United World International(2024-11-05). DPRK, The land of smiles and wonders — Pt. 2: All for the masses.unitedworldint.com Ideological teachings, the Victory Museum, and how the Korean War reminds of the current Ukraine conflict. By Stary Shakhtyor Every day in the evening and morning in Pyongyang, the melody of the song dedicated to Kim Il-sung plays on loudspeakers. The whole city listens to this tune. The synopsis of the song is as follows. …
United World International(2024-11-05). Argentina: The government reaches a year in office, attacking the people and surrendering sovereignty.uwidata.com By Oscar Rotundo, Buenos Aires / Argentina Many speculators announced the end of the government in at least six months, but as the days went by, what seemed to be crumbling, has been consolidated thanks to betrayal and corruption within the traditional political class. President Javier Milei stated at the event held for the 60th …
United World International(2024-11-05). DPRK, The land of smiles and wonders — Pt. 2: All for the masses.uwidata.com By Stary Shakhtyor Every day in the evening and morning in Pyongyang, the melody of the song dedicated to Kim Il-sung plays on loudspeakers. The whole city listens to this tune. The synopsis of the song is as follows. A Korean (North Korean, to be more precise) soldier is lost, having been separated from his …
Carmen Russell-Sluchansky(2024-11-05). Kamala Harris makes final pitch for White House in Philly to 30,000 on Rocky steps.whyy.org Tens of thousands of people stood in 50-degree weather as Vice President Kamala Harris made her closing argument of the presidential election in a near midnight speech on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, after another blitz around the state. | Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am performed " Harris called on the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection to come out strongly on Election Day, a bid for the mostly Democratic city to turn out and help her build an urban bulwark in…
Guest Blogger(2024-11-05). A Kamala Victory Means Green New Deal Lawfare.wattsupwiththat.com With preelection forecasts favoring a Republican takeover of the Senate, it's quite likely a president Kamala Harris would not move landmark climate laws through Congress. That means she would have to think creatively about birddogging energy companies, and siccing the Justice Department on them is a likely step.
Luis Andres Henao, Adriana Gomez Licon(2024-11-05). Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pa. of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico.whyy.org The day before Election Day, 17-year-old girl Carmen Hernandez held a cardboard sign with the Puerto Rican flag outside Trump's rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, a city that is two-thirds Hispanic. | "What you call trash is our treasure," the sign read. | While Trump's campaign had quickly distanced itself from a comic's slam on Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage," Kamala Harris' campaign and other Democrats spent the last hours of the 2024 campaign in the nation's largest battleground state linking him to the joke. | Harris devoted much of her final full day on the campaign trail to reaching Latino voter…
_____(2024-11-05). Coalition of 54 Countries Urges UN to Halt Arms Transfers to Israel.truepublica.org.uk By TruePublica Editor: The pressure is mounting on the issue of arms and weapons exports to Israel as it relentlessly continues the killing of innocent civilians in its quest to finish the terrorist group Hamas and expand its military activities across the Middle East. The UK announced that it was suspending certain weapons sales to …
Guest Blogger(2024-11-05). Mining Industry Needs $2.1 Trillion Dollars in New Investment to Meet Net-Zero Demand for Raw Materials.wattsupwiththat.com Despite the growth in metals supply over the last decade, BloombergNEF's (BNEF's) annual Transition Metals Outlook finds that there are still not enough raw materials to meet growing demand. This supply squeeze could slow the adoption of clean energy technologies. In order to meet the demands of a net-zero emissions world, BNEF estimates $2.1 trillion is needed in new mining investments by 2050.
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR(2024-11-05). When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?whyy.org This story originally appeared on Election Day is this Tuesday, but for various reasons, we may not get the results that night. | One such hold-up is the work it takes to process and count mail-in ballots. | Because each state has different rules regarding the timel…
Johnny Perez-Gonzalez(2024-11-05). 'It's self-governed': Former Del. police barracks transformed into tent community to support people experiencing homelessness.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In the shadows of a former state police barracks in southern Delaware, a new kind of community has quietly taken root. | Once known as Tent City, this pilot program from the group Code Purple offers shelter, essential hygiene services and case management for people without homes in southern Delaware's coastal communities. Now called "Tharros Village," after the Greek word for courage and determination, Code Purple site director Mike Agnew said the village is an experiment in…
Kenny Cooper(2024-11-05). In Bucks County, Pa. Sen. Bob Casey and N.J. Sen. Cory Booker make final election push.whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? On the eve of "I don't want to overstate this and I don't want to add even more pressure on your shoulders but — wow," Casey said, addressing a packed Bucks County firehouse. "When you look at some of the numbers in the…
Marc Levy(2024-11-05). Pennsylvania is home to 5 heavily contested races for the U.S. House.whyy.org Pennsylvania is home to five heavily contested races for the U.S. House, contests that will be critical to determining control of a narrowly divided chamber where Democrats need a net pickup of four seats to take control. | Three of those five races are in eastern Pennsylvania, where Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Reps. Susan Wild and Matt Cartwright are defending their seats in districts that are A fourth district is in southern Pennsylvan…
Marc Levy(2024-11-05). Casey and McCormick square off in Pa. race that could determine Senate control.whyy.org Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race between three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will help determine control of the chamber Tuesday in a battleground state contest that is one of the nation's most expensive this year. | Casey, perhaps Pennsylvania's best-known politician and the son of a former two-term governor, is seeking a fourth term after facing what he has called his toughest reelection challenge yet. Casey, 64, is a stalwart of the state's Democratic Party, having won six statewide elections going back to 1996, including serving as the state's auditor general and treas…
Randall Chase(2024-11-05). Lisa Blunt Rochester could make history with a victory in Delaware's U.S. Senate race.whyy.org The U.S. Senate race in Delaware carries the potential of a historic first for residents and their congressional delegation in Washington. | U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, a Democrat, faces Republican Eric Hansen and independent Michael Katz in Tuesday's Senate contest. | Should Blunt Rochester win, she would become the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the Senate. Only three other
Randall Chase(2024-11-05). Democrat Matt Meyer and Republican Michael Ramone square off in Delaware's gubernatorial contest.whyy.org Democrats are hoping to extend their decades-long hold on the Delaware governor's office in Tuesday's election, while the Republican candidate is hoping for an upset that would offset Democratic control of the state Legislature by putting a member of the opposite party in the state's top executive office. | The contest pits Democrat Matt Meyer against the GOP's Michael Ramone. | Meyer currently serves as chief executive of New Castle County, Delaware's most populous county. Ramone is a businessman and entrepreneur who currently serves as House minority leader in the General Assembly. | Democrats control both cham…
United World International(2024-11-05). Argentina: The government reaches a year in office, attacking the people and surrendering sovereignty.unitedworldint.com Essential policies of the Milei Government. By Oscar Rotundo, Buenos Aires / Argentina Many speculators announced the end of the government in at least six months, but as the days went by, what seemed to be crumbling, has been consolidated thanks to betrayal and corruption within the traditional political class. President Javier Milei stated at …
WHYY News staff(2024-11-05). New Jersey 2024 general election results.whyy.org See full results from New Jersey's 2024 general election, including races for president and the U.S. House and Senate.
WHYY News staff(2024-11-05). Pennsylvania 2024 general election results.whyy.org See full results and maps from Pennsylvania's 2024 general election, including races for the U.S. Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer and beyond.
newarab(2024-10-30). Israel's 'inhumane' ban on UNRWA causes outrage worldwide.newarab.com Israel faced an international backlash on Tuesday after its parliament approved a bill banning the main Despite global concerns, including from Israel's ally the United States, lawmakers in the Knesset overwhelmingly voted to ban the The lawmakers al…
newarab(2024-10-30). Israeli strike kills over 100 in Gaza amid ire as UNRWA banned.newarab.com A single Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 143 Palestinians since dawn, with medical sources saying 132 of those were killed in the north of the Strip, where Israel has imposed an over three-week long siege. | Many Palestinians remain trapped under the rubble, as there ar…
Mohammad Jamel, Middle East Monitor.(2024-10-30). What Is Going On At The International Criminal Court?popularresistance.org The International Criminal Court has never faced such scandalous pressure since its establishment. Even when an arrest warrant was issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin, the head of a nuclear state, we did not see major threats being made against the ICC and its staff as we are seeing now. | The court has been rightfully criticised for its procrastination and slowness over issues linked to Palestine. Since the referral of numerous crimes to the ICC in June this year, the Office of the Chief Prosecutor has not acted at the same level that it has done in other situations, especially in cases related to Af…
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Japan restarts reactor damaged in 2011 earthquake.ecns.cn Amid protests, Tohoku Electric Power Co on Tuesday restarted the Onagawa nuclear power plant's No 2 unit in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, more than 13 years after the reactor was damaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The Canary(2024-10-30). Labour just railroaded a secretive US-UK nuclear treaty renewal deal.thecanary.co The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) said it condemns the government's outrageous railroading through parliament of the renewal of the US-UK Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA), the secretive treaty that underpins the nuclear 'special relationship' between London and Washington. The MDA: under a cloak of secrecy In force since 1958, the MDA allows for the transfer […] | By
UMMID(2024-10-30). ISS research provides breakthrough in cancer treatment.ummid.com International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory in collaboration with biotechnology startup MicroQuin has conducted a space based 3D cell culture research which paves the way for treatment of all types of cancers.
Giorgio Cafiero(2024-10-30). How Biden's West Asia policy helped fuel a regional war.peoplesdispatch.org Despite the Biden administration's efforts to incentivize Netanyahu to calibrate Israel's attack on Iran, the White House has proven unwilling to use its leverage to rein in Israel's war machine…
Democracy Now!(2024-10-30). Democracy Now! 2024-10-30 Wednesday.democracynow.org Headlines for October 30, 2024; Report from Pennsylvania: Marc Lamont Hill on Harris's Closing Speech & Dangers of a Trump Victory; Imara Jones: Transphobia Is "Key Pillar" of Trump's Push for a "Patriarchal Fascist Regime" | Headlines for October 30, 2024; Report from Pennsylvania: Marc Lamont Hill on Harris's Closing Speech & Dangers of a Trump Victory; Imara Jones: Transphobia Is "Key Pillar" of Trump's Push for a "Patriarchal Fascist Regime"…
Sonali Kolhatkar(2024-10-30). Trump and Musk are a match leading us to Hell.nationofchange.org The two dangerous demagogues are openly colluding with one another to seize political power so they can milk taxpayers and dismantle government regulations that protect the public.
Editor(2024-10-30). Media hawks make case for war against Iran.mronline.org The media hawks are flying high, pushing out bellicose rhetoric on the op-ed pages that seems calculated to whip the public into a war-ready frenzy.
Editor(2024-10-30). "Soundtracks to the Struggle 3" drops amid censorship attempts: Lowkey talks to Mintcast.mronline.org A tireless fighter for justice, Lowkey's tracks have become anthems in the anti-war movement, particularly in the struggle for Palestine liberation. "Soundtrack to the Struggle 3" is no different and provides a political snapshot in time, taking on issues such as the genocide in Gaza, the persecution of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, and the pervasive surveillance power of our smartphones.
