(2024-05-17). Leaked Docs Reveal British Intelligence's Exploitation Of Palestinian Refugees. popularresistance.org Leaked files obtained by MintPress News detail the intensive interest taken in Palestinians both within and without the country by British intelligence operatives and Foreign Office-funded and directed cutouts over many years. Collectively, the material leaves little room for doubt that the British government has long sought to covertly surveil, infiltrate, and manipulate Palestinians for malign ends while exploiting their suffering to serve London's geopolitical objectives. | Throughout the Syrian proxy conflict, British intelligence ran expansive psychological warfare programs, targeting the local population an…
(2024-05-17). Seven Features of Ancient Enterprise. counterpunch.org 
There are multiple differences between antiquity's economic practices and those of the modern world, and these should be borne in mind when considering the changing context for enterprise through the centuries. Whereas modern business largely operates on credit, in archaic and classical times handicraft workshops were located on basically self-sufficient landed estates, including those of
(2024-05-17). Remembering Abdul Latif Abdul Hamid: A tribute to a Syrian cinema legend. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Syrian artistic community is in mourning following the death of 70-year-old director Abdul Latif Abdul Hamid last night, Wednesday, May 15. He left behind a 20-year career that included writing, directing, and acting."Leaving behind a rich cinematic legacy that carried great value in the history of Syrian and Arab cinema in general," the Syrian Ministry of Culture and the General Film Foundation stated in a joint statement.Among the Syrian stars who paid tribute to the departed were Tim Hassan, Qusay Khouli, Amal Arafa, Qais Sheikh Najib, and others."No laughing after you," Syrian director Jude Sae…
(2024-05-17). Saudi Arabia's US Treasury holdings rise to $135.9B, ranked 17th globally. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Saudi Arabia's holdings in US treasuries grew for an eighth month in a row, hitting $135.9 billion in March, an increase of 3.66 percent from the month prior, putting the kingdom in 17th place across the biggest investors who hold such financial assets, according to official figures disclosed by Washington.In contrast, data from the US Treasury department showed that Saudi Arabia had $108.1 billion in Treasury securities as of June of last year, considerably lower than the $119.7 billion it held at the end of 2022. When compared to the same month last year, the Kingdom's foreign reserve assets increase…
(2024-05-17). Hey, Rube! Why No Room for Others at the Biden/Trump Debate Circus? counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-17). Australia: The Heroism of David McBride. John Kiriakou. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-17). Cambodia interested in sports cooperation with Cuba. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Volleyball Federation of Cambodia (VFC) Secretary General Aing Serey Piseth expressed his interest on Friday in promoting sports cooperation with Cuba, especially in that discipline.
(2024-05-17). UN raises India's growth rate projection. tvbrics.com 
India maintains its position as the fastest growing major economy in the world…
(2024-05-17). Saudi Arabia organises mango festival. tvbrics.com 
The event is aimed at promoting agricultural products and supporting farmers…
(2024-05-17). SEP/IYSSE (Sri Lanka) to hold public lecture—"Two years since the 2022 mass uprising in Sri Lanka: The political lessons" wsws.org The forthcoming SEP/IYSSE event will discuss the political necessity for the building of the revolutionary party in the context of current global developments and the danger of a third world war.
(2024-05-17). Foreign Minister to attend SCO meeting ahead of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan visits. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi will start a four-day trip on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers Council meeting and pay official visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
(2024-05-17). The Battle of àêiên Biên Phú at 70. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-17). Tea is a daily delight for Bangladeshis, yet plantation workers face immense hardships. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-17). Archer Deepika Kumari to train in Korea ahead of World Qualifiers. devdiscourse.com Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumari will train in South Korea ahead of next month's Final Olympic World Qualification tournament in Antalya, Türkiye after the sports ministry approved her request to finance the stint.
(2024-05-17). Fujian opens one-stop service center for Taiwan people, firms. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's first labor security and service center for Taiwan compatriots and enterprises was founded in Fuzhou, capital of Fujian province, in mid-April, providing better services to companies and residents from the country's biggest island.
