(2024-03-01). Japan holds UN Security Council in March. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Japan is holding the United Nations Security Council this month, while the multilateral body remains in the spotlight due to the absence of a resolution for the ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-03-01). US drones keep watch over Iraqi skies despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
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(2024-03-01). George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election. middleeasteye.net 
George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election | Former Labour MP, expelled from the party over opposition to Iraq war, says Keir Starmer will pay a high price over refusal to back a ceasefire | | George Galloway won in Rochdale with almost 40 percent of the vote (Workers Party of B…
(2024-03-01). Genocidal Policies Towards Gaza and Other West Asian States Have Increased Solidarity Efforts with the Palestinian People. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-01). Hezbollah strikes Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in Lebanon's occupied Shebaa Farms with rocketry weapons, hitting it directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-01). Non-oil trade between India and the UAE grows by 16 per cent since 2022. tvbrics.com 
This was after the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
(2024-03-01). India launches hydrogen-fuelled vessel. tvbrics.com 
It is a part of India's strategy to develop green energy and alternative fuels…
(2024-03-01). Volunteer Spotlight: World BEYOND War Senegal Chapter Coordinator Marion Transetti. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers and interns around the world. Want to volunteer or intern with World BEYOND War? Email . | : | Location: : | Dakar, Senegal | How did you get involved with anti-war activism?: | For me, there was no triggering event or particular injustice that activated my activism, because I had the immense privilege of being raised by two passionate activists. | My mother was a hands-on woman and I grew up following her to meetings for this or that cause, to rallies for th…
(2024-03-01). Palestinian-American Justin Amash announces US Senate bid. newarab.com 
Justin Amash, a former US Representative from western Michigan whose parents are Palestinian and Syrian immigrants, has The 43-year-old former congressman, who represented Grand Rapids from 2011 to 2021, shared his news on X, formerly Twitter, one month after
(2024-03-01). George Galloway: The Rochdale MP and his Middle East history. middleeasteye.net 
George Galloway: The Rochdale MP and his Middle East history | The decades-long career of outspoken politician has been shaped by events in the region | | President Saddam Hussein (R) meeting with British Labour MP George Galloway on 8 August 2002 in Baghdad, Iraq (AFP/INA) | George Gallowa…
(2024-03-01). At least one killed in Turkish airstrike on Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
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(2024-03-01). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-01). Fire claims 45 lives in Dhaka's commercial building. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A devastating fire engulfed a commercial building housing the Kacchi Bhai restaurant on Bailey Road in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in the tragic deaths of 45 people. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, claimed the lives of at least 45 individuals, according to reports from AFP shared on social media. According to a statement from the Bangladeshi Minister of Interior, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is actively monitoring the fire incident at a six-story commercial building on Bailey Road in Dhaka last night.#Dhaka (2024-03-01). Kazakhstan: "We see real outcomes." MapAction impact in Central Asia in partnership with CESDRR. reliefweb.int Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | Source: MapAction | MapAction has delivered 15 workshops to disaster managers in Central Asia in the last five years in partnership with the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR). Widespread use of GIS and humanitarian information management tools means local disaster managers are evermore prepared for present and future hazards. | When a fire broke out in a "large" warehouse last year in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest urban center, Dusyembaev Bagdat, the officer on duty at the time in the Department of Emerg…
(2024-03-01). Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens should never have been hired by police, inquiry finds. scmp.com Wayne Couzens had a history of viewing violent porn and alleged sex offences dating back years before he murdered the London woman in a case that shocked the UK.
(2024-03-01). MENA Sports Wrap: Mbappe meets Qatar emir amid 'Madrid talk'. newarab.com 
(2024-03-01). Strong demand for municipal, road machines in Belarus, abroad. eng.belta.by Roman Golovchenko stressed the importance of the fact that Belarusian manufacturing enterprises had previously been preserved despite calls to the contrary. It is probable that foreign manufacturers would have occupied this market niche otherwise.
(2024-03-01). Ras al-Hekma: Egypt secures $5 billion in UAE 'downpayment'. newarab.com 
Egypt has secured the first $5 billion tranche in the Ras al-Hekma property development President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had confirmed on Wednesday that a portion of the funds from the $35 billion agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Ras Al-Hekma project has been deposited into Egypt's central bank. | The pact aims to develop the coastal peninsula of Ras Al-Hekma. | To bolst…
(2024-03-01). Safety Lapses Blamed For Bangladesh Fire As Toll Rises To 45. latintimes.com Thursday night's fire began at a popular biryani restaurant at the bottom of a seven-floor commercial property in the capital's upscale Bailey Road neighborhood.
