Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-29). Cuban authorities call to address urban planning violations.plenglish.com Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban authorities called on Friday to intensify the fight against urban planning illegalities and avoid delays in procedures related to the sector, a fact that causes inconveniences to the population.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-29). France, Cuba strengthen legislative relations in Paris.plenglish.com Paris, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Vice President of the Cuban National People's Power Assembly Ana María Mari Machado continues her parliamentary visit to Paris on Friday, as part of promoting bilateral relations in this field.
albawaba(2024-03-29). Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for FTX crimes.albawaba.com Former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has been convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a massive financial fraud that led to the downfall of the crypto trading platform FTX.Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven counts of fraud, including stealing customer funds from FTX accounts and lying to investors and creditors. The total amount believed to have been stolen was at least $8 billion.Prosecutors argued that the embezzled funds were used for a lavish lifestyle in the Bahamas, political lobbying, and investments in other companies. In court, Bankman-Fried expressed remorse for the collapse…
Ana Perdigón(2024-03-29). Diosdado Cabello Comments on Possible Final Presidential Candidate of Unitary Platform.orinocotribune.com Following the far-right Unitary Platform's (PUD) registration of Edmundo González Urrutia as their "cover" candidate for the presidential elections, the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, has commented on who might replace this "provisional" candidate of the far-right opposition. | During the broadcast of his program Con el Mazo Dando, Cabello first talked about what a "cover candidate" means, and how it is defined in the Venezuelan legal system. He explained, reading from Electoral Law, that a "cover" candidate may be replaced by someone who has already been…
Misión Verdad(2024-03-29). Venezuela: 5 Strategic Reasons for Nicolás Maduro's Presidential Candidacy.orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Mar 26, 2024 | During his second term as the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has achieved fundamental milestones to overcome the crises generated by the far-right opposition and the United States. These achievements have led the country towards political, economic, and social stability. They have strengthened his leadership within Chavismo and have positioned him as the natural candidate to represent the Bolivarian Revolution in the presidential election scheduled for July 28 this year. | The following are five milestones, five strategic achievements, whic…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-29). US Imperialism, Get Out! And Take Your Presidential Council With You…orinocotribune.com By Berthony Dupont -Mar 27, 2024 | A French saying goes: 'Those who resemble each other, always end up flocking together." | Traditional Haitian political figures, who have flocked to the "transitional presidential council" (CPT) that U.S. Secretary of State At the same time, a Haitian proverb says "they are just crabs in a bask…
albawaba(2024-03-29). How Sam Bankman-Fried went to 25 years in prison from a $32B crypto king.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The founder of the cryptocurrency exchange platform and coin FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, has been found guilty on Thursday and given a 25-year jail term for defrauding investors out of nearly $8 billion, according to New York Times, ending one of the biggest rise and fall stories in crypto.The Bahamas-based FTX peaked at an evaluation of $32 billion earlier in 2022 according to CNBC, becoming one of the largest crypto currency marketplaces in the globe, offering providing spot trading in alongside derivatives products, before seeing a downfall that lead to the incarceration of its founder Sam Bankman-F…
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-03-29). Investments in Cuba for water and energy supplies.plenglish.com Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Two of the main problems faced by the Cuban population: water and electricity shortages, stood out in the national news spectrum, given the progress of investments in infrastructure.
Maria Paez Victor(2024-03-29). Yet Again Washington Meddles in Another Nation's Election.orinocotribune.com By María Páez Victor — Mar 26, 2024 | "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." | Albert Einstein | The USA is stuck in the recurring folly of trying to dictate the political life of Venezuela, including by trying to discredit their elections. They cannot grasp the fact that Venezuela is a sovereign nation, that it has frequent, free, and fair elections, and that it will not bow to political blackmail, even in the face of crippling illegal sanctions. | For 22 years the foreign policy of the USA has aimed to destabilize and openly overthrow (under the euphemism of…
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-03-29). ICTs and women's empowerment in Cuba.plenglish.com Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Women's entrepreneurs in Cuba seek to take advantage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for their labor insertion and the flourishing of businesses, without ignoring the existing gender gaps in the country.
scorinoco(2024-03-29). Venezuela's Information Minister Criticizes Fake News Published by Journalist Implicated in Venezuela Coup Attempt.orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister of Communication and Information Freddy àëañez crticized journalist Sebastiana Barráez for publishing fake news in an attempt to whitewash the far-right political party Vente Venezuela and its assassination plot against President Nicolás Maduro. | On Thursday, March 28, Minister àëañez pointed out in a social media post that Barráez, who is implicated in the thwarted coup attempt White Bracelet, "tried to whitewash the political party Vente Venezuela in a desperate maneuver of media distraction." | àëañez attached to his post the screenshot of a publication from the far-right Ar…
Ron Jacobs(2024-03-29). Consider the Commune: Venezuela and Beyond.counterpunch.org About midway through his new book Commune or Nothing: Venezuala's Communal Movement and its Socialist Project, author Chris Gilbert introduces the reader to Marxist theoretician István Mészáros and his groundbreaking book titled Beyond Capital: Toward a Theory of Transition. Gilbert does so in the context of a discussion about the commune movement in Venezuela. The
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-03-29). Cuba investing to solve water and energy shortages.plenglish.com Havana, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government is addressing two of the main problems the Cuban people are facing: water and electricity shortages, by investing to improve infrastructure and supplies.
Adam Fishbein(2024-03-29). CEPR Sanctions Watch March 2024.cepr.net In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering March 2024: World Bank finds that sanctions overcompliance is hindering the private sector in Afghanistan; Cuba turns to the UN for assistance amid embargo-fueled food shortages; New book argues that Iran sanctions have hurt civilians, strengthened government; Human Rights Watch reports that North Korea sanctions negatively impact health, …
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-29). Cuba thanks China's donations to its health system.plenglish.com Beijing, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday thanked the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development for donations to its national health system.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-29). Sri Lankan tourism leader interested in relations with Cuba.plenglish.com Colombo, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Western Province Tourist Board Chairman Sugath Hewapathirana expressed on Friday his interest in the possibilities of exchanges with Cuban institutions for developing bilateral relations.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-29). Llaman en Cuba a enfrentar delitos en materia de urbanismo.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) Autoridades de Cuba convocan hoy a elevar el enfrentamiento a las ilegalidades en materia urbanísticas y evitar la demora de trámites pertenecientes al sector, hecho que provoca molestias en la población.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-29). Francia y Cuba estrechan en París vínculos parlamentarios.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) La vicepresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Ana María Mari Machado, continuará hoy en el Senado francés la agenda de su visita parlamentaria a París, enmarcada en el impulso a los vínculos bilaterales en este ámbito.
Raúl Rodríguez(2024-03-29). Tigres de Ciego de Avila amplían ventaja en cima del béisbol cubano.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (ACN).- Los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila archivaron su éxito número 13 y aprovecharon las derrotas de dos de sus más cercanos perseguidores para aumentar su ventaja en la cima de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-29). Presentan en Santiago de Cuba el documental Jíbaro.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) Jíbaro, una obra de Osmanys Sánchez fue presentada en el centro cultural Rialto de la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba, como parte de las celebraciones por los 65 años del Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (Icaic).
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-29). Agradece presidente de Cuba permanente solidaridad del pueblo chino.radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, agradeció la permanente solidaridad del pueblo, el Gobierno y del Partido Comunista de China, durante un encuentro este jueves con el embajador del gigante asiático en La Habana, Ma Hui.
teleSUR, dcdc, DRL(2024-03-29). Venezuela rechaza comunicado de EE.UU. sobre las elecciones.telesurtv.net El Gobierno bolivariano asegura haber cumplido cabalmente con las normas legales y constitucionales para llevar a cabo las próximas elecciones presidenciales a celebrarse del 28 de julio de 2024…
Mnar Adley(2024-03-27). MintPress News: Pushing Back Against Atrocity Propaganda.mintpressnews.com While corporate mainstream media gave Israel the cover to commit genocide in Gaza, MintPress has been at the forefront of challenging atrocity propaganda and naming the names of those who profit from this massacre. For this, we have been targeted financially and algorithmically.
Peoples Dispatch(2024-03-27). Israel continues to bomb Gaza and block aid in defiance of UNSC ceasefire resolution.peoplesdispatch.org Israel's genocidal war on Gaza continued unabated for the 172nd day. Hours after the United Nations Security Council Previous attempts at the body calling for a ceasefire had been vetoed by the US. On Monday, the US abstained from the vote and the UNSC ceasefire resolution passed unanimously with a 14-0 vote which also called for a massive increase in the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza during the month of Rama…
Staff(2024-03-27). US steps aside, allows 'non-binding' ceasefire.youtube.com Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone discuss the US abstaining on a ceasefire vote at the UN after sabotaging several previous attempts by the security council to end the slaughter in Gaza. How much did the US dilute the resolution, and does its insistence on its non-binding nature mean the end of the …
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-27). Netanyahu Now Planning to Send Delegation to US for Rafah Talks.news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now looking to reschedule an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss Israel's plans to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which he initially canceled in response to the US not vetoing a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. A US official told The Times …
albawaba(2024-03-27). Colombia threatens to sever diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza ceasefire violations.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a bold move, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has urged the international community to cut diplomatic relations with Israel if it fails to adhere to the UN Security Council's ceasefire resolution for Gaza. The call comes after the long-awaited UN resolution aimed at an immediate ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Gaza. Petro emphasized that Colombia would take decisive action if Israel disregards the UN's directive.However, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz, condemned Petro's stance, labeling it as support for Hamas and a disgrace to the Colombian people. Katz reiterated Israel's com…
Staff(2024-03-27). Rogue States: Israel and US Stand Alone Against Global Ceasefire Call.youtube.com On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday, 3/28 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Eugene and Rania are joined by special guests: Layan Sima Fuleihan — On March 25, the UN Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to be implemented during the month of Ramadan and to end on April 9. …
Staff(2024-03-27). Israel ignores UN order, continuing genocide on Gaza as UK minister says resolution is binding.thecanary.co UK Foreign Office minister Tariq Ahmad has said it is the government's position that a UN Security Council resolution for a temporary ceasefire is binding. The order didn't include an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine to pave the way for the claimed aim of a two state solution. Instead, the Security Council resolution ordered …
ca.news.yahoo.com (2024-03-27). Palestinians drown trying to reach Gaza aid air-dropped by US into seaThe Pentagon confirmed that three of the 18 packages it air-dropped on Monday had parachute malfunctions and fell into the water just off the coast of the Strip. However, US officials did not confirm if any Gazans were killed while trying to reach the aid.
firstpost.com (2024-03-27). Teens in Gaza hoping to be killed to end their "nightmare" : UN Firstpost A spokesman for the UN children's agency said on Tuesday that the situation in the war-torn Gaza is so bad that teens are increasingly expressing their desire to be quickly murdered in order to end the "nightmare". "The unspeakable is regularly said in Gaza," said James Elder, spokesman for the United Nations children's agency UNICEF.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-27). London Court Rules Assange Can Continue To Challenge Extradition to US.orinocotribune.com American prosecutors are seeking to put Assange on trial on espionage charges regarding WikiLeaks's release of classified documents on the US-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. | The High Court of Justice in London ruled in favor of The court, in particular, ruled that: | • Assange will not be extr…
Paul Larudee(2024-03-27). Genocide as a Strategy for Success.dissidentvoice.org The future always surprises us to some degree. But we make plans, anyway, based on our projections, and we adjust them when our predictions are at least partially wrong, which they always are, because they make assumptions based upon things that we take for granted, such as our health and that meteors and tsunamis will …
Staff(2024-03-27). Headlines for March 27, 2024.democracynow.org Supreme Court Appears Poised to Preserve Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone, UNICEF: "Paper Thin" Children Dying in Gaza of Malnutrition and Dehydration, U.N. Special Rapporteur Outlines How Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza, Report: 69% of Israeli Arms Imports Come from United States, U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza, "They Have a Point": Biden Responds to Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Israeli Airstrike on Lebanese Health Center Kills Seven Paramedics, Six Immigrant Construction Workers Still Missing After Baltimore Bridge Collapse,…
In Defense of Liberation!(2024-03-27). Difficult Posting During a Genocide.podcasters.spotify.com Explaining why I haven't posted while updating on situation in West Asia, connecting to trends worldwide and in Turtle Island – re: Militarization, Cop Cities, Hyper-Repression, Inequality, etc.