(2024-05-17). War Games Risk Stirring Up Troubled Waters as Philippines ‚àí Emboldened by US ‚àí Squares Up to Beijing at Sea. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-17). New Caledonia's Nouméa airport closed until Tuesday, says Air New Zealand. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Air New Zealand has confirmed Nouméa's Tontouta International airport in New Caledonia is closed until Tuesday. The airline earlier told RNZ it would update customers as soon as it could. Earlier today, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters told RNZ Morning Report government officials had been working on an "hourly basis" to see what…
(2024-05-17). 2024 Election 4th Phase: West Bengal, Andhra, MP record highest voters turnout. ummid.com The 4th poll of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in India Monday May 13, 2024 ended with an overall polling percentage of 67.25%, the Election Commission of India said.
(2024-05-17). Forbes releases '30 under 30 Asia' list: Check Indians featured on the list. ptcnews.tv '30 Under 30 Asia' list: Forbes on Thursday released its 9th edition of the "30 Under 30 Asia" list. | The list features young entrepreneurs, leaders and trailblazers under 30, who are advancing innovation and revolutionising industries across the Asia-Pacific region. Many Indian entrepreneurs from a range of industries, including technology, sustainability, logistics, and fashion, are also included in this esteemed list.
(2024-05-17). Mustafa Suleyman — A Beacon for Muslim Youth. ummid.com Mustafa Suleyman is a Syrian-born British citizen, about whom Microsoft's former chief Bill Gates said: "Watch his work, he can become a big name in the world of technology".
(2024-05-17). Syrian journalist Mahmoud Ibrahim arrested after post on anti-Assad protests. alaraby.co.uk
(2024-05-17). Western volunteers join the battle against Myanmar's military regime. aljazeera.com Travelling independently to Southeast Asia, they say they were inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup fighters.
(2024-05-17). After over 7 months, SC finds NewsClick founder's arrest illegal, void. ummid.com In a judgement pronounced Wednesday May 15, 2024 the Supreme Court of India ordered immediate release of NewsClick Founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha from jail.
(2024-05-17). Syrian journalist Mahmoud Ibrahim arrested after post on anti-Assad protests. cpj.org Istanbul, May 17, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Friday called on Syrian authorities to release detained Syrian journalist Mahmoud Ibrahim immediately and to disclose his location and that of all imprisoned journalists. On February 25, Syrian government forces arrested Ibrahim, an editor with Al-Thawra newspaper, which is published by the ruling Baath party, after…
(2024-05-17). Travelling to Cambodia, Laos for jobs? Read Indian Embassy advisory before moving abroad. ptcnews.tv Indian Embassy Advisory on working abroad: As Southeast Asia continues to develop, Cambodia and Laos have become increasingly attractive destinations for job seekers from around the world. Both countries offer unique opportunities across various sectors, driven by tourism, textiles, mining, tourism, and hydropower making them appealing for professionals looking to work abroad.But before travelling abroad for jobs, you should read the advisory issued by the Indian Embassy.
(2024-05-17). GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks drift on uncertainty over timing of US rate cuts. devdiscourse.com Asian stocks slipped on Friday as traders pondered the near term U.S. monetary policy path after Federal Reserve officials suggested that interest rates may need to stay higher for longer even as inflation shows early signs of easing. Data on Wednesday showed cooling U.S. consumer price inflation, prompting markets to swiftly price in at least two rate cuts this year but the excitement soon fizzled out as the latest report showed the labour market remains tight, while central bankers were still cautious about inflation.
(2024-05-17). Two officers killed in suspected JI attack on Malaysian police station. aljazeera.com The incident took place in the southern state of Johor in the early hours of Friday morning.
(2024-05-17). As India's Modi drags Pakistan into election campaign, will ties worsen? aljazeera.com Unlike in 2019, Pakistan was largely absent from India's election rhetoric. Now that's changed – after a three-word post…
(2024-05-17). South Korean military says North Korea test-fired 'ballistic missiles'. aljazeera.com The launches come a day after the United States and South Korea conducted joint fighter jet drills.