Drake Myers, Fight Back News!.(2024-10-30). Public Employees Pass Strong Resolution To Divest From Apartheid Israel.popularresistance.org St. Paul, MN — MAPE, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, is an independent union representing approximately 15,000 employees of the State of Minnesota. At their October 26 delegate assembly, MAPE approved a resolution titled "Supporting a Ceasefire and Divestment in Israel-Palestine." It included strong steps towards divesting both MAPE and Minnesota's State Board of Investments (SBI) from apartheid Israel. The MAPE Ceasefire Caucus organizing team had conversations with nearly every delegate over the last six weeks in preparation for the vote, which ended up with 82 for, 49 against, with 1…
Ali Salam(2024-10-30). Army Shoots a Palestinian Near Tulkarem, Abducts Three Near Qalqilia.imemc.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian man near Tulkarem and abducted three others in the city of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Occupation forces shot a Palestinian citizen on Tuesday, while he was near the Apartheid Wall, built on stolen lands north of Tulkarem. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society …
Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss.(2024-10-30). Israel's Genocide Day 388: Ongoing Israeli Assault In Northern Gaza.popularresistance.org The last functioning hospital in northern Gaza has officially stopped functioning after Israeli forces raided it over the weekend, arresting all but two of its medical staff and damaging parts of the hospital premises. | On Saturday, Israeli forces began to raid the hospital, ordering patients and medical staff to leave its wings and descend to the courtyard. Israeli soldiers then separated the men from the women and arrested dozens of Palestinians, including all of the hospital's staff except one nurse and the hospital's Director, Dr. Husam Abu Safiyeh.
Ben Norton(2024-10-30). BRICS Expands, Adds 13 New 'Partner Countries' at Historic Summit in Russia.orinocotribune.com The Global South-led organization BRICS is growing. More and more countries support the group's mission: to build a multipolar world, with BRICS held a summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, where 13 new "partner nations" were accepted. | At this historic meeting, China's President Xi Jinping referred to BRICS as "a vanguard for advancing global governance reform" and "reform of…
Binoy Kampmark(2024-10-30). Cattle Dog Gusto: How Bluey Conquered the United States.counterpunch.org For decades, the cultural phenomenon known as Americanisation has taken place with diffusing ease. Momentum was gained with the retreat of communism from Europe's eastern states with the end of the Cold War and the eventual termination of the Soviet Union in 1991. Global brands of Americana from fizzy drinks to Dallas became pervasive cultural presences. Not even children's programming
News Desk, The Cradle.(2024-10-30). Israeli Lawmakers Vote To Ban UN Agency For Palestinian Refugees.popularresistance.org The Israeli Knesset on 28 October passed two laws banning the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) from operating inside Israel, Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and occupied East Jerusalem. | In a 92-10 vote, the Knesset approved the first law, which says that the UN agency cannot "operate any institution, provide any service, or conduct any activity, whether directly or indirectly." Moments later, lawmakers voted 87-9 for the second law, which states that no Israeli government official or agency may contact UNRWA, effectively prohibiting Israeli officials from providing services or dealing with UN employees.
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(2024-10-30). Working People Place Cost Of Living As Top Concern In US Elections.popularresistance.org Just eight days remain until the people of the US head to the polls to decide their next president. The economy and inflation continues to be the top issue for voters by far, with eight in ten registered voters saying the economy will be very important to their vote according to the Pew Research Center. According to Gallup, the economy is the most important out of 22 issues voters were polled on, including "terrorism and national security", immigration, education, healthcare, and crime. | If one were to read exclusively the mainstream media, one would get the impression that all is well with the economy, that inf…
Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance.(2024-10-30). What Venezuelans Think About Their Presidential Election.popularresistance.org It's been nearly three months since the Venezuelans went to the polls on July 28, and there is still contention domestically and abroad regarding the winner of the presidential election. This is not unexpected. | The US has not recognized the legitimacy of the previous two presidential elections in Venezuela and had announced way before this election that if Washington's chosen candidate lost, it could only be because of fraud. | The official Venezuelan electoral authority (CNE) declared incumbent President Nicolás Maduro the winner with 52% of the vote. The nearest contender, the US-backed Edmundo Gonzalez Urrut…
WSWS(2024-10-30). Macron visits Morocco as NATO-Russia war spreads across Africa.wsws.org Macron's "strategic framework" is a proposal to use Morocco as a source of cheap qualified labor and logistics to boost French corporations' profits and increase French imperialism's influence in the contested areas of the Sahel and West Africa more broadly.
scorinoco(2024-10-30). Argentinian Analyst Atilio Borón: Role of BRICS Is Now More Important Than Ever (Interview).orinocotribune.com The leaders of the Global South and East are raising their voices for a common purpose: a multilateral, equitable and fairer world, in which the most vulnerable nations and the developing countries can unite and join forces to achieve a change. At the recently concluded 16th BRICS Summit that took place in the Russian city of Kazan, for three days leaders of emerging economies and special guests discussed the most pressing issues that the world is facing today, including sustainable development, eradication of poverty, adaptation to climate change, unilateral sanctions as a political weapon, and the war in the Mi…
Frank Bergman(2024-10-30). Bill Gates Calls for 'Vaccine Misinformation' to be Censored in Real-Time by AI.globalresearch.ca Global Research Note: | Amply documented Bill Gates has instructed the WHO Director General Tedros to engage in several waves of Misinformation since the outset of the Covid Crisis. | The Lies and Fabrications pertaining to the alleged Covid Pandemic, the Lockdown, …
Abayomi Azikiwe(2024-10-30). BRICS Declaration Reinforces Call for Multipolarity.globalresearch.ca A three-day gathering (October 22-24) held in the city of Kazan in the Russian Federation represented the 16th Annual Summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Plus (BRICS). | At present there are nine governments that have officially joined …
Ahmed Adel(2024-10-30). Biden Wants to Join Harris' Election Campaign But Kept Away by Her Team.globalresearch.ca United States President Joe Biden has sought to participate in the presidential campaign of his vice president, Kamala Harris. However, the Democrat's team has kept him on the sidelines, believing his presence will harm her chances of overcoming Republican …
Ahmed Adel(2024-10-30). Concerts, Restaurants, Nightlife — Kiev Regime Hunting for Conscripts.globalresearch.ca Ukraine is struggling to recruit troops to reinforce its front lines amid thousands of casualties in nearly three years of conflict. Under these conditions, the Kiev regime is hunting for recruits in places that were once off-limit, such as "upscale …
If Americans Knew(2024-10-30). Israeli Legislature Votes to Ban Critical UN Humanitarian Aid Group.globalresearch.ca Monday was the twenty-fourth consecutive day of the Israeli occupation forces' aerial, ground, and naval bombardment of northern Gaza. The siege has included blocking supplies of food, water, medicine, and fuel, destroying homes, demolishing entire residential blocks, attacking hospitals, and …
Prof Michel Chossudovsky(2024-10-30). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic.globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
Steven Sahiounie(2024-10-30). Hezbollah and Lebanon After Nasrallah.globalresearch.ca Many expected Hezbollah to dissolve into disarray after its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was assassinated on September 27 by Israeli airstrikes, but Hezbollah fights on in Lebanon and has increased its attacks on Israel since Nasrallah's death. Nasrallah's death motivated …
Rhoda Wilson(2024-10-30). DMSO is the ivermectin for strokes and neurological damage.expose-news.com Dimethyl sulphoxide ("DMSO") is the other ivermectin. It is equally as unknown as ivermectin once was and perhaps equally miraculous. It was first discovered in the late 19th century as a byproduct …
newarab(2024-10-30). Activists demand Netflix reinstates Palestinian films.newarab.com Activist group CODEPINK is set to deliver a petition to Earlier this month, 19 films which were part of the "Palestinian Stories" collection on Netflix, were removed from the streaming giant's platform. | In a statement,…
mforinoco(2024-10-30). Swift Accountability for Cultural Genocide.orinocotribune.com By Hannan Hussein — Oct 26, 2024 | "Israel's" underlying goals are to empower illegal Zionist settler violence in the occupied West Bank and wants the world to overlook its identity theft and demolition in Gaza. | In a scathing new report, the Palestinian Ministry of Endowments
mforinoco(2024-10-30). US Treats Georgia as Its Colony — Maduro.orinocotribune.com "The United States after the elections in Georgia interferes in its internal affairs as if it is a colony, in the modern world no one understands this and does not want to see it," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said. | "Georgia, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, took a path closely linked to the United States,
Randolph Borges(2024-10-30). Maduro: Veto by Brazil's Foreign Ministry Will Not Silence Venezuela.orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, confirmed that the country belongs "by nature" to the new multipolar world that has already been born and that, in his words, "we helped create." Similarly, he condemned the last-minute veto made by a Brazilian official of Venezuela's entry into BRICS. | In the 64th edition of his program Con Maduro +, the president said that before the start of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, "of the 10 full members, we had guaranteed the vote of nine members," but the work carried out by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and Foreign Minister Yván Gil had already ensured Brazil's vote.
