Yves Engler (2024-05-23). Yes, Foreign Agents Try to Shape Your Opinion about Israel. dissidentvoice.org The merging of Zionist propaganda and anti-China hysteria should embarrass its proponents, but apparently there's a market for this conspiratorial drivel in the "post-truth" era promoted by the far right. They want us to believe the paid foreign agents we should be concerned about are students in $40 tents calling for university divestment, not those …

Yossi Verter (2024-05-23). Video of captive IDF spotters is more proof of Netanyahu's failure. He has to go. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister continues to swamp the public with slogans about 'total victory,' while the female Israeli soldiers shown in the video are still being held in Gaza. Their eyes should haunt his every waking moment…

noemail (2024-05-23). Israeli Footage of Hamas Captives Fuels New Negotiation Efforts. devdiscourse.com Israeli television aired previously withheld footage on Wednesday of five pyjama-clad female army conscripts being seized by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7 raid that triggered the Gaza war. The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release.

Cesar Chelala (2024-05-23). Donald Trump Has Poisoned the Well. counterpunch.org In ancient times, it was common practice to poison sources of fresh water before the arrival of an invading army to diminish its strength. That practice has now been revived by Donald Trump to sap his adversaries' strength, and has been widely used by his followers, with detrimental effects on the quality of political discourse

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-05-23). National Endowment For Democracy continues to weaponize human rights. mronline.org The latest example is its pressing for release of John McCain pallbearer from Siberian jail while it ignores a socialist arrested by the Ukrainian intelligence services and another socialist who was murdered.

WSWS (2024-05-23). Seeking re-election, Modi and his BJP wage far-right, communalist campaign. wsws.org The BJP has a long history of communalist incitement and violence. Nevertheless, its current election campaign stands out for the stridency of its fascistic appeals.

WSWS (2024-05-23). Second pro-insurrectionist flag revealed to have flown on property owned by Justice Samuel Alito following Trump coup. wsws.org One week after the New York Times revealed that an upside-down American flag was flown outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Alito, the paper disclosed that a Christian nationalist "An Appeal to Heaven" flag, carried by pro-Trump fanatics during the January 6 attack, was also flown at Alito's vacation house in New Jersey last year.

noemail (2024-05-23). Seoul to Host First Trilateral Summit in Four Years. devdiscourse.com South Korean media are reporting the leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019.

noemail (2024-05-23). Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd Secures Rs 4,900 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd on Thursday said it has bagged two infrastructure projects worth Rs 4,900 crore from Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

noemail (2024-05-23). Auckland Blues Aim for Super Rugby Playoff Lock with Crucial Win in Christchurch. devdiscourse.com The Auckland Blues can lock up top spot in Super Rugby Pacific and home advantage throughout the playoffs on Saturday but only if they can beat the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch for just the second time in two decades.

noemail (2024-05-23). Tragedy Strikes Campaign Event in Nuevo Leon: Stage Collapse Claims Lives. devdiscourse.com At least five people died on Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon after a stage collapsed at a campaign event for the Citizens' Movement party, authorities said. Around 50 people were injured, Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia said on social media, while the director of Mexico's social security institute reported that dozens were being treated at local clinics.

ecns.cn (2024-05-23). The Philippines' persistent breach of commitment shows their guilty conscience: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Whether it's the "gentlemen's agreement", or the internal understandings, or the "new model" reached between China and the Philippines on properly managing the situation in the South China Sea, they all have clear timelines and are supported by solid evidence, and no one can deny their existence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Wednesday.

noemail (2024-05-23). Gen Z Gets Real with Money: Max Life & Yuvaa's Financial Literacy Initiative. devdiscourse.com Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. ("Max Life" / "Company") today announced a pioneering partnership with Yuvaa, India's first youth-driven content platform, to launch a multi-part video series focused on India's financial empowerment, with a primary focus on Gen Z. This strategic collaboration seeks to address the financial empowerment needs of differentiated cohorts within the Gen Z segment, including women, as well as the often overlooked segments, such as the LGBTQIA+ community.

noemail (2024-05-23). South Korea, China, and Japan Set for Trilateral Summit in Seoul. devdiscourse.com The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will hold a trilateral summit in Seoul on May 26-27, the Yonhap news agency said on Thursday.

noemail (2024-05-23). Roadway Solutions India Infra Secures Major Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 4,900 Crore. devdiscourse.com Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd on Thursday said it has bagged two infrastructure projects worth Rs 4,900 crore from Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

noemail (2024-05-23). Tragic Electrocution Incident in Thane: Woman Dies While Drawing Water. devdiscourse.com A 41-year-old woman has died of electrocution while drawing water from a tank in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday.

noemail (2024-05-23). "Mamata Banerjee's govt was taking forward appeasement unconstitutionally: JP Nadda after Calcutta HC order scrapping OBC certificates. devdiscourse.com Tearing into the ruling TMC in West Bengal after the Calcutta High Court cancelled all OBC certificates issued in the state after 2010, BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday said that the court's judgement shows how CM Mamata Banerjee-led government was taking forward appeasement unconstitutionally. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had raised this issue during the election campaigns and that the leaders of the INDI alliance are shredding the constitution.

Editor (2024-05-23). 'Extremely harrowing': British surgeon's Gaza testimony buried by the 'MSM'. mronline.org Propaganda by omission is a dominant feature of the 'mainstream' news media.

Holly Chik (2024-05-23). US scientist who worked with China lab targeted in coronavirus leak allegations barred from funding. scmp.com American agency accuses disease ecologist of taking part in 'improper conduct' as head of group that collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Staff (2024-05-23). The Washington Post: Los adolescentes de EEUU caen cada vez más en la adicción al fentanilo. cubadebate.cu En los últimos años, el fentanilo se ha convertido en una de las principales causas de muerte de adultos en Estados Unidos, pero recientes datos de las autoridades sanitarias del país norteamericano señalan que cada vez hay más muertes de adolescentes a consecuencia de esa droga. El fentanilo ha contribuido a duplicar el número de muertes por sobredosis entre adolescentes de 12 a 17 años.

newarab (2024-05-23). Mia Khalifa: Don't buy Israeli 'blood diamonds'. newarab.com Mia Khalifa has urged fans and followers this week to avoid purchasing diamonds linked to Israel, citing concerns over conflict 'blood diamonds' and human rights abuses amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. | Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-American former adult film actress turned "Israel owns the most diamond mines in the world. How many mines are in Israel? ZERO. It's just another example of genocidal colonialism exploiting resources and dehumanizing the population of an occupied land.