(2024-05-17). Myanmar adds terrorism charge against detained Rakhine State reporter Htet Aung. cpj.org
(2024-05-17). SII to acquire 20 pc stake in IntegriMedical. devdiscourse.com Vaccines manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) on Friday said it is acquiring 20 per cent stake in IntegriMedical, to advance needle-free injection system technology.
(2024-05-17). CPJ urges India to ensure freedom for 3 journalists granted bail in security cases. newslaundry.com
(2024-05-17). Presidente Maduro instala el Comando de Campaña "Venezuela Nuestra" telesurtv.net El diputado Jorge Rodríguez es coordinador general del comando central, que contará con siete equipos.
(2024-05-17). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-17). Syrian refugee in Jordan on hunger strike to end deportation. newarab.com 
Atia Mohamad Abu Salem, a 24-year-old Jordanian authorities arrested Abu Salem and a Jordanian friend on 9 Apri…
(2024-05-17). Facebook restores posts of Malaysian PM's meeting with Hamas. newarab.com 
(2024-05-17). Syria's disabilities: Stories of resilience amid hardship. newarab.com 
While wandering in a civilian market in Idlib, Syria in April 2018, Muhsen's life changed forever when the city was attacked from the air. His left leg was too injured to save and it was amputated from directly above his knee. | "I became unable to carry out the simplest tasks at home," the 35-year-old husband and father tells The New Arab. | Most regrettably, Muhsen could no longer ride a motorcycle, his escape and "source of relief." | "The protracted conflict in Syria has resulted in widespread violence, including bombings, shelling, and armed confrontations, leading to a significant number of injuries, am…
(2024-05-17). Turkey jails Kurdish leader for 42 years over 2014 unrest. newarab.com 
(2024-05-17). Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey. newarab.com 
Greek police have arrested a Turkish national, the suspected leader of a criminal group wanted by Ankara for a range of crimes including manslaughter, Greek police and intelligence sources said on Wednesday. | Police acted on an international warrant and arrested the 29-year old man on Friday last week following an initial tipoff by the Turkish intelligence service. | The man was named…
(2024-05-17). Syria: HTS chief issues warning as Idlib protests continue. newarab.com 
The head of a HTS was formerly affiliated to Al-Qaeda and controls much of Syria's northwestern Idlib province. | HTS security forces accompanied by military fighters are on high alert in and around
(2024-05-17). North Korean leader inspects missile launcher vehicles. presstv.ir Footage released by North Korea's official KCTV shows Kim Jong-un inspecting missile launcher vehicles.
(2024-05-17). Islamic Resistance in Iraq vows all-out support for Palestinian struggle. presstv.ir The leader of the Iraqi anti-terror group Kata'ib Hezbollah says the Islamic Resistance will spare no effort to provide the oppressed Palestinian nation with unwavering support.
(2024-05-17). Talking Turkey about Gaza and Ukraine in Türkiye. sonar21.com 
The other day, I did an interview with a podcaster, Mr. Sarp Sinar Harici, based in Türkiye. I must applaud him for his ability to dig into video archives, and boy, the opening is a trot down memory lane. The introduction contains a montage of testimony and interviews I did over the last 30 years. You won't recognize the young Larry Johnson. Hell, I barely recognized me. | The interview is in English with Turkish subtitles. It is being well received by viewers in Türkiye. I discuss the plight of the Palestinians and the start of the collapse of the Ukrainian military.
(2024-05-17). Pakistani Cricket Star's Alleged Rant Against Women Goes Viral: Watch Reactions On Social Media. hindustantimes.com An undated video of former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Anwar making controversial remarks regarding women's empowerment and financial independence went viral on social media. The Pakistani opening batsman, now commentator, stirred social media controversy after a video showed him sharing his opinions about women entering the workforce.