Andrew Korybko(2024-10-30). Brazil's Reported Veto Of Venezuela's BRICS Partnership Request Popped The PT's Narrative Bubble.pressenza.com The Venezuelan Question is a black-and-white issue: one either supports Lula and Biden's regime change efforts in Venezuela, with each advancing this in their own but still coordinated way, or they support Maduro and Putin's defense of Venezuela's independence and sovereignty. | Brazil's ruling Workers' Party (PT per its Portuguese abbreviation) has presented itself as an Ibero-American champion of multipolarity since its inception, as has its leader President Lula since his first term began in 2003, but these narratives are now challenged like never before after last week. Brasil de Fato cited diplomatic sources…
Marianella Kloka(2024-10-30). Members of Progressive International in emergency mission to Palestine.pressenza.com Today, an emergency international delegation arrived in Palestine to investigate Israel's systematic violation of international law and the extensive pattern of forced disappearances, detainee torture, and political incarceration of Palestinian civilians, activists, and children as young as 12 years old. | The delegation—coordinated by Progressive International, the National Lawyers Guild of the United States, and the International Association of Democratic Lawyers—brings together legal experts, human rights defenders, and parliamentary representatives from around the world.In the link below the forme…
Pressenza Philippines(2024-10-30). A Lasting Impact: Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project Wraps Up with Milestones in Women's Health and Rights.pressenza.com Metro Manila, Philippines- —The Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project marked its impactful six-year journey with a vibrant closeout event titled "YES SHE DID! A Celebration of the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project's Journey Towards Change" at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on October 24, 2024. | Attended by representatives from various organizations, government agencies, and community members, the celebration highlighted the significant strides made in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and preventing gender-based violence (GBV) among women and girls in marginalized…
Pressenza Philippines(2024-10-30). The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Sagada: The Philippine Experience.pressenza.com The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence began in San Jose, Costa Rica on October 2, 2024, the International Day of Nonviolence, fifteen years after the 1st World March. Now traveling across the five continents, the World March base team representative, Wilfredo Alfsen entered the Philippines, and together with local advocates, came together to sound a call for peace, an urgent call, given the wars and armed conflicts still ongoing in the world today, not to mention all the forms of violence we see around us every day. | After visiting two cities—Malolos, and Baguio City, the World March entered the to…
newarab(2024-10-30). French court overturns ban of Israeli companies at defence trade fair.newarab.com A Paris commercial court on Wednesday threw out a French government decision to ban Israeli companies from setting up stands or exhibiting hardware at the Euronaval defence trade fair, according to a decision seen by AFP. | The court ordered the organisers "to suspend the execution of the measures adopted against the Israeli exhibiting companies whose stands were prohibited at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition until the closing date of the exhibition", the judgment said. | Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz hailed court verdict as a "significant victory against the unjust and undemocratic decision by the French…
newarab(2024-10-30). Hamas says will discuss Gaza truce plan for Israel withdrawal.newarab.com A Hamas official said Wednesday that the group would discuss any ideas for a "We have not officially received any comprehensive proposal. We are prepared to engage with any ideas or proposals presented to us, provided they ultimately lead to an end to the war and a withdrawal by the army from the (Gaza) Strip," the official told news agency AFP. | The official, who preferred to remain anonymous, ad…
newarab(2024-10-30). Iran appoints first Baluch governor in restive province.newarab.com "Mansour Bijar was chosen as the governor of Sistan-Baluchistan," government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said after a cabinet meeting. | Bijar, 50, hails from the Baluch community, a mainly Sunni Muslim ethnic group in a majority Shiite country. | His appointment follows an attack in Sistan-Baluchistan that killed at least 10 policemen, later claimed by the Sunni jiha…
newarab(2024-10-30). Israel minister 'proposed killing Lebanon PM' over drone attack.newarab.com An Israeli minister has reportedly proposed the assassination of According to Israel's Channel 13, Transportation Minister Miri Regev suggested the killing of Mikati during an Israeli security cabinet meeting on Monday, during which the cabinet members were debating the possibility of carrying o…
newarab(2024-10-30). Protesters demand Gaza ceasefire at Harris speech in Washington.newarab.com US pro-Palestine protesters interrupted Groups of demonstrators appeared throughout the crowd, with videos on social media capturing chants of "Stop Arming Israel!" and "Arms Embargo Now!" | The protests led by advo…
newarab(2024-10-30). Saudi hosts meeting of new group pushing for Palestinian state.newarab.com Saudi Arabia on Wednesday hosted the first meeting of a new "international alliance" to press for the establishment of a Palestinian state. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said nearly 90 "states and international organisations" were taking part in the two-day meeting in Riyadh. | "A genocide is happeni…
newarab(2024-10-30). Saudi minister says reforms 'on track' despite 'challenges'.newarab.com "We're not shying away from the challenges ⚪ challenges in relation to human resource and ability to execute," Mohammed al-Jadaan told a panel at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, sometimes dubbed "Davos in the desert". | Because of these challenges the government was "recalibrating our plans", trying not to overh…
newarab(2024-10-30). Thousands evacuate Lebanon's Baalbek after Israeli threats.newarab.com Residents of The Israeli army issued threats to attack the historic city of Baalbek and its surrounding towns and villages, saying it was preparing attacks on alleged Hezbollah targets. | "The (Israeli army) will act forcefully against Hezbollah interests within your city and villages," military spokesman Avichay Ad…
newarab(2024-10-30). US: 'Horrifying' Israeli strike in Gaza that killed children.newarab.com The United States on Tuesday voiced concern about a "horrifying" "We are deeply concerned by the loss of civilian life in this incident. This was a horrifying incident with a horrifying result," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters, pointing to "reports of two dozen children killed" in the bombing that destroyed the five-story block in Beit Lahia. | "We have reached out to the go…
newarab(2024-10-30). Israel 'eradicating Hezbollah' means erasure for Lebanese Shia.newarab.com On September 17, Israel Before this attack, Israel focused its efforts on a policy of "slow killing" and collective punishment in South Lebanon following Hezbollah's announcement of the "Support Front" on October 8 2023. | Nevertheless, events following the attack marked the beginning of a new dangerous stage of…
newarab(2024-10-30). Israel's strikes on Iran: Calculated message or prelude to war?>.newarab.com In the early hours of 26 October, following more than three weeks of escalating tensions and rhetorical brinkmanship, Israel Dubbed 'Days of Repentance,' the military operation encompassed three coordinated waves of attacks focusing on
newarab(2024-10-30). Erdogan says Turkey aims to have "Steel Dome" air defence system.newarab.com President Tayyip NATO member Turkey has in recent years significantly reduced its dependence on external suppliers of defence equipment. It has become a leading manufacturer of armed drones for the global market and produces much of its own defence needs at home. | Speaking at a ceremony in Ankara to inaugurate the home-ma…
newarab(2024-10-30). Gulf states condemn Israel's UNRWA ban.newarab.com Gulf states Israel's parliament on Monday overwhelmingly voted to ban UNRWA from working in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem. | The lawmakers also pass…
newarab(2024-10-30). Iran moves to triple military budget amid Israel tensions.newarab.com Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani outlined the move that would see "a significant increase of more than 200 percent in the country's military budget" at a news conference in Tehran, without elaborating. | Tehran ha…
newarab(2024-10-30). Iraqis returning from Syria face torture: Amnesty.newarab.com Amnesty International on Tuesday said there were cases of "torture and ill-treatment" among The London-based human rights group said it documented cases involving seven men and one woman, de…
newarab(2024-10-30). Ireland urges EU to review Israel trade ties over UNRWA ban.newarab.com Ireland's Prime Minister The Irish leader criticised the Israeli parliament's "shameful" banning of the agency, which coordinates nearly all aid to The move has stirred a growing international…
newarab(2024-10-30). Libya and Italy sign slew of cooperation deals.newarab.com The accords were signed by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and his Italian counterpart, Georgia Meloni, during the Italian-Libyan Business Forum, being held in the capital Tripoli after a decade's hiatus. | Libya is still strug…
newarab(2024-10-30). Muslim men on 'no fly-list' lose appeal over FBI treatment.newarab.com A The second US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said the 16 agents were protected by qualified immunity, despite their "improper behaviour" and the three men's belief that Muslims in the United States had been unfairly targeted. | Circuit Judge Gerard Lynch wrote for a three-judge…
newarab(2024-10-30). Spain cancels purchase of police ammunition from Israeli firm.newarab.com Spain's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday it was cancelling a contract to buy ammunition from an Israeli firm, widening a Spanish pledge Cadena Ser radio earlier reported that the Guardia Civil police force had agreed to buy more than 15 million 9-mm rounds for six million euros ($6.48 million) from Guardian LTD Israel. | Spain said it would stop arms sales to Israel in October 2023 when Israel's war on the devastated territory began. | "The Spanish gover…
newarab(2024-10-30). Suspect in killing of three UK girls faces 'terrorism' charges.newarab.com The suspect in the devastating UK knife attack in July that killed three young girls was charged with producing a deadly poison and "terrorism" offences, British police said on Tuesday. | The new charges against Axel Rudakubana, 18, came after a search of his home where an Al Qaeda training manual was found, police said. | Rudakubana is accused of killing the three young girls aged between six and nine at a Taylor Swift dance event in Southport, murders which shocked the nation. | Police said the incident was still not being treated as terrorist related but said after searches of his home, Rudakubana had now b…
newarab(2024-10-30). UNRWA ban could kill more children in Gaza, UNICEF says.newarab.com Israel's decision to ban the U.N. relief agency A law passed by Israel on Monday to ban the UN Palestinian refugee agency from operating inside Israel has raised concerns about its ability to provide relief in Gaza The agency, which employs thousands of people in Gaza, provides…
newarab(2024-10-30). Uyghur rights body meets in Bosnia under tight security over threats.newarab.com A body fighting for The Germany-based World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a four-day conference until Sunday with several hundred delegates from 25 nations in a Sarajevo hotel – but few outside would have known. | There were no signs or placards, reception staff hes…
newarab(2024-10-30). It's time the UK protected Black history, instead of erasing it.newarab.com This Black History Month, it's important that we not only celebrate and honour Black achievements in the UK but also confront the ongoing attacks on Black history, academia, and Black representation. | The systematic efforts to erase our narratives from educational institutions and political discourse are happening in clear plain sight. | Two recent alarming cases, the axing of Professor Hakim Adi's Black history course and Professor Kehinde Andrews' undergraduate Black Studies program, raise an urgent need to safeguard and treasure Black history and counter an alarming wave of repression. | Professor Hakim Ad…
infobrics(2024-10-30). Disastrous month for Neo-Nazi junta forces as NATO assets fail across battlefield.infobrics.org Desertion, conscription dodging and even the refusal to go back home by Ukrainian POWs are widespread, with the Kiev regime trying to resolve the chronic lack of manpower with far stricter forced conscription and the introduction of more NATO personnel and foreign mercenaries in general. However, these are only temporary solutions that cannot ensure the Neo-Nazi junta's survival.