Nelsy Lizarazo (2024-05-22). Colombia: New round of talks between government and National Liberation Army (ELN), in Caracas. pressenza.com The two sides have begun a new round of talks in Caracas on 20 May 2024, with the commitment to sign an agreement amid the recent tensions, after the subversive group announced that it had ended its suspension of economic kidnappings. | The parties have formally resumed negotiations in Venezuela, the guarantor of the process. They are thus giving continuity to the agreements reached on 22 April. The aim is to sign an agreement on the first point on the agenda: the participation of society in building peace. The dialogue will continue until 25 May, although the topics to be discussed and the exact date for the sig…

noemail (2024-05-22). "Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow, protect nation's maritime interests": Navy Chief tells officers. devdiscourse.com Stressing on the need to maintain constant combat readiness, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi asked his officers to follow the motto of 'Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow' to protect the nation's maritime interests. The Navy Chief was giving his inaugural address to the officers at the naval headquarters yesterday.

noemail (2024-05-22). Nepalese Media Mogul Arrest Sparks Political Outcry. devdiscourse.com The chairman of one of Nepal's largest media groups was arrested after a complaint of a discrepancy in his citizenship card, police said on Wednesday, drawing criticism from political leaders in the Himalayan country.

noemail (2024-05-22). Scorching Heatwave Decimates Mexico's Iconic Howler Monkeys. devdiscourse.com It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees.

James M. Dorsey (2024-05-22). Journalism, Propaganda and the Search for Truth with James Dorsey. fairobserver.com In this week's episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show, we were privileged to have a thought-provoking discussion with renowned journalist and author, James M. Dorsey. Together, Rod and James delve into the critical role of journalism in society, the impact of technological advancements and the ever-evolving landscape of media and truth. James tells the…

noemail (2024-05-22). Juvenile Behind Pune Porsche Crash Granted Bail With Strict Conditions. devdiscourse.com A 17-year-old boy, who allegedly crashed his high-end car into a motorbike killing two persons in Pune, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 7,500 and an assurance from his grandfather to keep him away from bad company, as per the order.

noemail (2024-05-22). Chelsea's Decision to Dismiss Pochettino Raises Eyebrows and Doubts. devdiscourse.com Chelsea's decision to part ways with manager Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday surprised many former players who believe it could torpedo the club's endeavour to return to the top of the Premier League. Pochettino joined Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 campaign after the club finished 12th in the previous season.

noemail (2024-05-22). Pak: PTI and JUI-F likely to explore alliance against government. devdiscourse.com In a potential shift in Pakistan's political landscape, talks have emerged of a potential collaboration between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) against the government, as reported by ARY News. Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, recently convened a meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, indicating efforts to bridge the gap between the two parties. The meeting, reportedly orchestrated under the guidance of PTI founder Imran Khan, was conducted discreetly.

noemail (2024-05-22). Iran's supreme leader presides over a funeral for the country's late president and others killed in a helicopter crash, reports AP. devdiscourse.com

noemail (2024-05-22). Norway to Recognise Independent Palestinian State Amid EU and Global Shifts. devdiscourse.com Norway's government will announce on Wednesday that the Nordic country recognises an independent Palestinian state, public broadcaster NRK and daily Aftenposten reported, citing unnamed sources.

Peter Isackson (2024-05-22). Dr. Brzezinski's Stunning Revelation about the Peace Process. fairobserver.com On December 30, 2008, MSNBC's popular program Morning Joe invited seasoned geopolitical thinker Zbigniew Brzezinski for an interview. This made sense. After eight years of "war president" George W Bush, the world wondered how a new Democratic administration led by the "peace candidate" Barack Obama might handle some of the literally burning global issues. As…

newarab (2024-05-22). Mia Khalifa: Don't buy Israeli 'blood diamonds'. newarab.com Mia Khalifa has urged fans and followers this week to avoid purchasing diamonds linked to Israel, citing concerns over conflict 'blood diamonds' and human rights abuses amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. | Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-American former adult film actress turned "Israel owns the most diamond mines in the world. How many mines are in Israel? ZERO. It's just another example of genocidal colonialism exploiting resources and dehumanizing the population of an occupied land.

Robert Inlakesh (2024-05-21). Media Manipulation: The Truth About The Gaza Death Toll. mintpressnews.com Controlling narratives is critical in the context of international war and the media. The UN's reported death toll from Gaza has recently come under fire; allegations suggest that the UN dramatically reduced its numbers downward. The UN has denied this accusation, but it seems to be a part of a larger disinformation operation meant to support Israeli state propaganda and hide the truth about Palestinian suffering. | The UN promptly refuted the initial accusation that it had significantly altered the death toll from Gaza. In spite of this, the idea was not written off as a straightforward error in the media but ra…

Abba Solomon, Norman Solomon (2024-05-21). The Dead End of Liberal American Zionism. counterpunch.org A significant number of American Jews are now willing to challenge the Zionist project while pointing out that it is inherently fated to suppress the human rights of non-Jews in Palestine. Speaking at a protest near Sen. Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn last month, Naomi Klein said: "We don't need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name."

noemail (2024-05-21). US lawmakers seek sanctions to "punish" ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant application. devdiscourse.com Washington, DC [US], May 21 (ANI) United States lawmakers are contemplating imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said. "In the absence of leadership from the White House, Congress is reviewing all options, including sanctions, to punish the ICC and ensure its leadership faces consequences if they proceed. If the ICC is allowed to threaten Israeli leaders, ours could be next," the US House Speaker said in a statement on Monday (local time).