Staff(2024-03-27). Who's really behind the Moscow attack?youtube.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the worst terror attack against Russia in two decades, and debate the culpability of ISIS-K. What is ISIS, and could there be a hidden hand behind the group's frequent targeting of states designated as enemies by the West? ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com …
Staff(2024-03-27). Another round of Israeli terror at Al-Shifa hospital.youtube.com The Israeli military has laid siege to Gaza City's al-Shifa hospital once again. What do we know about the atrocities it's committing, and why is it back in an area which it claimed to have cleared of Hamas militants months ago? The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate assess the horrific military maneuver and state …
Staff(2024-03-27). US State Dept's favorite celebrity chef builds Gaza aid dock with stolen rubble.thegrayzone.com After years of accusing Russia of using food as a weapon in its conflict with Ukraine, State Department "culinary ambassador" José Andrés is working with the Israeli government to supplant UNRWA as the main supplier of aid to northern Gaza. State Department-linked Spanish celebrity chef José Andrés has emerged as the US government's preferred conduit …
albawaba(2024-03-27). American-British bombing in Yemen's Sa'dah governorate.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to Houthi media reports, there has been an American-British bombing in the Qatainat area of the Baqim District in Sa'dah Governorate, located in northern Yemen. This marks the second raid today following recent escalations in the Red Sea.The airstrikes come after the Houthis announced targeting four ships and two US-UK destroyers over the past 72 hours. Additionally, they claimed to have launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel's Eilat.In a statement by their military spokesperson, the Houthis reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Gaza, aiming to alleviate the siege and provide aid to…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-27). Israel Accelerates Murderous Rampage Defying the ICJ and UNSC Ceasfire Resolution.libya360.wordpress.com Israel carries out several attacks inside Lebanon and Syria killing civilians Peoples Dispatch A building in Lebanon destroyed by Israeli strikes. Photo: Al Manar An Israeli attack on an emergency response center in Lebanon killed seven people. Another set of strikes on Syria killed several soldiers and an Iranian military adviser. Despite the UN Security…
Staff(2024-03-27). Israel withdraws negotiators from Qatar after Hamas rejects truce deal.muslimmirror.com Tel Aviv : Israel has recalled its negotiating team from Qatar after Hamas rejected its latest offer on a hostage deal and truce, an Israeli official said. The delegation led by the Mossad chief, David Barnea, had been in Doha for eight days. Israel has said that it will not relent to many of the …
albawaba(2024-03-27). Turkey accused of 'double standards' after sending weapons to Israel.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pro-Palestinian activists accused Turkey of double standards after a report by the Turkish Statistical Institute admitted that Ankara sent weapons and ammunition to Israel.In the report shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute's Foreign Trade Statistics Database, Turkey's exports to Israel included precious metals, chemicals, insecticides, gunpowder, explosives, aircraft parts, nuclear reactor parts, weapons and ammunition.Nonetheless,
albawaba(2024-03-27). At least 7 killed in an Israeli strike on Southern Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Two Lebanese security officials told the media that at least seven people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an emergency center in southern Lebanon with air-to-surface missiles.The two officials, who wished to remain anonymous, said the Israeli strike targeted the Emergency and Relief Center of the Islamic Health Authority, which is linked with the Islamic Group, in the village of Al-Habbariyah, South Lebanon.Jamaa Islamiya, a Lebanese group affiliated with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, issued a statement claiming that "a number" of individuals had been killed and calling the str…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-27). Lebanon's Christians and the War in Gaza.libya360.wordpress.com Bilal Nour Al-Deen Wary of Hezbollah's domestic motives in backing Palestine, Lebanon's Christians are hesitant to align with their resistance. But their political apathy may ultimately cost them demographically by advancing Israel's goal to flood regional states with Palestinian refugees. Ever since 8 October, when Hezbollah rallied militarily to support the Palestinian resistance in Gaza…
Julia Conley(2024-03-27). State Department Official Resigns Over Biden Gaza Policy.truthout.org Saying her job at a State Department office that advocates for human rights in the Middle East has become "impossible" as the Biden administration continues to back Israel's assault on civilians in Gaza, foreign affairs officer Annelle Sheline resigned from her position on Wednesday in protest of President Joe Biden's policy in the region. Sheline noted in an interview with The Washington Post… |
albawaba(2024-03-27). Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah's airstrip and military installations.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation of tensions, the Israeli army spokesperson confirmed multiple airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's airstrip and military installations deep within Lebanese territory. The strikes specifically targeted locations in Aita al-Shaab, Kafr Kila, and Maroun al-Ras.Notably, sirens blared across Israeli towns in the Upper Galilee and the occupied southern Golan Heights, signaling imminent rocket attacks by Hezbollah.Rockets were indeed launched from southern Lebanon towards Israeli positions in these areas, with explosions heard as far as Tiberias. The intensity of the attacks was evident…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-27). Achille Mbembe's Necropolitics Theory Predicted Israel's Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza.libya360.wordpress.com The New Black Nationalist Network "The Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories serves as a laboratory for a number of techniques of control, surveillance, and separation that are today proliferating to other places on the planet. We are increasingly faced with the question of what to do with those who's very existence does not seem to…
albawaba(2024-03-27). The New York Times retreat false claims on Hamas' sexual assault on Oct. 7.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After its baseless claims that Hamas fighters "committed" sexual attacks against Israeli women during the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on Oct. 7, The New York Times takes back its words.A new report released by the American newspaper in which it confirmed seizing a new video refuting all claims of sexual violence carried out by Al-Qassam Brigade fighters against two Israeli sisters.The New York Times reported on Tuesday that a video obtained by media giants contradicts the story of one of the Israeli military paramedics in which claims were made that two Israeli teenagers were victims of sexual assaults on…
Editor(2024-03-27). Mar 27, 2024.sitrepworld.info The Foggy Dew — Sinéad O'Connor & The Chieftains MoA: New York Times Misreports Gaza UNSC Resolution Stop the Worsening Undercount of Palestinian Casualties in Gaza, by Ralph Nader Redirecting: On Gaza and the Palestinian Resistance, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Peter Myers Digest: Israel and Gaza Cat McGuire Asks Jeff Brown about "Zio-American Empire vs. China," by Kevin Barrett Is "Neocon" synonymous with "Nazi"? by Don Hank Democracy Is an Ideal Government for Jewish Influence, by Thomas Dalton New Alliances and Military Strength Surge Amid Yemen's Unwavering Support for Gaza, by A Abdulkareem…
Staff(2024-03-27). Israel's Shadow Over Free Speech: The Truth Behind the TikTok Ban Bill.mintpressnews.com On March 13, U.S. lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill forcing TikTok's foreign owner, ByteDance, to sell up or face a stateside ban. Its advocates claim the popular video-sharing app is a Chinese Communist Party-controlled national security threat that could be weaponized as a tool of surveillance and manipulation if it isn't already. …
MEE staff(2024-03-27). War on Gaza: Israeli strike kills seven paramedics in south Lebanon.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli strike kills seven paramedics in south Lebanon | Hezbollah retaliated against attack on emergency and relief centre with dozens of rockets hitting northern Israel, killing a factory worker | | People inspect the site of an overnight Israeli air strike in the Lebanese town of He…
Staff(2024-03-27). Israel withdraws negotiators from Qatar after Hamas rejects truce deal.muslimmirror.comTel Aviv : Israel has recalled its negotiating team from Qatar after Hamas rejected its latest offer on a hostage deal and truce, an Israeli official said. The delegation led by the Mossad chief, David Barnea, had been in Doha for eight days. Israel has said that it will not relent to many of the …
Melvin Goodman(2024-03-27). The United States and the Middle East: the Politics of Miscalculation.counterpunch.org The U.S. experience in the Middle East is a classic study of political and military miscalculation leading to strategic failure. President Joe Biden's political support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which is being sorely tested, and his military support for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), which is making the United States complicit in Israel's genocidal campaign, is the latest and worst example of U.S. miscalculation. Overall, the exercise of U.S. military power in the Middle East, designed to gain strategic advantage, has backfired. It has led to disarray in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, a…
| REUTERS | (2024-03-27). Israel truce team leaves Doha, official blames Hamas for 'dead end'.tribune.com.pk Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha after deeming mediated talks on a Gaza truce "at a dead end" due to demands by Hamas, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday. | The official, who is close to the Mossad spymaster heading up the talks, accused Hamas' Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the diplomacy "as part of a wider effort to inflame this war over Ramadan". | The warring sides had stepped up negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a six-week suspension of Israel's offensive in return for the proposed release of 40 of the 130 hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaz…
David Swanson(2024-03-27). The Ghosts of Gaza Are Whispering Every Night.worldbeyondwar.org Israeli military young men and women are not the first to have recurring nightmares of what they have seen and done. They are not the first to dissolve into the abyss of war. #WorldBEYONDWar…
midwesternmarx(2024-03-27). The man in whose shadow Netanyahu walks By: Chris Bambery.midwesternmarx.com If there is one leader whom the current Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, follows, it is Ze'ev Jabotinsky, the founder of Revisionist Zionism, which would form the bedrock of Netanyahu's Likud party.Since 2005, Israel has had a Memorial Day to honour Jabotinsky (29 Tammuz, the day of his death on 4 August 1940, according to the Hebrew calendar). At a 2017 celebration, Netanyahu said: 'I have Jabotinsky's works on my shelf, and I read them often.' He …
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). UN's Gaza resolution welcomed.ecns.cn The much-awaited UN Security Council resolution to halt Gaza bloodshed was welcomed by the Asia-Pacific general community but resisted by Israel, which continued its military attack on Gaza targets on Tuesday.
Jason Ditz(2024-03-27). Israel Attacks Lebanon Paramedic Center, Killing Seven.news.antiwar.com In one of the deadliest strikes in the current round of fighting at the Lebanon border, Israel attacked a site in Hebbariye, southern Lebanon, killing at least seven paramedics. The strike destroyed the building in Hebbariye that housed the Islamic Emergency and Relief Corps. The official Israel narrative was, of course, starkly different, reporting that …
albawaba(2024-03-27). Israeli raids claim several lives in Naqoura, Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Amid escalating tensions, Israeli raids in southern Lebanon have resulted in casualties. According to a Lebanese medical source speaking to Al Jazeera, there have been reports of martyrs and wounded individuals following two Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Naqoura and Tair Harfa. Al-Mayadeen's correspondent in the south confirmed at least one fatality and six civilians injured in the Israeli raid on Naqoura. The Israeli military has acknowledged carrying out the airstrikes, targeting both Naqoura and Tair Harfa. Additionally, an Israeli military spokesman stated that the army has approved a training…
albawaba(2024-03-27). American raids on Syria claim 8 soldiers in Deir ez-Zor.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- 7 Syrian soldiers and a civilian lost their lives in Deir ez-Zor as a result of American airstrikes conducted at dawn today. Reports from Syrian agencies indicate that the raids targeted various towns, villages, and military sites in the region.Official Syrian media sources confirmed the devastating toll, stating that the American bombing in eastern Syria resulted in the deaths of 7 soldiers and one civilian.Meanwhile, Israeli security sources have corroborated reports of airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard positions in eastern Syria. Skynews Arabia, citing Iranian sources, reported that th…
albawaba(2024-03-27). Netanyahu reschedules a canceled meeting with US regarding Rafah.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked confusion with conflicting statements regarding talks with Washington and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.According to reports, Netanyahu initially stated that Israel had not agreed to send a delegation to Washington. However, Axios, citing American and Israeli officials, contradicted this, claiming that Netanyahu plans to dispatch a delegation next week to discuss the operation in Gaza. This delegation is said to include the Minister of Strategic Affairs and the National Security Advisor.In addition, NBC, citing an American official, reported that Neta…
Rania Khalek(2024-03-27). Hyperimperialism: US-NATO's Dangerous and Decadent New Stage, w/ Vijay Prashad.thealtworld.com What is this new era of "Hyperimperialism" for the US/NATO Empire? Where do Gaza, Ukraine, and the Cold War on China fit in? How is the decline of Global North hegemony shifting the geopolitical landscape? Are there new possibilities for emergent organizations of the Global South? How do we maintain hope as we watch an exterminationist campaign unfold in Gaza? | To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by author, historian and journalist Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of The Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, which recently published a dossier on "Hyperimperialism." | Read the Tricontinent…
Joe Lauria, Consortium News.(2024-03-27). Assange's Fate Awaits US 'Assurances'.popularresistance.org The High Court in London on Tuesday gave the United States an opportunity to rebuff Julian Assange's plea that he be allowed to appeal the Home Office's order to extradite him to the U.S. to face espionage charges. | In a complex ruling at the Royal Courts of Justice, the court agreed with Assange that he had grounds to ask for an appeal, but invited the United States to give the court assurances by April 16 that could negate Assange's arguments. | Specifically, the two-judge panel ruled that Assange had grounds to appeal because his extradition was incompatible with his rights of expression in the European Conve…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-27). The Empire Slowly Suffocates Assange Like It Slowly Suffocates All Its Enemies.thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The British High Court The court ruled that Assange may appeal only on the grounds that his freedom of speech might be restricted in the US, and that there is a possibility he could receive the death penalty. If the US provides "assurances" that neither o…
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-27). US, Japan to Strengthen Military Ties in Buildup Aimed at China.news.antiwar.com Next month, the US and Japan are expected to announce the most significant change to their military alliance since the 1960s as the US is bolstering its forces in the region to prepare for a future war with China. According to Financial Times, the US and Japan will unveil a plan to restructure the US …
infobrics(2024-03-27). Why is NATO's, Neo-Nazi junta's cover-up for terrorist attacks in Russia so sloppy.infobrics.org Washington DC insists that it has "undeniable evidence" that ISIS is behind it. Rather interesting how the US could claim this mere hours after the terrorist attack, when not even Russian services who were on the ground had all the details, but it "doesn't really know" who destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines, except that it was a "mysterious deep-diving Ukrainian group".
