(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.