Misión Verdad (2024-05-21). 'The Transition:' Smokescreen for Post-Election Violence. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 20, 2024 | In recent months, the Venezuelan opposition has been spreading the idea that a political transition is approaching. This would mean that after the presidential elections on July 28, the scenario would be determined by the handover of power by President Nicolás Maduro. | The word "transition" is already a catchphrase or mantra in the opposition's discourse. There is even talk of a

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geo.tv (2024-05-21). US blacklists former Bangladesh military chief over corruption. geo.tv Retired general accused of accepting bribes, improperly awarding military contracts to benefit his family…

Ahmed Adel (2024-05-21). Russia Captured More Territory in Recent Weeks Than Kiev's Counteroffensive — Washington Post. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-05-21). PM Modi should quit public life for indulging in Hindu-Muslim: Kharge. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi should walk the talk and quit public life for indulging in Hindu-Muslim rhetoric everyday and "fostering hatred" in society, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said. In an interview to PTI, Kharge alleged PM Modi's intentions are not clean as he is giving daily "hate speeches" with Hindu-Muslim rhetoric …

noemail (2024-05-21). Cannes: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's debut production 'Girls Will Be Girls' to be screened at 77th edition. devdiscourse.com Couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's debut production 'Girls Will Be Girls' will be screened at the ongoing 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. After its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival and making waves at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year by winning the Audience Award in the World Dramatic Entry category and the Special Jury Award for Lead Actress Preeti Panigrahi, 'Girls Will Be Girls' is now scheduled to be screened at Cannes May 22nd and 23rd at the Alexandre III theatre and on May 24th at the Raimu Hall, as per a statement.

noemail (2024-05-21). Rahul Gandhi remembers father Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary says, "Your dreams" are "my dreams" devdiscourse.com Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, remembering his late father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary, shared a post and referred to his father's dreams as his own. Rahul also shared a childhood photograph of him with his father in which Rajiv Gandhi can be seen with his hand on Rahul's shoulders.

aljazeera (2024-05-21). Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans. aljazeera.com The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi's party's catchphrases.

noemail (2024-05-21). "PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh": Kapil Sibal slams money laundering law. devdiscourse.com Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claimed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) actually stands for "Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Ankh" (PM's glare) and has nothing to do with money laundering. "PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lak Aankh. It has nothing to do with Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It means you can send them over to ED who can do whatever they wish to do," Sibal said in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI.

noemail (2024-05-21). Amid row over 'Lord Jagannath' remarks, Puri Lok Sabha seat to vote on May 25. devdiscourse.com Ahead of the polling in the Puri, Sambit Patra triggered a political row with his controversial remarks, saying, "Lord Jagannath is a devotee (bhakt) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Later, he described the comments as a "slip of the tongue". The Puri Lok Sabha constituency will be voting on May 25 in the sixth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

noemail (2024-05-21). Messi included in 29-man squad for Argentina's pre-Copa America friendly matches. devdiscourse.com The World Cup-winning captain and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will lead Argentina's 29-man squad for upcoming friendly matches ahead of the Copa America competition. As per ESPN's report on Tuesday, the defending World Cup and Copa America champions will lock horns with Ecuador on June 9 at Chicago's Soldier Field and Guatemala five days later at in Landover, Maryland before putting the Copa America title on the line.

noemail (2024-05-21). Dhoni opens up on preferred social media platform, his less activity on digital platforms. devdiscourse.com Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) title-winning captain MS Dhoni opened up on his preferred social media platform and why he prefers to largely stay away from social media platforms. Dhoni played for CSK in the ongoing IPL 2024, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, to whom he handed over the captaincy ahead of this season. His team crashed out of the playoffs race after a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. CSK finished at the fifth spot with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and crashed out of the final four race due to an inferior net r…

noemail (2024-05-21). Effortless Access to Maharashtra HSC Results: Target Publications Partners with Board. devdiscourse.com As the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education is all set to declare the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 2024 board result, students can now conveniently access their HSC results on the Target Publications Pvt. Ltd. website on 21st May, 2024 at 1pm. In a bid to alleviate congestion on the Maharashtra State Board website and in association with the Board, both Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) results are now accessible on the Target Publications website at results.targetpublications.org. The HSC board theory exams for this year took place from F…

noemail (2024-05-21). Arvind Kejriwal to hold press conference today. devdiscourse.com Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is slated to hold a press conference on Tuesday, he announced through his official 'X' handle as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has come under fire with the Swati Maliwal assault case. "I will do a PC at 11 am," Kejriwal's post on 'X' read.

nosihle (2024-05-21). Fake news destroys democracy. sanews.gov.za Fake news destroys democracy | As South Africa draws closer to the seventh democratic elections, Media Monitoring Africa has warned that the increase of misinformation and disinformation on social media poses a threat to democratic elections. | Addressing a webinar on Tuesday, hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCSI) on the upcoming elections, Media Monitoring Africa Communications Manager Nomshado Lubisi-Nkosinkulu said the "explosion of information" is making it increasingly difficult to know what is real and what is not. | The MMA is an organisation that helps to promote ethical and…

newarab (2024-05-21). For the Islamic Republic of Iran, Raisi's death 'too shall pass'. newarab.com Hours after a helicopter carrying Iran's president, foreign minister and other top officials went missing in bad weather over the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan, speculation was rife over whether this was a deliberate assassination or an accident. | Initially described as a "hard landing", all hopes of finding survivors were dashed when Iranian media reported the helicopter debris was found Despite the decades-long rhetoric that the regime is "in a fight for i…

Shawn Musgrave, Black Agenda Report. (2024-05-17). Even Biden's Lawyers Urge The White House To Change Course On Gaza. popularresistance.org In a message to Attorney General Merrick Garland and other senior officials this week, federal government attorneys invoked British abolitionist William Wilberforce: "You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know." | The letter , drafted by unnamed legal and policy staff at more than two dozen federal agencies, argues that the U.S. is violating domestic and international law by providing a steady stream of weapons to Israel despite evidence of war crimes in Gaza. Drawing comparisons to the infamous "torture memos," which were drafted by government lawyers to provide cover…

Joel Wendland-Liu (2024-05-17). 'Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation'. peoplesworld.org When wealthy, Harvard-trained ultra-right Senator Tom Cotton described racial slavery as a "necessary evil" in 2020, he made two crucial admissions. First, the enslavement and consequent genocide of millions of Africans by Europeans and Euro-Americans between 1492 and the 1880s was a necessary feature for the development of capitalism (and consequent European and U.S. imperialism …