Areeb Ullah(2024-10-30). UK: Palestinian student wins appeal against decision to revoke her visa.middleeasteye.net UK: Palestinian student wins appeal against decision to revoke her visa | Court says Home Office violated Manchester student Dana Abuqamar's human rights | | Email disclosures showed that the then immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who is one of two remaining candidates in the Conservativ…
Sebastian Ben-Daniel(2024-10-30). How many other Shuva'el Ben-Natans are in Gaza now, fired up with enthusiasm?middleeasteye.net How many other Shuva'el Ben-Natans are in Gaza now, fired up with enthusiasm? | Prominent Israeli writer Sebastian Ben-Daniel (John Brown) says Israel's military is full of soldiers intent on carrying out horrific abuses, supported by ministers and the public |
Eric Zuesse(2024-10-30). Substack De-Platformed Me With No Explanation.dissidentvoice.org I posted articles at Substack during April 11 to October 12 of 2024, a total of 202 news-reports and commentaries, during those 184 days, but then Substack removed my password and would not enable me to create a new one. When a reader-comment is posted to one of my articles, I'm no longer able to …
Stuart Littlewood(2024-10-30). What Do You Say to Your Pro-Israel MP?dissidentvoice.org I recently signed a letter drafted by Amnesty UK to MPs which included this message: "The human rights violations taking place in Gaza have long been at catastrophic levels. Despite knowing this, the UK still hasn't suspended all transfers of arms to Israel. Stopping some arms isn't enough, there should be no loopholes and no …
Veterans for Peace(2024-10-30). End Washington's New McCarthyism!dissidentvoice.org In April, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6408: "An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations." It was introduced in the Senate as S. 1436. It sounds benign, but it reaches well beyond any narrowly defined or momentarily intended targets. If enacted into law, …
Adam Fishbein(2024-10-30). October 2024 Jobs Preview: What to Expect.cepr.net The July job report — with its weak job growth and rise in the unemployment rate to 4.3 percent — had many analysts worried about the prospect of an imminent recession. The August job report provided a somewhat better picture, with 142,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticking down to 4.2 percent. The September report …
Jason Ditz(2024-10-30). Israel Begins Intense Attack on Major Lebanese City of Baalbek.news.antiwar.com Earlier today, Israel issued a total evacuation order for the entire Lebanese city of Baalbek, a major city and metro area in the east which is home to a population of over 200,000 people. It's also a very ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to a lot of ancient ruins, which are …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-10-30). BRICS Post-Kazan: A Laboratory of the Future.libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The much-awaited BRICS heads of state meeting in Russia's Kazan did not disappoint. The multilateral institution has finally brought bite and substance to many of the global financial and political conundrums that have long-challenged a genuine reshaping of the global order. The Russian presidency of BRICS 2024 could not have chosen a more…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-10-30). Evo Morales Denounces the Beginning of State Terrorism in Bolivia.libya360.wordpress.com Evo Morales Threatens Armed Uprising in Case of Arrest Agencia EFE The former president of Bolivia is accusing the current government of targeting him, both with judicial proceedings and assassination attempts. Bolivia's former president Evo Morales assured in an interview with EFE that if the government arrests him there will be an "uprising" against the…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-10-30). The Perils of Silence on the Forced Displacement of Palestinians: Escalating Zionist Crimes.libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah In response to a question from an attendee at a meeting of the Jewish Agency's Executive Committee in 1938—ten years before the establishment of the Israeli entity—David Ben-Gurion stated his stance on forced displacement: "I support compulsory transfer, and I don't see anything unethical about it." For 76 years under Israeli occupation, Palestinians have…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-10-30). Weaponizing Aid: How USAID and the Global Fragility Act Sustain U.S. Imperialism in Libya.libya360.wordpress.com Tunde OsazuaOn Friday, April 29, 2022, USLBA hosted a meeting with U.S. officials and U.S. corporate executives to discuss the implementation of the Global Fragility Act in Libya to "prevent conflict and promote stability". Photo: The U.S.-Libya Business Association. The Global Fragility Act is a mechanism through which the US gives itself the authority to…
infobrics(2024-10-30). The BRICS Macroeconomic Policy Mix.infobrics.org The stimulus unleashed by China provided a major boost to China's market indexes, raising hopes that the country's target of 5% growth this year could still be within reach. Amid this elation there are cautionary voices that point to the insufficiency of stimulus measures as well as the need for fiscal policy to deliver more targeted support to the economy…
infobrics(2024-10-30). The Impact of BRICS Expansion in the Middle East.infobrics.org The BRICS group is one of the most prominent emerging economic and political blocs on the global stage, especially following the announcement of expanding its membership to include countries from the Middle East and North Africa, such as Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and Iran, although Saudi Arabia has not yet officially joined…
infobrics(2024-10-30). BRICS: Navigating a Complex Economic and Political Landscape.infobrics.org Initially formed as "BRIC" — Brazil, Russia, India, China — and subsequently becoming "BRICS", with the addition of South Africa, this group of countries constitutes a unique coalition of emerging economies that collectively represent a significant counterbalance to the established economic powers of the West. Despite their collective identity, BRICS members are markedly different in many respects…
Basit Mahmood(2024-10-30). Nigel Farage set to speak alongside Steve Bannon.leftfootforward.org Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is set to speak alongside far-right former Trump advisor Steve Bannon who has just been released from jail. | The arch Brexiteer, who has been accused of not giving a toss about his constituents in Clacton since being elected in July, making repeated trips to the U.S. in order to support Donald Trump, will now be heading to New York in a few weeks, so that he can headline the New York Young Republican Club gala dinner on Wall Street on December 15th, the Mirror reports. | Tickets are priced between $500 to $30,000. Speaking at the event along with Farage is Bannon, who was jailed…
Basit Mahmood(2024-10-30). 5 key takeaways from Labour's first budget in 14 years.leftfootforward.org Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out her plans to rebuild Britain once more, as she set out Labour's policies to repair public services, help those struggling to make ends meet and repair the economy.
Chris Jarvis(2024-10-30). How Green, Independent, Lib Dem, SNP and Plaid Cymru MPs responded to the budget.leftfootforward.org MPs from across the political spectrum have been responding to the first Labour budget in 14 years announced by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. | Here's a quick rundown of what parties on the left have said about Labour's budget. | The Green Party: | While the Greens have praised some elements of the budget, they've been critical of it overall, with the party's co-leader Carla Denyer saying that Reeves delivered 'half measures'. She
IMEMC News(2024-10-30). Day 390: "Israeli Missiles Kill, Injure Dozens in Gaza"imemc.org On Wednesday, Day 390 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, besieged, and impoverished coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Media sources reported that the army struck many homes, buildings, and areas where families sheltered, resulting in dozens of casualties. In Khan …
IMEMC News(2024-10-30). Soldiers Attack Palestinian Schoolchildren In Al-Khader.imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers attacked schoolchildren in the town of Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Old City in Al-Khader and positioned their military vehicles in the "at-Tal" area after closing it. They added that the soldiers fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at the …
Ali Salam(2024-10-30). Israeli Forces Abduct Six Palestinians in Tubas, Nablus, and Bethlehem.imemc.org Israeli forces abducted six Palestinian citizens, including a child, on Tuesday, in the governorates of Tubas, Nablus, and Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Before dawn on Tuesday, occupation forces abducted a Palestinian young man after storming the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northwestern part of the West Bank. According to Kamal …
IMEMC News(2024-10-30). UPDATE Day 389: Horrific Massacre in Beit Lahia — 113 Killed.imemc.org On Tuesday, Day 389 of the Israeli genocide against the entire population of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army continued the bombing and shelling of various parts of the Gaza Strip, especially in the northern parts that remain surrounded and isolated, killing dozens of Palestinians, largely children and women. The death toll from the morning's …
United World International(2024-10-30). "Geopolitical approximation and coordination of BRICS members and partners"unitedworldint.com On the outcomes of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia Yunus Soner, Kazan, Russia The BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia has concluded. On its final day, after the presentation of the Kazan Declaration, we spoke to Pepe Escobar, Brazilian geopolitics expert specialized on Eurasian Affairs. Here's how Escobar summarized the outcomes of the summit. Okay, …
United World International(2024-10-30). "Geopolitical approximation and coordination of BRICS members and partners"uwidata.com Yunus Soner, Kazan, Russia The BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia has concluded. On its final day, after the presentation of the Kazan Declaration, we spoke to Pepe Escobar, Brazilian geopolitics expert specialized on Eurasian Affairs. Here's how Escobar summarized the outcomes of the summit. Okay, your basic takeaway of this summit, what happened here? It's …
Paul M. Renfro(2024-10-30). "I Am the Face of AIDS:" Ryan White and the Politics of Innocence in the History of HIV/AIDS.counterpunch.org While Ryan's "innocence" pushed the federal government to act on AIDS, the "guilt" of marginalized groups fueled the urge "to punish sick people for their alleged lack of moral purity," as one Philadelphia Daily News editorial put it. Specifically, the CARE Act contained punitive HIV criminalization and notification statutes and prohibited federal funding for needle-exchange programs.
Rosalyn R. LaPier(2024-10-30). My Family Lived the Horrors of Native American Boarding Schools: Why Biden's Apology Doesn't Go Far Enough.counterpunch.org On Oct. 25, 2024, Joe Biden, the first U.S. president to formally apologize for the policy of sending Native American children to Indian boarding schools, called it one of the most "horrific chapters" in U.S. history and "a mark of shame." But he did not call it a genocide. Yet, over the past 10 years, many historians and Indigenous scholars have said that what happened at the Indian boarding schools "meets the definition of genocide."
Thomas Drake(2024-10-30). A Duty to Warn America: A Face-off with a Future of Fascism?counterpunch.org Is it a time of historical reckoning for America, in this social media dominated age, riddled by lots of gaslighting hyperbole and rabbit-holed halls full of meme-filled mirrored walls? Is it just a caricatured stage play of days long political games with a crazy old man on one side telling people the country is like
Andrea Mazzarino(2024-10-30). What's at Stake in 2024 — from (My) Rural America.counterpunch.org Images of homes that collapsed under mudslides or falling trees, waterlogged farms, and debris-filled roads drove home (yes, home!) to me recently the impact of Hurricane Helene on rural areas in the southeastern United States. That hurricane and the no-less-devastating Hurricane Milton that followed it only exacerbated already existing underlying problems for rural America. Those would include federal insurance programs that prioritize rising sea levels
Imran Khalid(2024-10-30). Hamas Without Sinwar: a Setback or a Catalyst?counterpunch.org Ever since the October 7 attack last year, Israeli intelligence claimed that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's military leader, was hiding deep within Gaza's complex underground tunnels, using Israeli hostages as a strategic shield. They alleged that he was using these hostages as a deterrent to complicate any rescue attempt or targeted strike. Sinwar's elusiveness became almost
Iris Jamahl Dunkle(2024-10-30). Ten Facts About the Fearless Writer Sanora Babb.counterpunch.org Iris Jamahl Dunkle, author of Riding Like the Wind: The Life of Sanora Babb, shares ten intriguing facts about intrepid writer Sanora Babb — peerless author of midcentury American literature and remarkable rebel who challenged the era's social and political norms. In 1939, when John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath was published, it became an instant
Desiree Hellegers(2024-10-30). Photoshoot at El Mozote, El Salvador (Population 901 in 1981).counterpunch.org — In memory of Rufina Amaya It's a formal occasion. She has on gloves. She holds the infant's dress before her like she's choosing something for a baptism. It is, after all, a christening of sorts, a whole village to be assembled. It takes time to lay them all out, an array of special tools,
Enroutechnologies(2024-10-30). The best GPS Provider in Dubai.indybay.org En Route Technologies is a registered and approved vendor that offers services to clients using SecurePath Software. We ensure that the automobiles owned by our clients comply with all applicable laws and rules.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Asphalt pavement completed on Huangmaohai cross-sea link.ecns.cn Asphalt pavement on the cross-sea link, which is another artery in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Shenzhen-Zhongshan link, was completed Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). China files lawsuit against final EU ruling on anti-subsidy case: MOC.ecns.cn China does not acknowledge nor accept the European Union's final ruling on its anti-subsidy investigation into imports of Chinese electric vehicles and has filed a lawsuit under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). China, Canada mull more direct flights.ecns.cn China and Canada have agreed to increase direct passenger flights, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). High street stores battle back against online world.ecns.cn Brick and mortar stores are making a comeback in Europe, signaling a lessening of consumer desire for the convenience of online shopping. And with it, they are giving an economic shot in the arm to hard-pressed high streets.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). China against latest U.S.' restrictive investment measures.ecns.cn China firmly opposes the discriminatory investment restriction measures imposed by the United States particularly focusing on the high-tech sector, and will take countermeasures if necessary, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Finland's tourism sector welcomes China's visa-free policy.ecns.cn Finnish travel and tourism industry welcomed China's unilateral visa-free policy to Finland, expecting this change, announced on Tuesday, to significantly ease travel for Finnish citizens to China.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Commander Cai gears up for his record-breaking mission.ecns.cn Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, commander of the Shenzhou XIX mission, said he has been looking forward to returning to the Tiangong space station since his last orbital journey, during which he helped complete the massive outpost.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Sole female member prepares for 1st flight.ecns.cn Lieutenant Colonel Wang Haoze, a crew member of the Shenzhou XIX mission and China's first female spaceflight engineer, thanked her postgraduate mentor as she prepares for her maiden spaceflight.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Agri-food trading center to start construction.ecns.cn Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Agricultural Produce Trading Center will commence after a launch ceremony was held in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Scholarship quota for undergrads doubled.ecns.cn China has recently optimized scholarships and bursary granting systems to senior high school and college students with an aim of providing financial aid to youth pursuing higher education.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Typhoon Trami slaps Hainan on way out.ecns.cn The remnants of Typhoon Trami coupled with a cold air mass have triggered severe flooding in Hainan province, claiming three lives.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Typhoon Trami leaves 7 dead, 1 missing in China's Hainan.ecns.cn Typhoon Trami has claimed seven lives and caused another missing in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan, according to the provincial emergency management authorities on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Harbin hits 'home stretch' for Games.ecns.cn With venues ready, volunteers recruited and testing events underway, Harbin is nearly ready to take up its hosting duties for the 9th Asian Winter Games, with preparatory work almost done entering the 100-day countdown.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). China successfully launches Shenzhou-19 manned spaceship.ecns.cn A Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 4: 27 a.m. (Beijing Time), Oct. 30, 2024.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Insights丨Malaysian Dato' Ong Chong Yi: China helps ASEAN build sustainable competitiveness.ecns.cn In early October, the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits were held in Vientiane, Laos. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Dato' Ong Chong Yi, Executive Director of BRI Caucus for Asia Pacific (BRICAP), noted that strengthening both physical and digital connectivity will empower ASEAN to enhance its competitiveness, integrate more deeply into global supply chains, and build long-term resilience in an increasingly complex international and regional landscape.
