacific, Russia to support allies in the region. infobrics.org The warmongering oligarchy in Washington DC doesn't seem to care about de-escalation. On the contrary, the US and its NATO (and non-NATO) allies, vassals and satellite states are pushing for global destabilization, targeting nuclear-armed powers such as Russia, China and North Korea, as well as other sovereigntist nations such as Iran and Venezuela, among others.
(2024-11-29). Ironic Dependency: Russian Uranium and the US Energy Market. counterpunch.org 
Be careful who you condemn and ostracise. They just might be supplying you with a special need. While the United States security establishment deems Russia the devil incarnate helped along by aspiring, mischief-making China, that devil continues supplying the US energy market with enriched uranium. This dependency has irked the self-sufficiency patriots in Washington, especially those keen
(2024-11-29). Ironic Dependency: Russian Uranium and the US Energy Market. dissidentvoice.org Be careful who you condemn and ostracise. They just might be supplying you with a special need. While the United States security establishment deems Russia the devil incarnate helped along by aspiring, mischief-making China, that devil continues supplying the US energy market with enriched uranium. This dependency has irked the self-sufficiency patriots in Washington, especially …
(2024-11-29). Documentary Review of "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" globalresearch.ca A recently aired Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBS) documentary as part of the "American Experience" series examined the history of the white supremacist coup which ousted a multiracial coalition municipal government in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898. | The coup was aimed …
(2024-11-29). Promise and Contradictions Emerge From Celebration of Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine. counterpunch.org 
The Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM for its Spanish language initials) is a masterpiece of Cuba's remarkable healthcare system. A conference of ELAM graduates took place in Havana from November 11 to November 15; two sets of them attended. The gathering marked the 25th anniversary of ELAM's founding in 1999. What happened and what was
(2024-11-29). Loving the Brine Shrimp: Hydrosexuals, Queer Theory, and the Posthumanities' Descent into Madness. wattsupwiththat.com Reading this treatise on the intersection of brine shrimp, queer theory, and "hydrosexuality" is like stepping into a postmodern fever dream—a world where actual problems like water scarcity play second fiddle to debating the eroticism of aquatic ecosystems. Buckle up; this is going to be a salty ride.
(2024-11-29). Ship heads for China from Peruvian megaport. america.cgtn.com 
The first cargo ship has left a Chinese-built port on the Peruvian coast bound for China. Dan Collyns has the story from Lima, Peru.
(2024-11-29). El hijo mayor de la presidenta Dina Boluarte es nombrado diplomático del Perú ante la ONU sin tener experiencia. cubadebate.cu Uno de los hijos de la presidenta de Perú, Dina Boluarte, fue designado como diplomático del país suramericano ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), con sede en Nueva York (EE.UU.), según una resolución que circula en las redes y que ha sido difundida por los medios.
(2024-11-29). Farmers and workers in India unite against neoliberal assaults on their livelihoods. peoplesdispatch.org The protesters also registered their opposition to growing corporate and sectarian nexus which has been influencing the policy making under BJP led central government in the country.
(2024-11-29). Digging Up the Roots of Human Culture. counterpunch.org 
What led humans on the unique path of cultural development? And can we do anything useful with newly reconstructed histories of this process? Culture is central to defining humanity. Throughout history, many definitions have been proposed to describe what we mean when we talk about culture, leading to considerable confusion. The word "culture" was once reserved
(2024-11-29). Greater Energy Levels by GOP Produce Victories Over Democrats. counterpunch.org 
Over thirty years ago, Republican historian and political analyst, Kevin Phillips, remarked that the "Republicans go for the jugular while the Democrats go for the capillaries." This serious disparity in political energy levels is rarely taken into account to explain election turnouts. The voluntary enfeebling of the Democratic Party started long ago. In 1970, writing
(2024-11-29). Why Israelis should use the cease-fire to read this book of Lebanese folktales. haaretz.com A collection of stories now out in Hebrew will give Israelis a rare glimpse into the hearts of their northern neighbors. Also, Ethiopian Jews' Sigd holiday and the Pride Film Festival in Be'er Sheva bring good cheer…
(2024-11-29). Co-opting Freedom: The Bitcoin Sleight Of Hand & The New AI Control Structure. thelastamericanvagabond.com Today the Independent Media Alliance brings you a panel focusing on the overlap of three main topics; the incoming Trump administration, Bitcoin as a potential strategic reserve, and artificial intelligence. Catherine Austin Fitts, Jason Bermas, Steve Poikonen and Ryan Cristián discuss the intersection of these three topics and what they mean for the future of
(2024-11-29). High Court Strips Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Its Legal Immunities and Tax Exemptions in Kenya. globalresearch.ca The High Court of Kenya has struck a critical blow against the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, suspending a series of highly controversial legal immunities and privileges recently awarded to it in the country.