L. Michael Hager (2024-05-17). Some Reflections on the Campus Protests. counterpunch.org The ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at American universities are more than just youthful expressions of speech freedom. Rather they exemplify the informed views of students repulsed by the genocide in Gaza, which they see every day on television and in the social media. They are motivated by a desire to end the continuing complicity of their

MEE staff (2024-05-17). US billionaires joined Whatsapp group to 'change Israel narrative'. middleeasteye.net US billionaires joined Whatsapp group to 'change Israel narrative' | Business leaders spoke to senior Israeli officials and New York mayor during Columbia encampment, according to Washington Post | Fri, 05/17/2024 – 10: 47 | Pro-Palestinian student protestors wave a Palestinian flag on the front steps of Hamilton Hall at Col…

noemail (2024-05-17). Soccer-FIFA Congress to choose Women's World Cup host, Palestine FA urges Israel suspension. devdiscourse.com Soccer's world body FIFA convened its annual Congress on Friday, where it heard a Palestinian call for the suspension of Israel's football federation over the war in Gaza ahead of a vote to decide the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup. The meeting in Bangkok brought together delegates of 211 member associations and is headlined by the vote on the host of the Women's World Cup, with Brazil up against the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and Germany (BNG).

Melvin Goodman (2024-05-17). Friedman, Biden and US Weapons Sales to Israel. counterpunch.org In a long oped on Sunday titled "Biden's Error in Pausing Military Aid," Thomas Friedman buys into Israeli propaganda that describes Iran as an "existential threat," and harshly denigrates President Joe Biden for announcing a pause in U.S. weapons sales to Israel. Friedman is critical of Biden for announcing the pause in the transfer of

WSWS (2024-05-17). US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says NATO will deploy troops to Ukraine. wsws.org In a major escalation of the US-NATO war with Russia in Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Charles Q. Brown told the New York Times Thursday that the NATO military alliance will "eventually" send significant numbers of active-duty NATO troops to Ukraine, which the newspaper said meant the deployment was "inevitable."

WSWS (2024-05-17). US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says NATO will deploy troops to Ukraine. wsws.org In a major escalation of the US-NATO war with Russia in Ukraine, General Charles Q. Brown told the New York Times Thursday that the NATO military alliance will "eventually" send significant numbers of active-duty NATO troops to Ukraine, which the newspaper said meant the deployment was "inevitable."

noemail (2024-05-17). MP: Officials focus on conservation as number of 'Noorjahan' mango trees shrinks. devdiscourse.com The authorities in Madhya Pradesh plan to renew efforts to multiply the number of rare 'Noorjahan' mango trees, which has shrunk to 10, in the Katthiwada area of Alirajpur district in the state, officials said.

noemail (2024-05-17). Archer Deepika Kumari to train in Korea ahead of World Qualifiers. devdiscourse.com Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumari will train in South Korea ahead of next month's Final Olympic World Qualification tournament in Antalya, Türkiye after the sports ministry approved her request to finance the stint.

noemail (2024-05-17). GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks drift on uncertainty over timing of US rate cuts. devdiscourse.com Asian stocks slipped on Friday as traders pondered the near term U.S. monetary policy path after Federal Reserve officials suggested that interest rates may need to stay higher for longer even as inflation shows early signs of easing. Data on Wednesday showed cooling U.S. consumer price inflation, prompting markets to swiftly price in at least two rate cuts this year but the excitement soon fizzled out as the latest report showed the labour market remains tight, while central bankers were still cautious about inflation.

noemail (2024-05-17). SII to acquire 20 pc stake in IntegriMedical. devdiscourse.com Vaccines manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) on Friday said it is acquiring 20 per cent stake in IntegriMedical, to advance needle-free injection system technology.

noemail (2024-05-17). Sunscreen won't stop you making vitamin D — here's what you should know. devdiscourse.com London and Antony Young, King's College London London, May 17 (The Conversation) It's all kicking off on social media, again. This time it's about wearing sunscreen. The argument began when Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, raised concerns that daily sunscreen use could lead to vitamin D deficiency.

Staff (2024-05-17). How to Avoid Reporting That a University Is Lying About Police Violence. davidswanson.org I'm old enough to remember a video of a New York Times reporter who let slip that she'd been instructed never to say the president of the United States had lied, even if he (George W. Bush) was just blatantly lying. Not that she objected to the policy. It made perfect sense to her. Now …

Gabisile (2024-05-17). SIU, Hawks raid Home Affairs offices in five provinces. sanews.gov.za SIU, Hawks raid Home Affairs offices in five provinces | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) with the assistance of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, on Friday conducted searches and seized evidence at Home Affairs offices in five provinces. | The SIU said in a statement that this is part of an ongoing investigation into the affairs of the department. | The SIU was granted a search warrant by the Special Tribunal, a judicial platform established to adjudicate on matters emanating from SIU investigations, on 10 May. | The searched offices and mirror imaging of a server too…

noemail (2024-05-17). Member of Himanshu Bhau gang killed in encounter in Delhi. devdiscourse.com A member of the Himanshu Bhau gang was killed in an encounter in the National Capital, police said. "Ajay aka Goli, a member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, was killed in an encounter between Delhi Police and criminals," said an official of the Delhi Police Special Cell.

noemail (2024-05-17). BJP went back on Sixth Schedule promise, will continue movement till demands are met: Sonam Wangchuk. devdiscourse.com In March this year, Leh, known for its breathtaking landscapes and monasteries, made headlines as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures seeking autonomy for Ladakh.

aljazeera (2024-05-17). As India's Modi drags Pakistan into election campaign, will ties worsen? aljazeera.com Unlike in 2019, Pakistan was largely absent from India's election rhetoric. Now that's changed – after a three-word post…

noemail (2024-05-17). Delhi Police to scrutinise CCTV footage at Kejriwal's House to investigate Maliwal's assault complaint. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Police has written to the company that has installed CCTVs at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's place to take footage of the incident in which party MP Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted at the Chief Minister's house, sources said. All CCTV footage related to the incident will be scrutinized by the police, sources added. There are eight CCTV cameras installed outside Kejriwal's house.