ecns.cn(2024-10-30). Fences removed at Beijing Olympic Center Area to ease access.ecns.cn Nearby residents and tourists can easily traverse the Beijing Olympic Center Area, the main venue of the 2008 Summer Games and the 2022 Winter Games, since local authorities have arranged the removal of fences surrounding the area.
United World International(2024-10-30). Why nations succeed or fail: a Nobel cause.uwidata.com By Michael Roberts * Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson have been awarded the Nobel (really the Riksbank prize) in economics "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity." Daron Acemoglu is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Simon Johnson is a professor at the same university. And James …
Urban CNY News(2024-10-30). Empire State of Pride.urbancny.com Allies and Organizers are invited to attend New York State's first Conference for LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers (Syracuse, NY) —There is still time to register for New York State's first-ever conference for Pride organizers. In two weeks, Empire State of Pride will bring queer organizers and LGBTQ+ advocates together from across the state in Syracuse. The event aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and the learning of new techniques to empower communities and showcase their Pride across the state. Empire State of PrideDate: Friday, November 8, 2024Time: 7 AM — 6 PMLocation: Sky Amory, 351 S. Clinton. St, Syra…
The Canary(2024-10-30). Rehome the hounds: wildlife organisation calls for hunts to stop breeding hounds.thecanary.co Protect the Wild is calling for an immediate end to the breeding of hounds for use in the hunting industry. With the industry on its last legs, the organisation believes now is the time for it to — finally — show some compassion towards the hounds in its care by ceasing breeding and putting a […] | By
Hannah Sharland(2024-10-30). Andy Burnham just SHAMED the Labour government over the bus fare cap rise.thecanary.co Mayor Andy Burnham has slammed the brakes on Keir Starmer raising the bus fare cap in Greater Manchester. Of course, there's no small amount of irony that it was a Labour Party mayor showing up a Labour Party government for the short-sighted austerity-obsessed zealots they are. Bus fare cap: Burnham slams the brakes on the […] | By
Urban CNY News(2024-10-30). Kinney Drugs Explains New CDC Vaccination Guidance for Pneumonia & COVID-19.urbancny.com Gouverneur, NY — Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, has released a statement further explaining October 23 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding Pneumonia and COVID-19 vaccinations. Specifically, CDC lowered the recommended age for Pneumonia vaccination to age 50+ (from age 65+). In addition, CDC recommended that those aged 65+ as well as those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised receive a second dose of this year's (2024-2025 formula, KP.2) COVID-19 vaccine six months after receiving their first dose. Why Did CDC Make These Recommendat…
Nathan Spears(2024-10-30). Exploring Non-Surgical Alternatives to Hair Transplants.thecanary.co When considering solutions for hair loss, many individuals often think about a hair transplant in Turkey, known for its affordability and quality. However, not everyone is keen on the idea of undergoing surgery, whether due to medical reasons, the recovery period, or personal preferences. Fortunately, there are numerous non-surgical alternatives available that can effectively address […] | By
Steve Topple(2024-10-30). The Tories' legacy? The worst pay growth of any government for a century.thecanary.co The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on employee earnings show that real average annual wage growth was just 0.3% from 2010 to 2024, compared to 1.5% from 1997 to 2010. The average worker would be £117 a week better off had pay increased since 2010 at the same pace as between 1997 and 2010. […] | By
APR editor(2024-10-30). Pacific leaders' mission to Nouméa — Mapou says New Caledonia at 'turning point'.asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor A three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders, has wrapped up in Nouméa, and New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a "turning point". The semi-autonomous Pacific territory has been riddled with violent unrest since May. While tensions have reportedly eased for now,…
Medjool(2024-10-30). The ban on Glia's Emergency Medical Teams has been lifted.justpeaceadvocates.ca Over 3,500 people took up the call to write to their own elected official, to tell Canada to take action to lift Israel's ban on international humanitarian doctors is not only evil and cruel , it is also illegal and has to be challenged. 2024 October 30 — On 28 October, the Glia team was …
Crypto Cranium(2024-10-30). Teenager's Fatal Obsession with AI: The Dark Side of Tech.muslimskeptic.com As artificial intelligence rapidly progresses with time, we see several incidents unfolding that more closely resemble a sci-fi horror story than they do our modern reality. This time around, we have before us the story of a 14-year-old boy who was driven to commit suicide by an AI chatbot: A 14-year-old Florida boy killed himself …
Umm Khalid(2024-10-30). How to Raise Muslim Children: Happiness Is NOT the Goal.muslimskeptic.com Parents, be your child's parents and not your child's friend. Your child can have many friends, but your child only has ONE set of parents. Love your child, give him attention, affection, time, energy, conversation, eye contact, and genuine support. Be a loving and gentle parent. But this doesn't mean letting your child walk all …
Claire Elise Thompson(2024-10-30). 5 ways to get out the vote for climate in the final days before the U.S. presidential election.grist.org | | The vision: | "For so long, we've assumed that when the climate crisis got bad enough, everybody would just wake up, come together, and solve it in some grand 'kumbaya' moment — and that's not necessarily how the story will go. When crises get worse and scarcity gets worse, sometimes it gets harder to love your neighbor. And there is no doubt in my mind that the empathy and respect we will need for our fellow citizens in order to address the climate crisi…
Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy News Network(2024-10-30). This disaster relief nonprofit is pioneering a clean energy alternative to noisy, polluting generators.grist.org Seventeen days after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, tearing down power lines, destroying water mains, and disabling cell phone towers, the signs of relief were hard to miss. | Trucks formed a caravan along Interstate 40, filled with camouflaged soldiers, large square tanks of water, and essentials from pet food to diapers. In towns, roadside signs — official versions emblazoned with nonprofit relief logos and wooden makeshift ones scrawled with paint — advertised free food and water. | And then there were the generators. | The noisy machines powered the trailers where Asheville…
NEOB(2024-10-30). Government anchors economic growth strategy on four key areas.sanews.gov.za Government anchors economic growth strategy on four key areas | Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth. | This as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) speech that economic growth projections have been revised down from 1.3% to 1.1%. | Godongwana delivered the MTBPS speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "[Our] fiscal strategy sets to out to achieve the fiscal sustainability needed to support inclusive economic growth. | "It carefully weighs competing demands, making the…
NEOB(2024-10-30). Government to launch next phase of Operation Vulindlela.sanews.gov.za Government to launch next phase of Operation Vulindlela | Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms. | This is according to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) released by National Treasury on Wednesday. | Treasury explained that the country's economic growth prospects are closely tied to Operation Vulindlela and structural reforms to "improve competitiveness and productivity and boost investment". | "In its first phase, this initiative implemented 35 reform actions in five network industries, includ…
NEOB(2024-10-30). Government non-interest expenditure expected to increase.sanews.gov.za Government non-interest expenditure expected to increase | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. | He was delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy (MTBPS) statement speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | The increase is mainly attributed to: | Rollovers from the previous financial year, to the value of R2.1 billion. | R2.7 billion expenditure that was announced at the time of the main budget, mainly for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant. | Unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure of R2.1 billion, mainly for disaster relief. | A sp…
NEOB(2024-10-30). Revenue from tax collection to be lower than expected.sanews.gov.za Revenue from tax collection to be lower than expected | Revenue from tax collection in 2024/25 is expected to be down by R22.3 billion from National Treasury's estimations made in February this year. | This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "Over the next two years, the main budget revenue estimate has also been lowered by R31.2 billion. In the absence of faster growth and in the face of external risks, tax revenue will remain under pressure, forcing us to make difficult decisions on where to spend. | "
NEOB(2024-10-30). SA must manage debt better, says Godongwana.sanews.gov.za SA must manage debt better, says Godongwana | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Parliament that in order for government to achieve its goals of, amongst others, inclusive growth and reducing unemployment, the country must better manage its debt. | He was delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), in which he revealed that government debt is anticipated to exceed R6.05 trillion, or 75.5 % of gross domestic product (GDP), in 2025/26. | "Debt has risen too fast and is too high. We know that our debt is unsustainable, because debt-service costs have become the largest component of our spendi…
nosihle(2024-10-30). Government assigns funding for G20 Summit.sanews.gov.za Government assigns funding for G20 Summit | With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign additional funding to those departments that will be involved in the preparations., , "This is a rare opportunity that only comes around every 20 years. We intend to use our voice to promote a truly Africa-focused agenda," Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday in Parliament when tabling the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)., , South Africa will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025., , The G20 brings together the countries with the la…
nosihle(2024-10-30). Government to establish unit to deal with money laundering.sanews.gov.za Government to establish unit to deal with money laundering | As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre to strengthen efforts to exit the grey list. | "From the 2025 Medium‚ÄêTerm Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period onwards, funding will be reprioritised within the function to departments and entities to establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre," National Treasury's document on the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)…
nosihle(2024-10-30). Government looks into insurance for climate-related disaster events.sanews.gov.za Government looks into insurance for climate-related disaster events | Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability. | Tabling the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said climate-related disasters have intensified, damaging infrastructure and disrupting life. | "The increasing frequency and intensity of climate disasters is costly, and we must proactively work to reduce their impact on the fiscus and on society," the Minister said on…
