(2024-01-05). John Pilger (1939-2023) By: K.J. Noh. midwesternmarx.com 
A bright star in the firmament of justice has gone out. One of the greatest journalists of our era has passed away.John Pilger was always on the side of the oppressed. He denounced Imperialism and all its violent predations—war, genocide, exploitation—as well as its endless lies and propaganda. Till his death, he fought tirelessly for the freedom of Julian Assange, and his last article was a call to solidarity.John gave voice to the invisible and the …
(2024-01-05). Implication of Oct 7 Hamas attack on Zionism. ummid.com The importance of this attack and the rapid collapse of the Zionist forces was a fatal blow to the Zionist propaganda that it possesses one of the best armies in the world.
(2024-01-05). "A generation of child amputees is emerging" in Gaza — Day 89. israelpalestinenews.org In 89 days, Israel has dropped more than 45,000 bombs on Gaza weighing more than 71,000 tons; perspectives on South Africa's genocide accusations at the Int'l Court of Justice; widespread condemnation of Israeli ministers' "transfer" rhetoric…
(2024-01-05). The Commonality of Megalomania. counterpunch.org 
The geopolitical bookends of my life may include existing with the megalomania and mendacity of two dangerous individuals: Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump. Hitler was the dominant force of the geopolitical environment in my first seven years, and now that I'm in my mid-eighties it is possible that Donald Trump will dominate my later years. I cannot explain why these depraved and pathetic excuses for human beings exercised so much influence and power over seemingly normal people in their countries, but the fact that they were able to prosper politically in socially and scientifically advanced states such as Germany…
(2024-01-05). How Corporate Media Whitewash Israeli Crimes: A Personal Narrative. youtube.com 
MintPress founder and director, Mnar Adley, was recently invited to speak at a conference in Chicago to give a keynote speech about Israel's ongoing attack against Palestinian journalists, how Western corporate media whitewash Israeli crimes along with sharing her personal journey of surviving Israeli occupation. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews MintPress News: www.mintpressnews.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/MintPressNews …
(2024-01-05). How Corporate Media Whitewash Israeli Crimes: A Personal Narrative. mintpressnews.com This speech was delivered by MintPress founder Mnar Adley in Chicago at the Sirat Conference on December 25th, 2023. Adley was invited to give a keynote address to talk about corporate media's complicity in Israeli war crimes and Israel's attack on journalists.
(2024-01-05). These Are the Essential Stories Corporate Media Refused to Cover in 2023. truthout.org Every year for almost five decades, Project Censored — one of the most respected anti-censorship and media literacy advocacy organizations in the U.S. — has published a State of the Free Press yearbook. The annual volume collects the 25 most underreported stories of the past year and exposes how economic and political forces manipulate our media landscape to their benefit. State of the Free Press… |
(2024-01-05). QUOTES-Industry experts react to China's anti-dumping probe into EU brandy. devdiscourse.com China launched on Friday an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union, which will focus on brandy in containers of less than 200 litres (44 British gallons). Trade disputes between China and Europe have been mounting over the past year, with both sides exchanging accusations of unfair competition and protectionism.
(2024-01-05). LeT terrorist behind killing of army official, Kashmiri Pandits shot dead in Shopian encounter: Police. devdiscourse.com A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist involved in the killing of an army officer and Kashmiri Pandits was gunned down in an anti-terror operation in the Shopian district, the police informed on Friday. The slain terrorist was identified as Bilal Bhatt.
(2024-01-05). Indian warship INS Chennai intercepted hijacked merchant vessel MV Lila Norfolk at 3:15 pm: Officials. devdiscourse.com Indian warship INS Chennai intercepted hijacked merchant vessel MV Lila Norfolk at 3: 15 pm: Officials.
(2024-01-05). Covid test mandatory in Karnataka for patients with respiratory and flu-like illnesses. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday said he has directed health officials to make Covid test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).
(2024-01-05). MoU signed between Indian Railways and CII to promote green initiatives. devdiscourse.com The Indian Railways (IR) has signed an MoU with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to reduce energy and water consumption, lowering GHG emissions. IR and CII have renewed their MoU for a third consecutive term. The MoU was signed and exchanged on January 4, 2024, between Railway Board Principal Executive Director/ME (EnHM & Project), Shailendra Singh, and CII Deputy Director General, Seema Arora, in the presence of Railway Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jaya Varma Sinha, Board Members, and other senior officers.
(2024-01-05). Shreyas Iyer's short ball problems remain a worry. devdiscourse.com Just before the start of the second Test in Cape Town, Shreyas Iyer straightaway walked outside the Newlands Stadium for throwdowns after arriving for an optional training session.