Guest Blogger (2024-05-17). Many of the 'Climate Experts' Surveyed by the Guardian in Recent Propaganda Blitz Turn Out to be Emotionally-Unstable Hysterics. wattsupwiththat.com I sense very little data and science underpins their anti-natalism, but a great deal of ideology and manipulation. So how can we explain these scientists' views, if we don't believe that they emerge from science?>

noemail (2024-05-17). Tripura forms state-level committee for granting citizenship under CAA. devdiscourse.com The Tripura government has constituted a six-member state-level empowered committee with Director Census Operations, as chairman to grant citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, an official said on Friday.

UMMID (2024-05-17). Anti-Minority Hate and Venom – Has Modi's Juggernaut Backfired? ummid.com Prime Minister Modi, who relied on his own carefully crafted image and easy-flowing rhetoric, found himself in an unchartered territory facing an electorate more skeptical of his promises and less interested in his anti-minority tirades.

Sara Flounders, Workers' World. (2024-05-16). Divest Now! A Revolutionary Demand. popularresistance.org Why have student encampments for Palestine ignited such an uproar of brutal repression, vicious police attacks, mass arrests, overwhelming condemnation in the corporate media and a new level of reactionary legislation in Congress? | The demand to divest, raised at almost every encampment, exposes the insidious inroads of the military-industrial complex into the heart of almost all higher education institutions in the U.S. today. | This demand to "divest" has revolutionary implications. Divestment is not just a threat to university boards, administrators and their alumni funders. It is a threat to the established…

noemail (2024-05-16). US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on. devdiscourse.com The US military finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

MEE correspondent (2024-05-16). Iranian press review: Male fans barred from football stadiums. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Male fans barred from football stadiums | Meanwhile, Tehran attempts to re-establish ties with Cairo, and a prominent academic is jailed on propaganda charges
| Thu, 05/16/2024 – 10: 51 | Female fans at a football match between Iran and Cambodia at the Azadi stadium in the ca…

noemail (2024-05-16). ILO Launches Regional Strategy on Labor Migration and Human Mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean. devdiscourse.com The International Labour Organization (ILO) has introduced a comprehensive Regional Strategy on Labor Migration and Human Mobility for Latin America and the Caribbean. Developed collaboratively by 37 countries and territories in the region with technical assistance from the ILO, the strategy aims to tackle the complex challenges surrounding labor migration while harnessing its potential for regional development.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-05-16). NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha to be released on bail after arrest ruled illegal. mronline.org Police charged Prabir and NewsClick with colluding with foreign powers to sabotage India on the basis of a New York Times "hit piece" published in August 2023 which targeted several other anti-war organizations in the U.S. as well.

ecns.cn (2024-05-16). Rumormongers in Taiwan to face sanctions. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will take action against Taiwan political commentators who are spreading rumors to smear the mainland, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday.

noemail (2024-05-16). New Dutch government to look for 'opt out' of EU asylum rules. devdiscourse.com The incoming Dutch government led by nationalist Geert Wilders' PVV party will look to opt out of European Union migration rules, as its says it is facing an asylum crisis.

noemail (2024-05-16). Pacific countries call for calm as New Caledonia riots continue. devdiscourse.com New Caledonia's Pacific neighbours called for de-escalation and a return to dialogue between France and the island territory's political parties, after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people and led to hundreds of arrests. France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia that came into force at 5 a.m. local time (1800 GMT Wednesday), giving authorities additional powers to ban gatherings and forbid people from moving around the island.

noemail (2024-05-16). SP, Cong spread lies about CAA and tried to push country towards riots: PM Modi at Azamgarh rally. devdiscourse.com

noemail (2024-05-16). Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election. devdiscourse.com An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying "such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight."

Will Jones (2024-05-16). The Smoking Gun in America: COVID-19 Virus Transmits in American Lab Animals But Not Chinese Lab Animals. dailysceptic.org Everyone assumes the virus that leaked in Wuhan was made in Wuhan. But they're ignoring the smoking gun in America: the fact that the COVID-19 virus transmits in American lab animals but not Chinese lab animals.

noemail (2024-05-16). Child Migration Through Darien Gap Reaches Alarming Levels, UNICEF Warns. devdiscourse.com UNICEF analysis reveals a concerning surge in child migration through the perilous Darien Gap, setting the route on course for a fifth consecutive year of record levels of child migration, with more than 30,000 children navigating the treacherous jungle in the first four months of 2024—a staggering 40% increase compared to the same period last year.

noemail (2024-05-16). U.S. anchors temporary floating pier to Gaza beach, CENTCOM says. devdiscourse.com The United States on Thursday anchored a temporary floating pier to a beach in Gaza as part of a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, U.S Central Command said in a statement.

ecns.cn (2024-05-15). Chinese mainland to take legal action against smear campaigns. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will take legal action against Taiwan political commentators spreading rumors to smear the mainland, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday.

presstv.ir (2024-05-16). 'Biden has blood on his hands': First Jewish staffer resigns over Gaza war. presstv.ir A Jewish-American Biden political appointee has publicly resigned in protest of the administration's funding of the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

Staff (2024-05-15). Israel's defeat and America's betrayal of humanity in Gaza. muslimmirror.com By Dr Mahboob Khawaja Global Mankind vs. Political Wickedness Rationality requires objective reasoning and it is not coming for an impending cataclysm of the Israeli onslaught on Rafah and the United States — the complicit friend in making of the genocide betrayed its own histroy of civility, morality, responsible political governance, equality of human rights, freedom and justice and …

Staff (2024-05-15). Israel's defeat and America's betrayal of humanity in Gaza. muslimmirror.com By Dr Mahboob Khawaja Global Mankind vs. Political Wickedness Rationality requires objective reasoning and it is not coming for an impending cataclysm of the Israeli onslaught on Rafah and the United States — the complicit friend in making of the genocide betrayed its own histroy of civility, morality, responsible political governance, equality of human rights, freedom and justice and …

noemail (2024-05-15). Govt should strongly condemn killing of former Army officer in Gaza: TMC MP. devdiscourse.com Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale on Wednesday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging that the government strongly condemn the killing of a former Indian Army officer in Gaza. Col Waibhav Anil Kale, 46, who took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022, had joined one of the UN agencies three weeks ago. He was killed in war-torn Rafah in Gaza on Monday morning, becoming the "first international casualty" for the world body since the Israel-Hamas conflict started last year.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-15). In Israel-Gaza war, UN says women and children make up at least 56% of the dead. scmp.com The United Nations clarifies a fresh breakdown of the death toll in Gaza, after Israel condemned the world body for 'parroting … Hamas's propaganda messages'.

