(2024-10-21). Storm Oscar hits Cuba as island grapples with blackout. scmp.com The storm's arrival comes as Cuba tries to recover from its worst blackout in at least two years.
(2024-10-21). Cuba's president warns against unrest over nationwide blackout. scmp.com Cubans struggled with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm.
(2024-10-21). King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on Australia visit. aljazeera.com British king and queen are on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.
(2024-10-21). King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker on Australia visit. aljazeera.com British king and queen are on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.
(2024-10-21). Shady NHS spy tech firm Palantir has just been handed ANOTHER public contract. thecanary.co 
US spy tech firm Palantir has weaseled its way further into the British state. This time, the nefarious surveillance technology firm has seized a contract with the Leicestershire Police force. It appears to be for its key intelligence platform. This is, of course, after the Tories awarded Palantir a contract for NHS data. Palantir poking […] | By
(2024-10-21). Lynks to appear alongside Corbyn, Owen Jones, at Peace and Justice concert. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project has just announced more details of its upcoming concert in London — raising funds for people in Gaza. It will include a performance by anonymous British artist Lynks and feature the former Labour Party leader himself as well as Owen Jones. Pits and Perverts, revisited Jeremy Corbyn's Peace and […] | By
(2024-10-21). Genocidal Jewish chaplains at UK universities. presstv.ir The British Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced a £7 million procurement process for anti-semitism training in schools, colleges and universities.
(2024-10-21). Cuba: Power Outages Prolonged Due To Delays In Energy Recovery. popularresistance.org Today, Cuba once again experienced a total power outage after the recovery process of the National Electric System (SEN), initiated the day before following a blackout caused by a failure at a thermoelectric plant, failed. The Caribbean nation is unable to purchase or modernize its electrical machinery due to the draconian, unilateral blockade of the US. | The process of re-energizing the SEN was then initiated, gradually restoring power to certain areas of the country with the goal of expanding and connecting them to eventually reach the thermoelectric plants and restart them. However, a new total disconnection…
(2024-10-21). Cuba Is Restoring Electricity Supply in a Controlled Manner. orinocotribune.com The process of restoring the electrical system in Cuba is making considerable progress at the national level. | According to the director general of Electricity of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lázaro Guerra, the electricity supply in the western zone, which suffered the worst of the blackouts, is already in the process of recovery. The Santa Cruz del Norte thermoelectric plant is in the start-up phase, and it is expected that the Mariel plant will soon begin to operate. | "We already have energy in Santa Cruz and we will soon have energy in Mariel to begin the start-up of this plant, which is very important…
(2024-10-21). Oscar se convierte en tormenta tropical a su paso por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Oscar ha comenzado gradualmente a debilitarse y ahora sus vientos máximos sostenidos han disminuido hasta 110 kilómetros por hora, por lo que se convirtió en una tormenta tropical. Se encuentra a 30 kilómetros al estesudeste de Palenque Yateras y a 30 kilómetros al nortenordeste de San Antonio del Sur en la provincia de Guantánamo, así como a 45 kilómetros al sursudeste de Moa, Holguín. En las provincias de Guantánamo, Holguín y Las Tunas continúan registrándose lluvias, chubascos y tormentas eléctricas.
(2024-10-21). Actual presidenta de Moldavia encabeza elecciones en primera vuelta con el 36% de los votos. cubadebate.cu La actual presidenta de Moldavia, Maia Sandu, obtiene el 36% de los votos en las elecciones presidenciales, mientras el ex fiscal general Alexandru Stoianoglo recibe el 29%, consta en el informe de la Comisión Electoral Central tras procesar el 78% de las papeletas. En caso de que ningún candidato obtenga más de la mitad, habrá una segunda vuelta el próximo 3 de noviembre.
(2024-10-21). Díaz-Canel: Cuba está viviendo una situación excepcional (+ Videos). cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, expresó al concluir la reunión del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, que el país está viviendo una situación excepcional, marcado por dos eventos fundamentales y complejos: la emergencia energética y, por otro lado, la fase de alarma ciclónica para las provincias orientales.
(2024-10-21). Huracán Oscar azota el norte de la provincia de Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu El centro del huracán Oscar a las nueve de la noche se localizó en los 20.2 grados de latitud Norte y los 74.6 grados de longitud Oeste, posición que lo sitúa a 15 kilómetros al norte-nordeste de Imías, Guantánamo y a 60 kilómetros al sudeste de Moa, Holguín. En las provincias de Guantánamo, Holguín y Las Tunas se han reportado lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en las últimas doce horas.
(2024-10-21). Israel intensifica su guerra de exterminio en Gaza: Ascienden a 87 los muertos tras la nueva masacre. cubadebate.cu Fuentes médicas palestinas en la Franja de Gaza denunciaron hoy la muerte de al menos 87 civiles en un bombardeo israelí contra un complejo residencial en la ciudad de Beit Lahia, en el norte de este enclave costero. Indicaron que la mayoría de las víctimas mortales son niños y mujeres, y que decenas resultaron heridos o se encuentran desaparecidos.
