(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…
(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."
(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).
(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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(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…
(2024-05-21). Russia Captured More Territory in Recent Weeks Than Kiev's Counteroffensive — Washington Post. globalresearch.ca
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
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 …
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 | | Pro-Palestinian student protestors wave a Palestinian flag on the front steps of Hamilton Hall at Col…
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
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
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.
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 . . . |
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…
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
117 million voters to take part in polling for 96 seats in 10 states and territories…
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 "
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, …
"Nearly nineteen thousand (19,000) weather stations have notched record high temperatures since Jan. 1." (Source: Earth's Record Hot Streak Might be a Sign of a New Climate Era, The Washington Post, April 19, 2024) A blistering start to the 2024 year is breaking all-time global temperature records of 2023 and bringing to the forefront a
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It's a change that happened largely under the radar. But a subtle shift to the voting system for mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections in England and Wales has drawn widespread criticism from voters across the country — many of whom were affected for the first time this Thursday. | The move has effectively
Reality of who is violent cuts across 'mainstream' and pro-Israel propaganda — but media 'both-sides' the one-sided racist attack The propaganda of pro-Israel groups and 'mainstream' media was again exposed last night after a pro-Israel mob of around one hundred mounted an assault on University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) students protesting peacefully against Israel's …
Last month, the famed American philosopher and gender studies scholar Judith Butler was thrust into the center of a controversy after remarks Butler made about the October 7 attacks in Israel. A longtime critic of Zionism and Israel's war against the Palestinians, Butler had condemned the attacks in the immediate aftermath. But at a