Sara Flounders (2024-05-15). DIVEST Now! /A revolutionary demand. workers.org Why have student encampments for Palestine ignited such an uproar of brutal repression, vicious police attacks, mass arrests, overwhelming condemnation in the corporate media and a new level of reactionary legislation in Congress? Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, April 2024. The demand to divest, raised at almost every encampment, exposes the . . . |

Sara Flounders (2024-05-15). DIVEST Now! A revolutionary demand. workers.org Why have student encampments for Palestine ignited such an uproar of brutal repression, vicious police attacks, mass arrests, overwhelming condemnation in the corporate media and a new level of reactionary legislation in Congress? Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, April 2024. The demand to divest, raised at almost every encampment, exposes the . . . |

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-15). Many countries have reached the point of over-medication. expose-news.com There is not only evidence for the uselessness of much medical research: there are also sound indications that many developed countries have reached a point of over-medication which is harmful to health. …

Pressenza IPA (2024-05-15). What can we do to prevent a world war? The World Humanist Forum launches a series of virtual dialogues. pressenza.com Faced with the alarming situation of violence spreading across the planet and threatening to trigger a global armed conflict, even with the use of nuclear weapons, the World Humanist Forum invites to an in-depth dialogue that will help people to take decisive action to change the scenario. | While multitudes take to the streets to denounce the stupidity, deafness, and cynicism of criminal governments, the media and corporate social networks are trying to silence the people's cry for peace and a world worthy of humanity. | The initiative aims to amplify the voice of those who work every day for a different world a…

noemail (2024-05-15). Case against 2 poll personnel in Palghar for failure to distribute voter slips. devdiscourse.com Police have registered a case against two booth level officers for allegedly not distributing voter slips to electors in Maharashtra's Palghar district for the Lok Sabha election scheduled on May 20, an official said on Wednesday.

noemail (2024-05-15). Pakistan boy kills drug addict father for assaulting mother. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded in Tibba Sultanpur as a 15-year-old boy, driven by rage, took the life of his father, whom he described as a 'drug addict', for assaulting his mother, ARY News reported. Initially reported as a citizen being gunned down by an 'unknown individual', further investigation revealed the unexpected perpetrator to be the victim's own son, Ali Hassan. The incident, which occurred in the town between Multan and Vehari, stunned the local community.

noemail (2024-05-15). Unicommerce's UniShip Enables D2C Brands to offer Marketplace-like Post Purchase Experience to Consumers. devdiscourse.com ‚Ä¢ Brands using UniShip have tracked over 3 lakh order shipments since its launch last year ‚Ä¢ UniShip's deployment has enabled brands like Flo Mattress and Phool to improve their delivery percentage while reducing the number of returns Unicommerce, India's leading e-commerce enablement SaaS platform announced that its post-shipment journey solution UniShip has helped D2C brands reduce order returns and increase the rate of order deliveries which are otherwise undeliverable due to multiple reasons. Launched last year, UniShip enables D2C brands to provide a marketplace-like post…

noemail (2024-05-15). Schneider Electric automates India's Largest Single Stage Wastewater Treatment Plant. devdiscourse.com • The Delhi Jal Board plant has the capacity to sustainably treat 564 million liters per day of sewage.

noemail (2024-05-15). Karnal LS seat: BJP veteran Khattar takes on Congress' youth leader Budhiraja. devdiscourse.com Two months after the BJP replaced Manohar Lal Khattar with Nayab Singh Saini as Haryana chief minister, the 70-year-old leader and former RSS 'pracharak' is preparing for another innings — to enter the Lok Sabha for the first time.

noemail (2024-05-15). Cipla promoters offload 2.53 pc stake to create liquidity. devdiscourse.com Drug major Cipla on Wednesday said its promoters have sold a 2.53 per cent stake in the company for the purpose of "creating liquidity".

aljazeera (2024-05-15). India top court bails NewsClick editor arrested in Chinese funding case. aljazeera.com Prabir Purkayastha was arrested last year after NYT report said outlet was backed by network pushing Chinese propaganda.

Heba Gowayed, In These Times. (2024-05-13). On Parenthood And Genocide. popularresistance.org My son is nine months old, almost 10. He is beautiful. He crawls, quickly, babbling to himself like an old man who is late for an appointment. He pulls up on the furniture, taking his first sideways steps. Four months have passed since I've written this article, and an additional 4,500 children have been killed. Children like him. Beautiful. | Meanwhile, American students, my students, protesting their murder, are being handcuffed and beaten‚Äâ—‚Äâcriminalized by the very same apparatus that arms this mass murder of children and their parents. | Sunday is day 218 of genocid…

Giorgos Mitralias (2024-05-13). What are Greek Students Waiting For? counterpunch.org As the student movement in solidarity with the Palestinians and denunciation of their genocide by Israel intensifies in the United States and now spreads across the planet, there are growing indications that it is succeeding in influencing the central balance of forces while it is being recognized as a major factor in international developments of decisive importance! Thus, Washington's "sudden" distancing of itself from the Netanyahu government, which followed (or perhaps…preceded) Hamas' acceptance of the Qatar-Egypt peace plan, is mainly attributed to the asphyxiating pressure exerted on President Biden and…

WSWS (2024-05-13). On behalf of Biden administration, UAW bureaucracy and DSA struggle to contain anti-war sentiment. wsws.org In recent weeks, the Democratic Party has come to rely increasingly on the UAW bureaucracy and Democratic Socialists of America to protect Joe Biden, insulate his re-election campaign from growing hostility to the genocide in Gaza, and keep weapons flowing both to Israel and to Ukraine in the US-NATO war against Russia.