nosihle(2024-10-30). Reforms to attract infrastructure investment.sanews.gov.za Reforms to attract infrastructure investment | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. | "Collectively, the infrastructure reforms will strengthen planning, appraisal, contracting, financing, and monitoring and evaluation. The outcome will be faster delivery of infrastructure that supports economic growth, the expansion of access to basic services and boosting job creation," Godongwana said on Wednesday. | Tabling the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament, the Minis…
nosihle(2024-10-30). Slow compliance with servicing Eskom debt a risk to debt write-offs.sanews.gov.za Slow compliance with servicing Eskom debt a risk to debt write-offs | National Treasury has warned that municipalities' slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs., , According to the National Treasury's document on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), success depends on municipalities maintaining a quarterly revenue collection rate of 85 %, which is below the National Treasury collection norm for local government of 95 %., , "Around 70 of the municipalities that had applied for debt relief have been approved. Between March and August…
SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-30). Israeli forces attack Progressive International delegation in West Bank.skwawkbox.org On Monday morning, Israeli armed forces attacked a delegation from leftist group Progressive International as it deployed to Qusra, Palestine. As they attended the local olive harvest, delegates were bombarded with tear gas and stun grenades by both settler armed forces and the Israeli army that accompanied them. Lead delegate and former mayor of Barcelona …
SKWAWKBOX (2024-10-30). Update from N Gaza — desperate Beit Lahiya sends distress call.skwawkbox.org We are without food, water, hospitals, doctors, civil defence. Desperate north Gaza town calls for urgent international assistance After last night's horrifying update from Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, the Beit Lahiya municipality has put out a desperate distress call to the international community as the town's functions and life support …
Urban CNY News(2024-10-30). CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Warns Businesses Against Selling Realistic-Looking Toy Guns Ahead of Halloween.urbancny.com AG James Urges Consumers to Report Retailers That Are Selling Realistic-Looking Toy Guns In Stores or Online New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert ahead of Halloween reminding businesses and online retailers that they cannot sell realistic-looking toy guns. New York law prohibits retailers from selling toy guns that are black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum-colored and look like a real gun. Toy guns sold in New York must be made in bright colors or made entirely of transparent or translucent materials. Realistic-looking toy guns can pose a danger to children and ca…
Urban CNY News(2024-10-30). John Mannion Makes Closing Argument In Final NY-22 Debate.urbancny.com Protect Women's Reproductive Freedoms, Secure The Border And Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Ensure Great Public Schools, Keep Our Communities Safe And Affordable, And A Promise To Be A Representative Who Works With Everyone To Deliver Results Syracuse, NY — In last night's fourth and final debate for New York's 22nd Congressional District hosted by CNY Central at Onondaga Community College, New York State Senator John W. Mannion made his closing argument to voters, vowing to restore the protections of Roe v Wade, secure the border and pass comprehensive immigration reform, ensure great public school…
Urban CNY News(2024-10-30). National Police Group Speaks Out Regarding Harmful Campaign Rhetoric Against Puerto Rican And African American Citizens.urbancny.com NABLEO Condemns Statements Made During Recent Political Campaign Rally San Juan Puerto Rico Image by Pixabay As a body of nearly 10,000 men and women of color, and specifically those of African American and Latino descent, employed as criminal justice practitioners throughout the nation, the members and Board of Directors of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. (NABLEO) have, since their inception, consistently taken an active stance against discriminatory practices in law enforcement, and other instances of social injustice that bring both division and discredit to those in the commun…
Urban CNY News(2024-10-30). The Time Is Now #GOTV Rally.urbancny.com Join us for an exciting event where we come together to make a difference in our community. The rally will take place on Sat Nov 02 2024 at 1: 00pm at OnaJava Cafe located at 1555 S Salina St. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take action. Let's make our voices heard and create positive change. Together, the time is now to get out the vote! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with dynamic individuals and be part of something bigger than ourselves. See you there! Saturday, November 2 1 — 2pm EDTOnaJava Cafe1555 South Salina Street Win With Black Women New York…
Abdullah Jallow(2024-10-30). The Struggle of a Lifetime -[How to Attain Sincerity While In Pursuit of Knowledge].salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: If one says: "Through what can sincerity in seeking knowledge be (attained)?" We say that sincerity in seeking knowledge can be (attained) by making an intention for the following: The fulfilment of …
United World International(2024-10-30). Why nations succeed or fail: a Nobel cause.unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 10 Min Read October 30, 2024 By Michael Roberts * Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson have been awarded the Nobel (really the Riksbank prize) in economics "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity." Daron Acemoglu is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of …
GABIK(2024-10-30). Mahlobo hails departmental and UNISA partnership.sanews.gov.za Mahlobo hails departmental and UNISA partnership | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has hailed a partnership between the Department of Water and Sanitation and the University of South Africa's (UNISA) to enhance the provision of clean and safe drinking water., , Mahlobo met with the UNISA College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET), led by the university's Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula, at the university's Science Campus in Florida, Johannesburg this week., , UNISA's Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS) is a strategic research ni…
The Onion Staff(2024-10-30). SATIRE: Michelle Donohoe and Felipe Rojas.theonion.com The newlyweds' ceremony included a memorial table for Michelle's grandmother who recently died upon hearing about the couple's interracial union.
The Onion Staff(2024-10-30). SATIRE: Timothée Chalamet Crashes Own Lookalike Contest.theonion.com Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest in Lower Manhattan, an event that drew hundreds of contestants, though Chalamet himself did not participate. What do you think?
Amos Harel(2024-10-30). Israel's defense chiefs say fighting in Gaza and Lebanon has run its course. Does Netanyahu agree?haaretz.com The defense establishment agrees that, given Israel's achievement and to avoid getting embroiled, Israel should seek to end the fighting on both fronts and secure the release of the hostages. The state of the Jabalya operation highlights the gaps between Israel's resolute rhetoric and facts on the ground…
Jack Khoury(2024-10-30). Israel's anti-UNRWA laws spark fresh fears among Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza.haaretz.com In the West Bank, concerns grow that the legislation could undermine the UN agency's ability to pay salaries, worsening already high poverty and unemployment rates. In Gaza, where the agency is the sole distributor of humanitarian aid, the law's impact could be even more severe…
Josh Breiner(2024-10-30). Ben-Gvir working with police chief to transfer Border Police units to National Guard.haaretz.com Several Border Police units have already been transferred to the commander of the new National Guard, and sources say that more are likely to follow. Border Police officers are unhappy with the plan, which was pushed through without a comprehensive discussion among top police officers…
Oded Yaron(2024-10-30). Satellite images gradually reveal results of Israel's strikes in Iran.haaretz.com Long-range radars and facilities for manufacturing solid fuel and boosters for advanced ballistic missiles; these are some of the Iranian military sites that were destroyed in the Israeli strike last weekend, as revealed by new satellite images…
Staff(2024-10-30). Israel at war, day 390: New Hezbollah chief says he will follow Nasrallah's war plan.haaretz.com In first TV speech as Hezbollah chief, Naim Qassem says that 'if Israel decides to stop the war, we will accept it under conditions that suit us' ‚ñ Sources: U.S. working on 60-day truce proposal for Lebanon ‚ñ IDF says it killed deputy commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force ‚ñ Hamas receives Israel-backed proposal for 30-day truce that would initially secure release of small number of hostages ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 390 days into the war…
____(2024-10-30). From Penthouse to Courtroom: The Redemption of Nishad Singh.devdiscourse.com In a striking courtroom decision, former FTX executive Nishad Singh was spared prison time on Wednesday, following his cooperation in one of the U.S.'s most significant financial fraud cases. Singh, once a close associate of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, assisted prosecutors by confessing his involvement.
____(2024-10-30). Colombian Court Lifts Suspension on Sirius-2 Gas Well.devdiscourse.com A Colombian court on Wednesday reversed a previous court order that had halted operations at the Sirius-2 gas well, formerly known as Uchuva-2, located off the country's Caribbean coast. The decision marks a significant shift in the legal battles surrounding the gas well.
____(2024-10-30). Diplomatic Tensions Flare: Venezuela and Brazil Clash Over BRICS Membership.devdiscourse.com The diplomatic discord between Venezuela and Brazil has taken a dramatic turn, with Venezuela accusing Brazilian authorities of jeopardizing their bilateral relations. Venezuelan officials claim that Brazil acted under U.S. influence by opposing Venezuela's bid to join the BRICS bloc at the recent summit in Russia.
____(2024-10-30). Judicial Exodus: Mexico's Supreme Court Shake-up.devdiscourse.com In an unprecedented move, eight of Mexico's Supreme Court justices have resigned following a sweeping constitutional reform that mandates judges to be elected by the public. The court announced these resignations on Wednesday, with significant implications for the judiciary system.
____(2024-10-30). Supreme Justice: Voter Purge Sparks Controversy Ahead of Election.devdiscourse.com In a significant turn leading up to the November 5 election, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated Virginia's removal of approximately 1,600 individuals from its voter rolls. Virginia officials claimed these individuals were not U.S. citizens, igniting debates as the decision was contested by President Joe Biden's administration and voting rights advocates.
____(2024-10-30). Ashlyn Krueger Steps In for Jessica Pegula at Billie Jean King Cup Finals.devdiscourse.com Jessica Pegula, currently ranked sixth in the world, will not participate in next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Spain, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday. In her place, Ashlyn Krueger has been chosen to join the American team.
____(2024-10-30). Meta's Mixed Signals: High Revenue Meets Rising AI Costs.devdiscourse.com Meta Platforms, the proprietor of Facebook, surpassed third-quarter revenue and profit expectations, yet sent mixed signals due to anticipated increases in infrastructure spending for artificial intelligence.