infobrics(2024-03-27). State Duma deputies accuse US, Ukraine of masterminding terrorist attacks on Russian territory.infobrics.org Nikolai Kharitonov, a Communist Party deputy in the Russian Federal Assembly's State Duma and runner-up in the country's recent presidential election, along with a number of his colleagues in the parliamentary corps and public figures have sent a Statement on an Immediate Investigation and Prevention of the Financing of Acts of International Terrorism to the prosecutor general's offices in five countries — the Russian Federation, Germany, Cyprus, the USA and France.
infobrics(2024-03-27). BRICS Building Bloc in Africa.infobrics.org Entry to the club for rising economic powers should be a trading boon for Ethiopia and Egypt, but without a clear membership framework, the benefits are frustratingly vague…
infobrics(2024-03-27). What Should We Expect from BRICS and What Should We Not.infobrics.org Discrepancies between expectations and practice are one of the most noticeable characteristics of modern world politics, both in the performance of leading powers and in the activities of the international institutions they create. The origin of this phenomenon is the fact that the first is a product of subjective ideas or intentions, while the second is the result of objective factors, which even the strongest political will cannot cancel. Moreover, the expectations of the general public often fall prey to its inertia in perception regarding the political process, or the statements of political figures who thems…
Staff(2024-03-27). How Rio de Janeiro officials and police worked with militias to murder Marielle Franco.peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday March 24, six years and ten days after Marielle Franco's murder shocked Brazil, the country's Federal Police arrested the three suspected masterminds of the crime during an operation authorized by Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The arrests were considered the end of the Federal Police's investigation. Now, it's up to the Attorney …
Fight Back News!.(2024-03-27). Coalition To March On The RNC To Continue Permit Struggle.popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — On Monday, March 18, organizers with the Coalition to March on the RNC gathered at Milwaukee City Hall to push back on a repressive ordinance being heard at rushed meeting of the Public Works Committee. The ordinance was meant to derail the coalition's efforts and would have given the Milwaukee Police Department special powers to decide who gets to speak and power over the parade route. Furthermore, it would have restricted the protest to a quarter mile away from where the RNC will be held — far from being within sight and sound of the RNC, and far from being what the Coalition to Marc…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-27). Putin: A Champion of the Global South?orinocotribune.com By Janna Kadri — Mar 25, 2024 | Moscow's defiance of Western elements, particularly the economic sanctions and the military aid to Ukraine, has not only set an example for other nations to follow but also eroded the legitimacy of the West's ideological supremacy. | On
Finian Cunningham(2024-03-27). Terror Attack in Moscow Is U.S./NATO's Revenge for Losing its Proxy War Against Russia in Ukraine.thealtworld.com Not defeating Russia on the Ukrainian battlefield is forcing the Western imperialists to resort to terrorism and other dirty tricks which they know all too well. | The terrorist attack near Moscow on March 22 in which 140 people were killed by four gunmen was claimed by a radical Islamist group. But the bigger picture indicates the assault was organized by the United States and its NATO allies. | For a start, the suspects were caught while fleeing to Ukraine, which implicates the Ukrainian regime and its NATO sponsors as the masterminds behind the atrocity. | The Western governments and media have been quick (one…
B.J. Sabri(2024-03-27). Imperialism and Anti-imperialism Collide in Ukraine (Part 7).dissidentvoice.org Previously, Part 6, I stated that weakening, cancelling Russia's presence in the world, planning to partition it, or even destroying it has been a fixed U.S. objective. I also stated that U.S. anti-Russian hostility predates the events in Ukraine by decades. For that purpose, I gave two examples out of four. The following are the …
thecommunists(2024-03-27). Communists send solidarity to a Russian nation in mourning after terror attack.thecommunists.org The peace-loving peoples of the world woke up last Saturday to the shocking news that, on Friday night, a terrorist attack had killed 150 young concertgoers in Moscow and injured hundreds more, many of whom are in critical condition and fighting for their lives. With all eyes inevitably looking toward the Nato-backed fascists in Ukraine, …
midwesternmarx(2024-03-27). Europe Sleepwalks Through Its Own Dilemmas By: Vijay Prashad.midwesternmarx.com On March 19, 2024, the head of France's ground forces, General Pierre Schill, published an article in the newspaper, Le Monde, with a blunt title: "The Army Stands Ready." Schill cut his teeth in France's overseas adventures in the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, and Somalia. In this article, General Schill wrote that his troops are "ready" for any confrontation and that he could mobilize 60,000 of France's 121,000 soldi …
Staff(2024-03-27). Complaint filed against AAP legal cell's court protests over CM Kejriwal's arrest.muslimmirror.comNEW DELHI : A complaint has been lodged with the acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court regarding a protest called by the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) legal cell in the vicinity of courts against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Scheduled for Wednesday across various Delhi courts, this demonstration by the legal …
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). Nawaz hopeful for a better future.tribune.com.pk Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, expressed optimism for a brighter future, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, including politicians, administrative authorities, and police, to navigate the country out of challenging times. | The 'time of comfort will come', he remarked. | In a meeting with members of national and provincial assemblies from Faisalabad Division, the former premier lamented the removal of their government in 2017, asserting that Pakistan would have made significant progress otherwise. | He criticized those who seized power, stating the…
Staff(2024-03-27). Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses, Killing Six Immigrant Workers Who Had No Access to Emergency Warnings.democracynow.org Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). China sends Yunhai-3 02 satellite into space.ecns.cn The satellite will be used for atmospheric and marine environment surveys, space environment monitoring, disaster prevention and reduction, and scientific experiments. It was the 514th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.
Staff(2024-03-27). Iran will not hesitate to support Palestine: Supreme Leader.muslimmirror.comTehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran will not hesitate to support the Palestinian cause and the oppressed people of Gaza. The Supreme Leader made the remarks in a meeting with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Tuesday. Ayatollah Khamenei praised the resistance of the …
albawaba(2024-03-27). 4 sentenced to death for the murder of Tunisia opposition leader Chokri Belaid.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Tunisian deputy public prosecutor of the anti-terrorist judicial division said Wednesday that four individuals have been sentenced to death and two to life in prison for the assassination of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid in 2013.A total of 23 people had been in charged in connection with the murder of leftist Belaid. Sentences ranging from two to 120 years were handed down to other defendants, while five were acquitted, AFP reported.A Tunisian court sentenced four people to death and two people to life in prison on charges of participating in the murder of prominent political leader Chok…
albawaba(2024-03-27). Najwa Karam: 'I saw Jesus inside my home'.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Lebanese singer Najwa Karam has caused a buzz on social media after saying she saw Jesus next to the T.V. in her house one night. Najwa Karam was speaking inside a church and telling the story of what happened to her. She said: "That night I prayed, and I slept and all the night I was opening my eyes to see Jesus with his hand on the television."The Lebanese star, who is known for being a religious woman, maintained that when she saw Jesus he was wearing a velvet fabric dress in the purple color. ÿ¥Ÿà ÿ≠ŸÑŸà ŸÉŸÑÿß&…
nosihle(2024-03-27). Repo rate remains unchanged at 8.25%.sanews.gov.za Repo rate remains unchanged at 8.25%. | The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has decided to hold the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%. | Addressing a media briefing on Wednesday, SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the decision was unanimous. | "In assessing this forecast, the MPC noted a range of risks. Inflation expectations have moderated in the latest survey. This is welcome, but two year ahead expectations are still in the top half of our target range," Kganyago said. | He said expectations are projected to ease towards the 4.5% objective as inflation slows. | "Regarding f…
| Our Correspondents | (2024-03-27). Ban on Adiala meetings ends.tribune.com.pk The two-week restriction on visiting prisoners, including PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail came to end on Wednesday. | In view of security concerns, the Punjab government issued a notification on March 12 banning visitations in Adiala jail for 14 days. | After the completion of this period, the visitations will be able to start in Adiala jail from Thursday. | Two weeks ago, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police on a tip-off foiled an attack near Adiala jail by conducting a joint operation as well as arrested highly-trained terrorists. | The terrorists were planning to t…
| Afzal Talib | (2024-03-27). Parking company's role to be evaluated.tribune.com.pk The Punjab local government secretary has decided to re-evaluate the role of the Lahore Parking Company in view of complaints of the loss of millions of rupees caused by unauthorised parking stands in the city. | The company had been established by transferring powers from the metropolitan corporation to it to run a modern parking system. | According to sources, the income of the Lahore Parking Company has decreased despite the increase in the number of vehicles in the city and inflation during the past 12 years. | Investigations into fake receipts and embezzlement have also proved futile. | The number of offi…
L'Indipendente(2024-03-27). In Germany, a forest was occupied to stop Tesla's new mega factory.pressenza.com Real camps have been set up with hammocks, tree houses up to 11 meters high, and banners: in Germany, a group of around a hundred environmentalists has occupied a natural area that is set to be destroyed in favor of a new wing of the Gigafactory, the Tesla factory which represents the main industrial hub in Europe for Elon Musk's car company. The headquarters, which could accommodate up to 12 thousand employees and produce up to 500 thousand cars per year, should soon be expanded into an adjacent area, intended to house a goods station, warehouses, and a company nursery. However, to build the plant it would be ne…
unitedEditor(2024-03-27). What do South Africans anticipate for the 2024 Election?uwidata.com South Africa is gearing up for its upcoming general elections scheduled for May 29, 2024, where voters will choose representatives for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures across the country. These elections, held every five years, play a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape and determining its future direction. President Cyril Ramaphosa is …
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). 3 U.S. big tech giants face EU inquiry.ecns.cn The European Commission launched a noncompliance investigation on Monday into U.S. tech giants Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Meta for violating its Digital Markets Act, or DMA.
The Independent(2024-03-27). What is in UNEB's new competence bassed assessment?independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has overhauled its assessment approach, shifting towards competency-based evaluation required under the new lower secondary curriculum. Upon examining the sample papers released on Monday and comparing them with past papers, it's evident that UNEB has implemented significant changes. One notable adjustment is the reduction …
The Independent(2024-03-27). Electric buses winning over Rwandan market.independent.co.ug KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, …
The Independent(2024-03-27). Farmers actively welcome micro- scale irrigation program.independent.co.ug Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The production department in Kwania district is actively promoting the adoption of small-scale irrigation systems among farmers to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. This initiative, known as Micro-scale irrigation, is a government program aimed at supporting farmers in acquiring and utilizing individual irrigation equipment. Through this program, farmers …
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). FM urges more Sino-U.S. face-to-face exchanges.ecns.cn The United States should work in tandem with China to provide more support and convenience for people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
| Reuters | (2024-03-27). Dutch PM downplays conflict over ASML after meeting with China's Xi.tribune.com.pk Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday downplayed conflict between the Netherlands and China over restrictions on the export of equipment made by Dutch firm ASML (ASML.AS), following a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. | Earlier this year, the Dutch government began denying licences for ASML to export advanced "DUV" tool lines to China, joining a US effort to curb chip exports to the world's second-biggest economy. | Now in doubt is whether The Hague will allow ASML to continue servicing the billions of euros worth of advanced equipment it has already sold to Chinese customers that now falls…
albawaba(2024-03-27). How to Open an Online Store in Simple Steps.albawaba.com E-commerce is the most convenient trend recently as you can start your online store and manage it from your home. | Whether you want to sell handmade products or unique items, in this article we will share easy steps to help know how to open an online store. | With the many e-commerce platforms nowadays, it is easier than ever to start your own business and generate good income! | Check the below 8 steps you need to follow to know how to open an online store in simple ways: | 1. Choose Your Audience. | 2. Create Your Own Market Analyses. | 3. Create Your Own Brand Identity. | 4. Focus on Quality. | 5. Create Prod…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). China airs concern over Japan's move to sell jets.ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed grave concern over Japan's latest step away from the pacifist constitution the country adopted at the end of World War II after the Japanese Cabinet approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries.
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Timothee Chalamet secures Warner Bros deal after success of 'Dune 2' and 'Wonka'.tribune.com.pk Timothee Chalamet made history as the youngest actor nominated for an Oscar in 2018 for his performance in "Call Me By Your Name." | He has since garnered acclaim for his roles in films such as "Beautiful Boy," "Little Women," as well as the recent box office hits "Wonka" and "Dune Part Two" | The 28-year-old actor has now entered into a first-look agreement with the studio, enabling Chalamet to present projects for consideration as potential roles or productions. | In a statement reported by DailyMail on Tuesday, Chalamet expressed his gratitude for the deal, stating, "These are studio heads who believe in re…
Jin Lee(2024-03-27). Trump Tax Cuts May Have Contributed to Decline in Donations to Higher Ed.truthout.org Policy changes brought on by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which former President Donald Trump signed into law at the end of 2017, appear to have led many small-dollar donors to give less money to colleges and universities — or to stop giving altogether. Individual donations, whether from graduates or people who didn't attend those colleges and universities, declined by 4% from US $44.3… |
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Xi meets U.S. guests.ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from American business, strategic and academic communities in Beijing on Wednesday.
| (2024-03-27). Oliver Hudson Felt 'Unprotected' Growing Up With Goldie Hawn.tribune.com.pk In a candid discussion on the "Sibling Revelry" podcast, hosted with Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson delves into confronting childhood trauma and familial issues. | Courtesy: New York Post | Despite praising Goldie Hawn as an "amazing" mother, he reveals the challenges of growing up without a consistent father figure and Hawn's sporadic presence. | The dynamic between Oliver and his parents, particularly the absence of a consistent father figure after Goldie Hawn's marriage to Bill Hudson ended in 1982, was a focal point of the conversation. | Goldie's subsequent long-term relationship with Kurt Russell introduced n…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Team China beat Singapore in Tianjin.ecns.cn Team China celebrated a long-awaited World Cup qualifier win against Singapore on Tuesday to offer home fans an escape from long sufferings supporting the underachieving squad.