Editor (2024-05-13). May 13, 2024. sitrepworld.info Tri Martolod — Nolwenn Leroy "Living in Netanyahu's America" — In More Ways Than One, by Conor Gallagher Education in America: Protesting genocide in Gaza gets you punished, by Bill Astore When Your Rulers Ignore Voters But Are Terrified Of Protesters.. Caitlin Johnstone Palestinians are Making Their Own Future through Resistance — Mustafa Barghouti (Video) "Christian" Zionist Speaker Johnson backs law that will criminalize parts of the New Testament, by Don Hank Israel invades Rafah and the genocide will be completed with U.S. complicity, by Steven Sahiounie The US continue…

Dean Baker (2024-05-13). With a Modest Financial Transactions Tax, Jim Simons Would not Have Been Superrich. counterpunch.org The New York Times reported that Jim Simons, the founder of Medallion hedge fund, died this week. As a result of his fund, according to the article, he accumulated more than $20 billion over his lifetime. Simons was a math genius who had made many important breakthroughs in various areas of math. Back in the

Nick Licata (2024-05-13). Banning TikTok: National Security, Civil Rights & Investments. counterpunch.org In the last week of April, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a law banning TikTok in the United States if its parent company, ByteDance, did not sell it to an American company within 12 months. The New York Times Senior writer David Leonhardt provides a good summary of why this bill was passed. It is a

geo.tv (2024-05-13). India elections: Fourth phase of polling begins as religious fault lines deepen. geo.tv 117 million voters to take part in polling for 96 seats in 10 states and territories…

ecns.cn (2024-05-13). Beijing, Brussels must uphold multilateralism. ecns.cn The Chinese top leader's visit to Europe has instilled confidence in a world full of uncertainty, as evidenced by the Sino-French statements.

ecns.cn (2024-05-12). Beijing, Brussels must uphold multilateralism. ecns.cn The Chinese top leader's visit to Europe has instilled confidence in a world full of uncertainty, as evidenced by the Sino-French statements.

ecns.cn (2024-05-13). Improving key indicators signal positive outlook for China's economy. ecns.cn China's economy is expected to maintain its recovery momentum despite multiple challenges, as evidenced by the favorable performance of numerous key indicators, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-05-12). Improving key indicators signal positive outlook for China's economy. ecns.cn China's economy is expected to maintain its recovery momentum despite multiple challenges, as evidenced by the favorable performance of numerous key indicators, experts said.

Alan Macleod (2024-05-10). From PropOrNot to New Lines: How Washington is Weaponizing Media. mintpressnews.com Meet the former government officials and intelligence operatives at the heart of New Lines as investigative journalist Alan MacLeod sheds light on the "independent" think tank's true agenda and motivations.

Julianne Tveten, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2024-05-10). TikTok Law Is An Attempt To Censor, Not A Warning To Big Tech. popularresistance.org As US lawmakers' agitation over TikTok culminates in a law that threatens a nationwide ban if the social media platform isn't sold to a US buyer within nine months, an emergent media narrative finds a silver lining. Every legislative move targeting TikTok, the story goes, has the potential to inspire much-needed regulation of tech behemoths like Meta, Amazon, Google and Apple. | But by conflating the US's legal treatment of TikTok—a subsidiary of the Beijing-based ByteDance—with that of its own tech industry, media obscure the real reasons for the law's passage. This was apparent in a New York Times p…

infobrics (2024-05-10). Ukraine introduces desperate recruitment strategy: "Choose Your Own Adventure" infobrics.org "Everyone will Fight — choose your own unit now," reads Ukrainian neo-Nazi propaganda.

Melvin Goodman (2024-05-10). Washington Post's David Ignatius Remains Clueless About the Middle East. counterpunch.org It's difficult to imagine an Israeli war in the Middle East that allowed any Arab country to claim victory. The history of the Middle East over the past 75 years has been a history of war, and the Israelis have been the overwhelming victor in each and every one of them. Israel's War of Independence in 1948 marked an overwhelming victory for the Israelis; it created the profound antagonisms that have marked Israeli relations with the Arab states over the past 75 years. The United States and Israel over the years have indulged in a dialogue about a "peace process," but Arab refugees have known neither "peace" nor "

bwitanek (2024-05-10). CUNY $4M Contract Outsourcing Security to Israeli Trained Goon Service — Modern Day High Tech Pinkertons! ARMED GOONS FOR HIRE OFF OUR CAMPUSES! No to Privatized Campus Fascism! fightbackbetter.com An insidious development that CUNY is expending $4 million in a contract just announced today. They hired an armed security…

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2024-05-10). New Anne Hillerman Mystery Novel: ' LOST BIRDS'. indybay.org From New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman, a thrilling and moving chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series involving several emotionally complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-10). China condemns unilateral US sanctions on its firms. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stressed the legitimate right of China and Russia to engage in usual economic and trade cooperation, which should not be interfered with or restricted. | The spokesperson also underscored the constant US crackdown on Chinese companies under the pretext of "national security risks" without providing any evidence. | He urged Washington to halt the generalization of this concept and stop politicizing, exploiting, and militarizing economic, trade, and technology issues. | "China will continue to take necessary steps to defend firmly, the legitimate rights and interests of its e…

(2024-05-10). Palestinian journalist Rula Hassanein charged with incitement for social media posts. wattan.net

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-10). Comienza en Chile propaganda con vistas a primarias municipales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) A partir de hoy comienza en Chile el período de propaganda para las elecciones primarias del 9 de junio, donde se nominarán los candidatos a los cargos de alcaldes y gobernadores.

Mayssoun Sukarieh, Mondoweiss. (2024-05-09). How Israeli University Presidents Are Proving The Case For Boycott. popularresistance.org On April 26, 2024, the presidents of Israel's nine research universities — Ben-Gurion, Weizmann Insitute of Science, Hebrew University, the Open University, Ariel, Tel-Aviv, Haifa, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology — issued a collective statement in response to the Palestinian solidarity student encampments that were spreading across university campuses throughout the United States and beyond. The statement was a remarkable condemnation of student protestors in the U.S. as engaging in "severe violence, antisemitism [and] anti-Israel sentiment," characterizing these students as "incited and h…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-05-09). Whistleblower David McBride To Be Sentenced. popularresistance.org A sentencing hearing has concluded in the case of Australian whistleblower David McBride who was forced to plead guilty to leaking classified documents to the media after he was essentially denied a defense at his trial in November. The documents ultimately revealed evidence of war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force. | Justice David Mossop will pronounce the sentence next Tuesday. The government has demanded more than two years in prison, while the judge could impose as little as house arrest, monitoring , and counseling outside prison for up to four years. | McBride, a former military lawyer, was c…