The Independent(2024-10-30). 357 persons in Luwero bit by foxes, cats and dogs.independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleast 357 persons have been bitten by animals within Luwero district in a period of nine months, a health report shows. According to the health department report, 325 people were bitten by domestic animals and 32 persons by wild animals. The animals are mostly dogs, wild foxes and cats. The …
The Independent(2024-10-30). 9 hacked to death in Kagadi.independent.co.ug Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine people have been hacked to death in Kagadi District. The incident happened on Tuesday in Muzizi cell, Kyaterekera town council. Unknown people armed with machetes raided the village at 9 pm and started hacking people indiscriminately. They later fled to an unknown destination. The dead persons include men, women …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Absa partner with Rotary and My Tree Initiative to plant trees in schools.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, Rotary Uganda and My Tree Initiative Organization, have launched a schools greening programme aimed at engaging 90,000 students in planting and nurturing 120,000 trees across 183 primary schools. Under the theme "Sustainable Growing of 120,000 Trees in Primary Schools", this Programme aims to combat climate change and …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Different But One Celebrates 27th Anniversary.independent.co.ug This year's edition pays gratitude to the founders of the annual event but also showcases the works of these senior artists alongside that of the new generation artists at the College ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the usual energy, excitement and spirit …
The Independent(2024-10-30). EU funded sh20 billion food production scheme for Karamoja launched.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sh20 billion food security and production project for Karamoja to be funded by the European Union, has been launched today. The three year project that aims to sustain food production on large scale in Karamoja sub-region, was launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Under Secretary, Ronald …
The Independent(2024-10-30). KKids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors win top prizes in Ecobank Challenge.independent.co.ug Ecobank Uganda Honors Community Heroes Through the #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has announced the three winning organizations in their newly launched #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month. Karothk Kids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors Uganda take home a total cash prize of sh2 million, each selected …
The Independent(2024-10-30). UN envoy lauds UPDF for peace interventions.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, Susan Ngongi Namondo, has extoled Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for its distinguished contribution to peace missions in the region. Namondo, who was meeting the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said UPDF has been a force to rely on …
The Independent(2024-10-30). West Nile leaders urge community to embrace Wendi mobile wallet to boost the region's economic potential.independent.co.ug Over 7500 SACCOs targeted for the financial inclusion drive Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The West Nile community has been called upon to embrace digital transformation as a gateway to economic empowerment, citing Wendi mobile wallet as a key driver towards scaling up financial inclusion in the region. This appeal was made during the …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Why Sudanese refugees may not go back home even when peace is restored.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sudanese refugees in Uganda and other countries are worried that even when peace returns to their homes, they might not be able to go back. This is because, according to studies, there are sustained efforts by powers there to confiscate the land they occupied before the conflicts, especially the 2003 …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Actions speak louder than words as Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony.independent.co.ug OPINION | Xinhua | Real Madrid likes to define itself as a 'Club Senor' — literally a gentleman that represents the most sporting behavior — but events on Monday have shown that words are one thing and actions are another. The club decided at the last minute to boycott the award ceremony for the Ballon …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Catholic church investigates Virgin Mary appearance claims.independent.co.ug Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since last week, Catholic believers in Nalyamagonja-Manyangwa, Gayaza in Wakiso District, have flocked to a home where it's claimed that the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, appeared during a rosary prayer gathering. Alex Kamoga, a resident of the area who claims to have been present during the event, shared with …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Compassionate industrialist Ratan Tata dies at 86.independent.co.ug He cared about employees and citizens as well as profit OBITUARY | THANKOM ARUN | Professor of Global Development and Accountability, University of Essex Ratan Tata, who has died at the age of 86, was a giant of global industry, whose interests included cars, steel, hotels, travel and tea. But he was also hailed as a visionary …
The Independent(2024-10-30). General Musuguri, who led 1979 Liberation war, dies at 104.independent.co.ug President Samia Suluhu Hassan salutes former Tanzania CDF Mwanza, Tanzania | DAILY NEWS TANZANIA | Former Chief of Defence Forces, General David Musuguri, 104, has passed away in Mwanza, where he was going under treatment. President Samia Suluhu Hassan soon after conveyed a message of condolence to Tanzania's Chief of Defence Force, General Jacob Mkunda following …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Kisoro Woman MP By-election: Election of UPC flag bearer flops.independent.co.ug Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Election of a Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party flag bearer to contest for Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament on Tuesday flopped after candidates clashed over the voting method and presence of ineligible voters. UPC party supporters converged at Bamboo Gardens in Kisoro municipality to elect the flag bearer. …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Mpox: Sex workers, boda boda riders affected most.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority has revealed an increase in the cases of Mpox disease in the city with the Kawempe division recording the highest numbers of 56 cases. Overall, the most affected job category are the sex workers and boda boda riders. Richard Walyomu, the incident commander of Mpox …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Ten Hag sacking shows 'short-termism', lack of coherent plan at Manchester United.independent.co.ug OPINION | Xinhua | Manchester United's decision to sack coach Erik ten Hag in the wake of Sunday's 2-1 defeat to West Ham United could be titled "Chronicle of a sacking foretold" because for so long it has seemed as if the former Ajax boss was on borrowed time, with the club only waiting for …
The Independent(2024-10-30). The IoB's Role in Shaping Shopping, Media, and Even Politics.independent.co.ug Source Every click, scroll, and tap contributes to an invisible web of data collection that influences your decisions. This phenomenon, known as the Internet of Behaviors (IoB), is quietly reshaping various aspects of our lives. It goes beyond tracking online behavior to predicting and even influencing future actions using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral …
The Independent(2024-10-30). Uganda Baati launches another phase of skilling program in Tororo.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation has launched the second phase of its Economic Empowerment Skilling Program targeting out-of-school youth in Tororo District. The initiative aims to address pressing social issues, including high youth unemployment and teenage pregnancies, by equipping young people with practical, employable skills. Following the …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-10-30). Adapting to life after spinal cord injury with rehab and determination.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What began as a creative backyard project changed Laurie Reese's life forever. An avid gardener, Laurie envisioned turning an unused outhouse on their property into an ideal garden shed. So on a November day in 2007, Laurie's husband, Pete, used their skid loader to move the structure. While Laurie was guiding Pete, she noticed the outhouse was wobbling, so she put her hands out to steady it. That's when the structure fell over, trapping Laurie…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-10-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cardiac amyloidosis?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis shortly after his 70th birthday. It's difficult to pronounce let alone understand. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Am I at risk if it is genetic? ANSWER: Amyloidosis is a rare condition defined by the abnormal production of proteins that bind together to form amyloid proteins. These amyloids can gather in different organs throughout the body, including the heart, liver and kidneys. When amyloids form in the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-10-30). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic performs its first paired living liver donation People can donate up to 70% of their liver because the liver has the unique ability to regenerate itself within a month. While paired living donation is commonly used for kidney transplants, it is relatively rare for liver transplants. Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic's first paired living liver donation,…
Ideological teachings, the Victory Museum, and how the Korean War reminds of the current Ukraine conflict. By Stary Shakhtyor Every day in the evening and morning in Pyongyang, the melody of the song dedicated to Kim Il-sung plays on loudspeakers. The whole city listens to this tune. The synopsis of the song is as follows. …
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By Stary Shakhtyor Every day in the evening and morning in Pyongyang, the melody of the song dedicated to Kim Il-sung plays on loudspeakers. The whole city listens to this tune. The synopsis of the song is as follows. A Korean (North Korean, to be more precise) soldier is lost, having been separated from his …
This story originally appeared on Election Day is this Tuesday, but for various reasons, we may not get the results that night. | One such hold-up is the work it takes to process and count mail-in ballots. | Because each state has different rules regarding the timel…
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Israel faced an international backlash on Tuesday after its parliament approved a bill banning the main Despite global concerns, including from Israel's ally the United States, lawmakers in the Knesset overwhelmingly voted to ban the The lawmakers al…
A single Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 143 Palestinians since dawn, with medical sources saying 132 of those were killed in the north of the Strip, where Israel has imposed an over three-week long siege. | Many Palestinians remain trapped under the rubble, as there ar…
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The damage at the base in Shahroud raises new questions about Israel's attack early on Saturday, particularly as it took place in an area previously unacknowledged by Tehran and in…
Spain's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday it was cancelling a contract to buy ammunition from an Israeli firm, widening a Spanish pledge Cadena Ser radio earlier reported that the Guardia Civil police force had agreed to buy more than 15 million 9-mm rounds for six million euros ($6.48 million) from Guardian LTD Israel. | Spain said it would stop arms sales to Israel in October 2023 when Israel's war on the devastated territory began. | "The Spanish gover…
The suspect in the devastating UK knife attack in July that killed three young girls was charged with producing a deadly poison and "terrorism" offences, British police said on Tuesday. | The new charges against Axel Rudakubana, 18, came after a search of his home where an Al Qaeda training manual was found, police said. | Rudakubana is accused of killing the three young girls aged between six and nine at a Taylor Swift dance event in Southport, murders which shocked the nation. | Police said the incident was still not being treated as terrorist related but said after searches of his home, Rudakubana had now b…
The UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine In her report to the UN General Assembly, The report emphasised "genoc…
Israel's decision to ban the U.N. relief agency A law passed by Israel on Monday to ban the UN Palestinian refugee agency from operating inside Israel has raised concerns about its ability to provide relief in Gaza The agency, which employs thousands of people in Gaza, provides…
A body fighting for The Germany-based World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a four-day conference until Sunday with several hundred delegates from 25 nations in a Sarajevo hotel – but few outside would have known. | There were no signs or placards, reception staff hes…
The war in Of those, 11 million are internally displaced and 3.1 million have fled to neighbouring countries, Amy Pope, director-general of the IOM, said in a press briefing from Port Sudan. The number of the displaced had increased by 200,000 since September…
This Black History Month, it's important that we not only celebrate and honour Black achievements in the UK but also confront the ongoing attacks on Black history, academia, and Black representation. | The systematic efforts to erase our narratives from educational institutions and political discourse are happening in clear plain sight. | Two recent alarming cases, the axing of Professor Hakim Adi's Black history course and Professor Kehinde Andrews' undergraduate Black Studies program, raise an urgent need to safeguard and treasure Black history and counter an alarming wave of repression. | Professor Hakim Ad…
UK: Palestinian student wins appeal against decision to revoke her visa | Court says Home Office violated Manchester student Dana Abuqamar's human rights | | Email disclosures showed that the then immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who is one of two remaining candidates in the Conservativ…
How many other Shuva'el Ben-Natans are in Gaza now, fired up with enthusiasm? | Prominent Israeli writer Sebastian Ben-Daniel (John Brown) says Israel's military is full of soldiers intent on carrying out horrific abuses, supported by ministers and the public | 
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The two sides discussed opportunities for Emirati investments in Egypt and exchange of experience in water resources management…
The released topography map underscores the importance of groundwater sources…
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On Wednesday, Day 390 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, besieged, and impoverished coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Media sources reported that the army struck many homes, buildings, and areas where families sheltered, resulting in dozens of casualties. In Khan …
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers attacked schoolchildren in the town of Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Old City in Al-Khader and positioned their military vehicles in the "at-Tal" area after closing it. They added that the soldiers fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at the …
Israeli forces abducted six Palestinian citizens, including a child, on Tuesday, in the governorates of Tubas, Nablus, and Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Before dawn on Tuesday, occupation forces abducted a Palestinian young man after storming the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northwestern part of the West Bank. According to Kamal …
On Tuesday, Day 389 of the Israeli genocide against the entire population of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army continued the bombing and shelling of various parts of the Gaza Strip, especially in the northern parts that remain surrounded and isolated, killing dozens of Palestinians, largely children and women. The death toll from the morning's …
While Ryan's "innocence" pushed the federal government to act on AIDS, the "guilt" of marginalized groups fueled the urge "to punish sick people for their alleged lack of moral purity," as one Philadelphia Daily News editorial put it. Specifically, the CARE Act contained punitive HIV criminalization and notification statutes and prohibited federal funding for needle-exchange programs. 
