(2024-06-29). 'Genocide denial': US House votes to bar use of Gaza death toll. newarab.com
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to bar the State Department from using international affairs budget funds to cite figures on the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in The 269 – 144 vote in favour of the bipartisan amendment, backed by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, will now go to the Senate for consideration. | Palestinian-American congresswoman
(2024-06-29). Ultra-Orthodox take to Israel's streets, clash with police over conscription to military. haaretz.com Blocking a major highway, Haredi protesters pleaded with their political leaders not to compromise on IDF enlistment. Most shouted the usual slogans, like 'we'll die and won't be drafted,' but some went for a different note. 'It's a shame they didn't finish you on October 7,' one yelled at police…
(2024-06-29). Noam Chomsky is still alive, but I began mourning him years ago. newarab.com
Last week it was falsely reported across social media that the renowned left-wing Unlike most fake death stories on social media, the Chomsky one led to major progressive media outlets like The New Statesman and Jacobin running obituaries for the 95-year-old. | It wasn't until his wife
(2024-06-29). New Evidence US Blocked Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Since the collapse of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in April-May 2022, the Biden administration and establishment US media have maintained a near-total vow of silence. | Even as Russian President Vladmir Putin has directly accused the US and UK of sabotaging the negotiations in Istanbul, President Biden and his top principals have never offered a rebuttal, and no major US outlet has bothered to seek one. The lone exception was an anonymous senior administration official, who told the Wall Street Journal's Yaroslav Trofimov that Russian complaints were "Utter bulls—." The official added: "I know for…
(2024-06-29). Insights | Economist: 'Peak China,' 'overcapacity' narratives attempt to curb China's development. ecns.cn Recently, some countries have been hyping pessimism about the Chinese economy, crafting rhetoric such as "Peak China" narrative and so-called "overcapacity" in new energy sectors.
(2024-06-29). Police lodges FIR against people who raised slogans outside Owaisi's Delhi residence. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A group of people gathered outside the residence of AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and raised slogans and splashed black paint. Police has registered a case in the matter, officials said on Friday. Delhi Police officials said a case under sections 143, 506, 153A and 147 of the Indian Penal Code was lodged …
(2024-06-29). Australia: University of Melbourne threatens about 20 pro-Palestinian students with disciplinary action. wsws.org The move is the latest in a series of coordinated attacks by university managements, the corporate media and the political establishment in Australia against the rights to protest and freedom of expression of students on campus.
(2024-06-29). Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubt Within His Own Party. devdiscourse.com Biden's recent lackluster debate against former President Donald Trump has ignited a wave of skepticism within the Democratic Party regarding his capacity to win the forthcoming presidential election. The 81-year-old Biden's failure to effectively communicate during the debate drew widespread criticism, intensifying doubts about his candidacy.
(2024-06-29). UN Warns Only 17% of Global Development Targets Are On Track. devdiscourse.com The United Nations issued a stark warning on Friday: Just 17% of its 169 targets aimed at improving life for over 7 billion people globally are on course to be achieved by the 2030 deadline.
(2024-06-29). Comment] Offline: In defence of Dr Fauci. thelancet.com "Is this what we have become? Is this what we have devolved into?" US Congressman Kweisi Mfume was reacting to comments from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene at a hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, held on June 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Subcommittee was taking evidence from Dr Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Greene accused Fauci of presiding over science that was "disgusting and evil". She questioned Fauci over the royalties received by National Institutes of Health scientists for their research.
(2024-06-29). Ancient Mysteries and Space Adventures: A Peek into Modern Research. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current science news briefs.
(2024-06-29). Georgia : Serious deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders. fidh.org In recent years, human rights defenders in Georgia have faced escalating threats and violence, exacerbated by hostile rhetoric from the government and high-ranking officials in the country. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center denounce the worsening conditions for civil society in Georgia and call on the authorities to ensure effective, timely, and objective investigations into attacks against human rights defenders and to put (…) | – |
(2024-06-29). Brazilian's World-Record Soccer Shirt Collection. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current odd news briefs.
