(2024-07-19). Tel Aviv Moves to High Alert After Deadly Drone Attack. devdiscourse.com In the wake of a tragic drone explosion that claimed the life of one individual and left ten others injured, Tel Aviv's mayor, Ron Huldai, announced an escalation to a higher state of alert. The explosion caused widespread panic as it occurred near the US Consulate, reported the Times of Israel.
(2024-07-19). Blinken: Israel-Hamas cease-fire near 'goal line,' final issues being negotiated. haaretz.com ICJ says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories 'unlawful,' must end ‚ñ Israeli settler shoots a Palestinian in Hawara, West Bank, clashes erupt ‚ñ | IDF says 65 rockets, drones fired from Lebanon into Israel since morning ‚ñ German FM calls for Gaza cease-fire, says IDF hits safe zones 'again and again' ‚ñ Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Tel Aviv, one Israeli killed ‚ñ IDF spokesperson says increasing evidence that Hamas' Deif killed in Israel strike…
(2024-07-19). Increasing signs that Hamas' Mohammed Deif killed in Israeli strike, IDF spokesperson says. haaretz.com IDF says 65 rockets, drones fired from Lebanon into Israel since morning ‚ñ Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Tel Aviv ‚ñ IDF says drone wasn't intercepted, no siren activated due to human error ‚ñ Israeli army spokesperson says increasing evidence that Hamas' Deif killed in Israel strike ‚ñ Computer systems cause disruptions at Israel's hospitals ‚ñ German FM calls for Gaza cease-fire, says IDF hits safe zones 'again and again'…
(2024-07-19). Meet The Palestinians Paid To Promote Israel's Genocide. mintpressnews.com A common tactic used by political groups facing accusations of bias and racism is to employ voices from the communities they often demonize to present their arguments, making them more palatable. Using Palestinians to advocate for hardline Israeli policies is similar to how Black Americans and former Muslims are used to support points that would otherwise be labeled as racist or Islamophobic. | In 2022, the Israeli cabinet approved a project to inject up to $30 million into
(2024-07-19). 170 Years Of United States Aggression Against Nicaragua. popularresistance.org When the Monroe Doctrine was declared in 1823 it was aimed at European colonial powers. It told them to butt out: the US "sphere of influence" included all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Virtually every Latin American and Caribbean country has had to endure US intervention and interference in their internal affairs since then. The coups, political manipulation and aggression directed by Washington have been relentless. | One of the most victimized countries has been Nicaragua. In this article, I will review the different types of aggression used by Washington against Nicaragua. This is not ancient history; t…
(2024-07-19). Trump's RNC Speech Riddled With Lies, Xenophobia and False Claims of Unity. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican Party's nomination for the 2024 election on Thursday evening, delivering a speech that was riddled with disinformation and anti-immigrant rhetoric — despite his supposed calls for "unity" in the wake of the recent attempt on his life. Trump's speech was the longest in modern history, lasting over an hour and a half. |
(2024-07-19). The GOP Is Waging a War on Abortion Rights, But You Wouldn't Know It If You Watched the RNC. democracynow.org 
The Washington Post reports the word "abortion" was not mentioned a single time from the stage during the first three days of the Republican National Convention. Reporter Amy Littlefield, abortion access correspondent at The Nation, says the silence from Trump and others at this week's RNC in Milwaukee does not reflect a change in attitude from the Republican Party, which is still fiercely opposed to reproductive rights. "Republicans can read the polls. They know that abortion has triumphed in all seven instances where it's been on the ballot since the Dobbs decision. They know that…
(2024-07-19). Clooney, Holt, and others push ageist tropes against Biden instead of addressing Project 2025. nationofchange.org George Clooney pushed ageist tropes against Biden in New York Times. Then Lester Holt and others piled up as well, instead of whistleblowing Project 2025.
(2024-07-19). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-19). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-19). Alabama executes Keith Gavin despite serious constitutional questions in his case. wsws.org Gavin had argued that his attorneys were ineffective during his trial and that the prosecution lacked forensic or DNA evidence against him. Defense counsel failed to present mitigating evidence that might have led jurors to vote for a life sentence without the possibility of parole instead of a death sentence.
(2024-07-19). Mamata Banerjee to Attend Crucial NITI Aayog Meeting. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is slated to attend the NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting in New Delhi next week, an official confirmed on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Trump's New Tone: A Relief for Conservative Voters. devdiscourse.com Former President Donald Trump adopted a noticeably softer tone during his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination on Thursday night, offering a respite for some conservative voters.
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a drone strike on Tel Aviv that injured at least 10 people and killed 1, reports AP. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-19). 2024 Polls: Palestine in Political Discourses of UK, France. ummid.com One important outcome is the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the political discourses in London and Paris which, in truth, are only reflections of greater changes underway on the entire European continent and body politic.
(2024-07-19). Trump's RNC Speech: A Survivor's Tale Amid Political Bluster. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump described on Thursday how he narrowly survived an attempt on his life, telling a rapt audience at the Republican National Convention in his first speech since the attack that he was only there "by the grace of Almighty God."
(2024-07-19). Assam Flood Situation Shows Improvement, Relief Efforts Continue. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Friday, with water levels receding across the state, officials said.
(2024-07-19). Credit growth should not run ahead of deposit growth, there has to be reasonable balance between the two: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-19). America's gathering storm: Trump a victim of his own violent rhetoric. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-19). Spooked U.S. Admits Russian Nuclear Fear As Putin Aide Issues Dire Warning Over Germany Missile Plan. hindustantimes.com The US State Department reacted on July 18 to Russia's chilling nuclear warning over its plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany in 2026. The US State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, said, "Any kind of rhetoric about the use or deployment of nuclear warheads is of course concerning and something we will pay close attention to." Patel's reaction came after Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on July 18 that "no options are ruled out," including nuclear options, in response to US missile deployments in Germany.
(2024-07-19). Obama's Delicate Dance: Balancing Loyalty to Biden Amid Democratic Discontent. devdiscourse.com Former President Barack Obama finds himself navigating a complex political landscape as Democratic leaders and donors express mounting concerns about President Joe Biden's campaign viability. These concerns follow Biden's underwhelming debate performance on June 27 against Donald Trump.
(2024-07-19). Goa Assembly Speaker's Miraculous Escape: Car Accident on New Zuari Bridge. devdiscourse.com Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar narrowly avoided a serious mishap earlier this week when his vehicle encountered a technical glitch on the New Zuari Bridge in South Goa. The incident transpired as Tawadkar was en route to the state's ongoing monsoon session.