Staff(2024-03-27). Mukhtar Ansari discharged from hospital after 14 hours, taken back to jail.muslimmirror.com Banda : Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was on Tuesday hospitalised for around 14 hours in Uttar Pradesh's Banda after he complained of abdominal pain. Principal of Rani Durgavati Medical College, Banda, Sunil Kaushal said that Ansari was admitted to hospital at around 3.45 am following "pain in the stomach and problem in urinating and excretion". …
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Anniversary of Sino-Honduran ties celebrated.ecns.cn China and Honduras renewed their commitment on Tuesday to mutual support and cooperation on the first anniversary of their diplomatic ties, with officials and analysts lauding the development of the relationship as a testament to robust partnerships with China under the one-China principle.
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). PTI questions credibility of verdicts against Imran following judges' letter.tribune.com.pk Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders associated on Wednesday the letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to court decisions against party founder Imran Khan and claimed the same have lost their credibility. | Six IHC judges reached out to the SJC a day earlier seeking clarity on the alleged intrusion of executive members, including intelligence operatives, in judicial matters. | Addressing a press conference today, PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, accompanied by general secretary Omar Ayub and information secretary Raoof Hasan, highlighted the unprecede…
NEOB(2024-03-27). SIU to probe corruption at KZN Film Commission.sanews.gov.za SIU to probe corruption at KZN Film Commission | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to launch a probe into allegations of serious maladministration, malpractice, corruption and fraud at the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC). | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R.4539 of 22 March 2024 authorising an investigation into "the procurement of and contracting for suitably qualified companies to partner and invest" with KZNFC in the development and operation of the KZN Studios including the commission's investment in KZN Studios. | "The SIU will also investigate any unauthorised, irregul…
albawaba(2024-03-27). Bad Boys 4 trailer: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite.albawaba.com The dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is back in action with the explosive trailer release of 'Bad Boys 4', officially titled 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'.Nearly three decades after their first appearance as the iconic Miami PD detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, the pair is set to reignite the screen with their unparalleled chemistry and signature blend of high-octane action and comedy.Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who helmed the successful 'Bad Boys for Life', the fourth installment promises to deliver the same thrilling escapades that fans have come to expect from the franchise. The…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). China boosts bilateral ties with Sri Lanka.ecns.cn China and Sri Lanka signed a number of agreements on Tuesday as part of the two countries' efforts to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, customs and development partnership.
The Independent(2024-03-27). Texas and the perpetual crisis of American federalism.independent.co.ug COMMENT | ALISON L LACROIX | By claiming that it has the power to enforce its own immigration policy, even when that policy conflicts with federal law, Texas has reignited a debate about federalism that is as old as the United States itself. But with so many commentators invoking the past to justify their positions, …
Anand Naidoo(2024-03-27). The Heat: U.S. Politics.america.cgtn.com A cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore after the vessel lost power. The structure gave way instantly, sending cars and construction workers into the water below. | Joining the discussion: |
Misión Verdad(2024-03-27). Treason and Scandal Among Opposition Candidates.orinocotribune.com In Venezuela, the process of registering presidential candidates for the July elections was carried out with significant drama, intrigue, and betrayals among the ranks of the various oppositions. | Manuel Rosales, leader of the Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT) party and current governor of the state of Zulia, closed the registration day for opposition candidates, last in a long list of 12 figures from various spectrums of anti-Chavismo. | The closing of the process was decided by the controversy surrounding two names—Manuel Rosales and Corina Yoris—and by the various indications that there were apparent "problem…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Fortnite gamer and Twitch streamer Ninja reveals shocking cancer diagnosis.tribune.com.pk Popular streamer Ninja, real name Tyler Blevins, revealed that he has been diagnosed with melanoma. | Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the skin cells called melanocytes and usually occurs on the parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. | With nearly 19 million Twitch followers, Ninja, one of the biggest names in online gaming, in a message to his fans on March 26, explained a recent skin check identified a suspicious mole. | A biopsy confirmed melanoma, but doctors are optimistic due to early detection, he further said. | The 32-year-old added that he underwent surgery to remo…
Waging Nonviolence(2024-03-27). 45 years after Three Mile Island, we need a 'No Nukes' comeback.pressenza.com As Biden sinks billions into nuclear energy, members of the historic Clamshell Alliance are reuniting to spark a new wave of anti-nuke resistance. | By Arnie Alpert | When a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania went from a technological miracle to a pile of radioactive rubble in a matter of moments in 1979, the Portsmouth, New Hampshire office of the Clamshell Alliance became a hive of activity. I was working there at the time, fielding calls from activists and journalists from around the world. Everyone wanted our opinion since — over the previous few years — our nonviolent demonstrat…
Staff(2024-03-27). "We Don't Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol": Fernando García on SB4 & New Spending Law.democracynow.org An immigration battle continues on the border between Texas and Mexico, as Texas's state government increases its militarization of the region, deploying hundreds of National Guard troops and constructing new infrastructure on the border. Meanwhile, a new federal spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden has increased funding for ICE and CBP, and state and federal courts have been wrangling over the legality of SB4, a new Texas state law that gives local police sweeping powers to arrest and deport anyone they suspect has entered the United States without authorization. We hear…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Baltimore bridge taken down by cargo ship.ecns.cn Six people are still missing. The 2.6-km-long bridge carries Interstate-695 Baltimore Beltway traffic, with about 11.5 million vehicles crossing the bridge each year.
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Boao forum sees China driving global growth.ecns.cn With China as a key growth engine, Asia will play a crucial role in bolstering the world's economic growth this year, given the Chinese government's strong policy support, a key report published on Tuesday stated.
albawaba(2024-03-27). Trump faces speech ban in 'Hush Money' case.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a significant development in the legal battle surrounding the "hush money" payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 Presidential elections, former US President Donald Trump has been slapped with a speech ban by Judge Juan Merchan.The case, one of four criminal proceedings against Trump, alleges that he paid "hush money" to Daniels to silence her about their alleged affair during the 2016 elections. Judge Merchan's latest ruling imposes strict restrictions on Trump's ability to speak about the case.Under the imposed ban, Trump is prohibited from making any statements intende…
Staff(2024-03-27). Electoral Bond issue biggest scam in the world, BJP leader Nirmala's economist husband says.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff NEW DELHI : Renowned economist Parakala Prabhakar has projected that the "Electoral bond issue" will cost the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party heavily. Prabhakar, who is the husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said "The electoral bond issue will gain much more momentum than what it is today." Everybody is now …
Staff(2024-03-27). Supreme Court Seems Set to Preserve Access to Mifepristone in Likely Defeat for Abortion Foes.democracynow.org The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone, which is available by mail and can be taken at home, even in states that have severely limited or banned abortions. The case was brought by a group of anti-choice medical associations that have sought to overturn moves by the Food and Drug Administration to increase access to the drug, which is used for roughly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions. This was the first abortion-related Supreme Court hearing since the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. A decision is expected by July. "Overall the justices showed that they were ske…
nosihle(2024-03-27). Call for responsible driver behaviour.sanews.gov.za Call for responsible driver behaviour | Motorists have been warned against violating traffic laws this Easter weekend as law enforcement officials intensify their operations to ensure the country's roads are safe. | "Roadblocks will be staged on all major routes and within residential areas to address deviant behaviours by those who think that long weekends are a license to break the rules of the road and undermine our national effort to make our road safe," Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga said. | Traffic volumes are expected to start increasing on Thursday, 28 March, from about 10: 00 and will stay high…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). To invest in China is to win the future: spokesperson.ecns.cn During the China Development Forum 2024 that was held on Sunday and Monday, global business leaders and practitioners spoke favorably of China's economic prospects, saying they would continue to invest in the country.
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Zayn Malik wants to collaborate with Miley Cyrus — Should we expect a duet from the pop powerhouse?tribune.com.pk Musician Zayn Malik has opened up about his musical aspirations, and a collaboration with superstar Miley Cyrus is high on his list! | In a recent fan chat on Stationhead, the former One Direction star expressed admiration for Cyrus' music and a desire to work with her. | "I'd like to do a collaboration with her," he said of the Grammy winner. Malik continued: "I like her recent music a lot. She's got a sick voice." | Malik envisions a powerful creative synergy, noting their sounds would mesh well on his upcoming album, Room Under the Stairs. "I think we could do something really cool together, especially in l…
Robert Hunziker(2024-03-27). Climate Agreements Suck.pressenza.com Climate agreements suck. There are no real enforcement provisions. Many signatories cheat. Some don't rep0rt at all. Moreover, reported data is highly suspect. It's a worldwide scandal recently exposed by YaleEnvironment360. | Evidence of cheating is found in the atmosphere: Global CO2 is on a rampage, skyrocketing upwards like never before, double-to-triple rates of only one year ago, see: CO2 Bursting into the Atmosphere, March 22nd . This is not supposed to be happening. It is twisting the planet's climate system into a pretzel that doesn't know which way to turn next. There are plenty of reasons to believe it…
Staff(2024-03-27). ED registers case against IT firm of CM Vijayan's daughter.muslimmirror.comKOCHI : The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday initiated an investigation into a money laundering case involving Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan's IT firm and the Cochin-based mining firm CMRL. The case is already being probed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). The Kochi office of the ED has filed an ECIR …
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). European countries step up terror alerts.ecns.cn European countries, including France and Italy, are stepping up security in the wake of the recent terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow that killed 139 people.
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). CM seeks steps to hike milk, meat export to China.tribune.com.pk Punjab Chief Minister Maryan Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take steps to increase the export of buffalo meat and milk to China. | "Only vaccinated and tagged cattle will be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses," she asserted while chairing a meeting that was briefed on the export potential of the livestock sector. | She said authentic data of cattle should be prepared and regularly updated, directing the authorities concerned to pay special attention to research and development. | The chief minister stressed that more work was needed for disease control and breed improvement.
Staff(2024-03-27). 2024 Dark Money Takes Over Media Giants & Judge Smacks Down Big Pharma In Price Gouging Lawsuit.trofire.com Both corporate media and social media companies are hoping for big pay days during this year's campaign cycle, and they've spent millions lobbying Washington lawmakers to make it easier to hide where the money is coming from. Plus, a federal judge has tossed a lawsuit by drug companies who claimed that the new Medicare drug …
Martin Berrios(2024-03-27). NBA Investigating Toronto Raptors Center Jontay Porter For Gambling Activity.newsone.com It looks like Jontay Porter might have to explain his performance on the court. The NBA is investigating him over gambling activity connected to his play. The Score is reporting that the Toronto Raptors player is now at the center of a new probe being conducted by the National Basketball Association. According to ESPN the …
Gabisile(2024-03-27). Deputy President to brief Parliament.sanews.gov.za Deputy President to brief Parliament | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to brief Parliament on Thursday about government's plans to combat criminal activities in the construction sector. | The oral reply to Parliamentary questions will focus on plans to drive private sector investment towards addressing the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment. | According to the Presidency, he will also deal with other questions that cover a wide range of issues. | These, according to the statement, include the impact of government-led interventions in eliminating the scourge of the HIV/AIDS epid…
Editor(2024-03-27). CHIPS Ahoy for Stock Buybacks R Us!scheerpost.com By Les Leopold / Substack Intel, the largest chip maker in America, with 2023 revenues of $54 billion, has just been awarded an $8.5 billion grant from the federal CHIPS and Science Act, plus $11 billion in favorable loans. In addition to badly needed microchips, Intel produces totally useless stock buybacks. On its website the …
albawaba(2024-03-27). Warning issued for new trading scam in UAE, even celebrities falling for it.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Investors are being cautioned by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates about an unauthorized firm that is purporting to be the regulated worldwide broker Equiti, with its headquarters located in Dubai.The SCA warning noted that an unlicensed firm dubbed MRL Investments Ltd. and operating under the website Equiity.com is attempting to lure investors by impersonating as the licensed brokerage branded Equiti LLC, stating "the aforementioned company is not licensed by the Authority to practice any of the activities subject to its control and supervision."SCA warning of…
| Reuters | (2024-03-27). India strongly objects to US remarks on opposition leader Kejriwal's arrest.tribune.com.pk India has strongly objected to remarks made by the United States on the arrest of key opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. | New Delhi's objection came two days after Washington said it is closely following reports of Kejriwal's arrest and that it encourages a fair legal process. | Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governs the national capital territory and the northern state of Punjab, was arrested last week by the federal financial crime-fighting agency on corruption charges, weeks before India begins voting in general elections on April 19.