(2024-06-29). Katrina Kaif can't wait to watch Vicky Kaushal's quirky film 'Bad Newz'. devdiscourse.com Like every fan, after watching the hilarious trailer of 'Bad Newz', actor Katrina Kaif is also super excited and can't wait for Vicky Kaushal's upcoming film. On her Instagram story on Friday, Katrina re-posted the film's trailer and gave a shout-out.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Clays Limited has unveiled a 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, boosting shareholder value, and fostering employee engagement. The strategic plan, unveiled at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kampala, signifies a renewed commitment to sustainable growth and value creation under the company's slogan, "Beauty to …
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Israel bombed the Gaza Strip where one hospital reported at least 30 dead Friday and as exchanges of fire and threats over the Lebanon border After further cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon's powerful Shia Increased "bellicose rhetoric" from both sides risked triggering a…
Millions of people around the UK will be casting their vote on 4 July in the general election, but for many of them, one subject in particular will be influencing the way they vote. | Israel's war on the besieged…
If we wanted to know what the job market looks like for recent college graduates, we would probably start by looking at their unemployment/employment rates. On the other hand, if we wanted to try to make the labor market for recent college grads look bad, we could follow the Washington Post's lead and look at
No doubt like many other people around the world, we have been surprised and increasingly concerned that Noam Chomsky has not commented publicly on current events for around one year; in particular, on the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.
The imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque reiterated on Saturday that Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly, who was appointed to deliver the sermon on the penultimate day of the Hajj, made the remark as the pilgrimage takes place in the shadow of Israel's military offensive has killed at least 37,266 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to the territory's health min…
Sometimes there are facts staring you in the face and you fail, initially to see them. That happened to me. The lightbulb suddenly illuminated for me when I compared the terrorist attacks reported by the In a civilized country, one that adheres to a rule of law, you get arrested if you committed a crime or are suspected of committing a crime. In a genuine rules-based society, the "suspicion" is based on evidence, not mere belief…
The Democratic Party is facing a huge problem, and the New York Times is trying to patch it up.
A massive protest, all in red, surrounded the White House to call out Biden's fake "red line" on Rafah. Biden is now trying to posture as the peacemaker after eight months of facilitating Israeli genocide. The Palestine movement isn't buying it.
A pair of new United Nations reports has accused Israel, as well as Hamas, of committing war crimes in Gaza. The damning documents come as Israel and Hamas are being urged to accept the three-phase ceasefire and hostage deal outlined by President Biden and endorsed by the U.N. Security Council. "Israel has no interest in international law, and the United States has no interest in demanding that Israel actually comply with international law besides rhetorical flourishes," says Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of DAWN. "It will come to haunt and hurt America for decades to come."…
From granular coverage of the career triumphs of nepo babies and the goings-on at elite universities, to deep dives about luxury real estate and ritzy goods and services most people have never heard of, it's clear that the New York Times' most cherished subject is the One Percent.
Suspected white supremacist Mark Prieto was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly plotting "a race war" via a mass shooting of Black people in Atlanta.
Almost one in three Jewish Americans believe that
ALBAWABA – After the George Clooney Foundation for Justice announced that it "will demand the arrest of Russian propagandists working in Europe", Russia fired back through a tweet by the country's security head Dmitry Medvedev calling the actor "Mediocre". The tweet in question claimed that George Clooney's foundation was trying to "hurt" Russian journalists all over the world and persecute them. Dmitry added that Clooney could not arrest them as they would "find him first". Moreover, he cleverly referenced one of the actor's movies in the comment mockingly. Russia declares war on the George Clooney Foundatio…
ALBAWABA As the cosmos dance to their eternal rhythm, June 2, 2024, unfolds with a tapestry of celestial energies, each influencing the lives of the twelve zodiac signs in unique ways. Today, the universe calls upon us to embrace balance and adaptability, guiding us through the ebb and flow of life's currents. Let's explore what the stars have in store for each sign: Aries (March 21 – April 19): Aries, today invites you to find harmony between your ambitions and your need for self-care. While your drive propels you forward, remember to listen to your body and nurture your well-being. Balan…