(2024-11-29). Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty over Israel stalemate. haaretz.com Riyadh has shifted its focus to a smaller military deal with the U.S. as Israeli normalization talks stall over the war in Gaza…
(2024-11-29). Another Whitelash Election. counterpunch.org 
Even with high turnout, endorsements from top Republicans and former Trump aides, and outspending the Trump-Vance ticket by nearly $460 million, Democrats still lost the White House, as well as both Houses of Congress. What happened? Many are speculating what Democrats could have done differently. Some political pundits blame Joe Biden for not stepping down sooner, while others blame the
(2024-11-29). Endemic corruption destroying energy infrastructure in Ukraine. infobrics.org Ukraine's corruption is a structural issue that impacts the economy and now is even sabotaging warfare efforts. From Kyiv's perspective, the situation of course should not get any better with a US Republican administration under Donald Trump curbing aid.
(2024-11-29). Zelensky e sua equipe 'nà£o està£o prontos' para Trump. globalresearch.ca O desespero do regime de Kiev por causa da vitória republicana nos EUA parece cada vez mais claro. Os políticos em Kiev nà£o estavam preparados para a vitória de Donald Trump, pois apostavam que os democratas triunfariam na corrida em …
(2024-11-29). After Lebanon, Israel refocuses on south — Not to save the hostages, but to resettle Gaza. haaretz.com There is a chance that the emerging quiet in Lebanon, and Israel's success in forcing Hezbollah to dissociate itself from the events in Gaza, will generate new momentum in the Strip as well. That's related mainly to Donald Trump's arrival in the White House and the incoming President's claims that he is into ending wars, not starting new ones…
(2024-11-29). Ceasefire Falters as Israel Launches Airstrikes, Artillery Shelling on Southern Lebanon. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-29). What About the Ceasefire in Lebanon? globalresearch.ca Since Wednesday, November 27, a ceasefire has been in effect between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal, developed by France and the US, calls on both Hezbollah and the Israeli army to withdraw from southern Lebanon. | The truce is initially set …
(2024-11-29). Reshaping Global Governance: the Global South, BRICS and the West. infobrics.org BRICS' resilience should be understood in the context of the shifting international order, with geopolitical fragmentation providing the Global South with greater flexibility to pursue its strategic goals. For the West, engaging on the Global South's most pressing concerns may help to foster more constructive partnerships…
(2024-11-29). 'A dose of nature': Each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100. nationofchange.org Our new research puts a dollar value on the health benefits of visits to national parks within reach of the city of Adelaide in South Australia.
(2024-11-29). More 'Settled' Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com "Climate models have greatly overestimated the solar radiation actually reaching the Southern Ocean, largely because they are not capable of correctly simulating clouds. The work done here partially closes the longstanding knowledge gap between models and observations."