Staff(2024-03-27). ED registers case against IT firm of CM Vijayan's daughter.muslimmirror.com KOCHI : The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday initiated an investigation into a money laundering case involving Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan's IT firm and the Cochin-based mining firm CMRL. The case is already being probed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). The Kochi office of the ED has filed an ECIR …
Staff(2024-03-27). Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses, Killing Six Immigrant Workers Who Had No Access to Emergency Warnings.democracynow.org Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
Amy Goodman(2024-03-27). Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sheds Light on Dangers Faced by Many Immigrant Workers.truthout.org Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call… |
albawaba(2024-03-27). Shakira says ex Gerard Piqué was 'Dragging me down, 'Now I'm free!'.albawaba.com In a candid revelation, Shakira, the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, has opened up about her personal growth following her split from former partner Gerard Piqué.The Colombian superstar expressed a sense of liberation, stating that she felt "dragged down" during the relationship, but now embraces the newfound freedom to focus on her career and creativity.Shakira DEVOURED the Times Square performance
NEOB(2024-03-27). Comments sought on ConCourt, SCA nominations.sanews.gov.za Comments sought on ConCourt, SCA nominations | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is calling for submissions on the suitability or otherwise of President Cyril Ramaphosa's nomination of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to the position of Chief Justice. | The position will become vacant at the end of August this year when the term of office of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo comes to an end. | Submissions are also sought on the President's nomination of the Chairperson of the Electoral Court, Justice Dumisani Zondi, to the position of the Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. | "Deputy Chief Justice MML…
| Hasnaat Malik | (2024-03-27). Bar associations fall behind IHC judges, demand SC intervention.tribune.com.pk Bar associations across Pakistan have demanded the Supreme Court's (SC) intervention over the letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges regarding the interference of spy agencies in judicial functions. | A meeting was also held between Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Awan, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. The judicial trio discussed the letter by the six IHC judges. | The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) strongly condemned interference by the "executive branch or operatives of intelligence agencies in the judicial functions" of the courts t…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-27). Where the US Is Training Soldiers to Spy on China in the Age of Cellphones and Facial Recognition.orinocotribune.com By Jack Poulson — Mar 20, 2024 | Fort Huachuca's Human Intelligence Training Center plans to teach soldiers to evade adversary counterintelligence, including through remotely manipulating cellphone sensors and wiping hidden volumes. | Within Fort Huachuca in southeastern Arizona, the U.S. Defense Department is quietly training its soldiers on how to spy against 'near-peer' adversaries such as China in the age of cellphones and facial recognition. While the Central Intelligence Agency receives the bulk of popular attention and critique for collecting what is referred to as 'human intelligence', or 'HUMINT', t…
Staff(2024-03-27). FINALLY: a Tory minister is being threatened with PRISON. Yes, prison.thecanary.co A UK Tory minister is on a collision course with the law over his refusal to reveal the sources of allegations that British special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Johnny Mercer has been threatened with a fine or even prison if he doesn't comply. Mercer, Britain's minister for veterans, has said "multiple officers" told …
Zane McNeill(2024-03-27). GLAAD, Media Matters Call Out NYT for Excluding Transgender Voices.truthout.org A recent study conducted by Media Matters and GLAAD reveals that in the year following public backlash for its coverage of anti-trans legislation, The New York Times neglected to include transgender voices in approximately two-thirds of its stories on the subject. "The paper of record has an obligation to present its readers with the full human toll of the anti-trans legislative assault… |
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). Islamabad's food scene booms with iftar buffets.tribune.com.pk Several food outlets in the capital city are offering mouth-watering iftar menus and buffets ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs6,000 per head during the holy month of Ramazan. | The majority of families prefer breaking fast at home. However, most of the fast food chains attempt to attract customers during Ramazan by offering special iftar buffets with special discounts. | The trend of buffet iftar has also created an environment of competition among popular food outlets in the capital city. Several food outlets claimed that they slashed their prices, especially during the holy month of Ramazan. The fast food outlets,…
Chris Walker(2024-03-27). Supreme Court Justices Indicate They Probably Won't Limit Access to Mifepristone.truthout.org During oral arguments on Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court seemed unwilling to entertain notions from anti-abortion litigants regarding the safety and approval process of the abortion drug mifepristone, due to those individuals having no legal standing to make such challenges. In a rare showing of bipartisanship across the bench, both liberal and conservative justices said that doctors and other… |
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Protein markers tied to chemotherapy success.ecns.cn Doctors in Shanghai have screened two protein markers to determine pancreatic cancer patients' sensitivity to chemotherapy, which may rewrite current treatment guidelines and improve patients' overall survival rate.
nosihle(2024-03-27). PRASA committed to protecting commuters.sanews.gov.za PRASA committed to protecting commuters | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all individuals visiting its stations following a disturbing incident of a woman that was parked outside Park Station in Johannesburg. | "In light of a troubling viral video featuring a female motorist recounting a distressing experience outside Park Station while awaiting her family inside her vehicle, we urge everyone visiting our stations to park in designated areas within our station premises," PRASA said on Wednesday. | PRASA said adequate security m…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Musician Paul Simon recalls challenges of his 'exhaustive' marriage to Star Wars star Carrie Fisher.tribune.com.pk Paul Simon has opened up about his short-lived, tumultuous marriage to Carrie Fisher describing their relationship as a "whirlwind" complicated by the immense fame of the "Star Wars" star. | "Carrie was much more show business oriented," Simon reflected in the documentary "In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon." | "…She knew how to manipulate it and make it work for her. She was really good at it, and I wasn't." | Simon's friend and best man, SNL producer Lorne Michaels said that there were lots of things that were remarkable about the time, but also it was two people at career peaks, and that's always…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan condemned.ecns.cn China strongly condemned on Tuesday a terrorist attack that killed five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani, urging Pakistan to take practical and effective measures to protect the security of its citizens, institutions and projects, and to prevent similar incidents.
The Independent(2024-03-27). Betting on Brawls: Must-Know Football Rivalries.independent.co.ug So you wanna bet on the beautiful game? Well, arm yourself with some real knowledge, because some matches are more than just goals — they're epic clashes with enough bad blood to fill a vampire convention. These are the rivalries that'll have you glued to the screen, biting your nails (and maybe your betting slip) …
Staff(2024-03-27). Mukhtar Ansari discharged from hospital after 14 hours, taken back to jail.muslimmirror.comBanda : Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was on Tuesday hospitalised for around 14 hours in Uttar Pradesh's Banda after he complained of abdominal pain. Principal of Rani Durgavati Medical College, Banda, Sunil Kaushal said that Ansari was admitted to hospital at around 3.45 am following "pain in the stomach and problem in urinating and excretion". …
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Insights | Global Development Initiative a way for China to share development experience: U.S. expert.ecns.cn The Global Development Initiative proposed by China has made significant contributions to fostering consensus on development, global poverty reduction, and economic development, said Benjamin Norton, chief editor of the Geopolitical Economy Report, in an interview with China News Network in Wuyishan, Nanping City of East China's Fujian Province.
Staff(2024-03-27). Electoral Bond issue biggest scam in the world, BJP leader Nirmala's economist husband says.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff NEW DELHI : Renowned economist Parakala Prabhakar has projected that the "Electoral bond issue" will cost the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party heavily. Prabhakar, who is the husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said "The electoral bond issue will gain much more momentum than what it is today." Everybody is now …
albawaba(2024-03-27). 6 presumed dead after cargo ship causes Baltimore bridge to collapse.albawaba.com Six individuals are presumed dead following the collapse of a significant portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.The collapse occurred after a cargo ship, experiencing a power issue, collided with a bridge pillar early Tuesday morning.The bridge, a vital artery for Interstate 695 traffic over the Patapsco River, now lies in ruins. Rescue efforts commenced immediately, with teams searching for survivors among the debris and in the frigid waters below. The incident not only claimed lives but also disrupted one of the nation's busiest ports, prompting Maryland Governor Wes Moore to declare a state of e…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Cooperation seen key to Asia energy transition.ecns.cn Multi-dimensional and comprehensive cooperation in Asia, in terms of policies, industry regulations, technologies and market mechanisms, is vital to help advance the journey toward zero-carbon electricity, experts said as a new report on green transition was unveiled on March 26.
albawaba(2024-03-27). How to Sell Online and Make Money: 8 Ways!albawaba.com Having your online business can be total fun. You can generate good income by starting your very own business from home or anywhere! | You can sell a product or service and plan everything as you wish. In this article, we will help you understand and plan how to sell online and make money. | With the many e-commerce platforms nowadays, it is easier than ever to start your own business and generate good income! | Check the below 8 steps you need to follow to know how to sell online and make money: : | 1. Choose Your Audience. | 2. Create Your Own Market Analyses. | 3. Create Your Own Brand Identity. | 4. Fo…
Richard Rhames(2024-03-27). After All These Years: Still Sucking.counterpunch.org Spring brings many things. With March waning our small greenhouse coaxes 400 tomato seedlings and three flats of sprouting lettuce along. If the recent growing seasons are any indication, they will face what are called "challenges," in the neutered and anesthetic lingo of the day—— seared by heat and drought, drowned by deluge. March also
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Get ready for action! Sony drops trailer for "Bad Boys: Ride or Die"tribune.com.pk Fans of the iconic "Bad Boys" franchise are in for a wild ride! Sony Pictures has unleashed the adrenaline-pumping trailer for the long-awaited fourth installment, officially titled "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." | Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in their legendary roles as Miami PD detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, ready to deliver their signature blend of explosive action, hilarious banter, and high-stakes crime-busting. | The "Bad Boys" legacy began in 1995 with the original film, a box office smash that solidified Smith and Lawrence as an unstoppable action-comedy duo. | While filmmaking legend…
albawaba(2024-03-27). The federal reserve announces significant operating loss for 2023.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Federal Reserve recently released its audited balance sheet for the previous year, which showed an enormous operating deficit. The Fed's statement states that the bank's overall expenses for 2023 which came to $114.3 billion were much higher than its earnings. This represents the Federal Reserve's largest operational loss to date.The study draws attention to a sharp rise in interest costs, especially on depository institutions' reserve balances, which shot up to $176.8 billion in 2017. In addition, $104.3 billion in interest costs were incurred by repo activities.On the other hand, the bank's asset…
Chris Walker(2024-03-27). RNC Is Demanding New Job Applicants Say Whether 2020 Election Was "Stolen"truthout.org The Republican National Committee (RNC) is reportedly asking applicants to demonstrate their loyalty to former President Donald Trump by answering a question on the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election. Specifically, applicants are being asked whether they believe that the outcome of that election — which Trump lost to President Joe Biden — was affected by election fraud… |
unitedEditor(2024-03-27). What do South Africans anticipate for the 2024 Election?unitedworldint.com South Africa is gearing up for its upcoming general elections scheduled for May 29, 2024, where voters will choose representatives for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures across the country. These elections, held every five years, play a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape and determining its future direction. President Cyril Ramaphosa is …
Sasha Abramsky(2024-03-27). Trump Is Turning the January 6 Coup Leaders Into Fascist Martyrs.truthout.org Backed by overwhelming support from the GOP's primary voters, and by most Republican congressmembers and senators, former President Donald Trump is now barreling toward the 2024 presidential election as his party's presumptive nominee. Usually, at this point in the election process, once the base has been satisfied during the primary season, a candidate starts the long, slow… |
unitedEditor(2024-03-27). The United States has become like the Soviet Union.unitedworldint.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days some speeches delivered in the congress. Today we publish the speech of Larry Johnson. …
Binoy Kampmark(2024-03-27). Distinctions Without Difference: The Security Council on Gaza Passes.dissidentvoice.org The UN Security Council presents one of the great contradictions of power in the international system. On the one hand vested with enormous latitude in order to preserve international peace and security, it remains checked, limited and, it can be argued, crippled by an all too regular use of the veto by members of the …
GABIK(2024-03-27). KZN welcomes over 4000 new employees.sanews.gov.za KZN welcomes over 4000 new employees | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has welcomed over 4 000 new employees as part of the government's S'thesha Waya Waya e-recruitment initiative. | S'thesha Waya Waya is a provincial government initiative that assists job seekers by providing an online portal to search and apply for jobs in the public sector. | This initiative has benefited thousands of job seekers across departments and public entities. | CoGTA MEC, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, handed over appointment letters to new employees during a ceremony held this week at…
Staff(2024-03-27). Meet Eva Burch, Arizona State Senator Fighting Abortion Bans by Sharing Her Plan to Have an Abortion.democracynow.org Democratic Arizona state Senator Eva Burch made headlines last week after speaking on the floor of the state Senate about her plans to obtain an abortion after receiving news that her pregnancy was nonviable. Arizona has banned all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. "I felt like it was really important for me to bring people along, so that people could really see what this looks like," says Burch, a former nurse practitioner who worked at a women's health clinic before running for office, about why she decided to publicly tell her story. "I wanted to pull people into the conversation s…
W. T. Whitney(2024-03-27). In Distress, Niger Expels US Military, Resurrects Hope.counterpunch.org On March 16, Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for Niger's governing military council, announced that Niger was dropping its 12-year-old military-cooperation agreement with the United States. Niger's military council had assumed power following the coup in July, 2023 that removed Mohamed Bazoum, the elected president. U.S. military intervention in Niger is now a poor fit with grim
albawaba(2024-03-27). Starlink network expands to Yemen, Sudan by black market terminal sales.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Despite Elon Musk's repeated remarks on SpaceX's Starlink service being worldwide, the company declared that it disables terminals when they are utilized by a sanctioned or unlicensed party.However, a new report by Bloomberg sheds light on the black market sales of Starlink's terminals, revealing illegal reach to suffering zones like Sudan, Yemen and Venezuela with a claimed systematic worldwide issue, questioning the company's oversight of a framework with significant national security elements.A governmental source acknowledged to Bloomberg that Starlink is widely used in Yemen with many indivi…
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). Country vows to create more opportunities for investors.ecns.cn China's rich innovative application scenarios, supportive policies and thriving market will continue to offer appealing investment opportunities for global investors, particularly in the fields of emerging industries and innovative business formats.