(2024-10-21). Fuerza Aérea israelí atacó 4 distritos de la parte sur de la capital libanesa. cubadebate.cu Aviones de combate de la Fuerza Aérea israelí atacaron 4 distritos de la parte sur de la capital libanesa, donde se encuentran las instalaciones de la organización chií Hezbolá, informó una fuente de defensa civil a nuestra agencia. Se llevaron a cabo incursiones aéreas contra casas en los barrios de Gobeiri, Tahwita Al Ghadir y Ash Shiyah.
(2024-10-21). Hong Kong artist makes chocolate rain on New Jersey. ecns.cn Prudence Mak says she hopes to inspire a connection between the Greater New York area and Hong Kong.
(2024-10-21). Intelligent auto sector speeding up. ecns.cn China is vrooming to shape the future of intelligent connected vehicles, with creation of a new industry road map underway, and is aiming for greater advancements in autonomous driving, high-end supply chains and global cooperation, according to government officials, company executives and industry experts.
(2024-10-20). Hong Kong artist makes chocolate rain on New Jersey. ecns.cn Prudence Mak says she hopes to inspire a connection between the Greater New York area and Hong Kong.
(2024-10-20). Intelligent auto sector speeding up. ecns.cn China is vrooming to shape the future of intelligent connected vehicles, with creation of a new industry road map underway, and is aiming for greater advancements in autonomous driving, high-end supply chains and global cooperation, according to government officials, company executives and industry experts.
(2024-10-21). Iran summons Hungary envoy over EU-GCC's claims about Persian Gulf islands. presstv.ir Iran summons Hungary's ambassador in Tehran to protest against EU-GCC's unfounded claims about the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-10-21). Iran protests EU support for UAE over disputed islands. newarab.com 
The statement, published after the first summit between the two r…
(2024-10-21). Iran Summons Hungarian Ambassador Over Disputed Gulf Islands. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Arab Nations May Change Stance on Iran. ummid.com As the threat of a direct conflict between Israel and Iran grows, several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, are reportedly working actively to prevent potential Israeli attacks on Iran's oil facilities.
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective highlights concepts like the "rule of law," "democracy," …
(2024-10-21). Enhancing Saudi-Chinese Tourism Ties: Expanding Investment and Travel Opportunities. tvbrics.com 
This renewed partnership sets the stage for significant growth in the tourism sectors of both nations…
(2024-10-21). Cultural tourism and health merge at Shanxi conference. ecns.cn On Friday, guests attending the 2024 China (Shanxi) Health Industry Development Conference activities visit a scenic spot in Jincheng, Shanxi province.Designated as a "World Health Demonstration City" by the United Nations, Jincheng has 40 nationally-recognized historical and cultural towns and villages, taking the lead in the country.
(2024-10-21). Hamas: 'Sinwar storm' will destroy Israel; our power impervious to assassinations. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the anti-Israeli struggle led by Yahya Sinwar will eventually lead to Israel's destruction.
(2024-10-21). Colombia inaugurates UN biodiversity summit. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, indigenous authorities and artists inaugurated a United Nations biodiversity summit in the city of Cali. The so-called Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention…
(2024-10-21). UN chief seeks 'significant' funding at biodiversity summit to save nature. scmp.com Environmental delegates are gathering in Colombia for the two-week United Nations Biodiversity Conference, or Cop16.