The two sides emphasised the importance of African coordination in the development and implementation of advanced technologies…
Kisumu ,Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya's President, William Ruto says it is shameful that countries in East Africa are importing fish from China yet Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are endowed with the largest Lake in Africa. Ruto says Lake Victoria, which is Africa's largest lake by area, and the world's largest tropical lake should be able to provide …
On Wednesday evening, a group of paramilitary colonizers stormed Khirbet Hamsa in the Northern Plains of the occupied West Bank. According to human rights activist Aref Daraghma, the paramilitary colonizers invaded the area, photographing residents' structures and dwellings before inspecting their ID cards. Earlier that day, occupation forces had invaded Khirbet Hamsa, seizing citizens' property, …
The In a statement carried by the state news agency, the ministry thanked Turkish authorities for "their cooperation in arrestin…
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Some Charlotte, N.C., airport workers sleep in their cars. Others bed down in U-Hauls. Some doze off at night on the airport's own seats. They can't afford rent on a one-bedroom apartment. A gray-haired older woman barely can, but only by cutting down on her food and medicine. Welcome to what workers who toil …
WASHINGTON—Fouled up weather forecasts. Staff shortages slowing services. More workers dying of heat stroke on the job. More pollution, which leads to more asthma and unclean water. Cut down school lunches, with none in the summer. Veterans not getting VA health care. More hate crimes. Weaker labor laws and enforcement. Those are just some practical …
In the dying days of his administration, President Biden must have needed a reminder by his officials on November 22. He had to decide whether Nicaragua still poses an "unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States". Presumably he agreed that it does, because he renewed its status 
COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis "Flashpoint" in a foreign news story usually brings to mind the Middle East or the border between North and South Korea. It is not a term usually associated with New Zealand but last week it was there in headline type. News outlets around the world carried reports of the Hƒ´koi and…
Por: Capítulo Venezuela, World BEYOND War, 27 de Noviembre 2024. | El capítulo de Un Mundo Más Allá de la Guerra en Venezuela, organizó una serie de talleres a las comunidades del Estado Bolivariano de Miranda, con el fin de mostrar la relación entre el colonialismo y el imperialismo, y sus amenazas a la Paz global. | Estas sesiones estuvieron a cargo de la coordinadora del capítulo Luz Mena, quien abordó durante sus presentaciones el debate sobre la forma en que el imperialismo actual como el principal promotor de guerras en el mundo, extendiendo sufrimiento y muerte a los pueblos en el mundo. | Durante la ac…
On Wednesday, illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers invaded Palestinian orchards in Yasuf village, east of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part, and cut down at least 100 olive trees. Wael Abu Madi, the head of Yasuf Village Council, stated that the colonizers cut more than 100 trees, some of which were planted by Palestinians …
The last chapter of our book Fester is called "The Next Plague." We wrote it to warn everyone in prison administration, prison litigation, and politics, that if considerable reforms are not sought—like an aggressive 50% reduction in prison population—the next plague will provoke calamities similar to COVID-19. Yet two new pieces of information suggest that things 
WASHINGTON—Trade unions offered mixed reactions to Republican President-Elect Donald Trump's most recent two Cabinet nominees: Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., who lost her re-election bid to a labor-endorsed Democratic state lawmaker in an anti-MAGA tide in Oregon, and retired Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., the second Fox "News" commentator Trump wants in his Cabinet. In general, reviews …
Egypt welcomed on Wednesday the Israel-Lebanon In an official statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said "that the deal could contribute to de-escalation in the region by applying the 
Intensive search and rescue operations continued for the third consecutive day as the fate of seven missing people, including two British nationals, is still pending after As of late Tuesday, 
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Since the United Arab Emirates (UAE) normalised diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020 through the But their sense of security in the UAE may change as a result of this month's killing of Although not all the important facts surrounding the murder are clear, this deadly episode has created a situation…
President-elect Donald Trump recently announced his nomination of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of Labor. She is one of only three House Republicans to co-sponsor the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and one of only eight Republicans to co-sponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Both bills would help reform …
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On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men and abducted four others, in the city of Tubas and the Al-Far'a refugee camp, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the city of Tubas and the Al-Far'a refugee camp south of the city, …