The Independent(2024-03-27). Local companies secure Shs.7 trillion in oil and gas deals.independent.co.ug Limited skilled manpower, inadequate financing, extended payment cycles, and geopolitical tensions continue to impact the sector a head of oil production Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the Final Investment Decision (FID) announcement in Feb, 2022, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has approved contracts worth US$7.16 billion in the ongoing oil and gas development …
Federico Fuentes(2024-03-27). Russia: Moscow terror attack met with repression, racism.greenleft.org.au Following the horrific terrorist attack carried out at Moscow's Crocus City Hall on March 22, Russian leftists are warning that the government's response is "more frightening than the terrorist attack itself", reports Federico Fuentes.
Staff(2024-03-27). Iran will not hesitate to support Palestine: Supreme Leader.muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran will not hesitate to support the Palestinian cause and the oppressed people of Gaza. The Supreme Leader made the remarks in a meeting with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Tuesday. Ayatollah Khamenei praised the resistance of the …
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Jan-Oct foreign investment in Shenzhen manufacturing surges nearly twofold.ecns.cn Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province remained a beacon for foreign investment in 2023, said a report by global consultancy powerhouse PwC, as the tech mecca welcomed 7,258 new foreign-invested enterprises during the past year.
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Christine Quinn's Husband Seeks Restraining Order After Arrest in Domestic Incident.tribune.com.pk In court documents, Tech entrepreneur Christian Dumontet is seeking a restraining order requiring Christine Quinn to maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from his Los Angeles residence, where he has also asked her to vacate. | According to court documents viewed by People Magazine, the 45-year-old additionally requested that Quinn obtain his permission before travelling outside of LA with their 3-year-old son, Christian, expressing concerns about potential abduction. | Dumontet asserts that Quinn has a history of threatening to remove or conceal their son from him and has been uncooperative in co-parenting…
| AFP | (2024-03-27). 'Just staggering': UN says households waste 1b meals a day.tribune.com.pk Households around the world threw away one billion meals every single day in 2022 in what the United Nations on Wednesday called a "global tragedy" of food waste. | More than $1 trillion worth of food was binned by households and businesses at a time when nearly 800 million people were going hungry, the UN's latest Food Waste Index Report says. | It said that more than 1 billion tonnes of food — almost one fifth of all the produce available on the market — was wasted in 2022, most of it by households. | "Food waste is a global tragedy. Millions will go hungry today as food is wasted across the world," Inger…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's charity foundation takes a hit after 2022 Oscars slap.tribune.com.pk Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are shutting down their philanthropic organization, the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, after a sharp decline in donations that followed the notorious 2022 Oscars slapping incident. | Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has made significant strides in health, arts education, and environmental sustainability, earning accolades and support from high-profile benefactors, thereby cementing its status in the realm of celebrity-led charitable efforts. | Celebrity-led charities like Newman's Own and Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good have become essent…
Alfred de Zayas(2024-03-27). UN Charter, UN Credibility and Unlawful Unilateral Coercive Measures.counterpunch.org Statement before the United Nations Security Council, Arria Formula Meeting, 25 March 2024. Excellencies, distinguished delegates, The unlawfulness of unilateral coercive measures imposed by certain countries against other States, businesses and individuals has been documented in United Nations studies going back to the seminal report issued in the year 2000 by the Subcommission on the
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). China sends multirole satellite into orbit.ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket to send a multirole satellite into orbit on Wednesday morning, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
NEOB(2024-03-27). 20-year sentence for July 2021unrest killing.sanews.gov.za 20-year sentence for July 2021unrest killing | A 38-year-old man, Joel Pillay, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for a murder he committed during the KwaZulu-Natal public unrest in July 2021. | Pillay was sentenced in the Scottburgh High Court. | National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, said Pillay was found guilty of murdering Lindani Mthethwa while he was walking down a street in Verulam when Pillay drove past him. | "Pillay, who was driving a marked vehicle owned by a security company, turned his vehicle around and drove back towards Mthethwa. When he was alongside M…
nosihle(2024-03-27). Government to work with transport sector for economic growth.sanews.gov.za Government to work with transport sector for economic growth | Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has reaffirmed government's commitment to fostering a transport ecosystem that is agile, responsive and adaptable to the evolving needs of society and the changing global landscape. | "Transport plays a critical role in shaping the societal, economic, and spatial landscape of our nation. With mandates spanning across rail, road, civil aviation, maritime, public transport, and macro planning, the Department of Transport and its entities hold a significant responsibility in driving forward the country's developme…
John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead(2024-03-27). Rule by Criminals: When Dissidents Become Enemies of the State.dissidentvoice.org When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals. In the current governmental climate, obeying one's conscience and speaking truth to the power of the police state can easily render you an "enemy of the state." The government's list of so-called "enemies of the state" is growing by …
Binoy Kampmark(2024-03-27). Purgatorial Torments: Assange and the UK High Court.dissidentvoice.org What is it about British justice that has a certain rankness to it, notably when it comes to dealing with political charges? The record is not good, and the ongoing sadistic carnival that is the prosecution (and persecution) of Julian Assange continues to provide meat for the table. Those supporting the WikiLeaks publisher, who faces …
The Independent(2024-03-27). NUP hits at Among for blocking Mpuuga's removal.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform — NUP party has cried foul and slammed Parliament for blocking the removal of Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, from the Parliamentary Commission to defend ongoing corruption practices in the August House. NUP Secretary-General Lewis Davis Rubongoya, commented after Speaker Anita Annet Among's letter dated 25th March 2024 rejecting the …
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). 'Quiet on Set' Will Have 5th Episode with Drake Bell Interview Titled 'Breaking the Silence'.tribune.com.pk Investigation Discovery expands its docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" with a fifth episode titled "Breaking the Silence." | "Breaking the Silence" premieres April 7th, featuring interviews with "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell and other former Nickelodeon child stars. | This installment focuses on the "toxic and dangerous culture" within popular 90s and 2000s children's television shows. | "With Breaking the Silence, we're digging deeper into the crucial conversations the docuseries ignited and exploring the lingering questions left in their wake to provide further insight from the brave voices…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Christina Applegate gets real about breast cancer battle: "I Was Lying My A** Off"tribune.com.pk Christina Applegate has reflected bravely on her journey of battling breast cancer, expressing regret over not being fully open about the emotional toll it took. | In a podcast interview with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Podcast, she revealed, "I learned that lesson the hard way because in 2008, when I had breast cancer at 36 years old, I went out, and I was the good girl talking about 'Oh, I love my new boobs' that are all scarred and f—ed up. What was I thinking?" | Applegate admitted to feeling like a fraud after an interview with Robin Roberts, saying, "My first interview was with Robin Roberts when I had…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accuser Lil Rod also says actor Cuba Gooding Jr. participated in assault.tribune.com.pk Lil Rod, the rapper who accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs' of assault is now alleging that Oscar winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. also harassed him in January last year. | According to the lawsuit, Combs introduced Jones to the actor and left them alone in a studio on Combs' yacht. | "Cuba Gooding Jr. began touching, groping, and fondling Mr. Jones' legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks and his shoulders," Jones' lawsuit alleges. | The complaint includes a photo showing Gooding with his arm around Jones, as well as another photo depicting Combs and Gooding in conversation…
The Independent(2024-03-27). IMF: Gov't financial squeeze expected to ease in FY 2025/2026.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government programs continue to be impacted by financial pressures this year, amidst dwindling low-cost financial sources and plans to reduce commercial borrowing. This is a spillover from the large (5.5 percent of GDP) fiscal deficit in 2022/2023 was larger than planned, due to a supplementary budget approved late in …
Staff(2024-03-27). Muslims demand 50 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha election from INDIA Bloc.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff Muslim United Front and Muslim JAC Guntur has demanded that constituents of INDIA bloc, including Congress, allot at least 50 Lok Sabha seats to Muslims in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. This demand comes as part of a larger effort to increase the representation of Muslim candidates in the Indian parliament. In …
Sara Harmouch — Amira Jadoon,(2024-03-27). How Moscow Terror Attack Fits ISIS-K's Strategy.counterpunch.org What is ISIS-K? ISIS-K, short for Islamic State Khorasan Province, is a regional affiliate of the larger Islamic State group. The affiliate group operates primarily in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, although it has presence throughout the historical "Khorasan" — a region that includes parts of the modern-day nations of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, along with other
Staff(2024-03-27). Complaint filed against AAP legal cell's court protests over CM Kejriwal's arrest.muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : A complaint has been lodged with the acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court regarding a protest called by the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) legal cell in the vicinity of courts against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Scheduled for Wednesday across various Delhi courts, this demonstration by the legal …
noreply(2024-03-27). A Strange Case Of…smoothiex12.blogspot.com actual reporting by Associated Press. BTW, Islam Khalilov who is Kirghiz is an exhibit A of a proper integration into Russian society–the kid speaks perfect Russian and is just overall regular Russian kid. Parents did a good job bringing up these two young men. Well done, boys.
albawaba(2024-03-27). Demet àñzdemir warms online users' hearts with her dreams to end world oppression.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recent interview featured in an Indian magazine, popular Turkish actress Demet àñzdemir revealed thought-provoking sentiments, igniting conversations online. Gracing the cover alongside Bollywood stars, àñzdemir's statement, "If I weren't an actress, I would be an activist fighting against injustices," resonated deeply with readers.Reflecting on her life and career, àñzdemir shared insights into her passion for social activism, highlighting her admiration for the vibrant culture of Bollywood. She expressed delight in watching Indian films, emphasizing the allure of their color…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). China condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan.ecns.cn China strongly condemns the terrorist attack that killed five Chinese and one Pakistani national in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and asks Pakistan to thoroughly investigate the incident as soon as possible, hunt down the perpetrators, and bring them to justice.
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Tea picking robot operates in harvest season.ecns.cn The AI tea picking robot was put into use in a tea garden. With a sun hat made of solar panels, a tea-picking robot weaved through rows of Longjing tea bushes in Hangzhou.
Rhoda Wilson(2024-03-27). AUKUS and AUKMIN submarine deals are robbing Australian taxpayers.expose-news.com Last week, Australia-UK Ministerial ("AUKMIN") talks between UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and their Australian counterparts took place to identify new ways to grow and strengthen collaboration …
Jessica Corbett(2024-03-27). Ex-Fossil Fuel Regulator Appointed by Trump Joins Carbon Capture Firm.truthout.org CarbonCapture Inc. on Wednesday announced the appointment of Neil Chatterjee to its board of directors — sparking fresh criticism of technology to capture and store carbon dioxide, the former U.S. regulator, and the revolving door between government and industry. Chatterjee was appointed to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2017 by then-President Donald Trump… |
Rosalind English(2024-03-27). Developing a new tort for climate change.ukhumanrightsblog.com Michael John Smith (appellant) v Fronterra Co-operative group Ltd and others [2024] NZSC 5 This appeal to the New Zealand Supreme Court concerned strike out of a claim in tort (comprised of three causes of action) relating to damage caused by climate change. The question was whether theplaintiff's claim should be allowed to proceed to …
Editor(2024-03-27). Politicians discussing climate change.mronline.org Isaac Cordal is sympathetic toward his little people and you can empathize with their situations, their leisure time, their waiting for buses and even their more tragic moments such as accidental death, suicide or family funerals. The sculptures can be found in gutters, on top of buildings, on top of bus shelters; in many unusual and unlikely places.
ecns.cn(2024-03-26). China files WTO complaint against U.S.' discriminatory EV subsidy policies.ecns.cn China filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization against the United States Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday to protect the interests of its electric vehicle companies and ensure fair competition in the global EV industry.