On Oct. 25, 2024, Joe Biden, the first U.S. president to formally apologize for the policy of sending Native American children to Indian boarding schools, called it one of the most "horrific chapters" in U.S. history and "a mark of shame." But he did not call it a genocide. Yet, over the past 10 years, many historians and Indigenous scholars have said that what happened at the Indian boarding schools "meets the definition of genocide." 
Is it a time of historical reckoning for America, in this social media dominated age, riddled by lots of gaslighting hyperbole and rabbit-holed halls full of meme-filled mirrored walls? Is it just a caricatured stage play of days long political games with a crazy old man on one side telling people the country is like 
Images of homes that collapsed under mudslides or falling trees, waterlogged farms, and debris-filled roads drove home (yes, home!) to me recently the impact of Hurricane Helene on rural areas in the southeastern United States. That hurricane and the no-less-devastating Hurricane Milton that followed it only exacerbated already existing underlying problems for rural America. Those would include federal insurance programs that prioritize rising sea levels 
Ever since the October 7 attack last year, Israeli intelligence claimed that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's military leader, was hiding deep within Gaza's complex underground tunnels, using Israeli hostages as a strategic shield. They alleged that he was using these hostages as a deterrent to complicate any rescue attempt or targeted strike. Sinwar's elusiveness became almost 
Iris Jamahl Dunkle, author of Riding Like the Wind: The Life of Sanora Babb, shares ten intriguing facts about intrepid writer Sanora Babb — peerless author of midcentury American literature and remarkable rebel who challenged the era's social and political norms. In 1939, when John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath was published, it became an instant 
Allies and Organizers are invited to attend New York State's first Conference for LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers (Syracuse, NY) —There is still time to register for New York State's first-ever conference for Pride organizers. In two weeks, Empire State of Pride will bring queer organizers and LGBTQ+ advocates together from across the state in Syracuse. The event aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and the learning of new techniques to empower communities and showcase their Pride across the state. Empire State of PrideDate: Friday, November 8, 2024Time: 7 AM — 6 PMLocation: Sky Amory, 351 S. Clinton. St, Syra…
Gouverneur, NY — Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, has released a statement further explaining October 23 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding Pneumonia and COVID-19 vaccinations. Specifically, CDC lowered the recommended age for Pneumonia vaccination to age 50+ (from age 65+). In addition, CDC recommended that those aged 65+ as well as those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised receive a second dose of this year's (2024-2025 formula, KP.2) COVID-19 vaccine six months after receiving their first dose. Why Did CDC Make These Recommendat…
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor A three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders, has wrapped up in Nouméa, and New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a "turning point". The semi-autonomous Pacific territory has been riddled with violent unrest since May. While tensions have reportedly eased for now,…
| | The vision: | "For so long, we've assumed that when the climate crisis got bad enough, everybody would just wake up, come together, and solve it in some grand 'kumbaya' moment — and that's not necessarily how the story will go. When crises get worse and scarcity gets worse, sometimes it gets harder to love your neighbor. And there is no doubt in my mind that the empathy and respect we will need for our fellow citizens in order to address the climate crisi…
Seventeen days after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, tearing down power lines, destroying water mains, and disabling cell phone towers, the signs of relief were hard to miss. | Trucks formed a caravan along Interstate 40, filled with camouflaged soldiers, large square tanks of water, and essentials from pet food to diapers. In towns, roadside signs — official versions emblazoned with nonprofit relief logos and wooden makeshift ones scrawled with paint — advertised free food and water. | And then there were the generators. | The noisy machines powered the trailers where Asheville…
On Monday morning, Israeli armed forces attacked a delegation from leftist group Progressive International as it deployed to Qusra, Palestine. As they attended the local olive harvest, delegates were bombarded with tear gas and stun grenades by both settler armed forces and the Israeli army that accompanied them. Lead delegate and former mayor of Barcelona …
We are without food, water, hospitals, doctors, civil defence. Desperate north Gaza town calls for urgent international assistance After last night's horrifying update from Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, the Beit Lahiya municipality has put out a desperate distress call to the international community as the town's functions and life support …
AG James Urges Consumers to Report Retailers That Are Selling Realistic-Looking Toy Guns In Stores or Online New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert ahead of Halloween reminding businesses and online retailers that they cannot sell realistic-looking toy guns. New York law prohibits retailers from selling toy guns that are black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum-colored and look like a real gun. Toy guns sold in New York must be made in bright colors or made entirely of transparent or translucent materials. Realistic-looking toy guns can pose a danger to children and ca…
Protect Women's Reproductive Freedoms, Secure The Border And Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Ensure Great Public Schools, Keep Our Communities Safe And Affordable, And A Promise To Be A Representative Who Works With Everyone To Deliver Results Syracuse, NY — In last night's fourth and final debate for New York's 22nd Congressional District hosted by CNY Central at Onondaga Community College, New York State Senator John W. Mannion made his closing argument to voters, vowing to restore the protections of Roe v Wade, secure the border and pass comprehensive immigration reform, ensure great public school…
NABLEO Condemns Statements Made During Recent Political Campaign Rally San Juan Puerto Rico Image by Pixabay As a body of nearly 10,000 men and women of color, and specifically those of African American and Latino descent, employed as criminal justice practitioners throughout the nation, the members and Board of Directors of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. (NABLEO) have, since their inception, consistently taken an active stance against discriminatory practices in law enforcement, and other instances of social injustice that bring both division and discredit to those in the commun…
Join us for an exciting event where we come together to make a difference in our community. The rally will take place on Sat Nov 02 2024 at 1: 00pm at OnaJava Cafe located at 1555 S Salina St. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take action. Let's make our voices heard and create positive change. Together, the time is now to get out the vote! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with dynamic individuals and be part of something bigger than ourselves. See you there! Saturday, November 2 1 — 2pm EDTOnaJava Cafe1555 South Salina Street Win With Black Women New York…
Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest in Lower Manhattan, an event that drew hundreds of contestants, though Chalamet himself did not participate. What do you think?
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleast 357 persons have been bitten by animals within Luwero district in a period of nine months, a health report shows. According to the health department report, 325 people were bitten by domestic animals and 32 persons by wild animals. The animals are mostly dogs, wild foxes and cats. The …
Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine people have been hacked to death in Kagadi District. The incident happened on Tuesday in Muzizi cell, Kyaterekera town council. Unknown people armed with machetes raided the village at 9 pm and started hacking people indiscriminately. They later fled to an unknown destination. The dead persons include men, women …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, Rotary Uganda and My Tree Initiative Organization, have launched a schools greening programme aimed at engaging 90,000 students in planting and nurturing 120,000 trees across 183 primary schools. Under the theme "Sustainable Growing of 120,000 Trees in Primary Schools", this Programme aims to combat climate change and …
This year's edition pays gratitude to the founders of the annual event but also showcases the works of these senior artists alongside that of the new generation artists at the College ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the usual energy, excitement and spirit …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sh20 billion food security and production project for Karamoja to be funded by the European Union, has been launched today. The three year project that aims to sustain food production on large scale in Karamoja sub-region, was launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Under Secretary, Ronald …
Tororo, Uganda | OLIVIA IRUMBA KATUSHABE | The parish priest of Nagongera Mission has advised Christians to always celebrate the lives of their loved ones and the people they admire when they are still alive, and not when they are lifeless. Rev. Fr. Clement Manjas who is also a tutor at Nagongera Seminary says it …
Ecobank Uganda Honors Community Heroes Through the #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has announced the three winning organizations in their newly launched #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month. Karothk Kids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors Uganda take home a total cash prize of sh2 million, each selected …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, Susan Ngongi Namondo, has extoled Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for its distinguished contribution to peace missions in the region. Namondo, who was meeting the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said UPDF has been a force to rely on …
Over 7500 SACCOs targeted for the financial inclusion drive Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The West Nile community has been called upon to embrace digital transformation as a gateway to economic empowerment, citing Wendi mobile wallet as a key driver towards scaling up financial inclusion in the region. This appeal was made during the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sudanese refugees in Uganda and other countries are worried that even when peace returns to their homes, they might not be able to go back. This is because, according to studies, there are sustained efforts by powers there to confiscate the land they occupied before the conflicts, especially the 2003 …
OPINION | Xinhua | Real Madrid likes to define itself as a 'Club Senor' — literally a gentleman that represents the most sporting behavior — but events on Monday have shown that words are one thing and actions are another. The club decided at the last minute to boycott the award ceremony for the Ballon …
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since last week, Catholic believers in Nalyamagonja-Manyangwa, Gayaza in Wakiso District, have flocked to a home where it's claimed that the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, appeared during a rosary prayer gathering. Alex Kamoga, a resident of the area who claims to have been present during the event, shared with …
He cared about employees and citizens as well as profit OBITUARY | THANKOM ARUN | Professor of Global Development and Accountability, University of Essex Ratan Tata, who has died at the age of 86, was a giant of global industry, whose interests included cars, steel, hotels, travel and tea. But he was also hailed as a visionary …
President Samia Suluhu Hassan salutes former Tanzania CDF Mwanza, Tanzania | DAILY NEWS TANZANIA | Former Chief of Defence Forces, General David Musuguri, 104, has passed away in Mwanza, where he was going under treatment. President Samia Suluhu Hassan soon after conveyed a message of condolence to Tanzania's Chief of Defence Force, General Jacob Mkunda following …
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Election of a Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party flag bearer to contest for Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament on Tuesday flopped after candidates clashed over the voting method and presence of ineligible voters. UPC party supporters converged at Bamboo Gardens in Kisoro municipality to elect the flag bearer. …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority has revealed an increase in the cases of Mpox disease in the city with the Kawempe division recording the highest numbers of 56 cases. Overall, the most affected job category are the sex workers and boda boda riders. Richard Walyomu, the incident commander of Mpox …
OPINION | Xinhua | Manchester United's decision to sack coach Erik ten Hag in the wake of Sunday's 2-1 defeat to West Ham United could be titled "Chronicle of a sacking foretold" because for so long it has seemed as if the former Ajax boss was on borrowed time, with the club only waiting for …
Source Every click, scroll, and tap contributes to an invisible web of data collection that influences your decisions. This phenomenon, known as the Internet of Behaviors (IoB), is quietly reshaping various aspects of our lives. It goes beyond tracking online behavior to predicting and even influencing future actions using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation has launched the second phase of its Economic Empowerment Skilling Program targeting out-of-school youth in Tororo District. The initiative aims to address pressing social issues, including high youth unemployment and teenage pregnancies, by equipping young people with practical, employable skills. Following the …