Jerry Grey, Black Agenda Report. (2024-05-09). The State Department Report On Human Rights. popularresistance.org There's plenty of media coverage on what he came for, and the messages he wanted to deliver but the main thrust of his first day was the wave of media reports on what he felt about China's human rights record. | In a 1283-word preface, signed by Blinken there are 49 words related to China but these 49 words achieved all the media attention. They were: | The Report documents ongoing grave human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China (PRC). For example, in Xinjiang, the PRC continues to carry out genocide, crimes against humanity, forced labour, and other human rights violations against predominantly Musli…

latintimes (2024-05-09). Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Spread To UK Universities. latintimes.com The grass outside SOAS University of London has been dotted with a handful of tents since the start of this week, with Palestinian flags and slogans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Pressenza New York (2024-05-09). Detroit Will Host People's Conference for Palestine From May 24-26. pressenza.com The conference comes as Israel's brutal genocide in Gaza completes seven months, with the United States and its other western backers showing no signs of cutting off support even with a death toll of over 35,000 Palestinians killed by Israel. However, as Israel and the west refuse to back down, hundreds and thousands of people across North America have been disrupting business as usual to demand an end to the genocide, the lifting of the siege of Gaza, an end to all US aid for Israel, and a free Palestine. Organizers of the conference say that it seeks to provide an opportunity for organizations to come together…

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2024-05-09). New Anne Hillerman Mystery Novel: ' LOST BIRDS'. indybay.org From New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman, a thrilling and moving chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series involving several emotionally complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-05-09). China rejects foreign interference in Taiwan. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made these statements when referring to the phrase 'any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan,' a notion preached by some parties in Japan and Taiwan. | "By repeating and exaggerating such rhetoric, the DPP (Democratic Progressive Party) is essentially telling the world that their underlying logic is to ingratiate themselves with Japan, sell out Taiwan and seek independence by demanding foreign support," the spokesman added. | Lin stressed that the One-China principle is a universal consensus and therefore, no separatist attempt 'will go anywhere, no matter what it…

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-09). Russia supports India, queries US over lack of evidence in Pannun case. ptcnews.tv Moscow, May 9: Dismissing US allegations against India regarding a thwarted assassination plot targeting Sikh preacher Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry has emphasised that Washington has yet to provide credible evidence implicating Indian citizens in the case.Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated during a briefing on Wednesday (local time) that, "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain GS Pannun. Speculation on thi…

(2024-05-09). Palestinian journalist Rula Hassanein charged with incitement for social media posts. wattan.net

bwitanek (2024-05-09). Teach Palestine Week May 13 — 17. fightbackbetter.com Integrating lessons about Palestine into our curriculum is vital for challenging the narratives propagated by mainstream media that often demonize a people struggling for survival and dignity on their own land. We must remember that Palestine has endured continuous attacks and systematic destruction for 76 years, and we must never forget the original and ongoing Nakba. | YOUR STUDENTS deserve an honest & truthful understanding of Palestine. We strongly urge educators to incorporate lessons about Palestine into their teaching every day from May 13th to May 17th. We will provide simple 20-minute activities that…

Habib Badawi, Mondoweiss. (2024-05-07). Student Resistance To Gaza Genocide Spurs Crisis For Democrats. popularresistance.org The defiant student protests erupting across American universities over U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza represent something far beyond a cyclical wave of campus activism. These scenes symbolize a profound political crisis that has laid bare the fractures within the Democratic Party and its faltering grip on a disaffected younger generation. As the Biden administration persists in providing military aid and diplomatic imprimatur for Israel's bombardment of the densely populated Palestinian territory, the human suffering in Gaza has become a tragic staging ground for global outrage.

WSWS (2024-05-07). Democratic Party enlists Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to cover up Biden's war crimes. wsws.org A lengthy New York Times essay has acknowledged that DSA representative Ocasio-Cortez is now the lynchpin in the Democratic Party's strategy to block growing opposition to imperialist war and genocide in Gaza and channel it behind Biden's reelection campaign.

WSWS (2024-05-07). Australian PM Albanese backs Zionist witch hunt against anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org At a meeting with Rabbinical Councils leaders, Albanese aligned himself with a vitriolic campaign by Zionist organisations and the right-wing corporate media to slander and shut down campus protests.

Julie Hollar, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2024-05-07). CNN Paints Peace Protests As Hate Rallies As They Are Suppressed. popularresistance.org As peace activists occupied common spaces on campuses across the country, some in corporate media very clearly took sides, portraying student protesters as violent, hateful and/or stupid. CNN offered some of the most striking of these characterizations.

Editor (2024-05-07). Noam Chomsky: A Middle East Peace That Could Happen (But Won't). scheerpost.com

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). The "bad flu" called covid came and went before the end of 2019. expose-news.com The 2020 covid pandemic was a pandemic of iatrogenic harm instigated by governments and aided by corporate media. Covid, in so far as it is in any way distinct, came and did …

Dean Baker (2024-05-07). Do We Need More People? counterpunch.org This is a line endlessly repeated in the media. Somehow, we face a terrible risk if people decide to have fewer kids. While this is the accepted wisdom in elite circles, there is remarkably little basis in reality for this view. The latest piece pressing this line was a column in the Washington Post by

Victor Grossman (2024-05-07). No books burned this time in Berlin despite ominous parallels. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — It was May10 in Germany's terrible year, 1933. Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire. Most authors were German — Jewish, …

Victor Grossman (2024-05-07). No books burned this time in Berlin despite ominous parallels. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — It was May10 in Germany's terrible year, 1933. Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire. Most authors were German — Jewish, …

GABIK (2024-05-07). Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking. sanews.gov.za Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking | In a move aimed to enhance collaboration between academia and government, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) have launched the pilot phase of its DSI-NRF Policy Placement Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. | This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between research and public policymaking, thus addressing societal challenges through evidence-based approaches. | NRF Business Advancement Group Executive, Dr Thandi Mgwebi, said the pilot phase will focus on postdoctoral research fellows and e…