Chloe Atkinson(2024-03-27). Our Body Our Choice.counterpunch.org The abortion debate continues to rage and women still need to fight for the right to decide whether or not we can or should abort. Pew Research Center has conducted no shortage of surveys about abortion over the years, providing a window into Americans' views on the subject. In a Center survey conducted nearly a
Staff(2024-03-27). How We're Fighting for Gender Equity Nationwide.aclu.org Across the country, our affiliates are challenging discriminatory policies and practices that disproportionately affect women, and particularly women of color. From housing discrimination in Illinois, to inhumane treatment of incarcerated pregnant individuals in North Carolina, and discriminatory dress codes in Texas schools, the ACLU and its affiliates are at the forefront of legal and advocacy efforts that promote gender equality and justice for all. | Here are three ways our affiliates are stepping up: |
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The Independent(2024-03-27). Stanbic Uganda shareholders to get shs.280 billion in dividend payout.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shareholders of Stanbic Uganda Holdings are set to receive up to 280 billion shillings in total dividends payout for the year ending December 2023. This is a record-high payout, and it is 45 billion shillings higher than last financial year's payment. The payment arises from the recommended payout for the …
Staff(2024-03-27). Muslims demand 50 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha election from INDIA Bloc.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Muslim United Front and Muslim JAC Guntur has demanded that constituents of INDIA bloc, including Congress, allot at least 50 Lok Sabha seats to Muslims in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. This demand comes as part of a larger effort to increase the representation of Muslim candidates in the Indian parliament. In …
| Reuters | (2024-03-27). Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill.tribune.com.pk Thailand's parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday, a landmark step that moves one of Asia's most liberal countries closer to becoming its third territory to legalise same-sex unions. | The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making. It still requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from the king before it becomes law and would take effect 120 days later. | The legislation was passed by 400 of the 415 lawmakers present, with only 10 voting against it and could see Thailand join Taiwan and Nepal in allowing same-sex…
nosihle(2024-03-27). Call for proposals for consideration by Budget Facility for Infrastructure.sanews.gov.za Call for proposals for consideration by Budget Facility for Infrastructure | The National Treasury has issued a call for proposals for consideration by the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI). | The BFI is a reform established in 2016 to support the execution of priority infrastructure projects and programmes through a more rigorous planning, appraisal, and selection process. | "The primary purpose of this BFI Special Window is to close funding gaps and provide viability gap funding for projects and programmes that will leverage private sector financing and technical assistance," National Treasury said on We…
| Reuters | (2024-03-27). India to spend $3.7b to fence Myanmar border, source says.tribune.com.pk India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km (1,000-mile) porous border with Myanmar within about a decade, said a source with direct knowledge of the matter, to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities. | New Delhi said earlier this year it would fence the border and end a decades-old visa-free movement policy with coup-hit Myanmar for border citizens for reasons of national security and to maintain the demographic structure of its northeastern region. | A government committee earlier this month approved the cost for the fencing, which needs to be approved by Prime Minister Narendra Mo…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, cleared in Australian assault case.tribune.com.pk Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, will not face charges following an alleged altercation with a photographer in Australia. | New South Wales police confirmed to Billboard on March 26 that they've closed the investigation, resulting in "no further police action" against Scott. | The incident occurred in late February at Neutral Bay Wharf in Sydney. Photographer Ben McDonald filed a complaint alleging Scott Swift assaulted him as the Swift family was leaving a yacht. | The altercation happened after Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour concert in Sydney. | Police stated that officers "conducted an investigation foll…
unitedEditor(2024-03-27). The United States has become like the Soviet Union.uwidata.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days some speeches delivered in the congress. Today we publish the speech of Larry Johnson. …
Editor at Global Grind(2024-03-27). How To Watch The Total Solar Eclipse From Anywhere In The US.newsone.com Spectators look skyward during a partial eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017, at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. | Source: Bruce Bennett / Getty | ABC News and National Geographic announce the unparalleled event "Eclipse Across America." Here's how more than 30 million Americans can find themselves in the path of a total On Monday, April 8, at least 32 million people across America could see the total solar eclipse, where the moon will completely block the s…
albawaba(2024-03-27). Visa, MasterCard new $30b settlement could actually cost you money.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After nearly two decades in court litigation, the two major credit card providers, Visa and Mastercard, have struck a deal with retailers and merchants to decrease interchange costs, in a $30 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit.Whenever a customer buys with one of their credit cards, Visa or Mastercard charges a swipe fee, also known as an interchange cost, to complete the transaction, which it then splits with the banking institution who issued the card. Retailers pass such costs on to consumers by raising prices, thus why some discounts may be granted to those buying with cash.Retailers have…
Ariadna Eljuri(2024-03-27). Thirteen Candidates Set to Contend in Venezuela's July 28 Elections.orinocotribune.com A total of 13 candidates will compete on July 28 in Venezuela's presidential elections, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, indicated this Tuesday. | In a press conference, Amoroso reported that 37 political organizations and parties were involved in the application process which took place between March 21 and 25. | The candidates are Luis Eduardo Martínez, Daniel Ceballos, Antonio Ecarri, Juan Carlos Alvarado, José Brito, Benjamín Rausseo, Javier Bertucci, Claudio Fermín, Luis Ratti, Enrique Márquez, Nicolás Maduro, Manuel Rosales, and Eduardo González Urrutia. | Amoroso stated…
| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-27). Prince Harry linked to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged human-trafficking parties.tribune.com.pk Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones' lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs for $30 million in February, alleges multiple instances of sexual assault and trafficking. | It claims that Combs' parties, which allegedly involved human trafficking, attracted guests, including notable celebrities and dignitaries such as Prince Harry. | Jones, in the lawsuit, mentioned that Combs was known for hosting the 'best' parties and that his association with celebrities like Prince Harry lent credibility to him and his associates. | Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, reportedly met Diddy in 2007 at a party they hosted to t…
| news.desk | (2024-03-27). US says it doesn't support Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.tribune.com.pk The United States said on Tuesday that it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran. | Why it is important | The Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline, known as the Peace Pipeline, opens a new tab, is a long-term project between Tehran and Islamabad, and has faced delays and funding challenges for several years. The pipeline would transport natural gas from Iran to neighbouring Pakistan. | Iran and Pakistan had signed a five-year trade plan in August 2023 and set a bilateral trade target at $5 billion. | Petroleum Minis…
| Rizwan Shehzad | (2024-03-27). Rifts emerge in PML-N, PPPP on IRSA appointment.tribune.com.pk The ruling coalition has started showing signs of strains in the first month into power as the leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) came face-to-face on Tuesday on the contentious appointment of a retired bureaucrat as the new chairman of the Indus River System Authority (Irsa). | The counter statements from the leaders of the PML-N and PPPP, the main partners in the federal government, has brought to fore cracks in the ruling coalition just days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, first, appointed Zafar Mahmood as the new Irsa chairman and,…
Editor(2024-03-27). Cops Running DNA-Manufactured Faces Through Face Recognition Is a Tornado of Bad Ideas.scheerpost.com By Paige Collings and Matthew Guariglia / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) In keeping with law enforcement's grand tradition of taking antiquated, invasive, and oppressive technologies, making them digital, and then calling it innovation, police in the U.S. recently combined two existing dystopian technologies in a brand new way to violate civil liberties. A police force in …
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Xi meets Dutch PM.ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte in Beijing.
albawaba(2024-03-27). How to Start a Boutique Business in 8 Steps.albawaba.com Starting your online boutique business can be a great idea! You can easily get good revenue and save the money you will pay for an actual store. | E-commerce is the most convenient trend recently as you can start your online store and manage it from your home. | If you are planning to start your own online business, in this article we will share 8 steps to help know how to start a boutique business. | With the many e-commerce platforms nowadays, it is easier than ever to start your own business and generate good income! | Check the below 8 steps you need to follow to know how to start a boutique business: | 1. Ch…
| Kamran Yousaf | (2024-03-27). Pakistan eyes UNSC non-permanent seat for 2025-26.tribune.com.pk Pakistan on Wednesday began reaching out to countries seeking support for the non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for 2025-26. | For this purpose, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted an Iftar dinner for the diplomatic corps today. "Pakistan's foreign policy is deeply rooted in the principles of peace, equality, and justice. Pakistan will continue to champion multilateralism, peace, development, and mutual prosperity," Dar said in his remarks. | He went on to seek the support of other countries to vote in favour of Pakistan's candidacy. "As you may be aware, Pakistan is a candidate for the non-permanent…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Fallen bridge disrupts key port.ecns.cn Some 95,000 tons of a modern cargo ship collided with part of America's aging infrastructure early Tuesday, and the Baltimore bridge it rammed into collapsed, disrupting one of America's busiest ports.
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). China launches satellite to monitor marine, space environments.ecns.cn A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying the Yunhai 3-02 satellite was sent into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 6: 51 a.m. Beijing Time on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). China's industrial profits surge 10.2% in first two months of 2024.ecns.cn Profits of China's industrial enterprises above the designated size rose 10.2 percent in the first two months of 2024, reversing from the 2.3-percent decline in 2023, the latest government data showed on Wednesday.
| Rana Yasif | (2024-03-27). Budget termed first step to put country on track.tribune.com.pk Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman concluded a five-day general discussion on the annual budget 2023-24 in Punjab Assembly, asserting that it marked the first step by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government towards steering the country in the right direction. | Addressing queries from lawmakers, the finance minister assured them that the budget had been meticulously crafted to encompass all sectors, with particular emphasis on education and health, which are among the top priorities of the PML-N. | He also pledged that the upcoming budget would address concerns raised by critics, promising sig…
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). Academia's role in economy stressed.tribune.com.pk Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Mahmood on Wednesday emphasised the role of academia in promoting the nation's economy. | He was addressing a seminar organised by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to mark the Pakistan Day and tree plantation campaign. | Speaking at the event, attended by MNA Shaista Parvez Malik, MPA Kanwal Liaqat, faculty members and students on Wednesday, Dr Mahmood stressed the importance of highlighting the country's economic strengths and positive attributes. | He underscored that sacrifices were not limited to warfare but necessary in all aspects of life to overcome crises…
albawaba(2024-03-27). Teen spends over half million dollar on plastic surgery.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Zhou Chuna, a young girl who is captivated by her favorite celebrity, went to extraordinary lengths to gain fame on social media. Over the span of five years, she has spent a whopping $563000 on plastic surgery, in hopes of resembling her idol and attract attention online.Zhou's story was first covered by Chinese media, where light was shed on her obsession with cosmetic procedures from a young age age. At just 18, she underwent over 100 surgeries, funded entirely by her parents, the goal being to mirror the beauty of Chinese actress Esther Yu.ShutterstockHer journey began at the age of 13, full of ins…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). Georgia may limit farm purchases by China 'agent'.ecns.cn The Georgia House of Representatives has passed and sent to the state Senate a bill that would ban any "agent" of China from buying farmland or land near military sites.
albawaba(2024-03-27). Top 5 Subscribed Channels on YouTube: Explore!albawaba.com Wondering what are the most viewed and subscribed channels on If you are considering starting your own channel, you might want to check the list of the top 5 subscribed channels on YouTube for 2024. | Top 5 Subscribed Channels on YouTube: Short List: | 1. T-Series | 2. MrBeast | 3. CocoMelon | 4. Sony Entertainment Television India (SET) | 5. Kids Diana Show | Top 5 Subscribed Channels on YouTube: In Details: | 1. T-Series is an Indian channel with 262 million subscribers. T-Series is the m…
Peter Boyle(2024-03-27). 'Malaysia needs a strong left front' — PSM leader.greenleft.org.au Socialist Party of Malaysia (Parti Sosialis Malaysia, PSM) Deputy President S Arutchelvan (Arul) recently spoke with Green Left's Peter Boyle about a new hope for reviving left unity in the country.
Chris Walker(2024-03-27). Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Special Election Using Abortion Rights Message.truthout.org A Democratic candidate flipped control of an Alabama state House of Representatives seat on Tuesday, running on a platform of supporting reproductive and abortion rights in a district that has long been held by Republicans. Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in the race, receiving 62 percent of the vote to his 38 percent in the Huntsville-area matchup. The shift in voters'… |
Paul Cantor, Roger Sparks(2024-03-27). Democracy or Epismocracy?counterpunch.org Democracy refers to a government in which people rule directly or through their elected representatives. It is, in other words, what President Lincoln referred to in his Gettysburg address as a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" but which Plato warned is a chimera. Indeed, the ancient Greek philosopher thought a government elected
The Independent(2024-03-27). Afreximbank's Export Development Fund opens office in Kigali.independent.co.ug The Fund is expected to tackle Africa's $110 billion equity financing gap Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan African multilateral lender, African Export — Import Bank has unveiled its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) office in Kigali, Rwanda. FEDA was established to tackle Africa's US$110 billion financing gap for intra-African trade, value-added export …
The Independent(2024-03-27). Shaban saves Uganda Cranes from defeat against Ghana.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Men's Football team, the Uganda Cranes, settled for a two-all draw against Ghana in their second friendly match of the March international break, held at Stade Grande Marrakech. KCCA FC striker Shaban Muhammad Jagason emerged as Uganda's savior of the day, scoring a late goal that salvaged a …
| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). IHC notice to ECP over election documents.tribune.com.pk The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not issuing certified forms and other documents related to the general polls 2024 results and sought a reply by Wednesday (today). | IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the applications of Salman Akram Raja and Shoaib Shaheen who participated in the general elections as members of the National Assembly. | Shaheen appeared before the court in person whereas Raja was represented by his counsel. | During the hearing, the IHC chief justice remarked that obtaining certified forms was the petitioners' legal right. He…
Tom Engelhardt(2024-03-27). A Slow-Motion World War III?counterpunch.org I've been describing this world of ours, such as it is, for almost 23 years at TomDispatch. I've written my way through three-and-a-half presidencies — god save us, it could be four in November! I've viewed from a grave (and I mean that word!) distance America's endlessly disastrous wars of this century. I've watched the latest military budget
Andrea Barajas(2024-03-27). Philly's Law-and-Order Policy Worsens Overdose Crisis and Hinders Harm Reduction.truthout.org On February 1, the Philadelphia Police Department's (PPD) Special Response Team, the Pennsylvania State Police, the attorney general's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation department and Homeland Security jointly conducted a militarized raid in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. The law enforcement quaternity, heavily armed and dressed in military fatigues, appeared from countless police vans… |
| Reuters | (2024-03-27). Baltimore rescuers lose hope for more survivors from bridge collapse.tribune.com.pk Rescuers have lost hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the coast guard said, as efforts switched on Wednesday to looking for bodies of the missing and more answers to why a container ship smashed into the span. | Search divers were expected to return near dawn to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of the bridge in Baltimore Harbor to search for six workers missing and now presumed dead. | The disaster has forced the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, and created a traffic quagmire for Baltimore and the surrounding reg…
ecns.cn(2024-03-27). HK chief vows to boost national security education, economy.ecns.cn Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the special administrative region's government will focus on economic development following the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, while continuing public education and explaining the law.