(2024-10-21). Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding. sanews.gov.za Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding | As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off today, Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has reminded all matriculants to seize the opportunity to apply for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | "The application window will close on 15 December 2024, and there are now just 55 days to submit applications. Eligible students are urged to apply promptly to secure financial support for their post-school education," Nkabane said. | Nkabane extended well wishes to all matriculants, who…
(2024-10-21). The nation's first commercial carbon sequestration plant is in Illinois. It leaks. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between A row of executives from grain-processing behemoth Archer Daniels Midland watched as Verlyn Rosenberger, 88, took the podium at a Decatur city council meeting last week. It was the first meeting since she and the rest of her central Illinois community learned of a second leak at ADM's carbon dioxide sequestration well beneath Lake Decatur, their…
(2024-10-21). Presidential well wishes for matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Presidential well wishes for matric Class of 2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the matric Class of 2024 well for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations., , "As your parents, teachers, siblings, friends and neighbours, we are proud of all learners who have reached and are ready for this milestone., , "You started out as the Grade 1 Class of 2012 and have succeeded to this point with the help of so many people around you who are supporting and applauding the work you have put in up to this point., , "You are ready now to play back the knowledge you have acquired during these important years o…
(2024-10-21). SA participates in UN biodiversity conference. sanews.gov.za SA participates in UN biodiversity conference | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, will lead the South African delegation to the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16) in Cali, Colombia., , The delegation will actively engage in negotiations to promote global biodiversity conservation priorities, enhance sustainable use, and advocate for fair and equitable benefit-sharing from the utilisation of genetic resources and digital sequence information on genetic resources., , "We approach COP16 with a c…
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? unitedworldint.com The research the Nobel Prize was awarded to. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective …
(2024-10-21). Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas on Monday and Tuesday. | "A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places," the SAWS said. | A surface high pressure south of the land will feed in a deep layer of moisture over the province, resulting in heavy downpours along the southeast coast between Cape St Francis and Port St Johns where the highest amounts of…
(2024-10-21). Resetting BRICS For The South Slavs, New Europe And The World. popularresistance.org On October 22, in the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, located less than five hours along the M-12 "Vostok" highway from Moscow, the 16th Kazan BRICS summit opens — an association of 10 countries of a new geopolitical format, ahead of all the slow-moving Western alliances that has fallen into recession or stagnation. | Already, Kazan is fully ready to host the leaders of more than 33 countries participating in the BRICS summit in a year when Russia is the chairman of the association of leaders of the multipolar world. The Moscow Kremlin noted that Kazan is fully prepared to host more than 20,00…
(2024-10-21). Democrat's Democracy vs. Republican's Republic. counterpunch.org 
America is both a democracy and a republic. Citizens hold supreme power, and so America is a republic. At the same time, it is obviously a representative democracy. MAGA Republicans, however, like to say America is not a democracy, but a republic, which is ironic for the party that championed the spread of democracy throughout
(2024-10-21). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist. theintercept.com 
On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer from the lobbying firm gave $1,000 to "Pete Sessions for Congress."
(2024-10-21). The State Is Wielding Grand Jury Subpoenas Against Cop City Activists. popularresistance.org With each passing day, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (dubbed "Cop City" by opponents) inches toward completion. It's been just under a year since the last Stop Cop City mass mobilization march attempted to breach the site, but the struggle against the militarized police training facility continues. | Activists are organizing ping pong ball drops at city council meetings, pursuing legal remedies to recover what remains of the Weelaunee Forest, and continuing to hold teach-ins and small-scale protests. Organizers wait with bated breath for the resolution of the 61 pending RICO cases against activists.
(2024-10-21). Hezbollah rockets streak across occupied territories, hit vital Israeli military positions. presstv.ir Hezbollah carries out a series of retaliatory operations, targeting Israeli military positions and illegal settlements in response to the Tel Aviv regime's offensives in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
(2024-10-21). Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital Israeli targets' with drones. presstv.ir The Islamic resistance in Iraq says it has carried out fresh retaliatory operations, striking a number of Israeli targets inside the occupied territories.
(2024-10-21). Hezbollah fires rocket salvos at Israeli base in Safed. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it has fired salvos of rockets at an Israeli base in the northern occupied town of Safed in retaliation for the occupying regime's ongoing aggression against Lebanon.
(2024-10-21). FM: 'All Israeli targets' identified for retaliation in case regime attacks Iran. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that Iran has "identified all its targets" in the occupied territories for a retaliatory attack against Israel.
(2024-10-20). Elon Musk-Linked Dark Money Network Is Behind Fake Pro-Harris Campaign Scheme. truthout.org An initiative called Progress 2028 that purports to be Kamala Harris' liberal counter to the conservative Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 is actually run by a dark money network supporting former President Donald Trump. Building America's Future, the dark money group at the helm of the network, has steered money to a constellation of groups and initiatives boosting Trump's agenda and… |
(2024-10-20). New Film Documents the Struggle and Triumph of Amazon Labor Union. truthout.org Stephen Maing and Brett Story's documentary Union is one of the best American films about the labor movement since 1940's The Grapes of Wrath. Using cinéma vérité "you-are-there" film techniques, Union chronicles the fight to organize the JFK8 Amazon fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York. Union, a Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award winner, focuses on fired Amazon worker Chris Smalls… |
October 20 to 24, 2024. It's just days away. The Philippine leg of the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence, which is now circulating the globe, will take off. After some months of planning and working out activities by a dedicated team of peace lovers and advocates, the World March will touch Philippine shores, going to three places — Malolos in Bulacan, Baguio City and Sagada, two host destinations in the Cordillera Administrative Region. The WM base team representative in the person of Wilfredo Alfsen is coming all the way from Chile to take part. | After the 1st World March in 2009 during which th…
Countries enabling Israel's "unlawful occupation" of the "Israel's internationally wrongful acts give rise to state responsibility, not only for Israel, but for all states," said Navi Pillay, head of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry. | The commission has published a new legal position paper spelling out specific action…
The combined images show the former US president Donald Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris — Reuters/File. US presidential rivals, Republican ex-president Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris invited big names to their campaign rallies this Saturday, as…