On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the town of Ethna, west of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part, and demolished the home of a slain Palestinian man. Media sources said the army surrounded the town and installed roadblocks before many Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded it. They added that the soldiers demolished …
Two journalists were injured by Israeli gunfire while reporting from the southern Lebanese town of According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), the attack occurred as the journalists were covering the return of residents to Khiam, a town that had seen heavy fighting. | The NNA said that Israeli forces in Khiam opened fire on the group of journalists, injuring two of them. | Video journalist Abdelkader Bay, one…
Tens of thousands of Under the terms of the deal that brought the war to a halt, the Lebanese military started reinforcing its presence in the country's south. | The war escalated after nearly a year of cross-border fire launched by Hezbollah in support of its Palestinian al…
The truce, which began at 4: 00 am (0200 GMT), should bring to a halt a war that has hundreds of thousands into displacement in the country, and plunged the region into further chaos. | The Israeli army warned soon after the ceasefire began that residents of south Lebanon should not approach Israeli army positions and villages its forces had ordered…
In video footage widely shared online, the soldiers break into the church at night with torches and mimic the religious imagery on the walls, before going on to imitate a bride and groom at the altar while holding microphones. | The soldiers then procee…
Nearly two months after Israel invaded Lebanon, a "fragile" ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Under the deal, Israel says it will withdraw troops from Lebanon's south over a 60-day period, though Lebanese writer Lina Mounzer says "this is already being contradicted by the behavior and the directives of the Israeli army," which continued to bomb Lebanese civilian areas through the waning hours of official hostilities. Thousands of displaced Lebanese are now returning to southern Lebanon, hoping that their homes are still standing. Many are mourning the nearly 3,80…
Many out there are confused by the sudden Ceasefire between the IDF and Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, given that one of Hezbollah's initial early operational imperatives was to not relent its military pressure on Israel until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza. That prospect seems more unlikely now, though some hold out hope that this …
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Baghdad – Impunity for As the country's private security industry shifts ever more into local hands, with a focus on protecting energy installations in the southern part of the country, a case involving incidents from over 20 years ago has now resulted in millions being awarded to surv…
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COMMENT | JAMES MBUGA | In a pivotal moment for the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA), Dr. Ben Ssenkeera stands as a beacon of hope and progress, contesting for the presidency with a visionary plan that promises to uplift the association to unprecedented levels of excellence. As the UVA heads to elections in Mbarara, the veterinary community …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans whose Yaka meters have not been upgraded should not panic as Energy minister, Ruth Nankabirwa says there is still room to have them upgraded. Nankabirwa, while speaking to journalists in Kampala on Tuesday said Umeme and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have made significant progress in upgrading Yaka …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outspoken Butambala Woman Member of Parliament has demanded to know the security personnel who stripped her almost naked during the fracas in the chamber of parliament. Hajat Aisha Nalule Kabanda told the House that she was victim of the unknown security personnel who stormed the chambers and forcefully ejected …
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Dr. Constantine Rupiny as the new Bishop of the Nebbi Diocese. A distinguished theologian and pastor, Fr. Rupiny brings decades of experience in ministry and academia to his new role. "His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed bishop of the diocese of Nebbi the …
Reach A Hand Uganda conducts a community outreach in Lungujja to commemorate 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world unites to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) held a community outreach in Lungujja under the theme "Breaking the Silence." The …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has ruled that the State Minister for Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi has a case to answer about the charges levied against him arising from the mismanagement of iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga on Wednesday said that there …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court has pushed the case in which Former Kampala Capital City Authority top officials are accused of 57 counts arising from the Kiteezi landfill tragedy that killed more than 30 people. They are: Former Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her Deputy Engineer Edward Ssali Luyimbazi, and the …
Lusaka, Zambia | THE INDEPENDENT | Zambia and Orlando Pride striker, Barbra Banda has been named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024. Barbra Banda is already a global superstar after playing for Zambia at two Olympic Games and at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, however her profile has since hit new heights since signing …