(2024-01-05). Gujarat tattooist inks 'Shri Ram' on devotees for free ahead of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya. devdiscourse.com With religious fervour gaining momentum as the day of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya nears, a tattooist in Gujarat's Navsari city has been offering to ink Lord Ram's name on devotees free of cost.
(2024-01-05). Indian Navy deploys warship, surveillance aircraft after hijacking of merchant vessel in Arabian Sea. devdiscourse.com The Indian Navy deployed a warship and a maritime patrol aircraft in the Arabian Sea following hijacking of a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel that is understood to have over a dozen Indian crew members.
(2024-01-05). India's GDP to grow by 7.3 pc in 2023-24: Govt estimates. devdiscourse.com The Indian economy is estimated to grow by 7.3 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal against 7.2 per cent a year ago, mainly due to good show by mining and quarrying, manufacturing and certain segments of services sectors.
(2024-01-05). BJP launches wall writing campaign in U'khand for Lok Sabha polls. devdiscourse.com The BJP on Friday launched its booth-level wall writing campaign for the Lok Sabha polls from Chinyalisaur in Uttarkashi district with the message of a third encore for the Narendra Modi government.
(2024-01-05). Is This The End Of The Monroe Doctrine? progressive.org Progressive Democrats are taking aim at the 200-year-old policy that justified U.S. interventionism.
(2024-01-05). 'Beheaded Babies' — How UK Media Reported Israel's Fake News as Fact. libya360.wordpress.com Hamza Ali Shah Journalists watch Israel bomb Gaza. (Photo: Alexi J. Rosenfeld / Getty) Britain's national press have been indispensable allies of Israel throughout its brutal war on Gaza. The assertion that during Hamas' attack in southern Israel on 7 October babies were beheaded gained traction almost immediately. On the morning of 10 October, Israeli…
(2024-01-05). Ralph Nader on Stopping Gaza War & Why Suppression of Palestine Advocacy Is the Real Problem on Campus. democracynow.org 
Ralph Nader, longtime consumer advocate, corporate critic and four-time former presidential candidate, joins Democracy Now! to discuss Americans pushing the government to end "this genocidal war in Gaza," large donors influencing free speech and curriculum at universities, and his new book, The Rebellious CEO: 12 Leaders Who Did It Right.
(2024-01-05). Rage Over Gaza: Washington Will Pay For Its Support Of Israel. popularresistance.org A famous quote by Franz Kafka says, "Every thing you love is very likely to be lost, but in the end, love will return in a different way." | The same principle, I believe, applies to any other powerful feeling, including resentment, hate, anger, even rage. | American officials should know this well as they continue to support Israel with billions of dollars of military and economic aid and anything and everything that would allow Israel to continue with its genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. | The Arabs, the Muslims — in fact, the whole world — are watching, listening, reading, and are getting angr…
(2024-01-05). 'We don't rape': Hamas rejects New York Times report about sexual violence. ummid.com The Hamas rejected a report by US daily The New York Times which accused the Resistance Fighters of raping Israeli women and resorting to sexual violence on Oct 7 when they stormed the occupied Palestinian territories as part of their Operation Al Aqsa Flood on Oct 07, 2023.
(2024-01-05). New York Times backs far-right campaign to oust Harvard's President Gay. wsws.org The New York Times and the Democratic Party are complicit in the far-right take-down of Harvard University President Claudine Gay.
(2024-01-05). Biden's Next Big Imperialist Climate Fail. counterpunch.org 
Who is the New York Times trying to kid with its recent news story titled "A Natural Gas Project is Biden's Next Big Climate Test"? The project in question, called "CP2," is a proposed $10 billion natural liquified gas export terminal that Venture Global wants to build on the Louisiana Gulf Coast. It cannot go forward until
(2024-01-05). Government-Granted Patent Monopolies are Not the Free Market. counterpunch.org It is amazing how ideology can be so thick that it prevents even highly educated people from thinking clearly. We saw this fact on display in a Washington Post piece on prescription drug prices by its columnist Bina Venkataraman. Venkataraman points out that we are seeing great advances in developing new drugs and treatments, but
(2024-01-05). "Tip of the Iceberg": Dem Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Trump "Bribes" truthout.org Donald Trump reaping millions from business transactions with foreign governments while serving as president warrants further investigation into his family's dealings, a Democratic lawmaker argued on Friday. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., during an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," outlined what he called Trump and his family's acceptance of "bribes" from foreign governments… |