teleSUR, JCM(2024-03-27). Cinco ciudadanos chinos mueren en atentado suicida en Pakistán.telesurtv.net Aunque aún no se ha descubierto al culpable del ataque terrorista en la central hidroeléctrica de Dasu en Pakistán, los expertos chinos creen que este ataque es una "copia" del ataque terrorista de Dasu de 2021.
teleSUR, rzr, MS(2024-03-27). Rusia y Siria firman acuerdo de uso pacífico de energía nuclear.telesurtv.net El documento consiente en suministrar algunos radioisótopos con usos médicos a Siria y otros utilizados en pruebas no destructivas que se llevan a cabo para oleoductos, tanques de combustible y aviones.
teleSUR, rzr, MS(2024-03-27). Represión policial contra campesinos opuestos a minería en Ecuador.telesurtv.net Trascendió que el presidente Daniel Noboa sostuvo encuentros estratégicos durante la Convención Mundial de Exploración y Minería en Toronto, Canadá, en el cual se rubricaron acuerdos de inversiones hasta por 4,800 millones de dólares en proyectos mineros en el Ecuador.
teleSUR, MS(2024-03-27). Javier Milei promete eliminar 70.000 contratos dentro del Estado.telesurtv.net Se calcula que serán entre 14.000 y 20.000 las personas que en los próximos días dejarán de brindar servicios en las diferentes dependencias del Estado, a los que se deben sumar los ya despedidos de varios ministerios eliminados.
Staff(2024-03-27). teleSUR fue galardonado con el premio El Maestro.telesurtv.net La entrega de estas distinciones subraya el reconocimiento al esfuerzo y dedicación de teleSUR y su equipo, por ofrecer una perspectiva distinta en el panorama informativo global.
teleSUR, DRL(2024-03-27). Autoridades turcas detienen 150 presuntos terroristas.telesurtv.net Durante los operativos fueron capturados 2919 sospechosos. De estos; 692 fueron detenidos. Se dictó decisión de control judicial para 531 y continúan 187 procesos judiciales.
teleSUR, rzr, MS(2024-03-27). Irán entrega ayuda humanitaria a refugiados palestinos en Siria.telesurtv.net Esta ayuda humanitaria reviste gran importancia para los palestinos residentes en Siria, quienes esperan compartirla con sus hermanos de la franja de Gaza, todavía bajo el asedio del ejército israelí.
Joe Allen(2024-03-27). "Uncommitted" Is the Antiwar Movement Breaking into Mainstream U.S. politics?counterpunch.org Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty airman based in San Antonio, Texas stood outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 25th, and announced to the world: "I'm an active-duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I'm about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but
Pierre Rousset, Sushovan Dhar(2024-03-27). View from India: a retrospective of Emmanuel Macron's visit to Narenda Modi in late January 2024.cadtm.org Emmanuel Macron visited India on 25 and 26 January. The interview below was prepared for this occasion. However, for reasons largely beyond our control, its finalisation was postponed until now. Better late than never? | Sushovan Dhar is an Indian political activist and trade unionist. He is a member of the CADTM International network. | Pierre Rousset — Can we look back at the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India on 25 and 26 January? On the 26th, he attended the Republic Day (…) | – | /…
newarab(2024-03-27). US denies Israeli claims about UNSC ceasefire resolution.newarab.com The US on Tuesday denied Israeli claims the This comes after Hamas announced its rejection of the latest truce plan put forward by mediators from the US, Qatar and Egypt at talks in The group
newarab(2024-03-27). How displaced Palestinians face limited access to EU asylum.newarab.com After the 7th of October, Palestinians living under Not only are their lives being threatened by daily shelling and attacks in Gaza – more than 30,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel's war, including 13,000 children – but "If I…
newarab(2024-03-27). France denies supplying arms for Gaza war.newarab.com Marseille-based firm Eurolinks had sold Israel M27 links, metal pieces used to join rifle cartridges into ammunition belts for machine guns, investigative websites Disclose and Marsactu wrote. | Such ammunition "could have been used against civili…
newarab(2024-03-27). Turkey denies arms exports to Israel amid war on Gaza.newarab.com Online magazine The Cradle mentioned a report from Trading Economics that in January, the country exported almost $319 million in goods to Israel including precious metals, chemicals, insecticides, nuclear reactor parts, gunpowder,…
newarab(2024-03-27). Inside the Israeli far-right movement to starve Gaza.newarab.com On 15 December 2023, the Israeli cabinet The announcement overturned a previous decision by Israel to put Gaza under total siege in retaliation for the Allowing the entry of humanitarian aid, however, did not sit well with some families of the ca…
newarab(2024-03-27). Two killed in new Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon.newarab.com Fresh Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon on Tuesday killed two people, Lebanese official media said, after the deepest raid since cross-border hostilities erupted between The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets "deep inside Lebanese territory" near the town of Zboud, some 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Israeli frontier. | Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "an Israeli strike targeted the Wadi Faara region", a similar location to the one repor…
newarab(2024-03-27). Jordan police beat, arrest protesters near Israeli embassy.newarab.com Jordanian anti-riot police beat and arrested dozens of demonstrators More than two thousand protesters gathered late on Tuesday, the third day of demonstrations which have been marred with clashes, after baton wielding police pushed back hundreds of angry crowds seeking to storm the embassy compound in the affluent Rabae district of Amman. | The Israeli embassy, where protesters gather daily, has lo…
newarab(2024-03-27). A majority of Americans now oppose Israel's war on Gaza>.newarab.com A majority of Americans now oppose A Gallup poll released on Wednesday found that 55 percent of Americans now oppose the war, a ten percent increase since the last survey was Only one-third of Americans now support Israe…
newarab(2024-03-27). Israel army probes deadly attack on Gaza MSF aid shelter.newarab.com The The incident killed two people and left seven injured, British broadcaster Sky News reported. | The media outlet said the site had been housing 64 people, among them MSF drivers and their relatives.
newarab(2024-03-27). UK pro-Palestine group shuts down Israeli-owned arms factory.newarab.com Pro-Palestine activist group Eight activists blockaded all three access points into the Instro Precision weapons factory in Discovery Park Kent, owned by Elbit Systems, the Israeli arms manufacturer. | Founded in 2020,
newarab(2024-03-27). What the 1860 Damascus massacre teaches us about coexistence.newarab.com "Let us finish the Christians, let us exterminate them," shrieked the mob outside the Damascus Citadel. | Soon after, the Citadel — which housed thousands of The 1860 outbreak of anti-Christian violence was a shocking and shameful episode in Damascus's history. Centuries of co-existence, tol…
newarab(2024-03-27). Palestine, Australia win again in Asia qualifying for W. Cup.newarab.com Australia thrashed An early goal from Kusini Yengi in Canberra sent the Socceroos on the way to a fourth successive win in Group I and ensured progress to the next stage with two matches to spare. |
newarab(2024-03-27). Two Moscow attack suspects travelled 'freely' because no arrest warrant: Turkish official.newarab.com A Turkish security official on Tuesday said two of the Moscow concert hall attack suspects travelled "freely" to Russia as no arrest warrants were issued against them. | Russian authorities detained 11 people in connection with Friday's attack, which saw camouflaged gunmen storm into Crocus City Hall, open fire on concert-goers and set the building ablaze, killing at least 139 people. | Two of those, Tajik nationals Rachabalizoda Saidakrami and Shamsidin Fariduni, "were able to travel freely between Russia and Turkey since there was no warrant for their arrest", the official told AFP, speaking on condition of…
newarab(2024-03-27). Saudi Arabia to have its first ever Miss Universe candidate.newarab.com Saudi Arabia will have its first-ever Riyadh-born Alqahtani has already competed in, and won, beauty pageants across the world, including most recently Miss and Mrs Global Asian in Malaysia. | The 27-year-old model and influencer has already been crowned Miss Saudi Arabia…
newarab(2024-03-27). Algeria pushes for Palestine full membership at UN.newarab.com "Algeria will soon return to address the Security Council, once again, to ensure that Palestine is in its rightful place as a full member of the United Nations," said Algerian representative to the UN, Amar Ben Jamai, on Monday. | Palestine has been accepted as an observer st…
newarab(2024-03-27). Why is Algeria holding presidential elections early.newarab.com The brief release published on Thursday, 21 March, reads: "It was decided to hold an early presidential election, scheduled for Saturday, 7 September 2024. The electoral body will be convened on 8 June 2024." | However, it did not further articulate the reasons for advancing the elections by three months. | The announcement was made shortly after a meeting chaired by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebb…
newarab(2024-03-27). The real price of Egypt's €7.4 billion agreement with the EU.newarab.com The EU agreed last week to loan Egypt €7.4 billion in a The funding pushes Egypt closer to the EU than ever before and gives President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi the incentive to implement even harsher policies towards migrants. | The EU
newarab(2024-03-27). With no work, Gaza starts the full-time job of staying alive.newarab.com "Sometimes I wake up and think my dreams have come true. But then I remember that I live in Gaza," sighs Yousef Almassri, a recent graduate of IT. | "Today Gaza is like a Before the war started, Yousef had his heart set on a career in IT. "I love the world of apps and working with clients around the world. In a place like Gaza, remote working is often the best optio…
newarab(2024-03-27). US: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after ship collision.newarab.com A major bridge in the Dramatic footage showed a 300-metre vessel hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the state of Lights from what appear to be vehicles could be seen on the road surface as the bridge warpe…
newarab(2024-03-27). Veiled Threat: The targeted othering of British Muslim women.newarab.com Never has my existence as a mixed-race visibly Muslim British woman been conveyed so perfectly in a book as Nadeine Asbali's Published by Biteback Publishing in January 2024, the British Libyan Of cou…
newarab(2024-03-27). Beyond bystanderism: Why Palestine is a cause for us all.newarab.com Attempting to pen down this article has become an exercise in perpetual frustration. Each effort to put pen to paper is violently interrupted by a relentless stream of new The ink has barely dried on one atrocity before another one is committed. | As I write this, it has been 173 days of brutality and death visited upon Palestinians in
newarab(2024-03-27). Abdel Halim's family sues ad for 'tampering with heritage'.newarab.com An Egyptian court has halted the broadcast of a recently launched TV commercial after the family of late legendary Local news outlets reported that the judge A TV commercial for a newly launched tou…
newarab(2024-03-27). Moscow teens 'saved over 100' from Crocus City Hall attack.newarab.com Russian schoolboys Islam Khalilov, 15, and Artyom Donskoy, 14, have been praised for saving scores of people from the When the attack began, the students were working as cloakroom attendants. Along with other employees, they directed people towards the exits and away from dead ends. | Khalilov filmed himself running towards the scene of the attack and directing people towards the exits, while Donskoy was seen escorting another group out of the burning building. | Islam recall…
presstv.ir(2024-03-27). Colombia threatens to sever ties with Israel if Gaza ceasefire not implemented.presstv.ir Colombian President Gustavo Petro threatens to break off diplomatic ties with Israel and has called onto other nations to do so if it doesn't comply with a United Nations security council resolution that calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
scorinoco(2024-03-27). US Airstrikes on Syria Kill 7 Syrian Army Soldiers and a Military Advisor From Iran.orinocotribune.com US airstrikes on the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor killed seven soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army and a military advisor of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). | The official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that US warplanes carried out 10 simultaneous strikes on residential neighborhoods and military installations in the province, including the cities of Deir Ezzor, Mayadin, and Bukamal, on Tuesday, March 26. | The overnight airstrikes also injured 19 soldiers and 13 civilians, and caused material damage to public and private property. | IRGC advisor Behrouz Vahedi was martyred when US…
presstv.ir(2024-03-27). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states.presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.
presstv.ir(2024-03-27). Assange to remain jailed, US extradition delayed.presstv.ir To supporters of Julian Assange this is not just about the extradition of one man, but also about the profound consequences that it will have for press freedom in the UK and elsewhere around the world.
Larry Johnson(2024-03-27). Doing a Deep Dive on the Crocus City Hall Terrorist Attack.sonar21.com Normally I do a weekly chat with Nima on Friday. But the 22 March terrorist attack on the civilians attending a concert at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow required a Monday discussion. Here it is: | Just found the Ryan Dawson's post of the round table with Scott Ritter and me.