(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" uwidata.com West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I asked Viacheslav Matuzov, …
(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. counterpunch.org 
An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate
(2024-08-22). Activists rally online in support of satirist Bassem Youssef. newarab.com 
Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of
(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict. haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
(2024-08-22). US carrier, warships arrive in West Asia amid prospect of Iran, Hezbollah response to Israel. presstv.ir US aircraft carrier arrives in the West Asia region amid the country and the Israeli regime's fears of Iran and Hezbollah's pending response to Tel Aviv's assassination of senior resistance figures.
(2024-08-22). The Quiet Success of the Israel Divestment Movement. yesmagazine.org Grassroots efforts to divest local U.S. taxpayer dollars from Israel over its ongoing genocide of Palestinians are gaining steam.
(2024-08-22). U.S. Aircraft Carrier With F-35 Jets Reaches Middle East As Iran Mulls All-Out War On Israel | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran Vs Israel | Israel Attack: The US military increased its presence in the Middle East amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike on Israel. USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group reached the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on August 22. It is equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets and is also accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
(2024-08-22). New Cuban Missile Crisis-like episode on the way – this time in Germany. infobrics.org Beyond economic suicide, Europe is now placing itself at risk, militarily. With the deployment of American nuclear warheads to Germany, the world becomes a less safe place, and the future looks darker.
(2024-08-22). Insurance Company AXA Divests From Israel's Banks and Largest Arms Manufacturer. truthout.org In a resounding victory for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the French multinational insurance company AXA has sold its investments in all major Israeli banks and divested from Israel's largest weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. The news was confirmed by a new report published by the corporate accountability group Ek≈ç, which is part of the coalition that's been… |
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Houthi Attack Burns Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze & Drifting In Red Sea | Iran Proxy's Hodeidah Revenge. hindustantimes.com Houthi rebels attacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea a day after Israel struck Hodeidah port in Yemen. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the oil tanker with 25 crew members on board came under repeated attacks, resulting in fire. The attack was said to be the most serious in the Red Sea in recent weeks.
(2024-08-22). Activists push AXA to divest from Israeli banks over Gaza war. newarab.com 
The move has been hailed as a major victory for the The
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu's Son On Iran's Radar? Israeli PM's Son's Miami Apartment Locked Down After… | Watch. hindustantimes.com Security scare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son in the United States amid tensions with Iran. Yair Netanyahu's Miami home was put under lockdown after a warning about a suspicious object, according to Israel's N12. Residents received a message from the building management and police department telling them to stay indoors and not to go near the windows. A resident told N12 that the building's WhatsApp group was filled with rumours of bombs.
(2024-08-22). 'Smash Hamas' vs. 'Bring them home': How Israeli hostages became pawns in an ugly political game. haaretz.com Activists calling to release the hostages held in Gaza feel the urgency as a matter of their core national identity, while on the Israeli right, the belief is that any deal will work to incentivize Hamas. If only these dilemmas were on the minds of Netanyahu and his ministers…
(2024-08-22). US Major Sponsor of Terrorism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson slammed the US government as the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism, the only regime that has used atomic bombs against civilians, and the main supporter of the criminal Israeli regime.
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" unitedworldint.com Russia's perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the …
(2024-08-22). Iran probe finds Raisi helicopter crash caused by weather. newarab.com 
Iran's investigation into the The
(2024-08-22). Iran's parliament approves Pezeshkian's unity cabinet. newarab.com 
Iran's parliament approved President In contrast to former President Ebrahim Raisi's
(2024-08-22). 28 killed as bus carrying Pakistan pilgrims crashes in Iran. newarab.com 
At least 28 "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night,"
(2024-08-22). Mariners rescued from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Yemen's
(2024-08-22). Hirak Rif prisoners left out of Morocco's recent royal pardon. newarab.com 
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
(2024-08-22). OAS Tries To Put Pressure on Venezuela, ALBA-TCP and ALBA Movements Call for Respect of Venezuela's Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The nearly-defunct OAS held a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Venezuela and passed a US-proposed resolution on the same day. | On Friday, August 16, the Organization of American States, OAS, passed a resolution to request that the Venezuelan CNE publish the electoral tallies from the July 28 presidential election. The The resolution was proposed by the Un…
(2024-08-22). OAS Tries To Put Pressure on Venezuela, ALBA-TCP and ALBA Movements Call for Respect of Venezuela's Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The nearly-defunct OAS held a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Venezuela and passed a US-proposed resolution on the same day. | On Friday, August 16, the Organization of American States, OAS, passed a resolution to request that the Venezuelan CNE publish the electoral tallies from the July 28 presidential election. The The resolution was proposed by the Un…
(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights. popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
(2024-08-22). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times. scheerpost.com 
Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current progressive cycle of governments and weakness of the left in Latin America today.
(2024-08-22). Wuhan zoo welcomes first baby flamingo. ecns.cn A baby flamingo hatched in an incubator at Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom recently, marking the first successful captive breeding of the species in Hubei province.
(2024-08-21). Wuhan zoo welcomes first baby flamingo. ecns.cn A baby flamingo hatched in an incubator at Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom recently, marking the first successful captive breeding of the species in Hubei province.
(2024-08-22). Tuesday 8/27: "Bad Faith": Film & Talk – White Christian Nationalism Threat to Nov. Election & Democracy. indybay.org Virtual screening and discussion…
(2024-08-22). Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison | Meanwhile, private ambulances and health centres trade patients, police shut down Goethe Institute in Tehran, and nurses go on nationwide strike demanding better pay | | A woman in Barce…
(2024-08-22). Reading James Baldwin in a time of American decline. mronline.org 
Baldwin theorizes whiteness as the psychology of empire.
(2024-08-22). Iran's parliament approves all members of president's cabinet. muslimmirror.com TEHRAN, Iran : The Iranian parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the ministerial nominees of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. All 19 ministers nominated by Pezeshkian received the vote of confidence from the country's top legislative body, clearing the way for the formation of the new cabinet. Pezeshkian, a former reformist lawmaker …
(2024-08-22). Cuba's President congratulates Radio and Uneac anniversaries. plenglish.com On the day of #RadioCubana, a centenary force that continues to be fundamental in the vital exercise of communication, congratulations to all radio workers in the country, with the sincere hug of someone who has always felt like your colleague, the president wrote on X social media. | In another message on X, celebrating six decades of Uneac, Diaz-Canel recalled the words of the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, who defined that organization as '… that renunciation of passions, that renunciation of selfishness, personalism and ambitions', where the work of each one is the work of all. | This yea…
(2024-08-22). Over 50,000 Cuban women are engaged in science and technology. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) More than 50,000 Cuban women were engaged in science and technology activities in 2023, the National Statistics and Information Bureau (ONEI) informed on Thursday.
(2024-08-22). Cuba reports no smallpox cases. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The national director of Epidemiology of the Cuban Public Health Ministry, Dr. Francisco Duran, informed today that the country is not currently registering cases of smallpox (MPOX), but is maintaining surveillance.
(2024-08-22). Iran will 'resolutely' continue to boost defense, deterrence power: Defense chief. presstv.ir Iran's new defense chief says the country will resolutely continue to promote its defense and deterrence power.