(2024-03-01). Belarus sends inquiry to Poland over reports of death of Belarusian woman sexually assaulted in Warsaw. eng.belta.by "The Belarusian foreign missions have not received any letters or official information on this matter. We have sent relevant requests to the law enforcement agencies of Poland," the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
(2024-03-01). Philippines: DSWD allots Php1.4 B budget for projects vs El Niño this year. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has earmarked more than Php1.4 billion budget for 2024 that will fund its projects geared towards easing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, an agency official said during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum at the Central Office's New Press Center in Quezon City. | Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Special Projects Maria Isabel Lanada told reporters the allocated budget will be used to fund the DSWD's initiatives dubbed as Local Adaptation to Water Access (Project Lawa) and Breaking I…
(2024-03-01). American Samoa: Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps. reliefweb.int Countries: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Nauru, New Caledonia (France), Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis and Futuna (France) | Source: World Health Organization | MANILA — Measles cases went up 72% from 2022 to 2023 in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, an increase caused by gaps in vaccina…
(2024-03-01). PM: Belarusian government is exploring ways to increase domestic pork production. eng.belta.by On the instruction of the president, the government is exploring ways to | increase domestic pork production, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman | Golovchenko said at a meeting in Pinsk.
(2024-03-01). Baath Party HQ in Suweida attacked after death of protester. newarab.com 
Unidentified assailants targeted the headquarters of Syria's ruling Baath Party in Suweida through a series of attacks with rocket-propelled grenades and bursts of gunfire, according to a One of the strongest attacks targeted Regiment 44, belonging to the regime's army, located between Suweida and the town of Qanawat, with a large explosion being seen and heard by witnesses on the ground. | The group also targeted security headquarters, intelligence centers and another army sit, hours after the kill…
(2024-03-01). Understanding Petrol Price in UAE 2024. albawaba.com 
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where cars are a part of everyday life, monitoring gasoline prices is essential for both individuals and businesses. With petrol costs fluctuating due to many reasons, having a grasp of the factors driving these changes can empower drivers to make choices about fuel usage and financial planning. This article explores the complexities of petrol price in UAE, providing insights and suggestions for motorists to effectively handle the ups and downs. | Information for Drivers: Understanding Petrol Price in UAE | : Gasoline rates in the UAE are impacted by elements including oil…
(2024-03-01). Bahrain Grand Prix: Twenty years of dissent and sportswashing. middleeasteye.net 
Bahrain Grand Prix: Twenty years of dissent and sportswashing | The Bahrain Grand Prix is 20 years old this weekend, but away from the celebrations on the track, activists tell a dark story of power and repression | | Alpine's French driver Pierre Gasly drives during the third day of the…
(2024-03-01). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org
(2024-03-01). Ronaldo suspended over gesture in Al-Nassr game. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's football governing body on Thursday suspended The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said the
(2024-03-01). Lenkova: Flight into space is truly big step for Belarus. eng.belta.by "This is why we back up the prime crew in order to replace it if necessary. We are mentally ready for this, and this is what we are here for," Anastasia Lenkova said.
(2024-03-01). Mexico Election Race Heats Up As Two Women Vie For Presidency. latintimes.com Campaigning officially begins Friday for elections likely to produce Mexico's first woman president — a watershed for a nation with a long tradition of macho culture.
(2024-03-01). Sri Lanka: National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC): Disaster wise Peak Situation Report (2024-01-01 to 2024-02-29). reliefweb.int 
Country: Sri Lanka | Source: Government of Sri Lanka | Please refer to the attached file.
(2024-03-01). Syrian rights groups condemn Hiba Haj Aref's murder. newarab.com 
Syrian human rights groups have called for an investigation into the suspected murder of Hiba Suhaib Haj Aref, a Syrian activist who was found hanged at her house in Bza'a city, Hiba Suhaib Haj Aref, referred to by many as "Hiba Haj", had received multiple death threats in the preceding weeks, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported. According to SNHR, the police has launched an investigation into her death, but the network regretted that local authorities did not investigate the…
(2024-03-01). Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe Paint Æ Certification. pressenza.com 
Government, Industry, and Civil Society Leaders Give a Thumbs Up to Newly Certified Lead-Safe Paints: | 1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint Æ (LSP Æ) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in paints the world over. | "Following a thorough verification process, SCS is pleased to announce that Triton, Rosco, Prim…
(2024-03-01). Ten takeaways: The palm oil scheme leaving Indonesian villagers submerged in debt. cadtm.org
(2024-03-01). Anti-Muslim hate crimes remain unabated in 2024. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba It is not even two months in 2024; there are numbers of anti — Muslim hate crimes reported from different parts of the country. The Centre for Study of Society and Secularism Mumbai has come out with a report on the communal situation in India, since January 2024. The center has …
(2024-03-01). Venezuela y Vietnam fortalecen lazos de cooperación. telesurtv.net Las partes ratificaron la fraternidad y solidaridad existente entre los dos países desde hace más de 34 años, cuando establecieron relaciones diplomáticas.
(2024-03-01). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2024": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.
(2024-03-01). After Fukushima Meltdowns: 13 Years of Accidents, Quakes, Insults. counterpunch.org 
The catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and three reactor meltdowns that struck northeast Japan at Fukushima in March 2011 began a pollution disaster that keeps growing and surprising. From recent contamination of edible plants, and frequent earthquakes threatening new reactor fails, from accidents endangering workers, and non-enforcement of regulations, to lawsuits against Japan's pollution of the Pacific,